A few days later, at a court meeting, Ying Zheng announced his plan to send an envoy to the Western Regions.
It has two purposes: one is to open up economic routes with the countries in the Western Regions and conduct trade.
The second was to publicize the prestige of the Qin Empire and to persuade other countries to surrender and pay tribute to the Qin Empire through both soft and hard tactics.
There was no dispute among the ministers in the court about the first purpose.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Qin economy is developing rapidly, and trade with various countries is naturally inevitable.
It's a good thing anyway.
However, regarding the second purpose, civil and military officials expressed their own opinions and argued endlessly.
The radicals argued that a small nation could not possibly defeat the mighty Qin cavalry. They argued that there was no point in trying to persuade them to surrender; it would be better to attack directly, saving time and effort.
The neutral faction believed that there were many political regimes in the Western Regions and the situation was chaotic. It would be better to first find out the situation on the first mission and then make plans later.
The conservatives were mostly Confucianists who believed that the empire had a vast territory and abundant resources, while the Western Regions were located in the desert with a harsh environment and scarce resources.
Why waste national strength and cause more war?
The three factions have different ideas and each has its own opinions.
As a result, the court meeting was in chaos for a while, with several parties engaged in verbal battles and spit flying everywhere, and the officials were all red in the face and neck.
However, in the face of the disagreements among his ministers, Ying Zheng, as the supreme ruler, remained calm and watched the show from the sidelines.
After the quarreling stopped, he ordered Zhao Gao to fetch the world map and slowly unfold it.
The emperor, who had reached his thirties, was gaining more and more prestige. His tall and majestic figure gave off a strong sense of oppression, making people dare not breathe.
He sat high on the dragon throne, his sharp phoenix eyes flashing with ambition, his low voice majestic and heroic, revealing his ambition.
"In the past, I wiped out the six kingdoms and unified the four seas, thinking that the whole world was in my hands."
"Now I understand how vast the world is. My Great Qin is but a drop in the ocean, living in a remote corner."
"However, since the Great Qin has been chosen by Heaven, we cannot remain in hiding. I wish to conquer all nations and spread the prestige of the empire."
"Are you willing to help me unify the world?"
Civil and military officials gazed at the vast world map and listened to His Majesty's heroic words, their hearts surging and their blood boiling.
Everyone in the court, whether old or young, had red faces and spoke passionately.
They all knelt down and worshipped the supreme king, and their excited shouts rang out like a tidal wave.
"We, your servants, will be willing to sacrifice our lives for you and will not refuse even if death is the only option!"
Among the crowd, the emotions of several people were particularly evident in their words.
Li Si, who was already in his fifties, had some gray in his hair and beard. He looked up at the emperor sitting on the dragon throne with fanatical and pious eyes, and the cold blood in his heart began to boil again.
This is the emperor who entrusted his entire life to his own honor and disgrace!
He was wise and brave, with great talent and strategy, and his virtues were comparable to those of the Three Sovereigns and his achievements were comparable to those of the Five Emperors.
Recalling the glorious years of the past, the king and his minister shared the same philosophy of governing the country, were full of vigor and enthusiasm, conquered the six kingdoms, and set a precedent for great unification.
Now, he is once again fortunate to work with His Majesty to usher in the next glorious era.
Li Si's turbid eyes became clear, and an indomitable edge burst out.
On the other hand, Xiao He was also full of enthusiasm and had great ambitions in his heart.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is gifted, studious and inquisitive, and is a natural-born emperor.
He had a premonition that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would inherit His Majesty's will, expand territory, and conquer the world.
As the emperor's teacher, he had to assist the prince, defend the country from foreign aggression and maintain domestic stability, and he was the highest official in the country, leaving a significant mark in history.
Zhang Liang standing aside changed his usual indifference, his dark and bright eyes shone like stars, filled with dazzling light.
There are many countries coexisting and countless ethnic groups.
Only through great unification can the scourge of war be completely eliminated, and the people of the world can truly live in a paradise.
Ying Zheng looked down at his ministers from a high position, and seeing their loyalty, he felt even more proud.
He stood up, stretched out his arms and raised them up, laughing heartily and happily, his majestic face full of energy and vigor.
"Hahaha, my dear ministers, you are all the pillars of the country. Stand up quickly."
"With the help of all of you, I feel at ease."
"One day, wherever the bright moon shines, all will belong to Qin!"
All the officials below looked up at the mighty and majestic emperor and cheered loudly.
"Long live His Majesty! May the Great Qin prosper forever!"
"Long live His Majesty! May the Great Qin prosper forever!"
"Long live His Majesty! May the Great Qin prosper forever!"
In this way, the mission to the Western Regions was successfully agreed upon.
Although there were sporadic objections in the court regarding Zhang Liang's appointment as the representative of the diplomatic mission, most officials were in favor of it.
After all, Zhang Liang's title of "Sage of Strategy" is well-deserved.
Despite his young age, he was both talented and virtuous. Not only was he a top scholar in the imperial examination and well-educated, he also had the merit of persuading the Huns to surrender.
In addition to Zhang Liang, the leading envoy, nine other envoys were selected to assist and support the event.
As for the elite guards, in order to travel light, only 500 people were finally selected. They were all highly skilled in martial arts and proficient in using swords, spears and muskets.
In addition, it is equipped with the first generation of artillery, which is extremely powerful and can flatten a hill for deterrence purposes.
For the next month, court officials were busy preparing for the diplomatic mission.
Chu Yuening was also busy. Not only did she have to prepare food and fodder for the delegation, she also had to prepare various trade goods.
Such as expensive luxury goods such as silk cloth, porcelain, perfume, soap, grain, fruit and seeds, and other miscellaneous goods.
This trip to the Western Regions opened up an economic route as well as a route for cultural exchange.
During the preparation of supplies, one thing happened that Chu Yuening had not expected.
In the Qinian Palace.
A young girl of 29 years old is recommending herself.
"Your Majesty, those envoys are good at political negotiations, but they are a bit stretched when it comes to economics and trade."
"I heard that the Western Regions are in chaos. Those merchants must be cunning and evil-minded."
"You always say that everyone has their own strengths. It's just right that I, the Master of the Treasure Pavilion, can step in and make a killing for the empire!"
As the girl spoke, she patted her chest and made an earnest promise.
Chu Yuening met the girl's sparkling eyes, and her brows furrowed even tighter.
"But it's already difficult for women to live abroad, let alone in a foreign country..."
"Don't worry, Madam. I can disguise myself as a man, and I've seen the world's dangers."
Yan Yu continued to lobby, her clear voice full of determination.
"My Lady, I want to see different scenery and see a wider world."
"Whatever men can do, I believe I can do as well."
The girl's eyes were bright and dazzling, as if they contained a sea of stars, shining forever.
Chu Yuening couldn't help but feel touched.
She sighed helplessly, then took out a flower-shaped jade pendant and handed it to her, giving her serious instructions.
"Wear this jade pendant close to your body and remember not to take it off."
Yan Yu was delighted and quickly took the exquisite jade pendant, not forgetting to confirm it with anticipation.
"My Lady, do you agree?"
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