Chapter 54: The Golden Arrow Messenger (Part II)

(Thanks to Dameng, Chubby, Hammer S)

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Regarding the grievances and entanglements between Zhizhi and the Han Dynasty and the Southern Xiongnu, half of it was said by Lin Tianci, and half of it was made up by Zhang Fang from his limited knowledge of the Han Dynasty. Of course, the specifics are not clear to him now. At the moment, he only understood two things: one was that the Bu Gu Su tribe moved westward, which was instigated by the wooden arrow messenger, and the Mo Xi Department was the first meeting point of Bu Gu Xu's trip. The second is the Golden Arrow Messenger Sando, who is a big household of Zhizhi's personal seal. The purpose of his trip was a large Xiongnu tribe 200 miles away, the Ba Khan Division.

The Tsu Khan Department inhabits at the foot of the Dang Khan Mountain, hence the name Dang Khan Tribe. This tribe once flourished, having participated in the battle for the throne during the civil strife of the Xiongnu decades ago. However, he later sided on the wrong side and sided with Ilimudan, and this Ilimushan was destroyed by Zhizhi more than ten years ago and annexed his subordinates. After this defeat, the strength of the Han tribe was greatly damaged, and there were only 1,000 people left in the entire army. Although after more than ten years of recuperation, there are only more than 2,000 people in the current department, and 500 are in control.

If it was in the heyday of the Xiongnu, this point of men and horses would not be put in the eyes of Zhizhi at all, but now it is not as good as in the past, 2,000 people, 500 warriors, for Zhizhi, it is already a considerable force. Therefore, the Golden Arrow Messenger Sando came with a solicitation mission.

Due to the proximity of the Ta Khan Mountain to the west of the river, and the proximity of the Ta Khan to the southern Xiongnu, before Sanduo came, the Ta Khan was attached to the Huhan evil. It's just that the Hu people are obedient to the strong by nature, and the Zhizhi has repeatedly defeated the Han Evil, and now he is calling for wind and rain in the Western Regions, which is much more attractive than the Hu Han Evil who serves the Han Evil with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes. The conditions offered by Zhizhi are even more attractive - as long as the Ba Khan Department moves westward, all the subordinate accounts south of the Ba Khan Mountain belong to it.

In the steppe, strength is everything, except for cattle, horses, sheep, camels, and population. Zhizhi's condition, the Han Ministry could not refuse.

So the Khan tribe took Sando as a guest of honor and accepted the proposal of emigration. And Sando is not given in vain, in the name of the great lord and the golden arrow messenger, he is surrounded by small tribes for the Khan Department. That's why Sandor is here.

Zhang Fang now finally understands what Lin Tianci meant by the "nobleman" he said. But he would be mistaken and think that the noble man was referring to the bones. In the case of not knowing the origin of Sando's identity, he used hypnotic methods to trap Sando, causing Qingyan to kill him with one blow. In Lin Tianci's words, it was "a big disaster".

Of course, this "catastrophe" does not refer to the revenge of Zhizhi, which is 18,000 miles away from here. And the most likely revenge came from two hundred miles away.

The Khan Department.

The Han Khan Department had made full preparations for this westward migration to the Northern Xiongnu, and first clashed with the patrolling Han soldiers and soldiers under the pretext of the situation, and knocked the patrol team away to cover up their own movements. Then, when trading with two groups of merchants, he suddenly turned his face and killed people and sold goods. He also detained and imprisoned the officials of the Han court who supervised the transactions.

It can be said that the current sweat department is ready to send arrows. And Zhang Fang's killing of Sando is equivalent to pulling out the feathers on the arrow, and the unbalanced "arrow" of the Sweat Department is shot, I am afraid that I don't know where it will fly - the introduction is gone, where else can you move?

"The Han Khan Department can still move west, and the Zhi Zhi will definitely laugh at it, but the death of the Golden Arrow Messenger and the poor protection of the Han Khan Department are hard to blame. If the Khan tribe goes west like this, it is very likely that the Zhizhi will use this as an excuse to ask for guilt and seize his subordinates. Even if Zhizhi let him go, Sando's tribe would find them trouble. Lin Tianci's face was solemn, he walked to Zhang Fang's side, and stood side by side with him, "For today's plan, there is only one way for the Han Department to go, and that is to take the heads of all of us and explain to Zhizhi and Sanduobu." ”

Zhang Fang played with a six-inch-long golden arrow in his hand, and said lightly: "We destroyed a Mo Xi department, you don't worry about retaliation; But after killing a Sando, do you think the Khan will not let us go - this golden arrow is so valuable? ”

Cao Xiong's deep voice came from behind: "I advise Gongzi to return to Han Land with his escort after dawn, and don't stumble over those people you rescued, otherwise, it will be too late to regret it." ”

Deng Zhan and Tao Sheng's anxious voices followed: "Young master, what Cao Duwei said is extremely ......"

Zhang Fang turned his head violently, raised his slender eyebrows, and forced Deng and Tao Erwei to look: "I chased and killed thousands of miles, and it took a month to save these people." Now that my wish has finally been fulfilled, you want me to give up? So what are all our previous efforts for? ”

Deng and Tao Erwei knelt down on the ground: "Please start immediately, young master Tianming, we will lead the ten guards to divide into two roads, and slowly lure the enemy all the way; All the way to lead the Qingxi people to flee. will never let the young master's hard work be in vain. ”

Zhang Fang looked at the two of them, speechless for a long time, and said for a long time: "Maybe, the situation is not so bad......

A slip of yellow dust was raised on the bank of the river, and a ride through the crowd of drinking horses, before the people approached, the voice had arrived: "Found the remnants of the Mo Xi people trailing ......"

When night fell, the leeward side of the col was surrounded by large and small felt tents, and it was dark without a single light. In the cattle pen not far away, there were cattle, sheep and livestock seized from the Mo Xi Department, and dozens of people were added at once, and this ration was necessary. Clusters of bonfires were lit all over the perimeter, and if anyone approached, it would be difficult to hide. And in the darkness farther away, several secret sentinels were set up. A good stealth player may be able to hide from them, but if a large number of herders approach, they must be warned in advance.

At the edge of a bonfire closest to the felt tent, several people sat around, it was Zhang Fang, Cao Xiong, Lin Tianci, Deng Zhan, Tao Sheng, Qing Yan and the Han brothers, discussing the next action.

The blazing flames shone brightly in Zhang Fang's eyes: "...... Deng and Tao are right, we can't put all our eggs in one basket, we have to go two ways. My idea is this, Tao escort led eight government guards to escort the Qingxi people back from the original road, and entered the customs by Jilu. As long as you explain the reason, I believe that the captain will let him go. I walked in the opposite direction with Deng Huwei and Bafu Wei, bypassed Pu Zhize, and entered Yumen Pass from the southwest......"

Before the words fell, Deng Zhan and Tao Sheng exclaimed in unison: "The young master must not ......"

Cao Xiong and Lin Tianci glanced at each other, and understood Zhang Fang's plan in their hearts - this was to use himself as bait to attract the attention of the Han Ministry, so that the Qingxi people could escape. He is a son of a family, and he will do it for a group of untouchables...... The two were confused.

Zhang Fang said: "Walking west seems to be a bait and putting yourself in danger, but on the bright side, this is also the best way to get rid of the possible pursuit of the Bahan tribe - don't forget, if you return the same way, you must pass through the Bahan Mountain, which is to send meat to the tiger's mouth." ”

Zhang Fang's meaning is very clear, no matter whether you go east or west, there are risks. Although going in two ways can minimize the risk, it is also a five-five number, and it depends on luck who can get out of danger.

Deng Zhan hurriedly said: "What the villain said before is that the young master will go first, and we will lead the enemy......"

Zhang Fang shook his head: "I also want to go first, but how to go?" I have fewer people with me, what if I am intercepted by the people of the Khan tribe? If I bring more men, how many of you will attract the enemy? What's the difference between that and looking for death? We have too few people, and it is a last resort to go in two ways, and we can't dilute it anymore, otherwise both roads will be dangerous. ”

In fact, why doesn't Deng Zhan know this truth? It's just that he would rather be in danger than let the young master get into danger. If the young master has a good one, it would be okay for him to lose his life, but I am afraid that his family in Chang'an will also be implicated.

Zhang Fang raised his head and glanced at the Han brothers, Qingyan, Qu Liang and others, and before they could speak, the four of them said in unison: "I am willing to follow Gongzi." ”

Zhang Fang didn't say anything, just nodded. Since they have chosen to be their retinue, this awareness must be there.

"Since Childe has made a decision, then ......" Lin Tianci thought for a moment and asked, "Does Childe know the way to Yumen Pass?" ”

Zhang Fang shook his head.

Lin Tianci said: "We know ......"

Cao Xiong said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany my son." ”

Lin Tianci rubbed his hands and said in a low voice: "If there is no help from Gongzi, I am afraid that it will not be easy for me to save people, and I should have led the way for Gongzi." It's just that protecting the prince is a great responsibility, and it's really ......"

Zhang Fang raised his hand to stop: "Needless to say, I understand." Don't worry, I don't know the way, but someone does. He pointed back, "That's my guide." ”