A group of old children and children made a fuss for two quarters of an hour before returning to the topic.

Liu Yuan said at this time: "After several years of development, I can say that the people in Huaxia are rich and the soldiers are strong. I've been thinking about the use of troops for the past few days, but I'm a little undecided, so I'd like to ask for your opinions. ”

"With soldiers?"

Zheng Xuan frowned slightly, puzzled: "The world is unified, where do you need to use soldiers?" ”

"The West of the Western Regions?" Cai Yong had some understanding of Liu Yuan's thoughts.

"Yes, foreign troops." Liu Yuan nodded: "I once said that Huaxia will never stand still. I unify the world from our ancestors, but I will not be satisfied, I want the sun to shine wherever all Chinese people, speaking Chinese dialect, using Chinese characters, learning Chinese civilization! ”

The elders were stunned.

Where the sun shines!

What an ideal, what a great ambition!

"But," Pang De said fairly: "The old man has heard that there are also big countries in the extreme west, although the national strength may not be comparable to my Huaxia, but it should not be underestimated." Sun Ziyun: The major events of the country of soldiers, the place of life and death, and the way of survival, must be examined in detail! Please also think twice, Your Majesty. ”

"I'm not very concerned about that. The kingdoms of the Far West are strong, but I trust my generals and soldiers more. What worries me is the lack of control over the large territory. ”

Liu Yuan tapped his fingers on the stone table and said, "The reason that has always affected the size of the territory is not only the national strength, but also the control. If the territory is too large and the central power cannot control it, it is useless to come, but it will add to the burden, but it is not beautiful. ”

"And the first condition that affects control is transportation. As long as government and military orders can be issued and implemented very quickly, these problems will not exist. Nowadays, because of the extensive gallop system and the rickshaw technology renovated by the Academy of Sciences every year, it is not too difficult to control, and there is even some spare strength, so I have the intention to continue to expand the territory. But if the territory continues to expand, it will be a very severe test. ”

Liu Yuan said, looking at Mo Attack, and said, "Mo Lao, if the Academy of Sciences can develop the steam engine in a short period of time and apply it to rickshaws and manned flying kites, then I can dispatch troops and start targeting the countries of the extreme west." ”

"And!" Liu Yuan waved his hand to stop Zheng Xuan and the others, and continued: "Before that, I have another important matter that needs the help of the princes. ”

"In the previous month, the arrival of the Great Qin Empire (Ancient Rome) mission in the extreme west, presumably all the princes also knew about it." Liu Yuan said: "The Western Qin barbarians want to ally and trade with our Huaxia, and work together to use troops against the Kushan Dynasty sandwiched between our Huaxia and Western Qin. I agreed. Only one condition is proposed - cultural exchange! ”

"Cultural exchange?"

Zheng Xuan and the others frowned in unison.

"Not bad." Liu Yuan said: "Any civilization that can survive and develop naturally has its own uniqueness. Although China's Chinese civilization stands on the top of the world, there are some places where there are inevitably some omissions. So I want to ask you to see who is willing to lead a cultural exchange group to Xiqin and his party? One focuses on propagating Chinese thought and expanding the influence of Chinese civilization, while the other absorbs the advantages of other civilizations and learns from each other's strengths. ”

As soon as Liu Yuan's words came out, all the old clubs were stunned.

"Old man, go!" Zheng Xuan was righteous and awe-inspiring, and said: "As the dean of Huaxia University, the old man has this responsibility!" ”

"Hey," Pang Degong retorted, "You old man, since you know that you are the dean, you should understand your duties. These external activities can be handed over to the old man and me, and you can sit in the academy. ”

"I said," Sima Hui said with a smile, "Don't argue with each other." It's better for me to go. ”

"What's the right fit for you!?"

The two elders glared in unison.

"Look at you," Sima Hui said with a smile: "They are all a lot old, and they are too old and rare, can you stand this thousands of miles?" Let's go with the young ones! ”

"You're young?" Zheng Xuan shouted: "Are you younger than me there?" Better health than me? Eating more than me? None of them! ”

"That's it!"

Liu Yuan was extremely speechless, looking at this old man who was fighting back and forth, he couldn't help but slap his forehead.

"Or, do you think this will work?" Liu Yuan cautiously interjected: "Draw lots!" ”

"Lottery?!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then nodded in unison.

In the end, he was drawn by Zheng Xuan!

"Hahahaha" Zheng Xuan laughed, waved the note in his hand, and showed off: "Now, you have nothing to say, right?" It's providence, know no, providence! ”

In 200 AD, the fourth year of Shenwu in the Chinese Empire, on the first day of the fifth month, the court was discussed.

With the three-way drumming passed, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty gathered in the hall and sat on both sides.

Liu Yuan sat on the dragon chair, smiled, and said, "Okay, the court discussion will start now." ”

The Chinese Empire banned eunuchs, and the dregs of this history, except for some palace maids, were basically empty. Therefore, this is called 'Shang Dynasty', and it can only be Liu Yuan, the emperor himself.

"Today, it's just two things." Liu Yuan said: "First, it was decided to send ambassadors and members of the mission to Western Qin. Second, there is something about the cultural exchange group between the two countries. ”

"I have always advocated the principle of voluntariness." Liu Yuan said, the corners of his mouth curled, and said, "Who wants to hold the festival for me?!" ”

It's so domineering, and it's 'voluntary' -- everyone in the hall pouted in unison.

But Cao Ying stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to send an envoy with a festival!" ”

Liu Yuan's eyes lit up, and he bowed slightly: "Okay, the matter of this envoy to Western Qin will be handed over to Cao Qing." Cao Qing is here, just remember one thing - don't lose the face of my Chinese people! ”

"In addition, a cadre of entourage is selected by Cao Qing himself, no matter who it is, I approve it with both hands. Of course, you scholars, squires, and generals can't do it, hehehe" Liu Yuan said with a smile.

"Obey Your Majesty's dictation!"

Cao Ying retreated when he heard this.

"The other thing is cultural exchange." Liu Yuan said again: "The Western Qin dominates the extreme west, and it has its own uniqueness, and there may be some places that cannot be compared to Huaxia. Therefore, it is right to learn from each other's strengths. Of course, even if the Western Qin civilization is not as good as my Huaxia, it is not bad to see and understand it. ”

"The head of this cultural exchange group has already been decided, and it is the dean of our Huaxia Academy, Zheng Xuankang Chenggong. Zheng Gong is old, and I don't want to let Zheng Gong go, but Zheng Gong is bent on spreading and carrying forward my Chinese civilization, and I have no choice but to do it. However, Zheng Gong's safety, diet and daily life along the way must be strictly determined. ”

Liu Yuan said, and said, "Dian Wei." ”

As soon as the words fell, Dian Wei, as the commander of the forbidden army, stood up from the military general train.

"Uh, Your Majesty." Dian Wei has never been able to change his words, and has always called Liu Yuan a young master.

"Old Dian, I want you to escort Kang Chenggong to Western Qin, what do you think?" Liu Yuan said with a smile.

"Whatever Your Majesty tells me to do, I will do it."

Dian Wei Hanhan's voice made many people on the scene deeply understand why this honest man was so favored by Emperor Shenwu.

"Still, Your Majesty." Dian Wei scratched the back of his head and said, "I'm gone, who will protect Your Majesty?" ”

Liu Yuan's heart warmed and said, "Isn't there still Xiaoman?" ”

If someone else said this to Liu Yuan, Liu Yuan would definitely conclude that it was a dragon fart. But Dian Wei is different. This is the tacit understanding and understanding between the two over the years.

"Oh, then I'll be relieved." Dian Wei said: "I obey Your Majesty's will and protect Kang Chenggong." ”

"Okay."

Liu Yuan nodded, clapped his hands, and said, "Okay, let's go here today, and the Zhuqing family will disperse." ”

As a result, a solemn court meeting ended in this relaxed and happy atmosphere.

This is the court of the Chinese Empire. Following the former Han Dynasty's 'sitting and talking', although there is still respect and humility, there is a more human touch and a feeling of friendship between the monarch and the minister. There is a great difference from Liu Yuan's previous life, the so-called Manchu Qing Dynasty's clauses restricting people's surnames.

"Cao Qing, Lao Dian, you stay."

After Liu Yuan finished speaking, he turned around and said to the back hall.

Dian Wei Cao followed suit and followed.

"Sit."

Liu Yuan stretched out his hand, motioned for the two of them to sit down, and said, "Let you stay, mainly because there are some instructions, I have to tell you carefully." ”

"There are two important tasks for this mission to Western Qin." Liu Yuan said with a smile: "First, make an alliance with Western Qin in all aspects to jointly suppress the Kushan Dynasty. Second, learn more about everything about Western Qin, its folk customs, military characteristics, military deployment, etc., the more detailed the better. Of course, this is not far away, and the Kushan Dynasty is very likely to interfere with it, so Cao Qing's safety must be guaranteed. ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured!" Cao Ying said resolutely: "Since Cao Mengde is holding the festival, he will die on the road, and he has no regrets!" ”

A hint of excitement flashed in Liu Yuan's eyes. Looking at Cao Ying in front of him, he suddenly felt that the person in front of him was the real Cao Mengde, the Cao Mengde who dreamed of carving the 'Tomb of Cao Hou, the general of the Han Zhengxi' on his tombstone after death.

Suddenly, Liu Yuan remembered that when Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty, the envoy to the Huns, who had been tortured for ten years, but did not regret his death!

Han has the Su Wu Festival!

Su Wu holds the festival, and he will never regret his death!

"Cao Qing!" Liu Yuan said: "This westward trip, you can bring Xiahou Chun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong together!" At the same time, I will arrange for the dark department to protect in secret, and never let Cao Qing damage even a single hair! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Cao Ying fell to the ground with a long bow!

"Okay, Cao Qing, you go down and prepare, remember to select a team of elites in the forbidden army."

After Cao Ying left, Liu Yuan sighed, and turned to Dian Wei: "Lao Dian, this time you escorted Zheng Gong and Cao Qing to the west together, not to mention the hardships and dangers, I believe you can handle it." In addition, go to Hua Lao, arrange for two accompanying physicians, and be sure to take care of Zheng Gong, and there can be no mistakes! ”

"Young master, don't worry, if Gong Zheng is a little unhappy, I will come to see you!"

(To be continued)