Chapter 223 Da Qin is also worthy of mentioning the sword
Touman was also very excited about Jiao Li’s idea of setting up a trading city between Da Qin and the Xiongnu.
Because if it is really set up and everyone benefits from it, he will definitely get more than the leaders. Who makes him a chanyu? Even if he stands aside and does nothing, others will share. His share.
Although he agreed in his heart, Touman decided not to agree to the Qin people in a hurry. He said: "The trade city the envoy said will not only benefit the Qin Dynasty, but also benefit us. It should be established, but it matters. It's important, we need to discuss it later Let’s make a decision later.”
Jiao Li said: “It doesn’t matter, it won’t be too late after the Shanyu has discussed it with the leaders, and there are still many details to be discussed with the Shanyu and the leaders in setting up the trade city. , not in a hurry.”
This is not a lie. How many cities should be built? Where should the cities be built? How big should they be built? How should the cities be designed and laid out? How would the Qin and the Xiongnu contribute to their respective work? After the city was built, how would it be managed? Which goods should be banned? How to collect taxes? The Qin Dynasty How to divide the dividends with the Xiongnu will have to be discussed in detail later.
At this point, several important goals of this mission have been completed. It is time to give the Huns a little shock to the Qin Dynasty and let them know the other side of the Qin Dynasty:
Even though Da Qin is now friendly to them, they feel that Da Qin is easy to talk to and can take advantage of Da Qin. Da Qin is also capable of using swords, not only to subdue others, but also to convince them with "reason".
Jiao Li said: "The Chanyu sent a mission to Xianyang to congratulate the emperor on his proclaimed emperor, and gave him many congratulatory gifts. Your Majesty was very happy, but your majesty said that some of the gifts were still missing..."
As soon as these words came out, the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the hall suddenly disappeared. The smiles on the faces of Touman and the Huns leaders also disappeared, and they secretly said "Here we come!".
They asked the Huns envoy who was sent to Da Qin, but they didn't know what Jiao Li was talking about?
Jiao Li ignored the change in the atmosphere in the palace and continued: "In the past, Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, Yanmen, Dai and other places were all owned by Zhao. Now Zhao has returned to Qin, and the places they originally owned It’s time to return to Da Qin!”
"However, the Qin Dynasty was fighting with Zhao, and Zhao was unable to visit the north, but the Shanyu took advantage of it. Your Majesty said that the missing gift was the land of the old Zhao. May I ask the Shanyu and the leaders, when will the land be returned to the Qin Dynasty?" < br>
“Although the Xiongnu were also for China, they were for Da Qin It is a country of brothers, but brothers also need to settle accounts clearly, so that they can live in harmony for a long time without any gaps! Your Majesty has promised that you will retreat within a year without any conquests. But when do you want to set the date of return? Do you have any confidence?”
< br>Although Jiao Li's tone was not harsh and he stated it very calmly, in the ears of Touman and the Xiongnu leaders, this was a threat to them: If you Xiongnu are unwilling to return these places, then you are not the Qin Dynasty. good brother.
All the leaders were silent. Although they also gained many benefits from occupying the Hetao area, they were not the ones who ordered these places to be occupied: Chanyu, you eat the most meat. Now that the Qin people are coming to attack, you should take the lead. Got it!
Touman really doesn’t want to give up the land of lush water and grass in Hetao. Let alone return it in one year, even in three or five years. It is best to never return it, but he can’t say it to Qin. People said, he said: "Envoy, please rest assured, we will definitely retreat within a year!"
Jiao Li actually does not expect that the Xiongnu will return the Hetao land now, and the meat he eats will not be severely beaten. After a meal, how could you be willing to spit it out? He was just bluffing Touman and others!
Moreover, Da Qin has no plan to regain the Hetao land within a year, because it will be useless for the time being, there is no one there, and the infrastructure is close to zero, but how much infrastructure will be built by the nomadic Huns? ?
If you want to truly control the Hetao area, you must continue to immigrate to it on a large scale. Only with a sufficient population and good infrastructure can you truly bring it under the control of Daqin.
However, Daqin has no way to immigrate to the Hetao on a large scale now. If it insists on doing so, it will only cause so many complaints that it will not be able to truly recover not only for a year, but for several years to come. Daqin now has to prioritize internal issues and work hard to improve its internal strength. Li Nian's proposal to build a trading city actually involves building some cities and infrastructure in the Hetao area to facilitate future immigration.
If we can’t take it back now, it’s better to use the Xiongnu’s manpower and material resources to build the Hetao land first. It’s like building and repairing houses. The Xiongnu will repair the houses, and finally the Qin people will come to live in them, making the Xiongnu a resentful species. !
The point of intimidation should be enough. Jiao Li took the initiative to stop the topic and said: "As Shan Yu said, he will not break his promise. However, Jiao has one more thing that he would like to ask for Shan Yu's permission..."< br>
Seeing that Jiaoli no longer asked for the land to be returned to the Hetao, Touman also breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Envoy, please tell me, anything I can do, I will definitely allow the envoy!"
Jiao Li smiled and said: "Actually, it's not Jiao who has something to do, but General Wang Li who wants to ask Shan Yu for permission!" Man saluted and said, "Qin General Wang Li has seen Shan Yu, all the leaders!”
The Qin general Wang Li, Wang Jian’s grandson and Wang Ben’s son, who is traveling with the Qin delegation this time, will appear here precisely to lead the Qin army in Touman. Fight with the Xiongnu army in front of the Xiongnu leader.
Jiao Li introduced: "Chanyu and other leaders may not know that General Wang Li, his father is General Wang Ben, and his eldest father is General Wang Jian."
Hearing this, his head The way Man and the Xiongnu leaders looked at Wang Li suddenly changed. Wang Ben was okay, but Wang Jian's name left a deep impression on them.
Because Wang Jian and Li Mu, who broke their backs, are equally famous in the world, it means that the two are on the same level. Even if there is a gap, it is not much different. That means that what Li Mu did to them is the same as that of Wang Jian. It can be done too.
They have been paying close attention to the war situation in the south. In the process of Qin annexing the six kingdoms and unifying the world: three kingdoms were destroyed under the direct command of Wang Jian, two were destroyed by his fellow king Ben, and five of the six kingdoms were destroyed. The deeds of destroying the country are all related to Wang Jian , this man's military ability is very likely to be better than that of Li Mu...
And this young Qin general is the grandson of Wang Jian and the son of Wang Ben. Touman and the leaders felt the deep malice of the Qin people: Bring Wang Li here, the Qin people are obviously coming with bad intentions!
After listening to Jiao Li’s introduction, Wang Li shook his head and said: “Although the contributions of our ancestors are important, they are not owned by Wang Li. In the name of others, by the hands of others.”
After saying these words, Wang Li looked at Touman and said: "When I was young, I heard people say that the Huns' cavalry traveled across the grassland, coming and going like the wind, which made all countries fearful and wished they could fight with them. I never thought that I would be lucky today and have the opportunity to fulfill my childhood wish. If Chanyu can help Li realize this wish, Li will be grateful! ”
After that, Wang Li saluted Touman again. Touman stabilized his emotions and expressions. He was now being held up by Wang Li.
(End of this chapter)