The World of Yellow Sky

Chapter 743 Soldiers enter the Western Regions and reset the capital (5k7 chapter)

Yan Zhong didn't care about the countries in the Western Regions at all, and he looked down on the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions.

In the palace, Jia Xu and Xu You also took it for granted, and didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Yan Zhong's words. Only Wei Lu, Yang Wei, and Ge Zhou, the three cabinet ministers who were born in the Taiping Road, had expressions on their faces. Some dignified.

Xu An raised his eyebrows slightly, and he had already figured out the key points in an instant.

Yan Zhong's contempt was not without reason. Since Emperor Wu, nomadic tribes in the northern grasslands have declined, and the Governor of the Western Regions was established.

After the founding of Guangwu, although the nomadic tribes in the north became rampant again, in the second year of Emperor Yongyuan of the Han Dynasty, Dou Xian, the chariot general, fought against Beidan in Jiluo Mountain and defeated them.Xian then climbed Yanran Mountain, went to the fortress for more than three thousand miles, and carved stones to record the achievements of the Han Dynasty, and also to record Weide.It's for Yan Ran.

The Dongyi, Nanman, Xirong, and Beidi all served as guests, and dared not violate the border.

Tribes such as Wuhuan and Xiongnu belonged to the Han Dynasty, Goguryeo, Nanman, Baiyue, etc. bowed their heads and proclaimed their vassals, and the countries in the Western Regions have basically been under the control of the Han court.

In June of the second year of Yanping (107), because of the turmoil in the Western Regions, the Han court dismissed the Protector of the Western Regions and sent troops to welcome Duan Xi and others, as well as Yiwulu and Liuzhong Tuntian officials to return to the mainland.Since then, the Han court no longer has the Western Regions Protectorate.

But not long after, in April of the second year of Yanguang (123) of Emperor Han'an, because the Northern Huns repeatedly attacked Hexi with Cheshi, the Han court appointed Ban Yong (the youngest son of Ban Chao) as the chief historian of the Western Regions and left Tunliuzhong.Ban Yong defeated the northern Xiongnu, restored the peace of the Western Regions, opened the Changshi Mansion of the Western Regions, and settled the mansion in Liuzhong.

Because of the turmoil in Liangzhou, the Western Regions also cut off contact with the Central Plains. The Han army, which lost its supply and logistics, had no choice but to give up the Western Regions Protectorate and retreat to Yumen Pass. More precisely, at this time it should be called the Chief of the Western Regions Shi Fu.

The military forces of the countries in the Western Regions are weak, and people from powerful families like Yan Zhong, Xu You, and Jia Xu didn't take it seriously at all.

In fact, it is no wonder that even at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the national power was so weak, the princes who ruled one side could easily defeat the surrounding foreigners.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the lords fought for hegemony, it was difficult for the surrounding foreigners to intervene. Wuhuan in the three counties, the Qiang people in Liangzhou, Xianbei in the north, and the Huns in Bingzhou were nothing but subordinates to the princes in history.

Although the Xianbei and other tribes had a moment of glory, they were fleeting like a meteor.

Nanyue killed the envoys of the Han Dynasty, and he was slaughtered into nine counties; King Wan killed the envoys of the Han Dynasty, and hung his head on the North Tower; North Korea killed the envoys of the Han Dynasty, and immediately killed them!

Chinese people have always been extremely proud. They believe that the location of their country is the center of the world, and they are the masters of the world.

In the war against foreign races, Huaxia has not lost, but everyone believes that the final winner will be Huaxia.

"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of the Southern Huns": "Han Bing prestige, the total rate of all nations, under the sun and the moon, are all ministers and concubines. Different customs and barbarians, righteousness has no relatives, obedience is rewarded, and rebellion is punished , the effects of good and evil, Huhan and Zhizhi are also."

Han Bing prestige, the general leadership of all nations, the sun and the moon shine, all are concubines, this is the true portrayal of China at this time, and it is also the true thought of all Chinese people.

"Since this is the case, then this trip will not only reopen the trade route, but also reopen the Protectorate of the Western Regions!"

Xu An is a good follower, since Yan Zhong and others have confidence, he doesn't think that the elite cavalry under his command will encounter any danger in the Western Regions.

When Wei Ting reopened the Western Region Chief History Mansion, there was no record of any major difficulties encountered.

"However, since this is the case, sending Wen Yuan to the Western Regions is somewhat inappropriate."

Xu An was a little hesitant. Zhang Liao was good at attacking, but not good at defending. Zhang Liao had always been dispatched by Xu An as a vanguard general in the army, as long as he was in charge of charging and leading the cavalry.

In the battle against Wuhuan in the three counties, the commander in chief was actually Liu Shi, but Zhang Liao suddenly beheaded Su Puyan, the king of Khan and Lu in Wuhuan, who became famous, which covered up the merits of Liu Shi's command.

Since the Protectorate of the Western Regions was to be re-established, it would be inappropriate to send Zhang Liao there.

"Although Wen Yuan is brave, the situation in the Western Regions is complicated. Although our army is strong, if we want to pacify the Western Regions at the lowest cost, we cannot rely on force alone. It is right to combine grace and power."

Xu You walked out of the queue at this time and echoed.

However, although Xu You echoed his words, he did not immediately advise to recommend candidates. He knew the importance of such an important position as the Protector of the Western Regions. Xu An actually had a decision in his mind. Take the initiative to remonstrate.

Having been an official under Xu An for so long, he also understood some of Xu An's behavior style and temperament.

"Ziyuan said so, he should have a draft in his heart. I don't know if there is anyone to recommend?"

However, Xu You's careful thinking did not escape Xu An, so Xu An naturally didn't mean to point it out, but continued to ask Xu You's words.

Xu You pretended to ponder for a moment, then said.

"General Guo Tai used to lead tens of thousands of yellow scarves in an orderly manner in Wangwu Mountain, and led them to grow and develop. General Tai is decisive, so I think it is most appropriate for General Guo Tai to lead the troops to the Western Regions to reopen the Protectorate of the Western Regions."

"With General Guo Tai's ability, stabilizing the Western Regions is nothing more than a piece of cake."

When rewarding all officials, Xu You remembered very clearly that Guo Tai was appointed as the general who conquered the west by Xu An.

General Zhengxi, from the word Zhengxi, Xu You knew that Xu An had already made up his mind who would be in charge after reopening the Protectorate of the Western Regions.

Xu An was not surprised to hear that Xu You recommended Guo Tai.

It is completely different from the Xu You who was arrogant in the original time and space, who repeatedly uttered wild words because of his own merits, and was finally killed because he angered Cao Cao.

The plan to assassinate Han Lingdi was revealed, and he was chased by the embroidered emissary to nowhere, and almost died in the mountain temple.

All the way from being appointed as an envoy of the gods, serving as an internal affairs order, to stepping up to the Zhongzhou chief envoy step by step with his military achievements, the government order of Zhongshufu, the cabinet ministers, and all kinds of experiences in Taipingdao, Xu You has long since taken off his experience. The frivolity and arrogance of the past.

"However, General Guo Tai doesn't have much experience in leading cavalry combat. The Western Regions are vast and only suitable for cavalry combat. If General Wen Yuan is replaced, he needs to send a few cavalry generals as supplements. The ability to change."

"Ziyuan is right."

Xu An nodded slightly, and he understood Xu You's meaning in an instant, and heard the implication.

Since Zhang Liao could not be the chief officer of the Wuxiang Battalion and was replaced by Guo Tai, Guo Tai, who lacked cavalry combat experience, naturally had to bring one or two cavalry generals.

Xu You wanted Yan Liang and Wen Chou to go to the Western Regions. Now that the fighting in other places has ceased, it is absolutely impossible to use troops in a short period of time. So if you want to get military merit and promotion, there is only one place in the Western Regions.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou are only titled generals now, and they hold fifth-rank military positions. There are already many fourth-rank generals in other departments.

The development of the Jizhou family headed by Xu You is indeed a bit slow, which is not very beneficial to the balance.

Now that the Liangzhou faction in Taiping Dao is a little too inflated, Xu An is not going to send any generals from Liangzhou to the Western Regions to suppress the rebellion.

Because of Yan Zhong's relationship, the Liang and Bing factions are indeed getting closer, and the Bingzhou faction including Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Li De, Hao Zhao and others also need to be suppressed.

The influence of Liang and Bing in Taiping Dao is almost as far-reaching as that of the Yellow Turban Army in Taiping Dao. It is obvious that there is an imbalance.

"Yan Liang and Wen Chou are brave and good at fighting. This time they are going to the Western Regions, so they are temporarily transferred to Guo Tai's command."

Xu You's face was slightly happy, and he didn't fully control his expression, but he immediately lowered his head again, bowed his hands respectfully and retreated into the queue.

"Wenhe, what's your opinion on going to the Western Regions to reopen the Protectorate of the Western Regions this time?"

Xu An's gaze swept across Yang Wei, Wei Lu, and Ge Zhou, without asking them.

Wei Lu and others were elected to the cabinet for the sake of balance. They were born in the old Taiping Road, not from a powerful family. Although they have been trained in the National Academy, the National Academy taught them basic geography and their knowledge of the Western Regions and other places. There are still no people from powerful families like Yan Zhong, Jia Xu, and Xu You to understand.

Jia Xu held the wat board in his hand, and was not ready to speak at first, but Xu An had already called the roll, so he hesitated for a while and stood up.

"Previously, the Western Regions were abandoned by the Han court because of the Qiang rebellion in Liangzhou, and the Changshi Mansion of the Western Regions was also abolished. Now, Duke Ming once again sent an army to the Western Regions to open up trade routes and reset the Western Regions. Most of the countries in the Western Regions The country knows the severity and chooses to surrender."

"Only since the second year of Yanguang (123) when the Han Court re-established the Changshi Mansion of the Western Regions, the countries of Qiuci, Shule, Khotan, and Shache came to join, and the Changshi Mansion of the Western Regions was re-established by the Han Court to reoccupy the Western Regions. But Wusun and Dawan to the west of Congling no longer belong to the Han."

Jia Xu changed the subject and talked about the situation in the Western Regions before.

"The reason why the countries in the Western Regions once welcomed me to Huaxia and requested to open the Protectorate of the Western Regions was because the Xiongnu forced their tyranny in the Western Regions and were unpopular."

The Xiongnu occupied Mobei, Monan and the Western Regions at the beginning. The vast land can be said to be the largest in the world. The Huns had a large number of slaves in the interior. They set up "boy servants and captains" in the Western Regions for the purpose of extorting slaves and property from all countries.

"Book of Later Han·Ban Yong Biography" records: "Prepare for rent, increase its value, and be strict with expectations."

After the Han opened the Western Regions, the situation was very different. The countries did not need to pay taxes to the Han tribute.

At the same time, China's advanced culture at that time, as well as gorgeous silk, exquisite porcelain and various commodities made the countries in the Western Regions look forward to it. The opening of the Silk Road also made their countries rich, so the countries in the Western Regions are doing their best to maintain Protectorate of the Western Regions.

Therefore, the countries in the Western Regions "disliked the Xiongnu" and "admired the Han".Whenever the Han Dynasty did not set up a guardian in the Western Regions and the Xiongnu's power came back, all the countries in the Western Regions looked forward to it, and even sent envoys to the court to request the re-establishment of the Protectorate of the Western Regions.

It's just that, in fact, some changes have taken place...

"In the first year of Yuanjia (151), King Huyan of the Northern Huns led more than [-] riders to Kou Yiwu, and Yiwu Sima Maokai sent [-] soldiers to fight against King Huyan in Puleihaidong, and all of them were killed. King Huyan then attacked Yiwu Tuncheng. Xia sent Dunhuang prefect Sima to rescue more than [-] officials and officials from Dunhuang, Jiuquan, and Zhangye. withdraw."

Jia Xu is from Wuwei County, which is not far from the road to the Western Regions, so he is very familiar with the history of the Western Regions.

After being defeated continuously, the Northern Xiongnu continued to move westward, and now they have completely withdrawn from the Western Regions. All countries in the Western Regions have independent powers, so the struggle among them has become more intense.

Now that the Protectorate of the Western Regions has been reset and returned to Huaxia's control, there will definitely be some people who are dissatisfied.

Wusun in the north and Dawan in the west are both top-notch national powers in the Western Regions. Most of them will not choose to surrender again, just like they did not choose to surrender when Ban Yong regained the Western Regions.

"If Wusun doesn't surrender, don't worry about it for the time being. He lives in the north of the Western Regions. Although our army took advantage of the victory of the Western Xianbei and collected a lot of territory, it is still not a problem. After many years of confrontation, they have been in a stalemate with the Western Xianbei. No less, even being suppressed, it is enough to show that its military strength is not strong, and the Wusun envoy is also present in this military parade, and after returning to the country, he definitely dare not provoke our army lightly."

Jia Xu pondered for a while, and continued to speak.

"However, Dawan occupies the passage west of the Western Regions. If Dawan is not made to surrender, the trade route will be blocked, and our army's interests will be damaged. Moreover, Dawan's famous horses are famous all over the world. If Duke Ming wants to form a heavy cavalry, then he must introduce If Dawan is a good horse, Dawan's subjects can order it to pay tribute, but if Dawan is still independent, then Minggong will have to spend a lot of money to buy it."

Dawan horses are well-known in the Western Regions. Their horses are tall, powerful, and good at charging. They are much stronger than the grassland horses in northern China, but their endurance is slightly inferior. However, this is not too important. Dawan horses are comprehensive. The best horses for building heavy cavalry.

After China's native war horses traded with the Western Regions in Hanting, the imported war horses from the Western Regions were also improved, but due to the passage of time, wars and other reasons, the bloodlines have degenerated again, and the quality of the war horses has declined a little.

The reason why Xu An wanted to reopen the Protectorate of the Western Regions was also due to the idea of ​​forming a heavy cavalry. In the battle of Kuicheng, Xu An armed his cavalry with the armored cavalry equipment he had captured. At the cost of horsepower, the cavalry of the Han army led by Sun Jian was defeated by surprise, and the victory of the Battle of Kuicheng was established.

In the Battle of Zhangshui, the heavy cavalry of the Han army led by Jiang Yiqu put great pressure on the Yellow Turban Army, and even the Yellow Turban Army might suffer even more heavy losses if they were worse.

On the battlefield, a heavy cavalry can play a huge role.

When there were no saddles, Huaxia's armored riding equipment was not as tightly protected as the iron floating map and other heavy cavalry of later generations, but only wore iron armor on vital parts.

One is that it is difficult to control without two-footed stirrups, and the other is that due to the limitations of the war horse itself, it cannot bear too much weight.

The first problem has been solved, and the cavalry of the Yellow Turban Army has now fully replaced their stirrups.

The second problem that can be easily solved if Dawan horses are introduced. Although heavy cavalry is expensive, with the current national strength of Taipingdao, it is not difficult to raise a heavy cavalry of more than [-] people.

If you have Sado’s gold mountain and Iwami’s silver mountain, you can even raise a battalion of heavy cavalry, but that’s not necessary. Heavy cavalry is a strategic unit, and it can be used at key points at critical times. Too much is a waste of money.

"Therefore, the resettlement of the Protectorate of the Western Regions may lead to a battle between our army and Dawan."

"Dawan may unite with the countries to the west, publicize the threat of our army, and make them form an alliance with them to resist our army."

"There is no need to worry about cavalry battles. Our army can recruit the armies of the Western Regions as coerces, and send the state cavalry army from Liangzhou as the main force to assist the Wuxiang camp. In the continuous reinforcement of the city, our army is mostly cavalry attacking, and I am afraid that there will be a lot of casualties."

Jia Xu's analysis of the Western Regions is quite detailed, stating all the interests one by one.

"Most parts of the Western Regions are flat and the roads are open. Duke Ming can send a cavalry army to escort some torsion catapults to the Western Regions. The speed of the four-wheeled carriages in the open and flat land is not much slower than that of ordinary cavalry."

There are two kinds of catapults in the Yellow Turban Army. One is the "counterweight catapult" that has long been famous all over the world. The Yellow Turban Army has been destroying cities and walls all the way by relying on the huge destructive power of the counterweight catapult. The second is the torsion catapult. In the Battle of Zhangshui, Xu An used it as a secret weapon, causing chaos in the Han army's formation, and thus made a contribution in one fell swoop and established the victory.

The torsion catapult is much smaller than the counterweight catapult, and its power is also much smaller, but it is definitely enough for the city of Dawan.

After all, when attacking Zhiyuan Pass, the first and second passes had a certain place to use tall counterweight catapults, and then the Yellow Turban Army could also use torsion catapults when attacking the third and fourth passes. The catapult also smashed down the wall of the Yuanguan Pass, which is why the Yellow Turban Army was able to advance so fast in the first place.

It's just that the terrain at the back of Yuanguan is getting more and more rugged, and it's even difficult for people to walk, let alone a catapult.

The torsion catapult can break down the pass wall, there is no reason why it can't break down the rammed earth city wall of Dawan Kingdom.

Xu An has always emphasized mobility in the army. The marching speed of the Yellow Turban Army, whether cavalry or infantry, is well-deserved, and even the marching speed of the logistics troops is also the first in the world.

In the workshop, the operation similar to the assembly line promoted by Xu An, the torsion catapult was originally assembled, and only a few people knew the specific structure, which was also a means to prevent leaks.

Therefore, under the production of the craftsmen of the Yellow Turban Army, the torsion catapult can be disassembled and assembled at any time, and can be loaded into a four-wheeled carriage for rapid transfer.

Xu An understood Jia Xu's meaning, he leaned back a little, looked at the Western Regions where the information on the territory map on the desk was rather sparse, and he was not in a hurry to speak, he was weighing the pros and cons.

In Xuanzheng Hall, there was a long silence, Xu An slowly stood up, he already had a decision in his heart.

"Preparing an edict, order Guo Tai to lead the Wuxiang camp, first enter the Western Regions, reopen the Western Regions Protectorate, and eliminate the instability in the Western Regions."

"Order Guan Hai to lead a thousand soldiers from Xiaoqi Battalion and escort twenty catapults to join the team heading to the Western Regions. They are subject to Guo Tai's restraint and are temporarily under Guo Tai's command."

Guan Hai underestimated the enemy before, and was successfully raided by the cavalry of the Han army. Although he did not lose many people, he led the Xiliang camp to defeat the Han army, but his crime was hard to forgive. It was only after the founding of the country that he was promoted to General Wuwei.

However, after experiencing the failure last time, after Guan Hai left the Luoyang area, he took the initiative to apply to enter the martial arts hall. He has been practicing these days, and his original temperament has even changed a lot, and he has lost a little bit. Impatient and aggressive, a little more stable and cautious.

People are not sages, no one has faults, defeat is not terrible, and no one can guarantee that he will always be a victorious general, but what is terrible is that after defeat, he will be devastated and have nothing to save.

Xu An has noticed Guan Hai's changes, so this time, Xu An is going to give Guan Hai another chance, a chance to flex his muscles.

"The Ministry of Rites sent officials to discuss with the envoys who are still in Chang'an about reopening the Protectorate of the Western Regions, and draw up a list of foreign envoys, who will then go to the Western Regions with Guo Tai."

"Being courteous before soldiers, if Dawan and other countries don't know how to praise..."

Xu An pressed the back of the throne with one hand, and slung the other hand on the belt around his waist. He turned slightly sideways and looked at the people in the hall with his gaze like a sword and his voice low.

"Let the entire Western Regions know about my Bingfeng of the Ming Dynasty, and spread the news of my virtue of Huang Tian!"

"The obedient will be rewarded, and the disobedient will be punished."

"Whoever dares to disobey will be killed immediately!"

　In order not to take up the number of texts, affect the reading of the text, and charge extra, I will put the explanation of classical Chinese in this chapter.
　　"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of the Southern Xiongnu" "Han Bing prestige, the total rate of all nations, under the sun and the moon, are all courtiers and concubines. Different customs and barbarians, no relatives, obedient rewards, rebellious ones punished, good and evil The effect is the same for Hu Han and Zhi Zhi."

　　The Han Dynasty ruled all nations by virtue of its might and faith. As long as the sun and the moon shine, all the people are Mo's concubines.There are many barbarian tribes with different customs, and there is no difference in morals. Those who obey and submit are praised and rewarded, and those who betray and disobey are punished by destruction. The results of doing good and evil, Hu Hanxie and Zhizhi are examples.

　　"Book of the Later Han·Ban Yong Biography" "Prepare for its rent, high its value, and strictly expect it."

　　Collect evaded taxes, drive up the value, and meet with strict deadlines.

　　
　
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