Before leaving, I handed Meng Tian a map.
I always thought that the current situation in Rongdi was different from that of later generations. The scattered small tribes that still exist now have disappeared by the time records are recorded, including the location of the Xiongnu Langting. Even later generations have many disputes. I was worried that this place would be different from history, and giving them a map would mislead them, so I never paid much attention to the map.
However, the Great Victory of Liaodong gave me a reminder, that is, no matter how big the gap between the people in this timeline and history, at least the mountains, lakes and other terrains are still the same. At most, the environment has been affected by the climate after more than two thousand years. There are some changes, but these alone are enough to affect the outcome of the entire battle.
So before leaving Xianyang, I drew two maps, extending to the Western Regions in the west and Lake Baikal in the north. One was left for Meng Tian, and the other was given to the courier to bring to Wu Jian. As for the wider area, it is not yet time to announce it, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.
There are so many things that a person has to consider, and I really can’t take care of them...
Three days later, I met Zarut, who was escorted by dozens of cavalry.
I looked at Zalut curiously, and I felt that these Rong tribes all looked similar, and it seemed that each tribe had its own first warrior, and Donghu was no exception. Their first warrior was Zalut.
I did not hide my identity, but Zarut was a little reserved after the meeting. He wanted to maintain his dignity as a foreigner, but he was also worried about his own fate. Now that Donghu had been occupied by Da Qin and Titomur was dead, he didn't understand why the young emperor in front of him came all the way to see him.
"Zarut, I want to make a deal with you, are you willing to listen to it?"
The reason why I am willing to come here to give it a try is because I listened to Wu Jian's military report. After Titomur's death, Zarut once wanted to commit suicide with a sword, but Wu Jian stopped him. A loyal person is trustworthy in most situations.
Zarut was startled: "Emperor Qin, I am just a prisoner now, so how can I be qualified to make a deal with you?"
I smiled.
"You might as well listen. I, the Qin Dynasty, occupied your tribe, but did not massacre it. Even your leader Titomur died in Er's hands. In other words, Wu Jian killed Er'er to avenge you. Qiu, you should thank Da Qin."
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Zarut's eyes widened, feeling that something was wrong, but it seemed like nothing was wrong.
"I have sent officials to appease your tribe, and also asked them to bring advanced farming technology and farming tools, as well as the salt, cloth, etc. you need. I will treat your tribe like the people of Qin, Therefore, I hope you can cooperate with Da Qin!"
Zarut thought for a long time. Since I am willing to make a deal with him, he can verify my words in the future. He might as well listen to my proposal. Then he raised his head and said, "Emperor Qin, please speak."
I nodded, being a smart guy.
"I want you to go to Beihu!"
Zarut's eyes widened for the second time: "Going to Beihu? Er just died in Donghu, I'm going to Beihu now..."
Then why don't you go and give someone a damn!
I smiled and said, "Don't worry. When you arrive in Beihu, the Qin army has already occupied Beihu for you. You just need to go...be the leader!"
Zalut shook his head and asked doubtfully: "Since the Qin army can occupy Beihu, why are they willing to hand over Beihu to me?"
I got up and paced back and forth. Zarut also wanted to get up, but after looking at Meng He and Yuchi who were staring at him, he gave up the idea.
"Donghu is blocked by mountains to the west, and Da Qin can easily defend it. Beihu is on the same grassland as the Xiongnu. Although I am curious why the Xiongnu have not been able to annex Beihu, at least in the hands of the Qin army, Daqin cannot defend it."
Zarut nodded, understanding what I meant.
"Emperor Qin, the Xiongnu have coveted Beihu for a long time. However, the four major tribes and Shanyu Langting are at odds with each other. No matter who captures Beihu, others will attack them. That's why Beihu can remain safe until now."
"It's just that if I want to be the leader of Beihu, I'm afraid no one will obey me."
I stopped and looked at him: "Of course I will help you. After Wu Jian takes Beihu, you will escape from the Qin army on your own. Then Wu Jian will give you a great achievement - being driven away by you Get out of Beihu. The rest is up to you. If it works, it will be done. If not, I won't help you anymore."
Zarut frowned: "I only saw the help that Emperor Qin gave me. The transaction is naturally two-way. What does Emperor Qin want?"
"As long as you live one day, Beihu will always be on good terms with Da Qin, and you must also accept Da Qin's orders. Of course, this is private."
Zarut was not surprised: "Second, the Beihu and Donghu have been fighting for several years. How can I gain the trust of the Beihu tribe? The Beihu have lost all their troops. If the Huns attack, how should I respond?"
I didn't reply, just stared at him with a smile.
Zarut was so flustered by my stare that he didn't understand why this young emperor showed such a scary smile...
"Zarut, I hope you can remember every word I said. I just said that Great Qin will only give you one chance. Whether you can seize this opportunity is your own business."
Zarut calmed down and said, "What if I defect to the Huns after becoming the leader or disobey the Emperor of Qin?"
"Hahahaha..." Zarut was startled by my laughter.
"Zarut, remember, if I can make you live, I can make you die; if I can make you a leader, even if I want you to be a slave, it is a luxury!"
Zarut felt a chill all over, as if what I said had some magic power that allowed him to foresee the consequences of disobeying orders.
He stood up and bowed respectfully, and said solemnly: "I, Zalut, swear on my family: If I become the leader of Beihu, I will serve the Qin Dynasty for the rest of my life! If I violate this oath, I will be destroyed by thunder!"
At noon that day, a fast horse rushed through the checkpoint and headed north while traveling to and from the Great Wall in Guizhou.
A quarter of an hour later, the Qin Army's elite cavalry, a force of a hundred men, rushed in pursuit. Herders passing by crowded places or border gates shouted loudly: "Seize Zalut, he has killed five of our brothers!"
Zalut ran more than a hundred miles in one breath, and his horse was so tired that he was foaming at the mouth, and then he found a Beihu tribe.
"who!"
"I am Zarut, the first warrior of Donghu!"
Everyone was shocked: "Zarut, weren't you captured by the Qin people?"
"I seized a horse, killed five Qin soldiers, and escaped." As he said this, Zalut's hand had already touched the short knife at his waist. Beihu and Donghu have been feuding for a long time, and these people are likely to rise up.
Unexpectedly, everyone was overjoyed: "Zhalut, the leader of Er and the leader of Titomul were all killed by the Qin people. One hundred thousand warriors from our two tribes died in the hands of the Qin people. Now facing the Qin people and the Xiongnu, the Beihu and Donghu Let’s unite!”
Zalut was stunned. The news Beihu got was that the two leaders and 100,000 people from the two tribes were killed by the Qin people?
Wu Jian, who is currently conquering Beihu from east to west, has hidden merit and fame...
