The Three Kingdoms: Summoned generals at the beginning, shocking Cao Cao

Chapter 229 Marching on the Grassland, Yuwen Tribe

Liu Bian traveled from Liaodong to Xihai County for nearly a month.

Because this part of the journey is really too far away.

Accompanying them were about [-] eastern Xianbei people.

These Xianbei people all migrated to the Western Regions.

Liu Bian took Sun Shangxiang and sat in a comfortable four-wheel carriage pulled by eight horses, admiring the grassland scenery outside and tasting the wine in the cup.

Liu Bian still had to abide by the principle of not riding a horse while drinking, and not drinking while riding a horse.

What's more, this new type of four-wheeled carriage has extremely slight bumps, so there is no need to worry about comfort.

The previous Central Plains carriages had not solved the steering problem of the four-wheel carriage.

It’s not that there really aren’t four-wheeled carriages, it’s just that their practicality is very poor.

If the four wheels are simply mounted on a frame, the only way to turn is to twist it with brute force, which is very laborious.

Therefore, it is generally only useful when pulling some very heavy goods.

That kind of simple four-wheeled vehicle, although it has four wheels, is a typical vehicle that cannot be steered. If you want to steer, you can only rely on a few cows to pull hard in front, which is not flexible at all and lacks practicality.

The practicality of such a four-wheeled vehicle will naturally be greatly reduced.

However, under the guidance of Liu Bian, the craftsmen of the Han Dynasty not long ago had already solved this problem.

In fact, the solution is not that difficult. The method is to install a differential on the front wheel, or to separate the front and rear wheels into two frames.

The front two wheels are installed on one frame, the rear two wheels are installed on another frame, and the rear frame is connected by a vertical shaft on the front frame, which is actually two two-wheeled vehicles. combination.

In this way, this age-old problem is skillfully solved.

"My lord, this carriage is just comfortable, it wobbles like a boat, it's not bumpy at all." Sun Shangxiang said happily.

From Liaodong to Xihai County, Sun Shangxiang was completely doted on by one person.

The little beauty is already extremely moisturized, especially after having this four-wheel carriage, it is even more convenient.

Liu Bian smiled softly, "This kind of carriage is not only comfortable, but also doubles the carrying capacity. Otherwise, I don't know how much trouble it would be for these Xianbei tribes to move westward."

The Xianbei on the entire Monan grassland, including some Xianbei Dingling tribes in Mobei, all migrated westward on a large scale.

These people are no different from the Han people in appearance, and they are natural friends when they arrive in the Western Regions.

Why an accomplice?

Because the Han army is now in the Western Regions, what they are doing is robbing money, food and territory.

When these Xianbei people went, they naturally became accomplices and bullied the local barbarians from the Western Regions together.

"Sir, if we get to Xihai County, should we continue to the Western Regions?" Sun Shangxiang asked.

If she can continue to go to the Western Region, she can continue to dote on him for several more months.

"Of course! I still have a lot of things that I need to deal with personally." Liu Bian said.

After Sun Shangxiang heard this, he immediately became happier.

This really gave her what she wanted.

The reason why Liu Bian went to the Western Regions was that not long ago, Wei Qing sent someone to report to Luoyang that all the small countries in the Western Regions, such as Shule, Qiuci, and Khotan, had all surrendered to the jurisdiction of the Western Regions Protectorate of the Han Dynasty. Wan and Kangju also served as foreign states in the Three Kingdoms.

The situation in the entire western region is already under control.

However, in this case, there is no reminder about the longevity secret stone tablet in the Western Regions.

Liu Bian had to wonder if there was something wrong with the local situation in the Western Regions.

Otherwise, according to the laws of the Longevity Jue, as long as one controls a certain area, he will definitely receive clues to the Longevity Jue stele.

If this mystery cannot be solved, it will definitely affect the future secret discovery of the secret of longevity.

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle.

Suddenly, a crisp copper bell sounded outside the carriage.

As soon as Sun Shangxiang heard this voice, he immediately became angry, and even took two bites of the kebab in his hand.

"Liu He, Liu He!"

A light cry sounded outside.

"Hmph, you savage little barbarian!" Sun Shangxiang muttered sourly and angrily, curling his mouth.

Liu Bian didn't feel anything at all. He leaned out and came to the front.

"Yu Wenzhao, what's wrong?" Liu Bian said with a smile.

Outside the carriage, a bright-eyed girl in a bright bearded robe and two whips was looking at him with a smile on her face.

"Hee hee, Daddy said, there is a station in front of us. After passing this station, we will arrive at Xihai County next time. Let's camp together tonight!" the girl said cheerfully.

Her words sounded a little awkward, but her lively and youthful atmosphere, coupled with her bright appearance and figure, made people not uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, Liu Bian found it pleasing to the eye.

"Haha, okay, then let's camp together!" Liu Bian said with a smile.

For Yu Wenzhao calling him by his fake name, Liu Bian was indifferent.

This Xianbei girl is too good-looking, and her long legs on horseback are even more exciting. She doesn't care if she calls her name.

Yu Wenzhao's so-called post station is actually a dock built on the grassland.

This fortress can usually station 500 people and has a large number of warehouses stocked with supplies such as food, salt, cloth, and coal.

Once a war broke out, these docks would serve as shelters and fortresses for the Han army on the grasslands.

With the backward methods of the grassland tribes, it is impossible to break through this kind of fortress.

If the siege lasts for a long time, the Han army in Wubao can also rely on supplies for a year, or even longer.

After such a long time, reinforcements from the Han army on the periphery had already arrived.

Of course, this is all preparation for war.

Nowadays, there are very few wars on the grasslands, and even small-scale tribal battles are rare.

Because most of the grassland tribes already have another route to get rich, go to the Western Regions to rob, or migrate directly to the Western Regions.

With so many people leaving the grassland, the water sources and pastures on the grassland will become sufficient, and naturally there will be no more fights.

And these docks are the footholds of the grassland tribes during their migration.

Around Wubao, there is a large open space for camping, and there are sufficient water sources for these migrating tribes to camp.

And because of the existence of the Han Army Wubao, there will be no attacks and looting.

After all, when the Han army was stationed on the grasslands, one of its important functions was to maintain order.

After nightfall, Liu Bian set up a four-wheeled carriage around Wubao, and followed Yu Wenzhao and the others to set up a big barbecue of roasted whole lamb.

The fragrant roast mutton spreads an attractive aroma in the night sky.

The Xianbei people around were all wrapped in robes, singing and dancing.

Everyone is full of longing for life after migrating to the Western Regions.

(End of this chapter)