Zhang Qian was handsome, elegant, and had fine lines at the corners of his eyes when he smiled, making him look amiable. When he wasn't smiling, he looked majestic without being angry, and he was somewhat similar to Zhidu.
He has sharp intuition, sharp words, and can get straight to the point in conversation. He is a natural diplomat.
During the army's stay in Shuofang County, Evan Zhao had a long talk with Liu Rong and Zhang Qian. He learned that the purpose of the expedition from Chang'an was not only to conquer the Yuezhi, but also to further explore the countries in the Western Regions and wipe out the remaining forces of the Xiongnu in order to set up the Western Regions Protectorate and completely control the important commercial routes connecting the east and the west.
"The emperor intends to establish the Western Regions Protectorate. The chief officer must be familiar with the local customs, hold a title, and have outstanding military achievements, so that he can intimidate the various barbarians and prevent them from causing chaos behind their backs."
Hearing what Liu Rong said, Evan Zhao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and two names quickly flashed through his mind: Cao Shi and Li Danghu.
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