After two days of repairs in Nanchi, Sima Qian and others set out on the road with the 'Marquis of Chang'an' and continued to Longcheng. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

And because of the escort of the army of the 'Marquis of Chang'an', the cavalry of the Han army, which was originally ordered to protect Sima Qian and others, turned back to the wolf fortress.

And in the past two days, Sima Qian also became friends with the 'Marquis of Chang'an'.

Since they are friends, they talk about everything.

Many of Sima Qian's doubts were answered from the mouth of this 'Marquis of Chang'an' or his retainers.

First of all, it is natural that the experience of the old Lu family on the grassland in the past few decades has been clarified by Sima Qian.

Although it is said that in the mouth of the 'Marquis of Chang'an' and his retainers, Lu Juan and Lu Itzhi, the king of Yan, are naturally loyal to the liver and courage, and the role of righteousness and righteousness.

However, he was harmed by the villain and had to go away to the Huns to protect himself.

But in the Xiongnu, they have always been committed to serving the imperial court and the Son of Heaven, and have provided intelligence and early warning for Chang'an for generations.

He also helped many loyal ministers, including Han Rongdang, Zhang Ni and others, to flee back to China, which is really a hymn to loyalty.

This kind of thing, as a historian, of course Sima Qian knows, just listen to it, you can't take it seriously.

At least, before finding the evidence and facts of the second party or even the third party, this 'Marquis of Chang'an' can only believe about half of what he said - that is, the Lu family has indeed done things for the Han family in the past.

At least, Sima Qian knew a few things that 'Chang'an Hou' said.

For example, in the later period of Lu Xuan, Lu Juan's widow and children were entertained with guest courtesy.

For example, during the time of Taizong, the Lu family did help Han Yudang and others open up the way back to China.

But for other things, hehe......

In addition, Sima Qian also figured out some other things.

For example, the surname of this contemporary 'Marquis of Chang'an' is Lu Ming'an, and he is only one year older than Sima Qian.

It is more clear that the current situation of the grassland under the control of the Han family is now.

Since the battle of Yan Ji, the general Yi Zong of the Che Cavalry sent people to prepare for the establishment of the 'Anbei Protectorate' Yamen in Taiyuan, commanding the full command of the Han army in the north.

Nowadays, Anbei has been created in Hufu, and the specific shelf has not yet been erected.

Therefore, all sides are busy rowing the land and grabbing the cake.

As for the swallow thistle, no one pays attention to it for the time being.

But in the area of Yunzhong County-Shanggu County, the dog's brains between the various counties are about to be beaten.

The tribes on the steppe have become the object of contention from all sides.

Therefore, before all aspects were straightened out, or before the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate and Chang'an did not send people to coordinate, all parties did not have time to pay attention to the grassland, and everyone was busy spraying each other.

But things on the grassland can't be left unattended.

Therefore, at this time, the great Honglu Gongsun Kun Xie jumped out.

Gongsun Kunxie told the counties and all parties concerned: Now the south of the country has been decided, and the national policy is not clear, and the various departments of Zhuhu should be the same as the old story.

What old story?

Naturally, it is under the temporary jurisdiction of his great Honglu Yamen!

In this matter, no one wants to part with the current Jiuqing - even if this Jiuqing is actually the last and least powerful among the Jiuqing.

But Jiuqing is Jiuqing, and Jiuqing's authority must be maintained.

Moreover, Gongsun Kun's heresy is justified and well-reasoned, and it is bright and bright!

The most important thing is that the Zhuhu ministries are under the jurisdiction of Dahonglu, and this matter itself does not harm the interests of all parties concerned.

In the final analysis, the counties of Yunzhong, Taiyuan, and Shanggu are only competing for the territory that they can influence.

More precisely, the cheap labor and cheap livestock in the hands of the Zhuhu tribes on the steppe.

Therefore, the grassland tribes are now under the management of the Great Honglu, especially the nomadic tribes in the areas actually controlled and controlled by the Han family.

And Da Honglu is just a foreign affairs yamen, with few people, little capital, and little authority.

The grassland is so big, even if you want to, you can't manage it.

What to do?

Da Honglu announced that the other ministries would not be left alone for the time being.

First of all, determine the names of those tribes who have helped the Han family, shed blood and contributed to the Han family.

So, Da Honglu Yamen turned over from the pile of old papers and made a list.

The tribes on the list, even if they have only assisted the Han military and civilians in the past and rescued the subjects of the Han family, will all be given a black dragon banner.

It means that this is your own person.

Well, the tribe that got the Black Dragon Banner instantly hardened its waist.

With the backing of their father in the Han Dynasty, they were particularly tough in the face of tribes that did not have the Black Dragon Banner.

This is also the situation that Sima Qian and the others saw on the road - a small tribe dares to drive away a powerful tribe whose strength is far superior to theirs!

Naturally, some people are not convinced.

But the guy who was not convinced was soon taught to be a man by the Han army.

In this way, the steppe immediately fell silent, and everyone obeyed the system.

This really stunned Sima Qian and the others, and it was an eye-opener.

Some people even couldn't help but ask after learning about this: "What should someone do if someone is pretending to be a tiger and doing something wrong?" ”

But unexpectedly, he was blinded.

One of Lu An's retainers even said: "Even if someone pretends to be a tiger and acts recklessly, that is the reward they deserve!" ”

It's a bit speechless to look like this.

And what they saw and heard along the way made Sima Qian and others vaguely feel that even all the ministries of this grassland recognized and accepted such rules and systems.

It's a little hard to understand.

Until, on the way to Dragon City, seeing a similar situation again, Sima Qian couldn't help but ask Lu An: "Why do all the departments obey this law?" ”

When Lu An heard this, he laughed: "This is normal on the grassland!" Moreover, the rules are much more merciful and lenient today than they were in the past! In the past, when the Huns were in power, they were much more cruel than this! ”

"The Xiongnu headquarters, even if there is only one person, can drive a tribe of thousands of people, move hundreds of miles, and give up their pastures!"

"If you don't comply, you will be slaughtered!"

"Once upon a time, all the fertile pastures of the steppe, even the medium pastures, had nothing to do with the present! They can only nomadize among those barren sandy lands and hills with few water and grass! How can it be like today, the worst can occupy a piece of river land! ”

"Besides......" Lu An said, pointing to the tribes who had to leave, "Do you think that if you leave, you won't come back?" ”

This explanation really made Sima Qian listen to it one by one.

In the past, he often heard people say that 'the Xiongnu Ji Congee clan led beasts to eat people and tyrannized the people', but he didn't feel anything.

Now, what you see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears.

Finally let him know how brutal the Huns' brutal rule has become!

In contrast, the strategy implemented by the Han family today cannot be said to be benevolent, but at least fair and just.

The pro-Han faction deservedly received a reward, and other tribes also had room to live and could live their lives.

"If you can have enough food and clothing, you can be Yidi, and you can also ...... for the people" After figuring out this matter, Sima Qian suddenly realized and sighed.

When the others heard this, they were also thoughtful.

Since the Spring and Autumn Period in China, hundreds of schools of thought have been contending and fighting for hundreds of years, but in the final analysis, what they are fighting for is just the three words of food and clothing.

The difference is only that the paths of the hundreds of schools of thought to achieve sufficient food and clothing are different.

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Starting from Nanchi, after traveling southwest for three days, Longcheng, today's Shunde City, appeared in front of the eyes of Sima Qian and others.

It's just a little different from what everyone imagined.

Dragon City, in the past, was the place where the Xiongnu sacrificed to heaven, and it was also the place where the Xiongnu returned to heaven for hundreds of years.

Including Touman Shan Yu, all the Shan Yu with names and surnames were eventually buried here after their deaths.

Sima Qian once looked at the archives recorded in Shiqu Pavilion and knew that although the scale of the Xiongnu funeral was not as large as that of the Han Emperor, it was also stronger than the Chinese princes and kings.

Moreover, the Huns retained human martyrdom.

Every time he dies, his ministers, wives and concubines, and slaves and maids will be buried with a large number of people!

For example, more than ten years ago, Lao Shangdan passed away, and the Han family sent an envoy to mourn.

After the envoy returned, he reported to the imperial court: Shan Yu collapsed, the Xiongnu was buried with a state funeral, and its coffin was decorated with gold and silver.

Such a large number of burial people is enough to make the burial area a huge area.

Although the Huns did not have the tradition of erecting a tomb and tree monument, no matter how they said, Shan Yu's mausoleum area must also remain solemn, right?

But now, in the entire vicinity of Dragon City, people are turning on their backs.

Countless people were crowded, and I don't know how many tribes were stationed in this vast land, and the noise could be heard clearly for ten miles.

These Huns don't seem to care at all, they may have their ancestors and ancestors buried under their feet.

There are even bear children, riding sheep, scurrying all over the mountains.

"The Huns are so ......" Seeing the surprised appearance of Sima Qian and others, Lu An explained: "Don't say that this is a single Yu now...... Even in the past, when the military ministers were there, all the ministries gathered in Longcheng, and no one paid attention to the ...... of the first king and not the first king."

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At this moment, in the Dragon City, this sacred dragon city that was not allowed to be entered by the leaders of the headquarters in the past, many clan leaders who had not even been qualified to come here were placed in the houses in the city.

These nomadic nobles who were accustomed to living in the vault had a hard time adapting to the residence that had been converted into a Han family mansion in this dragon city.

However, they are not used to it.

Because, at least in the Makunan area, the sky has changed.

The master of this world is the Han Dynasty!

The Xiongnu, who were once majestic and suppressed all ethnic groups, have now fled north to Yanran Mountain (Hangai Mountain), and the brilliant victories of the Han army have made every tribe have to bow down.

What's more, now, all the ministries have a request for help.

If you can't find food to go back, many tribes will die!

And it's a piece of death!

And in this dragon city, there is food.

Not only the grain, but also the abundance of cheese!

Thousands of cheeses!

In the past, the cheese of the Han Dynasty was famous for its good quality, good taste and low price.

Before the Battle of Mayi, the Xiongnu used to import thousands of stones of cheese from the Han Dynasty every year.

For this reason, the military ministers even took the gold and jade looted from the Western Regions to pay the bill.

Even after the Battle of Mayi, the Xiongnu still imported a large amount of cheese from the Han Dynasty.

Many people say that the reason why there was so much cheese in the Han Dynasty was because the Han Emperor could order the ghosts and gods, and he ordered the ghosts and gods to make the pastures of the Han Dynasty grow a fresh grass that was tender and juicy, and the yield was still high.

This fresh grass grows all year round, except in winter.

Moreover, whether it is a cow or a horse, he loves to eat, and he can also grow fat and milk after eating.

Moreover, the herdsmen of the Han Dynasty did not need to migrate in winter.

This was also an order from the Emperor of the Han Dynasty.

All in all, all the tribes, even the Huns, now feel that their defeat to the Han army is really a crime of non-war!

There's no way, buddy just has this little arm and leg, where can there be an opponent of the Han Dynasty people with the help of ghosts and gods?

Yes, it is not a shame to lose to the Han Dynasty.

Of course, there are many careerists who feel in their hearts that although the Han Dynasty is strong, they may not be able to gain a foothold on the grassland.

This time I came to this Dragon City, and the big guys came to explore the wind and fight the autumn breeze.

You can't say that we have traveled thousands of miles to make the Hajj, but we don't want to eat anything, right?

Na Cheng thought, when he arrived in this Dragon City, there was indeed food - every tribe was given a hundred stones of corn and fifty stones of cheese...... And then there was no then.

Returning to righteousness is to say that you can if you want food! Buy it yourself!

After his efforts and pleading, the great Emperor of Han approved that all tribes that submitted to Han could come to Dragon City to trade at any time.

Rhubarb, Sichuan pepper, iron pots, and even bronze, grain, cheese, and salt.

As long as it is an obedient tribe, everyone can exchange it for something.

Fur, gold, precious stones, livestock, slaves, anything.

If you really can't do it, you can also mortgage yourself to Han Dynasty merchants.

Even, there were Han Dynasty merchants who were lending money.

A guy surnamed Yang and a guy surnamed Tian are willing to directly give loans to those tribes who lack money and materials, but urgently need food to save their lives.

A tribe of 1,000 tribes can borrow up to 1,000 stone of corn and 100 stone of cheese.

All you need to do is sign a contract and bring your own people to this dragon city and let them see it.

It seems that this is a good condition.

But in fact......

No one wants to consider this option except for those tribes who really can't help it and will go extinct without food.

Because, these Han Dynasty people have always been extremely cunning, who knows what they have in mind?

To put it nicely, if you bring the livestock of the tribesmen here, you can get grain and even forage.

But what if, these Han Dynasty people cheat?

Shouldn't the whole clan have to be accountable here?

In the past few days, there has been more news that even the two Shan Yuting, who were cowering in the north of the curtain and hiding in the west of the river, also quietly sent people to come to this dragon city with gold and jewelry.

They also seem to want to buy something?

In short, the current situation is becoming more and more incomprehensible.

But if you can't understand it, you can't understand it, and if you buy something, you can't buy something.

Without food, the tribe will starve to death.

This is an ironclad fact.

So, these days, inside and outside Dragon City, it has become a bazaar.

The merchants of the Han Dynasty brought in a steady stream of grain and other supplies, and the various ministries also brought in a steady stream of furs, gold, and precious stones needed by the Han people.

It seems to be a happy deal.

But in fact, everyone knows that on the day of the Dragon City Conference, I'm afraid something will happen.

All the clans are ready to make a move at the Dragon City Meeting!

But at this moment, a shocking news spread - there were Han Dynasty merchants who were actually selling weapons!

Although they are bronze weapons, they are still those old weapons from the inventory of the Han Dynasty.

But for the tribes, it's like an earthquake!

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