The Han Dynasty has no plans to launch a unification war for the time being, but at this time, the Sasanians actually invaded Dawan, a vassal state of the Han Dynasty.
My uncle can't bear it, but my aunt can't.
However, Zhuge Liang was a little curious. Since he was going to send troops to Sassanid, he naturally had to select a suitable commander. However, Liu Chan said in a deep voice: "I want to lead the expedition myself!"
What?
Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment.
He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, no, the Sasanians are barbarians. Why should your Majesty put himself in danger? This battle can be done by my veteran minister."
"Xiangfu!" Liu Chan sat back on the throne and said calmly: "Xiangfu is old and I am in my prime.
Besides, a big man needs a father-in-law more;" He paused as he said that.
Then he said with certainty: "I have decided,
Your Majesty, there is no need for further discussion."
"Your Majesty!" Zhuge Liang still wanted to stop him.
But Liu Chan was resolute and said with a smile: "After I go to war, I will leave the government affairs to my prime minister." He paused, then glanced at Liu Chen, and then said to Zhuge Liang: "Prince
When I’m young, I hope my father-in-law can teach me more.”
It’s over——
After getting along with each other for more than ten years, Zhuge Liang also understood that the emperor in front of him was no longer the docile Adou before he ascended the throne.
Now he is an independent emperor.
"Old minister obeys the order!"
Liu Chan's idea of conquering the Sassanid West was very simple. There are records in the history of the Sasanian Dynasty. It was the Second Dynasty of Persia. When the Three Kingdoms of the Central Plains were in chaos, the Sassanid Dynasty overthrew the Parthian Empire. It is also said that it was the Parthian Empire.
empire and became a powerful Persian dynasty.
What made Liu Chan a little curious was the Sassanid Dynasty in history.
There was no friction with the Han Dynasty. According to historical records, after the establishment of the Sasanian Dynasty, although it continued to expand, their biggest enemies from the founding of the country until their demise were the Roman Empire in Europe and the disintegrated Eastern Empire.
Roman Empire.
Something strange this time is that the Sasanian dynasty actually expanded eastward.
As Sassanid expanded eastward, Liu Chan naturally could not ignore it.
The third year of the rise of the Han Dynasty (AD 242), April 21st.
Flags are fluttering outside Chang'an City.
Xu Shu, the imperial censor, Jiang Wei, Guo Wei, Jiang Wan, and Ma Su who joined the army of the prime minister's office; Zhenbei general Guan Xing, auxiliary general Zhao Tong, partial general Tian Mu, Pingxi general Guan Suo, Pingbei general Zhang Bao, and Wuwei Zhonglang general
Chen Xin, Zhechong Zhonglang General Tu Lianhu, the Protector's Lady Guan Feng; the eldest son of the emperor Liu Tan, the imperial concubine Nuoqi, the imperial concubine Wang Yuanji and others, accompanied the Han emperor Liu Chan and led 200,000 Han cavalry to bid farewell to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and went straight to
Go to the Western Regions.
Liu Chan went to Sassanid this time. Because of the long distance, he didn't know how long it would take. In fact, he didn't know that the emperor was gone.
The imperial court naturally wants to find someone who can only be trusted to govern.
In comparison, Liu Chan is more willing to believe Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang is in charge of the imperial court,
This saves him from worries. If it were anyone else, he would really be worried that if he leads the army on an expedition, maybe by the time he returns to the court, the court will have changed.
But Zhuge Liang doesn’t.
Of course, the expedition to Sassanid was the first time an Eastern dynasty dealt with a Western empire. Except for the later Mongolian cavalry, nothing similar had ever happened in history.
Liu Chan didn't know what the final result would be, so he mobilized a large number of leading generals from various border towns. In this battle, he wanted to let the Western countries know the power of the Eastern dynasty.
......
Half a year later.
The capital of Dawan is Guishan.
Dawan Palace.
Liu Chan sat high on the throne of the Great King. Sitting next to him were Wang Yuanji, the imperial concubine of the Han Dynasty, and Nuoqi, the virtuous concubine of the Han Dynasty.
Nuoqi once again returned to the familiar Dawan Palace, but there was no excitement at all. Instead, her brows were furrowed and her face was gloomy.
Above the main hall, a young Dawan man in his twenties protected his chest with one hand and saluted Liu Chan: "I would like to express my gratitude to His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty."
This person's name is Lan Zhao, he is the youngest son of Lan Yao, the former King of Dawan, and the half-brother of Nuo Qi.
Lan Zhao is almost the same as his sister, because he was named the new king of Dawan by the Han Emperor Liu Chan just now.
"King Dawan, no courtesy!" Liu Chan raised his hand slightly and said, "Your father is a friend of my great man and my father-in-law." Liu Chan said, glanced at Nuo Qi, who was still sad, and said in a deep voice, "Sasan
If someone kills my father-in-law, the Sasanians will be my enemies."
"Your Majesty, please avenge my father!" Lan Zhao knelt on the ground with a thud.
The moment Lan Zhao knelt down, Nuo Qi quickly stood up and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go out with you to avenge my father."
Three months ago, Liu Chan led 200,000 cavalry to Dawan. When he first arrived in Dawan, the entire territory of Dawan had been captured by the Sassanids. Although Guo Huai also led an army to rescue Dawan, Guo Huai had no control over the Western Regions.
There are only 20,000 cavalry in total to protect the mansion. If such a big thing happened to Dawan, he would naturally lead an army to rescue, but the Western Region also needs soldiers and horses to guard it.
So at the beginning of the year, Guo Huai personally led 15,000 cavalry to Dawan, but when he arrived, it was already too late. Dawan had fought a war with the Han Dynasty a few years ago, and its own national strength was weak, which was the opponent of the powerful Sasanians.
By the time Guo Huai arrived at Guishan, Guishan City had already been captured by the Sassanids. The young prince Lan Zhao and his remaining troops were fighting with the Sasanians. Fortunately, Guo Huai arrived and rescued Lan Zhao.
However, Guo Huai only had more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, while the Sasanians attacked Dawan this time with an army of 50,000. After several battles, Guo Huai knew that he was no match for the Sasanians, so he had no choice but to temporarily withdraw from Dawan.
Lan Zhao was rescued, but King Lan Yao of Dayuan was brutally killed by the Sasanians when Guishan City was captured.
Three months ago, Liu Chan led his army to attack. Facing 200,000 Han infantry and cavalry, the Sasanians resisted desperately, but were eventually defeated by Liu Chan.
With only more than 10,000 Sasanian troops left, they had no choice but to flee westward.
Dayuan was regained, Lan Yao was dead, Liu Chan re-established Lan Yao's son Lan Zhao as King of Dayuan.
If it was just to regain Dayuan and drive the Sasanians out of Dayuan, then Liu Chan could prepare to return to the court with his troops now.
But——
Liu Chan has no such plan.
The Sasanians were able to capture Dawan once, but who can guarantee that they will not invade Dawan again next time?
Facing the invaders, the only option is to kill them.
This is what Liu Chan is thinking now.
"My beloved, get up!" Liu Chan helped Nuo Qi up and said, "You are my imperial concubine, and your father is my father-in-law. How can I not avenge my father-in-law's murder?"
"King Dayuan, please get up too!"
After King Lan Zhao of Dawan stood up, Liu Chan announced in public: "Although the Sasanians were driven out of Dawan by our army, I believe that the Sasanians will never surrender."
"For barbarian states that cannot surrender to the Han, the only option is to destroy them."
As he spoke, Liu Chan glanced at the civil and military ministers in the main hall, and said loudly: "After the army has rested for three days, the whole army will go west to conquer Sassanid."
Liu Chan decided to conquer the Sassanids westward, and Lan Zhao was naturally happy. He immediately saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is marching westward, and I am the pioneer."
Lan Zhaochu was the King of Dayuan, so he naturally wanted to show his loyalty in front of the Emperor of Han Dynasty. After all, whether he, the King of Dayuan, could be stable in the future still depended on the wishes of his brother-in-law, the Emperor of Han Dynasty.
But Liu Chan smiled and waved his hand and said: "Haha, King of Dayuan, I know your loyalty, and I am very satisfied that you can have such intention."
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This chapter has been completed!