Daqin: You were asked to build the Great Wall and you destroyed the Huns?

Chapter 365 Seleucid heavy cavalry

a few days later.

The eastern side of the Kingdom of Bactria.

Euthydemus stood on the city wall and looked at the five thousand Qin cavalry in the distance.

These people don't take them seriously at all.

Some people slept on the ground in front of them.

Euthydemus was angry, but he did not dare to act rashly.

Until now, he still doesn't understand how many troops the opponent has and what tactics he uses.

Not a single one of the 200,000 combined troops between him and Xiang Hung could escape.

He frowned for a long time and glanced at the Yue clan members beside him who were even more miserable than him.

At this moment, as 60,000 troops officially entered Bactria.

That was the scene Antiochus III wanted to see most.

The Qin people will completely occupy the land on the east side.

These are not comparable to Bactria's temporary cavalry.

Far more powerful than ordinary soldiers.

Even so, the kingdom's decline was inevitable.

After these people have used it, throw it to the Qin people to vent their anger.

He could only rely on the Seleucid dynasty's garrison to resist.

Then the kingdom will truly become a province.

Almost every one of them was a powerful knight class personally selected by Antiochus III.

The first step starts here.

Behind him, the finance minister was anxious.

Euthydemus' worries were exactly what excited Antiochus III.

Euthydemus shook his head.

I didn’t expect the opportunity would come so promptly.

As the time of garrisoning the army increases, it will not be long before his control over the country becomes weaker and weaker.

This is his time.

As long as we persist for one day, reinforcements will arrive.

The entire kingdom will be under constant threat from the east.

He agreed to the matter and personally led the expedition.

Shang Hung's terrain is steep, no matter how weak it is, it can still involve half of the opponent's troops.

Fortunately, the generals under his command made assumptions based on the information they received.

Their king went with the army, but there was no news at this moment, and he was afraid that there was more misfortune.

The Seleucid dynasty had a huge territory when it was founded, but within a hundred years it lost the Kingdom of Bactria and Syria Asia in the northwest.

Guarded by tall city walls, the Qin army could not take advantage.

It only took the Seleucid dynasty two days to summon an army of 60,000 under the king's vigorous call.

On the western border of Bactria.

He wants to take back the regrets of his ancestors one by one.

The opponent's army that can come here will exceed 100,000 at most.

He had just made preparations when Bactria came to ask for reinforcements.

But I still feel uneasy in my heart.

Euthydemus sighed.

Antiochus III was filled with excitement.

There are also 10,000 elite cavalry who have been trained for a long time.

He glanced at the Ten Thousand Moon clan members beside him.

If the opponent attacks directly, it will be difficult for him to block it.

Now, with the help of the Yuezhi people, there are only 30,000 defenders.

After the opponent has suffered heavy casualties during the siege, during the stalemate stage, you can find an opportunity to make peace with the opponent and shift the responsibility to the Yuezhi.

Antiochus III had been making preparations since he succeeded to the throne.

Until Antiochus III abolished military authority.

Antiochus III did not hesitate at the cost of returning to the dynasty.

He knew too well the character of Euthydemus.

Don't show mercy when you say it.

It has been two days since the appointment.

If the army fails to reach the east defense line on time, his family may be killed by him.

Antiochus III rode forward, raising his eyes to admire the scenery in front of him.

From time to time, I noticed the expression of the Finance Minister.

Suddenly he chuckled.

"Don't worry."

"The governor of Sogdiana (Eucidemus' identity before he took the throne) was still fighting for his whole life no matter how bad he was."

"Even if we can't defeat the Qin people, we still have no problem holding on."

"What's more, as long as our army comes in."

"He will never dare to kill your relatives. Otherwise, how will he face the questioning of my dynasty's army after the war?"

Antiochus III was in a very happy mood.

He kept speaking to comfort this strange uncle who brought him good news.

The Finance Minister just smiled back absentmindedly.

He turned around and looked at a famous cavalryman holding a spear, carrying a dagger and scimitar on his back, wearing an iron breastplate, ring-shaped metal leggings, arm guards, and a helmet, and even his mount was equipped with a copper chest protector.

Feeling slightly relaxed.

This kind of cavalry, which is almost armed to the teeth, is extremely lethal to the enemy.

Ten thousand such cavalry are enough to rush and disperse the scattered light cavalry of the opponent.

From this point of view, guarding the king's territory is not a problem.

Antiochus III saw his trance.

Said very proudly.

"This is the heavy cavalry that I spent several years building. Any enemy will be like a chicken or a dog in front of them."

"Eucidemus should be grateful to be the first to return to the embrace of the dynasty."

"Otherwise he will be the one facing these scary guys!"

Antiochus III showed an elusive smile to the finance minister.

He decided to wait until the Eastern Front.

He will be the first to attack and defeat the enemy with lightning speed.

Let the people of Bactria see with their own eyes how powerful the Seleucid dynasty is now.

Only under his rule can the people enjoy peace and happiness.

As for the state of Qin, which I have never heard of.

Antiochus III never took it seriously.

A small country that I have never even heard of.

Even if it rises temporarily, it is impossible to have such a deep foundation.

There is absolutely no way he can withstand his own army.

……

The east side of the Pamir Plateau.

When Ying Xuan led 200,000 cavalry and nearly 300,000 infantrymen, they crossed the high ground with difficulty.

It was my first time to set foot in the Middle East.

Ying Xuan couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Bactria (Afghanistan) is a hub connecting West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and East Asia.

As the crossroads of the Eurasian continent, its location is a battleground for military strategists.

So this country has never been quiet, and the war has lasted for thousands of years.

There were successive campaigns from Macedonia, Persia, Mongolia, and Turks.

In more than 100 years of modern times, Afghanistan has been invaded by three world-class powers: the British Empire, the former Soviet Union, and the world's hegemon, the United States.

But now, in an era when the overlords have not yet grown up.

Ying Xuan came first with Da Qin!

Without any unnecessary words, the army took a short rest and then marched quickly along the marks left by Han Xin.

There are still several hours left before the three days that Han Xin mentioned after arriving.

……

The city of Mardan in eastern Bactria.

When news of the arrival of reinforcements reached Euthydemus' ears.

He, who had been nervous, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced again at the five thousand Qin cavalry who were always loose in the distance.

He hurried down to the city and went to greet the other party in person.

From a distance, I saw the front of the entry army.

One was in his early twenties.

A young man with a tall and straight posture and a proud expression.

Euthydemus stepped forward and bowed very stiffly.

He hadn't done this kind of courtesy in decades.

"Eucidemus, governor of Bactria, vide the king."

"The king's great kindness in rescuing me, I, the people of Bactria, have nothing to repay."

"I will offer my firmest loyalty and swear to the death never to betray again."

Hearing that Euthydemus took the initiative to surrender.

Antiochus III dismounted somewhat excitedly.

He lifted Euthydemus up with one hand and said softly.

"Bactria is a member of our Seleucid dynasty."

"I have been waiting for your return, and now a hundred years have passed and I have finally returned home."

"I, Antiochus III, hereby swear that the dynasty will expel all foreign enemies."

"No one can bully my people of the Seshu Dynasty!"

Although Antiochus was speaking to Euthydemus.

But he looked at all the people in the city around him.

He wanted the people of Bactria to feel the power of the dynasty.

Feel the security of belonging to a dynasty.

Although Euthydemus knew the other party's intentions. But at this point, he could only choose to surrender.

He lowered his head and shouted again.

"Bactria is always loyal to the dynasty and loyal to the king."

After the words fell, the people standing on the street shouted loudly.

Antiochus III was so excited that he was almost surrounded by his people and came to the east wall.

When he saw that the enemy only had 5,000 cavalry, and the soldiers were extremely loose, and they only had light armor.

Antiochus III became even more excited.

he shouted.

"People of the Seleucid dynasty, see with your own eyes."

"How powerful your dynasty is!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and gave orders to the soldiers on the side.

"Send the order, 20,000 troops leave the city."

"If the other side dares to fight, we will destroy them."

"If you want to escape, drive them far away."

He looked at the cheering people and raised the corners of his mouth.

This foreign enemy came at the perfect time.

But at this time, Euthydemus heard that Antiochus III was about to take the initiative.

Some anxiously stepped forward to explain.

"These are just the vanguard of the Qin people."

"No one knows how many troops they will follow."

"They said they would behead me within three days, and the time is almost up."

"I'm afraid their reinforcements are coming soon."

"King, please proceed with caution!"

But Antiochus III didn't care at all.

His real method was not to enter the city, but to go around the city to the south.

Without the restrictions of city walls, they can exert their most terrifying power.

Antioch is waiting for reinforcements from the other side.

At this moment, he very much hopes that the Qin State will be stronger.

Lest he be defeated before he can show his strongest means.

Isn't it a waste of one's efforts?
Antioch waved his hand carelessly.

He also sent someone to deliver a message to the other party.

"go with!"

"Ask them, why haven't they come yet in three days as promised?"

"Isn't this the only one who sticks a green onion in a pig's nose to pretend to be an elephant?"

The contemptuous attitude of Antiochus III.

The people behind him were very excited.

What they need is this kind of king who can bring them victory and glory.

But such a scene made Euthydemus worried.

He persuaded again.

"King, the Qin people defeated me and the 200,000-strong coalition of the Zhang Shung Dynasty after all."

"Strength should not be underestimated!"

But who knew that these words made Antiochus III even more excited.

"This is better. Defeating such an opponent can better demonstrate the strength of our dynasty."

Euthydemus gritted his teeth and became angry.

Looking at the Finance Minister on the side, he wished he could give him two swords.

How on earth did he explain the situation of the battle to the other party?

But now the Minister of Finance has sent all his relatives back to the house, but he is no longer in a hurry.

He raised his head and said nonchalantly.

"Don't worry, Governor."

"The king's methods are so powerful that you cannot imagine."

But Euthydemus turned around and pointed at the 50,000 infantry reinforcements and shouted loudly.

"The other party has an army of nearly 100,000 people, who can make our 60,000 cavalrymen never come back."

"If we go out of the city to counterattack, we will happen to encounter enemy reinforcements."

"These 50,000 soldiers will probably stay here too."

"You must never be careless!"

At this time, Antiochus III narrowed his eyes.

"The other party has a hundred thousand troops?"

Euthydemus thought he finally listened.

Suddenly he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes!"

"The Qin people have an army of nearly 100,000!"

But who knows, Antiochus III became even more excited and roared.

"Soldiers, there are nearly 100,000 people on the other side!"

"I ask you this."

"Are you afraid?"

Behind him, an army of 50,000 people surged in response.

"Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

Antiochus III shouted even harder.

"Tell me, can you defeat each other?"

The army shouted again.

"Seleucus will win! He will win!"

Antiochus III had a burning gaze.

Turning around suddenly, he pointed at Qingqi in the distance with one hand and shouted.

"attack!"

As soon as the words fell, the city gate opened with a bang.

The 20,000-strong army marched out of the city neatly under the anxious eyes of Euthydemus.

The spear was raised diagonally.

The big shield stood up with a bang.

A neat row of defense lines was placed in front of Han Xin.

Han Xin, who had been bored for many days, suddenly became energetic when he saw this scene.

The corners of his mouth curled up and he spat out the dried grass in his mouth.

Some shouts of excitement.

"Soldiers, the fun is coming!"

The words fell, almost within a few breaths.

All the soldiers stood up suddenly, turned over and got back on their horses.

At this moment, Seleucid's 20,000-strong army began to approach.

The neat chorus was loud and clear.

Han Xin raised his head and screamed strangely.

This is a signal he learned from the barbarians.

It can tell the soldiers what actions to take without clearly expressing the meaning of the words.

Very useful.

After just a few breaths, the strange screams started to come together.

The soldiers pulled the reins one by one.

Five thousand cavalry began to circle the enemy's defense line and run to the north.

Han Xin wanted to let the other party take a good look. The cavalry detour was not what they used.

But this scene made the enemies in Mardan City scream with excitement.

Antiochus III also smiled.

He gave Euthydemus a slightly proud look.

"As expected, the other party is just showing off."

"It was just a little frightened, and then the original appearance was revealed."

"I just said, apart from the Maurya Dynasty, there is no other big country in the East that needs attention."

"The Governor must have thought too much and was frightened by the other party!"

Euthydemus looked ugly, a little angry at Antiochus III's contempt.

But I still want to give some final advice.

"The opponent's army is by no means a small and chaotic country."

"Otherwise, my 70,000-strong Bactrian army would not have been defeated and disappeared."

But the words are not finished yet.

Antiochus III's smiling face suddenly turned cold.

Turning back to look at him coldly.

“The Governor is teaching me how to do things?”

"It seems you are still not used to your current status!"

"Do I have to say it clearly?"

"How can the 70,000-strong army you trained in a single province compare with the entire army of our Seleucid dynasty?"

"Don't say that the other party has less than 100,000, even if they have 200,000 or more, so what?"

Antioch's arrogant words echoed on the city wall.

He just wanted to suppress Euthydemus with his momentum and identity.

Make him understand that he is no longer a king.

But the words just fell.

The originally excited soldiers on the city wall suddenly became commotion.

"Ugh?"

"What's on the high mountain to the east?"

"Why do there seem to be more black spots?"

(End of this chapter)