The Conquest of the Three Kingdoms

The rain, like silver-gray sticky and wet spider silk, is woven into a soft web, covering the whole summer world.

The sky is also dark, like the roof of an old house covered with cobwebs.

The gray-white clouds piled up in the sky are like white powder peeling off the roof.Under the cover of this old roof, everything is extremely dull.

The prosperity of midsummer has now become the relics of ancient Roman architecture, shivering in the sound of rustling rain, recalling the glorious past.

The rain fell quietly, with only a little drizzling sound.

A gray toad leaps around in wet, moldy mud; beneath the rain's dull net, it is the only thing that appears to be alive, giving off a shade of vibrancy.

The gray and yellow of the mottled pattern on its back is a distant counterpart to the dull sky, forming a harmonious palette.It jumped thumping, jumping from the grass nest to the mud, splashing dark green water.

After the heavy rain, the entire mountain temple is fresher and warmer.

In the wide and narrow emerald valley, two concealed king chariots are driving towards each other from both sides of the road.

When Zuo Xuan's car stopped, Joseon King Jin Tian, ​​General Jin Sheng, and senior doctor Zhang Gao got out of the car slowly.

Similarly, when the car stopped at Youxuan, yesterday's Liaodong General, today's Liaodong Prince Sun Gong and Mr. Jia Fan got out of the car with their backs.

After the two parties walked in, they saluted each other, and then they both grabbed each other and climbed the stone steps of the temple platform hand in hand.

altar in front of the temple

In a quiet sacrificial environment, a white horse was brought in.

A half-naked man with a knife walked up to the horse with a sharp knife in his hand, and brought the horse down with a single blow.

The blood first spattered out, and at this time someone took the blood in a bowl.

The blood in the bowl was sprinkled into five wine glasses respectively.The dark red blood drops melted in the sake.

At this time, the priest made sacrifices with words in his mouth.

After that, the two kings and three courtiers held up the wine glasses together.

Sun Gong, the king of Liaodong, said to the altar: "I was the general of Liaodong in the Han Dynasty. Luoyang, even more hateful, he wants to invade Liaodong. In order to assist the great Han artifact and protect the people of Liaodong, I am here to make an alliance with the great king (shasha) in blood. civil."

Just after Gongsun Gong finished his sacrificial speech, he stepped back, while King Jintian of Joseon stepped forward and said: "As a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, I am willing to join forces with the King of Liaodong to help the Han Dynasty. Oath of blood alliance: to fight against the heavens, share weal and woe, never lose each other, the gods of heaven and earth, enlighten my heart."

After speaking, the two kings looked up at each other and drank the blood wine.

After the covenant between the two parties, they felt that their strength was not that strong, and they planned to contact the more powerful army in the north, the Xiongnu army.

Now the Huns have been divided into three big tribes, they are Northern Huns, Central Huns, and Southern Huns. Among them, the Northern Huns are the most powerful. Their first is a woman, known as the Desert Eagle. They live and work in peace and contentment; the Central Huns are the weakest, but their leader is the most ambitious. Their leader is now Canglang, a man with a cunning and changeable personality. He has always wanted to dominate the grassland and compete in the Central Plains. The strength of the Xiongnu is in the middle, but under the continuous attack of the Chu army, they are already dying.

Now, the Xiongnu Shanyu that Gongsun Gong and Jin Tian discussed to contact is the Central Xiongnu Canglang Shanyu.

The envoy drew a beautiful fox fairy from the territory of the Han Dynasty, and the news quickly entered Shan Yu's court.

tent city of the huns

In the deep night, the black curtain slowly enveloped the entire vast wilderness, and exotic music played.

The leather tents are connected to the mighty outline of the city, the flags are fluttering, the fires are everywhere, the Huns soldiers guarding the honor guard, and the routinely mobilized cavalry cavalry break the silence of the field from time to time.

At this time, the young general Zhao Fei led a cavalry team through the tents.

The cavalry moved through the tents, and the Xiongnu soldiers holding torches greeted the young general Zhao Fei happily: "General Zhao Fei!".

The young general Zhao Fei greeted them affectionately: "You bastards, eat well and don't choke." After hearing this, the Xiongnu soldiers walked away laughing.

The soldiers laughed in unison and threw their torches over the grassland.

In front, another group of Xiongnu soldiers were drinking and roasting whole sheep around the fire, and the torches were thrown into the burning fire.Several sergeants happily chased and beat Zhao Fei's cavalry and cavalrymen who were walking towards Shanyu's tent with wooden sticks.

A whole lamb is being roasted on a nearby charcoal fire.Two Hun soldiers carried the sheep into the military tent.

The whole sheep was scorched and oily, followed behind Zhao Fei, and was sent to Canglang Shanyu's luxurious tent.

single in large account

Two Xiongnu soldiers carried the sheep directly to the desk of Canglang Shanyu. A waiter put down a large copper plate, and the two soldiers put the whole sheep into the copper plate.Surrounded by his generals, the wolf Shanyu on the luxurious carpet is drinking and eating meat.

In the big tent, apart from Shan Yu and his subordinates, there was also Zhang Gao standing beside him.

Zhao Fei stood at the head of the generals' queue and nodded to the generals as an apologetic greeting.

Canglang Shanyu put down his knife, wiped his mouth, and looked at Zhang Gao.

Canglang Shanyu squinted his eyes and asked: "So, you princes and kings have made up your mind to fight against your emperor's army and the Chu army?"

After Zhang Gao listened, he took a step forward and said, "At present, treacherous ministers are rampant in the Han court. The king is imprisoned by the Korean general Jin Sheng, so he can't check..."

Canglang Shanyu was a little impatient, threw the knife and said, "Don't give me a reason, just answer me, yes or no?"

Zhang Gao was startled at first, then calmed down, and replied: "No, it is true."

The young general Zhao Fei shouted: "You still said a nonsense."

Then, it was heard that all the Hun officials laughed wildly.

Canglang Shanyu waved his hand, then smiled and said, "Why do you Han people speak so sourly, like a blunt knife cutting through flesh."

Zhang Gao cupped his hands and said, "The King of Liaodong and the King of Joseon sent me here to make an appointment with the cavalry of the Great Chanyu to assist in attacking Xiaoguan and attack Luoyang together."

Canglang Shanyu continued to ask, "What about after taking Chang'an?"

Zhang Gao shook his sleeves and said, "The King of Liaodong and the King of Joseon have said that after the matter is completed, they will definitely thank you." At that time, among you eight or nine princes and kings, who is more important?"

After Canglang finished speaking, Zhang Gao was at a loss for words.

Canglang Shanyu said proudly: "It is better to have a rabbit in hand than a thousand sheep in sight. Your current king, Kim Sung, the current Korean general, promised to send me a batch of gold and beauties. Tell me, this list So do you want a dowry for a beautiful woman... or do you want your long-awaited 'thank you'?"

Zhang Gaoze persuaded Gukou sincerely: "Da Shanyu is a great talent through the ages, and he is powerful in all directions. Please look further."

Canglang Shanyu asked: "What you mean by 'farther away' is that you want me to bet my treasure on your princes and kings?"

At this time, Zhang Gao realized that the people on the grassland were not only reckless and strong, but also such wise and powerful people.

During the banquet, Zhao Fei spoke to Canglang Shanyu.Zhao Fei: "Your Majesty, according to the young general, we should be cautious... Zhao Fei said in a low voice: "...The domestic situation in the Han Dynasty is turbulent, and the princes want to rebel. Not to mention their odds of winning, even if they win Already..."

Soldiers from the Huns carried the roasted mutton in front of the generals and Zhang Gao who had just been seated.

Canglang Shanyu looked at Zhao Fei.

Zhao Fei continued: "... For us, it's just another opponent to deal with. I, the Huns, are nomads, so as to broaden the water source of livestock pastures, which is more in line with our habits and traditions since ancient times. As for the scarcity of silk Cloth, fine gold and ironware, slave labor, with the military strength of our Huns, I am not afraid that the Han court will not have an endless supply. If he is not willing to give it, we will hold their throats and let them give it obediently, Han Ting also seems to be our warehouse, as for who will keep their warehouse, it has nothing to do with me, the Huns."

Canglang Shanyu looked at Zuo Xianwang.

Zuo Xianwang nodded to Canglang Shanyu in agreement.

The eyes of all the kings were on Zhang Gao, and Zhang Gao's face was a little ashamed, and he shirked the mutton that was presented for him: "No, no, I'm not used to this food..."

Canglang Shanyu looked at Wang Xi, the counselor and former eunuch of the Han Dynasty.

Canglang Shanyu asked, "Wang Xi, you are also a Han Chinese, what's your opinion?"

Zhao Fei looked at Wang Xi.

While eating, Wang Xi looked at Zhang Gao and said, "I see that the envoys of the Han Dynasty feel guilty. Since they are not used to it, it is better to go to the guest account and treat them better."

This is Wang Xi's excuse to deliberately dismiss Zhang Gao, after Zhang Gao walks out of his camp.

Wang Xi looked at Canglang Shanyu.

He picked his teeth with a wooden chopstick and said, "I want to ask the Great Chanyu, do you want a neighbor who is divided? Or do you want a neighbor who is strong and unified?... Do you want a neighbor who is easy to get?" What about the warehouse..."

After hearing these words, Canglang Shanyu's eyes lit up.

Wang Xi continued: "... Or should we just be the owner of the warehouse?"

Canglang Shanyu and all his officials were attracted by Wang Xi.

After Wang Xi raised his neck and drank a cup of fine wine, he continued to analyze: "Nowadays there is civil strife in the Han Dynasty, and the princes want to rebel, so I ask the Great Shanyu to send troops to help. In Yichen's opinion, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Zhao Fei looked excitedly.

Everyone's eyes are shining (yiyi).

"The current emperor of the Han Dynasty is not an incompetent generation. Since Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty, he has ruled by doing nothing..."

After a short pause again, Wang Xi continued: "... Rest with the people, all industries in the country are revived, the residents are prosperous, and the national power has greatly increased. However, there are advantages and disadvantages. Due to the new policy of the North Korean general Kim Sung, the princes cannot control the deformity." Inflated, the matter has reached the critical moment of a showdown with the imperial court. Based on my understanding of the two sides in the past, it will be an epic battle, and blood will inevitably flow into rivers. No matter who wins or loses, the foundation of the Han court will be destroyed. He was shaken and shocked like never before. Why didn’t the Great Chanyu take this opportunity and use advantageous military means to shove (sang) this huge giant that is crumbling again from behind?”

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