The great man will live forever

Chapter 147 The scam of the ancients
Although Loulan is small, it is the gateway and chokepoint of the Han Empire to the Western Regions. It is located at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor and is the only place where the two Silk Roads from the north to the south pass. Its strategic location is extremely important.

Because of this, Loulan is located between the two most powerful forces, the Han Empire and the Xiongnu, the grassland overlords. Both parties are trying their best to win over each other.

Therefore, the weak Loulan was forced to adopt a two-sided "fence-riding" strategy to please both sides but not offend anyone, leaving an impression of a coward with an unsteady stance and two sides.

However, often these weaklings do not end well in history, just like traitors.

People should choose a path, a correct path, and then walk on it unswervingly, and cannot move around, Qin Muchu.

After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty passed through the Western Regions, he wanted to open up a path to Dawan and other countries and looked for a sweaty horse. Loulan and Gushi happened to be blocking the way of the Han envoys.

The terrible thing is that they actually attacked and robbed the Han envoys Wang Hui and others, killed Han merchants, acted as the Huns' eyes and ears, reported the movements of the Han envoys to them, and asked the Huns to send troops to intercept the Han envoys, which greatly hindered the communication between the Western Han Dynasty and the countries in the Western Regions.

Therefore, it was inevitable for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to beat them.

Loulan is very famous in later generations. The most famous one is Wang Changling's "Yellow sand will wear golden armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned until it is broken"!
There is also the poet Li Bai's "I am willing to put my sword down from my waist to kill Loulan" and so on.

According to statistics from poetry enthusiasts, from the Han Dynasty, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tang Dynasty to the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, there are nearly a hundred poems in which "Loulan" appears.

Moreover, almost all of them are "Broken Loulan", "Beheaded Loulan", "Killed Loulan", "Tie Loulan", "Take Loulan" and other bloody characters who are incompatible with "Loulan", are incompatible with Han thieves, and put them to death quickly. Psalms.

This two-faced man is a bit like a traitor in later generations. Anyone who comes here will be scolded and either fight or kill, so Loulan naturally became the target of Tang Shi's surgery.

In addition to Loulan's two-faced faction and its important geographical location, there is also the reason for its name.

Tang poetry is the most glorious, most prosperous, unique, unreplicable, and independent existence in Chinese history.

The most important thing about poetry is rhyme, correct words, catchy words, and majestic style.

Among the 36 countries in the Western Regions, only Loulan has a beautiful name that sounds sonorous, powerful, and full of momentum.

This is a place that is incomparable and dwarfed by the names of the other 35 countries.

Therefore, Loulan is regarded as a symbol of hostile forces and the object of military conquest, as a stage of life to express one's courage to fight, dare to be enterprising, be positive, serve the country, and realize one's great dreams.

They eradicated, conquered and insulted it, which made Loulan a prop that the great poets of the Tang Dynasty rushed to borrow.

In June of 108 BC, Zhao Ponu led his troops to conquer Loulan. When they were approaching Loulan, Wei Shan arrived.

Zhao Ponu wanted to laugh but didn't. He and Wei Shan were also familiar with each other, "Oh, General Wei, you are unlucky. Fortunately, the Hussar General spoke for you. I am afraid that I have wronged you as the garrison commander?"

"I can no longer call you general. I am a commoner now. Alas, I will live under General Zhao from now on. I hope General Zhao will support me more."

There are few people who offer help in times of trouble, and there are many people who add insult to injury. After Weishan lost power, he also felt the warmth and coldness of human relationships. Those who usually called him brothers and brothers, as well as some relatives who clung to him, avoided him.

"It's easy to talk about. After all, we are all under the command of the Cavalry General. We have fought together and drank the blood of the Huns. It's okay. Let's start over."

Zhao Ponu patted him on the shoulder. In fact, both of them were greatly favored by Liu Han. They spent a lot of money to win the title. If Liu Han hadn't reminded them, their titles would have been gone.

Being a general under Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is like being on a roller coaster. You win a battle and you are immediately promoted to a noble rank. One moment you are a commoner, and the next moment you are a marquis. You have everything you want, but once you make a mistake, you will become a general. If you lose a little battle, your title will be gone. If not, you will be beheaded.

It really is a thought of heaven and a thought of hell.

The two chatted with each other for a while, and he immediately made Wei Shan the commander of the camp. The two led [-] elite cavalry as the vanguard and walked in front of the main force.

As the saying goes, an expert will know if there is one as soon as he makes a move.

Over the years, Zhao Ponu and Weishan have followed Liu Han and Huo Qubing in the war all year round, and what they have learned is the essence of Huo Qubing.

When they arrived first and found that the Loulan Kingdom in front of them was unsuspecting and the city gate was wide open.

Zhao Ponu made a prompt decision and immediately led these [-] brave and skilled Han cavalry into the battle.

"What a great opportunity. Give me the order to enter the city!"

"kill!"

"Go ahead!"

Although the number of this group was small, the brave and fearless [-] Han warriors rushed towards the open city gate, like wolves and tigers.

"Ok?"

"The Han army is here!"

"Run."

The Loulan soldiers were dumbfounded when they saw the Han army rushing towards them. When they reacted and were about to close the city gate, the Han cavalry who were good at launching thunderous strikes and descending from the sky had already rushed into the city.

"Pfft!" Wei Shan took the lead and killed a Loulan soldier. "Ah!" Not to be outdone, Zhao Ponu stabbed a Loulan captain to death with one sword.

"kill!"

"Block, block!"

"Hurry and report to the king!"

The Loulan Kingdom is actually very small, with a total population of just over 14000 and a total military strength of less than 3000. Although it is known as one of the seven most powerful countries in the Western Regions, it is simply unable to compete with the Central Plains Dynasty. With this kind of strength, as long as a battle fails, the country will perish.

The Han army swept through thousands of troops in one fell swoop. Even before the army behind them arrived, they invaded the Loulan King's palace and captured King Loulan alive.

Then, they briefly replenished their forces, and then followed the same pattern, using high-speed troops and rapid marches over long distances to defeat the Cheshi Kingdom in one fell swoop.

This was the first time the Han Empire used troops against the Western Regions. Zhao Ponu achieved a hearty victory with the smallest use of troops and the greatest results since the founding of the Han Empire!
This time, victory was an instant success and Zhao Ponu became famous in one battle!
After Zhao Ponu immediately gathered the main force, he took advantage of the unwavering military might of the two countries to defeat the two countries, forcing Wusun and other countries in the distance to surrender to the Han Empire.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very happy. He added 2800 households to Ponu's settlement in Zhao, granted the title of general to the title of Haohou, and promoted Weishan to the rank of military marquis (an official position in the army, in charge of one song, with 500 people per song). From Jiuquan to Yumen A border fortress established by the Han Dynasty.

Along the way, Wang Hui was like a soybean saucer, so by following the right person, he could earn military achievements by simply lying down, just like Liu Han followed Huo Qubing back then.

"Are there any beauties in Loulan? Are they so beautiful?"

In Loulan Kingdom, Zhao Ponu was very suspicious when he saw the so-called Loulan beauty.

"Is this definitely the most beautiful beauty in your Loulan?" He looked at the King of Loulan beside him.

"Yes, General, this is our Loulan's most beautiful beauty, Les Susanna." King Loulan began to sweat on his forehead.

"Are you sure you didn't lie to me?"

"How dare you lie to the general? The lonely queen is also very beautiful, why don't you give her to the general?"

King Loulan was crying as if his father had died. Queen Zhao Ponu also looked at her. She was already in her 30s and was not as beautiful as Susanna Reis. As for the other beauties, they were even worse.

Looking at the so-called beauty in front of him, with blue eyes, blond hair and a red beard, who looked like a macaque, he had some doubts, "Is this what General Hussar likes?"

"That's all, let's put this... Na..."

"Res Susanna." King Loulan corrected.

"No matter what, Na, and these few, please send them all to the residence of General Hussar in Chang'an."

Zhao Ponu pointed at a few more people that caught his eye. When he saw that none of them pointed at his queen, King Loulan was instantly relieved.

If Liu Han knew about it, he would definitely curse. This is all a lie. Loulan produces beauties. It’s so simple. The ancients boasted that they don’t need money or taxes. Li Bai’s Peach Blossom Pond is a thousand feet deep. I don’t know how many people have been deceived. .

Little did he know that Loulan was a small country to the surrounding countries. If a small country wanted to protect itself from being annexed, the best way was to get married, so Loulan also sent many beauties to marry into other countries, and some of them married Han people.

Perhaps it was the first time they saw these blond, blue-eyed, fair-skinned beauties with high nose bridges that they were too surprised, so every Han Chinese had an unusual evaluation of the beauties in Loulan.

As some praises for Loulan's beauties spread, Loulan gradually became a place rich in fairy beauties to the Han people.

Most of the people in later generations who praised Loulan for having many beauties actually had never been to Loulan and had never seen Loulan beauties.

It can only be said that what is unavailable is always in commotion. I have never seen Loulan, but I learned about the strange blonde hair and blue eyes of the Loulan beauty. The literati naturally described her as a peerless beauty. In addition, the Western Region has a sense of mystery, which naturally makes it even more... separated.

But in fact, the country of Loulan only has a total of more than 1 people. Even if they are rich in beauties at a higher rate than ordinary countries, there will only be a few beauties left in the country with more than 1 people.

In addition, they often have to make peace with neighboring countries. In fact, what is left in Loulan's own country are some crooked melons and bad dates. They may be beautiful, but they are not as beautiful as future generations imagined.

It can only be said that this is another scam of the ancients, and Liu Han is the victim.

"Is this the beauty of Loulan?"

In Chang'an City and the Lanling Marquis' Mansion, Liu Han looked at these beauties, some of them speechless.

Except for his blond hair and blue eyes, he can only be said to be average. Having seen many foreign stars in later generations, he feels that he is really not beautiful, and some are even ugly.

"General, General Zhao really said that, this is the most beautiful woman in Loulan."

"Go away, take it back to him, I don't want it."

Liu Han felt that he had been deceived in his heart. Who said he wanted to kill the beauty of Loulan? Shu Yuzhu laughed loudly on the side.

"There are more than 1 people in Loulan. How many beauties can there be? If you search all over the Western Han Dynasty, you might be able to find one or two."

(End of this chapter)