Qitun City.

Qin Huaidao rushed over with the Guards Regiment, stopped outside the city gate, and looked carefully, compared with the barren and only some adobe houses in the past, there was a world of difference, and now Qitun is already a city.

The city covers an area of very large, about five thousand meters in the south, there are three thousand meters in the east and west, the city wall is about three zhang high, the cement is poured, it exudes a luminous light in the moonlight, it is like a giant beast lying on its stomach and does not understand, it gives people inexplicable coercion, the city wall is hunting with flags, many soldiers are stationed, it looks like a male city.

"It's a strong city, no wonder the Turks have been attacking for a long time, when was it built?" Luo Wu said with emotion.

"After I returned to Chang'an, I sent a large number of craftsmen and a large number of materials to build a city, and Loulan and the end of the city were built according to this standard, fortunately, it was built, otherwise it may not be able to hold it." Qin Huaidao also sighed a little, the Turkic siege is not good, but the field battle and cavalry shooting are not bad.

At this time, the gate of the city in front of him opened, and a man rushed out on horseback, shouting from afar: "Hahaha, Brother Qin, you can be regarded as here." ”

As soon as Qin Huaidao heard the voice, he knew that it was Cheng Chuliang, the deputy commander of the Qitun Army, after Luo Tong led the troops away, the city could not be left alone, the brothers saw each other, there was no surprise, and said with a smile: "It's hard, Qitun is okay?" ”

"It's not hard, I don't know how happy it is to fight, it's just that General Luo is too much, as the commander of an army, he didn't stay in the town, but led the troops to attack, and asked me to stay, if something happens, it will be troublesome, you have to take care of this matter, how can the Lord go out to take risks." Cheng Chuliang complained when he came up.

Qin Huaidao smiled: "I don't think you're fighting in a fight, right?" ”

"Hehe, you still understand me."

Cheng Chuliang smiled indifferently, nodded to Luo Wu and said hello, and then his face turned straight, and he continued: "The Turks attacked the fierce Meng, and they came up like a madman, and there were crossbows, they were caught off guard, but fortunately, they didn't lose much of their crossbows, and they were consumed in one day, and the Qitun garrison has lost more than 5,000 people so far, what is the situation outside?" ”

"The Turkic army was defeated, all the people and horses are taking advantage of the victory to pursue and expand the results, the Turkic prince was taken by Fang Yiai, and continued to pursue, I will bring the guards over first, and the specific situation will be talked about later."

"Fang bereavement? Is he so lucky? Cheng Chuliang shouted with envy.

"Let's go ahead of the city." Qin Huaidao said.

It was already night, and the soldiers and horses were tired, so it was not appropriate to continue to hurry, Cheng Chuliang took everyone into the city and settled down in a large courtyard, and the entrance archway of the large courtyard was hung with the words "City Guard".

There was a fire burning in the room, and Cheng Chuliang arranged for someone to bring food.

After a full meal, Qin Huaidao chatted with Cheng Chuliang in detail alone, no matter how big or small, he grasped all the recent situation in Qitun and knew everything in his heart.

Early the next morning.

The pursuing team has not yet returned, and Qin Huaidao is too lazy to care, with the temperament of a general with the troops, he will never suffer a loss, the opportunity is rare, and it is good to catch more prisoners.

After breakfast, Qin Huaidao set off with the Guards Regiment and rushed all the way to the west.

Until dusk, everyone came to the crossbow branch, the crossbow branch had already been taken by Luo Tong, and all the people of the tribe moved into Qitun City, but this location was too important, next to the end of the river, to the west is the Tarim Basin of later generations, to the north is the Diancheng, Putao tribe, then Loulan, to the east is Qitun, to the south is the end.

In other words, the southeast, north, and south sides of this position were guarded by the Hanzhou army, and the Turks could not kill them, and the west was a vast basin, which could not be passed by people, so there was no need to worry about being attacked.

But this location is next to the end of the river, and it is convenient to go to the three cities of Qitun, and the end and Loulan.

As a result, Qin Huaidao asked Luo Tong to empty the crossbow branch backward, and the craftsmen built the Hanzhou palace on the original site of the tribe.

The original site of the tribe is a mountain, covering an area of nearly 1,000 acres, the altitude is higher than 20 meters around the mountain, the mountain shape is not steep, but the city wall is built, the city wall is more than three zhang high.

At the beginning, the crossbow tribe surrendered not far away, and after being defeated by Luo Tong, more than 30,000 adult men and women were arranged to participate in the construction, almost hollowing out the stones within a radius of 100 miles, and digging a lot of sand from the end of the river, the river was dug wider and much deeper, becoming a natural moat, and there was no need to worry that someone from the west could enter the city.

After the war, all the craftsmen who were ordered to come over stayed in the city, but they were safe.

Soon, the city gate opened, and a group of people rushed down the mountain, and the first few people were the old people in the house, seeing Qin Huaidao, they were all excited and tearful, and shouted excitedly: "Young master, you can be regarded as coming." ”

At this moment, everyone has a backbone.

"Thank you for your hard work." Qin Huaidao was also full of emotion, thousands of miles away from home, and after war, he couldn't see hope, and he was worried every day, which was not easy.

After a pleasantry, everyone went into the city.

Passing through the city gate hole, Qin Huaidao saw that the city wall was built completely according to the requirements, two zhang thick, this thickness plus cement pouring, not to mention the catapult, even if it was blown up with explosives, the city gate hole pressed two iron gates, rushed up and down, the winch pulled, and it couldn't be opened from the outside.

Two avenues of one vertical and one horizontal are built in the city, which are crossed in a cross shape, and a stone monument is built on the cross road, which reads "Hanzhou military and civilian heroes are immortal", which is a completely similar monument.

Han Wangfu sits in the north and faces south, is a big courtyard, the style is exactly the same as the courtyard on the top of Qinjiazhuang, it is twice as big, two seven-storey buildings are built on both sides of the front of the Han Wangfu, similar to the office building of later generations, and the drawings are also from the hand of Qin Huaidao.

Behind the high-rise buildings, many houses were built, mud and masonry, reinforced with cement.

Qin Huaidao looked at this scene and said with emotion: "I have worked hard for you in the past few months, I didn't expect it to be really built by you, it is not easy, but there are still many things to do, I can't rest, can I still do it?" ”

"Yes, please give the young master's order." Everyone said solemnly.

Qin Huaidao pointed to the open space on both sides and said: "Build an academy on one side, build it in the style of Qinjiazhuang Academy, and rewrite the dormitory at the back of the academy for people to rest, and the laborers will go back and arrange for a batch of prisoners to be given to you." ”

"No problem, I'm sure to get the job done." The crowd agreed.

One of them hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Young master, the cement has run out." ”

Qin Huaidao nodded and said, "Don't worry, lay the foundation first, I'll arrange the cement, let's go, take a look." ”

Saying that, Qin Huaidao strode forward, first visited four seven-story buildings, covering a large area, each of which is in the shape of an opening, with an empty middle for convenient lighting and ventilation, four steps up and down, and the rooms are all the same size, exactly the same as the drawings given at the beginning.

Decoration is impossible, there are no materials for later generations, all the lime is painted, it looks clean and tidy, which is already very remarkable in this era.

After visiting the four buildings, Qin Huaidao took people to the Han Palace, the Han Palace, which was independent, blocked by a wall, had three doors in and out, the main building complex was two stories high, and the sub-buildings on both sides were separated by roads, one floor high, leaving a large number of open spaces, and it would be beautiful to plant flowers and plants in the future.

Qin Huaidao looked at the door for a moment, it was rare to be able to build it like this in a few months, and said to Luo Wu: "The annex building on the west side will be handed over to your guards to live in to ensure the safety of the palace, and I will be useful for the east building." ”

"Uncle Xie!" When Luo Wu heard that he could live in the palace, he was so trusting and overjoyed.

The soldiers also proudly puffed up their chests and rejoiced.

Qin Huaidao motioned to the old ghost Li behind him to step forward and arranged: "Uncle old ghost, the flying pigeon will send a message, let An Guogong send a thousand people to escort the rear army here, and then ask about the battle situation in Dunhuang. ”

"Obey!" Old Ghost Li hurriedly agreed, and hurriedly went to arrange the message.

The army settled down in the Han Palace, and it was already dark after dinner.

The bedding and other daily necessities were still in the baggage of the rear army, and everyone burned some bonfires to keep warm and rested around.

Early the next morning.

Qin Huaidao opened his eyes and saw that the sky was bright, and a burst of footsteps came in a hurry, turned his head to see that it was Luo Wu, and asked, "Is something wrong?" ”

"Uncle, they're back." Luo Wu hurriedly said.

"Take everyone around, and then wait in the main hall, I'll wash up, by the way, arrange for someone to bring some food." Qin Huaidao admonished.

Luo Wu agreed and hurried out.

Qin Huaidao washed up casually, ate something, the armor had been wiped down, it was very clean, put it back on, and when he walked out of the door, several guards stepped forward and bowed and saluted.

"Stayed up all night, huh? It's hard work, go and rest for a while. Qin Huaidao said politely.

"It's not hard to serve the young master." Everyone said in unison.

"Go ahead, how can you fight when your body is broken." Qin Huaidao waved his hand gratefully.