Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1722: Chapter 1635: Seeing the Whole Leopard from a Glimpse of Its Spots

The Kushan Army advanced all the way, pushing from the west of Ning Luoyega to the Soma Kingdom and even to the Wenga Region. In brief, almost the entire future India was nearly pushed through.

Of course, the so-called Soma Kingdom and Wenga Region are actually part of the Baisheng Dynasty, but as mentioned before, the Baisheng Dynasty is essentially a mix of many small countries, at most a loose alliance.

Thus, under the will of Vasu Deva I, the entire South Asian Subcontinent has virtually been pushed to the brink, with the ten thousand elite infantry and cavalry led by Brack continuously winning battles. The entire South Asian Subcontinent has almost no resistance.

When the envoy of the Baisheng Dynasty came to the Han Dynasty seeking assistance, Brack had nearly swept through most of India, already pointing his sword towards the Bannavanta Region, which can almost be considered the last area of influence of the Han Empire in the Southwest Yi Region.

Advancing further east, it basically enters the area recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian as the Yelang Kingdom region. But as early as the Western Han period, the Yelang Kingdom, due to jumping around too much, was eventually subdued by the Han Army.

It can’t be helped; in terms of combat power, the Han Army from the Western Han period would often appear in some peculiar places. Many areas in the Eastern Han territory could not be controlled, but in the Western Han period, they were actually in substantial control, like Northern Myanmar, where there was a garrison during the Western Han.

In conclusion, the situation is that Kushan has officially entered the radiation scope of the Han Empire. Although there is not much authority in the Bannavanta Region, the upper echelons there are aware of a powerful empire next door called the Han Dynasty.

Thus, the civil and military officials under Liu Zhang quickly received assistance requests from the indigenous people of that area. Incidentally, since the Han Army truly descended south of Yongchang Prefecture, the indigenous people who danced happily before, and even those far away almost becoming local tyrants, decisively expressed submission after realizing the strength of the Han Dynasty.

Meanwhile, not having encountered military disaster yet, due to the Baisheng Dynasty being basically finished and terrified to death, the Biao State, Burmese People, and Shan ethnic group tribes hurriedly came for help from the Han Army, suddenly seeming to understand they are a vassal of the Han Dynasty.

In conclusion, it’s inexplicable that Zhang Su received a large number of tribute documents, and under Qin Mi’s explanation, this group of people then realized that these countries and tribes, to be reasonable, are indeed their vassals to the Han Dynasty.

After some organization, Zhang Su and others discovered that historically, well, since Emperor Cheng of Han, these places have been considered the territory of the Han Dynasty. However, due to the emperor being far and the terrain high, these bastards don’t even perform tributary!

”Bastards!” Zhang Su angrily slammed a roll of bamboo slip on the table, ”Meng Clan city-state alliance, Shan ethnic group’s Elephant Kingdom, Khmer Tribe, Zichi, are you sure these bastards are all our vassal states and vassal tribes of the Han Dynasty?”

”Hey, not asking, you wouldn’t know; asking surprises you.” Qin Mi also wore a dark expression but still had a cold smile on his face.

”The Meng Clan city-state alliance previously was the Meng Dynasty, just split later. Shan Ethnic group’s Elephant Kingdom, don’t you remember how it’s recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian? As for the Khmer Tribe, I don’t have much impression, but this area being our vassal state is correct.” Qin Mi repeated all the information he had remembered with a cold smile.

Zhang Su’s expression was extremely dark; these bastards are indeed their vassal states. What about the tribute, the annual tribute? Not asking you to send anything, where are your people? They really thought the Great Han Dynasty died, not giving a reason, doing beautifully!

At this moment, Zhang Su was extremely enraged, as none of these vassal states regarded the Han Dynasty as their suzerain. They really thought the emperor was far, and they were out of reach, right? Well, before you didn’t pay tribute, we didn’t know, now we’re settling all of you at once.

”Go, notify Wutugu, have him go to the Myanmar Division and ask them for an explanation. No explanation? Flatten them one by one for me. Joining our Han Dynasty’s tributary system, not paying tribute yet wanting us for protection?” Zhang Su didn’t know where to vent his anger; this group really dared to do it, sooner or later all would be wiped out.

”I think we should defeat the Kushan Dynasty first before dealing with these. Right now, if we act, it’s unstable internally and externally. If they turn to Kushan, it’ll be trouble for us too.” Huang Quan interjected, but with a belly full of anger as well.

”I think we should not worry about these small countries now, and focus on Kushan first.” Wang Lei from the Imperial Han saying such a thing surprised everyone.

”Don’t look at me like that. I just think that if we go against Kushan, these small countries might react, such as providing the needed support, such as auxiliary troops expected under the suzerain-vassal relationship.” Wang Lei squinted and said, making everyone’s heart chill.

”Humph, we have given them so many chances, even after the army was at their doorstep, we still provided them a chance to repent. If they still didn’t seize it, then they can’t blame the Han Dynasty for using thunderous methods.” Wang Lei said coldly, and everyone nodded upon hearing.

”Let’s follow Hong Gang’s proposal.” Zhang Song touched his chin, deeply feeling it was reasonable, as a strong and righteous dynasty must have adequate reasons at times.

”Zichi, sort out the crimes of these kingdoms and tribes later. When we have spare time, we’ll occupy the moral high ground and deal with these guys together.” Zhang Su ordered Qin Mi, acknowledging this proposal.