"Northern Huns?" Vologis V frowned, and said with a little impatience: "Why do you still think of this group of barbarians? ”

Although they are also nomadic people, in the face of the Northern Xiongnu, Anxi always shows a sense of conceit and is unwilling to deal with them. However, the reasons for this are also complex.

The strength of the Northern Xiongnu at its peak was so strong that it was difficult to match the rest of Guishan. Although the population is relatively small, there is absolutely no doubt about the combat power. At that time, the rest was both in awe and awe, after all, they were both born on horseback, and they were also honored. Moreover, for the nomads who were good at fighting, the Northern Xiongnu's deterrence and suppression of the rest far exceeded that of Rome, and the rest and the Northern Xiongnu at that time had been at peace.

But after the Northern Xiongnu were abolished and fell by the Han Dynasty, this awe turned into contempt and resentment. The arrogance derived from inferiority caused Anxi to contain an irreparable hatred for the Northern Xiongnu.

"Your Majesty, now that the situation has changed, the Han family is involved, if we want to reverse the status quo, we can no longer stick to the old ways, we have to be flexible." Modidas persuaded.

"We don't have much hatred with the Northern Xiongnu themselves, and the hatred between the two sides is only for their own reasons, but there is no conflict of interest between them. In the past, in Central Asia, we and the other three parties were in power, and we could not easily form an alliance with them, so as not to provoke the nerves of Kushan. But this is no longer the case. We have a feud with Guishan, and we cannot reconcile, so we naturally have to find an ally from the Northern Xiongnu and the Han family. And, for now, the Northern Huns are more suitable for allies such as us. ”

"Why? The Han dynasty is powerful, why do we want to ally with the Northern Xiongnu? If the Northern Xiongnu were exterminated, wouldn't we have angered the Han family in vain? Vologis V was puzzled.

"First, the Xiongnu are close to us, and my current ills are not outside but inside, no matter how strong the Han family is, they can't cross the Xiongnu to help, and they can't quench their thirst."

"Second, if it is an alliance with the Han family, the situation of the Northern Xiongnu will become an enemy on all sides, sandwiched between my rest, Guishan and the Han family. What does Your Majesty think is the greatest possibility of the Northern Xiongnu in a desperate situation? ”

Modidas sighed lightly: "That's a bunch of crazy people. Whether they're really crazy or pretending to be crazy, they're going crazy to the end. Among the three parties, only I rest in peace is the best breakthrough, because only by breaking through our country to the west can they have a glimmer of life. The Han side is a Jedi for them. ”

"Third, the Han family has just been unified, and it is now called Da Chu. The domestic affairs have not yet been resolved, and there are not many troops invested in Central Asia this time, and there should be no danger of annihilation in the short term for the Northern Xiongnu. Besides, I am far away from Da Chu when I rest, as long as I don't do too much, it is reasonable to say on the surface, the Han family should not go on an expedition. ”

Modidas sees the pros and cons very clearly. Long-distance and close attacks are suitable for expanding territory and conquering the world, and what is needed now is not to defeat the enemy, but to clear the country. Whether Da Chu is friend or foe doesn't matter much, as long as it doesn't anger them completely. With the help of the power of the Northern Xiongnu, the domestic problem is the most critical.

However, his understanding of Da Chu was only superficial. After all, the four empires have been standing for hundreds of years, and their territory has basically expanded to the limit of their control, so they have always been basically peaceful. Even though the Romans attacked the rest of the country several times, and even captured the capital of the rest of the country, they had to retreat in the end.

With inherent thinking, he didn't know that today's Da Chu was no longer the original Han family, and his aggressiveness and ambition were far greater than at the beginning. Moreover, Yuan Shu also released the hungry wolves of the family from the country.

"You have a point, but ......" Vologis V hesitated.

Modidas sighed lightly in his heart: "If Your Majesty is still worried, then we will not form an alliance with the Northern Huns on the surface, and we can unite secretly, as long as we are careful, even if he finds out, it is enough to give an explanation by pushing out a few scapegoats." ”

Modidas was very helpless about Vologis V's fear, but this was normal. According to their previous records, the Han family is the most important face, and it is not empty talk that those who commit crimes against strong men will be punished even if they are far away. really slapped the Han family in the face, and the Han family's revenge was regardless of the gains and losses. But as long as you can get by on the surface and lower your posture, the Han family will definitely not be too forced. After all, the distance of the expedition to Central Asia is placed there, and the logistics supply can blow up the Han family.

"Are you sure?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, if something goes wrong, it can be blamed on the minister. It was the ministers who deceived Your Majesty, betrayed my resting interests, and fornicated with foreign enemies. Once the matter is revealed, all the responsibilities are willing to be borne by the minister. The gray-haired Modidas looked at Vologis V with a determined gaze, and cut the railroad to the point.

"Why is that?" Vologis V said in a deep voice. Although he is indecisive, he is not a dumb king, and Modidas can be said to be his most important minister. After the defeat of the rest of the war, there is still the stability it has now, and most of the credit is due.

"Please also ask Your Majesty to believe in Yu Chen, and the minister will ensure that this matter is foolproof."

Vologis V was silent for a moment, and finally said, "Well, since you are so confident, then this matter will be left to you." But remember, you must not act recklessly, let alone give the Han family half a hand. ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister has already planned." Modidas said in a deep voice.

Unlike the Northern Huns, the foundation of the rest is very thick, enough for Modidas to toss. Even if half of the wealth of the country's population is tossed, it will be well worth it if the current chaos can be resolved.

Therefore, Modidas chose to take risks and contact the hungry wolf of the Northern Huns.

"What are you going to do?"

"The Northwest Province is the closest to the Northern Xiongnu, and most of the local soldiers and horses are controlled by local nobles, so the minister intends to start from here. The ministers secretly contacted the Northern Xiongnu and asked them to lead an army to attack, so that the local power could be weakened, and His Majesty could regain control of it. Garrisoned in the name of defense with heavy troops, secretly seized power, and brought it back into control. ”

"The Northern Xiongnu are hungry wolves, and I am afraid that it will not be as we wish. If they don't keep their promises, wantonly destroy, and turn the Northwest Province into a scorched earth, what if I take it? Vologis V said.

"Your Majesty's worries are clear, but please rest assured. Although the Northern Xiongnu were ferocious, they were not brainless. Now the Northern Xiongnu are in a desperate situation, and we are doing this, which can be regarded as giving them money and food for nothing, and they will consider it carefully. And this is not a one-shot deal, most of the more than a dozen provinces I rest in peace have been completely out of control, if this deal wants to continue, the Northern Huns must learn to refrain from it. ”

"And only if they listen to us, will we give them what they crave most."

"What?"

"Finely armoured and ordnance."