Being able to say something like big trouble from Yuan Zhao's mouth could obviously really be a very serious matter. No one dares to ignore the weight contained in his words.

"Prime Minister, I don't understand what the big trouble you are talking about. Those small countries are thousands of miles away from Chang'an...... Will it really cause trouble to our Han Dynasty? ”

There are not a few people who think the same way as His Majesty the Emperor. If the Xiongnu in previous years were the real confidants, then these small states are really not worth paying attention to. Not only ordinary courtiers think so, but even figures such as Dongfang Shuo and Sima Xiangru are a little unimpressed.

"Yes, Yuanhou, General, if it is just that the merchant groups have suffered some losses, then maybe some local forces covet the benefits of wealth and goods and take risks? As for the military force openly attacking our garrison in the Western Regions of the Han Dynasty...... The military newspaper did not say very much detail, and although the specific situation was unknown, it was expected that after being discovered by our patrol officers, they had to fight desperately. Did Yuanhou think too seriously?"

Some ministers gave up their hands to analyze Yuan Zhao, which sounds reasonable. However, Yuan Zhao shook his head again. He took out a document from his bosom that he had urgently sorted out last night and said to everyone.

"What has happened recently in the Western Regions must not be taken lightly. Whether it was the looting of the merchant group or the attack on our patrol soldiers, this was not a simple isolated incident. It's a premeditated and purposeful temptation! Perhaps, after all this time, the backers of these small westernmost countries have already achieved their goal. I don't know when the war will be rekindled in the Western Regions, and the counties outside the Yumen Pass are not owned by my Han! ”

Everyone was even more surprised, and Yuan Zhao's tone became more and more serious. Emperor Liu Ju finally couldn't hold back the impatience in his heart, he sat on it and stretched his neck and asked again.

"Prime Minister...... Can you explain that a little bit? I'm really confused. ”

"Your Majesty, the minister dares to conclude that behind these things, there must be a giant hand in command, and his goal is not just to stir up trouble in the Western Regions. Maybe when the time is ripe, it will really threaten the security of the Han Territory. ”

"But...... Today, even our century-old enemy, the Huns, has been completely subdued. Could it be that there are still forces in this world that dare to provoke the Han Empire? ”

"Yes! Your Majesty, do you remember the Persian prince and his entourage who came to Chang'an? ”

Yuan Zhao's answer was firm. Emperor Liu Ju seemed a little surprised, of course he remembered those Persians. These tall and mighty guys had an unusually arrogant attitude in front of Weiyang Palace at that time. Of course, they also paid a heavy price for it. But I don't know what Yuan Zhao means when he mentions them today?

"Yuanhou, are you saying that the reason why those countries in the Western Regions made these abnormal actions was instigated or directly commanded by the Persians?"

Dongfang Shuo seemed to understand the meaning of Yuan Zhao's words. However, he, like most people, did not know much about the distant Persian states. Yuan Zhao made an affirmative gesture and said loudly.

"Not bad! According to the combined information, it is possible that the Persians have ruled the entire Western world. Their gaze is beyond the mountains and the sea, and they are gradually exploring the way to the east! Some of the countries in the Western Regions may have been infiltrated and conquered by their elite cavalry. ”

At this moment, everyone was surprised. They had never understood that there was such a powerful country further west from the Western Regions. If it is really as Yuan Zhao speculated, it is indeed a little worrying.

"Persian State...... I remember the last time, the warriors and princes they sent to Chang'an were all killed by the Red Fire Army! I haven't seen anything particularly powerful. ”

That battle outside the Suzaku Gate, Liu Ju had seen it with his own eyes. At this time, in retrospect, only the heroic and invincible soldiers of the Red Fire Army were left in his mind, and those Persian warriors who looked extremely strong did not seem to be worth paying much attention to.

"Your Majesty, you can't say that. The Persian warriors were brave and invincible, and this is definitely not fake. It's just that the last time they complained about their bad luck, they happened to meet an opponent like the Red Fire Army, and they were unprepared, so they ended up with a tragic ending. If it is encountered on the battlefield, under the same conditions, the victory or defeat is unpredictable! ”

"Yuanhou Xiu wants to grow the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige! My Han has two invincible cavalry in the world, Black Eagle and Red Fire, even if they meet on the battlefield, it doesn't matter what kind of Persian warrior or spinach warrior he is, keep them and run away! ”

Su Jian, the new general of the Black Eagle Army, was promoted to knighthood like several other generals because of his counterinsurgency exploits this time. He stood behind Wei Qing at this time, raised his arms, and his voice was generous, full of unconvinced looks.

Yuan Zhao shook his head secretly. Whether it is the Black Eagle Army or the Red Fire Army, the victories achieved over the years have been too smooth, and they have hardly encountered too many defeats. Such a situation has cultivated the courage of the soldiers to move forward bravely despite hardships and dangers. But at the same time, there are also some feelings of pride that have begun to spread in the army, and if they encounter a real strong enemy, I am afraid that they will suffer a big loss!

Yuan Zhao naturally would not say such worries publicly. He was going to talk to Wei Qing about this matter later, after all, he was a general in charge of military affairs, and with his current status, it was no longer convenient for him to intervene directly unless it was an emergency.

"General Su, you must know that there are people outside the world, and there are heavens outside the sky! Don't take it lightly until you fully understand the enemy's strength! ”

Yuan Zhao said earnestly. However, Su Jian didn't seem to be really convinced, he was just about to raise his head to refute a few words, but when he met Wei Qing's cold gaze, he couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart, and hurriedly stopped and lowered his head. He and Yuan Zhao can argue with each other, but the authority of the great general is inviolable to them.

Yuan Zhao glanced at it lightly and found that not only Su Jian didn't pay attention to potential enemies, but even the rest of the Gongsun Ao and Gongsun Rongnu present had the same look on their faces. He knew very well what was going on in the hearts of these proud soldiers, which made him feel a little worried. Therefore, when he spoke again, he was already in a very serious tone.

"Your Majesty, gentlemen, I don't think much is known about the Persian Empire. Perhaps in most people's imagination, it is just a barbarian land in the west, whether it is national strength or military level, how can it be compared with our majestic Han Dynasty? If you think so, you're wrong, and you couldn't be more wrong! ”

In the midst of countless surprised eyes, Yuan Zhao whispered something to a guard in front of the palace, and the guard hurriedly went out. Soon after, there was a young official from the Prime Minister's Mansion holding one

The subscroll walked in. After meeting the emperor first, he walked in front of Yuan Zhao and listened to his orders.

"Are you all done?"

"Prime Minister rest assured, everything is in accordance with the size you ordered, and the painting is completed."

A young government official named Jin Ribei answered Yuan Zhao's question in a respectful tone. He was originally a prince of the grassland tribe who was captured in the decisive battle between the Han and Hungary that year, but who knew that it would be a blessing in disguise, and after coming to Chang'an, not only was he not executed, but he was able to enter the Chang'an Royal Academy for further study and became an elite talent of the Han Empire. And all of this was given by the Imperial Prime Minister in front of him, who was about the same age as him.

Yuan Zhao nodded and motioned for him to open. Jin Ribei and the two palace guards who came over to help slowly spread out the scroll, and a brightly colored topographic trend map was displayed in front of everyone.

"Prime Minister, where is this map?"

Liu Ju walked over and took a few looks, but he was a little confused. Yuan Zhao turned around and instructed the eunuch to take the pen and write a few words in the top blank space, called "The Complete Map of the Great Western Regions". And then he said.

"Your Majesty, this is the vast territory between the west of the Yumen Pass and the Persian Empire as we call it. The thirty-six countries of the Western Regions where the Great Han Bingfeng once passed, all of their territories combined, only accounted for a very small part of them. ”

"Prime Minister, do you mean...... From the Western Regions to the west, all these places are under the control of the Persians?"

The emperor's face was a little surprised, if you want to say that, the territory of Persia is very large! Seeing Yuan Zhao nodding, Wei Qing, who had been watching carefully for a long time on the side, asked with some hesitation.

"It's not easy to control a place this big. But you don't know what the population of Persia is, and how many troops there are?"

Wei Qing is usually silent, but at critical times, he can always say it.

"According to the Persians' rough estimates, it is less than one-third of the Han Dynasty. Its comprehensive national strength is much inferior. But the terrible thing about this unified and pure race is that the whole country is a soldier! Moreover, every man was already branded as a slave of the Persian king from birth. They were brutally trained from an early age, and as adults, as warriors of the dynasty, the only mission they had to live was to fight for the will of the king of Persia! ”

Yuan Zhao's gaze was firmly fixed on the several huge arrows he had drawn on the map, and the others gradually became nervous with his tone.

"All along, we Easterners didn't know much about the situation in the Western world. When we have gone through hardships and established a great prosperous world, we gradually attracted people from all over the world to gather. But I don't know that there are some greedy eyes and ambitions that are also looking to the east...... The king of Persia had already unified several neighboring kingdoms with his sword and bloody means a few years earlier. When the riches and prosperity of the East reach his ears, can he not be moved? The last time we cut off his tentacles, we couldn't quench his ambitions...... If we don't strike first, maybe it won't be long before the Persian legion will officially appear outside the Yumen Pass! ”

As the first year of the founding of the Han Dynasty approached, the emperor of the Han Empire and his ministers finally sensed the smoke of war.

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