The Child Emperor

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Jin Chuiduo's voice, face and smile were in front of him, Han Ruzi sat in the tent, a smile appeared on his face, and his body felt inexplicably hot.

Your Majesty. Someone said outside.

Come in. Han Ruzi put away his smile and his thoughts. His current situation is not very favorable. He only led 2,000 people to go deep alone, far less than the Huns on the opposite side. The Huns who never directly participated in the war were Dan Yu. , suddenly became a key figure in the situation.

Jin Chunzhong originally stayed in Chai Yue's army, joined the emperor in Broken Iron City, followed the enemy, and just acted as a messenger to negotiate with the Huns.

It was already dark, and the Chu army was camping in a sheltered place. The food and grass were only enough for three days. The nearest reinforcements were also hundreds of miles away. They had to save it. Even the emperor himself could only drink the melting snow. Eat a few pieces of dry food.

Jin Chunzhong's face was flushed, and it seemed that he was not completely frozen outside. Han Ruzi looked at him with the help of candlelight, You have been drinking.

Jin Chunzhong's face turned even redder, and he hurriedly said, My sister left me a few drinks, she has nothing to entertain guests there.

The Huns drank like water, which not only quenched their thirst, but also kept out the cold. The Chu troops also carried wine bags outside the fortress, but they drank it a few days ago, and there was not a drop left.

Han Ruzi smiled, of course he wouldn't care about such a thing, How is the situation?

Jin Chunzhong said with a straight face, The Huns commanded tens of thousands of troops. This morning, they brought the ghosts to the camp and had a long talk. My sister said that she would try her best to facilitate a negotiation and let the Huns hand over the ghosts. Da Chanyu, but Your Majesty has to think about the conditions.

Hey, the Huns almost died in the hands of the gods and ghosts, but now they want to protect him?

Jin Chunzhong cupped his hands and said, My sister said that the Huns are afraid of the gods and ghosts, but now they are even more afraid of Your Majesty.

Afraid of me? Han Ruzi was surprised.

Jin Chunzhong nodded, His Majesty defeated the god and ghost that everyone in the West feared, Da Chanyu, with less power. With this remaining power, the Xiongnu can only be wiped out at the click of a finger, and the Xiongnu people are panicked because of this.

Han Ruzi felt even more strange. He wanted to defend himself, but after thinking about it, Jin Chunzhong just relayed the thoughts of the Huns.

What conditions do the Huns want?

Your Majesty can follow the practice of the previous generation, canonize the Xiongnu Danyu, give a seal, and agree to clear the customs.

Han Ruzi nodded, As long as the Huns are willing to hand over the gods and ghosts, I can accept such conditions. I will only wait one day, and I will see someone before it gets dark tomorrow.

Jin Chunzhong took a step forward and whispered: There are many Xiongnu soldiers, and Da Chanyu is young and vigorous, it seems that it is not appropriate to provoke him.

You just said that my prestige and reputation make the Huns afraid. If I don't give a deadline, the Huns will think that I am afraid of them.

Jin Chunzhong suddenly realized that the Chu soldiers were few and weak, and they had to show that they would not give in an inch to create the illusion that they would not hesitate to fight for the Huns.

I'm going to see my sister now, and make sure to settle the matter.

Han Ruzi nodded. Seeing that Jin Chunzhong was about to leave the tent, he couldn't help but ask, Can Concubine Jin come to see me?

Jin Chunzhong bowed awkwardly and replied, I'm afraid it will be difficult, the Huns...

Han Ruzi waved his hand, Go early and return early.

Yes, Your Majesty. Jin Chunzhong withdrew and went to the Huns camp again overnight.

Han Ruzi was so tired that he didn't wait long before he fell on the bed and fell into a drowsy sleep, with the figure of Jin Chuiduo in his dreams...

Jin Chunzhong didn't come back until the next morning. He saw his younger sister and the Xiongnu Danyu himself.

Da Shanyu hopes to negotiate face-to-face with His Majesty, my sister will act as an interpreter, and the two sides will exchange hostages...

Forget about exchanging hostages, arrange negotiations as soon as possible.

Jin Chunzhong received the decree, did not dare to slack off, and then went to the Huns to send a letter, sent back and forth, and finally arranged everything properly.

That afternoon, Han Ruzi led a small team of guards to a nearby hill. The hill was about the same distance from the camps and had a wide field of vision, so that he would not be ambushed.

The soldiers of the Chu army temporarily set up a small tent, and the guards on both sides stood outside, and only the emperor, Da Chanyu and Jin Chueduo entered.

Han Ruzi and Jin Chuiduo have not seen each other for a long time, probably because she has been outside the fortress for a long time, her appearance has changed slightly, she is more beautiful and harsh, and it is more difficult to approach than before. Nodding slightly, he didn't say a word except to translate the words of the two sides.

Da Danyu was very polite, and bowed to the emperor in front of the soldiers on both sides outside the tent. After entering the tent, he asked Jin Chuiduo to say to the emperor, The Xiongnu and Da Chu are brothers, and my Rui clan is a country of brothers. It is the Princess of Great Chu, and His Majesty's concubine is the noble daughter of the Xiongnu, and the relationship is even more intimate.

Even when talking about himself, Jin Chuiduo has no special expression.

Han Ruzi didn't come here to make friends, so he exchanged a few words and asked directly, When will the Huns hand over the gods and ghosts?

The Xiongnu Da Danyu said a lot, Jin Chuiduo frowned slightly, and seemed to argue a few words, but he still translated it faithfully, Da Danyu said, in the battle between emperors, there are winners and losers, and it is not appropriate to kill them all, gods and ghosts. Dadan has been defeated like a mountain, and it is very difficult to make a comeback, why doesn't Your Majesty let him go?

Han Ruzi also frowned slightly, staring at Da Shanyu and said, This is not the content of today's negotiation. I led the army to attack thousands of miles, not to let the enemy chieftain a horse, but to eliminate future troubles forever. The Huns don't remember the original hardship of extermination. Is it? Old Shanyu's unforgettable enemy, today's Shanyu has been forgotten so easily?

Jin Chuiduo obviously didn't hide these words, and Da Chanyu's face changed slightly after listening to it.

Da Danyu said that the heavens favored him, and the Huns were still alive, so let's not mention the hatred at the beginning. If the emperor of Chu was killed at this moment, he would also make peace in the middle.

Han Ruzi couldn't help but let out a laugh, God's favor? Dan Yuzhen thought that the Xiongnu didn't die because the gods helped?

Jin Chuiduo replied directly: Da Danyu will not thank His Majesty in person.

What I want is not thanks, but a great chanyu.

Jin Chuiduo translated, Da Shanyu shook his head.

He said that the gods and ghosts were caught by the Huns, and even if they wanted to kill them, the Huns should do it to comfort the old man in the sky.

Han Ruzi thought for a while, Yes, but I want to see the head. Also, my younger brother is in the hands of the gods and ghosts and must be returned to Da Chu alive.

Xiongnu Da Shanyu nodded and said a few words.

Tomorrow morning, the Huns will behead the god and ghost Dadan in public. Before noon, the head will be handed over to the Chu army. As for His Majesty's younger brother, they will be returned together.

The negotiation went better than expected. Han Ruzi stood up and stared at the Xiongnu Da Chanyu, but said to Jin Chuiduo, Is he credible?

Jin Chuiduo kept calm, said a word to Da Chanyu, the Xiongnu, and then replied to the emperor: I will do my best to ensure that Da Chanyu keeps his promise, and also ask Your Majesty to make more preparations and reserve a hand.

The two sides left, and as soon as they returned to the Chu army camp, Han Ruzi immediately ordered to attack the camp of the gods and ghosts, Da Chanyu.

There were only over a hundred people left in the camp, and when they saw the Chu army, they immediately knelt down and surrendered. The soldiers searched the camp, but did not see the King of the East Sea, but only Zhao Ruosu.

The other Chu envoys were killed on the way, Zhao Ruosu was also extremely weak, and was carried back to the camp by the Chu soldiers. After eating a little something, he finally got better.

The King of the East Sea was taken away by the god and ghost Da Chanyu. After Zhao Ruosunen got up and spoke, he immediately came to see the emperor.

Thanks a lot.

Zhao Ruosu squeezed out a smile, Sin on top of the guilt, as it should be.

It's almost, I forgive you all your sins today, you can make a new contribution.

Can Your Majesty forgive me one day later?

Han Ruzi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, Do you have anything else to say?

Zhao Ruosu nodded, It may be too early for Wei Chen to say something, but only at this moment can Wei Chen speak freely to His Majesty.

Okay, I give you 'guilty', let's talk.

After this battle, the stability of His Majesty's throne has surpassed Emperor Wu and Taizu. From now on, no minister will dare to contend with His Majesty. His Majesty's words are consistent, and no one dares to resist even if they are thousands of miles away.

Hey, I don't ask thousands of miles away, as long as the Huns on the opposite side are willing to hand over the head of the god and ghost Da Chanyu.

The Huns were rampant for a while, so it's nothing to be afraid of, but Your Majesty, have you figured out how to be the emperor who speaks his mind?

Han Ruzi thought for a while, This is not the time to talk about this. Your 'sin is added to the crime' for a while longer. Have you seen the gods and ghosts in person?

Shengui Dadanyu doesn't like to show his face. Although he was on the way to escape, he also covered his face with a heavy helmet. Wei Chen had never seen his face, but only heard his voice. Wei Chen guessed that God and Ghost Dadanyu's face must be on his face. ill.

The Huns claim that they will behead the gods and ghosts in the morning, and I am a little worried.

Zhao Ruosu thought for a while, Your Majesty should really be worried.

Um?

As far as Wei Chen knows, the god and ghost Da Chanyu was not captured by the Huns, but surrendered voluntarily. There must be a way to persuade the Xiongnu Da Chanyu.

Da Shan of the Huns wouldn't be stupid enough to believe his words, would he?

Zhao Ruosu said: There is one thing that the emperors of the world all want, the gods and ghosts can give it to the Huns, but Your Majesty can't.

Name. Han Ruzi stood up and understood what Zhao Ruosu meant. The gods and ghosts want to dedicate their name to the Huns. With this name, the Huns will be able to rule the Western countries.

Presumably so, this is the only thing in the hands of the gods and ghosts that can impress the Huns.

Han Ruzi paced back and forth, but stopped abruptly, In this way, the Huns will not keep their promises tomorrow, and the Chu army must strike first and be strong, and no matter what, they will kill the god and ghost Da Chanyu.

Zhao Ruosu didn't say anything. When it came to the war, he couldn't make up his mind.

Han Ruzi didn't ask him, went to the tent, and ordered the guards to pass on the main generals in the army. He wanted to arrange a night attack. Although the Chu army was small, but its momentum was strong, and the Huns were unprepared, they might be able to win.

Before the generals arrived, Jin Chunzhong came in a hurry. He took a nap for a while, and then went to check the situation in the Xiongnu camp. Just returned, he rode straight to the emperor's tent without letting the guards inform him, and broke in directly.

Your Majesty, it's not a big deal... Jin Chunzhong hurriedly shut up when he saw Zhao Ruosu.

Say it, it's okay.

My sister hopes that His Majesty will retreat immediately. Tomorrow noon, the Huns will not send the head of the god and ghost Da Chanyu, but will attack the Chu army.

Sure enough, how did Concubine Jin find out?

Da Shanyu has my sister's eyeliner by his side, saying that the god and ghost Dadanyu left the camp yesterday and went westward under the escort of the Huns. The Xiongnu Dadanyu wanted to delay the time, but the Chu army just attacked the gods and ghosts Dadanyu. Camp, irritating him, determined to fight tomorrow!