my grandfather was qin shi huang

The faster the "Hongnu" in front escaped, the more excited the several Kushan tribe leaders behind them became. Looking at Han Xin's team, it was like seeing a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

In my heart, I was filled with the credit that I was about to receive.

There is no time to think too much.

In the darkness, they didn't notice at all that the team in front had silently lost a large chunk.

So, just when they were chasing with excitement and were about to catch up with the enemy's tail, a burst of rapid arrows suddenly fell from the top of their heads on both sides. The "Huns" who were running in embarrassment in front also turned around. What hit his head and face was a rapid rain of arrows.

The sudden blow suddenly awakened the sweet dreams of these Kushan tribe leaders.

No matter how stupid they are, they still understand that they have fallen into an ambush by others.

"Withdraw, quickly withdraw—"

However, what they met were Han Xin and Meng Zhan, two rising stars in the Qin army. There was no chance for them to regret.

The canyon here is already rugged and difficult to navigate, and the section chosen by Han Xin just strangles the throat of the canyon. Beyond that, there is a steep cliff.

In the dark night, he fled in panic.

In panic, the Kushan people trampled and crowded each other, were trampled to death and injured, and countless people were shot down the cliff. However, when they finally escaped from Han Xin's pursuit, they found that a group of well-equipped Qin troops had already Blocked their way.

Another burst of arrows hit his head and face.

This group was casually sent by Zuoxian King Yudun to guard the Heli Mountain Canyon. Almost all the Kushan tribesmen were killed and wounded. Even the Kushan tribe leaders who came there were only two dead, one with an arrow hanging. hurt.

He fell to his knees miserably.

"General, spare your life, I am willing to surrender..."

……

Of course, Zuoxian Wang Yudun would not have thought that Han Xin and others really knew about this rather hidden canyon. He asked people from the Kushan tribe to guard it just in case.

Of course, he never expected that these people from the Kushan tribe would be so stupid that they would be taken away from their home.

At this time, he patrolled all parts of the city overnight, preparing to rely on the Heihe River to build the Celestial City into an insurmountable natural barrier. He believed that as long as he could persist for ten days and a half, no, it didn't even need ten days and a half, maybe only four or five days, the Huns would wake up.

As long as Touman is not an old fox, he will definitely know what to do. The Hexi Corridor is in the hands of the Yueshi people and the Daqin people. He should know the pros and cons here!

In the darkness of the night, King Zuo Xian looked gloomily at the faintly sparkling Black River water, with an unprecedented fighting spirit rising in his eyes.

The king's tent is full of flies and dogs, and short-sighted wine bags and rice bags.

But as long as I, King Zuo Xian, Yu Dun, are here, the enemy will never even think of crossing the Black River!

Not long ago, he had received news of the preparations on Weushui and Heli Mountains. They had all been lost. The few small tribes responsible for guarding Heli Mountain and Weushui were almost completely wiped out. The enemy had been moving toward Heishui overnight. The river is coming.

After confirming the news, he felt inexplicably relieved.

Sure enough, it was as expected.

So, next, it’s your own time.

He wanted to meet for a while, the enemy who dared to create suspicion in the fierce battle with the Xiongnu, abandon the huge victory that had been achieved, withdraw, go around thousands of miles, cross the desert, and take advantage of the opportunity to break into the heart of the Yuezhi people.

Although he is an enemy, he still admires his courage and strength.

The reconnaissance cavalry spread out as if they were free. On the one hand, they notified some idle tribes on the other side of the Black River to evacuate quickly, and on the other hand, they learned about the enemy's movements.

But Zhao Ying's team arrived too quickly.

All along the way, we are invincible.

Those small and idle tribes rushed away under the Qin army's iron cavalry, with almost no resistance at all. Soon, Zhao Ying and Wang Li led everyone to the Blackwater River.

Facing each other across the river from Zuoxian Wang Yudun.

Putting down the telescope in his hand, Wang Li looked a little serious.

"General, the generals on the opposite side are not simple. Their defenses are very well laid out. We seem to be in trouble——"

Zhao Ying nodded.

Since you can't kill him by surprise, you can only think of another way.

"Give me my order to rest on the spot, kill cattle and sheep, and have a good meal——"

Although they abandoned their luggage when they entered the Hexi Corridor, several small tribes along the way still provided them with sufficient supplies.

Not to mention other things, but the easily portable supplies such as cattle, horses and tents are enough for the army.

Zhao Ying gave the order, and the army immediately performed their duties, took their positions, and started operating in an orderly manner. Soon the tent was set up, the torches were lit, and the rack for roasting cattle and sheep was set up.

Lived out his nightlife swaggeringly.

The aroma of roasted cattle and sheep soon spread across the Black River and reached the nostrils of the Yuezhi warriors who endured the cold wind, endured hunger, and had been tormented by King Zuo Xian for most of the night...

Across the Black River, they could even see the golden, oily delicacies on the other side's bonfire.

goo-dong-

Many people couldn't help but swallow secretly.

This long night feels more and more unbearable.

"Your Majesty, how about we also let our brothers eat some in rotation..."

A leader of the Kushan tribe who stayed behind in Tiancheng couldn't help but swallowed his saliva and asked tentatively. You don’t know what kind of spices the enemy troops on the opposite side have sprinkled on you. The scent is like seventeen or eighty little hooks, scratching and scratching in your heart.

I felt increasingly hungry.

"idiot--"

King Zuo Xian cursed with a dark face, but after taking a look at the generals in the tent, many of them had expressions of excitement on their faces, and then he calmed down.

"This is clearly a trick by the enemy to make us relax our vigilance - at this critical moment, everyone must be alert and not give up at all..."

Having said that, I added one sentence.

"Tell the brothers below to endure a little longer and work harder. When the king's reinforcements arrive at dawn, everyone's reward will not be less..."

As a result, something interesting happened on both sides of the Black River.

The invading enemies made bonfires, ate barbecue, laughed and happily went back to sleep. The Yuezhi people on the other side cheered up and watched eagerly as others were warming up over the fire, and eagerly watched as others ate meat. He looked at people going to bed, but he didn't dare to act rashly...

Of course, Zhao Ying was not really as relaxed as he seemed.

Not only were there enough personnel on duty, but except for the soldiers who stood in the open, everyone was fully clothed and their horses were not unsaddled, out of sight of the enemy, and were ready for contingency.

But even so, on such a cold night, being able to enjoy a delicious meal and have a tent to rest is already a beautiful thing in the world.

Across the Black River.

"Father, the enemy army has been fighting continuously and must be extremely exhausted by now. Why don't you let me lead a group of troops and make a surprise attack overnight to catch the enemy off guard..."

Zuo Xian Wang Yudun looked at his son who was about to make a move and shook his head slowly.

"The enemy army was able to destroy the four tribes of Yupu, Qiemo, Dangtian and Tuge in a row, and make that old fox Touman spin around. Do you think their general is a stupid person?"

Looking at his younger son who was a little dissatisfied, and then at the tribal leaders behind him who looked slightly dissatisfied, Yu Dun took the opportunity to patiently explain.

"Look at the opponent's camp. Although it was set up hastily, it is orderly and hidden with murderous intentions. Look at their campfire again. It is obvious why it was set up at the back, but it happened to be in our line of sight. This is obviously a tactic to attack the heart. At the same time, They also want to paralyze us and make us relax our vigilance..."

Having said this, Zuo Xian Wang Yudun waved his hand vigorously.

"Therefore, the people of Qin are treacherous, and we must not fall into the enemy's tricks..."

At the stall where King Zuo Xian was standing ready to guard against a sneak attack by the enemy, Zhao Ying and Wang Li had already been divided into classes and took turns to rest.

stay up?

It doesn't exist. When it comes to the recruit camp, the most common thing everyone does is emergency gathering!

Today's recruit camp can be in place within 3 minutes and ready for all battles. Therefore, as long as the watch is arranged, everyone should do whatever they are supposed to do.

Just business as usual.

But this is just them, except Zhang Liang.

Because Zhao Ying assigned Zhang Liang a task, which was to clean up the battlefield and fight all the way from Ruoshui River. There were four or five small tribes that he broke through.

Zhao Ying was naturally rude to the captured cattle, sheep, tents and other urgently needed materials. When he entered the Hexi Corridor, he had already burned everything and left behind the excess baggage. Now that he came in, he could not let everyone fight hungry.

What's more, when these people went to Daqin to harvest grass and valleys, they were not polite to the people of Daqin.

Materials are easy to say, but how to deal with these people is the most difficult problem.

"Mr. Zhang, please tell me how to deal with these prisoners. Do you want to..."

The person who came to ask for his instructions was Bai Bamboo, the leader of their group.

He had known this man before. He was a Hundred General in the new army camp. He was from the Bai family in Mei County. He was in his early twenties and had a calm temperament. Therefore, when he set out from Shangjun, he was personally promoted to the rank of Five Hundred Lord by Zhao Ying.

Now he is responsible for commanding the [-] Xiongnu soldiers and [-] Qin elites left behind to assist him in cleaning up the battlefield. This is said to be assistance, but Zhang Liang knows that it may not mean surveillance.

Seeing the fierce flash in Bai Sun's eyes, Zhang Liang smiled bitterly. He looked at the prisoners who had been surrounded and controlled by the army under the firelight, with uncertain expressions.

kill?

Bai Bamboo's suggestion is actually the simplest, cruelest and most rational approach.

Compassion for the enemy is cruelty and irresponsibility to one's own people, leaving behind a group of prisoners who can even climb on horseback, draw bows and arrows, and fight for their lives.

That's not kindness, that's stupidity.

However, when he thought of the meaningful look in Huang Changsun's eyes and the arrangements for the four tribes of Junpu, Qiemo, Dangtian and Tuge, he subconsciously gave up this idea.

Obviously, if the prisoner needs to be killed, with that person's temper, he probably won't leave him alone. A white bamboo shoot is enough to deal with it cleanly.

Let yourself stay, probably because you want a different answer.

But the problem is, it's not as good as before.

The Hexi Corridor has not yet been opened. Is it possible that I am required to take prisoners like them across the vast desert again? Don't say whether you want it or not, just ask me if I can——

Even if these people don't rebel on the road, they still have enough to eat and drink...

Give me your head?

"gentlemen……"

Seeing that Zhang Liang was silent, Bai Sun couldn't help but speak again.

Zhang Liang didn't reply. He urged his war horse and walked to the group of prisoners who had been controlled. He pressed his sword with his hand and his voice was cold.

"Now, give me a reason for you to live..."

As he spoke, he waved his big hand, and countless bows and crossbows were raised behind him. Under the firelight, the cold arrows shone with a cold light.

"My people are willing to imitate these Xiongnu warriors, follow the general, and serve as the general's eagle and dog..."

At the stall where the crowd was in panic, an old man with gray hair and thin body struggled to stand up from the crowd, squeezed through the crowd, bowed to the ground, and knelt down in front of Zhang Liang's horse.

Zhang Liang was noncommittal and looked down at the old man kneeling on the ground.

"How can I trust you..."

Hearing this, the old man bowed politely twice.

"The women and children of my clan are willing to entrust them all to the general..."

Zhang Liang nodded.

"good……"

Who is willing to die if his family can't be exterminated?

The tribes on these grasslands, especially the small tribes, rely on one today and another tomorrow. They have always advocated the supremacy of strength, and there is no loyalty at all.

Seeing that the Qiang people had escaped the fate of certain death, they no longer needed to teach them, they just rushed forward one by one and swore and swore.

"Immortality is in the sky, and my clan is willing to follow the general -"

"..."

Soon, the old and weak women and children of several tribes, especially the children, were all gathered in a few tents. The surrounding area is surrounded by fire and the elites of Great Qin are waiting in full formation. With just one move, this place will turn into a hell on earth.

These small tribes who surrendered all knew what this meant, but they all remained silent in a tacit understanding.

"Distribute food and drinks, but you are not allowed to go out without permission. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed without mercy!"

Seeing that Zhang Liang was willing to distribute food to the tribesmen who served as hostages, these small tribesmen who surrendered felt a little relieved and felt completely lucky to survive the disaster.

Zhang Liang then turned around and stared brightly at the young general in front of him named Five Hundred Lord, who actually had more troops than Two Five Hundred Lords in his hands, and said in a deep voice.

"General Bai, please believe me..."

"Sir, please make it clear——"

Bai Sun's eyes were firm and his voice was calm. Perhaps because of the continuous battles and killings along the way, there was still an overwhelming murderous aura in his body.

"Send the army westward and take Jiayu Mountain directly!"

When Bai Zhu heard this, he immediately became energetic and bowed.

"The final general is willing to follow the teacher and be his pawn!"

The Jiayu Mountain mentioned by Zhang Liang is the location of the famous Jiayu Pass in later generations. It is the Hexi Corridor, the real throat leading to the Western Regions. The terrain is dangerous, easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is precisely because of this that the Jiayuguan Pass built in later generations was called the No. [-] Pass in the world by later generations and became an important place for western border defense in the past dynasties.

Zhang Liang said today that he would march westward and take Jiayu Mountain directly. He clearly wanted to seize this dangerous land and open up a passage to the Western Region for His Highness.

Once achieved, this will be a ground-breaking achievement!

As for the fact that he only had a thousand Xiongnu cavalry and [-] elite Qin troops, he didn't consider it at all. Because he believed in Zhang Liang's wisdom.

In these days, Zhang Liang has fully proved his identity and talents as one of the two great counselors around His Highness with his performance.

"General, I have a long history with Morton, the guard of Jiayu Mountain, and I am willing to get it for the general!"

Seeing that Zhang Liang was going to attack Jiayu Mountain, the old Qiang man took the initiative to ask for help.

Zhang Liang was overjoyed.

"If this trip can be successful, I can allow your clan to settle here and graze, and enjoy the same treatment as the head of Guizhou in the Great Qin——"

At dawn, the sky is still dark.

Zhang Liang and Bai Sun had already led [-] Xiongnu cavalry, [-] Qin elites, and young men from several small tribes who had just surrendered, and marched westward, heading straight for Jiayu Mountain.

Since you can't get rid of the demon Zhao Ying's drive, let's make a great contribution!

……

Just as Zhang Liang and Bai Sun were heading straight to Jiayushan Pass, Han Xin and Meng Zhan had already cleaned up the battlefield, and with the surrendered Kushan leaders and hundreds of Kushan warriors, they successfully bypassed Heishui and Tiancheng. And under their leadership, they rushed straight to the foot of Yanzhi Mountain.

Yanzhi Mountain is a branch of the Qilian Mountains and is located at the peak of the Hexi Corridor. It is about 34 kilometers long from east to west and about [-] kilometers wide from north to south.

The terrain is dangerous and the peaks are protruding. It is known as the "sweet and cool throat". It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. The southern foothills of Yanzhi Mountain are rich in water and grass and are a natural horse farm.

During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, General Huo Qubing led thousands of cavalry out of Longxi and crossed Yanzhi Mountain to fight the Huns. He beheaded more than [-] people and completely incorporated the Hexi Corridor into the territory of the Han Dynasty!

The purpose of Han Xin and Meng Zhan's trip was to seize this natural horse farm and replenish their lost mounts on Heli Mountain.

Then, by surprise, he took control of this natural fortress.

To attract the enemy's attention and become a mere cannon fodder?

nonexistent!

How can a man who is standing in the world of men live in depression for a long time?

You must make extraordinary achievements immediately and become famous all over the world!

At this time, next to Han Xin and Meng Zhan were the nobles from the Kushan tribe who had surrendered, and behind them were hundreds of warriors from the Kushan tribe who had surrendered, as well as the elites of the Qin Dynasty wearing Kushan clothes!

PS: I can’t cut it, don’t worry, it’s almost high quality.