Dozens of feather arrows were inserted around the body. Especially when the arrow hit the front door straight to the back of the head. Red and white flowed all over the face. The death was terrifying. But since Bacouli dared to be a guide. Obviously I have seen some worlds too. Never be frightened by a tragically dead corpse. Liu Xin looked at him suspiciously. Asked: "You know this person."
Bakulei waved his hand in panic. Said: "No. No..."
Liu Xin's face sank. Shouted: "Tell the truth."
Pulling Coulee couldn't help shivering. Said tremblingly: "Master Hui. This person seems to be a neighbor of Xiaomin."
Liu Xin groaned: "You are from Shule. Then he is also from Shule. Since he lives next to you. You should know what he does on weekdays."
"He is a soldier in the Shule Army." Bakulei did not dare to hide it. Had to tell the truth. Suddenly both knees down. Knocking towards Liu Xin. "I also hope that the adults will be kind and righteous. Don't be angry with the people of Shule. The people will kowtow to the adults."
Liu Xin sternly said: "You get up. The wrongdoer. The debtor. Liu is not a murderer. However, his identity is a bit suspicious. How could the soldiers of the Shule Army suddenly appear here? . And also became a horse bandit."
Talking. There was another trumpet from the watchtower to the south. Obviously another horse bandit came from over there. All night. The horse bandits will appear in the east in a moment. After a while, it appeared in the west again. Until five more days. Only then gradually calmed down. Although the horse bandits harassed all night. But the Han army is well trained. There was no panic at all. The vigilance of the vigilance. Rest as long as it's time to rest. The horse bandits did not get any opportunity to take advantage of it. Instead, many people were shot and killed by the sharp arrows of the Han army.
The sky is bright. The field of vision gradually broadened. There is no fear that the horse bandits will ambush. Wei Yan once again led a team of cavalry around the camp for a week. The waves are calm everywhere. No one was seen. There are still many arrows and blood stains on the surrounding ground. But except for the dead bodies and two wounded he was dragged back last night. There was no more dead body in the field. Obviously as Liu Xin expected. The horse bandits have taken away the injured or killed accomplices.
Liu Xin thought for a while. Said: "Take people to search in the deserts on both sides."
It's dawn now. If someone is walking down the road with a group of corpses. It seems particularly eye-catching. and so. These horse bandits cannot take their dead companions with them. The only possibility is to hide those corpses in nearby sand dunes. Although these dunes look exactly the same. But people who live in the desert all the year round have a way to be able to distinguish clearly. They can wait until after dark to retrieve their companion's body. really. In a short while. The cavalry sent to the south hurried back. They found more than a dozen bodies behind a sand dune.
These people also died with arrows in their bodies. Sure enough, as Ba Coulee said. There are people from the Western Regions. There are Huns. There is even a Han Chinese. But what makes Liu Xin strange is. Last night they did not meet these horse bandits. There were actually two horse bandits who were killed by cutting their throats with sharp blades.
Jia Xu was frightened and said: "These horse bandits are really ferocious. Even his injured companions will not let go."
Liu Xin was awakened by Jia Xu. finally understood. After these horse bandits hit the arrow. Not dead for a while. But it is inconvenient to move. The horse bandits are to avoid dragging everyone down. Simply ended the two seriously injured accomplices. Liu Xin couldn't help but frowned and said: "It seems that the first thing after the reconstruction of the Western Regions Protector House. It is to eliminate these horse bandits."
At this time. Bakulei also finished examining these corpses. He folded his hands and said: "Return to the lord. Xiaomin checked it just now. These people are probably Hei Whirlwind's subordinates."
After a while. A team of cavalry who had gone to the desert to the north also returned. But nothing was found.
Liu Xin waved. Said: "It doesn't matter where the horse bandit came from. One day I will clean them up. Send orders. Take out the village. Let's go."
Diao Chan and the others also walked out of the camp. All of them have red eyes. Obviously, I slept unsteadily this night. Although Liu Xin repeatedly emphasized that the camp is absolutely safe. But women are always extra careful. For fear of accidents. Especially the twelve guards. It even clenched the weapon. Be vigilant while patrolling around the camp. I completely forgot Liu Xin's order to "take turns to guard. Keep your energy."
Liu Xin saw all these female guards look nervous. Looking tired. Can't help but shook his head helplessly. No good rest. How can you do a good job of guarding just like this. It seems that strict training is necessary in the future. But now it is clear that they do not have the skill to confuse them. They had to send another 30 Feihu guards to temporarily take over for them as a security mission.
After this episode. Go ahead and go all the way smoothly. No more dangerous situations were encountered. That night. The team came to an oasis. Suddenly saw a large group of people appearing in the village. The people there are very nervous. Bakulei explained the situation to the head of the village. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The patriarch is an old man with white beard and hair. He strode out to greet him. Pressing his left hand on his chest. He bowed deeply to Liu Xin. Said: "Distinguished guests from afar. Amufan welcomes you."
Liu Xin learned a lot about the customs of the Western Regions from Bakulei along the way. Know the most solemn etiquette of this patriarch. And Amufan is the name of the patriarch. Liu Xin has everything to learn. Also paid a salute to the old patriarch. And took a wooden plate from the guards. There are two fine silks in it. Said: "Patriarch Amufan. Liu came from a long way. He didn't prepare any gifts. A little thing. Don't dislike the Patriarch."
Amufan took the wooden plate. An expression of excitement suddenly flashed in his eyes. Muttered: "This is silk. The old man has not seen such a good silk for many years."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Old patriarch. Liu intends to restart the trade route from Dahan to the West. You will see a lot of silk like this by then. I just don't know if the village and the people around here are happy or not."
Amufan's face was suddenly full of fascination. He smiled and said: "When the old man was young. The caravans passing through the village were endless every day. Countless silks were shipped to the West from this. Countless jade was shipped to the big man. The villagers also benefited from this. If the adults are really interested. Restart this business road that has been broken for ten years. The old are naturally welcome."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Since we are not unwelcome people. Then Liu must be in the village for one night."
Amufan said with joy, "Honorable guest. Please come into the village."
The villagers are very enthusiastic about guests from afar. The patriarch led the elders in the village to present a variety of fresh fruits and wine to Liu Xin. The young girls started a cheerful dance. Liu Xin gave them some silk and tea in return. And teach them how to make tea.
Drinking sweet grape wine. Enjoy the exotic singing and dancing. Liu Xin smiled and said: "Old patriarch. Liu encountered a horse bandit on the way here. I don't know if they usually invade the village."
Amufan patted his chest and said, "Please rest assured. Horse bandits absolutely dare not attack the guests living in the village. In the desert. Leaving the village. They can't survive either."
Liu Xin nodded thoughtfully: "That said. Those horse bandits will often come to the village."
Amufan said embarrassedly: "Actually. Many horse bandits fall into the grass because they can't survive. In the past, they relied on the caravans that came and went. The villagers can live a good life. Now there are no caravans from here. After passing. The food harvested from the ground simply cannot feed these many people. Sometimes it is necessary to rely on the horse bandits to help. As long as they do not harm the villagers, the government is too lazy to take care of it."
No wonder horse bandits in the Western Regions are rampant today. It turns out that these horse bandits and the villagers all get what they need. The horse bandits robbed the property. There is always a place to let go. Got money. There must also be a place to find pleasure. These have instead promoted the economic development of the village. Make the lives of the villagers sustainable.
Liu Xin had a bottom in his heart. In fact, here is the same as Jiangnan and other places. The really extremely cruel guys are only a few after all. Most people can survive as long as they live. Who wants to be a robber? To solve the problem of horse bandits in the Western Regions. It is still necessary to take the road of simultaneous suppression and care.
The so-called 36 countries in the Western Regions. In fact, they are oasis in the desert. The local people are raising cattle and sheep at the same time. Some crops will also be planted. But whether it is cattle, sheep or crops. None of them can meet the needs of the people in their lives. But the Western Regions also have unique conditions for him. This is an important node of East-West trade. The caravans coming and going brought a variety of rich commodities. It also brought considerable wealth to the local people. Business can be said to be the basis for the survival of local people.
however. Since the Han Dynasty, the Duhufu or Changshifu that was established in the Western Regions has gradually been abandoned. The big Han merchants who lost their protection struggled in the Western Regions. The local government will impose exorbitant taxes on them. Some powerful Hu businessmen will also bully the market, force buying and selling. Over time. Fewer and fewer Han people are willing to come here to do business. same. Trafficking goods from the Western Regions to other places in Dahan. Must go through Liangzhou. And in recent years. Liangzhou is powerful. Coupled with the constant wars in other states. The Hushang merchants were reluctant to traffic the goods to the big man. Eventually, this prosperous trade route was declining.
Figured this out. Liu Xin's mood also relaxed. Pick up a wine glass and enjoy the singing and dancing in the beginning. The few Western Region women who performed the dance were plump. Enchanting posture. His waist twisted like a water snake.
There are no tables and chairs in the village. Everyone is sitting on the floor. There is a blanket in front of him. There are many melons and fruits on the blanket. Liu Xin naturally sat in the middle. Look at it from his perspective. The breasts of the women looked even more turbulent. When a few long legs bounce up. You can even see the spring light at the bottom of the skirt.
Amufan seemed to notice where Liu Xin's eyes were looking. Suddenly he smiled and said, "My lord. There is nothing valuable in a small village like ours. However, there is one thing I think adults will like."