Liu Xin frowned unconsciously, this Tuyebai is good at everything, and he is loyal enough, only if he doubts everything, he has to change it. The conditions he offered are what is the free lunch, which is clearly a husband's love for his wife, and a father's gift to his son. In Liu Xin's opinion, these gifts are far from enough to make up for his debt to them, so how can he have other plans.

Suddenly, I heard Ban Steal'er, who was sitting next to Liu Xin, speak: "The minister of state is reasonable, although we live in Kangju, we can't suffer in vain. Your Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, you can say it, if there are any other conditions, just put it forward. ”

Liu Xin knew that Ban Thief was a strong person, she didn't want to take advantage of herself when she said this, and couldn't help but groan: "Actually, you all think wrong, this is not a gift from me, but a mutually beneficial thing." The silk, porcelain, and tea that are offered to you are not free of money, but that you earn less. Kangju is an important passage for caravans to travel westward, and I give these things to you at a reasonable price, just to better promote the treasures of our Han Dynasty to the West, so that we can sell more things and make more money. ”

Tuyebai shook his head like a drum, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty doesn't make sense! Silk and porcelain are already in demand, and they don't worry about sales at all, so where can they be promoted. Besides, what is the explanation for the 30,000 pairs of armor? ”

Although this Tuyebai is pedantic, he is not stupid, and he is a genius in one word. And he is even more "cunning" in that he doesn't mention tea at all, and he is obviously very interested in tea, a good thing that money can't buy.

Liu Xin smiled and said, "Tu Yebai, think about it carefully, has the business of the merchants in Kangju been good recently?" ”

Tuyebai shook his head and said, "How can I be good after days of war? ”

Liu Xin bowed his head and said, "That's right." The safety of Kangju is directly related to the prosperity of the trade routes, so I not only have to provide 30,000 armors, but also help you train a strong army, which is also beneficial to my Han Dynasty. ”

Of course, Tuyebai couldn't accept such an advanced concept, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, although Kangju is small, he can't receive this favor for no reason. ”

Liu Xin waved his hand impatiently and said, "Tu Yebai, is Kangju now in charge of you or the Queen Mother?" ”

Tuyebai was taken aback when he heard Liu Xin's deceitful words, hurriedly prostrated on the ground, and said loudly: "Naturally, the Queen Mother is in charge, and Weichen does not dare to be self-dictatorated." ”

Ban Thief raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister please hurry up, I know your loyalty." It's just that these materials and armor are indeed urgently needed for my Kangju, and according to the country's opinion, how can I accept the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor? ”

The situation in Kangju is somewhat similar to that of the Xiongnu and Xianbei on the grassland, and a large number of herdsmen are qualified warriors, but they have not been uniformly trained in peacetime. The only relatively systematic army in the country was the 10,000 cavalry led by Alystein, which was the main reason why the army on the side of Ban Thief had a slight upper hand and was defeated by Alystein every time. If he can get the 30,000 pairs of armor provided by the Han and organize a standing army of about 20,000 people, Ban Thief can gain a firm foothold.

Tuyebai also understood this truth, listened to Ban Stealer's words, pondered for a long time, and then said: "Based on what the old minister sees, I Kangju and the Han Dynasty have concluded an alliance between monarchs and ministers, and become a country of father and son, and then I can accept the gifts of the Han Dynasty before I can feel at ease." ”

In fact, Tu Yebai also wants to get these things very much, especially the five hundred catties of tea, even if he doesn't drink it, it will be real money when he changes hands, all he thinks about is how to make himself pay the minimum price, he doesn't believe that the Han people will be so generous. Tuyebai himself also has a small caravan, has been to Wujicheng twice, has dealt with the Han people a lot, knows something about the Han people, and knows that the Han people are quite good-looking.

Tuyebai is very shrewd, he pays attention to practical interests, and does not care about those false names, not to mention that the Han is much stronger than Kangju, and there is nothing great about calling the minister Nagong, as long as he can get some benefits. As for the alliance between the monarch and the minister, or the country of father and son, it is just a verbal agreement, and there is no actual loss, so I will say it first, so as not to make other conditions for the Han people at that time.

After listening to Tu Yebai's words, Liu Xin's face was very strange, and it took a long time before he said: "Okay, the country of father and son is the country of father and son." I will leave another 10,000 soldiers here to help you defend against Kushan and wipe out the remnants of Murza. Your country only needs to pay for grain, grass and provisions, and I will pay it according to the market price. ”

Feng Thief also couldn't help laughing, waved his hand and said, "Since that's the case, then it's decided." I still have important matters to discuss with His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so you all disperse. ”

The crowd hurriedly withdrew from the palace. Although these ministers and nobles had their own residences in the city of Khotan, they did not live here most of the time. In addition to their own ranches, many of them also run caravans, and caravans are their most lucrative business.

These days there are always wars, caravans do not dare to go out, and the losses of each family are not small. Now that there was hope for the end of the war, they all couldn't wait to rush home and reorganize the caravan. In addition, they also need to find a place to discuss how to distribute these affordable materials provided by Liu Xin.

These materials were nominally provided to Kangjuguo, but everyone understood that such a large benefit could not be eaten by the royal family. And the royal family is now left with the mother and son, as long as everyone maintains the authority of the mother and son, their mother and son will not worry about these materials with others.

Seeing everyone leaving, Liu Xin finally laughed out loud and said, "This Tuyebai is really an interesting person, he can't see anything." ”

Ban Stealer lifted a veil, glanced at him, and said: "What an interesting person, I can make him the prime minister, he is not simple." This Tuyebai is quite clever, I think he is willing to be a minister, but I am afraid that he will ask for more benefits in the future, you should be prepared. ”

Liu Xin smiled: "As long as they have always supported your mother and son, even if I have some blood, it is nothing." But I'm not a fool to be slaughtered, and if he wants the lion to open his mouth, I won't agree. Okay, take me to see the wounded girls. ”

Although Liu Xin had already explained about herself and Liya and Cleya's sisters, Ban Thief was still a little uncomfortable, and after squirming for a long time, she still took Liu Xin to the back. In fact, Liu Xin should have come to visit the three of them last night, but it was late at that time, first, I didn't want to affect their rest, and secondly, Liu Xin also had a lot to ask Ban Stealer, so I gave up.

When he arrived at the door, Liu Xin suddenly grabbed Ban Thief and said, "Put the veil on." ”

Ban Thief pushed the door open and was about to go in, but was surprised: "Why? ”

Liu Xin winked and said, "You are now a black whirlwind." ”

Ban Thief remembered what Liu Xin had said last night, although she still didn't believe it in her heart, she obediently covered her veil, pulled the black scarf wrapped around her head down, and suddenly said in a rough voice: "Your Majesty, please inside!" ”

Liu Xin nodded approvingly, raised her feet and entered the room, only to see that Liya and the three of them had already changed into women's clothes and sat up.

Liya had a thick white cloth wrapped around her arm, and even though she had been newly changed in the morning, she could still see traces of blood oozing out. Sister Cleya was already often injured, and her face was full of indifference. But Liu Xin could still see that Cleya's face was unusually pale, and she obviously lost a little too much blood. And Maria has a long scar on her face, and her expression is a little lonely.

Liu Xin didn't expect a few girls to be so seriously injured, and couldn't help but feel a little distressed, and said, "You have suffered, I should have come to see you earlier." ”

Clea got up and said, "Master, we're fine. ”

Ban Thief suddenly said in a rough voice: "Sit down, be careful to pull the wound." ”

Hearing Ban Steal'er speak, Liya and Maria also stood up. Maria asked with a wary face, "Who are you?" ”

It turned out that Ban Thief was dressed like this yesterday, and Cleya and the others saw her come in and knew that she was Queen Kangju, and now they couldn't help but be surprised when they heard her speak.

Liu Xin waved his hand and said to Liya: "He is the person you have always wanted to see." ”

Ban Thief suddenly twisted his waist, and the whole person rose into the air, flying directly over everyone, and his movements were faster than lightning. As the best of the female gladiators, the Cleya sisters are also extremely flexible, but compared with the light body kung fu like Ban Stealer, they are naturally far inferior, and they don't even see Ban Stealer's movements clearly.

Liya was already wide-eyed, covering her mouth with one hand, surprised and delighted, and said loudly: "You, you, you are the black whirlwind!" ”

Ban Thief'er's series of actions are exactly the same as the time she assassinated Liu Xin in Shanshan Palace. At that time, the heroic appearance of the black whirlwind, I don't know how many times it was replayed in Liya's mind, so Liya recognized it at a glance.

As she spoke, Ban Thief had already landed lightly in front of them, tearing off the black veil covering her face.

The Cleya sisters exclaimed in unison, "Queen! ”

Liya first stood on the spot, and then shouted hysterically: "No! This is not true! You must have colluded to deceive me! ”

In any case, she refused to accept the fact that the person she had been secretly in love with was a woman! The joy came too fast, went faster, and the contrast was so great that Liya was disappointed.

Sister Cleya looked at each other, looking at the startled Liya inexplicably, not understanding what was going on with this always cheerful princess.

Liu Xin didn't expect that Liya would have such a strong reaction after knowing the truth of the matter, and she was suddenly at a loss, neither comforting nor comforting. If I knew this, it would be better to hide it from her all the time.

However, Ban Thief was quite calm, she stepped forward, took Liya's hand, and said, "Do you feel a little disappointed?" However, the truth will always come out one day. It's better to come early than late, and you'll be one more sister. ”