Two days later, a 20,000-strong army led by Gao Xianzhi arrived at Suiye City and set up camp outside Suiye City. Li Ye rushed to the military camp. Soon, soldiers led him to the Chinese army's tent, and Gao Xianzhi came out to greet him personally.
"Jianjun Li has worked hard these past few months!"
"It is the duty of a humble person to fulfill his responsibilities. Did Gao Shuai read the report written by a humble person?"
Gao Xianzhi nodded, "We'll talk about it after we enter the tent!"
The two walked into the big tent. There was a complete map of Anxi on the table in the middle of the tent. Gao Xianzhi pointed to the map and said to Li Ye: "The chief of the Feng Dynasty returned to Shule from Xiaobolu. Now Xiaobolu's Tibetan army has been captured."
We wiped them all out, and there are still nearly 10,000 Tibetan troops stationed on the Dabolu side. If we take Dabolu again, we will basically completely cut off the Tibetan army's westward advance."
Li Ye pointed to the Khotan Town Road on the map: "I remember that there is an ancient Kriya Road here, passing between the Kunlun Mountains and the Altyn Mountains. This road is also blocked!"
Gao Xianzhi laughed, "Coming from the plateau and crossing the Kunlun Mountains, we have to walk two thousand miles into the Gobi Desert. There is not even a root of grass. Two thousand miles are desolate and inhabited. The Tibetan soldiers are driving the sheep. The sheep will starve to death, even if they bring dry food.
He Shui, after all the hard work, walked to Qiemo City, and most of the people were on the verge of death. Then our defenders gave them a head-on attack, and no matter how brave the Tibetan army was, they would all be finished.
The Keriya Ancient Trail does exist, but only if we don’t have troops stationed there. They have worked so hard to come here and can get some rest and replenishment, but I won’t give them this opportunity.
The only way is to come from Dangjin Pass in the Qilian Mountains, capture Dunhuang first as a logistics supply base, and then advance into Anxi, follow the Chihe River to Qiuci, or attack Khotan Town along the Qiemo River. The problem now is
, If there is a chance in Anxi, the Tubo people will not attack Anxi in a roundabout way through Big Bolu, the road here is too difficult and dangerous."
Li Ye nodded, "I understand!"
Gao Xianzhi waved his hand, "Let's not talk about Tubo, let's talk about Dashi. I have read your investigation report and copied an attachment to keep it. The original copy was sent to Chang'an and submitted to the emperor. After reading your report,
I just realized that the situation in the Hezhong area is really not optimistic. It turns out that the white-coated food began to penetrate into Tochara several years ago."
Li Ye said with a smile: "The infiltration of the white-clothed eaters is not terrible. After all, they are already in the late dynasty. All kinds of domestic conflicts have intensified and they have no energy and financial resources to expand. But the black-clothed eaters are different. Their dynasty has just been established.
When it was time to expand their territory, their previous plan was to use the Stone Kingdom to annex the nine kingdoms of Bakhan and Sogdiana. Now that their starting plan has completely failed, their next step will definitely be to send out a large number of troops to directly conquer Hezhong and Tochara.
"
"Then how many troops do you think they will send?"
Li Ye thought for a while and said: "Khoroshan alone has a hundred thousand elite food troops. This will be the main force to annex Hezhong and Tocharo, and will also be our opponent?"
Gao Xianzhi walked a few steps with his hands behind his back: "I can only send out 20,000 troops at most, and then Geluolu and Bahanna can also send out part of the army, estimated to be more than 30,000 people!"
"There may be a coalition force on the Tocharian side to support us."
Gao Xianzhi smiled and shook his head, "Although the infantry in Bukhana is not good, the cavalry is very sharp. However, Tocharian requires infantry but not infantry, and cavalry but not cavalry. We all call the Tocharian army the Sheep Army. When encountering the tiger and wolf army,
, they only have the fate of being massacred."
"But if you use them for logistics transportation, or send them to harass the enemy's logistics, the humble decision will still be useful!"
"If it's just a logistics force, I guess it's fine!"
Li Ye asked again: "Where are the armies of other Sogdian countries? Will they defect at a critical moment?"
Gao Xianzhi sneered and said: "The Sogdians are very smart! They will never take action without full certainty of profit, so don't expect them to help us, but even if they are forced to follow the food army, they will not work hard."
Li Ye nodded and asked, "What will the commander do next?"
Gao Xianzhi pointed at Ju Zhan Ti City and said: "This is a strategic location. Once this city is occupied, the food army can only come from Samarkand. They must transport grain and grass supplies through the Zhenzhu River, and Ju Zhan Ti is stuck.
We must occupy this city on the Pearl River.
The second one is Talas, from which you can take a straight line to Suiye City. If the Dashi Army cannot pass Juzhanti, then they will definitely take the northern route, passing through Baishui City, Talas City, Julan City, and Ashi
If you don't go to Lai City, you can kill them all the way to Broken Leaf."
Li Ye said slowly: "Currently, the city of Juzhanti is occupied by the Tocharian Army of the Great Food Army. They have about four thousand people. Let me take them down!"
Gao Xianzhi said calmly: "You have made great contributions to Bahan. Let me come in person to fight against the city together!"
Gao Xianzhi patted Li Ye's shoulder again and said, "Have a good rest for two days and we'll set off immediately!"
Li Ye left the central army tent and immediately found his 300 subordinates. They had no general and were directly led by Gao Xianzhi. Gao Xianzhi returned the 300 troops to Li Ye.
Everyone was extremely happy to meet again after a long absence. Three hundred people embraced Li Ye into the big tent like stars holding the moon. Li Ye sat on a high place, looked at the people gathered together and said with a smile: "I know you must be interested in Ba Khanna."
We are interested in the war, but this is just a coincidence, but everyone has a share in Bukhanna’s victory!”
Pei Xiu smiled and said, "What reward does the general plan to give us?"
"For fifty gold dinar coins per person, you can go to Suiye to relax and have a good meal."
Everyone was overjoyed and just about to cheer, An Taixuan immediately said: "General, why don't you reward us after you go to Ganzhou! We bought something in Suiye, but we can't take it away. We have money to eat and drink."
Li Ye felt that there was something in An Taixuan's words. He pondered for a moment and then smiled and said: "That's okay! Return to Ganzhou and distribute it to everyone. I will keep it for everyone first."
Everyone looked regretful, and An Taixuan said loudly: "The general is true to his word and will definitely give it to everyone. Let's go back and rest first!"
All the soldiers then left one after another, and only Pei Xiu and An Taixuan were left in the tent.
Li Ye then asked: "What happened? Why can't it be distributed to the brothers now?"
An Taixuan sighed and said: "There are rumors in Anxi that the general made a fortune in Bahan. Of course, this is just a rumor, but it has already made many people uncomfortable. If each soldier is given another fifty gold coins,
, which is equivalent to confirming the rumors.”
An Taixuan lowered his voice and said, "It is said that Marshal Gao is also very uncomfortable!"
"How do you know? Who told you?"
"Black Spear told us that he and Li Siye have a very good relationship."
At this time, Pei Xiu also said: "General, my grandfather also said that Gao Xianzhi is not broad-minded, has a serious mind, and is greedy for money and bribery. Try not to offend him."
Li Ye nodded, and the two reminded him promptly. If he didn't handle this matter well, it would be a disaster for Bukhanna.
That night, Li Ye found Gao Xianzhi and put two big bags in the tent. Gao Xianzhi asked with a smile: "What are these?"
"These are 10,000 gold dinar coins. King Murdo rewarded me with 40,000 gold coins. I will give these 10,000 gold coins to Commander Gao. How to use them is up to Commander Gao!"
Gao Xianzhi smiled and nodded, "As expected of Li Xiangguo's grandson, he is indeed a well-mannered person, but I want to remind you, don't forget about the supervisory army."
"I also prepared 10,000 gold coins for him."
After a pause, Li Ye said again: "This time the treasury was empty after the reward given by the Khan to the three armies. King Murdo originally gave me 100,000 gold coins, but I was really embarrassed and gave all 60,000 gold coins to the 3,000 new armies.
I hope they will continue to fight with us."
Li Ye told Gao Xianzhi very implicitly that the treasury of Bukhan was empty, and besides, they still had to work hard for the Tang army, so he should not embarrass them any more.
How could Gao Xianzhi not understand Li Ye's hint? He smiled and said: "Bakhan is one of our own. I will not embarrass them. You trained the three thousand new troops. You will continue to lead them. From now on,
You serve as the Broken Leaf Soldier and Horse Envoy!"
"Thank you, Marshal, for your cultivation!"
Of course, if you take advantage of Li Ye, you have to show it. Chen Fengzhong's father is old and weak and needs care. He has decided to transfer him back to Qiuci. Gao Xianzhi couldn't think of a suitable candidate for a while, so he simply asked Li Ye to do it for two years.
Of course, there is an unknown secret hidden in it. Not long ago, Gao Xianzhi received a letter.
