Mythical Three Kingdoms-Chapter 1697 - 1623: Grievances Between Kushan and the Great Han (Part 2)

Therefore, from Kushan's perspective, the Wuxi Colonel stationed in the Western Regions is equivalent to the Han Empire's garrison in other countries, although many Kushan nobles think that since they've not heard news about the Wuxi Colonel for years, it's possible the Han Empire's garrison is no longer present.

Of course, due to the battle fought over the past century between the Han Empire and the Northern Huns at Mount Houtian, which inflicted some serious damages, the Western Regions have been somewhat neglected; if not for Li Jue having gone over, it's likely only a thousand Tuntian Army soldiers would remain of the Wuxi Colonel's garrison.

Thus, Kushan's perception wasn't actually wrong, but the impression of Emperor Yano Gaozhen's battle was too profound, leading Vasu Deva I, after advancing into Central Asia, to halt and send a diplomatic mission equipped with telepathy to the Western Regions. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

At that time, Li Jue's group of bandits was still there acting as the Wuxi Colonel, although their numbers were few, around three thousand people. However, the Kushan diplomatic mission wasn't blind; upon seeing this group, they were quite intimidated. With a thousand people in the mission, the leading general candidly stated that the three thousand troops on the opposing side could take them down in just two volleys, feeling intimidated was inevitable.

Moreover, witnessing the powerful army of the Han Empire, Kushan couldn't help but recall the period of bloody confrontation between the Hun Empire and Han Empire, then remember Ban Chao nearly ending King Yano Gaozhen, feeling once again under the shadow of death.

Nevertheless, being burdened with an important task, and having indeed grown stronger over the years, they appeared composed on the surface despite their intimidation.

As for Li Jue, not understanding the language and having just tangled with Great Qin, seizing a large sum from Parthia, his demeanor and spirit had undergone significant changes; he no longer felt like a monkey on a throne sitting on the king's seat of that small nation.

Before the Kushan envoys arrived, the Wusun, located at the far western edge of the Thirty-Six States of the Western Regions, hastily came to report, as this time the Wuxi Colonel was indeed impressive.

The ordinary people didn't know much, but the upper-class nobles of various states in the Western Regions were aware that this person had just fought Great Qin in the Parthian Capital City, Taysi Sealed, always hot-tempered Great Qin surprisingly agreed to peace talks after that battle.

Such a formidable and terrifying character had the Thirty-Six States of the Western Regions collectively bow down, a scenario too daunting, just like a century ago, directly treating the newly appointed Wuxi Colonel Li Jue as the local tyrant of the Western Regions, swiftly reporting big events to him.

Hence, before the Kushan diplomatic mission reached Li Jue's city-state, Li Jue had already received the news, so he directly played a big move with Kushan, rushing like thunder with three thousand soldiers in front of the Kushan mission, truly stunning them.

After welcoming everyone, Li Jue flicked his cloak and sat on the throne. Guo Si and Fan Chou no longer competed with Li Jue; they had no choice, since only he awakened the Legion Talent, while the other two still didn't understand.

High on his throne, Li Jue leaned back slightly, coldly observing the Kushan envoy below. To be honest, he didn't understand Kushan's intentions at all.

Truth be told, when battling Great Qin, Li Jue was unaware of its strength; he just held onto the notion that no one could defeat him on the Central Asian Plain, reveling in such indomitable momentum.

"What is the purpose of this visit from Great Yuezhi?" Li Jue, still unclear about the connection between Great Yuezhi and Kushan but having a slight impression of Great Yuezhi, directly asked, while the prepared translator by the King of Wusun swiftly translated this to the Kushan nobles.

"Reporting to His Majesty, we are the Kushan Empire, not Great Yuezhi." The leading noble of the Kushan mission rose and bowed to Li Jue, his telepathy allowing him to understand Li Jue's intent directly without needing translation.

"His Majesty?" Li Jue raised an eyebrow, then sneered and said, "Majesty is not warranted; I'm just an ordinary Marquis, the Marquis of Chiyang. I'm very interested in this way of communication."

Yidai frowned slightly before saying, "Honorable Marquis of Chiyang, if you wish, we can provide you with some of these communication tools."

Upon hearing this, Li Jue seemed satisfied, indeed relying on the Han Empire made things easy here, even annihilating a few countries wouldn't provoke comment; whatever he desired, others would ponder, truly domestic affairs were too base.

"What requirements does your Kushan Empire have? Within my capability, I can assist you." Li Jue looked at Yidai and said, though unknown why facing the Kushan people fostered a sense of displeasure, gradually morphing into murderous intent.

"Troubled to ask Sovereign Marquis, our intent is to seek an audience with the Son of Heaven of Han." Yidai, appearing respectful, spoke to Li Jue, sensing the aura emanating from Li Jue, a pride and confidence established through achievements on the battlefield.

"You too wish to seek an audience with the Son of Heaven of Han?" Li Jue raised an eyebrow and said.

"Indeed, we ask for permission." Yidai, somewhat puzzled, looked at Li Jue and said, "Has this year's audience with the Son of Heaven already passed?"

Though having heard this kind of statement, Yidai hadn't actually encountered such a situation on the Kushan side, leading him to ask.

"That's not the case, it's just you're ill-timed; our guide went several months ago with Great Qin, leaving us unable to support you in your endeavor." Li Jue spoke casually.

This wasn't the primary reason; mainly, Li Jue realized that this group could comprehend Han language using these tools, sending them to Li Youu would be a troublesome affair.

"That's not an issue; we can proceed to Chang'an ourselves." Hearing Great Qin, a term that makes one's heart tighten, Yidai thought of Rome upon hearing it telepathically.

Seeing the end of his options, Li Jue waved them off. Figuring they even knew Chang'an's whereabouts, sending them to Fenggao was suicidal, so he dismissed them.

The Kushan diplomatic mission harbored no discontentment due to Li Jue's dismissiveness; instead, they felt relief over Vasu Deva I's caution, realizing the Han Empire remains formidable, deeming best not to provoke this nation.

"Do you think we should eliminate this envoy group?" After these individuals departed, Li Jue turned to Fan Chou and Guo Si and said.

"What makes you suddenly consider this?" Guo Si, amid eating grapes, looked at Li Jue with understanding, then asked, "But why would you need to extinguish the opposition?" Intending inquiry, yet Guo Si's tone hinted at validation.

"I have a feeling; these bastards will conflict with us." Li Jue expressed his intuition, "An inner voice tells me it's best to wipe out these creatures."

"Now that you've said it." Fan Chou scratched his head, "I also find these people repulsive, plus the strategist taught us that 'Others shouldn't snore at our bedside,' word has it that these people killed their way blocking our path to Parthia."

"Well…" Guo Si gestured across his throat, "I too find these individuals offensive, and what the strategist says is always correct."

"Take them out." By now Li Jue had descended from his throne, crowded with the other two figures, muttering sullenly.

"I'll handle it, I've got experience with this." Guo Si coldly retorted, owing to his origins as a horse thief he's well-versed in such endeavors.

"Alright, it's up to you, Aduo. Make sure not to leave any loose ends, finish them off, burn everything, leave no trace." Li Jue patted Guo Si's shoulder, "However, let me remind you, they have an Inner Qi Manifestation among them."

"How do you know they're Inner Qi Manifestation?" Fan Chou, slightly surprised, blurted.

"It's intuition." Li Jue laughed, earning disdainful looks from Fan Chou and Guo Si, before continuing, "Just a while ago I activated the Legion Talent, don't know why, upon activating it, none could withstand my gaze."

"In that case, I'm somewhat hesitant." Guo Si expressed reluctance; truth be told, it wasn't about leading troops, it was a manpower issue. Had there been ten thousand Xiliang Iron Cavalry like before, he'd have managed to kill Lyu Bu himself.

"You're dense; can't you ambush them?" Li Jue rolled his eyes, mentioning that Xiliang Iron Cavalry could be manipulated to suit the heart's intent, meaning if Guo Si took action, others wouldn't need directing, naturally they would act.