Fu Qin starts with a plan

Chapter 475 Soldiers, Nothing Is More Important Than Honor
"Wuhuan really intends to regard Qin as the suzerain?"

Hearing Tuoba Lei's question, Zhao Kun knew he was in a hurry.

But at this time, you must not answer directly.

So he smiled noncommittally, and changed the subject: "Ubar will go to see the horses later."

"Is it also the racecourse we went to?"

"Yes."

Zhao Kun nodded and said, "Wuhuan is a prairie man just like you. Grassland people understand horses, so there is nothing wrong with inviting them to watch horses."

"This"

Hearing this, Tuoba Lei was almost certain.

The Wuhuan people will definitely be attracted by those fine-bred horses. Once His Royal Highness in front of them promises them a fertile grassland, they will definitely agree to become a vassal state of Qin.

After all, Qin State is not the Huns, and becoming a vassal state of Qin State has many benefits, how could it be rejected.

I'm afraid Ubal brought the Chollima back to Wuhuan, and the chief of the Wuhuan tribe will send envoys to pay tribute to the Great Qin Emperor.

As a result, Xianbei's situation is even worse.

Moreover, the most important thing is that this negotiation may also be in trouble.

As long as Wuhuan agreed to become a vassal state of Qin, the Emperor of Qin would naturally treat them as if they would not let their wealth flow to outsiders, but when treating himself, he might agree to [-]% of the land.

But those subdivisions are mostly barren lands.

Thinking of this, Tuoba Lei's expression gradually became serious.

He didn't want things to go in the worst direction.

He came here with a mission as an envoy to the Qin State this time, and if he returned without success, and even allowed Wuhuan to gain the support of the Qin State and grow stronger, then the nobles of Xianbei would absolutely not tolerate him.

This is how to do?
Tuoba Lei fell into a dilemma and couldn't think of a better solution for a while, so he stood up and bowed to Zhao Kun: "Your Highness, don't blame me, I don't feel well today, I want to go back and have a rest."

"Oh? Are you feeling unwell?" Zhao Kun raised his eyebrows, showing concern: "Do you need me to send an imperial doctor to treat you?"

"Need not."

Tuoba Lei waved his hands and said, "It's just some old problem on the grassland, just rest for a while and it will be fine."

"Well, I plan to discuss with you about land distribution."

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Tuoba Lei's complexion changed, and he said with a dry smile, "There's no rush, we have to stay in Xianyang for a while, besides, didn't the Wuhuan envoy want to see the horse? After they finish watching, we can discuss it together."

He knew that if he agreed to negotiate now, the result would definitely be as he expected, so he refused to negotiate.

Seeming to see through Tuoba Lei's thoughts, Zhao Kun smiled; "In that case, let's talk about it another day, the envoy should pay more attention to rest."

"Thank you, goodbye."

Tuoba Lei cupped his hands and left the viewing platform with his companions.

Zhao Kun looked at the stadium below, and then at Zheng Man; "Wuhuan, leave it to Mr. Fan, and you send someone to watch the embassy. If there is any situation, report to me as soon as possible."

"Yes, His Royal Highness."

Zheng Man responded respectfully, Zhao Kun didn't say any more, stood up and said, "Okay, I'm a little tired, so I'll go back first."

After speaking, he also followed out of the viewing platform.

As time passed, the Xianbei envoy was facing a difficult choice.

They naturally do not want to be controlled by others.

But unlike Wuhuan, they did not regard Qin as their suzerain, and Qin's attitude towards them was absolutely different from Wuhuan and other tribes.

But even if they regard Qin as their suzerain, Qin will not necessarily treat them preferentially.

After all, Qin State does not want them to become the next Huns, and also needs them to resist the intrusion of the wandering Huns.

So no matter which option is chosen, it is not the best for Xianbei.

Of course, the two options are not without differences.

Like thoroughbred horses.

The fine-bred horse was given by His Highness the Prince of Qin as a gift of a friend, that is to say, Xianbei can also be friends with the Prince of Qin.

The premise is that Xianbei, like Wuhuan, shows the sincerity of treating Qin as the suzerain.

Obviously, obtaining a good breed of horse means that the tribe can improve the breed of war horses and enhance its military strength.

At the same time, gaining the friendship of the future emperor of Qin Dynasty with the tribe will affect many things in the future.

For example, Daqin's future attitude towards the north.

If an enemy invades the northern ministries, and the northern ministries ask for help from the Great Qin, the Great Qin will definitely help.

And once there is a conflict between the various ministries in the north, Daqin will also mediate from it.

After all, there are also closeness and estrangement in the exchanges between countries.

Good horse breeds are just the beginning. The problem Xianbei people are facing now is not only a choice, but also more details to consider.

But for Wuhuan, who also participated in the negotiations, the situation is quite different.

In fact, Ubal had already prepared himself for his visit to Xianyang this time. He knew that Wuhuan’s contribution to the hometown of King Zuoxian was not as great as that of Xianbei, so he had no objection to how the Great Qin Emperor wanted to divide the land, as long as he fulfilled his promise.

But what he didn't expect at all was that
Prince Daqin's attitude towards him was simply not too kind, which made him live very comfortably in Xianyang.

Even good breeds of horses can be gifted.

Compared with Xianbei people, Wuhuan people are treated very well.

Ubal could even imagine the compliments he would get when he told the Wuhuan nobles about the Great Qin Crown Prince's attitude towards Wuhuan and the matter of giving Wuhuan a good horse breed.

For them, what happened these few days was like a dream.

Surprise them.

"It's really worthwhile to be sent to Qin as an envoy!"

Ubal expressed emotion with a flushed face, and then turned to look at Zhao Kun: "Of course, it is even more precious to have a friend like His Royal Highness. If it weren't for His Royal Highness, Wuhuan would not have gained so many benefits!"

"Brother Ubar is being polite." Zhao Kun said with a smile.

At this time, they were drinking and chatting at the Sanlitun Racecourse.

In fact, the Wuhuan envoys had seen the horses a few days ago, and their reaction was the same as that of the Xianbei envoys, they all felt that these thousand-mile horses were rare horses in the world.

Envious in their hearts, they heard Fan Xiliang say that Zhao Kun intended to give them the Chollima, and everyone was so touched that they decided to pay a personal visit to Zhao Kun to express their gratitude.

But Zhao Kun didn't want to see them so soon, so he declined several times.

But Ubal seemed to have made up his mind that he must meet Zhao Kun, so he repeatedly sent heavy gifts.

In desperation, Zhao Kun had no choice but to agree to Ubal, and let him talk about the racecourse.

"His Royal Highness thinks highly of Ubal, and Ubal will naturally not disappoint His Royal Highness."

As Ubal said, he took the initiative to stand up and toasted Zhao Kun: "If His Royal Highness has the opportunity to come to the grassland, I, Ubal, will definitely send the most beautiful wine to welcome His Royal Highness."

Hearing this, Zhao Kun pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Is there nothing else in your grassland besides fine wine?"

"Something else?"

Ubal reacted for a moment, and immediately laughed loudly: "Hahaha, there are beautiful women!"

"Yes, we have many beauties in Wuhuan. The crown prince is here, let's play together." The deputy envoy next to Ubar also nodded and smiled.

Zhao Kun was overwhelmed in his heart, secretly thinking that the prairie people are really open.

However, he still said with a smile; "The friendship between me and Brother Ubar is naturally not comparable to fine wine and beautiful women."

"But the friendship between Qin and Wuhuan also hopes to be the same as ours."

"Ubal understands what His Royal Highness means. As soon as the matter of land distribution is over, Ubal will immediately return to the tribe to explain the situation. He will definitely not disappoint His Royal Highness."

"If that's the case, let's help our friendship last forever." Zhao Kun said, raising his wine glass, and said to the Wuhuan envoy present: "Cheers!"

"cheers!"

Everyone followed Zhao Kun and raised their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

After drinking the wine in his glass, Ubal was in high spirits, and said with a smile: "Qin is rich, and treats us Wuhuan better than Xianbei, Ubal and the people of the clan can see it;
What's more, His Royal Highness also gave us a good horse breed, of course we are willing to pay tribute to Qin. "

"That's right, Qin is much better than the Xiongnu, we like Qin!"

"Cheers to Qin!"

"cheers!"

Ubal's clansmen echoed Ubal one after another, toasting again.

Seeing this, Zhao Kun smiled and said to Ubal: "I hope to see Ubal and the envoys again when I come to Xianyang next time."

After speaking, he picked up the wine glass and drank it down.

The Wuhuan envoy liked Zhao Kun's easy-going personality very much, and they saluted him one after another, then poured wine and drank.

Putting down his wine glass, Ubal glanced at the clansmen, and suddenly sighed, "It's just that our Wuhuan is not as rich as Qin, and there are really not many things that we can pay tribute to. There are only leather goods and ores. I'm afraid the Emperor Qin won't like it."

"Brother Ubar was joking."

Zhao Kun waved his hands indifferently and said, "What Qin needs is Wuhuan's friendship, tribute is just a formality, not to mention, who said that my father doesn't like ore?"

"Ok?"

The envoys of Wuhuan were taken aback when they heard Zhao Kun's words.

Zhao Kun explained; "In fact, not only my father likes ore, but my elder brother, including me, and the whole Qin State also like ore. If Wuhuan can mine a large amount of ore, Qin State is even willing to pay for you in addition to tribute ore. ore!"

"This"

Ubal's eyes widened, and he said with a face full of disbelief: "Is this true?!"

"of course it's true!"

"But, Qin has a vast territory and abundant resources, so why is there a shortage of ore?"

"The ores in every place are different. Some ores are owned by Qin State, and some ores are not available in Qin State. What we need are ores that Qin State does not have!" Zhao Kun explained with a smile.

"I see!"

Ubal suddenly realized, and immediately glanced at the expecting clansmen, and said to Zhao Kun: "Then what kind of ore does Qin need, you can tell us, and we will mine in large quantities."

"no problem."

Zhao Kun nodded and said: "I will explain this matter to the Ministry of Commerce, and there will be a special person to connect with you at that time."

"That would be wonderful." Ubal laughed.

Before he came to Qin, he didn't know that Qin needed ore, let alone the preferential treatment given by the suzerain to the vassal.

Besides, apart from meteorites, the Wuhuan people didn't pay much attention to other ores at all.

This news can make his tribe a fortune.

In fact, Zhao Kun did not lie to Ubar.

As Qin's industrial development gradually takes shape, mineral resources must be paid attention to, especially the northern minerals, which must be acquired as soon as possible.

After sending Ubal and others away, Zhao Kun went to the palace.

At this time, Fusu was reviewing the memorial in the study, and Zhao Kun walked in without waiting for anyone to inform him.

As soon as he went in and saw Fusu, Zhao Kun suddenly lost his mind, thinking that he had come to the wrong place.

Fusu held a cigarette in one hand and a memorial in the other, his brows were furrowed, as if he had encountered some difficulty.

"Brother, how did you become like this?"

Zhao Kun asked with a strange face.

"Ok?"

Fusu heard the voice, looked up, but saw that it was Zhao Kun, and greeted with a smile: "Brother Kun, why do you come to the palace when you have time?"

"No, I mean, why did you become like this?" Zhao Kun emphasized again.

"How am I?"

Fusu froze for a moment, as if he didn't react.

Zhao Kun said angrily; "Put out the cigarette quickly, and go outside with me to get some air, this study has been made a mess by you, really!"

After speaking, he turned around and walked out of the study.

He regrets it a little now.

Fusu should not have been taught to smoke in the first place.

Seeing Fusu turned into a smoker now, I feel bad.

But Fusu saw that Zhao Kun left as soon as he said so, so he quickly took two puffs, poked the remaining cigarette butt in the plate, and hurriedly followed out: "What's the matter, this is, who messed with you?! "

"You, you provoked me!" Zhao Kun turned his head, frowned and said, "Didn't you say to smoke less? Why are you smoking more and more?"

"This"

Fu Su said in embarrassment: "When I think about it, I unknowingly click on it."

"What bothers you so much? Tell me!"

"It's about disarmament. Now many veterans are playing, and they don't want to disarm, saying that they can still use their remaining energy to play for Daqin!"

"That's it?" Zhao Kun raised his eyebrows.

Fu Su was helpless: "They are all old ministers of the father, and they also participated in the battle to destroy the six kingdoms and conquer Baiyue, so they can't be too ruthless!"

"Harmful"

Zhao Kun sighed, shook his head and said, "Brother's heart is still too soft, no wonder Father always has opinions on you!"

"Then does Brother Kun have any good solutions?" Fusu smiled noncommittally.

Zhao Kun pondered for a moment, then suddenly his eyes lit up, and he grinned and said, "Don't you want to make use of the remaining heat? Then let them go to the military academy. The military academy is in need of teachers, so let them teach students."

"Build another military soul monument and stand it in the military academy. As long as their students graduate successfully and make meritorious deeds, their names will be engraved on it and accept the highest respect from all new academies!"

"This"

Fusu reacted for a while, and said happily, "That's a good idea!"

"Soldiers, there is nothing more important than honor!"

"Then it's settled, I'll report it to my father right away."

After finishing speaking, Fusu was about to return to the study to give a performance to Ying Zheng.

"Brother, wait a minute."

Zhao Kun grabbed Fusu's sleeve and hurriedly said, "I still have something to ask you!"

"what's up?"

Fusu stopped and looked at Zhao Kun suspiciously.

After Zhao Kun rationalized his thoughts, he told Fusu all the content of the recent negotiations with him.

"It's good for Wuhuan to accept the vassal state, but isn't the reward a little too much?"

"Where has it been?"

"Although Wuhuan is on the grassland, most of the land is relatively barren, but we want to reward them with horses and buy their ores?"

No matter how Fusu thought about it, he felt that he was at a disadvantage, so he didn't want to agree.

But Zhao Kun explained: "This is politics, not business. Although the Maxima is good, how did the Maxima come about?"

"Didn't you trade porcelain with merchants from the Western Regions?"

"That's right. Porcelain can be bought with money in Qin State. In other words, things that can be bought with money are not considered expensive. On the other hand, Wuhuan's role in Great Qin is not worth mentioning!"

"It seems reasonable."

Fusu nodded, and said again: "Then why buy their ore?"

"It is said to be a purchase, but it is actually half selling and half giving away. We don't need to pay labor, we only need to pay, and the price will not be too high, because no one will want those ores except us!"

"In that case, it's a good deal."

"That's it!" Zhao Kun said arrogantly: "When did the eldest brother see that I did a loss-making business!"

"In that case, then I will report to Emperor Father together!" Fu Su said with a smile.

"It's up to you." Zhao Kun narrowed his eyes: "But we have to do what we promised earlier."

"Ok?"

"When will the land be assigned to me?"

"Where?" Fusu froze for a moment, seemingly unable to react.

Zhao Kun stared; "You promised to designate a test field for me, why did you forget?"

Hearing this, Fusu suddenly understood, and said with a smile, "I've been busy recently, I'm sorry, Brother Kun."

(End of this chapter)