Silence, just bursts of silence.

Wan Nanshan stared at Li Jiuzhou's expression.

He seemed so calm.

"Give him a good burial." After a long while, Li Jiuzhou said these words.

Even if he didn't say anything, Wan Nanshan would give Jiang Chong a good burial.

By this time, not one of the dozens of people who had surrendered to the army with Jiang Chong were dead.

There wasn't much time for Li Jiuzhou to hesitate and think. Next, they were going to attack Xi'er River immediately.

After crossing the Xi'er River, there is Taihe City. Lu Qianqian said that there are tens of thousands of corpses of his compatriots in Taihe City.

Despite this, Li Jiuzhou still found time to have these soldiers buried in the battle.

After winning another battle, Yang Guozhong was even more impressed with Li Jiuzhou and took the initiative to find him: "General Li, what are you going to do next?"

Li Jiuzhou did not hesitate: "I thought we should take advantage of the victory and pursue it and go straight to Taihe City."

"Okay, it's just what I want." Yang Guozhong was eager to achieve great results. He wanted to seize the capital of Nanzhao immediately, destroy Nanzhao, and build great achievements for all generations.

Li Mi had no objection, Lu Qianqian had no objection, and no one else had any objection.

After a short rest, the army headed towards the Xi'er River.

"General, you are well-informed. Do you know what Taihe City looks like and how it compares to Chang'an?" As soon as the battle started, Wan Nanshan lost his previous illness and followed Li Jiuzhou along the way, asking questions non-stop.

"I've never been there, how would I know?"

"Nanzhao is a small country. I think Taihe City is not as good as Chang'an. I'm more curious about the mass graves that General Lu mentioned."

Li Jiuzhou then turned around and rolled his eyes at him, "What's there to see?"

Even though I say this, I am also very curious in my heart.

"When we attack Taihe City, we will also build a mass grave for the Nanzhao people." Wan Nanshan's eyes shone, as if victory was close at hand.

"You have a beautiful idea." Li Jiuzhou knew that Taihe City was not that easy to win. Whether he could cross the Xi'er River was still a question.

They have already reached the gate of Nanzhao. The enemy is waiting for work. They have superior numbers and food. They are bound to fight to the death.

"If we get to Xi'er River and have to cross the river like today, who can go?" When Jiang Chong was mentioned, Wannanshan still felt sad.

Wan Nanshan was a man who valued affection and righteousness. Although he didn't spend much time with Jiang Chong, he was deeply moved by his spirit of sacrificing his life to serve the country.

In order to prevent the enemy from sneak attack, the march speed was not very fast. There was no sign of the enemy along the way. It is believed that they have all returned to Taihe City.

Wan Nanshan grinned at Li Jiuzhou and said, "These Nanzhao people have learned their lesson and don't dare to confront us anymore."

Li Jiuzhou warned: "Be careful and don't underestimate the enemy."

Wan Nanshan put on his bow and arrow and shot a few arrows into the forest with a worried look on his face: "There is really no one around. I wasted a few arrows in vain."

Li Jiuzhou took a sip and said, "Go to Taihe City to seek compensation from the Nanzhao people."

Wan Nanshan smiled like a rotten persimmon.

Along the way, the mountains were steep and the jungles were dense. Yang Guozhong was afraid of being suddenly attacked, so he slowly shrank to the rear, which seriously affected the speed of the advance.

Li Jiuzhou couldn't wait for him, so he led the first group of troops to advance quickly, and reached Xi'er River in one day.

There is a wide open area in front of the Xi'er River. From a distance, you can see the enemy's camp, which is completely dark. Under the scorching sun, the golden scales of armor are gleaming, flags are flying, and horns are sounding one after another.

"Look at this, there are quite a few enemy troops." Li Jiuzhou turned to Wan Nanshan and said.

"I'm afraid there are hundreds of thousands." Wan Nanshan was also shocked.

Lu Qianqian rushed over and said, "The enemy troops are numerous and powerful. I think they have gathered the strength of the whole country to prepare for a decisive battle with us. Coupled with the Tibetan army, it will be difficult to cross the Xi'er River."

Li Jiuzhou ordered to set up camp first and wait for Yang Guozhong and his party.

The enemy army did not take the initiative to attack. Looking at this formation, if the Tang army did not take the initiative to attack, they would run out of food and grass in a few days.

Yang Guozhong has arrived with his army.

Seeing the enemy's situation, Yang Guozhong was shocked, "I didn't expect there were so many soldiers in Nanzhao."

Nanzhao is poor because its military recruitment system is modeled on the military system of the Tang Dynasty. As long as you join the army, your family will be exempted from taxes. Therefore, all the people are soldiers, and their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated.

What's more, the Tang army has arrived at home, and everyone has the mentality to defend their hometown and fight to the death.

Li Mi comforted Yang Guozhong: "These barbarians rely on their bravery to fight. If we avoid their sharp edges and use tricks to get them, we will win."

Yang Guozhong didn't quite believe it, and just said: "The enemy army is massive and well prepared. As the saying goes, don't chase the enemy when you are poor. We have won a great victory, so why not go back with our troops?"

Li Mi was a little worried: "If our army goes back, the enemy army will definitely return."

Yang Guozhong shook his head and gave his usual order: stand still.

On the one hand, he sent someone to report to the court: they had won a great victory and reached the capital of Nanzhao, and Nanzhao had surrendered. They asked for permission to return to the capital, and to keep Li Mi as a rear guard on Jiannan Road to prevent the enemy from counterattacking.

Yang Guozhong sold Li Mi in this way.

Li Mi rode his horse to the front. When he saw Li Jiuzhou was there, he dismounted and sighed as he watched the Nanzhao army's soldiers marching on horseback.

Li Jiuzhou was curious and asked: "Why did Li Yushi sigh?"

Li Mi Shang sighed deeply and said: "Nanzhao was ennobled by the Holy Dynasty, professed ministers and paid tribute, and did not violate it. How can there be such a sudden change in the situation? Since ancient times, wars have been ruthless, close friends have fought against each other, brothers have been killed, and the battlefield is stained with blood. Where is the conscience of nature?

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Su heard that Li Mi had a good relationship with Nanzhao King Ge Luofeng, and he also knew that the Tang Dynasty was at fault in this war.

Li Jiuzhou then comforted him: "As a general, you must be loyal to the country. Now it is difficult to disobey the king's orders. Even if he understands the whole situation, there is no way to change the situation. Why should Li Yushi have to waste his energy and energy!"

Li Mi Yiqi asked, "How do you know the reason for this?"

Li Jiuzhou Fangjue made a mistake. He was young and had been in Chang'an for a long time. How could he know the reason for this Tianbao War?

Li Jiuzhou opened his lips again and again, swallowing the words "I am a time traveler".

When Li Mi saw that he was silent, he found a topic: "I have heard for a long time that General Li is a descendant of a pharmacist. I have seen him before. He is really brave and worthy of being a general."

"Don't take it seriously. Li Yushi is the one who is loyal to the country."

Li Jiuzhou did not compliment him.

Two years later, the emperor ordered Li Mi and He Luguang to lead more than 100,000 troops to conquer Nanzhao.

His five sons will also be among the troops marching south.

Li Mi's final outcome was his defeat, and he and his five sons threw themselves into the Erhai Sea to die for their country, and died loyally.

Li Mi's defeat two years later was the "first time" that the Tang Dynasty lost to Nanzhao. Even if he died, he would still be reviled by the world.

Of course, only Li Jiuzhou knows this.

Thinking of this, Li Jiuzhou couldn't help but sympathize with Li Mi and gritted his teeth to hold back tears.

Li Mi also said that he was sad because he knew this was an unprovoked war, and instead comforted him.
Chapter completed!