Chapter 421 Fish into the sea

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 421 Fish into the sea

After nearly two months of marching, Liu Yi escorted the Di people and finally returned to the Western Regions.

As soon as they arrived at Loulan City, Feng Fengshi and Dong Fei couldn't wait to pick up the more than 50,000 people assigned to Yiwu.

"Thank you very much Liu Hou!"

Feng Fengshi and Dong Fei originally planned to entertain Liu Yi and others in Loulan.

However, he was rejected by Liu Yi. After the settlement with Feng Fengshi, Liu Yi only stayed for one night and continued heading west.

At this time, he couldn't wait to return to Anxi and have a big fight.

When he arrived in Luntai, Zhang Yue personally led people ten miles out of the city to greet him.

"Greetings to the Lord!"

Liu Yi had no idea that Zhang Yue would lead people out of the city to greet him.

After seeing Zhang Yue clearly, Liu Yi and Wu Zheng quickly rolled off their horses and got off the saddle.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

When Zhang Yue saw the two of them, he didn't say much, he just said thank you for your hard work, and then hit them hard on the shoulders.

“Welcome home!”

This simple sentence made the two world-famous generals burst into tears instantly.

Li Yi, who followed the two carefully, felt even more incredible.

"Junhou is back!"

Liu Yi and Wu Zheng said the same words almost at the same time.

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Just come back!"

Liu Yi stayed in Luntai for three days before continuing to the west.

Accompanying him as he continued westward were fifteen thousand Han people who were preparing to move to Hexi.

These Han people were part of the Han slaves rescued from the Xiongnu.

Others have been given broken leaves.

As for Wu Zheng, he stayed on and was later appointed as the newly expanded Luntai rear captain.

A month later, Liu Yi finally arrived in Shule.

Pan Hong, who received the news at this time, had already led his people to wait in Shule.

Pan Hong came here naturally for the fifteen thousand Han immigrants.

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"Pan Gong, I have something to ask of you, and I hope you will grant it!"

Before Liu Yi settled with Pan Hong, he approached Pan Hong alone.

"What's the matter with Marquis Liu? It's okay to say it!"

Pan Hong thought about it and never thought that Liu Yi would need his help for anything.

Liu Yi heard this and said: "Pan Gong moved 100,000 Di people from Wudu to Anxi this time... However, these people are all barbarians and they are not educated..."

After Liu Yi finished speaking, Pan Hong finally understood what he meant.

Liu Yi wanted to exchange 15,000 Di people for 5,000 Han people.

Pan Hong became embarrassed when he heard this. The Hezhong area is now the weakest among the four towns. The most lacking thing for Hezhong now is manpower.

Logically speaking, the 15,000 Di people would be more helpful to Hezhong than the 5,000 Han people.

However, the emperor had clear requirements in the edict that the Di people who rebelled in Wudu could only enter Anxi and Zhenwu towns.

If he agreed to exchange with Liu Yi, it would actually be against the emperor's order.

After Pan Hong thought about it for a while, he decided to tell the truth: "Liu Hou, His Majesty ordered the Di people to move only to Anxi and Zhenwu. If it is used elsewhere, I may cause unnecessary trouble!"

Liu Yi heard this and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Pan, what your Majesty's edict says is that the Di people in Wudu are rebelling... and it does not include the Ba Di tribe!"

Pan Hong said: "Liu Hou's intention is to move the Badi tribe into the river?"

Liu Yidao: "Exactly, what does Pan Gong want?"

After weighing it in his mind, Pan Hong said: "Yes, it's just that the Badi tribe must disrupt their arrangements!"

Liu Yi smiled and said: "What to do with the Ba Di tribe when they arrive in the river is naturally up to Pan Gong!"

Pan Hong nodded and said: "This is feasible, but the leader of the Badi tribe cannot enter the river!"

Liu Yi thought for a while and then said: "Yes!"

In just a few words, the two of them decided the fate of the Ba Di people.

When Liu Yi informed Li Yi of his decision, Li Yi was angry in his heart, but on the surface he agreed humbly.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yi became murderous towards Li Yi.

…

Spring passed and autumn came, and it was already March of the second year of Yuanfeng.

This was the time when the grass was growing and the orioles were flying, and Zhang Yue had a rare moment of free time.

On this day, he was taking his family out for an outing.

Just as the family was enjoying the beautiful spring scenery happily.

A rush of fast horses broke the tranquility of this spring day.

"Red Feather Messenger!"

It was Zhang Yue's second son Zhang Xu who first realized something was wrong.

The young man is now 13 years old and studying at Luntai Academy.

Although he is young, he has inherited his father's excellent genes.

Not only was he skilled in bow and horse, but he was also well-read in poetry and books. Even Fu Jiezi was full of praise for him.

When he found the messenger, he was hunting a yellow sheep alone.

After discovering the Red Feather Messenger, he immediately realized that something big was about to happen.

Ignoring the original prey, Zhang Xu immediately ran back.

When I returned to the camp, I happened to see Zhang Yue explaining the matter to Zhang Zhan with a serious face.

Zhang Xu hesitated for a moment, and finally walked decisively to his father.

"If something happens to you, sir, I would like to share your worries with you!"

Zhang Yue dismissed Zhang Xu casually because of the important matter, but suddenly he thought that this was an opportunity to train his son.

"The Jiedu envoy from Anxi came to report that the leader of the Gubin Kingdom killed the Han envoy and sent troops to invade the Wulei Kingdom..."

"The Lord of Wu Lei asked the governor of Anxi for help... Anxi Town wants to send troops to attack Jibin!"

Zhang Yue first briefly introduced the situation, and then asked Zhang Xu, "How do I think a big man should behave?"

Zhang Xu did not give an answer immediately, but asked:

"Sir, this Gubin country is not a powerful country. How dare you provoke me, a big man?"

"Are there other forces behind it?"

Zhang Yue nodded with satisfaction: "My son, who do you think is behind the Gubin Kingdom?"

Zhang Xu said: "Now the only ones who have the strength to challenge my great Han are Kangju, Guishuang, Anxi, and the Xiongnu!"

"The Huns are far away in the northwest and are unlikely to interfere in the Jibin incident..."

"Although Kang Ju's strength is gradually recovering, the little Wusun has gradually risen in Caspian Sea...Kang Ju is afraid of provoking the big man when he is surrounded by enemies from both sides..."

"I thought that only Kushan and Parthia had such strength and motivation..."

"I heard that the Parthian Empire was at war with the powerful Roman Empire in the west. At this time, provoking the Han Dynasty is a two-front battle...The king is also a hero, so he would not be so unwise..."

"Looking at it from a kid's perspective, Kushan supported Jibin at that time..."

When Zhang Yue heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Just when he thought Zhang Xu was done, Zhang Xu continued to speak.

"Sir, what puzzles me is that although the Kushan Kingdom made a lot of money from its southern expedition last year, its military strength was also severely depleted. How could it dare to provoke Ji Bin to fight with my big man..."

Speaking of this, he looked hesitant and said: "Could it be that the invasion of Jibin is a fiction, but in fact it is Zhao Hou who wants to send troops to Jibin?"

Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this, "My son is really smart!"
To be continued...