Tianzhu subcontinent.
In the capital city of the Gupta dynasty.
After more than a year, the envoy Pablo sent by Chandragupta I to China for a marriage alliance finally returned.
Chandragupta I couldn't wait to receive his loyal servant.
As soon as the monarch and his ministers met, Chandragupta I asked about the outcome of the marriage.
"Dear King of Kings, your loyal servant Pablo has fulfilled his mission and completed the alliance for the empire!"
Pablo kneeled on the ground and said respectfully.
"Great, you are worthy of being my most valued servant, and it will also be your responsibility to be the Prime Minister of the Empire in the future."
Upon hearing this, Chandragupta I immediately said happily.
During this year, the pressure faced by the Gupta dynasty continued unabated.
Although the barbaric Easterners in the east of the empire stopped their pace of expansion and encroachment, for the Gupta dynasty, the loss of territory and majesty was about to cause serious harm to the empire.
Gou Xi and other invaders expelled and massacred the Tianzhu people in eastern Tianzhu. Both the lowly people and the monks and priests who had the ability to communicate with the gods were severely persecuted.
The supremacy of Tianzhu gods has been very badly damaged.
This was the most fatal for the Gupta dynasty, which relied on the power of God to rule its people.
An emperor who cannot uphold the authority of the gods will be abandoned by his people sooner or later.
"However, my master, although the alliance has been formed, there may be some minor changes in the form of the alliance." Pablo said cautiously.
"What changes have occurred in the form of the alliance?" Chandragupta I was a little confused.
Pablo swallowed, and then slowly explained.
He first started with how he traveled to the Han Kingdom in China, and then what kind of twists and turns he went through before arriving in Luoyang.
What he saw and heard about the Han Empire along the way was told to Gupta I in detail.
When Pablo finished telling all what he saw and heard after arriving in Luoyang, Chandragupta I's heart sank a little.
After all, the wise Chandragupta I was no fool.
The so-called alliance always requires equal strength, otherwise it will be one party's vassal to the other.
From Pablo's words, Chandragupta I already understood that the Eastern Han Empire simply crushed the Gupta dynasty in all aspects.
This is not just the military situation, but also the political situation.
"Dear Master, the Han emperor's army has at least one million people, and there are hundreds of thousands of servants and vassals scattered all over the empire. The barbarians who invaded Wenjia in the east are just part of the Han Empire's dispersed subjects. servant."
"Such a powerful empire would definitely consider it a shame to marry a princess outside."
"So, for the benefit of my distinguished master, I had to make some alliance adjustments."
Chandragupta I had already been shocked by the described Han Empire.
The number of Han Empire troops described by Pablo in front of him is not the wildly exaggerated figure in the Song of Tianzhu, but the actual strength of the army that has been investigated by many parties.
"Then tell me, how did you adjust it?" Chandragupta I asked.
Pablo then revealed his agreement with the Han emperor.
When Chandragupta I finished listening, he fell into silence.
According to his past character, he should have gone into a rage at this time and ordered the palace guards to drag Pablo out and let the elephants trample him to death.
Such an incompetent minister brought back a humiliating alliance. Death would not be enough to apologize to the gods.
However, today's Chandragupta I simply does not have the capital to be so angry.
The entire empire is already facing two powerful enemies in the east and west. Without the protection of the Emperor of the Han Empire, I am afraid it will soon fall into internal and external troubles.
"If the Easterners can curb their ambitions and stop encroaching on the empire's land, then I will agree to this alliance!"
Chandragupta I was silent for a long time and finally agreed.
Pablo was greatly relieved when he heard this, and he was also very happy in his heart.
When he was in the Han Empire, he had already contacted many big businessmen.
As long as an alliance with the Han Empire is concluded, these big merchants of the Han Empire will open up new trade channels.
As the Tianzhu native closest to the Han Empire, he, Pablo, would soon become the richest man.
"Wise King of Kings, you have made the wisest decision!"
After Pablo flattered him, he left very happily.
He wanted to send the news back immediately. The Han Emperor's envoy was still at the coastal ports in the Wenjia area.
As long as the alliance can be concluded one day earlier, Pablo will be able to obtain high profits from the new trade route one day earlier.
After Chandragupta I sent away Pablo, he first prayed to the gods alone in the hall for a long time.
Finally, after the sun had passed through most of the sky, he finally stood up slowly.
Chandragupta I gave instructions to the attendants beside him.
"Go and bring my Apasha here!"
Come here for a while.
As the gorgeous palace door slowly opened again, a graceful girl walked in with elegant steps.
"My wisest daughter, come here quickly!"
Upon seeing Princess Apasha, Chandragupta I immediately showed a kind smile.
"Father, I have heard it."
Apasha did not come close to her as usual, but said lightly.
Chandragupta I's face froze and he sighed.
"The empire's situation requires someone to make sacrifices now."
As the gorgeous palace door slowly opened again, a graceful girl walked in with elegant steps.
"My wisest daughter, come here quickly!"
Upon seeing Princess Apasha, Chandragupta I immediately showed a kind smile.
"Father, I have heard it."
Apasha did not come close to her as usual, but said lightly.
Chandragupta I's face froze, and he sighed and said.
As the gorgeous palace door slowly opened again, a graceful girl walked in with elegant steps.
"My wisest daughter, come here quickly!"
Upon seeing Princess Apasha, Chandragupta I immediately showed a kind smile.
"Father, I have heard it."
Apasha did not come close to her as usual, but said lightly.
Chandragupta I's face froze and he sighed.
"The empire's situation now requires someone to make sacrifices."
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"The empire's situation now requires someone to make sacrifices."
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