Enraged, Emperor Jimmu immediately ordered Prince Nao to lead 3,000 royal guards to Hyogo. Kill all the relatives of those who betrayed.

On the day of Prince Zhi's departure, Yun Xiao received a secret report.

"Master Hou, Kyoto's eyeliner is back. Sure enough, Prince Nao led the army to come! "Dayuanjun is very proud of his eyeliner. In such a situation, it must be a diehard loyalist to follow yourself.

"How many are there?" Yun Xiao stood on the hillside, observing every piece of land with a telescope countless times.

"Three thousand!"

"It seems that His Majesty the Emperor doesn't think very highly of you. Three thousand people want to come to your nest. Yun Xiao said with a smile.

"At the end, all the strong men here were brought to Xiaguan, and the remaining troops were only a few hundred people......

Dayuanjun hurriedly retorted, and was said by his new master that his combat power was low. That's not a good thing.

"Don't be in a hurry to argue, it's just a joke. However, a few hundred people can fish out the emperor's 3,000 soldiers and horses, which is not bad.

The place is nice, it's simply a natural hunting ground. Your crossbow is actually good, it's just too crudely made. The guide can't shoot flat, otherwise I'm afraid my losses will be even greater that day. and all those things shall be given to you, and all the arrows shall 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, be sure to let some people escape. And there can't be the straight prince among these people, we just have to keep the bait of the straight prince. Fish out the soldiers in Kyoto, otherwise we will suffer heavy casualties in the siege.

How difficult it is to kill an enemy soldier in a siege than it is to kill a soldier in the field. ”

"The subordinates understood, so they took people to arrange. As long as Prince Zhi comes in, his subordinates will ensure that he can't get out. ”

Dayuanjun's command ability Yun Xiao did not question it at all, he had already shown his military talent in Xiaguan. Now that he is on the ship of Yunxiao. Let him do it. All Yun Xiao has to do is monitor, after all, it is the person who has just come over against the water, so it is impossible to make Yun Xiao completely reassured.

Yun Xiao is worried about the people he doesn't trust, while Liu Che, who is far away in Chang'an, is worried about the people he trusts.

It's been almost half a month since the recruitment list was posted, and no one came to unveil it. Liu Che felt that he couldn't get off the stage, but just now Qiandu reported to Liu Che with a strange look. said that someone unveiled the recruitment list. I am seeing you outside the Chengming Palace.

"Xuan!" Liu Che, who was reviewing the recital, was very happy that someone was finally willing to stand up. This person must be rewarded heavily, as long as he opens the trade routes of the Western Regions, he can have a large amount of money in his account.

Forge blades and armor, and buy the most expensive horses. has already exhausted the inner house, and Gillian is still not interested in clamoring to buy jewelry all day long.

Liu Che didn't understand where Yun Xiao got so much money. Being able to afford so many troops, raising eight thousand people on their own, is now in danger of bankruptcy.

Qiandu has been gone for a long time, and Liu Che feels that someone has walked in. Look up. It turned out to be Zhang Qian. Unconsciously unconcerned, he continued to lower his head and read the recital.

After a long time, Liu Che finally finished reviewing the recital, but saw that Zhang Qian was still standing under the danfan. Qiandu also stood next to him with an indifferent face, and Liu Che stretched his waist greatly. I feel that the bone joints on my body are "gaba" and "gaba" sound.

"Qiandu, you slave is getting less and less careful. Didn't you say that someone unveiled the recruitment list? Why don't you bring people to me? ”

Qiandu pursed his lips helplessly and glanced at Zhang Qian beside him.

"Playing His Majesty, the minister Zhang Qian unveiled the recruitment list. I am willing to pave a feasible road to the Western Regions for His 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 grew up by his side. It can be said that he and Liu Che are both monarchs and ministers, and friends who grew up together. Now that the political situation in the imperial court is chaotic, it is a time when manpower is in short supply. Zhang Qian is going to the Western Regions at this time, what are you kidding!

"Every time the minister sees His Majesty working hard to raise military funds, Master Yan said that the lord is worried about the humiliation of the minister. It is the fault of the courtiers that the Lord is so worried. I am willing to go to the Western Regions and do my best to open up trade routes to help my lord ......"

"Zhang Qian! Now it is the time for the imperial court to employ people, and it is dangerous to go to the Western Regions. You have to pass through the Donghu people. The Qiang, and even the territory of the Huns. This is a thousand miles away, and you can't protect you if you have any mistakes. Liu Che interrupted Zhang Qian's performance and said a little anxiously.

"Your Majesty, the minister knows that the imperial court is the time to employ people. But the question of military spending cannot be postponed any longer. Asking the Empress Dowager for money in the treasury is simply wishful thinking. His Majesty wants to train the Gate Yulin and compete with the Dou family. The inner government is already unable to make ends meet, and next year it will buy a new war horse. Excuse me, can His Majesty really be able to come up with that money?

The reason why the Yun family was able to raise so many cavalry was that they even purchased 20,000 war horses at one time. It's not because the Donghu people helped him buy good horses from the Western Regions cheaply. But we need to buy the Hun horses that the Yun family eliminated at a sky-high price, and the price of this entry and exit is too amazing.

Now Yunhou is fighting hard overseas, and I heard that he has recruited more than 10,000 soldiers in Shandong and Jiangnan. Sooner or later, this son will become a big problem for the big man, and he will plan for the long term for the immediate and the long-term. The imperial court needed to open up trade routes in the Western Regions, and the goods from the Western Regions would no longer be held hostage by the Eastern Hu.

The goods we export to the Western Regions are not lowered by the prices of the Donghu people. As soon as the trade route was opened, the Western Regions was inseparable from the Han Dynasty. The heavenly power of my great Han will surely make the kingdoms of the Western Regions submit to His Majesty......"

Zhang Qian said with spit flying, completely ignoring Liu Che's constipated expression.

Although this is the Chengming Palace, it is also the place where the Empress Dowager's eyeliner is concentrated. Some things can be said, some things still can't be said.

Normally, if you want to say some confidential things, you can only clear the scene in advance. Now that Zhang Qian actually said it in public, Liu Che knew that it was only two hours. The Empress Dowager will know what happened here, and at that time, Zhang Qian's life will probably sink forever with the sunset.

"Enough!" Liu Che finally couldn't listen to it anymore, and he suddenly understood. Zhang Qian did this on purpose, in order to let Liu Che do his best to send him away.

As long as Liu Che doesn't want Zhang Qian to die, now sending Qimen Yulin to escort him out of the city and then go straight to the Western Regions is the only way. Presumably, before the visit, the goods had already packed their luggage at home. Even the carriage with provisions stopped at the gate of Weiyang Palace.

is a thoughtful Zhang Qian, I really didn't see that Zhang Qian actually had this ability before. Counting the matter to the bones, Yunhou said that dogs that bite people don't bark. Today it seems to have come true.

"Zhang Qian, you can think about the hardships along the way. If you regret it now, I can arrange for you to return to Longyou to take up your post. Your family's power there is still quite large, and it should be able to support you. Treat...... Tomorrow! Liu Chesheng swallowed what he wanted to say, the so-called coming day was the day of the death of the Empress Dowager. The words have been said so clearly, it depends on Zhang Qian's own choice.

"Although there are many difficulties and dangers, I am willing to go! begged His Majesty to issue the National Book Festival, and Zhang Qian set off. ”

Liu Che was helpless, it seemed that Zhang Qian was determined to go to the Western Regions. I don't know what medicine this guy took, what kind of madness he had, why he ran to the Western Regions with all his heart.

The letter of state and the festival battle were prepared a long time ago, and even Liu Che still ordered Zhang Qian to organize the festival battle. As for the national letter, it can be effective if it is stamped with a jade seal.

Zhang Qian saw that Liu Chetie's face was blue, and his cheeks were bitten hard. Knowing that Liu Che had already agreed, this guy actually took out a national credential from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.

When Qiandu put the national letter on the imperial book case, Liu Che almost scolded his mother. His mother's kid even has a national letter ready, just waiting for his own stamp.

"Cover the cover, cover it and cover it with a seal. Since he is in a hurry to die, let him do it! Liu Che commanded Qiandu in annoyance.

Qiandu reluctantly took the jade seal and dipped it in some ink. The jade seal of Yongchang was stamped on the silk letter.

"Feng Zhang Qian is the envoy of the Han Dynasty and sent to the Western Regions! Let's go! ”

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Qian saluted Liu Che again. Then he took the credentials with both hands, and walked backwards to go out.

"Wait!" Liu Che shouted loudly on the dan.

"What else does Your Majesty have to say!" Zhang Qian still looks like he is not alive or dead.

"Point 200 Gate Feather Forest Walk Together, Escort Safety." After Liu Che finished speaking, he sat on the dragon chair like a deflated ball.

I really don't know what kind of madness this Zhang Qian has, he has to go to the Western Regions. The current situation has to be tossed by him, but it is only a friend. Liu Che couldn't bear to let him go on the road like this, and sending two hundred issues of Gate Yulin was regarded as his last support. As for how many people will come back alive, it depends on God's arrangement.

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Qian bowed deeply again, and tears had poured out of his eyes. Why did he want to leave Chang'an, but ......

Now that he has ridden on the back of the tiger, Zhang Qian can only ride it again. Gritting his teeth, Zhang Qian walked out of the Chengming Palace. Walking briskly all the way to the door of Weiyang Palace, you must leave before the Empress Dowager makes a decision. Otherwise, even if Zhang Qian wants to go to the Western Regions, he can only be a soul.

Liu Che guessed correctly at all, there were ten big carriages parked in front of Weiyang Palace. The drivers in the car are all dressed as traveling far away, and you don't need to look at it to know that this is the old family of the Zhang family.

Qiandu rushed out panting with two hundred Yulin, who were so anxious that they didn't even have time to dictate a letter from home.

They received an order in a daze, saying that they wanted them to protect the Han envoy Zhang Qian to go to the Western Regions. Whether they were happy or not, they were driven by Qiandu and came to Zhang Qian.

The most hasty mission ever set off from the Han Dynasty galloped out of Chang'an City in the face of the remnant sun, and Zhang Qian glanced back at the magnificent city wall. I don't know if I can come back. (To be continued......)