Chapter 5 chapter Five

In the blink of an eye, a lot of barbarians came to the capital, they were standing in front of Hu Hanxie Shanyu. These Hu people came from outside the Great Wall—after the fall of Qin, the Xiongnu prospered and invaded the Central Plains south. Gaozu once led the army to conquer, but he was trapped in Pingcheng outside Yanmen Pass for seven days.Fortunately, there was a resourceful Chen Ping in the retinue who managed to get Gao Zu out of danger.This is one of the seven secret tricks of Chen Ping's life. It's dishonorable to say it, but he took the inside line and used a beauty trick instead.

The chief of the Xiongnu was called "Shanyu", and the wife of Shanyu was called "Yanshi".Chen Ping's idea was to play on Yan Shi. He ordered the painter to draw a beautiful picture of a beautiful woman, and deliberately sent someone to take this picture to the Yan family to inform him, saying, "There was such a beautiful woman in the Han Dynasty. Now because the emperor is in a hurry, he plans to give this beautiful woman to Shan. Yu, in order to seek reconciliation." Yan thought, once this beauty from the Han family came, he would fall out of favor.If the Han Lord can be rescued, of course this beauty will be kept for herself, so why give it away?Therefore, the Yan family said to his husband, Chanyu named Modun: "The two kings have never been in trouble. Although Shanyu has acquired the land of the Han family, he may not be able to annex it. Moreover, the king of Han can win the world. The protection of the gods. Please Shanyu think about it." So Mo Dun made a corner of Shanyu's rescue.When the fog happened, Chen Ping used his strong bow and arrows as his forerunner, and was able to forcefully break out of the siege.From then on, the Han Dynasty adopted a policy of making peace with the Xiongnu, until the talented and general Emperor Wu came to the throne, and then began to use troops against the Xiongnu again. After more than 20 years of pursuit, the Xiongnu felt that they were in trouble, so they turned around and wanted to make peace as a way to repair it.This is the purpose of Hu Hanxie's trip.

This Hu Han Xie Shan was supported by the Han Dynasty.At the beginning, Hu Hanxie surrendered to the Han Dynasty when the Wudan of the Xiongnu was fighting among themselves.The current emperor dispatched generals Gan Yanshou and Chen Tang, leading 40,000 soldiers, to go far to the north of the Han Dynasty to defeat Zhizhi Shanyu, Hu Hanxie Shanyu's deadly enemy.This was three years ago. Therefore, Hu Hanxie wrote a letter requesting to enter the court to fulfill the courtesy of a vassal.The emperor issued an imperial edict to approve.The special commissioner ordered Shi Xian and Da Honghe Feng Yewang to be in charge of reception.

This Shi Xian is an eunuch, who was in charge of the privy affairs in the previous dynasty.It's just that Emperor Xuan was shrewd and capable, so the insidious and talented Shi Xian dared not do evil.Today's emperor is not as soft and cowardly as Emperor Xuan. Since Shi Xian was favored, he took power, cultivated his wings, and became a powerful minister.For this reason, Hu Hanxie went to visit Shi Xian as soon as he arrived in Beijing. Of course, a meeting gift is indispensable, and the gift is very important. From light fur and fat horses to precious medicinal materials, there are everything that one expects to find outside the Great Wall.Therefore, while Shi Xian was grateful, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.Hu Hanxie has given such generous feedback, so there must be something entrusted, if it cannot be done, what should I do?

When they met, they were very affectionate to each other.Seeing that all the polite words that should have been said were finished, but Hu Hanxie still had no intention of saying goodbye, Shi Xian couldn't help but asked: "I promise Shan Yu to visit in vain, must there be something wrong? Please order. As long as it can be done, do everything with all your heart.” "There is something I want to ask Shi Zhongshu." Hu Hanxie turned to take care of him: "Hu Litu, tell Shi Zhongshu about it." This Hu Litu is Hu Hanxie's confidant general. He grew up in the frontier where Hu Hanxie was mixed. He not only speaks excellent Chinese, but also knows how to read and write. Shan Yu has a little matter—" That person who is usually very good at eloquence, now made a mistake when he opened his mouth.The reckless Hu Hanxie shouted: "What a trivial matter!"

"Oh, oh," Hulitu changed his words hastily: "It's a big event, a big marriage event!" "Marriage event?" Shi Xian asked, "Which marriage event is it?" "Of course it belongs to my Shanyu." Hu Litu said: "My family, the Yan family, passed away last autumn. This Yan family has the highest status, just like the first wife of the Han family. Shanyu is determined to find a man with both talents and virtues." My Xianyuan, make up for the vacancy of this Yan family. I have heard for a long time that the current princess is quiet and virtuous. My Shanyu is willing to be the son-in-law of the Han family. If the emperor agrees to marry him, he is willing to welcome him back to the outside of the Great Wall with a BMW fragrant car, in the hope of the two countries. Reconcile, let's fight forever."

After hearing this, Shi Xian took a deep breath and said, "So that's how it is!" "Shi Zhongshu," Hu Hanxie himself said: "This important matter depends on your help!" "Shanyu entrusted me, dare not try my best! But I'm afraid I won't be able to do what I want!" "You're welcome, everyone outside the Great Wall knows that there is a Shi Zhongshu in front of the emperor of the Han family, grab it!" Hu Hanxie then shouted: "Hulitu! Get that thing out." Hu Litu took out a buckskin pouch and asked the Shi family for a black lacquer tray. He untied the leather rope and dumped the pouch, only to see a few large crystal clear and round pearls flowing indefinitely in the black lacquer tray, like a Tuan Xiaguang, people dare not look at.

"Shi Zhongshu, please accept it! This is all yours." Shi Xian was surprised and delighted, but he didn't dare to accept it. He shook his hand and said, "I've already received a generous reward, so how dare I take this heavy reward? What's more, I don't get rewarded for nothing!" "That's right! No meritorious deeds will not be rewarded." Hu Hanxie said very bluntly: "This is a gift to thank the matchmaker!" At this point, Shi Xian wanted to thank him even more, "Yes, yes!" He said, "It is an honor for Shi Xian to be the matchmaker. However, he will not dare to accept the reward until the matchmaking is successful."

Hu Hanxie was rough but meticulous, he knew that it must be treated as a transaction, and if he accepted the gift, he had to pat his chest to guarantee that everything would be done, which was difficult for the strong.In fact, the success of the matter depends entirely on whether Shi Xianzhi is willing to go all out?For the current plan, as long as Shi Xian sees his feelings, he can ignore the others. "Shi Zhongshu, joke, joke!" He was also very quick-witted, patting Shi Xian on the back and said: "You and I are best friends, we can share our heads, why care about things outside of us? I'm just joking, you must not Seriously. Whether or not the marriage can be achieved is another matter.

Even if it doesn't work, I'm still grateful to you.Besides, apart from this matter, there are many places where I need your help. What are a few beads?You accept it as a reward! " These words are a bit chaotic, but there is a sense of stability in the chaos.Shi Xian accepted it sincerely, even if things didn't go as planned this time, he could still make up for him in the future. Thinking of this, I feel that if I refuse again, it will appear that I have a prejudice and I don't want to have a close relationship.Or they think that the marriage is not feasible, so they create extra problems and other unnecessary misunderstandings.However, if it is private or public, isn't it wrong for both?

So, he replied sincerely: "Shanyu, we have an idiom called 'respect is worse than obedience'. I have received a generous gift from my face worship, just for the sake of the future, not for a while." That's not a good idea.But as I said before, I had to put on a pretty face, "It is, it is!" He said, "The days of making friends are very long!" "Yes!" Shi Xian pondered for a while, then suddenly asked: "Can Shan Yu be free tomorrow?" Hu Hanxie couldn't answer, so he turned to Hu Litu and asked, "What's the matter tomorrow?". "Tomorrow," Hu Litu thought for a while and replied, "There are so many things to do, and I will not be able to work until dusk." "So," Shi Xian asked again, "Do you have a date tonight?" "Not yet." "There is no appointment, so I will take the lead!" Shi Xian said to Hu Hanxie: "Tomorrow evening, Feng Qu Shanyu will have a drink." "Why be polite!" "It's definitely not polite!" Shi Xian said solemnly: "Tomorrow I want to find two high-ranking officials to meet with Shan Yu." "Oh," Hu Hanxie asked with great interest, "Which two are they?" "One is Feng Dahonglu; the other is—" Shi Xian said briefly, "Prime Minister Kuang." Hearing that he is the prime minister, Hu Hanxie naturally attaches great importance to it.Afraid of making a mistake, he deliberately asked, "But Prime Minister Kuang who chiseled the wall and stole the light?" "Yes! It's him." This Kuangheng, courtesy name Zhigui, was born in Donghai County. He was originally a farmer's son in a poor situation.Unexpectedly, Kuang Heng was born fond of reading. He worked in the fields during the day and worked hard at night. However, he couldn't afford candles, so he cut a hole in the wall and read by the light of the rich family in the east.Later, I heard that there was a big family in the city with a rich collection of books, so I came to the door to recommend myself, willing to be a servant, regardless of remuneration, hoping to get a glimpse of the classics.The owner of the house sighed greatly and agreed as requested. Kuang Heng studied hard for many years and finally became famous.Bowen has a strong memory, and is also eloquent and eloquent, so he was appreciated by Shi Gao, the general of the foreign relatives of the previous dynasty, and recommended him as a doctor.In his official career, he skyrocketed and became prime minister within a few years. The prime minister is under one person and above ten thousand people, so he should have accomplished a lot.Reluctantly, although Kuang Heng is good at knowledge, he can say what he can say but can't do it, so he has become Shi Xian's tool by his side.However, Hu Hanxie respects him a lot because of his hard work and the story of stealing the light from the wall.Hearing that Shi Xian invited him to have a banquet with him, he felt even more excited and gladly obeyed. In the afternoon of the second day, the Zhongshu Mansion was very lively.In addition to inviting Kuang Heng and King Feng Ye, Shi Xian also invited more guests, recruiting more singing girls, wearing fragrant clothes and sideburns, interlaced with shoes and shoes, almost reaching the state that Chun Yukun said "even a stone is drunk".Hu Hanxie was overjoyed and got drunk.That night, he stayed in the Zhongshu Mansion and didn't wake up until near noon the next day. After getting up and washing, the lunch is ready.This time, there was only one accompanying guest, Da Honglu Feng Yewang.This person is also a well-known figure in the court.He is the second son of the famous general Feng Fengshi from Lu County of Shangdang.Feng Fengshi has nine sons and four daughters, not only his sons are all outstanding, but the eldest daughter is especially a rare woman. Feng Fengshi's eldest daughter, named Feng Yuan, was elected to the Yeting court, and she was granted the title of Feng Jieyu due to her kindness.One day the emperor, together with his concubines, was lucky enough to go to the forest garden to watch the beast fight. Unexpectedly, a big bear escaped from the fence and rushed straight to the throne. The emperor's left and right were just some family members of the palace. Seeing this scene, they all screamed in fright, turned around and ran away.Only Feng Jieyu flashed out from behind the emperor and went straight ahead, blocking the bear's path. Fortunately, with this block, the Lang Guan who was guarding the left and right arrived in time, and subdued the big bear with their axes and axes. Although the emperor was shocked, he was still confused.Ask Feng Jieyu: "Everyone is afraid of such a ferocious and stupid bear, why aren't you afraid?" "How can I not be afraid?" Feng Jieyu replied: "However, I heard that bears are different from other beasts, so I have to stop them. In order to protect the Holy Majesty, I will take a risk." Because of this merit of saving her, Feng Jieyu's status in the harem was second only to the empress, especially the empress dowager, who valued her even more. That's why Shi Xian specially invited King Feng Ye to accompany him, partly to express respect for his position, and partly to draw him in for him and Hu Hanxie——Shi Xian is more shrewd in his knowledge, and he may be hindered when he foresees the proposal of the princess. It may be time to ask Feng Jieyu to come out to mediate.And the only one among the courtiers who can ask Feng Jieyu for help is King Feng Ye. Nahu Hanxie is rough and subtle, when Shi Xian mentioned that Feng Yewang and Feng Jieyu are brothers and sisters, he knew his intentions, so during the dinner, he kept apologizing for the drunken gaffe on the eve, and at the same time complimented Feng Yewang , especially when it comes to Feng Fengshi's prestige outside the Great Wall, his admiration and admiration are beyond words, which makes Feng Yewang very moved, and of course he has a deep affection. After lunch, Hu Hanxie returned to the hotel.However, Shi Xian kept Feng Yewang to discuss matters. The discussion was about Hu Hanxie's marriage proposal, but Shi Xian didn't say anything, "Mr. Feng," he asked, "What do you think Hu Hanxie is here for?" "Very good, very good! There is a lot of sincerity for reconciliation." "Exactly!" Shi Xian said, "However, there is one thing that may not be easy to report to the Holy Spirit." "Oh! What's the matter?" Feng Yewang asked: "Could it be that you want a gift from China and North Korea again? This is difficult. Years of expeditions, the treasury is not rich, what can I do? " "It's not that he has any plans for property. He is adhering to the family law of China and North Korea, and intends to be the son-in-law of the emperor." "It turned out to be asking for a marriage. This—" Seeing this situation, Shi Xian deliberately said: "I think the only option is to reject him. Even if he is greatly disappointed, there is nothing he can do!" "Zhongshu," Feng Yewang asked very attentively: "The so-called 'disappointed' means that he is determined to win?" "There is such a meaning, but it's too preposterous! Marriage is a matter of mutual consent. You can't say, he can do whatever he wants! The imperial court has the majesty of the imperial court, even if—" Shi Xian deliberately did not continue. Feng Yewang didn't know what the plan was, and hurriedly said: "Zhongshu, support Hu Hanxie and keep me safe in the northern border. How much effort has been devoted to him. Don't talk lightly about the conquest!" "Of course. You can't start a war over this matter even if you are against each other. It's a joke to say that you can't get married and turn into enemies." "Yes, yes! If you say that you can't get married, but you get beaten, the word spreads to Siyi, and everyone's heart is chilled. I'm afraid there will be troubles in the frontier from now on." Feng Yewang thought for a while and said, "I don't know Can’t think of a way to make him dispel this intention.” "It's very difficult." Shi Xian shook his head, "Their thinking is different from that of the Central Plains. They only think that asking to be the son-in-law of the emperor of the Han family is a sign of loyalty. If they don't allow it, it means that they don't think they are loyal, and the consequences will be It's hard to say." "This is a thorny problem. Maybe," King Feng Ye thought for a while and said, "It's unknown if the emperor can give up his personal feelings for the community. Let's wait until Hu Hanxie has an audience." "Yes! Whatever you say, you have to play it by ear." When King Feng Ye resigned, Shi Xian considered the whole situation, and thought that there was only one way to realize Hu Hanxie's wish, and that was under a situation where the emperor was not allowed to think carefully.If you follow the usual practice and ask on the table, you will have long nights and dreams, and the result will definitely be bad. Therefore, Shi Xianzuo asked the emperor to meet Hu Hanxie in the side hall.Because in Sheng Chen Yiwei's Grand Court Ceremony, the emphasis is on etiquette, and what is said is nothing more than bureaucratic articles such as reconciliation with each other.But in the hall, Hu Hanxie can speak calmly, and it is much more convenient to help him.Of course, what Hu Hanxie should say was taught by Shi Xian in advance. After the ceremony, the emperor couldn't help but offer some condolences, "When did you arrive?" He asked Hu Hanxie. "Ten days ago." "How many days have you been on the road?" "A whole month." "It's hard work, isn't it?" "His Majesty Duo Meng asked." Hu Hanxie said with a straight back, "The minister's muscles and bones are good, but he doesn't feel hard." "You're growing stronger with age!" "The foreign minister is not old!" Hu Hanxie responded, "The Yan family of the foreign minister has died. The foreign minister is willing to be your majesty's son-in-law and protect the northwest frontier for your majesty. " The emperor was taken aback, "You, what are you talking about?" He tilted his ears and waited for the answer. Hu Hanxie said loudly: "The foreign minister is willing to marry the princess as the Yan family and be your majesty's son-in-law." "This, this," the emperor looked around, "how do you say this?" "Qi Zou the emperor," Shi Xian stepped out and replied: "Marriage is the family law of the ancestors of this dynasty. Hu Hanxie Shanyu is loyal and obedient. If he can get married, he will never fight again, and there will be no foreign troubles. For the blessing of the society and the common people." The emperor was really stunned now, and looked at the accompanying ministers begging for help, but everyone averted their eyes, so the emperor asked by name: "Kuang Heng, what do you say?" Kuang Heng didn't want to disagree with Shi Xian's opinion, he nodded and replied: "Marriage is indeed the family law of this dynasty." "King Feng Ye, what do you think?" "I beg the emperor to put the country first!" The country is the most important thing, of course, the relationship between father and daughter is ignored.The emperor had no choice but to answer: "It's a marriage promise!" "Thank you, Your Majesty, it's dishonorable not to be a foreigner! The foreigner is grateful for the grace of heaven, but I really don't know how to say it?" Then Yang Chen danced and bowed down to thank him. When the news reached the harem, the princess was shocked and cried.The maid flew to report to the queen and came to visit her in person.The sixteen-year-old princess fainted from grief, and hurriedly poured ginger soup and pinched the victim, and finally woke up, the mother and daughter hugged each other and cried.This time the old lady was also alarmed. Before the empress dowager arrived at the emperor's private hall, the empress had already rushed to the emperor and asked the emperor: father and daughter are connected by flesh and blood, how can you bear to marry the old and ugly Hu Hanxie with a sixteen-year-old princess?The emperor also knew that he had done a terrible thing, but "the emperor has no jokes", the words had already been spoken and could not be changed.Only ask the queen to forgive his difficulties. There was no result in the discussion, so it was reported that the Queen Mother had arrived.The emperor was even more anxious, so he had no choice but to go forward to greet her. He personally supported the queen mother on the throne, and said with a smile: "Why did you alarm the old man?" "I heard that something great is going on, why shouldn't I come and have a look?" The Queen Mother replied coldly. The emperor was usually afraid of the old empress, but now he knew he had done something wrong, and the empress dowager's words made people feel cold, so he was even more hesitant to answer. In the awkward silence, only the footsteps were heard.A group of maids came in a hurry, hugging the tearful princess.As soon as she entered the gate of the palace, the princess burst into tears, knelt down in front of the queen mother, sobbed and cried and complained: "The granddaughter can no longer have fun in front of the queen mother! Please let the queen mother decide." "Don't cry! I have a reason." The queen mother shouted majesticly: "Emperor!" "My son is here." "As the emperor of the Han family, could it be that you can't even protect your own daughter, so why are you talking about overshadowing the people?" When the big hat was pressed down, the emperor felt overwhelmed, and hurriedly knelt down, "The empress mother blamed it. However, the sons and ministers also have unavoidable difficulties." He said: "Marriage is the family law of this dynasty. For the sake of eternity Stop fighting, we can't deny this marriage." "Hmph!" The Queen Mother sneered and said, "Although marriage is the family law of this dynasty, you have to think about the reason why the situation is different at this time and at another time. The country's situation is declining and we have to make marriages. We are wronged so we seek perfection. In the past few years The Xiongnu king Shanyu killed each other, and Zhizhi Shanyu, the strongest among them, was defeated by our generals Gan Yanshou and Chen Tang from the Han Dynasty. Hu Hanxie Shanyu was able to avoid being bullied by him. It stands to reason Hu Hanxie is so grateful, why dare to make such an arrogant request?" This righteous and stern reprimand made the emperor dare not defend himself, and he had no way to defend it, so he could only push it on his courtiers, "This, this," he stammered, "It's all Shi Xian's idea! " "Shi Xian," the Empress Dowager said sharply, "Shi Xian is a traitor!" "Mother, please don't get angry," the emperor replied, begging to relieve the predicament in front of him. "I don't care if you try to prevaricate, anyway, my granddaughter will never marry the Huns!" The Empress Dowager made this statement categorically, got up and left, it seemed that there was absolutely no room for negotiation.The emperor had to urgently summon his ministers to discuss a plan to redeem it! "Do you know that I make a lot of housework in the palace? The queen quarreled with me, and the queen mother scolded me?" Hearing this, Shi Xian, Kuang Heng, and King Feng Ye who were summoned were all terrified, and they all bowed down to plead guilty. Shi Xian was the most responsible, and said: "The servants are innocent, and I am troubled and worried. Please punish the emperor." .” "I'm not blaming you, but the old queen's accusation, I can't refuse! Although marriage is the family law of this dynasty, it's just that the current situation is different, and Hu Hanxie is supported by the Han dynasty, so it really shouldn't be such an unreasonable request. " "Yes!" Shi Xian replied, "The purpose of supporting Hu Hanxie is to reconcile with each other, and there is no need to fight. If he refuses to propose marriage, and the two quarrel, wouldn't it defeat the original purpose of supporting?" The emperor's ears were very soft, and he felt that Shi Xian's words were also reasonable, and he thought to himself, that this is the case, so it can't be considered a big deal.For the current plan, the only way is to try to sort out this trouble, and there is no need to distinguish who is right. "Shi Xian's words are also good. The embarrassment now is that the old queen insisted on not allowing it, and took the princess to the Cishou Palace! You said: What should I do about this matter? You can't make me in a dilemma, can you?" The three of them were silent, because they couldn't think of a good strategy to relieve the embarrassment for a while, the monarch and his subjects frowned at each other, extremely embarrassed. Suddenly, Kuang Heng said: "I have a plan, maybe it is feasible. There are many beauties in the harem, choose one, make her a princess, and marry someone far away. In this way, you can keep your promise to Hu Hanxie." Before the words were finished, the emperor felt relieved.King Feng Ye also thought so, and then said: "This strategy is very clever, and it is a plan for the best of both worlds. I beg the emperor to accept it." Of course the emperor agreed, but it doesn't matter if you ask more: "Shi Xian, what do you think?" Shi Xian was very sad, this is not a miracle, he should have thought of it!Now that Kuang Heng has made the first whip, he has no choice but to agree, "If the princess is absolutely unwilling to marry, this is the only solution." He said: "The matter is confidential, and there must be no leaks, otherwise Hu Hanxie will have objections." "It's right to worry!" The emperor said immediately: "I will leave this matter to you." "Follow the order." Shi Xian made a request: "The emperor first takes the picture book, names the candidates, and prepares for it." The Emperor of East and West ordered Zhou Xiang to take the picture book at that time, and turned it over to Wang Zhaojun. A decision was made immediately. "This woman from Zigui, Wang Zhaojun, is in vain and has a mole on her face. The farther the better, the better. Let her go with Hu Hanxie!" "Yes!" Shi Xian's voice had a hint of reluctant agreement, "The title of Wang Zhaojun, please show it to the emperor." "You should think about it." "It's better to use the word 'Ninghu'." Kuang Heng suggested. "Ninghu" meant to appease the Huns, and the emperor readily accepted it.Kuang Heng also suggested that Wang Zhaojun be named "Elder Princess" - the emperor's sister is called "Elder Princess", which means that Hu Hanxie is the emperor's sister-in-law.Because there is only one princess at present, if it is said that she has married far away from the Great Wall, it will make people surprised when she is married to another son-in-law in the future.This proposal, of course, also Meng Garna.