Seven hundred and seventy-first chapter of the Huns' temptation (1)
As summer comes to an end, the Huns tribe on the grassland also begins to enter a state of war.
All the years from the birth of the Xiongnu Empire to the present.
This nomadic empire on the grassland began to fight in a way that was different from all the empires that dominated the grassland before and after it.
Although the Huns were a mobile combat force dominated by cavalry.
But, usually, the way the Huns defeated their enemies was to dismount and fight on foot.
Whether they were fighting the Han army, or the Yuezhi in the West, or the former Donghu, the Huns usually used hand-to-hand combat to defeat their enemies, and relied on courage and strength to intimidate the tribes on the grasslands.
This question is quite easy to explain.
Because, at this time, only the Han Dynasty began to equip its cavalry troops with stirrups, saddles and horseshoes, the three sacred weapons of cavalry.
The Huns cavalry naturally did not have, or even knew about, the existence of these three pieces of equipment.
The Huns riding on smooth horses, no matter how superb their riding skills were, most of them would not be able to fight and fight with the enemy on horseback that had nowhere to rely on.
Therefore, when the Huns cavalry charged, they usually shot with bows from a long distance in order to break up the opponent's formation.
However, if the enemy is serious and maintains a good formation.
Then, the Huns usually had to dismount and fight on foot.
Hand-to-hand combat has always been the pride of the Huns.
They relied on simple bronze collars, bronze knives and even bone knives to fight with their enemies, and relied on their brutal physique to defeat their enemies.
And if the battle goes unfavorably, the Huns are also very particular about retreating.
They are good at fighting back.
During the retreat, a group of elite cavalry was suddenly organized, and they turned around and used bows and arrows to snipe the pursuing enemy cavalry.
And this kind of tactics can often achieve miraculous results.
Because it is often difficult for the enemy chasing them to maintain a complete formation.
Once the carbine tactic works, the Huns will immediately switch from retreat to another decisive battle.
Annihilate those pursuing enemies in chaos and disorder. (Note 1)
In addition to this feature, the Huns Empire also had a completely different system from the empires established by all subsequent nomadic peoples.
Until now, all large-scale foreign military operations of the Huns Empire have been conducted in winter.
This included all their wars with the Han Dynasty.
Instead of launching wars in summer and autumn like the nomadic tribes that emerged on this grassland later. (Note 2)
This strange behavior is closely related to the traditions of the Huns themselves, as well as the farming methods of all farming peoples at this time, including those in the Western Regions.
For the Huns, if a large-scale foreign war cannot recapture enough materials and resources, especially food and population, then this will be a disaster for them!
A lot of manpower and material resources have been spent, but if the return is not as good as the effort.
The entire tribe will starve in the coming year.
Therefore, every time the Xiongnu Empire went to war with foreign countries, they would choose to conduct it after their prey had harvested the grain and put it into the warehouse.
Because, only in this way can we ensure that we at least do not lose money in this battle.
For the nomads, if they cannot take advantage of foreign wars, it is no different from committing suicide.
This is why, in recent years, the Huns have become less and less willing to go south to plunder the Great Wall.
Because if you can’t grab something, you’ll have to break a tooth!
The former Youxian King failed to invade the Han Dynasty, so his military ministers seized the opportunity and launched a coup, purging the entire faction!
At this moment, the main force of the Huns arrived at the territory that formerly belonged to the Wusun people.
After the defeat of Wusun, there was a brief vacuum here.
But soon, the vacuum was filled.
The military minister sealed his loyal dog, the Baiyang tribe, who was the vanguard of the invasion of the Han Dynasty in the Hetao area, here.
The Wusun Kingdom was therefore renamed the Aries Kingdom.
"The wheat of the people of Dawan is about to ripen!" The military officer held the riding whip and said with a smile: "May the gods bless Dawan and Dawan will have a good harvest this year!"
Although it looks ridiculous.
Did the Huns pray to their enemies?
But, in fact, every time the Xiongnu invaded the south, they would also pray for a good harvest in the Han Dynasty.
Because, only in this way can they ensure that they can make a lot of wealth.
But, for the current Xiongnu.
If they want to use troops against Dawan, then it is worth noting what the Han Dynasty in the south is planning with ulterior motives!
The basis for the success of the Xiongnu's double-headed eagle policy was that he could take care of both ends and defeat them both.
But now, the power of the Han Dynasty is rapidly expanding.
The rapid expansion of the size of the cavalry made even military officials tremble with fear when they saw it.
So, the question arises, is the little emperor of the Han Dynasty so strong and decisive in expanding his army and preparing for war, is it just for decoration?
His huge army must be used.
Even the herdsmen on the grasslands know that if the horse is not to be harnessed, why bother making reins?
In the past year or two, military officials' perceptions of the Han Dynasty in the south have undergone significant changes.
He is not stupid, of course he knows that the Han Dynasty is his biggest enemy, and similarly, the biggest enemy of the Han Dynasty must also be the Xiongnu!
If it were in the past, he could of course lead his army south, give the Han Dynasty a severe lesson, subdue it, or at least frighten it, and then move westward.
But now, the military officials know that doing so is tantamount to seeking death!
In the strong fortress of the Great Wall, the Han army, who was waiting for work, would definitely welcome him to kill him!
In recent years, the Han army's equipment has become more and more advanced.
Even some of the equipment could not be understood by the Huns as to how it was made.
So many Huns thought that the weapons and equipment of the Han Dynasty were made by gods.
"It seems that this Shanyu needs to test the Han Dynasty's thoughts..." the military minister thought in his heart.
He did not expect that if he marched westward, the Han army would march out of the fortress, occupy the Hetao, and seize the Yinshan Mountains.
That would be bad!
As soon as Yinshan and Hetao were lost, the ancestral tombs and the royal family members in Longcheng were exposed to the front of the Han army.
Once things develop to that point, even if he leads the army to turn back, it may not be of any use.
The military officials did not believe that after traveling thousands or even tens of thousands of miles, their troops could still fight against the well-equipped Han troops!
"It's difficult to build a canal!" A military minister walked up to a nobleman and said, "Please give me a trip to Chang'an and tell the emperor of the Han Dynasty that I will sell the Hetao to him. Does he want it?"
"Ah?" Qiqu Qedaonan was completely frightened.
Loop?
Can it be sold?
No Huns can imagine their fate without the Hetao.
"It's not really for sale!" The military minister looked at the frightened slave and said with a smile: "This Chanyu will not forget the lesson of Maodun Great Chanyu! The Great Huns can sell anything! Only land
Can’t sell!”
"This Chanyu just wants to see what the emperor of the Han Dynasty wants to do..." (~^~)
ps: I can’t even open my eyes! I really can’t hold it anymore, I owe 1500, I’ll pay it back tomorrow~
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