In 246 BC, the 20th year of King Xiaocheng of Zhao.

The ice and snow outside the border melted, and the green grass had just sprouted, and the vast migration work had already begun.

A large number of Xiongnu people moved to the land of Shenqi and the counties and counties of Zhao State.

After several months of ideological work by the civil servants of Zhao State and the leaders of various tribes took the lead in surrendering, the Huns stranded in the tribe, after experiencing the fear and resistance that had only begun, their mood began to calm down.

Life outside the border is not that easy.

Many Huns also yearned for the comfortable life of Zhao State. They did not want to endure hunger every winter, nor did they want to drive the elderly in their families out of the tribe and let them die themselves because of lack of food.

It would not be so unacceptable if Zhao State could really share their land and houses, and let these Xiongnu people who lived in tents all year round give up their long-lived areas and switch to Zhao State.

not to mention.

The vast majority of the young and strong tribes were detained in Zhao at this time, including husbands, fathers, children and brothers who were left behind in the tribe.

If they were unwilling to move to Zhao State, their families would be demoted to slaves.

With no choice, most people from the tribe can only choose to surrender.

Of course, there is no absolute thing, and there will naturally be people who resist.

The Huns royal court.

Wang Jian and Sima Shang stood on the war horses, looking at the Huns royal court with thick smoke in front of them, all of them were expressionless.

Compared with the obedience of the other tribes, the stubborn resistance of the Huns royal court was very fierce.

After they learned that the Shanyu was killed and the remaining 70,000 Xiongnu surrendered to Zhao, they not only did not choose to surrender, but instead chose the Shanyu again and equipped them with war.

Even the envoys sent by Zhao State were killed by the Xiongnu royal court.

It has to be said that compared with the other Hun tribes, the Hun royal court has a deeper foundation.

Even though more than half of the tribal warriors led by the Huns Khan died in battle, and the remaining half were captured and became slaves, there were still nearly 10,000 people in their tribe who could fight.

If you add a strong woman who can ride a horse and shoot archery, as well as an elder over 40,000 soldiers who can fight in the Huns' court.

Not only did the Xiongnu royal court refuse to surrender, but the tribes where the wise kings are located also chose to resist stubbornly because of the killing of their leaders.

Unfortunately, just last winter, when everyone thought that Wang Jian would not launch an attack on the cold wind and snowy days, Wang Jian and Sima Shang divided their troops to raid the two super tribes.

The tribe where the wise kings are located is not as rich as the Xiongnu royal court.

Wang Jian beheaded more than 3,000, Sima Shang beheaded more than 2,000, capturing all the remaining people in the two tribes. Except for young women and children who are only taller than wheels, the rest were demoted to slaves.

These people, that is, the first batch of slaves that the leaders of various tribes who surrendered to Zhao State, could own.

"Tait!"

Suddenly, war horses galloped in the distance.

"Reported to the two generals, the soldiers and horses of the Xiongnu royal court have been completely defeated. We beheaded more than 5,000. The pseudo-Huns Khan died in the chaos, and the rest surrendered."

When Wang Jian and Sima Shang heard the good news, they all smiled on their faces.

"The King's Duwei, the Huns came and went like the wind, which harmed the four counties in the northern border of our Zhao State for many years, but they had no choice but to do it."

"Why can we conquer the Xiongnu royal court so easily this time?"

When Wang Jian heard this, he smiled and said, "In the past, the Huns took the initiative to invade Zhao State, relying on the cavalry's speed advantage, they could fight if they could fight, and if they could not fight, they would flee if they could. It was naturally very difficult to annihilate them."

"As for going outside the Great Wall to break through the Xiongnu royal court, it is even more impossible."

Sima Shang asked, "Why?"

Wang Jian replied: "The reason why this was successful is because most of the strong people in the Xiongnu royal court were trapped on the banks of Zhuwen Lake, which greatly reduced the strength of the Xiongnu royal court."

"And except for the royal court where the wise kings are located, the vast majority of the Hun tribes have surrendered to Zhao."

"The Xiongnu royal court not only lost its followers, but also the leaders of the tribes who were most familiar with the Xiongnu royal court helped our army, so they could naturally break it easily."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid that before our army arrived at the Xiongnu royal court, the northern expedition army had been eroded by the various tribes of the Xiongnu."

Sima Shang nodded and agreed.

The war went very smoothly with the assistance of the leaders of various tribes of the Huns.

Even the most difficult task of resettling prisoners was made much easier due to the assistance of leaders of various tribes.

Touman, Ulu and others followed the Zhao army and were busy all the way.

After eight days of busy work, he packed all the Xiongnu royal courts and then prepared to move to Zhao.

"General, the Xiongnu royal court has been defeated. I wonder if I can choose slaves?"

Without the pride of the past, Ulu became much more humble. He came to Sima Shang and asked with anticipation on his face.

Zhao Jia did not lie to him.

After Ulu led the people to surrender to Zhao State and presented most of his private property to Zhao State, the King of Zhao State himself issued an edict and conferred him the title of Zuo Shuchang.

This title is considered to be a prominent identity even within the entire Zhao State.

However, Ulu knew that his so-called Zuo Shuchang was just a false title. Only when two thousand slaves were obtained could Ulu be considered a real nobleman in Zhao State.

It should be noted that even Lian Po, who was the most powerful in Zhao State, had no more than two thousand private soldiers and slaves.

"Prince Wulu Zuo, but please rest assured."

"The young master has already told me that as long as Zuo Shuchang helps us to break through the Xiongnu royal court, Zuo Shuchang will naturally give priority to the selection of prisoners."

"Not only that, Zuo Shuchang can also share some of the spoils he received in this battle."

When Ulu heard this, he was overjoyed.

Because he dedicated most of his property to Zhao State, his private property has been extremely reduced. Although he is still more than enough to make a living, he is not able to buy slaves from the government.

This time, when Ulu led the party to go on a war with the army, it was definitely a good thing that could be rewarded with property.

"I dare to ask the general, how much money and property I have obtained?"

Sima Shang smiled slightly and said, "Does Zuo Shuchang want money or slaves?"

Ulu said without hesitation: "Of course you want slaves!"

Sima Shang turned to discuss with Wang Jian and the officials responsible for counting the results of the war, and then looked at Ulu.

"According to statistics, Zuo Shuchang can obtain 328 slaves in this battle."

"In addition to certain specific people, Zuo Shuchang can choose various slaves first. They are not only warriors who can give birth to tigers and leopards, but also beauties who are fascinating. As long as there are them in the Xiongnu royal court, Zuo Shuchang can choose at will."

"The government still doesn't take any money for these slaves."

When Ulu heard this, he was overjoyed.

He had long learned that there were two women in the former Xiongnu Khan, who were so beautiful that they had long been coveting themselves secretly.

It was only because of the status of the Shanyu that he did not dare to express any desire.

But now, both Xiongnu Khans were killed, and the beauties in their harem could be chosen by themselves. How could Ulu miss this great opportunity?

Not only the two beauties who have been coveting for a long time, but also Ulu, the warriors who survived the Shanyu tribe, have to be transferred first.

"In addition to these 328 slaves, it was the reward for Zuo Shu to help the army conquer the Xiongnu royal court, so he had the right to choose."

"As for the remaining more than a thousand slaves, Zuo Shuchang needs to pay for it himself."

Ulu asked carefully: "Dare you ask the general, how much does the slave cost?"

Sima Shang replied: "Different slaves have different prices. I wonder how many slaves Zuo Shuchang needs to buy?"

Sima Shang ordered his subordinates to hand in a form that detailed the prices of different slaves.

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Craftsmen or wise men with skill are the most expensive beings.

Ulu has no interest in these things.

The remaining slaves, including beautiful women and middle-aged men, are the most expensive.

After Ulu finished reading the price list, his face became very ugly.

According to the wealth that Ulu now has, there is no way to buy too many slaves. In this way, wouldn’t the good wish of owning two thousand slaves and relying on them to make money for themselves and earn military achievements be disappointed?

Sima Shang seemed to see through what Ulu thought, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Is Zuo Shuchang worried that he didn't have enough money and could not buy the remaining slaves?"

Ulu restrained the displeasure on his face and forced a smile and said, "How dare you, how dare you?"

"But I don't have much extra money in my hands, and it's not enough to buy two thousand slaves. I wonder if the general can make some peace?"

Sima Shang smiled and said, "It's okay."

"The young master treated you and others quite favorably, and had already made arrangements. Zuo Shuchang used slaves and titles as collateral to borrow low-interest loans from the government to purchase remaining slaves."

"Zuo Shuchang, please rest assured. The principal and interest of the slaves can be paid off in thirty years. The money required to pay interest every year is not as good as the money these slaves earned for Zuo Shuchang."

"I wonder if Zuo Shuchang needs to borrow money from the government?"

Immediately afterwards, Sima Shang told Ulu in great detail the key points of the loan.

Although Ulu was a little confused, he also learned a general idea

Ulu thought to himself: "I can help the slaves make money by paying the loan in thirty years, and then return the wages to the government. I will not lose at all!"

Thinking of this, Ulu immediately said like a chicken pecking at the rice: "Of course you are willing to borrow."

When Sima Shang heard this, his smile became brighter and brighter.

Then, he said: "Please rest assured that as long as you can join the army with two thousand slaves in the future, you can naturally offset the loan."

"Not only that, if we help the army make great contributions like this, we will even give priority to the selection of slaves for free."

"As long as Zuo Shu made enough contributions, he may even have more than two thousand seats in the slaves he can obtain."

"At that time, Zuo Shuchang could sell slaves to other tribe leaders, or to the government, and receive merits and rewards from the government."

Sima Shang's words immediately made Ulu's eyes lit up.
Chapter completed!