"We shall certainly give it our all!"
The crowd lowered their heads in agreement.
Watching them bow to him, Zhao Guangyi gave a light cough before announcing other matters, his gaze sweeping over the gathered officials.
"Now... the thousand li of Hexi have fallen entirely into the hands of our Great Song!"
"However, the people of this land have been estranged from the Central Plains for a century since the late Tang. They have long been untouched by royal enlightenment and still require instruction."
"Therefore, the Imperial Guard shall remain stationed in Hexi for now and will not withdraw."
"Yes."
The officials answered in unison.
Zhao Guangyi gave a slight nod, then suddenly raised his voice and fixed his eyes on them.
"I also wish to select someone as Great Song's envoy, following the examples of Zhang Qian and Ban Gu of Han, to journey as an envoy to the Western Regions."
"I wonder... who is willing to make this journey?"
Once Zhao Guangyi asked this question, Cao Bin, Pan Mei, and the others all volunteered, vowing to conquer the Western Regions for Great Song and recreate the prosperity of Han and Tang!
In the corner, after hearing Zhao Guangyi's words, Verdant Green Maiden could not help turning to look at him.
"The candidate..."
"I have already chosen one!"
Before the desk.
Zhao Guangyi spoke slowly, raising a hand to press down on the list of rewards before him.
A moment later, he spoke a name.
"The Marquis of Lantian!"
"Yue Qiu."
"You shall serve as Great Song's envoy and make this journey to the Western Regions!"
Yue Qiu, whose name had been called, was somewhat startled.
He looked up at Zhao Guangyi and saw Zhao Guangyi staring intently at him. "Marquis of Lantian, do you have any concerns?"
Hearing