Overlord of the late Qin Dynasty

Chapter 111 Journey to the Western Regions ([-])
The wealth of the commercial routes in the Western Regions is coveted. More than [-] countries in the Western Regions rely on the tax burden paid by passing business travelers to support the operation of a country every year.Moreover, the treasury of each country has accumulated considerable wealth.

For example Wusun.In the early years, Wusun was just a tribe who failed to compete with the Huns for the central grassland and was driven to the Western Regions.After the business route was opened by the merchants in the west, Wusun gradually became stronger after providing protection for these merchants.

Today's Wusun has developed from less than 20 cavalry in the past to a major country in the Western Regions with at least [-] cavalry nationwide.This is beyond the expectation of the tribes of the Huns!In addition to Wusun, there are other tribes in the Western Regions, large and small, who have learned from the Da Yuezhi to establish a country and provide protection and post for merchants.

Merchants paid taxes when they passed through these countries and drove the development of cities.It has filled the treasuries of dozens of countries in the Western Regions, although most of the wealth has been taken away by countries in the Western Regions.However, due to the difficulty of transportation, and the cloth, silk and tea from the Central Plains are in high demand in the west of the Western Regions.Therefore, the merchants took back the benefits lost in the countries of the Western Regions from other people, and each of them became richer.This also prompted many people to join the gold-filled trade route in the Western Regions, making the trade route more prosperous.

The Huns have long wanted to enter the Western Regions and eat this big cake.But because there are still enemies on the grassland that threaten the survival of the Huns, such as the tribes in the northern grassland that have been conquered by Modun, and the Donghu people who dominate the eastern grassland.

Because of these and other reasons, the Huns did not dare to make up their minds to go west.I can only watch the countries in the Western Regions become richer, more prosperous and stronger relying on trade routes!
Now, Mo Dun has conquered the tribes in the northern grasslands, and Moernan has also signed an armistice agreement with the Donghu people.The two biggest reasons that threatened the survival of the Huns have been wiped out, and the Huns can be regarded as not in any danger!As for the state of Qin in the south, because the Qin army was not adapted to the way of life on the grassland, and the cavalry of the Qin army were not yet adapted to large-scale combat on the grassland.Therefore, Touman did not take the threat of Daqin in the south seriously!
It was the first time that Modu's proposal was adopted by Touman, and he was very happy.Because in addition to the proposal being adopted for the first time, Touman also recognized the position of commander of the coalition forces in the grasslands north of Modun.Satisfied, Mo Dun didn't care about what Touman would do next, he returned to his garrison camp under the escort of Mu Ti and Yasko.

On the second day, tribal leaders and generals who could arrive within a day gathered in the Huns Khan Court.Even Ying Quan, who lived in the Huns as a guest, was invited to the Khan Court to discuss matters, and Ying Quan's subordinates Xu Ye and Ying Ye were also invited here.

Yingquan was placed under Maodun, which can be regarded as Touman's acknowledgment that Yingquan's status is not weaker than that of King Guli.

"I have seen Shan Yu!" Under the leadership of Mao Dun and You Guli King Mohan, Qin people including Ying Quan and all the tribal leaders saluted Touman who had just sat on Shan Yu's throne.

"No courtesy! Sit down!" Touman enjoyed the condescending feeling, nodded secretly to Ying Quan and said.

Originally, Touman's seat was exactly the same as everyone else's, but under Ying Quan's suggestion.Touman asked someone to set up a high platform, and used gold to create a throne seat with a wolf headdress. Touman's seat.Touman's vanity is greatly satisfied, and he has more goodwill towards Yingquan!
"Thank you Shanyu!" After saluting, everyone got back to their original positions.Waiting for Touman to tell why he summoned himself and others.

When sitting down, Mao Dun nodded to Ying Quan to express his kindness.And Ying Quan was very flattered and nodded in response.

When Mao Dun conquered the tribes in the northern grassland, he heard that Touman had recruited a group of people from the Central Plains.The leader of this Central Plains army is a man with extraordinary intelligence and strong martial arts!
The ambitious Mao Dun had long wanted to get in touch with this great general of the Central Plains, and he knew that Ying Quan must have a lot of military books from the Central Plains in his hands.In order to get these things that make the grassland people salivate, Mao Dun is going to hand over Ying Quan to get the Central Plains people's book of war.

When Mao Dun was thinking about whether to invite Ying Quan and his subordinates to visit his camp, Touman, who was sitting on the high platform, spoke.

"The purpose of calling you here this time is for a big event! Let everyone brainstorm and discuss to see if it's feasible!" After speaking, he paused for a moment and continued, "It's the Western Expedition to the Great Yuezhi Kingdom! "

"When King You Xian returned to his command yesterday, he told Ben Shanyu about the wealth of the countries in the Western Regions! Then he pointed out that the Huns had killed many warriors in foreign countries because of the Da Yue Clan's betrayal of the alliance, so I think Ben Shanyu It is suggested to conquer the Dayue Clan in the west! One is to show the force of the Huns; the other is to seize the wealth of the Dayue Clan for his own use!" Afterwards, Touman even revealed the source of this suggestion.

"Shanyu, you can't do it!" Hearing that Touman was going to use his sword again, King Mohan of Youguli stood up to stop him, and then explained his reasons: "The Da Yuezhi Kingdom has at least 30 soldiers, and it is also a major force in the Western Regions." The nominal leader of all countries. If you send troops to attack the Dayue Clan, you may face the coalition forces of the entire Western Regions! Moreover, the morale of our Southern Expedition Army was frustrated. If we were to attack the Dayue Clan in the West It's deadlocked! At that time, I'm afraid the people of my great Xiongnu will question Shan Yu!"

What King Mohan of Youguli said, many tribal leaders nodded in agreement.But as the advocate of this proposal, how could Maodu, who wanted to show himself to the tribes of the Huns again, let this plan fail?

After Mohan finished speaking, Mo Dun got up and said, "Shan Yu! I thought it was necessary to go west!"

"Oh!" Touman was very surprised, originally thought that Modu would not refute Mohan.

"Talk about it!" Touman looked at Modun who stood up to oppose Mohan, chuckled in his heart but said very dignifiedly on the surface.

"The Da Yuezhi Kingdom has been abandoned by the countries of the Western Regions, and it is because of his force that he can sit on the position of the leader of the countries of the Western Regions! If I, the Huns, send troops to attack, I will send envoys to lobby other countries in the Western Regions! Presumably these countries in the Western Regions will not send troops Helping the Da Yue Clan, on the contrary, when the Da Yue Clan is attacked, they will send troops to help me conquer the army!" Mao Dun talked eloquently.

"Besides, my Southern Expedition Army was defeated not long ago! If there is a big victory, then the resentment and sorrow suppressed in the hearts of the warriors of the various tribes will dissipate with the victory! In turn, it will make the warriors more fighting spirit, I have a stronger sense of belonging to Shan Yu!" Afterwards, Modu paused and added.

As soon as Mao Dun said these supplementary things, the others didn't feel anything.But Yingquan and Mohan both sensed the deep intention of Maodun, as long as they can defeat Da Yuezhi.Then, in addition to having a stronger sense of belonging to Touman, the warriors of each tribe will also be grateful to the advocate of the suggestion, Modun!

(End of this chapter)