Chapter 183 There are still some missing gifts
Hearing this person’s words, many Huns in the room couldn’t help but focus on the map.
With endless food and gold to be found everywhere, is there such a wonderful place in the world?
Mao Dun sneered in his heart. He finally understood why the Qin people dared to sell the map to them, and why there were Qin officials in Xianyang City to explain the map to the Qin people.
Obviously they want to attract people to go to these overseas places!
If it was really so good, then the Emperor of Qin would have sent people to occupy it long ago, and it would be their turn for ordinary Qin people to know about it?
His interest in these maps has greatly diminished. This is a trap, and only fools will fall for it.
These places are definitely not as good as the Qin people say, whoever goes there will be a fool.
The Huns who brought back the map did not know that Mao Dun had already doubted the authenticity of the map, and continued to preach: "Today, I also found out what the old man and the Qin official said. They were talking about the world. There is a large sea but little land. Like Xuanzhou (North America) and Yingzhou (South America), it is difficult to reach them by land. It is best to go by sea. "
Another false statement, How can there be such a large sea in the world?
If it were true, wouldn't it mean that they are all floating on the sea water now?
But Mao Dun did not express his thoughts and continued to listen patiently. Why is there a large silver mine in the Yingzhou Islands, and why is there the world's largest iron mine in Yingzhou...
As soon as I heard it, I knew it was a rumor made up by the people of Qin. Let alone other things, how did the people of Qin know that there were mines and various crops there?
On the other hand, some other Huns in the mission listened with gusto and their eyes lit up. If it was true, then if they could get there earlier, wouldn't they be able to take advantage of it?
These Huns also discussed happily, discussing where it would be best to go and which place to occupy if the Huns wanted to go.
Mao Dun just watched indifferently and did not remind him that these were his father Touman's people. It was best to let them take the map back and let his father believe it and focus all his attention on it. That would be convenient for him. work.
A few days later, the Xiongnu envoy finally received the Qin Emperor’s order and allowed them to visit him.
After Mao Dun and others packed themselves up, they followed the officials of the Ministry of Rites to the Qin Palace.
The grandeur of the imperial palace really shocked the Huns envoys. It was magnificent and received worship from all directions and welcomed all the nations of the world.
Entering Zhangtai Palace, Mao Dun and others did not dare to look around. They saluted in the Xiongnu language and said: "The Hun Prince Mao Dun led a delegation to meet the Emperor of Qin and congratulate the Emperor of Qin for his unification of the six countries and one world."
Modun and the Xiongnu people worshiped very smoothly. Who made the Qin Dynasty strong at this time? They were weak, and the nomads admired the strong the most. They did not have much psychological burden on kneeling down to worship the Qin Emperor, a strong man, and even felt that it was twice as powerful. Face, even if others want to kneel down and worship Emperor Qin, they still haven’t had the chance.
"Pingsheng!"
When the Huns envoy stood up, Ying Zheng said: "After returning, I sent my greetings to Touman Shanyu and said that I thanked him for the gift, but I thought this The gift is still missing Some..."
Hearing this, the hearts of the Xiongnu people sank. They knew that when they met Emperor Qin today, Emperor Qin would most likely attack them, but so what if Emperor Qin attacked them. They could make Qin Emperor attack them. The emperor will not send it?
They could only deal with Emperor Qin as much as possible, and they had to reply to Emperor Qin's words.
Maodun said: "I wonder where the gifts are missing?" Ying Zheng said: "Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, Yanmen, Dai and other places are missing. In the past, these places were owned by Zhao. Da Qin and Zhao fought with each other, and Zhao had no power. Looking north, you and others took advantage of it. Today Zhao has already Return to the Qin Dynasty, and the land it originally owned should also belong to the Qin Dynasty!"
The last sentence "Give it to the Qin Dynasty!" fell heavily on the hearts of the Xiongnu envoys. Although they did not understand it, they still couldn't understand it! Make their hearts tremble.
Especially now when facing Ying Zheng's Mao Dun, he feels heavy pressure falling on himself, as if if he doesn't answer the next sentence well, the wrath of heaven will be upon him.
Mao Dun bit the tip of his tongue hard, and the pain relieved the mental pressure. He said: "The words of Emperor Qin are wrong. These places are not owned by Zhao. They are owned by King Wuling of Zhao from Lin Hu and Lou. ”
No, you can't say that...
Realizing that it was not good to say this, Mao Dun quickly changed his explanation: "The fight between Zhao and Qin has caused turmoil in these places, and the people have no hope of living. Shan Yu can't bear to see this. , I will temporarily take charge of this place.”
Ying Zheng glanced at Mao Dun and continued to ask, following Mao Dun's words: "'Temporary custody'? Since it is temporary custody, now that the owner has returned, it should be handed back. Why haven't you handed it over yet? ?”
Maodun He said: "To the Emperor of Qin, this is not because the Shanyu is unwilling, but actually because the local people are unwilling. The Shanyu just complied with the public opinion and forgot to return it. If the Emperor of Qin gave the order, the Shanyu would definitely return it."
< br>It turns out that you said "temporary custody" Here's what I'm thinking about: Emperor Qin, please don't misunderstand. It's not that we don't want to return it, but that the local people are too enthusiastic and don't want to return to the Qin Dynasty. The Chanyu just obeyed the public opinion and forgot to return it. If you want, you can give me a decree to Dadouman. Chanyu, let him return it.
But whether he will pay it back or not is not certain...
Anyway, there are two words, "pull" and "drag", no matter what the reason is, as long as you can hold it off.
This guy not only wants to delay, but also wants to throw the blame on Touman. He himself does not want to bear the responsibility of losing land during his mission.
Thinking of what Li Nian said about Mao Dun's achievements, Ying Zheng felt a sense of regret in his heart. Why was such a witty young man not his son, but the son of Na Tou Man.
Compared with this young man Mo Dun, none of his sons are successful.
Seeing how many people are able to blame others and how tactful they are, if they find something is wrong, they immediately change their tune and remove themselves first.
But regrets come and go as quickly as they come. Ying Zheng said forcefully: "I am not negotiating with you. This is the emperor's order. If you don't want to return it, you have to return it!"
At this point, Ying Zheng changed his subject: "Since you and others are descendants of the Xia Hou clan and are all from China, I wish you and others to He will retreat within the year and there will be no conquests.”
In fact, this year, Ying Zheng decided not to launch a war and deal with domestic affairs first. However, Mao Dun and others did not know Qin’s plan, and they felt a little excited. If the Qin Emperor If he did not lie to them, then Qin would not go to war with them and the Huns within a year.
Ying Zheng said that "the descendants of the Xia Hou family are all from China" also made some Huns curious. Their ancestors had the same origin as the ancestors of the Qin people in the south. If they came to Qin, would they Will the Emperor of Qin give him equal treatment as the Qin people?
Mao Dun didn't pay much attention to this. Even if they came from the same source, it didn't matter. After so many years, everyone was already unfamiliar with them.
Ying Zheng was sitting on the Dragon Throne, keenly observing the changes in the expressions of some people in the Xiongnu mission, and thought to himself: "Li Nian, this guy's views on China are really good, and today I have sown a new heart in their hearts." If you do this, it will be much easier to conquer the Huns in the future. ’
‘But there is a necessary condition for this method. Our Great Qin must be stronger than other countries and rely on them to make the people of all countries admire it. ’
‘I heard from Li Nian that the country of China in later generations is not the strongest country in the world. He would come up with this method because he probably saw the people of China go to that strongest country. ’
(End of this chapter)