Chapter 1213

Her nose bridge was high and straight like a jade blade on a snowy peak, her lips were full like ripe poplar fruit, and the naturally slightly upturned arc of her lip corners always contained a faint smile.

Every frown and smile had a soul-stealing charm.

When those bare feet stepped on the velvet carpet, the snake-shaped gold bracelet coiled around her ankles revealed scale patterns, which complemented the jade-inlaid leather belt tied around her waist.

Compared to Han women, the wildness emitted by Yimei's voluptuous figure was enough to stimulate the most primitive impulses of any male.

Besides Duan Yu and Yimei, there were two other golden-haired, green-eyed Western Region beauties beside him, who were gently feeding Duan Yu fine grape wine with wine glasses in their hands.

Duan Yu, who was rolling Yimei's golden hair with one hand, tasted the fine wine.

Outside the camp, the sound of footsteps rang out.

Following the sound of footsteps, Duan Yu turned his gaze to Jia Xu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu walking from outside the camp.

When the three of them arrived at the camp gate and saw the situation inside the camp, they immediately lowered their heads.

"Wenhe, Gongda, Zhongde, you are here," Duan Yu sat up and looked at the three people outside the camp.

The three people standing in front of the tent cupped their hands and saluted: "My lord, we have thought of a strategy for how to quickly defeat the enemy."

"Oh?"

Duan Yu raised an eyebrow: "Come in and speak."

The three of them stepped into the large tent and then sat down on both sides in front of Duan Yu.

But after sitting down, the three of them did not speak immediately, but turned their gaze to Yimei in Duan Yu's arms.

Just as Yimei was about to get up and take her leave, Duan Yu gently pressed Yimei's shoulder with one hand.

Then he waved his sleeve and said: "There are no outsiders here, just speak directly."

Duan Yu looked at Yimei, who was pulled into his arms, with a smile and said: "If it weren't for the information provided by Yimei earlier, we wouldn't have been able to conquer the Yanqi Kingdom so quickly."

"Don't you think so?"

Duan Yu said, lifting Yimei's pointed chin with one hand.

Yimei smiled shyly: "This maid just said it casually."

Jia Xu, sitting below, frowned tightly.

"Speak, what strategy for defeating the enemy have you researched?" Duan Yu asked.

"My lord."

Xun You cupped his hands and said: "After leaving Lijue Pass, we arrived at the territory of Qiuci, but so far, it is unclear whether Qiuci is cooperating with Wusun."

"If Qiuci cooperates with Wusun, I am afraid it will not be conquered in a short time."

"Qiuci has high walls and thick fortifications, and is well-supplied with troops and grain. If there is Wusun cavalry assistance, one inside and one outside, forming a pincer shape, I am afraid it will be unfavorable to us."

"Now the front line is extended, and transporting grain and grass from Liangzhou to here requires passing through Gaochang and Yanqi, a distance of nearly two thousand miles. The current civilian laborers are not enough to transport grain and grass."

"If we are to fight for a long time, we must mobilize at least one hundred thousand more civilian laborers to transport grain and grass."

"Therefore, only a quick battle to force a quick decision is the right path."

"If this continues for a long time, the consumption will be too great."

Duan Yu nodded after hearing this.

At present, one hundred thousand people have been mobilized to launch this war.

If we have to mobilize another one hundred thousand civilian laborers, that would be a huge burden for Liangzhou.

The total population of Liangzhou is now only about 1.6 million.

Among them, one-third are young and strong.

That is about five hundred thousand.

If twenty thousand young and strong are drawn, one can imagine what kind of situation Liangzhou's production and life will fall into.

"Gongda's words make sense," Duan Yu nodded slowly and replied.

"Therefore, I, Wenhe, and Zhongde discussed and decided to use the strategy of luring the enemy to defeat them!" Xun You said.

"How to lure the enemy?" Duan Yu asked.

Xun You hesitated slightly before saying: "My lord, this place is an excellent place for an ambush."

"Once you leave this place, within a thousand miles, it is a flat land of yellow sand. Any large-scale operation cannot be hidden, and you can only take it by force."

"If Wusun keeps fighting us, it's fine, but I'm afraid Wusun will fight and flee, and we will retreat and return."

"And Qiuci is defending firmly. In this way, my lord will definitely be difficult to win."

"Therefore, we subordinates decided to use the strategy of luring the enemy."

Duan Yu stood up and said to the outside of the camp: "Mengqi, bring the map."

Ma Chao, who was standing outside the camp, immediately brought a sheepskin map.

Duan Yu came to the middle of the three people and spread the map directly on the ground.

Jia Xu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu all gathered around.

Xun You pointed to the direction of Qiuci and said: "Wusun should be stationed near Qiuci at present."

"Wusun is a nomadic people, and Qiuci is a walled nation; these subordinates have already told the lord before."

"Wusun has mostly cavalry, and their speed in battle is extremely fast."

"My lord can send troops to lure Wusun to fight in the field with cavalry, and then feign defeat and retreat all the way toward the direction of Lijue Pass, luring the Wusun troops to follow and attack."

"And here..."

"Is the excellent place for an ambush."

Duan Yu nodded while listening: "Very good, not bad."

"Since that is the case, then follow what you said."

After some discussion.

Jia Xu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu left Duan Yu's large tent.

Outside the large tent, the three walked side by side, walking toward the distant military camp.

Jia Xu put his hands in his sleeves, his expression serious and silent.

"Wenhe..."

Xun You asked: "Why didn't Wenhe speak just now? This strategy of luring the enemy was proposed under Wenhe's leadership."

Jia Xu kept his head down, and his dissatisfied expression was already written on his face.

It was Cheng Yu, who was standing on the side and upright, who spoke first.

"Doesn't Gongda feel that the lord has changed?" Cheng Yu looked back at the direction of Duan Yu's tent behind him and said: "The lord never used to be like this before."

"In a major military discussion, how can a completely irrelevant female family member be allowed to be present?"

"That woman looks like a disaster for the country."

Xun You took a deep breath and shook his head, saying: "The lord should... should not be like this."

"Not like this?" Cheng Yu denied it and said with a serious face: "Indulging in female music and ignoring state affairs is a disaster for the country."

"Zhongde, be careful with your words!" Xun You immediately blocked him.

However, Cheng Yu seemed to intend to raise his voice, and he was still looking behind him and shouting: "My strength pulled up the mountains, my spirit covered the world, the times are unfavorable, and the horse does not move. The horse does not move, what can I do? Yu, Yu, what can I do?"

"Are these lessons not enough?"

Xun You's expression changed.

And Jia Xu on the side sighed: "Zhongde, be quiet. The lord... the lord should not be like this."

"I have known the lord for the longest time, and I believe the lord is just relaxing for a while."

Cheng Yu turned his head and said angrily: "If you ask me, it's all because this disaster for the country is seducing the lord; she should be killed!"

"Book of Wei"

Yanqi Kingdom, south of Cheshi, capital is Yuanqu City, seventy miles south of White Mountain, an old nation during the Han Dynasty. It is 10,200 miles from Dai.

The writing is the same as the Brahmins. They worship heavenly gods and revere Buddhism. They especially value the eighth day of the second month and the eighth day of the fourth month. On this day, the whole country follows the teachings of Shakyamuni, fasting and practicing the Dharma.

PS: According to the records in the "Book of Wei", the prevalence of Buddhism in the Western Regions at that time was quite high. In addition, there are ruins of the Thousand Buddha Caves in Qiuci.