The story of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, the story of Ban Chao's joining the army, and the story of Xuanzang's journey to the West.

Zhang Qian was from the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. In BC 139, he was ordered to send people to the western regions to find and contact the Yue family who had been driven away by the Huns and jointly attack the Huns.

In the story of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, Zhang Qian and his party set out from Chang 'an and went west via Longxi. Along the way, the sun and rain, snow and snow hit, and the environment was sinister and difficult. But he was confident, regardless of difficulties and obstacles, and ventured westward. When they came to the Hexi Corridor, they were discovered by tarquin in the occupied area. Zhang Sai and his entourage were all captured.

Xiongnu Khan knew the purpose of Zhang Qian's Western Expedition, so he wouldn't let it go easily. Scattered out to put sheep and horses, strictly controlled by Huns. Back in Zhang Qian, I married a Hun woman, one to spy on him, and the other to induce him to surrender. The story of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, but Zhang Qian was unyielding. Although he has been under house arrest and grazing, he has been waiting for the opportunity to escape to complete his mission.

It took a lot of effort to escape and returned to Chang 'an after 13. Zhang Qian's trip to the Western Regions made people living in the hinterland of the Central Plains understand the reality of the Western Regions, inspired the ambition of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to "expand the territory" and launched a series of wars against the Huns.

Ban Chao joined the army.

Ban Chao was a famous general in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He has worked hard since he was a child and is full of ideals for the future. One day, when he was copying a document, he wrote. Suddenly he felt bored. He couldn't help but stand up, put down his pen and said, "A gentleman should make contributions on the battlefield like Fu Jiezi and Zhang Qian. How can he waste his life on such a trivial matter as copying and writing! "

Fu Jiezi and Zhang Qian were both from the Western Han Dynasty. They once sent missions to the Western Regions and made great contributions to the Western Han Dynasty.

So Ban Chao decided to learn from Fu Jiezi and Zhang Qian and devote himself to the country. Later, he became an official and won the war against Xiongnu. Then, he suggested dealing with the western countries, so that * * * could deal with the Huns. The imperial court adopted his suggestion and sent him to the western regions with dozens of people. In more than 30 years in the western regions, he overcame various crises with wisdom and courage.

Ban Chao has been to more than 50 countries in his life, and maintained peace with these countries, which also enhanced the national prestige of the Han Dynasty.

3. Xuanzang Buddhist Scriptures

Tell the story of Xuanzang, a monk in the Tang Dynasty, who went to the Western Heaven (India) to learn Buddhist scriptures. Nearly 1400 years ago, this China monk braved hardships and traveled tens of thousands of kilometers, which lasted 17 years and made a great cultural journey. He left a rich ideological and cultural heritage for future generations and became a symbol of cultural exchange between China and India. The true story of his travels in Xinjiang, Central Asia and India is unique.

Zhang Qian (164- 1 14), a native of Chenggu, Hanzhong (now Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province), was an outstanding diplomat, traveler, explorer and pioneer of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty in China. His hometown is Wang Bo Village, 2 kilometers south of Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province.

Zhang Qian is full of pioneering and adventurous spirit. In the second year of Jianyuan (BC 139), he was ordered by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, guided by Gan Fu, and led more than 100 people to the western regions, which opened up the north-south road leading to the western regions in the Han Dynasty, namely the famous Silk Road. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty named him Prince Bo for his exploits. Historian Sima Qian praised Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions as "hollowing out", which means "opening the way".

References:

Zhang Qian-Baidu encyclopedia