"It was only in these last few decades, when their army retreated to Yanmen Pass, that you had the opportunity to seize it!"
"It looks like they're coming to take it back now. If you can't hold it, you might as well let us do it!"
Murong Jie shouted loudly.
As an envoy, he was backed by 500,000 members of the Tuoba tribe and 100,000 cavalrymen from the southern steppes!
When Qiangqu was in power, the Xiongnu also had 100,000 cavalry, and the two sides were on equal footing.
Things are different now.
The Southern Xiongnu had nearly 80,000 soldiers killed by the Han people, and even the royal court of Meiji was destroyed. What did they have left to be arrogant about?
Seeing that the Southern Xiongnu were losing power, Tuoba Gao originally planned to raise a large army to cross the Yin Mountains and directly plunder them.
Yang Zhen and Murong Hu advised Tuoba Gao to first send an envoy to test Huchuquan.
If the Xiongnu agree to exchange territory for the Xianbei's military intervention, that would be ideal, as it would make their actions more legitimate.
Yangzhen was an official title among the Xianbei people, equivalent to the Three Dukes (Grand Tutor, Grand Preceptor, and Grand Protector) of the Han Dynasty.
He held a high position and was highly valued in the Xianbei tribe, possessing considerable strength.
At the same time, it also sent a signal to Qu Bei in Shuofang, indicating that he was willing to support Qu Bei's ascension to the position of Xiongnu Chanyu.
If Huchuquan does not comply, then turn around and support Qubi!
Unexpectedly, Murong Hu had such a grand scheme of forming alliances. If successful, he could gain territory without losing a single soldier. Tuoba Gao immediately agreed.
Therefore, Murong Hu sent Murong Jie to Yunzhong to convey the message.
"Arrogant, courting death, do you think we Xiongnu are invincible?"
Murong Jie's words immediately provoked everyone's fury.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The Southern Xiongnu were defeated at Dingxiang, but they were not completely wiped out!
Hu Chuquan, young and impetuous, became even angrier:
"Cut off his nose and throw him out!"
"I'll show that old codger Tuoba Gao that I, Huchuquan, will not only defeat the Han people, but also take back Dingxiang!"
"May Your Majesty be mighty!"
Huyan Qimai led the way with a loud shout.
This is the true, spirited leader of their Khan!
With a wave of his hand, four or five guards came and seized Murong Jie.
He himself drew his scimitar, intending to take action himself.
Xu Buxian saw that Hu Chuquan was going to cut off Murong Jie's nose, and shouted "No!"
Murong Jie is a nephew of Murong Hu, a high-ranking official of the Tuoba tribe. This is outrageous!
"Daqiequ, he is arrogant and conceited, and has offended me. He has only himself to blame!"
"Cut off his nose so he'll learn his lesson."
"If you speak up for him, you will be punished along with him."
Hu Chuquan said coldly.
Xubu was a tribal elder and his father's old brother.
If he hadn't only recently become the Chanyu and his position wasn't so unstable, Huchuquan would have wanted to take action against him long ago!
Seeing the fierce look on Huchuquan's face, Xubu knew he couldn't persuade him any further and remained silent.
A scream rang out, and blood splattered everywhere.
Murong Jie's nose was cut off by Huyan Qimai!
The smell of blood excited the Xiongnu generals, who shouted with excitement.
Murong Jie was in excruciating pain. He picked up the nose and, while it was still warm, pressed it against his face, gritting his teeth as he said:
"You all just wait!"
After saying this, he left in a hurry, leaving behind a group of Xiongnu generals laughing wildly.
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