I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In late August, an envoy from the Western Xiongnu, led by Chanyu Yu Dan, arrived in Chang'an, shocking the Han court. The Northern Xiongnu, viewing the Western Xiongnu as a traitorous regime, sought to distance themselves from them. Ququ Qiaodiao Nan, the Western Xiongnu leader, had strategically occupied key areas, allowing him to maintain power despite being seen as a traitor by the Han. Liu Che, the Han emperor, was skeptical of Ququ's intentions, suspecting he aimed to prolong his rule. Meanwhile, the news of the envoy sparked excitement among Han officials and citizens, marking a significant shift in the historical rivalry with the Xiongnu. The Western Xiongnu's homage symbolized a potential end to decades of conflict, leading to celebrations across the Han Dynasty.

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