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, entered the Han Dynasty, passed through Shuofang, Shangjun, Beidi and other counties, and approached Chang'an all the way.
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 not allowed to ride horses anymore.
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 the famous brave general of the clan, Subuna, 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 Huns, with horizontal stripes on it, and his hair piercing through it, like a beast.
When you are stared at by him, you will feel the pressure as if you are being targeted by a wolf.
Hu Yanye's deputy, Timan, was middle-aged and considered quite thin among the Huns. He gave the impression that he was much kinder, but in fact, he had a notorious 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 was in charge of guarding, was wild and unruly. His hair was braided into a thick braid on his head, and he had 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 Huns, 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 towards 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. They only hide behind the city wall and dare not attack our Xiongnu warriors head-on."
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 never thought that only when they became stronger 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, our Xiongnu tribes have not been able to work together, and the Han people have taken advantage of the loopholes. If we officially rise up, how can the Han people be our opponents?"
"When we come to the capital of the Han people this time, the main reason for the decisive victory is not with us, but with my brother Subhui. Only the Han people think that we are here 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.
Outside the car, there were two secret agents riding on horses, exchanging glances secretly. One of them shook his head slightly: "These Huns may seem rough, but they are actually telling 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 ministers 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 rituals and other matters.
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"What do the Huns want to do when they come to my big man?"
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 most talked about among the powerful and powerful people in Chang'an was the Xiongnu.
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 grass is rich. By the autumn, 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 on just two 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 a bottle of wine, 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 support holding the bottle, and glaring at Liu Xiang angrily:
"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 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 your Majesty's temperament, you will leave these Huns aside and let them expose 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'm not going to hide it, 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 you break into the heavenly and human realm. 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 one word, Liu Xiang's complexion turned pale.
By the time he finished speaking, Liu Xiang was completely despairing and his face was 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 forward 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 Consciousness Sea Teng She with all his strength, the power of several strategies that had been activated 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 smell of this elixir made Huo Qubing feel that his cultivation speed was faster than usual.
Based on this, he guessed that the aura Teng She ingested from the bottom of the well, including the strategic power pushed out from the military book, was nourishing the elixir energy in Teng She's eyebrows, and would eventually be used by him.
This great elixir formed by the Soaring Snake absorbing military strategies, the aura from the bottom of the well, and even the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, is likely to allow his power to directly make a breakthrough in his realm.
During the practice, Huo Qubing's military spirit became extremely clear, reflecting the heaven and earth.
The long night passes in an instant.
The next day, Huo Qubing came to Weiyang Palace and met with Liu Che.
In the study room, the imperial censor, Taichang Zhouping, and the general Li Xi were discussing matters with Liu Che.
Li Xi was a stocky man. Although he was a high-ranking official, he was a military strategist. He had fought against the Huns several times with Wei Qing, and he had an aura of toughness.
Liu Che was reading the credentials presented by the Huns' 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 would like to lead the army out," Huo Qubing said.
Liu Che hummed: "Go out for training?"
"Yes, we may have to go farther 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 Zhou Ping and Yu Shi Fanxi looked at each other and said: "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?"