In fact, life is a multiple-choice question. People are always making choices and then choosing the one they think is the right one.
Of course, after making a choice, you will gain some things you want, but you will also lose some things you don't want to lose.
At this moment, Liu Qian stood firmly in front of Liu Hong, choosing national interests over personal feelings.
Looking at this passionate and loyal member of the imperial clan, Liu Hong couldn't help but be moved.
In order to stir up trouble on the grasslands, he adopted Jia Xu's plan, betraying Li Ru and forcing him to risk his life alone; in order to seize the Western Regions, he betrayed Zhang Xiu, forcing him to exploit Lan Zhi's feelings; in order to divide the grasslands, he betrayed Tuo Lü, causing him to leave his wife and head towards unknown dangers.
At this moment, Liu Hong, in order to plunge the grasslands into civil war, had no choice but to prepare to use the imperial nephew he had just recognized.
Thinking about all this, Liu Hong couldn't help but sigh and made his choice.
Immediately, Liu Hong looked at Liu Qian and said in a deep voice, "My dear minister, after your wedding with Yuwen Rong, I plan to send you as an envoy to the Yuwen tribe."
Liu Qian was slightly taken aback: "An envoy to the Yuwen tribe?"
Liu Hong nodded: "Previously, I had discussed the matter of the Yuwen tribe with Zhicai and Mengde. I sent them there not only to help the Yuwen tribe resist Tan Shihuai, but also mainly to prepare for the annexation of the Yuwen tribe."
"You are Yuwen Mohuai's son-in-law. With you coordinating things over there, Mengde and the others can act more effectively..."
Subsequently, Liu Hong explained his plan to Liu Qian in detail.
"Uncle, I am willing to go!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Qian agreed without hesitation.
Liu Hong then said solemnly, "This plan is very important. Since you are going, you must be fully prepared and absolutely no mistakes can be made!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Since entering the Ministry of Rites, I have always dreamed of becoming a figure like Zhang Qian. Now that Your Majesty is willing to give me this opportunity, I will do my best and never let Your Majesty down!"
At this time, Liu Qian was young and full of passion, and the emperor's plan to conquer other countries and expand his territory was fatally attractive to him.
For him, nothing was worth giving up in order to be involved in this project, including his own life and his feelings.
Seeing Liu Qian's determined expression, Liu Hong, sitting on the throne, nodded with a look of satisfaction.
"Very well, I understand your intentions, my dear minister. You may now leave!"
"Your subject takes his leave!"
Liu Qian bowed to Liu Hong, then bowed and withdrew until he reached the entrance of the main hall before turning and leaving.
Watching Liu Qian's departing figure, Liu Hong's expression, hidden beneath the twelve-tassel crown, became neither joyful nor sorrowful.
"Wow, this crown is really heavy!"
Looking at the swaying beads, Liu Hong sighed, then reached out and removed the hairpin from his head, untied the ribbon around his neck, and took off the crown from his head.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Rang quickly stepped forward, bowed, and reached out his hands to take the crown.
After changing into casual clothes, Liu Hong got up and walked towards Weiyang Palace.
Whenever Liu Hong was in a bad mood, only the Empress could calm him down and temporarily forget his troubles.
Soon, news spread from the palace that the emperor had summoned Liu Qian and recognized him as his nephew.
When the news spread, everyone from members of the imperial family to officials in the court turned their heads in disbelief, filled with envy for this lucky fellow.
Everyone knows that Liu Qian is about to become rich.
Sure enough, just one day later, the cabinet drafted an edict and affixed the emperor's seal, promoting Liu Qian to the position of Vice Minister of Rites.
In no time, people, whether they knew him or not, flocked to visit and make friends with him. Liu Qian's usually quiet residence suddenly became bustling with visitors.
Upon hearing the news, Yuwen Qi was overjoyed. Although his sister couldn't marry the emperor, marrying a nephew of the emperor wouldn't be bad at all.
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Another day passed, and Liu Hong summoned several key officials from the cabinet and the six ministries, and then ordered someone to summon the envoy from the Yuwen tribe.
Yuwen Qi, dressed in Hanfu, followed Zhang Rang with a reserved expression and respectful steps to Deyang Palace.
As soon as he entered the hall, Yuwen Qi bowed to the Han emperor on the throne, following the etiquette taught by the officials of the Ministry of Rites.
"Your humble servant Yuwen Qi pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty. May the Great Han Dynasty live ten thousand years, and may His Majesty live ten thousand years!!"
"No need for formalities!!"
A powerful and authoritative voice reached Yuwen Qi's ears, causing him to feel a slight chill.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"
After bowing once more to the figure on the imperial throne, Yuwen Qi rose and took out a handwritten letter from Yuwen Mohuai from his robes.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Great Han, our chieftain Yuwen Mohuai has long admired the might of the Great Han and has long desired to submit to it. Today, he has specially sent his humble servant to pay homage and request Your Majesty to bestow grace upon our tribe so that our tribe and the Great Han can exchange goods and maintain friendly relations forever. We now have a letter written by our chieftain in his own handwriting for Your Majesty to peruse!"
After saying that, Yuwen Qi bent down and held the handwritten letter above his head.
Zhang Rang, who was attending to Liu Hong, quickly stepped forward, took the letter, and placed it on the imperial desk in front of Liu Hong.
Liu Hong calmly picked up the book and carefully flipped through it.
In his hand, Yuwen Mohuai first respectfully greeted Liu Hong, then praised the Han Dynasty, expressing his willingness to submit to the Han and hoping to receive investiture from the Han.
At the very end of the letter, Yuwen Mohuai gave Liu Hong a general account of the current situation of the Yuwen tribe and hoped that the Emperor of Han could provide some supplies, especially weapons and armor, to defend against any possible attack by Tan Shihuai.
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