Early on the next morning, the sound of carriages and horses suddenly came from outside the Jie people's residence. This made them quite surprised. This was the first time that the prefect of Xihe borrowed a carriage to come to the clan. Who else would come here? What about the lowest tribe of the Xiongnu? So many tribesmen gathered curiously at the fence to watch from a distance.
When they saw Huang Min from a distance with a weaving painting depicting an eagle spreading its wings, their expressions gradually turned from curiosity to panic. This is not an eagle with its wings spread high, but an eagle flying across the ground with its sharp claws about to catch its prey.
The white eagle spreads its wings with red claws and blue wings. The Huang Min eagle hunts with the wind, and its sharp eagle eyes that appear and disappear are breathtaking, but what is even more breathtaking is the Chanyu under the big moon. The Jie people dispersed in a hurry, and in a corner where no one could see them, they began to wonder why Shan Yu came.
Xu Shu couldn't get used to drinking buttermilk last night. He tossed and turned for most of the night before falling asleep. He still hasn't woken up yet. But Wei Yan didn't feel any discomfort. He got up early and danced his sword as usual. The sword was shining like clouds. Chen Chong watched with great interest. Hearing the sound, Chen Chong squinted his eyes and looked around. In addition to Da Yao, there were dozens of soldiers accompanying him. Their weapons shone brightly in the rising sun, highlighting the power of the four people in the middle.
Obviously, these four people could only come here looking for Chen Chong. But when Chen Chong saw this formation, he remained unmoved. Wei Yan was so selfless in his sword practice that Chen Chong acted as if no one was there and continued to watch Wei Yan dance his sword. However, as a subject under the rule of the Xiongnu, Shi Sang could not act like this. He greeted Chen Chong and Wei Yan before going forward to greet him.
When Shi Sang brought the four people over and met Chen Chong one by one, Chen Chong officially met with the first Xiongnu chanyu who was transformed from the Han Dynasty. Chen Chong looked at Qiang Qu Chanyu, and his first impression was that he was difficult to be a Chanyu. Although he still looked healthy, there was visible fat between his waist and legs. Peaceful times can wear down one's will. Chen Chong has always known this, but He had never expected that it could be so clearly reflected on a person's expression.
However, Qiangqu Chanyu's first impression of Chen Chong was very surprising. Although it has been known for a long time that the new governor of Xihe is not very old, when a sixty-year-old man actually sees a governor who is less than thirty years old, he can't help but feel in a trance, secretly lamenting that his time has long passed. This is the youth. It’s a human world.
The three people who came with him were King Zuoxian Yufuluo, King Xiutu Luantang Huliba, and Daqiequjiquzhiyasi. The four of them exchanged pleasantries with each other. It turned out that the person in charge learned that he had collided with Chen Chong and quickly reported it to the Chanyu of Qiangqu. When the Chanyu of Qiangqu learned of the matter, he immediately sent someone to recover him from Wuyuan in Fulo.
And because Shisang's tribe belonged to Daqiequ, and King Xiutu had a good reputation and liked heroes, he brought these two people with him as a sign of respect. The scene of the trip is just grand. In this way, it indeed reflects Shan Yu's importance and sincerity in this trip, and Chen Chong is not good at being stern.
Looking back, Chen Chong saw Yu Fu Luo approaching. He rushed back overnight. Before he could take off his military uniform, he held a lacquer box in his hand. Yu Fu Luo was quite embarrassed, but he did not lose his enthusiasm. He saluted Chen Chong when they met. He said with a sneer: "I didn't know that the prefect came to Meiji from afar, but I didn't treat him well and let my subordinates conflict with the prefect. I would like to apologize to the prefect with this courtesy."
Chen Chong took the lacquer box, shook his head and sighed: "Why does your Majesty have any conflict with me? I just sigh that Your Majesty does not cherish his people. Human life cannot be measured by money and material things." Before he finished speaking, Chen Chong opened the lacquer box, and the smell of blood came out. As the lid of the box suddenly rose, it was mixed with some dust, but it still couldn't cover up the smell of rotting flesh and blood. This was a smell familiar to Chen Chong, which made him almost breathless. Chen Chong suddenly felt huge uneasiness in his heart, and looked at Qi Qi. A "gift" in a box.
As Chen Chong expected, it was indeed the "rightful" head. Yesterday, he had a rather arrogant face. Now he has his eyes closed, but the bitten corners of his mouth can still show his last annoyance and pain. Yesterday, Shi Sang told him that all the Huns were willing to die on horseback. There was no weakness or sadness, only passion. Will this person have similar unwillingness?
Chen Chong closed the lacquer box and placed it on the ground, ignoring the surprised looks of the noble Xiongnu people around him. He knelt on the soil covered with grass roots and knelt down uprightly again and again. Then he picked it up again and sighed: "I didn't kill you, but you died because of me. It's my fault."
This prayer made Yu Fuluo quite uneasy. Before he could speak, Chen Chong said seriously: "Your Majesty, according to the custom of our Han people, the whole body should be buried so that its spirit can rest in peace. I wonder if your Majesty knows where this body is." Where?" Yu Fuluo didn't expect Chen Chong to react like this, so he could only reply: "Don't worry, Grandmaster, his body has been given to his wife."
Chen Chong handed the lacquer box back to Yu Fuluo and asked: "Then please return the head to the family. The deceased is the most important. There is a temporary loss in the family, but the crime will not lead to death. What I did is nothing but justice." "Two words, Jie people are not livestock, and households are not wealth. If you and I despise the people so much, how can the country of Han and Xiongnu be prosperous in the long run?"
Everyone present had different expressions. Qiangqu Chanyu relaxed when he saw that Chen Chong was not hostile, while Xiutu King Huliba frowned. Zuoxian King Yu Fuluo obviously disapproved of it, but due to Chen Chong's identity, he had his own problems and did not dare to I objected bluntly and just accepted the paint box, which should be embarrassing.
Da Qiequ's expression when he looked at Chen Chong immediately softened, and he said to Chen Chong: "What you said is right. I heard that you were originally a doctor from the Han Dynasty, and you have a lot of knowledge. If you have time, you are welcome to come and give lectures often. "
The Chanyu of Qiangqu had no further reaction. He breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "Prefect Chen came to Meiji alone, but did not enter the royal court to talk about it. But he thinks that I am old and the Huns are crude? Xiao Wang is well-known to the prefect. It's been a long time, I wish we could meet each other." Chen Chong waved his hand and replied: "Shan Yu is polite, I just made an appointment with the governor in advance. The governor is responsible for recruitment matters, and I will never interfere. Although I have a desire to meet, I have to do business. For the best."
Hearing this, Xiutu King Luotang Huliba leaned against the felt tent and smiled with interest: "My lord said this, the little king is quite interested. What is the disagreement between your lord and the governor? Why can't you interfere in the recruitment?"
Chen Chong did not hide it. His position on this matter has always been unique. Now that the recruitment is coming to an end, he will not change his views if any situation arises, so he will share his words in Luoyang with the kings. Come together. In fact, there are only two core points: first, there is no need for the Xiongnu, and only the restoration of Huangfu Song can defeat the rebel army and stabilize Xiliang; second, the recruitment of the Xiongnu is very costly, and the abolition of the Chanyu has created a gap between the two countries. , The expedition to Xiliang was not what the Xiongnu wanted, and it might lead to disaster.
Of course, Chen Chong still kept silent about the latest chaos in Youzhou. If the Huns knew the news, they would think that the conscription would be difficult and cause new chaos.
After some eloquent talk, several people had a great impression of Chen Chong. Regardless of whether it was true or not, apart from Chen Chong, they could not find any predecessors of the Xihe Prefect who could act like he was thinking about the Xiongnu. Chanyu Qiangqu immediately smiled and said: "If that's the case, then why do you have to go to Meijiji alone? Are there any rare treasures in Meijiji that even celebrities like you don't have?"
Chen Chong finally waited for this opportunity and said happily: "The mountains and rivers are all different, and the world is so big that there are all kinds of wonders. Luoyang doesn't have everything. Just like a wise king who hunts, he still goes to the Five Plains, not the beauty." It's the same as Ji. But Chen Chong's trip here is not for rare treasures. He is here to provide food and clothing for the people of Xihe in winter."
"Oh?" Luoting Huliba asked curiously: "I heard that the governor sent all the princes' money and food to Lishi, but now the prefect has no food to use?" Chen Chong looked as usual and said calmly: "Now the levy has been sent first, but I can't. If I want to deal with the important matter of being a governor, I can only think of other ways first. If I can buy it from you, I will naturally be grateful."
Qiangqu Chanyu waved to Yu Fuluo, who had been silent beside him, and pointed at him and smiled at Chen Chong: "Now he is in charge of all the transactions of our department. The prefect might as well talk to my son more. I know that the population in the south of the county is very small." , it’s just winter food, but it’s not difficult.”
Yu Fuluo calmed down his emotions and followed Shan Yu's words and said to Chen Chong: "Little Wang, I don't know how much grain and grass the prefect wants to buy?" Chen Chong counted on one finger and chuckled: "I want to buy ten thousand from you. Lambs, 10,000 sheep, and 1,000 oxen, I wonder if that’s okay?”
When Yu Fuluo heard about this amount, he immediately perked up and his face was full of joy. He couldn't help but speak more earnestly: "I hope the prefect knows that this is not a small amount, but I don't know how much money the prefect can spend." When it came to the word "money", his tone almost became louder, and the golden light in his eyes almost made Chen Chong unable to look at him.
Chen Chong asked Wei Yan to take out the gold cake from the carriage. Wei Yan unpacked his baggage and piled a hundred gold cakes on the ground. The sound of the gold colliding with each other was clear and sweet. Yu Fuluo couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, but he suppressed it and continued: "Master Taishou, if you buy For ten thousand lambs, this one hundred gold cakes is enough, but if you want to buy another ten thousand sheep and one thousand cattle, it is still far away, and you need at least another three hundred gold."
Three hundred gold, Wei Yan looked at Chen Chong worriedly. He had also seen Xihe's accounts with Chen Chong. Now the only way to get the money was to rob the governor's house. Now except for this hundred gold, Chen Chong had nothing on him. How could he come up with another three hundred gold?
But Chen Chong untied the sword from his waist and smiled calmly to Fu Luo: "Xian Wang, don't worry, if it is a gold cake, Chen Chong won't be able to take out even one piece, but I still have items worth thousands of gold. .”
The blade of the sword left its sheath, and a cold air came out. Chen Chong placed the green sword horizontally in front of him. The hilt was covered with cloud patterns and the blade was as thin as a cicada's wing. The expressions of everyone were clearly visible on the blade. Chen Chong waved the green sword forward, but there was no sound. Just when everyone was confused, the top gold cake suddenly broke into two pieces. Looking at the sword blade in Chen Chong's hand, it was still intact.
Chen Chong smiled and said: "This is a gift to me from my good friend Cao Cao, the son of Cao Song, the great captain of the Han Dynasty. He has always loved collecting swords in his life. This Qingzhi Sword was obtained by him with a thousand pieces of gold. It is also known as the Yitian Sword. Shuang Jue. But I dare not sell it to the wise king. I just want to pay three hundred gold for this sword temporarily and pledge it to the wise king. When I gather the money next year, I can buy it back with a thousand gold and ask the wise king to fulfill it."
Yu Fuluo had a love for rare things, otherwise there would not be such a BMW in the horse gallery. Seeing such a sword, he was really itchy and couldn't bear it. He agreed repeatedly, took the sword and put it in his arms, just like holding a baby.
Chen Chong looked at his happy expression, and then looked at the already old Qiangqu Chanyu, but he couldn't help but lament in his heart: It would be difficult for the Chanyu to die peacefully with such a wise king of Zuo.
