A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 147 Hanbai Tea and Wine Talk About the World

Early the next morning after sending the letter to Handan, Bai Qing received Bai Wei's letter:
"The Emperor of the Han Dynasty traveled to Handan, and I expected him to be treated with courtesy!"

"It's over!" This was Bai Qing's first thought. After calming down for a while, Bai Qing sent an order to the Taiyuan army, asking Lieutenant General Sun Yin to bring some troops back to Chaoge.

Although Bai Qing had a hunch that there was something wrong with Sun Yin, this was just a guess and there was no evidence. What if there was nothing wrong with Sun Yin? I can only take a gamble.

Then he ordered all parts of the country to be on alert, and at the same time recruited 50,000 people to garrison Chaoge.

March 10
Bai Qing had already received news that 200,000 Han troops were surrounding Handan, but he did not have enough troops to go to the rescue.

At this time, Bai Qing had issued twelve military orders and sent five envoys to Taiyuan, asking Sun Yin to lead troops back to Chaoge, but none of them received a response, and even the envoys and messengers sent had no news.

Bai Qing finally confirmed that Sun Yin had rebelled, and the envoy and courier were most likely detained by him.

Bai Qing kept thinking about the response strategy. The intelligence said that although 200,000 Han troops were besieging Handan, there was no sign of fighting in Handan, and the same was true in the direction of Taiyuan. It was strange. He was obviously so weak at this time. According to According to the character of the Han Emperor, he should quickly pull out Handan and drive straight to Chaoge!

Why did he risk entering Handan again and besiege it but not attack it? What did he want?

Bai Qing kept pacing back and forth, but suddenly Bai Qing stopped and murmured: "Besieged instead of attacking, and personally involved in danger, you are forcing me to surrender!"

Thinking of this, Bai Qing suddenly laughed: "According to the character of Emperor Han, he would never do this. He would definitely send troops to confront me head-on. With such a complete arrangement, it would lead to me falling into a deadlock. It seems that this is Zhang Liang’s handiwork!

Zifang, oh Zifang, you are sandwiched between the two parties, and you can still come up with such a way to get the best of both worlds. It is indeed a exhaustive plan. It is really difficult for you. Then let me see what Liu Bang, who you are so optimistic about, can give. Can the price bring peace to the world? "

After making the decision, Bai Qing ordered himself to lead 50,000 new troops to Handan, and put all the Sun family in prison until he came back.

On the march, Bai Qing looked at the newly recruited 50,000 soldiers. If it were not for the leadership of officers, half of them would have been left behind.

March

Along the way, they continued to deal with the march of new soldiers, and finally arrived in Handan. Regardless of their combat effectiveness, at least on the surface, they looked like a regular army.

It doesn't matter, it's just for these troops to build momentum anyway, and we don't expect them to fight.

When the Bai army arrived in the south of Handan, the Han army separated a part of its army to confront the Bai army.

Bai Qing sent an envoy to the Han camp and proposed to communicate with the Han emperor.

The Han army replied: "His Majesty the Emperor is in Handan City at this time, and Handan City is controlled by the army of King Handan. I hope King Bai can send a letter asking the Handan army to release the emperor, so that the two sides can communicate normally."

So Bai Qing sent Chief Li Su Li to enter Handan City, communicate with Emperor Han and Bai Wei, and spread his words to Handan City.

After receiving the order, Su Li rode alone from the White Army. Holding the reins in his left hand and holding the knot high in his right hand, he walked towards the Han Army. He walked not far in front of the Han Army and said loudly: "Su Li, the White King's special envoy, I was ordered to go to Handan as an envoy, and the festival is as proof."

A Han general came out of the Han army and came to Su Li. He looked carefully at the knot in Su Li's hand, then nodded to Su Li, and then ran back to the camp. After a while, the Han army in front of Su Li Divide a path.

Su Li's royal horse passed slowly. Even though there were swords, spears, and halberds on both sides, Su Li kept his eyes straight, held his head high, and passed slowly, because he was not representing himself at this time, but Bai Wangqing.

After a while, Su Li arrived at the foot of Handan City.

Before they reached the city, an arrow shot into the front of Su Li's horse. Su Li knew it was a warning, so he shouted: "Su Li, the special envoy of the White King, has been ordered to go to Handan, as evidenced by Yanjie."

After speaking, he raised his banner high so that the city guard could see clearly.

After a while, a Handan general sat down in a hanging basket and cautiously came to Su Li. Su Li handed the zipper forward. The Handan general wanted to touch it. Su Li quickly stepped back and said, "Here." It’s a gift from Prince Bai himself, and I hope the general will respect it!”

After hearing this, the Handan army general saluted Su Li, then ran back to the hanging basket and back to the city.

Soon, a small gap opened in the city gate for one person to pass through. Su Li saw this and his horse slowly entered. After entering the city, the city gate was closed again.

After numerous inspections and verifications, Su Li finally came before the Han Emperor.

Knowing that King Bai's envoy was coming, Emperor Han specially called Bai Wei to meet with him.

Seeing that it was Su Li, the Han Emperor smiled and said, "It's my husband who is on an envoy. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing, sir?"

Su Li said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The foreign minister is fine. I am here to invite Your Majesty for talks and alliance on behalf of the Prince." Bai Wei asked quickly: "Brother, are you okay?"

Su Li smiled and replied: "King Handan, don't worry, the king is just outside the city, there is nothing wrong with him."

Bai Wei was relieved. The Han Emperor said at this time: "Now I am trapped in Handan, but I can't meet with King Bai!"

Su Lidao: "The king has already made up his mind. Your Majesty will take the King of Handan out of the city and release him outside Handan. On the 23rd, the two sides will meet in front of the formation."

Emperor Han agreed.

March 21

Under the protection of five thousand Han Emperor's Imperial Guards, the Han Emperor led the Handan King out of the palace. Under the "protection" of the Handan Army, he slowly walked out of Handan City. After passing the arrow range, the Han Emperor released the Handan King.

March 23
The Han and White sides met on an unnamed hillside south of Handan City.

On the mountain, both sides had built a pavilion overnight.

Bai Qing and Liu Bang each brought dozens of cavalry to the appointment on time. After the two met, they left all the soldiers they brought with them at the foot of the mountain, and each brought only one attendant up the mountain.

Bai Qing led Su Li, and Han Emperor led Fan Kuai.

The two sat down in the pavilion. Bai Qing sat facing north, Han Emperor sat facing south, and Su Li and Fan Kuai each stood behind their lord.

Bai Qing mentioned the ceramic teapot on the square table and said first, "I know that His Majesty likes to drink, but His Majesty has probably never drank tea!"

Emperor Han said with a smile: "That's true. I know about tea, but I don't think tea is better than wine. I have seen the ovary drinking tea, slowly and not happily at all, like a woman."

"This also shows your Majesty's character! But it is exactly like this that why His Majesty, who likes to drink, wins the world, and not me who drinks tea. But then again, Your Majesty must learn to drink tea!"

"Any idea?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know that tea is a good thing. It can not only help people refresh themselves, but also exercise a person's patience. Just like in this world, people who drink wine are needed to bring peace to the world, because only straightforward and fierce fighting can calm the world and bring peace to the world. The world is reunited so that the people do not have to suffer from war.

And what about after the world is unified? People who drink tea are needed, because at this time, the world no longer needs impatient rulers, but must be patient. The Qin Dynasty just didn't understand this truth, so it died in the second generation.

My ancestors once said that governing a country is like cooking. You must not be impatient, otherwise the originally stable world will surely fall into turmoil again. Therefore, now that your majesty has won the world, you should learn to drink tea. "

After saying that, Bai Qing picked up a cup of tea and motioned for the Han Emperor to drink it. The Han Emperor did not refuse and drank the tea in one gulp, while Bai Qing took a small sip and savored it carefully.

After the Han Emperor drank it, he felt that it was a glass of water, which smelled like grass and leaves. It was just right to quench his thirst. It was only a small cup. Then he picked up the teapot and drank directly to the spout. After drinking Finally, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "It's comfortable. Don't mention it. This tea is just right to quench your thirst."

Bai Qing was holding the teacup, and the corner of his mouth twitched, as if he could see Bai Qing's embarrassment. Emperor Han put down the teapot and said seriously:
"I understand what King Bai means. King Bai is afraid that I only know how to fight and can't govern the country. Let me tell you the truth, I really don't know how to govern. But as long as I know who can govern, can't I just let him govern? ?

Just like I know that Xiao He can make the people live in peace and make the world prosperous, so I have never intervened. As you said, I need to learn to drink tea to govern the world better. Otherwise, I only need people who know how to drink tea. If it is arranged in the right position, the world will naturally be well managed, right?

Just like, I know that the Bai family is helpful to help me govern the world, so I did not directly send troops like I did to destroy the Yan Kingdom, but chose this method of consuming resources and energy. "

Bai Qing sighed, put down the tea cup, and said: "I know that Your Majesty wants to cut off the princes and kings of the world, whether it is His Majesty's selfishness or public interest for the world. I agree to cooperate with Your Majesty to a limited extent, because I Knowing that the world without princes and kings will be more stable.

I heard that your majesty has obtained the household registration list of the Qin Dynasty. Then your majesty should know how much the population of today's world has decreased compared with the population of the Qin Dynasty. As far as the Bai family's records and speculations of the past dynasties are concerned, starting from the Warring States Period, the population has been The war caused the people of the world to lose almost half of their population.

Our ancestor Bai Gongwei wanted to go out and end the war, but due to his strength and ability, he became a participant in the war. Now I really don’t want to repeat the mistakes of my ancestors. Therefore, if your Majesty’s request is reasonable, I am willing to disarm. Helping His Majesty stabilize the world is not only helping His Majesty, but also for the common people of the world. "

Emperor Han knew that he had come to a critical place. As long as the conditions he gave were suitable, he could get help from the Bai family, so Emperor Han said:

"The White King's mind is no less generous than mine. If I hadn't been lucky and God had helped me more, maybe you would have won the world instead of me!"

Bai Qing cupped his hands and said: "I, the Bai family, have always respected the destiny of heaven and know that destiny is irresistible. Since your majesty can win the world, it means that this is destiny and cannot be stopped by anyone, including the Bai family."

Emperor Han said: "I am very happy that King Bai can understand the destiny and obey the people's will. However, for the sake of the world, I have to be ruthless and confront King Bai!"

Bai Qing said: "Your Majesty, please tell us the conditions!"

(End of this chapter)