Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 604 Sharp Weapon
Practice two hours a day and shoot a thousand arrows, this is the task Wu Dan set for himself.

In order to defeat Liang Xiao, Wu Dan insisted on practicing every day and never dared to be lazy.To a certain extent, it was even harder than when he practiced arrows in the mountains with the great wizard.Back then when practicing archery, he had only one goal: to kill Liang Xiao and take revenge.Now he has another goal: to keep the control of the Nanshan countries.

With one more goal, he worked harder, but maybe because he worked too hard, his hit rate fell instead of rising, and it became an insurmountable chronic disease.About 150 of the first [-] arrows hit the target, and the hit rate is only [-]%.The last [-] arrows were even worse, almost all of them were under [-]. Sometimes when shooting [-] arrows, only a dozen arrows could hit the human-shaped archery target.

The ground bow is indeed very strong, with a range of two hundred steps, it still has strong strength.But Wu Dan's eyesight couldn't keep up. Two hundred steps away, he could only see a faint black dot.This kind of vision is no longer accurate, it is basically relying on blindness.

There was an indescribable fear in Wu Dan's heart.This fear forced him to constantly devour raw lamb liver and practice constantly.Probably because he ate too much blood, and his temper became more and more violent.

After practicing arrows, he returned to the camp. When he heard that the grain and grass collected had not yet arrived, he immediately became furious. He refused to listen to any explanation and ordered the person in charge to be pushed out and beheaded.After a while, the bloody head was brought up, and Wu Dan pointed at another subordinate with red eyes.

"You go and do it. If you can't complete the task within five days, this is your end."

There was complete silence in the big tent, no one dared to speak, including that unlucky ghost.

After driving his subordinates out, Wu Dan sat alone in the big tent, feeling an indescribable loneliness.

He raised his head and looked at the distant mountains with wolf-like eyes.Summer was coming to an end, the grass on the hillsides would soon be turning yellow, the battle was about to begin, and he wasn't ready yet.

The fear in his heart was like a dark cloud, piling up.After several months of waiting, he was somewhat puzzled by Liang Xiao's thoughts.Liang Xiao has come all the way, but he has been reluctant to attack. Is he afraid, or is there some other conspiracy?

Wu Dan doesn't have many countermeasures. What he can do is to prepare for war as much as possible, and squeeze more wealth and troops from the countries under his control to deal with the war that may come soon.So far, he has owned more than 1 cavalry, and there are more than 3000 elite cavalry alone.

He was still worried, so he kept urging his subordinates and continuing to put pressure on other countries.

As long as he can defeat Liang Xiao, he doesn't care about smashing the Nanshan kingdoms to their bones and skinning them.

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Guo Wenbin, the prefect of Dunhuang, covered his nose with his hand, and directed hundreds of soldiers to unload the barrels one by one.

This is Liang Xiao's request.Guo Wenbin didn't know what Liang Xiao was using this thing for, but since Liang Xiao made a request, he did everything he could to satisfy it.Originally, according to his credit and qualifications, it was impossible for him to be the prefect of two thousand stones.The emperor appointed him as the first prefect of Dunhuang County, in order to cooperate with Liang Xiao's actions and stabilize the Western Regions.

Autumn is approaching, and the battle is imminent. He dared not be negligent, and completed the task two days ahead of schedule, and personally led people to transport the sticky and thick black liquid to Liang Xiao's camp, and unloaded the truck.He didn't feel relieved until all the things entered the supply camp and the handover was completed, and he took a few subordinates to the main tent of the Chinese army.

Liang Xiao was discussing the war with Xu Le and others.During the past few months, Ma Rong led people to carry out detailed surveying and mapping of the surrounding Baili, and made a model according to Liang Xiao's request.When the generals saw this model, they all applauded.Even Xu Le was very satisfied and looked at Ma Rong differently.

The leaders of the various tribes were also a little dumbfounded. They were all natives who were born and raised in Si, confident that they knew the geography clearly, but after seeing these models, they realized that their knowledge was not complete.Seeing this model, they have a god-like illusion, as if they are in the sky, overlooking this familiar and unfamiliar land.

Only the Han people can do it. While being vigilant, these tribal leaders are more in awe.

Knowing that Guo Wenbin was coming, Liang Xiao immediately sent someone to call him into the account.Guo Wenbin entered the tent, saluted, and greeted Xie Guanglong and others. Then he noticed the model on the case and said with a smile: "Is this Ma Zijin's handwriting again?"

Ma Rong was three-pointed with complacency, smiling without saying a word.

Liang Xiao waved his hand and called Guo Wenbin to him. "Come on, our prefect Sou Su, tell me how your harvest is this year."

"It's okay, it's okay." Guo Wenbin said with a smile: "This year is a bit hasty, and the preparations are not very sufficient. Please take care of the generals. The preparations will start in the spring of next year, and it will be more calm. I guess, with the current cultivation Acres of fields, it will definitely not be a problem to support a thousand horses with standing luggage."

"How did you do it?" Ma Qi couldn't help asking: "I know how much arable land there is in Dunhuang. It may be possible to support a thousand infantry, but it may not be easy to support a thousand cavalry."

"In terms of grazing, you Yuezhi people do have an advantage. In terms of farming, we Han people have more experience." Guo Wenbin is confident and confident. "If the captain doesn't believe it, I'll look at it next year. If there is an empty word, I, Guo Wenbin, the prefect, will quit."

March was still skeptical.Seeing this, Batu smiled and said: "Prefect Guo is right. When it comes to farming, the Han people are indeed better than us. Junhou, can you send some people who are familiar with farming to help us next year?"

"You should discuss this matter with Governor Guo." Liang Xiao said, "Intensive cultivation and increased production are certainly a good thing. However, the situation in the Western Regions is different from that in the Central Plains. Wen Bin, you should be more cautious, and you must not be greedy for meritorious deeds. Nanshan will be pacified this year. Afterwards, a thousand elite cavalry can maintain stability, but too many may not be a good thing. If you want to farm a large area, you should go to Tianshan Mountain. There are plenty of water sources near Kucha and Luntai, which are more suitable for farming.”

"Your Majesty is right." Guo Wenbin realized what Liang Xiao meant. "Can Nanshan be pacified this year?"

"If everything is as perfect as you are responsible for, it should be fine."

Liang Xiao gave Guo Wenbin a wink, but did not continue.Guo Wenbin understood, and immediately moved the topic elsewhere.Liang Xiao arranged some more things, the meeting ended, and all the generals left one after another.Xie Guanglong, Guo Wu and other old acquaintances warmly invited Guo Wenbin to drink later, and then rushed to practice.

Liang Xiao sat down in front of the terrain model, and Xu Le sat on the other side, motioning for Guo Wenbin to sit too.Guo Wenbin sat down and listened attentively.Liang Xiao raised his hand at Xu Le, and Xu Le said: "Mr. Guo and his son have been doing business in the Western Regions for many years, and they must also know that the Western Regions are so important to the imperial court. One is jade, and the other is horses. Most of the jade used by the imperial court comes from Khotan. , most of the horses come from Wusun and Dawan.”

Guo Wenbin nodded.He understands all these principles.The major affairs of the country are only sacrifices and Rong. Jade must be used for sacrifices, and horses must be used for conquests. They are indispensable even for a moment.The Son of Heaven attaches so much importance to the Western Regions, of course he has the ambition to expand the territory, but if the imperial court did not rely heavily on the jade and horses in the Western Regions, he would not be so eager to send Liang Xiao to the expedition.

Guo Wenbin came from a businessman background, and it was almost his instinct to observe his appearance. After staying in the palace for so long, he had a rough idea of ​​what the emperor was thinking.If it was not a last resort, it would not be easy for Liang Xiao to return to the Western Regions.

"Controlling the Western Regions is the goal of our expedition. Although the Sirius is fierce, it is not all. I discussed with Liang Junhou, and I want to use the opportunity of killing the Sirius to subdue the Nanshan countries and restore the jade trade. Then use the Nanshan As a basis, confront Wusun. If Wusun can be controlled, no one will dare to confront our Han army in the east of Congling."

"What about the issue of military strength? Do you want to transfer the Hexi garrison?"

Xu Le turned his gaze to Liang Xiao. "Your Majesty, Mr. Guo Fu is not an outsider, so you can tell him your plan."

Liang Xiao nodded. "There is no such plan for the time being. Qiangzhong is initially decided, but there are still many people with ideas. At this time, mobilizing the Hexi garrison is not conducive to controlling Hexi. In contrast, it is better to abandon the Western Regions than Hexi."

Guo Wenbin was in a bit of trouble. "Then what do you plan to do, you have a total of 3000 riders now. Even if all the tribes can fully support you, the maximum number is no more than [-] people. Let alone Wusun, even Sirius is difficult for you to deal with."

"Let's put the matter of Wusun aside for the time being. I'm hunting for arrogance, and I haven't made up my mind to break up with my big guy. Dongfang Shuo has stabilized him for the time being. There is only one thing we have to consider now: defeating Sirius, and by the way In the countries of the Southern Mountains, kill chickens to scare monkeys."

"Then what does the lord need me to do?"

"I need you to set up an ambush in the Xingxing Gorge to trap the Huns going south. Sirius is Wu Dan, and I guess he will summon the old troops of Hunxie to help out. Compared with the Nanshan countries, he should trust these Huns more. If you can Hold the Xingxing Gorge and trap them for a month, and I can finish Wu Dan. But if the old Hunxie army arrives when I fight Wu Dan, I will face the enemy."

Guo Wenbin thought about it. "I will rush back to gather the garrison and warriors from all tribes, and defend Xingxing Gorge for a month at all costs."

"Great." Liang Xiao was overjoyed. "I asked Deng Guobin to go back with you, and I hope you two join forces to fight a beautiful blocking battle."

Xu Le said: "If the task can be completed in the end, I will definitely write a letter to His Majesty to ask for credit for you."

Guo Wenbin was overjoyed and bowed. "Thank you Xu Jun."

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Guo Wenbin embarked on the return journey to Dunhuang, and Deng Guobin walked with him.

Guo Wenbin, as the prefect of a county, is also a newly established border county, and safety issues are the top priority.He came here to escort strategic supplies, accompanied by more than 200 Qiang people's servants and more than [-] elite knights.Liang Xiao was not afraid, and arranged for Guo Wu to lead an escort of two hundred Qiang cavalry and five large carts, all surrounded by thick wooden boards, with only a few holes one foot square exposed.

Guo Wenbin was grateful, but felt inappropriate.Wu Dan could attack at any time, every horse is very important to Liang Xiao, there is no need to allocate [-] horses to protect him and Deng Guobin.He approached Liang Xiao, ready to decline.Liang Xiao laughed as soon as he heard it.

"Wen Bin, you are overthinking. These people are not here to protect you, but to protect Deng Guobin and those carts. The carts are filled with Deng Guobin's painstaking efforts for several months, and they are also a sharp weapon to help you succeed. I can't To let them fall into other hands, they must be protected."

Guo Wenbin was both surprised and delighted.He knew who Deng Guobin was, and his painstaking efforts over the past few months were definitely not ordinary inventions, they must be sharp weapons capable of defeating the enemy.Liang Xiao gave him such a person and such a sharp weapon, which shows how important it is to guard the Xingxing Gorge and the reinforcements of the Hunxie Department.Of course, if he completes the task, he will definitely be credited a lot. Xu Le's request for credit for him is probably not a polite word.

Maybe there is a chance to be named Marquis.

Guo Wenbin regained his energy all of a sudden. He looked at Liang Xiao with a questioning look.Liang Xiao laughed, stretched out his hand to press Guo Wenbin's shoulder, and squeezed it lightly.Guo Wenbin understood and nodded repeatedly. "Your Majesty, don't worry, the city is here and the people are here."

"It's best if people are in the city."

Guo Wenbin nodded in agreement, and left in high spirits.

Liang Xiao's residence was only more than 300 miles away from Dunhuang County. Guo Wenbin walked for five days and entered Dunhuang County.Just when the Qiang people thought it was safe and started talking and laughing, they encountered a group of Huns scouts.

The Qiang people didn't care too much. When the autumn wind blows, it is common for the Huns to enter the country. It is not surprising to see the scouts of the Huns, as long as they don't meet the cavalry of the Huns.But Guo Wenbin didn't think so. He had Deng Guobin and that sharp weapon in his team, and he couldn't let the Huns hear the news.

He ordered to be on guard immediately, rushed to the cart, and discussed with Deng Guobin and Guo Wu.

Deng Guobin stood up, looked around with clairvoyance, and discussed with Guo Wu.Guo Wu nodded and ordered his knights to put on their horses and prepare for battle.Deng Guobin ordered the five carts to occupy five points and staggered out. The two knights got off their horses, quickly opened the doors and got in, and then quickly closed the doors.The moment the car door opened, Guo Wenbin vaguely saw a crossbow, and couldn't help being startled.

The sharp weapon Liang Xiao mentioned were the five mounted crossbows?To shoot at a target five hundred steps away, this crossbow must be a strong crossbow of more than ten stones.No wonder Liang Xiao wanted to keep it a secret. This kind of crossbow could not only be seen by the Huns, but also by ordinary Han soldiers.The ten-stone city guard crossbow is a powerful crossbow that can only be equipped in the imperial city. If someone denounces it, it is a crime of trespass.

Guo Wenbin was puzzled, ten-stone crossbows were strong, with a range of [-] paces, but how could five crossbows be used in field battles?Moreover, how many people are required to operate such a large crossbow? Can this carriage hold so many people?

In Guo Wenbin's doubts, Guo Wu led fifty cavalry and slowly galloped out of the battle formation.

The Xiongnu scouts stood on a small slope and could see the position of the Han army clearly.They were not nervous, until Guo Wu and others were two hundred steps away from them, they turned their horses and prepared to retreat.

At this moment, Deng Guobin, who had been watching the Xiongnu scouts with clairvoyance, waved his hand, and the five carts trembled almost at the same time, a black shadow less than two feet long but as thick as an arm shot out, scattered in mid-air, It turned into a faint shadow and rushed towards the Huns in the distance.

At the same time, Guo Wu and the others accelerated and surrounded them from both sides.
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(End of this chapter)