August 15, the mid-autumn festival of the Han nationality. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Mid-autumn, the festival of reunion.

The meeting between Liu Mang and Gegen Shan Yu was chosen on this date, which pinned the expectations of both Han and Hu sides on a successful outcome.

In August, autumn is crisp.

Autumn days are taller and bluer than in other seasons.

Near Manbo, there are endless grasslands and deserts, and the sky here is higher and bluer!

The high blue sky makes people's mood more cheerful.

The area enclosed by the curtain is the meeting place.

The guards and servants on both sides had already prepared everything, standing in their respective positions in a proper manner, waiting for the arrival of the Great Han Taiwei and the Xiongnu Shan Yu.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, on the green grassland, Liu Mang and his party came from afar.

Liu Mang was flanked by Du Ruhui, Shangguan Wan'er and Lu Kuo, and his personal guards Zhanzhao and Zu Ti followed closely to the left and right.

Facing him, there were also six people striding forward.

The one in the middle, tall with broad shoulders and a round waist.

His forehead was shaved, and he wore a thick black and shiny braid that hung down on his left shoulder. Dressed in a leather robe with a placket on the left side. It is the leader of the Southern Huns, who is only a Jin Gegen.

Come closer, see more clearly.

Gegen is less than thirty years old, and he looks slightly old, but his slender eyes are very exciting.

The two sides approached and stopped. Liu Mang and Gegen each saluted each other with their own national etiquette.

"Captain Liu Jiangtian." Gegen Shan Yu speaks Chinese fluently.

"Gegen Shan Yu."

The two introduced each other's entourage.

Like Liu Mang, Gegen also brought a staff member, two interpreters and two personal guards.

These two guards are not only tall, but also have very imposing names.

The two are brothers, both warriors of the Huyan tribe of the Xiongnu. The names are translated into Chinese, one is called Huyan Lightning, and the other is called Huyan Thunder.

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The two sides exchanged gifts.

On behalf of the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty, Liu Mang gave Gegen Shan Yu gifts such as silk and lacquerware. Gegen gave back carpets and horns.

"I also have a gift for Captain Liu. Allow me, too, to present a gift to the beautiful lady of the Captain. ”

The Han Chinese generally believed that the Xiongnu discriminated against women.

The Han people had this impression because the Huns plundered south, and often regarded women as trophies. The custom that a Xiongnu man could marry the wife of a deceased brother, coupled with the scandalous propaganda of the Han court, made the Han people mistakenly believe that women were even inferior to cattle and sheep in the eyes of the Huns.

In fact, the Huns had great respect for women. Xiongnu women could participate in many tribal affairs, including major decisions.

And the Huns, on the other hand, have special respect for capable and knowledgeable women.

Gegen had seen the list of people who participated in the meeting on the Han side. He knew that Shangguan Wan'er was Liu Mang's wife, a knowledgeable and capable woman, so he attached great importance to it and specially prepared a gift for Shangguan Wan'er.

Gegen raised his arms and clapped his hands vigorously.

In the distance, two slaves brought two horses.

"Wow!" Wan'er couldn't suppress her excitement and screamed.

These are two horses, one large and one small. All of them are fiery red all over, and the hoof hair is snow-white. The horses did not walk fast, but their four hooves seemed to be stepping to the rhythm of a dance, and their steps were light and gorgeous.

The long mane, undulating and shaking, like a burning flame!

And the snow-white four hooves, without a trace of variegation, are very good-looking!

Horses are rare, and this pair of horses like a couple is even rarer.

Gegen made it clear that among the two horses, there was one Wan'er. Being able to ride a couple mount with a beloved man, Wan'er is very happy!

Liu Mang thanked Gegen. "In my personal name, I also prepared gifts for Gegendanyu."

Liu Mang and Wan'er prepared exquisite ornaments for Gegen Shan Yu's wife and concubine. And what was given to Gegen Shan Yu was a leather box with exquisite workmanship, but not very gorgeous.

"Captain Liu's gift, I want to take a closer look."

Gegen opened the leather box, and his slender eyes opened in an instant!

In the leather box, there are six steel knives of different styles!

Huns, a people on horseback. Horses, dogs, knives, and bows are best friends and life!

Liu Mang takes the knife as a courtesy, which is the heart of the root.

Six steel knives, lying quietly in a leather box. At first glance, it doesn't seem so unusual.

However, the hand holding the leather box moved slightly, and six dazzling rays of light instantly burst into the blade of the knife and reached the head of the knife!

"O gods!"

Gegen loves knives and knows knives. As a Xiongnu Shan Yu, I have seen countless good knives.

But these six knives are far better than all the blades he has ever seen!

Liu Mang smiled faintly: "Dahan Su Iron Knife, please Gegen Shan Yu Xiaona." ”

"Su Iron Knife? This is the Iron Knife?! ”

Su Iron Knife, only known for its name, finally has it today, Gegen is excited!

The hand holding the leather box unconsciously trembled slightly.

He saw clearly that the bodies of the six knives were engraved with a Chinese character.

Liu Mang pointed out one by one. "Bravery, wisdom, courtesy, kinship, loyalty, marriage."

The Xiongnu's translation can no longer translate the meaning, Liu Mang explained them one by one, and Wan'er translated them to Gegen Shan Yu.

Brave, meaning to uphold the right and suppress the evil, masculine beauty.

Wisdom, meaning righteousness and strategizing.

Ceremony, meaning and innocence, guests and friends.

Pro, meaning that the town house exorcises evil spirits and the family is safe.

Loyalty, meaning to lead domineering, to get a lot of help.

Marriage, meaning righteousness and consensual communication.

Liu Mang explained the meaning of the gift, and Lang Lang said: "I hope that the relationship between the Han and Hu ethnic groups will be as tough and unbreakable as this steel knife; The Han and Hu tribes work together to resist the enemy; Harmony and neighborliness, close friends. The love between the two races lasts for generations! ”

Gegen nodded excitedly, stretched out his big thick hand, and made a "please" gesture.

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At this meeting, it is necessary to hold consultations on such matters as resisting the Northern Xiongnu, and also to resolve the outstanding issues in the previous negotiations.

Both sides have expressed full sincerity, and these issues are no longer an obstacle to the Han-Hungarian alliance and friendship.

There are many more issues involved. As the heads of state of the two sides, Liu Mang and Gegen will not participate in specific negotiations, but will be negotiated separately by Du Ruhui and Gegen's aides.

If a consensus cannot be reached, Liu Mang and Gegen will come forward and finally make a decision.

Gegen Shan Yu was very excited. "Let them discuss, Taiwei Liu and I are going to have a drink!"

The slave lit a bonfire and set up the whole fat sheep.

The knife cuts the hand, and the wine is happy.

This is a major diplomacy, and the two sides have long agreed to respect each other's habits and not to forcibly persuade each other to drink. Otherwise, with Liu Mang's small amount of wine, I am afraid that it will be ten, and he will also be poured more by Gegen.

The Huns were straightforward and heroic.

The alliance was reached, and Gegen drank so much that he couldn't help but dance and shout. "Drink freely, you have to fight to have fun! Captain Liu, how about let's have a contest with our respective warriors to help the wine? ”

Liu Mang knew that Gegen's proposal to use force to help the fun was by no means a casual move in the midst of wine, but had been prepared for a long time.

Although the two sides have reached a consensus on forming an alliance, there are many unresolved details that directly affect their respective interests.

Gegen's use of force to help the wine is just a disguise, showing force, striving for more initiative and seeking greater interests for the unresolved details of the problem, which is the real goal.

Gegen's proposal cannot be called a provocation, but it can also be regarded as psychological warfare. It is a common skill in politics and foreign affairs.

If you don't fight, you will lose the momentum and lose the initiative.

Liu Mang smiled slightly...... (To be continued.) )