Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 625 bluff
In Jiaohe City, outside the gate of the post house not far from Cheshi’s Palace, in front of the official residence of Captain Li Danghu of the Han Dynasty, Wusun envoy Zuo Tu sat silently on the carriage, enduring the gazes of passers-by, without saying a word.

Zuo Tu is a slave brought by Arukan from the Hunxie tribe. He was originally a Han. grow up.He was proficient in Chinese and Xiongnu, and later came to Wusun, and learned Wusun language. He was a trusted confidant of Arikan, so he was sent as an envoy to Kucha to communicate with Dongfang Shuo.

After Zuo Tu received the order, he didn't dare to neglect, he traveled day and night, and arrived at Wensu and Gumo first.After visiting around, Zuo Tu confirmed that what Lie Jiaomi said was true, the common people of both countries were spreading the prestige of the Han soldiers, and the dignitaries of the two countries also respected the Han people, although they had not yet reached the point of surrender, But the words revealed that they did not want to be enemies with the Han people. For the envoys of Wusun, while they warmly received them, they also kept a distance intentionally or unintentionally.

Zuo Tu rushed to Kucha regardless of the fatigue of the journey.After arriving in Kucha, he immediately rushed to the post where Dongfang Shuo lived, but was told that Dongfang Shuo was not in Kucha, and he had gone east half a month ago.Zuo Tu asked again and again, but did not get a clear answer, only said that it was a daily inspection, and did not know other details.

Zuo Tu became more and more uneasy, and rushed to Jose's house to ask for an interview.He knew that Jose was the general of Kucha and had a very good relationship with Dongfang Shuo.After waiting outside the door for a long time, the servants in Jose's mansion told him that Jose was busy with work and had no time to meet him.As for Dongfang Shuo's whereabouts, José was very generous and told Zuo Tu that Dongfang Shuo had gone east to meet Li Danghu in Jiaohe City, but he didn't know what he was doing.

After listening to the implication, Zuo Tu spent a lot of thought before he found out some news: King Qiuci was considering surrendering to the big man and intending to make peace with the big man.

Zuo Tu was scared out of his wits.He knew that the situation was urgent. If Qiuci really made peace with the big Han, other small countries would definitely follow the Han, or at least remain neutral. At that time, only the Wusun country would be right with the Han army.As a result, not only Lie Jiaomi is in danger, but even Arikan's small plan may come to nothing.

Needless to say, Dongfang Shuo must have been negotiating with various countries to win their support regardless of the cold weather and running around.

Zuo Tu rode fast and chased east, and finally caught up with Dongfang Shuo in Jiaohe City.He immediately begged to see Dongfang Shuo, but Dongfang Shuo didn't see him. He said he was busy and asked him to come back in two days.Zuo Tu was not willing to listen, so he waited outside the door, insisting on seeing Dongfang Shuo.

Dongfang Shuo was obviously a busy person. During Zuo Tu's half-day waiting outside the door, Dongfang Shuo was never idle, and there was an endless stream of visitors. Often the ones in front hadn't left, and the ones behind came again.Zuo Tu was even more frightened when he saw it.

Finally, after night fell, a soldier came out and led Zuo Tu in through the side door.Dongfang Shuo and Li Danghu were sitting in the hall, drinking, seeing Zuo Tu, Dongfang Shuo pointed to the vacant seat. "Sit down, eat something before talking."

Zuo Tu was tired and hungry, but he was still very happy when he heard this sentence. He said "Thank you, sir", rolled up his sleeves, drank two glasses of wine first, cut off a few pieces of meat, stuffed them into his mouth, and chewed. After two mouthfuls, he swallowed.

Seeing how he was devouring, Dongfang Shuo smiled, pushed the meat in front of him to Zuo Tu, and watched Zuo Tu devour it.After Zuo Tu killed almost half of the leg of lamb, took a big jug of wine, and patted his stomach to burp, he said, "What is so urgent that you want to see me so desperately, and you don't know how to avoid suspicion."

Zuo Tu pretended to be puzzled. "I'm here to ask you to see Mr., why do you need to avoid suspicion?"

Dongfang Shuo and Li Danghu exchanged a look and changed the topic. "Why did you come to see me?"

Seeing Dongfang Shuo talking about him, Zuo Tu became more certain that there was a problem.He immediately followed the plan in advance, and said with a smile: "I am ordered by the princess to come to see Mr., and what I want to discuss is naturally a big matter."

"Did A Rui order you to come?" Dongfang Shuo nodded slightly, heaving a sigh of relief. "Has she made up her mind?"

"Yes, she is willing to cooperate with the husband. I wanted to wait until the time when the husband went to Chigu City, but I didn't expect the husband to be late, so I had to send me here."

"Oh, there's been a lot of things going on recently, and it's not very convenient to say that it's snowing in the mountains. I'm planning to wait until next spring, when the snow melts, before going to visit."

"But sir, he doesn't seem to be idle. Instead, he is very busy. I have been chasing here until I have caught up with him."

Dongfang Shuo glanced at Zuo Tu and laughed. "Okay, okay, don't say it so harshly, as if I have something shameful. I didn't go to Chigu City, the reason has already been said, and there is no lie. I came here for business, there is no excuse .By the way, have you heard any news about General Liang during your journey?"

"Any news from General Liang?"

"He went to Shache, or he might be in Shule. If things go well there, he might come to Kucha to join me."

Zuo Tu's heart skipped a beat.Liang Xiao is coming to Kucha?What does it mean that the affairs of Shache and Shule were handled smoothly? Is it the completion of military preparations?He really wants to storm Chigu City in winter?
Although reason told him that this was unlikely, Zuo Tu was still worried.Liang Xiao has fought many seemingly impossible battles, and he has also marched in heavy snow. He attacked Wudan at night and attacked Che Shi by surprise, all marching in winter.

"What's wrong with you?" Seeing Zuo Tu's face change, Dongfang Shuo secretly smiled.He hesitated on purpose, just to make Zuo Tu suspicious and let him guess by himself.The more uncertain he was, the more nervous he became.When he reported back to Arkan and Lie Jiaomi, the panic caused was even stronger.

Zuo Tu Xinning was in a daze, he hesitated to speak.

Li Danghu sat on the side silently, watching Dongfang Shuo play around with a few words, and sighed secretly.It was really right for Liang Xiao to arrange for Dongfang Shuo to stay in the Western Regions. He trapped Wusun Liejiao Mi with just one word, and bought Liang Xiao precious time.

Zuo Tu tried repeatedly, but he still couldn't find out the exact news, so he had to leave in dismay.

After sending Zuo Tu away, Li Danghu, who had endured for a long time, finally laughed out loud. "Manqian, your play-by-play strategy scares the people of Wusun quite a bit."

"It's false after all." Dongfang Shuo put away his smile. "Li Junhou, you have been stationed in Cheshi for so long, how much do you know about the situation in the north of the mountain? You also know that Chigu City is dangerous and strong, and it is difficult to succeed by force. We must find another strategy."

Li Danghu nodded repeatedly.He had passed Chigu City before, and he knew how difficult it would be to get close to Chigu City, and it was simply unrealistic to attack by force.

"I think you should go to the north of the mountain to see the situation there." Li Danghu said slowly: "Although we have been in the Western Regions for many years, the scope of our control is limited, especially in the north of the mountain. We have rarely set foot in it. If we want to attack Wusun, there are only two directions, the north and the south. If the south is not good, we should start from the north. As far as I see Chigu City, although the river valleys in the north and south are not small, it is probably impossible to support tens of thousands of people."

Dongfang Shuo's eyes lit up. "You mean, they still have to get food from outside the mountain?"

"I think it should be, but we don't know very well."

"Good!" Dongfang Shuo patted his thigh. "I know what to do. Li Junhou, you have to prepare early. If you really want to go to war against Wusun, you will definitely join the war."

"I've been ready for a long time. Being suppressed by Sirius and immobilized, I can't hold back the bad breath. I have been waiting for this day. Manqian, will you fight next spring?"

"I can't tell. When we can fight, it depends on whether Liang Boming can find a winning strategy. After all, we still have to rely on force to speak. Lie Jiaomi is also a hero, and he is unlikely to be intimidated."

"Then what are you busy with?"

Dongfang Shuobai gave Li Danghu a look. "This is the difference between you and Liang Boming. If it was him, he would definitely not ask such a question."

Li Danghu laughed. "I'm not him, otherwise why wait for him, I've killed Sirius long ago."

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Outside Shache City, Liang Xiao reined in his war horses, watching the war horses gallop past in front of him, and nodded slightly.

The Yue clan elites who survived to the end were really extraordinary. After a few days of training, these knights had initially mastered the tactics of the Han cavalry. As long as they persisted in practicing, they would soon become elites who could ride and shoot close combat like the Han cavalry.

With Mosuyeye's consent, Liang Xiao conscripted [-] cavalry from the Shache garrison.This is the most knights recruited from one country in history.Most of the countries in the Nanshan Mountains are limited in strength, and Liang Xiao recruits a hundred cavalry each time, which is considered too much.

"At first I was a little skeptical about the general's record, but after seeing these warriors, I really believed it." Mosuyeye sat on a white horse and sighed softly.She wore a hat with a black veil on the side, which could not only block the wind and sand, but also block other people's eyes, adding a bit of mystery.

When Tie Huali heard this, he was secretly proud.Although Liang Xiao has been unwilling to accept Mosuyeye according to the customs of the Yue clan, the two get along very well, making it hard to believe that they have no sympathy at all, and maybe it has become a good thing.In any case, Liang Xiao had already announced the protection of Moruodun and little Aliusu, and his goal had been achieved.

"Ma'am, thank you." Liang Xiao bowed slightly, calmly. "Our sages of the Han people said that after teaching people for seven years, they can fight. Training is essential. Even a herdsman who has lived on horseback since he was a child is different from a real warrior."

"Then what is a real warrior like?"

"A real warrior will not be confused when he sees the benefits, he will not be afraid in the face of danger, he will go through fire and water, and he will obey his orders."

"If there are three thousand warriors like this, they can run rampant in the Western Regions." Tie Huali praised, and then said: "Although the Yuezhi and the Huns claim to be good at fighting, no one has ever had such insight. They are just a bunch of mobs. How can a well-trained Han army be invincible?"

Liang Xiao laughed out loud. "Captain, I have no choice. There is too little arable land in the Western Regions to support too many soldiers. I can only strengthen training as much as possible and win with elite soldiers. However, this is just the difference between real fighters and ordinary fighters. Not even the most important point."

"Then what is the most important point?"

"Real fighters take defense as their duty, ordinary fighters don't. They fight for profit. For profit, they may even turn to hurt the people who need their protection. That's no different from thieves." Liang Xiao glanced at Tie Hua glanced away. "Of course, people have to live. Too many troops and insufficient support are also one of the reasons for forcing good people into robbers."

Tie Huali raised his eyebrows and remained silent.

Compared with the strategy of elite soldiers, this kind of thinking that soldiers take protection as their own responsibility is more novel, at least this is the first time he has heard of it.They have never been ashamed of robbery. They would rob when they could not survive, and rob when it was profitable. It was even natural for them.Because of this, they are ready to rob others at any time, and they must also guard against others who may come to rob them at any time. Having more troops has become an inevitable choice.

He used to think it was a matter of course, and he never doubted its rationality. Now, after hearing what Liang Xiao said, he suddenly realized that they had actually walked into a dead end, and there was no safety at all.No matter how many household registrations they have and how many troops they have, they are all struggling on the verge of life and death. They are either defeated by powerful enemies or starved to death because of poverty.Even a snowstorm may push a powerful tribe into the abyss of death.

"General, where are you planning to go next?"

"I'm going to Shule." Liang Xiao said, "The envoy of King Shule has arrived. I want to visit Shule. There are many merchants traveling to and from Dawan. Maybe I can get some news about Dawan. Wake up, I have been away from Dawan for five years."

Mosuyeye did not speak.She had heard about Princess Luo Xuli of Dawan. Liang Xiao's mount was given by Luo Xuli. Luo Xuli also gave birth to a son for Liang Xiao. There is no doubt about their relationship. Liang Xiao was anxious to find out about Luo Xuli. The news is also reasonable.

It's just that she was somewhat lost in her heart.

Tie Huali looked on coldly, quite proud of himself.Hey, lonely men and widows, young and young, one is a hero and the other is a beauty, I don't believe you don't feel anything at all.He looked back. "General, I want to try your training method myself, is that okay?"

Liang Xiao agreed without hesitation. "Of course you can, Captain, please."

"Okay, I'll try it, learn a few tricks secretly, and train my subordinates in the future to keep the party safe." Tie Huali kicked his horse forward, glanced at Liang Xiao, and then at Mosuyeye. "Madam's safety, please take care of the general."

Only then did Liang Xiao understand what Tie Huali meant, and he responded in embarrassment.Mosuyeye said nothing, but the atmosphere was a little awkward.Tie Huali pretended not to see, and rode away with his bodyguards, leaving Liang Xiao and Mosu Yeye relatively speechless.

After a long time, Mosuyeye said: "Will the general go to Daxia next year? If there is a chance, please send a letter to my parents to report my safety."

Liang Xiao nodded in agreement. "must."
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(End of this chapter)