Chapter 263 The Beginning of the Westward Expansion

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 263 The Beginning of the Westward Expansion

In the Luntai Protector's Mansion, Cai Ting, Pan Hong and others were discussing the recent rumors.

"How should Mr. Cai deal with the recent rumors?"

Pan Hong asked Cai Ting while making tea.

Cai Ting said, "Why deal with it? This is just a small way for the Huns to drive a wedge between Han and Wusun!"

At this time, Zhang Kun on the side said, "Despite this, I think it's better to control it, otherwise, if things continue like this, I'm afraid it will cause some problems..."

Cai Ting frowned when he heard this, "Did Zhang Jiachen receive any news?"

Zhang Kun shook his head, "That's not true. It's just that envoys from various countries have been talking about it recently..."

Pan Hong also said at this time, "What Zhang Jun said is quite reasonable, but it conflicts with the rules set by the monarch..."

Cai Ting said, "How about leaving this matter to Tiqisi?"

Pan Hong thought for a while and said, "It's the lesser of the two harms, so that's all I can do..."

…

In March of the first year of the First Yuan Dynasty, the weather in Shule had begun to get warmer.

King Kangju looked at the new buds growing on the tree with a sad expression on his face.

Warmer weather means that Kang Ju's strongest weapon against the Han army will lose its effectiveness.

At this time, the servant came to report, "His Majesty Mahamu is back!"

King Kangju became energetic and said, "Why don't you call Mahamu here quickly..."

Within a quarter of an hour, Mahamu had already arrived in front of King Kangju.

"How was Mahamu's trip to the Huns?" King Kangju asked impatiently.

Mahamu looked serious and said, "The right virtuous king of the Xiongnu said that now the Xiongnu is in a bitter battle, and he asked us to hold on for another half year!"

King Kangju heard this and cursed, "In half a year, in half a year, everyone in this city will be dead..."

"Damn Huns...all liars...bugs..."

Mahamu just remained silent.

After a while, King Kangju finally calmed down, "Mahamu... have you explained the situation in Shule?"

Mahamu said, "It has been made clear... From my perspective, the Huns seem to have done this intentionally..."

King Kangju was shocked, "How can you say this?"

Mahamu said, "When I was a servant of the Xiongnu, I had a banquet with the right captain... I'm afraid the Xiongnu had the idea of ​​annexing my Kangju..."

King Kangju sighed, "I regret not listening to you!"

King Kangju was silent for a while and then asked, "How can domestic reinforcements arrive?"

Mahamu smiled bitterly, "The Han army has occupied all major arteries. If the reinforcements want to arrive, they must first break through the Han army's defense line..."

King Kangju cursed, "Damn...damn..."

After Mahamu hesitated for a moment, he couldn't help but persuaded, "Your Majesty, Shule may not be a place to stay for a long time, so we should make plans early!"

King Kang Ju said with a complicated expression, "Do you mean to retreat?"

Mahamu said, "Shule is now a dead place... Only retreat can there be a chance of survival!"

King Kangju looked at the direction of the Han army's camp outside the city, "Mahamu, do you think we can reach the Han army's attack after leaving the city?"

Mahamu shook his head, "Our army may not be the enemy of the Han army..."

King Kangju sighed, "In Chinese terms, we are riding a tiger and it's hard to get off!"

Mahamu had an idea and said, "Why don't your Majesty negotiate peace with the Han army?"

King Kangju was stunned and said, "Negotiating peace with the Han Dynasty?"

…

"The people of Kangju want to negotiate peace!"

In the Han army camp, Zhang Yue asked in surprise Yang You who came to report the news.

Yang Youdao, "Yes, King Kang Ju sent an envoy outside the camp gate to negotiate peace with the Han..."

"King Kang Ju actually wants to negotiate peace?"

As soon as Zhao Guanghan arrived in Shule, he heard the news that King Kangju wanted to negotiate peace.

After he handed over the military affairs to Liu Yi, he took Su Fei and Wu Zheng and jumped towards Zhang Yue's tent.

"Is your Majesty here?"

When he came outside the big tent, he first asked the guard.

"The prince is in the tent right now?" the guard replied with a smile.

"But Zhao Guanghan is here, why don't you come in quickly!"

Zhang Yue's voice came from inside the tent.

"You two are waiting here!"

Zhao Guanghan told Su Fei and the others and quickly entered the tent.

In the tent, Zhang Yue was staring at the sand table and studying it, while Yang You stood aside.

The sound of Zhao Guanghan entering startled Zhang Yue, who then raised his head and said.

"The tiger of our Han army has arrived!"

Zhang Yue smiled and pointed to the tables and said, "There is tea here. If you want to drink it, make it yourself!"

Zhao Guanghan chuckled, "I knew Junhou had something good here!"

While he was talking, he poured himself a large bowl of tea.

After drinking it all in one breath, he said, "Your Majesty, I heard that King Kangju's son sent someone to ask for peace?"

Zhang Yue also poured himself a cup of tea, then sat down slowly and said, "Yes, the envoy sent by King Kangju yesterday has arrived outside the camp?"

Zhao Guanghan said while drinking the food, "This old boy is finally willing to give in. I even want to go to Beitian City for a stroll!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "There will be this opportunity!"

Zhao Guanghan asked doubtfully, "Don't you intend to negotiate peace with the people of Kangju?"

Zhang Yue took a sip of tea and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhao Guanghan thought for a while and then said, "There are advantages and disadvantages to negotiating peace or not... But just letting that kid Kang Ju Wang go like this, I really don't want to do it..."

Zhang Yue said with a smile, "If I, a big man, only want to stay east of the Pamirs, I would naturally eat up all the Kangju people who are moving eastward..."

Zhao Guanghan was thoughtful and was about to speak when a voice came from outside the tent.

Soon the two people entered the big tent and appeared in front of everyone.

"Mr. Geng, Mr. Pan, why are you here?" Zhao Guanghan shouted in surprise.

"The reputation of Duke Zhao has now spread throughout the countries in the Western Regions..." Pan Hong joked with a smile.

Geng Shu also smiled and said, "The reputation of the Tiger of the Han Army is now so powerful that it can be said to be powerful all over the world!"

Zhao Guanghan chuckled, "This is just good luck. What kind of world have these small countries in the Western Regions seen? Compared with Guo Hou, Han Hou and Geng Gong, they are still far behind!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "It's good if you know!"

"Hahaha!"

Everyone in the tent laughed.

After everyone laughed, Zhang Yue changed the topic back to the topic.

"Pan Gong, Geng Gong invited you two here today, but it is to discuss peace with King Kangju!"

Hearing this, Geng Shu asked while pouring tea for himself and Pan Hong, "Has the Lord made a decision?"

Zhang Yue said, "I intend to negotiate peace with King Kangju. What do you think?"

Geng Shu heard this and said, "It seems that the prince has the intention to advance westward!"

Zhang Yue said, "Yes, if Kangju is beaten too hard this time, Kangju will be destroyed by Dayuezhi or Anxi... Then what I will face when I want to advance westward will be a powerful empire..."

Pan Hong agreed, "Your Majesty has a good opinion. In the long run, it is most beneficial to the Han Dynasty to temporarily maintain Kangju's presence in the Hezhong area!"

Geng Shu also said, "What the Lord said is very true, but we can't just let King Kang Ju go, we have to give him a good beating!"

Zhang Yue said, "What Mr. Geng said is true. He meant that Kangju and Dawan should submit to the "conquest"!"

Geng Shu was thoughtful after hearing this, but Zhao Guanghan was full of doubts.
To be continued...