Practicing for two hours a day and shooting a thousand arrows is the task that Udan has set for himself.In order to defeat Liang Xiao, Wudan insisted on practicing every day and never dared to be lazy.In a way, it was harder than when he followed the great wizard to practice arrows in the mountains.At that time, when he practiced archery, he had only one goal: to kill Liang Xiao and take revenge.Now he has one more goal: to retain control of the countries of Nanshan.With one more goal, he worked harder, but perhaps because he worked too hard, his hit rate did not rise but decreased, and it became an insurmountable stubborn disease.In the first 500 arrows, about 150 can hit the target, and the hit rate is only 30%.The last 500 arrows were even worse, almost all of them were below 100, and sometimes only a dozen arrows could hit the target of the humanoid arrow with 500 arrows.The ground bow is indeed very strong, and the range of two hundred paces is still strong.But Wudan's eyesight couldn't keep up, and two hundred steps away, he could only see a faint black dot.This kind of eyesight is no longer accurate, and it is basically relying on Meng.There was an indescribable fear in Wudan's heart.This fear forced him to keep devouring raw lamb liver and keep practicing.Probably because he ate too much blood, his temper became more and more violent.After practicing arrows, he returned to the camp, and when he heard that the collected grain and grass had not yet arrived, he immediately became furious, did not listen to any explanation at all, and ordered the person in charge to be pushed out and beheaded.A moment later, the bloody rank came up, and Wu Dan's eyes were red, and he pointed at another subordinate."
You do it, within five days, if you can't complete the task, this is your fate."
There was silence in the tent, and no one dared to speak, including the unlucky man.drove his subordinates out, and Wu Dan sat alone in the big tent, with an indescribable loneliness.He looked up and looked at the mountains in the distance with wolf-like eyes.Summer was coming to an end, the grass on the hillside would soon turn yellow, and the battle was about to begin, but he was not ready.The fear in his heart piled up like a dark cloud.After months of waiting, he couldn't guess Liang Xiao's thoughts.Liang Xiao came from thousands of miles away, but he was reluctant to attack, he was afraid, or there were other conspiracies Wudan did not have too many means to deal with it, what he could do was 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 might come soon.So far, he has more than 10,000 horsemen, and more than 3,000 elite cavalry alone.He was still not at ease, so he kept urging his subordinates to continue to put pressure on various countries.As long as he can defeat Liang Xiao, he doesn't care about knocking out the bones and sucking the marrow of the Nanshan countries, cramping and peeling the skin.Dunhuang Taishou Guo Wenbin stretched out his hand to cover his nose and commanded hundreds of soldiers to move the wooden barrels off the car.This is Liang Xiao's request.Guo Wenbin didn't know what Liang Xiao was doing with this thing, but since Liang Xiao made a request, he did everything he could to meet it.Originally, according to his merits and qualifications, it was impossible for him to be a Taishou of 2,000 stones.The Son of Heaven appointed him as the first Taishou of Dunhuang County, which was to let him cooperate with Liang Xiao's actions and stabilize the Western Regions.Autumn was approaching, and the big war was imminent, so he didn't dare to slack off, completed the task two days ahead of schedule, and personally led people to transport these sticky and thick black liquids to Liang Xiao's camp, and unloaded the truck.It wasn't until all the things entered the baggage camp and the handover was completed that he was relieved and rushed to the big tent of the Chinese army with a few subordinates.Liang Xiao was discussing the war with Xu Le and others.In the past few months, Ma Rong led people to conduct detailed surveys and maps of the surrounding Baili, and made a model according to Liang Xiao's requirements.When the generals saw this model, they applauded.Even Xu Le was very satisfied, and looked at Ma Rong differently.The tribal leaders were also a little stunned, they were all natives who were born and raised in Si, and they were confident that they knew the geography well, but when they saw these models, they realized that their understanding was incomplete.Seeing this model, they have the illusion of being a god, as if they are above the sky, overlooking this familiar and unfamiliar land.Only the Han Chinese can do it, and while they are vigilant, these tribal leaders are more in awe.Knowing that Guo Wenbin was coming, Liang Xiao immediately sent someone to summon him into the account.Guo Wenbin entered the account, saluted, and greeted Xie Guanglong and others, only then did he notice the model on the case, and said with a smile: "This is Ma Zijin's handwriting again" Ma Rong was smug and smiled without saying a word.Liang Xiao beckoned and called Guo Wenbin to him."
Come on, our Sosu Taishou, 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 preparation is not very sufficient, and I ask the generals to take care of it."
It will be more relaxed to start preparing at the beginning of spring next year.I estimate that with the acres of land that have been reclaimed so far, it will certainly not be a problem to support the standing baggage of a thousand horsemen. ”"How did you do it" Ma Qi couldn't help but ask: "I know how much arable land there is in Dunhuang, it may be possible to support a thousand foot soldiers, but a thousand cavalry may not be easy." ”"In terms of grazing, you Yueshi people do have advantages, and in terms of farming, we Han people have more experience."
Guo Wenbin is confident and confident."
If Du Wei doesn't believe it, I'll look at it next year, if there is an empty word, I, Guo Wenbin, will not do it."
March remains skeptical.Seeing this, Batu smiled and said: "Guo Taishou is right, when it comes to farming, the Han people are indeed better at it than us.Junhou, can you transfer a few people who are familiar with farming to help us next year?"
"You can discuss this matter with Guo Taishou." ”Liang Xiao said: "Intensive cultivation and increasing yield are of course good things.However, the situation in the Western Regions is different from that of the Central Plains, Wen Bin, you must also be cautious, and you must not be greedy for merit.After the pacification of Nanshan this year, there are 1,000 elite horsemen who can maintain stability, and too much is not necessarily a good thing.If you want to land a large area, let's go to the Tianshan Mountains.There is plenty of water near Qiuzi and Luntai, which is more suitable for farming. ”"The prince has a point."
Guo Wenbin realized the meaning of Liang Xiao's words."
I will be able to calm Nanshan this year" "If everything is as perfect as you are responsible for, it should be fine." ”Liang Xiao gave Guo Wenbin a look and didn't say any more.Guo Wenbin understood, and immediately led the topic elsewhere.Liang Xiao arranged some more things, the meeting ended, and 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 train.Liang Xiao sat down in front of the terrain model, and Xu Le sat on the other side, motioning for Guo Wenbin to sit as well.Guo Wenbin took a seat and listened.Liang Xiao raised his hand at Xu Le, and Xu Le said: "Guo Fujun and his son have been doing business in the Western Regions for many years, and they must also know that the reason why the Western Regions are so critical to the imperial court is that one is jade, and the other is horse.Most of the jade used in the imperial court came from Khotan, and most of the horses came from Wusun and Dawan. ”Guo Wenbin nodded.He understood all these truths.The major events of the country, only worship and Rong, sacrifice must use jade, conquest must use horses, must be indispensable.The Son of Heaven attaches so much importance to the Western Regions, of course, he has the ambition to expand the territory at work, but if it weren't for the imperial court's heavy reliance on jade and horses in the Western Regions, he would definitely not be in such a hurry to send Liang Xiao on the expedition.Guo Wenbin is a businessman, it is almost his instinct to observe his face, and after staying in the palace for so long, he roughly knows the thoughts of the Son of Heaven.If it weren't for the 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, and although the Sky Wolf is fierce, it is not all.I discussed with Liang Junhou that I wanted to take the opportunity of killing the Heavenly Wolf to subdue the Nanshan Kingdoms and restore the jade trade route first.Then based on Nanshan, he confronted Wusun.If we can control Wusun, east of the Green Ridge, no one will dare to confront our Han army. ”"What about the problem of troops, do you want to transfer the Hexi garrison" Xu Le turned his gaze to Liang Xiao."
Junhou, Guo Fujun is not an outsider, so you can tell him the plan."
Liang Xiao nodded."
There are no plans yet.Qiangzhong was initially decided, but there were still many people with ideas, and the mobilization of the Hexi garrison at this time was not conducive to the control of Hexi.In contrast, it is better to give up the Western Regions than to give up Hexi. ”Guo Wenbin was a little difficult."
Then what are you going to do, you are now a total of a thousand horsemen, even if the tribes can fully support you, there are only three thousand people at most, not to mention Wusun, even if it is a wolf, it will be difficult for you to deal with it.""
Wusun's matter is put aside for the time being, hunting arrogance and rats at both ends, and I haven't decided to break with my Han yet.Dongfang Shuo had temporarily stabilized him.There is only one thing to think about now: defeat the Heavenly Wolf, and by the way, hit the Nanshan countries hard, kill chickens and scare monkeys. ”"What does the prince need me to do?"
"I need you to set up an ambush in Xingxing Gorge and trap the Huns going south."
The wolf is Wudan, and I guess he will summon the old forces of the Evil to help.Compared with the Nanshan countries, he should be more trustworthy of these Huns.If you can hold the Star Gorge and trap them for a month, I will be able to solve Wudan.But if the old Evil Sect arrives while I'm fighting Wudan, I'll be attacked on my back. ”Guo Wenbin thought about it."
I'll rush back to gather the garrison and the warriors of all tribes, and hold the Star Gorge for a month at all costs.""
Great."
Liang Xiao was overjoyed."
I asked Deng Guobin to go back with you, hoping that the two of you will join forces to fight a beautiful resistance battle."
Xu Le said: "If I can finally complete the task, I will definitely write to Your Majesty and ask for credit for you." ”Guo Wenbin was overjoyed and bowed down."
Thank you, Xu Jun."
Guo Wenbin embarked on the return journey back to Dunhuang, and Deng Guobin walked with him.Guo Wenbin, as a county guard, is also a newly established border county, and security is the top priority.He came with strategic supplies, accompanied by more than 200 Qiang people and more than 30 elite knights.Liang Xiao was not afraid, and arranged for Guo Wu to lead two hundred Qiang cavalry escorts, as well as five carts, all surrounded by thick wooden planks, revealing only a few holes one foot square.Guo Wenbin was grateful, but he felt that it was inappropriate.Wudan may attack at any time, and every ride is very important, and it is not necessary to allocate two hundred horses to protect him and Deng Guobin.He found Liang Xiao and was ready to refuse.Liang Xiao laughed when he heard it."
Wen Bin, you're thinking too much.These people are not here to protect you, but to protect Deng Guobin and those big cars.The cart is filled with Deng Guobin's hard work for several months, and it is also a weapon to help you succeed.I can't let them fall into the hands of anyone else, I have to send someone to protect them. ”Guo Wenbin was surprised and delighted.He knows who Deng Guobin is, and his hard work for several months is naturally not ordinary, and it must be a weapon that can defeat the enemy.Liang Xiao handed over such a person and such a sharp weapon to him, which shows how important it is to defend Xingxing Gorge and strangle the reinforcements of the Evil Sect.Of course, if he completes the task, the credit will definitely be not small, and Xu Le may not be polite when he says that he wants to ask for credit for him.Maybe there is a chance to be a marquis.Guo Wenbin suddenly became energetic, he looked at Liang Xiao, revealing an inquiring gaze.Liang Xiao laughed, reached out and pressed Guo Wenbin's shoulder, and gently pinched it.Guo Wenbin understood and nodded again and again."
Don't worry, the city is here.""
It's better if people are in the city."
Guo Wenbin nodded and agreed, and left in high spirits.Liang Xiao's station was only more than 300 miles away from Dunhuang County, and Guo Wenbin walked for five days to enter Dunhuang County.Just when the Qiang people thought they were safe and began to talk and laugh, they encountered a group of Hun scouts.The Qiang people didn't care too much, together with the autumn wind, the entry of the Huns became commonplace, and it was not surprising to see the Huns' scouts, as long as they didn't meet the Huns' cavalry.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 a little rumor.He ordered to be on guard on the spot immediately, rushed to the side of 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 change into war horses and prepare for battle.Deng Guobin ordered five carts to divide into five points, staggered and swinged, the two knights turned over and dismounted, quickly opened the car door and got in, and quickly closed the car door.The moment the car door opened, Guo Wenbin vaguely saw a strong crossbow and couldn't help but be taken aback.The sharp weapon that Liang Xiao mentioned was that five vehicle-mounted crossbows were going to shoot at targets 500 steps away, and this crossbow must be a strong crossbow of more than 10 stones.No wonder Liang Xiao wants to keep it secret, this kind of strong crossbow not only cannot be seen by the Huns, but also cannot be seen by ordinary Han soldiers.The Ten Stone City Guarding Crossbow is a powerful war crossbow that can only be equipped with the Imperial City, and if someone sues it, it is a crime of trespassing.Guo Wenbin was puzzled, the ten-stone crossbow is strong, and the range is 500 steps, but what can five crossbows be used in the field Moreover, such a big crossbow, how many people have to be used to operate, can this carriage fit so many people In Guo Wenbin's doubts, Guo Wu took fifty cavalry and slowly galloped out of the battle formation.The Xiongnu scouts stood on a small dirt slope and had a clear view of the Han army's position.They were not nervous, and it was not until Guo Wu and the others were still two hundred steps away from them that they turned their horses' heads and prepared to retreat.At this moment, Deng Guobin, who had been observing the Hun scouts with clairvoyance, waved his hand, and the five carts trembled almost at the same time, and a black shadow less than two feet long but as thick as an arm shot out, scattered in mid-air, turned into a faint shadow, and pounced on the Huns in the distance.At the same time, Guo Wu and others added and outflanked the past mobile version yznn from both sides: