Furthermore, with General Zhang Xiu currently stationed in Gaochang, it won't be easy for the Xiongnu to take it. We have ample time to gather the military forces of the various Western Regions states along the way.

"Haha~, since Yuan Chu already has a plan, then let's do it your way!"

After hearing Yuan Shao's words, Dong Zhuo laughed loudly and pushed all the blame onto Yuan Shao.

For him, things that require thinking are too tiring; as long as he can complete the task, he can't be bothered with anything else.

As for Li Jue, Guo Si, Wen Chou, Xu Chu, and the others standing to the side, they were fine with charging into battle, but using their brains was really too much for them, and they certainly wouldn't offer any opinions.

The next day, Yuan Shao, Dong Zhuo, and others led 500 Imperial Guard trainees away from Shanshan and headed northwest along the Tarim River.

Their first target was a small country called Shan Guo, located two hundred miles to the northwest.

After four days of travel, Yuan Shao and his entourage arrived at the capital of the Mountain Kingdom. Yuan Shao's mission was to unite the various kingdoms of the Western Regions as a Han envoy to jointly resist the Xiongnu's attack.

His status was equivalent to that of the highest official of the Protectorate of the Western Regions. The king of the mountain kingdom, along with all the officials and nobles in the country, dared not neglect him and personally went out of the city to welcome him.

During the banquet, the people of the mountain kingdom flattered and fawned over Yuan Shao and his entourage.

The king of the mountain kingdom even personally brought a wine cup to Yuan Shao to offer him a toast.

The king of the mountain kingdom said with a fawning expression, "Since the angel has come, my entire kingdom will do our utmost to fulfill any request. However, I have a request, please..."

Yuan Shao smiled and said, "Please speak freely about any requests you may have, and our Great Han will do its best to fulfill them!"

"Do you think it possible for the Great Han to sign a treaty with our country similar to the one for Shanshan?"