Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 571 Emperor Qianyuan sends envoys to return visit

Just as Sun Kewang was sharpening his sword to his sworn brother, Ren Zou, the Minister of Rites, returned.

"My lord, I have lived up to my mission. His Majesty Emperor Qianyuan of the Kingdom of David has promised to marry his beloved Princess Hami to His Royal Highness." As soon as he met Ren Zang, he brought him great news, which meant that in the future With a big support, we will be more confident whether we want to be emperor or the Northern Expedition. The old man was a little proud, his white beard raised, waiting for his praise.

"Ren Shangshu has made great achievements this time, it's really hard work!" Sun Kewang was overjoyed and praised him for his loyalty to the parliament.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing: Emperor Qianyuan sent his teacher Liu Haogu, a great scholar and Minister of Rites, to pay us a return visit. The envoy has arrived in Kunming, and the old minister has asked the Ministry of Rites to entertain him. He rushed over to report to you first." Mr. Ren got it After the praise, he was very proud and said one more thing unhurriedly.

"The envoy from the Kingdom of David is here?" Sun Kewang was surprised, and then ordered: "I have to trouble Ren Shangshu to make another hard trip to bring the envoy to Yuanzhou. Well, the marriage between David and Gu must be publicized. Go out and build your reputation."

"Don't worry, Lord, I'll take care of it now," said Ren Zun, who looked nothing like an old man over sixty years old. He trotted out with brisk steps.

Sending Liu Haogu to pay a return visit was a clever move by Sultan. One was to express goodwill to Sun Kewang and the Daxi generals; the other was to take the opportunity to survey the terrain of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan and draw a map to prepare for the future march to the southwest; the third was to clarify Sun Kewang, Li Dingguo, and Liu Wenxiu's attitudes towards the Kingdom of Wei, and figuring out who can be allies and who will be strong enemies in the future.

Originally, after Dorgon's death, Sultan thought that only the mother and son, Bumbutai and Fulin, were worthy of being his rivals. However, Sun Kewang's hard work and Li Dingguo's two victories made him realize that there were abundant talents in the southwest. , King Sun and King Li are both worthy of sharing a wine cup with him, and they might form a tripartite force among the three kingdoms, so he sent his teacher Liu Haogu to find out the truth.

The Lotus Khan, who had just conquered the Bukhara and Kazakh Khanates and forced the Khiva Khanate and the Torgut tribe to surrender, was in high spirits. He not only stationed troops on the borders of Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Mobei, but also actively sent People bribed officials in these places to prepare for future wars. However, just as Li Dingguo became king, people in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Hunan were inspired and enlightened, and few people responded to the plan to recruit local Han officials. Wen'an, a great scholar of the Yongli Dynasty and governor of Sichuan, rejected the envoys sent by David. Yuan Zongdi, Liu Tichun, Li Laiheng, Ma Tengyun, Ta Tianbao, Tan Wen, Tan Yi, Tan Hong and others from the thirteen families of Kuidong all Rejection or hesitation.

The attempt to pacify Sichuan was ineffective, so the Great Khan took Liu Haogu's life and went directly into the hinterland of the Great Western Army to test the truth. Liu Haogu was very clever. As soon as he arrived in Kunming, he had a heated fight with the officials who received him, and he also asked people to inquire about information.

On this day, Academician Liu was resting in the post office. A fat man with an elegant manner and fair skin walked in. He lowered his eyebrows and reported, "Mr. Ge, I have found out an important piece of news."

This person's name is Zuo Shedou, and he is famous for being a wallflower. He was originally the magistrate of Luochuan County in the Qing Dynasty. When Wang Yongqiang, a great thief in northern Shaanxi, sent troops to Luochuan, he surrendered Wang Yongqiang. After Wang Yongqiang died in battle, he persuaded his brother Wang Yongzhen and other generals of the Yulin Army to defect to David Xining Bo Qi Ting to admonish him. Great work. Qi Tingjian was a kind man, and Shangshu recommended him to the court, saying that he had astonishing talents. Emperor Qianyuan was a man who loved talents. Since he was a great talent, he put it to good use. He was appointed as a doctor in the Ministry of Rites and ordered to accompany Liu Haogu on his overseas visits.

"Oh, tell me, what did you find out?" Liu Haogu asked calmly, not believing that this fat man could find out any useful information just after he and his party arrived in Kunming.

The fat man's eyes were as charming as silk, "Not long ago, King Sun Kewang of Qin removed Funan King Liu Wenxiu from his military power and sent him to live in Kunming in the name of "losing his troops and losing his land."

"Huh? How did you get such important news?" Liu Haogu asked solemnly.

"In restaurants and brothels, news circulates most quickly. When Xiaguanfu arrived in Kunming, he ordered his men to hang out in various restaurants. This news was revealed by several dissatisfied former subordinates of the King of Funan who got drunk and cursed Sun Kewang in the restaurant. Said. After careful inspection, it is indeed true." Zuo Shedou's small eyes gleamed.

"Before the big thing is accomplished, he will be suspicious of his brothers and his roommates will be at war with each other. Sun Kewang will have a small talent and it will be difficult for him to accomplish a big thing!" Liu Haogu sighed.

"Mr. Ge, what should we do next?" Zuo Shedou asked cautiously. "Your Majesty asked me to observe the three kings Sun Kewang, Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu. Now that Liu Wenxiu has been relieved of military power and turned into a toothless tiger, there is no need to see him. We only need to see the two kings Sun and Li." Liu Haogu thought I wanted to say: "We don't have to do anything. We just need to wait quietly. I believe Sun Kewang will send someone to greet us soon."

Sure enough, Ren Xun, the Minister of Rites, personally welcomed the envoy to Yuanzhou. To show solemnity and show force, Sun Kewang ordered his confidant Wang Shangli to lead five thousand warriors to escort him into the city. Along the way, the people pointed and talked about the marriage between the Kingdom of Wei and the King of Qin. Invisibly, Sun Kewang's momentum became stronger.

Seeing that the soldiers were solemn and the army was silent, Liu Haogu nodded secretly. The Daxi Army was indeed an elite division. Although Sun Kewang has a small mind, he is not incompetent. What's more important is that this person only cares about interests and has no loyalty in his heart, so he is easy to deal with. On the contrary, a loyal minister like Li Dingguo, who respects Emperor Yongli everywhere, may not be willing to cooperate with David.

Ren Zun brought Liu Haogu into the tent. Liu Haogu bowed and saluted, "David's envoy Liu Haogu has met the leader of Qin."

"Oh, Mr. Liu Ge, don't be too polite. Princess Hami of your country has been betrothed to Quanzi Zhengqi. We are all one family." Sun Kewang said with a smile: "I heard that you are from Shanxi? Shanxi and Shaanxi are not separated. , well, we are still half a country party."

"Yes, there is no separation between Shanxi and Shaanxi. It is a true rural party."

The two chatted and laughed, and soon reached an agreement on matters such as the time of marriage, the opening of additional trade ports, and the expansion of material transactions.

"Your Majesty, I have to go to Hengzhou. When I came, His Majesty Emperor Qianyuan ordered me to see the two famous generals who defeated the famous king, and report to him after I return." Liu Haogu also proposed received the request to go to Hengzhou.

"You want to see Li Dingguo?" Sun Kewang was startled, and then smiled and said: "You don't have to rush to Hengzhou. Li Dingguo will come to Yuanzhou to participate in the military meeting soon. You can naturally see him then."

After sending Li Dingguo away, Sun Kewang summoned Zhang Hu, the guard of the Prince of Qin, and said, "You lead the troops to protect the guards and never let them go to Hengzhou to see the Xifu."

"Yes", Zhang Hu loudly accepted the order.

Returning to Guanyi, Zuo Shedou said to Liu Haogu: "Master Ge, Sun Kewang summoned Li Dingguo to Yuanzhou, I'm afraid he has no good intentions."

"Oh, how come you see it?"

"The war is in full swing. Is there any reason to recall the general who is leading the army?"

Liu Haogu nodded, "You are right. Sun Kewang will never let me see Li Dingguo without good intentions, but I don't expect Li Dingguo to come in person. If he sends an envoy, you can find a way to follow his envoy to Hengzhou. ".

"Yes".

(End of this chapter)