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The young man introduced his mission to several neighboring countries in detail, and focused on explaining the reactions of Kuqa and Bega.

Both of them listened carefully while asking some questions. They obviously valued this secret mission, and everyone hoped to achieve practical results through this mission to make up for the plan to form a joint defense system that was destroyed by the Northwest and the Huns at the beginning.

"Did Kuche people really agree with our plan?"

Hearing that the Kuche people readily agreed to the plan to form a joint army proposed by their side, the cautious Minister of State couldn't help but ask again.

"Well, they were very interested in the plan we proposed, and even proposed that three core countries of our five countries could even increase the number of troops sent by the United Army. Even I was surprised at that time." The young man's face turned red, and he was obviously proud of the achievements he had achieved.

Haybal and Abushiyev exchanged their eyes understandingly, nodded at the same time, and the Minister of State pondered for a while before saying, "It seems that the Kuche people really felt the threat from Qin Mu. The Zijing Pass fortress built by Qin Mu in the northwest corner may have a lot of stimulation to them."

"Yes, father, I'm also speculating. Later, according to our understanding, many upper-class people in Kuche were very frightened by Qin Mu's construction of fortresses at their own borders. They were worried that Qin Mu would use the Huanfeng Gate to assassinate Qin Mu and Qin Mu's assassination again in the capital of the imperial capital. Therefore, the atmosphere of joining forces with other countries to protect themselves is very strong. I think again, maybe if we don't go to them, they will come to us on their own initiative. We will hit it off right away." The young man inferred with enthusiasm.

"So what's going on in Bega?" Haybal turned the topic to his neighbors.

"Altai is also very positive, and he also advocates the establishment of a powerful joint army. He also said that if Wusun and Gaochang were not willing to participate, our three countries could still form this army, but he was a little worried about the pressure of the Huns and hoped that we would like to establish this army to seek the understanding of the Huns and explain to them that the establishment of the troops was not aimed at them." The young man carefully expressed the opinions of the Beica.

"Hmph. Altai is getting more timid as he grows older, but he can't blame him. The Hunters have always been unreasonable, and it will really cause their misunderstandings. It is also a big trouble. But I think that the Hunters may not want to see Qin Mu expand their power without any scruples. The formation of our troops is also a containment of the developing Qin Mu forces, which is not a bad thing for them. As for the station of this troops, we can clearly promise to be stationed in the southern region to avoid causing dissatisfaction among the Hunters." Haybal blinked his eyes and smiled.

"Yes, the troops can move at any time. We promise to be stationed on the southern border, which does not mean that we cannot move to other areas. If something unexpected happens, the troops are originally used to defend the country, so where can't we go?!" The Minister of State said firmly.

The conversation between the two taught a vivid lesson to the young man sitting in front of him. What is politics? The exchange of interests and betrayal is called politics. Without intrigue, it cannot be called real politics. It seems that I am still far from this aspect, and I have to learn a lesson well. I still need to experience more.

The attitudes of the other two countries were expected by the two, but the youth's introduction of the pro-Qin Twilight movements in Wusun attracted the attention of Haybal and Abushiyev.

The domestic situation of Wusun Kingdom is stable, and they can understand that they are unwilling to participate in these affairs that are already risky in the near future, but at least the five countries in the Western Regions are in the same regional environment, and are nominally a political alliance. They have maintained a common foreign policy for hundreds of years, and have a dependent relationship in many interests. Now there is a tendency to pro-foreign forces in China, which must make the two sensitive. If the internal divisions are divided and disintegrated, the final fate of the five countries in the Western Regions can be expected.

The hall fell into silence for a moment. The sophisticated Haybal and Abushiyev both smelled the strong conspiracy behind this. Needless to say, this must be Qin Mu's trick. His side was thinking of uniting against the enemy, but the enemy was not idle. Moreover, the movements seemed to be faster than his side, and the amplitude was stronger than himself, and it was as if it were to collapse the Five Western Regions Alliance in one fell swoop, which was simply unpredictable.

Shaking his head, Haybal broke the silence, "There is nothing unusual in Gaochang Country, right?"

"Well. It's okay. They just asked us to understand their situation, but also promised us that we would never favor or turn to outsiders. Please rest assured of this."

The young man nodded, his face no longer had the joy he had at the time. He was obviously shocked by his father and the minister of state.

"Oh, to be honest, it is rare for Gaochang to give us such a guarantee. They are under the most direct threat from Qin Mu, and their national strength is the weakest. They can also make such a decision. On the other hand, the performance of the Wusun people is really puzzling."

The Minister of State sighed, his originally good mood was defeated by this sudden bad news.

"I was thinking that the opinions of the Wusun people may be related to the unstable status of their current lords. I heard that the deposed prince seemed not willing to fail and had been actively engaged in activities. The domestic force against the second prince ascending the throne and supporting the prince was still very strong. Perhaps this is why the second prince in power and his faction hoped to gain the support of Qin Mu to maintain the stability of their rule." His voice became much lower, and Haybal said expressionlessly.

Not interfering in internal affairs, especially in the inheritance of the throne, has always been the most basic rule for the alliance of the Western Regions. But in such a dangerous situation, should I also change my strategy? Haybal asked himself secretly in his heart.

Haybal's words vaguely point out the abnormal political tendency in the Wusun country. Most countries, including Loulan, have always tended to support the original Wusun country's eldest prince. However, given that the alliance of the Western Regions countries strictly prohibits intervening in domestic affairs of various countries, those support is only verbally and formally. Of course, in private, the power of all countries maintains good relations with the eldest prince.

But unexpectedly, the situation suddenly changed. More than a year ago, the power of the Wusun Kingdom changed. The prime minister, the leader of the faction who originally supported the eldest prince, was deposed, and replaced by the two princes and the ministers of the two princes, which had a lot to do with the lords of Wusun Kingdom at that time. He could not withstand the wind blowing beside the pillow. The old king re-established the second prince as the crown prince as his crown prince, and replaced important figures who firmly supported the eldest prince. This caused uneasiness in the surrounding neighboring countries. The deposed prince was not willing to fail and sent people to lobby in various countries, hoping that various countries could put pressure on their fathers to change their decisions. (To be continued.)
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