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Western Regions, Gaochang.

It has been a year since Du Yu served as the Protector of Anxi.

Originally, the countries in the Western Regions were trembling, for fear that Du Yu would be liquidated.

But he didn't do anything, and devoted himself to cultivating the fields to appease the families of the fallen soldiers.

The Battle of Hezhong was a rare defeat since the Great Qin ruled the world. Many families in Gaochang were immersed in the grief of losing their sons and husbands.

The biggest lesson of the failure of this war is that others can never be relied on, only oneself can be relied on.

If the troops from the Western Regions had not been summoned back then, Yin Chun's [-] government soldiers might not have failed against the [-] Sasanian army, but there is no medicine for regret in this world.

This battle hurt the vitality of the Qin army in the Western Regions.

In addition to the thousands of people killed in battle, there are also disabled soldiers, as well as food, grass and ordnance accumulated for six or seven years.

"Hezhong was defeated, have you ever been convinced?" Yin Chun said angrily, with half of his face ferocious like a ghost.

A big defeat caused him to lose his left hand, half of his face was burned by a Sasanian rocket, he lay in bed for a year, and was finally pulled out of the gate of hell by the medical doctor who came from Daxing.

Anger is contagious in everyone.

Then thousands of fists raised up, "Not convinced!"

"Do you dare to take revenge on me?"

"Wish, wish, wish!"

There are many blood ties between the government soldiers, and they often migrate from the whole family, most of them are uncles and nephews.

"Guardian, please give me an order!" Yin Chun rushed to Du Yu and cupped his hands.

"General Yin is free of courtesy." Du Yu was as gentle and elegant as ever, and turned to the crowd, "The court has not forgotten you, and His Majesty will not forget you. The horses, armaments, food and grass are all on the way."

All the ministers of the imperial court have been sent, which shows the importance attached to the Western Regions.

"Those who owe us, will be repaid sooner or later."

Du Yu's speech is tepid, but every word contains infinite power.

Great Qin, Your Majesty...

When these two words were spoken, the people present immediately felt extremely secure.

"Revenge!" Among the soldiers of the government, they raised their heads to the sky and yelled wildly.

"People's hearts are available!" Du Yu whispered.

"Da Duhu, we are also willing to serve the country!" More than a dozen unkempt slaves knelt under the wooden platform. The leader was around thirty. He was tall and tall, but his face was disheveled, making him look a little thin .

The people behind them also looked quite sturdy.

"Come on, cut them off!" Marching Sima Zhang Zhuo said dissatisfied.

Immediately, dozens of sergeants came forward with long guns to drive them away.

"We are also Qin people, why can't we kill the enemy!" The tall man in the lead struggled unwillingly.

"Hmph, you deserve it too, don't talk too much, you, a sinner, don't have the place to speak here!"

The sergeant pushed and beat, and drove a dozen or so people out.

"Wait, who are you?" Such a big commotion naturally caught Du Yu's attention.

What the Western Regions lack is people, but they are still Qin people.

"I am here to protect you, these are all sinners. They were assigned here. The leader, Deng Lang, is the grandson of Deng Ai, the sinner..."

"Deng Ai!" Du Yu was taken aback for a moment, then he let out a long sigh, "Let him come forward and talk."

Deng Lang's death is also an unsolved case in history. Originally pardoned by the Sima family, he returned to the Central Plains and prepared to serve as the prefect of the new capital. However, when he was passing through Xiangyang, he and his mother were caught in a fire. Duan escaped...

Deng Ai offended too many people, it is hard to say that someone did not take revenge.

It's very normal for the court of the Sima family to do these things. If they are from a poor family, they will die as soon as they die, and no one cares about it.

"Da Du Hu, although my father and son are sinners, they are willing to contribute to the country!" Deng Lang's face was already full of tears.

In his 30s, he feels wronged like a child.

However, it is not surprising to think of the treatment he received as a slave in Gaochang these years.

The people around him also cried together, and they were all Deng Lang's nephews.

He dragged the whole family out, which shows his determination.

"Do you know martial arts?" Du Yu was the protector of Anxi and also the order of ministers. The emperor granted him the highest standard of fake axe. If the emperor came in person, he represented the highest authority of the Qin Dynasty.

Forgiving a sinner is naturally easy.

"Study and practice martial arts since childhood!" Deng Lang cupped his hands.

"There is a death camp under a certain command, but there is a captain, do you have the guts?"

"Thank you, Chief Protector!" Deng Lang knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times, followed by his nephews behind him.

"Okay!" Du Yu ordered his guards to bring armor, long lances, war horses, and swords, "These are all top-grade gifts from His Majesty, and I will give them to you today. You must know the 24th turn meritorious deeds of Daqin. In my Daqin, slaves also Can be the general!"

Speaking of this, who doesn't know that Du Yu intends to promote Deng Lang?

Deng Lang's whole body trembled with excitement, and tears welled up in his eyes again, "Subs, subordinates, and subordinates will be crushed, smashed to pieces, in order to repay the great favor of the guardian!"

I don't know if it was because of the incoherent speech due to excitement, or because Deng Ai's stuttering was inherited, but Deng Lang also started looking forward to Ai Ai.

Du Yu smiled slightly, "It's not necessary to serve someone, but to serve Daqin and Your Majesty!"

Deng Lang put on his armor, got on his horse, and he was a disciple of the general family.

After leading a thousand copies, they went down happily, and the people around were envious.

This is just a small episode, not many people pay attention.

According to Daqin's rules, strength speaks for itself on the battlefield.

Yin Chundao: "After thinking about it, my subordinates realized that when Hezhong was defeated, it must have been Dawan and Kangju who were behind it, and they were the first to flee!"

Du Yu waved his hand and let the soldiers disperse, "If Daqin takes the river, Dawan will be surrounded on three sides, and Kangju will be surrounded by enemies. Of course, I don't want to see Daqin win!"

"Then the general guard should use Dawan as the sword in this battle? Take Dawan, commanding the heights, and sweep the river!"

"Dawan and Kangju don't want us to take Hezhong, and some people in the Western Regions don't want us to succeed either! Before sending troops, clean up the Western Regions first!" Du Yu's eyes darkened.

The defeat in the river made some countries in the Western Regions start to move their minds.

Yin Chun suddenly realized the gap between himself and Du Yu.

I am a qualified general, and it is easy to charge into the battle and conquer the city, but Du Yu is a handsome talent, the all-round kind, who can run the army on horseback and rule the people on horseback. He has only been in the Western Regions for a year, and he has regained the confidence of the Qin people in the Western Regions. .

Even slaves and sinners from the Western Regions have to fight for the country.

Yin Chun asked himself that he couldn't do this.

"Call all the monarchs of the Western Regions to come to Gaochang to discuss matters, including Dawan and Kangju. Those who do not come will be regarded as betraying the Great Qin." Du Yu looked majestic.

"Wei!" Yin Chun cupped his hands.

A storm is brewing in the Western Regions.

In Gaochang as a whole, counting the people brought by Du Yu, there were only 2 people in total, and with the troops from Xia and Khotan, the total was about 5.

However, after the last battle, the Sasanians obviously strengthened the defenses in Hezhong, increased their troops, and secretly formed alliances with Dawan and Kangju, and their troops were even stronger.

This battle is not only to defeat the enemy, but also to destroy their country and occupy their land. 5 people are a bit stretched.

Du Yu has never been too ambitious, and wars should not be obsessed with winning more with less, but concentrating all their strength to defeat the enemy.

The lion fights the rabbit, and use all your strength!
Even if there is blood to be shed, try to shed as little Qin blood as possible.