Chapter 217 Completely Closing the Coffin for Maodun
Ci Shi knew very well why Shan Yu and the leaders were unwilling to give in. It was simply because they were worried that their status and power would be affected after their return.
In the current Xiongnu, they are the top rulers, and there is no one else above them. They have the final say over the entire Xiongnu.
But if they return to the Qin Dynasty, the situation will be different. There will be a bunch of people with more power than them, such as the Emperor of Qin, Mr. Li Nian, and important ministers of the Qin people.
When the time comes, these people will restrain them and give them orders. Will they listen or not?
They used to be indisputable in the Xiongnu, and they were very carefree and happy, but now they have a group of live fathers who can tell them what to do. Who would be willing?
Moreover, when they return to Da Qin, will Emperor Qin let them hand over their power?
What if Emperor Qin still wants their lives after handing over power?
Even if Emperor Qin did not allow them to hand over power and did not want their lives, but still allowed them to govern the Huns, would the Huns at that time be as easy to govern as they are today?
Although Touman and the leaders do not know the saying "I would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail", they also understand this truth.
But if they lose power one day and Da Qin is willing to accept them and protect them, then it is not impossible for them to return to Nascent China.
You know, I was born in the Huns, grew up in the Huns, and work in the Huns, but I have always admired Da Qin in my heart.
Many leaders have this idea in mind. What Mr. Li Nian said cannot be implemented among the Xiongnu, but it cannot be rejected. If it comes into use one day, even now We can arrange for some people to go to Daqin first.
Touman glanced at the leaders and saw some people avoiding his gaze. He immediately understood why Mr. Li Nian wanted to say that the Huns were also part of China and hoped that they would return to China.
This is to divide them from within and make it difficult for them to unite as one. Some of these leaders must have thought about getting close to Da Qin and leaving a way out for themselves.
The solution is also simple. Li Nianzhi, who was told by the envoy, is forbidden to use iron-blooded methods to eliminate those leaders who may have different intentions. But the consequences of doing so...
Touman just thought about it and knew that he could not do this. , not to mention whether they can get rid of those leaders with different intentions, the key is that they may offend the Qin people severely.
Twenty years ago, he might have had the courage and courage to do it, but now, although he is not an old man, he no longer has the courage and courage he once had.
Touman chose to avoid talking, neither denying nor affirming, pretending that he didn’t know, so he wouldn’t have troubles, and he might also go down this road in the future, but he couldn’t take it now. Go away.
'Li Nian seems to be friendly to us, but in fact he has evil intentions. This man is far away in Qin, but his words have made us alienated. He is indeed a great talent. This person must be doing this because of Mao Dun! ’
Touman couldn't help but think of his dead eldest son, and felt that if Mao Dun had not offended Li Nian by running to propose marriage to Emperor Qin, how could Li Nian have plotted against them?
That scoundrel was ready to die, but he caused such a big trouble for him. He completely forgot that before traveling, he had specifically confessed, "If you cause trouble in Qin, I will not protect you." !”
Tou Man said: “So, Mr. Li Nian is indeed quite friendly to us. His death was purely due to his trespassing into the Forbidden Palace of the Qin Dynasty and had nothing to do with Mr. Li Nian. "
After saying this, everyone in the palace looked at Touman and thought to himself: What is Shanyu going to do? The death of Prince Modun has been concluded, but the person who died was Shan Yu's son, so you don't care?
But thinking about the complicated father-son relationship between Moton and Shanyu, everyone felt that it was understandable. Moton was once very favored by Touman, but as Moton grew up, he became more and more After thinking about it for himself, Touman began to be afraid of admiring and a little disgusted with Mao Dun. Probably because he saw his former self in Mao Dun, with the same high-spirited spirit, the same ambition, and the same belief that he could lead the Huns to prosperity...
People tend to hate people who are similar to themselves, especially if they fail and see that the other person is better than themselves and has a better future, they will hate them even more.
Tou Man's high-spirited youth has passed, but Mo Dun still has a bright future, and Mo Dun is even better than he was at the same age.
One leader said: "What Shan Yu said is true. Mr. Li Nian is so friendly to us, how could he plot to kill Prince Modun? Prince Modun must be ignorant and violated the laws of the Qin Dynasty."
Others also echoed, concluding that Mao Dun's death was also determined by the Xiongnu. In the future, they all agreed that Mao Dun was young and frivolous, and died in Qin for violating the laws of Qin.
Watching Touman and other leaders conclude the coffin of Mao Dun's death, the Xiongnu envoys and others in the palace had some complicated feelings in their hearts: Mao Dun was the prince of their Huns, and he was given up as an abandoned son. This is the tragedy of a small and weak country!
If the prince of Qin died in a foreign country, no matter what the reason was, the people of Qin would not compromise and would raise millions of Qin troops to fight against him, making that country pay the price.
The Xiongnu Second Envoy and others could not help but think of the Qin people they met during their mission. They saw that they were neither humble nor arrogant, and fearless, because they were Qin people, and if anyone dared to offend, they would be punished.
When will they, the Huns, do the same?
I secretly glanced at Touman and the leaders again, I am afraid they cannot wait any longer, but now they have the opportunity to choose a strong motherland.
Anyway, Mr. Li Nian said that the Huns were also for China. It was not a betrayal for them to return to China and become Qin people. Only under the rule of Qin could the Huns have a strong and beautiful future.
Touman asked again: "What is the purpose of the Qin people's return envoy?"
The second envoy said: "Returning to Shanyu, His Majesty the Qin Emperor sent envoys back for three reasons. Things: One is to return the gift to the Shanyu; the other is to formally establish diplomatic relations with the Xiongnu; the third is to sign a contract with the Xiongnu after establishing diplomatic relations. "
Establishing diplomatic relations? Sign a contract?
In the confused eyes of Touman and other leaders, the envoy explained one by one: "The return gift is a gift given by His Majesty the Qin Emperor in return for the Chanyu congratulating His Majesty the Qin Emperor on proclaiming himself emperor."
"The establishment of diplomatic relations means 'establishing diplomatic relations and establishing diplomatic relations', mutual recognition, and living in friendship and harmony. It is said that the two sides will station their envoys permanently in each other's place and set up embassies. The contract is signed after the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Xiongnu and Daqin can have a A series of transactions..."
On their trip to Xianyang, the envoy also learned a lot of new things: "For example, the cattle and sheep of my Huns can be sold. Sold to Da Qin, Da Qin's food and clothing can also be sold to our Xiongnu. The two parties set a price, agree on a transaction location, write it down, and sign their names or fingerprints to sign a contract. Once the contract is signed, it is no longer valid. If you make any further changes at will, you will be punished for violating the contract."
After hearing this, Touman and the Hun leaders had only one feeling: professional!
As expected of Qiang Qin, it can be seen from these things that it is too much beyond them. Every step gives people the feeling of being standardized, professional and clear, unlike them who think about it one by one.
(End of this chapter)