Chapter 208: Sending troops to attack Zhangye

Everyone entered the city one after another, and many people who had migrated from Hexi County and Dingzhou also followed behind and entered the city in a mighty manner.

When Sheng Huaian came back, he was going to hold the founding ceremony of Hexi County City, and then move into the city to officially start the era of Hexi Protectorate's rule over this grassland.

Sheng Huaian stood on the tower of the Protectorate, looking at the army, people and caravans.

"Everyone, we have lost this land for hundreds of years. Today, it finally returns to the embrace of Wei."

"Everyone present will witness this historic moment today."

"The Hexi Protectorate has been officially established. From now on, we, the Wei Dynasty, will be in charge of this grassland. We will herd cattle and sheep, raise war horses, create a bright pearl on the grassland, and create a better future." Sheng Huaian said impassionedly. said.

"good!!"

"Long live! Long live!"

"Great Wei is mighty!"

"King Shengwu is mighty!!"

On the streets below, the army and the people kept cheering and shouting.

Hu Bing and the others also took out the plaques they had prepared in advance and hung them up!

The words "Hexi Protector's Mansion" come into view, and there are red flowers hanging on the plaque.

"At the same time, I announced that the shops in Hexi City will be auctioned in one month. If you are interested, you can come to Hexi City to participate." Sheng Huaian also announced the news in public.

After hearing this, the eyes of those in the caravan shone.

Today is finally the day. They have long thought about buying a shop in Hexi City, but it has been closed. They have money but no place to spend it.

At night, the entire Hexi City is brightly lit, like a bright pearl on the grassland.

Tonight, the military and civilians celebrate the founding of Hexi City.

The largest number of people in Hexi City now are troops and slaves.

The army and slaves did not enter the city. There were only some people in the city who were willing to move and were given free houses to live in. This attracted some people to settle down.

After all, it is impossible to plant on the grassland. If you want to herd, this is not a good choice. Many people are from farming backgrounds and know nothing about herding.

Sheng Huaian only stationed five thousand troops in the city to maintain stability and harmony in the city.

Two hundred thousand troops were stationed outside the city, guarding the grassland.

The trade routes connecting the Western Regions have not yet been opened.

Therefore, there are not many caravans coming.

The next step is to open up the trade routes to the Western Regions, and to open up the trade routes, it is necessary to destroy Hu Jie on the plateau between the Hexi grassland and the Western Regions.

Hu Jie from the plateau occupied the land of Zhangye and cut off the trade routes.

The former Hexi grassland was also occupied by the Rong and Di. It was only a hundred years ago that the commercial contacts between the Western Regions and the Wei Dynasty were cut off.

The next day, early in the morning!

Sheng Huaian asked Wang Zhan to inform Qin Lin, Hu Bing, Zhou Yuan and others to come to his military tent to discuss matters.

After everyone had arrived, Sheng Huaian looked at his generals and said, "Everyone, I have called you here today. First, I want to send troops to Zhangye to annihilate Hu Jie on the plateau and open up the trade routes connecting the Western Regions."

After hearing this, everyone looked happy, there was another war to fight.

"The second is to test the results of your military training these days." Sheng Huaian had a tight grasp on the combat effectiveness of the army.

The troops have been training continuously.

There is enough food, the provision of elixirs, and the practice of Jiao Mang Breath Swallowing Technique. If he still cannot become strong, he can only be reduced to a baggage soldier and an auxiliary soldier.

Unable to enter the Hexi Army's combat series.

"General, our soldiers have never stopped training for a moment, and they can mount their horses and fight at any time." Hu Bing immediately stood up and said loudly.

This is an excellent opportunity to fight for the expedition. If you don’t fight for it now, then when will you fight for it!

After all, there are many generals under Sheng Huaian's account now, and there are more than 200,000 troops. It is impossible for all of them to have the opportunity to follow him on the expedition.

"General, our swords have been sharpened, and we are just waiting to drink the enemy's blood." Zhou Yuan quickly stood up and said after seeing this.

"General, I..."

Wu Cheng, Shangguan Shuo, Lin Jiang, Xiao Chuyi and others stood up one by one to ask for a fight.

Qin Lin and Zheng Fang were dumbfounded by this. Are they both so positive?

"Zheng Fang listens to the order. You lead your troops, take my military orders, go to Anning Pass, take over Anning Pass, and ask General Yang Ye to lead the Anning Army to Hexi and follow me on the expedition." Sheng Huaian said.

Zheng Fang wanted to say that he also wanted to go out with the army and not to defend the city.

Unfortunately, this was Sheng Huaian's military order and he had to listen.

"Yes, General!"

"Wang Wu, you lead the scout team and go to Zhangye first to inquire about the military situation."

"Yes!" Wang Wu stood up and clasped his fists to accept the order.

"Hu Bing, Zhou Yuan, Wu Cheng, Xiao Batian, and Chi Tiansheng are ordered to assemble the army and prepare for the expedition."

"yes!"

The four of them happily accepted the order.

"What about me, General!" Qin Lin couldn't help but ask.

"Your army will also go out with the army." Sheng Huaian said.

"Yes, General." Qin Lin was very happy.

"Shangguan Shuo, Lin Jiang, you two will lead the army to guard Hexi City." Sheng Huaian said to the two of them.

"Yes, General!!"

Although it was a pity that they did not get the opportunity to go on the expedition, they would not question Sheng Huaian's military orders and would only strictly implement them.

After the battle order was issued, Sheng Huaian's generals began to prepare.

Zheng Fang led 30,000 troops to Anning Pass to guard Anning Pass.

Magistrate Chen knew that the army was about to go on an expedition, so he quickly mobilized food and grass to supply the army for the expedition.

After receiving the military order, Yang Ye did not hesitate to hand over Anning Pass, which he had guarded for many years, to Zheng Fang.

He led 50,000 Anning troops to report to Hexi City.

Sheng Huaian was conferred the title of King Wu and was in charge of all military affairs in the northern border. Even the Zhenbei Army, which was guarding the northern pass, had to obey Sheng Huaian's orders.

The army was ready for the expedition, and Yang Ye also arrived with the army.

"Huaian, are you going to Zhangye again to attack the Hu Jie!" Yang Ye was also very excited.

Sheng Huaian smiled and nodded. He looked at Yang Ye's aura, which became more condensed. Perhaps in just one month, Yang Ye could enter the realm of the Grand Master.

"Yes, Uncle Yang, the plateau Hu Jie occupied Zhangye and blocked the trade route. This expedition is to wipe out the Hu Jie and restore the trade route in the Western Regions." Sheng Huaian said with a smile.

"Yes, you called uncle for this opportunity to expand the territory. I thank you on behalf of my generals." Yang Ye said sincerely.

Conquering Zhangye is a credit for expanding the territory.

"Why do we have to talk about this? Besides, you are about to break through the Grandmaster level. To conquer Zhangye, we need strong men to guard it." Sheng Huaian said.

This is his intention, to conquer Zhangye and let Yang Ye guard it.

Without the Grandmaster guarding it, it would be useless to conquer it.

He couldn't sit in Zhangye in person.

"So that's it!" Yang Ye nodded.

"Okay, the army is here, ready to go." Sheng Huaian gave an order, and the army started.

Zhou Yuan led 30,000 Rongdi slaves and 10,000 cavalry, Qin Lin led 30,000 troops, and Yang Ye led 50,000 troops.

In addition, there were 10,000 troops led by Hu Bing, Wu Cheng, and Xiao Chuyi, and 5,000 heavily armored cavalry under Chi Tiansheng.

25,000 baggage and auxiliary troops, a total of 180,000 troops, set out again.

"Go out to fight against the Hu and Jie!"

A loud shout spread throughout the army.

"Woo woo!!"

Seeing Sheng Huaian leading the army to the expedition, the people of Hexi City shouted: