Liang Xiao didn't plan to attend the banquet.●⌒, he was in a bad mood and had no interest in drinking and watching dance. But Mei Cai grabbed him.

"After or later, you will attract the attention of others when you suddenly return to Guishan City. Instead of hiding it, it is better to be calm." When talking about war, Mei Cai had no good ideas, but when it comes to dealing with people, Mei Cai was more experienced than Liang Xiao. Seeing that Liang Xiao was in a bad mood, he in turn advised Liang Xiao.

Liang Xiao felt it was reasonable, so he had to force his face to smile and join Mei Cai to attend the banquet.

The nobles in Dayuan were a little surprised to see Liang Xiao here. More than ten days ago, he had just left Guishan City to travel west, but why did he suddenly come back? However, without asking much, they were soon attracted by the wonderful singing and dancing and the rich food. The wines and laughter were filled with details and scenes.

Liang Xiao brought a glass of wine, came to Mei Cai, and took the opportunity to toast and asked in a low voice: "Have the deputy king told the King of Dayuan?"

Mei Cai glanced at him and showed a look of surprise. "How can you say this?" He thought for a while and explained, "The situation has not been determined yet, how can you alarm the king? It will not be too late to report it after you figure it out. Liang Jun, then we will enter the palace together, what about?"

As he said that, Wei Cai squeezed his eyes and then showed a bright smile. He raised his glass to greet the person who came to toast and drank it all in one go.

Although I know it is inappropriate, Liang Xiao didn’t curse secretly. This guy, Meicai, is too much. I am the envoy of the Han Dynasty, not your subordinate. How could you do this? You are drunk and dreaming, and I will work hard for you?

Liang Xiao was a little bit big. The sweet wine that was originally drunk was a little bitter in his mouth. He didn't know how he returned to the inn, but he drank a little too much. When he woke up in the middle of the night, his mouth was dry and his headache was about to break.

Alpha heard the sound, walked in, poured a glass of water and handed it to Liang Xiao. Liang Xiao took it, took a sip, looked at Alpha, who was neatly dressed, and was stunned for a moment. "Are you not asleep yet?"

"There are still some things that have not been packed." Alpha raised his hand and yawned. Then he smiled embarrassedly.

"What's so urgent? Can't you clean up tomorrow?"

"I am worried that the master will use it when he gets up tomorrow, so I will sort it out first."

"Pictures?" Liang Xiao's heart moved. The pictures that Meicai prepared for him should be related to the Huns. Meicai had prepared a long time ago, and even the information was prepared. This bastard! Liang Xiao cursed and asked Alpha to bring the things, lit two more lamps, and looked at the desk carefully.

It is a map of Dayuan, including all the cities and towns in Dayuan, the population and soldiers of each city were compiled into picture albums. There was no paper at this time. They were not used to using bamboo slips and wooden slips. The maps and words were written on sheepskin, and piles were piled up everywhere, with the smell of sheepskin in the room.

Liang Xiao saw the complete map of Dayuan for the first time. The map is a secret of a country. Even if he had a close relationship with Mei Cai, he would not have had the chance to see this map if it were not for the Huns' invasion.

Liang Xiao suddenly felt that the invasion of the Huns might not be a bad thing.

On the map, Dayuan Kingdom is located in a basin, with the Alay Mountains on the south side. The Tianshan Mountains on the north side are the Tianshan Mountains. The upper reaches of the Gasatis River (Yao Shui) flow through the basin, nourishing the land on both sides. Guishan City is at the exit of the west side of the basin. Except for those lands obtained from Wusun, most of the cities are east of Guishan City.

Liang Xiao suddenly felt aroused, and the burden on his shoulders became much lighter. This terrain was too suitable for defense. As long as Guishan City was guarded, the Huns could not enter the basin from the west. Although there was a road crossing the Pamir Mountains on the east side, for the Huns, who were mainly cavalry, they would pay a considerable price to cross the Pamir Mountains.

Liang Xiao remembered Li Guangli's two expeditions to Dayuan. Li Guangli was really a mediocre person. He had to cross the natural dangers of thousands of miles of march and had to cross the Palacio. No wonder he suffered such great losses. Fortunately, his opponent was Dayuan, which was replaced by other slightly stronger countries such as Yuezhi. Not to mention twice, even if he came twice, he might not have the chance to win.

No wonder the Tang Dynasty later managed the Western Regions from the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. Whether it was the Thunder Ye City where Li Bai was born, it is still called Suye City, or the Talas that decided the end of the Tang Dynasty's control over the Western Regions, they were all north of the Tianshan Mountains.

In this way, even if you can't defend the mountain pass, as long as you can defend the Guishan City, Dayuan will not be destroyed. However, in this way, the cities in the west of Guishan City, including the Alexandria, may not escape the butcher knife of the Huns.

Can we resist the Huns from abroad and prevent them from entering Dayuan?

Liang Xiao's eyes were wandering on the map, thinking hard. After looking for a while, his eyes fell on a valley on the edge of the map.

“Where is there?”

Alpha leaned over and took a look, blinked his eyes, and said with uncertainty: "It should be a river valley. I heard that the Yuezhi people came from that valley."

Liang Xiao remembered the caravans he escorted by Li Shuyun and his escort. They crossed the Pamir Mountains from the Yuezhi territory and should have taken this path. According to time, they should have entered the Wusun territory now. Whether they can pass smoothly is still unknown. If such a large amount of wealth is stolen by the Wusun people or the Huns, it would be a pity. Nie Yi and others will be greatly damaged by their vitality.

The feeling of a strong enemy being on the side is not good at all.

When will the Huns be destroyed and the grassland trade routes are controlled in their hands, there will be real safety.

Liang Xiao looked through the map and was thinking about various possibilities. However, the gap in strength between the two sides was too obvious. There seemed to be no other way to imagine besides defending Guishan City.

No, there must be a way. Liang Xiao talked to himself and cheered herself up. Alpha was a little sleepy. Although she was very diligent, she couldn't help Liang Xiao in these matters. Not only her, but the others around Liang Xiao were also similar, with more courage and insufficient strategy.

Liang Xiao was even more eager for Liu Ling and Dongfang Shuo. As long as one of them was there, he would not be so helpless, at least one person could negotiate.

Li Guang frowned and was shocked.

"Did Liang Xiao make such a big noise, which led to the Huns' expeditions in the west?"

Li Danghu nodded. "At present, I dare not make up. But Liang Xiao was able to reach Dayuan safely and shot Wusun envoys, so the Wusun people would not dare to give up. In addition, before shooting Hunxie King, the Huns might also go west to attack Dayuan. Last year, the Huns and Wusun people might suffer and failed to conquer Dayuan. It is entirely possible to mobilize troops to fight again today."

Li Jiao interrupted, "Since that's the case, why is the emperor indifferent?"

Li Danghu glared at him. "What can the emperor do? The Western Regions are thousands of miles away. Our army is beyond reach."

"It is not necessary to go to the Western Regions. Go deep into the grassland and take advantage of the situation to restrain at least some of the Huns..."

"Your Majesty does have this plan." Li Guang raised his head and signaled Li Jiao not to say anything. He already understood the difficulties of the emperor. "If you want to go deep into the grassland, you must station troops and grain on the border. Not only is there not enough time, but it will also cause chaos in the world. In the past two years, natural disasters have been frequent, and the government and the country are raging, and the emperor is also quite troubled. He launched a large number of troops..." Li Guang shook his head and sighed: "It is impossible."

"Then just watch Liang Xiao fail like this?" Li Jiao screamed in discontent.

Li Guang snorted: "What do you think you should do?"

"I..." Li Jiao rolled her eyes, thought for a while, and suddenly laughed. "Aweng, you seem to have said that the emperor asked you if you can go deeper?"

Li Guang nodded. "I said too, even if you make a desperate bet, the farthest distance is only two thousand miles."

"Two thousand miles, you should have arrived at the Xiongnu royal court, right?" Li Jiao laughed. "Liang Xiao can only travel thousands of miles with only a few people. Ah Weng is in charge of thousands of elite troops. Don't you dare to go to the grassland? Haven't you always wanted to have such an opportunity? Now the opportunity is here. Why are you timid?"

Li Guang raised his leg and kicked Li Jiao, and glared at him: "Zhu Zi, I will be timid? This is an edict, do you know?"

"The general is away, and the military orders are not accepted." Li Jiao disagreed. "If Liang Xiao had to wait for the imperial edict, how could he go to Dayuan?"

Li Guang rolled his eyes and felt aroused. If the Huns really launched a large-scale expedition to the west, this would be a chance to go deep into the grassland. Moreover, the emperor's words clearly meant that he had the intention to go deep into the grassland and harass the rear of the Huns. It was just because the feasibility was too low. In the end, he had to give up.

"Two thousand miles, the loss is quite large." Li Guang hesitated. "This is a lonely army, and there is so much danger."

"If you seek wealth and honor in danger, when will you achieve great success?" Li Jiao smiled and said, "Aweng. If you are determined to attack, I can tell you something that may help you."

"What's up?"

"Sad and stirrup." Li Jiao put away his smile, reached out and dipped some water in his ear cup, and drew a schematic diagram. "When I fought with Liang Xiao in Kuaiji, Liang Xiao specially made the harness. Although it is simple, it is of great help. If all cavalry can be equipped with these harnesses, the cavalry's combat power will be stronger and more in-depth."

Li Jiao suddenly stopped, pondered for a moment, and his eyes slowly lit up. "Yes, Ah Weng, we can use Liang Xiao's method in Kuaiji, give up the infantry, use all cavalry, and go deep into the grassland. Or, infantry also ride horses and then get off the horse and fight in the middle of the battle. In Kuaiji, we use this method to make the thief unsafe and full of loopholes."

"This is a solution." Li Guang nodded repeatedly, feeling excited and couldn't help himself. He glanced at Li Jiao. "Boy, go to Shangjun with me."

"Of course." Li Jiao became happier the more she thought about it, and her eyebrows were dancing.

"I'm going too." Li Gan shouted loudly.

Li Danghu looked at his father and brothers and was a little worried. "The emperor said that before launching a large army, stirrups should not be circulated..."

"And" Li Jiao looked at him disdainful. Li Guang ignored him and pulled Li Jiao and said, "Tell me quickly, what else should I prepare besides the stirrup and saddle?"

"If you want to minimize casualties, it is best to have iron armor. If you are rushing thousands of miles, you must be elite soldiers. You should give priority to cavalry and archers. If everyone can be as good as Weiyoro, in addition to bows and arrows, it would be best to have long halberds and swords..."

"Wait, everyone wears iron armor, and they still have a halberd, a sword?" Li Guang's eyebrows that had just raised immediately collapsed. He interrupted Li Jiao impatiently. "How much does that cost?"

Li Jiao was stunned for a while before muttering: "This... costs a lot of money."—

(To be continued.)

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