Hanbo

Chapter 324 Three Western Kingdoms (4.1K)

On September [-]th, the entire army had already moved.

Huo Shan held the whip in his hand, and looked at the continuous army with vain eyes. After recovering, he looked at Zhang Anshi with some sadness:
"It's almost winter, and the Huns have delayed us too much. I wonder if we can reach Dawan before the end of October?"

Zhang Anshi was also a little worried, time was indeed a little tight, if there was enough food and grass, he kept on going, and there was no war to stop him, there should be no problem at all.

But it’s okay for Kucha to say, Wusun...

So Zhang Anshi didn't reply, and he couldn't say bad things, which would affect morale. If he said good things, he was afraid of being misleading, causing Huo Shan to make a wrong judgment.

But Zhang Anshi didn't say anything, Huo Shan also understood what he meant.

"It has to change, it can't go on like this."

"What is the governor going to do?"

Huo Shan thought about it for a while, and he still had the original idea:

"The issue of food and grass is the top priority, and there should be no problems at all.

Let the envoys from all over the country inform the countries, let them prepare food and grass, send it to the west of Gumo five hundred miles, and inform my uncle by the way.

Then inform the Da Yue clan on the south side of Dawan, and the Kangju clan on the north side of Dawan. The population of the Da Yue clan in these two countries is more than 20, and the population of Kangju is more than [-]. The combined population exceeds one million. The number of scholars exceeds [-], and the Da Yuezhi is still related to our country.

Let our envoys try their best to lobby the two countries, invite the two countries to form an alliance with Dawan, and borrow some food and grass by the way. "

"Governor, the alliance between the two countries should not be a problem. If I don't invite them, they will probably come back, but the food and grass are probably hanging. They won't sell my face."

Of course Huo Shan is aware of this point, they will come here, all they want is Dawan's population and territory.

Although the population of Dawan is about [-] less than that of Da Yuezhi, Dawan can be said to be the richest of the three countries for Dahan, especially for Huo Shan at this moment.

Because the agriculture and animal husbandry in Dawan is very prosperous, and the prosperity of agriculture and animal husbandry, there must be many pastures. The importance of pastures to nomadic people is self-evident.

These three countries are basically arranged neatly in the north and south. Although there are often frictions, they get along relatively peacefully.

Dawan and Kangju never thought of destroying Dawan and occupying this land. This is the benefit of the three kingdoms and the three parties check and balance.

And Dawan is located in the center, which basically cuts off most of the communication between Da Yuezhi and Kangju.

And because they are located in a region, the relationship between the three countries can be said to be intricate.

This situation is also related to their living habits, nomads, as we all know, tribal alliances.

Compared with the chiefs of the major ministries of the Xiongnu, who are all descendants of Shan Yu, these countries have many tribes, several powerful tribes check and balance, and there will be a co-lord next year, but this co-lord must be strong, if it is weak Come down, then...

Therefore, there will be many connections with foreign forces, so the relationship between them is intricate.

Dawan has more than [-] tribes and more than [-] cities, and it is too chaotic.

The Da Yue clan and Kang Ju came to attack Dawan at the invitation of the big man. Although there will definitely be opponents in the country, they will not change the overall situation and will definitely come.

First of all, let’s talk about the Da Yuezhi. It is said that they are old with the big Han because they used to live in the Hexi generation, and there are many descendants of the Da Yuezhi in Huangzhong.

At that time, the Da Yue clan and the Da Han were all in the anti-Xiongnu alliance, and the Da Yue clan was still very stubborn, and they were unwilling to surrender to the Huns even when they left their homes.

At that time, they entered the Western Regions through Hexi, and then reached the territory of Wusun, and defeated a small tribe named Wusun, which is now Wusun.

Wusun had no choice but to go to the Huns for help, and then the Youxian King of the Huns at that time led an attack and drove the Da Yuezhi away, and then Wusun grew stronger with the support of the Huns.

And the person who asked for help was Lie Jiaomi, the grandfather of Wusun Kunmo Junxumi, who was also the previous Kunmo.

And the Da Yue Clan has prospered step by step in the current territory.

Therefore, when Huo Shan was going to deal with Wusun next, there was one more thing that both of them had in common.

Moreover, when Zhang Qian went on a mission to the Western Regions, the last stop, that is, the most important stop, was Da Yuezhi, but he went at an inappropriate time, when Da Yuezhi was in civil strife.

This is another love affair.

Therefore, at Huo Shan's invitation, it was impossible for the Da Yue Clan to not move, and if the Da Yue Clan moved, even if they only sent one or two thousand soldiers, Kang Ju would follow suit.

And in this way, they couldn't stop, because Huo Shan was the one who made the decision, and if they wanted to get a lot of rewards, they had to pay more.

Therefore, some foreign forces, such as big men, and stronger foreign forces intervened, and the situation of the Three Kingdoms was broken.

Dawan's demise was inevitable, and Huo Shan didn't even think about keeping his hand, a letter of alliance, thousands of horses could send him away.

It's not enough for him to pay along the way.

So it is certain that they will send troops to form an alliance and attack Dawan together.

As for why Huo Shan wasn't worried about them not sending food and grass, it was because he had already planned ahead.

"It's okay, our army doesn't have enough food and grass, and there is bound to be a battle with Wusun, and when we defeat Wusun, they will definitely send some food and grass.

As for how much they can give away, it depends on how well we fought this battle. The better the fight, the more they will give away. "

Huo Shan made this judgment because of some potential basis.

Which is the most powerful country in the Western Regions?

It's Wusun!
The Western Regions mentioned here are different from the past. In fact, according to the statement at this time, the western border of the Western Regions is in Da Yuezhi, because the Dahan is the farthest here.

Like Daxia in the south of Da Yuezhi, although Zhang Qian has been there, it is too far away, and let alone the body poison in the south, the land of the West Pole.

And counting the Dawan and Three Kingdoms, Wusun is also the most powerful country in the entire Western Region.

With a population of more than 20 and nearly [-] troops, it is the largest country in the Western Regions.

The alliance of the big Han is not drawn casually, and the same is true for marriages. The other party must have this qualification.

As for Huo Tan's attack on Wusun, apart from food and grass, and deterring the three kingdoms of Dawan, there was another factor, which was also the most important factor.

That is, such a powerful country is not allowed to appear in the Governor's Mansion of the Western Regions.

If it can be destroyed, it will be destroyed, but if it cannot be destroyed, it will be weakened. Even if Wusun runs away, he has no place to run. The three powerful countries in the west have no place to live.

And the big man came to Dawan, this is a well-known thing, if you can't beat him and run to Dawan, isn't this going to keep looking for a fight?
Will the other two countries let him in?

To the north is the bitter cold and desert, and Huo Shan is to the south.

To the east is a big man, could it be possible to go to the Huns?
It's impossible for Wusun's eyelids to be so shallow, right?

So Huo Shan can stop the war if he wants to, and Wusun will be very happy.

As for why Huo Shan didn't directly destroy him, but instead said weakening words, it was because he couldn't continue to entangle, and the war had to be stopped when it was in a state of anxiety, because it was almost winter.

However, Zhang Anshi raised new questions:

"If our army is too powerful, what should we do if the three countries in the west are angry and vigilant after seeing it, and after Dawan's bewitching, they unite together?"

For this question, Huo Shan just smiled lightly:
"Will not."

Zhang Anshi was a little curious why Huo Shan was so determined.

"The big man is too far away!"

Zhang Anshi suddenly realized, indeed, the big man is too far away!

"And even if the big guys want to develop here, but comparing the immediate benefits and the long-term threats, which one do you think they will choose?"

"Immediate benefits!"

Dahan is a long-term threat, while Dawan is an immediate benefit.

As for why the big man at this moment thinks there is no threat, it is because of the big man himself.

Insufficient food and grass, and the front line is too far away is the top priority. As a big country, they are used to dominating their territory, and they have their own pride.

They will feel that procrastination can drag a big man to death.

That's why Dawan still didn't respond.

Huo Shan estimated that when the big man first came, they probably looked down upon him very much, but when the Huns appeared, they probably took pleasure in suffering.

And after the news of his recent extermination of the Huns spread throughout the Western Regions, they definitely felt uneasy.

But if there is still no response, there is only one possibility. Huo Shan has surrendered so many Xiongnu soldiers, they will definitely not be unaware.

And this one possibility is that Huo Shan's soldiers and horses increased in large numbers, which gave them hope, thinking that Huo Shan's food and grass would definitely be exhausted.

But it is estimated that Dawan will really panic after he defeats Wusun.

Huo Shan waved his hand:
"Let's not talk about this. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. Even if there is no way, if Wusun is robbed, the way will naturally come out."

But at this time, Liu Zheng said with some hesitation:
"Then what should Princess Jiangdu do?"

Liu Xijun's title is Jiangdu Princess, given by Liu Che, because her father is Jiangdu King Liu Jian, and Liu Jian is Liu Che's nephew.

Speaking of which, Liu Xijun is still Liu Shi's niece.

In the beginning of the marriage, Liu Shi actually opposed it, just like Huo Shan, but it didn't work.

"It's fine, I've made arrangements."

Huo Shan had indeed made arrangements, but he didn't know if it would work or if he could be rescued.

Liu Xijun is indeed a miserable woman, Huo Shan is also very pitiful and sympathetic to him, Huo Shan also wants to invite her back.

But if she conflicts with the war, Huo Shan feels that he will definitely choose the war!
Therefore, whether she can escape or not depends on her life.

After he can't escape, whether he can survive or not depends on his life.

However, Huo Shan's 20 troops are pressing down on the border. I believe that Jun Xumi will carefully consider Liu Xijun's safety.

And whether she is willing to run or not is still a question. According to the news that Huo Shan just learned, she has been pregnant for more than five months.

After Lie Jiaomi's death, she became the right wife of Lie Jiaomi's grandson Junxumi. The child was naturally Junxumi's. Historically, after birth, she was named Shaofu and was a girl.

Huo Shan felt that there was a high probability that she would come back, marry her grandfather, and conceive a grandson's heir. For a woman who grew up with Han culture, she must have collapsed.

To her, Wusun should be a place of hell.

Huo Shan looked back at Tian Qianqiu:
"Is the battle report ready?"

Tian Qianqiu presented a medium-sized bamboo tube:

"Go back to the governor, it has been written."

Huo Shan took it and opened it to take a look. There were so many. Old Liu would probably enjoy watching it. Huo Shan threw it to Tian Qianqiu again:
"Seal it, I'm on my way these few days, let Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai go immediately!"

The little eagle was almost grown, so Huo Shan just watched, and Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei went together, and there was a guide on the way.

The distance is really too far, and the expedited delivery of [-] miles can take less than half a month. If Xiao Hei delivers the letter at full speed, one or two days is enough, and if he rests on the road, three days is enough to arrive.

Hurrying these days, and going to fight Kucha next time, Xiao Hei is not very useful, and time is not in a hurry, so he can also take a good rest.

After sealing the mud, Huo Shan called Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai over, hung up a bamboo tube for Xiao Bai, and touched Xiao Hei to make arrangements for him:

"Send the letter to Lao Liu, and take good care of Xiaobai on the way, don't worry, just come back within ten days.

You go to Lu Bode to rest for a while, then go to Han Zeng to have a rest, and finally go home to find Lao Liu.

Then rest at home for a few days before coming back. "

Huo Shan pointed at the map and gestured while talking, Xiao Hei can understand a little map now.

As for why the letter was hung on Xiaobai's body, it was because hanging a bamboo tube would definitely affect the combat power, and Xiaohei's combat power was much stronger, so he could stand by and guard.

After Huo Shan saw Xiao Hei nodding his head, Huo Shan touched him:
"Go!"

Everyone watched Xiao Hei Xiao Bai leave with longing.

When the battle report is sent back, they will definitely become marquises, and Liu Ju is the kind of boastful mood to let the parents know about the child's achievements, and Huo Shan is the same.

"Let's go, let's go too!"

After Huo Shan finished speaking, he rode forward on horseback, and everyone followed Huo Shan into the army under the protection of Yulin.

.........

Early morning two days later.

Liu Che was standing at the door of the back pavilion practicing Taijiquan. Now he comes here twice a day because he has personally experienced the benefits.

Now his body is getting better and better, he can feel it himself.

He is also in a good mood these past few days, the situation in various places is very good, and the whole big man is in a prosperous situation.

The only thing that worried him was Huo Shan's side, one hundred thousand versus two hundred thousand, it was still the Huns, I heard it was the Huns' equipment, the most elite soldiers and horses in terms of quality, it was a tough battle!
The most important thing is that Huo Shan didn't hear any news from this brat, but at least there were military generals who secretly sent some news from time to time, which made him not overly worried.

It's just that the news from the general was rushed for eight hundred miles, which was really too slow.

After Liu Che had practiced and closed his kung fu twice, he put his hands on his hips and murmured, "Little bastard", and then looked at Xixi in a daze!

"Su Wen, looking to the west, there seems to be a small black spot?"

Su Wen raised his head and squinted his eyes, after confirming:

"Returning to Your Majesty, there is indeed a small black spot. Your Majesty's eyesight is really good. I'm not as good as your Majesty..."

Su Wen was in the middle of flattering, and suddenly froze, and Liu Che was also froze like him.

The two looked at each other, and as the black dot got bigger and bigger, they suddenly thought of a situation, and Liu Che was overjoyed:

"Hurry up, lift the shelf out for me, it's Xiao Hei who's back, it's Zihou's battle report!"

Su Wen didn't have time to salute, so he immediately turned around and ran towards the hall. He ran too fast and fell down, yelling for someone to lift out the shelf in the back pavilion!
Seeing Su Wen's embarrassment, Liu Che not only didn't get angry, but laughed out loud!
(End of this chapter)