After a few glasses of strong wine, Sima Tu also let go and talked a lot with Li Xun. During the conversation, both of them were surprised. Li Xun's knowledge was not deep, but his views on things were quite novel and surprising.

After thinking deeply, I suddenly felt that there was some truth in it, but Sima Tu was very knowledgeable and talked eloquently, which made Li Xun listen attentively several times.

At this time, the two men talked about their envoy to the Hu people. Li Xun was quite worried. Before he and others arrived at Molin City, Dadai Jihu and Bari sent people to give them authority.

Arrival appears to be hostile.

Li Xun said in confusion: "I really don't understand why Huheba Ri has evil intentions for the Jin Dynasty, so he still needs to re-employ Han people to improve their status?"

"General Li, that's because you don't understand Huhe Bari."

Sima Tu shook his head and said: "Tianxiong Khan has six sons. Huhe Bari is the eldest one. He has a gentle personality. He likes to read Chinese books since he was a child. He never competes with his younger brothers for power. In Mobei Hu

The clan has a high reputation, but once such a person succeeds to the throne of Khan, he will definitely be the most powerful enemy of the Jin Dynasty in the future."

Li Xun puzzled and said: "As far as I know, the Hu people do not have any eldest son inheritance system, but those who are capable know that I asked an official of the Hu people at noon, and he told me that Huhe Bari is now

His territory is the smallest, but his strength is the strongest. I think this person is exaggerating."

Sima Tu drank a glass of wine and said with a smile: "That is because the general misunderstood. He said that Huhe Bari is the strongest, and he did not mean the territory and the number of soldiers."

"What does that mean?"

Li Xun was puzzled. Doesn't a person's strength depend on the size of his territory and the number of his troops?

"Among the six sons of Tianxiong Khan, Huhebari has the smallest territory, but the largest population, the smallest number of soldiers, and the highest level of elites. Especially this man's wisdom and reputation are beyond the reach of the other Taijis.

If you look at the back of your neck, it's nowhere near as good as that."

Sima Tu had lived in Momeng for twenty years and was very aware of the changes and situation of the Momeng Hu people.

Glancing at Li Xun, Sima Tu said with a heavy face: "Excluding Huhe Bari, three of the remaining five Taiji are on his side. Tianxiong Khan also values ​​Huhe Bari very much.

In my opinion, after Tianxiong Khan, the person who can inherit the position of Khan is 80% likely to be Huhe Bari. Once he succeeds as Khan, the entire Hu tribe will undergo a great change."

"What changes?"

"system!"

Sima Tu said in a deep voice: "The Momeng Hu tribe also has its own system, but this system is very primitive and rough, and cannot form a strong cohesion. However, Huhe Bari is different. He has gathered many Han counselors in his hands.

, once he succeeds to the throne of Khan, it is very likely that he will imitate the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains, establish a country and proclaim himself emperor, and improve the various systems of the Momeng Hu people."

Li Xun concentrated his mind and suddenly understood that a loose Momeng Hu tribe is not scary, and it is easy to deal with divisions. Liu Jie has succeeded before, and now Li Zhong is also suppressing the strong Mobei and winning over the weak Monan.

, the effect was so good that the Hu people in Mobei did not dare to use force against the Jin for more than 20 years. The two sides maintained a kind of peace on the surface, but this peace was fragile.

If it is as expected by Sima Tu, once Huheba Ri inherits the Han throne, vigorously Chineseizes, establishes a complete system, and hundreds of tribes in Mongolia unite in his hands, this kind of power will be enough to

If the Jin Dynasty was in its heyday, there would be no need to worry about destroying the world. Unfortunately, the Jin Dynasty has declined. Once it declines to a certain extent, how can the Jin Dynasty resist a massive invasion by a powerful and unified Hu tribe?

Li Xun drank in silence, pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head. It was not his turn to worry about such important matters related to the country's long-term strategy. Liu Jie, Li Zhong and others knew that they would do it anyway.

Find a way to solve it.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

A soldier walked in and said with cupped hands: "General, it's already the third quarter of the year. Do you want to send someone to keep watch tonight?"

Time passed so quickly. The meal with Sima Tu had already passed by unknowingly for two hours.

"A group of ten people will keep watch in shifts, so that the brothers who are watching the night can cheer up and don't be lazy."

"Yes, General."

The soldiers surrendered and retreated.

He had less than a hundred people around him. If Huheba Ri really tried to harm him, there would be no room for resistance. However, Li Xun still asked his soldiers to keep vigil in shifts. It was of little use, just for peace of mind.

Sima Tu stood up and said goodbye.

Li Xun smiled: "I haven't had anything to do in the past few days. If you have time, you can take me around the city."

Sima Tu's face lit up and he said quickly: "I have plenty of time. How dare I refuse the general's orders?"

Li Xun nodded and watched Sima Tu leave.

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In the next few days, Li Xun had a very relaxed life. He let Sima Tu accompany him and wandered around the city. However, Li Xun was not a fledgling boy. He would send people out of the city to find Mao Anfu every day to inform him of the situation in the city.

, if there is no news about him for a whole day, let him adapt and do his own thing.

Li Xun also went to Taiji Mansion once and found Liu Jie. The two of them didn't say much. Liu Jie just asked Li Xun to stay quietly in the city, waiting for the notice of departure, and not to cause trouble.

Five days passed in a blink of an eye. After lunch that day, Li Xun was about to take a lunch break. The soldiers who followed Liu Jie to Taiji Mansion came back and conveyed Liu Jie's order to immediately integrate the troops outside the city and set off in an hour.

Erke City.

Li Xun smiled bitterly and shook his head. This Liu Jie was indeed in charge of the army and had fought in battles. He was also vigorous and resolute in doing things, and he left as soon as he asked.

Since it was Liu Jie's order, how could Li Xun dare to delay? He led the people and rushed out of the city.

After leaving the city gate, Li Xun thought of Sima Tu. After getting along with him for a few days, Li Xun had some understanding of this person. He was a talented person. He was now a fourth-level general. The battle situation in Longyou and the possibility of Tubo's defeat

He is already very old and has made military exploits. After this mission to Momeng, he will definitely be promoted when he returns to Fengjing. There is a lack of a clerk around him, who can be useful to Sima Tu. However, this person is a Jinshi after all, so

I don’t know if he is willing to do the job.

After waiting for a while, the soldiers who were sent rode horses and carried Sima Tu to the outside of the city.

Sima Tu turned over and dismounted, his movements were a little too hasty and he almost fell to the ground.

"General, are you leaving now?"

Sima Tu looked at Li Xun and asked urgently.

Li Xun nodded: "The destination of our mission is Erke City. We cannot stay here for a long time. Liu Xiangguo has sent an order to set off in an hour."

There was a look of disappointment on Sima Tu's face. He opened his mouth and hesitated to speak. In the end, he could only turn into a bitter smile and bowed deeply: "In this case, I wish the general a safe journey and everything goes well."

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Li Xun chuckled and said, "Sima Tu, what are your plans in the future?"

Sima Tu was silent for a moment and said silently: "It is said that Dadai Jihu and Bari have built another new city five hundred miles north of Molin City. They are recruiting Han people who have read books and can write. I am going to try it.

, see if I can find a job to make a living."

Li Xun took a deep look at Sima Tu. After getting along with him for a few days, he already knew that although Sima Tu had lived in Momeng for twenty years and was in such a state of poverty, his desire for fame and fortune was still very strong.

Li Xun waved his hand: "Don't leave, just follow me!"

"General, what do you mean?" Sima Tu was stunned, not understanding for a moment.

"I'm short of a clerk. If you think this job is okay, then follow me." Li Xun chuckled, said this, turned around, and left.
Chapter completed!