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Chapter 2 Trends (Part 2)

The Hetao Grassland in June and July was the best season for grazing cattle and sheep, but it was full of blood and sorrow.

On the wilderness where grass and trees are flourishing, the two armies are fighting forever.

The neighing of war horses, the shouts and screams of soldiers, and the collision of weapons resounded across the earth.

There are battlefields within a few miles of radius, and a bunch of passionate blood is sprinkled on the earth.

Just as Yan State attacked Zhao State, the Xiongnu in the north, led by the Shanyu Touman, also launched an attack on the Yuezhi State in the south, with the intention of completely occupying the entire Hetao Plain.

After months of fierce fighting, the two sides formed a tug-of-war, and such fighting between the two sides has become the norm. This situation can be said to be the situation that the Huns are the least willing to see, and it also makes Shanyu Touman worried.

As evening approached, the battlefield finally calmed down, and the soldiers from both sides returned to the camp.

In the northeast direction of the confrontation between the two armies, the Huns' army was stationed. From a distance, the fire and torches were connected, illuminating the inside and outside of the camp.

The place where the Shanyu Touman's tent was closely guarded. Teams of Hun cavalry were constantly patrolling back and forth around the neighborhood. At the door of the tent, the personal guards guarding Touman were all fierce, and their eyes were constantly observing the movements around.

At this time, in the king's tent, Shan Yu Touman said nothing behind his hands, staring at a map hanging in front of him. Compared with the private entry into Yan State in the past few years, Touman seemed more burly and of course, more majestic.

The map hanging in front of Touman is simply "dirty" from the perspective of the Yan army. Whether it is ornamental or exquisite, it cannot be compared with the map of Yan State. But for the Huns, this map can be called "the most treasure", which can be said to be worthless.

"Dharata, the King of Yuezhi sent an envoy to make peace with me, the Huns? Should we agree? Tell me what you think." Touman stretched out his hand and clicked on the map in front of him. Then he turned around and asked Dharata behind him.

Dhara and Tauman took two steps forward from behind?        The eyes were also on the map ahead.

The Hetao area?                                                            �

Historical books say: "The so-called Hetao, there is Sheyan River in the west? There is Hei River in the northwest? Through Wei (referring to Yulin Wei, now Yulin, Shaanxi), the south of Sancha River flows into it. There is also a Dahe River in the north (referring to the Yellow River) that flows through this northeast from Ningxia Wei (referring to the Yinchuan in Ningxia)? The west through the west of the old Fengzhou? The Zhe went east, through the south of Sanshoujiangcheng, Zhe went south, through the old Dongshengwei (referring to the Tokto County, Hohhot), and then into the east boundary of Pinglu Wei (now Pinglu District, Shuozhou, Shanxi). The land can be two thousand miles away, and the river is surrounded by three sides."

It is also said: "The river is blocked on three sides around Hetao? The soil is fertile and can be cultivated... "

Not to mention the present? Even in Ji Kang's previous life, the entire Hetao Plain was also known for its abundant water and grass? In Ji Kang's previous life, the folk proverb that has been passed down for thousands of years? There is a saying that "The Yellow River has many harms, only rich ones."

The vast Hetao area is divided into "Western Tak" and "Eastern Tak".

The plain between Qingtong Gorge and Shizui Mountain is called "Xi Tak" and the east is "East Tak".

This kind of Hetao terrain is unique, not to mention in China, but also in the entire world.

The surrounding areas of Hetao, including the Huangshui River Basin, Taoshui River Basin, Luoshui River Basin, Weishui River Basin, Fenshui River Basin, Sanggan River Basin, Zhangshui River Basin, and Hutuo River Basin, all have relatively good natural environmental conditions. They surround the Hetao region, just like the stars praising the moon, the Hetao region is obviously the brightest "bright moon".

At this time, most of the Hetao area was owned by Yuezhi Kingdom.

The origin of the Yuezhi Kingdom was debated by experts at home and abroad in Ji Kang's previous life. Ji Kang, who came to this era, knew very clearly that the Yuezhi Kingdom was "Yu Di" in "Yi Zhou Shu Wang Huijie" and "Yu Zhi" or "Yu Family" in "The Biography of Emperor Mu", was a consortium of tribes of various ethnic groups, including the Central Plains, Tibetan, Qiang, Rong, etc.

The Yuezhi Kingdom is located at the intersection of the Central Plains, the Western Regions, and the northern Huns. Influenced by the culture and life of all parties, the Yuezhi Kingdom's people are semi-cultivated and semi-nomadic, and the national strength can also be said to be extremely powerful.

Touman led his army to quickly defeat the Yuezhi and occupy the Hetao Plain strategic idea. After several months of war, he already knew that this was impossible in the short term.

"The Great Shanyu, after several months of fierce fighting, our army suffered a little loss, but the Yuezhi Kingdom suffered even greater losses. At this time, the Lord of the Yuezhi Kingdom sent an envoy to Yanhe, which shows that he was no longer in the face of our army. As long as our army persists, the Yuezhi Kingdom will surrender to the wolf cavalry of our Huns." Dharu bowed toward Man Yan and said.

"Submission? Dharatun, do you think this requires the lives of many warriors of my Huns? How long does it take to conquer Yuezhi?" Touman looked at his confidant.

"The Great Shanyu, this... this, my subordinates really don't know." Dharu murmured.

Touman was teased by Dharutong's answer, and could only sigh in his heart: "No wonder the people in the Central Plains call me the Xiongnu Beirong! There are still too few talents!"

I, the Huns, are brave and good at fighting, needless to say.

But if we look at the textbooks obtained from Yan Guo Academy, let them consider the problem from the overall perspective, by the way, in the words of Yan Wangkang, it is to consider the problem from the strategic perspective. For Touman, he simply doesn’t know what year and month to wait?

Anyway, at this time, Touman no longer had any expectations for Dhara and them. However, what he wanted to teach them must be taught, although this was very upset for Touman.

"Duratong, do you know what big things happened in the Central Plains at this time?" asked Touman.

Dharat Tong was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened, and he looked at Touman and said, "Da Shanyu, this subordinate really doesn't know."

Touman was so amused by Dharatong's words that "I really don't know" has become Dharatong's oral words.

"Duratong, while we attacked the Yuezhi, Yan occupied Handan again. The entire Zhao State had been occupied by Yan State, and Zhao State had been destroyed." Touman sighed and said to Duratong.

Dharata couldn't help but say "ah".

Regardless of whether Dhara Tong has strategic thinking or not, Dhara Tong is familiar with Zhao State.

Over the past hundred years since the founding of the State of Zhao, the memories given to the Huns have been very "deep".

Over the years, the Huns have gone south again and again and failed again and again. It is impossible not to remember it deeply!

But even such a powerful Zhao State has now been destroyed by the hands of Yan State. So, how powerful Yan State is now? Is there any need to say more about the Huns!

Do not care whether Dhara understood or not, and continued to say, "The reason why the Central Plains countries have not posed a threat to our grassland for hundreds of years is that they have fought each other and have not had too much energy to pay attention to the grassland."

"But from the moment, they are engaged in a war of unification, especially the Yan State. As long as they return to unification, we will inevitably be in the sight of Yan State." At this point, Touman paused and slowly came to the door of the tent.

"The Great Shanyu doesn't have to worry too much. After the Yuezhi war is over, his subordinates will personally lead the army south to attack Yan State and share the worries of the Great Shanyu." Dharu and his wife followed Toutan and said loudly.

Looking at the team of personal guards walking outside the tent, Touman slowly said, "Duluo, you must always remember: Yuezhi, Donghu is insignificant to me, the Xiongnu; but if Yan State is not done well, it will be the enemy of my Xiongnu for the whole life, and... it is also the enemy of my Xiongnu's life and death."

"Da Shanyu, have you overestimated this Yan Kingdom? For so many years, no matter what, we have been on the offensive against the Central Plains countries and forced them to build the Great Wall to defend us..." Dralu said disapprovingly.

Touman waved his hand and interrupted Dharatong's words: "Dharatong, Qin, Zhao, and Yan, build the Great Wall in the three kingdoms, seems to be defending us. In fact, the real purpose is to get rid of our entanglement and concentrate on conquering each other. They don't look down on us barbarians at all!"

"Dharat, go down and tell the messengers sent by the King of Yuezhi, and say that we are willing to make peace with them, but they must compensate us for horses, cattle and sheep. By the way, tell them again that the grassland occupied by our feet belongs to our Huns, and Yuezhi cannot take a step."

Seeing that Dharatun wanted to say something, Touman did not ask him to continue saying: "Okay, Dharatun, I have decided, do what I told you!"

"Yes, the Great Chanyu, my subordinates obeyed the order." Dhara bowed and replied.

After Dhara left with him, Touman came to the map again, looked at the Yuezhi Kingdom on the map, then moved eastward, and looked up at Manchester City, the King of the Huns.

As the supreme ruler of the Huns, Dharata Tong didn't understand, but Touman knew very well what Yan State meant to the Huns after destroying Zhao State.

This Yan Wang Kang, who was younger than himself, would never stand still. If Yan State allowed to develop in this way, once Yan State finally unified the Central Plains, it would be unbearable for the Huns and even the entire northern grassland.

Just now, Touman didn’t say anything casually about Dharatong, but his heartfelt words.

Over the years, Touman thought he knew Yan Wang Kang because what he was doing was also what Touman had always wanted to do. However, from the moment he looked, Yan Wang Kang was walking far ahead of him.

"I can't let Yan State develop so smoothly! I have to do something to restrain Yan State and slow down its attack on the Central Plains." At this time, Shanyu Touman had only such an idea.
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