Before dawn the next day, the Xiongnu people who had not slept for the entire night came to find Wang Jian.
Under the sincere pleas of the Xiongnu people, Wang Jian, who could not refuse, finally agreed to help them pass on a message.
After waiting for nearly two hours, it was Wang Jian's turn to follow the eunuch to the royal study.
He had no choice.
Although he was the Great General and had the qualifications to meet the Emperor, that was still a matter of course, right?
Even if he had lived long enough, he would not disturb the First Emperor to put down his state affairs and listen to him talk about unimportant things.
It would be fine if it was related to the people's livelihood, but he was only helping the messenger of the Xiongnu to deliver a message.
What was there to be anxious about?
"Your Majesty, the Xiongnu emissary requests an audience. He said that he hopes to have a serious discussion with Great Qin regarding the tribute!”
"Xiongnu emissary?"
In the imperial kitchen.
The First Emperor didn't even put down his pen and asked directly,""What? Did they agree to Chu 'er's conditions?”
"No!" Wang Jian bent over.
" They said that it's really difficult for them to decide on the conditions that the little prince proposed. They hope that we can forgive them a little..."
"Forgiveness?"
"What right does a small Xiongnu have to be forgiven by me?”
As the approval of a memorial was completed, the First Emperor's slightly dissatisfied tone followed.
Wang Jian hurriedly bowed again.”
"But…"
He glanced at Qin Shi Huang with uncertainty. After confirming that the other party was not angry, he continued,"This humble subject feels that they really can't take out so many things!”
"Ha! Of course!"
The First Emperor was not surprised by this.
"If a small Xiongnu can take out so many things, Zhen will have to consider whether the Xiongnu are truly willing to submit.”
"Your Majesty, your words are…"
The heart of a ruler is hard to predict.
Even if Wang Jian had followed the First Emperor for decades, he still could not guess the other party's thoughts at this moment.
Seeing the other party's confused yet unexplainable look, the First Emperor could not help but shake his head.""Minister Wang, you are good in every way, but you can't learn to speak frankly in front of me.”
"I don't care whether the Xiongnu submit or not. Whether they can take out those things or not is meaningless to me.”
"However, since they were able to persuade you to plead for mercy, they must be sincere in asking for peace. It is also really difficult for them. However, as Chu 'er is my prince, it is rare for him to have something he wants.”
With that said, Wang Jian immediately understood.
"I understand. The key to this matter is not anyone else, but the little prince.”
"In that case, can Your Majesty allow this lowly subject to go and ask the little prince for his opinion?”
"Haha, no rush!"
The First Emperor smiled and waved his hand. Chu 'er would not wake up until noon!”
"If you go to him now, be careful that he will lose his temper at you!”
"Yes, this humble subject understands. Then this humble subject will take his leave first!”
After saying that, Wang Jian planned to retreat.
Although he was smiling, he didn't know what to say.
The Emperor really doted on the little prince to the bone. He even knew what time he slept and what temper he had.
Since His Majesty had said so, it would not be appropriate for him to go directly to the little prince's chambers.
As for standing in the royal study and watching the Emperor handle government affairs, that was even more unacceptable.
Just as he was about to leave after receiving the Emperor's approval, a eunuch ran in.""Your Majesty, the little prince has woken up. He said that he did not want to come to the royal study today and has already gone straight to the royal kitchen.”
"Oh?" Qin Shi Huang raised his eyebrows.
Based on his understanding of the little fellow, could it be that the child had thought of something good to eat again?
It seemed that he was going to have a good lunch today!
"Forget it, let him be!"
Shi Huang waved his hand and turned to look at Wang Jian.
"Minister Wang, please do not disturb Chu 'er. What he said at the banquet yesterday was just a joke, but zhen's words carry weight. Since he has agreed, it is an imperial decree. There is absolutely no possibility of taking it back!”
"As such, even if they sincerely want peace, if they can't offer the things Chu 'er mentioned, they won't be qualified to become a vassal of Great Qin!”
"I understand!"
"Okay, go!"
"Yes!"
……
Wang Jian only slowly returned after more than half of noon had passed.
At this moment, Acton and the others were starving.
They had never thought that Great Qin would ignore them to this extent.
What's wrong?
Weak countries have no diplomacy, right?
When had the children of the grasslands ever suffered such humiliation?
Suddenly, Acton regretted being too weak.
If they had been a little more rowdy, they might not have had to suffer this injustice.
Of course, this idea was only suitable for imagination.
If it really happened, the Xiongnu would be the one to suffer.
" I'm sorry, everyone. His Majesty is busy with government affairs. I've waited for a long time to meet His Majesty…" Wang Jian explained with cupped fists.
Although what he said was the truth, the other party obviously did not believe him.
However, none of this was important.
In any case, His Majesty's attitude was already very clear. There was no need for him to feign civility with these people.
"His Majesty already knows of your requests. Of course, His Majesty has also received your sincerity.”
"But it's a pity, but as a gentleman, His Majesty's words hold nine tripods. He definitely can't change his mind.”
Seeing the light that had just risen in the eyes of the few people opposite him suddenly dim, Wang Jian continued indifferently,"So if you can't fulfill the little prince's request, you can only return the way you came!”
"Lord Wang, we sincerely want to surrender to Great Qin's Majesty, so we hope that you can put in a good word for us!”
Acton became anxious," Our Xiongnu's territory on the grasslands is really not big. If we give the grasslands to Great Qin, how will our Xiongnu people live?" Lord Wang, please help us!"
"Lord Wang, please help us!"
As Acton bent down, the dozen Huns behind him also bowed.
Even though everyone felt quite angry and aggrieved at Great Qin's arrogant and contemptuous attitude, they were still quite shocked.
However, given the Xiongnu's current situation, if they could not become a subsidiary of Great Qin, they would have a very difficult time.
To be honest, everyone had long expected such an outcome, but when they really heard the news, they still felt a little dejected.
"I have already done my best in this matter. Please do as you please!”
After Wang Jian finished speaking, he made an inviting gesture.
Now that things had come to this, Akto and the others understood that their path of seeking peace with Great Qin had been cut off.
Even if they went back and told the Chief about such conditions, the Chief would definitely not agree.
Therefore, they didn't even leave behind any words to discuss with Chanyu when they returned to the grasslands.
Just like that, with a stomach full of grievances, unwillingness, and anger, Akto and his men rushed back to the Xiongnu.
Of course, they did not bring back any of the treasures that they had given Great Qin to show their respect.
Akto and the others naturally remembered those gifts. That was more than half of the Xiongnu's national treasury!
But you've already given it away, how can you have the cheek to take it back?
As for Great Qin's officials, Cuncui did not think about them.
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