The once romantic young man has become a middle-aged man with gray walls after wandering with the Huns for more than ten years. The hardships and ups and downs of these more than ten years made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty couldn't help but think of his former high spirits.

Finally, for the sake of solemnity, I suppressed my excitement. After taking a shower and changing clothes, I met Zhang Qian, whom I had longed for.

I saw Zhang Qian in rags, walking from far to near, kowtowing silently, with tears streaming down his face.

After reading this paragraph, in addition to admiration for those who persevere, I also have a deeper understanding of responsibility.

Country and country, the country comes first and the family comes last. This is the choice of countless Chinese heroic sons and daughters. They can sacrifice their lives for the country, go through fire and water for the country, sacrifice their small family for everyone, and only want the banner of the Han family to shine in all directions.

(Former young man)

This is undoubtedly the source of China’s belief in countless rebirths.

But besides everyone, there is also a small family. Zhang Qian stayed in the Xiongnu for 13 years and never forgot the country of his parents. After returning home, he still had concerns about the Xiongnu.

All of this begins with the succession of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

In 138 BC, as soon as the 19-year-old Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, he had secretly made up his mind to let the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu attack and defend against foreign forces. However, the government at that time was controlled by his grandmother, the Queen Mother Dou, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was unable to take action.

Even so, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still made a lot of preparations in order to prepare for the subsequent decisive battle.

The sound of killing in Shanglin Garden was so loud that it was military preparations.

Zhang Qian sent an envoy to secretly meet the Yueshi. This was a diplomatic preparation.

As for economic preparations, the Han Dynasty, which worked hard to govern, had experienced the governance of Wenjing and had sufficient wealth and strong national strength.

Zhang Qian’s mission began in an era when the overall situation was still unclear and even Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a decoration.

In the view of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu oppressed the Da Yueshi and even made their king's skull into a drinking vessel. Such a shame and humiliation must be committed to revenge.

(Situation Map of the Han Dynasty)

Sending an envoy to contact the Da Yuezhi is of course easy and will be done.

So the 19-year-old Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hit it off with the equally young 27-year-old Zhang Qian.

Started China’s first journey of exploration of the outside world.

To be honest, the historical significance of this incident is greater than its practical significance, because it opened a new chapter in China's foreign exchanges.

It is a brand new land that no one has ever dared to set foot on except King Mu of Zhou who traveled west to visit Kunlun. At that moment, Zhang Qian was undoubtedly a pioneer!

Zhang Qian, who carried the Han Dynasty Talisman Festival forward, shouldered a historical mission.

It’s just that Zhang Qian’s trip turned out to be ill-fated!

The Hexi Corridor was the territory of the Huns all the way. Zhang Qian's envoy could only sneak across day and night cautiously. Even though they were careful along the way, they became prisoners of the Huns. After a close encounter and a difficult escape, Zhang Qian had no choice but to surrender to the Huns.

Now that he has surrendered, it is inevitable to meet the Shanyu.

(Captured on the way to the mission)

A conversation was born.

The Xiongnu Chanyu asked curiously: Why did the Han people cross the border?

Zhang Qian replied: It is not because it is detrimental to the Xiongnu, but because I was ordered to send an envoy to Dayuezhier in the Western Regions

This question and answer are full of curiosity and calmness!

To be honest, if I were Zhang Qian, I would not tell the truth, but would tell the Huns. Maybe this is the reason why I will never achieve success, that is because I have a plan!

After hearing Zhang Qian’s reply, Shanyu was a little annoyed and said: The Great Yuezhi is in the north of me, how can I let you pass? I would like to ask if we can send envoys to the South Vietnam country behind the Han Dynasty?

Faced with such words, young Zhang Qian was unable to refute and had to remain silent!

Young, still young!

In this way, Zhang Qian was captured by the Huns and spent the best 11 years of his life under the surveillance of the Huns.

Although the Huns at that time were hostile to the Han Dynasty, they also respected warriors. In their view, although Zhang Qian was suspected of being a spy, he was also an outspoken warrior. Regardless of his status, killing is problematic, so Zhang Qian became a free labor force.

Faced with the unknown future of life and the faith in his heart, Zhang Qian could only convince himself to keep his original intention, forge ahead, and set up camp in the Xiongnu to wait for the opportunity.

The days are still going on. As time goes by, under Zhang Qian’s deliberate disguise, although the Huns are still on guard, they also give Zhang Qian a lot of preferential treatment. They even arranged for beautiful Hun women to be wives for all the captured Han envoys.

(There is a Fairy Wife at Home)

This gentle job, as well as the united front mentality, is really a method that can be applied to all countries regardless of nationality.

In this way, Zhang Qian gained his own small family in the Huns. In this family, there were Hun beauties, and later a lovely mixed-race child, as well as cow, sheep and horse milk.

With such a harmonious family, ordinary people would feel depressed, but Zhang Qian is not an ordinary person.

The obsession in his heart has not changed. In the dead of night, touching Han Jie with his hands makes him cry sadly, and it often makes the eyes of the women around him sad.

My man, you still remember your responsibilities. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

But this Huns wife did not tell anyone about Zhang Qian’s abnormality. Maybe this is love!

Eleven years have passed like this, and the Huns have relaxed their guard against Zhang Qian, who has lived and eaten with them for more than ten years!

Zhang Qian knew that the opportunity to escape had finally come.

After several days of preparation and contacting his subordinates, Zhang Qian packed his bags and grabbed the horse. On a dark and windy night, he galloped towards the Western Region. At that moment, he gave up his wife and children for the faith in his heart.

This time, Zhang Qian, who has experienced the life of the Huns for more than ten years, is no longer the stupid young man he was when he left Chang'an, but a mature middle-aged man, a warrior who knows how to survive on the grassland.

(Experience makes people mature)

Your experiences are all in the years. There is no road in life, and every step counts.

This is really a wise saying. If it weren’t for the Huns years, how could Zhang Qian reach the end of the difficult westward march?

Zhang Qian and his deputy envoy Tang Yifu lived on horse urine as water and horse meat, dabbled in hunting, and traveled through the vast Gobi desert.

Finally, they walked out of the Gobi and came to the country of Dayuan. Then, after obtaining supplies, they went to Kangju State. Finally, with the help of the guide, they finally came to Dayuezhi, which they had been dreaming about.

The nation that once had constant hatred against the Xiongnu has now set up camp in the fertile river plains.

In their opinion, their place is particularly good, with food, drink, and fighting? Are you kidding me?

No matter how Zhang Qian tried to persuade him, King Dayuezhi refused. The so-called hatred of the ancestors became just a slogan in the face of the reality of stability.

The disappointed Zhang Qian had no choice but to return home. Even though the task was not completed, he still had to go home.

The soil in Chang'an is so fragrant, how can a wanderer outside not miss it?

This time, the mature Zhang Qian decided to avoid the Hexi Corridor where the Huns were entrenched, and go far away to the Qinghai and Qiang lands, bypassing Entered the Han Dynasty.

Unfortunately, he is still unlucky.

The Qiang people and the Huns are allies, and Zhang Qian once again became a prisoner of the Huns. The only good thing is that the Huns still didn't kill him this time, but took him to his wife and children.

(The ill-fated Zhang Qian)

This is the attitude you should have towards a persistent warrior. At that moment, Zhang Qian should have received the tribute of the Huns.

Seeing that he was trapped in the Xiongnu, Zhang Qian did not despair, but waited for the opportunity. A year later, the Xiongnu changed. Zhang Qian seized the opportunity and decided to escape again, but this time, he had watched his husband touch Han Jie countless times. The woman saw it.

She hugged her husband tightly with both arms and looked at her child, creating a warm and peaceful scene.

The voice-over of this scene is also touching: Can you take me and the child with you?

In today's world, it is not uncommon for love to cross national boundaries, but in the era of the Xiongnu in the Han Dynasty, love across national boundaries often meant betrayal. This woman has proven it through practice.

Life is precious, but love is even more expensive. In order to leave with you, so what if I commit treason!

In this way, Zhang Qian took his wife and children on another hike, this time the destination was the Han Dynasty Chang'an City.

The journey was difficult and dangerous. Zhang Qian never wavered for a moment, but he looked forward to it countless times on the way home.

Hurry up, hurry up, cross thousands of miles of desert, and dream of returning to Chang'an thousands of times.

A short distance away from Chang'an, facing the city wall, Zhang Qian shed tears.

From the prime of life to the graying of the walls, I am finally back.

In front of Weiyang Palace, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty received Zhang Qian's bow and burst into tears.

Although the mission has not been completed, it would be nice to come back. It would be nice to come back. . . . . . . . . .

(Just come back)

At least these thirteen years have not been in vain.

As far as the country is concerned: Zhang Qian told Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty the intelligence of countless countries in the Western Regions, allowing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to understand that the vastness and magnificence outside the Western Regions also gave rise to more ambitions. For the great talent and strategy of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, more blessings were given, which later opened up the Silk Road and created a new growth point for the Han Dynasty's economy.

It even made China prosperous for thousands of years on the Silk Road. This impact is immeasurable!

As for himself: Zhang Qian gained a wife and children who would never leave him. This love is precious, and he gained the official position of Taizhong doctor, and his career was smooth sailing from then on. Later, Zhang Qian followed Huo Qubing in two battles in Hexi and became the Marquis of Bowang.