"Xiongnu's Great Chanyu, I greet you on behalf of our king.”
Standing in a tent on the grassland, Mu Bei, the envoy sent by Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian, spoke.
"Tell me, why did you come here?”
After taking a big bite of the mutton, the first Xiongnu Chanyu, the father of Mao Dun, said quickly.
The other party was an important partner of the Xiongnu. They still needed them when they went south, so they had to be polite.
"Chanyu, Great Qin has already declared war on our country and is currently gathering an army. We need your cavalry to support us.”
After letting out a breath, Mu Bei remembered the king's instructions and began to ask for reinforcements.
Now that the Qin army had gathered on a large scale, they would not be too far away from sending out their troops. They could only hurry up.
"Impossible, you're one of Great Qin's vassal states, so why would they attack you?”
Hearing this, Touman subconsciously denied it and shook his head.
"The matter of lending the path to you has been exposed. Great Qin has beheaded our envoy as a sacrifice.”
In order to get reinforcements from outside, Mu Bei did not tell the truth. Instead, he spoke half-truths.
"I don't think that's the case. According to what Great Qin said, it's all because you want money and even a portion of their territory.”
At this moment, a middle-aged scholar in the tent couldn't help but laugh coldly. He was Guan Liang, a member of the Six Nations.
Now, he was the strategist of the Xiongnu, responsible for making suggestions on major matters.
"Whether it is the former or the latter, once I, Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian, perish, you Xiongnu will no longer be able to pass through.”
Hearing that his lie had been exposed, Mu Bei could only endure the awkwardness and speak shamelessly.
"But, you have to know that we don't have to use the road anymore.”
Guan Liang didn't show any signs of anxiety and said directly.
What was urgent now was Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian. For the Xiongnu, it was not that bad. There was plenty of time and time to waste.
"You!"
It was obvious that he wanted to extort a sum of money from them. It was no different from robbing the national treasury that they had accumulated. Mu Bei was furious.
What did the Xiongnu want to do? Did they not know the serious consequences?
"That's right. You caused this yourself, and you still want the Xiongnu to send troops?”
"If you didn't ask Great Qin for money and land, why would you attack Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian?”
"What I said just now was right. There's no need for us to use the passage anymore.”
After listening to the conversation just now, the tribal leaders in the tent all agreed, scoffing at Mu Bei's so-called borrowing the road.
"Then, what do I need to do for you to be willing to send troops?”
The grim situation was enough to bring great pressure. Mu Bei gritted his teeth. What else could he do other than compromise?
"Guan Liang, tell me, what should we do?”
Head Man trusted Guan Liang and asked.
Borrowing the path from Jizi (Early Moon) Xian was actually quite useful. They could catch the Qin army off guard.
"Since you want us to send reinforcements, prepare a batch of gold, silver, treasures, beauties, etc. to serve as the cost of sending troops.”
Guan Liang looked at Mu Bei and smiled.
"But, sir…"
Mao Dun, who would soon become the second Chanyu and the son of Tou Man, wanted to stop Guan Liang.
In his opinion, it would be better to take advantage of the war between Great Qin and Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian to take down the Yue clan first.
"Mao Dun, you have to believe in Mister."
Although Touman had doubts about this, he still trusted Guan Liang, the only person who had come up with a plan for the Xiongnu.
Even though there was a chance to attack the Yue Clan, there was still not enough time.
"Alright, I'll promise you Xiongnu on behalf of Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian to give you warhorses, beauties, gold, silver, treasures, and so on.”
Compared to paying a price now, it was better than facing the Qin army alone. Mu Bei could only helplessly agree.
"That's right. There are only benefits for both sides.。”
As expected, Guan Liang's smile grew wider, and he no longer treated her coldly.
If he didn't take the opportunity to extort a sum of money, wouldn't it be too easy for the other party? Did they think that Xiongnu cavalry were easy to borrow?
"How many cavalrymen are you preparing to mobilize?”
After paying a huge price, Bei Mu asked the most important question in a panic.
“………”
Guan Liang naturally knew how to avoid suspicion at the mention of the cavalry, and wisely looked at Touman himself.
"At that time, our Xiongnu will dispatch about 50,000 cavalry.”
Satisfied with Guan Liang's tactful attitude, the head man thought for a moment and gave a reasonable number.
After all, the Qin army's combat strength was not low. If there were less, it would be like sending food. If there were more, the gains would not make up for the losses.
"On behalf of Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian, I thank your Xiongnu for their assistance.”
Hearing that there were 50,000 cavalrymen coming to their aid, Mu Bei finally heaved a sigh of relief and thanked them.
As long as they had reinforcements, they would definitely be able to stall the Qin army and avoid the most dangerous stage.
"We've traveled a long way to the Xiongnu. Now, let's go rest.”
He imitated the Central Plains and said a few words, then waved his hand and continued.
"Farewell, Chanyu."
Mu Bei knew that this was an obvious way to chase the guests away. After getting the support he wanted, he had no intention of staying here.
That was because apart from seeking reinforcements from the Xiongnu, he also had to make a trip to the Yue clan, which was not weak, and repeat today's encounter.
"Sir, why did you agree to send troops just now? There's no need to waste the Xiongnu cavalry.”
After seeing Mu Bei leave, Mao Dun, who had doubts in his heart, said impatiently.
"The Qin army and the Xiongnu have been at war for many years, and there has been no clear victor until now.”
"Therefore, it doesn't make much difference whether we support Jizi (Zaoyue) Xian or not.”
Guan Liang already had a set of words for him. He looked at the gazes and explained.
"What Sir said is not without reason. It really doesn't matter if we support them or not.”
Thinking about it carefully, it was true. Mao Dun and the other tribe leaders nodded repeatedly.
The battle between the Xiongnu and the Qin army had not just happened for a day or two. It was normal for a battle to break out.
"Sir, you are right. There is not much difference. We can still keep the road to Beiping and Yuyang.”
Seeing that no one had any objections, Touman also agreed,
Only by preserving that path could they maximize their mobility when fighting against the Qin army.
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