Chapter 301 Daxing Chidao

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 301 Daxing Chidao

Zhang Yue listened carefully to Cai Ting's plan. Although he felt satisfied, he was still hesitant.

He did not hide anything from Cai Ting, but said bluntly, "Mr. Cai, although I have reached a consensus with the general, everyone in the Wang family's rebellion has entered the Western Regions... but it is difficult to make a conclusion..."

Zhang Yue was right when he said that the current Sima General Huo Guang, although nominally the head of the four auxiliary ministers, actually did not completely control the government.

Outside, Prime Minister Che Qianqiu has enough strength to check and balance Huo Guang.

In the palace, the eldest princess of Eyi actually controlled the palace and the emperor's education.

In the army, the cavalry general Jin Rixi and the left general Shangguan Jie were not weaker than Huo Guang.

Huo Guang's real supporters in the army are still the forces left by the former Marquis Jinghuan (Huo Qubing).

However, Marquis Jinghuan has been dead for decades, and now the influence of Marquis Jinghuan and his family in the military has been greatly reduced.

It is precisely because of this that Zhang Yue is not sure whether the agreement he reached with Huo Guang can be truly realized.

But Cai Ting was obviously much more optimistic than Zhang Yue. He poured a cup of tea for Zhang Yue and himself and then said.

"The prince is overly worried. Since Chang'an and the general have agreed to this matter... there is no possibility of going back on it..."

Zhang Yue drank tea leisurely, but he was calculating quickly in his mind.

Zhang Yue felt that his current situation was quite similar to that of King Zhuangxiang of Qin.

The power in the Western Region is actually not weak now, not to mention that he has reached an agreement with Huo Guang.

It is impossible for the princes of Chang'an to be so unwise as to overturn their agreement with Huo Guang.

After much thought, he finally agreed to Cai Ting's plan.

"Mr. Cai, I agree to this matter, but there are some things that need to be modified..."

Cai Ting said happily, "This is natural..."

Zhang Yue always acted vigorously and resolutely, and the next day he issued an order to build Chidao.

However, in the formal order, he made some modifications to Cai Ting's plan.

The Chi Road that needs to be built in the official plan is not from Luntai to Suiye, but from Luntai to Ershi City.

After Cai Ting saw Zhang Yue's formal order, he did not express any objection.

Soon the largest road construction movement in the Western Regions was launched under the leadership of Zhang Yue.

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Outside Tingyi in Luntaifang City, people were gathering together in twos and threes to chat.

While everyone was chatting in full swing, Li Zheng walked over happily holding a notice.

"Guo Lizheng, why are you so happy today, but..."

When Guo Lizheng heard this, he smiled and said, "In order to let the second and third sons know, the Protectorate issued a decree... to build Chi Road..."

A Yuezhi merchant heard this and asked, "Is Chi Dao like the Chi Dao of the Western Dao of Han Dynasty?"

Guo Lizheng said, "That's how it is!"

The Yuezhi merchant was overjoyed and said, "What a stroke of luck...I never expected to hear such a happy news..."

Everyone around was confused and asked, "What is the Chi Dao... what is the Western Dao?"

At this time, someone explained, "In the West, Emperor Qin unified the world and built nine roads to connect the world..."

Someone heard this and wondered, "Is Chidao really so convenient?"

Someone who has been to the Humane Road in Guanzhong said, "The speed on the road should be three times that of ordinary roads..."

The Yuezhi merchants who initially cheered said, "If the Chi Road is opened, it will only take fifteen days to reach Loulan from Shule..."

Following everyone's discussion, the news that the Duhufu planned to build a Chi Road quickly spread throughout the city.

The merchants from various countries in the market couldn't believe it at first, but after sending someone to verify it, every one of them raised their foreheads with their hands and were very happy.

"It's such a good thing..."

The entire Luntaifang City was filled with cheers for this incident.

Everyone was happily talking about the various benefits after completing Chi Dao.

However, some people gradually began to have doubts about this matter.

"The Chidao construction project is huge, and I'm afraid it won't be able to support it with the power of a wheel platform!"

Some people who know Chi Dao also said, "In the past, the Qin Emperor used hundreds of thousands of manpower to build Chi Dao, and it took more than ten years to complete... The number of people who protected the Western Regions and unified the people was only a few hundred thousand... I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve.

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A businessman heard this and said, "If the road is completed, all countries will benefit a lot. How can the countries along the way watch..."

Some merchants also said, "We merchants also have great profits, why not help them..."

Sogdian businessmen were the most sensitive to this, and after carefully understanding the Chidao incident.

The Sogdian caravan first proposed to Mani that it was willing to finance the construction of Chidao by the Protectorate.

After Mani received the request from the Sogdian Chamber of Commerce, he immediately asked Cai Ting and Zhang Yue for instructions regardless of his expertise.

Cai Ting was skeptical after receiving this letter.

Zhang Yue laughed and agreed to the matter.

After the Sogdian Chamber of Commerce acted like this, businessmen from other countries also took action.

In just ten days, merchants from various countries contributed goods worth tens of thousands of gold.

In addition, the Yuezhi merchants also promised to provide 30,000 slaves for the construction of Chidao within three years.

The enthusiasm of the businessmen was completely beyond Cai Ting's expectations, and Cai Ting sighed repeatedly.

As for the new officials from the mainland who entered the Western Regions, it is even more unbelievable, especially those from the Confucian sects, who find it even more difficult to understand.

But the facts are right in front of our eyes, and everyone has to believe them even if they don’t believe them.

Some young Confucian disciples also began to have new thoughts after experiencing this incident.

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When news of the plan to build Chidao in the Western Regions reached Chang'an, it immediately attracted the attention of General Huo Guang.

"What do you think of this matter?" Huo Guang asked.

Che Qianqiu's face was as cold as frost, "The Western Regions are planning to implement the policy of destroying Qin..."

Sang Hongyang agreed, "This is a great good thing. This road should go to Dunhuang... The Western Road can also be extended westward to Dunhuang..."

When Che Qianqiu saw that Sang Hongyang was directly opposing him, he couldn't help but feel furious.

"Master Yushi, what do you want..."

Sang Hongyang stood up and said, "Although the cost of running a road is huge, the benefits are also huge... If there is a road to connect the Western Regions... the Western Regions should all be Han counties..."

Jin Rixi also expressed support, "In the past, Emperor Qin built nine roads, and the Han Dynasty has benefited from it to this day..."

Shangguan Jie objected at this time, "Although this is a good thing, the man is empty... I'm afraid... I should postpone this matter..."

After thinking about it in his mind, Zhang Anshi also said, "The Han Dynasty has just experienced the Wang family's rebellion... it is time to rest with the people... it is feasible to travel, but it can be postponed... It is better to support the Western Regions first..."

Che Qianqiu also said at this time, "Doctor Guanglu, this is what a grown man said to seek the country..."

Huo Guang listened carefully to everyone's discussion and finally said, "This will send Wang's party of criminals to the Western Regions... to help the Western Region Protector..."

"good!"

Everyone said good things.

The next day, the emperor formally issued an edict, ordering those who caused the Wang family's rebellion to enter the Western Regions.

All the virtuous writers in Chang'an lamented over this edict.

Some young doctors actually entangled many people to openly oppose it in front of Weiyang Palace.

Huo Guang no longer held back at this time, and immediately ordered Jin Wu to arrest the troublemakers and those who were behind it.

After some interrogation, Huo Guang ordered in the name of the emperor, "...if it is disrespectful...to send the Second Division City..."

For a while, all the virtuous writers dared not speak...
Chapter completed!