Ran Liangzhong had already made plans about whether to attack Mulu City or Buhanla.
Although he defeated the army of the Sasanian Persian king and captured the young king of the Sasanian dynasty, after interrogating some prisoners, Ran Liang had a clearer understanding of the originally unfamiliar Sassanid dynasty.
Today's Sassanid Dynasty is slightly similar to the Ji Zhou era in the Central Plains, but the power of this Sasanian king is slightly greater than that of the Zhou emperor.
Although the Sassanid King's army was defeated, the strength of the Sasanian Queen Mother, the Sasanian King's brothers, and the military lords from various places were still quite intact.
"If Mulu City falls into my hands, the Sasanian Kingdom may never have peace again!"
Ran Liang said while looking at the western sky with a smile.
The generals nearby all laughed together when they heard this.
With the powerful crossbows and iron armor in their hands and their fierce bravery, even the army of the Sassanian king was cut down like melons and vegetables.
"Your Majesty, let's march directly towards Mulu City. We can capture it in less than a month!" General Ma Zhong said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I heard that the Sassanid Kingdom also has a population of millions. It must be better than those in these bare mountains."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I am willing to be the vanguard to attack Mulu City!"
The rest of the generals also shouted in unison.
Ran Liang kept his confident smile and looked at the curly bearded people next to him.
These people were all captured nobles of Sasanian Persia. Under the threat of death, they quickly served as the leading party.
Ran Liang asked them about the situation in Mulu City through the Kangju interpreter next to him.
The captured Sasanians all showed painful expressions.
Although they were forced to surrender, if they really led these ferocious Easterners to invade the Sasanian mainland, the Almighty God of Light would definitely abandon their dirty souls.
However, if you refuse to cooperate, I'm afraid your life will be abandoned immediately.
After hearing the inquiry, these people rushed to tell Ran Liang about the situation in Mulu City.
"Your Majesty, they said that there are about more than 10,000 defenders in Mulu City. The defender is Ardashir, the younger brother of the captured Sasanian king. However, this Ardashir is not very old and is the one who really controls Mulu City. They are the trusted followers sent by the Queen Mother of Sassanid.”
After listening to Kang Ju's translation, Ran Liang showed an extremely contemptuous expression.
Those Sassanid prisoners saw in their eyes that Ran Liang had despised Mulu City.
There was no way, their tens of thousands of troops were beaten to pieces, let alone Mulu City, which only had 10,000 people.
Even if the defeated troops who escaped from the front were gathered into Mulu City, it would be difficult to resist these Easterners.
However, no one dared to try to exaggerate Mulu City's military strength in order to scare off the enemy.
In that case, if there is any flaw, it will threaten your own life.
"You all just listen up."
Ran Liang suddenly looked solemn and said to these Sasanian prisoners.
"You, the Sassanid Kingdom, are so arrogant that you dare to invade the kingdom of the Han Dynasty. I must let you know the power of the Han Dynasty. I will never give up until you attack the Sassanid King!"
"Now that Mulu City is blocking the way, I will let you go back and tell that Sassanid king's younger brother Ah Sha Shi Xi for me. As long as he is willing to surrender the city, I will go to the emperor and ask him to make him the Sassanid King of the Han Dynasty."
"If not, we will definitely attack Mulu City and have a bloodbath for three days!"
Upon hearing the murderous words translated by the Kangju people, these Sasanian prisoners all bowed down in fear.
However, their inner ecstasy could not be concealed.
As long as they can be freed, they can bring any message to Aldashir in Mulu City.
"I'm willing!"
Several people said in succession.
"I only give Mulu City ten days to think about it. If you don't accept the surrender, then I will immediately lead my army to crush Mulu City!"
Ran Liang said fiercely.
Soon, under Ran Liang's instructions, this group of prisoners who had just become the Sassanid Leading Party were immediately freed.
Seeing them get horses and food, leave the Eastern army, and head towards freedom, the Sasanian Persians who had refused to cooperate before showed regret.
From now on, they may no longer be able to survive as a person and can only be laborers like animals, just like they are now.
After these Sasanian prisoners left, Ran Liang immediately summoned the generals.
"You must gather your troops immediately and follow me to the north. Let's go and capture the city of Buhanla!" Ran Liang said.
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
"Your Majesty, didn't you just say that you were going to attack Mulu City and take advantage of the Sasanian Kingdom?"
A group of generals were all confused.
"You are all thinking too simply. There are millions of people in the Sassanid country, and the number of elite soldiers from all walks of life is probably not less than a few hundred thousand. With our total army of less than 30,000 people, how can we possibly eat it!"
Ran Liang waved his hand and said.
"Mulu City is too far away from the Western Region Protectorate and too close to the Sasanians. Even if it is captured, it will be difficult to get support from the Western Region Protectorate. Sooner or later it will be lost."
"It is better to go directly north and take the city of Buhanla in our hands. Then the river valley from Kushan to Kangju will be ours and we can firmly control it."
"This is much better than eating a worthless Mulu City."
Obviously, Ran Liang's few words convinced everyone.
Everyone travels thousands of miles with great hardships, not for murder and arson, but for the wealth they enjoy after killing and arson.
Since Mulu City has no chance of accepting it, it is natural to give up.
"Those Sassanids who were sent back will definitely bring the news that we are about to attack Mulu City. The Sassanids will probably work hard to strengthen the city's defenses, and it is impossible for them to come to follow and pursue. We have enough time to calmly attack Bhanla city."
Ran Liang's idea immediately received unanimous approval from everyone.
After these years of traveling, they already have a good understanding of the situation in the Western Regions.
As long as the city of Bhanla is obtained, it means that the core area of the Western Region will fall into their hands.
Then we must fulfill the military promise of breaking the soil and sealing the territory for everyone, and everyone can enjoy it to their heart's content.
With the intention to complete the last piece of territory of the Western Region and the Western Kingdom, everyone led their troops towards the northeast along the dry and desolate road.
After nearly five hundred miles of journey, all the gods have arrived.
However, when they saw the shadow of Buhanla City from a distance, they were shocked by the scene in front of them.
