God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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When it comes to treating the Han princess, Vasudeva I's words reveal his sincerity. Even though he did not care about this, his words still carried a hint of originalist color.

Although he has been in a high position for many years, he still has some of his former dreams in his heart. Even if this dream is dispensable, the fact that it can remain in the heart of a king is enough to explain the problem.

Even if on the surface it is an attempt to surpass previous kings and gain fame, in essence, it is also a pursuit of the nation's long-cherished wish.

Any normal person would never think of gaining extraordinary fame in this way.

Even though Zhu Helai had some knowledge of the northern world, but not too in-depth, he had never thought that Vasudeva I would have such thoughts and questions.

Based on the words put forward by Vasudeva I, what Zhu Helai could imagine was to further undermine the national reputation of the Han Empire through such behavior, and then strengthen his own reputation through such behavior, so as to gain a reputation that surpasses that of previous emperors.

It seems that from this perspective, this is the most normal and most likely idea.

After all, previous kings, facing the Han Empire, were all submissive and timid. No one dared to confront it head-on, and no one could defeat it.

Now Vasudeva I not only dared to draw his sword, but also defeated the arrogant Han Empire on the frontal battlefield. It can be said that he has achieved great success in gaining reputation.

The reason why he wanted to marry a princess of the Han Empire was probably to further undermine the dignity and national prestige of the Han Empire, and then further strengthen his dignity as an emperor.

As for whether this would completely infuriate the Han Empire?

Then there is no need to worry at all. At least in Zhu He's opinion, this behavior is not a problem at all.

The great distance between the two empires meant that the military forces that each side could deploy would be limited.

If there is no pressure on their own road transportation logistics, the scale of the army that can be dispatched will inevitably be more terrifying than that of the Han Empire.

With at least logistical and numerical advantages, Zhu Helai didn't think they would lose at all.

In addition to the contempt for the Han Empire, the previous wars also caused internal chaos.

After repositioning themselves to face the Han Empire and then resolving internal troubles, they were able to defeat the Han Empire.

With this precedent in mind, Zhu Helai did not care about further angering the Han Empire.

In other words, with the existence of an opponent like the Han Empire, it would be easier for him to transfer internal conflicts to external conflicts, maintain national order, and exert the strength that an empire should have.

After having a clear idea in mind, Zhu Helai put himself in the right position, looked at Vasudeva I seriously, and put forward his own suggestion, "I wonder how much betrothal gift Your Majesty is prepared to pay to marry the princess of the Han Empire!"

Zhu Helai, who asked this question, stared at Vasudeva I seriously with his own eyes, trying to understand Vasudeva I's true thoughts at this time.

If the betrothal gift is too little, then there is no doubt that the intention is definitely to anger the Han Empire, but that possibility is generally not high.

It was not because they were afraid of angering the Han Empire, but because the betrothal gift was too little, which would hurt the dignity of an emperor. After all, the Kushan Empire could be considered a large and powerful country. If the gift was too little, it would be looked down upon.

Only by giving a reasonable price, or an excess value, can the dignity of Vasudeva I be demonstrated. At the same time, it can also completely shut up the Han Empire, so that even if the other party is angry in their hearts, they can only suffer in silence and cannot make a fuss about this matter.

However, to give a dowry suitable for the empress of the empire, the materials required are not just a little bit, and it is also something that requires the final approval of Vasudeva I.

Even if this supply may not actually be given out, what if?
What if the Han Empire really swallowed its anger and was willing to marry the imperial princess to them, but they couldn't give the betrothal gift? Wouldn't that cause a big trouble?

Even if they really wanted to tease the other party, and the other party suffered a loss, if they were unable to come up with a betrothal gift, wouldn't that be just making a joke of themselves?
As a wise man, Zhu Helai would never do such a thing as cutting off his own retreat.

A wise person always has enough fallbacks and should not block his own path. This is the first principle and the first rule.

Regardless of whether it is useful or not, prepare the corresponding betrothal gifts first. If the other party is willing to accept it, then give it to them. If the other party does not accept it, then collect it reluctantly and transfer it back to the country.

As for who represents the country, it doesn’t matter.

"How much is the betrothal gift?" Upon hearing this, even Vasudeva I was stunned.

Although he was married, this kind of thing was not easy to discuss for Vasudeva I, because such a thing had never happened before and his previous brothers had not given him any reference.

It's impossible to use the current queen's betrothal gift to betroth the princess of the Han Empire?

Just thinking about such behavior and thoughts, Vasudeva I felt insulted.

After all, he had not yet sat in this position when he got married. As for the so-called betrothal gift, it was really just a token of his appreciation.

But you can't use this idea to propose to the princess of the Han Empire, right?

"Your Majesty, have no idea of ​​making a decision?" Zhu Helai looked at the hesitation in Vasudeva I's eyes and knew that the other party did not have such an idea, or did not have an exact numerical value.

"Then according to Zhu Helai's opinion, how much should I use as a betrothal gift to marry the princess of the Han Empire?" He really had no idea about this aspect. Vasudeva I thought about it and decided to ask Zhu Helai himself and get a standard that would not lose his own dignity and would not cause the country to suffer heavy losses.

After all, we won the direct war. Even if the betrothal gift is larger, others will not harm ourselves in this regard.

"What do you think, Your Majesty, about using half of this year's harvest in Wenjia as a betrothal gift?" Zhu Helai thought about it and finally came up with a very good idea, a way that could really kill two birds with one stone.

There is no need to consume the national treasury, and the things are on the front line, and they are all spoils of war. It is not a loss no matter how you think about it.

Even if it is used to mock the other party, this is also an excellent item for mockery. Using something that the other party originally owned as a betrothal gift, and it is only half of it. This gift is absolutely qualified!

(End of this chapter)