When bypassing Jiuyuan City, Ying Zheng received the report of the scouting horse in front. Yu Touman, the great Chan of the Huns, had arrived in Yinshan and was waiting for him.
It seems that Touman did not stay too long in Yuezhi. After receiving Yingzheng's letter, he also took it seriously and arrived at Yinshan in advance.
After learning the specific location, Ying Zheng made some adjustments and led the army straight to the hinterland of Yinshan Mountain.
In the Xiongnu tent, Touman was lying leisurely on the king's chair, watching the news from King Qin, and seemed to be in a good mood.
"Come here." Touman summoned his men and issued an order, "Get ready and line up, follow me to greet the King of Qin."
The Xiongnu warriors split their formation to greet their friends. Touman led several prestigious elders of his tribe and rode a black fox into the pass of Yinshan Mountain to greet Ying Zheng.
"Hahaha, my brother, I haven't seen you for a few months, but I really miss you." When he saw Ying Zheng, Touman greeted him with a big smile.
Ying Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Is Brother Touman okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Touman looked at him and asked, "I think you don't look too good, but what happened?"
Ying Zheng sighed softly: "Something happened at home, it's hard to explain in words."
Touman frowned and then said: "There is nothing that cannot be solved by drinking. Let's sit down and talk while drinking."
Ying Zheng nodded, followed Touman into the Huns' tent with a few retainers and guards, and the army behind him stood by.
The banquet was already prepared, and Touman took Ying Zheng and sat down side by side.
After toasting each other, Touman asked: "Brother said something happened at home, what exactly happened?"
Ying Zheng then roughly told the story of how Yan Dan and Fan Yuqi conspired to poison Mrs. Huayang, and encouraged Lord Chang Wen to rebel against Qin and murder Nan Su.
"That's it." Touman consoled him, "Those thieves dared to act recklessly in Xianyang. They are really scared. But brother, please relax. We will get back this grudge."
Ying Zheng said: "I came to Yinshan to find you for this matter. Now I have sent troops to attack Zhao, but this time Yan and Zhao are obviously colluding together, and they will definitely unite their troops to fight against me."
"This time, I am determined to destroy Yan and Zhao, but if they unite, it will be somewhat troublesome."
"My plan is to deal with them one by one, so I want the Great Chanyu to help me contain the Yan State so that they will not dare to rashly support the Zhao State."
If you want to defeat them one by one, you must find a way to stop Yan and Zhao's continuous attacks.
If you want to prevent Yan State from supporting Zhao State, the best way is undoubtedly to let the Xiongnu attack Yan State, thus weakening Yan State.
"Of course it's no problem." Touman agreed, but then felt a little guilty, "It's just that I just destroyed the Yueshi and captured the Wusun, and it will take some time to repair myself after traveling all the way back. Besides, this After winter, the dried meat stored previously has been almost consumed.”
Ying Zheng knew that he was telling the truth and was not deliberately seeking benefits from himself.
"As for the military rations, I will provide them." Ying Zheng said, "I have brought some this time, and I will send someone to deliver them to you later."
"How can this happen?" Tou Man said, "I mean, you only need to give me two months."
Ying Zheng shook his head and said: "The most urgent thing now is really time. You don't have to actually attack and kill, just push the army to the border of Yan State and put huge pressure on them."
"Bluffing?" Touman said with a smile, "This is easy to handle."
"It's not just a bluff." Ying Zheng said, "You haven't been coveting Donghu for a long time. Last time you helped me, we captured the Yuezhi. If you help me this time, how about we capture Donghu?" "Oh? Touman raised his eyebrows and said, "This is a good idea. What are your plans?"
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and continued: "Whether the Yan State sends troops to aid Zhao or confronts you in the northwest, the northeast will definitely be empty. I can send an envoy to Donghu to offer some treasures to King Donghu. , and then asked Donghu to use troops against Yan at the same time in the name of sharing the territory of Yan."
"As long as Donghu takes the lead in attacking Yan State, Yan State will definitely be in a situation where it faces enemies on three sides."
Touman smiled and said, "If this happens, the Yan Kingdom will be destroyed."
But Ying Zheng shook his head: "Didn't I say that our goal is not the Yan State for the time being, but the Donghu. Since the Donghu sent troops to attack the Yan State, their royal court must be empty. At this time, you can attack the east and the west with one move. , wouldn’t it be wonderful?”
"It's indeed a clever plan." Touman raised his thumb, "They say the military skills of the Central Plains are superb. This time I really learned it."
For the nomads who only know how to rush and fight, China's strategies indeed appear much smarter.
Ying Zheng toasted Tou Man, and then said: "If I help you get Donghu again this time, what will brother Tou Man plan to reward me?"
Touman had a bold temper and slapped the table: "Brother, whatever you want, just say it."
Ying Zheng did not beat around the bush and raised another glass: "To be honest, when we signed the covenant here last time, I said that due to certain specific relationships, I need to build a Great Wall here."
"Well, I remember what you said. Later, when I returned to the headquarters, several elders raised objections." Touman said, "But they were all scolded by me. Since we agreed never to go south, So don’t say you build a series of city walls, so what if you just dig a sea?"
Ying Zheng laughed out loud at what he said: "Don't tell me yet, I really want to own a sea. It seems that I can only realize this wish by conquering the Yan Kingdom."
As we all know, the territory of Yan State surrounds the Bohai Sea.
"It's easy to talk, you want Yan State, I want Donghu, that's it." Touman also laughed.
The two had another drink together, and Ying Zheng said again: "I have started clearing the route in Longxi and Beidi to build the Great Wall. If we reach cooperation again this time, then I will start work on both sides at the same time."
"No problem, just make it."
Ying Zheng smiled and said: "If this Great Wall is built, then the south of Yinshan Mountain will completely become my Chinese territory, and then the Hetao area..."
"Even if you don't mention it, I still want to discuss it with you." Touman said sternly, "King Xiutu didn't listen to me and secretly colluded with the Yuezhi. I have apologized to you before. Now Jiuyuan has also If it is free, then I will hand this place into your hands as well, which can be regarded as a formal apology to you."
Ying Zheng said: "That Jiuyuan is not an empty city."
"How do you say this?" Touman asked, "Is it possible that someone took advantage of the emptiness and occupied it?"
Ying Zheng shook his head, and then gave an overview of the situation in Jiuyuan.
"These blind people," Touman scolded, "actually went back to Jiuyuan. Is there no place for them to settle in such a large grassland?"
Ying Zheng said nonchalantly: "It's no wonder they were there. All the young men in the family died in Jiayuguan. Where else could the remaining old, young, women and children go? Speaking of which, I also have some responsibilities, so I didn't disturb their lives."
Touman's eyes suddenly looked strange when he looked at King Qin.
If he followed his past behavior, it would not be an exaggeration to slaughter all the family members of the rebels. But as a foreigner, Ying Zheng was so kind to them?
This couldn't help but make him look at Ying Zheng with admiration again.
"How about this." Ying Zheng said, "Since Jiuyuan County belongs to our country, the Xiongnu people living there will be considered as members of our Qin family. From now on, they will be considered as people of Great Qin. They are willing to live in the city. Just live in the city and graze in the wild if you like. As long as they don't take the initiative to cause trouble, Qin Ting will definitely not make things difficult for them."
Touman said: "Then it's settled, Jiuyuan is given to you, and you have the final say on what to do with the Huns living there."
"For these old, young, women and children, I really can't bear to expel them." Ying Zheng thought about it and said, "How about this, what do you think? The products of our Da Qin and even China are very popular in the Western Regions, and you and the Xiongnu must also There will be demand, so why not set Jiuyuan as a transfer station for goods from our two countries, so that those old and young can make a living, and it will be much more convenient for you to buy whatever you want."
"That's a good idea." Touman said with a smile, "Actually, I wanted to mention this matter as early as the last time I saw you. But King Loulan and the others were present at that time, so I wasn't too embarrassed to tell you about it."
Yes, knowing that the Western Region was doing business with Da Qin, how could Touman openly rob others of their supplies in front of King Loulan and Wu Chan.
Ying Zheng said: "What are you worried about? You must know that we have a lot of goods in the Central Plains. If we sell them for takeout, we can increase the price and the people's income can be better."
"If I had known this, we should have written it into the covenant when we were in Yinshan last time." Looking at Touman, he seemed to regret it.
"Hahaha, I see you are in a hurry." Ying Zheng smiled, "When I came out this time, I brought some samples. I will add some grain and exchange them with you for some cattle and sheep. You can think of it."
"In exchange for cattle and sheep? Do you want to live?" Touman asked, "What do you want cattle and sheep for?"
Ying Zheng smiled mysteriously: "Respect the mountain god."
Touman only said that he was going to worship before building the Great Wall and didn't ask any more questions.
But what Ying Zheng was thinking was, since he came to Yinshan, how could he not go and visit Prison Niu.
Moreover, even Yaizhen had trouble with the feast prepared for Taotie before. This time, Qiu Niu could not be treated badly.
However, he only brought the food and grass used by the army, and he had no live cattle or sheep, so he had to find Touman in exchange.
The two of them had a drink and drank freely while talking about the details of cooperation again, ranging from the general situation of the world to personal matters.
"Brother, it's really hateful that Yan Dan killed one of your princesses." Touman said, "But don't be too sad. Brother, when I saw you for the first time just now, I felt that you seemed quite... I’m tired and my energy is not as good as before.”
Ying Zheng sighed: "I say I am relieved, but after all, she was my first woman, and our relationship has always been very good, but now we are separated forever, and we will never see each other again."
"You are not just that woman." Touman comforted him in his own way, "Don't you have several more in your harem? If it doesn't work out, my brother will send you some stunning beauties to prevent you from being lonely on the road."
"Brother, I appreciate your suggestion." Ying Zheng politely declined, "But I really don't have the habit of taking women with me when I go out. I always feel that women are a bit of a burden."
"That's right, when a man goes out, he must be skillful with his hands and feet." Tou Man said, "What would it be like to bring a family with you? If you really lose the war, you can run easily, but if you really take a woman with you, , but it restrains the legs and feet.”
"If you leave them alone, you won't be honest enough. If you take them with you, you won't be able to run fast." Tou Man said, "If you really let them be caught, wouldn't it be an advantage to the enemy?"
Ying Zheng smiled and said: "That's why it is said that once the love between children and children grows long, the hero is destined to be short-tempered."
Touman thought about the deep meaning of this sentence and couldn't help but laugh: "You still have a culture in the Central Plains, and what you say is pleasing to the ears, unlike me who can only drink and swear."
Ying Zheng raised his glass and smiled: "I'm good at drinking too."
