Three Kingdoms: Everything Can Be Gamified

Chapter 450 Meeting with King Kushan

Strictly speaking, shaving is not prohibited in China, but during the Confucian period, "the hair and skin of the body are subject to the parents" has been regarded as the default unspoken rule.

Not to mention that for a long time, Kunshou was regarded as a form of punishment.

Normal people can also shave their heads, but they must tell their parents first and get permission before doing it.

Otherwise, the average person would have long hair, heels and a beautiful beard. In fact, no matter what dynasty it is, there are very few such people.

Zhang He said he wanted to shave his head, but everyone had no objection to this.

Basically, everyone's parents are not here. You can't go back to the big man to report it and then come back to have your hair shaved, so you can make your own decisions.

However, few people agree with Zhang He's flat head. After all, it is considered a crotch.

"I have to say, this is really easy to take care of..." Jia Xu was the first to agree as he slashed with a knife and removed most of his hair.

It doesn't matter who the common people or the women are below, but the soldiers need to wear helmets, and there is not much water to bathe in. It doesn't matter if they stay like this for a long time.

"What the common people say is free, but what the soldiers say should be based on this standard!" Zhao Yun then raised his knife and shaved off his hair.

In fact, Zhang He didn't need to say that a lot of soldiers below felt that long hair was a hindrance, especially if they didn't take a shower for several days.

Seeing that the generals were taking the lead, and no one seemed to be able to control themselves here, most people chose to shave their heads.

The first group of people took the lead, so more people chose to shave their heads. The herd mentality is still very obvious.

Finally, some women also shorten their hair slightly to ensure the comfort of their hair.

But they won’t shave their heads. After all, women still care about their own image. Some people would rather die than become ugly.

After resting in the royal city for about a day, the army continued south to the Kushan Kingdom.

The first one to arrive was not the planned city of Lam, but Malakanda (Samarkand) in the north.

Not afraid of people’s jokes, Marakanda is [-] miles away from Dawan in a straight line, so the army took a slight detour and walked an extra [-] miles.

There is nothing that can be done about it. To the east of Dawan are the rolling mountains.

This is also the reason why Master Xuanzang went to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures. He did not go in a straight line or through the Indochina Peninsula, but instead took a big detour to get there.

The Himalayas are a natural barrier.

Going from the Western Regions to India requires a huge detour.

It was not until later that the south was developed and it traveled through Indochina through Bangladesh and into India. This was the Southern Silk Road.

It has to be said that this road may not be easy to walk, at least there will be no shortage of water and food.

Unlike the traditional Silk Road in the north, whether you go to India or continue past Anxi, this drought is really uncomfortable.

Even when Zhang He set out, he considered whether to open a road through Nanzhong and go south into the Indian plains.

Later, I weighed it up and found that the Silk Road was already very mature, and if I cheated on it myself, it wouldn't be a big problem.

But if we go south, because it is too wild, we need a lot of medicine to accompany the army, and it is also a waste of time to open the way.

The advantage is not without, that is, you can probably reach the Indian plains before winter, and then occupy this place to get through the winter first.

But in this case, I was worried that some people would want to stay here and build a country instead of continuing westward.

It is not impossible to establish a country in India, but Zhang Fei will probably be able to expand here in 20 years at most.

When the Han Dynasty borders the kingdom, the countdown to return will begin.

No matter how you look at it, it's a bit of a loss.

After all, Liu Bei is only in his 60s, and the second generation is also in his prime.

Not to mention that his two sons are still in Dahan.

In this way, they arrived all the way to Maracanda. Zhang He sent someone to announce his arrival, hoping that the other party would send someone who could speak to him.

Not long after, the nobles from Maracanda asked in the language of Kangju: "Did you come here with friendship or with the flames of war?!"

More than 15 people came, especially a large number of armored men. Everyone thought the other party was here to fight.

The defenders on the border are now on alert.

"If we are going to bring war, then you have already been burned." Zhang He took the initiative to step forward without asking for translation, "We are bringing a big deal, let's see if you want to eat it!"

"Oh, what kind of goods is it? You might as well tell me!" The nobleman looked at Zhang He and was basically sure that it was not from Kang Ju. "Behind us!" Zhang He pointed to the back, "Three hundred miles of land have been conquered by us. But we don't intend to occupy it. I wonder if you want to eat it? As a price, you need to subsidize us some thing……"

Naturally, everyone is willing to expand the territory.

The problem cannot be determined by what the other party says. Nobles also have to consider many issues.

"Can we go over first and take a look and complete the relocation by the way? How much subsidy will be given to you? Our emperor will give you a reasonable price!" the nobles shouted.

"We will only wait three days unless you provide us with food and water!" Zhang He shouted.

"Yes!" the latter replied, "We are willing to provide you with enough food and water!"

As an important city in the north, there are not only enough frontier troops here, but also enough supplies.

However, the nobles must also admit that there are too many people on the other side, and three days of food and water are almost the limit.

The army was stationed outside Maracanda. There were too many people coming from the other side, and the nobles couldn't let them enter the city to spend money.

However, the businessmen came after hearing the news and tried to make a deal with this side.

Whether it is Kushan, Kangju or Anxi, the geographical location and climate environment determine that it is difficult for them to be self-sufficient through farming.

For this area, doing business can be said to be an important component of ensuring the lifeline.

It’s no wonder why a certain nation is so keen on doing business. This is completely an instinct engraved in their DNA.

Of course, the situation in the Kushan Empire is slightly different. After all, they occupy the northern part of the Indian plains, and there are still many places suitable for farming.

Therefore, they will also provide food to Anxi and Kangju, mostly purchasing it from tribes in India and then selling it there.

In a sense, just being a middleman is enough for them to make a lot of money.

In the past, the Kushan Xihou Qiu died and established the Kushan Dynasty after destroying the other four Xihous.

The current King of Kushan is named Bodiao/Vesudeva I, and he is the master of the resurgence of Kushan.

Zhang He didn't know this, but he knew one thing through chatting with the nobles here.

Especially recently, Kushan regained control of Khwarezm, and morale was at its peak.

Seeing that there is another opportunity to expand the territory three hundred miles north, it is naturally very happy.

Sure enough, in less than three days, the king's order from the capital Peshawar was sent over, and King Bo Tiao came in person to discuss payment with Zhang He.

"Since the king of your country is so sincere, let's confirm the negotiation arrangements first!" Zhang He discussed with the civil officials and gave a standard for negotiation.

The main reason is that they are worried that the other party is not here to negotiate, but intends to eat the 15 of them.

After negotiation, the two sides negotiated ten miles outside Maracanda. Only Zhang He and Bo Diao were present during the negotiation, and all troops had to leave about two miles away. Any approach would be regarded as a direct declaration of war.

Kushan seemed to have some scruples, and finally agreed to this condition, and Zhang He met with Bo Diao for the first time.

"Zhang He, the crowned king of the Han Empire, has met King Guishang!" When Bo came over, Zhang He took the initiative to salute.

"Friend, this really surprises me. I didn't expect that your Kushan dialect is so good!" Bo Diao was a little surprised.

　King Bo Tiao was considered the last wise emperor of the Kushan Empire. After all, after him, Kushan gradually declined. It was first divided into several principalities, and then jointly annihilated by the Sassanid Dynasty and India. Around 425, the last remaining forces were destroyed. destroy.

　　The Sasanian dynasty was established in the early third century AD and was founded in 224 AD.I took a look at the background. Rome was constantly attacking Parthia during this period, and Parthia was also in a period of extreme weakness.

　　I won’t specifically check many documents, but I can basically judge that this is a rebel force that will eventually gradually replace the Parthian Empire and at the same time march eastward to attack the Kushan Empire.

　　During this period, Bo Tiao united with Armenia, where the protagonist went to establish the kingdom, to fight against the Sassanid Dynasty.The actual situation is that the resistance was down until the wave died...

　　Some parts of this book are fictional. After all, it is impossible for me to study world history so seriously.

　　It would be good to have a little understanding of foreign situations during this period. After all, it is mainly the story of the protagonist.It’s basically the DLC part after the main storyline is completed.

　　From a normal perspective, the chapter where the protagonist's expedition begins is actually considered complete.

　　So thank you all for reading this. I will continue to write, at least until I finish this month.

　　Not only the protagonist's western expedition, but also Guan Yu's eastern expedition to Japan. I think many people are curious about this part.

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