Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 345

Yili River Valley, Wusun Camp.

Lie Jiaomi's face was cold, and he didn't say a word.

The envoy of Youxian King stood opposite him, with his hands behind his back, his neck raised, he looked at Lie Jiaomi with his nostrils, and the corners of his mouth rolled up to his ears.

Some Wusun generals in the tent bowed their heads, while others watched from the sidelines, daring to be angry and dare not speak out.King Youxian and King Rizhu are approaching with an army of [-], and Wusun is no match at all.Among other things, just providing cattle, sheep, food and grass for [-] troops is enough to empty Wusun's family.

Wusun has been fighting for the past two years, but has not achieved any decent victories.Without the supplement of trophies, their wealth is shrinking sharply, and they are already unsustainable. How can there be so many cattle, sheep, food and grass for the Huns.

However, it doesn't work if you don't give it, Lie Jiaomi is at a loss.The Western Expedition failed, and King Youxian was unable to explain to Shanyu, so the Wusun people who retreated without authorization became the most suitable scapegoats.Even if Lie Jiaomi sued Shan Yu, King You Xian would have something to say.What's more, the strength of the King Hunxie, which has the best relationship with Wusun, has been greatly reduced. Lie Jiaomi alone is not enough to compete with King Youxian.

Extending the head is a knife, and shrinking the head is also a knife.Wusun people are in a dilemma.

The pressure on Lie Jiao Mi is even greater.If he can't solve the crisis, he'll be the one to be solved.There is more than one person staring at Kunmi's position, and his uncles and cousins ​​are not very stable people.

what to do?Lie Jiaomi frowned, and was about to speak when the tent door was pushed open.Lie Jiaomi took a look, feeling inexplicably happy.This is Yan's servant, looking at him with a tired face and snowflakes on his head and shoulders, he should have come from Chigu City.Fortunately, his eyes are calm, it doesn't look like bad news.

The valet glanced at the situation in the tent and was taken aback for a moment.Lie Jiaomi gave him a timely wink, stood up, and smiled at You Xianwang's envoy: "The envoy has come from afar and worked hard, please rest in the big tent next to him. I will think about it and reply as soon as possible."

The messenger snorted and walked away without giving Lie Jiao any face.The corners of Lie Jiaomi's eyes twitched, but he didn't attack, his falcon-like eyes swept across the generals present, taking a panoramic view of their expressions.Feeling Lie Jiaomi's anger, those who had different ideas couldn't help but shudder, quickly hid their small thoughts, and loudly condemned the arrogance and rudeness of the Huns.

Lie Jiaomi waved his hand, turned around and entered the back tent.Yan's servant followed in, knelt down on one leg in front of Lie Jiaomi, and made a big salute.Lie Jiaomi's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but straighten his back.Yan's Arukan has always been domineering, and the waiters around her are also quite arrogant. It is the first time that she is so respectful.

"Is there something wrong, Yan?"

"Kunmi, the Yan family said that the Huns marched west and got nothing, so they will definitely anger Kunmi. Please prepare for it."

Lie Jiaomi snorted: "The Yan family really has a vision, what else?"

"The Yan family also said that if the Huns withdraw their troops, they will probably pass through Wusun. First, they will blackmail them nearby, and second, they will show off their military power. Kunmi, please don't be arrogant and conflict with him. King Youxian is the leader of the right. , need to save some face for Shan Yu."

Lie Jiaomi's eyes flashed, he pondered for a moment, and his face softened.

"The Yan family is worried that the Huns will ask for grain, grass, cattle and sheep, and she has already started to buy them. Please Kunmi must agree to King Youxian, and don't lose the big because of small things..."

"Where do we have so many cattle and sheep?" Lie Jiaomi frowned again.

"The Yan family took out all the compensation, bought it from Qiuci, Gumo, and Wensu, and sent people as far away as Shule and Shache, and tried their best not to embarrass Kunmi. However, the Yan family also asked Kunmi told King Youxian that before that, the Han people had already bought a lot of cattle and sheep, and it was really hard to say whether they could meet King Youxian's request in the end."

Lie Jiaomi laughed silently.He understood what Arikan meant, and also guessed the reason for Arikan's sudden change of temper.There must be Dongfang Shuo coordinating this.At this time, shifting the responsibility to the Han people can divert the anger of King Youxian and relieve Wusun's pressure.But Dongfang Shuo dared to say that, Liang Xiao was probably ready for the battle, and was just waiting to beat You Xianwang.

If King You Xian had suffered in front of Liang Xiao, would he still be so arrogant?
"Is Dongfang Shuo still in Chigu City?"

"It's still there, but it will be leaving soon. The King of Kucha sent an envoy to invite him to be a guest in Kucha."

"Qiuci?" Lie Jiaomi understood.He had roughly guessed Liang Xiao's and Dongfang Shuo's plans, and secretly heaved a sigh of relief, feeling very fortunate.

It was a correct choice to accept Dongfang Shuo's suggestion and turn an enemy into a friend with Liang Xiao.

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In Chigu City, on a high platform facing the snow-capped mountains, Dongfang Shuo was wrapped in a bearskin cloak, sitting cross-legged on a large high-backed chair.

Wusun was originally a nomadic people, and he was used to sitting on the ground—only he didn’t sit on his knees like the Han people, but sat cross-legged.After arriving in Chigu City, influenced by the west of Congling, they began to use high tables and chairs.

Dongfang Shuo went to the countryside to do as the Romans did.However, he was tall and heavy, and ordinary chairs could not bear his weight, and the chair legs were too short, making it extremely uncomfortable to sit on.Seeing that he was uncomfortable, A Rui ordered a craftsman to tailor a set of tables and chairs for him.

At this moment, Arukan was sitting on the chair opposite Dongfang Shuo with his legs curled up.To her, this chair is too big, and she looks very petite, not like sitting on a chair, but leaning on a small couch, showing a little laziness, and a little less arrogant between her eyebrows and eyes, A little more style.

"I'm leaving soon." Dongfang Shuo hugged the cloak, and stroked the oily and slippery bear skin with his broad palms.This cloak was also given to him by Arikan. It is said to be the fur of a giant bear from the extreme north. It has an excellent thermal insulation effect. Even in this icy and snowy world, Dongfang Shuo doesn't need to wear such bloated clothes, and he is still elegant.

"When will you come again?" Arikan said softly, "I want you to teach Kunmi how to read. He admired the culture of the Han family when he was in the royal court of the Huns, but he had no chance to learn it. If he can learn some ways of governing the country from you , and won’t be bullied in the future.”

"I will definitely come again." Dongfang Shuo smiled. "What I taught you, you can pass it on to him first."

"I understand your kindness, but I'm afraid that if I don't explain clearly, he will despise you." Arkan glanced at Dongfang Shuo and smiled. "Why don't you stay for a few more days to help me unblock and study?"

Dongfang Shuo raised his eyebrows. "I'm afraid it will be difficult to stay for a few more days, but it is possible to hurry up." He waved his hand and showed a charming smile. "Sit closer, I'll teach you a little trick."

Arikan blushed and looked around.Seeing this, the maids retreated wisely and closed the door behind them.

"What are you going to teach me?"

"Before I leave, of course I have to teach some real unique skills. I told you once that I am from Xiandao, you don't believe me. Today I will teach you some immortal skills that are not lost in writing and passed on by word of mouth to prove that what I said is true. These celestial arts were passed down from a celestial being named Rong Chengzi, and they are ancient secret arts that are priceless."

Arikan blushed even more, and glared at Dongfang Shuo, as shy as a young girl in love.She hesitated for a moment, stood up, twisted her waist, and slowly walked in front of Dongfang Shuo.Dongfang Shuo lifted the bearskin cloak and embraced her in his arms.

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Lie Jiaomi worked tirelessly and rushed to King Youxian's camp in person.As soon as they met, he fell to the ground and apologized repeatedly.

King Youxian was surprised.He really wanted to swallow Wusun, if Lie Jiaomi dared to say no, he would attack without hesitation.But when Lie Jiaomi appeared in front of him, he was caught off guard.He had no choice but to support Lie Jiaomi and ask about the situation.

It was useless for him to waste any more words, Lie Jiaomi explained it like beans poured out of a bamboo tube.Aliusu invaded Chigu, and Chigu City was in danger, so he had to rush back for help.Even so, he failed to kill Aliusu, only severely injured Aliusu.Now both Yuezhi and Wusun are suffering, cattle, sheep, food and grass are exhausted, this winter is very difficult.

"However, I will never refuse the cattle and sheep that His Majesty needs, and I will do my best to meet His Majesty's request. Just ask Your Majesty to allow a few days, and give me some time to go to other countries to purchase. Even if Chigu City is sold, I will Also don’t make the King starve for food.”

"Purchasing?" King You Xian gave a cold voice, a little disapproving and a little arrogant. "Which country dares not make a sacrifice with my order?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know something." Lie Jiaomi reminded: "Nowadays, the Han people are in the limelight. Relying on their strong financial resources, they have already bought up a large number of cattle and sheep. If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have worked so hard. Now I want to buy enough for the King. The cattle and sheep may be as far away as Shule and Shache.”

"Han?" King You Xian was startled, stroked his bushy beard, and fell silent.

Wusun is not terrible, but the Han people are somewhat troublesome.Ever since Liang Xiao appeared on the grassland, the Huns have never lived in peace.The Hunxie King's Department was messed up by him and was in a mess.He led an army of [-] to march westward. He originally thought that he could easily conquer Dawan and force the king of Dawan to sacrifice Liang Xiao. However, he never expected that Liang Xiao would rush to the rear of the Xiongnu for a long distance, making him ashamed.

If Liang Xiao went to Dawan, it was only a threat to the right of the Xiongnu, then Liang Xiao's entry to the south of Tianshan Mountain directly cut off a piece of meat from the Huns, and it was a piece of fat.The oasis countries to the south of the Tianshan Mountains are the granaries of the Huns and their pocketbooks, which cannot be lost.If he can't get it back, Shan Yu will never let him go.

The more You Xian Wang thought about it, the more disturbed he became. "The Han people... are so arrogant?"

Lie Jiaomi shook his head helplessly. "Liang Xiao is not only good at fighting, but also good at buying people's hearts. He bought all the oasis countries. He also sent envoys to Chigu City and bribed Minister Wusun with a lot of money. Even I was stopped by people who wanted to kill the envoys. It is said that the attack reached Ban, even if there are various countries helping him, the Kucha people alone sent out a thousand elites."

King Youxian was furious, stood up suddenly, and smashed the silver bowl in his hand to the ground. "Does the King of Kucha want to betray the Huns? Kunmi, you and I will join forces to slaughter Kucha and divide the country equally."

Lie Jiaomi hurriedly dissuaded him. "Your Majesty, calm down. Although the city of Kucha is small, it is not easy to attack."

King You Xian felt that Lie Jiaomi's words were particularly harsh, as if alluding to his inability to attack Suye City, and became even more angry. "Don't you think I can't even take down the little Kucha? If you are afraid, just step aside and let me bear it alone."

Lie Jiaomi was in the middle of his heart, but he didn't show the slightest bit on his face, and tried to persuade him again and again.The more he persuaded, the more annoyed Youxian King became, without further ado, he ordered Lie Jiaomi to raise food and grass as soon as possible, and he himself led the army to Cheshi, vowing to break through Daban, kill Liang Xiao, and slaughter Kuci.
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(End of this chapter)