Chapter 31: General John
Zhangye is located in the middle of the Hexi Corridor and is the only way from the mainland to the Western Regions. Because of Zhang Guo's arm, it is named after the Western Regions. The climate here is humid and pleasant, which can be called the south of the Yangtze River. There has always been a saying in the northwest that Jin Zhangye and Yin Wuwei are known.
It's a pity that the clouds come in winter, and many of the scenery can't be seen. I can't eat a lot of fresh melons and fruits, and I remember that when I came in the summer two thousand years later, I still remember the admiration of visiting the wonders of Danxia.
Zhangye is not comparable to the dilapidated Wuwei, with a wide moat and tall walls. The city has been stretched for twenty miles, and at this time Zhangye in the Western Regions can be regarded as a large city. It is no wonder that King Donghu has this confidence and has dominated the Western Regions for decades. The capital was located in this position, and the transit tax alone could support a cavalry of tens of thousands of men.
The rammed walls of loess towered over the frozen snowfield, and Yun Xiao wondered if he had invented a method of steaming earth to build a city in this year. I remember that the history books said that Fu Jian built ten thousand cities, and shot the city wall with arrows to kill the craftsmen. If you can't shoot, you will kill the soldiers, and on the day when the city is built, the walls of the city will be so strong that you can sharpen the axe.
Yun Xiao was not ready to tell King Donghu about the method of building a city with steamed earth, according to the character of this old fellow. If he knew that there was such a good method, it was estimated that he would also bleed.
The princess's send-off procession was very long, six or seven miles, and the wind was extremely popular. The Yun family's village warriors were all wearing dark armor and hideous armor on their faces. It seems that it is not easy to get along, and the Donghu soldiers admire the combat power of the villagers. They are all respected, and there is a lot less trouble along the way.
The queue to greet him was also very long, and Yun Xiao knew that the old gang of Donghu Wang was engaged in politics at the same time. There is no shortage of women. There are more than 20 sons with names and surnames, and the age range is very large, ranging from 40s to kindergarten children.
The eldest prince's name was Zalandin, and he was born with dignity. With a thin waist and a turn, his face is like a crown of jade, his forehead is like a full house, and the most brilliant thing is his eyes. Deep and full of charm, at first glance it is a scheming person. Thinking that there is a tradition of marrying a stepmother in the Western Regions, Yun Xiao pondered that Yin Yin's future husband was a thoughtful guy. It's a sad day.
It is estimated that this buddy heard about the matter outside Wuwei City, and he was very enthusiastic about holding Yun Xiao's hand. Yun Xiao felt that this guy seemed to have the intention of engaging in the base.
"I heard that the warriors under the command of the Han envoy were heroic. With more than 1,000 people alone, they resisted the 20,000 army of the Huns for ten months. Zalandin had long wanted to see what kind of warriors this group was. Today's sight is really extraordinary. ”
This guy spoke politely and with a warm smile on his face. No matter how you look at it, it's all approachable to the extreme. But Yunxiao just didn't have a good impression of him. Is it because he may become Yin Yin's second husband?
"The eldest prince Miao praised, Yun Xiao's subordinates are just a little brave. Compared to Donghu's soldiers. It's still slightly inferior. ”
Yun Xiao has already practiced seeing people and talking to people. The hell of a nonsense. Meet this yellow-eyed guy. Naturally, there is a bit of nonsense.
"The Venerable Envoy came the original way, the journey is tiring, and today I will rest for a day, and tomorrow Zalandin will set up a banquet to wash the dust of the Venerable Envoy. I also hope that the Venerable Envoy must appreciate the light. ”
"Definitely, definitely."
"Oh yes, I'll introduce you to General John."
Zalandin seemed to have just remembered the general behind him, and talked to Yun Xiao for a while before introducing him.
Along the way, Arnold ate and drank here in Yunxiao every day, which made Yunxiao inquire about a lot of internal situations in Donghu.
At the age of forty or fifty, General John was a man of lust, and the so-called man of lust was a man with eyes. It is usually divided into three colors: blue, gray, and green.
John's eyes were close to the color of Ellis, a pale blue like the sky. This guy was born tall and big, and although he wore armor, the muscles on his body must be no worse than Swarzenegger's from the outline of his clothes. It seems that Arnold did not fool himself, the number two person in the Donghu military was from a small soldier at the bottom to this position.
From a small soldier to this position, it is really not good to be without a good body.
"I heard that there is a warrior under the Han envoy who can defeat Gong Along, and I would like to see it."
John's voice was rough, and at first glance he was straightforward.
"There's a chance." Yun Xiao smiled and replied to John. He doesn't want to show off his bulls all over the world, just keep the good things for his own home. Showing off all over the world is easy to attract thieves.
John seemed to be slightly disappointed with Yun Xiao's answer, and the men in the army like to fight bravely and ruthlessly. Relying on Gong Aaron's brute strength, Zabul challenged John's men several times at banquets. The people on the field are either dead or disabled, and John hates this Gong Aaron. He really wanted to see what kind of warrior he was who defeated Gong Along.
Arnold and Yun Xiao carefully introduced Donghu's current intertwined shapes. Like the Han Dynasty, Donghu also has a queen mother who is so old that she can become a fine woman. That is, the mother of King Donghu, everyone calls her the Empress Dowager Baldgan.
And Zalandin's mother was Balgan's cousin's niece, for this reason. Zalandin and Zabulhei colluded and controlled the military power of Donghu.
Although the king of Donghu is the boss of Donghu on the surface, in fact, the influence of the Empress Dowager Baldan in Donghu is very important. Zalandin was even appointed as the future heir of King Donghu.
And John was the hardcore general of the king of Donghu, starting with a small soldier. was deliberately promoted by King Donghu, and gradually became the number two person in the Donghu military, and was extremely loyal to King Donghu. The Sun God Guards under his command were the elite cavalry second only to the Donghu Guards.
It was for this reason that John was run by Zalandine and Zabul. They all dreamed of controlling this elite force of 5,000 people in their own hands. But helplessly, for John, neither gold and silver nor beauty temptation worked. Therefore, they hated John more and more, which is why Zabul used Gong Aron to humiliate John several times.
At this time, the No. 2 person in the Donghu military was carefully looking at Yun Xiao's armor. The gorgeous full-body plate armor is not only very stylish to wear, but also has very good protection. It's just that Yun Xiao's strength is not enough to support the heavy armor, and his full-body plate armor is much thinner than that of the brute. However, when it comes to protection, it is better than any armor in the world now.
Generals love armor, and arrows fly on the battlefield. Having such armor can greatly improve the chance of survival, and it is naturally normal for Yun Xiao's armor to attract the attention of the No. 2 person in the Donghu military.
However, contrary to Yunxiao's expectations, John did not ask about the armor. Instead, he opened his mouth and asked: "The Han envoy's armor silk is very special, I don't know who would do this." ”
Yun Xiao glanced down at his armor silk, which was Ellis's handiwork. This girl likes to tie the silk silk into a kind of pigtail, and Yun Xiao feels that such playfulness comes from his temperament. The servants who waited for Yun Xiao to wear armor saw that Yun Xiao liked it, and they also deliberately learned to please Yun Xiao.
"Oh, this is my concubine. Women like such little things, and I let her go. ”
Yun Xiao said casually.
"Oh...... Oh, good ha. John's expression was a little unnatural, and he let out a few dry laughs to hide it.
"This is the High Priest."
Zalandin put his attitude towards John on his face and did not wait for Yun Xiao to finish talking to John. He introduced Yun Xiao to the high priest with long hair and a pale face. It's really a religious person, and he looks like a ghost under the bright sun in broad daylight. The effect of this night looks even better than Sadako's.
"Fortunately, fortunately."
Yun Xiao was still in awe of this benevolent brother in the religious world, and hurriedly bowed his hand.
"I heard that the envoy is very good at healing, so please give me some advice if you have time."
The High Priest's voice was very feminine, but the Adam's apple on his neck betrayed the fact that he was a gentleman.
At this time, the Western Regions was still in a period of religious obscurantism, and often witch doctors were not separated. These guys who dance big gods have nothing to do and do some part-time doctor's work. That's why the high priest was interested in Yun Xiao's medical skills, because he heard that Gong Ah Long was very seriously injured. Yun Xiao actually healed him. (To be continued......)