Chapter 611
Ashana came to the queen and told him about the reception of Liang Xiao.
The queen was silent for a while and sighed softly. "Mosuyeye is indeed not a stable person. She colluded with Liang Xiao, which is not my Yuezhi blessing."
Ahsha was motionless and pretended not to hear it. It was Ahlyus's own idea to marry Mosuyeye. From the beginning, the queen was dissatisfied with Mosuyeye. Ahlyus died in battle, and the queen also blamed Mosuyeye for a time. Now Mosuyeye has followed Liang Xiao, giving Liang Xiao the opportunity to borrow troops from Daxia and pose a new threat to Yuezhi, so the queen will naturally feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that Ahsha was silent, the queen moved. "Da Lu, what about your opinion."
"King, I have been thinking recently that my Yuezhi came from Hexi and traveled thousands of miles, so why can I gain a foothold here?"
The queen's eyes flashed and she sat up straight. "What exactly do you want to say?"
"The king Mingjian, my Yuezhi established his country through war, and he could gain a foothold west of the Palacio Mountains because we are good at fighting. If we lose our military power, can the countries of Dayuan and Daxia still allow us to gain a foothold? Why did Daxia marry Mosuyeye to Aliusu because Aliusu is strong. He inherited the throne and would inevitably use troops to the four realms. Daxia had no choice but to seek peace."
The queen shouted in a deep voice: "Da Lu, when have you become wary?"
Ashana sighed: "King, it's not that I am wary, but that the situation is forcing me to fight. If we don't fight, Liang Xiao wants to fight. He has married the Princess of Dayuan, and now he has Mosuyeye, which is exactly the same as Aliusu's original plan. If my Yuezhi refuses to obey, Dayuan will be north and Daxia will be south, and will my Yuezhi have a peaceful day?"
The queen was furious. "You mean that Aliusu is right, am I wrong?"
Ashana fell to the ground. "King, aren't you worried about Prince Batu?"
"My Batu..." The queen was stunned for a moment, her momentum slowed down. "What's wrong with him?"
"Batu has been in Chang'an for several years, and now he is both civil and military. He is no longer the son in front of the king. He has become a real warrior. He follows Liang Xiao back to the Western Regions, and defeats the Tianlang with Liang Xiao, and is valued by Liang Xiao to guard Yangguan. The king is unwilling to send troops, so he will also follow Liang Xiao to attack Wusun. If the king regrets it because of insufficient troops at that time, it will be too late."
The queen looked angry. "Are you threatening me?"
"Don't dare." Ashana shook his head. "I just out of loyalty, please think twice."
The queen was panting and pale in her face. Being hit by Asha was secondly, Batu's safety was what he was most worried about. If Batu really wanted to attack Wusun with Liang Xiao, then she would not be able to sit idly by.
"Let's do this, you tell Liang Xiao that we have to discuss and prepare, and let him go to Daxia first. If he can borrow troops from Daxia, we will send troops to help. If we can't borrow troops, we don't have to pay attention to him. As for Batu, I will send someone to notify him. Liang Xiao has come, so he doesn't know how to come back and take a look."
"Will the king not meet Liang Xiao? He avenged Aliu Su."
"Ah Liusu has given him everything. Is he not satisfied?" The queen was angry. "I am in poor health, please help me receive him."
Ashan had no choice but to nod.
Three days later, Liang Xiao politely refused Ashana's request and set off for Daxia.
Dongfang Shuo once again came to Akagu City.
Lie Jiaomi was surprised to learn that Dongfang Shuo was coming. Because this time Dongfang Shuo did not come from the south of the mountain, but from the north of the mountain. When he thought that Dongfang Shuo had been missing for so long and now suddenly appeared again, Lie Jiaomi felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.
After meeting, the two of them started to make a feast, but never mentioned the winter that had just passed. Liejiaomi held a banquet and left halfway, and Aruikan received Dongfang Shuo. Aruikan was not as cunning as Liejiaomi, and had long been unable to bear it. As soon as Liejiaomi left, she said, "What does sir mean?"
Dongfang Shuo looked at her in confusion.
"I sent Zuo Tu to find you, why are you avoiding it? What are you busy with this winter? Why are you coming from Shanbei and why are you doing in Shanbei?"
Dongfang Shuo smiled without saying a word, picked up the wine pot and drank several large glasses in a row. Arikan stared at him angrily, without saying a word.
"Let me answer your second question first. This winter, I have been dealing with the nations and persuaded them to pay tribute to me, the Han Dynasty. Although I have worked hard, I have finally achieved some results. All the countries east of Cheshi have sent envoys and protons to travel east. The fastest should have arrived in Chang'an now, and the slowest should have entered Hexi."
Aruikan Liumei Qingsuo. She already knew this news, but Dongfang Shuo said it again, and the meaning of the demonstration was clearer.
"As for why I came from Shanbei, the reason is even simpler. I am lobbying the countries in Shanbei, hoping that they can also surrender to my great Han."
"Then have you... succeeded?"
"It has not been completely successful yet, but I believe they will agree soon." Dongfang Shuo thought for a while and said again: "If it is fast, it will be about half a year. If it is slow, it will be about two years."
Arie is puzzled. "Why do you say that?"
"Isn't this simple? If Chigu City is broken by Liang Xiao half a year later, how could these small countries be dissatisfied? If the progress is not smooth, two years later, Cheshi and other countries will lead our Han main force to the Western Regions, and the result will naturally be self-evident."
Aruikan was shocked. "Will the main force of the Han army come here?"
"Don't be nervous, they are not targeting Wusun. To be honest, Wusun is not worthy of our big fight. They are just pursuing the remaining enemies of the Huns. Arikan, let me tell you the truth. My Han is planning the last blow to the Huns. After this battle, the Huns could not even stay in Mobei and could only move west. Considering that Dayuan is also a vassal state of my Han, we must ensure his safety, so the main force of the Han army will continue to chase this place until they drive them west of Dayuan, or... kill them clean."
Aruikan took a breath and couldn't help but cover his beating heart. This news was so shocking. The Han army wanted to launch a devastating attack on the Huns. Once the Huns moved west, Wusun was the first to bear the brunt. There were nearly one million people in the Huns, and even the remaining troops, there were 200,000 to 300,000. Once they poured into the Tianshan Mountains, they would inevitably have an impact on Wusun.
Aruikan stared at Dongfang Shuo's eyes, trying to see the truth and falsehood from his eyes. She and Dongfang Shuo have been together for a long time, and knew that Dongfang Shuo was very scheming. I'm afraid only Dongfang Shuo himself knew whether these words were true or false. If they wanted to get the exact news, they would not be able to do it in less than half a year. And half a year later, maybe Liang Xiao would come first.
"You can answer my first question now, right?"
"Yes, still the same thing, how many people can you recruit and where do you want to use as a ranch?"
Arikan is speechless.
Dongfang Shuo was wavy and spread his hands. "Where is your sincerity?" He picked his teeth and spit out a ball of shredded meat with a "pah". "There are not many places suitable for survival in the Western Regions. If you delay for a day, you will lose one point. If you can't make a decision within half a year, it's better to give up this idea as soon as possible. When Liang Xiao conquers Chigu City, I can only protect you alone. You also know that soldiers who win battles must always get some rewards, otherwise who will be willing to work hard."
Aruikan's face turned red and white, as if he had been slapped in the face.
Late at night, Aruikan and Liejiaomi sat in the hall, silent.
Dongfang Shuo had analyzed what he said several times and finally came to a conclusion that they were reluctant to believe: not only Liang Xiao was eyeing Wusun, but the Han emperor who was far away in Chang'an had also regarded Wusun as a meal on the plate. If it weren't for the remnants of the Huns' power that had not yet been cleared, he might have sent troops to the Western Regions now.
Lie Jiaomi felt an indescribable fatigue. After all, Wusun could only dominate the Western Regions. When he really encountered a powerful opponent, Wusun was vulnerable. The Yuezhi people came and destroyed Wusun once. When the Huns came, Wusun could only surrender. Now the Han people who beat the Huns to the point of falling flowers and flowing waters came again. Can Wusun stop it?
"Where did Liang Xiao go?"
"I asked, but he refused to say it." Arikan thought for a while and said again: "I suspect he might have gone to Dayuan or Yuezhi, or even to Daxia. Without soldiers, he could not attack Chigu City."
"Do you think he will attack Akaga Castle?"
Arrikan nodded. "I think he will."
"Even if Dayuan and Yuezhi support him, he will not be able to have enough troops to attack Akagu City."
"What if Kucha, Yuli and other countries are added?"
Lie Jiaomi's eyes twitched and his face turned a little blue. Kucha and Yuli were both great powers. If Liang Xiao gathered them all together, he might have gathered enough troops. Especially in Kucha, Kucha's general Jose has always had a good relationship with Dongfang Shuo and has been seeking marriage recently. If Wusun can be killed, Kucha may become the largest country in the Western Regions.
Hunting arrogance has to be guarded against.
However, he was unwilling to let him surrender like this. He had not seen a soldier and a soldier, and surrendered after only hearing a few empty words from Dongfang Shuo. What if Dongfang Shuo was a lie? Is it true or false for Liang Xiao to attack Chigu City? The Emperor of Han wanted to send his main force to attack Wusun? Is it true or false?
It's all Dongfang Shuo's words.
Lie Jiaomi thought for a long time and finally made a decision. "I'll say that when his troops arrive at the city, I really can't defeat it, and it's not too late to surrender. Even if Liang Xiao comes, he won't he be casualties. He must kill all of them."
Arrikan didn't say anything, just nodded silently.
Liang Xiao crossed the mountains and entered the territory of Daxia. After taking out Mosuyeye's token, the soldiers of Daxia did not dare to neglect and sent the news to the capital as quickly as possible, and sent people to escort Liang Xiao forward. It is obvious that Liang Xiao's reputation has spread to Daxia. Even if he only has more than a hundred cavalry, the people of Daxia did not dare to be careless. They sent a thousand elite cavalry to protect and monitor the truth, for fear that Liang Xiao would not be good.
Liang Xiao was very calm. He had been in the Western Regions for so long, and he had already understood the general situation in the Western Regions. Daxia was once a powerful country, but now the phoenix that fell off the throne was not as good as a chicken, and was beaten to the point of being beaten by the Yuezhi people. At this time, even without Mosuyeye's relationship, the people of Daxia would not take the initiative to provoke trouble, otherwise the Han people and Yuezhi teamed up to destroy Daxia easily.
After walking forward for two days, Liang Xiao met the Great Xia General Milan who came to greet him. Milan was nearly fifty years old and had a strong figure. She was full of energy when she spoke. As soon as she saw Liang Xiao, he nodded and expressed satisfaction.
"My daughter has vision, you are much better than Aliusu."
Liang Xiao was a little embarrassed. Although he had become a good thing with Mosuyeye, he did not formally marry him. Milan said this to make a public statement. Liang Xiaoqiang calmed himself and went forward to salute. Daxia had Greek legacy, so he specially performed a Greek ritual.
Sure enough, Milan was in a good mood when she saw her. "It is worthy of being a warrior from a civilized country, and it is much better than those barbarians." As she said that, she returned the courtesy and pointed at Alexander and others. "Can I see the warriors under your command?"
Liang Xiao agreed with his promise. "Of course. If the general is interested, we might as well compete. To be honest, I also want to see the heavy armored cavalry that is well-known in the world in Daxia."
Milan showed some embarrassment, but she turned around and called out some knights, asking them to put on armor and prepare for a competition. Liang Xiao took a look and was disappointed. I don’t know if it was because of poverty or the climate was too hot, these heavy armored cavalry were dressed relatively simple. The so-called heavy armor was either severely damaged or roughly made. If you consider that these people were Milan’s guards and the best-equipped heavy armored knights, then the cavalry level of Daxia was really not satisfactory.
Seeing Liang Xiao disappointed, Milan felt even more embarrassed.
"That's all the cavalry?"
"Not all." Milan concealed: "I only brought one hundred cavalry, and more than four hundred cavalry stayed in the camp. The heavy armored knight is too heavy and not suitable for long-distance marching. If I weren't worried about the attack of the barbarians, I wouldn't bring any of them."
Liang Xiao understood. Heavy armored knights are expensive. Not only are armored but war horses also cost money. Even if you are a normal marching, a heavy armored knight will have to bring at least two war horses. If you don’t fight, it’s really not interesting to bring them with you.
"How many such heavy armored knights are there in the entire Daxia now?"
"Not many, all of them are about two thousand people." Milan sighed softly: "The heavy armored cavalry is too expensive, and there is no obvious advantage when he goes into battle. Many people are unwilling to equip the heavy armored cavalry again. I have five hundred cavalry, and the others are only two or three hundred."
Liang Xiao smiled. "For the first time I met, I will give Milan a gift, which may help your heavy armored knight regain its glory."
Milan was surprised and happy. "What kind of gift can have such divine power?"
Liang Xiao waved his hand, and Alexander brought a pair of stirrups. Liang Xiao took it and presented it to Milan with both hands. Milan was in his hand, confused. Liang Xiao gave Ambassador Alexander another wink. Alexander dismounted and handed the reins to Milan.
"General, please send a knight to the horse and try the magical power of this thing."
Milan was skeptical, but did not let other knights get on the horse. He turned over and jumped on the war horse. Alexander walked over and helped him adjust the length of the stirrup tether, and told him the key points when riding. Milan understood as soon as he heard it. He urged the war horse and galloped.-
(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!