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After the court was over, Chu Huan and Xue Huai'an, led by Tong Shi Sheren, came to the imperial study.

The emperor seldom stepped into the imperial study room, but it was still luxurious and luxurious. When Chu Huan and two entered the imperial study room according to the order, they saw His Majesty the emperor standing by a wall. It is a huge map.

The two went up to pay homage, but the emperor did not look back, and after letting the two of them flatten out, he said slowly: "Both lovers, come and have a look!"

Chu Huan and Xue Huai'an looked at each other and approached.

The back of Chu Huan's official robe was torn, and even the skin inside was exposed, and there was no official robe to replace in the palace, so the eunuchs in the palace found a big cloak for Chu Huan so that he would not be rude when he saw him. Put it on to cover the hole in the back.

Chu Huan's eyes flicked across the map, and he was sure that this was the map of the territory of the Great Qin Empire. The thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the Great Qin Dynasty were only on one map, and could appear under the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor at any time.

"This is my country." The emperor's stature was a little stooped. He stared at the map in front of him, and his gaze slowly slid to the northwest. The northwest of this map ended at Yanmen Pass, and there was no territory outside the pass.

The emperor pondered for a moment, then slowly walked to the chair and sat down. Chu Huan and Xue Huai'an stood in front of him respectfully. Huge sum of money, what do you think?"

Xue Huai'an glanced at Chu Huan, and saw that Chu Huan was expressionless. He is the envoy, and the answer should naturally start from him. In desperation, he could only respectfully say: "My sage is wise, with a raise of your hand, resolve a war of swords and soldiers." Disaster, my humble minister...!"

Before he could finish speaking, the emperor had already sneered and said, "How wise am I? I have never compromised with anyone in my life. I was forced by Xiliang people to marry the princess this time. Is this still a wise move?" His eyes were cold, he stared at Xue Huai'an and said, "Are you thinking in your heart that I'm old, I'm no longer as brave as I used to be, and I'm begging the Xiliang people?"

Xue Huai'an fell to his knees with a "thud", trembling with fear, "My lord, I would never dare to have such a rebellious idea, my lord... I begged my lord to grant me my sin!"

The emperor didn't look at him, but looked at Chu Huan and asked, "Chu Huan, what do you think?"

Chu Huan pondered for a while, and finally said: "My lord, I said a word in the hall, I retracted my fist, it was for the purpose of punching out more powerfully. I don't understand, I don't understand the meaning of my lord, but... Weichen feels that what the sage did today was to prepare for the punch, and the return of this punch is for greater merit!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor's gray brows stretched out, and he said with a smile: "Well said, Chu Huan, I never thought you would have such insight at such a young age!" He said to Xue Huai'an, "Get flattened first!"

Xue Huai'an became uneasy, the emperor had already asked the two of them: "I have sent you two to lead the mission to Xiliang, do you know what to do?"

Xue Huai'an hurriedly said: "Not only must we propose a marriage smoothly and welcome back Princess Xiliang, but we must also praise me, the great Qin Guowei, so that the people of Xiliang must not underestimate me!"

The emperor nodded slightly, and said, "It's natural, what else is there?"

Xue Huai'an was stunned, and the emperor had already said: "Since the founding of the Great Qin Dynasty, except for this time, there has never been any official communication with Xiliang before. What is the situation outside Yanmen Pass, even I have no idea."

Chu Huan vaguely guessed something in his heart, but since the emperor hadn't said it yet, he naturally wouldn't pretend to be smart and take the initiative to say it.

The emperor got up again, walked to the map, pointed to the blank space outside the Yanmen Pass, and said, "I really want to know what is there. One day, I will definitely set foot here!" With his hands behind his back, suddenly Turning around, he said in a deep voice, "Your trip is not just to marry Princess Xiliang, I have even bigger things for you to do."

Xue Huai'an hurriedly said: "Your Majesty entrusts you with great trust, but you have an order. This humble minister will definitely do his best and die!"

"I don't want you to die." The emperor shook his head and said, "I want you to live and bring back something for me." After a pause, he said slowly, "One hundred thousand iron cavalry in Xiliang were able to cross the vast Jingulan Desert, Moreover, the Xiliang country can also deliver supplies and equipment to the Xiliang army through this death zone, so in this desert, there must be a post station for the Xiliang people, and there is a special road for the Xiliang people to march in and deliver supplies. The route, this route, the Xiliang people must have spent a lot of effort, it is the lifeline of the Xiliang people!"

Chu Huan and Xue Huai'an looked at each other, both of them deeply agreed. The emperor seemed to be old and had reached the age of confusion, but his mind was still very clear, and he was able to think that there was a transmission line for Xiliang people in the desert. .

"You are traveling through the great desert, you must find this route as much as possible." The emperor said solemnly: "This route in the great desert must be strictly protected, but you have to find a way to find out the route. Location, clear the settings along the route."

Xue Huai'an respectfully said: "I understand, I will definitely investigate this matter with all my strength."

The emperor said again: "In addition to this route, after you cross the desert, you must also understand the geographical environment of Xiliang as much as possible, and find out the conditions on the road to Qingluo King City." Slowly said: "The most important thing is to gain insight into the information of Qingra King City, the scale and structure of Qingra King City, the number of population, the number of troops, and even the deployment of troops. It is best to be able to get a detailed map of Qingra King City. If possible, try to learn more information about the people of Xiliang." A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Some things should have happened in Xiliang's own country, you should find a way to find out what happened, and see if There is something that I, Daqin, can use!"

Xue Huai'an showed a look of astonishment and said: "My lord, can it be... Is it possible that my Great Qin will attack Xiliang one day?" It's not that there is any plan for Xiliang, so naturally there is no need to know so much detailed information.

The emperor calmly said: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will be victorious in all battles. The people of Xiliang are eyeing our Great Qin covetously. This peace negotiation is not out of their own will. Although they come to negotiate peace this time, who can guarantee that the people of Xiliang will not act like capricious people?" The people of Korea are average, won’t he invade our Great Qin again? Xiliang already knows a lot about our Great Qin, so naturally we can’t be ignorant of Xiliang.” Looking at the two courtiers, he said solemnly: “I will take this The next mission is entrusted to the two lovers, and I hope that the two lovers will not let me down!"

The two knelt down in unison, "This humble minister has dedicated himself to the utmost, and will definitely live up to the great trust of the Holy One!"

At this time, Chu Huan was thinking of Maha Zang. The Xiliang mission of Maha Zangbi was going to arrive in Luoan capital for a long time in the morning. Could it be that Maha Zang was also ambitious, and he traveled to the Great Qin silently in advance. Also like what the emperor is planning now, is to get as much information about Daqin as possible?If this is the case, then for the two sides, this peace negotiation is only due to their own internal reasons, and the swords are temporarily suspended. In fact, both sides are already planning the next war in their bones.

Prince Maha is rebellious. From his attitude, it can be seen that his ambition to conquer Great Qin still exists, and His Majesty the Emperor is already going to use the opportunity of the mission to conduct intelligence inquiries on Xiliang. The fighting spirit in my heart is also not confessed.

At this moment, the eunuch's high-pitched voice came from outside the door: "Report to Your Majesty, Minister of Honglu Temple, Zhao Xuan, please see me!"

The emperor frowned, pondered for a while, and finally said: "Tell him to come in!"

Soon, an obese official entered the imperial study room, bowed his body, knelt down on the ground from a distance, and said loudly: "Zhao Xuan of Honglu Temple pays homage to the Holy Majesty, long live my emperor!"

This person's official robe is obviously specially made, and it is extremely fat. If it is only made of ordinary official robes, it is enough to make two or three pieces, but this official robe wraps Zhao Xuan's fat body, which is just right.

Zhao Xuan has fine skin and tender flesh, he looks like a pampered person.

Honglu Temple specializes in foreign affairs, and its main responsibilities are to receive foreigners, provide food and accommodation for foreign envoys, set up banquets, etc. In fact, the authority is not very large.

There are very few foreign countries from the Great Qin Dynasty. Before that, it was only the Goryeo Kingdom and the barbarian ministries. Therefore, Honghe Temple has always been a very deserted government office. It has never been a character who can talk. At one time, a minister suggested that Honghe Temple be merged into the Ministry of Rites. Weaker than Dahua, so he did not adopt this remonstrance, but retained the existence of Honglu Temple.

This time when the Xiliang mission came, Honghe Temple was finally able to feel proud and elated, and assisted the Ministry of Rites to receive the Xiliang mission. The emperor ordered a banquet to be held in the Guangming Hall tomorrow night, and Honghe Temple was naturally responsible for the maintenance of the banquet. Do your part.

"Pingshen!" The emperor asked: "Zhao Xuan, why don't you go to handle the banquet at the Guangming Palace tomorrow night? You came to see me, what else can you do?"

Zhao Xuan stood up with difficulty, his facial features squeezed into a ball by the fat, and said respectfully: "Show Your Majesty, I have followed His Majesty's will to prepare for tomorrow night's banquet. However, I still have something to ask His Majesty for instructions, I implore His Majesty Show me!"

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Xuan hurriedly said: "In addition to the banquet, in order to promote the prestige of our country, we are planning to arrange some programs to add to the fun. In addition to singing and dancing, we will also prepare a team to perform acrobatics...!"

Before he finished speaking, the emperor seemed not interested in these things, and waved his hand: "I understand, everything is up to you to prepare, there is no need to discuss with me!"

Although Zhao Xuan was the Minister of Honghe Temple, he had never had the opportunity to express himself in front of the emperor, and even couldn't find an excuse to meet the emperor on weekdays. , I still want the emperor to know that there is a person like him in the court.

Although he is the Minister of Honglu Temple, but it is a deserted yamen, and he has no real power in his hands. Even the Hanwang Party and Taizi Dang don't bother to recruit him into the party. Zhao Xuan only hopes that the emperor will think of him. If you are lucky, it will be much more promising to use it for other purposes than this famous but powerless official position of Honglu Temple Minister.

"I understand!" Zhao Xuan showed incomparable humility: "It is the Holy Majesty's will that I will go up the mountain of swords and go down into the sea of ​​fire, and do my best to do my errands well. I must greatly promote the national prestige of our Great Qin, so that the people of Xiliang will not dare to underestimate it." !" He wanted to say a few more words, but seeing the expressionless face of the emperor, he didn't dare to say any more, bowed and stepped back slowly.

Chu Huan looked at Zhao Xuan's leaving back, and quickly frowned. It was strange to say that he seemed to have seen Zhao Xuan's back somewhere before.

"Your Majesty, when will the mission leave?" Since Xue Huai'an took on this mission, he couldn't shake it off even if he wanted to, so he could only resign himself to fate.

The emperor said: "Don't worry, you have to prepare well for a while. To explore the transportation line in the desert, naturally you can't return with the Xiliang mission. After the conditions are negotiated, you can set off after they leave Beijing! "Pause, and then said: "In order to ensure your safety on the road, I will send a police force to follow you on the mission, and I want you to come back alive and bring back what I want!"