In fact, neither side can afford it. Needless to say, Cao Cao was able to be self-sufficient before because of the grain output of Herat and Kandahar.
Compared with Kushan, who could only transport grain from Kandahar to Herat, Cao Cao could at least farm in Herat and provide part of the grain output.
In addition, although the water conservancy construction in Kandahar has not yet been completed, it can still provide considerable food and grass. Therefore, when no one attacks Herat, Cao Cao can basically be self-sufficient. However, if he is attacked, he will be completely
No output.
If the water conservancy construction in Kandahar is completed, Cao Cao can transport grain from Kandahar to Herat like Kushan did. Even if the loss of grain transportation in the desert is very large, Cao Cao can still sustain it in a short period of time. However, Kandahar's
The construction of the water conservancy network has not yet been completed, so it is basically a dream for Cao Cao to transport grain through the desert.
This is why in the past, when Cao Cao was barely self-sufficient in grain and grass, Cao Cao would ask the Wei family to purchase some grain and grass from other places from time to time. It was not that it was really not enough, but it was more realistic to use it as a reserve.
But generally speaking, once Herat is attacked, Cao Cao's food and grass will definitely have problems. When Kushan's food and grass logistics were so strong, after Cao Cao fought several games with Kapil and others in Herat, Kapil was all because of the food and grass.
Transport difficulties forced Herat to be abandoned.
How could Cao Cao's logistics level now be comparable to that of Kushan, which owns the Ganges Plain? Therefore, when Gumara pointed out this fact, Balak was inevitably a little irritated.
Because I have fought here, I know very well that this problem really exists, and even if the reinforcements arrive in Herat, as long as Ardashir continues to spend time here, it will not be long before Barak and others who are running out of food and food will still have to think about it.
Way back to Kandahar.
From a certain perspective, although Herat is a place with natural dangers from mountains and rivers, it is not easy for Beigui to defend it. This is why in official history, many times, this place belongs to Parthia, because Parthia occupies Herat.
After Lat, transporting grain and grass here is much easier than transporting grain from Kushan.
"This is very uncomfortable." Barak breathed out. He also knew what the problem was now. After Herat was attacked, Kandahar would not be able to provide much assistance.
"Ardashir is also limited by food and fodder, and after he chooses to take action, the eyes of the Han army will also fall on him. The Xiliang cavalry on the Congling side and Lu Xun on the east side of the Caspian Sea will all stare at him, so he
It's also impossible to dry it up." Gumara shook his head and reassured.
"I'm thinking about how to deal with Ardashir." Barak's expression became much more solemn.
It's not realistic to go head-to-head. Even Barak at his peak is unlikely to block Aldashir head-on. If it's delayed, if Aldashir is more patient than them, the situation may be more troublesome, so overall
, the situation is quite uncomfortable.
"Actually, my suggestion is to give up Herat." Gumara said slowly, and Barak was stunned. Gumara, if anyone else dared to say this in front of Barak, Barak would definitely treat him as a second-guessing.
Zai, and Gumara and Balak have known each other for many years, and they know everything about it, so only he can say this in front of Balak.
"Tell me the reason." Balak looked at Gumara calmly.
"If we can't hold it, Ardashir's attack must have Vesutiva I behind him. We all know that person's diplomatic skills. This matter is not that simple." Gumara pointed out the situation directly, and Barak clicked after hearing this.
nod.
This is true. Based on Barak's understanding of Vesutiva I, it would be impossible for Aldashir to take action at this point without Vesutiva I behind him.
"Where do you think the greatest possible support would be from Vesudeva I?" Gumara looked at Balak calmly, and Balak reacted instantly.
"It's that guy Oswin." Gumara sighed and gave the answer directly.
"Kapil is not a fool. The most effective way at this time is to build a dam on the upper reaches of the Helmand River." Gumala said with some regret, "Xun Wenruo is indeed a genius. After conquering Kandahar, he
We built a fortress upstream in a short period of time, and I am afraid that we also saw the combat method that Kushan might choose, but the time was too short."
The Helmand River is a river formed by the melting of mountain snow and the accumulation of rainfall. The water volume is not very large, and it is considered to have multiple sources. Xun Yu may have also realized that the water flow of this river is not large, and they want to use this for construction in Kandahar
The water network and water conservancy facilities were built, so we took precautions early and built fortresses in the upper reaches of the water system to ensure that the water source was not blocked by Kapil as much as possible.
Of course, it is impossible for Beigui to completely block the water source of Kandahar. Even if Xun Yu did not take precautions in advance, Beigui cannot completely cut off the Helmand River. It can only reduce the runoff, leading to the planned changes in the Kandahar area.
There is not enough water available in the irrigation area.
Of course there is no need to consider drinking water, this is absolutely sufficient.
But after the river water in the upper reaches is blocked and embankments are built, there will definitely be problems with water use in the lower reaches. Afghanistan and Iran had big problems with the distribution of water in the Helmand River back then. The reason is not because Afghanistan built embankments in the upper reaches and intercepted it.
A large amount of river water has resulted in insufficient water resources for agricultural irrigation in Iran.
This is a rogue trick, and it may not be life-threatening, but if it is delayed for a long time, Cao Cao's already problematic grain and fodder logistics will definitely have bigger problems.
"Xun Wenruo and others may have realized this problem, but they certainly could not have imagined how Kapil and the others would block the water source." Gumara said, dumbfounded. There is no need to build embankments at all. They only need to change them at the source. After all,
This river is the result of melting snow in the mountains. It is difficult to block a large river, but it is not very difficult to block dozens of small streams in the valley.
Isn't this just a waste of time for Beigui? By blocking those dozens of valley streams, the runoff of the Helmand River is estimated to be reduced by half. It will be surprising if Cao Jun is not confused by then.
"So the real enemy is not Ardashir, but Oswin." Gumara sighed and said. Maybe for other people, Ardashir is more dangerous, but Gumara knows very well that the conflicts between both sides
Interests are not aligned.
All Aldashir wants is a place to live. For Gumara, just give it to the other party. Even as long as they don't conflict with Aldashir, they can continue to talk later. After all, Aldashir is just a sword.
, the sword holder can be Vesutiva I, then why can’t it be Cao Sikong?
Do you really think that the alliance between Ardashir and Vesudeva I is very strong? Are you kidding me? If you let Aldashir go, Vesudeva I will have doubts in two months at most. The interests of both parties are only temporary.
consistent, but not really the same.
Therefore, there is a lot of room for operation. For Gumara, it is also a good choice to let Aldashir capture Herat, and they lead their troops back to Kandahar to concentrate their strength on attacking Oswin. To be honest, as long as the Han Dynasty
We haven't completely fallen out with Ardashir, and there are plans for this matter. As for the liquidation, it won't be too late to talk about it later.
"Are you worried that the rescue from the Han Dynasty will not come in a short time?" Balak's expression became much more solemn. If this is the case, Gumara's suggestion is really worth considering.
Without the support of the Han Dynasty, there is basically no point in holding on to Herat. On the contrary, it will further increase the loss of food, making the already not good situation even worse.
"Yes, I'm worried that in the next three months, we won't be able to wait for the rescue of the Han Dynasty. The major families in Central Asia will definitely have a break. Congling and the eastern part of the Caspian Sea are probably also in ruins. They all need time to clean up.
." Gumara said with a calm expression.
Balak was silent for a while after hearing this, and finally shook his head. Gumara's suggestion was indeed good, but it was impossible for him to accept it, and unlike the later dynasties, the Han Dynasty had no precedent of abandoning the defense without fighting.
But that's a human problem. If you give up before fighting, it's really a mental problem.
"But once we fight Ardashir, I will have to give up Herat sooner or later." Gumara sighed and said, "Oswin's side must be risking their lives now. After the sky changes, the royal spears and shields of the Sahel
Only a very small number of soldiers in the capital maintain the level of the Imperial Guard, and some even fall to the level of a single talent. Do you know what this means?"
"What does it mean?" Barak didn't understand what Gumara was talking about.
"This means that the legion under Oswin's command has become much faster in terms of replenishment and rotation, and has become much stronger in comparison." Gumara sighed and said.
"The Imperial Scepter brings dual talents to the Praetorian Guard. It is much easier than pulling the Praetorian Guard to have three talents. Moreover, now the Imperial Scepter does not need to reserve a blessing slot for itself. It is equivalent to
A Guard!" Gumara looked at Barak with a rather sad expression, while Barak and Sahel were silent for a long time.
"Celestial changes are a fatal blow to many forces, but not to us Dayuezhi people from the north." Balak also reacted. They implemented the military system of Qin and Han Dynasties, that is, year after year
After years of military service, dual talents are unlikely, but after the achievement of a single talent, it is impossible for the changes in the sky to affect the elderly among them.
"So, Oswin's military strength has reached its peak now, and Cao Sikong has weakened. The best option at this time is to unite the troops together." Gumara said with a depressed look. Unfortunately, even Barak could not convince him.