Chiwule thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, we are here to see their emperor as envoys. There is no emperor in Xiangyang. I heard that there is an emperor in Puyang and Yecheng. How about we leave Xiangyang and go to those two places?"
Let’s take a look at this place.”
Hu Chuquan glared at him and scolded: "Can you use your brain? Now that we are here, will Liu Xin let us go easily? Besides, there is Xianbei between Puyang and Yecheng and our pasture. Liu Xin
If you don't listen to those two emperors, how can you count on them?"
Gu Tu'an said with a grimace: "Is there no other way?"
Hu Chuquan sighed and said: "I only hope that you can show your hand in front of Liu Xin tomorrow and let him understand that we Huns are not easy to bully, so that we can have a chance to continue the discussion."
However, they were not able to see Liu Xin the next day. After Hou Qinu arranged for them to enter the post house, he never showed up again. So Huchuquan and the others stayed in the post house for seven days, even though they drank well every day.
They were provided with good meat, but they were not allowed to leave the inn. These Huns who galloped on the vast prairie all day almost fell ill. Just when their emotions were about to collapse, they finally received the call.
News that Liu Xin summoned them.
Liu Xin's timing was very accurate. Seven days was almost the limit of what they could endure. Because according to the calendar of later generations, seven days was exactly one week. Under normal circumstances, there would be one or two rest days every week. Although Liu Xin was just a
"Freelancing
"He doesn't need to look forward to Sunday, but he has also heard of a long holiday. After working for eight consecutive days, many people were depressed to death. Therefore, they stayed until the morning of the eighth day.
, Liu Xincai ordered to summon the Huns envoys.
During these seven days, Liu Xin was not idle. He selected twelve beautiful-looking girls who were good at singing and dancing from among the young women who were kidnapped and stayed in the Prefectural Mufu Mansion as maids. Liu Xin selected these
Naturally, the Hun girls are not for their own enjoyment, but they want Hou Qinu to learn the Hun language with them, so that they can
Be your own translator. In fact, there are many people who know the Chinese and Hungarian languages, so there is no need to arrange for people to learn them in person. However, Liu Xin hopes that his translator must be absolutely loyal and keep secret. These two conditions, Hou Qi
There is no doubt that all the slaves are qualified. And more importantly, Hou Qinu is very talented in language.
Hou Qinu, who is quite gifted in languages, did not disappoint Liu Xin. He could even learn the "language" of birds and animals, let alone the simple Xiongnu dialect. In just seven days, he was able to speak fluent Xiongnu dialect.
He was fully capable of translating. Not only that, he also taught the twelve Hun girls some simple Chinese so that they could understand Liu Xin's instructions.
What surprised Liu Xin was that he was originally worried that these Hun girls would hold a grudge because of the massacre of their families, but as a result, the twelve Hun girls were all very obedient. After careful questioning, Liu Xin found out that for the women on the grassland,
Said, as long as you can survive, it is more important than anything else
Yes. Liu Xin couldn't help but feel a little upset. If he had known this would happen, he should have asked Zhang Fei and the others to capture all those women and children. They would definitely be able to sell them for a lot of money and ease his financial crisis. However, if he really
If he dares to do this, I'm afraid Ma Yun won't talk to him for three months.
Although there were hundreds of people who followed Huchuquan to Xiangyang, Liu Xin only allowed him to leave the post house with Chiwu Le and Gu Tu'an. As for those insignificant minions, they still did not get a chance to show off.
The post house was not far from Dongcheng District. Since horses were not allowed, the three of them had to walk to the Prefecture Mufu. Along the way, they met many flying tiger guards in black clothes, black armor and red cloaks, or guarding them.
On the streets or on patrol.
Chi Ule sneered and said, "Huh, it's just as the prince expected. With just the three of us here, they feel like they are facing a formidable enemy. It seems that except for those two people, there are no brave men in the Han army."
Little did they know that the security in Dongcheng District had always been so tight. To deal with the three of them, just sending a team of personal guards would be enough.
After entering the Zhou Mu Mansion, Hu Chuquan and others rekindled their contempt. They had all been to Chang'an and Luoyang and were used to those high-end courtyards. However, the Zhou Mu Mansion already had the style of the Jiangnan gardens of later generations, which was small and small.
Exquisite, highlighting the beauty of the landscape in a small space. This kind of scenery is naturally not something that the Huns who grew up on the vast grassland in Huchuquan can appreciate. I just thought that Liu Xin's mind was as narrow as this courtyard, and they walked along the way.
The self-confidence that was hit hard by the defeat of Wei Yan and Ma Chao grew again.
Entering the hall, it was another scene. Different from the halls they had seen in other places, the hall of the State Shepherd's Mansion was not only spacious and bright, but there was not a single pillar in sight. A tall and handsome young man sat on it.
First, more than a dozen civil and military officials were sitting on both sides. Next to the young man stood a ferocious-looking man holding a cooked copper stick. It was Hou Qinu who went to greet them outside the city seven days ago.
Without any introduction, Hu Chuquan could guess that the young man sitting at the top must be Liu Xin. He sneered secretly, took a step forward, put his hand on his chest, bowed and saluted: "Your Excellency, Your Majesty the Huns."
Wang Huchuquan came to see the Emperor of the Han Dynasty on the orders of the Great Chanyu! Your distinguished minister must be Mr. Liu, the general manager of the four states of the Han Dynasty. I wonder when I can let you see your emperor?"
Of course Hu Chuquan knew that there was no Han emperor in Xiangyang, and Liu Xin did not recognize the two emperors Liu Xie and Liu Biao. He said this to express his attitude. I only talk to your emperor, and you, Liu Xin, simply don't
There is no such qualification.
How could Liu Xin not understand what Hu Chuquan meant when he said these words? However, over the years, he had been able to keep his emotions and anger a secret. Faced with the hidden meaning in Hu Chuquan's words, Liu Xin smiled and said,
He said calmly: "You can't see the Emperor of the Han Dynasty for the time being. If you have anything, just talk to Liu directly."
Hu Chuquan snorted and said, "Master Liu, if you don't tell lies in front of a real person, you don't have an emperor of the Han Dynasty here at all."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Yes, since the death of the late emperor, the Han Dynasty has not had a new emperor for the time being. Liu is now the temporary regent of the government. If you have any questions, the same goes for Liu."
Hu Chuquan laughed loudly, his face darkened, and said: "I see. However, as far as I know, the Han Dynasty does not have no emperor, but has two emperors. Since there is no one I am looking for here, I will say goodbye!
"
Liu Xin didn't take it seriously, waved her hand and said: "That's fine, I forgive Liu for not sending it!"
Hu Chuquan originally thought that Liu Xin was going to say something to persuade him to stay, but he didn't expect that Liu Xin looked indifferent at all. He was stunned for a moment, and the foot he pretended to lift did not move, nor did he put it down.
Liu Xin sneered in her heart, don't mention that I don't recognize Liu Xie and Liu Biao as the emperors of the Han Dynasty at all. Even if I recognize Liu Xie as the master of the world, I might as well be in charge now. You Xiongnu are Liangzhou with the Han Dynasty.
On the border, Liangzhou is under my control. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. Can they control it? In the end, you will come to talk to me, Liu Xin, not to mention that it is my Liu Xin's army who hurt you.
The situation was not up to anyone, and Hu Chuquan also knew that going to the two emperors would not solve the actual problem, but would only annoy Liu Xin even more, so he had to take back his steps and said coquettishly: "I wonder if Mr. Liu can really make the decision?"
Liu Xin said slowly: "Then it depends on what issue you want to talk to Liu about?"
Chiwule had a bad temper and couldn't hold himself back for a long time. He said loudly: "You Han people are unfaithful. You attacked my Xiongnu tribe and killed you indiscriminately. We are here today to ask for an explanation!"
Jushou sneered and said: "Then Ju would like to ask, who first bloodbathed my small village on the border of Liangzhou?"
Chiwule said angrily: "How many people died in one small village? How many people did your Han army kill among us Huns?"
Liu Xin slapped the table and said loudly: "Nonsense! How can I, the great Han Tianwei, be offended by young people like you? I'm just giving you a slight punishment this time, but you can't stand it anymore?"
Huchuquan didn't expect that Liu Xin, who had been speaking softly all the time, would suddenly become angry. He quickly glared at Chiwule and said, "Sir, forget about the past. I think the Xiongnu and the Han have been friends for hundreds of years, so we must not let this trivial matter
It hurts the harmony. I came here on the order of the Shanyu. First, I want to discuss with you to prevent such things from happening again in the future. Second, I want to make peace with the Han Dynasty and marry the Han Dynasty princess for Shan Yu."
Hearing the word "marriage", Liu Xin's face changed slightly. This was a great shame and humiliation for the Han people. In the past, the Han army could not defeat the Xiongnu, so it was only out of desperation that it took this step, so that was it. Now, the Xiongnu were defeated by themselves.
After such a fight, they actually dared to mention this again. It seemed that they were far from being beaten painfully, and if they didn't teach them a lesson, they really didn't know how high the sky was and how thick the earth was.
However, Liu Xin was not very angry. He still hoped to solve the problem without resorting to force as much as possible, and planned to have a good talk with Huchuquan and the others. Liu Xin knew that the Xiongnu system was different from that of the Han Dynasty, and what they established was actually a
The relatively loose political power is composed of various large and small tribes. Not only the Xiongnu, but almost all the grassland nomads are like this. Huchuquan, Chiwule, and Gutu'an are all tribal leaders, and they have everything in their hands.
Each has a certain amount of power. Liu Xin also wants to divide, win over, and disintegrate them.
After listening to Hu Chuquan's words, Liu Xin waved his hand and said: "It is not difficult to prevent such things from happening again. Since you Xiongnu have surrendered to my big man, you must act like a courtier. Have you ever seen slaves bullying their masters?
Of?"
Huchuquan knew very well that the Xiongnu could now be said to be in disarray. Although the Han Dynasty was gradually becoming divided among feudal lords, Liu Xin controlled the four states, and his strength was not something that the Xiongnu could compete with at present. For Huchuquan
Generally speaking, if a non-aggression agreement can be reached, that would be the best outcome.
After all, the Huns have a small population, and their internal conflicts are relatively easy to resolve. After a few years, they will be able to recover, and maybe the big man will still be in a mess, and then there will be no need to be afraid of Liu Xin.
Thinking of this, Hu Chuquan felt much more relaxed. He pressed his hand on his chest again and saluted, "I can guarantee that the Xiongnu tribe will not invade the Han territory again in the future."