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Chapter 48: Destroy the country! Destroy the country! Destroy the country again! (1)

Qin Yiren's words attracted a lot of opposition.

"Young Master, why do you need to fight the Western Regions? The Western Regions are bitter, cold and barren lands. If you can't farm the land, you can't fight the people."

"The Western Regions are too bitter and cold, and there is yellow sand everywhere. I heard that it is difficult to go to the Western Regions. I need the camel called."

"It's better to attack Shandong as soon as possible."

The generals retorted it with confidence.

Listening to the rebuttals of the generals, Qin Yiren was speechless. Who said that the Western Regions were useless? Not to mention anything else, Xinjiang's natural gas is a huge amount, which can be used by China for many years. Although China is not available at present, this is the wealth left to future generations.

Besides, the "Silk Road" has to pass through the Western Regions. This is the only way to connect the East and the Western world. This economic value will be great and will benefit China endlessly. This is also a valuable asset left to future generations.

More importantly, as long as it is used well, China must take further control of the Middle East and will have an outlet in the West. This is strategically important to China.

Perhaps some people think this is a delusion and an impossible thing. Do those who think so know that the Tang Dynasty almost entered the Middle East and controlled the Middle East? As we all know, the Tang Dynasty had fought for dozens or hundreds of years with the Arab emperor. What is the purpose? The Tang Dynasty wanted to control the Middle East.

These three reasons are enough to make Qin Yiren use troops to the Western Regions and must recover the Western Regions.

"You are so confident, do you know about the Western Regions? Have you been to the Western Regions?" Qin Yiren rolled his eyes and asked at the generals: "You are just hearing-telling. If you don't understand the Western Regions and don't know the importance of the Western Regions, you just speak nonsense and be warned."

At that time, the Central Plains only knew that there was a Western Region, and that the Western Region was a bitter, cold and barren land, with a vast land with sparse populations and a small number of people. They could not farm the land and the people could not fight. They were useless. As for the real situation, no one knew it. Qin Yiren asked the generals by this question.

"There are some things in the Western Regions, such as grapes and pomegranates. Maybe you will say that these items are useless. But have you ever thought about it? Now is a great struggle. Once the Qin Dynasty unified the world, there will be no wars. At that time, if the great power is done, it will make the people and the common people live a good life, and these things will be of great use." Qin Yiren glanced at the generals.

In the current world of great struggle, we must advocate frugality, and save whatever we can. Things like grapes and pomegranates are of no use at the moment. However, once the world is peaceful, we must focus on improving the living standards of the people and improving their physical fitness, and these fruits will be useful.

"Yes." Huang Shigong and Wei Liao focused their key points and agreed with this. With their eyes, they naturally knew how correct Qin Yiren's words were.

"Besides, the horses in the Western Regions are no worse than those of the Huns, and they are even better. Have you heard of the sweat-blooded BMW? If there were a large number of such horses, would the Qin Ruis be stronger?" Qin Yiren's tone turned higher.

"Sweat-blooded BMW? Of course we have heard of it. This is a good horse, but I have heard of it, but I have never seen it." The generals' eyes shone, and they were full of admiration, and they wanted to have a magical and bloody BMW immediately.

For generals, who doesn't want to have a good horse?

"This matter is decided so. Choose a group of people who are smart and skilled. If the generals are under thirty years old and those who are under 25 years old, they will go to the battle in three days." Qin Yiren said last.

As soon as the order was passed, the Qin army was cheering and there was another battle to fight, and they couldn't be happy.

The Qin army who were selected were particularly happy, and the Qin army who were not selected were particularly unhappy, but they were helpless.

The reason why Qin Yiren insisted on leading 50,000 Qin troops to fight the west was to solve the Western Regions problem in one fell swoop. As for the aliens in the Hexi Corridor, with their little strength, they could not withstand the attack of 50,000 Qin troops at all.

When we mention the Western Regions, we will think of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions. However, if we ask who was the first Chinese general to enter the Western Regions, many people will definitely think of Li Guangli, because Li Guangli conquered Ershicheng and was intimidating the Western Regions.

In fact, it was not Li Guangli who entered the Western Regions, but Huo Qubing.

The first time Huo Qubing led the troops independently was to lead 10,000 elite cavalry to attack the Hexi Corridor, which defeated Xiu Tu. Hunxie tribes lost a lot, and even captured the Jin people who sacrificed the sky by King Xiu Tu. In this battle, Huo Qubing fought very beautifully, exerted the majesty of the Han army and showed his genius.

In the summer of the same year, he once again led 20,000 elite cavalry back to the Hexi Corridor. This time, he headed west all the way to the near Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang.

This is the first time in Chinese history that the Western Regions have arrived.

Unfortunately, Huo Qubing did not solve the problem of the Western Regions, leaving behind future troubles, which led to the incident of Li Guangli's expedition to Ershicheng.

The reason for this situation is that Huo Qubing cannot be blamed. Huo Qubing's main task at that time was to cut off the right arm of the Huns. He wanted to deal with the Huns, not the countries in the Western Regions. Moreover, the troops he led were too few, with only 20,000 elite troops, and it was impossible for him to conquer the Western Regions in one fell swoop, so he left a tail.

If Huo Qubing had led more troops at that time, not 20,000 people, but 58,000, it would have intimidated the Western Regions and scared the countries in the Western Regions. There would have been no such thing as "hiding the Han envoys" and there would have been no such thing as Emperor Wu of Han ordered Li Guangli to fight the West.

Li Guangli attacked Ershicheng, and later generations performed countless versions. Most of them thought that Emperor Wu of Han was a military force and wanted the Tianma of Ershicheng, so he sent troops. In fact, this was a huge mistake.

The real reason for forcing Emperor Wu of Han to order troops to send troops to the Western Regions was that the countries in the Western Regions were jealous of the wealth of the Han envoys and always killed the Han envoys. Such a big deal was to provoke the majesty of the Han Dynasty and had to be punished. Therefore, Emperor Wu of Han ordered Li Guangli to lead troops to expeditions west.

When he attacked the Western Regions for the first time, Li Guangli was defeated because of insufficient preparations, angered Emperor Wu of Han and did not allow him to come back. Emperor Wu of Han even sent envoys to block the road. If Li Guangli dared to come back and killed him on the spot, Li Guangli was afraid and had to stay honestly.

After the preparations were completed, Emperor Wu of Han sent troops again, led by Li Guangli to attack the Western Regions again. This time, the attack made the Western Regions frightened and Ershicheng begged for mercy.

After this battle, the countries in the Western Regions were afraid and did not dare to jealous of the wealth of the Han envoys, nor did they dare to kill the Han envoys again. Not only did they dare not jealous, but they also had to take the Han envoys as their ancestors.

Qin Yiren's idea was to not fight, it would be enough. Since he wanted to fight, he would be afraid of the Western Regions, so that the Western Regions would not dare to rebel again. To achieve this goal, he could not repeat Huo Qubing's mistakes, but to launch a large number of troops. It would be inevitable to dispatch 50,000 Qin soldiers.

After the selection of 50,000 elite troops was completed, Qin Yiren gave the order, and the remaining Qin troops took the spoils and escorted important figures of the Xiongnu, such as Shanyu and Zuo Xianwang, to retreat and head towards Guanzhong.

"Young Master, how to fight this battle?" At the Jiuyuan County Magistrate's Office, Qin Yiren summoned the generals to discuss military aircraft again. A general raised a question: "Fifty thousand troops were dispatched, and this logistics is a big problem. How to solve it?"

"Yes. Before the troops move, food and grass will go first. If the baggage cannot be solved, this battle will be difficult to fight." The generals agreed in unison.

"Young Master, according to my wishes, we should send someone to pass a message to the county magistrate of Longxi and ask them to transport the baggage." Huang Shi Gong raised his eyebrows and hurriedly came up with ideas.

The alien races such as Xiu Tu, Hunxie, Loulan, Loufan, and Linhu were mainly in the Hexi Corridor, which is now Ningxia and Gansu. It is very appropriate to transport supplies from Longxi. Huangshi Gong came up with a good plan.

"No." Qin Yiren shook his head and said, "We don't need baggage in this battle."

"Don't need supplies?" A scream rang out.

Not only were the generals surprised, but even the Duke of Huangshi, Wei Liao, and Li Mu were also surprised, and their eyes widened, as if they were listening to a fantasy.

Since ancient times, there has been an ancient saying that "the army and horses should move, food and grass should go first". The importance of food and grass to an army does not need to be mentioned. However, Qin Yiren said that there is no need for supplies, which is beyond their perception, and they cannot be surprised.

"That's right! No need for supplies!" Qin Yiren affirmed again and said, "Each person has two horses, one rides, and the other carries food and grass."

This is indeed a good idea, but it cannot last for a long time. Wei Liao hurriedly said, "Young Master, although this is feasible, it cannot last for a long time. There will always be a time when all the food and grass are used up. This is a desert. Once all the food and grass are used up, where can I raise it?"

"Yes, young master, think twice." Huang Shi Gong and Li Mu agreed in unison.

"What's the difficulty?" Qin Yiren didn't take it seriously and said, "If you find a foreign race, don't talk nonsense to them. Just kill it. After killing, grab food, grab cattle and sheep, and grab horses. As long as you fight a few battles, you will be worried that there will be too much food and grass to use up."

Qin Yiren is going to implement the strategy of "fighting for war". Although this is a bit bloody, it is a good way to fight in the desert.

In history, Huo Qubing attacked the Hexi Corridor twice, and the total force he led was only 30,000. The Hun army occupied the Hexi Corridor was as high as 240,000. He actually won. It was a huge victory because of his "fight to support war" strategy.

The Han army he led had no baggage and was lightly equipped to fight, ensuring his marching speed and could go like the wind. He could always suddenly come out in a place where the Huns could not imagine time or unexpectedly, and fought the Huns with great suffering and heavy casualties. In the end, Huo Qubing cut off the Huns' right arm.

"Young master, it's good, it's good, it's a little..." Some generals hesitated and refused to speak.

"Somewhat bloody and cruel, right?" He didn't say it, but Qin Yiren helped him say it, saying, "In this battle, the Qin Dynasty is to promote its military power, and to kill a river of blood, making these alien races hurt! Let them be afraid! Just let go of killing! If you can kill, kill them all! If you can grab them all! Don't hold back!"

This is the first time that China has used troops to the Hexi Corridor. These alien races must let them know how powerful China is, so that they will be honest, surrender, and dare not rebel again.

"A good plan!" After Qin Yiren explained, the generals suddenly realized that they no longer had any objections.

When the time came, 50,000 Qin troops gathered outside Jiuyuan City. Qin Yiren rode his horse around the generals. When he came to the formation, Qin Yiren pulled the reins and said to the Qin army generals: "Brothers: We have just won a huge victory in the desert, captured Shanyu alive, and dug up the ancestral tomb of the Huns! This is not enough, we have to fight another great victory! We want Xiu Tu, Hun Xie, Loulan, Lou Fan, Lin Hu trembled! Crying!"

"Long live the Qin Dynasty!" The Qin soldiers burst into a shocking roar, and everyone held their heads high and their fighting spirit was fierce.

"Set out!" Qin Yiren slapped his horse, took the lead and rushed straight to the west.
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