Chapter 167: Hengdao City

On the sixth day of December, the marrying team set off from Beijing and stretched for more than ten miles, all the way north. Elite soldiers from Pidongying and Xiyingying. Under the protection of the emperor and princess's frame, after walking for sixteen days, they finally arrived in the northern territory.
Looking far away from the frame, the continuous and huge city wall looks like a lying dragon, circling on the top of the mountain.
The central customs are even more majestic. The towering city wall stood firmly at the end of the mountain road, and the dark boulders exuded a cold atmosphere.
When we approached, we discovered that even the land before Guanying was almost black.
It seems that in these centuries of time, too much blood and life were soaked, and finally it was deposited in such a deep color.
Although Hangu Pass is Guanyu, it is also a strong city with a population of hundreds of thousands. This is an important hub for north-south transfer, east-west is also a transit station for business travel, east is Changlongguan, and west is Xilingguan.
After exiting the Hangu Pass and heading north, it is Hengdao City. This is the northernmost part of the Da Zhou Territory.
It is also the only city outside Guxuanguan.
The city is actually a military fortress. Heavy soldiers are stationed here all year round, and there are no civilians. Only the 30,000 elite soldiers of the Northern Army are stationed inside.
The name of Hengdao City was given by the emperor of the early Zhou Dynasty. At that time, the soldiers and horses of the Zhou Dynasty were almost invincible, and the northern grassland was still in the era of scuffles led by a group of younger brothers.
Before being named emperor, the Qin clan was the general family in the north. In the era of chaos and warlords in the Wei Dynasty, Emperor Wu led his men to rise in the wind, sweeping the world, and eventually replaced Wei Guoguo and became the emperor. After taking advantage of the strength and strength of the army, he led his troops to attack north from here several times to attack the forces in the north.
Including this Hengdao City is the fortress built at that time, as the entrance to the north expedition.
The Emperor Wu of the several times made royal conquests and achieved great results. Even during the heyday, Da Zhou occupied a large amount of land outside the Hangu Pass and established five counties.
Unfortunately, in the following decades, with the emergence of the Mu family, the land became the emperor, and these lands were eaten up. The only thing left was the Hengdao City.
Even this Hengdao City once fell into the hands of the powerful tribe of Beishuo. Da Zhou passed the extremely difficult battle before regaining it. I remember that Pei Yue began to shine in the army, starting from the battle that led the army to attack Hengdao City twenty years ago.
This city is of great importance and is the starting point for Da Zhou's northward departure. Once this city is lost, Da Zhou will lose its starting point. The Bei Feng soldiers will only be able to defend with the Hangu Pass, thus reducing their passive status. .
The marrying team passed through the Hangu Pass, and ordered Cui Yun to lead Pingxiying to station in the pass. Qin Nuo still did not stop and took Pidongying to personally send Qin Hui to Hengdao City.
Touching the thick walls of Hengdao City, Qin Nuo had mixed feelings.
At this time he was standing on the head of the city, looking at the endless grassland in the north.
The wind in winter is like ice, and on the wall, there is an air of killing outside the cold style.
Maybe because every inch of the city walls and bricks and stones underneath are full of heavy blood.
Found the emperor staring at the stain on a brick in the city wall. The general behind him whispered: "The border is wild and simple, which makes the emperor laugh."
Accompanied by the emperor was Hengdao City's general Li Yan, a burly man with a windy face showing his long years in the northern Xinjiang.
He was born in the family of a small army officer in northern Xinjiang. When he was young, his father and brothers died in battle. He also joined the army when he was an adult. He has been stationed in Hengdao City until now.
Qin Nuo sighed: "The borderland is barren and rude, and it is a pain for you. What makes you laugh, but with emotion, in recent years, the northern Xinjiang has not been easy."
Li Yan smiled: "In the grace of the emperor, in fact, the days in the Northern Army have been very good in the past two years."
He didn't exaggerate. When Jing Yaodi and Qin Cong were in the past, he was afraid of the soldiers and horses in northern Xinjiang, and there were many deductions in military expenses and materials. After Qin Nuo came to power, he was much more generous in this regard. Coupled with the paper armor alcohol and other things he ordered the Gewu Division to study, it did greatly improve the living environment of the northern Xinjiang soldiers and horses.
As an ambassador to accompany Kitakami, Han Guangzhao also stood by and listened to the conversation between the monarch and the minister.
The conditions in Hengdao City are already superior to many tribes in Beishuo.
The harder the environment is, the stronger a steel-like warrior can be. The richer and richer the land, the more the warrior's heart will wear away.
Twilight fell and the sunset was red.
The burning clouds dotted the vast sky, and the red light sprinkled across the endless grassland and the dark and simple city walls, as if the heavens and the earth should be soaked with blood.
Qin Nuo was agitated and took over the sea-viewing goggles from the guards around him.
Raised in front of my eyes, there is a vast and endless open grassland, and further north is a winding river, which is the Chishui River in the north. The sand and stones on both sides of the river bank are red. That was the blood of war and blood over the years.
Crossing the Chishui River and heading north, another towering figure appeared at the end of the horizon.
It was Beishuo's Wanli City. It started to imitate the city established by Hengdao City more than ten years ago as the starting point of the Raiders Week. The distance between the two sides is very long, even with the sea-viewing goggles, you can only see the outline of the blackbird.
A violent atmosphere came towards me.
Maybe because Qin Nuo understands that in this city today, Da Zhou's most dangerous enemy is now living.
The emperor of Beishuo had arrived in Wanli City three days ago.
The marriage between the two countries was made by the Emperor Da Zhou himself, and the Emperor Bei Shuo personally came to welcome him.
Such grand scenes are rare in the history of marriage between the two countries.
Compared to Qin Nuo's first visit to Bianguan, the Emperor Jiwu of Beishuo is a regular visitor on the battlefield of northern Xinjiang. The people on horseback in Beishuo, from nobles to civilians, have strong styles of martial arts, far above Dazhou.
The reigning Emperor Jiwu has led the army himself since he was the prince, killing countless people.
After he ascended the throne, he still did not give up the style of iron-blooded hegemony. He went south to conquer, the western region to attack, and it was common for the royal family to conquer. And win more and lose less, brilliant record.
To say that the worst of these few major defeats is in the area between Wanli City and Hengdao City. That was more than a decade ago. His Majesty the Emperor had just ascended to the throne shortly. He wanted to take advantage of the time when Da Zhou dumped his soldiers south to destroy Chen.
Pei Yue was ordered to face danger, and went north to resist the strong enemy.
The battle was extremely fierce, but it was Da Zhou who won the final victory.
The northern army completely repulsed Beishuo's soldiers and horses and saved Hengdao City.
That is, after that war, the focus of Beishuo's strategy turned to the Western Regions and Dongchuan countries, only occasionally invading Dazhou.
But after the defeat, the emperor emulated Hengdao City and built the city. Shows that his ambitions for the Central Plains never stopped.
Now those small countries are almost gone, and the national strength of Beishuo is just like Sun Zhongtian ...
Looking at the vast open land between the two cities, Qin Nuo was lost in thought.
The soldiers accompanying him would not dare to be disturbed, but Han Guangzhao had not so much scruples. Staring curiously at the sea-viewing mirror in Qin Nuo's hand, he asked, "Emperor, what are you looking at?"
"Looking at Wanli City in the distance, it turned out that the walls were thick and magnificent." Qin Nuo put aside his goggles and laughed.
Han Guangzhao was a little surprised. Wanli City is very far away. Even if the terrain is open between the two places, it is impossible to see it.
Regarding his doubts, Qin Nuo did not explain, but passed the things in his hand to Han Guangzhao, pointed to the distance, and motioned him to try.
Han Guangzhao took the goggles and put them in front of his eyes. When he saw the content clearly, he could not help expressing a shocked expression on his face.
After watching for a long time, he reluctantly put things aside.
This kind of commonly known as sea-viewing mirror is also available in Beishuo, but the clearest is impossible to reach such a long distance. The one in the hands of the emperor was several times longer and clearer than the farthest observation distance Han Guangzhao had seen before.
"I heard that the Great Zhou Dynasty set up the Gewu Division, which specializes in developing such appliances, and it really has a good reputation." Han Guangzhao said with a smile.
There was a lingering anxiety inside.
The establishment of the Gewu Division has helped the Zhou military. I didn't feel it before, but now I really feel it. There is always an inexplicable fear emerging from the bottom of my heart. He is a wise man of the world and has a broad-minded vision. From this little sea-viewing glass, he suddenly tastes a sense of urgency.
"It's just a small thing made by the Ministry of Industry in his spare time." Qin Nuohan said with a smile at Han Guangzhao.
This smile fell in the eyes of Han Guangzhao, and became more and more inscrutable. He lowered his head, "The emperor really has a wide range of knowledge, which is beyond his control."
The kung fu of the two people spoke, and a loud clarion sound came from the far side of the city opposite.
Entangled in the howling north wind, don't have a kind of desolate and thick.
The emperor was shocked, immediately raised his goggles to look ahead, and after looking at it, he expressed a shocked expression: "Who is that?
Although Han Guangzhao could not see the scenery in the distance, from the sound of the trumpet, he could determine which unit it was, and replied, "It is the greedy wolf camp that goes out for hunting."
The Greed Wolf Battalion is one of the elite soldiers under the account of the Emperor Beishuo. Over the years, Qin Nuo has been known for his great achievements. At this time, holding a goggles and looking away. Thousands of cavalry are riding fast horses on the plain in front of Wanli City, and they are charging towards the hills in the east. They do not know whether they are training or hunting. Even though they are far away, you can feel the exquisite atmosphere of killing.
"It is indeed a battle-strength powerhouse." Qin Nuo lowered his goggles and was impressed. His face was a little pale, and he felt a little soft to Han Guangzhao.
Han Guangzhao said unconsciously and smiled modestly: "It's just a bunch of young Erlangs, all very rough. Your Majesty Kai En, took it here to see the world."
Thinking back to the sudden fear that just emerged, there was another kind of rejoicing in my heart: His Majesty is the Supreme Lord. In these years, the national power of Beishuo has been flourishing, and this time, the unfavorable king can use it ... Under the charge, no matter who looks at the sea mirror, no matter what.
Qin Nuo looked at Wanli City, and couldn't help but sigh: "I have long heard that the lord of your country is in the world, the meritorious deeds, and I have the style of emperor Taizu Wu emperor. Although I have never seen it in person, I look at this Wanli City. Looking at this greedy wolf camp, you can think of the hero's majestic beauty. "
"Ha, the emperor of the kingdom of the kingdom, Wu Xun is extraordinary. But one of his hero's most admired heroes is Tai Zhou and Emperor Wu of the Zhou Dynasty, who are standing on the edge of the world." Han Guangzhao laughed, "Now the emperor It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to see this Hengdao city. "
The closeness of the emperors of the two countries is really rare in history.
Reminded by Han Guangzhao, the young emperor also seemed to be afraid of it. After being silent for a while, looking back at him, he suddenly laughed: "Although I was going to drive back tomorrow, my sister was going northward to enter the palace. She met the emperor of your country and met with her like no other. "
This logic is relatively straightforward, but Han Guangzhao only thought that the emperor was expressing the deep meaning of brothers and sisters, and immediately flattered in the style of the words.
The princess of Da Zhou has noble blood. Even if their strategy is fulfilled, there is no plan to break the marriage. Such a woman ascended to the rear can comfort the Da Zhou land conquered in the future and can also restrict those in the palace Too tribal concubines.