Chapter 4: The army heads west

Chen Wanrong and the others agreed with Li Longji's analysis. He was right. Not to mention the country, even people in real life, if they can get help from friends when encountering difficulties, they will not be so anxious to deal with them. Once they have no friends to help and can only solve the problem with their own strength, they will be anxious, even ruthless, and will spare no effort.

After the Tang Dynasty defeated Tubo, there was a missing important force to restrain the Tang Dynasty. Dashi and Hou Turks became anxious. If the Tang Dynasty defeated the Hou Turks again, then Dashi would not only be anxious, but also be violent. Dashi would mobilize all the forces that could be mobilized to compete with the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions, and the pressure faced by the Western Regions Protectorate would suddenly increase.

As for being shocked and not daring to make any abnormal moves, it only applies to small countries. A big country like Dashi is not afraid of being scared. Besides, Dashi also understands the Tang Dynasty and knows that it is difficult for the Tang Dynasty to transfer troops to the Western Regions. Is it scary to eat it?

The best way for the Tang Dynasty to protect the Western Regions was to mobilize the army to advance west as soon as possible and compete with the Dashi. Otherwise, the consequences would be unpredictable. Even if the Tang Dynasty did not lose the Western Regions, it would lose a lot of places.

"Your Majesty, I understand!" Yao Chong and the others said in unison.

Li Longji nodded and said, "It's good that you understand. I'll discuss what's going on today. You can go and do it. Brother Shuhan, go home and say goodbye to your father."

"Abide by the order!" Everyone responded to the order and retreated.

After leaving the Ming Palace, Chen Wanrong patted Geshu Han on the shoulder and said, "Brother Geshu, you will go to war tomorrow. Tonight, I, Brother Wu, and Brother Wang will give you a farewell!"

Yang Sixu admired Geshuhan very much and agreed with this proposal: "General Chen said this very well. General Geshu, and then Yang will come."

Geshuhan shook his hand and said, "Brother Chen, General Yang, don't mention this matter. I appreciate your kindness. However, I received the order today and set off tomorrow. Time is too urgent. There are many things to do, so there is no need to give it away. Tomorrow, you two can go to Bashang to see me off."

Chao received the order and Xi Guidao. Although it was commendable, it was only possible to complete it after all the preparations were done. Ge Shuhan did not prepare in advance. The handover of artillery alone was a big deal, and it took too much time. Chen Wanrong and Yang Sixu were both people who had been to the battlefield. They understood the truth and nodded, "Since that's the case, just do it."

Geshuhan pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Chen, General Yang and I will go to the camp to hand over the artillery matters. You should go to the military weapon supervisor first and tell the masters that if possible, I will go on the road with us tomorrow. When you go to the Western Regions, you must also pass by Longxi, and you can help them by the way."

This proposal was very good, and Chen Wanrong had no reason to refuse and nodded in agreement. At that moment, Yang Sixu followed Geshuhan to the military camp, and Chen Wanrong rushed back to the military weapon surveillance.

Returning to the military weapon supervision, he summoned Ye Tianheng, Kou Yibing, Liu Huaide, Sima Chengzhen, Seng and his party, Liang Lingzan, and Zhang Deming and Cao Zhixiong, two good craftsmen who went to Longxi, and said, "Everyone, I just entered the palace, and the emperor made some arrangements for the future situation of the Tang Dynasty. The emperor thought that after the Tang Dynasty defeated the Turks, the Great Food would be anxious and would mobilize a large army to fight against the Western Regions. Therefore, the Western Regions would face great pressure.

"You know the situation in the Western Regions. It's not that the Tang Dynasty has no strength, but because the road is not smooth, the supply transport cannot be transported, and the army cannot be sent up. What determines the fate of the Western Regions is the road. To build a road that can lead to the Western Regions, cement is needed. The sooner the cement is started, the better, and time is endless! Master Zhang and Master Cao, when do you plan to go to Longxi?"

After these days of research and experiments, the cement manufacturing technology has basically matured and can start construction. However, the weather is very cold now, and even if you go to Longxi, you can't make any difference. Zhang Deming and Cao Zhixiong were stunned: "This..."

Chen Wanrong continued: "I agree with the emperor's view on the Western Regions. After all, Dashi is a big country, and it will not be like a small country. Because the Tang Dynasty won a great victory, they will be frightened. In order to stabilize the Western Regions, the emperor decided to send General Geshu to lead reinforcements to the Western Regions. General Geshu was ordered today and set off tomorrow. If the two of them can, they will set off with General Geshu and set off with the army, and there will be a response along the way."

"Tomorrow?" Although Zhang Deming and the others knew the urgency of cement, they were not soldiers after all, and they did not have the consciousness of taking the order to guide the Tao, so they couldn't help but ponder.

"I have to say goodbye to my family!" Cao Zhixiong said with a frown.

Ye Tianheng frowned and said, "Disciple, our military weapon supervisor also needs to serve the country. If the court needs it, you cannot grit your teeth and be cruel and endure those love affairs of children?"

As soon as he spoke, Zhang De and Cao Zhixiong immediately changed: "No problem, we will leave tomorrow and go with the army."

Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "You two have such a good intention. Also, you must ask them to prepare the good craftsmen for you. Your family will also go to Longxi with you. The emperor told you to build a construction house immediately when you arrive in Longxi and do not delay."

"Don't worry, we will do it!" Cao Zhixiong patted his chest and promised.

Liu Huaide smiled and said, "General Chen, General Geshu will go to the Western Regions. You must be very busy as an artillery general, right? If you rush to the camp to handle military affairs, you will leave the matter here to us."

Zhang Deming and Liu Huaide were just the leaders. There was a team of craftsmen going to Longxi with them. These people also had to understand their ideological work. If Chen Wanrong came to do it, it would be impossible, but military affairs would be missed. Liu Huaide could not have made such arrangements. Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "I would like to thank you all."

"My friend, do we still have to be polite? You go quickly! Oh, I'm not driving you away, don't be too careful." Ye Tianheng urged.

Finally, I was afraid that Chen Wanrong would be too concerned, so I had to add a sentence, which made everyone laugh.

Chen Wanrong didn't say much, and after a brief explanation, he rode blue and white to the Longwu Army camp.

As soon as he arrived at the Longwu Army camp, Chen Wanrong felt a different atmosphere. Today's Longwu Army is different from usual, with joy, expectations and regrets.

Chen Wanrong knew very well about the Longwu Army. They were very loyal and everyone yearned for going to the battlefield. However, the great responsibility of guarding the capital Chang'an was on their shoulders. To them, going to the battlefield was a luxury and a dream.

This time when Li Longji went to the Western Regions, he drew three thousand Dragon Martial Army. This was both lucky and regretful for the Dragon Martial Army. Fortunately, this was the glory of the Dragon Martial Army. Unfortunately, his companions went to the battlefield, but they had no chance.

When I came to the place where Ge Shuhan handled official duties, before I even entered the door, I heard Ge Fushun's dissatisfied voice coming from the room: "General Ge Shu, what do you think this is all about? I, Ge Fushun, worked hard to select soldiers and train them into elites. Before I could bring them out, I chose them for you.

"First form artillery, then pick it up to the Western Regions. One picks up several thousand. How many thousand are there in the Dragon Martial Army? Tell me!"

Ge Fushun spent all his efforts to make the Dragon Martial Army, but in the end, he made wedding dresses for others. He just formed artillery soldiers and picked 4,000 people away and then 3,000 people to the Western Regions. That was nearly half. Not to mention Ge Fushun, if anyone was in his situation, it would be very uncomfortable.

Ge Shuhan understood his mood very much and smiled heartily, "General Ge, you don't have to be angry, you should be happy!"

"Happy! Happy!" Ge Fushun cursed: "The Longwu Army I have worked hard to train, in the end, it's not cheaper for you. First, it was General Chen, and now it's cheaper for your brother and General Shu! Humph, there's no such reason in the world!"

"General Ge, you are talking about people behind your back again!" Chen Wanrong stepped in.

He glanced at Chen Wanrong, and Ge Fushun sat on the chair with a angrily humming, not even seeing the gift. When Chen Wanrong looked at him, he saw that Ge Fushun looked very bad and had a straight beard, as if Chen Wanrong had borrowed his rice and returned his chaff.

Chen Wanrong laughed and slapped Ge Fushun's shoulder: "General Ge, you have spent countless efforts to train the Dragon Martial Army, so that the Dragon Martial Army has achieved the same achievements today. The emperor ordered the transfer of the Dragon Martial Army, which is your honor."

"Stop it! I, Mr. Ge, don't have that big belly!" Ge Fushun waved his right hand and was very angry: "When you train the artillery and then transfer it to others. Don't do anything about you, are you happy?"

Chen Wanrong smiled unabated and said, "That's all, even if I smile on my face, I will scold in my heart. Who can tolerate such a thing?"

Ge Fushun's face was slightly better, and Chen Wanrong continued: "General Ge, I have an idea. Not only will the Longwu Army fight, but it will not reduce the number of Longwu Army. More importantly, your General Ge's efforts will not be in vain."

"Stop flattering!" Ge Fushun disagreed: "No matter how well you say, I will never give you a Dragon Martial Army."

Yang Sixu was a little unbelievable and asked, "General Chen, do you really have a way to achieve both ways?"

Chen Wanrong nodded and said seriously: "When I came in just now, I thought of an idea. You think that this Longwu Army is indeed useful, but if you transfer one batch today and another batch tomorrow, will the Longwu Army or the Longwu Army be? So, this problem must be solved. Before, I didn't think about it, just after hearing General Ge complaints, I thought of a way."

Ge Fushun's eyes shone, stared at Chen Wanrong, and asked hesitantly: "General Chen, do you really have a way?"

Chen Wanrong shook his head and said, "No, I lied to you." He sat down and looked at Ge Fushun with a smile.

Ge Fushun jumped up like a burning butt, rushed to Chen Wanrong, shook Chen Wanrong's shoulder and said, "General Chen, say, speak quickly! General Chen, my good general, Ge Fushun's ancestor, you can give me a brilliant plan! I beg you!"

Chen Wanrong turned his head and asked, "Tell me?"

"Tell me!" Ge Fushun nodded vigorously.

Chen Wanrong's eyes widened: "I said yes, but you are not allowed to scold me."

"As long as you really have a way, you are my father, and I'm just unfilial to you!" Ge Fushun's flattery made him feel a little slutty.

Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "I believe in you once for now. General Ge, you should write a letter to the emperor and ask the emperor to transfer the Longwu Army to the battlefield!"

"Shut up! What nonsense!" Ge Fushun shouted in anger.

"I didn't even say anything, don't yell around there." Chen Wanrong stopped him from cursing: "This is the opportunity for the brothers of the Longwu Army to go to the battlefield, so don't miss it."

"Is there any chance? You are a weasel to wish the chicken a New Year, and you are not kind!" Ge Fushun was very disdainful and walked away angrily.

Chen Wanrong ignored him and turned to Geshu Han and said, "Brother Geshu, do you think the army trained is good or the army trained is strong?"

Ge Fushun knew that this was telling him, and sneered: "It means I didn't say it! Who doesn't know that the army that was fought was better!"

The army that is dominant on the training ground may not be an excellent army. Only the army that is rampant on the battlefield is a truly elite army! Everyone understands this principle.

Chen Wanrong sarcastically said: "General Ge, you know that the army must go to the battlefield to be considered a real army. Why didn't you seize this opportunity?"

"As soon as I write, can there be a Dragon Martial Army?" Ge Fushun answered angrily.

Chen Wanrong laughed: "General Ge, you are too anxious. I mean to let the brothers go to the battlefield, but I didn't say that they would be transferred all at once. You can tell the emperor that the brothers of the Longwu Army will be transferred to the battlefield in batches, so that they can stay on the battlefield for three or five months before being transferred back. In this way, the brothers of the Longwu Army have practical experience and the number of the Longwu Army can be guaranteed. This is a way of both worlds. General Ge, tell me, if this is really done, will the strength of the Longwu Army be stronger?"

Ge Fushun never expected that Chen Wanrong would come up with this idea, so he opened his mouth wide and was surprised.

Geshuhan and Yang Sixu praised: "Good idea! Good idea! The emperor must agree!"

The army that has been on the battlefield is completely different from the army that has not. The reason is that the army that has been on the battlefield will accumulate rich experience on the battlefield. If Chen Wanrong really does what he said, the strength of the Longwu Army will be greatly enhanced.

Chen Wanrong still has a deep understanding of this. However, the biggest problem of the Longwu Army is that it lacks practical experience.

The 1,000 artillery soldiers who were also from the Longwu Army and who went to the battlefield were completely different from the current Longwu Army. They had a murderous aura, were ruthless, had a stronger mind, and were experienced in handling problems.

These can only be honed by rolling on the battlefield, not training on the training ground.

The Dragon Martial Army is the most important force to defend the capital. The imperial court must be short of one day, so it is almost impossible to let them go to the battlefield. However, as soon as Chen Wanrong's idea came out, the matter was resolved. Not to mention that all of them have been to the battlefield, only half of them have been to the battlefield, the combat power will be greatly improved.

Ge Fushun jumped up suddenly, hugged Chen Wanrong, kissed Chen Wanrong on the forehead, and shouted: "General Chen, Zuzong, why didn't you finish your words at once? I've been worried for a long time! Good ancestor!"

"As soon as I said it, you cursed. How can I continue to say it?" Chen Wanrong asked back.

Ge Fushun's face turned red and felt a little embarrassed.

Geshuhan laughed: "Who should treat you today?"

"I'll invite you, I'll invite you! If you don't give me the honor, I'll be anxious!" Ge Fushun's biggest heart disease was solved, and he was as happy as a child.

Chen Wanrong patted his shoulder: "General Ge, I have given you such a good idea. Should I make some statements and transfer three thousand Dragon Martial Army to me?"

"No!" Ge Fushun refused flatly: "If you are transferred, you will become an artilleryman. It is impossible to turn back to the Longwu Army. If you are transferred, you will return it to me after the fight. Don't make this idea again. General Geshu, you will give it to you three thousand brothers, and you can't do it all."

Ge Shuhan smiled and said, "General Ge, don't worry, the Longwu Army is the sharp blade of the Tang Dynasty. Good steel is always used on the edge of the knife. I will not use it until the critical moment."

"Then you can't give them any chance. You have to let them see Hong!" Ge Fushun was afraid that Ge Shuhan would not give Longwu Army a chance to kill the enemy.

"Don't worry, I will give you a Dragon Martial Army that can conquer and fight well!" Geshuhan understood the importance of the Dragon Martial Army to the Tang Dynasty. He could not let them suffer too much casualties, but also let them experience actual combat. It is really "not giving horses grass, but they should also be good for horses."

Ge Fushun laughed: "General Geshu, these days, I haven't discovered that you have such moral character and the beauty of adulthood!"

After returning from Tubo, Ge Fushun was very disrespectful to Ge Shuhan for choosing artillery soldiers. Until this knot was untied, he would like to see Ge Shuhan.

Now Ge Fushun has no grudges and has helped him with all his strength. The military affairs will be much smoother and the handover will be completed quickly.

While helping Chen Wanrong and the others handle military affairs, Ge Fushun asked Sima in the army to write a memorial. When Ge Fushun said the general idea, Sima raised his thumb and praised: "General, you are really amazing. You actually came up with such a wonderful idea! From then on, brothers no longer need to look forward to a war every day! This battle cannot be escaped!"

"It's not my idea, it's General Chen. Don't put gold on my face. I don't want to plunder people's beauty!" Ge Fushun couldn't even close his mouth: "You write quickly! After finishing writing, I'll go to the palace and present it to the emperor."

Sima was also happy and wrote it as soon as he picked up his pen. It was not long after. After Ge Fushun finished reading it, he rode to the palace on a horse. When he came back, he smiled so hard that his eyes were only a small gap. Before the person arrived, his voice arrived: "It's done, it's done! The emperor agreed! Brothers, from now on, you will have a war!"

It is indeed a pity that the best army cannot go to the battlefield. Now, the problem has been solved and everyone is happy. As soon as the news spread, there were cheers in the Longwu Army camp, and the soldiers ran around to tell each other.

Ge Fushun immediately ran to find Chen Wanrong: "General Chen, we will have a good time tonight, you must enjoy the food!"

"It's okay for me to go, where are they?" Chen Wanrong and Brother Shu Han and the others pointed.

Ge Fushun slapped his chest with a thumping sound: "Go all! Go all!"

It was originally a joke, but unexpectedly, Ge Fushun took it seriously. He forced Chen Wanrong and the others to Wanghailou and called a group of officers from the Longwu Army to accompany him. He was not only thanking Chen Wanrong for his good idea, but also giving away Ge Shuhan. Of course, more importantly, he instructed Ge Shuhan not only to preserve the strength of the Longwu Army, but also to make the Longwu Army make great contributions!

It's best to be a top skill!

Where can I find good things for horses without graze, but I also want to find them?

Chen Wanrong used the "weasel to wish the chicken a happy New Year, but he was not at ease" to mock Ge Fushun. Ge Fushun was not angry at all, and smiled like a pistachio. He ate the meal until late at night before he gave up.
Chapter completed!