(41) Crisis
The Huns, Dadu. There is a rare place called a city on the grassland. This is because people on the grassland are accustomed to nomadic life and have a rare time of stability all year round. It is really hard to imagine that the group will settle for a long time. However, Dadu is an exception. Originally, this place was just a well-connected town, attached to the banks of the Musuo River that stretched across the grassland. After the decisive battle between the Central Plains and the Chinese people in the Central Plains forty years ago, the new Hun Khan decided to build a large-scale construction and expand it into a city as the capital of the Huns.
The current Hun Khan can be said to be a talented and stubborn. Under his leadership, the Central Plains Rebellion was in a chaotic grassland after the rebellion. It was unified in just a few years, ending the situation of tribes of all sizes and tribes of different sizes. The Huns became a powerful force that feared all countries. On the current grassland, the only force that could compete with the Huns was the Tatars' Later Jin Kingdom, and they were still at an absolute disadvantage in the confrontation with the Huns.
Although the weather is good today, Khan's face is ugly and afraid of people, which makes all the princes and nobles present tactfully shut their mouths. If they say the wrong thing at this time, they will die very ugly.
Khan's bad mood originated from a series of war reports from the border. At first, thirty-four tribes were attacked by the Great Qi army, and more than 5,000 people died in misfortune. Then the death of his cousin Duanmuye. What he couldn't accept the most was Duanmuming's defeat and Duanmuxiu's captive. In just a few days, the Huns could be said to have encountered the greatest humiliation in these decades. Although this humiliation came from the proactive provocation of the Huns, Khan still could not accept such a fact.
Of course, the Khan of the Huns wanted to retaliate immediately, but now there are other concerns about the revenge. The reason for the concern is the Tatars in the northeast of the Huns. After a harsh winter, the Tatars were not seriously injured as the Khan expected. The Tatars were not seriously injured due to the shortage of food and grass. Instead, they had no idea where to get a large amount of food. Now the Tatars have gathered heavy troops on the border, which on the surface seems to be defending against possible sneak attacks from the Huns. In fact, what if the Huns masters
The power was trapped in the Daqi country, and the Tatars were sure and willing to conquer the backyard of the Huns. This is absolutely certain. Of course, what made Khans most troubled was that Panlongshan, a channel that had been operating for many years, would not be destroyed. If the Huns wanted to send troops, they could only send troops from Dingbiancheng. The terrain of the Dingbiancheng was dangerous and the city walls were solid. For the Xiongnu soldiers who were not good at attacking battles, it would be a difficult task to complete quickly, so it was difficult to say that they would retaliate in the short term.
Khan also analyzed Bai Qi, the first general in 40 years who dared to fight back. First, this guy was absolutely bold and arrogant, and he dared not. Second, Bai Qi was a cruel guy. From the fact that Bai Qi entered the Huns, it can be seen that it was obvious that Bai Qi was a cunning guy. After getting invaded by the Great Qi army, Khan ordered several nearby tribes not to retreat and tried to lure Bai Qi to attack. Unexpectedly, Bai Qi ran away after a turn.
The several pursuit soldiers arranged by Khan judged the wrong direction. This was actually Khan mistakenly. Bai Qi's route was pre-designed. As for the baits left by Khan, Bai Qi didn't know where they were, because Bai Qi sent a provocation in the direction and in the back. Fourth, Bai Qi has always been good at using troops to lure the enemy, and then used favorable terrain to make up for the lack of soldiers' abilities. This can be seen from the two battles in which Bai Qi defeated Duanmuye and Duanmuye, Duanmuye even sacrificed his life for his pride.
To sum up, it is definitely not a good thing for the Huns that the Great Qi State had a person like Bai Qi. Since it is not time to start a full war, it can only be compensated by other methods, so Zhang Chu and Liu went to Liang for thousands of miles. Of course, that is not enough. If you can't fight, it's always okay to scare it? Khan's final choice was to send 20,000 cavalry and soldiers outside the Dingbian City. In short, with the cooperation of Zhang Chu, Khan was absolutely unwilling to give back from Da Qi. Of course, the damn Bai Qi also had to clean up. He didn't get it on the battlefield and strive to get it from other places. Today's Hun Khans are not those Khans who used to only know how to solve problems with force.
In the spring capital Liangcheng, the morning air is intoxicating. Before dawn, Bai Qi got up early and was going to court today. In fact, Bai Qi didn't sleep at all. Yesterday's so-called handover ceremony continued until the evening. It was already dark when Bai Qi returned home. Fortunately, Xue Yiran had orders, Bai Qi could not face you for now, and Bai Qi could go home. Three women who had been away for a long time, and a husband who had been away for a long time said that women would also fill the gaps over the past few days. Fortunately, Bai Qi has been practicing the art of the room left by Izuko recently, and it looks good.
It was dawn, and the three women struggled to serve Bai Qi after they finished dressing. Bai Qi then got on the carriage and headed towards the palace. Today's morning court must be very lively.
Although Bai Qi was a majestic general outside, when he returned to the court and was in charge of the senior standing squad, Bai Qi could only stand in the last row. Perhaps it was a problem that was a thief in his previous life, Bai Qi was still consciously standing in the corner.
The first thing Xue Yiran did when she came up was naturally to find Bai Qi, but Bai Qi was the kind of person who didn't like to stand out. Xue Yiran's tired presbyopia looked at her for a long time but couldn't find Bai Qi. There was no way, so she lowered her voice and asked the eunuch on duty and said, "Didn't the prince consort come to court?"
The eunuch on duty standing next to him hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the prince consort is here, I saw the sign he handed over in the morning."
Xue Yiran then sat upright and said, "Please come forward and speak."
The eunuch also shouted, Bai Qi barely stood up, and then said respectfully, "I wonder what your Majesty has to ask?" Bai Qi's tone was a little stiff. First, he was not used to it, and naturally Bai Qi didn't want others to see that he had no temper in this situation, which would be too fake, and it would be easy for others to think that he was too cunning. This is really not a good thing for a young man.
Of course, Xue Yiran heard the dissatisfaction that was deliberately revealed in Bai Qi's tone. Bai Qi was dissatisfied, and Xue Yiran's heart was much lowered. Although she was dissatisfied, she was really more obedient than those guys who were obviously unhappy and pretended to be happy. Of course, Xue Yiran would not think that Bai Qi was so loyal because of this little thing. She was not young, but the only prince had just been born. Once she died in the future, the most likely threatening the position of the prince was, of course, Bai Qi, the prince consort.
"The prince-consort led his troops to fight and returned triumphantly, which is really a feat to promote the prestige of our great Qi." Xue Yiran praised Bai Qi first, and then said, "But, the prince-consort went deep into the Huns alone, and this move seems a bit inappropriate." First, give Bai Qi a first and then suppress it. Xue Yiran smiled and said to the civil and military officials of the court: "What do you think of the prince-consort's move? Everyone can tell me."
As soon as Xue Yiran finished speaking, Bai Qi started to curse in his heart, "This old bastard clearly asked others to arrange themselves and then deal with them."
As expected, Xue Yiran finished speaking, and a minister had already stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say." Bai Qi looked over and said, "The person who spoke was Lu Hanzhang, the envoy.
Xue Yiran was waiting for this and nodded happily and said, "Lu Aiqing, just talk."
"Your Majesty, I think that although the prince-consort made some military achievements this time, there are more inappropriate things. First, your prince-consort once ordered the Jiezhou army to be controlled by Bai Yunfan, so that he could not cross the border. The prince-consort knew this order but refused to obey it, which was a deception of the king. Second, during the prince-consort's consort, he indulged his subordinates in rape and looting, and the corruption of his military discipline was rare. Third, the prince-consort should not have taken back the 17th prince-in-law of the Xiongnu without authorization. This action aroused the indignation of Zhang Chu State. Now Zhang Chu Liu Qianli is waiting outside to face the king." Although Lu Hanzhang said that Bai Qi was inappropriate, the words he said were simply convicting Bai Qi, and any one of them was indeed enough for Bai Qi to bear it.
Lu Hanzhang said something that seemed not enough. Just as he was about to continue, someone next to him couldn't help but jump out and talk.
"Lu Hanzhang, fuck you!" Hearing the words and tone of this speech, there was only one civil and military man in the court who dared to speak in the court like this, and this person was Bai Qiwei. Bai Qiwei felt a little guilty in his heart and had been looking for opportunities to compensate. Now someone said Bai Qi like this. Although he knew it was Xue Yiran's meaning, he didn't care about Mingzhe's self-protection. If Bai Qi's sin was confirmed, he would probably not be able to protect himself.
"Your Majesty said he could not leave the country, but he did not give such an order to Lao Qi. At most, Lao Qi could only be considered an ignorant crime. Leading five thousand alone troops into the Huns is to keep his marching route secret. It is not good to kill those Huns, but there is no way to do so. Besides, the Huns have been harassing my border for a long time and killed countless people. Can people kill me, so can our Lao Qi not be able to kill? The Huns sent the princess to Zhang Chu and ran into Lao Qi. According to me, Lao Qi was beautiful. It was not a matter of one or two days for the Huns to collude with Zhang Chu. Even if there is no such thing, sooner or later, these two families will wear a pair of pants. Lu Hanzhang, please use this to arrange Lao Qi. I suspect you are the remnant of the Huns' spy."
Bai Qiwei's series of rebuttals made Lu Hanzhang speechless. In fact, he was also speaking according to the above meaning. As for which side is above, everyone understands it.
Lu Hanzhang was mute, of course someone was about to speak. Xue Yiran quickly interrupted, "General Bai, General Bai, don't be angry. Everyone is just talking about their own opinions. No one said he wanted to convict Bai Qi."
Xue Yiran just interrupted Bai Qiwei's words, and Ye Zhuifeng immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I also think that the actions of the prince-consort this time are likely to cause our Great Qi to face joint attacks between the Huns and Zhang Chu. If they cannot be properly handled, the consequences will be out of control."
"Hmph! Handle it properly? What do you think should be done? Leave Bai Qi to prison? Accept the mistake of paying compensation to the Huns? Ye Laosi, I think you are planning to stolen the country." Su Yuncheng couldn't sit still. Now it was clear that Xue Yiran was going to punish Bai Qi. If his father-in-law didn't help him, he would not be involved in the future. It would be better to join forces with Bai Qiwei and help Bai Qi together. Bai Qi will naturally not forget himself in the future.
With Bai Qiwei and Su Yuncheng, the two sects in the court, came out to help Bai Qi talk, and the people from the two factions in the court immediately got the signal and came out to help. For a moment, the ministers in the court became a quarrel again.
Looking at the chaotic situation in the court, Xue Yiran's face became increasingly ugly. Bai Qi did not expect that things would turn out like this, and now it can be said that they are secretly complaining. According to Bai Qi's idea, Xue Yiran suspected that he was just in an early state, and this time he suppressed himself was just a vaccination, and he should be dealt with by holding him high and letting go. As a result, Bai Qiwei and Su Yuncheng joined forces to make trouble in the court. How would Xue Yiran look at him? Isn't this forcing him to go against Xue Yiran?
Of course, Bai Qi cannot let this situation happen. In the current situation, his own power is not enough to gain a foothold, and he must not stand opposite Xue Yiran.
Bai Qi stood in front and shouted loudly: "Everyone is quiet, listen to Bai Qi's words." Everyone was quiet at this time, waiting to see the statement of Bai Qi, the official master. Even Xue Yiran was a little nervous. After all, the forces of the Bai family and the Su family were there. If Bai Qi started to make trouble, he would have no choice but to do anything to Bai Qi.
Bai Qi first bowed to Xue Yiran, and then bowed to everyone, "Bai Qi has caused trouble for everyone, this is Bai Qi's sin. Now Bai Qi thinks that the best way is to ask Bai Qi to go home and work, so as to avoid quarrels."
Bai Qi's words were mainly for Xue Yiran to hear, meaning that although Bai Qi was very dissatisfied, he was unwilling to make things difficult for Xue Yiran, and he did not want to see the Su family and the Bai family go against Xue Yiran together. Although Bai Qi's words made Bai Qiwei and Su Yun and Chengdu slightly dissatisfied, they had to give up.
Xue Yiran, who was handed over by Bai Qi, certainly wanted to catch it, and hurriedly said, "My dear friends, the results of the prince-consort's victory this time are really a feat of promoting our country's power, strengthening our morale, and public opinion. This is absolutely certain. However, considering the current situation, my grand Qi has not yet prepared enough war, so I have to feel wronged the prince-consort and deal with the prince-consort's feat. As for the prince-consort's resignation, I don't think about it. However, it is still good to take a break at home for a while, just take a vacation for the prince-consort. I think it's decided that the prince-consort will take a month off, and then make arrangements for it separately."
A crisis was temporarily resolved by Bai Qi's active show of goodwill. This ending is acceptable to everyone, and it can even be said to be a win-win situation. In Bai Qiwei and Su Yuncheng's view, they successfully saved Bai Qi. After the blood, they had already avoided a confrontational crisis, but also won time. What Bai Qi asked Bai Qi to do in a month? In short, Bai Qi has no threat for the time being. For Bai Qi, successfully getting himself safely from the storm is victory. Bai Qi needs time now. There are too many things waiting for Bai Qi to digest. As for military power, Bai Qi can be confident that all the soldiers who followed him to fight in the Huns have already sowed the seeds of worship and trust in their hearts.
The internal matters were resolved, and a eunuch ran in outside at the right time and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Chuliu Qianli has been clamoring outside to see Your Majesty. What should I do? Please tell me."
What should come will always come, Xue Yiran agreed to come after the eunuch Xuan Liu Qianli came up.
Liu Qianli was still the same style as a famous scholar, dressed properly, and saluted Xue Yiran first and then bowed to the ministers. He could not find any fault in the etiquette, and he always had a smile on his face, but the smile on his face disappeared when he saw Bai Qi, and it changed to a solemn expression.
"It turns out it's Mr. Bai. It's always good to part with Yuzhou?" There is certainly a reason why the civil and military officials in the court were so polite to Bai Qi.
"TOEFL, Mr. Liu has always been good?" Of course, Bai Qi could not be rude and responded politely.
"Isn't Mr. Bai the prince of the Later Wei Dynasty? Why did he come to Daqi to become an official?" This time, he asked clearly that he had ulterior motives. Before Liu Qianli came, he had already checked Bai Qi's ancestors through various channels. Now that he said this, he naturally wanted to put Bai Qi in a special position, which was also the beginning of a provocation. Last time he didn't get a good deal in front of Bai Qi in Yuzhou, he was plotted against Bai Qi. Although it was not certain that Bai Qi was making a spoil, Bai Qi was very close to Xu Yuyan, so Bai Qi was inevitably inseparable from it?
After hearing this, Bai Qi thought to himself: Boy, last time I just made you impotence, and next time I have the chance to let you be eunuch directly. Of course, Bai Qi's vicious thoughts should not be placed on his face. He smiled and said, "Mr. Liu was unfortunately in the Later Wei Dynasty last time, so you have to be careful this time." Of course, Bai Qi retorted without hesitation, and it was Liu Qianli's pain point.
Sure enough, when Liu Qianli heard Bai Qi's words, his face suddenly turned ugly. Bai Qi's black hand last time made him lie on the bed for a month, and he would be no longer there for half a year. If the lord had not asked his teacher to take care of him, he would not know when he would have to recover.
Liu Qianli was angry, but it was difficult to get angry here. He could only smile dryly: "Thank you Mr. Bai for your concern. Next time, I will say hello to the king of the country in the Later Wei era." Liu Qianli deliberately pulled Bai Qi to the Later Wei, meaning that he wanted Xue Yiran to have an idea in his heart after hearing this.
Why didn't Bai Qi know what he thought, and replied with a smile: "Mr. Liu, you seem to be wrong. Bai Qi has been a citizen of my Great Qi from beginning to end. When did he become a court official in the Later Wei?"
Liu Qianli was speechless and didn't know how to fight back Bai Qi. He was not good at quarrel with Bai Qi. Liu Qianli changed his target and said respectfully to Xue Yi: "The foreign minister has entrusted Mr. Bai's blessing after traveling to Daqi this time. I hope the king can give an explanation for this matter so as not to cause bad friendship between the two countries."
Xue Yiran knew what Liu Qianli was saying, of course she knew, but she still had to pretend to be confused first. This is a trick that people who play politics are good at using.
"This, Lord Liu, what are you referring to? Please explain it clearly." If Xue Yiran takes Bai Qi to capture Duanmu Xiu for a while, it is because she is concerned about Bai Qi and the forces behind him. If Liu Qianli comes to ask for someone, that would be a completely different story. The man is in Daqi. After Bai Qi comes back, he handed Duanmu Xiu to Liu Mingyu. He is now under house arrest in the harem and serves delicious food and drink. If Zhang Chu wants to take the person back, how can Xue Yiran give up if he doesn't let go of some blood?
When Liu Qianli saw Xue Yiran pretending to be confused, he naturally didn't get angry, but he couldn't do anything to Xue Yiran, so he could only say angrily: "Since the king of our country ascended the throne, Zhang Chu's national strength has become increasingly powerful and famous all over the world. Now the Huns want to send the seventeenth princess to our country to marry. Who would have expected that it was this young master Bai who led his troops to rob him halfway. Where would this face be? In the dispute between the Great Qi and the Huns, I, Zhang Chu, have always maintained neutrality. If this matter cannot be resolved satisfactorily, our country will never give up. Now my 100,000 troops are waiting for the battle, and are always ready to avenge the shame of our country."
The problem was raised to the threat of force, and the atmosphere suddenly became much more tense. In fact, Liu Qianli was just a scare. At most, 20,000 border guards pretended to behave on the border, and he spoke 100,000. This was just to express an attitude. The army gathered, from the preparation of food and grass to the arrival of troops. That was not a matter of one day or two.
"There is still this? Why don't I know? Who do you know this?" Xue Yiran simply refused to admit his account. The man was stolen from the Huns, and the Great Qi army did not enter Zhang Chu to snatch people. Xue Yiran said and asked the civil and military officials of the court. As a result, everyone answered as agreed: "I don't know."
This made Liu Qianli silly and pointed at Bai Qi with a sneer. "Young Master Bai, that is, the prince consort, is in court. Why don't the king ask him?"
Xue Yiran made a strange case and asked Bai Qi: "Mr. Concubine, is there such a thing? Don't you have made it wrong by Lord Liu?"
Bai Qi was such a smart person, and he also replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, I have gone to the Huns and I have countless horses, wealth and beauties. I don't know if there is any princess seventeen mentioned by Lord Liu. Please give me some time to investigate. When I find out that there is a princess inside, of course I have to return it to Lord Liu."
Xue Yiran nodded immediately after hearing this, "I'm very troubled, so I'll ask my husband to work hard and search for me carefully." Then Xue Yiran turned around and said to Liu Qianli, "Mr. Liu, you have seen it too. We really don't know if there is a princess among the stolen Hun women. I think you'd better wait a few days first. When we find out, we will naturally give you an explanation."
Chapter completed!