Volojis has two sons. The eldest son Arshak is stationed in another important town, Ekbatana, and will be his successor according to Parthian's practice. The youngest son, Ardaban, is more loved by Vollogis than Arshak. He has been with Vollogis. He has heard and heard, and gradually understands the benefits of power. His ambition swells, and he wants to replace Arshak. Position, so he would often express his views in political affairs, and Volojis also obeyed his words.
This time is no exception. When Aldaban said "no", Volojis nodded and asked, "Why not?"
Aldaban smiled and said: "Since the big guy wants to lease some land, how can he not charge them the rent? Please let the father take full authority to handle this matter to the child, and the child promises to satisfy the father."
Volojis has become faint with each passing day, why would he be willing to use his brains on these chores, wave his hand, and say: "Well, then you can figure it out, as long as the big man can send the soldier by tomorrow summer, other Conditions are all negotiable."
Remitu wanted to say something, but saw that Volojis had already picked up the wine in front of him and re-appreciated the singing and dancing in the beginning, so he had to hold back and watched Aldaban invite Cai He out of the hall. .
Ardaban took Cai He directly to his residence in Susa City. Instead of talking about renting land and purchasing armor, he ordered people to set up a banquet, invited Cai He to sit down, bowed and said: "Master Cai came from a long distance, and the journey is very hard. Let's not discuss business matters today, let me accompany the adults to drink a few swigs to relieve our tiredness, how about?"
Cai He has been ambassadors to the countries of the Western Regions many times, and has received grand receptions from the kings of the countries. He has long been used to such occasions, and he will not have any special feelings about Aldaban’s hospitality, so he bowed his hands casually. Said: "Then Cai would be more respectful than fate."
After three rounds of drinking, Aldaban patted his hands gently. A group of young and beautiful girls filed in and danced in front of the hall. Ardaban drank the wine while admiring it with interest.
Cai Hexin was concerned about the important things Liu Xin had confessed, but he was not as cool as Aldaban. He raised his wine and bowed to Aldaban, and said, "His Royal Highness, it’s getting late, Cai will offer another glass to the prince. I want to rest early, and come back to see the prince tomorrow morning and discuss matters with the prince."
"Master Cai is in no hurry." Aldaban chuckled and pointed to the two blonde girls leading the dancers, and said, "How do you think they are better than the Han girls?"
Cai He is not yet married, but he was born in a family in Jingzhou, and he is a relative of the emperor, and there is never a shortage of women around him. Although these two girls are beautiful, they can hardly impress Cai He. However, he has traveled to various countries many times over the years, and he has long learned the ability to act every time. He smiled and said, "Each has its own merits, and each has its own merits."
Seeing Cai He's face calm, Aldaban was slightly disappointed, "Oh", pointed at the two girls, and said, "Since Master Cai is a little tired, please help Master Cai go to rest. Serve well."
Cai He originally intended to return to the post house, but the two girls had already stepped forward, holding Cai He's arms one by one.
After passing through the state and the government, Cai and the soldiers who saw Parthia were very poorly equipped. Knowing that Volojis wanted a big man, they didn’t worry that Aldaban would be disadvantageous to him, so they didn’t turn away. The two girls helped to live in a different courtyard on the Ardaban mansion.
As soon as he stepped into the bedroom, Cai He felt the light dazzling, and when he glanced intently, he saw that there were two large boxes in front of the couch filled with gold and silver jewelry, and he couldn't help but wonder: "Two girls, did you go wrong? Where is it?"
The two girls covered their mouths and chuckled together: "My lord, there is no mistake. These things are gifts from His Royal Highness, including the two of us."
In the past, when Cai He traveled to other countries, people often gave him money and beauty. Naturally, he hoped that he would speak nice things in front of Liu Xin and win a lot of benefits. Now Aldaban is also playing this trick, Cai He doesn't refuse it, and accepts it with a smile. At the beginning, Liu Xin told him that no matter what other people gave him, he can accept it, but there is one thing: you must not harm the interests of the big man because you accept gifts from others, otherwise no one can protect him. The tone of this negotiation Liu Xin has been set, and there is nothing that Cai He can dominate. He accepts these things, and even if Ardaban makes any unreasonable demands, he can push it to Liu Xin.
Although there were beauties in his arms, Cai He quickly got up early the next morning. He didn't dare to delay Liu Xin's affairs because of his coveting female sex.
Ardaban was hugging two beautiful women on a high couch. Hearing that Cai He was coming, he hurriedly got up and put on his clothes, and said repeatedly: "Why is Master Cai so early? Are these two women not to the adult's wishes?"
Cai He waved his hand and said: "His Royal Highness is sending gold and silver and beauty, I'm afraid it is not just to make a good relationship with Cai. Please tell me if you have any requirements, but Cai can't guarantee that he will be able to agree. you."
Aldaban had originally seen Cai He come so early, and was worried that he would be dissatisfied with the gifts he gave in the past. Hearing this, he let go of his heart and said with a smile on his face: "What do you say about Master Cai? , I really want to make a friend of Master Cai, and I will never ask Master Cai to embarrass him."
After a pause, Ardaban continued: "I can agree to the places that your lord has proposed to rent, on behalf of my father, but there is a small condition."
Cai He sneered and said, "Hmph, I know there is no good feast."
Aldaban didn’t care, smiled, and said: “In fact, nothing has changed. Everything is done according to your requirements. There is only one thing. All the rent paid by Bingjia and 30 years later must be handed over to me. on!"
Cai He's ten years of study in Xiangyang Academy was not in vain, and he soon understood that Aldaban was born with ambition. He couldn't help but muttered: "Our Emperor has a purpose. The lease of land is a matter between the two countries, and we must not give or receive privately."
Aldaban thought that Cai He would be able to talk very well after accepting the money and women he gave. He didn’t expect that Cai He was so uneasy and immediately became unhappy. He snorted coldly, “What’s the difference? Anyway, it satisfies his request. That's it!"
Cai He didn't dare to turn his face with Aldaban casually, so he arched his hands and said: "This matter must be authorized by your family king before Cai dares to be the master."
Aldaban laughed and said: "What's the difficulty? Today I will ask the father to ask for an order and hand it over to you."
Yesterday in the hall, Volojis had already verbally agreed that Ardaban would handle the matter on his behalf, but Cai He kept an eye on him and felt that there was nothing to say, and a formal agreement had to be signed. Aldaban couldn't hold back Cai He, so he had to take a chance and quietly begged to see Volojis while Remitu was away.
Volojis waved his hand impatiently, and wrote the next decree, authorizing Aldaban to be solely responsible for the handover of the soldiers, and even the future rent collection will be taken over by Aldaban. Seeing this decree signed by Volojis, Cai He breathed a sigh of relief and reached a final agreement with Aldaban.
In fact, Cai He has been suspected of exceeding his authority this time. After such a major change, he should report to Liu Xin first, but he should not be the master without authorization. But now it's icy and snowy outside, it's not easy for him to come from Chang'an. He doesn't want to go back and forth two more times. In Cai He's opinion, the final result is the same as Liu Xin's request, and there is also Volojis's authorization, there should be no problem.
The general direction has been set, and then the two began to discuss some details, nothing more than the location, time, and method of handing over supplies. Ardaban requested that the first batch of 50,000 lieutenants must arrive in Susa in April and be handed over to his men.
Cai He waved his hand and said, "This won't work, our emperor said, all the soldiers must be handed over to you in January, and we are only responsible for transporting them to Kangju, and your people will pick them up at the border. !"
In fact, it’s not wrong for Ardaban to set the delivery time in April, because the roads are blocked by heavy snow and the transportation of materials is very difficult. It often requires more manpower and material resources. It is better to wait until the weather turns warmer and the snow melts. Transportation is more convenient at times. But Liu Xin knew that when the ice and snow melted, the Daqin army might make a comeback again, so he wanted to arm the Parthians as soon as possible.
Ardaban is not without a sense of urgency, but more importantly, he does not have enough staff, or trustworthy staff. Even if he accepted this batch of soldiers transported by the big man, it would be difficult to arm an army loyal to him in such a short period of time. However, Cai He proposed that the Han people only transported the materials to the border but gave him a chance. He could use this to recruit young men from the head to carry goods and be armed at the same time. So, after a little thought, Aldaban agreed to Cai He's proposal.
Cai He felt that he once again successfully completed the task Liu Xin gave him, and embarked on the road back home proudly. Of course, he did not forget to bring the money and beauties that Aldaban gave him.
When they returned to Chang'an, the winter moon was almost over. After hearing Cai He's report, Liu Xin couldn't help being furious and shouted: "Come here, take Cai He down and throw him into the jail!"
Cai He was so frightened that he didn't possess his body, and repeatedly kowtowed: "Your Majesty, the Weichen did this with your permission."
Liu Xin sneered and said: "I have granted you permission to accept gifts from other countries, but I have not promised you to sign an agreement with others in private. The exchanges between countries must be fair and honest. How can you ignore this attitude!"