Tiantang

Chapter 439 Those who offend China will be punished even if they are far away!

Chapter 449 Those who offend China will be punished even if they are far away!

Zhang Xuan returned to his "sleeping palace" and issued another edict: ordering the Liangzhou local government to register all Persian and big diner merchants currently staying in Liangzhou, and even Hu merchants from Congling countries. They hoarded goods and could not leave Liangzhou for the time being.

In this way, it is equivalent to controlling Hu merchants in disguise.In Liangzhou City, hundreds of Hu merchants gathered in front of Liangzhou Governor's Yamen, shouting and demanding that they be "untied" as soon as possible and let them go back to their homeland.

The Liangzhou governor's yamen didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the emperor's gourd, and they didn't dare to ask, so they could only use soft and hard tactics to appease the restless Hu merchants.

Almost at the same time, Zhang Xun was ordered by the emperor to organize a five-way, half-business, and half-official mission within a week.The first route is to the land of Persia, the second route is to the Dashi King’s Court, the third route is to Tochara, the fourth route is to Samarkand (Kangguo), and the fifth route is to Tuqishi.

The mission consisted of most Chinese merchants and three commercial and diplomatic officials of the Chinese dynasty, and 500 soldiers were deployed among them.

According to the emperor's request, the five-way commercial diplomatic mission will leave Liangzhou with Hu merchants from various places in the future and go to different destinations.Some of them will walk on the line of Beiting, while others will detour through Khotan and Shule and cross Congling.

After these missions arrive at their destination, they will present the letter of credence of His Majesty the Emperor of the Chinese Dynasty to the host country.Of course, the content of the credential varies from person to person.

The letter of credence submitted to the Persians was intended to strengthen trade and commerce, while the letter of credence submitted to the Dashi Caliph was a protest letter of neither humble nor overbearing, demanding that Dashi withdraw the army and government offices from the two lines of Congling as soon as possible, and restore the Anxi Protectorate The administrative and military management of the entire land of the nine surnames of Zhaowu, the Tocharian region, and the Central Asian valley region.

However, the letters of credence to Zhaowu's Nine Surnames, Tocharo, etc. were righteous and strict, ordering them to immediately submit their confession to the court and consciously accept the restraint of Anxi Dufu.

As for the letter of credence to the Tuqi Shiren, it was more serious, almost an ultimatum, requiring the Tuqi Shiren to immediately give up the occupied Anxi and Beiting areas, and at the same time submit to the imperial court to bow their heads and profess their ministers, otherwise, the imperial court will launch a crusade.

Before leaving, Zhang Xuan personally came forward to hold a banquet for the officials and generals of the five-way trading diplomatic mission above the lobby of the Liangzhou government office.

Zhang Xuan sits in it, with Guo Ziyi on the left and Zhang Xun on the right. They are the emperor's right-hand men who currently control the situation in the world, and the two most popular officials in the court of the Chinese Dynasty.

Guo Ziyi's eyes were lowered. In fact, he didn't take the emperor's actions seriously, thinking that the emperor was unnecessary.Whether it's Dashi, Tuqishi, or the Congling kingdoms, they are all things that don't see rabbits and don't scatter eagles. It's almost a dream to surrender to them with a letter of credence.

What's more, Dashi is now strong in soldiers, horses and national power, and has great ambitions for the Western Regions. How can they give up the large tracts of land they have already acquired.

The Tuqi Shi people are tough and warlike, and they are an extremely aggressive race in themselves.Tuqi Shiren was backed by Dashi, and he had long had the ambition of not being a minister. Coupled with the long distance, the deterrent power of the imperial court was useless.

"China is a country of etiquette, and we cannot fight without declaration. Therefore, I have appointed you to go to various countries to understand our intentions. This is my final ultimatum to these foreign countries. You bear my great trust and publicity. The arduous mission of China's national strength and culture... I hope that you can complete the mission without compromise, and I will clean up the dust for you in the Western Regions when you return!"

More than a hundred officials kowtowed to thank Zuo, while Guo Ziyi and Zhang Xun looked at each other and thought to themselves, the emperor bluntly said that he would cleanse the envoys from all walks of life in the Western Regions, which meant that the emperor's determination to go west had not changed in any way.This time the commercial and diplomatic missions seem to be nothing more than asking for directions.

In fact, it is not just asking for directions.Zhang Xuan hoped to express the Chinese imperial court’s territorial claims on vast areas such as Anxi and Congling in this way.

The reason why the Onion Ridge kingdoms invested in Dashi, and the reason why the Tuqishi people ran rampant in the Western Regions and Beiting was nothing more than because Dashi was strong and the Central Plains Dynasty's control over the Western Regions Beiting was infinitely weakened.If these small countries and races feel again that the Central Plains dynasty still has the ability to control the Western Regions, there will naturally be some subtle changes in their mentality.

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"Your Majesty should die for His Majesty! Strengthen our national prestige and fulfill our mission!"

Looking at the officials of the mission crouching at his feet, Zhang Xuan's smile narrowed, and he suddenly raised his voice and said, "But you go here, the mountains are thousands of miles away, there are many risks, and you may even die in a foreign country. I will ask you today Wait, if it's a moment of life and death, what should you do?!"

The atmosphere in the lobby suddenly became oppressive and dull. Most officials fell on the ground and remained silent.

In fact, each of them knew very well in their hearts that although they were going to be commercial and diplomatic envoys, they were going to a barbarian country to promote China's national prestige. If they wanted to fulfill the emperor's mission, they would be in danger.If one fails, he will die in a foreign land and cannot return to his hometown.However, it is one thing to be prepared in the heart. When the window paper is really pierced and the threat of death is placed on everyone's desk, everyone's heart trembles and hesitates.

Zhang Xuan sat back slowly and waved his hand abruptly.

A group of maids came in with wine jugs strewn with flowers, and a jug of wine was placed at each person's feet.

a long time.

The envoy to Dashi, the former governor of Liang Shi Huyanliang suddenly raised his head and clasped his fists tremblingly, "Your Majesty, minister Hu Yanliang hereby swears that if he goes to Dashi, he would rather die than fall into the prestige of our country! If you break your oath, you will die." No place to die!"

As soon as Hu Yanliang took the lead, everyone began to swear clearly. In this atmosphere, even if some people are greedy for life and fear of death in their hearts, they will also be majestic in words.

Zhang Xuan laughed long and loudly, "You have misunderstood what I meant. I sent you to trade with the countries, and I definitely didn't want you to die, let alone die for your country. I just hope that when you are in a foreign country, you must always keep in mind, You are the minister of the Chinese state, and behind you is not me alone, but our 8000 million Chinese people, tens of thousands of miles of magnificent mountains and rivers, and hundreds of thousands of elite teachers who sweep the world and are invincible!"

"Behind you is the majestic China. I lead hundreds of thousands of cavalry behind you. You don't need to be afraid of anything! Hold your head high and straighten your back! Remember my words, those who offend China will be punished no matter how far away!"

"Those who commit crimes against China will be punished even if they are far away!"

Zhang Xuan's categorical and impassioned voice echoed in the hall for a long time, and everyone burst into tears and shouted long live. Their excitement was speechless.

"Come, open the wine jar and drink with me!
"Dry!"

"Long live my emperor!"

The sound of long live and cheers like a tsunami in the front hall spread to the back court. Su Hudong lay on a soft couch, supported his high protruding belly, turned his head and sighed to Li Tengkong, "Kong Elder sister, it seems that His Majesty is going to lead the army westward at the beginning of spring at most, but it is a pity that I am pregnant at this juncture, so I cannot follow His Majesty to go out..."

"Sister Su'er, Your Majesty is willing to take us with the army. It's not necessary for us to lead the army to fight, but to boost morale. Sister Su'er, you are pregnant. This is great joy. I told Your Majesty that I will stay in Liangzhou Accompany you to give birth, and after you give birth, we sisters will go to the Four Towns of Anxi together to meet His Majesty."

Li Tengkong leaned over to comfort Su Hudong.

Su Hudong held Li Tengkong's hand gratefully. She knew in her heart that Li Tengkong would rather give up staying with the emperor than stay in Liangzhou, just to take care of her and accompany her.As the concubine of the emperor, Li Tengkong was able to do this. Although from one aspect it shows that the two women have a harmonious relationship and sisterly love, it also reflects Li Tengkong's tolerance and generosity.

Su Hudong was about to say a few heartfelt words, when suddenly another violent vomiting surged up, and with the support of Li Tengkong and the maid, he had another overwhelming toss, and broke out in a weak sweat.

I don't know what's going on, but her pregnancy reaction is very severe. It is said that she is six months old and shouldn't have any reaction, but she still has to make a fuss every now and then.

Su Hudong gasped and let go of Li Tengkong's hand weakly, and said with a wry smile, "Sister Kong'er, this child is really going to torment me to death... After this life, I will never get pregnant again in the future."

Li Tengkong pursed his lips and smiled softly, "Sister Su'er, it's not up to you, you have to ask His Majesty if you agree or not."

"Be patient, just hold on for a few more months. I'm still envious of my sister. I don't know when my stomach will be able to live up to it... Hey!" Li Tengkong sighed softly.

To be honest, because she has been with Zhang Xuan all the time, the number and frequency of her happy times with Zhang Xuan are much higher than those of Su Hudong and other women, but they have all had children one after another, but she has not moved at all.

Li Tengkong said he didn't mind, but he was actually quite lonely in his heart.

You must know that in this era of royal power, as an imperial concubine, if she cannot give birth to a man and a half woman for the emperor, then her position in the palace will be in jeopardy in the future.And in the future, there will be no one to rely on.

Su Hudong in turn began to comfort Li Tengkong, the two women chatted and laughed, until Zhang Xuan walked back from the front hall with [-]% to [-]% drunk, Li Tengkong quietly left Su Hudong's place and returned to his residence.

Su Hudong was not feeling well, even though she was pregnant and couldn't have intercourse, Zhang Xuan still insisted on staying with her these few days, which was considered considerate to her.

Supported by two maids, Su Hudong smiled softly at Zhang Xuan, "Your Majesty, this concubine is tired tonight and wants to rest early, please go to Sister Kong'er's place."

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "No, no, I want to be with you, I want to be with my son!"

Zhang Xuan swayed, walked over with big strides, and was about to touch Su Hudong's stomach with his hands, his movements were a little rough.

Su Hudong was startled, and called out softly, "Your Majesty, be careful!"

(End of this chapter)