The Han people were victorious and the Huns were defeated. Kubuli and Ruoluo couldn't sit still. According to their plan, the Huns and Han people would have to have an anxious time, not to mention a year and a half, but it was still possible in three or two months.
. However, from the time they stepped into Yanmen, the Han-Hungarian War ended in just ten months, and it ended with a complete defeat of the Huns. This was very detrimental to their mission.
Go back? How could the Han people let them go now when they humiliated them so much? Even if the Han people let them go as a country of etiquette, the road from Yanmen Pass back to Wuhuan and Xianbei would have to go through a long section of Xiongnu territory. They secretly hid it from the Xiongnu
Colluding with the Han people, the Huns were so angry that if they saw them, it would be considered merciful to kill them with a knife.
Ruoluo, who was younger after all, slapped his thigh: "How about we agree to their request, and we just fight the Huns? We don't need to be afraid of the Huns at this time! As long as the Han people provide food, we can kill anyone!"
Kubri glanced at Ruoluo with contempt: "Do you think that Han general will still need us at this time? The Huns have no place in this grassland. Even if the Han people don't send troops, they will retreat and avoid the Han people.
Slowly lick your wounds."
"That's just right. Aren't we here to form an alliance?"
"Alliance? Do we have the capital to form an alliance with the Han people? The powerful Xiongnu were defeated by the Han people. We Wuhuan and you Xianbei, who do you think are the opponents of the Han people? I'm afraid we can unite. Forget it. Let's not talk about it. Let's talk about it.
Too much is useless."
"Then what do you think we should do? Go back in despair? Will the Han people let us go? Talk! It was your Wuhuan King who proposed the alliance with the Han people first. Now that something like this happens, you Wuhuan should be responsible for the consequences.
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Kubri thought for a long time, turning his eyes again and again: "The Han general is very shrewd, and he is ruthless in doing things, regardless of the consequences. We should not talk to him anymore, but the military commander is a strange person. Maybe we can learn from him."
Find a breakthrough."
"Army Sima? Are you talking about the Han Army Sima who fought against the Han generals?" Ruoluo thought for a while, then nodded: "Indeed, that Army Sima was very loyal to the Han Emperor, and he estimated that the Han Emperor's face would only be as long as
Let's put down our shame and maybe we can go to Chang'an. As long as we leave that Han general, the rest of the matter will be easy to handle."
Ever since the Wuhuan envoy Kubuli and the Xianbei envoy Ruoluo came to Yanmen Pass, Su Ren had met the two of them once, and the conversation was very unhappy. Later, they were delayed by other things, and the two people completely faded out of his life.
Sight. On the contrary, Army Commander Zhang Huazhi was quite interested in these two people. If Zhang Huazhi had not stopped him last time, Su Ren would have burned their credentials, but Zhang Huazhi snatched them out of the brazier and sent them to Chang'an.
As usual, Zhang Huazhi came to Kubuli in a few days. Ruoluo came to talk and came again today. Compared with the lukewarm attitude between the two of them in the past few days, when Zhang Huazhi just walked to the door today, Kubu
Li and Ruoluo came out to welcome them, with very honest smiles on their faces, and their salutes became Han rituals, and they bent very low, with their hands almost touching the ground.
"Master Sima, thank you for your hard work. It's really rude for us to miss you so far! Please forgive me, please come inside quickly. We have already prepared a banquet and waited for you. I didn't expect you to come today. Although this is not our hometown, but
I would like to take my place to thank you, and I hope you will not blame me."
Zhang Huazhi said yes and walked at the front without hesitation. He can be said to be the second-in-command of the army stationed at Yanmen Pass. Although he cannot interfere with Su Ren militarily, in other respects, as long as Zhang Huazhi is willing, he can veto Su Ren at any time. Ren's decision. This is the military law of the Han army. The military commander has little power, but he has the right to directly report to the emperor, and the emperor trusts the military commander more among the generals and the military commander.
Regarding the matter of dealing with Wuhuan and Xianbei envoys, Zhang Huazhi completely rejected Su Ren's opinions, and others did not make any sense. Although Su Ren was unhappy, there was still nothing he could do. In the hearts of people like Zhang Huazhi, the victory of the Han Dynasty It is not only about the military, but also about making the surrounding tribes and kingdoms, large and small, surrender. This is the best evidence of the emperor's enlightenment broadcast. And no matter which emperor cares about these things.
Take the Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and even the Qing Dynasty in later generations. As long as a foreigner asks to see the emperor, he can exchange the rags in his hand for an unexpected return worth more than a thousand times. It is said that during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a wanderer came to The Europeans in Guangdong randomly bought some inconspicuous handicrafts on the streets, decorated them simply according to the style of their country, and took this thing, which cost less than one tael of silver, from the Emperor Qianlong. The return of tens of thousands of taels of silver.
This story does not mean that the ancients were stupid and easy to deceive, but it tells future generations that in that era when one person had the final say, the operation of the entire country depended on this person's preferences, and people all over the world surrounded this person and resorted to all kinds of tricks. People who are eager to please and fawn over are tired of their own people's fawning. Once in a while, someone who is different from them comes and finds it refreshing and very face-saving. Then it doesn't matter whether this different person is qualified enough to fawn over him or not.
Zhang Huazhi stopped in the lobby and turned around suddenly: "You two, please kneel down, our Majesty has an edict."
Kubri and Ruoluo were stunned for a moment, but they still knelt down under Zhang Huazhi's fierce gaze. According to etiquette, since the two of them claimed to be envoys of a certain king, they could not kneel down easily. You must know what they represent. It was the king. If they knelt down, it meant that their king was kneeling down. But Kubri and Ruoluo still knelt down.
Zhang Huazhi nodded slightly and unfolded a piece of silk in his hand: "My emperor issued an edict saying that Wuhuan and Xianbei have repeatedly violated the Han Dynasty by not respecting the king. They should have sent a large army to destroy the country and exterminate the clan. However, Wuhuan and Xianbei can repent. How sad is my heart? As a consolation, I specially entrust you with the title of King Wuhuan and King Xianbei. I hope that you will not do evil in the future, and you will strictly observe the etiquette and laws and set an example for all generations!..."
Before Zhang Huazhi finished reading, Kubuli and Ruoluo already had smiles on their faces. They didn't care if they lost face, as long as the powerful man didn't embarrass them, it would have surpassed their thoughts. If they could have some substance, Sexual things are even better.
After Zhang Huazhi finished reciting the long edict, Kubuli took it with both hands and said with an apologetic smile: "Master Sima is so kind to me. On behalf of my king, if all of us in Wuhuan and Xianbei will never forget it, we will build it for Master Sima when we get back." Live in the temple and worship for eternity. Haha, I don’t know when the food and cloth mentioned in the imperial edict will be delivered. Alas! The white disaster is serious this winter and the lives of the tribesmen are difficult. Lord Sima, don’t worry. We will definitely raise a hundred horses after autumn. The war horses will be compensated, and Dongzhu and medicinal materials will be presented to His Majesty!"
Zhang Huazhi's face softened: "Your Majesty has arranged this matter. As far as I know, the decree will be sent soon. As soon as the decree arrives, the Hussar General will prepare food and hand over the cloth to you. As for the matter of presenting it to Your Majesty, you can
You have to be attentive. If you think of me as a great man, I am not interested in your inconspicuous things. What your Majesty cares about is your heart."
Kubri and Ruoluo saluted again: "Thank you, Lord Sima, for your advice!"
The three of them enjoyed the meal very happily. Kubuli and Ruoluo, in particular, flattered Zhang Huazhi and Han Emperor Liu Che so much that they almost recognized their godfather. Zhang Huazhi, who was not very fond of drinking, also made an exception.
After two drinks, he was knocked unconscious by Kubri and Ruoluo, and was carried back to his yard.
Su Ren read the news that Han Qing got, threw his hand into the brazier, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I remember that our Sima doesn't drink? Why did he make an exception today? This matter seems to be against military regulations. Should I tell him about it?
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Han Qing chuckled: "The general has no right to deal with the army commanders. He can only submit a letter to His Majesty and wait for His Majesty's decision. If you plan to move Zhang Hua, the consequences will be serious."
"I didn't say I wanted to touch him? The crowd was so excited that I had to do it. If a mutiny occurs because of this trivial matter, who will bear the responsibility?"
"Sir, what you mean is..."
Su Ren rolled his eyes and said to Huang Shisan and Man Niu: "Old Huang, go beat the drum and gather the generals to send someone to invite Master Sima. Man Niu will tell those who got their butts injured last time and tell them that Army Sima just
I accidentally fell into the wine vat." Huang Shisan and Man Niu laughed and rushed out to do errands. Su Ren was still shouting from behind: "Don't forget to catch the two General Sima who pushed into the wine vat.
Dare to assassinate our army Sima, this is treason!"
"Dong dong dong..." The urgent drumbeat sounded at Yanmen Pass. Just after the battle, and the Huns' heavy troops were defeated, the entire Yanmen Pass was still in an exciting, happy, and leisurely stage. The sudden drumming made everyone feel excited.
He was stunned, and then he threw away the messy things in his hands and ran towards his home. He kicked over the tables and chairs in front of him and shouted for someone to quickly put on his armor. He didn't even care about the people in the hut.
He pulled half of his buttocks, pulled up his pants and rushed out.
As soon as the three-way gathering drum fell, Su Ren glanced at the people standing in the hall: "Officer on duty, who is not here?"
Lei Ban hurriedly came out: "General, all fifty-seven people above the rank of captain are here, and there is no one who is missing."
Su Ren's face softened slightly and nodded: "Very good. After a great victory, we are most afraid of arrogance. I am very pleased that you can fulfill your duties as a general. Only with strict military discipline can a great victory be possible. Last time Sima dealt with it because of drinking.
Everyone, I was very dissatisfied at that time, but later I thought about it, Sima did the right thing, if Sima had not used his military stick, there would have been no great victory for you, and who would be drinking today?"
Everyone stared at each other, looking at each other. Those who were notified were fully aware, while those who were not notified were frightened. Su Ren tried his best to sniff the air, and his face darkened: "Huh? Although the Huns were defeated.
, but they have not gone far. I don’t know when they will attack my Han border county again. Moreover, Your Majesty has not ordered you to respond. Today is not a day for rest. Who is drinking? Stand up for me!" (To be continued)