Mao Dun became angry and embarrassed.

For a long time, he had become accustomed to being on the side. Everyone bowed his head and listened to the flattering words. There were very few naked sarcasm in person like Li Yuan.

"One hundred thousand athletes are enough to flatten Guanzhong. Marquis Li, do you want to try it?" Maodun had a gloomy face and showed his murderous intent. After hearing what Maodun said, the fifty Hun warriors all drew out sharp arrows and set up bows and arrows, waiting for Maodun to give orders.

"The Great Shanyu is no longer young, so you have to think clearly about everything. This time, Li can let the Great Shanyu go back. If there is another time, don't blame me for being rude."

Li Yuan looked at Mao Dun opposite him coldly, with a look of disdain in his eyes. His right hand was raised high, and Cao Xin, Li Zhongxiang and other personal soldiers were not willing to be outdone and aimed the arrow at the Huns.

Discord between words.

Both sides have become difficult to get rid of the tiger. Maodun wants to suppress Li Yuan, who is younger than him with his momentum. Li Yuan is naturally not to be outdone. Although Maodun is a powerful leader of the Xiongnu, his threat is really nothing for Li Yuan who is fighting at home. You must know that in the canyon on the banks of the Wuding River, more than 10,000 border troops of Wang Li and Su Jiao were ambushed there early, waiting for Li Yuan to give the order, and immediately kill the general.

"Haha, Mr. Li is nervous, right? It's all my fault. I've said it. Come on, let's sit down and talk in detail. In fact, I, the Great Huns and Qin, do not have to face each other. It's better to put some transactions on the table than to let someone go privately." Maodun hit and waved his hand to signal the followers to retreat.

trade.

At this time, Maodun finally expressed his true intention.

From the Qin road to the north, the brocade forge in Bashu, silk silk from Guandong, and copperware from Guanzhong can be transported to the Qin and Hun borders. At the same time, the Huns can also transport cattle, sheep and horses from the grassland to the south. This kind of exchange of goods is very necessary for both countries.

In addition to launching wars, occupying larger territory, developing agriculture, and producing larger grain and fodder, commercial trade was also a very important part. During the reign of Emperor Qin, the national policy of Qin was to emphasize agriculture and suppress commerce, which made the border trade almost extinct.

During the year when Li Yuan was in power, the New Qin regime's shackles on business were gradually lifted, and the Qin people also began to try to set up trade and trade stations in the Longxi border area. Many Hu merchants in the Western Regions traded goods from the east and west through this newly opened channel, and accumulated a large amount of wealth.

If it weren't for seeing the huge benefits brought by the transactions between the two countries, Maodun wouldn't have had such a special meeting with Li Yuan on a whim.

"Does the big sect intend to trade with each other or intend to draw profits?" Li Yuan thought for a while and asked.

Judging from historical records, the Huns were not very interested in commerce, because they could hardly produce other valuable items except for the pastures on the grassland. On the contrary, both the Qin State in the south and the Western Regions countries had many things that made the Hun nobles rush to.

With Maodun's domineering behavior, Li Yuan estimated that he had the greatest possibility of choosing the latter, but in fact, extracting profits from merchants was actually a regressive move that hindered the development of productivity. From the standpoint of Qin, Li Yuan hoped that the Huns could open the passages so that the Silk Road could be smoother.

Maodun smiled contemptuously and said, "Would Mr. Li achieve this ambition? With your and my strength, do you still need to bow to those lowly merchants?"

After Maodun said this, Li Yuan immediately understood Maodun's meaning. Taking heavy taxes from merchants was what Maodun wanted to do the most, which could allow the Huns to accumulate a large amount of wealth in a short period of time.

As for the cooperation with Li Yuan, it is hoped that Qin would completely relax trade and allow those merchants to eat a large amount of goods under their pride. At that time, Maodun forced heavy taxes in the territory of the Huns, and Li Yuan cooperated with Qin. In this way, those Hu merchants who tried to make a large amount of profit and merchants from other places would lose all their money.

"The Great Shanyu is indeed very ambitious, and I forgive Li for not understanding it. If the Great Shanyu intends to open up the trade with each other, Qin will definitely welcome it. As for the others, let's give up." Li Yuan's eyes were firm and replied without showing any weakness under Maodun's almost fiery eyes.

"In this way, there is nothing to talk about. When the right time comes, my Great Huns' cavalry will visit again. I hope Mr. Li is ready." Maodun sneered repeatedly and said.

"Please rest assured by Da Shanyu. My soldiers of Da Qin will definitely prepare well and entertain the troops of Da Shanyu." Li Yuan said in a deep voice.

A meeting.

The result of the unhappy separation was destined to have a worse relationship in the future.

Maodun took the warriors of various tribes and had no choice but to fight and talk about it. After Maodun's great stern rested in Didao, the Huns retreated northward in mid-November. During this process, the Qin army pursued the Huns without hesitation, and chased them for a while, causing many Hun tribes carrying slaves to suffer heavy losses.

November 20, 20th year of the Qin Xinli period.

The Qin army recovered Didao and reoccupied the important town at the western end of the Great Wall. Compared with the prosperity a few months ago, Didao he saw again looked completely deserted.

This is the price of war.

No one can change. If you want to avoid being bullied, the Qin people must make themselves stronger and more united.

After dealing with the Xiongnu people on the northern line, Li Yuanliu's border army guarded Didao, and led more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry to move south to face another group of Xiongnu people who fled into Qin from the upper hexagram.

The Qin army left-behind forces in the Shanggua area resisted very tenaciously. After the cavalry of the Zuoxian King of the Xiongnu entered the Jiangshui River Basin, they were blocked by the Qiang people, who were of the same clan as the Yuezhi. At the same time, due to the difference between the flat plateaus in the southern part of Longxi County and the northern part of the flat plateau, the mountains here are undulating, which is very unfavorable for cavalry combat.

By the time Li Yuan arrived in Longnan, the Huns were already in a state of anxiety and had no desire to fight. Unlike Maodun's agility, the Zuo Xian King was obviously just a brave man, but was surrounded by Li Yuan in the pre-submerged battlefield west of the river. After a fierce battle, the Zuo Xian King of the Huns was driven into the river. While trying to swim across the river with his ponytail, he was frozen in the river due to the severe cold weather. In this battle, the floating corpses of the Huns spread over the river, like dead bodies of killing beasts.

life.

It's equally fair to everyone.

A month ago, on this big river, the Huns drove the Xiaoyuezhi people into the river, and they vented their energy cruelly on the shore. Now, the cycle of fate is finally their turn to enjoy the feast of the big river.

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After the fierce battle with the Huns, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel exhausted. From Luoyang to Longxi, he almost spent the round trip. Although he was young, he could not withstand such endless extraction.

When passing by Yongyi, Li Yuan was lazy and met Li Zheng who was staying here in a comfortable carriage. The political affairs in Longxi were left to Luo Jia and Li Zheng.

When Li Yuan's big banner passed through Yongyi City, the refugees who were still stranding in the city burst into cheers. They had already learned from the scouts who reported the news that the Huns had retreated. They imagined that the refugees who would return to their hometown would be grateful to Li Yuan from the bottom of their hearts. It was this young and excessive prince who allowed them to experience the power of Qin again.

Zheng Chengzi was also among the crowd.

After that fight, his life in Yongyi became calm and regular. The resettlement of refugees was effectively prevented by the efforts of officials at all levels in Yongyi.

And today, what made Zheng Chengzi jealous and surprised was that he saw the thin young man who had conflicts with him in Li Yuan's personal soldiers.

Judging from the outfit, the boy has gone from an ordinary pawn to a general. His tall hat, black armor, and badges symbolizing military achievements on his chest have made Zheng Chengzi feel unfamiliar. If it weren't for the big bow on the boy's back, Zheng Chengzi could hardly believe that the enviable young Qin cavalry in front of him was also a refugee.

"No. I also want to join the army and fight for a future." Zheng Chengzi held his palms tightly and sweared in his heart.

The triumphant army, bright armor, and the excited shouts of beautiful girls were all stimulating one young Qin people after another, and causing the pride hidden in their hearts to begin to be awakened. Li Yuan didn't know that in every city his convoy passed by, countless Qin men had insomnia that night.

Xianyang.

Chen Ping led the ministers in the court to welcome him out of the city for ten miles. He received Li Yuan's return team in the direction of the new city in Chang'an. This time he went to Longxi, Chen Ping remained behind in Guanzhong to coordinate affairs of all parties. Li Yuan was able to deal with Maodun with peace of mind, and the contributions of Chen Ping and other officials were inseparable from the contributions of Chen Ping.

"Changshi, Guanzhong and Sanchuan areas, can everything be stable?" Li Yuan rested for a while along the way and became much more energetic. When he saw Chen Ping and other acquaintances again, he was extremely happy.

"Report to Mr. Li, there is no major event in Guanzhong area. The officials of each county are working hard. Even if there are some minor public security issues, there is no need to worry about Li Hou. He will deal with it. General Han guarded the Sanchuan area, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang have their own problems and are not looking down on Luoyang for the time being. However, there is great news in the Ju County area of ​​Hanzhong. The military craftsman discovered an open-pit iron ore in Ju County. Now Sima Dazao and Mo Ping have rushed there." Chen Ping replied with a smile.

"There is an iron ore in Juxian, is this news true?" Li Yuan asked overjoyed.

"It was personally verified by Master Mo Ping. A tributary of Jushui is rich in iron. It is probably because the iron ore in the upstream area is washed away by water." Chen Ping replied.

"In this way, quickly let Wang Shang's crossbow soldiers advance south along Chencang Road and seize Ju County. Remember to keep it confidential and don't let Liu Bang know the news." Li Yuan thought for a while and instructed.

Mo Ping's smelting technology is one of the best in Qin State. With his judgment, there should be no mistakes in the news that there is iron ore in Juxian County. From Li Yuan's memory, he seems to have heard of iron ore resources in the Lueyang area in Hanzhong. The name of Lueyang in Qin State seems to be Juxian.
Chapter completed!