Hanbo

Chapter 307 The Lord of Weixu is too Enthusiastic! (4.1K)
At noon the next day, the army was only more than ten miles away from Weixu City, and the crowd coming to greet them could be seen from a distance.

Huo Shan's eyes were good, he squinted and looked at the crowd welcoming him from a distance, the rest were dressed as barbarians from the Western Regions.

The main clothing is made of leather, and there is very little linen, but there are cloth scarves tied around the head, and two wide cloths hang over the ears to keep out the wind and sand.

The leader was three people dressed in Han Chinese clothes. The two on the left and right were familiar to him, and he couldn't name them, but he knew them all. They were his envoys to the Western Regions.

The one in the middle is a thin and short man, wearing a bright red Han costume. Huo Shan saw this man standing in the front, and couldn't help laughing:

"Interesting, really interesting!"

Sun Shang, who was following behind him, was a little curious:
"Governor, what's the point?"

Huo Shan didn't look at him, but still looked ahead, and said with a smile:

"People are interesting, so are the clothes they wear!"

Sun Shang scratched his head, not quite understanding.

The distance was getting closer and closer, and when they were one mile away from these people, the army stopped marching, and Huo Shan led Zhang Anshi and others to start forward.

As soon as Huo Shan walked up to him and was about to get off his horse, the person in the front who was dressed in bright red hurriedly saluted and yelled in words he couldn't understand.

Huo Shan looked at the translator.

"Little Wang Weixu, the lord of the country, pays homage to the champion of the great man."

Huo Shan raised his eyebrows, and quickly got off his horse to return the gift:

"Great Sima of the Great Han Dynasty, Chief Governor, General Habayashi, Minister of the Shaofu, Captain Fengche, Champion Hou Huo Shan, pay homage to the Lord of Weixu."

No matter how small the country is, they are at least the lord of the country, not to mention that they have not yet surrendered to the big man, even if they have surrendered to the big man, they are still like princes and kings.

When people salute you respectfully, you can accept it, but you must return it, and you cannot be rude.

As for those who are not very respectful, there is no need for this.

After listening to the translation, the Lord of Weixu laughed from ear to ear. He has always admired the big man, and he is only less than thirty this year.

He grew up under the power of the Huns when he was a child, so he was very curious about this big man who repeatedly defeated the Huns.

Because of his curiosity, he became interested, so he knew a lot about the big man. He would always ask them to bring some books for him in the caravans he came and went, and he would also stay to entertain the merchants for a chat.

And what he knows best is that the champion Hou Huo Qu is ill. Not to mention his record against the Huns, just because he opened up Hexi and opened up the territory for the great Han, he is worth ten or a hundred dangerous beards, which makes him feel like a god. figure.

And because of the opening of Hexi, the caravan began to walk. When the caravan passed by, when someone wanted to hear it with great interest, they would not proudly praise the champion!

The word "Champion Hou" left a deep impression on him.

After the envoy arrived, and after hearing about Huo Shan's deeds, the feelings for Lao Huo naturally transferred to Huo Shan.

Not to mention that although Huo Shan's deeds are not many, they are even more legendary.

So to be able to receive the gift from the champion, and to be greeted by the champion, he couldn't help but make him excited and a little elated.

Moreover, Weixu, Yanqi, Yuli and other small countries near the sea are all in the same spirit.

Just like the four kingdoms of the East and Mi, if they are not united, the Western Regions will not be able to survive!
Moreover, they are in the same area, their ancestors are related, and there will be many marriages with each other.

The politics of a small country is different from that of a big country, especially in the Western Regions.

There are hunting activities held by various countries every year. Under the influence of the Lord Weixu, the other kings have a good impression of the big man.

Of course, this also has something to do with the geographical location of their country and the location of the country.

The geographical location, on the south side of Beishan, has natural obstacles, and the Xiongnu did not have a deep influence on them.

Moreover, they were on the North Road, and there were many caravans coming and going. Those who came from big men would naturally exaggerate the Han, and other caravans naturally had no shortage of words of praise for such a powerful empire in the east.

And they are all small countries, and the Huns look down on them.

This is why Qiuci is also located in the North Road on the south side of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Huns have a deep influence on them.

That's why this rather bizarre scene was created. If they didn't know the situation, others would think it was an enclave of the big man in the Western Regions.

Of course, this is an exaggeration.

After listening to the envoy's explanation, Huo Shan felt that if he really asked for their support, it might not be that simple.

Favorable feelings belong to good feelings, but if they want to turn them into actual actions, Huo Shan probably needs to show something.

But compared to other countries, Huo Shan felt that these countries were much simpler, and it was probably enough to let them see the big man and his own ability, and write a bad check.

When Huo Shan thought of this, he couldn't help thinking of Huo Guang who was going to the South Road, and there were quite a few caravans going to the South Road.

Moreover, the South Road is farther away from the influence of the Xiongnu, but it is closer to the Qiang people and has some connections.

So Huo Shan breathed a sigh of relief, Huo Guang's departure probably relieved some of the pressure.

After the Lord Weixu introduced the ministers in the country to Huo Shan, and the one who looked at his son with curiosity and admiration, Huo Shan's smile became more intense.

This is good, very good, a good start.

There was no hostility in the eyes of these ministers, full of goodwill, and Huo Shan, the son of the lord of Weixu, felt that he would definitely become the lord of Weixu in the future.

Even if you can't do it, you have to do it, yes, yes, this kid is very good.

After the introduction, Huo Shan took Shesheng, Zhang Anshi and the others to Weixu City under the guidance of the Lord of Weixu.

It is said to be a city, but in fact it is more appropriate to call it a small village.

The earth wall, which is more than one meter and two meters high, encloses an irregular small site, and the walls are not all connected together, there are many gaps, surrounded by fences.

Standing outside the wall, Huo Shan could see the scattered small houses and tents inside.

In the entire city, the tallest building is probably the high-rise building in the southwest, which should be the palace of the Weixu Kingdom.

Huo Shan was not surprised by this scene, because he had seen it a lot. The capitals of small countries, except for the capital wall on the side of Dongqimi, which was a bit higher and looked like a city, were all like this.

This is related to their living habits and systems. In the Western Regions, nomadism and farming coexist, with nomads accounting for the majority and farming accounting for a small number.

Of course, this refers to the situation in most countries, not the country as a unit. Nomads are nomads, and farming is farming.

Most of their countries are a combination of the two, most of them are nomadic, and a small number of farming.

But when it comes to cities, since most of them are nomads, why do they build cities?
The main thing is that it has something to do with the situation in the Western Regions. There are bandits all over the place, which is very annoying. In order to resist horse bandits and prevent them from running wild, this unique city was built.

The situation of big countries must be better than that of small countries, and their cities can basically be put on the table.

Especially the further west you go, the better the development of the city, and the bigger the city, which is why Huo Shan brought some craftsmen who made large-scale ordnance.

But even in the entire Western Regions, not to mention the entire Western Regions, even the entire world, there is no city that can compare with the big man.

Chang'an City looked a bit small in Huo Shan's eyes, but it was the most powerful city in the world right now.

.........

After entering Weixu City, the Lord of Weixu brought Huo Shan directly to the palace.

On the way here, Huo Shan turned his head from time to time to look at everything around him, such as the customs and customs. Although he was not surprised by this kind of city, he had never seen the situation in the city.

In other words, he has seen it before, but what he has seen is a city that has been breached and in a state of depression. He has never seen a city in such a peaceful and peaceful state.

So he is still a little curious about it!
As for the prosperity and so on, that’s out of the question. To be honest, the people in the Western Regions are not as good as the Xiongnu, and the wealth is in the hands of the big aristocrats.

None of them can be described as poor. You must know that in the Western Regions, slavery is still the mainstream, and there is a city-state system in the far west.

So we can't talk about prosperity, but when it comes to prosperity, Chang'an is definitely at the forefront.

The first should not be. The Han Dynasty is a military empire, and it also suppresses business. There should be more prosperous cities in the West than Chang'an.

Of course, it is only prosperous, and Chang'an is the first in terms of scale.

So what he looks at is mainly people, and what he appreciates are customs and customs.

After entering the palace, the Lord of Weixu asked Huo Shan to take the seat, but Huo Shan refused and took the first seat, so the Lord of Weixu had to sit opposite Huo Shan.

Huo Shan is very satisfied with this, it can be said that he has been very satisfied with everything since he came here.

The lord of a country greeted him in a Han costume, and came to the palace. The halls in the palace were also arranged according to Han etiquette.

Besides, the lord of a country invites a foreign minister to sit on his seat, what are you not satisfied with?
Huo Shan has this temper, you respect me, you treat me well, no matter how young you are, you are still a country on the same level as the big man.

Although the words may not be too prudent, but in terms of face, I must let you live.

If you don't respect me, then no matter how big your country is, in my eyes, you are a foreign barbarian!
Influenced by Huo Shan, the attitude of everyone under his command towards this matter is also a concept. Sun Shang and other generals who were originally stern, will now be full of smiles.

This made the Lord of Weixu sigh in his heart, the big man is really much better than the Xiongnu, the gap is thousands of times and tens of thousands of times!
In his opinion, the soldiers and horses of the big man are the same as the soldiers and horses of the Huns.

The number of soldiers and horses who came was more than twice that of his Weixu, and with such a powerful army and horses, they were so kind and kind to their small country.

Compared with the Xiongnu whose nostrils are upturned and humiliated him every time they come, isn't it the same as the sky and the earth?
The Lord of Weixu couldn't help but rejoice in his heart, excited for his wise decision.

You got it right, you got it right!
"Your Excellency Champion Hou, for your presence, it really makes the small country flourish!"

Huo Shan didn't know what the Lord of Wei Xu said, anyway, that's what the translator said.

Huo Shan also glanced at the translator in surprise, did he even know the word luxuriant?

Not bad!

As for how he knew, Huo Shan was not surprised, it's not that he didn't know that Tian Qianqiu and others wrote down his usual sentences and spread them everywhere!

Even Liu Che has one or two copies of "Little Junhou Quotations" on his desk!

"The lord's words are serious. Wei must wait for the country to be friendly with me for a long time. As a friendly country, this Marquis came to the Western Regions, so he naturally wanted to pay a visit!"

After the Lord of Weixu heard it, his face was full of smiles again!
Champion Hou speaks so nicely, I like talking to you the most!
The two chatted for a while, and Huo Shan gradually couldn't sit still, he still had business to do!

Moreover, this king of Weixu, talks eloquently, and is very curious about everything about the big man. I am a dignified champion, and I am not here to satisfy your curiosity, but to chat with you!
But the leader of Weixu Kingdom kept talking, and Huo Shan could only wait for him to stop before interrupting the topic. It's not very polite to interrupt rashly!
"Your Excellency Champion Hou, it's almost noon. I heard that Your Excellency has the habit of eating at noon. Xiao Wang has already prepared a banquet. Later..."

The interpreter hesitated, but said:

"Eat less later?"

Huo Shan turned his head and looked at the translator with doubts on his face. What does it mean to eat less? You have a big feast, and you care how much I eat?
Huo Shan had reason to suspect that the translator made a mistake.

At this time, the translation is also full of doubts.

Seeing the expression on Huo Shan's face, the Lord of Weixu quickly smiled and said:

"Yesterday, when I heard the news that His Excellency Champion Hou was coming, Xiao Wang notified Yanqi, Yuli and other countries. If you hurry up, they will probably arrive in the evening.

So the banquet at night will be very sumptuous, and Champion Hou can save some belly! "

Huo Shan pretended to be enlightened and nodded, but he was a little embarrassed, he didn't finish his sentence, which made people misunderstand.

I thought you wanted to use the reason that you couldn't hold a banquet to cry poor to me!
I originally wanted to ask you for some support, but if you said this, I would feel a little embarrassed!

Before the banquet, Huo Shan said:
"I don't know if the lord can arrange a room for the Marquis after the banquet. The Marquis has some important things to do."

Lord Weixu smiled heartily:
"Naturally."

But then he showed an expression, Huo Shan looked at the curiosity on his face, waiting for Huo Shan to explain the expression, couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth and said calmly with a smile:
"Benhou's army is fighting against the Xiongnu army on the north side of Tianshan Mountain. I want to command the generals under my command!"

After listening to Huo Shan's words, the Lord of Weixu doubted life a little. With such a long distance, you want to command an army to fight. Are you stupid or am I stupid?
Lord Weixu looked at the translator, and he also suspected that the translation was wrong.

It's just that the translator looked innocent and didn't say a word. He was indeed right. What do you want him to say?
Huo Shan smiled faintly:
"If the Lord of Weixu is interested, you can come and watch and see how my big man fights!"

Lord Weixu's eyes lit up:
"not bad?"

"Of course it is possible."

Lord Weixu nodded quickly:
"Well!"

In the future, Weixu Country will be one of its own people, and if it is not one of its own people, Huo Shan will also make them his own people.

What's more, Huo Shan commanded the war, and there was nothing he couldn't read. Naturally, he wouldn't tell the confidential information, and he couldn't learn from them.

It's just that the Lord of Weixu is really too enthusiastic, and he doesn't look outside at all!
(End of this chapter)