When the caravan left the Western Regions, the Kushan envoys had just entered the Western Regions. They passed by each other. The envoys even bought some items at high prices from these merchants. The merchants met on the way.
The Kushan people were a little surprised at first, but when they discovered that these Kushan people were very keen on their goods, they became extremely enthusiastic towards them.
Even the soldiers who were accompanying them received their extremely warm reception. They stayed and stayed with these Kushan people for two days before leaving. When the Kushan people passed by the Western Regions, they began to observe this relationship with themselves.
It was a completely different empire. When they saw the nomads and the vast cotton fields here, they almost thought they had not left Kushan.
There is really not much difference between this place and Kushan. After all, the founder of Kushan was driven away by the Xiongnu from here. Therefore, Kushan still retains the traditional customs of the countries in the Western Regions in some aspects, plus all the additions.
The unique culture and religion of the conquered areas became the extremely unique civilization empire of Kushan. Compared with Kushan, the gap in population between the Han Dynasty and Han Dynasty was huge.
In recent years, due to Liangzhou's unique geographical conditions, it has become the center of the Han Dynasty's foreign trade. Han merchants gathered in Liangzhou. They did not have the qualifications to trade abroad like Yizhou merchants, but they could still trade with the Han Dynasty.
Foreign merchants from the Han Dynasty conducted trade. Under the various policies implemented by Zheng Xuan, Liangzhou became the most desirable area for merchants.
When the Kushan envoys arrived in Liangzhou, they were stunned by the prosperous scene in Guzang County. Before they came to Dahan, they also conducted an investigation of Dahan and knew that this was just one of the most remote areas in Dahan.
, even this remote area looks like this, so how prosperous the Central Plains area should be, they really can't imagine, Zheng Xuan personally welcomed them.
Giving them great respect, the envoys were arranged in Zheng Xuan's previous residence. These envoys could not sit still and hoped to look around. Zheng Xuan did not restrict their going out, but only sent soldiers to protect them.
, they first looked at the buildings in the city, and then looked at the crops, farmland, people, commerce, military, etc. in various places.
They asked Zheng Xuan if they could write down the situation here. Zheng Xuan could not make a decision on his own and told them that when they arrived in Luoyang, they could ask the emperor to see if he would allow it. They could only give up the idea of recording for the time being.
After staying for a few days, they rushed all the way to Chang'an via Chidao. They had never seen such a wide and flat road. They asked, how long is such a road?
The officials from Liangzhou who accompanied them told them that it existed all over the world and was thousands of miles long.
The envoys frowned and thought for a moment before realizing that such a road could go around Kushan several times!
After arriving in Chang'an, we rushed directly to Luoyang via water transport.
Entering the Sili area, you can truly feel the prosperity of the Han Dynasty. The ships coming and going can even block the canal. After getting off the ship, you will see people everywhere, countless cultivated fields, and dragons and horses. When the envoys saw the scene here, they were stunned.
They even asked, could they stay here and ask the emperor for a territory? The officials smiled and shook their heads. The big man did not sell territory.
Along the way, they looked around and kept asking about new things. The officials received Zheng Xuan's instructions. Except for some confidential matters, they could inform them in civil matters. Therefore, the officials could feel free to answer their questions.
, the envoys arrived at Luoyang, and local officials had already come to greet them. The officials from Liangzhou said goodbye to them and left.
These Kushan people were still very enthusiastic. Facing the officials who had been accompanying them for a few days, they were a little reluctant to leave. They also said that they would visit their homes when they returned. These officials also smiled and agreed, and the Luoyang officials received them.
After them, there was obviously no enthusiasm like the officials in Liangzhou. Because Liangzhou had been in a remote area for a long time, it was often despised by the Central Plains and called a barbarian land.
Therefore, the officials in the barbarian land did not express any disdain for these foreign "barbarians", but Luoyang was different. This was the center of the world, at the feet of the emperor. The officials here were particularly arrogant.
He was disdainful of the officials in the surrounding areas, let alone the Kushan people. The Kushan envoy also felt the difference and did not ask around again.
Luoyang stands tall in front of them. This huge city that has been renovated and expanded over the years has brought a huge impact to the Kushan people. Their eyes widened. Although their capital is also extremely tall and majestic, but
It can only be compared with counties like Guzang County. It is completely incomparable in front of Luoyang. This is also the difference between the two sides. Kushan started out as a nomad, and in terms of architectural planning, it is not as effective as the Han Dynasty.
After entering Luoyang, you can feel the incomparable power of the Han Empire. Farmers, scholars, traders, scholars, and knights are all in the city. There are nearly a million people living in and around the city. Kushan
The current population of the empire is less than 10 million... This single county has one-tenth of the population of the Kushan Empire.
The officials arranged for them to stay at the inn, but the emperor did not greet them personally. These Kushan people did not feel angry about this. They were naturally lazy and casual and did not care much about such things. They had just moved into the inn.
After an hour, he ran out and wandered around Luoyang City. The Luoyang Order quickly sent out soldiers to follow and protect him.
At this time, it was nearly May, and Xing Ziang returned to Luoyang.
The emperor held a court meeting. Since the last time he worshiped Yuan Feng as Sikong, the emperor had not held a court meeting. Hundreds of officials gathered outside the palace. After waiting for a long time, they walked into the main hall together. The officials sat in their respective seats.
They were talking to each other in their seats. Not long after, the emperor arrived. All the officials stood up and bowed. The emperor returned the bow. Then he frowned and asked solemnly: "Your Majesty, can you please go to court again?"
Hmm? Where is Wang Fu?
Wang Fu's seat was empty, and the officials had just noticed at this moment that Wang Fu never chatted with them because he was not gregarious. They did not notice that Situ had not come to the court. The emperor frowned, feeling a little scared.
Could it be that he was ill? He had just sent away a great sage of the country, but he could not send away another person. He immediately looked at Song Dian, who was waiting at the back door.
On weekdays, Song Dian would send Huangmen to notify Wang Fu about coming to court. What is the situation here?
The officials were stunned for a moment, and then grinned with ecstasy. Although they did not want to lose their composure in front of the emperor, they still could not suppress the joy on their faces.
They guessed with some joy: Wang Fu must have been killed by some righteous man on the way!