Yuan Zhao's prediction was not wrong at all. Soon after, he received news from Chang'an that His Majesty the Emperor had agreed to the Prince's request to return to Chang'an, and had indicated that he should return with him.

Of course, the source of this news belongs to an extremely secret channel, and it is the layout that he started in Chang'an from a long time ago. And it will take some time for the emperor's will to arrive.

In this case, some things need to be arranged in advance. Although it is said that the situation in the Western Regions has been completely stabilized. The establishment of the four counties of Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Zhangye, and Wuwei had been quickly approved by the emperor when he drafted the proclamation and submitted it to the imperial court. The construction of several major capital protectorates has also begun, and several troops drawn from all over the Central Plains are rushing to their respective stations in the Western Regions under the starry night. It won't be long before the Metropolitan Protectorate of the Western Regions will officially come into play.

In Yuan Zhao's vision, this part of the Western Regions does not need too many garrisons, at least not now. The people of the Western Regions were not the Huns, and they were far more interested in the trade of wealth than in war and plunder. The increasingly prosperous Han Dynasty has long been described as a paradise by many merchants who traveled between the East and the West. Whether it is exquisite goods or brilliant civilization, they are attracting their attention, and every person in the Western Regions is proud to have something from the Han Dynasty.

Why war when more exchanges can be made through commodity swaps and trade? The strength of the Han Dynasty army is obvious to all, their cavalry can already come and go, and the steppe desert and Gobi desert are no longer an obstacle to them. It would be the most unwise choice to be the enemy of such a country.

As long as the Han people who jumped off the war horse and took off their armor, they were all polite, fair and just, and there was no bullying in children. Such Han Dynasty people are undoubtedly the most popular among the people of the Western Regions. And this has also triggered the yearning of countless people in the Western Regions for the Han Dynasty and Chang'an.

And this effect is exactly what Yuan Zhao wants to achieve. The smooth opening of the Western Regions Passage has opened up a convenient passage for the next step of the convergence and integration of Eastern and Western civilizations. The role of the Silk Road in the future will go far beyond what it has ever undertaken in history. For this, Yuan Zhao has great confidence.

"Yuanhou, since you and the crown prince may return to Chang'an together in the near future, then I still have to wait a few days, and I don't have to be in such a hurry to go first. When His Majesty the Emperor's will arrives, we will set off together, and we can discuss and consult at any time on the way...... Hehe! ”

Naturally, it was Dongfang Shuo who was talking next to him. Since Yuan Zhao recited the poem "Plugged Song" in the moonlight that night, Dongfang Shuo has been expressing his feelings by his side in the past few days, and in his spare time, he often watches the wind and explores the moon around Longcheng, trying to write an equally imposing text.

I can't complain that Dongfang Shuo is not convinced. I think he is also a knowledgeable person who has read poetry and scriptures, and under his modest appearance, he actually has a very proud heart. There are few literary scholars in the world who can enter his eyes.

If you compare these aspects in military and political affairs, Dongfang Shuo admires Yuan Zhao very much, which is a fact that there is no need to avoid. However, it would be much more difficult to make him sincerely bow his head and admit defeat in terms of the words of the article.

However, even if he was entangled and unconvinced in his heart, he had to admit that all the words from Yuan Zhao's hand were all excellent works. And after careful study, Dongfang Shuo found that every time Yuan Zhao recited the poems casually, they were impassioned and open-minded, and they were exciting and thought-provoking to read.

What kind of wicked man this guy is! Dongfang Shuo really couldn't understand, this person was so young, and he hadn't heard of his master's inheritance, how could he have such great power? Is there really anyone in this world who knows it? He carefully looked at Yuan Zhao's face, which he didn't know how many times he had seen it, but he never found an answer to the doubts in his heart.

Yuan Zhao didn't seem to notice the abnormality of this Mr. Dongfang, he just smiled and nodded, looking indifferent.

"After discussing with the crown prince, I want Mr. Dongfang to return to Chang'an to report to the emperor in advance, what a great opportunity! The gentleman was unimpressed?"

"The kindness of the Marquis and the crown prince, I understand it. But in comparison, if I can observe the scenery while traveling thousands of miles, and at the same time discuss some life principles with Yuanhou, this seems to be more to my appetite. ”

Yuan Zhao laughed. Since everyone has said so, of course there is no need to insist on it. Anyway, it's not a matter of a few days, and it is expected that the emperor's will is already on the way, and it will soon arrive at the Dragon City camp. Thinking that he was about to turn back to Chang'an, his heart couldn't help but feel a little turbulent.

"Master, you're all back, so what should I do?"

Someone tugged at the corner of his clothes beside him, and asked each other in a low voice with some inexplicable emotions. Yuan Zhao turned around and looked at his face, which had been a little pale because of his injuries these days, his eyes were full of gentleness and indulgence.

"If you feel that all the injuries on your body are healed, then choose for yourself. Come back to Chang'an with me...... Or go to the Mobei Army. ”

Huo Quzhi lowered his head, feeling a little embarrassed. During this period of time, Yuan Zhao's personal and careful care made her have a deeper attachment than before. If everything is left behind, only follow him day and night...... That's a good option too. However, if the Red Fire Sword is not unsheathed for too long, it will be lonely, right? And Ryoma, whose long hiss in the morning breeze and dew had already made him restless.

"Will the decisive battle with the Huns begin in the near future?"

"No, it won't. It will take until the autumn at the earliest, and the buffer time of these months is actually very necessary. The Han army could be better prepared, while the Huns' baggage reserves would be further depleted, and most importantly, their determination to resist would slowly wear out over time...... When the real decisive battle comes, one blow will be broken! ”

Huo Quzhi's eyes were shining, and he listened to Yuan Zhao's simple explanation. She knew that in his planning, the Huns were already vulnerable. The reason why it has been delayed for so long is only for the needs of longer-term goals.

"Then, I'll follow Master back to Chang'an. I'll come back when the autumn comes...... When the time comes, we will fight again. ”

She finally made up her mind. Though...... If she returns to Chang'an at this time, there will inevitably be some things that make her feel worried, but since he is there, there will definitely be a way to solve it.

Yuan Zhao nodded and said no more. Although Huo Qubing is the chief general of the first army, it stands to reason that he should not leave the army and act privately. But when she was injured some time ago, Yuan Zhao had already mentioned this matter in the recital to the emperor, in order that her body would not leave any future troubles after her physical injury, Yuan Zhao naturally would not allow her to get on the horse and kill again in the near future.

However, the world is changeable, although Yuan Zhao can anticipate many things with a keen perspective. But he is not an immortal, and there are some accidents that he can't control. When calamity comes, perhaps many of the wishes of the past will come to naught, and the grievances in fate are always unavoidable.......

Huo Qu was satisfied and led Ryoma to the outside of the city to let off steam. It's just that when she was about to return to Chang'an, she finally took a look at the north of the grassland at a high place, but she didn't expect that this would be the last time she stayed here as a general. Ryoma, famous sword, spear...... The figure of the young hero who once trembled in the grasslands of the Western Regions in the sunset may only be remembered by the earth at this moment.

A moment ago, when he galloped out of the Dragon City camp, the Goryeo boy who wanted to greet him on the side saw the unknown meaning in the eyes of the Dragon Horse people, his heart jumped, and he quickly dodged to the side.

Although Park Yongyeol is extremely arrogant in front of outsiders. But there are three people in this world, but he bowed his head and lowered his eyebrows, not daring to have the slightest disrespect. In addition to Master Yuanzhao, it is Cui Hong, who is the senior brother...... and this senior sister who abused him I don't know how many times.

Of course he knows the true identity of the senior sister. Only in this way did he feel even more awe. As a woman, being able to stir up the storm and do such a powerful thing is a legend in itself. What's more, when it comes to martial arts cultivation, he has to admit that he has redoubled his efforts, but he is still far behind.

Seeing that figure go away, Park Yongyeol involuntarily rubbed his back and grinned bitterly. There was a black green there, which had been drawn by a sheathed sword after the celebration feast that day.

The person who made the shot was naturally Huo Quai, who had just been avoided by him. This senior sister has been too idle recently, and after listening to his heroic deeds in Dawan City, she actually had itchy hands for a while, and encouraged the master to say that he wanted to learn from the junior brother to see how powerful he was.

That's what we're talking about...... Park Yongyeol secretly made up his mind that he must study hard and practice hard with the goal of surpassing his senior sister. If you can't even compare to a woman, it will be too bad.

The white-clothed Goryeo boy of Xuandao has made great progress in martial arts recently, and it is the moment when he is full of energy, so he naturally does not dare to relax. He walked in the other direction, ready to continue looking for a quiet place to hone his sword skills.

There was a cavalry contingent of about two thousand people passing from the east side of Dragon City and did not stop. Park Yongyeol saw from a distance that it was the banner of the Han army, and he didn't care. The vast grasslands north of Longcheng were under the control of the Han army, and there was nothing surprising that cavalry could come and go at any time.

"General! The Dragon City camp is close to the left, why don't we really go in and replenish the supplies? ”

The main general who led the cavalry was burly in gold helmet and iron armor, and he looked very imposing. Hearing his subordinates' inquiry, a cold look flashed on his face.

"You don't have to stay here! Direct drive Yanmen Pass ...... Rush back to Chang'an as fast as possible! ”