Western Region, Gaochang.

It has been a year since Du Yu took office as the Protector of Anxi.

Originally, the countries in the Western Regions were wary and fearful that Du Yu would liquidate them.

But he did nothing and concentrated on farming and comforting the families of the fallen soldiers and soldiers.

The Battle of Hezhong was a rare defeat since the Qin Dynasty unified the world. Many families in Gaochang were immersed in the grief of losing their sons and husbands.

The biggest lesson from the failure of this war is that you can never rely on others, you can only rely on yourself.

If the troops from all the countries in the Western Regions had not been summoned, Yin Chun's 17,000 soldiers might not have failed against the 50,000 Sasanian army, but there is no regret in this world.

This battle damaged the vitality of the Qin army in the Western Regions.

In addition to the thousands of people killed in battle, there were also disabled soldiers, as well as provisions and ordnance accumulated for six or seven years.

"Have you ever been convinced by the great defeat in Hezhong?" Yin Chun said angrily, with half of his face as hideous as a ghost.

What the Western Regions lack is people, but they are still Qin people.

It is so normal for the Sima family's court to do these things. If a member of a poor family dies, he will die and no one will care about him.

"Studying and practicing martial arts since childhood!" Deng Lang said with cupped hands.

He dragged the whole family out, showing his determination.

Du Yu spoke tepidly, but every word contained infinite power.

The rule of Great Qin is that strength speaks for itself on the battlefield.

A storm is brewing in the Western Region.

But considering his treatment as a slave in Gaochang these years, it's not surprising.

"Dawan, Kangju doesn't want us to take over Hezhong, and some people in the Western Regions don't want us to succeed! Before sending troops, we must first clean up the Western Regions!" Du Yu's eyes darkened.

"Do you dare to take revenge on someone?"

He is in his thirties and feels as aggrieved as a child.

Du Yu smiled slightly, "I don't have to serve a certain person. I have to serve Da Qin and serve His Majesty!"

Even the slaves and sinners in the Western Regions had to fight for the country.

Then thousands of fists were raised, "I don't accept it!"

It is easy to forgive a sinner.

Deng Ai offended so many people, it's hard to say that someone wasn't taking revenge.

Immediately, dozens of sergeants came to drive them away with spears.

Many of the soldiers in the government are related by blood. They often migrated from their families, and most of them are uncles, sons and nephews.

The people around him also cried together. These people are all Deng Lang's nephews.

"Huh, you deserve it. Don't say anything more. There is no place for a sinner like you to speak here!"

"There is a death camp under a certain command, but I am a captain. Do you have the courage?"

Deng Lang's death is also an unsolved case in history. He was originally pardoned by the Sima family and returned to the Central Plains to prepare to be appointed as the governor of the new capital. However, when passing through Xiangyang, he and his mother were suddenly caught in a fire. Deng Lang's family only had one son, Deng Lang.

Duan escaped...

The sergeant pushed and hit him and drove more than a dozen people away.

Deng Lang's whole body trembled with excitement, and tears came out of his eyes again, "I, I, I will be crushed to pieces, to repay the great kindness of the Protector!"

Anger is contagious in everyone's heart.

The imperial court's ministers and ministers were all sent here, which shows that they attach great importance to the Western Regions.

"We are also Qin people, why can't we kill the enemy!" The tall man at the head struggled unwillingly.

Yin Chun asked himself that he couldn't do this.

He was a qualified general, and it was easy for him to charge into battle and capture cities and territories, but Du Yu was a handsome man, the kind of all-rounder who could run the army from the horse up and the people from the horse down. He had only been in the Western Regions for a year, and he had restored the confidence of the Qin people in the Western Regions.

.

"People's hearts can be used!" Du Yu whispered.

Yin Chundao said: "After careful consideration, my subordinates realized that when the army was defeated in Hezhong, Dawan must be behind it. Kang Ju was the one who obstructed it, and they were the first to flee!"

When these two words were spoken, everyone present immediately felt extremely safe.

After leading a thousand troops, he went down happily, and the people around him were envious.

"Calling all the kings of the Western Regions to come to Gaochang to discuss matters, including Dawan and Kangju. Anyone who does not come will be regarded as betraying the Qin Dynasty." Du Yu looked majestic.

The defeat in Hezhong caused some countries in the Western Region to start thinking.

"Okay!" Du Yu ordered his guards to get armor, long spears, war horses, and swords. "These are all top-grade gifts given by His Majesty himself. They are given to you today. You must know about Da Qin's twenty-fourth rank meritorious service. In our Da Qin,

A slave can also be a general!"

"Come here, fork them down!" Marching Sima Zhang Zhuo said dissatisfied.

"Are you good at martial arts?" Du Yu was the Protector of Anxi and also the Minister of Secretariat. The emperor granted him the highest-level authority of the holiday axe. If the emperor came in person, it would represent the highest authority of the Qin Dynasty.

"Revenge!" The soldiers looked up to the sky and roared wildly.

"May, wish, wish!"

"Thank you for your protection!" Deng Lang knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times, and his nephews behind him also kowtowed.

Da Qin, Your Majesty...

"Wei!" Yin Chun held his hand.

"To protect you, these are all sinners, and they are sent to this place. The leader, Deng Lang, is the grandson of the criminal general Deng Ai..."

I don't know whether it was because he was excited and incoherent, or because Deng Ai's stuttering was inherited, but Deng Lang actually started to get angry every now and then.

Du Yu waved his hand and told the soldiers to disperse, "If Da Qin takes the river, Dawan will be surrounded on three sides, and Kang Ju will be attacked from both sides. Of course he doesn't want to see Da Qin defeated!"

"Then the Protectorate should attack Dawan in this battle? Take Dawan, and from a commanding position, we can sweep across the river!"

"Please give the order to the Protector!" Yin Chunchong handed over to Du Yu.

"General Yin, no courtesy." Du Yu, as gentle as ever, turned to the crowd in the audience, "The imperial court has not forgotten you, and your Majesty will never forget you. War horses, ordnance, and grain and grass are all on their way."

Deng Lang put on his armor, got on his horse, and led his disciples. It was indeed extraordinary.

The people behind him also looked quite tough.

This is just a small episode, not many people pay attention.

"Those who owe us will be returned sooner or later."

After a great defeat, he lost his left hand, and half of his face was burned by Sasanian rockets. He lay in bed for a year, and was finally pulled out of hell by a medical doctor from Daxing.

Yin Chun suddenly realized the gap between himself and Du Yu.

"Deng Ai!" Du Yu was stunned, then sighed, "Let him come closer and speak."

Speaking of which, who doesn't know that Du Yu is determined to promote Deng Lang?

"Protector, we are also willing to serve the country!" More than a dozen unkempt slaves knelt under the wooden platform. The leader was about thirty. He was tall, but his face was pretty, which made him look a little thin.

.

"Protector, although my father and son are sinners, they are still willing to contribute to the country!" Deng Lang's face was already full of tears.

"Wait, who are you?" Such a big movement certainly attracted Du Yu's attention.

In the whole of Gaochang, including the people brought by Du Yu, there were only 20,000 people in total. Including the troops of Xia and Khotan, the total was about 50,000.

After the last war, the Sasanians had significantly strengthened their defenses in Hezhong and increased their military strength. They also secretly formed alliances with Dawan and Kangju, giving them a stronger force.

This battle is not only about defeating the enemy, but also about destroying their country and occupying their land. 50,000 people are somewhat stretched.

Du Yu never liked to think too high. In war, we should not indulge in defeating more with less, but concentrate all our strength to defeat the enemy.

When a lion fights a rabbit, he must use all his strength!
Chapter completed!