Yanmen Pass once again faced the Xiongnu, Yunzhong County, Dai County, and Yin Mountain as a barrier.
After the victory at Yanmen Pass, the morale of the Great Han Army was very high.
Although the Xiongnu side was aggressive, no one wanted to be the first to stand out. The first to stand out could only be the military minister.
However, Junchen Chanyu was not a fool. He had already sent an envoy ten days ago.
According to General Chanyu's thoughts, now was a good time for a marriage alliance.
Ever since the founding of the Great Han Dynasty, marriage alliances had basically become a "national policy" to avoid war.
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In Ganquan Palace, Liu Che put down the letter of credentials sent by the Xiongnu with a cold expression.
"The barbarians are delusional!"
Beside him stood Prime Minister Wei Wan, Grand Marshal Han Anguo, Imperial Censor Tian Wei, and General Dou Ying.
After a while, Liu Che issued an edict to pass the credentials of the Xiongnu to these four important officials.
Wei Wan and the others had long known that this was the credentials of the Xiongnu. Because they were all too familiar with it, there would always be a huge stack of credentials from the Xiongnu.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the four ministers who had read the Xiongnu letter of credence were furious and gnashed their teeth.
In the letter of credence, the military minister Chanyu once again proposed that the Han Dynasty send the princess to the Xiongnu for marriage and asked for food and silk…
The atmosphere in Ganquan Palace instantly exploded!
Dou Ying had already begun to curse!
"Your Majesty! Your humble servant implores Your Majesty to reject the marriage! Princess Nangong is still in the hands of the Xiongnu. If we marry her again, what face will we have left?”
Imperial Censor Tian Xiong's gaze wavered as he bowed and said,"
"Your Majesty, the 700,000 Xiongnu cavalrymen went south this time for the winter."
" According to tradition, the imperial court will send some food and silk to ensure the safety of the border. I think there's nothing wrong with that. As for the marriage alliance, I think we can discuss it again…"
The Prime Minister Wei Wan bowed and said,"Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to lead me, a good man of the Han Dynasty, to the Xiongnu. I will face death unflinchingly!"”
Grand Commandant Han Anguo was an experienced man who was capable of both literature and martial arts. He bowed and said,"
"Your Majesty is a man of great talent and great strategy. You must have a firm opinion. Whether it's war or peace, this old minister will definitely do my best!”
"I think we can meet the messenger of the Xiongnu. It's said that he's Zhong Xingyue. He's a traitor…"
Hearing this, Liu Che felt much better. He thought that the four ministers would insist on the marriage.
It seemed that the courtiers of the Great Han Dynasty were not happy with the gift of women.
Of course, Liu Che also knew that the change in attitude of the ministers was based on the last time when the two hundred thousand Xiongnu left Xianwang were killed at Yanmen Pass.
As long as they won once, the ministers would have confidence.
After all, marriage was a great humiliation. Empress Liu Bang, Empress Lu, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty had never won a battle against the Xiongnu, so they could only endure the humiliation…
Now, the times had changed, and the Great Han Empire was thriving. The Emperor of the Great Han Empire was wise and mighty.
Naturally, there was not much market for marriage.
Liu Che nodded and motioned for the four ministers to leave.
As soon as the four ministers left, Chuntuo walked in, wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Is there any important report?" Liu Che asked.”
"Your Majesty, an hour ago, the Empress Dowager summoned Zhong Xingyue…"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Liu Che scolded.”
Chun Tuo hurriedly knelt down." Your Majesty, I'm afraid I'll disturb your discussion with the Prime Minister. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I've already asked a few people to keep an eye on Changle Palace. Whatever the Empress Dowager says, Your Majesty will know immediately."”
Hearing this, Liu Che's expression relaxed.
He waved his hand and gestured for Chuntuo to stand up.”
With that, Liu Che temporarily relaxed.
In the Han Dynasty, which ruled the world with filial piety, it was unwise to go against Old Lady Dou with great fanfare.
Now, what Liu Che had to do was to slowly remove the power in Old Lady Dou's hands.
As for the Tiger Tally, the eunuch who kept it had already been captured by Chun Tuo, which meant that it was in Liu Che's hands.
Old Lady Dou only felt that she was still in her hands.
Liu Che sat down and began to leisurely sip his tea while checking the system.
On the system, although the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu were at loggerheads, it was obvious that the Xiongnu did not invade with all their might.
They were also waiting for news from Zhong Xingyue. According to tradition, they would retreat once they received the Han Dynasty's grain and silk.
After all, large-scale battles were risky, especially after the battle at Yanmen Pass.
An hour later, Chun Tuo sent over the conversation records of Zhong Xingyue and Old Lady Dou.
After Liu Che finished reading, he issued an order,"Tomorrow morning, bring this Xiongnu messenger to the throne room."”
"This servant will obey!"
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