The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 137 The emperor is worried, I will solve it!

Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the country has been prosperous and the people have been strong for six generations, and it has the foundation to face the Xiongnu.

However, the Xiongnu still treated the Han with the same attitude as before. How could the Han tolerate it?Moreover, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty was not a mediocre emperor. Although he did not take power and govern personally, he wanted to make plans early.

In 139 BC, the second year of Jianyuan, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty announced to the world that he was recruiting people to send envoys to the Western Regions.

Chang'an City, Weiyang Palace, Qingliang Palace.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, who was only twenty years old, was dressed in gorgeous Hanfu with wide sleeves, majestic and exquisite, and was sitting on a high platform.

The palace is majestic, with bronze candlesticks standing around and brightly lit.Gold curtains were hung high, and waiters and maidens stood around.

But below, I saw people also wearing gorgeous Hanfu sitting quietly.

But he saw Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, looking sharply at his ministers below.

"Prime Minister, is there anyone who would like to recommend himself as an envoy to the Western Regions?"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, asked about it.

I saw Prime Minister Dou Ying coming out, with an old face and a respectful expression. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, no one has recommended themselves!"

The Han Dynasty established the country, and the Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system. However, there were changes.For example, Qin's three provinces and six tribes were also established in Han.However, three ministers were established to take charge of the three provinces.

Among them, the prime minister is the person in front of him - Dou Ying.

He is the son of a maternal relative and cousin of Empress Dowager Dou.

Hearing this, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, had a look of disappointment on his face, and then he looked aside, and then said, "Do you have anything to say, Lieutenant Commander?"

"No, Your Majesty!"

Captain Tian Fu also shook his head.

Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che stood up slowly, looked outside the palace gate, and sighed: "I am the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, but no one can use me. It is really a great irony!"

Hearing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's complaints, several people on the side quickly lowered their heads, especially Dou Ying, whose expression changed slightly.

After all his ministers retreated, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che sat alone in Changle Palace, with bamboo slips and documents in front of him, but he had no intention of dealing with them.

Because of this, the Huns from the north were invading the Han more and more frequently. However, with the current strength of the Han, they still could not achieve a complete victory in the northern expedition against the Huns.

Therefore, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che wanted to send an envoy to the Dayue clan, a country that had enmity against the Huns!

"The Xiongnu controlled the countries in the Western Region, and set up child servant guards to collect taxes from the countries in the Western Region, support the Xiongnu, and make the Xiongnu become stronger and stronger!"

"If the Han Dynasty only knows how to conquer, but the national power is declining day by day, the Huns are supported by the countries in the Western Regions and have no influence..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at the huge map in the palace. However, the territory of the Han Empire was not much wider than the territory of the Qin Dynasty. In fact, it was even less vast than the Qin Dynasty!

In the Western Region, the map was completely blank without any markings.

This is what Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, worried about.

Soldiers, the great affairs of the country, the place of death and life, the way of survival, must be investigated!

However, soldiers are deceitful!
Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy can win a hundred battles!
If you want to conquer the Xiongnu, you must know the Western Regions.If you want to drive away the Xiongnu, you must win the Western Region!

"Da Yueshi..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che pondered for a long time...

……

In a courtyard in Chang'an City, the 25-year-old Zhang Qian suddenly returned, ignoring the maid's respect, and then returned directly to the room.

"Divine Bird, the emperor has recruited ministers to be envoys to the Western Regions. I am willing to go!"

I saw the photo holding the notice in the city and placing it on the table with a look of excitement on his face.

Then, Bai Zhi's figure appeared instantly.

Looking at Zhang Qian's excited expression, he couldn't help asking seriously: "Going to the Western Regions? Do you know how far the Western Regions are?"

Hearing the question of the divine bird, Zhang Qian's excitement suddenly calmed down, and then he thought quietly, and then said: "The sky is far away, but we are still going!"

Zhang Qian nodded firmly.

Immediately, Bai Zhi said again: "The distance of the journey is not difficult. The real difficulty is that it requires crossing mountains and rivers, deserts and snow-capped mountains, and even being invaded by thieves and Huns. Can you endure the risk of your life?"

"can!"

Zhang Qian thought deeply and then nodded seriously.

Seeing this, Bai Zhi said no more.

Zhang Qian wanted to become an official, but the position of court official was not what he wanted, so he sent an envoy to the Western Regions to make him move.

The world is so big, where can't you go?

Although there are difficulties and dangers, there will definitely be a beginning and an end!
Seeing that the divine bird didn't say anything to stop him, Zhang Qian showed gratitude on his face, and then turned around and left again, heading to the Imperial Palace of the Han Dynasty.

In the Weiyang Palace, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was processing documents. Suddenly, an attendant guarding the palace suddenly entered the palace and then saluted respectfully:

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

"Ok!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty noticed this attendant, with a look of confusion on his face, but he was not angry. He just looked at him quietly, waiting for his next words.

"I know that your Majesty is recruiting envoys to go to the Western Regions. I know that Your Majesty is only worried and is also worried in his heart. Therefore, I am willing to serve as an envoy to the Western Regions!"

Yes, this attendant is none other than Zhang Qian. He is wearing ordinary Hanfu and has a resolute and serious face.

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, he was naturally very happy. After all, he had been recruiting envoys to the Western Regions for a long time, but no one responded. They were all afraid of the dangers of the Western Regions.

At this time, the guard was actually in front of the palace, and the Lang Guan who was following him took the initiative to recommend himself. He was happy in his heart, but his face was still very serious.

He looked at the official Lang standing in the palace. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che did not know the name of the person in front of him, nor did he understand his temperament, so he immediately asked:

"Why do you want to go to the Western Regions?"

"Only His Majesty's orders!"

Zhang Qian replied immediately.

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che heard this, he was even more delighted, but he continued to ask, "If you were to go on a mission to the Western Regions and encounter difficulties and dangers on the way, would it be possible to overcome them?"

"I was once a white-bodied man, a wild man in the mountains, accompanying the wild beasts in the mountains, and fighting against big insects!"

"good!"

Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was even more happy.This shows that this person has extraordinary martial arts, but he can also endure the dangers of the journey.

So he finally asked: "Can you read?"

"I have read hundreds of schools of thought!"

"Great!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's face showed joy at this moment. He immediately stood up and walked to Zhang Qian. Looking at Zhang Qian's young face, he said: "Go back and write the document and present it in front of the palace!"

"only!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qian bowed respectfully again, and then slowly retreated.

Looking at Zhang Qian's leaving figure, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Checai returned to the table happily, with joy in his heart and no interest in political affairs.

Looking back on the past three years since I became emperor, I have not been able to personally govern. However, everything I do now is for the future.

……

In the front hall of Weiyang Palace, hundreds of officials are sitting in rows, and the ministers are looking at the outside of the huge palace.

"Xuan, Attendant Lang enters the palace..."

As the visitors sang, Zhang Qian, who was already dressed in gorgeous Hanfu, slowly walked into this magnificent and majestic palace.

Under the watchful eyes of all the civil and military officials, he walked to the center of the palace and immediately bowed respectfully, "I, Zhang Qian, have met your Majesty!"

"waived!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at Zhang Qian below, and then said gently, "You come to the palace, what do you have to report?"

"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne. He is worried about the affairs of the country. He has been thinking very hard about it. He has also issued an edict to recruit people to send envoys to the Western Regions. When I heard about it, I felt respectful in my heart. Therefore, I am willing to share your worries and go to the Western Regions!" "This is what I asked you to do." Book!"

As he spoke, he took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve and raised it high above his head.

Immediately, a waiter hurriedly came forward and presented the book Zhang Qian was holding in front of the hall.

However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che did not watch it in person. Instead, he ordered the waiters on the side, "Read it and listen to it!"

"Here!"

The waiter immediately unfolded the bamboo slip gently and read aloud:
"The Han Dynasty established the country more than sixty years ago. The first emperor of the sixth generation, the road was blue and blue, and it is now in its prosperous age. However, the country is suffering from foreign aggression, and the intrusions of the Huns and barbarians are getting increasingly serious."

"I heard that your Majesty is recruiting envoys to go to the Western Regions. The journey is as difficult and dangerous as a natural chasm!"

"I, Zhang Qian, was twenty and five years old. His family was poor when he was young, and he lived in deep mountains and valleys..."

"..."

In the Weiyang Palace, the officials listened quietly to the book presented by Zhang Qian and looked at the young man in the hall, with unknown expressions on their faces.

After all, he was just an official in front of the palace. Taking the initiative to go to the Western Regions at this time was nothing more than a small matter for them.

After listening to the book presented by Zhang Qian, everyone also got a little understanding of Zhang Qian.

After reading, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che stood up slowly, looked at Zhang Qian below, and said seriously: "In this case, I will make you an envoy to the Western Regions!"

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After the court meeting, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che personally met with Zhang Qian in the Qingliang Hall of Weiyang Palace. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che and Zhang Qian sat opposite each other and discussed in detail the mission to the Western Regions.

"Do you know why I asked you to go as an envoy to the Western Regions?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at Zhang Qian and asked.

"It should be..."

Zhang Qian pondered for a moment, and then said: "It should be because of the Huns in the north!"

"continue!"

Upon hearing the word "Huns", Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's eyes lit up and he immediately continued to ask:

"As far as I know, all the countries in the Western Regions are under the control of the Huns. The Huns treat the countries in the Western Regions like slaves and impose heavy taxes."

"And I, a big man, can no longer bear the harassment of the Huns. Your Majesty must intend to conquer the Huns!"

"That's right!"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, nodded. He had expressed this idea when he first ascended the throne. At this time, all officials in the court knew about it.

Zhang Qian paused for a moment and said: "However, the Han Dynasty does not know how strong the Huns are, and they may be in danger of defeat!"

"So, Your Majesty wants me to go to the countries in the Western Region to unite them and attack the Xiongnu together!"

Zhang Qian looked at Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and said this.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard what Zhang Qian said. Although he was not right, it still made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che very happy.At least this can show that what Zhang Qian thinks is very close to what he thinks.

Therefore, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che did not hide anything and directly stated his plan.

"Once upon a time in the Western Regions, there was a large country named Dayuezhi. However, Dayuezhi was attacked by the Xiongnu, and the head of the King of Dayuezhi even became a drinking vessel for the Xiongnu Chanyu. This was an sworn hatred! "

"Therefore, I plan to send Aiqing to the Da Yueshi who are migrating to the west. I understand the will of the Han Dynasty and are willing to form an alliance with them and agree to jointly attack the Xiongnu!"

"I see!"

Zhang Qian suddenly became enlightened and said: "Your Majesty, this plan is very clever!"

"However, the Western Region is far away and under the control of the Huns, it is not easy to travel!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che looked at Zhang Qian with serious eyes and said: "I'm afraid it will be a bumpy journey..."

The bumps here are not bumps in the road.

Hearing this, Zhang Qian suddenly stood up, then came to the palace, saluted Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che again respectfully, and said:

"When I was young, my grandfather taught me that a person should be honest and trustworthy. When I came to Chang'an from the village, I brought a good friend with me, and now I am serving as a junior general in the army under my recommendation."

"Gai Yin, when we were playing in the same year, we made a promise to each other that we should never forget each other even if we want to be rich and noble!"

"good!"

Looking at the high-spirited Zhang Qian, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che also showed excitement on his face. They immediately stood up and came to Zhang Qian. The two were close in age and both were young people.

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, came to Zhang Qian, reached out and patted Zhang Qian's shoulder heavily, and said: "I already know the meaning of loving you. I love you so much that I trust you. How can I not believe that I love you?"

"Here, I would like to make an agreement with you, that when you come back from your mission to the Western Regions, I will personally pick up the wind and wash away the dust for you, and have a drink together!"

"Stick what you want, don't dare to ask for it!"

Zhang Qian also nodded heavily.

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In the courtyard where Zhang Qian was, he saw a young man wearing armor sitting opposite Zhang Qian. Between the two of them was a vessel for holding meat.

It's steaming hot and exudes a strong aroma of meat.

At the same time, there was also a faint aroma of wine.

"Brother, why do you want to take the initiative to go to the Western Regions?"

The young man in armor looked puzzled as he looked at Zhang Qian across from him, his words filled with concern.

He knew that if his brother went to the Western Region this time, he would probably have a narrow escape from death. He might even be buried in a foreign land or in the vast desert.

He has no faith in his hometown, leaving only his former name.

"Qin Shifei, as your Majesty's worries, we, as ministers, should share your Majesty's worries. Moreover, you know Shifei as a brother, so you must keep your word when you say it!"

"Therefore, as a brother, I must go to this Western Region!"

Zhang Qian was unmoved, and even when he was drinking, his eyes were shining with perseverance and perseverance.

"In ancient times, Dayu controlled the water, dredged the water veins of the world, and did things that the world was not allowed to do. Now, the Western Regions are like the blocked water veins to the Han Dynasty. Someone will eventually need to clear them to benefit future generations of the world!"

"If I take a step back now, it will be even more difficult for future generations!"

Zhang Qian's voice is like the sound of a bell, deafening and enlightening, but also goes straight into the heart.

However, Qin Shifei, who was wearing armor beside him, still shook his head and seemed very puzzled.

"Brother keeps his word, and keeps the children's jokes in mind. It's all my brother's fault that I am where I am today. My brother's kindness cannot be repaid even after nine deaths!"

"I once promised my grandfather that although we are not real brothers, we should treat him as real brothers. Knowing that the Western Region is a dangerous place... How can I just watch my brother go alone?"

"Therefore, I am willing to go with you!"

"Say no more!"

Zhang Qian shook his head.

However, Qin Shifei's eyes were slightly red and he said eagerly:

"What if my brother...can't come back?"

When Zhang Qian heard this, he remained silent.

In the courtyard, only the breeze blew, and the weeping willows hung above the two people's heads. The tender green willow leaves fell on the table, adding a bit of freshness to the meat.

"If I hadn't replied..."

"As a general, you will conquer the Huns for your brother!"

　The history of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions is very exciting!

　　Wei Qing, Li Guang, Huo Qubing, Huo Guang, Dong Zhongshu, Sima Qian... there are too many famous people in history.

　　At the same time, the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a period of promoting the power of Han Dynasty!Fighting all the way, pushing the Huns!
　　Based on the "wei" in the title of this volume "Hanwei: Silk Road", everyone should be able to guess the tone of this volume.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)