Yang Wenyuan and everyone were a little surprised.
Wu Tianxu, who was trembling when he spoke just now, actually stood up now, obviously much more relaxed than before.
"Wu Tianxu, what evidence do you have to prove that the Huns sending troops to attack Beiping Pass this time was a bluff?"
After hearing Emperor Qing's question, Wu Tianxu slowly took a step forward. Then, he took out several rolled papers from his pocket.
"Your Majesty, what I am holding in my hands are merchants from Pingcheng. I have learned information from the Xiongnu, as well as our reports. Judging from the news and various feedback information from the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu Jiujiu has no information at all. You want to fight with me in Daqing."
"First, although the Huns are leaving the country in large numbers, the tribal people have not mobilized to prepare for war. They are now busy trading sheep with South Korea."
With that said, Wu Tianxu took out the second piece of information in his hand.
"Your Majesty, what the minister is holding is a sheep purchase order issued by South Korea and the Huns. Now in South Korea, there are a group of merchants from the Tibetan kingdom, as well as local businessmen in South Korea, purchasing a large number of sheep from the Huns. , making a very popular sheepskin coat. If the Xiongnu wanted to fight against me in Daqing, where would they spare the energy to conduct trade with South Korea?"
After listening to what Wu Tianxu said, a minister on Yang Wenyuan's side sneered and stood up.
"Oh, what's the reason for this? The Xiongnu people trade with South Korea, which is completely different from fighting the Xiongnu army, okay? Is it possible to say that I, Daqing, are fighting foreigners, and I have to stop all trade with other countries, as well as my own country? It’s ridiculous to have no contact.”
But at this time, Liu Qi, who was originally stopping at the door, slowly walked over. The minister who had been speaking sarcastically just now saw his figure walking towards him and subconsciously took a step back.
Liu Qi chuckled.
"You are the one who is ridiculous, right? Just from what you just said, I can tell that you don't understand the Huns at all."
"How can the little Xiongnu compare with me, Daqing?"
"Whenever there is a big or small war, every household in the Xiongnu tribe prepares military rations or military supplies for the troops. Even when supporting the Kingdom of Seal, many tribes are busy for a while."
"If they really want to fight me in Daqing, the Xiongnu will definitely mobilize all their troops. How can they still be at this time, calmly carrying out trade with South Korea as if nothing has happened. Sir, next time you speak, can you be more thoughtful? ?”
What Liu Qi said immediately made the official speechless and resentful, and he retreated into the crowd.
At this time, Liu Qi walked up to Wu Tianxu, looked at the information in his hand, and said.
"Don't you have anything else? Now that you've said it all, you might as well talk to the emperor about it."
The appearance of Liu Qi immediately gave Wu Tianxu a lot of confidence, and he no longer panicked like before.
He immediately took out the second piece of paper and showed it to the ministers and Emperor Qing who was sitting there.
"Your Majesty, this is a minor minister. From the Xiongnu side, I learned about other situations. Now the daughter of the Xiongnu's Great Chanyu will have a wedding at a selected date. The marriage partner is a member of the Jin tribe named Boercui. General."
"It is understood that General Boercui is very brave, good at conquering and fighting, and is deeply loved by the Xiongnu Chanyu."
As soon as Wu Tianxu finished speaking, Liu Qi echoed from the side.
"So, Father. Did you hear that?"
"Now, the Xiongnu are not only busy with trade with South Korea, but also busy with the wedding of Chanyu's daughter. Let me ask, if the Xiongnu intends to fight against Daqing with the whole country, how can they do it at this time? , why do you want to do these unrelated things?"
"It can be seen that the Xiongnu did this just to bluff. It was because the local people were dissatisfied with the things I did, so in order to appease the people's resentment, the Xiongnu did this."
"Secondly, and most importantly."
"The Huns are currently engaged in two major events. One is trade with South Korea, and the other is the wedding of Chanyu's daughter. And I, Daqing, defeated the reinforcements of the Xiongnu in the Kingdom of India. They are worried that I, Daqing, I will take this opportunity to launch an attack on them, so I will send a large army to confront Daqing, so as to buy more time for them to deal with other things inside."
Even people from Yang Wenyuan's party couldn't help but nodded after hearing what the prince said, thinking that what Liu Qi said was very reasonable.
After hearing this, Emperor Qing pondered for a moment and nodded silently.
Although Laifu took over the information from Wu Tianxu, he immediately examined the Long case in detail.
At this time, it can be said that the hall was very quiet, so quiet that everyone's breathing could be heard clearly.
Yang Wenyuan's eyes were half-closed, his hands behind his back, and they were constantly crossing each other.
By now, he finally understood that whether it was General Wood who suddenly appeared or Wu Tianxu who had these pieces of information, he was clearly prepared.
With the way Wu Tianxu spoke just now and his mind, how could he be prepared for this?
You don't need to think carefully to know that this must be Liu Qi's idea again.
In this way, Yang Wenyuan couldn't help but start to feel worried. Judging from the emperor's current expression, he seems to be thinking of changing his mind!
no! How is this possible!
Yang Wenyuan immediately coughed twice, and the ministers immediately understood. Li Shouting slowly stood up and began to shift the blame to other matters for which Liu Qi was convicted.
"Your Majesty, even though what His Highness said is reasonable, these evidences still cannot fully prove that the Huns have no intention of engaging in a full-scale war with Daqing and me."
"Perhaps this is the enchantment formation that the Huns are making to make me, Daqing, relax my guard? This is also something that cannot be said for sure. Of course, the Huns army did retreat later."
"But the reason, as I see it, is not all because the Xiongnu tribe is doing other things, but all because of the soft words His Highness the Crown Prince said to the leader of the Xiongnu, which represents what I promised in Daqing. From humble promises.”
"Furthermore, the Huns have retreated, but they have not completely retreated. Instead, they have stationed themselves at a place less than 200 miles away from Daqing's Beiping Pass. How can we say that they are just pretending to react like this? ?”
After Li Shouting finished speaking, Yang Wenyuan and his group immediately became happy.
After all, he was a veteran of the DPRK. With just a few words, he turned the current situation around.
Now, no matter how Liu Qi explains it, what kind of things the Huns have done, or what they are going to do, they cannot hide the fact that Liu Qi, as the prince, bows to the little Huns.
This is purely an act that brings Daqing's face into disrepute.
In addition, since the Xiongnu did not plan to go to war with Daqing, why did they still station themselves at Baili? This alone is difficult to explain.
Looking at everyone's gaze, Li Shouting looked arrogant. He looked very proud.
But...at this moment, Qin Wei, who had been silent until now, suddenly stood up.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"
Emperor Qing put down the information Wu Tianxu handed over, raised his head, and his eyes fell on Wei Qin.
"General Qin, what do you have to say?"
"Your Majesty, facing the Xiongnu army, the prince said some soft words, but it was just words. He did not agree on any documents or any promises with the Xiongnu. Moreover, it was just words. On behalf of the prince himself, the humble words spoken between him and the Xiongnu did not disgrace me, Daqing, and in addition, they did not disgrace the royal family."
"As for the Huns stationed at Baili Kaiwan, some remnants of the Huns captured by Wei Chen later said that it was because they were in Korea, and a large number of caravans had to pass near the Mohe River."
"Immediately, the Great Danyu ordered Zhamuhe, who was just returning to the grassland, to lead the army to temporarily station. After the caravan successfully entered the vicinity of South Korea, he would lead the army back to the grassland. This can be said to be the same as my Daqing. It has no connection at all.”
"In addition, Zhamuhe himself has such thoughts, because the grain and grass camp is not completely ready to withdraw. Just sending people to transport and escort will take a long, long time."
"So, Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is really unjust. I wonder which country's prince can speak soft words to an enemy country in a low voice for the sake of his own country."
"But the prince did this, not for himself, let alone for any kind of credit, just because the Xiongnu wanted a step, so he gave it to them. No matter what, after the army retreats, the northern border will be peaceful, and the people will We can also avoid suffering the baptism of war."
"At the same time, the reason why the imperial court did not send a message to ask for reinforcements was because they were worried that the Xiongnu had no intention of fighting Daqing as our enemy, but it would be different when the reinforcements arrived. It’s going to become real.”
When Qin Wei finished speaking, Yang Wenyuan looked at Emperor Qing who was sitting in the seat, and actually nodded, thinking secretly that he was not good. If this continues, wouldn't he have to agree with Liu Qi's innocence?
Yang Wenyuan didn't dare to think too much and quickly stood up.
He showed a very calm look and stroked his beard. explain.
"What General Qin said is really ridiculous."
"Okay, even if His Royal Highness is loyal to the country, the soft words he says are all expedient, in order to protect the safety of our people in the northern border of Daqing."
"Even if the Huns are stationed hundreds of miles away, they have other things to do."
"But since we already knew about the situation, why didn't anyone tell him when General Yu arrived? Furthermore, when General Yu went on an expedition, why didn't the prince provide timely support? Isn't this the prince's fault?"
