Thinking that he had just escaped the confinement of the bandits and had gone through countless hardships to reach the territory of the Han Dynasty, he was now facing confinement again by Xun You and others.
Even though Lanzhi was very strong, she couldn't help but shed tears.
After sobbing, remembering her father who was now missing and whose fate was unknown, Lanzhi took out the piece of silk that her father had given her.
Because her father, in order to get the Han army to help her restore her country, not only was he willing to have the whole country submit to the Han, but he also allowed the Han to send troops to be stationed in Gaochang, with Gaochang providing all the needs of the Han army, and was willing to give 70% of the total income of the Gaochang royal family to the Han every year.
This was, in a sense, a treaty that humiliated and ceded national sovereignty. Looking at the contents of the silk scroll, Lanzhi hesitated for a moment.
"It's been three years. I wonder what state my country and my people have become because of my uncle's wrath?"
Thinking of her cruel uncle, Lanzhi couldn't help but sigh softly.
"I can't delay any longer; I must see the Emperor of the Han Dynasty as soon as possible! Entrusting the country to the Han Dynasty is far better than handing it over to the brutal Cheshi Kingdom!!"
Thinking of this, Lanzhi no longer hesitated, got up and went to the door, then opened the door. At the same time, she understood her father's intention. Gaochang was a small country, and it was impossible to gain the protection of the Han Dynasty without paying a price.
"Please go back inside and don't wander around!"
Upon seeing Lanzhi open the door and try to come out, one of the soldiers on guard frowned and blocked her way with a cold expression.
Lanzhi did not move. Instead, she picked up the piece of silk and looked at the guard. "This humble woman has a letter from the Kingdom of Gaochang that I wish to present to His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty!"
"A letter from the Kingdom of Gaochang?"
Lanzhi's words startled the two guards, who couldn't help but look at the piece of silk in Lanzhi's hand.
The two exchanged a glance, and then one of the guards nodded and looked at Lanzhi, "You wait here, I'll go find General Zhang right away."
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