As the saying goes, a person lives for one breath, and Buddha fights for a stick of incense. People live for one breath. If you can't take in this breath, you can only die of suffocation. If you can't spit it out, you will die of suffocation. The Huns are about to be unable to hold on.
When Wuhuan and Xianbei first smelled the danger, they immediately changed their strategies and expressed their surrender to the Han emperor with what they thought was full of sincerity. However, the result made the two kings very angry. Seeing that the matter was about to be completed, they came back
It turned out to be the head of the messenger.
Su Ren understood that doing so would only arouse the anger of the Wuhuan and Xianbei people, and even the surrounding tribes, large and small. Of course, Su Ren also had the confidence to face the anger of these people, so he was confident. Finally, after waiting for two months
After that, King Wuhuan, King Xianbei, King Goguryeo, King Fuyu and other kings from dozens of tribes, large and small, issued an ultimatum to the Han Dynasty, specifically to Su Ren.
This time they learned the lesson from last time. Instead of sending big figures like Qu Shuai, they only sent a small soldier who was not afraid of death. He was really a small soldier, without a long title, without a decent name, and even with a decent name.
There were no clothes. A horse, a person, a tattered leather robe, and a stern letter entered Yanmen Pass in a swaggering manner.
According to Su Ren's design, this person should not appear in front of him, but he did not expect that Huo Qubing actually brought him. Messenger, let's call him that for the time being. The messenger's job is very simple, as long as he gives the letter in his hand to the enactment
But this messenger is very unusual. Not only does he need to confirm Su Ren's identity, but he also needs to see the seal of Su Ren's Cavalry General. As for whether he can understand others, I don't know.
"Well, since he is a hussar general of the Han Dynasty, I can give this letter to you!" The messenger's Chinese was very authentic, much more authentic than those who grew up in the south, such as Liu Jian and Lei Bei.
Su Ren chuckled: "Are you Han?"
The messenger said: "I am a Wuhuan, a Wuhuan abandoned by the Han people."
"Abandoned?"
"Yes, it is abandonment. When my father and mother were taken back by Wuhuan, the Han people did not save us, so naturally they were abandoned. I have lived in Wuhuan since I was a child, drinking mare's milk, eating mutton, living in tents, and grazing.
, hunting, the Han people only know how to focus on the land, so I am a Wuhuan."
Su Ren nodded: "The truth seems to be right, but it is not that clear. You..."
"General, our king's letter has been delivered. When will there be a reply? My king asked me to take it back with him." Before Su Ren could finish his words, the messenger interrupted rudely, without any sense of weakness.
"Bold!" Lei was furious and reached out to draw his sword.
Su Ren waved his hand, signaling Lei Feng to put down his sword, and said to the messenger: "Okay, after this general reads the letter, he will reply immediately. Come on, please go down and rest."
When the messenger was taken down, Lei and a group of officers began to shout, wishing to kill the man now to relieve his anger. But Su Ren didn't say anything, so they could only shout, and no one dared to do it. All of them.
Everyone was very angry, except for Huo Qubing, who stood aside and swayed from side to side in boredom. Lei Fei was really upset, so he pointed at Huo Qubing and wanted to get angry.
Su Ren took a deep breath and waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "That person is right. It is us Hans who are responsible for him. It's not that people don't want to be Han people and don't have the ability to protect the country and the people, so don't accuse your own people of defecting to other countries.
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The whole hall was silent as he said this. The Han Dynasty had been weak for hundreds of years, and countless people were plundered by the Xiongnu, Wuhuan, and Xianbei. Since then, they have been living under the oppression of foreigners. In order to survive, there is no way to work like a cow or a horse.
, who doesn’t want to live a carefree life in their hometown? It’s not because their country or their emperor failed to protect them.
After waiting for a moment, Su Ren smiled slightly: "This person is quite interesting. His demeanor in doing things is much better than that of the two envoys last time. After all, he is still of Han ethnicity and has the heroic spirit of Han people. Please don't embarrass him if you go down and do your best."
Take care of us, wait until we destroy Wuhuan and Xianbei one day, and then bring our compatriots back with great fanfare!"
The letter was written very rudely, and could even be considered a threat. In the letter, King Wuhuan and King Xianbei told Su Ren that if they could not meet their demands, they would be in catastrophe, because they were now the most powerful on the grassland.
Even the Xiongnu had to give them a few points, let alone the Han people who were worse than the Xiongnu. The King of Goguryeo even brazenly attached it to the end, vowing to ask for the three counties of Youbeiping, and pointed out that those places were their ancestors a hundred years ago.
The one who was beaten can even be traced back to the Huangdi period, and his shameless face fit Su Ren's impression of Bangzi very well.
According to what the letter said, millions of troops will gather at Yanmen Pass in the near future. Even if no one spits, Yanmen Pass can be flooded, and no one can destroy the entire Great Wall with just one pee. It only takes a few kings' big hands to destroy it.
If you control the entire Han Dynasty, you will be in danger of dying. It can be seen from the letter that the Han Dynasty is on the verge of annihilation. It depends on whether General Su Ren and Liu Che of Chang'an are willing to meet their demands.
After reading the letter, Su Ren shook his head and smiled bitterly: "After reading these, I finally found some memories. Fortunately, I didn't mention Confucius. I came from them, so I was a bit shy and more enlightened than their descendants."
Han Qing took it and read it: "Although it is a bit exaggerated, it cannot be underestimated. The number of soldiers from several countries is not a small number. According to the news we have found, King Wuhuan and King Xianbei have already raised troops, with 30,000 soldiers and horses.
Three hundred thousand, plus others like Goguryeo and others, there are also fifty thousand troops and horses. With our current defense strength at Yanmen Pass, it is slightly insufficient, not to mention..."
Huo Qubing shouted: "What are you afraid of? Give me five thousand soldiers and horses, and I will beat them back to their original shape in an instant, and kill them in the meantime."
Su Ren glared at Huo Qubing: "Nonsense, your achievements have not changed even after you have made a big contribution. Do you still know your last name?"
"My surname is Huo!"
Han Qing was suppressed from his internal injuries and laughed loudly: "Haha, the young general was very brave last time, but it was a sneak attack. If there are more people in a frontal decisive battle, it will still be effective."
Huo Qubing wanted to speak, but Su Ren raised his leg and kicked him: "Get out! A small lieutenant is not qualified to participate in military discussions!"
Huo Qubing patted the dirt on his butt: "Humph! When Your Majesty comes, I will definitely be able to make you a general. If you kick me then, I will tell Your Majesty and my wife!"
Su Ren raised his feet again, Huo Qubing disappeared in a flash, and bursts of laughter erupted in the lobby.
Xie Baichuan stroked his beard with a smile: "You are to be feared by the descendants, you are to be feared by the descendants! Although it is a big statement to cure the disease, it is still true. Wuhuan and Xianbei defeated tens of thousands of soldiers and horses here and there, but they are not as good as the dozen or so Xiongnu.
With an army of tens of thousands, the Xiongnu army was wiped out in the hands of the general, so why should this group of rabble be of any concern? From my perspective, it would be better to issue a letter of war, completely anger Wuhuan and Xianbei, and let them come and solve the troubles in the north once and for all."
Everyone nodded. Su Ren also nodded: "What the old general said is true. I am afraid that the Wuhuan and Xianbei people will not dare to come."
"Why?"
"The Xiongnu are wolves, Wuhuan, and Xianbei are dogs. As for the rest of Goguryeo and Fuyu, they are not even dogs. The wolves have been driven away by us. Do you think there are any other dogs that dare to come here?
?So we cannot be the same as last time this time and must use other countermeasures."
"What's the plan?"
Su Ren smiled slightly: "Keep it secret!"
The messenger stayed at Yanmen Pass for two days. Su Ren sent people to take good care of him every day, and served him with delicious food and drinks. When he was bored, he even found a singer to play the piano and dance. Su Ren also came to greet him every day, and even brought a letter.
The envoy visited Yanmen Pass. Of course, there are not many soldiers in Yanmen Pass now, and those scary things have been put away, but Su Ren made people wander back and forth in Yanmen Pass, making it look like a large army was here, and
The bold words told the messenger that not only was he not afraid of Wuhuan, but also that Xianbei's army was coming, and he would lead the army to fight against it in the near future.
The messenger is also a smart man. He looked upright and awe-inspiring in the lobby that day. In the past few days, his appearance has changed immediately. He is very careful in doing things. Even when he eats, he is elegant and elegant, which does not match his sloppy clothes. Yes.
Su Ren was also respectful and humbly asked for advice when he encountered something he didn't understand. Su Ren was speechless when he was asked again.
Three days passed like this, and the messenger left with Su Ren's letter, but he was reluctant to leave. Su Ren saw each other for twenty miles before saying goodbye. Seeing the messenger's horse go away, Su Ren became very relaxed.
With a tone of voice, he sat down on the saddle and said to Han Qing: "How is it? Do you think you can deceive him?"
Han Qing shook his head: "I don't know, this person is not ordinary. He is definitely not a nameless person with no identity as he said on the surface. I think this person is very important under King Wuhuan, and he might still be a high official.
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Su Ren nodded: "Everything that needs to be done has been done. Whether it works or not is left to God! Let's all go back and prepare for war. When will His Majesty arrive? If he doesn't come, our army won't be able to contain it.
return."
"According to the news, we have already passed Jinyang and will arrive soon. Moreover, His Majesty has brought 10,000 imperial troops. By then..."
"No, please don't mess with the Royal Guards. If the Queen Mother knows that His Majesty has arrived at Yanmen, our plans will be ruined. If we try to use His Majesty's Royal Guards to put His Majesty in danger, you, me, and everyone else will have no chance of living."
Everything seemed to be under Su Ren's control, but no one seemed to be able to control it. Ten days after Su Ren's reply was sent, the messenger came to Yanmen Pass again. This time the attire and pomp were completely different from the last time.
Six pure white horses pulled a tent cart that must have been three to five feet tall, with hundreds of elite knights on the left and right, and even naked maids shuttled around the tent cart.
The messenger is wearing a fur coat with fur turned backwards. Just by looking at the color of the fur, you can tell that it is definitely not ordinary. On his left hand, there are five large rings inlaid with pearls, tortoise shells, jade, and emeralds. On his right wrist, he wears a gold bracelet that is as wide as a palm and as thick as a finger. His face is also
After washing it, I even applied powder. It is white or black, but I look like a nouveau riche.
"Da Wuhuan passed by the right prime minister Yi Qu and asked the Han Dynasty Hussars General to come out and talk to you!" A burly man with a big body and a round waist drove his horse a hundred steps away from Yanmen Pass and shouted loudly: "The right prime minister asked me to tell Su Ren Xiao'er that Yanmen is empty.
It has been discovered by the wise Prime Minister You that our king is leading an army of 500,000 people. For the sake of the last time, Prime Minister You allows you to surrender in Kaicheng, otherwise we will break Yanmen Pass within three days without sheathing the sword!"
Su Ren was overjoyed: "It's finally here!" (To be continued)
