The weather is very good, the sun is setting in the west.
A Xiongnu delegation of more than thirty people led by Hu Yanye, the commander-in-chief of the Xiongnu, under the supervision of the Han army, traveled from north to south. After entering the Han Dynasty, they passed through Shuofang, Shangjun, Beidi and other counties, and approached Chang'an all the way. p>
When this afternoon, the majestic city wall of Chang'an appeared in the distance, Hu Yanye looked out from the carriage, his eyes staring at Chang'an without blinking.
Ever since they entered Han Chinese land, they were required to switch to chariots and were no longer allowed to ride horses.
Hu Yanye served as Zuo Daduwei in the Xiongnu, which was equivalent to an official position in the Han Dynasty after Jiuqing, and his position was very high.
Also in the car with Hu Yanye were his deputy Timan, and Xubu Na, a famous brave general in the clan who was responsible for the escort.
Hu Yanye is in his early forties, he is in the prime of life, and he wears a leather helmet unique to the Xiongnu, with horizontal stripes on it and his hair piercing through it. When he is looking at him, it is like being stared at by a bad wolf, and you will feel the pressure.
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Hu Yanye's deputy, Timan, is quite thin among the Huns and gives the impression that he is much kinder. In fact, this man has a bad reputation among the Huns.
Rumor has it that when he was a child, his family was poor and there was no food in the winter, so he ate human flesh that had starved to death.
Subna, who is responsible for the security work, is wild and unruly. His hair is braided into a thick braid on his head, and he has a strong aura.
In the weather in early April, he seemed a little hot and his chest was open.
Compared with the Han people, the Huns also have their own unique way of practice, which is the soul practice of shamanism they believe in. They also have blood-like abilities that will gradually increase with age.
Xubu is one of the surnames of the Xiongnu clan, and there have been numerous warriors in the clan throughout the ages.
"This time I came south, it was really boring. I couldn't fight again and again.
I thought I could get two Han women, but looking at the attitude of these Han soldiers keeping a close eye on us, I'm afraid it won't work. If I had known this, I wouldn't have come."
Subna muttered and glanced at Chang'an: "The Han people built the city as high as the mountains. They are a timid people by nature, and they only know how to hide behind the city wall."
Hu Yanye looked at Subna: "You have forgotten the purpose of coming to Han this time. How did you promise the Great Chanyu and me before departure?"
"Of course I remember."
Subna said a little irritably: "But isn't what I said the truth?
The Han people will only hide behind city walls, just like the cattle and sheep we raise. Once they get rid of the protection of city walls and wooden barriers, they will be eaten by wolves.
The Han people built the city walls higher and higher, but they never thought that only when they became strong and turned into wolves could they eat meat and hunt sheep on the grassland."
Hu Yanye scolded: "If the Han people are weak, why have we, the Xiongnu, been unable to win several battles in recent years?"
Subna laughed and said: "When the wolves disperse their strength and start fighting with each other for food, they will naturally not be able to win the battle.
In the past few years, all the Xiongnu tribes have been unable to work together, and the Han people have taken advantage of the loopholes. If we officially rise, how can the Han people be our opponents?"
"This time we came to the capital of the Han people, the main reason for the decisive victory was not with us, but with my brother Subhui. Only the Han people thought that we came to seek peace."
Several people were talking in Hunnic in the carriage, and their voices were not restrained at all, but they did not reveal any specific content.
There were two secret agents outside the car, accompanying them on horseback, secretly exchanging glances. One of them shook his head slightly: "These Huns may seem rough, but they actually told us this on purpose."
In the blink of an eye, the Xiongnu envoy's carriage approached Chang'an, and was ordered by one of the Nine Qings to arrange for people to welcome it into the city.
Daxingling was an official in the Han Dynasty who was responsible for controlling barbarians or envoys from subordinate countries, such as etiquette and other matters.
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"What are the Huns going to do when they come here?"
In the evening, in the front hall of Huo Mansion, Liu Xiang picked up a bottle and took a bite.
The pulp is delicate, the taste is sweet, the juice is sufficient, and the taste is very good.
As a clan member, he knew a few days ago that the Huns had sent envoys.
In the past few days, the powerful people in Chang'an have been talking about the Xiongnu the most.
The Han and the Xiongnu have been entangled for many years, fighting each other, negotiating peace, and the alternation of strength and weakness has lasted for hundreds of years.
Liu Xiang himself couldn't figure out the purpose of the Huns' coming, so he asked Huo Qubing who was looking at the map.
"The Huns want to delay my Han Dynasty's spring offensive. They want to graze their cattle safely in the summer when the pasture is rich. When the autumn comes, the initiative to make peace will fall into their hands."
Huo Qubing had discussed with Wei Qing the purpose of the Xiongnu mission before, but he was not clear on the specific means they would use.
It is impossible to rely solely on words. The Huns must take practical actions to coordinate their mission.
Huo Qubing's eyes wandered back and forth on the map.
The land of the Han Dynasty is marked on the map. On the west side are the Qiang, Di and other nomadic tribes, and on the north side are the Huns. Between the two is a long and narrow passage connecting the countries in the Western Regions.
"In my opinion, the Huns have noticed that the Han people have never killed envoys, so they dared to come over."
Liu Xiang ate up the whole bottle, then reached out to take it again, but suddenly he missed something. When he turned around, he realized that it was Xiong San standing aside, taking away the tall wooden holder that held the bottle, and glaring at Liu Xiang angrily: p>
"My young master hasn't eaten yet, but there are only four tangerines in total. You've already eaten two, and you still want to take them?"
Liu Xiang had been a little afraid of Xiong San since he was a child, so he honestly retracted his hand holding the fruit: "What do you think His Majesty will do to these Huns envoys?"
"According to His Majesty's temperament, he will leave them alone and let them reveal their purpose." Huo Qubing said calmly.
"Aren't you annoyed that I stay here every day?" Liu Xiang suddenly changed the subject.
Huo Qubing raised his head and glanced at him.
"Your magical power is really important to me."
When Liu Xiang saw Xiong San going out to wash fruits, he whispered: "I won't hide it from you, my body has not been working well in recent years. You have to help me!"
When a man confesses to you that he is no longer a man, and it is still his own childhood, Huo Qubing said helplessly: "You can't learn it even if I teach you."
Seeing that Liu Xiang wanted to speak, he said again:
"To learn this magical power, you must first penetrate the lower nine realms of the military strategist, and then you can unlock the magical power before and after breaking into the realm of heaven and man. However, it is hard to say what kind of military strategy you can obtain.
With your qualifications, you may study for twenty or thirty years, but you may not be able to penetrate all the lower nine realms."
When he said this, Liu Xiang's complexion turned pale, as if he had suffered a critical blow to his soul.
When he finished speaking, Liu Xiang was completely desperate and his face turned pale.
Huo Qubing: "I can help you with blessings once. Let's agree. If you agree, I will help you once a month at most. Don't bother me at other times?"
Liu Xiang immediately came back to life: "Then I will use it as many times as this month today."
Huo Qubing sighed, pushed the military strategy in his consciousness, and the natural beauty trap turned into a force of energy, which blessed Liu Xiang in the air.
At the same moment, Liu Xiang seemed to have found the true meaning of life. He looked down in disbelief, and then looked at Huo Qubing: "Then I'm leaving, Qubing."
Huo Qubing waved his hand and went to the back house.
It is worth mentioning that the big cat has found a new love in Changding Palace in the past two days. It now comes back every other day to stay with Huo Qubing for a day, and then goes to Liu Qing's side, not taking any side.
The night is getting darker.
Huo Qubing came to the study, closed his eyes and entered a state of cultivation.
He discovered that when he pushed the Yuan Shen Teng She with all his strength, the power of several activated strategies in the military book would also be absorbed by Teng She.
The wisp of elixir energy drawn from the bottom of the well at the center of Teng She's eyebrows will become full, just like a real elixir is about to roll down.
Just the scent of this elixir made Huo Qubing feel that his cultivation speed was faster than usual.
The breath that Teng Snake absorbs from the bottom of the well, including the power of military strategy in the military book, can nourish the elixir energy in Teng She's eyebrows. If it matures, it is likely to be a great boost to Huo Qubing's power.
During the practice, Huo Qubing's military spirit became extremely clear, reflecting the heaven and earth.
The long night is fleeting.
The next day, Huo Qubing came to Weiyang Palace and met with Liu Che.
In the study, the censor, Taichang Zhouping, and the general Li Xi were discussing matters with Liu Che.
Li Xi is thin and has a long face. He is middle-aged and stocky. Although he is a high-ranking commander, he is a military strategist. He followed Wei Qing to fight against the Huns several times.
Liu Che was reading the credentials presented by the Xiongnu envoy and said to Li Xi: "Let these Huns go for two days, and they will not be able to help but reveal their purpose of coming."
Li Xi took the order and went.
Liu Che turned his attention to Huo Qubing.
"Your Majesty, I want to lead the army out." Huo Qubing said.
Liu Che hummed: "Go out for training?"
"Yes, we may have to go further this time and it will take five or six days." Huo Qubing said.
Liu Che didn't ask any more questions, nodded and said: "I understand, you can go ahead."
After Huo Qubing passed away, Taichang Zhouping and Yushi Fanxi looked at each other: "Your Majesty is really generous to Huo Shizhong."
Liu Che looked at Zhou Ping: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Zhou Ping bowed and said: "Huo Shizhong is already seventeen. He has reached the age of marriage early. If he has a family, it will make him more stable."
Liu Che smiled: "Do you want to marry me to get rid of the disease?"