Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Looking at Mani's surprised look, Zhang Yue continued: "The Huns were brutal and murderous and blocked trade routes. The Hulu kings were unable to restrain their tribesmen and often robbed passing caravans.

"On the contrary, the Han Dynasty has been fighting against the brutal and murderous Huns, bringing stability and peace to the world."

Regardless of whether Mani believed this sentence or not, Zhang Yue believed it anyway.

He continued: "The Han Dynasty produced silk, and the products were abundant, allowing merchants to have an inexhaustible supply of precious goods.

From this point of view, isn’t the great man who brought peace to Chang’an in the Western Regions the embodiment of light on the Silk Road?”

After saying this, Zhang Yue picked up the water glass, looked at Mani with a smile and said:

"Mosaba, in your opinion, in this decisive battle between the Han and the Huns, good and evil, which side should the Sogdians be on?"

Mani said carefully and cautiously: "Noble sir, we are just merchants, I'm afraid..."

Zhang Yue interrupted him: "The Sogdians have done too much. All they need is to provide the Han army with a little information, so that light can defeat darkness faster, and let the Han's post beacons guard the Silk Road and expel bandits.

Isn’t it beautiful that the caravans can come and go without any hindrance?”

This is all Zhang Yue said, but he has revealed enough information.

Mani thought about it carefully, and of course he didn't believe Zhang Yue's casual interpretation of the teachings of the Huoyao Sect.

Of course, Zhang Yue never thought about making Mani truly believe this statement.

"Every bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit."

He was just making excuses for Mani.

Regardless of their beliefs, the Sogdians are essentially shrewd businessmen.

As a smart businessman, interests always come first.

Therefore, whether the Han Dynasty is evil or good only depends on whether it can make the Sogdians gain enough profits.

Zhang Yue naturally understood this, so he continued: "Mosabao, please think about it. As long as you can provide a little help to the Han army, the big Han will provide you with what you want."

In this sentence, Zhang Yue did not deceive Mani. The control of salt and iron in the empire was very strict.

Things like silk also put some control on merchants in the Western Regions.

However, these control measures were only aimed at foreign businessmen and did not control the Han army internally. Instead, they provided some encouragement.

In Da Sinong's view, if the Han army at the frontier could obtain property through trade with the Western Regions, it would naturally greatly ease the financial pressure on the empire.

However, this policy is only limited to the Western Regions. If you dare to trade with the Xiongnu, you will be guilty of a serious crime. According to Han law, you will be punished by the Yi tribe.

Although Da Sinong had this policy, the trade routes had never been opened up by the Han army before, and the Han army responsible for guarding Han Que at Yumen Pass and Yang Pass lacked the conditions, so it was almost impossible.

The situation today is naturally very different. After the Battle of Dayuan, the empire successively took control of Shanshan, Quli, and Luntai.

The countries along the Silk Road were also frightened by the empire, and the generals of the Second Division were also preparing to vigorously expand trade to obtain military expenditures for the Han army.

Originally, there were two Huns, Qiuci and Gumo, who were wreaking havoc overtly and covertly. After the Battle of Yancheng, this last obstacle disappeared.

In this case, Zhang Yue certainly has no worries about not being able to fulfill his promise.

After listening to Zhang Yue's conditions, Mani smiled and said: "If you can really provide us with convenience, then the Sogdians will definitely let their friends get rewarded!"

Zhang Yue said with satisfaction: "Don't worry, Mossabao, a big man values ​​credibility most, and he will do what he promises."

Mani was naturally overjoyed, and he strongly promised in front of Zhang Yue that he would inform Su Xie's Sogdian Sabots, and while doing business in various states in the Western Regions, they would try their best to provide intelligence to the Han Dynasty and assist the Han Dynasty in defeating the Huns.

Many years of business experience told Mani that the fight between two powerful powers would most likely lead to chaos and the collapse of trade routes.

On the contrary, only when one strong person dominates can there be real peace.

Compared with the Xiongnu who were prone to looting and could not provide precious goods, the Han people who continuously produced silk were obviously better collaborators.

Mani even began to consider whether to persuade other Sogdians to actively participate and fully cooperate with the Han army.

At this time, Zhang Yue called Yang You in, and the next matter was negotiated with Yang You and Mani.

In Zhang Yue's mind, professional matters should still be left to professionals.

After some discussion, Mani and Yang You agreed on the method of contact between the Han army and the Sogdians.

Mani said: "The Sogdians traveled from north to south in the Western Regions, and also had residences in cities such as Qiuci, Khotan, and Shule. I will ask the Sogdians in Sushe City to paint red flames on the outside of their doors. As long as the Han envoys are useful,

Wherever we get it, we will do our best to help.”

"Our Sogdian stronghold always knocks three times when entering, two soft and one hard."

Yang You nodded and said, "We still need a code word for the connection."

"code word……"

Mani tilted his head and thought for a while before saying: "Light and darkness"

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