Chapter 1289

"Going out past the Yumen Pass are the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions."

Ying Ying Zi Ye gestured at the sloppy map on the Xuan paper.

If he guessed correctly.

Prince Modu and the others had probably run to the Western Regions.

Hexi Corridor?

Dunhuang?

Yumen Pass?

What kind of places were these?

Meng Tian and Wang Li looked at each other.

They had never heard of these three places at all.

They had only recently heard of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions.

And that was all told to them by His Highness.

"Your Highness, where are this Hexi Corridor, Dunhuang, and Yumen Pass?"

"Why have we never heard of them?"

Wang Li couldn't help but ask.

Ying Ying Zi Ye was stunned upon hearing this.

Only then did he realize that these places didn't have these names now.

"These names were all made up on the spot; that's not the point."

"The point is that these places fit these names very well."

Meng Tian and the other leaned in to look at the sloppy map.

The Hexi Corridor was so named because it was west of the Hetao, with dangerous mountain ranges surrounding the west, looking just like a corridor.

Calling it the Hexi Corridor didn't seem to be an exaggeration.

Ying Ying Zi Ye pointed to a position on the Xuan paper.

"The end of the Hexi Corridor is Dunhuang, where the Dayuezhi live, and they have already been conquered by the Xiongnu."

"Continuing further west is the dangerous Yumen Pass, it just hasn't been built yet."

"As for why it's called Dunhuang and Yumen Pass, you will understand once you see the terrain."

Ying Ying Zi Ye didn't know how to explain it well.

In his impression, Yumen Pass was a famous major pass set up by the Han Dynasty in the Hexi Corridor.

It was located on the ancient Silk Road and was set up during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.

It was named because the Hetian jade imported from the Western Regions passed through here.

It was at the Small Square City dozens of miles northwest of Dunhuang.

Yumen Pass hadn't been built yet.

To its north was the North Mountain, and on the south side of the North Mountain was the lower reaches of the Shule River.

Now that the Great Qin soldiers had arrived at Dunhuang, they should also build the Yumen Pass.

Since Prince Modu and the others had run to the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions.

Then they shouldn't think about coming back.

As long as the Yumen Pass was built and guarded well, the great grassland would be safe.

If the Yumen Pass did not fall, the great grassland would absolutely be under the control of Great Qin.

Ying Ying Zi Ye hadn't thought of this point before.

Now that Wang Ben and the others had pursued to Dunhuang, he remembered this place.

Then it must certainly be put to good use.

"Your Highness, then what should we do now?"

Meng Tian also didn't understand these fresh terms.

But looking at this sloppy map, he also had some outlines in his mind.

Therefore, he wanted to know what to do next.

"Notify Wang Ben and the others to stop pursuing."

"Build the Yumen Pass at the dangerous Dunhuang site to block the traffic from the Western Regions."

"As long as we guard that place, the great grassland can be worry-free."

"In the future, move the position of the northern border defense army to guard the Yumen Pass."

"In this way, the territory of Great Qin has expanded countless times and has also become countless times safer."

"After things stabilize, incorporate the Western Regions countries into the Great Qin map as well."

"Yumen Pass is a military stronghold for stationing troops and must not be lost."

Ying Ying Zi Ye knew that Yumen Pass was an important pass leading to the Western Regions.

It guarded the famous Silk Road.

Although there was no mention of the Silk Road yet.

Yumen Pass was a facade project on the west side.

In terms of construction, it must certainly be made to look high-end.

Yumen Pass was located in a bitter and cold place; the environment there was harsh, yellow sand was everywhere, and even wild animals were very rare.

Meng Tian and Wang Li's eyes emitted scorching light upon hearing this.

Nothing made them happier than expanding the territory.

The expansion of Great Qin's territory, incorporating the Xiongnu territory into the Great Qin map, was undoubtedly the most exciting thing.

And heading west, there were Dunhuang, Yumen Pass, and the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions.

If the Western Regions were also incorporated into the Great Qin map later.

Then the territory of Great Qin would have expanded I don't know how much all at once.

As long as the Yumen Pass was guarded, the great grassland could be worry-free.

The great grassland was crucial to Great Qin.

Originally, they were still thinking about how to guard the great grassland since it was so empty.

Now that they knew there was a dangerous place like Yumen Pass, they must certainly go and build a fortress.

This was a good day worth celebrating by the whole world.

If the Emperor learned of this news, he would surely be even happier.

"Your Highness, this general will order someone to reply to Wang Ben!"

"Tell them not to come back for the time being."

"Just let them build the Yumen Pass in Dunhuang!"

Meng Tian was excited beyond measure.

He had been guarding the northern border for a long time.

Even if he were asked to move his position, he would be willing.

After all, this was expanding Great Qin's territory, not shrinking it.

Meng Tian walked out excitedly.

At this time, there was no trace of a general's demeanor left in Meng Tian; the whole person was replaced by excitement.

"It's been a long time since I've seen the Grand General so excited."

"Look at him, excited just like a child."

"It's made me feel hot-blooded as well."

Wang Li stuck out his scarlet tongue and licked his lips.

He was also excited to the point of having a flushed face at this time.

He couldn't wait to get back on the battlefield and fight for three hundred rounds.

"Seeing that you are also so excited, how about sending you to build the Dunhuang Yumen Pass?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at Wang Li with interest and suddenly said this sentence.

"Uh..."

Wang Li was choked up after hearing this.

"Your Highness, I don't think that's necessary, right?" ===== CHAPTER 1291 =====