Li Chengqian admitted it in vain, looked at Li Mu, took it with both hands, and drank the bowl of wine without hesitation.

The people burst into cheers, and Li Mu also drank a bowl, bowed to the people around him, and whispered: "My fellow villagers, all our clothes and food are supported by the people. Now that we are going to fight for the country, we will never let down the expectations of our elders. We will not return to the court until we defeat the Tartars!"

The cheers of the people became even louder, and many people knelt down excitedly and shouted loudly: "The Marquis will win!"

More people were infected and knelt down, shouting louder and more neatly, even reaching the Meridian Gate in the distance: "The Marquis will win! The Marquis will win!"

Hearing this neat shout, Li Chengqian couldn't help but curl his lips, feeling a little dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything. He believed that he could enjoy the same glory after making contributions.

When the army reached the city gate, Li Tai, who learned the news, rushed to Li Mu and Li Chengqian, and said anxiously: "What the hell is going on? Why did I become a regent? I can't do this. I'm going to Huining soon. I've packed up and I'm going to mine!"

"It's time? You're still mining. Tomorrow, no, you'll move to the East Palace later. There are still three days of memorials accumulated on the desk. You can do it. If you don't understand, ask Master Yu. If Master Yu is not sure, you can find Old Man Wei Zheng, he knows a lot." Li Chengqian explained his words in a few words, then rushed forward, fearing that Li Tai would stop doing it and would not stop with him.

Li Tai's eyes were straight and he looked at Li Mu: "Mr., can this be done if the father is not in court?"

"He said in front of the court's civil and military, 20,000 soldiers, and tens of thousands of people that he wanted to fight in person. If he didn't go, the prince's majesty would be destroyed and the court's demeanor would be gone. Now all the elites of the court are out, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are empty. Please bear it." Li Mu looked at Li Tai and said, "The most important thing is to ensure people's livelihood and not delay food and grass. I try to hold on, and you give priority to your Majesty. If it is really hard to sustain, go to Wang Pu, and I have already talked to him and he knows what to do."

"I..." Li Tai smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't this a duck to put it on the shelves? I..."

"Chengqian is right. When is it time? If you don't bear it, should you let King Wu, King Zhao and others carry it?"

Li Tai stopped talking. The King of Wu and King Zhao that Li Mu mentioned were Li Shimin's concubine sons. Li Tai was unwilling to take over and could not let them get involved.

Li Tai focused his attention and said, "Okay, then I will do my best."

"Take care of yourself!"

"Teacher, take care of yourself!"

After saying that, Li Tai turned his horse's head and Li Mu rode his horse forward. At this moment, there is no need to say much!

...

In order to speed up the marching, Li Mu took away almost all the war horses this time. Moreover, the rich families and family members of Chang'an and Luoyang were requisitioned by him. These horses could transport supplies even if they could not fight. At this time, nothing is more important than snatching time.

A month later, when he arrived in Mayi, Li Mu ordered the army to take a break and learn about Dingxiang from the Jinyiwei who was standing in front of the front. At this time, it had been a whole month and a half since the news of Nishu's sudden death, and more than a month had passed since the Western Turks destroyed the four Western countries. Calculated the time, the Western Turks' army should have almost arrived in Gaochang. What made Li Mu feel a little relieved was that when Gaochang was rebuilt, he considered that it might be besieged, so the two cities were built quite tall and strong. In addition, the Turkic cavalry was not good at siegeing the city, so Gaochang City should not be in danger.

Therefore, despite his worries, Li Mu still took the approach of steady progress and slow progress, so that the army could rest and prepare for the next battle.

The Jinyiwei reported that the spy released by Gaochang had discovered the traces of the Western Turkic army. It seemed that it would be possible to arrive in Gaochang in another two or three days.

Gaochang was ready to resist. Ten days ago, he had already strengthened his walls and cleared the fields, which could ensure that when the Western Turkic army arrived, he could not find a grain of rice within a radius of a hundred miles.

The people of Gaochang have already hid in several huge cities. They leaned against the solid walls and could not break through the Turks for a while.

This formed a buffer zone that could buy at least one month for the Dingxiang Protectorate.

The situation was not too dangerous. Li Mu ordered the three armies to rest for one day in Mayi today.

Li Chengqian advised Li Mu not to rest and went straight to Gaochang to wait for his work. However, Li Mu refused. Although the Lord of Gaochang was his father-in-law, he wanted to guard the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, the terrain of Gaochang City was not conducive to persistence. In the end, he still had to defend Xiangcheng. He knew very well. The more this happened, the more he could not be anxious. If he was anxious, he would make mistakes. Once he made a mistake, he might be doomed!

"If we don't hurry up, Gaochang City will definitely be lost!" Li Chengqian shouted at Li Mu, who was sitting upright in the carriage and studying.

"Don't worry, I'll forget the time, it's time." Li Mu didn't raise his head and said lightly: "Calm your mind. You are like this now, and you will die if you go to the battlefield. Are you anxious to be reincarnated?"

Li Chengqian approached and saw the book in Li Mu's hand. He said furiously: "You are interested in military tactics at this time. Is it useful? With this time, it's better to rush your way early."

Li Mu finally raised his head impatiently and frowned: "I am the General of the Cavalry whom His Majesty personally named him. I have the final say here. If you make noise, I will send someone to send you back!"

The order was received three days ago, and Li Mu knew what Li Shimin meant.

Li Chengqian immediately became depressed, snorted angrily, and said, "I finally expressed your thoughts. You just don't want me to be here, but I'm not as good as you wish. I'll train my subordinates! You can watch it slowly by yourself!"

"Oh..." Li Mu looked at Li Chengqian leaving, sighed, and was no longer in the mood to read. His eyes turned to Dingxiang, and his eyes were full of worries.

...

The cavalry of the Western Turks did not come slowly, but was delayed by the matter. The person who inherited the position of Nishu Khan was called Tong'e, Nishu's younger brother, and was called the Khan of Vellishu.

Unlike Nishu, this Tong'e is a fierce character. He had long been disgusted with Nishu's appearance as a good person to everyone. After he succeeded to the position of Khan, he started a war almost immediately.

He came from the west, not only destroyed the four countries, but also destroyed seven countries. In Kucha, he was already the eighth. He was not a reckless man, on the contrary, he was very smart. The purpose of his doing this was to raise the food and grass for the attack on the Tang Dynasty. The countries in the Western Regions, relying on the Silk Road, all made a fortune and were rich. Now they have made wedding dresses for Tong'e.

The grassland outside the city has turned into a bloody ocean, and there are corpses of people and horses everywhere on the ground within a few miles. These are all masterpieces of the Turks.

The war has been going on for five days, and nothing unexpected happens. Before the sunset today, the Kucha people will not be able to hold on.

During these five days, Tong'e did not use his direct line, but drove the vassal tribes and prisoners of war to attack the city. The Turks did not build siege tools, but only had some rough ladders. The siege tactics used were the most cruel method of siege. The Turkic cavalry waved their weapons and drove the poor male men from various tribes behind them, as well as the captured Han men to attack the city. Those who were slow would be shot and killed by the Turkic cavalry behind them. They would die if they advance and retreat. Those poor men and soldiers of all races could only be killed and rushed towards the city one after another.

The defenders on the city have been resolutely and strongly resisting the enemy's attacks. They poured down everything they could throw. When the feather arrows were shot, they poured down with boiling water and boiling oil. When the rolling stones and wood were smashed, they took off the stone beams from the houses and smashed them down. The men of the men of all races who were driven to attack the city had no cover at all and fell from the ladders one by one. The pile of corpses under the city were getting thicker and thicker, and the thickest part was as high as one meter. This made the men of the siege behind the city like stepping stones, and the distance between them and the city was shortened a lot when siege.

Under the banner in the distance, Tong'e sat on the horse's back, looking at the fierce siege ahead with expressionless expression. The city walls of Kucha were dyed black red by blood, but Tong'e was not moved at all, and didn't even take it seriously. He was still in the mood to drink tea, so the tea leaves were naturally stolen.

"Ashimu, has the Tang Dynasty sent reinforcements?" Tong'e took a sip of tea and asked the people around her.

"Yes, great khan." Ashimu replied in a deep voice: "Our horse exploration returns, a team of cavalry with about 8,000 people has passed Gaochang and is rushing here..."

"How long will it take to be here?" Unlike Nishu, Tong'e is a fierce character. He had long been disgusted with Nishu's appearance as a good person to everyone. After he succeeded to the position of Khan, he started a war almost immediately.

He came from the west, not only destroyed the four countries, but also destroyed seven countries. In Kucha, he was already the eighth. He was not a reckless man, on the contrary, he was very smart. The purpose of his doing this was to raise the food and grass for the attack on the Tang Dynasty. The countries in the Western Regions, relying on the Silk Road, all made a fortune and were rich. Now they have made wedding dresses for Tong'e.

The grassland outside the city has turned into a bloody ocean, and there are corpses of people and horses everywhere on the ground within a few miles. These are all masterpieces of the Turks.

The war has been going on for five days, and nothing unexpected happens. Before the sunset today, the Kucha people will not be able to hold on.

During these five days, Tong'e did not use his direct line, but drove the vassal tribes and prisoners of war to attack the city. The Turks did not build siege tools, but only had some rough ladders. The siege tactics used were the most cruel method of siege. The Turkic cavalry waved their weapons and drove the poor male men from various tribes behind them, as well as the captured Han men to attack the city. Those who were slow would be shot and killed by the Turkic cavalry behind them. They would die if they advance and retreat. Those poor men and soldiers of all races could only be killed and rushed towards the city one after another.

The defenders on the city have been resolutely and strongly resisting the enemy's attacks. They poured down everything they could throw. When the feather arrows were shot, they poured down with boiling water and boiling oil. When the rolling stones and wood were smashed, they took off the stone beams from the houses and smashed them down. The men of the men of all races who were driven to attack the city had no cover at all and fell from the ladders one by one. The pile of corpses under the city were getting thicker and thicker, and the thickest part was as high as one meter. This made the men of the siege behind the city like stepping stones, and the distance between them and the city was shortened a lot when siege.

Under the banner in the distance, Tong'e sat on the horse's back, looking at the fierce siege ahead with expressionless expression. The city walls of Kucha were dyed black red by blood, but Tong'e was not moved at all, and didn't even take it seriously. He was still in the mood to drink tea, so the tea leaves were naturally stolen.

"Ashimu, has the Tang Dynasty sent reinforcements?" Tong'e took a sip of tea and asked the people around her.

"Yes, great khan." Ashimu replied in a deep voice: "Our horse exploration returns, a team of cavalry with about 8,000 people has passed Gaochang and is rushing here..."

"How long will it take to be here?" Unlike Nishu, Tong'e is a fierce character. He had long been disgusted with Nishu's appearance as a good person to everyone. After he succeeded to the position of Khan, he started a war almost immediately.

He came from the west, not only destroyed the four countries, but also destroyed seven countries. In Kucha, he was already the eighth. He was not a reckless man, on the contrary, he was very smart. The purpose of his doing this was to raise the food and grass for the attack on the Tang Dynasty. The countries in the Western Regions, relying on the Silk Road, all made a fortune and were rich. Now they have made wedding dresses for Tong'e.

The grassland outside the city has turned into a bloody ocean, and there are corpses of people and horses everywhere on the ground within a few miles. These are all masterpieces of the Turks.

The war has been going on for five days, and nothing unexpected happens. Before the sunset today, the Kucha people will not be able to hold on.

During these five days, Tong'e did not use his direct line, but drove the vassal tribes and prisoners of war to attack the city. The Turks did not build siege tools, but only had some rough ladders. The siege tactics used were the most cruel method of siege. The Turkic cavalry waved their weapons and drove the poor male men from various tribes behind them, as well as the captured Han men to attack the city. Those who were slow would be shot and killed by the Turkic cavalry behind them. They would die if they advance and retreat. Those poor men and soldiers of all races could only be killed and rushed towards the city one after another.

The defenders on the city have been resolutely and strongly resisting the enemy's attacks. They poured down everything they could throw. When the feather arrows were shot, they poured down with boiling water and boiling oil. When the rolling stones and wood were smashed, they took off the stone beams from the houses and smashed them down. The men of the men of all races who were driven to attack the city had no cover at all and fell from the ladders one by one. The pile of corpses under the city were getting thicker and thicker, and the thickest part was as high as one meter. This made the men of the siege behind the city like stepping stones, and the distance between them and the city was shortened a lot when siege.
Chapter completed!