I win the lottery in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 78 The Sword Points to the Western Regions
Chapter 78 The Sword Points to the Western Regions
"Ding, the task is updated, control the entire territory of Xiliang, and open up the Silk Road, valid for one year."

This is the loli voice that came out of Meng Chen's mind the first time he returned to Chang'an.

If not, how could Meng Chen, who was awarded the title of General Zhengxi, invite Liu Bowen to discuss his future plans on the second day after returning to Chang'an.

The emperor's imperial edict also made it very clear that he hoped that Mengchen would pacify the three counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang as soon as possible, and completely control the entire territory of Xiliang.

After Zhang Qian returned from his mission to the Western Regions, the situation in the Western Regions became known to the world.

In the following hundreds of years, the relationship between the Han Dynasty and the countries in the Western Regions was not strong.

When the Xiongnu was powerful, all countries rebelled one after another, and when the Han army was strong, all countries joined forces one after another.

The Western Regions, to today's Han Dynasty, is a place that is both unfamiliar and familiar.

When the Han Dynasty was strong, merchants from the Western Regions appeared in the Luoyang market with all kinds of treasures.

However, with the decline in strength in recent years, the Western Regions have almost cut off contact with the Great Han, and even the caravans of the Western Regions rarely appear in the territory of the Great Han.

Xiliang is barren, and if Mengchen wants to develop Xiliang's people's livelihood and economy, he must reopen the silk trade.

As a person who knows the history of later generations, he is naturally aware of the influence of the Silk Road.

Among other things, as long as the middleman's price difference is removed, Meng Chen can easily make a lot of money.

"Military division, is there any news from the three counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang?" Meng Chen asked impatiently as soon as he entered the front hall.

"Yes, but the caravan has suffered heavy losses. The three counties have been left unsupervised for a long time. The forces of all parties are intricate, and there are more or less shadows of countries in the Western Regions."

"In any case, Yumen Pass must be taken back. As for the countries in the Western Regions, this debt will be paid back sooner or later." When Meng Chen said these words, Meng Chen's murderousness was revealed.

Before the Northern Expedition, Meng Chen discussed with Shen Wansan about sending a caravan to the west. Fortunately, Meng Chen strictly ordered Shen Wansan not to go in person, otherwise Meng Chen would not be able to accept the current result.

"My lord, the army has just returned from the Northern Expedition and needs to rest urgently. It is not appropriate to use swords at this time!" Liu Bowen remonstrated, fearing that Meng Chen would be upset and send troops immediately.

"Military commander, don't worry, Chen is awake. The war has lasted for several months, and the soldiers should take a good rest, but training and expanding the army must not be neglected."

"promise!"

Meng Chen got up and walked slowly to the map, staring at the location of the Western Regions. There were many names densely marked on the map, some of which were familiar to Meng Chen, while others were very strange.

Generally speaking, the situation in the entire Western Regions is basically black and white.

It is not Meng Chen's fault that the big man has lost contact with the Western Regions for too long. The intelligence collection of the countries in the Western Regions is still heavy and has a long way to go.

……

In a flash of time, it came to April of 197.

Guzang City in Wuwei County has been particularly lively recently. Apart from the Huns, the Qiang people also gather here.

But the strange thing is that the two sides did not have any conflicts, but a peaceful state.

Meng Chen rode his own black-tailed horse and looked at the city not far away, filled with emotion in his heart!
According to rumors, Guzang City is the earliest city in Wuwei County. When it comes to its origin, at least it can be traced back to the establishment of the Han Dynasty.

At that time, nomadic peoples such as Wusun and Yuezhi lived in the Hexi Corridor. The Wusun people first built a settlement here, which was called Chiwu Town.

It is conceivable that the original Chiwu Town was nothing more than a besieged city!

As time goes by, the owners here change like a revolving lantern.

Until the Huns began to kill, they suppressed and expelled the Wusun and Yuezhi tribes, and became the new masters of the city.

The Huns re-expanded and renovated this great city, and it became the base camp of King Xiutu.

The good times didn't last long, Emperor Wu began to use troops against the Xiongnu, the champion Hou Huo Qubing recovered the Hexi Corridor, and Guzang City became one of the important military strongholds of Wuwei County.

"My lord, Guzang City is in the shape of a dragon as a whole, also known as Wolong City. Back then, the Xiongnu King Xiutu took great pains."

"Now this place has become the county seat of Wuwei County. If you want to restart the Silk Road, this place should be an important town."

It was Ma Teng who spoke, and Meng Chen not only mobilized the Xiongnu and Qiang cavalry, but also mobilized Ma Teng's [-] Ma family troops.

Although the Beiwei Army and the Xuanjia Army were elite, the Ma's Army was even more familiar with Xiliang.

This time, Mengcheng relegated a total of [-] Majia troops, [-] Xiongnu cavalry, [-] Qiang cavalry, [-] Beiwei troops, [-] Xuanjia troops, and [-] newly recruited infantry.

An army of [-] was assembled mainly to regain control of the three counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang, and Mengchen's ultimate goal was Yumen Pass.

Although Guzang City has long since lost its former glory, it is a lively scene today.

There are crowds of people on the street, everyone looks happy, and there are bustling crowds everywhere.

If the people who come and go take off their armor and weapons in their hands, it will look like a prosperous scene in a peaceful and prosperous age.

And all the changes are because of Meng Chen, the new governor of Xiliang!
Outside Guzang City, groups of Hun cavalry and Qiang cavalry patrolled back and forth.

There are people shouting and neighing everywhere. The reason why these soldiers acted like this is to ensure the safety of Mengchen.

On the streets of the city, many traders and herdsmen from the surrounding area heard the news, and they all used their housekeeping skills to bargain with each other in exchange for what they needed.

On the bustling street, there was a sudden sound of horseshoes. Everyone looked for their reputation, and a pair of elite cavalry appeared at the end of the street.

A large Mongolian flag fluttered in the wind, and the merchants and herdsmen hurriedly gave way.

Fortunately, this cavalry did not gallop.

The leader was a young man in white robes and silver armor. The black BMW sitting on him held his head high and snorted non-stop.

Around the young man, surrounded by a group of generals in bright armor, the guards behind him were exposed, and the cold air was overwhelming.

When passing by the evading crowd, the Qiang cavalry and Hun cavalry in the crowd saluted respectfully. The vendors who watched were stunned.

"Guzang City can show the bustling scene of the past, all due to the prestige of the lord." Ma Teng flattered me.

Meng Chen smiled helplessly, sometimes although he didn't like it, he couldn't show it directly, after all, he couldn't hurt his own face, right?

"My lord, there is a message from Yebu, we have found the exact location of the horse thief." Just after entering the mansion, Jia Xu rushed over in a hurry.

"Oh? Where is it now?"

"Jiuquan!"

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Meng Chen was very speechless. This time, he took great pains to completely calm down the three counties, but he didn't expect that the horse thieves would run away just as soon as his army took action.

"Guerrilla warfare?"

(End of this chapter)