Beigong Boyu watched helplessly as Liu Xin slapped Niu Fu to death with just a raise of his hand, frightening Li Ru to death and leaving him out of his mind. Just when Beigong Boyu was thinking about how Liu Xin would deal with him, he suddenly heard this call, which was like a cry on a sunny day.
A thunderclap.
In desperation, Beigong Boyu could only keep kowtowing "dong dong dong" and said repeatedly: "Sir, please spare me. I am neither your opponent nor able to answer those questions. Your Excellency is really upset."
, I just beheaded my little one. Don’t let me suffer the consequences! Little one..."
Before he finished speaking, he felt his shoulders sink. With a quick glance out of the corner of his eye, he saw Liu Xin's hands pressing on his shoulders, and he could no longer say the next words. Beigong Boyu didn't
He is not a person who is very afraid of death. His backbone is compared to that of Niu Fu and Li Ru.
It was much harder. He just didn't want to die too ugly like Niu Fu and Li Ru. However, one of Liu Xin's hands had already made Niu Fu's head bloom. What would be the result if he pressed both hands at the same time?
Beigong Boyu didn't even dare to think about it, so he had no choice but to close his eyes.
Just when Beigong Boyu felt desperate, he suddenly felt his body loosen up. Not only had Liu Xin's hands left his shoulders, but even the ropes tied to his body were scattered on the ground.
Just listen to Liu Xin say: "Beigong Boyu, please get up and speak."
Only then did Bei Gong Boyu realize that his whole body was soaked with sweat, and his lower abdomen was feeling tight and he was about to urinate. When he looked up and saw the three things placed in the middle, Bei Gong Boyu realized that
, the most panic deep in my heart is that I am worried that I will be cooked and eaten by Liu Xin.
When he got up anxiously, he heard Liu Xin say again: "Beigong Boyu, if I remember correctly, you should be the leader of the Qiang tribe."
Beigong Boyu didn't know what kind of medicine Liu Xin was selling in this gourd. He hesitated for a moment, then raised his hands and said, "Sir, it's true that the younger one is the leader of the Qiang tribe, but it is only introduced by the various tribes of the Qiang tribe, so it cannot fully represent the descendants of the Qiang tribe.
People. The fault committed by the little one will be borne by the little one. Please don’t inflict sins on the Qiang people. I don’t dare to ask the adults for forgiveness anymore. I just ask the adults to let the little one die with dignity.”
Liu Xin unconsciously looked at Beigong Boyu up and down a few times, and said with a smile: "Beigong Boyu, I didn't expect you to be quite a bachelor."
Beigong Boyu said in confusion: "Sir, the younger one is already married, so he is not a bachelor."
The bachelor Liu Xin said of course meant that Beigong Boyu could be considered a good man, but it didn't mean that he didn't want a wife. However, Liu Xin didn't want to explain anything to him, so she just followed his words and said, "Oh?
You are already married, so when you go back, say hello to your family for me."
Beigong Boyu couldn't help being stunned when he heard this. He was elected as the leader of the Qiang tribes, so he naturally had some intelligence. How could he not hear the implication in Liu Xin's words? He hurriedly raised his hands and said, "Do you mean to do this, sir?"
Let the little one go?"
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "It's not that I want to let you go, but I didn't intend to punish you from the beginning. I also know a thing or two about the situation of your Qiang people. The Qiang people have lived in the Liangzhou area for generations. In the past, the Han officials treated you very well.
The oppression did not change until Dong Zhuo became the governor of Liangzhou. This is probably one of the reasons why you are willing to send troops to help Dong Zhuo. However, think about it again.
Think about it, whether it was when Dong Zhuo was the governor or when others were officials in Liangzhou, have the lives of you Qiang people ever improved at all? If you have a chance in the future, you can go to Jingnan and see the barbarians there.
The situation of the people in the past was similar to that of the Qiang people, but compared to yours, their current life can be said to be one in the sky and one below the ground."
As Bei Gong Boyu listened, he quickly used his brain to analyze Liu Xin's true intention. From these words, Bei Gong Boyu could feel that Liu Xin's goal must not only be to capture Chang'an.
It's so simple. I'm afraid Liu Xin's troops will point to Liangzhou next. Dong Zhuo is dead, and there is no practical significance in remaining loyal to him. Moreover, Beigong Boyu also witnessed the strength of Liu Xin's army.
Continuing to fight against him will bring no benefits except the lives and fortunes of the Qiang people. Thinking of this, Beigong Boyu no longer hesitated, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fist at Liu Xin, and said: "Beigong Boyu
I thank you for your kindness in not killing me! If your Majesty has any motivation, Beigong Boyu will never dare to say goodbye. If you can trust me, I will be willing to persuade all the Qiang tribes after I go back and follow your lead!"
Liu Xin did not expect Beigong Boyu to be so knowledgeable. He is the leader recommended by all the Qiang tribes. With his words, the hope of conquering the Qiang tribes will naturally increase. However, Liu Xin will not bet all his money on Beigong Boyu.
Based on Yu's promise, he still needed to continue to use some strong medicine to completely bind all the Qiang tribes to him, so he nodded and said: "Beigong Boyu, you
It's great to think like this. To tell you the truth, I have already sent troops to capture Xiaoguan, and the next step is to march into Xiliang. Dong Zhuo has almost completely wiped out his army, and taking Xiliang is just around the corner. Don't worry
, All tribes of the Qiang people are also my subjects of the Han people, and I will treat them equally with the Han people. This fact can be confirmed by people from all tribes of the Southern Barbarians."
Both the Qiang people and the Southern Barbarians were ethnic minorities in the Han Dynasty. They used to be oppressed by Han officials. Liu Xin was able to promise to treat them the same as he treated Han people, which immediately made Beigong Boyu overjoyed. Even Dong Zhuo was appointed
The Liangzhou governor also failed to do this.
Beigong Boyu suddenly crawled on all fours on the ground, bowed respectfully to Liu Xin and said: "If you can really treat the Qiang people the same way you treat the Han people, when you go back next time, you will definitely build a living temple for you, offer sacrifices and pray at all times.
My God will protect you and keep you safe throughout your life!"
Liu Xin could tell that his words were definitely coming from the bottom of his heart. He quickly helped him up, patted his shoulder and said, "Beigong Boyu, there is no need to build a shrine. However, I still have a condition.
"
Beigong Boyu leaned forward and said, "Sir, please speak!"
Liu Xin nodded and said: "You are the leader recommended by all the tribes of the Qiang tribe. From now on, you must restrain the tribesmen and stop gathering people to become bandits and plunder everywhere."
Beigong Boyu looked troubled and said hesitantly: "Sir, I can only promise that I will stay alive for the rest of my life and never rebel. As for the ministries and people, they can only try their best to persuade, but they dare not make promises to you."
Liu Xin's face darkened and she said: "My Han people's laws are equal to Han people and Qiang people. Han people are not allowed to bully Qiang people, and Qiang people are not allowed to bully Han people. I will never let anyone dare to cause trouble.
You can explain this to them clearly."
Beigong Boyu cupped his hands and said, "You don't know, sir. The tribes of the Qiang people have always been part-farmers and part-grazers, but they mainly rely on grazing for their livelihood. Salt, iron, gold, silver, cloth and other items need to be purchased from the Han people, but the court does not allow it."
The Qiang people trade privately, and when these items are in short supply, they have no choice but to rob them. So even if I am the leader recommended by all ministries, I cannot stop them."
In fact, there are deeper reasons for this. The Han Dynasty prohibited private transactions between Han people and ethnic minorities. The original intention was to better control these ethnic minorities by regulating the supply of salt, iron and other materials, so that they had no other choice but to rely on the court.
Choice. However, in actual operation, a few noble families used their power in the court to monopolize the trade between Qiang and Han. The Qiang people lacked gold and silver, so for urgently needed items such as salt and iron, they could only use cattle, sheep, horses and these
Several aristocratic families opened merchants for exchange. These aristocratic families took the opportunity to lower the prices of cattle, sheep and horses of the Qiang people and earn high profits. In order to appease the Qiang people, they often bribed and won over the chiefs of the Qiang tribes, but the real Qiang people
However, their interests were not guaranteed. Many Qiang people who could not afford salt, iron, cloth, and silk could only meet their needs by robbing Han people, which further deepened the contradiction between Qiang and Han.
Liu Xin was also aware of these situations. He had always advocated equal trade and would not allow these monopolies, so he said without hesitation: "Don't worry about this. Since the Qiang Han people are treated equally, this also includes transactions. Wait for me to take control."
After understanding the situation in Liangzhou, we will set up markets in various places to allow the Qiang people and Han people to trade freely. When you go back, tell the Qiang tribes that as long as they raise more cattle, sheep and horses, they can live a good life without robbing them."
The realization of free trade between the Qiang and Han people is something that the Qiang people have been looking forward to for several lifetimes. Unexpectedly, Liu Xin made the promise so easily, which made Beigong Boyu impatient and said repeatedly: "Your Excellency, this
If you say that, Beigong Boyu has nothing to worry about. From now on, my life belongs to you. As long as you tell me, Beigong Boyu will go through water and fire without even frowning! Bei Gong Boyu will go through fire and water.
Gong Boyu will return to Liangzhou immediately, tell the people of all departments the good news, and ask for your permission!"
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Why are you in such a hurry? It won't be too late to leave after the news about Xiao Guan comes over. Then you can bring your clan members with you."
Beigong Boyu said in surprise: "Sir, you want to put my people back too?"
Liu Xin laughed loudly: "Why, if you don't put them back, will I be raising them in vain?"
In the eyes of the Qiang, Barbarians, and Huns, captives were slaves and would become their private property. In the eyes of Beigong Boyu, Liu Xin let tribal leaders like them go back, naturally in order to win over the hearts of the tribe through them. Those captives Liu Xin
It was impossible for Xin to be released, that's why I was so surprised.
In the past, Liu Xin was reluctant to let go of these prisoners easily. All prisoners were important resources and would be sent to the engineering team to participate in forced labor. Liu Xin had no choice but to do this. After all, the Han Dynasty was still in a farming society, and the people
The concept of education has not yet been liberated. Except for the compulsorily recruited civilians, not many people would think of building roads, bridges, and houses as a specialized occupation.
But the situation is different now. The engineering team has grown to 100,000 people. Some of these people are prisoners who stayed voluntarily, and some are ordinary people who volunteered to join. Working in the engineering team, if you don't have a family, one person has enough to eat and the whole family is not hungry.
, you can also save a lot of money for marrying a wife in the future. For those who are married, the monthly wages are enough to support their families. The family members can also do some laundry and cooking work with the engineering team, earning two dollars to supplement the family income. Now
The engineering team is already quite stable and there is no need to send prisoners over to replenish the labor force, so Liu Xin has no need to keep these prisoners anymore.
Today's good news came one after another. Beigong Boyu no longer knew what to say. Suddenly a soldier outside the door loudly said: "Your Majesty, someone from Xiaoguan is here!"