Because of the relationship between Sister Xiang'er, Bald Xianbei has officially changed its name to Tuoba Beibu.

How to settle the Tuoba other department, Liu Bei hasn't thought about it yet. The main reason is that Tuoba fled west in a hurry and left all the cattle and sheep of his family in the grassland. Later, most of these family members were plundered by the Southern Xiongnu and the three Wuhuan and sold to their hometowns at high prices. Now he has settled in Xilinyi and lives a comfortable life. Most of them have started a family.

Liu Bei has sent a letter for 600 miles and ordered Yan Rou and others to count. See how many Xianbei women still remember their husband's name. Those who have remarried, or do not want to remember, do not need to be forced. Prairie women are swept around, and it is actually very common to remarry. In this era, Han girls and Hu girls are all the same.

Master Li and the history of the drama are preparing to record the distribution of Lou Sang's first generation of armor.

As mentioned earlier. Nowadays, armor, like gold and beauty, is a very valuable means of enveloping. Bestowing a set of good armor is more able to win the hearts of warriors than gifting a thousand gold or ten beauties. After all, armor can save lives. With life, there is a blessing to beauty and gold.

Liu Bei asked Sister Xiang'er to go out of the account and distribute the armor by hand. And let the eight Xianbei commanders who personally bestowed the armor raise the red deer flame horns and protect them around Tuoba to show their grandeur.

The intention of this move is self-explanatory.

The expressions of Tuoba and other subordinates showed that this envelopment was very successful. The Xianbei warriors are all in their hearts.

After the people and horses put on the armor, the craftsmen of the army will be different from each other to do meticulous mediation. The replaced Xianbei armor is also of great use.

After the armor is distributed, the vehicle is emptied. Liu Bei knew that the hundred military vehicles brought by Xi Zhicai were the water tankers newly built by the museum.

It consists of three parts: a water container, a connector, and a water absorber.

The carriage is equipped with two layers of "Tian" shaped iron-clad solid wood frame. The frame contains eight cowhide water bladders. Each of the eight capsules is connected with a hard water-separating pottery pipe. At the other end, the main water pipe is connected to a telescopic bamboo tube with a foot pumping device similar to a water drain next to the bamboo tube to draw water from the oasis.

The connector composed of the water distribution pipe and the main water pipe is made of pottery because it can be fired in one piece. The bamboo pipe water absorber is also equipped with a multi-layer filter screen to filter impurities in the water. And it can be disassembled freely, which is easy to clean and replace. It's cleverly designed.

The principle is simple.

The enameled steel wheels of the water tanker also have mechanisms. Adjustable wheel width for easy travel on soft desert.

There is nothing ahead of its time. It's just a combination of existing tricks and re-applications. But it has an unexpected effect. Imagine, with 100 water storage tankers accompanying the way, it should be convenient to divert water.

The reason why he let Koji Yi hurry up and lead 900 military vehicles westward to Juyan. Because of the journey of more than 4,000 miles, it was necessary to camp in the desert wilderness. There is a sturdy camp for military vehicles, which is safe and natural.

Half a month later, Shi Lian returned safely.

Brought a resting merchant from the border city of Dunhuang, An Xuan.

Please enter the big tent, and the guests and hosts will be seated. After listening to Liu Bei, An Xuan spoke: "Pu Tao wine (wine) is available in Gaochang, why do you have to go to Qiuci?" ”

"Oh?" Liu Bei was stunned.

Gaochang is a famous Silk Road city on the same level as Jiaohe. In the former Han Dynasty, the general Li Guangli's department set up "Gaochang Wall" in Tuntian. The present Han Dynasty sent Wuji Lieutenant to this city to manage Tuntian. Therefore, it is also called "Wuji School Captain City".

The so-called "barrier" and "wall" refer to "barrier city" and "barrier", all of which have the meaning of military forts and castles. Carefully distinguished, the "barrier" is generally larger than the "wall". Structurally, the wall is generally based on the topography, with a defensive wall and a fort behind the wall. The Barrier Castle is a complete military castle surrounded by walls on all sides.

"It's not right." An Xuan replied: "If you are only selling wine, you don't need to go far and go to Qiuzi. ”

Liu Bei nodded: "In Your Excellency's opinion, what should I do?" ”

"In front of Chang'an, there were rich merchants in Maoling, Chang'an, with a huge silk caravan, arrived in Dunhuang. Don't hide it from the prince, I have bought all the silk, and I am preparing to ship it to Dawan to exchange it for Dawan and then transport it back to Dunhuang for sale. An Xuan replied.

Use Dahan silk, exchange it for Dawan Liangju, and then transport it back to Dahan to sell. Now that the price of horses is extremely high, it will definitely make a lot of money. This commercial route is very efficient. It also makes perfect sense.

Liu Bei couldn't help but smile and asked, "The silk sold by the rich merchants of Maoling was actually sold to Your Excellency?" ”

Seeing Liu Bei's expression, An Xuan suddenly realized: "I see!" A drink and a peck, it is not predetermined. This is providential. Dredging the trade routes of the Western Regions is none other than the princes. ”

Liu Bei smiled and asked, "Since it is the will of heaven, would you like to accompany me on a trip?" ”

"Dare to disobey?" An Xuan bowed solemnly.

Ordered someone to lead An Xuan down to rest. Liu Bei then raised the account.

Tell me about the situation. Li Ru, the chief bookkeeper, said: "In this way, the lord and the merchant An Xuan went out of the Yumen and took the northern route to Qiuci through Shanshan. Ordered the first army to shoulder the Shuijin Pass, pass through Yiwu, garrison Gaochangbi, recover Liuzhong City, and defend Tuntian, thinking that it was a suspicious soldier. Then ordered the capital captain of Juyan to lead 4,000 Xiaoyue cavalry out of the Jade Gate, through Shanshan, according to the canal to plow the city, echoing each other from afar. ”

Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "The master book wants to make a sound and attack the west? ”

"Yes, yes." Li Ru replied with a smile.

Liu Bei also woke up: "The caravan goes first, and the two armies lag behind." Let the turtles and beggars all think that our army must fight steadily and slowly advance. Therefore, the advance caravan is not guarded. ”

"The Lord sees it." Li Ru smiled slightly: "Xianbei saw that we were defending the city and Tuntian was self-sufficient, thinking that I wanted to fight a protracted war." Unexpectedly, the lord attacked the city and took the pass. After surrendering Qiuzi, he will lead troops to Wulei City. Widely spread scouts, searching for nearby oases and water sources, Xianbei has no way to advance or retreat, and his whereabouts will be revealed for a long time. At that time, several armies were launched together, but the battle was decided. ”

Looking around at the generals, Liu Bei asked, "Who is willing to lead the troops to garrison Gaochang?" ”

Xu Rong and Cheng Pu hugged their fists and said: "The last general is willing to go!" ”

Liu Bei nodded happily: "And walk with the master book." All the way to the order and prohibition, you need to accept the words of the master, and do not take the enemy lightly. ”

"Whoa!"

Liu Bei looked at Xu Huang and Zang Ba again: "Gongming, Xuangao." ”

"The last general!" The two stood up and knelt down.

"Lead the headquarters wolf cavalry and go out with the army. Siege the city and pull out the fortress, all obey the orders of the master. ”

"Whoa!"

"Zhongming, Shuwei." Liu Bei took the military order in his hand again.

"Humble." Fu Cao Duan simmered and Zhang Meng both got up.

"Playing the banner of the long history of the Western Regions, leading the family members of the old Qiang soldiers, and six thousand Xianbei elite horses, going to Gaochang together, and going to Tuntian. Remember, Tuntian must be fanfare, everyone knows. ”

"Whoa!"

Liu Bei finally looked at the two righteous brothers.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei hugged their fists: "Big brother!" ”

"Two brothers-in-law walk with me."

"Whoa!"

Six hundred miles in an emergency, the order has entered the Hexi Corridor Koji first, with a military vehicle straight to Dunhuang, and Liu Bei and others converge.

Settle everything down. Liu Bei then took the night to lead the troops with Xi Zhicai and others. Follow the weak water to Dunhuang. Shi Lian, Bai Zhuo, and two righteous brothers, accompanied by a hundred embroidered clothes. Other than that, he didn't bring many troops.

It was the Koji clan that went first, and there were only 100 people. The remaining 900 pioneers were all left behind in the Chang'an camp and guarded the three auxiliaries.

Bet with His Majesty 100 million dollars in the Western Regions. In this battle, there must not be more than 360 men.

As for the 8,000 Xianbei elite cavalry and the 1,000 wolf cavalry, they were all captured in the battlefield. Not counting among the three hundred and sixty.