Prime Minister of Great Qin

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Beiyuan County.

The north is desolate, with countless autumn grasses.

Dianke Yao Jia finally arrived in northern Xinjiang at the end of the month after galloping all the way.

There were also many Dianke officials accompanying him.

They are dusty, but their eyes are full of passion and fighting spirit. As Dianke, the most important function is to deal with the tribes on the border. In the past, the Qin Dynasty and the Xiongnu were at odds with each other and there were successive conquests, so they had no place to use them.

But now it's different.

As the imperial court intended to ease relations with the Huns.

Their chance has come.

Traveling between countries, practicing the art of combining vertical and horizontal lines.

This is Diankesi.

Outside the big tent.

The generals of the Great Wall Army, Su Jiao, Shejian, Wang Li and others, had been waiting for a long time.

When he saw the carriage of Yao Jia and others, he quickly rushed to greet it.

Through the curtain, they saw Su Jiao and others greeting them. Yao Jia and others quickly got out of the car and saluted: "Generals, Yao Jia has come from a long way and has upset all generals."

Su Jiao cupped his hands and said, "It's bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, so I'd better go into the camp and talk."

Yao Jia nodded.

A fire had already been lit in the camp.

The entire tent was illuminated brightly and red. Yao Jia did not say any pleasantries and said straightforwardly: "Generals, I think you all already know the purpose of my coming here."

"I'm here to discuss detente with the Huns."

Su Jiao and other generals looked at each other, nodded, and said solemnly: "We have received the order from the imperial court, but is there really no room for maneuver in this matter?"

heard.

Yao Jia's eyes darkened.

He shook his head firmly and said in a deep voice: "The court has decided this matter, how can it be changed easily?"

"Now that the position of the Young Master of the imperial court has changed hands, everything is now the responsibility of the new Young Master. I know that all the generals are unwilling to do so. They have been running the northern border for the past few years and have a deep hatred for the Huns. There is a lot of reluctance in their hearts."

"But the court and the grassland cannot be treated with hatred alone."

“In the end, it comes down to pros and cons.”

"At present, the court's reconciliation with the Xiongnu will bring more benefits than harm to the court."

"Firstly, the imperial court can exchange a large number of cattle and sheep from the Xiongnu. Secondly, some of the imperial court's resources can also be sold at high prices. Through bilateral transactions, the imperial court's control over the Xiongnu can be further strengthened. This subtle influence and suppression, In fact, to a certain extent, it is better than military. Military is just a means, but it will never be the result."

"Generals, please do not lose your balance."

Hearing Yao Jia's words, Su Jiao and others looked stunned.

But he didn't open his mouth to refute.

As military generals, they cannot disobey government orders, but they are somewhat dissatisfied.

They had many battles with the Huns over the years, and many soldiers died at the hands of the Huns. How could they downplay such a blood feud if they wanted to?

A little silence.

Shejian asked: "Where is the general?"

Yao Jia raised his eyebrows, looking a little unnatural, and said in a deep voice: "I don't know, General. I didn't return to Xianyang. On the way back to Xianyang, I received an order to go north, and I stayed there for a few days. Then he hurried north."

"But General Meng Tian is deeply favored by His Majesty, so what will happen?"

"Furthermore."

"The generals have been in Beiyuan for many years and are very familiar with military affairs. I believe that even if General Meng Tian is away, there will be no problems in the army."

Yao Jia changed the topic calmly.

Su Jiao's face changed slightly and he quickly said: "This is natural."

"There will never be any changes in the army."

"It's just that the order from the imperial court also suspended the construction of the Great Wall, and even intended to release the people who built the Great Wall. If the imperial order is really implemented, hundreds of thousands of households may be released. And once the Great Wall is suspended, the imperial court will If we make peace with the Huns, I'm afraid the Huns will come back. Without a high wall to block them, it will be much easier for the Huns to invade the hinterland."

"It's better to be cautious."

Yao Jia chuckled and said calmly: "Three hundred thousand troops are stationed in the northern border. What if the Huns come?"

"Just tell him to come and never come back."

"Furthermore."

"Many people in the North are double-minded."

"Many of them are connected with nobles and scholars. They rely on the protection of the imperial court to slander the Qin government and Qin laws in private. Opening some holes in the Great Wall may not be a good thing. At least it can make these people sober and let them know who they are. Protecting them."

“While enjoying the protection of the imperial court, they shouted against Qin.”

"Da Qin has no room for such sand in his eyes!"

A flash of coldness flashed in Yao Jia's eyes.

He did not talk about the so-called benevolence and righteousness, but only valued the final result. If he could use the hands of the Huns to beat the local people and make these people feel the goodness of Qin Ting, in Yao Jia's view, it would not be a bad thing.

Su Jiao hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

It is true that many people in the North are harboring double-minded intentions, and some are even secretly colluding with the Xiongnu.

It's just that this is too cold-blooded after all.

And it may affect many innocent people in the North.

But the court's current stance was resolute, and he had no way to object.

immediately.

Su Jiao was about to talk about the officer academy, but before he could say anything, there was a panic outside the tent.

The conversation between several people came to an abrupt end.

soon.

A shout came from outside the big tent.

"Report!"

"General Su, something happened to the Huns." Hearing this.

Su Jiao's face changed slightly, and he strode out of the tent without caring about Yao Jia by his side. He said with serious eyes, "What happened to the Xiongnu?"

The messenger said: "General, a scout just returned to the camp and sent back a bamboo tube. However, he was too seriously injured. He passed out without saying anything. But before he fainted, he said: 'There is something out on the grassland. It’s a big deal’.”

talking.

The soldier then handed over a blood-stained bamboo tube.

Su Jiao's eyes narrowed slightly.

He reached out and took the bamboo slip.

At the same time, he sent an order for the military doctor to treat the scout.

Then returned to the big tent.

In the big tent, Shejian, Wang Li and others had gathered in front of Su Jiao, while Yao Jia stepped aside knowingly. This kind of military secrets was not something he could see. He was still very measured about these.

Yao Jia's eyes flashed.

Thinking about what big things will happen in the grassland.

Su Jiao glanced at Yao Jia lightly, opened the blood-stained bamboo tube, and took out the parchment. The handwriting on it was a bit scrawled, and it was obviously written in a hurry.

Several generals watched carefully.

After reading the contents of the bamboo slips, his eyes could not help but sink.

Something big happened on the grassland.

immediately.

A few people's eyes moved slightly.

Maybe this is an opportunity for Da Qin?

Just thinking of the imperial decree and Yao Jia's arrival, several people's eyes couldn't help but darken, and their eyes showed a bit of helplessness.

See this.

Yao Jia was even more curious.

What is written on this parchment that can make a general who has experienced hundreds of battles make such a change in his demeanor?

After a while.

Su Jiao looked at Yao Jia, with an unnatural smile on his face, and said in a deep voice: "That soldier is right, a big event did happen on the grassland, and Touman Shanyu's son committed the murder of his father. "

"When Touman Chanyu went hunting, Maodun accompanied him with his cavalry."

"In the end, he took advantage of Touman Shanyu's unpreparedness and ordered Touman Shanyu to be shot. At the same time, he also killed the people who almost lost his life - the Yan family and the Yan family's son."

"Now he has proclaimed himself the new Chanyu of the Huns."

heard.

Yao Jia looked slightly strange.

As a Dianke, he still knows something about the situation on the grassland.

I also know some of the grievances among them.

The Xiongnu were a large grassland ethnic group. During the Great Conflict in the Central Plains, the Xiongnu was also in the process of annexation. From the initial Donghu, to the subsequent Linhu, Loufan, and Beihu, eventually the entire northern Huns were unified by the Xiongnu. , and Touman naturally became the first chanyu of the Huns.

And Maodun was Touman's eldest son.

When he grew up, he was directly established as a prince.

Became the heir of the Xiongnu Chanyu.

However, later Manchanyu favored the Yan family whom he later married, and gradually wanted to abolish Mao Dun and marry the Yan family's son. He even asked Mao Dun to serve as the Huns' envoy to the Yuezhi when the Huns were at odds with the Dayue clan. country.

The purpose is also very simple.

The Xiongnu had an agreement with Dayuezhi in the past. If one party did not abide by the rules, the other party's successor would be killed.

And Touman just wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife.

Therefore, as soon as Mao Dun arrived at the Yuezhi Kingdom, Touman launched an army to attack the Yuezhi Kingdom. However, Mao Dun was lucky and managed to escape death. For some reason, Touman felt that he had escaped death. The eldest son, who had a long life, looked at him differently and even appreciated him a little. He then made Mao Dun the head of ten thousand households and allocated 10,000 cavalry for his deployment.

It's just that Touman couldn't think of it.

He denied that a moment of weakness would have cost him his life on the spot.

If Touman had known what would happen to him in the future, he might have directly killed Mao Dun when he returned to the Huns. How could he make Mao Dun the head of ten thousand households, let alone allocate 10,000 cavalry to Mao Dun.

Yao Jia would never feel sorry for Touman.

What he was thinking about was how the imperial court could benefit the most from such a drastic change in the grassland.

This is also his duty as a guest.

He connected the information he knew bit by bit.

finally.

He formed a string.

the other side.

Su Jiao and other generals also had some ideas.

After a while of silence, Su Jiao took the initiative and said: "Now that the grassland has changed, the Xiongnu are already unstable. If the imperial court can send troops at this time and carry out another sweep of the Xiongnu's caves, it may be able to completely inflict heavy damage on the Xiongnu. In decades, I can’t even recover.”

"I think"

"Perhaps the court's decision-making should make certain changes."

Yao Jia smiled.

He was noncommittal about this, nodded and said: "I also have some thoughts about General Su's words. I also think that the changes in the grassland are an opportunity for the imperial court."

"It's just that the opportunity I mentioned is different from what the generals thought."

"I still focus on moderation."

heard.

Su Jiao and others frowned, their eyes looking quite unhappy.

They really don't understand why Yao Jia insists on easing off. Now that there is obviously an internal problem in the grassland, sending troops is the best choice. Wouldn't it be a chance for the Huns to breathe if they eased off at this time?

But if Mao Dun dared to kill his father in public, he must have done so brutally.

If they were allowed to really control the grassland, they would be a great threat to the imperial court. As generals of the Qin Dynasty, how could they turn a blind eye?

(End of this chapter)