Chapter 30 Chapter 26 Zhang Qian Returns

Zhang Qian was holding the envoy with the yak hair stripped off, and the civil and military officials of the whole court were shocked when they saw it. Emperor Wu looked at his gray hair and sighed, "Aiqing, it's been thirteen years, and everyone thought you wouldn't come back..." Emperor Wu was in the hall, and just about to announce the disbandment of the court, Yang Deyi came in to report: "My lord, Zhang Qian is back." "Ah, Zhang Qian, Zhang Qian is back, hurry up and announce." Zhang Qian and Father Gan entered the hall. Both were travel-stained and their clothes were worn out. Zhang Qian was holding an envoy whose yak had been stripped off.

Zhang Qian and Zhang Qian walked into the hall and knelt down to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. With tears in his eyes, Zhang Qian choked up and shouted: "Long live the Holy One, long live, long live! Your servant Zhang Sai finally sees you." Emperor Wu said excitedly: "Aiqing is not polite, get up and speak." "Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Qian stood up, "There were more than a hundred people when we left, and now there are only me and Father Gan left. If Father Gan hadn't hunted birds to satisfy our hunger, I would have died long ago." Emperor Wu looked at his gray hair and beard, and sighed, "Aiqing, it's been thirteen years, and everyone thought you would never come back. Aiqing, your beard and hair are all white."

The civil and military officials of the two dynasties sighed. "Holy Majesty, I have gone through hardships and hardships for thirteen years, and I was able to return to you today. This is the envoy you handed over to me when you left. Although the yak hair has been stripped off, it is still an unbroken envoy. Please let me deliver it to you." You." Zhang Qian knelt down to Emperor Wu and presented himself as an envoy. exactly: Emperor Wu stood up, walked down Danchitai slowly, and walked towards Zhang Qian. He helped up the tearful Zhang Qian and Father Gan with both hands, and personally took over the tear-stained envoys. Then he turned and said to the ministers: Listen, Aiqing, Zhang Qian is back, and the envoys are back, and they have fulfilled their mission."

Emperor Wu returned to the throne and said: "Zhang Qian, you have worked hard, please tell everyone what happened." Zhang Qian wiped his tears with his sleeve, cleared his throat, and said hoarsely, "My Majesty, thirteen years ago, we fell into the hands of the Huns as soon as we left Longxi. They caught us in front of Shan Yu. Because he was afraid that we would contact the Dayue Clan to attack him, so he detained us for more than ten years. He also forced me to marry a wife and have children..." Zhang Qian couldn't continue talking, tears streaming down his face.

"Don't be sad, Aiqing, let's go on." Emperor Wu comforted him. "Your Majesty, during these ten years of detention, I have not forgotten my mission for a single day. I have always held the integrity in my hand and looked for opportunities to escape. Finally, one day, we escaped from the Huns' tiger's mouth. After walking for more than ten days in Shemo, we arrived at Dawan Kingdom. The King of Dawan treated us very well, because they had also been bullied by the Huns, so he sent someone to guide us, and we finally reached the Da Yuezhi Kingdom." "Are you in the Great Yuezhi Kingdom?" Emperor Wu asked happily.

"My lord, we have been ordered to reach the Great Yuezhi Kingdom, but after several changes in that country, the vigor of the anti-Xiongnu has been worn out." "Oh? Then why?" Emperor Wu was very surprised, "Didn't the Xiongnu Shanyu use their king's head as a urine jar?" "The situation has changed. After Da Yuezhi moved there from Qilian Mountains, they conquered Daxia and lived a stable life. There is plenty of grass and water. They don't want to fight anymore. Their current king is a woman," she said. : "The Han Dynasty is too far away from us. If we unite with you, the Xiongnu will come to attack us when they know about it. The general problem is that you are too far away from us." So the Da Yue clan was content with the status quo and forgot to avenge their ancestors , we had no choice but to return home, and on the way back we were captured and detained by the Huns for a year before we escaped.”

Emperor Wu sighed: "It's good to come back, that Da Yueshi actually forgot to take revenge, he's so lacking in ambition." Emperor Wu said again: "Tell me what you saw during your mission to the Western Regions this time?" Zhang Qian replied: "Your Majesty, it was an eye-opener for us to go out this time. It turns out that there are many large and small countries in the northwest of the Western Regions desert. Some of them are rich, some are poor, and some know that there is a big Han country in the east. I don’t know. The countries in the Western Regions are different from each other in terms of food, clothing and customs, but one thing in common is that they are good at riding and shooting, like music and dance, and eat melons, fruits, beef and mutton. Horse, there is a kind of horse in the Western Regions called sweat blood horse, sweating red, the horse runs like flying..."

Emperor Wu liked good horses the most in his life, and when he heard this Jing blurted out: "Sweaty horses, why didn't Aiqing bring me one!" "Your Majesty, we escaped. We had already brought many BMWs, sheepskins, and species from the Great Yuezhi Kingdom, but they were snatched by the Huns along the way...so..." "Okay, okay, I will send people to the Western Regions in the future." "If I still have a chance to go, I will definitely bring sweat and blood to the Holy Majesty." Zhang Qian also said: "Many countries in the Western Regions are very interested in our Han Dynasty, such as the Dawan Kingdom and the Da Yuezhi Kingdom. They all heard that there is a big country in the east, and they all want to visit Chang'an and pay homage to the Holy One. "

Emperor Wu said excitedly: "Okay, I welcome them." Zhang Qian presented the official document from King Dayuan and King Da Yuezhi to Emperor Wu. Emperor Wu read it excitedly and said: "In the future, I will send people to the Western Regions, and I must open up the Western Regions again." Emperor Wu said again: "Zhang Qian listened to the decree." Zhang Qian quickly knelt down. "Because you have been sent to the Western Regions for thirteen years, and opened up the Western Regions for the first time for the great Han, I specially appointed you as a doctor of the Taizhong, and named Father Gan as an envoy."

The two are busy thanking each other. "Thank you Lord Ron." "Thank you Lord Ron." In Feile Palace, Jianzhang Palace, Emperor Wu watched Mrs. Li's new dance.Mrs. Li's elder brother, Li Yannian, is extremely talented in music and is proficient in various musical instruments. Mrs. Li, who is good at singing and dancing, danced the graceful and light swallow dance with the accompaniment of her brother. Her graceful body sometimes turned and sometimes leaped up, and her dancing posture was so beautiful that people were dazzled. The sound of the piano accompanied by Li Yannian is so melodious...

Her extraordinary appearance and graceful dancing posture coupled with Li Yannian's accompaniment made Emperor Wu feel intoxicated as if in a fairyland. The songs and dances of Mrs. Li's brother and sister can be regarded as a masterpiece in the imperial palace. When Emperor Wu admired them, he was often so intoxicated that he even forgot to eat.Emperor Wu also fell in love with Mrs. Li more and more. "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner." Yang Deyi reminded softly. "Wait a while... I won't eat now." Yang Deyi had to ask someone to send the dinner to Feile Palace for Emperor Wu to watch while eating, but Emperor Wu often just stared blankly without moving his chopsticks... In the imperial study room, Emperor Wu put down the memorial and asked Sima Qian proudly: "Sima Aiqing, I can be regarded as the first monarch in history to open up the Western Regions!" Emperor Wu was about to hear Ci Maqian's praise, but he said: My Majesty, before Zhang Qian, those who explored the Western Regions already had the Empress of the West." "Mother Ximu?" Emperor Wu frowned and said disappointedly, "Is it really true?" "Although it is a legend, it at least shows that the kings of the Zhou Dynasty were already interested in the Western Regions." Emperor Wu's face darkened: "But it's not a legend or a myth that I sent Zhang Qian out. You Sima Qian, why don't you say a few words of flattery to me!" "Your majesty is wise, Sima Qian is nothing more than a blunt statement." Emperor Wu scolded in his heart: Although this Sima Qian has profound knowledge, he is too straightforward. "What do you think of Zhang Qian's contribution?" "Your Majesty, I believe that Zhang Qian's contribution to the Western Regions is in vain." Emperor Wu raised his thick eyebrows, "That is to say, we should go again." "Exactly. Because people from the Central Plains and the Western Regions haven't been communicated yet." Emperor Wu said excitedly: "It's exactly what I want. I want Zhang Qian to go to the Western Regions again." Emperor Wu stood up and said, "Yang Deyi." "The subject is here." "Pass it to Zhang Qian." "yes." After a while, Zhang Qian came. "Your servant greets the Holy Majesty." "Ai Qing is exempt from courtesy." "Zhang Qian, do you know why I asked you to come?" "Could it be that the Holy Majesty wants my minister to go to the Western Regions again?" "Hahaha..." Emperor Wu laughed loudly, "They are all my confidantes, and they can understand at once. Come, come, give me a seat." Yiyang proudly brought a chair for Zhang Qian to sit down. "Aiqing, tell me your opinion, which country should I go to this time?" "My lord, I think that our Han Dynasty should make friends with Wusun Kingdom, because Wusun Kingdom is a relatively large country in the Western Regions, and it is to the west of the Xiongnu. If we join forces with them, the Xiongnu will be attacked from east and west..." Emperor Wu nodded, his eyes sparkling.Sima Qian thought to himself, Emperor Wu really deserves to be a hero with great talent and boldness. As long as Emperor Wu's eyes shine, Sima Qian knows that Emperor Wu is going to make great achievements again. "Go on, Ai Qing." Emperor Wu was impatient. "So, our alliance with the Wusun Kingdom is equivalent to putting a splint on the Xiongnu." Emperor Wu said: "Well said, this time I will bring you more troops, and bring you a lot of money and gifts." "Follow the order." On the morning of this day, outside the city of Chang'an, flags were fluttering and the sun was shining brightly. Zhang Qian was about to go on an envoy to the Western Regions again. Zhang Qian was named Zhonglang and will stand beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.Zhang Qian is in his fifties. Although his beard and hair are gray, his face is covered with fine wrinkles due to more than ten years of hard work in the Western Regions. He looks much older than his actual age, but his eyes are shining. Appear very confident. When the time came, the drums and music were played, and Emperor Wu took the wine presented by Yang Deyi and offered it to Zhang Qian, "I wish Aiqing a safe journey." Zhang Qian hurriedly knelt down to take the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, stood up and said, "I thank the Lord for your kindness." Emperor Wu said again: "Aiqing, all the ministers came to see you off today, which shows that everyone has high hopes for you. The matter of connecting the Western Regions is very important. On the one hand, it can ensure the safety outside the Great Wall, and on the other hand, it can also show the majesty of the great man. All the small countries in the Western Regions have come to submit to our Han court." Zhang Qian hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, my lord, I will try my best to fulfill the holy order and never disappoint the expectations of everyone." "Okay, let's go!" Drum music was played, Zhang Qian rode on his horse, and bowed to Emperor Wu before riding away, followed by more than 300 people and hundreds of horses, cattle and sheep, as well as silk, gold, coins, Rapeseed, tree species... Emperor Wu didn't return to the city until he saw that the people had finished walking. Zhang Qian's mission this time went very smoothly, which was quite different from the previous mission.As soon as we left Longxi, we heard beautiful music from Beyond the Great Wall, and then saw the white clouds and blue sky, and villages and towns came into view, and an old man came driving a flock of sheep. Zhang Qian saw that his attire did not look like a man from Beyond the Great Wall, so he asked: " May I ask where the old man is from, and why is he shepherding sheep here?" The old man stopped, looked up at Zhang Qian, and replied: "The officials are from the mainland, we used to live in Hanguguan, because the flood washed away our homes, so the government moved us all here. It's been two years since we settled down here." "Oh, that's right." "My lord, please come to my house for a drink. Our new village is in front of us. It is very big. There are several new villages and towns not far away, enough for your people to stay." "Oh, that's great, we were going to sleep rough." After Zhang Qian and his followers arranged everyone's accommodation, they followed the old man to his home.The old man called his son and wife over and introduced him: "This is my son, that's his mother..." He added, "They are the emperor's envoys, they are coming from Chang'an, and they are going to the Western Regions... Come, come , please sit down, please sit down." After Zhang Qian was seated, the host brought food and wine. The old man said, "My surname is Li. I am over 60 this year. That year when the Hangu Pass flooded, my old mother was washed away... Alas, if the emperor hadn't sent the government to send us seven If 100,000 people are arranged here, then we will be homeless, Your Majesty is wise." Zhang Qian said: "That's right, the Holy Majesty is worthy of being a hero of a generation. He ordered Wei Qinghuo Qubing to drive the Huns away. It was still desolate when I passed by." The old man sighed: "That's right. When we moved here, the Huns had just been driven away, and there are not many people left here... Come, eat vegetables, eat vegetables." Zhang Qian took a sip of wine and said: "The emperor wants you to live in peace forever. This time the emperor sent us to the Western Regions to unite with the countries in the Western Regions. In this way, the Huns will not dare to come, and the people in Longxi and outside the Great Wall will stay safe forever." It's safe." "Ah, that's great, old man, let me offer a toast to the emperor." The old man stood up, raised his glass and bowed to the east, "The old man wishes the emperor a long life." Zhang Qian also said with a smile: "The emperor is really amazing. He always considers the health of the people in the frontier. We all wish the emperor long live, long live!!" "Long live the emperor, long live!!" The next day, Zhang Qian and his party went on the road again. When the common people heard about it, they all came out to see him off and offered them a lot of food. Along the way, Zhang Qian saw the new villages and towns scattered all over the country, and the people were farming and grazing. He was very excited. He felt the significance of this mission, so he secretly made up his mind. The western Xinjiang is more stable and prosperous. Zhang Qian and his party soon arrived in Wusun State. The old king of Wusun Kingdom received them. Zhang Qian saluted and presented Emperor Wu's letter. The king unfolded it and asked the translator to read it. The old translator said: "They are envoys sent by the Han Empire in the east. Their emperor wants to become brothers with our Wusun country. Allies." The king nodded with a smile and said, "Welcome distinguished guests from afar." As soon as Zhang Qian waved his hand, the attendants came in successively carrying gold, coins, silk, etc. King Wusun laughed happily when he saw it. In the evening, the king held a welcome dinner for Zhang Qian and his party. The table was filled with roast mutton, wine and melons and fruits. King Wusun raised his glass to Zhang Qian and others: "I wish the emperor of Han in the East good health." Zhang Qian drank it all in one gulp, and he also toasted to wish the king good health. Zhang Qian toasted everyone: "May the Han Kingdom and Wusun Kingdom be good friends from generation to generation and form an alliance forever." The song and dance performance started, beautiful foreign music sounded, and a group of beautiful Wusun girls wore beautiful dresses and shawls on their heads and jumped up. Zhang Qian whispered to King Wusun, "Your Majesty, our Son of Heaven also expressed his willingness to marry the princess to You and make peace with your country." The king of Wusun Kingdom narrowed his eyes for joy. "I will definitely send envoys to marry her." "As long as we unite, the Xiongnu will be afraid of us." Zhang Qian said. The king nodded. On this day, the station was clear and clear, and Zhang Qian was seeing off his subordinates. They were divided into several groups and prepared to go to Dawan Kingdom, Da Yuezhi Kingdom, Khotan Kingdom, Anxi Kingdom, etc. around Wusun Kingdom with rich gifts. Zhang Qian said: "We shoulder the mission of the Great Han Empire. I hope that everyone will live up to the holy prestige, strengthen the exchanges between countries, and form friendship with these countries forever, so that the reputation of our Great Han Empire will spread far and wide." Emperor Wu and Mrs. Li went boating in the newly completed Taiye Pool of Jianzhang Palace.The lake breeze blows, sending bursts of flower fragrance. The resplendent Jianzhang Palace is located in the west of Chang'an. It is the newly built palace of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and a symbol of supreme imperial power.Palaces, pavilions, pavilions, and pavilions are arranged radially around the main hall like satellites, and the magnificence of the palace is set off like stars arching the moon. There is a picturesque Taiye Pool in the palace, in which there are three islands of Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou, which are as beautiful as a fairyland.There is also a 50-foot-high copper pillar platform on the island, which is called the Shenming Platform. There are immortals holding copper plates and jade cups to receive the dew. . A gust of lake wind blew, Madam Li shuddered, and snuggled into Emperor Wu's arms. "Aifei, are you feeling cold?" "Somewhat." "Then let's go back to the house." "No, the emperor is not cold, and neither are the concubines." Emperor Wu hugged her tightly, and his servants brought the boat to the shore, and Emperor Wu helped Mrs. Li onto Penglai Xiandao.The scenery of Penglai Xiandao is extraordinary, Qionggong Yushi, Jinxiu Luozhang, like a fairy palace in the sky. "The emperor is here." Before the emperor's boat docked, the maids and servants stationed on the island were already kneeling on it to welcome it. The moon rose into the sky, the birds returned to the forest, Mrs. Li coughed, and the maid put a scarf on Mrs. Li. "Let's go into the house!" Emperor Wu said. "The emperor doesn't care about me, if the emperor likes to enjoy the shade, he can stay for a while." "My concubine, you are really my most beloved concubine, you are both beautiful and lovely, I don't want to leave you at all." "Your Majesty, my concubine is willing to serve you forever..." On this day, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly. The majestic and majestic Zhangtai Palace in front of the palace was flying with flags and drums and horns. Raise your hand. Yang Deyi shouted: "Xuan the envoys of all countries." After a while, Zhang Qian led envoys from Wusun Kingdom, Dayuezhi Kingdom, and Dawan Kingdom into the hall. The envoys from various countries had high noses and blue eyes, some had curly black hair and yellow skin, some had red hair and white faces, and they all wore the costumes of their own countries and entered the hall happily. The civil and military ministers all looked at them in amazement and discussed in low voices. Zhang Qian took a step forward and knelt down and kowtowed: "Qizou Shengshang, I was ordered to return from an envoy to the Western Regions, and led envoys from Wusun Kingdom, Dayuezhi Kingdom, and Dawan Kingdom to pay homage to the Son of Heaven." The envoy of Wusun Kingdom hurriedly kowtowed down, and then babbled for a while in his own language. The translator said: "He said that he was sent by King Wusun to come to your country to meet the emperor. He was very honored to meet such a mighty emperor." After hearing this, Emperor Wu stood up happily, spread his arms and said, "I welcome you, and you will be free from courtesy." The messengers then stood up. The envoy of Wusun Kingdom took a step forward, bowed to Emperor Wu, and presented the letter of credence to Emperor Wu. Then, with a wave of his hand, his entourage presented gifts one by one to the sound of exotic music. The gifts were jadeite, agate, ivory, woolen cloth, glass, crystal and various handicrafts, decorations, species, and then peacocks, monkeys... At this time, a group of waiters walked in with BMWs tied with red silk. His eyes lit up. The envoy of Wusun Kingdom said: "This is the best horse in our country. It not only runs fast, but also knows the way. You can't lose it when you ride it." After hearing this, Emperor Wu said happily: "Please tell me my thanks to your king." In the evening, the emperor held a grand welcome banquet in Jianzhang Palace. Thousands of tables were placed inside and outside the large Jianzhang Palace, and the civil and military ministers who were invited to attend had arrived on time, and they were all waiting for the emperor to arrive at the tables arranged.They were all beaming and talking softly in their best attire. Standing in the first few rows were envoys from various countries from the Western Regions. Their exotic attire attracted the Hanchens to look around curiously. The drums sounded, "The emperor is here!" Wearing a golden dragon robe and a crown that reaches the sky, Emperor Wu entered the front of the hall with a spring breeze on his face. "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" The kneeling shouts of the ministers were like thunder, shaking the hall. "Free of courtesy." Emperor Wu waved his hand in front of the dragon case, and all the civil and military ministers took their seats after the banquet.Emperor Wu smiled and said: "Today, I held a state banquet to welcome envoys from various countries to celebrate the business communication between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. The Han Dynasty warmly welcomes the envoys from various countries in the Western Regions to visit. From now on, we will turn hostility into friendship and live in harmony forever." "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" Mountain shouts erupted inside and outside the hall. Amidst the sound of drum music, envoys from various countries left the table and went up to thank Emperor Wu. At the beginning of the banquet, amidst the melodious music, court servants dressed in splendid attire poured food and wine into the crowd. All the officials and envoys raised their wine bottles and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" Emperor Wu drank it happily. Emperor Wu also held up the wine bottle: "I wish the kings of all countries good health." The envoys also drank it happily. Shouted: "Long live Your Majesty, Long live, Long live, Long live!" Envoys from various countries presented food from the Western Regions: stone honey, roasted geese, cantaloupe, walnuts, grapes, pomegranates... The cabaret show begins. Li Yannian, the director of court music, dressed in costumes and directed the court band for accompaniment.The music this time is obviously different from the previous ones. He introduced the Qiang flute, Hujia, pipa, pan flute, etc. that Zhang Qian brought back from the Western Regions to the Royal Orchestra, so today's music is very Western, beautiful, unrestrained and enthusiastic, adding to the banquet. Exotic style. With his unique musical talent, Li Yannian quickly learned all kinds of musical instruments from the Western Regions, and combined the music of the Western Regions with Hanfu music. Therefore, today's banquet has entered a new realm, and the officials listened to it, as if they had arrived From the north to the south of the Tianshan Mountains, I went to the beautiful and rich places in the Western Regions. The first performances were performed by dancers from various countries in the Western Regions. Accompanied by the huqin and Qiangdi, beard girls with beautiful high nose bridges, long eyelashes, and long dresses danced the Hu dance with a strong western style. The men performed tap dancing and various juggling. A burst of beautiful pipa music sounded, and a beautiful woman from the Western Regions came out to perform the Western Regions rebound pipa dance, which attracted everyone's attention. Songs and dances from North Korea, Beidi, Dongyue, Nanyue, and Southwestern Yi also appeared one after another. In the end, the palace band under the command of Li Yannian played the music of the Han Dynasty, and the beautiful concubine Mrs. Li appeared on the stage surrounded by four beauties and danced a long-sleeved dance.Her dancing posture was as floating as a cloud, as light as water, captivating everyone and pushing the banquet to a climax. Mrs. Li's alluring appearance and her amazing dancing posture made everyone mesmerized... Her fast spinning and fluttering of her long sleeves were changing like fairy clouds in the sky...Suddenly, Mrs. Li fell back and fainted On the ground... Emperor Wu rushed over with a "ah" and he hugged Mrs. Li: "I love my concubine, I love my concubine... pass on to the imperial doctor!" The banquet is also over. The envoys from all over the world are going to return after visiting Chang'an City for a few days.On this day outside the gate of Chang'an, banners fluttered and crowds of people gathered. The chariots and horses of envoys from all over the world were filled with silk, embroidery, spinning wheels, silkworm seeds, mulberry saplings, gunpowder... A beautiful princess sits in a color ride. Her name is Princess Xijun. She is the daughter of King Jiangdu. King Jiangdu commits suicide because of treason.Emperor Wu thought that his daughter was innocent, so he named her a princess, equipped her with two attendants, and a generous dowry, and let her marry far away in the Western Regions. Princess Xijun burst into tears. She was grateful to Emperor Wu for making her a princess, but she lamented her fate of marrying far away. At this time, she opened the window and looked out at the gate of Chang'an City. No more, tears can't help dripping down... "The emperor is here." The golden chariot of Emperor Wu arrived, "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" All the ministers knelt down and kowtowed. Emperor Wu led the queen's hand to get off the golden chariot, and Emperor Wu waved to everyone: "I am exempt from courtesy." Emperor Wu bowed his hands to the envoys of various countries and said, "I wish you a safe journey and welcome your king to visit." "Thank you, Your Majesty." The envoys kowtowed to Emperor Wu. Emperor Wu also said: "Today is an auspicious day. I will send Xijun and Princess Xijun to leave. The marriage between the Han Dynasty and the king of Wusun Kingdom means that our two countries will be friendly for generations." The envoys of Wusun Kingdom kowtowed to Emperor Wu again. "Thank you, Son of Heaven, Wusun Kingdom will be friendly with the Han Dynasty for generations." The auspicious time is coming, and Princess Xijun got off the sedan chair and knelt down to Emperor Wu and the queen. Emperor Wu helped her up, and the empress Wei Zifu wiped the tears from the princess's face with a towel. Emperor Wu said, "Why do you cry when you are so happy?" The princess choked up and said, "Grandson, I can't bear to leave the emperor." "Hey, when my daughter grows up, she will always get married. This time, the faraway marriage is for the friendship between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. The significance is extraordinary. The princess should be proud of this and focus on the overall situation. I will often send people to see your." "Thank you, my lord." The queen also said: "The customs and habits of the Western Regions are different from ours. When you go there, you have to follow the customs of the people in your hometown and abide by the customs of their ethnic group, so that you can be the mother of the mother. Although Wusun Kingdom is far away, the emperor will miss you... ..." She couldn't help but shed tears. "Okay, okay, let the princess go, maybe I will visit you again." Only then did the princess smile through her tears and knelt down to Emperor Wu and the queen. "Grandson wishes the emperor and empress peace." Emperor Wu nodded, and then ordered to set off. Princess Xijun and her party left Longxi and headed west... That evening, Princess Xijun lifted the curtain of the car and looked around, only to see the vast desert. When she remembered that the emperor had married her away and could never return home, she couldn't help crying and lamented her fate.When resting on the way, the maid helped her out of the sedan chair. She stared at the wild geese returning south, feeling very sad in her heart, and cried: Princess Xijun and her entourage arrived in Wusun Kingdom safely after dozens of days of journey. King Wusun, who was in his sixties, was very happy to see the beautiful princess of the Central Plains with such a rich dowry, so he held a grand wedding.The Wusun people are a people who are good at singing and dancing. When they heard that the old king was going to marry the princess of the Han Dynasty in the East, the common people were very surprised, so the Wusun people from far and near came to watch the fun. People in Wusun like to be lively, and the girls are all beautiful, with high noses, big eyes, long eyelashes, long braids, and floral dresses.The men are also very handsome, some with natural curly hair, and the old lady is also wearing a flowered dress and a flowered headscarf.They came by chariot, on horseback, on foot, individually, and with families, all dressed in costumes.Men wore little mandarin jackets, women wore floral dresses, some were holding beards, some were carrying pipas, singing and dancing, flocking to the palace square... The wedding ceremony begins, drums and horns are played, the old king walks out of the palace holding the bride's hand, and all the people bow to the ground... The envoys of the Han Dynasty presented wine and gifts to the bride and groom, the envoys of various countries also presented gifts, and the subjects presented flowers to the king and queen. There are hundreds of tables on the square, with barbecue, stone honey, grapes, melons, sweet pomegranates, milk cakes...all who come to congratulate can enjoy it. The bride sitting in the middle, wearing a beautiful silk dress, is shining in the sun, and everyone is admiringly admiring... The singing and dancing started. Unlike the mainland, everyone sings and dances at the same time. Those who are invited have to dance. After the beautiful and joyful music is played, the groom and the old king come out and open their hands to the bride, making an invitation gesture, Mr. The princess was so ashamed that she hid her head in the arms of the bridesmaids of the Han nationality, and refused to come out. The people laughed and shouted, and Princess Xijun had to slowly jump up with the support of the two bridesmaids of Wusun Kingdom. Sun Guoren clapped happily to the accompaniment... At the end of the first song, the bride and groom are seated. The second song is played, and the distinguished guests and envoys are invited to dance. The third song is played, and the ministers come out to do a congratulatory dance. They are very good at dancing, regardless of age, and their feet are very flexible. up. At the end of the third song and the beginning of the fourth song, it was Wanmin dancing worship, so the men came out and spread their arms, inviting their family and friends to come out and dance. The joyful singing and dancing continued until dark, and the bride and groom went to the bridal chamber.Bonfires were also lit around the square, and they didn't disperse until the third pole of the moon.