The Western Regions is commonly known as the Thirty-Six Kingdoms. However, in addition to some of the stronger countries, many of them are only vassals. And most of them succumbed to the obscenity of the Huns for a long time, obeyed their will, and suffered their oppression.

There is no way to do this, although the kings of these countries are still very unhappy in their hearts, but the rules of the world are all based on strength, and if you don't obey, you will be beaten.

It was in this context that many countries showed a two-sided attitude towards the Han Dynasty's westward expedition aimed at countering the influence of the Xiongnu. Although they were desperate to get along with the rich and prosperous Han dynasty in order to reap great benefits. But at the same time, they did not dare to offend the Huns, lest they suffer a catastrophe.

The army from the Han Dynasty was very powerful, and even a relatively powerful country like Loulan was wiped out, and some countries naturally did not resist them without their own strength. However, since they heard that the Western Qiang army had defeated the Han army and exterminated 3,000 with the help of the Huns, their attitude had changed somewhat. Especially when they got the exact news that King Hutu and King Hun led a total of more than 100,000 horses out of the grassland to the Western Regions, everyone wisely chose to wait and see.

After all, in comparison, in the minds of everyone in the Western Regions, the Xiongnu are invincible, and the Han Dynasty is not their opponent.

As a result, the exchanges with the Han Dynasty that began some time ago were temporarily suspended. There were some activities among merchants that were also coldly put on hold. The brutality of the Huns is no joke. Once they wiped out the Han army, it would be troublesome to go back and settle the ledger.

Based on this mentality, the kings of the nearby countries have sent their most capable personnel to the vicinity of the Xiongnu army to observe the situation nearby, so as to react at any time. Of course, these secret envoys brought a large number of rich gifts, in order to curry favor with the Huns as soon as they took control of the situation, so as to ensure the integrity of their country.

It's not easy for a small country to survive! There is such an arrogant and cruel neighbor, although he hates and fears in his heart, but he is also helpless. Of course, they hoped that the army from the Han Dynasty would completely defeat the Huns, and it would be better to drive them out of this area completely, but this was very unrealistic. At least in the minds of the kings of the present countries, this is absolutely impossible.

As for the Han army marching all the way here, it was impossible to even think of such a thing. However, when countless envoys from various countries in the Western Regions who came to inquire about the news saw the raging fire in the Xiqiang Royal City and the earth-shattering battle that took place within a hundred miles, they were all stunned and unable to say a word from beginning to end.

Such important news was sent back to the kings in a hurry. Almost all the kings and ministers of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions were immediately alarmed.

Perhaps, this is a major turning point! Many people have such thoughts in their minds inexplicably. Meetings began to be held in different royal courts, and the king summoned his ministers and generals, nervously awaiting the exact news and discussing the next steps of his country.

It didn't take long to wait, and the detailed situation was sent back to the royal court meeting of the respective countries through different channels. In this great battle that took place near the Xiqiang King City, the 60,000 or 70,000 army of King Hutu was almost wiped out, and the Han army won a great victory!

It was a miraculous war. In the face of the huge disparity in strength between the two sides, they achieved complete victory, and this cavalry unit from the east has since become an undefeated myth admired by all the people of the Western Regions.

Of course, in order to become such a myth, the Red Fire Army needs to complete several more exciting battles in the future. But even now, wherever their horse's hooves go again, no one will dare to look up again.

After several years of visits by Han envoys and frequent activities between merchants, except for a few countries that had a particularly close relationship with the Xiongnu, the people of this part of the Western Regions were actually very eager to have closer contacts with the Han Dynasty. It's just that in the past, the power of the Huns blocked the passage to the Han Dynasty, and they could not go to the east in a bright way.

So what about from now on? What will the situation really be? The victory of the Han army made the kings of these countries and their subjects begin to have very mixed feelings. They were hoping to completely remove the shadow of the Xiongnu iron cavalry hanging over their heads, and they were also worried that the victory of the Han army was only temporary, and if the disastrous defeat of King Hutu caused the soldiers and horses of the entire steppe to unite and retaliate against the Han Dynasty's army and border in the direction of the Western Regions, then they would be miserable.

When the decisive battle between Han and Hungary really starts in this west, the nearby countries will definitely be affected. No matter which family they are coerced into the war, they are unwilling to do it in their hearts.

Countless conspiracies, negotiations, sending people to listen to the news, and intense attention around the clock...... For a period of time after that, the countries of the Western Regions fell into an atmosphere of tension and unrest. Perhaps, they will only be able to make a final decision when the clearest picture arises. Fortunately, this time will be short, and it will be shorter than everyone expected!

The nervousness of the countries in the Western Regions was naturally not in the consideration of the hussar generals and the generals of the Red Fire Army. They are sharp Han elite horsemen, and their task is only to destroy the enemies who dare to resist, as for the follow-up matters related to the court, diplomacy, commerce and other aspects, someone will naturally deal with them when the time comes. Since the plan for this western expedition was formulated by Changle Hou Yuanzhao, I believe that he has already taken everything into account, and there is no need for them to worry about it, this is the consensus of all the soldiers of the Red Fire Army from top to bottom.

The great battle inside and outside the Xiqiang King City finally ended. Of course, the fire that burned in the city could not be extinguished for a while. The Xiqiang Royal City will no longer exist from now on, and it will become a cemetery for countless unjust souls and the dead.

A few years later, the land of Xiqiang will be included in the jurisdiction of the county of the Han Dynasty, and a majestic monument will be erected in the place of the original city gate. Of course, this is not to commemorate the Huns who were burned to the bones, but to commemorate the Han warriors who died in this battle.

Countless merchants, envoys, and travelers stop to pay respectful respects to this monument as they walk to this place. The Monument to the Heroes of the Western Expedition, these big characters on it are written by Ling Yuanzhao of the Han Dynasty.

Perhaps only these people who traveled far away to circulate commerce and cultural dissemination between the East and the West can deeply understand the weight of these sacrifices, and only they can truly know what kind of glorious road these martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country paved with their lives.

The wind and sand in the sky can bury the deep valley plains, but they can never annihilate the deeds of these heroes. The names of each of them are neatly engraved on the back of the stele in beautiful Chinese characters, and there are more than 470 people in total.

These soldiers are all the warriors of the Red Fire Army who died in the Battle of Xiqiang Wangcheng. The ninety-nine people listed separately at the front were the hundred-man squad that completed the most critical tasks alone at the head of the city.

Ninety-nine of the hundred warriors died, and the only one who did not die was Wang Lie, who firmly held the banner from beginning to end. When the Hun cavalry shot ten thousand arrows, more than a dozen people who still survived on the head of the city rushed over together, hugging Wang Lie and the Han battle flag......!

When the Hun cavalry fled in confusion, and the comrades in the army climbed up to the head of the city to rescue them, the arrows at the head of the city were full of thorns, and it was simply impossible to gain a foothold. Seeing the magnificence in front of him made everyone sad and admired.

In the end, the only people they rescued were Wang Lie, who had lost most of his life, and the big Han flag. When this iron-blooded man with nine arrows in his body was carried to the hussar general's horse, Huo Quai, who was about to lead a team of men and horses to chase the enemy again, only glanced at his bloody body and his still breathing life, and threw the leather bag behind his horse to the medical officer who accompanied the army.

"There's the best medicine in it, no matter what you do, you have to save him!"

Yuan Zhao personally prepared the wound medicine that his favorite disciple brought with him, which was naturally the best gold sore medicine in this era. It was also Wang Lie's life, and after some treatment, he really saved his life. Since then, he has become another fierce general in the Red Fire Army, and he has deeply remembered the hussar general's life-saving grace in his heart.

A few years later, in a violent court turmoil, it was this person who had already died once who repaid this kindness with his life and fulfilled his name of loyalty!

Of course, the current Huo Quzhi would not have thought that because of his actions, he would be rewarded handsomely in the future. The high-spirited general is now leading the whole army to check the fruits of victory.

Most of the nearly 70,000 troops of King Hutu were burned to death in the city, and most of the rest were killed in the continuous charging and pursuit of the cavalry of the Red Fire Army. If you carefully analyze the combat characteristics of the Hun cavalry, you will find that they are exactly the same as the wolves on the steppe.

If they encounter an opponent who is weaker than them, they will become extremely ferocious, and they will attack them in groups for fear of falling behind. But if the opponent they encounter is stronger and more powerful than them, once they are unfavorable in the first battle, they will immediately be discouraged and flee separately.

With 7,000 fighting spirits, the Red Fire Army faced the Hun cavalry who were frightened by the fire, even if they still had more than 30,000 people, they were already vulnerable.

After the brutal pursuit and annihilation, the battlefield finally calmed down. All that could be heard was the neighing of the horses and the occasional wail of the undead. The victory seemed so easy that the hearts of all the soldiers were filled with pride and joy.

It's just that their general rode his horse on a high place, looking at the direction in the distance, and his expression seemed to be a little heavy.

"What a pity! Let the king of Naxiu escape...... If you can catch him, so much the better! ”

Li Wang, Zhang Ji and other generals were talking loudly on the side, very excited. Zhang Qian looked up at Huo Quzhi and asked in a low voice.

"Hussar General...... But ...... worried?"

"Not bad! Our hardest battle may be coming soon...... The battle of life and death is inevitable, but this time it will be hard-hitting! ”