Chapter 87: The Great Wall Sings

The Hexi Corridor is a fertile land in the eyes of Qiang people. There is a fertile land and beautiful water, with green grass and blue sky. Compared with the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with high mountains and dense forests, it is a paradise. If you can grazing there, what else is more comfortable than this?

The Huns suffered a crushing defeat, and Hexi was empty. If the Qiang soldiers were dispatched, they could be taken down without bloodshed. At this time, there was not a Hun army in the land of Hexi, but the number of Xiongnu troops would not be large. More importantly, even the Shanyu captured the Han Dynasty alive, and their morale was low and it was impossible to resist the Qiang soldiers.

This is a good opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

When they thought of entering the Hexi land with beautiful land and water, the ministers were full of wonderful little stars in their eyes, and they talked about the advantages of Hexi in their mouths.

"The Hexi Corridor has a low terrain and a warm climate, which is warmer than the West Sea!"

"Hexi is fertile and beautiful, the sky is blue, the grass is greener, and the cattle and sheep are fatter!"

"Yanzhi Mountain, you forgot Yanzhi Mountain! With Yanzhi Mountain, our women will look even better."

Yanzhi Mountain is a famous mountain on the Hexi Corridor. It is not only beautiful, but also a good place to graz. Most of the Huns use this as a base, and the cattle and sheep sheep grazing are very fat. What is even more rare is that Yanzhi Mountain also produces a kind of "red and blue grass". The Huns use its flowers as rouge, which is famous for its beauty.

It is precisely because there is a lot of rouge in Yanzhi Mountain that there is a saying that "Northern Rouge" refers to northern beauties.

The ministers became more and more excited as they spoke, and their voices became higher and higher. They were eager to grow their ribs and fly to Hexi immediately.

Dongfang Shuo just listened quietly to the ministers and did not speak. As long as the Western Qiang was willing to go out from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with high mountains and dense forests, there would be no return. The more the ministers could speak, the more relieved Dongfang Shuo was.

However, the King of Xiqiang frowned and fell into deep thought, and did not speak. This made the excited ministers very relieved and hurriedly asked, "King, why bother?"

"The Han people are so capable of fighting, and they will defeat nearly two million Huns in one battle! Even the Shanyu was captured alive!" The King of Xiqiang said in a deep thought with a faint sadness on his face: "When we sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight, the Han people will not understand our thoughts. If we rashly send troops to Hexi, then the Han people will settle accounts with us, we will not be able to defeat!"

"This..." The King of Xiqiang said something that made everyone feel excited and looked surprised.

If the Western Qiang sent troops to help the Han Dynasty during the Han-Xionnam War, it would be legitimate to send troops to Hexi immediately. Unfortunately, the King of the Western Qiang at that time decided to ride a fence and sit on the mountain to watch the tiger fight, and did not help the Han Dynasty. If the Western Qiang sent troops rashly, how could the Han Dynasty bear it?

Not to mention the powerful Han Dynasty, even if it were the King of the Western Qiang, he would not tolerate it and would definitely set up a large army to fight. If it were in the past, facing the Han army, the King of the Western Qiang would have said that he could not defeat it, wouldn't he run away? But now, he doesn't have the courage.

You should know that the Han army entered the holy land of the Huns, Dragon City. One battle made the Huns lose their temper. They annihilated nearly two million Huns and defeated all the monarchs of the Shanyu in one fell swoop. Who wouldn’t be scared in the face of this brilliant battle result?

Although the King of Xiqiang was coveting the land of Hexi, he still maintained his rationality. Dongfang Shuo heard it and secretly praised it. This person was not an incompetent person.

"King, you can't watch Hexi fall into the hands of the Han people!" The ministers were very unwilling to accept it. They also knew that the King of the Western Qiang was right, but it was a torture to allow the Hexi Corridor they had dreamed of falling into the hands of the Han people.

"There is the emptiness of the Hexi Corridor, which is a good opportunity to send troops! But I am worried that we can swallow it and cannot spit it out!" The King of Xiqiang clenched his hands into fists, exerting too much force, and the back of his hands turned a little blue.

This is definitely a rare opportunity in a thousand years, but due to the great power of the Han Dynasty, he could not make up his mind whether to send troops or not. If the Han Dynasty gets angry, the Western Qiang will not be able to defeat it. This is a lesson for thousands of years. As the King of the Western Qiang, he will not forget the lessons he had obtained with his blood and life!

He felt very distressed that he would not send troops and let the plump land that countless ancestors dreamed of owning fall into the hands of the Han Dynasty. For a moment, the King of Xiqiang fell into a battle between heaven and man, and the commission could not stop.

The ministers had no good idea about this issue, so they could only look at Dongfang Shuo.

"Mr. Xifang, what do you think? Send troops, or not?" The King of Xiqiang had to ask Dongfang Shuo for advice.

"King, what are you worried about is that the Han people send troops to attack?" Dongfang Shuo did not answer directly but asked back.

"Yes!" The King of Xiqiang said in shock: "I didn't expect that the Han army was so capable of fighting that they defeated the Huns in just a few numbers! Defeating the Huns was the wish of the Han people for thousands of years, even if they were as powerful as Qin Shihuang, they had not achieved it! Now the Han people have done it, that is, the Han people's military power has surpassed the Qin army wearing black clothes and black armor! Can we deal with it?"

"Ba!Ba!Ba!" Dongfang Shuo did not say anything, his hands gently hit each other, making a crisp cunch.

His actions were too strange. From the King of Xiqiang to the ministers, he was puzzled and looked at Dongfang Shuo in confusion.

"Mr. Xifang, what do you mean? Let's say it clearly!" The King of Xiqiang was very puzzled and hurriedly urged him.

"Master, why do you ask questions clearly!" Dongfang Shuo's words were even more confused.

"Ask aware of it?" The King of Xiqiang muttered, and became even more confused: "Where to start?"

"King, do you remember Ruan Zhongweng?" Dongfang Shuo still did not answer the question of the King of Xiqiang.

"Remember! Remember! Of course!" The tone of the King of Xiqiang suddenly turned higher: "Although that hero killed countless people in my Daqiang, our Daqiang admired the hero and still respected him!"

Ruan Zhongweng was a famous hero during the Qin Shihuang period. His greatest achievement was to resist the attacks of the Qiang people. This man was different from ordinary people since he was a child, with a strong body, two feet tall, and a giant like Yao Ming.

More importantly, this manpower is extremely powerful, and can produce tigers and leopards. He has the strong skill of taking the head of the general among thousands of troops. He once killed the Western Qiang and failed to defeat the army. When the Western Qiang people mentioned him, they would give him a thumbs up and praise him.

It is said that this man joined the army not to make meritorious service, but to eat for a bite of food. He has been in an amazing amount of urination since he was a child. His family is from a good place, but he is too good to eat. When he grows to fifteen years old, his father can no longer afford him. A wealthy family has been eaten by him and becomes a pauper.

In order to resist the invasion of the Western Qiang, Longxi was recruiting soldiers. His father had no choice but to send Ruan Zhongweng, who was only fifteen years old, to join the army. He was extremely powerful and strong, and there would be no problem with joining the army. Since then, he has been rushing in Longxi, and there are countless Western Qiang people killed. Over time, his reputation has become great, and even Qin Shihuang knows his name.

After Qin Shihuang unified China, in order to solve the border troubles of the Western Qiang, he personally visited Longxi and witnessed Ruan Zhongweng's attack with his own eyes and praised him. Qin Shihuang cherished this powerful general very much, so he did something that he blamed for future generations.

Qin Shihuang confiscated the weapons of the world and cast twelve statues. These twelve statues are Ruan Zhongweng's appearance, which has been ridiculed by later generations. Jia Yi's "On the Over Qin Dynasty" says that "the twelve statues of gold are cast and twelve statues" referring to this matter.

Although the incident of Ruan Zhongweng resisting the invasion of the Western Qiang has been over for decades and because of his great reputation, the King of the Western Qiang mentioned him and his voice turned high, very sharp and harsh.

Even though the hero passed away, his reputation remained. The ministers couldn't help but change their faces and didn't dare to show off their grandeur, as if Ruan Zhongweng was still alive, just before their eyes.

Dongfang Shuo saw the nervousness of the king and his ministers, and couldn't help but feel very moved. Qin Shihuang cast twelve gold statues with Ruan Zhongweng's appearance. Although he was ridiculed by later generations, he still made the Western Qiang talk change decades after his death. What's the regret of life like this? It's a pity that the hero has not gained a reputation, but instead he is scolded.

"With Ruan Zhongweng's power, he can't do anything to the Great Qiang, so what can the Emperor of Han do?" Dongfang Shuo's plan was to transfer the Western Qiang out of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with high mountains and dense forests. It would be best for them to take this opportunity to enter the Hexi area. He must do it.

With the combat power of the Han army, the Western Qiang was no match at all. However, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had high mountains and dense forests, which was inconvenient for large troops to fight. When fighting here, the army could not be sent too much. If there were too many troops, it would be impossible to expand. Once it entered the Hexi area, it would be different. The Han Dynasty could send large troops to encircle and annihilate the Western Qiang.

"Yes!" Ruan Zhongweng was too famous back then. The Western Qiang people used his name to scare boys. Even such a great hero could not destroy the Western Qiang. What else could they be afraid of? The Western Qiang King and the ministers couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Please think about how great Ruan Zhongweng was back then, and how could he not take over the Da Qiang? It is because the Da Qiang has high mountains and dense forests that can be relied on, but cannot be defeated. Can't he escape?" Dongfang Shuo seized the opportunity and said, "If we send troops to Hexi, we can take over Hexi, that's good! If we can't take over, the Han army will be dispatched, can't we withdraw? With high mountains and dense forests, how can the Han army do it?"

The mountains and dense forests have always been the biggest reliance of the Western Qiang for thousands of years. If it weren't for the mountains and dense forests that could be relied on, the Western Qiang would have been destroyed by Qin Shihuang long ago.

When the words of the King of Xiqiang were heard, the worry suddenly faded, and he was very happy: "That's the case! When it comes to fighting in the mountains and dense forests, no matter how many Han troops are, it is useless! It's Ruan Zhongweng. He either doesn't want to invade, or he doesn't dare! Haha!"

"Haha!" The ministers burst into laughter.

"Besides, even if we withdraw our troops, will we get nothing?" Dongfang Shuo threw the bait again: "The Huns in Hexi are so fat that their cattle and sheep are very fat, and their women are very beautiful. There is rouge there. Isn't the women of Daqiang need it? When the troops are withdrawing, they can also get rid of the herdsmen, women, cattle and sheep, and horses of the Huns. Even if the Han army comes, it is just an open space. If there is no one, there will be no cattle and sheep, how much time can they stay? At that time, the Han army has to withdraw. Once the Han army retreats, the Daqiang will enter again. Isn't this place in Hexi the Daqiang?"

This prospect is really tempting. Not to mention anything else, the cattle, sheep and horses on the Hexi Corridor are enough to make the Western Qiang covet. If you get these cattle, sheep and horses, the strength of the Western Qiang will increase sharply.

"Mr. Western said to resolve my doubts! OK!" The King of Xiqiang was very happy and raised his tone and said, "Transfer: Mobilize troops and horses to enter the Hexi Corridor! No matter where they are, they must participate in this battle!"

As soon as the order was passed down, the soldiers of the Western Qiang rode their horses to convey the military orders of the Western Qiang King.

Looking at the soldiers galloping away, Dongfang Shuo was relieved. As long as the Western Qiang left the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with dense mountains and forests, there would be no return!

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Amid the sound of thunderous hooves, the Han army returned with a sound of calamity, and it continued for thousands of miles.

"Master, someone is here! Someone is here!" Zhao Ponu rushed over and reported to Zhou Yang happily.

"Who? I've made you so happy!" Zhou Yang was surprised and looked at Zhao Ponu in surprise.

"Master General, it's Prime Minister Zhang! There are also Qingyi lay Buddhists!" Zhao Ponu smiled and said, "They are coming to welcome us."

For the Han soldiers at this time, the happiest thing they had was to meet the Han people. After winning a great victory, what they wanted to do most was to tell others about their heroic stories. This is human nature. Not to mention, as the prime minister, Zhang Piqiang came to greet them in person. That was a great honor. No wonder Zhao Ponu, a bloody man, was so happy that his mouth was cracked to his ears.

Zhou Yang admired Zhang Piqiang and Chao Cuo very much. He heard this and asked, "Where is it? Let's go and greet it!"

"I dare not ask for trouble for the general!" Zhang Piqiang's clear and chaotic voice sounded, and he and Chao Cuo were riding on horseback.

Zhang Piqiang is the best in the world and has excellent ear sounds. Even in such a formation, he can still hear clearly.

"I've seen the Grand Marshal!" The two of them came closer, turned over and dismounted, and greeted Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang jumped off the horse and wanted to return the gift, but he held it to Zhang Piqiang and Chao Cuo on the left and right. The two of them looked at Zhou Yang with their eyes wide open.

"You..." Zhou Yang couldn't help but feel puzzled when he saw the two of them performing like this for the first time.

"Master, you are really different from ordinary people! In Longcheng, a place where even stones are scarce, you can build a city! High! High! Really clever!" Zhang Piqiang and Chao Cuo seemed to have discussed it for a long time, and gave thumbs up together, praising each other with admiration on their faces.

The two of them are geniuses of the world. They racked their brains and couldn't think of a magic method to wipe out the Huns. In addition to admiring Zhou Yang's handling, they were still admired.

"Why, look at you so mysterious!" Zhou Yang had a very good relationship with the two, and was very close, and punched them lightly on the shoulder.

"Master, we really admire it!" Zhang Piqiang was still unsatisfied and said loudly: "Do you know? Since you went north to Longcheng, I have discussed with the Qingyi lay Buddhists how to wipe out the Huns. We discussed it and discussed, but we couldn't find an applicable method. Although defeating the Huns is not a problem, it is just a defeat, not annihilation. There are many consequences, so we must wipe out all! You can easily solve the problem of our helplessness, and we admire it."

Chao Cuo nodded fiercely, very much in agreement with Zhang Piqiang's words.

"Haha!" Zhou Yang chuckled and said, "You didn't think of a solution. It's not that you couldn't think of it, but that you didn't live in Dragon City! If you were in Dragon City, you might not have thought of this method!"

This is not without reason. With the talents of Zhang Piqiang and Chao Cuo, if he was in Longcheng at that time, he might not have thought of this method, but it would have been a little too late.

"Master, you look down on us too highly!" Chao Cuo smiled and said humbly.

"What's the matter with you two coming?" Zhou Yang asked about the serious matter.

When talking about the serious matters, the smiles on Zhang Piqiang and Chao Cuo's faces became stronger. They looked at each other and Chao Cuo said it straight.

"We believe your good news, but the people don't." Chao Cuo shook his head with some amusement and said, "The people say that the general is too bragging. He annihilated nearly two million Huns. Nothing is wrong. The Huns are not pigs. They stretched their necks and waited for you to chop them. Haha..."

"Really?" This was the first time Zhou Yang heard about this, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"They are really. Can the general lie about military affairs?" Li Guang quickly spoke, very dissatisfied.

"We were so persuasive, and the people were half-believing and half-doubted. It was not until the emperor's will come down, and the people believed it." Zhang Piqiang took the conversation and said, "It's amazing that this is coming. The people are clamoring to rush to Longcheng to greet you. You also know that Longcheng is too far away, and in the snow, the people really have to rush there, and how many people may freeze and starve to death."

The enthusiasm of the people is certainly commendable, but they do not understand how difficult it is to go to Longcheng. If they really want to go to Longcheng, they will starve to death and freeze to death.

"Mr. Qingyi and I were so irritated that we were so thirsty that we stopped the people." At this point, Zhang Piqiang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Oh my God, it is really not easy to stop the people who are so happy like crazy!"

The people in the north have been invaded by the Huns for generations and hated the Huns the most. When the news of the victory in Longcheng and the defeat of the Huns came, they would definitely be as happy as crazy. Not to mention going to Longcheng to welcome him, even going to Langjuxu Mountain to welcome him, they also think that it is natural. It is not ordinary to stop them, it is very difficult! It is very difficult!

"You Prime Minister Zhang has become a pacifier." Zhou Yang teased.

"That's right!" Zhang Piqiang actually nodded in agreement with this statement: "In the end, the people said that even if they can't go to Longcheng to greet them, then come to the Great Wall to welcome them! We agree with this matter. Now, there are not a million people who arrive at the Great Wall, and there are seven or eight hundred thousand!"

"So many?" Seventy or eight hundred thousand is not a small amount. Zhou Yang was surprised at first.

"This is just arriving, and what is coming is not counting. When they arrive, there will be no problem with more than one million." Chao Cuo smiled and joked: "Who told you, Dashang Zhou to win the biggest victory since Pangu opened the world! If you fight a little smaller, maybe there will be fewer people."

"Haha! The people in the north have suffered the suffering of the Huns for generations. Now that the Huns have been defeated, they must be very happy. It is a pleasure to celebrate on the Great Wall!" Li Guang took over the conversation with a smile. He has been in the north for a long time and is most clear about the suffering of the Huns in the north.

"The Flying General is right! Let's hurry to the Great Wall and have fun! Let the people be happy and happy!" Cheng Bushi's understanding of the sufferings suffered by the people in the north was not inferior to Li Guang, and he agreed with this statement.

"Yeah!" Zhou Yang thought that was the same, so he sent an order and told the soldiers about the people's greetings on the Great Wall. The soldiers received the news, were excited, and accelerated.
Chapter completed!