Shuhan

That night!

The night is dark and windy.

Over Yong County.

Lead clouds hung low, and raindrops fell continuously from the sky.

In the season of little rain in autumn, it rains very rarely.

The road was soaked by the rain. Although it was not muddy, rainy days were always the weather that sergeants hated the most.

It was at this time when the autumn rain was pouring that the city gates on all sides of Yong County were opened quietly.

Fei Yao was wearing iron armor and had firm eyes. He stood on the tower and looked into the distance. In the darkness, he could only vaguely see the mountains and wasteland connected by the rain curtain.

As well as the distant shadows of the Han army camp with faint firelight.

The city gate seemed like a giant dark beast opening its huge mouth, swallowing up the endless rainy night outside. Four thousand Wei state soldiers were already ready to go. They were wearing coir raincoats, holding weapons and shields, and their faces were full of determination.

Following Fei Yao's order, the soldiers broke out toward the north like tigers emerging from their cages.

"Breakout!"

"Breakout!"

The sound of horse hooves, the clatter of armor and the shouts of soldiers intertwined together, breaking the tranquility of the autumn night.

The breakout team moved rapidly in the rain, splashing mud and water, but it could not stop their progress.

In the darkness, only groups of people could be seen quickly crossing the wilderness, running towards the north to break out of the encirclement.

The rain on the autumn night continued to fall, but the soldiers of Wei State who broke through the siege had only one belief in their hearts: break through the siege, go home, and survive!
The sound of the Wei army's breakthrough was loud, and the Han troops in the surrounding fortresses immediately intercepted and advanced. Within half a quarter of an hour, Fei Yao was already surrounded before he could break out of the Han army's encirclement.

It took almost a month to prepare the antlers of the horse and trap the rope, but how could the prey escape?

However, just when the Han army was about to relax, behind them, in the direction of Yongxian County, there was another loud sound.

I saw an elite force rushing out from the south gate of Yongxian County and rushing towards the encirclement of the Han army in the south.

"Charge! Kill!"

The warriors trapped in the camp took the lead. They were armed with spears and large shields, and showed no fear on their faces. They were like arrows, clearing the way for the elite troops that followed.

Cao Zhen's team suddenly appeared on the southern defense line of the Han army. The Han army was obviously caught off guard.

"Entrap the enemy, defeat the enemy, and break through!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

The warriors trapped in the camp let out loud shouts, their spears in their hands were like a forest, and their shields were like a wall. They were like an unstoppable arrow, charging straight at the Han army's position.

Three thousand elites led by Cao Zhen and Guo Huai followed closely behind. They waved their weapons and shields and launched a fierce confrontation with the Han army.

"If you don't want to be a slave of the Han Dynasty, just let me kill you. After passing this level, go back to Luoyang and eat and drink hot food!"

Cao Zhen shouted at the top of his lungs, holding a spear in his hand, and already picked three Han soldiers in a row.

clang clang ~
The soldiers clashed, sparks flew everywhere, and every collision of weapons made a deafening metallic collision sound.

Blood splattered and cries were heard.

The liquid splashed on his body was unknown whether it was blood or rain.

But both sides are already jealous.

Since the main force of the Han army in the north was restrained by Fei Yao's breakout operation, the defense line in the south was relatively weak.

Coupled with the brave way clearing by the trapped camp and the rapid attack of three thousand elites, a hole was quickly torn open in the Han army's defense line.

The troops led by Cao Zhen and Guo Huai quickly broke through the encirclement along this opening like tigers emerging from their cages.

"Hmph! Want to escape?"

Ma Dai had more than a thousand Qiang and Di cavalry under his command. Just as they were getting ready, they received news that the Wei army in the south was about to break out. How could he tolerate this?

If Cao Zhen escaped under his nose, all the credit he had gained would be wasted.

"Everyone, how did the Wei people oppress you before? Now the opportunity for revenge has come, and the opportunity has come for you to take credit and become a master. Don't say that I won't give you a chance. Now that the opportunity has come, it depends on whether you win or not. used!"

These more than a thousand cavalry were all Qiang and Di tribesmen who came to serve Ma Chao when he was still alive.

The arrival of Ma Chao immediately attracted them to join him. On the one hand, it was indeed because of Ma Chao's prestige, but on the other hand, it was because they were having a difficult time in Wei.

If they were under the rule of the Wei State, how could they take the risk of being beheaded and defect to Ma Chao?

To put it bluntly, they are not Han people, but Qiang Di, aliens. They are naturally despised and exploited by the Han people.

Life was hard, that's why.

Now that there was a chance for revenge and meritorious deeds, these people immediately started shouting and pursued the fleeing Cao Zhen's troops.

Cao Zhen, who was breaking out of the siege, had just had the feeling that the sky was high enough for birds to fly, and the water was deep enough for fish to leap, when he suddenly heard the movement behind him, and he suddenly felt bad.

The Han army's forts were lined up and down, and there were countless horses and deer antlers.

The war horses he brought out from Yong County have long been out of use, and now they are sitting on Han army horses that were stolen by the guards.

But there is only one horse, and the Han cavalry behind him is not just one horse.

Maybe one person and three horses, if the pursuit continues like this, when the horse under him loses its power, there will be only death.

Cao Zhen looked at Guo Huai who was running away and shouted: "Send someone to stop the Han army's pursuit and buy me time to retreat!"

If we try to stop him in this situation now, what's the difference between that and risking his own death?
Guo Huai was speechless, pretending not to hear anything. He leaned on his horse and ran wildly towards the south.

Husbands and wives are birds of the same forest, and when disaster strikes, they fly separately.

At this time of life and death, what general in the army is more important than his own life?

Cao Zhen had to say to the bodyguard beside him: "Dismount and go to stop the enemy!"

The personal guard naturally knew what would happen if he dismounted and turned around to block the attack at this time, but he was Cao Zhen's personal guard after all, and Cao Zhen was very kind to him. When the order came, even though he knew that there was a dead end ahead, he had no choice but to dismount from his horse and fight. The war horses were presented, and they turned to meet the enemy.

"Zhu San, when I return to Luoyang, your wife, children and clan will definitely give them wealth!"

Hearing this, the personal guard Zhu San pulled out the ring-headed sword from his waist, stood on the spot, and said without looking back: "The villain's wife and children depend on the general to take care of them!"

With that said, he roared angrily and charged in the opposite direction, like a moth, towards the blazing fire of the Han army.

Without even a spark, he was rushed to the ground by the pursuing Han army. Within a moment, he was trampled into a pulp by thousands of war horses, without even a trace of a human being.

It was too late to be sentimental, Cao Zhen took the two reins and galloped towards the south.

One more war horse, one more vitality.

He, Cao Zidan, can never die here!
Long County is the western gate of Shaanxi Province and is named after it is located on the east slope of Longshan Mountain.

Qin Xianggong established his capital here and opened up the territory; Qin Shihuang visited the west and regarded this place as the west gate of Qin; Emperor Wu of Han ascended to Longshou and set up Dazhen Pass here, which is known as "Qin Capital Han Pass".

Since the Han and Tang dynasties, Longxian County has become an important stop on the Silk Road. Zhang Qian was on his mission to the Western Regions, and Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty passed through this place when he was studying Buddhist scriptures in Tianzhu. The importance of its location is self-evident.

now.

Outside Longxian City, the Han Emperor's guard of honor was laid out. There were tens of thousands of people including the imperial army, civilians, and officials serving the emperor. The scene could be called grand.

It was precisely because of this that Liu Chan did not choose to enter the city. Although Long County is an ancient city, it is definitely not that big. If he enters, won't he have to make room for all the people in the city?
If we had to do this during the war, forget it. Now that we are not at war, if we can avoid disturbing the people, there is no need to disturb the people.

Furthermore, there is always some risk in entering the city, but there is no danger in building a camp outside.

If you can't take risks, then you don't have to take risks.

"Is there a worthy Qiang and Di leader in Longxi?"

Liu Chan looked at Xin Xiu who was restless in the dragon tent and asked expressionlessly.

Xin Xiu's attention at the moment was not on Liu Chan at all, but on Xin Xianying behind Liu Chan.

Good guy!
It had been more than ten days since His Majesty last met his niece, and this was the first time he saw Xin Xianying.

His Majesty has always been known as the hungry ghost in lust. His niece is more beautiful than Xi Shi and even more beautiful than Diao Chan. Isn’t she afraid that she has already been killed by His Majesty?
But seeing her niece standing and walking, there was nothing strange about her, Xin Xiu had mixed feelings in her heart at this moment.

I am afraid that my niece will be humiliated, and I also hope that my niece will be accepted by His Majesty and help the Xin family in the inner court.

Complex emotions filled her mind, so much so that Xin Xiu couldn't even hear clearly what Liu Chan was saying.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty"

Liu Chan looked at Lao Deng, smiled softly, and asked again: "Is there any good Qiang Di leader in Longxi?"

Xin Xiu immediately said: "In Wudu County, the leader of the Baima Di clan, Yang Wanwan, has a tribe of ten thousand people, which has become a climate. Outside Long County, there is Afu, the leader of the Xingguo Di clan, with a tribe of three thousand people."

"The ones that are further away are gone?"

"The farther ones are the Lushuihu. There are three branches that have become the climate. The Anding Lushuihu in the Jingwei River Basin, the Linsong Lushuihu in the Hexi Corridor, and the Huangzhong Lushuihu in the Hehuang Valley. Your Majesty must get it. News of the rebellion by Lu Shuihu in Linsong in the Hexi Corridor began. Lu Shuihu, Yijian, Zhiyuanduo and other rebels in the three counties of Lixian, Fanhe and Xianmei had rebelled against tens of thousands of rebels in Zhiyuanduo in Hexi. People, the rebellion cannot be stopped now.”

"Does Anding Lu Shuihu in the Jingwei River Basin have a leader?"

Xin Xiu glanced at Liu Chan, hesitating and saying nothing.

Liu Chan was quite angry.

"Are you a pussy? Why can't you say a complete sentence?"

Xin Xiu said with some embarrassment: "The Peng family in Longxi is from Lu Shuihu in Anding."

Uh~
Now, it was Liu Chan's turn to be embarrassed.

"In other words, the Peng family in Longxi can control Anding Lu Shuihu?"

Xin Xiu nodded and shook his head.

"Complete control is impossible, but it is still possible to collect some livestock and furs from Anding Lu Shuihu and recruit soldiers during war."

I'm afraid this is the reason why the Peng family in Longxi became rich.

His surname was Peng. Liu Chan thought it was a Han surname, but unexpectedly it was the Chinese version of Lu Shuihu.

Peng's deep alliance with the Wei State was Liu Chan's primary target.

As a result, there is no hope of stabilizing Lu Shuihu.

"Then what kind of leader does Hu Ke have in Lu Shui, Huangzhong?"

Xin Xiu immediately said: "Lu Shuihu in Huangzhong was conquered by Duan Jiong, and finally he was levied as military slaves. There were only a few who were able to conquer and fight. The remaining tens of thousands were divided into thirteen tribes. There was no big leader. They are small leaders who belong to the gentry clan and serve as the vanguard of the gentry clan in Longxi."

In other words, Huangzhong Lu Shuihu was enslaved and controlled by the Longxi nobles and did dirty work.

This is something that can be fought for.

"So, you, the Xin clan of Longxi, probably have a Qiang and Di army that is capable of conquering and fighting, right?"

Xin Xiu did not deny or admit it, but simply said lightly: "There are indeed tribes that can be commanded, but they are also lured with money and silk. There is no affiliation. They rely more on the clan's tribe."

There are many Qiang, Di and Hu people in Longxi, which means that the aristocratic families here are definitely not as literate as the aristocratic families in the Central Plains, but are full of martial virtues.

I'm afraid every family has something to do with raising Qu Zhuangwei and privately making armor.

If they want to conquer, they will use their own tribe as the foundation, and then use money and silk to recruit a few soldiers from the Qiang, Di and Hu tribes who are close to the family as servants.

"Of the thousands of people under your command, how many members of your family are there?"

Now that the Xin family in Longxi has completely turned to the Han Dynasty, Xin Xiu had nothing to hide, so he could only say: "A Thousand Steps."

Among the five thousand people, one thousand are members of the clan and four thousand are servants of foreign tribes.

Gee tut.

It seems that if we break out the troops from Longxi, it will not be a problem to recruit tens of thousands of Qiang and Hu soldiers!
This is a huge source of troops.

If the Longxi strategy is completed, these Hu soldiers and Qiang soldiers can help him manage the Western Regions.

Liu Chan's eyes became brighter and brighter.

"First call Afu, the leader of the Xingguo Di clan in Long County, and Yang Wanwan, the leader of the Baima Di clan in Wudu. As for Lu Shuihu in Huangzhong, I also ask Mr. Xin to introduce it to me in detail so that I can make decisions from it."

Liu Chan did not do much detailed work in the military affairs department in Longxi, and the intelligence he obtained was limited.

Some key information still needs to be obtained from local snakes like Xin Xiu.

"Without uncle, Xianying knows the news about Lu Shuihu's Thirteenth Division in Huangzhong."

Xin Xiu watched Xin Xianying speak, coughed immediately, and stood up slowly.

His own niece has already fallen into the tiger's mouth, and as her uncle, he still has to do some cooperation.

"Your Majesty suddenly feels unwell. Xianying will inform Your Majesty of the news about the Thirteenth Division of Lu Shui Hu in Huangzhong. Your Majesty is old and frail. Please allow Your Majesty to leave."

Liu Chan stared at Xin Xiu deeply for a while, then turned to look at Xin Xianying thoughtfully, but the latter blushed and lowered his head.

Hey.

Are you trying to play tricks on me, an old driver?

Even though you are a talented woman, you are still a bit immature.

"Prefect's hard work pays off, I'm sure."

You are an old man, hesitant in your speech, if you can achieve the same effect, Liu Chan will naturally be willing to listen to the beautiful woman explain the key information.

After Xin Xiu left, Liu Chan slumped on the dragon chair, not caring about his image at all.

"I'm not in a hurry to know the news about the thirteen tribes of Lu Shuihu in Huangzhong. There is a rumor, but I want to hear whether it is true or not. I heard that in the Yuezhi tribe of Lu Shuihu, women are superior to men, and those who fight on the battlefield are all women. , and these women are all as beautiful as flowers. Is this possible?”

Xin Xianying was stunned.

A feeling of resentment suddenly arose in his heart.

In front of you, I, a beautiful woman with a beautiful country, did not see you doing anything to me. Instead, you missed those barbarian women.

Am I inferior to those barbarian women?

"Your Majesty, the Yuezhi tribe is called Xiao Yuezhi, and they have the same clan as the Great Yuezhi Kingdom in the Western Regions. However, the fact that men are superior to women is a rumor, and it is pure nonsense. However, the leader of the Xiao Yuezhi does have female guards under his command. It's just about appearance. What he looks like is impossible to verify.”

It seems that the rumors are not entirely correct.

In this era, matriarchal society has long passed, and women are inferior to men. It is impossible to think about it.

"That's all. Let's talk about the Thirteenth Department of Lu Shuihu in Huangzhong."

I thought there was a Queen of the Yuezhi among the Little Yuezhi, but now there is no queen, so let’s get down to business first!
PS:

In the past two days, an uncle in the room passed away, helping with the work. I can't code during the day. Please forgive me for the slight delay. I'll see if I can update it earlier in the next few days, but when I think about taking only one day off this week, I still feel... Some people live in Bengbu o(╥﹏╥)o. (End of chapter)