Liu Che's angry voice made the officials and eunuchs in Weiyang Palace afraid to speak out.
In a corner, the sweat on the forehead of the new servant, Uncle Zhang, was dripping down.
Just at this time.
Another eunuch ran in, just like the eunuch just now. As soon as he entered Weiyang Palace, his body bowed to ninety degrees, which was flat with the floor.
Only the hands are raised above the head.
"Your Majesty, a secret message from Liao."
"bring here!"
Liu Che's voice was cold and stern, and the eunuch beside him did not dare to neglect at all, and quickly ran over to take it.
Liu Che opened it.
The anger on his face dissipated a little.
The letter was sent back by a secret agent, using a hidden route that only Liu Che and a few servants knew, and he was a close confidant.
The content of the letter made Liu Che's murderous intention dissipate a little.
"Send a message to the secret agents and ask them to continue to keep an eye on Liaodong. If they have any questions, please send them directly back to Chang'an!"
"No!" The eunuch bowed and ran out again.
The atmosphere in Weiyang Palace warmed up slightly.
Uncle Zhang felt relieved, but his back was already wet.
Uncle Zhang felt relieved, but Liu Che's did not.
Wei Qing's letters came one after another from the secret agent, which made him very uncomfortable.
The attack on the Xiongnu was something that happened two years ago. He didn't want to cause trouble now, otherwise last year, he would have directly asked the border counties to unite their troops in Liaodong.
For an emperor, evidence is not important. As long as there is suspicion, he can kill!
Although, killing border generals is not as convenient as killing Chang'an officials.
After thinking for a while, Liu Che spoke again.
"It is proposed that Zhang Qi has made great achievements in defending the land and defeated the Xiongnu invaders many times. Now Zhang Qi of Liaodong is granted the title of Marquis of the Pass and is allowed to lead the army to approach the two tribes of the Zuowang in the grassland! Isn't he unparalleled in blood and bravery? Isn't he the number one general in Liaodong? ? Tell him that if he can take off the heads of the two kings, I will make him the King of Liaodong!"
"Don't he have a plan? Then let me see what he is planning!"
Liu Che snorted coldly.
In his opinion, even if Zhang Qi is brave, the only place he plans is Liao. Now I tell him directly that it doesn't matter what the plan is or not. I will reward you directly.
Let you become the king, and then use the same methods to deal with the princes to deal with you without bloodshed.
The Weiyang Palace officials looked at each other in surprise.
Then he quickly lowered his head and watched the censors draft the decree.
And in a corner, the new attendant, Uncle Zhang, was trembling all over, and his mind couldn't stop churning: "My brother is going to become a king now?! Hey, why do I have to call him brother?"
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grassland.
The water and grass are plentiful, and there are flocks of cattle and sheep.
To the east of Yinshan Mountain, Hu Shui's pasture was rewarded here. You must know that this pasture has always belonged to Shanyu, but now it was rewarded to him.
Regarding this, no one in the grassland tribes objected, and they were all very convinced of the new King Temujin.
Further south from the pasture, a huge tribe is located here. There are many yurts in the tribe and the plan is very regular.
Among them, an extremely gorgeous royal tent is located in the middle of the tribe.
"Hahaha, Brother Temujin is a real man. I would like to thank Brother Temujin for taking action last time, otherwise my boys would not be able to come back."
In the king's tent, a tall grassland man with white beard and hair laughed loudly.
Hu Shui also smiled and said: "We are all the people of the God of Heaven, King Lu, there is no need to be polite."
"Hahaha, I still need it. I don't have as strong a family as other grassland tribes. Without those cubs, it will be difficult for our tribe to protect itself."
King Lu laughed out loud, but there was a bit of bitterness in his laughter.
There are many tribes on the grassland. In addition to the 240,000 Xiongnu cavalry, there are dozens or hundreds of tribes of various sizes.
It may not be clear to say this, but it is easy to understand from another perspective. The 240,000 horsemen are the direct line of the Huns, while the others have no connection and are just vassal branches.
"Oh, I am still getting old. I think back then, I was also the most powerful warrior in the grassland. But now, I can't even hold the sword steady. Brother Temujin, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. I brought it this time. Twenty thousand sheep must be accepted, and if there are any missions in the future, the Qilu tribe will not stand by and watch!"
"Hahaha, if you want what you want, I will accept it. From now on, if the Qilu tribe needs anything, you can come to me. I, Temujin, will never refuse if I can help!"
There was laughter in the king's tent.
In the tribe, the soldiers of the Youyi Army still maintained training.
The Sulu tribe was not the first tribe to come to Hu Shui. King Ding Ling had also come here before him. The two talked for a whole night, but no one knew what they said.
The Xilu tribe is not the first, and naturally it will not be the last. Only the strong in the grassland are respected. Last year, You Yijun showed such powerful force and rescued tens of thousands of grassland cavalry in Youbeiping. Those who wanted to rely on him Not a few.
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August.
Duwei Mansion.
Zhang Qi looked at the imperial edict in his hand with a smile on his face.
"Why are you so happy?"
Bai Xing was puzzled.
She was also at the side when she first accepted the imperial edict, and heard very clearly what Liu Che asked Zhang Qi to send troops to the grassland.
"It's nothing, I'm just laughing at Liu Che for thinking I only want Liaodong."
"Then Your Majesty, do we want to attack the grassland?"
"Attack, why not attack? Attacking the grassland is not something that can be completed in a month or two. During this period, I must not ask Liu Che for the baggage consumption?"
"Let's fight, let's fight for a year and a half, and then we can earn more food, grass and weapons."
"Send a message back to Wuhuan and ask the militia commander to send militiamen into the grassland in batches. I want to train these militiamen and earn money to train them into regular troops, haha."
Zhang Qi couldn't help but laugh, grassland?
Wherever there is grassland now, it is just his back garden.
"In addition, send a message to Hu Shui and ask him to tell Yi Zhixie that I am going to kill King Zuo Tuqi and Zuo Guli, and ask him to arrange to seal the two kings over."
Bai Xing looked at Zhang Qi strangely, wanting to laugh but holding back, so he could only nod without saying anything.
After a while, the letters were circulated.
Zhang Qitong sent Wang Li over.
"Your Majesty!"
Since there was no one in private, Wang Li changed the title of Captain to Jun again.
Zhang Qi nodded.
"A month later, take the Liaodong Army to the grassland for a military exercise. Your opponents are the Wuhuan militia and part of the Huben Army. This exercise is for the cavalry. The purpose is to let them get used to how to fight against the cavalry in advance. "
Wang Li handed over his hand.
"promise."
"General, this is preparation."
"Yeah." Zhang Qi nodded.
Military drills are also beneficial. You will understand what you should pay attention to during long-distance marches and what you should not do if you run more.
Moreover, he was using the Han Dynasty's money and food to train his own soldiers, so why wouldn't Zhang Qi do it?
(End of chapter)
