At this moment, Chen Gong's eyes even turned into cat eyes, and the quiet luster really appeared in Chen Gong's eyes. This was a state of full spiritual talent.
Although he and Cao Cao have different views, it is an internal issue. Externally, Chen Gong and others are consistent. The interests of the Han Empire are always the highest.
"This is really a trouble." Chen Gong smiled ferociously. With his talent fully activated, many things were as clear as a candle to Chen Gong, so he naturally understood the mentality of Kushan and Aldashir. .
"Ardashir knows what he is doing. To be precise, this is a deal, a deal that both Kushan and Ardashir can accept." Chen Gong said to Cao Cao with a cold face, "Actually, there is no problem What you think is so complicated is not a bold act, but a very simple reason. Leave it to Aldashir, and Kushan will be free."
Chen Gong's expression was very gloomy. He had never considered this kind of problem before. Although the burst of intelligence allowed him to see many different possibilities, you had to know this possibility before you could use your intelligence to think about it. possibility.
How can you observe this possibility if you didn't know about it before?
"The war between Guishan and the Han Dynasty affected a very wide area. Even if the scale of Beigui's side is not large, it also involves a lot of Guishang's energy." Chen Gong quickly explained his speculation, "It can be said that as long as Cao Cao Sikong's army of hundreds of thousands is still here, and those in Beigui cannot be transferred away no matter what, so they must stay there."
This is actually the reason why Liu Bei and Chen Xi brought Cao Cao to Beigui. Someone must come to Beigui and make enough noise. Only in this way can Guishang's energy be involved. In one direction, the Han Dynasty was actually very difficult.
After all, it is the entire power of an empire. Even if the Han Dynasty can be gnawed, it will not be as smooth as it is now. The simplest point is that, not to mention Rahul's poor performance in the recovery stage, when Rahul returns to normal levels At that time, the troops were sufficient, and now even if the Han Dynasty captured Brahmas City, the losses would probably prevent the Han Dynasty from attacking for a short time.
What's even more troublesome is that if Rahul has enough troops, even if the Han Dynasty defeats the opponent, it is basically impossible to kill him, and there is a high probability that people like Niranjan will not die.
When the war between the Han Dynasty and the Kushans reached the siege and annihilation battle of Brahmas, it was actually more that the Kushans were a little stretched due to internal reasons, otherwise they would not have become so embarrassed.
In fact, even now, Kushan still retains considerable power. Just like India in later generations, not all of the five gangsters can despise India. The other party's problem is just that they cannot organize and exert their own power. Just come out.
The Kushans are currently facing the same problem, but after the Brahmins were hit hard, this problem will already be solved in the future. The remaining problem for Vesudeva I is how to unleash the power of his family. the desired effect.
Based on this, the alliance with Ardashir was formed. For Vesutiva I, borrowing troops from Rome did not actually solve the problem. On the one hand, Rome demanded a high price, and on the other hand, borrowing troops was like drinking poison to quench thirst.
After all, there is a huge empire behind these soldiers, which means that if these soldiers collapse in Kushan, they will definitely not try their best. You know with your own feet that if one day Kushan will lose, Rome will fight back. If a few ports are designated here as trading ports, the Han Dynasty will pretend that nothing happened.
Just look at how the Parthian Empire died. At the last moment, it is just a dream to want the Roman barbarians to bleed and sweat for Kushan.
Vesudeva I still had this self-knowledge, so he had to use more reliable foreign aid. However, the current world has changed a lot from the past, and Vesudeva I could find very few foreign aids.
There were even fewer foreign aids willing to work for Kushan, but as an emperor with exceptional diplomatic skills, Vesutiva I finally found a breakthrough point.
That is to lure Aldashir into Herat, and let Aldashir replace Cao Cao who is currently entrenched in Kandahar to attack Beigui, which involves one third of Kushan's energy to occupy it.
This was difficult, but it was a good thing for Vesutiva I that this was done. For him, it didn't matter whether Ardashir surrendered or not.
In fact, as long as Ardashir occupies the current position of Cao Cao, Vesutiva I will continue to provide food and grass supplies to the opponent, and open Beigui to replenish the opponent's troops.
This may seem a bit like raising a tiger for trouble, but in fact it is indeed a good move, because as long as Ardashir comes in and stands firm, Vesudeva I can basically take back the power of the north and fight with all his strength against the forces in the middle and lower reaches of the Ganges. Han army.
From a strategic point of view, this is a direct comeback. Coupled with the news that Masinde sent back after landing on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, he stated that he would work hard to involve more troops of the Han Dynasty in recent years and reduce the pressure on the front. In theory, Frankly speaking, the situation between the Han Dynasty and Kushan would change drastically in an instant, and Kushan could gain a lot of breathing time.
This was the best opportunity for Vesudeva I to unify military, political, and religious sects. After this breath of relief, the situation in Kushan would not be so difficult.
Think about it, in this process, Vesutiva I paid almost nothing. Oswin in Beigui always needs to fight against Cao Cao, but now he is just taking the initiative to contain Cao Cao's troops, so that Better play from Ardashir.
As for the lost territory, it was already under Cao Cao's rule, and now it was taken away by Ardashir. Vesutiva I was not a loss in any case.
The only thing that can really be regarded as a contribution is the food and grass sent to the Leqistan Desert through the Bolan Pass. But is this a problem for Kushan? Not a problem at all.
"The whole idea is very clear. There is no need to think about it. Ardashir is definitely here." Chen Gong said calmly, and the luster of his eyes was not as shocking as before, "There are still some very powerful wise men in Kushan. "
"It's also a coincidence." Cheng Yu said in a low voice.
"Yes, it's a coincidence. If there is no change in the sky, even if Ardashir has such an idea, even if Vesudeva I can promise so much, it will be impossible to achieve it. It's fate." Chen Gong nodded. Said, "So the other side is definitely coming. Be prepared to be attacked from both sides. Send the most elite legion to Herat City to blockade it. Don't lose it there."
Cao Cao's expression was very calm. He was the kind of person who became calmer when things got bigger and performed better. He was not overwhelmed by pressure at all.
"Let me go, Ardashir's Holy Death Rider. They have told me several times, Zhiran, that I also want to experience it and see how strong it is." Hua Xiong stood up and said.
"It's too late for you to go over." Chen Gong shook his head and said. Hua Xiong was stunned at first, and then his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Since it was all desert from Kandahar to Herat, it was basically impossible to march by force. He needed to bring Bring a large amount of food, grass and clear water to cross. Considering the situation of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, let's break up. Whether they can cross it in twenty days is a question.
Wei's secret letter was already three days ago, and Ardashir's departure was a few days before Wei's secret letter. Given the topography of Central Asia, Ardashir was most likely not far away from Herat. Far away, even if the Holy Death Rider went first, Aldashir might have reached Herat. After all, among all the Miracle Legions, the Holy Death Rider is the fastest.
"Let me go. I estimate that we can get there in about ten days. Ardashir sets out from the Caucasus. Even if he attacks with light cavalry, it will probably take more than ten days." Xia Houyuan stood up and said, The fastest marching speed on their side is He is Xia Houyuan.
Chen Gong turned to look at Cao Cao without saying anything. He only made analysis, not arrangements. Arrangements were the business of Cao Cao and others, and Cao Cao was thinking about another possibility at this time.
"Will the thieves in Central Asia also move to Herat?" Chen Qun, who had not spoken much, looked at Cao Cao and asked quietly, while Xun Yu on the side glanced at Chen Qun and nodded. In judgment, these people will join forces.
After all, the bandits in Central Asia were tacitly supported by Ardashir back then, and their food and grass were provided by Kushan. Now that Ardashir is moving, the Kushan side will definitely cooperate. This is a reversal. strategic opportunities.
"Xia Houyuan, you lead the camel cavalry first, but if Ardashir has already surrounded the city of Herat after arriving at Herat, then just linger on the edge of the desert, do not engage in battle with Ardashir, and wait for rescue." Cao Cao looked at Xia Houyuan calmly and said.
"Hua Xiong, Wei Yan, and Sun Quan, the three of you assemble your troops and head to Herat and act according to the opportunity." Cao Cao said with a cold face.
"Here!" Several people looked uncertain, but they all stood up and bowed.
As for Sun Quan, his face was bitter. Now just mentioning Herat, Sun Quan felt his eyebrows getting cold. He had also seen Ardashir. They were still comrades in arms back then, but he didn't expect that they would end up facing each other with swords.
"The others quickly return to their respective units and defend the upper reaches of the Helmand River." Cao Cao quickly ordered. At this point, Cao Cao still doesn't know what Kushan and Ardashir want to do, but no matter what you do, You have to get through me, Cao Cao, first.
"Is Sikong not very optimistic about the situation in Herat?" Liu Ba sent a message to Cheng Yu to ask as he was leaving.
"The shield guards have been restricted. The Burning Legion's restraint on the shield guards is very serious." Cheng Yu said with a cold face.
