Daqin Engineering Corps

The [-] Shenwu Army was brought by Yang Duanhe from Hetao, and the [-] Shenwu Army that followed Shen Bing from the Hexi Corridor were still scattered in the Western Region Army formation...

As long as these two thousand martial arts troops stay together, the allied forces in the Western Regions will stay together.

The allied forces in the Western Regions will not disperse, and their command is in Shen Bing's hands, so of course Shen Bing will not disband them easily.

On the other hand, there are actually many disagreements among the countries in the Western Regions, especially among the 36 countries in the Western Regions, many countries are still afraid of the Yuezhi stationed in the Dragon City... The strength of the Yuezhi can definitely be called the largest country in the Western Regions , and it still moved the whole country to Longcheng, its strength is undoubtedly the strongest in the grassland at this time.

If it was before, the 36 countries in the Western Regions would not be afraid of the Yuezhi.

Because as I said before, wars in the oasis of the Western Regions are often affected by water sources and are easy to defend and difficult to attack.

But it is different when countries in the Western Regions moved to the grasslands.

First of all, the grasslands are not short of water and supplies like the Western Regions.

Not only is there no shortage of water and supplies, but it can be replenished everywhere in pastures.

Secondly, it is difficult to find stone or wood for building city walls in the grasslands, so it is impossible to build city walls like the Western Regions.

Therefore, although both the Western Regions and the grasslands are nomadic, their strategic layout is opposite:

The Western Regions are easy to defend but difficult to attack, while the grasslands are easy to attack but difficult to defend.

In fact, there are almost no troops on the grassland who can defend. They always use mobile to attack and then attack... If you still think about defense and give up the advantage of maneuvering on the grassland, you will not be far from being eliminated.

This pattern made the countries of the Western Regions very uncomfortable, and they were very worried that if the Allied forces of the Western Regions were to disperse, it would not be long before the Western Regions' territory in the grassland would be snatched away by the Yuezhi.

In fact, this is also an atmosphere that Shen Bing deliberately created... Shen Bing even summoned envoys from various countries in the Western Regions to discuss the matter of the Allied Forces.

Shen Bing told them this:

"The countries in the Western Regions formed an alliance to defeat the Xiongnu."

"Now that the Huns have been defeated, the fief has been rewarded, and there is no need for the Allied forces to maintain it."

"Shen Bing intends to hand over the various parts of the grassland to the countries to take care of themselves, and the allied forces will be disbanded. What do you think?"

This is what Shen Bing promised before forming an alliance, and it is normal to say so now, and envoys from various countries nodded in agreement.

At this time, the aunt's Xiang Shanjun stood up and asked:

"The general said... that he intends to hand over all the grasslands to each country for their own management. Does that include the Yuezhi?"

Shen Bing nodded and said:

"Naturally including Yuezhi!"

All the envoys couldn't help being taken aback when they heard the words, and then they showed fear on their faces and talked a lot.

Xiang Shanjun waved his hand to the envoys and said:

"In this way, I think that we cannot dissolve the alliance."

"The Yuezhi country alone has tens of thousands of soldiers, while the soldiers from the countries in the Western Regions moved to the grasslands range from thousands to dozens, with a total strength of no more than [-]."

"If these [-] are not merged into one place and disbanded from then on, how can we resist the Yuezhi army?"

All the envoys nodded and said:

"Xiang Shanjun said exactly what he said."

"The countries in the Western Regions still have conflicts with each other. Not to mention joining together to resist the Yuezhi, as soon as the alliance is dissolved, they will probably fight each other."

"At that time, the Yue clan will only need to march westward..."

"Did I wait in the grassland and be driven back to the Western Regions?"

All the envoys nodded in agreement.

Then Xiang Shanjun cupped his hands to Shen Bing and said:

"General, I implore the general to continue to maintain the alliance."

"In this way, the countries of the Western Regions can gain a foothold on the grasslands."

"At least, we should wait until we grow stronger before disbanding the alliance."

Shen Bing frowned pretending to be embarrassed, and said:

"But... to keep the alliance means that my two thousand martial arts soldiers cannot get out."

"Everyone knows that this martial arts army is not an ordinary cavalry army, and now it's time for me, Daqin, to use troops..."

Xiang Shanjun quickly suggested:

"General, if this is not the case..."

"The equipment and supplies of the two thousand martial arts troops will be paid by the countries of the Western Regions."

"In addition, I will pay out property every year to make up for the loss of the general's troops."

Shen Bing pretended to hesitate again, and asked:

"Would you wait for the king to agree?"

Xiang Shanjun smiled and said:

"To preserve the fertile soil of the grasslands and to preserve the peace in the Western Regions, the king must wish for it, so how can there be any reason to disagree?"

All the envoys also said yes.

This seems to be a very cost-effective deal, but it's just a waste of money... Doesn't Daqin's [-] martial arts army need money?

What's more, it's still the Shenwu Army.

As Shen Bing said, these martial arts soldiers are not ordinary cavalry troops. They are equipped with rattan armor, which can be said to be almost invulnerable to swords and arrows.

The most important thing is...they are the Shenwu army placed by Shen Bing.

As long as there are these miraculous soldiers serving as instructors at the grassroots level in various countries to command them to fight, it is equivalent to a talisman.

Because in this way, whoever fights them is fighting these Shenwu troops, and whoever fights these Shenwu troops is fighting against Shen Bing. Isn't it waiting for death if you fight Shen Bing?

So it became that the countries in the Western Regions begged Shen Bing not to disband the alliance, and even spent money to invite the Shenwu Army to rule, command, and manage them.

After thinking about it, Shen Bing nodded and said:

"In this way, for the sake of the peace of the grassland and the Western Regions, Shen Bing reluctantly continued to retain the allied forces."

The envoys couldn't help being overjoyed, and bowed their hands to Shen Bing to thank him.

How did they know that the reason Xiang Shanjun reminded them to think about Yueshi at this critical moment was that Shen Bing instructed him to do so.

If the [-] Shenwu troops could not be brought back, Shen Bing could only call another [-] Shenwu troops.

After all, this expeditionary army is either the Western Regions Army or the Huns Army, and it is a bit worrying not to have any troops of its own.

As for the armies of the Yueshi and Youxian King... In fact, there are not many of them, and many of them are missing.

However, Shen Bing believed that since they were all troops under the management of the Qin Army, the Western Regions contributed, and of course Yueshi and Youxian King were indispensable.

It's good to send out a few thousand riders to show off, because it shows that they can obey their own command and dispatch, so the grassland and the soldiers and civilians in the Western Regions will know who is the one who talks.

Then some cattle, sheep and food were prepared, and an expeditionary force of 3000 people was formed.

Chapter 494 Supplies

The reason why [-] troops are needed is because Shen Bing remembered that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent General Li Guangli of the Second Division to expedition to Dawan for the first time with [-] troops, but he was unable to attack for a long time and returned without success.

At that time, the Han army was not weak, and the [-] army could not attack Dawan. Does it mean that the Qin army needed [-]?

However, at that time, the countries in the Western Regions had not yet been conquered, and Li Guangli's journey to obtain food and water was not very smooth, so it might have affected the situation of the battle.

Now Shen Bing's expedition is different. The countries in the Western Regions, especially Kucha, should of course become the strong backing of this battle.

On the day when the army departed, Princess Ziyang and Fusu came to see him off together.

Fusu was arranged by Shen Bing to coordinate the logistics in Longcheng and serve as a commander in various countries... After all, the grassland had just fallen and the situation was not stable, and Shen Bing was worried that something might go wrong.

If Fusu and Wei Wei lead the Daliang army to defend here, Shen Bing believes that Longcheng is safe.

Shen Bing cupped his hands towards Princess Ziyang and said:

"Shen Bing dare not disobey the sacred decree, please forgive me, princess!"

Princess Ziyang quietly replied:

"I'm afraid this imperial decree...is exactly what the general wants!"

Fusu glared at her and said:

"Ziyang, don't be rude!"

Princess Ziyang lowered her head, then took off the carved jade necklace hanging around her neck and put it on for Shen Bing, and whispered:

"Ziyang is here waiting for the general to return in triumph."

"At that time, I hope that the general will no longer dislike Ziyang!"

Looking at Zi Yang's look of seeing You Lian, Shen Bing didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, at this moment Wang Ben rode over and shouted:

"General, the time has come!"

Shen Bing bowed to Ziyang and Fusu again, then got on his horse and waved his hands and ordered:

"set off!"

The bullhorn made a long sound, and the army lined up neatly, heading west with flags fluttering in the wind.

Princess Ziyang looked at the back of Shen Bing going away, and asked Fusu beside her:

"My lord, is Zi Yang not worthy of a great general?"

Fusu couldn't help being taken aback, and said:

"You are the Great Qin Princess, why do you feel that you are not worthy of the Great General?"

"If you are not worthy, who can be worthy?"

Zi Yang sighed and replied:

"With the bravery of a great general, what can a princess do?"

"Ziyang is so envious of Princess Wuyou."

Fusu was speechless.

He could actually understand what Princess Ziyang said, because like a general who can lead troops to fight, govern the world, and also do business, manage agriculture, and run workshops... I'm afraid it would be difficult to find another one in the world.

Therefore, even Fusu felt that it would be a blessing for Ziyang to marry the general.

At this time, Fusu was sure of Princess Ziyang's intentions, so he raised his head and said:

"Ziyang don't worry."

"Since it is according to Ziyang's intention, then this matter is covered by the eldest brother."

"The general is a man of temperament, and he will definitely not let you down!"

Shen Bing on the other side looked around from time to time during the march, whenever a horse came from a distance, he couldn't help wishing that it was Princess Wuyou.

However, the reality disappointed him again and again.

The troops marched along Yanran Mountain, and it took several days to cross the Gobi to reach Gushi.

Ge Yu's [-] butcher soldiers were already here waiting to join the army. When they saw Shen Bing, they raised their bows and arrows and let out cheers like howling wolves.

Ge Yu stepped forward and cupped his hands to Shen Bing and said:

"My subordinates greet the general!"

"They are paying homage to the Great General in Tug's custom!"

Shen Bing nodded, and then waved to Tu Gebing, which immediately made Tu Gebing shout louder.

At this time, all the [-] troops had arrived, and the army continued to advance westward.

When passing through various countries along the way, cattle, sheep and drinking water will be prepared in advance...

This is Shen Bing's advantage at this time. Although the 36 countries in the Western Regions are not strong, but without their support, it is difficult to move forward or even fight for a long time in the Western Regions.

Because the Western Regions are equivalent to the logistics of the Qin army, they have to provide both water and food.