The envoys from the Western Regions returned happily, and the happiest among them were undoubtedly the Twelve Kingdoms of Shanbei and Cheshi.
In the Sihai Palace, the three princes are sitting around.
Zhang Han cupped his hands and asked in confusion: "Why did Your Majesty agree to withdraw from the Twelve Kingdoms? Although the Twelve Kingdoms are small and poor, they still have a land area of thousands of miles!"
I smiled slightly and said calmly: "I originally planned to show Great Qin's attitude by killing the Wusun royal family, so that they would understand that in Great Qin's eyes, no, they are not qualified to enter Great Qin's eyes, but they didn't understand. I We can only use the twelve countries to set an example for the other countries!"
The four of them suddenly woke up and couldn't help but feel a chill. They looked at each other and said nothing.
I knew what they were thinking, so I said softly: "Do you think that I am cruel and ruthless and do not take the lives of the people of the Western Regions as my fate?"
Everyone hurriedly said: "I don't dare!"
"Some sacrifices are necessary. If the people of the Western Regions can foresee the threats they face and understand the benefits of surrendering to the Qin Dynasty, they will naturally surrender to the Qin Dynasty willingly." I glanced at a few people: "However, most people in the world are short-sighted, even if there is Wusun They have to wait for the Huns’ second knife to strike them before they can understand this.”
Everyone said in unison: "I will teach you!"
I told Zhang Han: "Send someone to inform Jing Zhu and ask him to withdraw the armies of the twelve countries to Wusun according to the plan, mainly to guard against the Xiongnu and Hujie. In addition, the Qin army is strictly ordered not to burn, kill and loot in Wusun territory. Let alone oppress local people in other countries, if you violate the "Qin Military Code", you will be severely punished!"
Zhang Han understood my intention and responded: "Yes!"
"Have there been any changes in the Xiongnu recently?"
Zhang Han cupped his hands and replied: "Not yet. Since the peace negotiation, Maodun has also closed the roads in and out of the Xiongnu grassland. The spies we left behind cannot spread the news."
I nodded. If Mao Dun really decided to recuperate, I'm afraid he wouldn't rush to attack the Twelve Kingdoms. I had to help him: "You go ahead, I have my own considerations about the Western Regions."
After everyone left, I disguised myself and took Meng He to Wushi Mansion.
After seeing Wushi Mu and retreating, leaving only Meng He and three others, I first asked about Wushi Luo's situation.
Wushi Mu was a little sad, and he cupped his hands and said, "My grandfather no longer had any worries after seeing Your Majesty. He knew that he didn't have much time left, so he returned to Wushi County. He died last winter. Thank you, Your Majesty."
After hearing this, I comforted him for a few words and then got back to business: "Do you know Mao Dun?"
Wu Shimu nodded and replied carefully: "I heard that my uncle Wu Shifeng mentioned in his letter that he was quite capable and good at fighting but not bloodthirsty. After killing Hedu and seizing the position of Shanyu, he also The old troops in Hedu Ye have not been liquidated on a large scale. Now they have regained Langting, which has won the hearts of the Huns and has a very high prestige among the Huns."
After hearing what Wu Shimu said, I nodded. Since he knew about this, it would be easier to say something.
I stared at him and said in a deep voice: "Since you know about the Xiongnu's recapture of Langting, I will tell you directly. Why does Modu know so much about Da Qin's border garrison? What are your guesses?"
The Wushi Mu was stunned for a moment, then he immediately reacted, bowed deeply, and said in panic: "Your Majesty, I swear on the lives of the Wushi family of 1,200 people that my Wushi clan has never committed any treasonous act to betray the Qin Dynasty. If there is any other intention, the whole clan will die at the hands of the mountain ghost!"
When Zhang Gou returned from his mission, what Wu Shiluo said to me had already been verified and every word was true. Now that I heard Wu Shiluo make such a heavy oath, I gave up my suspicion.
He quickly got up and helped him up personally, comforting him and saying: "What are you doing? Get up quickly. Just because Wu Shi is familiar with the Xiongnu, I want to ask your opinion. The former emperor never doubted you, so how could I doubt you?" Wushi's loyalty to Great Qin? Why make such a vicious oath!"
Masters compete with each other, until the point is reached.
Wushi Mu stood up and bowed again: "It's just that Wushi often goes in and out of the border. I'm afraid that Your Majesty will be worried about this. I've misunderstood Your Majesty. Please forgive me!"
I sat back in the first place and said with a smile, "No problem, sit down."
Wushi Mu thanked him and then sat down. He thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, there is a mixture of fish and dragons at the foot of the Great Wall. People of all ethnic groups are constantly coming and going, and there are even people who surrender. Before Your Majesty came to the throne, Huns and Qiang people often returned to the Qin Dynasty, but there were also some The Qin people fled north to the land of the Xiongnu. Your Majesty Yan Maodun knows the Qin frontier army very well. I think that if it is a foreigner, I am afraid that I will not be able to detect such a detailed deployment of the Qin army."
Dayeshi sent 20,000 cavalry, which was neither weaker than Wu Jian nor put too much pressure on Wu Jian. It was just enough to contain him. It was obvious that he knew the strength of Helan Mountain and sent troops in a targeted manner. Although Wu Jian had 30,000 cavalry, the place where he camped was extremely secretive. With Wu Jian's caution, it would have been impossible for a foreigner to detect it so clearly.
I nodded and frowned: "What you said makes sense. The most hateful ones are these domestic thieves! If they are forced to make a living, they can just sell some private salt and escape from the Huns, but they dare to betray their motherland to gain wealth. Seriously National thief and ghost!"
Wushi Mu held up his hands and asked, "How are you going to find out those people? Do you need Wushi's services?"
I raised my head and said with a smile: "I only focused on my indignation, but forgot about the business. Let's ignore the traitor for now, I want you to help me do something important."
Wu Shi Mu quickly stood up and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty can't do it. It's a small person's honor to serve your Majesty! Your Majesty only gives orders, how dare you say anything to help!"
I smiled slightly, stood up and said: "You just said that you heard the news from Wushi Feng. You are in Da Qin, and Wushi Feng is in the Hu land in the past and the Xiongnu today. In other words, both in Da Qin and the Xiongnu While in seclusion, Wushi Feng can still exchange news with you?"
Wu Shimu replied respectfully: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. This villain does have some special tricks."
I nodded and said with a smile: "It seems that I have found the right person for you! I won't ask you about your secrets, so just listen..."
Then I carefully discussed with Wushi Mu and asked him to act like this. Finally, I said: "This matter is very important, so you must act carefully, otherwise the plan will not work, but it will kill your uncle's life! If you can do it, , I will also give you a 'Bi Fengjun'!"
Wushi Mu was overjoyed, but his face was still respectful: "Even if there is no reward, I am willing to serve your majesty. Thank you, your majesty!"
After I left, Wu Shimu couldn't wait to write a silk letter and ordered it to be sent to Beidi immediately.
The Ba family has become an ordinary businessman, and the current merchants in Daqin are actually the only Wushi family. He was worried about this, fearing that the imperial court would cancel Da Qin's business, which would cause him to lose a lot of special care. Now that he has the opportunity to obtain the honor of "Bi Feijun", he will naturally strive for it! That's much more valuable than the name of Da Qin's merchant!
Watching the slave's retreating figure, Wu Shimu looked up to the sky and murmured: "Grandfather, my father passed away suddenly before he could inherit your glory. Now my grandson will realize it!"
