Chaos of the Three Kingdoms Summons

Chapter 2687 The Crown Prince is weak and frail; my son should encourage him.

In short, after Li Xiang unleashed the Kushan King, Li Xiaosi was already fantasizing.

If he can actually eat this cake, then he won't just be a simple local tyrant.

Although the eight kings in Southeast Asia had military and political autonomy, they imposed certain restrictions on their armies, making it virtually impossible for them to pose a threat to the Central Plains.

If the Kushan vassal king were to consolidate his power, even though he still couldn't compare to the emperor of the Central Plains, the threat he posed to the Central Plains would be entirely different if he harbored any ambitions.

"Father...Father Emperor! Is this...truthful?!"

The Prince of Jin's voice trembled violently with excitement. He knelt down on one knee with a thud, looking up at the emperor with fervent desire and longing in his eyes.

"You have no joke!"

Li Xiang bent down and helped his son up with his own hands, placing his strong hand on his son's shoulder. His tone was full of expectation, but also carried a heavy warning.

"Fourth brother, remember this! This 'Kushan King's' golden seal didn't fall from the sky! You have to earn it with your blood, sweat, and real battle achievements, through the fires and waves of blood on the battlefield!"

"I want to see you charging ahead, to see your wisdom and courage, to see your true spirit and ability to govern a region and shoulder great responsibilities! If you merely drift with the tide, achieving nothing, or are merely mediocre in talent!"

"Then this throne is not for you!"

Li Xiang's words were not just empty promises!
After all, they currently need to establish control over Southeast Asia by enfeoffing vassal kings, let alone South Asia.

To reach that region from the Central Plains, they first had to pass through Yizhou and Nanzhou, then enter Northeast Asia in Southeast Asia, which is later Burma, before they could enter the Kushan Empire.

Therefore, the first priority should be to develop the southern regions of the Central Plains, then connect them to the Grand Canal, and only after that should the issue of controlling Southeast Asia be addressed.

Only after establishing secure dominance in Southeast Asia can the next step be to move on to South Asia.

However, if one were to enter the Western Regions from the Hexi Corridor and then proceed to the Kushan Empire, this route would be even more uncertain and unpredictable than the southern route. Once one reaches western Liangzhou, further west lies only the Gobi Desert and the Gobi.

This route makes it even more difficult to establish effective control over South Asia.

Therefore, even if South Asia were conquered, the only option would be to establish vassal states, just like in Southeast Asia, to ensure the Great Jin's rule over the region.

As for what comes after that, it can only be left to future generations.

Therefore, it was definitely not a lie to give the Prince of Jin a fiefdom in the Kushan Empire.

However, it's impossible for the King of Jin to give him the entire Kushan Empire! That depends on whether the two in the west and north agree. After all, the current situation is clearly that the three parties are jointly dividing the Kushan Empire.

Moreover, even if the Great Jin conquers another piece of land, it's impossible for him to have it all.

If the Great Jin forces were to attack by both land and sea, they would definitely be targeting the southern region of the Kushan Empire, the most fertile area of ​​the Kushan Empire.

If it were given to a vassal king, the emperor of the Central Plains would truly be insecure in the future!

With a sufficient population and ample funds and provisions, which normal emperor could be at peace?

Therefore, it must be like in Southeast Asia, where he shares it with his brothers!

When he was in Southeast Asia, some princes did not receive fiefdoms, just like the current Prince of Jin. At that time, he had already begun to covet the Kushan Empire.

After all, the grudge was forged during the three years of the pandemic! The enmity between the Yuan and Mongol empires is indeed deep-seated, a blood feud that will inevitably lead to future clashes of swords and guns. It's either you die or I live.

But no matter how deep the blood feud between their two families was, it was forged on the battlefield.

The Kushan Empire—this wasn't just hatred, it was utterly disgusting to their Great Jin.

In some ways, they were even more despicable than the Yuan Mongols.

Moreover, if Li Xiang were to choose a prince to serve as a vassal king within the Kushan Empire, the Prince of Jin would undoubtedly be the most suitable candidate.

There's no other reason than that he was the most capable fighter among all the princes!
Li Xiang felt that this son was most like himself, and he wasn't just saying that.

This son was the most martial and warlike of all his sons.

His martial prowess, at the level of a god-general, is currently unmatched among all his sons.

Even if his remaining sons were tied together, they couldn't beat him.

After all, excluding his younger sons, among all his sons, apart from the Prince of Jin, only Li Wu reached the level of unparalleled talent, while the rest were at most first-rate.

Besides his military prowess, the Prince of Jin also possessed unparalleled command skills, reaching a score of 97, the highest among all his sons.

Most importantly, his son has never experienced a large-scale battle; he's currently only a theorist. Sending him into the army to gain real battlefield experience might actually improve his skills.

At this moment, Li An was already completely ignited by the words "Kushan King" and the blueprint for that rich fiefdom.

His heart swelled with boundless pride, as if he could already see himself receiving the adoration of the masses on the banks of the Indus River. He straightened his back, his eyes no longer showing any hesitation, only a do-or-die determination and burning fighting spirit.

"Rest assured, Father! Your son will fight bravely and bravely, and will not disgrace the imperial family! On this journey of ten thousand miles, I will fight with my own hands to win this Kushan kingdom for you and for myself! Your son hereby swears that I will never return to the court without achieving great merit!"

Ang Lee is very confident about this.

You know, this time the leader is his father-in-law, how could he not lend him a hand?
"it is good!"

Looking at his son, who was now fully unleashed and as sharp as a drawn sword, Li Xiang's eyes flashed with satisfaction and profound meaning.

"With such ambition, you are worthy of being my son! Go, prepare! Go to the battlefield, and pave your path to the throne with the blood of your enemies!"

"I am in Luoyang, waiting to crown and bestow the seal of office upon my 'Kushan King'!"

"The Crown Prince is weak and frail; my son, you must encourage him!"

"Your subject obeys the decree! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great favor!" Upon hearing the last sentence, Prince Jin became even more excited, as if he had been injected with chicken blood. He kowtowed heavily, his voice loud and clear, filled with unwavering determination.

He rose to take his leave, his steps firm and powerful, as if each step was on the path to that long-desired fiefdom.

Furthermore, if he performs well enough, it wouldn't be impossible for him to go even further.

Li Xiang's last words left him with much to ponder.

So much so that Li An now wishes he could immediately ride off on horseback, spear in hand, and storm the Kushan Empire to bring this vast territory into the hands of the Great Jin Dynasty, into his own.