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Time flies, the sun and the moon fly by.

More than a decade has passed in a flash.

The first 61 years.

The Protectorate of the Western Regions, which had always been stable, suddenly received news of a rebellion by the Western Qiang.

Liu Xun learned that there was a rebellion in the Western Regions Protectorate.

Nature thundered with rage.

Summon all the ministers immediately.

Ask them to discuss important matters.

Liu Xun's authority in the court has become increasingly profound in recent years.

Because Zhang Wei is older.

When Zhang Wei grew old, he returned part of his power to Liu Xun.

Liu Xun did not refuse.

Maybe it’s because Zhang Wei lived too long.

If he keeps waiting like this, he will never gain power in his life.

Now Zhang Wei still looks energetic and in good health.

Liu Xun even felt that he might not survive Zhang Wei.

But he didn't dare to attack Zhang Wei directly.

He can only take over some of the rights from Zhang Wei first.

have to say.

Zhang Wei was indeed a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.

There is a reason why he was able to develop the Zhang family into such a powerful one.

The big man did not cause any trouble in Zhang Wei's hands, and he also gave him a lot of suggestions.

According to the opinions put forward by Zhang Wei, the national strength of the Han Dynasty has reached its peak.

It is no exaggeration to say that the country is prosperous and the people are strong.

All this is naturally Zhang Wei's credit.

After Liu Xun learned about Zhang Wei's abilities.

He was resentful, but had to rely on Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei is really too powerful.

So powerful that it made them tremble with fear.

Zhang Wei's status in the Han Dynasty is now at its peak.

There was no way they could be an enemy of Zhang Wei.

If Zhang Wei is pushed into a corner and leads the Zhang family to betray the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty will be in danger of collapse.

therefore.

He can only boil the frog in warm water.

Take it easy.

This time, all the ministers were summoned to discuss how to deal with the Western Qiang.

The Western Qiang are extremely bold.

Even with the establishment of the Protectorate of the Western Regions, they still dared to rebel against the Han Dynasty.

Really tired of living.

In Weiyang Palace.

Liu Xun sat upright in the first seat.

He looked at the court officials below and said, "This is the news from the Western Regions Protectorate. What do you think?"

Liu Xun nodded to the attendant beside him.

The attendant looked at Liu Xun, then handed the memorial in his hand to the court officials below, asking them to circulate it one by one.

The first person to look at was naturally Zhang Wei.

After Zhang Wei read the contents of the memorial.

There was also a hint of doubt in his eyes.

what happened?

Isn’t the Protectorate of the Western Regions under the management of Zhang Xiangqi?
How could this happen?

Zhang Xiangqi could become a General of Chariots and Cavalry.

The combat effectiveness will naturally have different reactions.

Ordinary people can never be Zhang Xiangqi's opponent.

Zhang Xiangqi served as the Protector General of the Western Regions for many years.

There has never been any mistake.

How could the Western Qiang rebel?

After reading it, Zhang Wei passed the memorial to the person behind him.

After the people behind read the contents of the memorial.

Immediately became furious.

If only the person wasn’t in Weiyang Palace.

They might throw the memorials in their hands on the ground.

After everyone had read it, they began to petition.

"Your Majesty, Xi Qiang is so bold."

"How dare they use military force against the Han people and even rebel against them? Where do they get the courage to do so?"

"Especially the Protector General of the Western Regions. How did he guard the border? How could he allow the Western Qiang to rebel? Why did he only send back such important news now? What was his intention?"

"Your Majesty, please issue an order to punish the Protector General of the Western Regions!"

Everyone: "..."

The person who just spoke couldn't be a fool, right?
Doesn’t he know that the Protector General of the Western Regions is also from the Zhang family?
The Protector General of the Western Regions had made great military achievements in the north, and was later named the Protector General of the Western Regions by the previous emperor. Now he has become the chief general of the Protectorate of the Western Regions, guarding the border of the Western Regions.

During the more than ten years he guarded the northwestern frontier.

There was no unusual movement in the countries of the Western Regions.

This can be considered a great achievement.

This is the situation now.

Shouldn't they deal with the rebellion first?

Why do you suddenly want to punish others?

And Zhang Wei is still here.

Although Zhang Wei returned part of the power in his hands.

But he still holds great power.

The people in the army also obeyed Zhang Wei's orders.

Zhang Wei is not dead yet.

Once Zhang Wei gets angry.

They may do something unexpected.

because of this.

When they heard this man say this, a trace of panic appeared in their eyes, and then they looked at Liu Xun with burning eyes.

Your Majesty cannot follow this man.

If you listen to this person's slander.

The relationship between Liu Xun and Zhang Wei will fall apart.

The peace between the two will also be gone.

This is a deadly existence.

We can't let this happen.

Liu Xun is not a fool either.

He was able to formulate so many policies and also listen to the advice of his loyal ministers.

That is enough to explain.

Liu Xun is still a wise ruler, at least for now.

Liu Xun looked at Zhang Wei, then at the minister who had just spoken, and directly rejected his request.

Finally, he fixed his eyes on Zhang Wei and said respectfully, "Lord Zhang, do you have any good advice?"

Zhang Wei looked at Liu Xun.

He said lazily: "They are just traitors. They can be suppressed by force."

As soon as Zhang Wei finished speaking.

The Weiyang Palace was quiet for a while.

Liu Xun looked at Zhang Wei steadily.

Then he asked, "Does Lord Zhang have any candidate to lead the troops?"

These remarks were naturally a test of Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei is now in his sixties.

I will soon be seventy years old.

At Zhang Wei's age, it is naturally impossible for him to lead troops to the battlefield personally.

Naturally, he wanted to test Zhang Wei's intentions.

If Zhang Wei still wants to support the Zhang family, he will risk breaking up with Zhang Wei and suppress Zhang Wei's idea.

Zhang Wei looked at Liu Xun.

There was a hint of mockery in his eyes.

This is imperial power.

This is what they call the imperial mentality.

In their eyes, everyone can be enslaved by them.

All should be used by them.

Anyone who resists.

That would be disrespectful to them and could even lead to their elimination.

Wait until this matter is over.

He certainly would not manipulate people to enter the court.

Instead, it will allow him to develop the Zhang family with peace of mind.

The Zhang family is now at its peak.

As long as you develop steadily, you can protect yourself even if you don't enter the court.

When the power of the aristocratic families expands infinitely, what does the imperial power mean?
therefore.

Zhang Wei was too lazy to waste words with this person.

He directly selected two more outstanding generals.

Then let them lead troops to attack Xiqiang.

When Liu Xun heard the two generals pointed out by Zhang Wei, he nodded with satisfaction, without any intention of refuting, and immediately gave the order.

The news came back in March.

In April of that year, Liu Xun ordered General Zhao Chongguo and General Xu Yanshou to send troops to attack the Western Qiang.

During this time.

Zhang Wei got a short break.

The battle lasted until the next year.

May 60 BC.

Western Qiang surrendered.

The Han army returned victoriously.

After returning from a great victory.

Liu Xun established Jincheng in the place where the Western Qiang were located to settle the Qiang people who surrendered.

Let them live and work in peace and contentment.

At the same time, Liu Xun also ordered the Western Regions Protectorate to move its capital.

Move their previous capital to Wulei City.

Then set up the defense force of the Protectorate here to control the countries in the Western Regions.

With the surrender of countries in the Western Regions.

After more than ten years of recuperation.

The Huns gradually emerged.

They did not continue to move south, but stayed in the far north.

But they expressed their submission to the Han Dynasty.

In the autumn of the same year, Xianxian Shan, the King of Ruju of the Xiongnu, led more than 10,000 people to surrender.

This is to show their loyalty to the Han Dynasty.

Liu Xun was naturally very happy to see the Huns surrender and he received them warmly.

Restored good relations with them.

After the relationship between the Han Dynasty and the Huns was restored.

In the winter of the same year, the Xiongnu Chanyu sent a famous king to the Han Dynasty to offer tribute and congratulate the arrival of the first month of the year!

thereafter.

The Huns came to pay tribute every year.

Every year, they contribute some items to the Han Dynasty.

The prestige of the Han Dynasty in China is growing day by day.

During Liu Xun's reign, no one resisted and the whole world submitted to him.

Zhang Wei is enjoying these leisurely days.

Nor did I neglect exercise.

Time passed bit by bit.

In the blink of an eye, it was 58 BC.

May 58 BC.

The Xiongnu Chanyu sent his prince, Huliuruo Wang Shengzhi, to the capital to pay homage to Liu Xun.

This was to show the Huns' submission to the Han Dynasty.

It can also make the Han Dynasty feel more at ease about the Huns.

in subsequent years.

The major Hun Khans surrendered one after another.

With the surrender of the Huns.

Liu Xun felt that the Huns no longer posed a threat to the Han Dynasty.

Since the border was not invaded, Liu Xun directly ordered to reduce the number of garrison troops by 20%, build Changping warehouses to supply military supplies and balance quantity and price, and reduce grain transport.

As the Han Dynasty reduced the number of soldiers guarding the border.

The Huns showed great submission.

Every year they would send surrendered people to the Han Dynasty.

Let them all come to serve the emperor.

These people are hostages, and their purpose is to let the Han Dynasty see their sincerity in surrendering.

Time flies, the sun and the moon fly by.

A blink of an eye.

Ten years have passed.

Zhang Wei is already in his seventies.

I am approaching eighty years old.

In the nearly 20 years of the Han Dynasty.

This is when Zhang Wei is most relaxed.

Plus his body is getting older.

The affairs of the court are no longer under his jurisdiction.

Especially during this period of time after a person's death.

He even handed over all the power in his hands to Liu Xun.

The meaning is that I am old.

He is old and frail and is unable to handle state affairs for the time being.

He then returned all the power in his hands to Liu Xun.

Seeing that the Zhang family had no intention of rebelling, Liu Xun gave up the idea of ​​dealing with the Zhang family.

Anyway, there is no intention to target the Zhang family at the moment.

After Zhang Wei retired from the court, he began to concentrate on teaching his son.

Don't say it.

Zhang Xiangyi is indeed an outstanding person.

Zhang Xiangyi when he was young.

Then you can speak fluently.

And it has great endurance.

Not only is he talented in both literature and martial arts, he is also very sensible.

"Father, my son is back."

At this moment, a voice suddenly came.

A tall and handsome young man walked over.

The person who came was Zhang Xiangyi.

Zhang Xiangyi has already started a family.

Now coming to Zhang Wei's residence, seeing Zhang Wei basking in the sun, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, then he quickly walked over and bowed to Zhang Wei.

"Father is calling me home urgently. Is there something important?"

Zhang Xiangyi was very respectful to Zhang Wei.

He is Zhang Wei's late son.

The child was born at the beginning of Liu Xun's reign.

Zhang Wei gave him this name with great expectations.

Although Zhang Wei had many children, he clearly defined his own position and became the head of the Zhang family from the moment he was born.

Wait until you understand the situation.

Arrived in the Year of the Dancing Elephants.

Zhang Wei then handed over all the power in his hands.

Even let him get familiar with all things in the Zhang family.

When Zhang Xiangyi learned about the power of the Zhang family, he felt how much pressure he was under.

The Zhang family has developed very rapidly in recent years.

The Mighty Escort Agency is now spread all over the Han Dynasty.

These escort agencies train a large number of escort masters.

They are all strong and powerful.

And he is tall.

They were the ones who were trained with emphasis.

The daily diet and daily routine are very regular.

This resulted in their extraordinary fighting power, which was completely comparable to the soldiers in the Han army.

Pick out one of these people.

It's all very shocking.

But when all the people from the escort agency gathered together, it was a completely different scene.

The Han Dynasty wanted to weaken the power of the Zhang family.

He actually issued a decree.

The number of escort agents in the escort agency shall not exceed fifty.

They did not dare to openly disobey the emperor's order.

The only option is to drastically reduce the number of people in the escort agency.

But the Mighty Escort Agency is spread all over the Han Dynasty.

The total number of people in these escort agencies is also a very large number.

Others may not look down on it.

But he knew it very well.

So far, the total number of bodyguards has exceeded 10.

Such a huge team.

Only the Zhang family can afford it.

The reason why those princes were short of money was that the people under their counties could not pay taxes, which resulted in them being unable to support such a large army.

But the Zhang family started out as a trading family.

The last thing they lack is money.

Plus the Zhang family’s status in the court.

Even though they knew the harm that the Weiwu Escort Agency posed to the Han people, they did not dare to point it out and could only turn a blind eye.

Under this situation.

The Zhang family is growing bigger and bigger.

There is also Zhang’s Commercial Bank.

After years of development, Zhang's business has flourished.

There are branches of Zhang's Commercial Bank throughout the Han Dynasty.

Zhangjia Trading Company provides a large amount of property to the Zhang family every year.

There is such huge financial support.

Only the Zhang family can afford such a large army.

Not only that.

Ten years ago.

My father handed over the last bit of power he had.

This is the Zhang family’s most solid foundation.

That is Tianxia Restaurant.

Tianxia Restaurant was previously only developed in Kyoto, but now it has spread throughout the Han Dynasty.

Although these restaurants may seem ordinary, they are sources of information.

Even a waiter at the Tianxia Restaurant could read and write, and had a keen hearing, and could provide them with a steady stream of information.

After the information is summarized, someone will conduct a special analysis and then present the accurate information to Zhang Wei.

In other words.

Although Zhang Wei never leaves the house.

But the world is already in Zhang Wei's hands.

After he realized Zhang Wei's strength, he was naturally shocked.

At the same time, I also understand the responsibilities I bear.

Now that Zhang Wei called him back, Zhang Xiangyi was a little confused, but he did not question it.

Instead, he asked respectfully.

Zhang Wei looked at Zhang Xiangyi.

Naturally, he was extremely satisfied with his son.

Looking at Zhang Xiangyi, Zhang Wei looked towards the direction of the imperial city and said quietly, "The situation is about to change. Be prepared and don't let anyone take advantage of you!"

"In this generation, you are not needed in the imperial court, but you still need to place the necessary ambush agents there in case of emergency. Do you understand?" (End of this chapter)