North of Linhai City, ten thousand naval soldiers, assembled and standing in neat formation, looked resolutely at Cheng Pu at the front of the column.

"Brothers, you are the first naval force of the Han Dynasty, and the first force to sail thousands of miles and conquer other countries. You are the creators of miracles."

I believe there is nothing you cannot do!

Upon hearing Cheng Pu's words, the faces of the ten thousand naval officers and soldiers immediately showed expressions of pride.

Cheng Pu then shouted, "Now, we are about to do something unprecedented. If we succeed, we will all be remembered by history and enjoy the blessings of future generations. Brothers, are you willing to come with me?"

"Yes, yes!!"

Ten thousand naval soldiers raised their weapons without hesitation and shouted in unison.

In fact, from the moment they set foot on the shores of Anselton, they already knew what they might have to do next.

"Target: Linshan City, 400 li away. We must reach it within two days!!"

After shouting, Cheng Pu turned around and started running as fast as he could, heading north.

Ten thousand naval soldiers followed closely behind in an orderly manner, advancing with all their might.

Conquering invading states and expanding the territory to thousands of miles—this is an irresistible temptation for every Han man.

Therefore, even if it means dying on the way forward, it's worth it!!

Shortly after the naval soldiers set off, Huang Gai, Ling Cao, and others also led 30,000 sailors as escorts, carrying provisions and equipment, and set off as well.

Behind them was Daruk's 30,000 Parthian sailors.

Jian Shuo also led a group of staff officers and instructors in the army to organize several caravans, which then headed in several different directions.

After arranging for several mission officials to lead the fleet back to port, Chu Qian returned to Linhai City to coordinate the supply of all ports and Linhai cities in preparation for the next phase of the plan.

Everyone was busy working on this crazy and unprecedented plan.

After a day of forced march, Cheng Pu led 10,000 naval soldiers to Tomo City, 130 li north of Linhai City.

In the past few days, apart from Xixiang City, Ansu and Kenan have also sent messengers to inform the cities behind them of Sakqi's actions.

Faced with the successive messages from the three city lords, the cities behind also became convinced that Sakqi had led his army to seek food from the people.

Therefore, upon learning that this Han army was preparing to march north to block the Sakqi army and cover the retreat of the Parthian people, the lord of Tomo personally led the city's officials and people out of the city to offer his condolences.

Seeing the Han soldiers panting heavily, Lord Tomo approached Cheng Pu and said sincerely, "General, I see that your soldiers are very tired. Why don't you go into the city and rest for the night?"

Cheng Pu waved his hand: "No, the situation is urgent. Every moment we rest increases the danger to the people of Anxi in the north. We must get to Linshan City as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Lord Tomo showed a touch of emotion on his face and then said, "Then General, please tell your brothers to eat something first, or at least have some hot soup!"

"In that case, thank you for your kindness, City Lord!"

Feeling a pang of hunger in his stomach, Cheng Pu stopped refusing!

Under the arrangement of Lord Tomo, the people of the city also eagerly brought food and joined the procession.

By this time, the people of Tomo City had a general idea of ​​what had happened in the north.

Therefore, the people showed great enthusiasm for the Han soldiers who stepped forward, and brought out the food they had treasured at home, just so that the Han soldiers could eat well and have the strength to kill that damned bastard Sakqi.

Half an hour later, Cheng Pu, having eaten and drunk his fill, got up and came to the Lord of Tomo City. He said solemnly, "Our army can only serve as a barrier. Therefore, you need to lead the people in the city and the surrounding villages and towns to evacuate to the coastal cities as soon as possible. Only when you get there can we truly protect your safety!"

"Please rest assured, General, I will immediately gather the people and prepare for evacuation!" Lord Tomo nodded solemnly.

"Very well, the military situation is urgent, and we cannot linger any longer!"

As he spoke, Cheng Pu instructed the messenger beside him: "Pass on my order to tell the brothers to prepare to depart. Also, tell the brothers that they must pay the people for all the food they have eaten at market price!"

"Here you go!"

The messenger agreed and quickly left.

Lord Tomo, who was standing nearby, immediately stepped forward and said, "General, the food was given voluntarily by the people. Besides, your army is here to protect us. How can we accept money?"

Cheng Pu smiled and waved his hand: "One thing at a time. Protecting innocent civilians is a soldier's duty, regardless of what nationality those civilians are."

Paying for meals is a rule of our Han army; violating this rule will result in military law!

"The Han army is indeed a truly benevolent and righteous force!"

Upon hearing Cheng Pu's words, Lord Tomo couldn't help but sincerely praise him.

Soon, Cheng Pu's order reached the entire army, and the soldiers immediately took out their money and stuffed it into the hands of the Parthian people.

Faced with the actions of the Han soldiers, the Parthian people waved their hands in refusal.

"Hey, sir, please let me go, or our squad leader will beat me with a military rod!"

In the crowd, a naval soldier, holding a string of copper coins, pleaded with a Parthian citizen as he tried to hand them over.

Due to the language barrier, this Parthian civilian did not understand what the Han soldiers were saying, but he could see a trace of anxiety and fear on their faces.

While the Parthian people were still in shock, a translator came over and explained to them, "He said that if you don't accept the money, he will be punished!"

"Why...why is this?" the Parthian people asked, somewhat puzzled.

The guide said, "They must abide by the rules of the Han army. If you insist on refusing to accept it, then they will be punished!"

"No, that won't do, I'll take it!"

Upon hearing this, the Parthian people quickly reached out and took the string of copper coins from the Han soldiers.

Seeing this, the remaining Parthian people no longer refused and accepted the money for the meal paid by the Han army.

They couldn't bear to see the soldiers who stood up for them punished because of them.

Soon, ten thousand naval soldiers assembled and, under the cover of night, continued their journey north.

As the Han soldiers departed, the Parthian people waved goodbye with reluctance.

As the saying goes, those who follow the right path will find many supporters, while those who stray from it will find few.

Faced with the imminent slaughter by their own people, the Han soldiers, who were outsiders, stepped forward and used 10,000 men to hold off an army of 200,000, just to save the Parthian people from being massacred. Such an act naturally moved everyone deeply.