Chapter 11 The Next Target: Donghu
Today's grassland is particularly lively, after the annual sacrifice. It is the festival of the Huns, young men from various tribes, galloping on the grassland. They are better than archery, more riding than wrestling, more than singing. Anyway, as long as it can attract the attention of the girls, they are all compared.
These guys are like peacocks with the screen open, attracting the attention of the girls. As long as you see the girl you like, you will boldly pursue it. The Huns are not shy Han people, and they will say it out loud if they have anything. The prairie man is a refreshing breath.
Yi Zhi leaned over the wine bowl and looked at the scene in front of him happily. Brave warriors, herds of cattle and sheep. The sky of the grassland is so blue, and the white clouds are like cotton floating in the air. This year's grassland is rich in water and grass, and it seems that it has robbed the Han land. It brought good luck to the prairie, and the autumn fat of cattle, sheep and horses was very full. Even if there is a white-haired wind this winter, I guess there is no need to be afraid. The Great Huns have enough cattle and sheep this year to survive this winter.
"This year's water and grass are exceptionally abundant, and there are enough Han slaves. With so many shepherd slaves, many lambs were born in the tribe this year. ”
"Those Han slaves are very useful, as long as there is a lamb that is taken away by a wolf. So I ordered his leg to be broken and thrown him on the grassland to feed the wolves. This year, not a few lambs have been taken by wolves. ”
"Ha, those Han women in our tribe are very promising. They're basically pregnant, and by next summer, we'll have a lot more people in our tribe. Our Huns are more capable than the Han people, hahaha! ”
"Da Shan Yu, lead us to the Han family's territory again. This time we're going to plunder more slaves, more cattle and sheep, and more women. ”
"Yes, Da Danyu, the Han family wine has been drunk. This wine worm hooked out, where is there a reason to stuff it back again. Taking advantage of the high autumn and strong horses, let's go and kill him again. ”
The princes of the Huns shouted. They all asked to go to Handi again to grab a handful. Last winter's victory made them very excited, and they were gearing up one by one. Looking at Yi Zhi's slanted eyes, he was full of anticipation.
Yi Zhi smiled and looked at the excited princes under his subordinates, turned his head to Zhongxingyue and said, "How about it, you go and talk to the prime minister of the Han people." Let's grab it again, just go to Shuofang this time. Let Youbeiping recuperate for a few years. ”
Zhongxingyue was embarrassed for a while. This Yi Zhixian simply used the land of the Han family as a pasture. The Han people were treated as cattle and sheep, and the Huns could never graze on a piece of pasture, but took turns grazing so that the pasture could recuperate.
His face twitched, and Zhongxingyue touched his chest with his hand and saluted: "The great Da Dan Yu, after last year's robbery. The generals of the Han Chinese strengthened their defenses, judging by the current intelligence. The number of Han troops in Shuofang alone exceeded 100,000, and it was not suitable for us to launch an attack on Han land. ”
"Oh, then you mean to say. The warriors of my Great Huns can only nest in the grassland. Spend this winter in vain? ”
After listening to Zhongxingyue's words, the princes below made a noise. Yi Zhixian was also a little dissatisfied with Zhongxingyue's analysis, and after a victory. He seems to have seen the Great Hun in his glory again, and now his reputation is skyrocketing. If you can lead the Hun warriors to grab another handful, you will definitely be able to establish a high prestige in the hearts of the Huns.
The Huns on the steppe were arrogant, and they only recognized the leader who could lead them to a good life. In the past few years in Mobei, there have been many tribes ready to move. Fortunately, he plundered the Han land last year, otherwise there would be tribes who would oppose his rule.
"The big order is angry and angry. Although we can't invade Han land. However, the minion has already found the next target for Da Danyu. That's Donghu. ”
"Donghu?" Yi Zhixian said with some doubts.
The Donghu people, like the Huns, were nomadic people. These guys are equally good at riding and shooting. Moreover, the Donghu people have developed quite well over the years. There are no less than 200,000 people who control the strings, such an opponent. Even the Huns were big and single, thinking about it. If the battlefield war is not good, it will kick the iron plate, and the previous generation of big orders was like this. Almost in the territory of Donghu, he was besieged and killed by the Yun cavalry.
"That's right, it's Donghu. In recent years, the Donghu people have relied on geographical advantages. Doing business with the caravans coming and going to the Central Plains from the Western Regions, plus recruiting a large number of Qiang and Han people to grow cotton and other cash crops. Now Donghu is already very rich, and I heard that the soldiers defending Zhangye City are wearing satin clothes. If there is such a fat sheep, don't kill it, what do you do in that poor place in Shuofang. ”
Bank of China observed the words and knew that Yi Zhixian was a little displeased. But this guy knows what is the biggest temptation for Yi Zhixiao. Now I can influence Ichi's judgment. Only money, more money. And now the richest among the countries of the Western Regions is none other than Donghu.
"But there are no less than 200,000 people in Donghu who control the strings, and it is a difficult bone to gnaw. The last time I attacked Donghu, I returned with a feather. He was almost besieged to death by the Han Chinese. "Captain Zuo still remembers the last encounter.
"Haha! Captain Zuo didn't know that although this Donghu seemed to be strong. But in reality, there is a huge crisis.
First of all, Queen Donghu abolished the heirs left by the previous generation of Donghu kings. It had already caused civil unrest, and she had set up her son of unknown origin as the king of Donghu, which further aggravated the dissatisfaction of the Donghu nobles. Over the years, the queen of Donghu has issued an iron-fisted notice. Many of the original nobles of Donghu had to flee to Donghu.
Today, we have many of these tribes, large and small, on our border with Donghu, and they are quite resentful of the actions of the queen of Donghu and the current king of Donghu. If we were to attack Donghu, they would take the initiative to come and be our guide.
Moreover, there were also constant disputes within the Donghu regime. There was often friction between the Yun family, represented by Queen Donghu, and the traditional Donghu aristocracy. I heard that in the most recent time, the number of Donghu nobles killed reached hundreds.
As long as we rebel against some of the Donghu nobles, we can easily divide and disintegrate the Donghu people. Even if Zhangye City is strong, it should be combined inside and outside. I'm afraid it's hard to hold, and besides, there are those Donghu people who help us take the lead and want to eat this fat sheep. Not easy? ”
Zhongxingyue smiled like a fox, he had been paying attention to Donghu for a long time. Now that the Yun family is thousands of miles away, even if they know that the Xiongnu are attacking Donghu, I am afraid it will be far behind. As for the Han army...... A few years ago, Yun Xiao mobilized the Donghu army to confront the Han army. It is impossible for them to help the Donghu people who were attacked by the Huns, and there will be generals who will take advantage of the fire to rob.
The little emperor of the Han family has not yet straightened out his own affairs. Zhongxing Yue is sure that the little emperor of the Han family definitely did not have such foresight. Sent troops to help Donghu tide over the difficulties.
After some calculation, only killing Donghu is the best plan. The wealthy Donghu met all the conditions of the Huns. Staying away from the Yun family's black-armored cavalry will not incur large-scale retaliation, and the most important thing is to have a large amount of money.
"Hmmm! It makes sense that although the Donghu people are also good at fighting on horseback. But compared to our Huns, it is still a little worse. That year, I led my subordinates to attack Donghu, and I almost killed the king of Donghu. If it weren't for the arrival of those black-armored cavalry of the Yun family, maybe Donghu would have been different. King Huqiang remembered a fierce battle back then, and it was that fierce battle that made the arrogant King Huqiang realize the power of the Yun family's cavalry. From then on, he no longer dared to confront the Yun family cavalry.
"King Huqiang doesn't have to worry, according to intelligence. The black-armored cavalry of the Yun family are now in the overseas Great King City, and this place is far from Donghu to cross the entire Great Han. The distance was long enough for them to walk for two months. Two months is enough time for us to grab Donghu to the bottom. And easily transport the spoils of war with slaves. When those terrible cavalry arrive, I am afraid that they can only face the curses all over the ground. Are you afraid of their swearing? Hahaha! ”
"Hahaha, scolding is scolding the immortal. Big order, I think this plan is feasible. As long as Donghu is occupied. It occupies the main road to the Western Regions for the Han people, and we only need to establish checkpoints to collect taxes. You can make a lot of money. King Huqiang said excitedly to Yi Zhi.
He was not at all worried that those black-armored cavalry would come to the grassland for revenge, and the Han people were not good at riding horses. Even the black-armored cavalry were no exception, the last time they roamed the grasslands. That's because the Xiongnu army was fighting outside, and there was no strength to resist them on the steppe.
Now it is different, the Hun cavalry is all entrenched in the steppe. If the black-armored cavalry of the Yun family dared to run to the grassland to die, it would have to fulfill them.
"Okay, since King Huqiang has said so. This big single Yu ordered that we go and loot Donghu once this winter. Last time, those Donghu people were cheaper, and this time they must rob Zhangye to the bottom. Yi Zhi said excitedly.
The princes of the Huns shouted loudly, shouting long live and other languages. There's a new goal, and that's what they're happy to see. Who let the robbery be one of the few entertainment activities they have in winter.
"Zhongxingyue, you prepare well. We must disintegrate and divide the Donghu nobles before we attack. And the tribes you mentioned on the border between the Xiongnu and Donghu all sent people to contact. As long as they are willing to lead for me, the master of my steppe, Yi Zhi Da Dan, will protect their safety for the rest of their lives. ”
"No! Minions, that's what to do. ”
The Bank of China caress its chest and salutes, and this military operation may go extremely smoothly. According to his estimates, as soon as the Huns attacked, the seemingly peaceful Donghu regime would fall apart.
There is a pair of eyes that are shining brightly, and there is a different kind of calculation in his heart.
Jin San's eyes were a little wrong when he looked at Zhongxingyue, but he had made an alliance with Yun Xiao. What's going on with Donghu, others don't know him. What Queen Donghu is, in fact, is Yun Xiao's concubine. This military operation against Donghu was fundamentally aimed at the Yun family. Do you want to tell the Yun family the information in advance? (To be continued......)
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