Liu Xin is a completely villainous person. Ban Tou'er even knows very little about that aspect, so how can he get any secret recipe? His violent storms killed Ban Tou'er to the point of throwing away his armor, almost every time now.
He had to pause slightly every step he took. It was really one step at a time. However, Ban Tou'er couldn't let the ministers and nobles waiting outside see the clues, so he had to hold on.
Outside the palace gate, Tuyebai had already been waiting there, but the other ministers and nobles were nowhere to be seen. Seeing Ban Tou'er walking out unscathed, Tuyebai hurriedly stepped forward, paid homage, and said
: "I'm glad that the Queen Mother is fine. I've been really worried all night tomorrow. It seems that Akler's man has indeed lied. I don't know where the Emperor of the Han Dynasty is. I would like to express my apologies to him."
Liu Xin did not come out with Ban Tou'er, but quietly climbed over the wall and went to the temporary military camp of the Han army at the top of the city. After all, Ban Tou'er was the Queen Mother of Kangju now, and it was not easy for him, the Han emperor, to do too much.
If you are too blatant, you can only resort to "stealing". However, this feeling is really exciting.
Ban Tou'er said with a smile: "I just asked the guard outside the palace gate. The Emperor of Han Dynasty went to inspect the city defenses in the middle of the night. I was just about to say thank you to him."
Ban Tou'er was very smart. She neither said that she had seen him nor that she had not seen him before, so she was able to fool Tuyebai in a vague way. And she couldn't be lying by saying this, after all, it was still dark.
It's not an exaggeration to say it was midnight.
When Tuyebai heard that Liu Xin, as the emperor of the Han Dynasty, would personally patrol the city defenses, he admired Liu Xin even more. He immediately said: "I am so stupid that I was deceived by Akler and almost fought with the Han emperor.
Now that I think about it, I feel really shameless. The old minister is incompetent and has asked for leave, hoping that the Queen Mother will grant her permission."
Ban Tou'er did not express his position, but stared at Tuyebai closely and asked: "I heard that the Emperor of the Han Dynasty asked you to suddenly interrogate Akler overnight. Did there ever be any results?"
Tuyebai sighed: "Akle has confessed that it was he who sent people to tamper with the king's saddle, causing the king to fall off his horse and die. Murza also participated in the conspiracy. Poor King Kahelman's heroic life,
But lost at the hands of villains. Uh-huh..."
Having said this, Tuyebai suddenly burst into tears.
Kahelman is not a good person either! Ban Tou'er cursed in his heart, but he said: "Now that the real culprit has been found, have your lords discussed how to deal with the two traitors Akle and Murza?"
Tuyebai said without hesitation: "Akle and Murza have committed a serious crime of treason and should be punished by the entire clan! Everyone has no objection to this, and we only wait for the Queen Mother's order!"
Ban Tou'er knew that Tuyebai was now loyal to him, so he couldn't help but nodded and said: "There is no need to kill the whole clan. Only Akle and Murza will be beheaded, and the heads of the three will be hanged."
God. In addition, send someone to confiscate the property of the two families and put them in the official position, and the family members will be divided among everyone to be slaves. Tuyabai, now that Akler is dead, there is a vacancy for the prime minister, and you will take over. Do you want to
How about next?"
Tuyebai hurriedly bowed and said: "I am guilty, how can I dare to take on this important task?"
Ban Tou'er said disapprovingly: "If you go by what you said, which of the ministers and nobles in this city is not guilty? The position of the Prime Minister cannot remain empty, right? Even if you are guilty, then I will appoint you as the Prime Minister now.
, is to ask you to make meritorious deeds, and I hope you can fulfill your duties and make my Kangju increasingly prosperous."
Tuyebai suddenly realized it and said repeatedly: "I am ignorant, thank you Queen Mother for your teaching."
Ban Tou'er then asked: "Prime Minister, why don't the others come?"
Tuyebai looked ashamed, lowered his head and said: "Back to the Queen Mother, it didn't take much effort to interrogate Akler and Murza yesterday, and then everyone went home. They must have been sleeping soundly since it was still dark.
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But Ban Tou'er waved his hand and said: "We have worked hard to defend the enemy for days. It is rare to have peace for a while. It is normal to sleep for a while. Prime Minister, you should go back first."
Tuyebai is already over fifty years old. Although he is still in good spirits, he is no longer as good as when he was young. If he were not worried about the safety of the queen, he would not be waiting outside the palace gate so early. He saw that Ban Tou'er was safe and sound.
, and being so considerate to the ministers, Tuyebai also took the opportunity to resign, but he had become more determined to support the new king.
Seeing that he had fooled the old man, Ban Tou'er also felt sleepy. He turned around, yawned, and quickly went back to sleep.
Only Liu Xin did not take a break and actually rode his horse to inspect the defenses of Petit City again. Then he asked Sun Ce: "In your opinion, how should I deal with Kushan?"
Sun Ce said without thinking: "There is no other! The soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it!"
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "I am a big man who is naturally not afraid of a battle with Guishang, but Kangju is not. Kangju was originally weaker than Guishang, and after experiencing this civil strife and the decline of national power, he needs to take time to recuperate.
It is not appropriate to start another war. I think that to deal with Guishang, subduing the enemy's troops without fighting is the best strategy!"
Sun Ce raised his hands and asked, "I wonder how my father wants to defeat others without fighting?"
Liu Xin pointed to the south and said: "Yesterday in the battle in Beitian City, the people of Kushan should know the power of our great Han Dynasty. I want to send an envoy to Kushan to express my power to the king of Se. If he refuses to stop his troops,
If he fights, I will crush his capital!"
Liu Xin could not remember the name of Kushan King Hubisaka II, but she remembered that he once had an idea for Ban Tou'er, so she called him King Se.
Sun Ce thought for a while and said: "I heard that the Guishan Kingdom has a household registration of one million and an army of 200,000. It was very powerful for a while. I'm afraid they are unwilling to listen to my father's advice. I am willing to lead an army into Guishang and capture the enemy chief alive to sacrifice him.
Under the imperial father’s order!”
Liu Xin smiled and said: "I already know that Ce'er is brave. But it's not time to fight yet. When the Central Plains is pacified, I will let Guishang know how powerful my man is. When that day comes, I promise you to be the commander-in-chief."
General of the army!"
Sun Ce hurriedly thanked him and said, "Thank you very much, my dear father."
Liu Xin knew that Sun Ce wanted to make great achievements on the battlefield, and she couldn't hold him back like this all the time, so she allowed him to lead the army to conquer Guishuang in the future. Seeing the excitement on Sun Ce's face, Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "Big
Although it's not possible now, but
It's necessary to teach Kushan a lesson. Ce'er, after dawn, you can mobilize five thousand cavalry and start from the city of Khotan all the way south to the Kushan border. If you can't run into Kushan's army, then so be it.
If we encounter them, we will resolutely eliminate them!"
Sun Ce suddenly became excited. He couldn't wait for dawn. He hurriedly raised his fist towards Liu Xin and said loudly: "I obey my father's general order. Let's set off now!"
Liu Xin didn't stop him and let him go on his own.
The sky was getting brighter, and the ministers and nobles who had slept happily for the rest of the night came outside the palace gate one after another. Liu Xin also ended the city defense and returned here. In the palace hall, Liu Xin and Ban Tou'er sat side by side and vomited.
Yebai led all the ministers and nobles to sit down on both sides of the table. Now everyone had no objection to Liu Xin and Ban Tou'er sitting together.
On behalf of Kang Juguo, Tuyebai first expressed his gratitude to Liu Xin for leading his army, and then said: "Dear Your Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, my country has always wanted to sign a "Treaty of Shule" with the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty sent an envoy before.
The minister's visit coincided with the civil strife in my country and failed. Now, fortunately, your majesty is here. This is a rare opportunity. The foreign minister is bold and wants to ask your majesty to sign this treaty. I wonder if your majesty will agree?"
Agreements that set out the rights and obligations of both parties in the form of articles were still new in this era. It was also on a whim that Liu Xin called the agreement between the Han Dynasty and the Dawan Kingdom the "Treaty of Shule". In "Shule"
In the Treaty of Le, Dawan actually assumed more obligations and was suspected of betraying its national sovereignty, but Liu Xin treated Dawan in terms of commerce, economy, etc.
It's completely fair. As a result, the Dayuan Kingdom has developed rapidly, and the "Treaty of Shule" has also been spread in the surrounding areas. Now, not only Kangju, Kushan, Shendu and Wusun also want to sign this treaty with the Han Dynasty
.It’s just that they don’t know that the reason for the name “Treaty of Shule” is because the treaty was signed in Shule City. Not all treaties should be called “Treaty of Shule”.
Liu Xin glanced at Ban Tou'er who was sitting next to him, and said with a smile: "I can sign this treaty with you, and it will be more generous than the Treaty of Shule. Every year I will provide silk to your country at a fair price.
One thousand horses, five hundred sets of porcelain, five hundred kilograms of tea, and an additional thirty thousand sets of armor for your country!"
Kang Ju's ministers were in an uproar. This was not a condition, but a reward! Not to mention other things, the tea alone was enough to make everyone present feel excited. When Cai He went to Kang Ju as an envoy, he only gave it as a symbolic gift.
He gave five kilograms of tea leaves to the Queen Ben Tou'er. Ben Too'er was kind and did not keep it for himself, but distributed it to everyone.
Kangju is also mainly nomadic. The habits of these ministers and nobles are similar to those of the grassland tribes. They soon fell in love with milk tea. However, there were only so many tea leaves in total. After one or two meals, everyone became a little addicted, and then stopped.
These ministers and nobles are not short of money. Although there is a war in Kangju, the trade routes are not blocked. When everyone inquired, they found that tea has a price but no market. No matter how much money you have, there is nowhere to buy it.
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Now, when Liu Xin opened his mouth, he sold them five hundred kilograms of tea at a low price. Where could such a huge good thing be found? Not to mention a large amount of cheap silk and porcelain, as well as 30,000 additional soldiers to assist them free of charge.
The ministers and nobles were very excited. After discussing, they all stood up to express their gratitude to Liu Xin.
Only Tuyebai was calmer. After everyone had finished speaking, he slowly stood up, cupped his hands and said, "There is no free lunch in the world. Your Majesty, the Emperor, is so generous, so he must have other motives!"