[Vol. 1] Section 155: Zhang Qian the Explorer 1

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We spent a lot of time appreciating Liu Che's decision to kill, and we can see that he is surrounded by a group of capable officials, often at this time, it may not be a good thing for the emperor, once the control is not good, the country will slide into the abyss of the weak lord and the strong minister.

The young Liu Che not only firmly guarded the foundation left by his ancestors, but also made a greater breakthrough.

Suppressing the princes, defeating strong enemies, and expanding the territory, he fulfilled the dream of his ancestors for several generations in more than ten years, all of which is enough for him to gain historical praise.

Liu Che clearly felt that there always seemed to be something behind the glory.

What's missing?

Liu Che had secretly asked himself several times, but he had been thinking hard to no avail.

It wasn't until he saw someone that he suddenly realized.

Needless to say, you also guessed that this person will be our next protagonist, Zhang Qian.

In the third year of Yuan Shuo (126 BC), Zhang Qian led his 'mission' back, and there were only two members of the mission at this time, Zhang Qian, and Gan's father, a native of Huren Tangyi.

The two men were ragged and thin, and every part of their bodies seemed to tell the story of the hardships of the trek, and although they were exhausted, their eyes could not hide their joy and excitement.

"Your Majesty, the minister is back." Zhang Qian fell down on the court and couldn't help crying.

The ministers present were all moved, no one stopped them, and no one interrupted, just like a wanderer who had not returned home for a long time saw his relatives, which were tears of happiness and touching tears.

Liu Che walked quickly to Zhang Qian and helped him up. It was only at this time that Liu Che finally saw Zhang Qian's face clearly, which reminded him of the scene thirteen years ago, when Zhang Qian was recruited as an envoy to Langzhong, at that time, the handsome and young Zhang Qian was heroic, and his resolute and brave eyes left a deep impression on Liu Che.

Thirteen years have passed, and Liu Che can hardly remember that there was such an envoy with a group of brave people who represented the Han Empire to a distant and unknown world. Everyone thought that they had died either by swords, or by beasts, or by disease, and gradually no one spoke of them or remembered them.

Now, Zhang Qian is back, how difficult it is.

A thousand words, Liu Che only turned into one sentence, "Aiqing, you have suffered!" ”

Zhang Qian's eyes flashed with tears again, he knelt down to thank Longen, this time the envoy, although it did not achieve the purpose of the original envoy, but Zhang Qian brought first-hand information about the countries of the Western Regions, which was enough to shake the entire court.

It was at this moment that Liu Che finally got the answer he wanted - the coming of all nations.

Regardless of the emperor's personal desire for meritorious deeds, the coming of all nations represents the dignity of a great country.

Liu Che was keenly aware of Zhang Qian's great contribution to the country and the nation, and specially issued a decree to crown Zhang Qian as a doctor in Taizhong in recognition of his merits.

Today, we naturally know more about Zhang Qian's greatness than Liu Che.

Aside from his mission, his spirit of exploration of the future world, his passion for adventure, is enough to be called great. In the history of mankind, Zhang Qian, Columbus, Magellan and countless famous and unknown explorers have erected monuments for mankind with their courage, broadened people's horizons, strengthened the exchange of civilizations, and let people continue to understand and know the land under their feet.

Zhang Qian, the pioneer of the "Silk Road" and the messenger of Eastern and Western civilizations, let us get to know Zhang Qian.

Zhang Qian, whose name is Ziwen, was born in Chenggu County, Hanzhong County around 164 BC, and his childhood experience is unknown, but it is certain that Zhang Qian has been tough and brave since he was a child, not a conformist, he is broad-minded and trustworthy, so he has the basic qualities of a diplomat.

In the first year of Jianyuan (140 BC), when Liu Che ascended the throne, Zhang Qian was already serving as a Lang official in the court.

In the second year of the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, Liu Che learned from the Xiongnu people that in the Qilian Mountains and Dunhuang area, there was a country called Dayueshi, which was strong. Xiongnu Mao Dun Shan Yu once was a hostage in the Da Yue clan, became a single Yu and then sent troops to defeat the Da Yue clan, to the old Shangshan Yu, the Da Yue clan was completely defeated, and the skull of the Yue king became the wine cup of the old Shangshan Yu. The people of the Dayue clan were forced to move west with hatred for the Xiongnu, and some of the people who remained were called the Xiaoyue clan. After the founding of the country, the Dayue people never forgot the hatred of the country's ruin, and were always ready to unite other countries.

At that time, Liu Che was also thinking about the problem of counterattacking the Xiongnu, he realized that this was an opportunity, the Han and the Xiongnu also had a common enmity, if they could unite with the Dayue clan and attack the Xiongnu from east to west, maybe there would be a greater chance of victory.

In this way, Liu Che issued a recruitment order to the world to recruit candidates for the Great Moon Clan.

Zhang Qian learned that he was excited and didn't sleep all night.

Zhang Qian originally thought that many people would apply, but when he went to the recruitment hall the next day, he found that there were few applicants.

Zhang Qian is right to think about it, the land west of the river is full of desert Gobi, the wind and sand are huge, the environment is harsh, and it has to pass through the area ruled by the Xiongnu, which is naturally extremely dangerous.

Although he knew the danger, Zhang Qian still made up his mind.

Zhang Qian was quickly brought to Liu Che, Liu Che looked Zhang Qian up and down, the young man in front of him was not much older than himself, but his bravery was very admired by Liu Che, Liu Che solemnly explained the task of the envoy to the Dayue clan to Zhang Qi.

"Zhang Qian, aren't you afraid?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister is not afraid!"

Seeing Zhang Qian nodding firmly, Liu Che also smiled heartily, the young Liu Che needed such a daring peer too much.

Liu Che gave Zhang Qian more than 100 attendants and a large number of supplies, and Hu Rentangyi's father Gan Ming served as a translator and guide.

In the second year of the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhang Qian set off and began his great journey.

Before he set off, he drew up a detailed route map, the departure place was set in Longxi Linzhao, along the Hexi Corridor all the way to the northwest, through Jiuquan, along the Qilian Mountains straight to Dunhuang, after leaving the customs, and then northwest through the Gobi, along the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains to reach Ili.

Zhang Qian led the delegation from Longxi, as soon as Longxi came out, it was the fertile Hexi Corridor, although this road was easy to walk, but it was not safe.

The reason is that although this place does not belong to the land of the Huns, the Huns often haunt here in order to grab food.

The Hexi Corridor is bordered by Qilian Mountain and Altun Mountain (collectively referred to as Nanshan) in the south, and Horsehair Mountain, Heli Mountain, and Longshou Mountain (collectively referred to as Beishan) in the north, which is a long and narrow fertile land with a length of about 1,000 kilometers.

Zhang Qian looked at it all the way, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, what a good land, if the people of the Han Dynasty could thrive here, they would inevitably be richer. The Huns are nomadic people, so they naturally don't look down on this land, it's really a waste.

Zhang Qian took note of the topographic map as he walked, don't look at the simple painting, for later generations, this is absolutely priceless, every symbol on it can save a lot of lives.

Zhang Qian and his entourage have been walking in the Hexi Corridor for nearly half a month, and the trip is quite successful, but Zhang Qian knows in his heart that this is just the beginning, and the rest of the journey will be extremely difficult and difficult.

While thinking about it, many people in the mission were in a commotion.

"Huns! Huns! ”

Many people shouted in panic, and the young Zhang Qian looked at it from a distance and shouted in his heart, "It's not good!" ”