Chapter 631 The Team Grows Like a Snowball
King Yuli immediately agreed to Jiang Hao to borrow 2,000 cavalry and prepare food and grass for one month at the same time. The king of the mountain country saw that he could not be left behind.
Unexpected harvest, Jiang Hao originally only wanted to borrow one thousand soldiers from Shan Guo and was satisfied, but he didn't expect Shan Guo to give him an extra thousand.
Jiang Hao said to the two kings with a smile: "Don't worry, the two kings, I will let you double the benefits of borrowing troops this time."
In this way, in less than a month, Jiang Hao had 6,500 soldiers in his hands, which has exceeded his expectations.
After waiting for seven days, the kings of the two countries sent troops, and they were all led by princes from various countries. This is good, Jiang Hao sent out his own troops, all of them were princes from various countries. Jiang Hao said before that there are as many princes in the Western Regions as Dogs are absolutely right.
Jiang Hao set off again with the coalition forces, interrupted the road along the Silk Road, and headed for the most famous Loulan Kingdom in the Western Regions along the Kongque River.
"Miss Loulan, where are you going? The road ahead is too far and the wind is too wild. You are the bride of my dreams."
The westerly wind howls across the desert, and the setting sun hangs far above the Tianshan Mountains.
The wind was blowing, and the wind and sand were blowing up, which could blind people's eyes. The army was advancing hard. After a while, a scout came over on horseback and came to Jiang Hao and shouted a report: "General, Loulan Kingdom is fifty miles ahead. We have already arrived. We made contact with the patrolling soldiers of the Loulan Kingdom, and they said, let us move forward slowly, they are going to inform the king."
Jiang Hao nodded. They didn't hide their bodies in the first place. It's good to know that it depends on how King Loulan decides.
The team continued to move forward slowly, and after more than ten miles, a team of about thirty or forty people suddenly appeared in front of them, including Loulan official uniforms. The team came quickly, and the officials dismounted and came to Jiang Hao to rub his chest Salute, "I have seen the Great Protector, the king asked me to meet the Great Protector's team."
"Oh, what does King Loulan have to say?" Jiang Hao asked.
"My king invited the army to enter the city to rest, and asked the general to lead his men into the palace for a banquet. The king has prepared wine and lamb." The official said.
Hehe, this King Loulan is really on the right track, "Okay, I'm about to meet King Loulan, let's lead the way."
After entering Loulan City, the team of nearly 7,000 people was led to a square to rest, and some people gave them fresh water and dry food. Jiang Hao took several of his subordinates and several princes to the Loulan Palace for a banquet.
As soon as he arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw a group of people standing at the gate to greet him. Jiang Hao saw the middle-aged man standing in the middle, and immediately recognized the current King Loulan.
"Jiang Hao has met King Loulan." Since the other party was so polite, Jiang Hao also asked respectfully.
King Loulan's face was full of smiles, "I heard that most of the soldiers came here, and I'm not very happy, so I specially held a banquet in the palace. It's windy and sandy today, please come in quickly."
Everyone came to the palace hall and sat on the carpet, which was already filled with all kinds of western food. There were Loulan beauties serving wine bottles around them. Jiang Hao introduced the people he brought to King Loulan one by one.
Princess Qiuci, Prince Yanqi, Prince Yuli, Prince Shan, and several other military officers under his command, King Loulan smiled at them all, "I don't know why the Duhu came this time?" King Loulan asked.
Jiang Hao said bluntly: "Borrow troops, defeat the Huns, and restore the stability of the Western Regions."
When the King of Loulan heard this, he clapped his hands suddenly, "Okay, I strongly support this move. The Han court manages the Western Regions. I live a happy life in Loulan, but the Huns sent people here to make us pay heavy taxes and provoke relations between countries. It is obvious that they want to squeeze us to death, I was still worrying about where I would go in the Western Regions, but now that there are all guards joining us, I, Loulan, will definitely support it with all the power of the country."
"Loulan Elementary School has a population of only 13,000 and 3,000 soldiers. I am willing to lend 1,000 soldiers to the Duhu. At the same time, I will support all the soldiers and horses of the Duhu with food for a month. What does the Duhu think?" King Loulan said.
Jiang Hao said in his heart, this Loulan King really has a heart for a big man.
"Loulan Wang Gaoyi, I, Jiang Hao, are infinitely grateful." Jiang Hao raised his glass and said.
"Okay, let's raise our glasses together."
Unexpectedly, it would be so smooth. King Loulan took the initiative to send troops and food. You must know that Jiang Hao now has 8,000 soldiers and horses, and the food for a month is not a small number.
However, Loulan is indeed rich. Loulan is located in the west of Lop Nur, the hub of the Western Regions, and occupies an extremely important position on the ancient Silk Road. Those who trade through Loulan, as an important business route, are naturally rich.
Jiang Hao ordered to rest for a few days and was on his way, which also gave Loulan time to prepare soldiers, horses, food and grass. He had nothing to do. Jiang Hao took his little secretary to the top of Loulan City. Looking at the rolling yellow sand outside the city, he suddenly heard the sound of a piano ,
Jiang Hao sighed: "Hearing the folded willows in the song, I think about my hometown outside the Great Wall. In this vast desert and an isolated city in the Western Regions, I can hear the song "Folded Willows in the Homeland", which makes people feel a little nostalgic!"
Di Linaza looked at Jiang Hao and asked, "Does the general have any relatives in Dahan?"
"No more." Jiang Hao shook his head.
In the memory of Jiang Hao's body, he was originally a refugee, and later joined the army, and then was sent to the Western Regions, and was gradually promoted to the position of a military officer. There are no relatives in Dahan.
"Hehe, don't talk about that,"
Jiang Hao pointed to the distance, and said: "Loulan is the hub of the Silk Road. Going to the middle section, passing through Yuli, Shanguo, and your Kucha, Wensu, Shule, and leaving the Western Regions, this is the golden road of the Silk Road. At the foot of the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain, the distance is also the shortest."
"From Loulan to the north, pass Gaochang, Cheshi and other countries, pass the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain and leave the Western Regions."
"From here to the south, take the Altun Mountains, the northern foot of the Kunlun Mountains, pass through the Ruoqiang Kingdom, Xiaowan Kingdom, Qiemo Kingdom, Jingjue Kingdom, Khotan Kingdom, Shache Kingdom, and then Shule Kingdom to leave the Western Regions."
"Next, I considered two plans. One is to go directly to the middle road to Kucha, and attack Kucha from the inside and outside. The other is to take the south road, continue to retreat all the way, and then attack Shache directly. Which plan do you think is better?" Jiang Hao looked. Ask Princess Dilinaza.
Di Linaza thought about it, and looked up at Jiang Hao, "Which one is beneficial to you, I know, your goal is definitely not just to defeat Shache, I always feel that Shache is nothing in your eyes."
Jiang Hao shook his head with a smile and said: "Princess Dina, you really think highly of me. Shache has tens of thousands of soldiers, how could it be nothing in my eyes."
"No, this is how you feel to me. In fact, you have never paid much attention to Shache and did not regard defeating him as your goal. Now I feel that your goal is the entire Western Region, not just Kucha and Shache. "Dina said with certainty.
Jiang Hao's eyes became sharp all of a sudden, and he stretched out his hand to hook the woman's chin. Jiang Hao's action made Princess Dina stunned, and she was too scared to move. With Jiang Hao's hand back, she didn't follow her. .
The faces of the two people got closer and closer, and Princess Dina's big eyes kept flickering in fright, and her long eyelashes fluttered like two butterflies.
Just when the two could breathe each other, Jiang Hao finally stopped, Jiang Hao stared into Princess Dina's eyes, and said in a fierce tone: "Woman, you have finally discovered my biggest secret, so, You must be prepared to be imprisoned by my side for the rest of your life."
Di Linaza was really frightened by Jiang Hao just now, but after hearing what he said, she realized that this man was teasing her. The distance between the two of them was so close that they were almost touching each other. When they came into contact with each other, Princess Dina's face turned red immediately, and she immediately avoided it as if she was frightened.
"Hahahaha~~~" Jiang Hao laughed heartily.
"You haven't answered my question yet?" Jiang Hao continued to ask.
Princess Dilinaza hesitated for two seconds, struggled in her heart, and finally said: "Take the south route, I think it will be more beneficial to your plan."
Jiang Hao was a little surprised by Di Linaza's choice. She was always eager to restore her country. If she went south, the time would probably take a long time.
"Take the south road and detour to Shache. It will probably take about half a year longer." Jiang Hao said.
"I know, but I feel that your strength will be stronger in this way, and more countries in the Western Regions will know your existence, which will be more beneficial to your future plans." Di Linaza looked at Jiang Hao and said seriously .
With a smile on Jiang Hao's face, he leaned closer and said, "You are such a smart girl, can I kiss you."
Di Linaza hurriedly jumped away, and said angrily: "I know you've been holding back bad thoughts, huh."
A long team is kicking forward. After a short rest in Loulan for a few days, with 7,500 cavalry and sufficient supplies, the Hanyang Allied Forces set off again, and now they are rushing to the next country, Ruoqiang country.
"Chirp~"
An eagle's cry sounded in the sky, and a huge golden eagle swooped down from the sky. Jiang Hao raised his arm, and the golden eagle landed firmly on his arm.
He untied the leather pouch on his paw, and took out a letter from it. After Jiang Hao read it, he handed it to Di Linaza next to him, "The news from Su Mu, Samoyed sent him a letter, and they have successfully sneaked into the Kucha, and began to investigate various situations, just as I expected, after Shache occupied Kucha, the generals who surrendered in Kucha were all weakened.”
"The current King of Kucha is the former Great Prince of Shache. The Shache Kingdom left 6,000 Shache cavalry in Kucha, and another 12,000 Kucha soldiers were surrendered. Ha ha, the situation is very complicated." Jiang Hao said with a smile.
Although Jiang Hao left Tashi, he let Su Mu stay there. As an information transfer station, the vast desert is thousands of miles away. It's just a few hours' journey.
Because the golden eagle is the most capable of flying among known birds, and it has no natural enemies in the air. Its flight height can reach several thousand meters and it can browse almost all mountains.
Such a messenger is much stronger than a pigeon. The only disadvantage is that it is not easy to domesticate, but this is not a problem for Jiang Hao at all.
It only took one day for the team to move forward, and they entered the border of "Ruoqiang", the first country on the South Silk Road.
Before entering the capital of Ruoqiang King, Jiang Hao saw a river in front of him. The river was so clear that he could see the sediment at the bottom of the river. The surrounding vegetation was lush. The army camped and rested on the bank of the river. He watched the soldiers drinking horses, washing rice and cooking. Jiang Hao thought in his heart, wondering if they would conceive and have babies one by one after drinking the mother-child river water.
If they all have babies, then the team will immediately change from 8,000 to 16,000, expanding rapidly.
Ha ha,
That's right, this river is the mother river, which is the Zimu River in Journey to the West, and the Ruoqiang country in front of it is the daughter country recorded in Journey to the West.
Ruoqiang has always been ruled by a matriarchal society, and this situation continued until the Tang Dynasty. Later, it was destroyed by the Tubo Kingdom and fled to Gaochang Kingdom to rebuild the country for a generation. It is still called Nv Ruoqiang.
Interestingly, in modern times, the railway station in Ruoqiang County is directly named Nvguo Station.
By the way, it is said that when Emperor Zhou Mu traveled westward and came to Kunlun Mountain to see the Queen Mother of the West, it seems that he should have almost met Queen Ruoqiang. Does this mean that the king of the Daughter Kingdom in Journey to the West has no ability, but there is such a Awesome baby, the strongest monster in Journey to the West, the pipa master, even Tathagata dares to pierce, Guanyin is afraid, Sun Wukong can't really beat her, but he can't hurt his daughter, the king, because this is the hometown of the Queen Mother of the West, and that treasure is Left by the Queen Mother of the West.
Hey, thinking of this, Jiang Hao suddenly realized that the disaster of Daughter Kingdom was not without origin, it was a checkpoint set by the queen mother, worthy of being the head of the female fairy, so powerful that it almost broke Tang Seng's ninth child body.
Eating Tang Seng's meat is nothing special, but sucking the true essence of Tang Seng IX's boy is really awesome.
"thump!"
Suddenly a stone was thrown from the river in front of Jiang Hao, splashing a splash of water, splashing Jiang Hao's face, pulling Jiang Hao back from his wild thoughts, Jiang Hao turned around and saw his little secretary looking up at the sky pretending to be It's okay.
Jiang Hao suddenly wanted to tease her, and said: "I heard that Queen Ruoqiang is beautiful, gentle and affectionate, and loves heroes the most. You say that I enter the palace at night, can you?"
The little secretary turned around slowly, staring at Jiang Hao with big eyes angrily, "I heard that the current queen is almost forty years old, with countless faces, and she likes strong people the most. You, hmph, may not be able to enter her Fayan."
After finishing speaking, he gave Jiang Hao a contemptuous look, turned around and left.
Jiang Hao smiled from behind.
Speaking of which, Ruoqiang is very small, only about 3,000 people, and the available soldiers are no more than 500. When they arrived in Ruoqiang country, Jiang Hao saw the queen with red bird feathers, and accepted the food and some dry food offered by Ruoqiang .
Jiang Hao met the queen and talked about his vision. In the end, the queen supported a hundred soldiers.
There are not many people, and this is what Jiang Hao wants.
Xiaowan Country, Qiemo Country, and Jingjue Country are all small countries on the South Road. Jiang Hao walked all the way, and stayed in each country for a day or two. Whether it was voluntary or because of coercion, Jiang Hao got it in these small countries anyway. One hundred soldiers, when they arrived in Khotan, the Hanyang Army officially reached 8,000.
The Khotan Kingdom is considered a powerful country on the South Road of the Western Regions, with a population of about 20,000 and 4,000 soldiers. Many people may not know the Khotan Kingdom, but it is actually the modern Hotan, which is rich in Hotan jade.
Walking to the territory of Khotan, he stopped by a grassland river only 20 kilometers away from the capital of Khotan, ordered to set up camp on the spot for recuperation, and sent people to Khotan at the same time.
When the King of Khotan saw Jiang Hao's letter, he frowned deeply, "There are unforeseen blessings in the world, but there are also unreasonable disasters. Hey, I am safe in Khotan, and now it seems that I will still be involved in it." .”
The eldest prince, who was named General of Khotan Chariots and Cavalry, took the letter from the king and read it, and said, "Father, can't we stay out of it?"
"I'm afraid it won't work. The general guard will join forces from more than a dozen countries to attack Shache. We are near the Shache country. They will probably use Khotan as a base to attack Shache. At that time, we will be behind the Hanyang army. To avoid being attacked from the front and back, they must be the first to deal with us, so as to stabilize the rear." Khotan King said.
"Then let's take refuge in Shache?" the eldest prince said.
"Take refuge in Shache. Shache is domineering, and there are many differences with us. There are often disputes over territory. How can we take refuge in Shache." King Khotan said, looking at his son unhappy.
At this time, the eldest prince smiled, "Father, then why do you have any hesitation, since their goal is Shache, we are not in harmony with Shache, why don't we join the coalition to fight together."
The King of Khotan shook his head lightly, "I am not worried about Shache but the Huns. The Huns are so powerful that our small country can resist. If one is not good, I will be in danger of overthrowing my country in Khotan."
"But father, the Huns also issued a tax notice to us before. How can we afford such a high tax burden? Now that we have this opportunity, why don't we fight against the Huns together with the Protectorate? It may not be invincible. .” said the eldest prince.
The King of Khotan thought for a while, then sighed,
"Forget it, the father is old, and the position of the king will be handed over to you sooner or later. I will leave this matter to you with full authority. Tomorrow, you can go to see that general Jiang Hao."