One person above Qing Huang Ting

Chapter 149 Zhang Qian enters the game
Although Gao Gu and Zhang Qian came back together, they did not go with Zhang Qian. On the contrary, he and Gao Yue mixed in with Yanqi's caravan and entered Yancheng in a low-key manner.

And Zhang Qian and the others were making great fanfare and swaggering through the market.
The group was dressed in Han costumes that were completely different from those in the Western Regions, with long swords around their waists. There were several carriages in the team with various gifts on them, and there were many jars of fine wine on the last few carriages.

The leader was handsome and valiant, riding a tall horse, holding a pole inlaid with various precious furs in his hand, and at the top stood a golden blue bird that wanted to spread its wings and fly in all directions.

The team entered Yancheng with great fanfare, and King Zeluo of Qiuci personally greeted him at the gate of the city, and let the team live in the palace.

Soon, news spread in Yancheng,
The mighty team that entered Yancheng today was a mission from afar from the east. It was said that they were on an equal footing with the Huns. They were sent by the empire called Han. It seemed that they were going to the country of Jingjue to meet the queen of Jingjue. Submit credentials and establish diplomatic relations.

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Inside the Qiuci Palace,
Zeluo said suspiciously: "You said that you are willing to help us crusade against the Jingjue country?"

Zeluo Ta can even speak Chinese, and is far more familiar with the big Han than other people in the Western Regions, so he is naturally skeptical about Zhang Qian's words.

For no reason, the big man will not go to war with the Xiongnu, will he help the residents of the Western Regions thousands of miles away?

Zhang Qian said sternly: "Of course!"

"I, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, overthrew the violent Qin Dynasty and established the country. I, the Han Dynasty, also established the country with filial piety and righteousness. As an envoy of the Han Dynasty, how could I sit and watch the friendly countries suffer from tyranny."

Zhang Qian shook his scepter to the left and bowed to the left. Then he said the above remarks in a righteous indignation.
"If there is a need, Qian is naturally bound to!"

Tang Yi's father stood by the side expressionlessly, and translated Zhang Qian's words to Zeluo.

Zhang Qian's words were sincere and sincere, which confused Zeluo enough. To say that the big man would help the Western Regions unconditionally, he would not believe anything, but he racked his brains and did not expect that the thousands of miles away. What benefits can Dahan gain from this matter?

Could it be that he really misunderstood Zhang Qian?Is there really someone who only helps and doesn't ask for anything in return?
Gao Gu stood by and smiled without saying a word. Hu Xiuwu watched Zhang Qian's performance quietly. When he couldn't help it, he turned around and rolled his eyes at Chen Duo.

I believe you are a ghost, don't look at your thick eyebrows and big eyes, and there is no truth in your mouth.

Only Chen Duo really thought that Zhang Qian was telling the truth, so she applauded Zhang Qian.

For a while, the palace was silent, only Chen Duo's applause echoed.

Hu Xiuwu grabbed her speechlessly: "What are you doing?"

Chen Duo said: "Uncle Liao said that if someone gives a speech, they must applaud to show respect."

What's the mess?Is this Uncle Liao's own experience?
Hu Xiuwu maliciously guessed: Isn't that a 'non-state-owned enterprise'?Isn't that why there are various meetings and small meetings every day?
The little episode was pressed by Hu Xiuwu, and Gao Gu went on to explain to Zeluo:

"With the addition of the envoy Zhang, the plan can be changed. The envoy Zhang can take Mr. Xiuwu to Jingjue, and King Qiuci can just escort Zhang Qian's delegation and transport weapons casually, and stay at Jingjue. In the city, block the elite troops who came to help."

"King Yanqi has already set off from Yanqi with gold and silver, and went to the country of Jingjue to meet the queen of Jingjue and apologize to her."

Zeluoqi said, "Apologize?"

Gao Gu nodded: "That's right, last year Yanqi failed to hand in the sacrifices to the snake god on time and the amount of money, and the taxes collected by Jingjue, Queen Jingjue once said, if this time he fails to pay in the same amount. As a sacrifice, she will sacrifice half of the population of Yanqi to the gods."

"This time, Yanqi is no exception in the whole country. Even if King Yanqi is drawn, he will come!"

Zeluo snorted coldly, "No wonder that old yin goods from King Yanqi agreed to send troops."

"If that's the case, then it's time for us to set off. It just so happens that everything is ready."

Gao Gu said, "Your Majesty, it will take three days for the mission to be ready."

Zeluo made a decisive decision: "Then set off in three days to save the province's rebirth."

"Goodbye, Your Majesty."

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Zeluo went to the blacksmith's workshop to supervise the craftsmen under him, and the soldiers of the mission sank the thin clay pot containing the dragon oil from the Western Regions into the wine jar.

Gao Gu returned to Hadili's house and joined the Gao family, as if he wanted to finally explain something to them.

Only Hu Xiuwu and Chen Duo stayed with Zhang Qian. Zhang Qian didn't pretend to be a literate person with Hu Xiuwu this time.

Hu Xiuwu silently stared at Zhang Qian in the hall, and a curiosity suddenly emerged in his heart. In real history, if he and Chen Duo hadn't fought back the Hun cavalry, would Zhang Qian escape the pursuit of the Hun cavalry?
If not, what will he do?Will he still complete his mission?

Hu Xiuwu shook his head, throwing away this unreasonable thought, and said to Zhang Qian, "I really can't think of you, brother, that you would get into this muddy water. What good is this for you."

"Even if you helped the Westerners overthrow Jingjue's rule, the Huns still occupy the Hexi Corridor. The Western Regions are just an enclave that is thousands of miles away, and the big Han can't reach them. At that time, the Huns will not be able to pick up a bargain."

Zhang Qian laughed: "Brother Xiuwu, although you have inherited Liuhou's talent for qi training, you still don't understand Liuhou's strategy."

Hu Xiuwu cupped his hands: "Would you like to hear more about it?"

Zhang Qian restrained his smile: "Even if I don't do anything, how will things change, will Qiuzi and Gumo stop taking action against Jingjue?"

Hu Xiuwu shook his head. He knew very well the determination of Prince Gumo Hadili to resist Jingjue. He would never back down. Even without him, Hadili would still find a way to resist Jingjue, and Gao Gu would never back down. Will let go of this useful piece.

The arrow is already on the string, how can it be empty.

"So, since it is irreversible, then I naturally want to join in and get a little benefit for the big man."

Hu Xiuwu still didn't understand: "What benefits can you win for the big man?"

Because he mistakenly believed that Hu Xiuwu was a descendant of Liuhou, Zhang Qian loved Wu and Wu, and did not give the answer directly. Instead, he induced Hu Xiuwu to make his own thinking:
"What do you think will happen when they succeed?"

"After success?" Hu Xiuwu said in confusion.
"It's natural to go back to their respective homes, so what else can they do?"

"And after that? Do you think the Huns would pass up this opportunity? Especially since they had already prepared Wusun's nail in the Western Regions."

Hu Xiuwu said awe-inspiringly: "Of course not, without Jingjue, there is no force in the Western Regions that can compete with the Xiongnu. They will not let go of this piece of fat on their lips. When the time comes..."

Zhang Qian continued his words: "At that time, the people of the Western Regions will know that there is no difference between the Xiongnu's Shanyu and the Jingjue Queen, but another cruel monarch rules them, and they will naturally miss that friendly and powerful, and An ally who wants nothing."

The Huns did not show any kindness to their subordinate small countries, and they were absolutely fine with the people of the Western Regions offering sacrifices to the gods.

Anyone who is afraid of comparison, the brutality of the Huns will bring out the benefits of the big Han, and the countries in the Western Regions will naturally miss the big Han who unconditionally helped them.

"If the Huns have been controlling the Hexi Corridor, it will be nothing."

Zhang Qian raised his wine glass and looked into the distance, as if he was spying on the future.

"But if one day, Your Majesty's horse steps on the Xiongnu, and my big Han regains control of the Hexi Corridor, then the countries in the Western Regions will eat the pot of pulp to welcome the king!"

"This is what I earned for the big man."

"Righteousness!"

(End of this chapter)