The grassland is a world where the weak can eat the strong. There are also various bloody battles between the tribes. It is not uncommon for large tribes to bully and annex weak ones. but. No tribe will expand indefinitely. It is a very great tribe to have ten thousand young people. If you continue to expand. There will be people who want to stand on their own. The tribe is in danger of splitting.
The tribe of Huchuquan is such a big tribe with more than 10,000 young people. Big tribes like this. Look at the entire Southern Huns. Only Yuvro's tribe can fight against him. Even Liu Bao's tribe can't match him. therefore. Hu Chuquan's tribe has no room for expansion.
and. If I can settle the matter when I go back this time. They are even the official subjects of the big man. I can no longer plunder the property by harassing the border of the Han Dynasty as before. In the future, the main way to obtain property will be to trade with the Central Plains by providing cattle, sheep and horses. past. The bigger the tribe. The greater the chance of success in harassing the Han border. The benefits will be more. but. For trade. The situation is just the opposite. The bigger the tribe. Benefits gained through trade. Allocating it to everyone's head seems minimal.
If it wasn't for the matter, the scale has not been finalized. It also needs to have a strong force as a backing. Otherwise, Hu Chuquan even wanted to divide his tribe into two. therefore. For Gu Tuan's proposal. Naturally, Hu Chuquan didn't have much interest.
Chiwule has a short temper. Seeing Hu Chuquan frowned and said nothing. Can't hold it back a long time ago. Sneered and said: "Big brother. You have to think clearly. This time the big man is on your mission. It is you who should reply to Yuvroe. You are not in a hurry. Then we don't care about anything."
For Hu Chuquan. It would be nice if the tribe could be smaller. But for Chiwule and Gutuan. But I can't wait for my tribe to expand several times immediately. They are a people living on horseback. Nomadism is the basis of their survival. It is impossible for them to let all the herdsmen who have fallen to switch careers to engage in trade. Suffering from a shortage of manpower. The scale of their trade cannot be very large. Even if they enjoy more concessions. The benefits that can be obtained will also be extremely limited.
Hu Chuquan naturally understood the thoughts of these two people. And as Chioule said. He is the only one who needs to face Yu Fro directly. If not for the jealous Liu Xin promised. Chiwule and Gu Tuan can be completely pushed.
Think of Liu Xin. Hu Chuquan suddenly had an idea. Shook his head. Said: "I haven't considered what you said. But this way. I deceived Master Liu. If he blames it, neither of you nor I can bear it."
Gutu An laughed loudly. Said: "Master Liu is far away in Xiangyang. How many people were in our tribe? How did he know. The most important thing for us now is to quickly expand the number of people. Have a good fight with Yufro."
Hu Chuquan was taken aback. Surprised and asked: "Why do you have this idea."
Chiwule let out a "hum". Said: "Brother, you can give up the position of King Youxian. I am afraid that Yuvro will not be willing to give up his Xiongnu Dadanyu."
Hu Chuquan was really stunned this time. In his opinion. The conditions set by Liu Xin are beneficial to the entire Huns. Yuvro had no reason to refuse. He likes to read Chinese books and study Chinese studies. The influence of Han culture is much deeper than that of other tribal leaders. They are more concerned about ordinary herders.
The tribes in the grassland harassed the Han border. It is nothing more than to plunder some children's money. but. Attacking the border is always a dangerous thing. What's more, the frontier residents of Dahan have been in this environment for a long time. It's also more sturdy. and so. Every time the Han border is disturbed. They themselves will also have some casualties.
A young herder is the backbone of a family. Once this young herdsman died in battle. His women and children will be bullied. Even become a slave to others. Regardless of whether the Xiongnu court is still the tribal leader. They will not give compensation and subsidies to the herdsmen who have suffered casualties.
This is not only true for ordinary herders. The same is true for tribal leaders. The reason why the tribal leader became the leader. It's because he has a large number of young and strong herdsmen under him. If in a certain war. The young herdsmen in his hands suffered heavy casualties. Then his tribe will also die from then on. The position of his leader will not be guaranteed.
This time Liu Xin ordered the Han army to counterattack. So that dozens of Huns have disappeared from this grassland. in fact. Many old and weak women and children remain in these tribes. but. Without the protection of young people in the tribe. These old and weak women and children either died of freezing and starvation. Or die in the belly of the wolf. Or become slaves to other tribes. It is precisely because of this situation. It makes many Huns tribes like birds of fright. You can't panic all day long. Yuvro sent Hu Chuquan as an envoy. I want to ask the Emperor of Han for an explanation. To stabilize the hearts of the tribes.
From the bottom of his heart, Hu Chuquan didn't want to go to war with the big man. Especially after seeing the martial arts of those Titans under Liu Xin. He knows better. If there is a war. Then the Huns will definitely lose.
The Southern Huns are far behind the unified Huns. They are now attached to the big man. When the Han Dynasty was weak. You can also do something to harass the border. When the Han Dynasty was strong. They really don't even dare to put a fart. The prairie where they galloped. Now more than half has been occupied by the Xianbei people. They all say they can't afford it. Can afford to hide. But the current situation. Once Liu Xin waved his army. Infiltrate the grassland again. They even have very limited space to escape. It can't even migrate all the way like the Northern Huns.
Hu Chuquan believes. For the situation of the Southern Huns. Yuvro is also clear. That's why he was confident in persuading Yufro. but. He overlooked one of the most important facts. Yuvro was Shanyu the Huns. How could he agree to Liu Xin's request. Merged the entire Xiongnu into the Great Han. So as to make yourself the same as them. Be an ordinary tribal leader.
Gu Tuan saw Hu Chuquan silent. Knowing that Chi Ul's remarks hit his point. Strike the iron while it's hot. Continued: "So. We can't go to see Yufro immediately after we go back. Instead, we should quietly contact some tribal leaders. The first is better."
Although Hu Chuquan and Yuvro are brothers. But the age gap between the two is too big. There is not much to say on weekdays. Not to mention on the grassland. The strong is king. It is not uncommon for brothers to fight each other to fight for the position of leader. Hu Chuquan didn't have any scruples. After hesitating, he agreed. Several people went all the way to discuss. Haven't left the Liangzhou border yet. A consensus was reached.
but. Hu Chuquan still kept an eye on it. The tribes of Chiwule and Gutuan will certainly be one of the six tribes enjoying the most preferential treatment. Everyone will trade among the tribes of the grassland in the future. Competition will inevitably occur between each other. The two tribes were originally attached to him. If you let them take the opportunity to annex some small tribes. After gaining strength. It will definitely have a certain impact on your own business. In the future, it is certainly not possible to obtain children's wealth through plunder. Grazing and trade will be two ways to obtain wealth. Others earn less. He can earn a little more. Hu Chuquan still understands this truth.
then. Hu Chuquan stopped at the Liangzhou border. Xiang Yizu asked for pen and ink. Wrote a letter to Liu Xin. When he wrote this letter, he did not conceal the two of Chiwule and Gutuan. but. He writes in Chinese characters. Neither of them knew each other. Standing by the side is no use. The reason for Hu Chuquan is simple. They should report their plans to Master Liu truthfully when they return to the grassland. And Master Liu didn't know the Xiongnu script. Therefore, writing in Chinese characters is a respect for Mr. Liu.
Liu Xin quickly read the letter sent by Hu Chuquan through the post. He raised his head and asked Ju: "Gongyou. What do you think of this matter."
Jushou said, "Go back to the lord. It seems that this Hu Chuquan really wants to take refuge in the lord. Chiwule and Gu Tuan must not be allowed to take advantage of the opportunity to grow the tribe. The larger the tribe, the greater the ambition. hard to control."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "You are right. But. This matter is not difficult to solve. Hu Chuquan clearly stated the approximate size of the Huns in the letter. When the Huns return, they will be separated again. That's it. But. Is Hu Chuquan sincerely attached to it? I can't rush to conclusions yet. What he is doing now is also a matter of interest."
"It's a good profit. The lord's words really hit the point." Ju Shou laughed. "Hu Chuquan was tempted by the lord's public interest. I will not hesitate to start another civil turmoil within the Huns. In this way, the Huns must be greatly injured. The subordinates thought. The lord could take this opportunity. Annihilate the entire Huns in one fell swoop. Forever. Endless troubles."
A few days ago. Jushou also disagrees with the use of soldiers against the Huns. Now actually want to eliminate the entire Xiongnu tribe. This thought turned really fast and ruthless.
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "Gongyou. You are wrong. Liu did not want to destroy the entire Xiongnu. He really wanted to accept them as the people of the big man."
Since the Qin Dynasty. The Huns repeatedly violated the Han borders. Able to eliminate the Huns. Established such unworldly feats as Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. What a passionate man's dream. And now the Huns. In just one year. First, experienced annihilation of 100,000 cavalry in Guanzhong. Then there was another civil unrest. Later it was swept by Zhao Yun and others. Already at the weakest time. It is a great opportunity to completely eliminate the Huns.
I heard that Liu Xin was going to give up such a great opportunity. Jushou couldn't help but wonder: "Master. These grassland tribes are rough on the surface. In fact, they are quite cunning. If they can be wiped out once, it will be an immortal work forever. I hope the Lord will think twice."
Liu Xin waved. Said: "Gongyou. You don't need to persuade you about this matter. Liu will not only eliminate the Huns completely. He will also give them some support. Let them slowly regain their vitality."