Following behind the Han envoy, Ti Jin was alarmed by the changes in Shanshan. In his view, the Han Dynasty's great efforts in developing Shanshan clearly indicated its intention to annex it, which made him very worried.

Before long, Ti Jin followed the Han envoy to the Shanshan Royal Palace. Accompanying Ti Jin to the palace were the kings of Xiaowan, Jingjue, and Qiemo.

Soon, Tijin and his three companions were brought into the main hall of the palace.

Mu Lang, who trusted the King of Shanshan, sat on the central throne, while Lü Bu, Huang Zhong, Dong Zhuo, Zhang Li, and others sat on either side below him.

After exchanging greetings, Ti Jin and his three companions expressed their sincere apologies for sending troops to attack Shanshan and promised to make war reparations.

Now that we've covered the issue of compensation, let's talk about the interests of the Han Dynasty.

Zhang Li then cleared his throat, looked at Ti Jin and the other three, and said in a deep voice:

"In order to prevent you from provoking war again in the future, our army has decided to send a team to be stationed in your country."

The Cheshi Kingdom will garrison 15,000 troops, while Jingjue, Xiaowan, and Qiemo will each garrison 10,000 troops. Their provisions and the soldiers' pay will be provided by you.

Upon hearing this, Ti Jin and the others' expressions changed drastically. Although the Han Dynasty had stationed troops in the Western Regions before, they had never done so many.

Seeing the troubled looks on their faces, Zhang Li laughed and said, "Our army is stationed here only as a precaution, and will not interfere in your internal affairs. Of course, our Great Han will also protect you from being attacked by other countries."

"What if we attack other countries?" the King of Jingjue asked.

Zhang Li: "That's your business. As long as it's not an attack on a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, we won't interfere. Of course, if you're willing to pay, you can also hire soldiers from our Han Dynasty."