"The Ninth Prince wants to marry the Xiongnu Princess?”
When the officials heard this news, their first reaction was that Liu Sheng had gone crazy.
Since the Han Dynasty, I have only heard of the marriage of daughters in the Han Dynasty. How can I hear that the prince married a barbarian as his wife?
This is probably because the world pays attention to the great defense of Yi and Xia, Hu and Han do not intermarry.
Even an ordinary person would be looked down upon if he married a bearded woman.
Not to mention a noble prince.
"I heard that Hu Nu doesn't bathe for months, and her whole body is filled with a sour smell.”
"Not only that, the Hu eat meat all year round and carry a body odor all year round.”
"The bearded woman has a protruding forehead, sunken eyes, red hair, blue eyes, and looks like a demon.”
These people had only heard rumors and had never seen the true appearance of the Xiongnu woman.
And those who had seen it before would not say it out loud.
Anyway, it was enough that the appearance of the Hu woman did not conform to the aesthetic standards of the current Han people.
"Is there any room for negotiation?”
The old Prime Minister Shentu Jia said with a trace of hope.
"Unless the Great Han Dynasty is willing to break the contract with the Xiongnu at the risk of war.”
Liu Sheng shrugged and said with an innocent expression.
He still remembered the Xiongnu envoy's wonderful performance when he heard about this matter.
The latter's expression changed from shock to doubt in a very short period of time, and finally to ecstasy.
If this matter was handled well, it would not be a disaster for the Xiongnu envoys, but a great joy.
The Han Dynasty had many princesses married, and the nobles of the Xiongnu royal court did not care.
On the contrary, none of the Xiongnu princesses married into the Han Dynasty.
One had to know that the Xiongnu royal court liked to marry the princess to the monarch or prince of the affiliated country.
This was to achieve the goal of controlling the country's government.
The Han Dynasty was the only country in the world that could compete with the Xiongnu.
As a prince of the Great Han Dynasty, Liu Sheng's request was like a pie falling from the sky for the Xiongnu royal court. It was simply a dream come true.
Moreover, Liu Sheng had extraordinary martial strength at a young age, which was also a huge bonus.
Even now, some of the Xiongnu's decisions were still decided by individual strength.
For example, the candidate for the heir, the division of the grassland, and the ownership of the bride.
Therefore, after hearing Liu Sheng's request, the Xiongnu envoy agreed immediately. He was afraid that Liu Sheng would go back on his word, so he rushed back to the Xiongnu.
Of course, from the Xiongnu envoy's mouth, it must be said that he had used all his strength to fight with the Han Dynasty monarch and minister to exceed the task assigned by the court.
Even if he was exposed later, he could still use the excuse of enduring humiliation and turning the tables.
Anyway, as long as the result was beneficial to the Xiongnu, no one could blame him for this matter.
"Your Highness, for the sake of the Great Han, you have suffered!”
"Your Highness, you've worked hard!"
"Your Highness is very righteous. We admire you very much!”
Everyone took it for granted that Liu Sheng's actions were a great act of sacrificing himself for the greater good.
Even Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, revealed a moved expression for the first time. A trace of guilt flashed across his eyes.
What a good child, to actually make such a huge sacrifice for the sake of the Great Han Dynasty's plan to destroy the vassal state.
Wronged?
Liu Sheng smiled, and the mixed-blood beauty of the future appeared in his mind.
With modern people's aesthetics, it was not considered a grievance, but it was inevitable that he would work harder in the future.
"Your Majesty, since the Ninth Prince is already engaged to the Xiongnu Princess, he should have a title as soon as possible to prevent the Xiongnu from laughing at him.”
Imperial Censor Tao Qing suddenly walked out and reported.
Liu Sheng didn't know if it was an illusion, but he saw a hint of hostility in the other party's eyes.
This person was most likely up to no good.
"Minister, you are right."
Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, nodded happily. In his mind, he quickly thought of a few countries that he had already prepared." I will confer the title of Zhongshan to Liu Sheng, the ninth son of the Emperor…"
"Wait a moment, I have something to ask Your Highness.”Tao Qing interrupted.
"What is it?" Emperor Jing revealed a displeased expression.
Tao Qing walked up to Liu Sheng calmly and said arrogantly,"
"Is what Your Highness said yesterday true?”
"What words?"
Liu Sheng revealed a playful expression as he vaguely guessed the other party's thoughts.
"The prince guards the country gate, and the king dies for the country!”
Tao Qing stared at the youth in front of him and said,"Your Highness couldn't have just said that, right?”
Hearing this, the surrounding people immediately frowned.
Wouldn't this force Liu Sheng to choose a border county as his fief?
"Of course it's true. Even if the Imperial Censor didn't say it, I would still ask Imperial Father to choose a prefecture as my fief.”
The corners of Liu Sheng's mouth curled up slightly. He turned around and said to Emperor Jing and Liu Qi,"Imperial Father, please grant your son's request!”
"This…"
Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, could not bear it. Not only were there few poor people in the border counties, but there were also often Hu people entering, killing, and plundering. The danger factor was quite high.
"Your Majesty, since the emperor of Zhou conferred the title of dukedom, his original intention was to protect the borders and help the world!”
"Now that the Ninth Prince has great ambitions and is skilled in both martial arts and literature, the heavens have bestowed upon me!”
"Moreover, if the Ninth Prince and the Xiongnu Princess are engaged and choose a northern border county as a fief, the Hu will definitely not dare to invade.”
"At that time, the border troops can be transferred back to the mainland. Not only will it reduce the burden on the Imperial Court, but it will also save the people of the border counties from suffering from invasion again.”
Tao Qing said with conviction.
He actually managed to make a lot of sense.
In particular, the idea of transferring the border troops back to the mainland really tempted Emperor Jing, Liu Qi.
If he wanted to cut down the vassals, it would be impossible to succeed without the support of military force.
Most of the elite soldiers of the Great Han were concentrated in the border counties.
"But Sheng 'er is still so young…"
Those who were familiar with his personality could already hear the hint of loosening in his words.
"Your Majesty, Yunzhong County Chief Wei Shang should be severely punished for lying about his military achievements. However, considering that he has defended the border for many years and has made outstanding contributions, he can be appointed as the country's prime minister and assist the prince.”
Tao Qing continued.
Looking at his posture, he would not give up until Liu Sheng was sent to the border.
Furthermore, with Wei Shang's prestige in Yunzhong, Liu Sheng would not have the right to speak if he was the Prime Minister.
This move could be said to be extremely ruthless.
Soon, doubts arose in everyone's hearts.
What kind of grudge could make Tao Qing spend so much effort to target a prince?
"Sheng 'er, what do you think?"
Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, was clearly moved. It could be felt from his tone.
This question was more like a loincloth that would not change the outcome.
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