Qin Xiao sighed: "Bu Liuda's current situation is probably much more serious than yours. They just blocked the news."
"But I have never heard of this kind of epidemic." Ke Dun frowned and said, "Why did it suddenly spread in Modong?"
Qin Xiaodao: "We can't know for sure now. But when I saw your condition yesterday, it seemed to be very different."
"It's true." Ke Dun sighed softly: "After I was infected, I also had no strength and my whole body felt hot, but no red spots appeared on my body. The initial symptoms were similar to those of other people infected with the epidemic, but they never worsened."
Qin Xiao said: "But you must have been infected."
Ke Dun said quietly: "This disease cannot be cured at present, and I don't know how many days I can live."
She walked lightly to a chair and sat down, and said softly: "I sent someone to invite you to meet me. I wanted to see you for the last time, but now I have something to ask for your help."
"For He Gubu?"
"Yes." Ke Dun smiled bitterly and said: "The previous Qili army came to the border? Fortunately, you facilitated the alliance between He Gu and Zhen Yu, otherwise He Gu would have ceased to exist. I know better than anyone else that over the years,
He Gu's strength is no longer what it used to be. There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty that a gentleman is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade, but He Gu is exactly in this situation. You have seen Tieshan, and you also know that Tieshan's ore is
It is a treasure that has been coveted by all the grassland tribes for a long time. This is certainly the case for the Tusun people, and the Zhenyu and Buliuda people are also thinking about occupying Tieshan all the time. And further north, many Mobei tribes also have evil intentions towards Tieshan."
Qin Xiaowei nodded, knowing that one of the important reasons why He Gu could survive to this day was because of the He Gu knife produced in Tieshan. Such a sharp weapon, coupled with the bravery of the He Gu people, was enough to make any tribe fearful.
But precisely because of Tieshan's existence, He Gubu has actually been stared at.
"When I was alive, the Hegu tribes were still able to unite as one. If there was an attack from a foreign enemy, everyone could share the same hatred." Ke Dun's expression became serious and said: "Although what happened yesterday has been calmed down, it has already been resolved.
The crisis in He Gu was revealed. He Loutai was just the first one to stand up. In the He Gu tribes, there are many people who want to take power. I have been trying to train He Gumo for many years, hoping that he can take charge of his own affairs.
He became the king of Khan who led He Gu to continue his journey. But he was dissatisfied with me from the beginning. He felt that after the death of Khan Xian, I took the power of the director and took away his power."
Qin Xiao said: "He was still young at that time. If the power was completely handed over to his hands, I'm afraid He Gu would have fallen apart."
"But he doesn't think so." Ke Dun said with a bitter smile: "So he treats me in both ways. I want him to do something, but he just doesn't do it. I like to read books and allusions about the Tang Dynasty, but he abandons them like a shoe. I
He was asked to practice swordsmanship and archery, but he didn't take it seriously at all. He had always felt that he was born to be a khan, and as long as the power was returned to him, he could make all the Hegu tribes obey his orders just by relying on the name of the Great Khan.
It's from that." Having said this, he blamed himself and said, "It's only because I have so many things to do that I can't keep an eye on him all the time, and that's why today's disaster happened."
Qin Xiao was also emotional.
Once a stereotype is formed, it is like being engraved in the bones and is difficult to change.
From the very beginning, He Gumo felt that Ke Dun had taken away his power, and he had resentment towards Ke Dun. No matter what Ke Dun did, it was all wrong in He Gumo's eyes.
"He Gumo can't intimidate all the ministries, so I've been worried." Ke Dun sighed: "I originally thought that I was young and had enough time, so I would let him handle the affairs slowly in the future and not act too hastily. But who would have thought
The current situation will arise. He Gumo can no longer convince the public, and continuing to make him sweat will only lead to greater disasters. But my life is not long, and after my death, He Gumo will probably commit suicide because of the sweat position.
If they kill each other, the centuries-old inheritance of He Gu may come to an end."
Qin Xiaodao: "In this case, can't a new Great Khan be selected from various tribes?"
"He Loutai was a good candidate, but he was too impatient this time, so he never had a chance." Ke Dun said: "Although there are people with high prestige in the tribe, they are too weak, and the stronger tribe leader
, but I can’t find a candidate for the Great Khan who can really convince all the tribes.” He sighed and said helplessly: “To choose a new Khan and ensure a smooth transition, you need to choose someone who not only has prestige but also has the ability.
A powerful person, but now it is difficult for me to find such a person."
Qin Xiao sighed: "So no matter who is elected, there will be people who are dissatisfied."
"Yes." Ke Dun said: "Both the Helou family and the Dabo family are very powerful in the tribe. According to the crime of rebellion, those two people should be executed immediately, but why don't I kill them? It's because
I know very well that once these two people are killed, the two clans are likely to cause greater trouble, and may even defect from the clan. No matter which outcome, He Gu is unacceptable." Please lean back in your chair.
He went up and said: "But if I didn't kill them, it would leave hidden dangers. If a new Khan is elected in a few days, neither of these two tribes will be convinced. If I die on the front foot, they may rebel again on the back foot."
Speaking of this, Ke Dun looked worried.
"Then what do you want me to help you with?"
"After much thought, the only suitable candidate now is Pulan Tutun." Ke Dun said: "Pulan Tutun has a very high prestige among the tribe and has a calm temperament, although he may not be able to lead He Gu to become stronger.
, but can maintain the current situation. But the Pulan clan is weak, I am only worried that after death, there will be a tribal rebellion." He stared at Qin Xiao, thought for a moment, and then said: "So I want to ask you to support Pulantu.
Tuen."
Qin Xiaodao: "If you think Pulan Tutun is suitable, of course I will support him."
"You don't understand what I mean." Ke Dun said: "If you only support him as a Hido, his position will not be secure."
Qin Xiao understood and said, "You want me to reveal my identity?"
"I know you don't want to." Ke Dun said: "But this is the only way I can think of. In fact, the tribes in Modong are still afraid of the Tang Dynasty. You are the general of the Tang Dynasty, and everyone is afraid of the Tang Dynasty.
I know that the Long Rui Army in the Northeast is now at its peak, so if everyone knows your identity and sees that you support Pulan Tutun, they may not dare to act rashly. The trade between He Gu and the Tang Dynasty is gradually prospering, and they all know that you control Montenegro.
Trading field, if they want to maintain the trade between He Gu and Tang State, they will not dare to offend you."
Qin Xiao was thoughtful and did not agree immediately.
After all, he also understood that if he revealed his identity, he could indeed scare many leaders of the Hegu tribe, but in this case, it would be equivalent to being involved in the affairs of the Hegu tribe as a general of the Tang Dynasty.
Although the Modong tribes were afraid of the Tang Dynasty, and even knelt at the feet of the Tang Dynasty and obeyed its orders when the Tang Dynasty was strong, but even when the Tang Dynasty was at its most powerful, the Tang Dynasty would not easily interfere with the grassland tribes.
The internal affairs of the ministry will eventually cause resentment in the hearts of the grassland tribes.
But he also knew that if it was not a last resort, Luotang Kedun would definitely not make such a request.
"Don't embarrass yourself." Seeing Qin Xiao's hesitation, Ke Dun hurriedly said, "I have no intention of embarrassing you."
Qin Xiao smiled softly and said: "It's not difficult, I'm just wondering if there is a more stable way if it gets to that point." Thinking that this beautiful woman was still thinking about the future of the tribe before she died, she sighed in her heart and spoke softly.
Said: "But I don't think it will come to that step at all. All you worry about is that you will die. As long as you are safe and sound, nothing will happen. You are young and you still have to live.
Many, many years are enough for you to develop a new talent that can stand on your own."
Ke Dun smiled tenderly and said, "I know you are coaxing me, but I feel very happy to hear it."
"I'm not joking." Qin Xiao shook his head and said, "Your symptoms are different from others, which proves that the subsequent development may not be the same as others.? And!" He hesitated and did not say it.
Ke Dun wondered: "And what?"
"Don't rush." Qin Xiao said: "You should take good rest in these two days. Since I said we have a ten-day appointment, we will make a decision after ten days."
Ke Dun was also very smart, and of course he knew that Qin Xiao's ten-day appointment was definitely not an impromptu move, and there must be a reason behind it.
But since Qin Xiao didn't want to say anything, it was hard for her to ask any more questions.
Ke Dun looked at Qin Xiao and said quietly: "I really want to hug you, but it's a pity that even this wish cannot be realized now."
"Don't worry, I'll give you enough hugs in a while." Qin Xiao laughed, stood up and said, "I heard that there is a special place for isolating patients near the Iron Palace. I'll go and check the situation first. You are weak. How are you?
rest."
Ke Dun said: "Then you must be careful. This epidemic is very serious. Do not have physical contact with anyone."
"Don't worry." Qin Xiao said: "This is a catastrophe sweeping the entire Modong. If we can't respond in time, it may spread to other places quickly. Although various forces in the world have their own loves and hates,
But the common people are innocent. Neither the people of the Tang Dynasty nor the herdsmen on the grasslands should suffer such a disaster. Let me first understand some general situations. If the disease really spreads rapidly in Buliuda,
We may still have to contact them to deal with this disaster together."
Ke Dun showed admiration in his eyes and said: "After the epidemic, everyone just thought about their own affairs, and only you would think of everyone."
Although Ke Dun did not have symptoms of erythema, he looked weak. After talking for a while, he was obviously very tired. Qin Xiao did not want her to consume too much energy, so he comforted her and waited for her to rest before leaving.
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Although there had been a heavy snowfall on the grassland and the snow covered the vast grassland, the sun actually rose that day.
The red sun rises, and although the north wind blows, there is less of a bone-chilling chill.
The wind in the north is hard and cold, but under the red sun, there is a hint of warmth.