Elena Wei's Silent Vigil and Shadows Over the Border Chapter 275

When tens of thousands of troops cross the border, no matter how careful they are, it is impossible for them to be completely silent and they are bound to attract attention.

Parthia and Bactria were at war, and Demetrius and Antiochus VII were on the front line. To ensure their safety, both armies sent out large numbers of scouts, and there were spies all around the border.

As the war intensified, more and more vassal states and tribes received orders to summon soldiers to the battlefield. The desert oasis, which was usually deserted, suddenly became lively. This made it more difficult for the Han army to hide their whereabouts, and the search for Daxia blacksmiths was not as smooth as expected, and even became a little tricky.

What's worse is that many of these summoned troops have dual identities and have robbed passing merchants. When they encountered a small number of Han scouts, they even wanted to rob armor and horses.

Although every one of them was successfully taught a lesson, the frequent encounters really slowed down the Han army's advance.