Outside Huangzhou City.
As one of the eight major tribes of the Qiang people, the Biangwang Erji tribe had just suffered a major defeat.
Originally, they blocked the passage between the valleys, completely cutting off the north passage from Huangzhou City.
But today, a group of Xianbei cavalry suddenly appeared who were not afraid of death.
These cavalrymen mobilized their horses and raided the outpost of King Biji's tribe.
Caused a large number of casualties.
Only a small number of the defeated generals escaped and reported to King Bi's Erji tribe.
At this time, Daljia, the leader of the Erji tribe of King Biang, had also received the rewards of the defeated soldiers and knew how his soldiers and horses were defeated today.
"It shouldn't be! The Han people have such powerful soldiers and horses. They should have used them in the previous battles!"
After hearing the report, Daljia was shocked and frightened.
These defeated soldiers told him that today the Han people had more than a thousand armored cavalry in their hands, and they were able to attack without fear of swords, guns and arrows.
The troops of the Biangwang Erji tribe who stayed outside Huangchuan City were killed by this iron-clad thing.
At this time, some people in King Bi's Erji tribe were already panicking.
Everyone spread rumors that the Han people had reinforcements from invincible monsters.
If Darja wants his tribe to regain their fighting spirit and then attack for revenge, he must first figure out the origins of those mysterious armored cavalry and find their weaknesses.
"Somebody come!"
Darja called out to the outside of the tent.
"Sir, what do you want me to do?" A soldier came in immediately.
"I'll give you one day to quickly find out who the mysterious cavalry of the Han people is today, what their origins are, and what methods they can use to restrain them. You must find out for me!" Darjia said.
"Cavalry? What are you talking about?" The soldier was confused. He didn't hear the report just now, so of course he didn't know what it was.
Darja told him once, and then he understood.
"Sir, since they are reinforcements from the Han people, I'm afraid it's not easy to find out." The leader of the soldiers hesitated.
Daljia was immediately unhappy upon hearing this.
These tribesmen were also infected with the habits of the Han and Longxi people, and they would not work unless they were given money.
If we cannot quickly figure out the origin of these reinforcements from the Han army, we will definitely not be able to start a war rashly.
"No matter what method is used, no matter who is passed, and no matter how much money is spent, it must be done for me!" Daljia said in an unquestionable tone.
The soldier leader took one look and immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.
Just listen to Darja continue to speak.
"I'll give you a hundred gold specifically to do this errand. I only want the result, not the process!" Darja said.
When the leader of the soldiers heard this, he immediately became energetic.
One hundred taels of gold!
That's a very generous income.
After completing the one hundred taels of gold errand, the leader of the personal soldiers could pocket at least half of it.
Encouraged by Jin Zi, the leader of the soldiers immediately patted his chest and went on his errands.
the next day.
Duan Pixi had just finished arranging the camping issue in Huangchuan City, and Duan Wenyang came over with a sly smile on his face.
"Brother, as expected, the Faqiang people really sent people to investigate our news!" Duan Wenyang said.
Immediately, he took out a small cloth bag.
"What's this?"
"The Faqiang people really spent a lot of money. They actually sent someone to spend fifty taels of gold to get information! This is the Faqiang people's gold!"
Duan Wenyang said with a smile.
In yesterday's raid on the Qiang barbarians, Duan's troops used armored cavalry and some very intimidating gunpowder weapons.
Duan Pixian had already thought that the Faqiang people would definitely send someone to find out the news.
Therefore, he issued an order in advance that whenever the Faqiang people sent spies to inquire about information, they would pretend to be ignorant and deliberately expose some flaws, and then let Faqiang know the situation.
If it was because of the power of the first battle, the Faqiang people were so frightened that they did not dare to move.
The next steps for that piece of leather will be affected.
"Hehe, there is an unexpected gain."
Duan Pixi weighed it.
The heavy gold jingled in his hands, which made Duan Pizhen feel very good.
Every step the Faqiang people take is based on their own calculations.
The next thing will naturally be easier to handle.
"Go take these golds and reward them for yesterday's meritorious service. It won't be long before they are still needed for their efforts." Duan Pixi generously threw fifty taels of gold to Duan Wenyang.
On the other side, after spending fifty taels of gold to complete the errand, the leader of the soldiers of the Erji tribe of King Faqiang Bing ran back overjoyed.
Using fifty taels of gold to do things, I made a huge sum of fifty taels of gold. This is a joy!
Obtaining information about the Han army's reinforcements yesterday was naturally the second joy.
"Sir, we have already found out!"
As soon as he saw the tribe leader Darjia, the leader of the soldiers couldn't wait to say.
"Oh, say it quickly, say it quickly!" Darja urged.
"Sir, I spent fifty taels of gold to bribe a small school in the Han army and went to see the Han reinforcement camps with my own eyes," said the leader of the soldiers.
"Have you seen it with your own eyes? Tell me, what on earth is that?" Daljia's eyes widened.
"Sir, those people are the Xianbei people in western Liaoning. They became Han eagles and dogs before they had armored cavalry!"
"Xianbei in western Liaoning?" Darjia was a little confused. He had almost never heard the name of the Xianbei people in western Liaoning.
"Yes, it's Xianbei in western Liaoning." said the leader of the soldiers.
"I know the Xianbei people, but the Xianbei people in Longxi aren't very powerful, either?"
Darjia is no stranger to Xianbei.
It's just that they were all bald Longxi Xianbei people who had already been hanged for rebellion.
"My lord, they are the Xianbei people. They came from western Liaoning and brought with them a large number of weapons that can shoot out fire and make scary sounds. They seem to be called gunpowder!" said the leader of the soldiers.
When Daljia heard this, she nodded secretly.
If this is really the case, the reinforcements from the Xianbei people in western Liaoning would be a real weapon.
Not only can't he beat him, but he has no chance of winning!
This damn thing is simply invincible.
What should I do?
"The shot is so far and the impact is so powerful. Doesn't it mean that there is nothing we can do against him?" Daljia panicked and felt depressed.
However, his words made the leader of the soldiers shake his head.
"Sir, I have also found out that the Xianbei armored cavalry are not invincible, and they also have weaknesses."
"What's the weakness? Tell me quickly!" Daljia immediately regained his energy.
"Sir, although this armored cavalry is very powerful, the steps before the formation are cumbersome and troublesome. It takes at least half a day to put them on once in formation!"
"So long?" After hearing this, Daljia immediately realized the enemy's weakness. The Faqiang people have the advantage of being familiar with the local terrain.
Daljia quickly figured out a way to deal with these Han troops.
"Quickly go and send an order to all the ministries to assemble quickly. Don't worry about the surrounding salt ponds for now. Everyone gather here for me!"
With the help of the imperial court, the Xianbei people of Longxi have learned a lot of awe since they migrated here.
Therefore, since the Qiang people started to rebel, in addition to attacking these salt fields, they also blocked roads and robbed them everywhere!
It can be said to be very happy.
As the leader, Darja must unite his tribesmen and allies so that he can continue to maintain his power when the soil is bombed.
"Boom!"
When the dull sound of horse hoofbeats sounded again, the entire Huangchuan City seemed to be trembling.
"General, look, this is one of the big leaders of the Qiang rebels, Sosaka!" Ma Hong was completely destroyed by the force.
"Huh, they're just some local chickens and dogs!" Duan Pixi said disdainfully.
"General, you must not be careless. There are so many traitors. If they go out empty-handed and unprepared, even they are chickens and dogs, and they can cause a lot of trouble!" Ma Hong said.
"Despite their large number, these people are a bunch of rabble!"
"The real trouble is to eliminate them one by one. The real good way is to gather them all so that we can complete the task in one battle!"
Duan Pixi quickly analyzed the current optimal situation.
As a representative of the local forces in Huangchuan, Ma Hong is naturally not illiterate.
He quickly understood Duan Pizhen's intention.
"Does the general want us to defend the city and not fight them?"
"That won't work. That would be too simple, and it may not arouse the eyes of red envelopes."
"As long as we have elite troops and threaten their salt fields and surrounding areas first, we can force the Qiang rebels to attack the city."
Although Duan Pixi's strategy is not perfect, it can echo the current best explanation.
"Hahaha, brother still has a plan!"
Duan Wenyang said very happily.
The rebels outside are now fighting in the field, and almost no one can resist the troops led by Duan Wenyang.
In order to maintain the violence in the salt field, they must unite to avenge the Han army led by the Duan brothers.
"There are still too few thieves gathered now. Let them be arrogant for a while. When there are more people, we will defeat them in one wave!"
Duan Pixi looked at the traces of Faqiang soldiers and horses in the distance and couldn't help but speak boldly.
at the same time.
In Luoyang, the capital of the Han Dynasty.
Emperor Liu Yu of the Han Dynasty had already waited for Yin Xian of the Blackwater Protectorate to come to Luoyang to report the situation, and the rest had to be delayed.
"Your Majesty, Yin Xian, pays homage to your Majesty!"
"Get up, I've been waiting and waiting, and finally I've got you here." Liu Yu said.
When Yin Xian heard this, he immediately felt proud of being praised sincerely.
"Your Majesty's love and affection will never be forgotten by Yin Xian," Yin Xian said.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Please tell me quickly where you are now."
Liu Yu directly held out the huge map at the back and asked Yin Xian to point it out to him.
"Your Majesty, I sent a boat to drive piles and survey the map along the coast and islands all the way to the east. Finally, after two months of sailing, I discovered something different on a strange and rugged beach." Yin Xian said.
Liu Yu's interest was already aroused and he urged him immediately.
"what is the difference?"
"Your Majesty, these things are just tools made of stone or wood. They are all very simple. Then there are clouds of thick smoke next to them. After seeing the thick smoke, I sent people to go ashore to check."
"Oh, in that case, not long after you went there, you will have such good luck." Liu Yu said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, this is not the only good luck for me and others!"
Yin Xian was already excited and immediately continued.
"Your Majesty, after I sent people ashore, I found many signs of human activities, indicating that there are people not only on the coast, but also inland."
"I sent people to patrol the area again, and soon encountered a group of savages."
"These savages don't know how to smelt iron or copper, nor do they know how to spin or weave cloth. They all look like they are just drinking blood from their hair."
"They hold wooden sticks and bone knives in their hands. They are not even as good as the most backward tribe in Blackwater."
"However, when I sent people to have close contact with them, I found that they have a simple and innocent side."
Under Yin Xian's eloquent explanation, Liu Yu finally understood the ins and outs of the matter.
The fleet led by Yin Xian was all aboard new eight-slot ships made in Qingzhou.
These large ships had many advantages of later clipper ships. They were originally known for their speed, and because they traveled close to the coast, they quickly reached the northwest of North America.
The local North American indigenous people first saw these tall and spectacular ships on the seashore.
Then in close contact, he learned about the strength of Yin Xian and others, especially their military strength, and started the simplest business with them.
Yin Xian and others used the blue and white porcelain, hand-relieving knives and other gadgets they carried with them to obtain many gold, pearls, amber and other rare gadgets from these North American natives.
This is the happiest thing for anyone in the fleet!
In this situation, it’s simply God letting them get rich!
An ordinary celadon bowl can be replaced by a gold cake of almost the same size.
A five-inch long knife can be exchanged for a string of crystal clear gems.
Any other ordinary gadgets can be exchanged for valuables such as gold and gems in the hands of these backward indigenous savages.
The native savages also looked very happy, almost as happy as praying to the gods.
"Do you think these people are survivors of the Yin Shang Dynasty?"
Liu Yu suddenly asked Yin Xian.
Yin Xian thought for a moment, hesitated slightly, and then shook his head.
"Your Majesty, I feel that most of these savages are not remnants of the Yin Shang Dynasty."
"Why do you think so?"
"Your Majesty, I have seen that these native savages are almost completely just eating their hair and drinking their blood. I am afraid that they don't even have half-finished craftsmanship of the Yin Shang. They are not the remnants of the Yin Shang at all."
Yin Xian's words made Liu Yu very happy.
What we need now is this kind of calm and collected person.
"Haha, I feel the same way, and you feel the same way, but some people can't feel the same way." Liu Yu said.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
"What I mean is that when I go there in the future, I have to tell them that they are the survivors of the Yin Shang Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, what are you doing?"
