Gao Wei had long heard that Tuyuhun was far-reaching, and the Mianshan clan and Qiang were even more primitive and barbaric than the Mobei Turks. It was estimated that Tuyuhun would not understand what etiquette was. But unexpectedly, this Tuyuhun prince was quite polite and had a very good manner of doing things and speaking. Gao Wei couldn't help but take a few more glances. The emperor took his eyes back and asked in a low voice:

"Your Khan Kuolu took advantage of my unpreparedness to rob Tao and Min. Why did you send envoys to see me now? Did he think that as long as he surrenders, I will let go of the past?"

Why did Kuolou send envoys to the court? Gao Wei was clear-headed. Kuolou became more and more foolish after he was old and always made some actions that overestimate himself. He sent envoys to the court just to confuse Gao Wei and ask for a break, which did not mean that Kuolou really surrendered to Gao Wei. After the eldest prince returned, it would take four or five months to one or two years later. Kuolou would definitely send troops to rob him again.

After understanding this joint, Gao Wei could not show any friendly attitude towards the eldest prince Shifu. He must first question whether it is public or private.

The ministers in the palace burst into laughter.

Kuolu's little trick was exposed to others, which made Shifu feel embarrassed and embarrassed, and he wished he could get into the cracks of the bricks for a while. But Shifu was Tuyuhun Crown Lord after all, and there was still some calmness. After a while of shame, he said in his stiff Central Plains Mandarin:

"Tuyuhun once made an agreement with Daqi to form an alliance. It is indeed a mistake our country did to use troops in Tao and Minzhou. However, our country is located in a remote position on the plateau. Before we decided to move troops, we didn't know that Dazhou had been defeated by Daqi. This was a misunderstanding. Please let Your Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom to investigate!" Shifu cried and cried with tears in his heart: "My brother Fu Yun was killed by the general of your country. My father was heartbroken, but after hearing that Fu Yun killed the noble envoy for trouble, he immediately ordered his head to be thrown into the wilderness and let the jackal eat... My Khan was sincere, please give your Majesty a clear example!"

Although Shifu was a Hu man, he was influenced by his mother since childhood and loved Central Plains culture. He knew better than his father Kuolu. As soon as this statement was made, he immediately felt that he was clever and clumsy. Not only did he ignore his responsibilities, but he also said in secret: Tuyuhun respects Daqi and is friendly to Daqi. The previous battle was a complete misunderstanding.

Gao Wei felt a little uncomfortable when he heard this. He was so popular that he could hear such perfunctory diplomatic rhetoric.

When Shifu said this, Gao Wei didn't know what to say. If we don't pursue it, where will our country be worthy of the country? But if we investigate, how should we investigate it? Should we send a large army to the plateau to fight a war with Kualu, or just talk in this palace?

Besides, Kuolu still died of a son, but Kuolu took the initiative to surrender and seek peace. If Gao Wei insisted on slapping, it would be too inhumane... Gao Wei looked calm, but was not angry, but said lightly:

"Since that's the case, I misunderstood you... But I still heard that a few months ago, a small country in the Western Regions came to pay tribute, and was intercepted and killed by you Tuyuhun people halfway through. It can be seen that you are not very respectful to the Central Plains."

Shifu saw sweat on his face, his expression was flustered for a moment, and then he said, "Is this kind of thing actually happening?"

Seeing that the emperor looked unhappy, he quickly bowed and explained:

"Your Majesty has a narrow territory and a vast territory. Not only are there Xianbei people, but also clans, Qiang people and the Western Qiang on the plateau. Although my Khan is the nominal Khan of Tuyuhun, he cannot completely restrain the chiefs of the tent..."

"—Okay, I know, Kuolu doesn't know, right?" Gao Wei teased, his expression still light, "This time, I will believe you once. We Central Plains people have an old saying that if we do unrighteous things, we will die. I am tolerant and generous to Tuyuhun, and there will be no next time. After returning, you must strictly restrain your Khan. If you dare to provoke our country again, I will order a large army to conquer it."

The Emperor was forced by the emperor's aura and could only sweat heavily and be timid. After chatting for a while, the emperor changed his subject and asked, "I heard that you Tuyuhun are in Gannan and northern Sichuan, and you can reach the Western Regions as far as the Western Regions. I happen to be quite interested in the Western Regions. I will ask you, how many countries and populations are there in the Western Regions? Is it considered a rich hometown?"

Seeing Shifu stunned, the emperor explained: "I just asked casually."

Shi Fu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly explained to the emperor: "Your Majesty knows that the Western Regions are west of the Palacioles, with vast territory, but remote and desolate, with wind and sand everywhere. Some Gobi Deserts cannot be seen for several days and nights, but this place is better to connect the Central Plains and the Western Land, with a developed trade route, and it can barely be considered a prosperous territory. There are at least dozens of small countries, such as Kangguo, Gaochang, Shanshan, etc., which are already the best."

"Do dozens of countries?" the emperor said thoughtfully, "The situation must be very chaotic and complicated, right?"

"Yes, although these small Western countries have small populations and are not strong in their army, they often attack each other and are not peaceful."

When Shifu talked about this, Gao Wei leaned forward slightly, and his expression became very serious: "I want to send envoys to visit the countries of the Western Regions, but since the Former Wei and the Western Regions roads were blocked, the Central Plains have no idea of ​​the actual situation of the Western Regions. Are you willing to lead the way for our dynasty?"

The reason why the former Wei Dynasty blocked the roads from the Western Regions was not the work of his grandfather Murong Fulianchou? Shifu looked embarrassed, but he immediately reacted and solemnly promised: "This is the duty of foreign ministers. If the envoys of the Great Qi come, we, Tuyuhun, will send someone to escort the envoys of your country into the Western Regions."

Gao Wei nodded with satisfaction, "The prince is intent, but there is no need to send someone to escort him. My envoy can cross the desert from Guazhou and enter the Western Regions. Tuyuhun just needs to guide the envoys, and there is no need to worry about anything else."

Shifu smiled embarrassedly and said, "The foreign minister understands. When the foreign minister returns, he will select a few people who are familiar with the affairs of the Western Regions to give them to His Majesty."

"Well," Gao Wei nodded and asked, "When will the eldest prince return to China?"

"Foreign ministers will return to their country ten days later."

Gao Wei waved his hand and said, "Here we are coming all the way, and now we are leaving? Don't worry about this. Now it's snowing, the weather is cold and the road is difficult to move. If the eldest prince makes any mistakes on the way, wouldn't it be my sin?... Why don't the eldest prince stay for a few days? It's not too late to go when the spring snow turns. It's just right. I see that the eldest prince, you are kind-hearted and want to talk to you for a few more words."

Shifu was shocked and was about to decline, but the emperor said again: "It just so happened that in another month, all the vassal kings in the northern tribes will enter the capital to pay their respects. There have been two great victories this year. I am about to organize some good things. If no one attends such a grand ceremony, wouldn't it give me a face?" The emperor's tone was quiet, as if he had a deep meaning. Shifu was under heavy pressure and could not shirk responsibility, so he could only obey.
Chapter completed!