The main force of the Huns is gone, and now they know that they have gone to the grassland, and the rest are some old and weak and powerful families, who can not afford to travel thousands of miles, and stay in the original pastures and live a peaceful life.Compared to energetic young adults, they are significantly less aggressive.Along the way, except for a few transactions and extortion, there were almost no Huns who wanted to rob them.I saw a lot of Qiang people who took the opportunity to go down the mountain to rob.They even heard about Li Shuyun and his party.The caravan was too big to be noticed.After Liang Xiao listened, he felt abnormal.For this trafficking, Nie Yi and others took out almost all the working capital, and there were more than 300 camels transporting the goods.Judging by the accounts of these businessmen, the number clearly does not match, at least half of it.However, the number of mercenaries is about the same, so it can be seen that they were not robbed.Could it be that Liang Xiao sold it halfway and felt unlikely.The Huns, not quite like people who do business, they are more accustomed to robbing.The Qiang people, they are so poor that they can't afford to buy so many gems and jewels.Liang Xiao couldn't figure out the problem, but he knew that there was an opportunity in front of him: the rear of the Huns in the Hexi Corridor was empty.If he wants, he can drive straight into Longxi and kill all the way.Of course, there are many difficulties.The main force of the Huns went north, and it was certainly an opportunity for them to have less resistance, but correspondingly, the war horses available for their supply were also limited.The long-distance run will cause a lot of damage to the horses, and if they can't be replenished in time, their speed will be seriously affected sooner or later.What's more, there are only four hundred of them, the younger ones are only seventeen or eighteen years old, and the older ones are more than fifty, and they are not the most capable of fighting.is already very tired, can you still withstand the hard work of running thousands of miles, Liang Xiao first discussed with Xie Guanglong and others.Xie Guanglong was eager to make meritorious contributions and strongly approved of the attack.As for the casualties, he didn't care at all."
Your Excellency.The battlefield was originally a dangerous place, and if you are afraid of death, you can't count on the people of the Junyue clan who were trapped by the Wusun people.If we hesitate any longer, then we can only watch the Huns attack Dawan without any scruples.Honestly, we people will go back.How many problems can be solved, it is better to take advantage of the void and kill happily. ”Pang Shuo also felt reasonable."
My lord, if we go back to Dawan, our losses may be even greater, and how many of these four hundred people will survive in the end, no one can say.Rather than this, it is better to kill the Huns by surprise, and perhaps be able to contain part of their forces. ”Liang Xiao nodded.He knew they had a point, but the decision was no better than before.At that time, he didn't know the depths, he just wanted to seize the opportunity.As a result, he was pursued and killed by the Huns.Li Dingguo and Xu Yanshou were killed in battle, others were also seriously injured, and he himself was almost killed.This time, it is more risky to take the initiative to attack the Huns, maybe if this decision continues, dozens or hundreds of smiling faces seen every day will disappear forever.Liang Xiao weighed it again and again, and called a few Greek veterans to tell them his intentions.To Liang Xiao's surprise, the Greek veterans were very calm, and one of them asked Liang Xiao a sentence: "This expedition."
Will it go farther than Alexander?"
Liang Xiao woke up from a dream.Looking at these high-spirited veterans in front of him, he suddenly realized that he had made a mistake.He was confronted by Greek veterans who were desperate for glory, not mercenaries who were only looking for rewards for their exploits or peasants who were forced to join the army.They had a benchmark in mind, and that was Alexander's 10,000-mile expedition.There is only one goal: to conquer all the enemies.If they could, they were willing to go further than Alexander.Liang Xiao bowed."
It is my honor to be able to fight side by side with all of you."
The Greek veterans looked at each other, raised their fists, and lightly tapped the breastplate."
Your Excellency is Alexander, the patron saint of tourists, Apollo.We are willing to follow the adults and travel thousands of miles. ”Liang Xiao found Huang Fuqi."
Uncle, how much silk do you have" "My lord" The emperor didn't know why, and then said: "If your lord needs it urgently, I can give a part." ”Liang Xiao smiled."
I want to work with you and make a deal.""
My lord, let's hear it.""
I heard my husband say that silk is equivalent to currency, and it can be bartered and passed in the Western Regions," Huang Fuqi nodded.Silk is a valuable commodity that ordinary people cannot afford, but they are not excluded from making silk as currency.In addition to being easily stained, silk is recognized as a hard currency and even has a value-added function.Some powerful tribes would also go out of their way to buy silk for resale."
I want to ask my husband to come with me and help me raise military funds.In return, I entrusted my husband with the disposal of the loot we received.The Huns have occupied Hexi over the years, and the geese have plucked their feathers, so they should have saved a lot of good things, and I robbed these good things and handed them over to my husband to manage. ”Liang Xiao laughed."
In addition, I am also responsible for door-to-door delivery and escort you to the Han Realm in Longxi as much as possible."
Huangfu stroked his beard and groaned for a long time."
Adults don't save the Yue people," Liang Xiao shook his head.As soon as he thought about it, he realized that Alyusu was not as dangerous as he thought.The Wusun people have a total of 20,000 or 30,000 soldiers, and last year's war, they lost several thousands, and this year they were ordered by the Huns to participate in the northern expedition, and they must have taken away a lot of people.There won't be many people who can stay in Akita Castle.Taking advantage of the favorable terrain, they may be able to trap Alusu, but it will not be so easy to eat him.Aleusu is not a soft persimmon.The trapped beast was still fighting, and the Wusun people lured him into the valley, and he might not be able to eat it.The water and grass on both sides of the Akaya River are abundant, and now it is the time of autumn when the horses are fattened, and even if the horses are killed to satisfy their hunger, Aliusu can support them for a while.Losses are inevitable, but it's okay to be so conceited, and it's good for him to suffer a little.After weighing the pros and cons, Huangfu accepted Liang Xiao's conditions.He ordered someone to inform his subordinates to catch up with the goods, and he took on the role of staff officer and guide.He has been doing business in the Western Regions for many years, and he has a good understanding of the situation of various countries.He told Liang Xiao that there are thirty or forty small countries in the north and south of the desert, large and small, most of which are traveling countries, living by grazing and living in pursuit of water and grass, with limited strength and no threat; Some of them are indigenous, who build cities and live in relatively strong strength, such as Qiuci, Khotan, Yanqi and so on.These countries are basically in the west, and there is only one country in the east.Pu was originally a big country and accepted the control of the Huns, but later the king of Pu offended the Xiongnu Shan Yu and was taken captive more than 6,000 mouths, and his strength was greatly reduced.At present, the country of Pu is the remnants of those who are unwilling to migrate, and there are probably more than 2,000 people, scattered in the area of the Pu Sea, and they live as herdsmen.They hated the Huns to the core, and they were the opposite that could be co-opted."
From there, the only threat to the east is the long distance.It is more than 500 miles from the chariote to Pu and more than 2,000 li to Hexi, and it is a severe test for both men and horses to travel more than 2,000 li in a row. ”Huangfu looked at the Greek veterans."
I'm worried if they can afford it."
Liang Xiao smiled."
Uncle, they are all herdsmen, and their health is much better than yours.I'm worried if you'll be able to keep up.Otherwise, you can arrange for two young people to follow me, and you won't have to go yourself. ”Huangfu Qi laughed."
My lord, you are too underestimated.I have been oppressed by the Huns for so many years, and I can fight back against them once, such an opportunity, how can I miss it rest assured, although the old man can't open a bow or put arrows, he can still keep up with riding a horse. ”Liang Xiao was pleasantly surprised and promised.They then left the charioteer and ran to Pu and embarked on a long journey.Three days later, under the guidance of Huang Fuqi, Liang Xiao arrived at the Shuyu Valley by the Pu Sea, and met Pu Jia, the king of Pu Class.Pu Jia was about thirty years old, tall and thin, with stubby curly hair, a high nose, two gray eyes that were thin and long, and a thick beard that covered his mouth, and it was only when he spoke that he could be found that his mouth was large and his lips were thick.Seeing Huang Fuqi, Pu Jia thought that he was here to do business, and he was a little embarrassed, pinching his fingers."
The Huns crossed the border and were robbed of a lot of livestock, and there is nothing to exchange for with you, I'm really sorry."
Liang Xiao smiled."
It seems that the king's livelihood has some problems, are you interested in doing a big business with me" Pu Jia looked at Liang Xiao twice, a little unhappy, turned his head and asked Huangfu Qidao: "This is your new subordinate, who looks very young." ”Huangfu Qi was about to explain, but Liang Xiao waved his hand."
The king is really young and promising, and he will be the king at the age of thirty."
Pu Jia listened to the translation and was even more unhappy.When he said that Liang Xiao was young, he meant that Liang Xiao didn't understand the rules and interjected nonsense.Liang Xiao not only didn't know how to restrain himself, but sarcastically said to him.Pu suffered the disaster of the country not long ago, and he existed in name only, and he, the king of Pu, now has only more than 300 households, which is extremely shabby.Liang Xiao said that he was young and promising, not sarcastic, "Do you want to bully the weak" Pu Jia was angry."
The cattail is weak, but it is not a meek lamb.We are not even afraid of the Huns, and we are afraid of you" "I am not afraid of the Huns." ”Liang Xiao grinned."
Moreover, I am looking for a friend who has the courage to come together to find trouble with the Huns.Do you dare to come" Pu Jia was confused and turned around.Huang Fuqi smiled slightly, and muttered a few words in Pu Jia's ear.Pu Jia was surprised and delighted."
You are the young man of the Han family who shot the evil king," Liang Xiao was surprised."
You know me" "Haha, I know, I know. ”Pu Jia laughed loudly."
Our ranch is right next to the Hun Evil King tribe.Every year at this time, they have to come, and we have few people, so we have to retreat to the mountains.It's strange this year, the Evil King tribe is killing each other, and they haven't come to harass us.Later, when I inquired, I learned that the old king and the new king were both shot to death by a young man from the Han family.The nobles of the Evil King tribe are fighting for the throne. ”Liang Xiao was very happy, this was a surprise."
Can you show me your archery skills" Pu Jia smiled, "If the legend is true, then I will not only provide you with horses, but also go with you."
After being bullied by the Huns for so many years, we finally waited for the opportunity to retaliate. ”Liang Xiao was overjoyed, and promised to be continued.