When the Xiongnu and Yuezhi traveled a long distance, they would be harassed by heavy logistical supplies. If they could not attack by force, they would not stay for long.
If you get some benefits, then you can't say for sure.
Two months later, it will be autumn and winter, which has always been the time for the Huns to invade south. Here, it is really difficult to grasp. What the generals in front of me say makes sense. Looking at it now, defending is the best strategy.
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Zhou Qing didn't think there was any problem. With the background of the northern county, unless the Xiongnu really launched a massive attack, it would be really difficult to break through.
"That's fine."
"You are the general of the Liuguan garrison. Next, you will be the leader to deal with the Huns and Yueshi."
Indeed, Zhou Qing also thought about going out to meet the enemy, and it is not impossible, but for the sake of safety, it is still necessary to defend. Now west of the river, the Kingdom of Wusun and the countries in the Western Regions are connecting with each other.
It is hard to say that the Xiongnu and Yueshi could not hold on for long.
"Here!"
Zhang Han breathed a sigh of relief. In terms of strength, Da Qin was not afraid of attacking, but there was no need for it. Otherwise, there might be other variables in the war between the two fronts. As long as it could hold on, it would be considered a great achievement.
Although it is not as great as going out of the city to kill the enemy.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other generals in the hall also looked at each other and bowed their hands.
At the same time, three hundred miles west of the river in Zhongwei City, Beidi County, the sun was shining down. Looking down, groups of fast-moving cavalry appeared, groups of infantry carrying baggage and siege equipment appeared, and there were
Some other chariots, kerosene, etc.
To the west of the river, deserts appear frequently, and there are few oases. The Yuezhi Kingdom occupies the place where the rich oases gather to the west of the river, and forms a series of them, which is the Yuezhi Kingdom.
To the north is the vast desert land, and to the north is the vast prairie, where the Huns have gathered for generations. In recent years, a powerful figure has gradually emerged among the Huns.
Known as Touman Chanyu!
After rectifying the various tribes of the Xiongnu, subduing the various tribes of the Xiongnu, and strengthening the power of the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu has now unified the entire northwest grassland, except that the Donghu has not been defeated and conquered. Otherwise, the strength of the Xiongnu can be increased several times.
Riding on tall horses, one person looks like a short but stout man, holding the reins of the horse and constantly moving forward. The head is big and round, the cheekbones are high on the broad face, the nose is slightly wider, and the age is long.
The person has a thick beard and only a handful of stiff whiskers under his chin.
Her long earlobes are pierced and she wears one earring. She has thick eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes with a deep gaze.
Even though it was midsummer, even though he was walking on the edge of the desert, he was still wearing a loose robe with a slight slit and a belt, with strips of short fur tied around it, and fur hats falling behind him.
Carrying a long bow, the bow quiver is tied to the belt, hanging in front of the left leg. The quiver is tied to the waist hanging horizontally on the belt. The arrow points to the right. At a glance, there are thousands, hundreds of thousands, hundreds of thousands of people.
Gather in one place.
Head east!
"Juzi, according to the current marching speed, they will reach Zhongwei City in the northern county of Qin in two days. They should be prepared by this time."
In front of the queue, even though the sun was shining brightly in the sky, there was still a person wrapped in pitch-black robes, holding a Paulownia stick, riding a big horse, and walked in slowly, followed by several people who were obviously dressed like Huns and Yueshi people.
Very different.
"A lot of the troops in Longxi and Beidi counties have been taken away. Now the combined strength of the two counties is only about 100,000. Even if Mengtian Jiuyuan camp moves troops, it will take time."
"With the strength of the 200,000 Xiongnu and Yuezhi troops, if they move with all their strength, they can quickly break through the Great Wall Pass and enter the Beidi County. In the meantime... Ying Zheng will definitely send heavy troops to deal with it."
A low hoarse voice echoed, and the man in black moved his cloak and looked towards the east. He had been away from the land of Zhuxia for more than half a year, and now he was finally coming back.
Last year, Mohist disciples shed too much blood in the two counties of Longxi, and it must be recovered.
"It's a pity that Wusun was not convinced this time. Otherwise, we would have been more confident with another hundred thousand troops."
A person beside him sighed, he had been to the west of the river for a long time and had many contacts with the barbarian countries on the west side. The Yuezhi, Wusun and Wusun were indeed not weak countries, and they did not even need the current Han and Wei Dynasties.
Even where we live, there are many oases. The terrain is not as flat and open as the Central Plains, and the food, clothing, housing and transportation are also very different!
"It doesn't matter, it's enough to have such power."
The man in black waved his hand. Although Wusun's strength was missing, there were still more than 200,000 troops, and they were all elite cavalry. The Xiongnu side was personally led by King Zuoxian, and the Yueshi Kingdom was personally led by the general.
Its people are no less ferocious than the people of Qin.
Coupled with the help of the Mohists, it will not be a problem to capture the city pass.
"Juzi, the Xiongnu and Yuezhi kingdoms have been away from the glory of the Xia for a long time. If they get the offensive and defensive weapons of our Moh family, I am afraid that they will become a big trouble to the Xia in the future. What can be done?"
With an army of more than 200,000, plus the Mohist siege equipment, if they move with all their strength, it will indeed not be difficult to break through.
However, the man next to the man in black frowned. Looking left and right, he saw that they were all barbarians. He changed his dialect and said things that those people could not hear clearly.
There is a grudge between the Mohists and the Qin State, but allowing the Xiongnu and others to obtain such siege equipment this time will make up for the Xiongnu's shortcomings in siege. In the future... they will really go south to invade with their whole family, which will cause even greater disaster for the Xia.
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And...this is not what I want to see. Although it is good to avenge the Mohist disciples with the help of the Xiongnu and others,...that ending is not what I want to see.
"It doesn't matter, we can give the Mohist siege means, and we can naturally break them in the future."
The man in black responded in the same dialect.
Qin and Zhao are now at war. The main force is dragged in the Taihang Mountains, and the defenses of the counties on the west side are empty. Sure enough, the Xiongnu broke through the pass and marched straight in. It should be like the Yiqu Kingdom decades ago, marching straight into the pass and marching in front of Xianyang City.
Although that possibility is unlikely, if it does come to that point, King Qin Yingzheng will definitely have to return to the defense with heavy troops. In this way, the crisis of Zhao State can be relieved. It is rumored that Zhao State is currently plotting a mutiny.
As expected, if things go well, Zhao will have a promising future!
In the Zhao State, General Li Mu never lost a battle against the Huns. In the Yan State, when he challenged the Donghu, he won more than he lost. In the Qin State, he had no fear of the Huns.
Thinking about all these things, my heart feels a little at ease.
"Big Master, the news that we have made good friends with the barbarians has spread to the Central Plains. I wonder if it will be good or bad for our Moh family!"
In the Shandong states, the Mohists were not actually valued by the kings of the countries. For hundreds of years, the Mohists had been adhering to the legacy of Zi Mozi, adhering to the principle of universal love and non-aggression, and striving to eliminate war.
Originally, the Mohists were arrogant. They despised the tigers and wolves of Qin, despised the barbarians of Qin, and even more despised barbarians like the Xiongnu. But now, it has to be like this.
"As long as you succeed, nothing will be a problem."
The man in black responded softly, without any strange connotation in his words.
Hearing this, the people around him didn't say anything more.
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General Li Mu was granted the title of Lord Wu'an. When the news spread, spies from Prince Jia and important officials of the Handan royal family came one after another to try to take action at this time.
Coupled with the recent news of the passing of Queen Mother Huayang of the State of Qin, it is an even better time!
If you really miss this opportunity, when the central government of Qin releases its strength, it will attack Zhao with more strength. By then, it will be too late.
But... Li Mu remained silent. Without the support of the strong army led by Li Mu, all plans were in vain.
However, at the same time, all kinds of bizarre rumors about Li Mu spread throughout Handan, even the major counties and counties of Zhao State, and even spread to the Xia vassal states in a short period of time.
"Li Mu supports his troops and respects himself."
"Li Mu and Guo Kai shared weal and woe and formed a party."
"Li Mu repays Guo Kai for recommending him twice and wants to help Guo Kai establish himself as King of Zhao!"
"Li Mu has never respected the king's orders, and this time he wants to dominate the Zhao Kingdom!"
"Li Mu is now the Lord of Wu'an. He has a lot of troops in the Zhao Kingdom and is about to take charge of the country's affairs!"
"..."
All kinds of things are not enough.
In the shogunate's military tent, as the military strategies were analyzed again and again, Li Mu gradually felt the different atmosphere and heard the rumors. He looked up to the sky and laughed endlessly. His eyebrows were filled with hot tears unconsciously.
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"Zhao people are so stupid that they never remember the rumors about the Changping War!"
In the past, the battle between Qin general Wu'an Jun Baiqi and Zhao general Changping lasted for two years, but Qin could not continue to support it, so rumors spread to Handan and the king ordered the king to remove General Lian Po.
Nowadays, a common and unique strategy appears, but so many people believe it, which is really pitiful!
Li Mu's heart couldn't help but sink a lot.
Before the main force of the Qin State is truly repelled, all actions will become an opportunity to ruin the Zhao State, and based on his understanding of Wang Jian, he will never miss this opportunity.
Half a month later when all kinds of rumors were rampant.
Shangqing Guo Kai once again came to Li Mu's army with a large amount of grain, grass, baggage, and a large number of chariots and horses.
The main idea in a nutshell: Li Mu worked hard to resist the Qin Dynasty here, and the king showed great mercy. Therefore, the city of Wu'an was granted a fief of one hundred miles and 20,000 households were added as a food town.
This time, Li Mu did not show favor to Guo, and did not even hold a banquet in the army. Even Guo Kai disappeared. The military ordered Sima Shang to return all the carriages, horses and property to Handan.
Even so, the rumors persisted, and Wu'an Lord Li Mu was increasingly criticized by both the government and the public.
But for Guo Kai, it seemed that he was... happy to see this. He would not see Li Mu for ten days and a half every time, and then he would do it again. Each time, he would do so with great fanfare, attracting the attention of many counties and counties, and every time he would do so with great fanfare.
The more Li Mu disappeared, the more flattering words Guo Kai said to Zhao Wangqian in the Handan court, and so did his subordinates.
All kinds of things - his achievements are greater than those of Wu Bai; he is actually the pillar of Zhao State; he is actually the mainstay of Zhao State; he is actually the symbol of Zhao State's rejuvenation; he is actually the only person who defeated Qin State by Zhao State.
When Zhao Wangqian heard this, he also burst into laughter. Since the state has this minister, he must obey Guo Kai's wishes and give him one or two generous rewards. In this way, the handsome men at Jingxingkou in the Taihang Mountains signed a lot, and all kinds of rewards came to Handan and piled up like a mountain.
Coupled with the large number of palace people, carriages and horses coming from Handan, for a time, the orderly frontier army camp experienced an unprecedented chaotic scene.
One is a foolish and incompetent king who is already known to both the government and the public, and the other is a treacherous minister who controls the unjust and foolish king. The two of them favor Li Mu. How can the fierce Zhao people not become angry and angry?
Maybe, there really is an ancient saying.
There are traitors in the state, and disasters come from heaven as a warning!
In August, when the entire Zhao Kingdom was in turmoil due to Li Mu's affairs, Daijun, which Li Mu had previously guarded, was shaken!
Most of the houses in the more than 20 counties under the entire county collapsed, and cracks appeared on the ground, varying in width and thickness. The widest part was more than thirty feet. After that, the weather in the entire Daijun area was strange.
It's getting hotter.
Drought occurs!
Many cattle and sheep were killed and injured!
The plague is beginning to appear!
A large amount of cultivated land has been turned into waste!
In addition, the annual taxes have just been handed in, and there is not much left. If the fields are productive, we can still survive, but now... we are slowly entering the years of famine.
Disaster strikes!
The news spread throughout the Zhao Kingdom, but within Handan, it seemed as if there was no such news. Zhao Wangqian was still in the palace having no way of enjoying himself, and Guo Kai was still moving back and forth between his residence and Li Mu's military camp.
Within the center, not a single order was given, not a single document was reviewed, and the hungry people were allowed to flee to the Yan Kingdom to the east and the enemies in the vast grasslands to the north. At that time, there were rumors spreading in the Zhao Kingdom.
"The universe is torn apart, and God is warning that the civil and military forces of the State of Zhao are colluding to cause chaos in the country!"
"A great disaster comes from heaven, white hair grows on the earth, and there are treacherous and sycophantic people in the place of disaster!"
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Whether it is the former or the latter, whether it is a traitor in civil or military affairs or a traitor in Daijun, it has flowed into the ears of the people of Zhao State. Undoubtedly, it is directed at Guo Kai and the now-famous Wu'an Lord Li Mu.
Rumors spread to the army shogunate. When Li Mu heard this, he did not respond.
For decades, Li Mu's 100,000 frontier troops were stationed in Yunzhong, Yanmen, Daijun and other places. Daijun was a solid place for food, grass and supplies. Now that Daijun was hit by the disaster, Li Mu felt that he could not sit idly by.
Immediately, documents were introduced into Handan one after another.
But... after waiting for several days, there is no reply!
In this way, Li Mu did not hesitate and directly ordered the Yunzhong army to use military camps to provide relief for the disaster. At the same time, he sent Sima Shang to Handan to see the king in person.
But when Sima Shangxing entered Handan, he couldn't even get through the palace gate. So, after thinking for a few seconds, he went to find Lord Chunping, but he couldn't find him. It was useless to answer the old and important ministers of Zhao State.
He had no choice but to head to Guo Kai's mansion.
"Oh, Mr. Wu An, do you want to build your reputation by rescuing the victims?"
"This is a great idea. As long as Mr. Wu An comes to Handan in person and goes to the palace with me to see the king, I will help him!"
Guo Kai smiled brightly, feeling very friendly, but his words were mixed with a different kind of deep meaning.
Sima Shang heard this and returned to the army silently.
As soon as the state affairs were in the hands of Guo Kai, the important officials of the royal family in Handan did not dare to take any action. Seeing that Sima had not gained anything yet and left, he was also a little angry unconsciously.
If Li Mu hadn't insisted on not taking action, how could we be in the current situation!
It can be said that we tolerate and support traitors, so that today it is difficult to eradicate traitors.
Afterwards, another stream of rumors poured out from Handan, mixing with the Zhao State's already chaotic government and public, and echoing in the ears of every Zhao State citizen.
"Oh God, why do you treat Zhao Guo like this!"
"Why treat Li Mu like this!"
Inside the shogunate's military tent, Li Mu was wearing heavy armor and a sword at his waist. Hearing Sima Shang's response, he looked up to the sky and roared, his face full of sorrow and helplessness, and his eyes could no longer suppress the rolling tears.