Chapter 1182

Pang Tong explained: "Your Majesty, I have made some understanding about the price rise. Today, nearly 70000 Kushan prisoners have taken nearly 140000 taels of gold, which is really normal. "

Zhang xiudao: "how to say?"

Pang Tong said, "there are three reasons."

"First, today's slave market is in short supply and there is a great demand for slaves. However, there are very few slaves in real supply. In addition to the slaves captured by the imperial court through the war, the slaves captured by the merchants were just a drop in the ocean after all. The number of slaves was too small to meet the needs of the slave market of the Qin Dynasty. "

"Second, the slaves were good as a whole. The prisoners of the Kushan army were almost all young and strong, few old and weak. In particular, these people are tall and strong. Whether they are used for work or other aspects, they are of great value. Its overall value is more valuable than that of the Wuhuan people. "

Pang Tong said, "third, the competition among businessmen, especially when we sell by auction, has raised a certain price. If the normal sale, the price will not be so high

Zhang xiudao: "it's the same truth."

Pang Tong added: "today, all the merchants are going to collect the Kushan slaves by cash. These people who became slaves were all branded to show their identity. When the major buyers bring the slaves back, they can sell them again after a little training. Your majesty, we've made a lot of money this time. "

Zhang Xiu said: "so this is the right way to fight. Foreign expeditions must make money. If the external expedition does not make money, the imperial court will not be able to support it for a long time. "

Pang Tong said, "Your Majesty is holy and bright!"

Zhang Xiu waved her hand and said, "go and arrange the handover of slaves. After the handover, we will set off again and go to Dichi county. Today, modi is expecting to return to Dichi. "

"Here it is

Pang Tong answered and turned to leave.

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Dichi County, located in the central and southern part of Zhangye County, has a vast territory, far more than other counties of Zhangye county. Among the counties in Zhangye County, Dichi is the largest.

However, the location of Dichi is not the best.

When it comes to prosperity, it is not as prosperous as the other counties in Zhangye county.

However, the city of Di Chi was quite strong. It was paved with green stones, not rammed with earth. Such a city is nearly three feet high, standing firmly on the earth, can be described as a strong city.

The general of Kushan army stationed in Dichi County, named Marcus, was a noble of Kushan empire. He led 6000 soldiers stationed in Dichi county to protect food, equipment and money.

But Marcus didn't think it was dangerous to stay in Dichi county.

After all, Dichi county is located in the rear.

There is modi in the front line. It is impossible for the soldiers of Daqin to come to Dichi. Therefore, Marcus has no heart to be on guard. In Dichi County, he should drink and enjoy singing and dancing all the time.

When Marcus indulged in wine and sex and lowered his vigilance, he was in a mountain forest six miles outside the city of Dichi county.

This mountain forest is quite vast.

It can hold countless people in hiding.

Deep in the mountains, in a slightly empty place, there is an army entrenched here. The dress of this army is the Qin army. The leading generals are Gan Ning and Zhao Yun.

Both of them were dressed in armour with a look of desperation.

Next to them was Guo Jia.

Guo Jia's face was calm. Looking at Zhao Yun and Gan Ning, who were quite nervous, he joked: "general Gan and General Zhao, the Sentinels sent to inquire about the news will come back soon. When we have a clear idea of the situation in Dichi County, we can win it in one go. "

Gan Ning said, "it's not easy for Guo Junshi to capture Dichi."

Guo Jia shook his sleeve and said, "in my opinion, it's not a difficult thing. Because Dichi county is located in the rear, even if there is a defensive force, it can not be too strong. And our two armies are converging, 70, 000 troops. Even if it's a strong attack on Dichi, it's not hard. Today, it's even easier to seize the Dichi. "

"I hope so," Ganning said

"Newspaper!"

At this time, a sentry came running.

The sentinel came to Guo Jia's side and reported: "commander Guo, all the information you want to inquire has been inquired. In today's Dichi County, there are 6000 troops, all elite. "

"The Garrison's general is Marcus, who is said to be good at fighting. However, in the county seat of Dichi, Marcus ate, drank and played, and seldom practiced soldiers in the army. "

"In the gate of Dichi County, there is no blockade of the gate, you can go in and out normally."

"The east gate is the weakest of the four gates. Because the road to the east of Dichi county is blocked, there are few troops in the east gate. However, the South Gate of Dichi county is a very prosperous place with people coming and going. "

The sentinel reported the news quickly.Guo Jia specially asked the sentinel to inquire into the news. In particular, the garrison in Dichi county has already garrisoned generals, which must be investigated clearly.

After listening to the sentry's words, Gan Ning did not wait for Guo Jia to speak, then said: "military division, there are few troops stationed in the east gate of Dichi county. Then, we'll attack the east gate and go into the city in one go. "

"No!"

But Guo Jia shook her head and answered.

Gan Ning said, "what should we do now, according to Mr. Guo

Guo Jia's eyes flashed a bright light and said: "general Gan, what we need to do now is to enter through the south gate. On the surface, there are few troops in Dongmen and weak defense. But in fact, because there are few people going, our people are easy to be found as soon as they appear. "

"Dichi County garrison can make response in the shortest time."

"It's so hard to attack."

"On the contrary, it's the south gate, because people come and go, and the daily flow of people in and out is large. Even if our people show up, it will not arouse suspicion. So on this basis, we arranged a group of soldiers to go to the gate of the city disguised as a caravan, and then suddenly launched an attack. "

Guo Jia said: "in this way, we can control the gate of Dichi county. As long as the soldiers occupy the gate of Dichi County, the army can quickly move into the city. Once our army enters the city, there will be no more suspense about this battle. "

Gan Ning heard a flash in front of his eyes and said, "it's worthy of being commander Guo. Your plan is really good."

Zhao Yun's eyes were solemn and said solemnly, "I agree with the tactics of commander Guo. But commander Guo, if we go into the city, I'm afraid Marcus will withdraw immediately if he doesn't see the enemy. "

"I suggest leaving a cavalry outside the city of Dichi county. Once Marcus led his troops out of Dichi County, he would directly kill and ambush the enemy who left the city. "

"In this way, we can ensure that there are no fish who miss the net."

"After all, in the direction of Mt. Baimang, your majesty and modi are at war. By your Majesty's means, you are likely to defeat modi in a short time. After the defeat of Modi, the first place for him to retreat was Dichi County, where he had accumulated grain and equipment. "

Zhao Yun said: "we have captured Dichi County quietly. Once modi comes back, it's a trap. It's easy to take modi. Of course, if your majesty is on the front line of Baimang mountain and can kill Modi, it is the best. But we have to take this layer into consideration. "

Guo Jia nodded his approval, and Zhao Yun's consideration was indeed comprehensive. He said immediately, "General Zhao has said a lot, and this is the key point. I will do it according to General Zhao's arrangement."

Ganning echoed: "I agree that Marcus can't escape, and modi can't escape."

The three men made a plan and acted immediately.

A small group of soldiers were sent out to escort a batch of grain out of the mountain forest along the official road to the South Gate of Dichi county. Gan Ning and Zhao Yun broke up the soldiers in the army and temporarily dispersed them. They either took the path or the official road and started to go to the county.