Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 1071: Seeking the emperor and sending saints, otherwise the country will be destroyed!

"Of course you don't want to fight!" Sun Xiu sarcastically said without hesitation in public, "The Lu family has made a lot of money in the border trade in the past few years, and the deal with the Huns is even bigger! How can we give up!"

Seeing that these two people were about to start a fight in public again, the officials seemed not to notice and kept their expressions as usual, showing that they had seen enough things and were no longer surprised.

"This is exactly what I want to say," Lu Zhi restrained himself and did not choose to refute. Instead, he followed Sun Xiu's words and continued: "It is precisely because most of our aristocratic families in Youzhou have trade relations with the Xiongnu. If you threaten them, it will be effective. If the Huns don't want to cut off their financial resources, they will definitely do something!"

Sun Xiu frowned and couldn't help but said: "Are you trying to force the Huns to hand over the emperor by cutting off mutual trade?" In his words, he already believed that the emperor would be captured by the Huns.

This is also the consensus of many people. The three kings who had the only chance to save the emperor have each escaped with some of their troops. Two fled into the pass and one ran to the south. Of course, the emperor was unable to fly and would fall into the hands of the Huns sooner or later. in human hands.

If Chen Zhi hadn't been separated by too many forces, he might have already ordered the expedition, but considering the distance between the two sides and the obstacles on the way, even if he rushed there regardless of the logistics, the emperor would have been sent to Jinyang long ago when he arrived. It would be better to send it directly to the Xiongnu.

On the other hand, after losing the emperor, both the prestige and actual power of the three clans were seriously damaged. It is not wrong to say that they have become three insignificant people.

The only thing worth worrying about is that the two clans fled into Guanzhong, probably taking the prince with them.

Today, the emperor's descendants are not prosperous. In the past few years, there have only been three sons. The prince's position is still very stable. However, as the foundation of the country, the prince can stabilize people's hearts. However, while the emperor is still alive, he may not be able to exert too much power. Big effect——

Even the craziest people did not think that the Huns would harm the emperor.

"If the Huns get the emperor, how can they let it go easily?" Lu Zhi knew what Sun Xiu wanted to say, "If the emperor is in their hands, it is not appropriate to send troops, and it may be self-defeating. The best way is to rely on mutual trade. , let the Huns know how powerful it is..."

Listening to Lu Zhi's talk, Chen Zhi couldn't help but marvel.

How else could it be said that those who were famous in ancient times were all human beings?

Lu Zhi's original intention was actually for the benefit of the family and to prevent war. Even if they lost some of their profits, it was worth it, and this was also the price they had to pay.

If you want to get a result, you naturally have to pay benefits in exchange.

In this regard, the forces of the humble family behind Sun Xiu are still immature and have not yet fully understood. But on the other hand, the limitations of the humble family also prevent them from realizing the power of commerce. Only the financial and manpower of the aristocratic family can build it. This business racket.

However, it was only because Chen Zhi was in charge of Youzhou, and the General Mansion took the initiative to guide it, and supported hundreds of businesses, that the prototype of the commodity economy in Youzhou was created. Otherwise, it would have been hundreds or even thousands of years before the commodity economy in Youzhou was formed. The small-scale peasant economy cannot be broken either.

Even so, it still cannot change the core position of land as a means of production. It only adds an avenue for the aristocratic family to seek wealth. At the critical moment, the aristocratic family can bear to give up this avenue and choose the more important land.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhi couldn't help sighing, knowing that his efforts might be effective, but ultimately limited, so he waved his hand to stop Lu Zhi and Sun Xiu who were arguing.

"At this time, you can't hesitate." After looking at many of his subordinates, Chen Zhi spoke very calmly, but the meaning behind his words was very firm, "Give the Xiongnu half a month. Within half a month, the emperor will be found and safe. If they are sent to Guanzhong or Youzhou, then everything will continue as usual, and I will not hold them accountable. If not, not only will trade be cut off, I will also..."

He stood up and faintly uttered two words——

"Destroy the country!"………………

"Who does he think he is? Who does he think I am? Who gave him the courage! Huh?! Order me? You still have half a month, otherwise the country will be destroyed. I don't know what he said. I thought Chen Zhengbei was invincible in the world!" "

On the dragon chair, Liu Cong, who was wearing a dragon robe, threw the letter on the ground angrily. He still didn't feel relieved, so he stepped on it a few more times before sitting down again, but he still didn't feel relieved.

"The people in Youzhou are becoming more and more arrogant. They previously protected the thieves and used despicable means to detain my clan. Now they are uttering arrogant words. It is simply unreasonable! I don't believe it. Youzhou really doesn't know how high the sky is!"

After saying this, he asked the ministers below: "When I capture the Han emperor, I will force him to give an order and let Chen come to plead guilty in person, is that okay?"

What he got was silence, and no ministers came out to answer.

Liu Cong became angry again. He immediately knew that these people were afraid of Youzhou soldiers and horses, and he couldn't help but be disappointed. Just when he was about to reprimand, a battle report from the north happened to come over, talking about Rouran's invasion.

This matter is a major concern for the Xiongnu Kingdom, and the reason is that the leader of Rouran is Liu Yao.

Liu Yao was originally a member of the Xiongnu clan, but he encountered obstacles one after another with Chen Zhi, and finally lost an arm. His prestige in the country was ruined. Even though he made many moves in the later period, his influence was never able to expand.

Liu Yao eventually defected to another faction of the Xiongnu tribe, the Great Shanyu Liu Yi, and became its most capable general. Finally, taking advantage of the clouds of war in the north, he decisively headed north, opening up a new situation and in turn threatening the orthodoxy of the Xiongnu kingdom. .

Regarding Youzhou's letter, Liu Cong only thought that it was a battle of spirits. He would be able to solve it once he captured the emperor. But he had to be more concerned about Rouran's movements. Even though Rouran was weaker than Youzhou, its core was orthodoxy. , inheritance dispute, Liu Cong couldn't help but ignore it.

"Since Rouran is dishonest, teach them a lesson so that they know the pain and don't dare to come to the border to do evil again! Send an order to the three armies to attack from the fortress!" At this point, Liu Cong sneered again, "Ms. Chen thought that we had several armies in the north. Without Youzhou's money, it will be difficult to survive, so tell him this time, as long as you have soldiers and horses, what kind of money can't be obtained? It's just a mutual trade, if it's cut off, it'll be cut off!"

After the order was issued, Liu Cong left the court meeting and summoned several important ministers and generals to discuss countermeasures in the study.

"Where are the people sent by Chen Zhi now?" He first asked about the Youzhou envoy.

Jin Zhun, who has become the head of the country and has certain military power, said: "I'm still living in the post house."

"Who is here?" Liu Cong sneered, "You dare to pass on such credentials. Are you really not afraid of death? Aren't you afraid that I will kill them all in my anger?" The murderous intent in his words was undisguised.

"These two people are related," Jin Zhun hurriedly dissuaded him. "One is named Lu Chen, the eldest son of Lu Zhi, a meritorious officer of the Zhengbei General's Mansion, and the other is named Wang Gou. He is deeply loved by General Chen among all the grassland tribes and is a popular figure in front of him.”

"Oh?" Liu Cong put away his expression, "So, they are all people with names. Very good, let them come to see you. I want to ask them if they are afraid of death! It can also humiliate the people of Youzhou. People!"

After speaking, he frowned: "It's a pity that the Han emperor hasn't been caught yet, otherwise why would he be so angry? What's going on in the south? Why haven't they been caught yet?"

(End of this chapter)