On the day of arrival, the entire Jingshi was boiling, and more than 300 Dawan good horses, placed in the period of Emperor Wu or Emperor Jing, may not be nothing.

But in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, it was definitely a big event that could make people crazy, just like the sudden appearance of hundreds of limited edition Rolls-Royces in modern society.

Witnessing such a majestic scene, people really feel that the Silk Road in the Western Regions is indeed open.

On that day, the long street was full of people watching the excitement, and there were so many horses that it was not possible to see them at any time.

Once is enough to brag about for a lifetime.

The long convoy of horses was followed by a procession of prisoners of war, and Dawan's royal family and horse trainers followed dejectedly.

The officers and soldiers did not embarrass them along the way, so it seemed that they were just a little depressed.

Seeing the prosperity and liveliness of the Dahan Jingshi, everyone was shocked, and compared with here, their own capital is simply a small bazaar.

Originally, he was not convinced, thinking that the big man was just relying on the gunpowder, and he was not really capable.

But now it's a real service.

As a prisoner of such a small country, Liu Zhi didn't bother to come forward in person, so Yin Song, a scholar of the secretary province, held a simple surrender ceremony.

In order to show the demeanor and bearing of a great country, he didn't intend to treat them harshly, so he casually sealed a false title and sent them to the suburbs of Zhuangzi to be imprisoned.

If you are obedient and honest, you will gradually let go of some freedom in the future, and if the thief does not die, then I am sorry and locked up until death.

These hundreds of horses are the focus of his attention, and Dawan's side has become his own territory, so the stallions and the like are left in the local area, and horse officials are specially sent to be responsible for breeding and breeding.

Wusun's horse breed is also good, but it is slightly worse than Dawan, and the Dayue clan is divided into three equal parts, and the east side is naturally assigned to the Great Han.

That piece was also the richest part of the Dayue Clan, but Tianzhu and Persia were shocked by the powerful force of the Han Dynasty and did not dare to care.

The Han can divide the three kingdoms equally according to the prior agreement, and they feel very interesting, if it is replaced by them, and they will give some land perfunctory, where will they be so generous.

For the sake of the safety of the Silk Road, Liu Zhi planned to greatly increase the border army, but Wusun and Dawan were too desolate and remote, and the Central Plains people were not willing to go at all.

In the end, it was decided to gather people from the Western Regions Protectorate and Liangzhou, and some would be recruited locally, but not too much, after all, it had just been occupied, and people's hearts were fluctuating.

In terms of management, the method of joint rule by local officials and dispatched officials was adopted, and the experience of later generations was learned.

After consulting with the ministers of the DPRK and China, Liu Zhi formulated detailed rules for supporting the border.

Those who go to remote areas to serve for three years at a time will be directly promoted to one level, and as long as they do not make major mistakes in the middle of the process, they will be promoted to one level after returning.

If there are craftsmen and masters who are willing to immigrate there, they will be treated very well.

As soon as the news came out, the whole court immediately boiled, and it was promoted to two levels in three years, what an attractive opportunity.

The wild place that was abandoned and no one wanted to go to suddenly became a sought-after commodity, jumping up and down one by one, looking for connections and going through the back door, just to be able to get a good position.

Especially some young officials, I heard that the women over there are all as beautiful as flowers, and maybe they can find two delicate concubines to come back by the way.

Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone, and make a lot of money?

Of course, in the end, in order to balance the forces of all parties, it was stipulated that those under the age of 35 were not allowed to apply, mainly because of the long journey, and the fear that the old body would not be able to bear it.

Many of the officials from the poor families who came from these two imperial examinations have signed up, after all, they have no background, and it is more difficult to be promoted from normal channels.

I have to find another way.

It seems to be a hot scene, but in fact, there are very few children of the family who are really willing to go to Wusun or the Otsuki clan.

Either it is a side branch, or it has fallen into the middle of the family, in short, there is no other way but to risk a background.

In late June, His Majesty decided to send an official mission to walk around the ancient trade routes, to clear the passages and test the attitudes of the countries along the way.

Second, you can also go to the front station to understand the local political situation and business situation.

At the same time, it is also sending a signal to them, my big man is back.

Doing business is also the same as fighting a war, and you must know yourself and your opponent in order to win all battles.

Because the route is very long, it may take a year or even more to come and go, which is not easy.

But it is a huge business opportunity, and many of the top families of Dahan hope that their families can have a place in the mission.

Everyone wants to be able to get the first piece of the pie, get the first order, and become the first family to do business with foreigners.

Behind the excitement, Liu Zhi was embarrassed to make the selection of ministers, this candidate could not be low, and he could represent the court and various countries to negotiate conditions.

It is necessary to know the root cause and be able to rest assured, but also to be able to do business, have a super high business mind, be shrewd and capable, and be open-minded, with a high vision and a sense of the overall situation......

can think about it, there is only one person in the whole Han who is suitable for everything.

Thinking of this, he couldn't sit still, and told Fan Chao to prepare, he wanted to go out of the palace.

During these days, when he left the palace, there were much less than before, mainly because there were more and more trivial matters, and the freshness outside the palace had also been lost.

Out of the palace gate, he went straight to the winery of Cheng'en Mansion, he had already inquired, because the winery had recently increased production, Deng Yan had been there to check.

In the winery, Deng Yan was reading the account book in front of the counter, and Liu Zhi didn't let it be passed on, so he went over directly.

Seeing him coming, Deng Yan was not surprised at all, "Go in and talk." ”

Personally opened the curtains, the two came to the study in the backyard, served two cups of tea, and then sent away.

"Your Majesty is here for the mission?"

Deng Yan took a sip of tea, did not beat around the bush, and asked questions directly.

"Yes, although many people have recommended themselves, they are all for the sake of being able to fight for greater self-interest for the family, rather than wholeheartedly for the long-term consideration of the country."

Deng Yan laughed, "The minister didn't recommend himself, but he knew that His Majesty would definitely not forget me." ”

He said this for a reason, when the two first met, they always commented on state affairs together unscrupulously.

Once happened to talk about Ban Chao's adventure to reopen the ancient business road, Deng Yan made a bold statement.

said that one day if there is an opportunity, he is willing to follow Ban Chao's example and represent the Han Dynasty to send envoys to the four seas and reopen trade routes.

He also said that this is his greatest ambition in life.

"Now that so many years have passed, you ...... Are you really willing to make this trip? ”

Liu Zhi was a little hesitant, knowing that he was the best candidate, but he felt that it was too dangerous, thousands of miles away, and full of all kinds of uncertainties.

He really didn't want anything to happen to his best friend.

When Deng Yan heard this, he immediately got up and solemnly gave him a fist salute.

"Chen Deng Yan invited himself to be an envoy to the wilderness, and he would never dare to insult his mission."

Liu Zhi helped him up with his own hands, patted his hand heavily, and sighed: "Yancheng, I am really my confidant." ”

"Since you are a confidant, Your Majesty should know that it is the minister's wish to envoy to the countries of the Western Regions, so the minister has to thank Your Majesty for fulfilling it."

Deng Yan laughed, "I'm so happy today, when I am a big white, why don't Your Majesty accompany your courtiers to get drunk and rest?" ”

"Okay, let's get drunk."

The two glanced at each other and went straight to the wine shop, the restaurant in the market, and the drink was the most atmospheric.

The two drank and chatted, although the Han knew the information of the countries along the way, but the trade route had long been cut off, and no one knew what the specific situation was.

The only thing that can be determined is the geography along the way, and it can't be changed because of decades of time.

Since Liu Zhi attacked Wusun and other countries, Liu Zhi asked the Hanlin Academy to collect and compile all the materials related to business and compile them into a book.

Anyone who can find out the map is also attached, and at this time, Liu Zhi instructed the inner servant to give it to Deng Yan to study in advance.

In the future, there may be one for reference in the mission.

This book records in detail the business routes, the different customs of various places, and the favorite Han commodities in various places.

It can be said to be an encyclopedia of trade routes, but many small countries along the way have changed their regimes too quickly, and no one can figure out the current attitude towards the big Han.

What's more, some of them may be in the midst of war, or thieves, in short, full of uncertainties.

"Yancheng, you are my brother-in-law, I don't want to see you have an accident, so along the way, completing the mission is secondary, and saving your life is the first.

Only when I come back alive can I know what's going on outside.

Do you understand? ”

It's not that he drank alcohol and was hypocritical, as an emperor, it is indeed rare to have a friend, and he is not the kind of ancient emperor who was born and raised, and he can't be such a lonely person.

"Minister...... Got it. ”

Deng Yan was moved in his heart, raised his wine glass and drank it all, it was his luck to be a courtier.

Winning friends like this is his joy as an ordinary person.

At this table of wine, both of them were drunk, and after many years, I hope to meet for a while.

The next day, Liu Zhi woke up from a hangover, and immediately issued an edict, with Cheng'en Gong Deng Yan as a special envoy to the Silk Road countries.

This candidate is very suitable in terms of identity and talent, and it is rare for the ministers to maintain unanimous approval.

On June 28, the second year of the reign of the Emperor of the Chinese Dynasty, the emperor held a simple banquet in the Zhongde Hall and personally saw off the mission.

In addition to the envoy Deng Yan, there were also a number of deputy envoys, interpreters, guides, clerks, ordinary officials, plus guards and grooms, and so on.

There are more than 200 people in total, and after arriving in Wusun, the Tiger Ben Army and the Yulin Army waiting there will also send a cavalry to escort them.

At that time, the entire huge team was as many as four or five hundred people, and the mighty scene was very spectacular.

The ultimate purpose of the mission was trade, so it carried many goods and gifts, which were brought to the countries along the route as samples to see.

The silk of Yangzhou, the brocade of Yizhou, the carved lacquerware of Jingshi, the silver jewelry of Bingzhou, the gold jewelry of Yuzhou, etc., are varied, and they are all boutiques.

Of course, there are also the latest specialties such as high liquor, cane sugar and paper.

Liu Zhi led the queen Deng Meng to send the delegation out of the West Gate, and personally toasted them with three glasses of wine.

The people of Beijing spontaneously came to bid them farewell, singing and dancing to bless them, and wishing the mission a successful return to their hometown as soon as possible.

Standing on the city tower, until their figures completely disappeared from sight, Liu Zhi's mind could not be calmed for a long time.

The soul from later generations certainly understood how epoch-making it was to reopen the Silk Road, and he had reason to believe that this was the real opportunity for the rise of the Han Dynasty.

When he turned around and saw Deng Meng's eyes full of melancholy, he held her hand comfortingly, their brother and sister have a deep affection, and Liu Zhi has always known it.

This time Deng Yan went on an adventure, Deng Meng was obviously very worried, but he never intervened.

"If you become a clever person, you should be fine, don't worry."

Deng Meng nodded, "I also know that this is my brother's own request, this is his wish."

When I was a child, my father used to tell us about the Western Regions, and if I were a man, I would definitely go with them to see it. ”

Liu Zhiran is silent, this era is indeed unfair to women, and he has won some rights for them.

For example, allowing the private sector to set up women's schools, so that the daughters of ordinary families can also have the opportunity to receive education, and forcibly abandoning Ban Shu, etc.

In this era, the three virtues and four virtues were just emerging, far less serious than in later generations, and the widows at that time were allowed to remarry without being ridiculed by others, which is a very typical example.

Other customs, such as that women can go out on the streets with their husbands or family members, that they can admire talented women, and that they can see their blind dates in private, prove that women's conditions are much more relaxed than in later generations.

But after all, it is a feudal country, and Liu Zhineng can subtly improve some of the rights and interests of women, which is already very good, and he has not planned to think of any equality between men and women on a whim.

"Yancheng is gone, your mother must be very worried, why don't you go home and see her."

Allowing her to go home secretly is a rare reward, Deng Meng has been in the palace for a long time, so he naturally understands it and immediately thanks.

In fact, when she was still a Deng Guiren, Liu Zhi once gave her a waist card, and she could enter and leave the palace at will.

But later became the queen, Deng Meng gradually became cautious and cautious, and never left the palace without permission.

It is the fear that one's actions will bring disaster to the relatives at home.

At this time, he was naturally very happy to get Liu Zhi's personal promise.

The two went back to the palace together, and on the way, Liu Zhi asked about the situation of the eldest princess Liu Hua, the little girl is now three or four years old, and she is sharp and eloquent, which is the cutest time.

Liu Zhi loves her very much, after all, she is his first child, and she is very lively and cute, so she naturally prefers it a little.

Because she is young, she has not yet started to go to the palace to study, so Deng Meng teaches herself every day, learns some simple words, and she is very skinny and can't sit still.

Therefore, every day when I study, I will stage a scene of chickens flying and dogs jumping, just like the scene when I was doing homework in later generations.

On the contrary, Liu Zhi felt sorry for her, as long as the little guy was coquettish, he immediately surrendered unconditionally and took her out to play.

"Alas, this girl, who is young, talks in a way, sometimes blocks me back, I can't cry or laugh."

When it comes to their daughter, the two have endless words, just like every fireworks couple in the world, worrying about their children's education.

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