Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

Inside the tent, lights flickered, illuminating the faces of everyone inside.

Xiao Fangzheng sat upright on the main seat, drinking happily with the generals in the tent.

The aroma of wine filled the tent, and the laughter and joy filled the air with the spirit of hunting.

At this time.

Deng Ai entered the tent, bowed respectfully, and said loudly:

"Prime Minister, the envoy sent by the Hu chieftain has arrived and wants to see you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fang slowly put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at Ma Su standing beside him.

Ma Su understood what he meant, and after a little thought, he clasped his hands and said:
"In my opinion, Ke Bineng was probably frightened by the defeat and wanted to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty."

"Kebineng is so naive~~"

A mocking smile appeared on Xiao Fang's lips, his tone full of disdain.

Then, he waved his hand and said loudly:
"Let the Hu chief's envoy come in!"

Not long after.

The tent curtain was gently lifted, and a Hu general walked into the tent with slightly flustered steps.

Although he was of sturdy build, he could not hide the nervousness and fear on his face.

"Your servant Bi Jin pays homage to the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty~~"

His legs went limp and he knelt respectfully, his voice trembling noticeably.

However, Xiao Fang pretended not to hear and ignored him.

He just picked up the wine glass leisurely and took a sip.

Bi Jin knelt on the ground, feeling uneasy. After hesitating for a long time, he raised his head tremblingly.

However, he didn't expect that when he looked up, his eyes met Xiao Fang's sharp gaze like a blade, staring straight at him.

The murderous intent contained in that gaze was like a cold current that instantly penetrated his body and made him shiver involuntarily.

"Did the Hu chieftain send you here to ask for surrender to the Han people?"

Xiao Fang suddenly shouted coldly, and his voice echoed in the tent like a huge bell.

Bi Jin was frightened by the sudden question. After he came to his senses, he frowned slightly.

He never expected that Xiao Fang would insult their Chanyu so openly in front of him.

But at this moment, although he was angry, he dared not show it at all.

So he calmed down and said:
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, our Great Chanyu has been defeated by the Prime Minister and is convinced. He wants to lead our Xianbei to surrender to the Han Dynasty~~"

As expected.

A hint of deep sarcasm flashed across Xiao Fang's eyes.

He remained calm and just sneered:
"Isn't Ke Bineng arrogant and conceited, wanting to rule the Central Plains?"

"How come it's only been a few days and you're already asking for surrender to us, the Han people?"

These words are extremely humiliating.

"Ahem, what are you saying, Prime Minister? How dare my Chanyu have such ambitions?"

"From the beginning to the end, we, the Chanyu, only want to be a subject of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty~~"

Bi Jin suppressed the humiliation in his heart and spoke humbly.

"Now he wants to be a minister of the Han Dynasty, but it's too late!"

Xiao Fang slammed the table hard, making a loud noise.

The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became tense.

The guards all looked solemn and aggressive, as if they were going to eat Bi Jin alive at the next moment.

Bi Jin felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to his forehead, and cold sweat rolled down his face like raindrops.

"In fact, our Chanyu has never dared to be an enemy of the Han Dynasty. He was just instigated by the traitors. Now he regrets it very much..."

Bi Jinbaba exhorted, his eyes full of pleading.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Xiao Fang's expression eased slightly, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Seeing this, Bi Jin nodded hurriedly as if he had grasped a life-saving straw:
"If I say even a single word of falsehood, I will die a miserable death!"

Xiao Fang was slightly satisfied, narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked:

"How is Ke Bineng going to submit to the Han Dynasty?"

Bi Jin was secretly delighted, thinking that things had taken a turn for the better, and hurriedly said:

"My Chanyu is willing to follow custom and pay tribute to the Han Dynasty and send his sons and nephews as hostages to Chang'an."

Convention?

In those days, the Han Dynasty sent troops across the border several times to launch expeditions and intimidate all quarters, but in the end the Hu people only pretended to submit.

The so-called tribute and submission is nothing but an empty title.

Could Ke Bineng have thought that the Han Dynasty under Liu Bei's rule today would be deceived by the superficial sincerity of these Hu people, just as it was in the past?

"Ke Bineng's wishful thinking is very well executed."

Xiao Fang was immediately furious, he stood up abruptly and shouted:
"Take this Hu thief away and draw him into pieces with five horses!" Bi Jin was so frightened that his face turned pale, as if he was struck by lightning. His legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

He knelt on the ground and begged desperately:
"Prime Minister, I am here on orders, please spare my life~~"

At this moment, Ma Su suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands and said:
"Prime Minister, I think it would be better to accept Kebineng and surrender. For our Han Dynasty, it may not be a bad death~~"

Xiao Fang turned his head to look at Ma Su, only to see that Ma Su's eyes were deep, as if there was something else behind his words.

Xiao Fang's mind moved, knowing that he must have a good plan.

At that moment, Xiao Fang suppressed the anger in his heart and nodded slowly:
"Well, for your sake, I will give Ke Bineng a chance to reform."

Bi Jin was overjoyed and knelt down on the ground immediately, expressing his gratitude repeatedly.

"I want to know, what is his sincerity in reforming himself?"

There was something else behind Xiao Fang's words, and there was a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Bi Jin looked confused and at a loss.

Seeing this, Ma Su smiled and said:

"We have so many soldiers, but we have returned empty-handed. If our prime minister agrees, will these soldiers agree?"

Bi Jin suddenly came to his senses and groaned inwardly.

Only then did he understand that Xiao Fang wanted them to bleed heavily in exchange for a chance of survival.

"My Chanyu said that as long as the Prime Minister nods, he is willing to offer cattle and sheep to honor the Han soldiers."

Bi Jinmang said very tactfully.

"Prime Minister, it seems that Ke Bineng is indeed very sincere."

Ma Su looked at Xiao Fang with a smile, his eyes full of approval.

Xiao Fang flicked his sleeves and said calmly:

"If that's the case, then go back and tell him that when he pays his tribute to my Han soldiers, I will be Ruo Yu's soldier."

Bi Jin was overjoyed, as if relieved from a heavy burden, and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

After saying this, he immediately said goodbye and hurried back to report the good news.

...

Xianbei tent.

Kebineng was anxiously waiting for Bijin's reply.

He knew clearly that paying tribute and submitting to the Han Dynasty would undoubtedly greatly damage his prestige.

However, if they do not submit, the internal strife within the Xianbei cannot be quelled and each tribe will fall into a deeper crisis.

Between two evils, he chose the lesser of two evils and finally endured it.

"Shan Yu, I thought that Xiao Fang wanted to exterminate all the Hu people in the world, so he might not allow us to surrender!"

Guo Jia said firmly, his eyes full of worry.

Ke Bineng frowned and remained silent, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Sudden.

The personal guards entered and reported: "Chanyu, Bi Jin has returned."

"Quick, get him in!"

Ke Bineng said anxiously.

Not long after.

Bi Jin entered with a happy look on his face, bowed and said:

"Chanyu, that fellow Xiao Fang has approved our surrender!"

The worry on Ke Bineng's face disappeared in an instant, replaced by a hint of pride.

Guo Jia was shocked and looked at Bi Jin in disbelief.

"That thief Xiao fell into the trap. He really fell into the trap. This thief's intelligence is just like this~~"

Ke Bineng laughed triumphantly, and his laughter echoed in the tent.

Bi Jin hesitated for a moment and said:

"However, Xiao Fangshi made a very high request. He said that he would not withdraw his troops until the Chanyu offered him enough gifts to reward the troops."

Ke Bineng's heart tightened and his face instantly became a little ugly.

Today, the Xianbei lost several cities, suffered heavy losses, and were severely weakened.

Offering cattle and horses at this time in exchange for the Han army's withdrawal would undoubtedly be adding insult to injury.

"Chanyu, a few cattle and horses are just a matter of comparison with the retreat of the Han army. Chanyu should be able to distinguish the importance of these two."

Guo Jia reminded meaningfully.

Ke Bineng weighed the pros and cons again and again, and sighed:

"Well, let Xiao Fang take advantage of me for now."

Guo Jia and Bi Jin both heaved a sigh of relief when they heard this. (End of this chapter)