Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Due to his status, Doros just nodded to the second prince calmly, and then left in a carriage with a large group of mission officials led by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Han Kingdom.

The second prince quietly watched the back of Doros leaving, and after a long while, he said lightly: "Okay, we should go."

A follower said: "Where are we going today, master?"

The second prince thought for a while, and suddenly said the name of a place that Li Jian had mentioned, but he had never been to in the past two days: "Let's go to Hualou Street."

An hour later, in the imperial palace of the Han Kingdom.

Looking at the majestic and majestic hall in front of him, Doros walked up the steps step by step, feeling the aura of the elite soldiers of the Han Dynasty on both sides of the steps, his legs trembled involuntarily.

In all fairness, Doros is not the kind of official who has never seen the world. When he was young, he also followed the previous Seleucid emperor in the southern and northern wars.

But here, Doros suddenly felt an extremely oppressive aura, which made Doros, who had long been accustomed to seeing big scenes, a little out of breath.

"Is this the Han army that defeated our elite eastern Seleucid army?

Sure enough, the reputation is well-deserved. "

While Doros sighed in his heart, he stepped into the hall under the leadership of Su Li, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Great Han Kingdom.

In the main hall, all the military officials of the Great Han Kingdom gathered, staring at Doros and the others with curious eyes.

For the nascent Han Kingdom, dealing with these "foreign" envoys was also the first time in history.

Huren, Yidi and the like around the Han Kingdom can only be regarded as a tribe at best, not even a small country.

The Seleucid Empire, inherited from the Alexander Empire, is the successor of the serious Greek Aegean Ming. From the perspective of Ming, it is definitely qualified to have an equal dialogue with the Han Kingdom, which represents the Chinese Ming.

Doros ignored the gazes of others, but first glanced at Zhao Kuo who was sitting on the throne.

In his thirties, he has a calm expression and peaceful eyes, but he exudes a kind of majesty and arrogance that makes people want to kneel down.

Doros had never even felt this feeling from Antioch II.

Perhaps, only the legendary Alexander the Great can be compared with the emperor of the Great Han Kingdom!With this in mind, Doros took a deep breath and knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, I am Doros, the envoy from Seleucid, on the orders of our Seleucid Emperor Antiochus II , I extend my highest respect to you!"

Although this is a sentence full of diplomatic envoy style, it is also the real thought in Doros's heart.

He was indeed shocked by the powerful strength shown by the big man along the way, and he really awed Zhao Kuo from the bottom of his heart.

By Doros's side, there was naturally a translator who had already prepared, and translated Doros's words to Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo stared at Doros in front of him, and found that the court minister's face had a part of the Greek appearance, but when he looked closely, he didn't look very much like the Greek face in Zhao Kuo's impression.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "The envoy does not need to be polite, just bring up your emperor's letter of credence, and please sit down."

China is a country of etiquette. Of course, it is impossible for Zhao Kuo to pretend to be forced to slap people in the face. We are all about etiquette.

Doros submitted the letter of credence, which actually has two copies. One is the handwritten letter of credentials of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus II, but Zhao Kuo obviously couldn't understand it, so there was a second letter of credentials. After entering the Central Plains, Doros asked someone to translate the Chinese characters of the country.

This letter of credence is nothing more than some polite words, something like "greetings from the most powerful emperor in the west to the most powerful emperor in the east, I hope you and my two countries can have a long-lasting friendship and peace" and the like.

But it doesn't mean that it's all nonsense. Zhao Kuo can still see the two hopes of the Seleucid Emperor Antioch II.

First, maintain peace between the two countries.

Second, the Seleucid Empire can recognize the rule of the Han Dynasty over the Western Regions, but it hopes that the expansion of the Han Kingdom will not continue to the west.

After Zhao Kuo finished reading, he laughed and looked up at Doros who was waiting aside.

Doros, who had been waiting for Zhao Kuo's reply for a long time, subconsciously straightened his body, feeling quite nervous.

Zhao Kuo said lightly: "Message Doros, I have received the letter of credence from your emperor.

I can probably understand what your Majesty the Emperor means.

But the communication between the two countries is not what your emperor says, and I will do it.

I also have two requests from my side. If you, Emperor Seleucid, can agree, then there can be peace between Han and Seleucid.

If you do not agree, I am afraid that the soldiers and horses of our Han Kingdom will come to your land of the Seleucid Empire again soon. "

When Zhao Kuo spoke, he was quite calm and calm.

After Doros heard Zhao Kuo's words, his cheeks couldn't help but twitched slightly.

Frankly speaking, Zhao Kuo's words are too strong.

If it was in Greece or Egypt, once Doros heard such words, he would definitely turn his face on the spot and turn around and leave.

Our Seleucid Empire is known as the strongest country among the successors of Alexander the Great. When did we suffer this kind of anger?

But in the Han Kingdom, Doros coughed and said with a smile on his face: "Honorable Emperor of the Han Kingdom, Doros listens to your opinion on behalf of the Seleucid Empire."

Zhao Kuo said indifferently: "First, the Seleucid Empire must open up trade routes, allowing merchants from the Han Kingdom to enter the Seleucid Empire for trade.

At the same time, we promise to protect the safety of our Dahan Kingdom business groups, so that your local magistrates will not detain and interrogate our Dahan Kingdom business groups for any illegal reasons.

Second, any Seleucid army is not allowed to enter the east of Lake Balkhash, and the Governor of Eastern Seleucid must not in any way exert any influence on all the territory of the Han Kingdom east of Lake Balkhash.

If it is discovered by our Han country, it will be regarded as Seleucus' war against the Han country. "

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Doros felt relieved immediately.

For Doros, these two conditions of Zhao Kuo are undoubtedly very loose.

Commerce?

This is no problem at all. Seleucus also has a large amount of goods, which can be exchanged with the Han Kingdom.

As for the second article, after the failure of the last great war, the east of Lake Balkhash has been completely occupied by the Han Kingdom, and the Seleucid Empire does not want to go to war with the Han Kingdom, so naturally they will not enter the territory of the Han Kingdom Among them.

For Seleucus, the value of Central Asia is actually not great, because this area does not have any rich agricultural resources, but is still a large area of ​​grassland and desert, which is not suitable as the center of gravity of the empire.

Therefore, the Seleucid emperor Antiochus II paid more attention to the Middle East, which was close to Asia Minor and Egypt and belonged to the real core area of ​​Seleucid.

As long as the Han Dynasty does not launch a war against the Seleucid Empire and the Seleucid Empire maintains peace in the east, everything is easy to say.

So Doros immediately said respectfully: "The great emperor of the Han Dynasty, Doros can make an answer on behalf of our wise Seleucid Emperor Antiochus II. Your request will be recognized and supported by our Seleucid Empire." implement."

Zhao Kuo had a satisfied smile on his face after hearing what Doros said.

The Seleucids did not want to go to war with the Han Kingdom immediately, and for the Han Kingdom, they actually did not want to carry out a second Western Expedition in a short time.

Zhao Kuode proved to everyone in the Han Kingdom that the Silk Road is a business route that can generate a lot of income for the Han Kingdom, so that everyone in the Han Kingdom can willingly launch the second Western Expedition.

To maintain smooth trade routes, the most critical factor is of course to maintain peace along the way.

Otherwise, there will be wars and chaos. Which businessman dares to go this way to do business?

Compared with making money, life is still more important.

Therefore, we have to wait for several years after the official opening of the Silk Road, so that everyone in the Han Kingdom realizes that the trade with the west is actually so profitable, and the countries in the west are actually so rich. At this time, Zhao If Kuo proposes the Western Expedition again, are you afraid that everyone will not actively fight?

Indeed, as the emperor, Zhao Kuo was of course able to speak his mind.

However, there must be discounts for everyone to implement mandatory orders.

It only takes a few years of peace, and the people of the Great Han Kingdom will be able to pounce towards the west like hungry wolves and conquer more land in the west. This is the result that Zhao Kuo hopes to see more!

Chapter 1148 The Second Prince's New Friend

Now that the two parties have reached an agreement, Zhao Kuo didn't talk nonsense and signed a treaty with Doros on the spot.

After signing the treaty, Zhao Kuo was very happy, and hosted a banquet for Doros.

All of this was completely unexpected for Doros, and the matter went too smoothly, right?

In Doros' heart, the powerful and friendly Han Emperor Zhao Kuo on the opposite side seemed to start to shine brightly at some point.

Doros raised his wine glass, feeling a bit drunk, and said to Zhao Kuo with a big tongue: "Your Majesty the Emperor, please let Doros wish the friendship between you and our two countries with this glass of fine wine!"

After hearing what Doros said, Zhao Kuo also smiled and raised his glass: "I wish the friendship between our two countries last forever!"

In the place where the main hall was a little lower, Li Mu couldn't help but yawned, and said softly to Xu Li and Pang Nuan beside him, "Your Majesty's deception skills are becoming more and more proficient."

Pang Nuan coughed and signaled Li Mu not to talk nonsense, but Li Mu didn't take it seriously: "It's okay, he can't understand what we said."

Xu Li sighed, and said: "My good captain, such things are uncertain."

Li Mu shrugged his shoulders and stopped talking.

Pang Nuan said softly: "How do you know His Majesty is lying to him?"

Li Mu said with a smile: "Your Majesty is very serious when deceiving people.

Only when he smiles and talks, that is what he really says in his heart. "

Just as Pang Nuan was about to say something, Xu Li said more and more helplessly: "You two, if Your Majesty really hears this, I will beat you up."

Li Mu chuckled and stopped talking.

This reception banquet can be said to be a happy ending for the host and guest.

When Doros returned to the residence, he was already drunk, and he was carried out of the carriage. It was not until the next day that Doros woke up from the drunkenness that he met the second prince and told the second prince what happened during the meeting .

"What, the emperor of the Han Kingdom agreed to the peace treaty easily, and the conditions he proposed were not excessive at all?"

After hearing what Doros said, the second prince couldn't help showing a surprised expression.

It has to be said that this ending was indeed quite unexpected for the Second Prince.

Doros nodded, and said happily: "Second prince, this time my mission has been successfully completed.

After I go back, I will tell His Majesty that you have also made great contributions in this mission, so His Majesty will no longer hold you accountable. "

Doros is also a very smart person. He knew that although the second prince had suffered a failure, he was still one of the strong contenders for the Seleucid throne after all, so he didn't forget to sell the second prince.

The second prince pondered for a while with a serious expression, and then slowly said: "I think that the emperor of the Han Dynasty must have a different idea, maybe he is just buying time."

Doros was stunned: "Buy time?

What does it mean. "

The second prince said indifferently: "I mean, the Han Kingdom may have something to do with them, so their emperor doesn't plan to use troops against us Seleucus for the time being, and that's why he agreed to our peace treaty so happily.

If it takes a while, say a few years later, the Han Kingdom may tear up the peace treaty this time and continue to use troops against us. "

Doros listened with a weird expression, but soon laughed: "Your Highness, Second Prince, you are worrying too much.

Let me just say this, who of us can say for sure what will happen a few years later?

Maybe this young and heroic Emperor of the Han Kingdom accidentally suffered the same fate as Alexander the Great, right? "

In fact, what Doros said makes sense. "Future" is a word with many variables, and no one can accurately predict what the future will look like.

But after the second prince finished listening, the haze in his heart didn't dissipate, instead it became more intense.

The second prince said seriously: "Uncle Doros, haven't you found out yet?

The emperor of the Great Han Kingdom is definitely an emperor comparable to Alexander the Great, and even stronger. For a person like this, his desire to conquer is endless.

It would be fine if our Seleucid Empire did not border his country, but once we have bordered it now, then we must face up to the threat of the Great Han Kingdom, and we must regard the Great Han Kingdom as the most dangerous enemy! "

Doros looked at the second prince who was extremely serious, his complexion also changed, and he began to mutter in his heart: "This second prince is too ignorant!"

Doros understood the thoughts of His Majesty the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus II very well. Antiochus II's energy was completely focused on the west, and the east and the direction of the Han Dynasty only needed to be stable.

At this time, the second prince actually jumped out and said that the Great Han Kingdom is the biggest threat to the Seleucid Empire, and the Seleucid Empire must put all its energy on the Great Han Kingdom. It would be strange to scold the second prince.

But Doros is not stupid, he can't contradict the second prince on the spot, but said with a smile: "Second prince, please be safe and don't be impatient, the emperor of the Han Dynasty has already said, let us stay in this imperial city for a while In winter, wait until next spring before returning.

We now have a full three or four months to observe this city and this country, and we will draw conclusions when we go back, okay? "

Doros's words sounded quite reasonable, and the second prince couldn't say anything to refute, so he could only nod and said, "Then let's do it this way."

After finishing this conversation with Doros, the pressure in the second prince's heart did not ease in any way, but became even greater.

He stood in his own courtyard, staring at the sky of the imperial capital outside, and remained silent for a long time.

The two guards next to the second prince noticed this and offered to propose: "Master, why don't we go to the place yesterday?"

The "Hualou Street" I went to yesterday left a deep impression on the two guards.

The second prince glared at the two guards, and said: "You two guys know how to find women every day, don't you think you don't need money to find women?"

The two guards were distracted by what the second prince said, and they were a little shy for a while, before they said after a while: "Actually, that's not what I said, the main reason is that the exotic atmosphere is hehehe."

The second prince snorted, and said: "Indulging in beauty is useless after all!"

Half an hour later, the second prince left the embassy in a carriage with two guards, and Shi Shi ran towards Hualou Street.

Half a month passed in a flash.

Zhao Kuo sat in the main hall, watching the snowflakes falling from the door of the hall, and listening to Mao Sui's report, he was speechless for a while: "You mean, the second prince went to Hualou Street every day during this time. Visit brothels?"