Behind the military formation.
Xu Shu and Yan Xiang laughed while looking at the fancy operations in front of them.
Xu Shu smiled and said: "My lord, this is a tactic to attack people's hearts. Jiumozhi no longer has the heart to consider whether the person below is Lebat."
Yan Xiang nodded in agreement.
Time passed anxiously, and Jiumozhi on the top of the city felt that his energy was haggard, and the countdown sound came from his ears like a reminder.
Two difficult choices made him lose his balance.
"ten"
"Nine"
"eight"
The countdown below is gradually coming to an end. The executioners on both sides have begun to prepare to cut off their arms. The swords raised high are shining with dazzling light in the sun.
"grown ups!"
The men next to him were panicked.
If this was cut down, no one would be able to withstand Huchuquan's anger! When the time comes, they will all be buried under the wrath of Huchuquan.
"five"
"Four"
"three"
It was almost time to take action, and Zhang Xiu behind him was also sweating. If Jiumozhi didn't open the city gate, he would inevitably have to attack by force, and the losses would be considerable. By then, there would be no way to form a counterattack. Quan's flanking attack.
Feeling the dazzling light of the sword below, Jiumozhi's heart was suddenly tugged. Lebat was still alive, and they still had the possibility to survive. The city was gone, and Huchuquan still had a hundred thousand troops in his hands to take it back. If Lebart died, he would undoubtedly be buried with him.
Weigh the pros and cons mentally.
The voice below continued to scream. Jiumozhi's underwear was already wet with sweat, and his Adam's apple rolled. After swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he opened his mouth and made a difficult choice.
"two!"
The soldiers' voices also became louder, and the executioner was ready to go.
"one!"
"Wait!"
Just as the executioner twisted his waist and swung the knife with all his strength, Jiumozhi first murmured to himself, as if preparing to speak. Then he suddenly raised his arm, with a solemn look on his face, and shouted in a loud voice: "Leave a mark under the knife." people!"
After shouting these words, it was as if all the strength had been drained from his body. He was as weak as a cramp and unable to stand. His body was shaking involuntarily, his legs were weak and trembling, and he was about to fall. Fortunately, there was someone beside him to support him.
Hearing Jiumozhi's urgent voice, Zhang Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This Jiumozhi was also a talent, and he could persist until the last moment under such huge pressure.
He waved to Ma Chao next to him.
Ma Chao clapped his horse and galloped to the foot of Shuofang City. He pointed his gun at the weak Jiumozhi on top of the city and shouted: "Open the city gate quickly!"
"grown ups!"
The soldiers above were undecided.
"Go... open the city gate. Only if the prince is alive will we have a chance to survive. Otherwise, we will be buried with him." Jiumozhi's voice was weak and his lips turned white.
"Here!"
The soldiers went to open the door.
With the tingling sound of the wooden wheel twisting, the thick and wide suspension bridge slowly lowered, and the city gate opened.
Wei Yan and others immediately led their troops into the city and took over the city defense matters. Zhang Xiu waited quietly behind.
Xu Shu smiled and said: "It is a blessing to be able to conquer the main city of the Huns without spending a single soldier."
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "Lebat must take the lead! Hahaha!"
Everyone laughed.
Not long after, Jiumozhi was helped out of the city gate and knelt down at the city gate to greet Zhang Xiu.
The city defense was taken over by Wei Yan. Zhang Xiu led everyone to the city gate and came to Jiumozhi. Zhang Xiu dismounted, stretched out his hand to help him up and said: "Jiumozhi, among the Xiongnu, you are also considered a wise strategist. You should be respectful, please get up quickly!"
Looking at the broad and powerful palm in front of him, Jiumozhi was stunned. He had expected that he would not be killed by Zhang Xiu, but he did not expect that he would be treated with such courtesy.
After being stunned for a moment, Jiumozhi bowed and said, "Those who have committed crimes do not dare to be treated like this. I hope Xuanhou will take it back."
Zhang Xiu grabbed his wrist, smiled, and said without any doubt: "Those who know the current affairs are heroes. It is not your fault that you surrender because of the Savior. I respect your talent, so there is no need to be humble. Please come up quickly."
Jiumozhi felt that his nose was a little sore. He had worked hard under the Huchuquan tent for decades and had not received such courtesy. He did not expect to be treated with such courtesy when he first met Zhang Xiu. It would be a lie to say that he was not touched.
He stood up slowly, still arching his waist to show respect.
Zhang Xiu pulled Jiumozhi and led everyone into the city. The people in Shuofang City are relatively complex, with people from all ethnic groups, but the majority are Huns, followed by the Han people who migrated north several times during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
But here is the world of the Huns, and the status of the Han Dynasty people is the lowest. As Zhang Xiu entered the city, the Han Dynasty people in Shuofang City lined the streets to welcome him, and they were very excited.
Looking at the welcoming crowds on both sides of the road, Zhang Xiu said to Jiumozhi next to him: "The Han people and the Huns have different nationalities, different beliefs, and different customs, but they are both human beings. As human beings, they have to find food, clothing, housing and transportation to survive." , so whether it is the Huns or the Han people, the ultimate goal is to survive. Since the goals are the same, why not seek common ground while reserving differences?"
"Seeking common ground while reserving differences?"
Jiumozhi looked at Zhang Xiu in confusion.
"As the saying goes: Gentlemen seek for differences. Although we are from different nationalities, we can understand and respect each other, sympathize with and support each other, and coexist peacefully, instead of doubting and fearing each other, rejecting and opposing each other, or even attacking each other."
After hearing Zhang Xiu's point of view, Xu Shu and Yan Xiang looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
The Xiongnu and the Han fought against each other for hundreds of years. In the end, the people of the two ethnic groups suffered numerous casualties, but they did not fundamentally change the living conditions and living conditions of the two ethnic groups.
Since war cannot be changed, we must seek common ground while reserving differences, support each other, communicate with each other in trade, seek common development, and benefit all peoples.
After listening to Zhang Xiu's remarks, Jiumozhi's eyes were stunned. Why did the Huns go south to plunder the Han Dynasty at all costs? Isn't it because they couldn't survive after the grassland was frozen in winter?
If they had the conditions to survive, who would risk their lives to fight against the Han Dynasty?
Jiumozhi said with some excitement: "Is it true that Xuanhou mentioned seeking common ground while reserving differences and seeking common development? Is it possible for us Huns to see a day when we no longer have to worry about survival?"
"able!"
Zhang Xiu's voice was loud and clear.
“The people of our two ethnic groups seek peace, development, cooperation, and win-win together. The people of the two ethnic groups can achieve a community of destiny in which you are one of us, and you are one of me. We must respect the civilizations, beliefs, and customs of the two ethnic groups, which will definitely drive the development of the two ethnic groups. The rapid development of the economy and people's livelihood will lead to a better life where we don't have to worry about food and clothing."
Jiumozhi's whole body felt hot and his blood boiled after hearing this. Isn't this the life he and the Huns are pursuing?
Xu Shu and Yan Xiang did not expect that Zhang Xiu would have such unique and profound insights into the resolution of the conflict between the two tribes, and he pointed out the main issue between the two tribes, which is survival.
Modern life is difficult and economic conditions are very limited. It is still far away to reach the step mentioned by Zhang Xiu, but this cannot stop people from fantasizing about a better life in the future.
While they were talking, everyone came to the front of Shanyu's royal court. The Huns' royal court had some shadows of the Han Dynasty palace, and more of the cultural beliefs of the Huns. Zhang Xiu did not go in, but stood outside the royal court and said: "The Royal Court of the Xiongnu is your belief, so I won't go in. However, this place needs to be strictly guarded. I will temporarily stay in the palace of Prince Zuoxian."
Jiumozhi was so grateful that he burst into tears.
