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You know, I rarely lose my temper.If you ask any of my ministers, they will probably answer sincerely, it is best to get things done before I really get angry, otherwise... no one wants to know the end, let alone use the word end to describe themselves .

The King of Qin said, the wrath of the Son of Heaven lays down millions of corpses and bleeds for thousands of miles.Although I haven't reached the point where I can make blood flow all over the world in a fit of anger, the words of trampling Huihe are not just words.After all, I have already made preparations for raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a short time.

Therefore, I waited and waited, but I still didn't wait for Huihe Khan Ashina Luhe to come in person. This is really surprising.Accurate description, when the Huihe Mission arrived for the second time, they brought the head of Khan Ashina Luhe...

Uh, no, now it is the former Huihe Khan Ashina Luhe.

No one expected this move, and the whole room gasped.I observed everyone's expressions calmly, and I thought that Huihe's move of asking for peace was almost enough to draw a salary from the bottom of the pot. "You are Dunying?"

The Huihe mission was headed by Prime Minister Dunying.He also has another identity, that is Lu He's uncle, also surnamed Ashina.

"Return to Your Majesty, the minister is Dunying." The bearded man cupped his hands respectfully.

Because of the existence of those beards, it has been difficult for me to accurately judge the age of Huihe people from their faces.But judging by the voice, and the Huihe noble lineage that I know, Dunying should be younger than Luhe. "Luhe Khan, what's going on?"

Dunying bowed again. "Lu He Khan falsely guessed that His Majesty supervised the construction of the canal and had no time for other people. He insisted on going his own way and invaded the fortress despite the opposition of his superiors and subordinates. The ministers refused to listen to their persuasion repeatedly, until they were repeatedly defeated. A few days ago, I heard His Majesty's imperial edict. He Kehan ​​knew that the destiny must not be violated, so he hanged himself in fear of crime."

Hearing what he said, I couldn't help but look at that man's head more.The cut was neat, without any bruises, and his expression was fairly calm, without the blue-black complexion and long tongue that a hanged ghost should have.I'm afraid that someone beheaded Lu He in his sleep...

Although I think the probability of Dunying doing this is quite high, I have no reason to complain for Lu He.Originally, I also felt that Lu He could not continue to be a khan. No matter who solved this problem for me, I have to thank him for his help. "Since Khan Luhe is dead, who is Khan Huihe now?"

"Return to Your Majesty, I'm a minister for the time being." Dunying replied with what I had expected, and then bowed his head deeply: "Now that the Khan has just been established, I will personally sue. I will not cut my hair and wait for the emperor's order!"

This attitude is more than a hundred times more obedient than Lu He's.Although Lu He Khan also has the title of Khan bestowed by his father, the gap is still obvious. "I can seal you." I tapped the table slowly, "but you have to explain in detail the ins and outs of the invasion."

Dunying then came to the point.It is conceivable that Lu He played an extremely important role in it.Now that he has been killed, he has taken the blame for everything.

To be honest, I believe that Dunying opposed Lu He's attack on the dynasty; and compared to before, I care more about the future. "That is to say, after you, Huihe will never commit crimes against this dynasty again?"

"I would like to swear to heaven!" Dunying said immediately.

The Huihe people respect the sky, and they also worship the goshawk as a god.By saying this, Dunying made a poisonous oath, but I don't want such illusory things as poisonous oaths.

Seeing that I was pretending to be pondering, Xie Jingyu took over the conversation in a timely manner: "We are naturally willing to believe what the prime minister said. Especially Your Majesty, I don't want to see the frontier wars for years. It's just that Your Majesty has visited the battlefield many times recently and witnessed us. It is really unbearable for the army to be injured or killed."

Dunying immediately understood the implication. "Even if Khan Luhe dies, the fault he committed is still the fault of Huihe. Huihe is willing to pay for all the casualties in the Hengsai and Dingyuan troops with gold and silver mink fur."

After hearing this, several generals finally eased their angry expressions.But obviously, it is not enough for the defeated party to compensate for the losses——

Xie Jingyu nodded. "The prime minister is so responsible, Xie believes that the prime minister has come here with great sincerity." Then, he changed the subject, "It's just that Xie doesn't know, how can the prime minister ensure that he will never commit crimes against the dynasty again after returning to Ho? "

This question is a bit tricky.At that time, people always like to make promises for life and death; however, it is good for a person to keep the promise for a lifetime, how can we ensure that the children and grandchildren will also keep the same promise?

Dun Ying really hesitated.But he was obviously prepared, because his hesitation didn't last long. "Xie Xiang must know that Yantuo does not care about the big country, but wants to kill himself, and the frightened birds are scattered under him, and he doesn't know what to do."

Indeed, everyone knows this.The Yantuo Khanate was originally a small country in the north of Longyou. Because of successive years of violating the border, it was destroyed by the joint efforts of the father and Huihe in the early years.Of course, the Huihe Khan at that time was Lu He's father, that is, Dunying's brother.

Seeing Xie Jingyu nodded, Dunying continued. "There will be the Xiongnu later, so it is the same. With the lessons learned from the past, we will never repeat it. Now that Luhe Khan died, it is really his own fault."

Dunying took the trouble to give three examples, and the affirmation that follows is the most important part.I glanced at Xie Jingyu out of the corner of my eye, and he immediately understood. "Oh?" He intentionally prolonged his voice a little, "Xie heard what the prime minister said, but it has a lot of meaning."

"I don't dare to take it seriously, but thank you very well. I do have a merciless request." Dunying said, and kowtowed to me again.

At this moment, I have vaguely noticed what Dunying meant. "explain."

Dunying bowed his head for the third time. "Huihe each has its own land, and I wish to return it to Your Majesty, please set up a Zhou official."

Hearing that Huihe wanted to merge into our territory, the hall gasped one after another, even worse than when he saw Lu He's head before.Before Dunying raised his head, all the ministers exchanged glances quickly, all of them were amazed.After all, according to the normal logic, it is really rare to come directly to "seek rule" either by paying more money, or by marrying a daughter and getting married.

Xie Jingyu also took this opportunity to give me a look of "I have already finished singing the white face for Your Majesty".I returned a slight nod and asked, "Is what the prime minister said true?"

"In front of the emperor, I must not dare to speak lies." Dunying said.As if aware of everyone's surprise, he went on to explain: "Besides, many years ago, the Xiongnu often suppressed our tribe; if it hadn't been for your Majesty to destroy them, how would I be able to survive today? I heard an old saying from the Central Plains, The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring, and I deeply believe it."

These words are indeed a bit convincing, and I made a look of pondering again.Although I despise the bitter cold in Huihe, if they take the initiative to bow their heads and surrender, then... I can still accept it with a smile.But of course, things can't be made as much as I want them to be. "You dear ministers, you have heard what Prime Minister Dunying said. Does anyone have any comments?"

Huihe's return to obedience means that the northern frontier from the West Shoucheng City to the Central Shoucheng City and even the East Shoucheng City can be peaceful, and it is obviously impossible for anyone to object.Murong Qi is still restrained; on the other hand, Cheng Dingzhong, he is straightforward, with a happy expression on his face.If it weren't for the fact that I haven't made a conclusion yet, he might be going crazy with joy.

"Since everyone has no objections, I will agree." Zhen said, "Zai... no, Khan just get up."

Dunying was overjoyed when he heard the words, and stood up straight according to the words.

"As Prime Minister Xie said, you really have great sincerity in waiting here. I will give Ashina Dunying the title of Huihe Huaide Khan and Zuoxiao Guards General."

Hearing what I said, Dunying immediately knelt down again. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

But I'm not done yet. "Listen to the orders of all the ministers - from now on, the Hanhai Governor's Mansion will be set up at the location of the Huihe tribes, the governor's mansion will be set up in the mansion, the governor will be set up in the prefecture, and the governor will be set up in the prefecture. The governor and governor will be given fish charms. In addition, for convenience Ministers and officials communicated, and built post roads from the pass to the Huihe tribes."

Before the words were finished, the whole room knelt down on the floor. "Your Majesty is wise!"

Dunying kept his word, he kept the gold and silver mink furs he had brought earlier that day, and immediately went back to get what was not enough.Seeing him like this, I guess I won't have to worry about mink fur every year in the future - this thing is made into a cloak, which is much warmer than ordinary clothes, and can be used as winter clothes for elderly or meritorious officials to show their favor.

The matter of Huihe has come to an end.

At the beginning of December, I already planned to return to Xingjing.It was less than a month before the Yuanzheng Dynasty, and it was time to go back.However, the victory of the war and the surrender of Tubo meant that most of the soldiers could be disarmed and returned to the fields. The celebrations in the surrendered city were held day and night, and the atmosphere was so enthusiastic that I was a little reluctant to leave.

As if he had noticed what I was thinking, Xie Jingyu invited me to take a walk outside the city the night before leaving.This matter is rare, and I readily agree.

Because I changed into a simple crown and a dark cloak, no one noticed me all the way.When I got out of the city gate, I found out that piles of bonfires had already been lit outside. The soldiers ate stewed meat and drank dirty wine.

I stand still and look at those who are laughing or crying from a distance. "This is different from what I thought before."

"What was your Majesty thinking before?" Xie Jingyu asked softly.

"I thought..." Zhen said, feeling that he was also brought down by that kind of affection, "They will be happier."

"Of course they are all happy to be able to go back and see their parents, wives, children, and neighbors." Xie Jingyu explained to me, "But those who survived the war for many years are also friends who have experienced life and death."

In fact, he doesn't need to say it, I also understand, but knowing and seeing are two different things.I fell silent and looked at those dark faces one by one.Laughing or crying, young or old, they are all different; but the same thing is that every face is full of expectations for the future.

I don't know when, and whoever, took the lead in singing the song of garrison.At first it was inaudible from far away, but soon it spread into pieces——

"Send a long army, cultivate the four deserts; defend the eight directions, expand the far frontier..."

This is so similar to the situation Xie Jingyu described before, I was almost fascinated by it.Beside the nearest bonfire, a young man was singing, and suddenly burst into tears. "If I don't go, I'll stay here!"

"Don't be angry, Huada," someone beside him comforted him, with shiny tears on his face, "It's hard for us to go back..."

"I won't leave!" The boy cried and yelled, but his voice overwhelmed everyone else, "If everyone leaves, who will do the work of guarding the frontier?"

The sand is like snow, and the moon is like frost.No need to blow the reed pipe, look at the hometown and never return to the hometown.

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