Chapter 25 The hasty mission
The furious Emperor Shenwu immediately ordered Prince Nao to lead three thousand royal guards to Hyogo.∝⊥Kill all the relatives of those betrayers.
On the day Prince Zhi set out, Yun Xiao received a secret report.
"Marty, Kyoto's eyeliner is back. It's true that Prince Nao led the army to come!" Oeen-jun was very proud of his eyeliner. In such a situation, it would be undoubtedly loyal to follow him.
"How many people are there?" Yun Xiao stood on the hillside, observing every piece of land with a telescope countless times.
"Three thousand people!"
"It seems that the Emperor does not look down on you very much. Three thousand people want to come and take your nest." Yun Xiao said with a teasing.
"At the end, we took all the strong men here to Xiaguan, and the remaining troops were only hundreds of people..."
Daewon-jun hurriedly refuted that his new master said that his combat power was low. This was not a good thing.
"Don't worry about defending yourself, this is just a joke. It's good that a few hundred people can catch the Emperor's three thousand soldiers.
This place is good, it is simply a natural hunting ground. Your crossbows are actually good, but they are too rough to make them so that they cannot shoot flat, otherwise my losses would have been greater that day. All those things will be given to you, and all the crossbows and arrows will be given to you.
There are 12,300 people on both sides, and it is more than enough to surround these 3,000 people. Remember, you must let some people escape. Moreover, there is no Prince Zhi among these people. We just need to keep Prince Zhi as bait and fish out the soldiers in Kyoto, otherwise we will suffer great casualties when we attack the city.
How difficult it is to kill an enemy in a siege than killing a soldier in the wild."
"I understand, so I will take someone to arrange it. As long as the prince comes in, I will guarantee whether he can go out."
Yun Xiao did not question the command ability of Dayuanjun. He had already shown his military talent in Xiaguan. Since he got on Yun Xiao's ship, he would let him go. All Yun Xiao had to do was monitor. After all, he was a person who had just turned against him, so it was impossible to make Yun Xiao feel completely relieved.
Yun Xiao was worried about the people he didn't trust, while Liu Che, who was far away in Chang'an, was worried about the people he trusted.
The list of talent recruitment list has been released for almost half a month, but no one has come to announce it. Liu Che felt that he was a little unaware of the situation, but just now Qiandu reported to Liu Che with a strange look on his face. Someone said that the list of talent recruitment list was revealed and he was meeting the Marquis outside Chengming Palace.
"Xuan!" Liu Che, who was reviewing the memorial, was very happy. Finally, someone was willing to stand up. He had to reward this person heavily. As long as he drove through the trade routes in the Western Regions, he could have a lot of money to account.
Making weapons and armor, and purchasing the war horse that is expensive and expensive. It has already taken all the inner palace, and Gillian is still ignorant and clamoring to buy jewelry all day long.
Liu Che didn't understand where Yun Xiao got so much money. He could afford so many troops and had raised 8,000 people himself and was in danger of bankruptcy.
Qiandu went there for a long time, and Liu Che felt someone coming in. He looked up and found that it was Zhang Qian. He didn't realize it and continued to lower his head to review the memorials.
After a long time, Liu Che finally finished reviewing the memorial but saw Zhang Qian still standing under Danxiang. Qiandu also stood beside him with indifferent expression. Liu Che stretched his waist a lot. He felt that the joints on his body were "gaba" and "gaba" sounded.
"Qiandu, you are becoming less and less careful. Didn't someone reveal the list of talent recruitment? Why didn't you bring someone to me to see?"
Qiandu curled his lips helplessly and glanced at Zhang Qian beside him.
"I have reported to Your Majesty, and I have revealed the list of recruitment. I am willing to set up a feasible road to the Western Regions for Your Majesty." Zhang Qian bowed to the ground and said to Liu Che.
"What? Zhang Qian, you..." Liu Che was so shocked that he almost jumped up on the chair.
Since childhood, Zhang Qian has been by his side. It can be said that he was both a monarch and a minister and a friend who grew up with Liu Che. Now the political situation in the court is in a shortage of manpower. Zhang Qian is going to go on a mission to the Western Regions at this time, what a joke!
"I always feel sad when I see Your Majesty working hard to raise military expenses. Master Yan said that the Lord was worried about the insult of the minister. The Lord was so worried, this is the fault of the minister. I am willing to go to the Western Regions and open up a business road as soon as possible to help my master..."
"Zhang Qian! Now the imperial court is working on people, and there are many dangers to go to the Western Regions. You have to pass through the territory of the Donghu people, Qiang people, and even the Huns. There are thousands of miles of mountains and mountains, and I can't protect you even if you have any mistakes." Liu Che interrupted Zhang Qian's report and said anxiously.
"Your Majesty, I know that the court is working on people. But the issue of military expenditure cannot be delayed. Asking for money in the treasury from the Empress Dowager is simply a delusion. Your Majesty wants to train the Yulin in the Qimen and want to compete with the Dou family. The inner mansion is no longer able to make ends meet, and he will buy new war horses next year. Can Your Majesty really take out that amount of money?
The reason why the Yun family was able to raise so many cavalry and even purchased 20,000 war horses at one time was not because the Donghu people helped him buy good horses in the Western Regions at a low price. But we needed to buy the Xiongnu horses that the Yun family eliminated. The price of this entry and exit was too amazing.
Now Yunhou is preparing for war overseas, and I heard that he has recruited more than 10,000 troops in Shandong and Jiangnan. This son sooner or later became a major concern for the Han Dynasty, and for the long-term plan. The court needed to open up commercial routes in the Western Regions, and the goods coming from the Western Regions were no longer held hostage by the Donghu.
The goods we export to the Western Regions were not suppressed by the Donghu people. Once the trade routes were opened, the Western Regions were inseparable from the Great Han. The power of our great Han will definitely make the countries in the Western Regions surrender to Your Majesty..."
Zhang Qian was spitting out loud, completely ignoring Liu Che's constipated expression.
Although this is Chengming Palace, it is also a place where the Empress Dowager is focused on. Some things can be said, but some things can still not be said.
Usually, some confidential matters can be said by Qiandu beforehand. Now Zhang Qian is actually speaking out in public, and Liu Che knows only two hours. The Empress Dowager will know what is happening here. At that time, Zhang Qian's life will probably sink forever with the setting sun.
"Enough!" Liu Che finally couldn't listen anymore. He suddenly understood that Zhang Qian did this on purpose, so that Liu Che could send him away as soon as possible.
As long as Liu Che didn't want Zhang Qian to die, the only way to send Qimen Yulin to escort him out of the city and then go straight to the Western Regions is the only way. I guess this guy had already packed his luggage at home before the meeting. He even parked at the door of Weiyang Palace with his supplies.
What a meticulous Zhang Qian. I didn’t realize that Zhang Qian had this ability before. He counted the matter to the bone. Yunhou said that a dog biting a person would not bark. Today it seems that it has come true.
"Zhang Qian, you have thought about the hardships along the way. If you regret it now, I can arrange for you to go back to Longyou to work. There is still a huge power in your family, and I believe you can protect you. Wait... the day of the day!" Liu Che swallowed what he wanted to say. The so-called day of the Empress Dowager's death was the day of the death of the Empress Dowager. It was already so clear that it depends on Zhang Qian's own choice.
"Although there are many difficulties and dangers, I am willing to go! I ask Your Majesty to issue a letter to the country, so Zhang Qian will set off now."
Liu Che had no choice but to look like Zhang Qian was determined to go to the Western Regions. He didn't know what medicine this guy took, and why did he run to the Western Regions with all his heart when he was crazy.
The letter of nationality and the battle were prepared long ago, and even Liu Che ordered Zhang Qian to set up the battle. As for the letter of nationality, the thing can be effective if it is covered with a jade seal.
Seeing that Liu Che had a blue face and his cheeks were biting hard. Knowing that Liu Che had agreed, the guy actually took out a letter of the country from his sleeve and presented it with his hands.
When Qiandu put the letter of the country on the imperial book case, Liu Che almost cursed. His mother, this guy was even ready for the letter of the country, and just waited for himself to stamp it.
"Cover and cover him with a seal. Since you are rushing to commit suicide, let him do it!" Liu Che ordered Qiandu in trouble.
Qiandu had no choice but to take the jade seal, dipped it in some ink paste, and covered the jade seal of the imperial examination that he had passed on to Yongchang on the silk national letter.
"I grant Zhang Qian the Han envoy and go to the Western Regions! Let's set off immediately!"
"I thank Your Majesty!" Zhang Qian bowed to Liu Che again. Then he took the letter of the country with both hands, and retreated and was about to go out.
"Slow down!" Liu Che shouted loudly on Danxiang.
"What are your Majesty's instructions?" Zhang Qian still looked like he was immortal.
"Click the 200th period gate to the Yulin, protect it safe." After Liu Che said that, he sat on the dragon throne like a deflated ball.
I really don’t know what kind of formation Zhang Qian was going crazy and insisted on going to the Western Regions. The situation now has to be with him, but it’s a fight between friends. Liu Che couldn’t bear to let him go on the road like this, and sent two hundred sect Yulin as his final support. As for how many people can come back alive, it depends on God’s arrangement.
"Thank you Your Majesty!" Zhang Qian gave another deep salute, and tears had already flowed out of his eyes. He did not want to leave Chang'an, but...
Since he had already rode on the tiger's back, Zhang Qian had to ride down again. After gritting his teeth, Zhang Qian left Chengming Palace and walked quickly towards the gate of Weiyang Palace. He had to leave before the Empress Dowager made a decision. Otherwise, even if Zhang Qian wanted to go to the Western Regions, he would have to be a soul.
Liu Che was right at all. There were ten large carriages parked in front of Weiyang Palace. The drivers on the car were all dressed in a long distance. You don’t need to see that they were from the Zhang family’s hometown.
Qiandu and two hundred Qimen Yulin rushed out panting. These Yulins were so anxious that they didn't even have time to dictate a letter from their home.
They received a decree in a daze, saying that they wanted them to protect the Han envoy Zhang Qian to the Western Regions. Whether they were happy or not, they were driven by Qiandu and came to Zhang Qian.
Chapter completed!