Historically, the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu and other Hu tribes have had various peaceful ways to get along, vassals, and relatives. Chen Gong now said that he wanted to appease, and he could naturally say the past.

Liu Xie thought about it, at present, there is continuous civil strife, and the princes are around, and appeasement is also the best way. Before the Xiongnu and other states surrendered to tribute, the Han Emperor will reward the attacking states of Fan, and the reward items are more than the tribute, so many of the fanstates that have tasted the sweetness are willing to surrender and pay tribute, in fact, this is also a stable method.

And the problem now is that the person who kidnapped Liu Bian is most likely Yuan Shao. It is not difficult to guess that after Yuan Shao kidnapped Liu Xian, he would definitely issue an edict, saying that Liu Ban was the orthodox emperor of the Han Dynasty, echoing the princes of the world to come together to oppose him Liu Xie and force him to take the throne. It is more likely that Liu Wei will be appointed as a puppet emperor and fight against him Liu Xie.

Chen Gong said: "Your Majesty, while King Hongnong is still in the territory of the Southern Xiongnu, we can quickly send someone to negotiate with Yu Fuluo and ask him to return King Hongnong." ”

Liu Xie said: "It's too late, these people are Yuan Shao's people, they won't hand them over to Yu Fuluo first, they must just cross the border and leave." ”

Chen Gong said: "You can try it, even if you can't recover King Hongnong, you can also appease and persuade Fuluo to surrender." The minister is not talented, and he is willing to go, with a certain three-inch tongue, to lobby Yu Fuluo. ”

"Gongtai, this is ......" Liu Xie hesitated, he was reluctant to Chen Gong and worried about his safety.

Chen Gong said: "Your Majesty, although rest assured, the minister will definitely retreat." This is here, General Huang, Lord Fu Ling, the palace is here, Your Majesty still needs the two of you to do your best. ”

Huang Zhong and Cai Yan nodded yes, Liu Xie saw that Chen Gong had made up his mind, so he said: "Then the public station must be careful, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work, but you have to come back safely." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Gong said and left.

It was too late to see, so Liu Xie asked Huang Zhong and Cai Yan to go back to rest, and he also came down from the city wall and went back to the camp to rest.

Cai Yan's military tent is next to Liu Xie, for her safety, Liu Xie specially ordered to send additional people to protect her, since it is said that she is a national treasure, then the security work must not be relaxed.

There was nothing to say all night, and before dawn the next day, they all got up, and after breakfast, it was still not dawn, and the army began to march towards the crossing of the Yellow River.

When I arrived at the Gongguan ferry on the bank of the Yellow River near noon, I saw that on the shore, hundreds of fishing boats of various sizes had been prepared, and the county commander Qinwei was already waiting.

Qin Wei was summoned to Liu Xie and said: "Your Majesty, there are ten ferries and 346 fishing boats of various sizes, and the preliminary estimate is that 5,200 people can cross the river at one time. ”

Liu Xie nodded, praised it and said: "It's very good, I'm very satisfied, if you calculate it, the personnel, horses and baggage can be transported in three trips at most." ”

After that, he ordered to go down and start crossing the river, Huang Zhong crossed the river in the first batch, and Liu Xie and Cai Yan in the second batch.

Seeing that the large group of people began to cross the river on boats, bustling but orderly, Liu Xie said: "I hope everything goes smoothly." ”

Cai Yan has always been by his side, saying: "Your Majesty, although rest assured, there is no hostility on the other side. ”

Liu Xie glanced at her, and suddenly remembered that this Aunt Cai's hearing was extremely keen, and she said that there was no hostility on the other side, so there was almost no hostile situation.

However, he was still very curious and asked: "The Yellow River is surging, and the sound of the water is very loud, doesn't it affect your hearing?" ”

Cai Yan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it's just a little laborious." ”

Liu Xie said: "My aunt is really a strange person. ”

After that, he ordered the accompanying Yulin Army to mobilize a hundred troops to protect Cai Yan throughout the process. Cai Yan exclaimed: "You don't need to do this, Your Majesty?" Even the Minister of Yipin doesn't have so many guards. ”

Liu Xie smiled and said: "You are different, you are my Han national treasure, if you have a mistake, it will be a huge loss for my Han." Haha, it's really a blessing that a baby like you was picked up by me Liu Xie. ”

Cai Yan said: "Your Majesty really knows how to compare." ”

Liu Xie said: "If it is picked up by Cao Cao, it will be a big threat to my Han family." I only pay attention to their virtue and ability, and do not look at their appearance, gender and origin. My aunt has both virtue and ability, and she is even more outstanding, so I want to use you heavily. ”

Cai Yan said: "Your Majesty's kindness, Wen Ji will be difficult to repay for her death." ”

Liu Xie smiled and said: "Okay aunt, you don't have to be as polite as other ministers, in short, to prosper my Han family, rely on you, rely on me, and rely on each of us." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Yellow River is wider, and the river is crossed manually, not like modern steamers, so it is very slow, about an hour later, the first batch of boats returned, at this moment it was already past noon, Liu Xie ordered everyone to take their own dry food to satisfy their hunger, and began the second batch of ferries.

The second group crossed the river, half of them were personnel, half of them were baggage and war horses. Liu Xie, Cai Yan and Xiao Luozi got on the same ferry.

Liu Xie stood at the bow of the boat, watching the boat break through the wind and waves, heading towards the opposite side, and sighed. Cai Yan stood beside him and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has carried too many burdens and responsibilities at this age. ”

Liu Xie smiled and said, "It's okay." Auntie, you are so smart, I ask you a question, you always say that you don't believe in ghosts and gods, so do you believe in the theory of reincarnation? ”

Cai Yan said: "The theory of reincarnation is tantamount to the theory of ghosts and gods, and the courtiers naturally don't believe it. ”

Liu Xie said: "Otherwise, I would have experienced a reincarnation, and I remember it vividly. ”

Cai Yan exclaimed: "Didn't you say that when you are reincarnated, you have to drink Meng Po soup and forget the memories of your previous life?" How can Your Majesty remember? ”

Liu Xie smiled and asked, "Don't you don't believe in reincarnation?" Why do you ask about Meng Po soup again? ”

Cai Yan said: "The courtiers are just curious, so they asked." Just because the courtiers don't believe it doesn't mean they don't,"

Liu Xie said: "The so-called reincarnation is not like the legend, but it is almost, it's just that I didn't drink this Meng Po soup." ”

"Didn't drink?" Cai Yan was very surprised, "But no one can escape this bowl of Meng Po soup." ”

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Okay, auntie, I won't tease you anymore." Let's be honest with you, I see that you are a wise man, so I told you that you have to keep it a secret for me. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie said: "I encountered a very strange thing, I can't figure it out, you are a smart person, that's why I thought of you, maybe you can help me guess the answer." ”

Cai Yan asked, "I don't know what kind of strange things Your Majesty has encountered." ”

Liu Xie shook his head, smiled self-deprecatingly, and said, "If I tell you that my previous life is from 1,800 years later, would you believe it?" ”

Cai Yan looked at Liu Xie in surprise and said, "Your Majesty forgives your sins, but the courtiers don't believe it." ”