98. Chapter 98 The customs of the Western Regions

Author: Magic Prince

Chapter 98 The Customs of the Western Regions

Xiang Yu just led his troops to the north. Not long after they left, only a few dozen miles away, they encountered a sandstorm. However, the power of this sandstorm was not great and it did not last long. Probably because there were crows in the north.

Sheoling blocks most of the wind and sand from going south, so even if wind and sand appear in the desert to the south, its power is relatively limited.

Xiang Yu was not in a hurry to go north. When the wind and sand hit, he ordered to camp on the spot. The wind and sand weather caused the surrounding visibility to drop significantly. Sometimes he could not even see the sun. To identify the direction more accurately, it is better to

You need to have the sun. Of course, even if the direction of travel is slightly deviated, it won't be a big problem and you can basically reach your destination.

Wushaoling is the general name for a long transverse mountain range in the north. It is like a smaller version of the Qinling Mountains. Except for a section at the westernmost end of Wushaoling that has a relatively high altitude and is above the snow line all year round, the rest is to the east.

In fact, most of the areas are not considered steep, but the distribution of mountains in Wushaoling is very chaotic, and there are not many patterns to be found, so there does not seem to be a best route forward, or there are many most suitable ones.

As for the forward route, what you need to do is to follow the veins of the mountain as much as possible.

If there are some guides who are familiar with the direction of Wushaoling Mountains to lead the way, many unnecessary detours can often be avoided. And Xiang Yu has indeed found several such people. They all live in Lanzhou and Lanzhou on the edge of the Yellow River all year round.

Merchants between Wuwei and Wuwei, but after Han Sui launched a rebellion, the original trade route to Xiliang was cut off, and many merchants were stranded on the edge of the Yellow River. They were also waiting for the development of the situation. If it had been

If they are in a state of war, it will not be easy for them to do business.

In addition to asking them about the route forward, Xiang Yu also asked them about the local situation in Xiliang. Although Xiang Yu had learned a lot about the customs and customs of Xiliang in his previous conversations with Dong Zhuo, from these

Businessmen who have been traveling to Xiliang all year round have a different feeling. Obviously, people with different identities have different feelings and personal understandings of Xiliang.

Ever since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened the Hexi Corridor, which leads to the Western Regions, various commercial and cultural exchanges between the Central Plains and the Western Regions have never been interrupted. There are many goods in the Western Regions that are not available in the Central Plains or are in short supply.

When Zhang Qian went on a mission to the Western Regions, he recorded in detail the customs, customs and geographical environment along the way, which later became an important basis for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to understand and control the Western Regions. At that time, it was said that there were thirty-six countries in the Western Regions, and some of them were relatively

Large countries, such as the Cheshi Kingdom, were the vanguard that resolutely resisted the Western Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also took great care of them, and eventually disintegrated them into multiple small countries by force.

The Wusun Kingdom was a large country in the Western Regions. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also purchased many fine horses from the Wusun Kingdom. The Shanshan Kingdom was a country with abundant water and grass on the Silk Road. It bordered Dunhuang to the east and Qiemo to the west. It was located in the west of today's Lop Nur.

There is also Jingjue Country, a small country in the Western Region that is famous for its ghost blowing out lamps. It has a population of only a few thousand people. The number of countries in the Western Region may actually be more than thirty-six, and many of them have died out or disappeared over time.

New countries appear.

At the same time, the concept of the Western Regions is also relative, because these countries in the Western Regions are mainly the main countries and regions that the Western Han Dynasty can involve, and going further west across the Congling Mountains include Parthia, Iran, the Middle East, Arabia and even Europe. In fact,

It can also be regarded as the Western Regions in a broad sense, but they were too far away from the Han Dynasty due to underdeveloped information transportation in ancient times.

After Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions as an envoy, he brought many agricultural products unique to the Western Regions to the Western Han Dynasty. In the later Silk Road, these specialties of the Western Regions continued to shine.

Such as grapes, onions, figs, pomegranates, carrots, coriander, cucumbers, garlic, walnuts, broad beans, sesame seeds, watermelon, eggplant, garlic, coriander, alfalfa, spinach, brassicas, courgettes, beans, pepper, sugar, etc.

They were all introduced to the Western Han Dynasty from the Western Regions. There are also some cooking methods introduced from the Western Regions, such as cheese, Hu cakes, Qiang-boiled panzhi, Hu-roasted pork, Hu soup, and sheep intestines. They have served people well.

The richness of food has made a huge contribution. At the same time, the Western Regions also have goods such as carpets, woolen fabrics, spices, sweat-blooded horses, etc. At the same time, the music, musical instruments, Hu dances and acrobatics of the Western Regions are also unique.

These businessmen talked about the customs and culture of the Western Regions as if they were countless treasures. They were very clear, and even like the endless river, so that Xiang Yu couldn't help but have a strong interest in the Western Regions after hearing this. Xiang Yu couldn't help but think

If you have the chance, you really have to go see these things from the Western Regions.

Then the businessman talked about the beauties from the Western Regions, and his mouth watered as he spoke, as if the beautiful women from the Western Regions with slender waist, slight steps, light gauze, white teeth, clear eyes, bright eyes, and delicate fragrance really appeared in front of him.

Xiang Yu laughed loudly after hearing this, but said that if he had the chance, he would really go and see what the stunning beauties from the Western Regions looked like. When the businessmen heard that Xiang Yu was interested, they talked even more enthusiastically.

Time passed unknowingly. The next day, the wind and sand completely subsided, and Xiang Yu led his army to set off again. At this time, he had already made a plan in his heart. He would lead these 8,000 troops to wipe out the Xiliang area first.

In the future, if there is an opportunity, we will further explore the West and capture more countries in the Western Regions.

For Xiang Yu, Liangzhou is obviously a very good base area. It is rich in tall horses and outstanding soldiers. Although the Qiang and Hu people have a loose and free nature and are not easy to control in terms of military discipline, Xiang Yu believes that with his ability to lead the army

, can suppress these Qiang and Hu soldiers, and he will use them as a basis to fight in all directions.

In the following days, Xiang Yu's troops advanced very smoothly, and no longer encountered heavy sandstorms. They could see the sun in the sky every day. It was enough to see the sun in this early spring season.

It's a very happy thing.

Xiang Yu did not urge his troops to advance quickly, but moved forward in a leisurely manner. During the process, Xiang Yu also discovered that there were many Han Sui's cavalry wandering around him. Most of them

They are all in a scattered state, and they should all be of the type of scouts. It can be said that Han Sui should be in control of Xiang Yu's every move.

Xiang Yu also knows this, so for him, it doesn't matter how fast he advances, because such a long journey cannot be covered in a day or two, so it doesn't make any difference whether it's a few days earlier or a few days later.

Impatience will expose more weaknesses, giving the enemy opportunities to take advantage of. Wuwei City must be heavily guarded. Before Xiang Yu leads his army to Wuwei City, he still needs to make full strategic arrangements for the upcoming war.
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