It's scorching hot during the day and freezing cold at night.
Only then did Liu Zheng understand the temperature difference between day and night. He wished he could go shirtless during the day, and wish he could wrap himself in two layers of quilts at night. After walking for half a month, the camel team was able to walk out of the Gobi Desert and arrive at the real desert.
At a glance, there is gravel everywhere, and the scene is very spectacular.
People can't help but expand their hearts and admire this great river and mountains.
However, except for Liu Zheng, no one else was probably in such a state of mind. In the past half month, the entire camel team of 300 people had been in constant fear. They were attacked by wolves, attacked by crows, and were not accustomed to the acclimatization, suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, and finally died of dehydration.
, as soon as we arrived at the border of this desert, there were only two hundred people left.
A hundred people were lost!
This is a trip to hell!
At this time, everyone's face turned numb.
"Rest for a while, and then continue moving forward after half an hour!"
Reheman said loudly.
Everyone sat on the ground to rest silently.
"It still takes half a month to cross this desert! You must remember that if you encounter windy sand, you must not be reckless and never hide behind the sand dunes! It is best to lead the camel to the windward direction and hide behind the camel!"
While Herman was resting, he did not forget to spread knowledge to everyone.
These people didn't know whether they remembered it or not, so they could only nod blankly.
On the day of the wolf attack, many camels were lost, which made the situation of the camel team even worse. You know, camels are almost invincible in the desert, but the only natural enemy is the wolf! The wolf is hunting the camel.
During the time, they hunted in groups. A few camels were in front, and another one was waiting for an opportunity at the back. The way of hunting was to take advantage of the camels when they were not prepared, grab the camel's anus with its wolf claws, and then hook the large intestine.
, the camel ran forward as soon as it hurt, and its intestines were pulled out. The scene was quite cruel.
Fortunately, the wolves retreated early that day, otherwise, the camel team might have to return to Yinzhou to regroup.
The caravan originally numbered one hundred camels, but now there were only seventy left.
Looking at Reheman, he fell into deep thought.
Liu Zheng couldn't help it anymore, and slowly walked over and sat next to Reheman.
After Qin Changfeng's brave pursuit of the Wolf King, Reheman's attitude towards several people also changed. He looked at Liu Zheng and laughed and said: "Mr. Liu, have a drink!"
With that said, he handed over his wine bag.
Liu Zheng laughed, took a sip, and said casually: "Master Reheman, if you go into the desert and fight with camels, you are afraid that the wolves will attack again and your entire army will be wiped out!"
Reheman was shocked and looked at him in horror.
Mr. Liu, actually knows what he is thinking? That’s right! Unlike the Gobi Desert, camels are just a means of transportation. When you really go into the desert, these camels are the life-saving things for everyone! In the desert, people drink water
, but it’s all on the camel. If there is wind and sand, only the camel can bear it.
If the wolves attack again at this time, the camel will be unable to resist it. If the camel dies, this group of people will really be finished!
Liu Zheng smiled and said: "Lord Reheman, can you tell me something?"
A look of hesitation flashed across Reheman's face, and he hesitated for a while before saying angrily: "It must have been done by the third prince, let's not hide it from the young master! Recently, the King of Loulan has lost his life, the kingdom has no owner, and the current situation is in chaos! The Prince of Loulan was assassinated.
Two princes are vying for power. This time, I am bringing the seventh prince back to Loulan with Long Yan as a hostage!"
Liu Zheng was stunned when he heard this, and then he became more and more amused.
I haven't fully understood the situation of the Longyan Dynasty yet. Are you now involved in the struggle for power in the Loulan Kingdom? Thinking about it carefully, Reheman's team is indeed full of elite soldiers and generals.
, Liu Zheng remembered that there was indeed a young man who was protected by these people.
Reheman also developed trust in Liu Zheng and began to talk about it.
It turns out that in the Loulan Kingdom, every time the kingship changes, it is a battle of blood and iron. There are many kings and princes, and the forces are mixed. This time the old king passed away, and the kingdom fell into the chaos of fighting for power. After the prince was killed
, originally according to the order of concubines, the seventh prince should take the throne. But the third prince, who controls the military power, controls the Loulan capital at this time, how can he give up power easily, and only waits for the throne to be chosen another day!
This ancient country has always been recorded in its history.
In Liu Zheng's impression, it is located in the west of Lop Nur, that is, after crossing the Taklimakan Desert, it is directly to Loulan. Loulan occupies a very important position on the ancient Silk Road. Unlike the ancient Loulan country in the previous life, Loulan in this life
, much more powerful than Loulan before. It is recorded in the "Book of Han" that Loulan has a population of only 14,000. The "Book of Han" records Loulan as follows: "The land is filled with sand and there are few fields, and the fields are sent to Yanggu to divide the country. The country produces jade."
, there are many reeds (reeds), willows (red willows), poplar euphratica of Hutong family, and white grass (breathes). The people follow the livestock and chase water and grass. There are donkeys, horses, and many camels. They can serve as soldiers, just like the crossbow and Qiang."
In other words, the distance from Loulan in the previous life to Lop Nur and the Kongque River should belong to Bayinguolengzhou in the future.
But Loulan in this life is much stronger than in the previous life, with a wider territory and a large population. Of course, no matter how small it is, it cannot be compared with the Longyan Dynasty. The entire Loulan Dynasty has a population of about half a million...
...are not as large as the total population of Yinyang under Liu Zheng's rule.
However, because the Loulan Dynasty extended in all directions and occupied ancient roads, the slave trading market here was very prosperous. Therefore, Loulan's population could reach one million, and its military strength was still very strong.