To lead the kingdoms of Shanshan and Xiaowan to the Western Regions, one must not only possess outstanding diplomatic skills but also exceptional military abilities to command the weak armies of the Western Regions against the Xiongnu.

If any one of these aspects fails, the plan may fail.

Everyone believed they were good at strategy and diplomacy, but they were less confident in their military command abilities.

For a moment, the hall fell silent.

After pondering for a long time, Xi Zhicai suddenly raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I do have someone who might be able to take on the role!"

Liu Hong's brow furrowed: "Oh? Who is it?"

"Yuan Shao, Yuan Benchu!"

"he?"

Xi Zhicai nodded: "Your Majesty, I have heard that Yuan Shao, in the Yamatai Kingdom, once acted as an envoy on behalf of Chu You, and not only signed various treaties, but also brought back their queen to be Liu Bei's wife."

His diplomatic skills must be quite good, and given his excellent military performance in the Imperial Guard, he should have no problem leading troops against the Xiongnu.

"What Benchu ​​said is indeed very appropriate!"

Recalling the memorial sent back from Yamatai not long ago, Liu Hong nodded, acknowledging Yuan Shao's talent.

Liu Hong then continued, "Now that things have stabilized in Yamatai, it's time to call Mengde and Benchu ​​back!"

Xi Zhicai nodded: "Your Majesty, we must make preparations in the Western Regions before Benchu ​​and the others return!"

Liu Hong's expression shifted: "Hmm~, is Zhicai referring to the Kingdom of Gaochang?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Kingdom of Gaochang has a special geographical location, serving as a vital passage for communication between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. It is also one of the political, economic, and cultural centers of the Western Regions. Therefore, it is necessary to first bring it under the control of our Han Dynasty!"

Liu Hong nodded: "In that case, let's send that princess from Gaochang back!"

Xi Zhicai laughed and said, "Your Majesty, before that, there is one more matter that needs to be resolved!"

"What's up?"

Xi Zhicai raised an eyebrow: "The marriage between Princess Lanzhi and General Zhang Xiu!"