The strength of a country is often best reflected in the self-confidence of its people. In the past, the Han Dynasty was weak, and the people inevitably seemed a little timid when they saw foreigners. But now, with the efforts of Liu Xiejunchen, the Han has become strong again, and the self-confidence of the people has begun to recover, and they no longer feel new when they see foreigners, but such a mentality is gradually becoming the norm.

When he was a child, he and his father Ji Ji came to the Han with Suli, but what he saw and heard at this time was completely different from the Han in Sha Mohan's impression, just seeing the peaceful looks on the faces of those Han people, Sha Mohan's heart was a little envious, jealous and hateful.

Today's Xianbei people are having a hard time. At the beginning, after listening to Kebineng's demagogy, the Suli Ju clan joined the plan to attack the Han Dynasty and annex the state, but Kebineng was defeated, and Suli saw the opportunity quickly and led most of the clansmen to flee back to the north. But although he fled back, the god of fate did not let go of the Xianbei people. Because the Han defeated the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu people who had originally belonged to the Xiongnu took advantage of the situation to get rid of the control of the Xiongnu and fled to the northern grasslands with the Xianbei people.

As the saying goes, the soft are afraid of the hard, the hard are afraid of the horizontal, and the horizontal is afraid of the dead. At first, the Xianbei people did not look down on the Qiang people, who had just been freed from slavery, and they also adopted a tough attitude towards the Qiang people. It's just that what Su Li didn't expect was that when the messenger he sent to recruit the Karma was beheaded and sent back, the attack of the Karma people followed.

Sully was defeated in a hurry, but at that time Sully had not lost his fighting spirit, believing that he would only be defeated because of his carelessness. After regrouping and struggling with a large number of men, Sully launched a war of revenge against the Karma. But the result was still a fiasco for Suli.

The Karma people don't want to die in war! Even in the face of the Xianbei army several times larger than themselves, the Xianbei people still dared to take the initiative to charge. Compared with the reluctance of the Xianbei people to spare their lives, the Xianbei people are a little more timid.

When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins! The two armies face each other, and whoever loses courage first may become the loser. Sully lost several games in succession, so that the land occupied by the Karma people that he originally wanted to recover was not only confiscated, but also allowed the Karma to rob a lot of land. After successive victories, the Karma people have become bold and have changed from passive defense to active attack.

In recent years, the Han has been busy recuperating and occasionally starting a war. But the fighting on the grassland has almost become the norm, and the people are like a whirlwind suddenly blowing on the grassland, stirring up all the people living on the grassland.

In order to defeat the Xianbei, Su Li also thought about uniting all the departments to deal with the Xianbei, not wanting that today's Xianbei is no longer the Xianbei of the past, the Xianbei of the Tanshi Huai period is the most powerful, that is Xianbei gave an order, and the heroes bowed their heads. After the death of Tanshi Huai, Xianbei fell into infighting, but at that time, Xianbei Yu Wei was still there, and other tribes did not dare to make a mistake. By the time of Kebineng, Xianbei's strength gradually recovered, and although it had become independent, its strength was still not to be underestimated.

It's just that Kebineng was too ambitious, and took the initiative to provoke the Han who was also recovering, and as a result, he provoked the attack of the Han, and a battle of merging states greatly injured the vitality of the Xianbei people, and the Xianbei in the central and western parts of the country were almost wiped out, and only the Suli Department in the east retained some vitality because of the distance between them. But the prestige of the Xianbei people is not as good as before, and Su Li's words are not as good as before.

The Qiang people are rising to challenge the former steppe overlords. Those steppe tribes whose strength is weak and can only rely on the strong are naturally unwilling to take sides when the situation is still unclear, because once they choose the wrong one, it will be the end of death and annihilation. After realizing the reality that he couldn't find a helper, Su Li had to pin his hopes on the Great Han, and the son of the Jiji, Sha Mohan, became the Xianbei envoy to the Great Han.

Along the way, when he entered the land of Hebei, Sha Mohan had already felt the difference between the people of Dahan and the people of Xianbei, not only referring to the living environment, but also the kind of confidence in the future that the people revealed. And after passing the Huguan and entering the state, that feeling became even stronger.

The Great Han is peace-loving, but the Great Han is also vindictive. Ten years have passed since the battle with the Xianbei people, and many people still remember the sins that the Xianbei people committed in the Bingzhou during the battle of the state. Although no one has publicly retaliated against Shamahan and his party, the indifference has made Shamahan realize that the trip may not go as smoothly as he hoped.

A great country should have the bearing of a great power, although it will not agree to any of your requests, but there will be no shortage of courtesy. Sha Mohan and his entourage were arranged into the post house, as for when they can be summoned, they can only wait for when Liu Xie is free today.

Liu Xie is very busy now, and the sudden visit of the Xianbei people makes Liu Xie feel a little curious. In the past few years, the grassland has been very chaotic, and the people are like a-stirring stick that stirs up the grassland and makes the grassland uneven, and there are wars everywhere. And Liu Xie didn't want the Han to go to this troubled water at this time, although the grassland was also included in one of the objects to be conquered in the future, but now is not the time.

Cranes and mussels compete, and fishermen profit. Since Liu Xie wants to be a fisherman, he naturally doesn't care about the life or death of the grassland people. Let's fight, it's good to kill them, so that the big man can accept the northern grasslands without a single soldier. It's not realistic, but it's a good wish.

As for the intention of Sha Mohan's arrival, after analyzing the recent information about the return of the grassland, Liu Xie guessed part of it. The Xianbei people are about to be overwhelmed, so they urgently need to seek foreign aid. But at the moment, except for the big Han, no one has the spare strength to help the Xianbei people.

Liu Xie felt a little funny about the whimsy of the Xianbei people, just a few years ago he had a vicious battle with the big man, and threatened to destroy the big man, and at this time he thought about hugging the big man's thigh, and he had to stick to you Xianbei for any good thing in this world? Xianbei people's approach reminded Liu Xie of the stick country in the later generations, while setting up a telescope to peep at the neighbor's house with bad intentions, and at the same time asking the neighbor to understand his difficulties.

Nima! I understand your grandma's claws!

Liu Xie can't control those who are born to be cheap in the future to go to the country of sticks to find their backgrounds, but he can manage it now. Today's big man is in charge of his family, and he has the final say on who he helps or not. Thanks to the feudal imperial power, Liu Xie had the opportunity to be the master.

Sha Mohan didn't know that Liu Xie had guessed his intention, and after settling down in the post house, he ran to the gate of the palace every day, hoping to be summoned by Liu Xie. It's just that every time he goes with hope and returns disappointed, but Sha Mohan didn't give up, and he persevered like this for more than a month before he was finally summoned by Liu Xie.

Seeing Liu Xie, Sha Mohan immediately couldn't wait to say what he had been thinking about for almost a month, which roughly meant that Xianbei was willing to release his past suspicions with the Han Dynasty, and in order to show Xianbei's sincerity, Xianbei was willing to form an alliance with the Han family and help each other.

If it weren't for his own image, Liu Xie really couldn't wait to spit on Sha Mohan's face at this time. It's almost time for the people to bully their grandsons, and they dare to come here to pretend to be big, do they think that the big man doesn't know the real situation of the grassland at this time?

"This matter is very important, and I need to consult with my ministers. Your envoy can go back to the inn to rest first, and when the result of the discussion is reached, I will order someone to inform you. Liu Xie quietly shouted to Sha Mo Handao.

“…… I wonder how long the Holy One needs to discuss? Sha Mohan asked.

"Ten days at least, half a month at most."

"Such a minister, let's go back to the post house first and wait for good news."

After Sha Mohan left, Liu Xie found Xun Yu, Guo Jia and other advisers and informed Sha Mohan's proposal to the ministers. After hearing this, Xun Yu and the others couldn't help but feel angry and funny. There is no one in the eyes of the Qi Xianbei people, and the laughing Xianbei people are whimsical.

"How does the Holy One plan to reply?" Xun Yu opened his mouth and asked Liu Xiedao.

"I plan to tell him in half a month that the ministers don't agree." Liu Xie replied when he heard this.

"It's not the right move. Since you don't plan to agree, why deliberately delay, just refuse in person. Xun Yu shook his head and said.

"Wen Ruo, you are really a humble gentleman, I am relieved to have you in charge of the Han finances, because your conduct guarantees that you will not do things that enrich your own pockets." Liu Xie said with a smile Xun Yu.

“…… The saint thinks that the minister's idea is wrong? ”

"Wen Ruo, Master Confucius has said that if you are not of my race, your heart will be different. Why do you have to be honest with Xianbei people? You must know that this Xianbei people came with bad intentions this time, and they themselves were almost unable to withstand the offensive of the Karma people, so they wanted to drag my big man into the water and help them deal with the Karma people. And don't forget, in the battle of Bingzhou, our Han people suffered a lot of losses, and it was their Xianbei people who caused this loss. ”

"Then the Holy Lord intends to send troops to the grassland?"

"It's certain to send troops, but not now, right now the Xianbei people and the Qianren are fighting to break their heads, and when they are almost dead, we will send troops to clean up the mess at that time." Liu Xie had nothing to hide from his confidant and strategist, and directly told Xun Yu what he really thought in his heart.

"It seems that the Holy Lord is taking advantage of others to do this."

"Wen Ruo, don't you know me? I've always treated my reputation like dung, and I've never done anything like that for the sake of a good name. What's more, even if I agree to Xianbei's request to send troops at this time, I won't get a good reputation, and I'm afraid that many people will scold me in private. ”

"Puff~" Guo Jia, who had been sitting on the side and didn't make a sound, couldn't help but be happy at this time, and when he saw Liu Xie, Xun Yu and others looking at him, he hurriedly got up and saluted Liu Xieshen, and said with a happy face: "The saint has seen through the matter of Xianbei people, and Guo Jia is very relieved. Wen Ruo, now you don't have to worry that the Holy Lord will be fooled by the Xianbei people in a few words, right? ”

"Wen Ruo, you have also guessed the intention of the Xianbei people to come here. Just now, I was a little puzzled, why Xun Wenruo, who is usually resourceful and decisive, suddenly became stupid. Are you tempting me? Liu Xie said to Xun Yu suddenly when he heard Guo Jia's last words.

"If the minister is guilty, please punish the saint."

"Huh...... You are also worried that I will be deceived and make Dahan suffer losses, what a crime. ”

"No, try the king with a minister, don't be respectful, and it's difficult to convince the public without punishment." Xun Yu stubbornly said to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie was helpless, and when he looked at Guo Jia, he saw that Guo Jia also shrugged helplessly, saying that he had no choice but to take Xun Yu, who had a bullish temper.

“…… All right...... Then a fine of half a year? Liu Xie asked tentatively.

"Too light." Xun Yu shook his head and said.

"Uh...... So how do you say you should be punished to be satisfied? Liu Xie asked when he heard this.

"The Scepter."

"Huh? No, no, your body is not strong, what if you hit a good one? Liu Xie quickly shook his head when he heard this. The court staff was indeed used as a means to punish those courtiers who rebelled against the king, and there were not a few courtiers who died from the court staff in all dynasties. He may be able to put some water on others, but Xun Yu is fair and selfless, as long as his subordinates show mercy, he will definitely be able to detect it.

"Wen Ruo, the saints don't want to punish you, so why should you ask for hardship." Receiving Liu Xie's signal, Guo Jia opened his mouth to persuade Xun Yu.

"If you can't lead by example, how can you serve the people?" Xun Yu replied. Now Xun Yu's status in the court is the head of the civil officials, like Lu Zhi, Cai Yong and other old ministers in the court have long been relegated to the second line, rarely in the political affairs, Xun Yu dominates hundreds of officials, it is precisely because of Xun Yu, the son of the world, Liu Xie has the opportunity to be busy. 's reliance and trust in Xun Yu made Liu Xie reluctant to beat Xun Yu's court staff.

It's just that Xun Yu insisted on fighting, and Liu Xie had no other way. And Guo Jia is obviously not the one who can persuade Xun Yu, seeing Xun Yu's resolute attitude, he will not speak, so angry that Liu Xie secretly scolded in his heart that it was useless.

"Wait a minute, take him with you." Seeing that the warrior in front of the palace asked Xun Yu to be punished in the palace, Liu Xie pointed at Guo Jia and said.

"Huh? Why me? Guo Jia was shocked and blurted out.

“…… Because you are an accomplice. Liu Xie glared at Guo Jia and said.

"Holy Lord, one person does things and one person is responsible, and Fengxiao is just coerced by me......"

"Yes, so you're the mastermind, he's an accomplice. If you will be beaten ten boards, he will be beaten five. Liu Xie interrupted Xun Yu's words.

For the sake of his ass, Guo Jia said to Xun Yu with a bitter face: "Wen Ruo, don't say it, I am also to blame, I just ask you to burn more paper money for me today next year." ”

“…… Feng Xiao, not to. Xun Yu couldn't laugh or cry. The Guo Jia in front of him is no longer the frail and sickly Guo Fengxiao of the year, after the operation to remove the root of the disease, Guo Jia's physical training in recent years has been good, although he does not dare to compare with the talented fierce generals, but there is no problem at all to live fifty or sixty.

"Drag it away, drag it away, hit it hard, it's best to go down and beat the brains out with a board." Liu Xie waved his hand and glanced at Cao Zhang, who was in charge of the prison. Of course, Cao Zhang wouldn't really knock out Guo Jia's brains, and he had been following Liu Xie for a while, so he could still understand this retort.

Playing the board is also a technical job, and the degree of practice is to be free to retract and release. Put a piece of tofu there, and the person who was beaten when the board fell down shouted that it hurt, but the tofu was fine, and that was considered to be the level of Dacheng. The person in charge of the execution in the palace was of course an expert, and after Cao Zhang's hint, he knew how to fight.

Xun Yu honestly lay on a bench and waited to be beaten, while Guo Jia next to him looked at Xun Yu with a bitter face, looking at Xun Yu sadly, which made Xun Yu turn his head and face Guo Jia with the back of his head a little unbearable.

"Oops~" A board went down, Xun Yu gritted his teeth and insisted on not making a sound, Guo Jia was already howling, and then he heard Cao Zhang crying and laughing: "Mr. Guo, this board hasn't fallen yet, you shouted early, right?" ”

"Oh, I'm just practicing beforehand."

Listening to Guo Jia's defense, Xun Yu was angry and funny, and just about to remind Guo Jia to stop messing around, the second board fell again, followed by the third board and the fourth board...... When he finally got ten boards of cane, Xun Yu couldn't move, and Cao Zhang hurriedly asked people to help Xun Yu to move nearby.

"Oops~ Oops~ I finally know what trouble comes from my mouth today." Guo Jia was also supported to move nearby, but unlike the silent Xun Yu, Guo Jia's mouth refused to stop at this time.

"Wen Ruo, why do you say you are doing this?" Speaking of which, Guo Jia complained a little about Xun Yu, the saint had no intention of punishing him, and he didn't understand why Xun Yu had to ask for his own hardship, and the punishment was not good, so he had to suffer from this flesh and skin.

"Fengxiao, can the saint be called a Ming Jun today?" Xun Yu opened his mouth and asked Guo Jiadao.

"Uh...... Calculate. Guo Jia thought about it and nodded in acknowledgement. can save the building from the general, such a king can indeed be called a bright king. Although Guo Jia knew that Liu Xie's ability to revitalize the Han Dynasty again relied on the assistance of many virtuous ministers and fierce generals, if Liu Xie's own mud could not support the wall, even if Jiang Shang was still alive, I am afraid that he could only cry out in vain.

"The Holy Lord's generosity towards others is a blessing for us and other courtiers, and we don't have to worry about the end of the rabbit and the dog in the future. But it is precisely because of this that as a courtier, you should know how to be self-disciplined and not be pampered and arrogant. You and I can be regarded as close people around the saints, and even you and I will be punished if we make mistakes, so if others make mistakes, there is no reason to be lenient. ”

“…… That's why Wen Ruo is so resolute in contributing your ass this time? A piece with me. Guo Jiawei frowned and asked Xun Yudao.

Xun Yu also frowned, "...... That's true, but why does it sound so awkward? Can't you say that we are setting an example to warn those who have become a little fluttering because of the success of these few years? ”

"Don't they all mean the same thing?"

"But what you say always makes people feel that it is easy to be misunderstood."

"The body is not afraid of shadows, what do you think about other people's houses."

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to break it for you."

Seeing that Xun Yu was about to go back to meet Liu Xie, Cao Zhang hurriedly stopped and persuaded: "Mr. Xun, it seems inappropriate to go back to meet the saint at this time, right?" You've been beaten ten boards. ”

"yes, what's wrong?" Xun Yu asked puzzled.

"Look at Mr. Guo, after receiving five boards, it looks like you are about to hang up, but you can still go to the temple by yourself after receiving ten boards, isn't this tantamount to telling others that the executioner is favoritism." Cao Zhang pointed at Guo Jia and explained to Xun Yu.

Xun Yu glanced at Guo Jia when he heard this, and sure enough, as Cao Zhang said, Guo Jia, who was still able to walk a few steps with the support of others, was already lying on the soft couch that Cao Zhang asked people to find at this time, and he was not ashamed to ask the people who were waiting around him to find a woman to dress him in a while.