bookcurios Chapter 224: Sitting in the Turks, preparing for war against the Persian Empire at its peak
Chapter 224: Sitting in the Turks, preparing for war against the Persian Empire at its peak
the other side.
After Chu Yang returned to the Great Zhou, he was not in a hurry to return to Kyoto.
Instead, he took Wang Zheng all the way north and headed straight for Xiongcheng.
"Your Highness, if we are not going to Kyoto, why are we here in this majestic city?"
Wang Zheng rode a horse, following behind Chu Yang, and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"General Wang, this city is a treasure land!"
"Which of the descendants of the great families in the Great Zhou Dynasty doesn't hang out in this mighty city?"
"If you want to control the court, you must first control these playboys!"
A sneer appeared on Chu Yang's lips.
"Your Highness is wise!" Wang Zheng flattered him quickly.
It was almost dusk when Chu Yang and his group arrived near Xiongcheng.
At this time, the majestic city had been completed, with towering walls that were as solid as a rock.
"Your Highness, the posthouse is just ahead. We will rest here tonight and go into the city tomorrow."
Wang Zheng pointed to a luxuriously decorated building not far away and said.
Chu Yang nodded and was about to dismount when suddenly, several scouts on fast horses came running towards them, covered in dust.
"Report!"
The leading scout dismounted from his horse and knelt on one knee.
"Urgent military report!"
Chu Yang took the letter and frowned slightly.
This is the second time I have received military reports from Han Xin.
This guy is really a warmonger. It's only been a few days and they're already fighting again?
Chu Yang opened the envelope, quickly glanced through it, and his expression suddenly became solemn.
"The Western Region! The southern part of the west!"
Chu Yang held the military newspaper in his hand, frowning as he fell into deep thought.
Western Regions, Southern West, these two words exploded in his mind like two thunders.
If you ask when the Middle East will be able to attack the Great Zhou, there is only one era, and that is - the Persian Empire!
Moreover, it had to be the peak period of the Persian Empire!
"Could it be true? Did they just happen to encounter Persia at its peak? Could it be that there was a civil strife in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and they are coming!"
"If it's really the Persian Empire, then we're going to run into Cyrus the Great!"
Chu Yang's heart was filled with turmoil, and an inexplicable chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Cyrus the Great!
He was a famous conqueror in history!
He single-handedly built a vast empire spanning Europe, Asia and Africa. His military talent and great strategy are comparable to those of Alexander the Great!
If this person leads the army here, then what about the Great Zhou!
Chu Yang didn't dare to think about it anymore.
At this time, Wang Zheng saw that Chu Yang's face was not right, and he couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, what's the matter? Why do you look so panicked?"
"What do you mean Your Majesty? Call me Your Highness. I haven't even accepted the ceremony of being crowned yet."
Chu Yang came back to his senses and glared at Wang Zheng unhappily.
"Hey, it's only a matter of time."
Wang Zheng chuckled, rubbed his hands, and asked, "Your Highness, what happened?"
"You used to be a general at the southern border, so do you know what the situation is like in the southern part of the west?"
Wang Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Further west from the south? That's a wild land!"
"But I have only heard some rumors. It is said that there is an empire called the Persian Empire, which has been in civil strife."
"It seems there is a man named Cyrus who is quite powerful."
"Cyrus!"
Chu Yang muttered to himself, feeling even more uneasy.
It seems that my guess was correct!
These Westerners who suddenly appeared in the Western Regions were most likely from the Persian Empire!
But, how come they are here?
Could it be that the Persian Empire had already quelled its internal strife, allowing Cyrus the Great to free up his hands and prepare for external expansion?
The more Chu Yang thought about it, the more he felt it was possible.
Now that the civil strife in the Great Zhou has been settled and the national strength is depleted, it is the best time for them to invade!
Thinking of this, Chu Yang could no longer sit still.
He stood up suddenly and said in a deep voice: "General Wang, pass the order down, the whole army speeds up, the target is - the Turkic territory!"
"In the Turkic territory? Your Highness, aren't we going to Xiongcheng? And then we'll go back to Kyoto to receive the enthronement ceremony!"
Wang Zheng was stunned for a moment.
"That's too late!"
Chu Yang said in a deep voice, "If what General Han said is true, then it is Cyrus the Great who is coming. We must make the Turks' fortress impregnable and use it as a stronghold to resist their invasion!"
"But..." Wang Zheng wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Chu Yang waving his hand.
"No but! Execute the order!"
"As ordered!"
Wang Zheng did not dare to disobey anymore and hurried down to pass on the order.
Chu Yang looked at the western sky, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
Cyrus the Great, right?
I want to see, is your Persian Empire more powerful, or are the soldiers of my Great Zhou better!
More than ten days later.
Chu Yang's army of more than 100,000 marched into the Turkic territory in a mighty manner.
This land, originally controlled by nomadic peoples, is now filled with the flags of the Great Zhou.
Xiao He, this capable minister who can govern the country, has been waiting here for a long time.
"Your Majesty, I am Xiao He."
Xiao He stepped forward quickly, bowed, his tone full of respect.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. It hasn't come to that yet. Just call me Your Highness."
Chu Yang waved his hand, indicating that Xiao He didn't need to be so polite.
"Your Highness, what is the important matter that has brought you here?"
Xiao He stood up, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Chu Yang sighed, with a bit of helplessness in his tone, "What else could it be? Han Xin went crazy in the Western Regions, and now someone in the south of the west is trying to cause trouble again. I can only come to the Turks to take charge."
At this point, Chu Yang suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, where did Han Xin go?"
Xiao He smiled helplessly, "Your Highness, General Han and Mr. Zhang are out fighting."
"This kid..."
Chu Yang shook his head helplessly, not wanting to mention Han Xin again. He turned to Xiao He and said, "Mr. Xiao, we still need to discuss the matter here."
After saying that, Chu Yang took Xiao He into the tent.
Inside the tent, Xiao He reported the situation of the Turks in detail, then bowed and said.
"Your Highness, the most urgent task now is to return to the capital as soon as possible and be crowned emperor. Only in this way can the whole world be united."
After hearing this, Chu Yang smiled indifferently, "Mr. Xiao thinks so too? How about this, you go and do it."
"You will sit in the palace on behalf of this king, issue the imperial edict, and announce it to the world."
"At the same time, I will ask the great Zhou's talented woman Shangguan Wan'er to help you. What do you think?"
When Xiao He heard this, he panicked, "I am terrified! How can I handle such a big matter!"
"Mr. Xiao, there is no need to be so modest. I trust your abilities."
Chu Yang interrupted Xiao He and said firmly, "Under the current situation, I must stay in Turkic and wait for a powerful enemy. I really can't spare any time to deal with these things."
Seeing that Chu Yang had made up his mind, Xiao He could no longer refuse and had to agree.
that's it.
Chu Yang looked at the map, thinking about how to stop this war. After all, the opponent was the Persian Empire at its peak!
Now, on our side, Japan has stationed a million troops, and it will take more than 30 days to reach the Turks.
The Great Zhou could also mobilize 500,000 troops within a dozen days.
What made him feel difficult was the 600,000-strong army of Chu Zhenzhou in the north, and his three royal brothers from Qiongzhou and Yuenan Kingdom.
I'm afraid that Chuhai, Chujiang and Chuhe now have no less than 500,000 soldiers!
"The army is a bit large, but the food they eat is all from the Xiongnu, Japan, and Yuenan Kingdom. It should be able to hold out for a while."
"But no one can bear to eat like this!"
For a moment, Chu Yang thought of an expansionist idea, which was to expand the territory infinitely until it could no longer be expanded and collapsed!