Pan Luozhi looked at the map in front of him quietly, hesitant in his heart.
There are two roads before him, one goes north from Ancient Bone Dragon City and goes directly to the desert, the other goes south from Qingtang, passes through Jishi Mountain and passes through Qinghai Lake to the Western Regions, or he can find a stronghold in Qinghai Lake and settle down temporarily.
Gather strength.
Both paths have risks.
The desert is thousands of miles of yellow sand, and their large tribe is migrating in this cold winter. If they encounter a dangerous accident, they are likely to be annihilated in the desert.
A team of tens of thousands of tents may seem huge, but they are vulnerable to a single blow in the face of the desert.
Qinghai Lake is rich in materials. Going from Qinghai Lake to the Western Regions can avoid natural dangers, but the Tubo tribes are constantly fighting among themselves and attacking each other.
Their conspicuous large force entering the country is likely to be targeted by local powerful people...
The power of nature along the way and the danger of people's hearts along the way gave Pan Luo a real headache.
But even so, Pan Luozhi did not intend to leave the third remaining route.
Pan Luozhi has been paying attention to the situation in Longyou and Hehuang. Although the Central Plains has not yet taken over Hehuang, the governance of Lanzhou and Hezhou has begun.
As he expected, the Emperor of the Central Plains would not allow them to implement tribal autonomy within the territory.
Regardless of the size of the tribe, all tribes were broken up, and the tribes were divided into one household and separated into towns, counties and villages, under the jurisdiction of the local governor, county magistrate, and village chief.
These clan leaders are either generals or officials, but they either do not manage politics or lead the army.
At the same time, the government does not have independent decision-making power, and the military commander does not have the power to distribute food and pay, so everything is stuck.
Apart from being comfortable and having a salary to pay, how can one be at ease with a patriarch who can hold the whole sky in his hands?
Seeing that the battle situation in Hehuang was about to be decided, Pan Luozhi could only take a risk.
Rather than being divided into common people and gradually disappearing in the Central Plains, this tribe passed down from our ancestors is better to take a gamble, even if it dies by your own hands, than to be divided by others and disappear without a trace.
"The chief, the steward outside the tent, and Monk Puma want to see you!"
Pan Luozhi closed the map in his hand and said, "Come in!"
Pan Luozhi looked at the two of them and said, "You came at the right time. I happen to have something to discuss with you."
Siduodu smiled and replied: "I also have something to discuss with the chief in detail."
Pan Luozhi did not doubt that he was there, and said bluntly: "You tell me first, although my matter is urgent, it cannot be decided in a short while."
Siduo Du took a piece of jade as big as his fist from his arms and said, "I found this by accident. They say that the great leader loves jade. Can you tell me if it is the beautiful jade from Hotan in Khotan in the Western Region?"
Pan Luozhi loves to collect jade. This is the first time he has seen such a big jade. He couldn't help but step forward to inspect it carefully. He took the jade and took a closer look, but he still couldn't figure out the reason.
Monk Puma protruded a knife from his loose lama robe and put it at Pan Luozhi's throat.
Pan Luozhi turned pale with horror and shouted in horror: "What do you want to do?"
The Duo Duo directly untied Pan Luozhi's belt and tied him tightly, like a rice dumpling. Then he said: "The big leader wants to do something. We are all like this, why are we messing around! It's winter,
Crossing the desert? What is the difference between this and committing suicide? Going to Qinghai Lake? The Tibetan nobles on Qinghai Lake are all a group of hungry wolves that eat people without spitting out bones. How can we, a group of homeless dogs, want to cross the territory of hungry wolves?
easy……"
Pan Luozhi shouted angrily: "Asshole, I am doing this for the future of our grain department..."
Historically, several of their powerful tribes formed a Six Grain Tribe alliance, which was located in Liangzhou. But now they are so stubborn and rebellious that they have barely managed to form a Five Grain Tribe.
Monk Puma sighed and clasped his hands together and said, "Big Chief, that is your future."
Pan Luozhi was startled at first, then became angry and shouted: "Come here, capture these two traitors!"
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Si Duodu and Monk Puma didn't say anything, they just watched quietly.
Pan Luozhi was a little dumbfounded. He understood everything instantly and his face turned pale.
Siduo Supervisor said: "Big Chief, you are leading us to death for your own power. This time, your wife, children and subordinates are not on your side. Li Jieshuai promised to make you a strong warrior.
General, the captain of the light chariot, and the salary of two military casual officers are enough for the big leader to enjoy his old age in Bianjing."
Pan Luozhi sneered: "That's nice to say, Li Chuyun has given you a lot of benefits!"
Si Duodu blushed and said nothing.
Who would do this useless thing?
Big fists are the last word.
At the foot of Liangzhou City, after Li Chuyun's five hundred and fifty thousand were broken, Governor Si Duo had already secretly sent people to surrender to the Central Plains.
After all, the sooner you surrender, the greater your gains.
In the face of the general trend, there is not much loyalty at all.
The news that Pan Luozhi of Liangzhou led the Ministry of Grain to send troops to Hehuang became the last straw that broke the heart of Tubo in Hehuang.
Although Pan Luozhi had ulterior motives, his original intention was to use the Qingtang route and then go north to the desert or south to Jishi Mountain, but he claimed to be supporting Murong Yanzhao and Li Qianpu who were fighting in Hehuang.
However, his move to send troops to capture Qingtang gave Hehuang the idea of completely cutting off Tibet's retreat.
The Hehuang-Tubo coalition forces were already forced to move forward and retreat, and there were problems with the supply of food and grass.
Completely unable to hold on any longer, various departments began to blame each other and shirk responsibility.
Dozens of tribes suffered serious losses and blamed the small losses on the lack of effort, and the frontline troops blamed the lack of support from behind.
Morale is broken!
Ningchuan Fort and Bajin City had already experienced a food shortage crisis and took the initiative to surrender to Murong Yanzhao.
The defenders of Ningtao Village surrendered directly when they saw the other two parts of the triangular chain village, fearing that their retreat would be cut off.
The garrison of Ningtao Village was mainly composed of Wen Chengbu's men from Miaochuan City. Their families were all in Miaochuan City and they did not dare to surrender directly, so they chose to abandon the city and flee overnight.
Such a choice is no different than committing suicide.
Li Qianpu's soldiers and horses were at the foot of Miaochuan City. They were waiting to encircle the point for reinforcements, and the soldiers and horses guarding the front line retreated.
If you retreat normally, you will be blocked by Li Qianpu, let alone escape and be defeated?
The defenders who withdrew from Ningtao Village were attacked head-on by Li Qianpu before they saw the shadow of Miaochuan City.
Murong Yanzhao, who followed immediately, followed and killed him.
The two armies pressed together and made dumplings directly.
Miaochuan City.
When Wen Chengbu received the news that the former army had been destroyed, his face was ashen and he collapsed on the ground.
It's over, everything is over.
Wen Chengbu spent a lot of money against the Central Plains, and all the warriors in his clan came out.
One part defends Ningtao Village and the other part defends Mochuan City.
Most of the soldiers and horses guarding Miaochuan City were wiped out by Li Qianpu in Jackal Beach, and now the defenders of Ningtao Village were also dispersed and destroyed.
Wen Chengbu had less than 5,000 available troops, and the Zongge clan's decades-long foundation in Hehuang was destroyed in one fell swoop.
Ben Zhaxi looked at Wen Chengbu, whose eyes were blank, and had the idea of flying separately when the disaster came.
At this point, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Wen Chengbu's situation is over.
"Big boss!"
Benzahi shouted.
Wen Chengbu said calmly: "There is no big leader, he is just a lamb to be slaughtered. Master, you have been with me for ten years, you have done your best, go to the treasury to get some money and leave. You are not me,
There is still a way to survive. The Emperor of the Central Plains will not spare me..."
Ben Zhaxi was a little touched and said: "The big leader knew this, why didn't he abandon the city and leave while the Central Plains was not besieged on all sides?"
Wen Chengbu smiled bitterly and said, "Let's go? Where else can we go?"
Ben Zhaxi said: "No matter where you go, it is better than staying in Miaochuan City and waiting to die. The big leader has accumulated a lot of treasures over the years, and he also has some loyal guards. If you take them with you, where can you go and make a comeback? Even if you can't.
It is better to make a comeback and become a rich man with no worries about food and clothing than to lose his life."
Wen Chengbu's eyes gradually brightened and he said loudly: "Master is right!"
He excitedly pulled Banzai and said, "From now on, if I, Wen Chengbu, can eat one bite, Master will definitely be indispensable."
Banzai's face was filled with gratitude, but in his heart he sneered: "Who is willing to share the suffering with you?"
Wen Chengbu hurriedly ordered people to sort out his belongings and gathered his confidants to prepare for his escape.
To the east of Miaochuan City, Li Qianpu Military Camp.
This is the winning ticket,
As the deputy commander-in-chief of this Western Expedition, Li Qianpu frowned and looked worried.
Liu Jin felt distressed when he saw that his boss's hair was turning gray from worry, and said: "Captain, if you really can't think of a plan, don't think about it. I personally led the troops to gnaw it. Even if I gnaw out all my teeth, I still have to do it."
Chew down the Stone Castle!!!"
Shibaocheng is an important place between the Huangshui River Basin and Qinghai Lake area.
If Shibao City is in the hands of the Tubo, the Tubo can invade the Longyou River and Huangland anytime and anywhere.
If this stone castle is in the hands of the Central Plains, the Central Plains can covet Qinghai Lake. It can not only prevent Tibetan invasion, but also serve as a bridgehead for troops entering Qinghai Lake.
Strategic value is particularly important.
Therefore, in history, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo launched a vigorous war around Shibao City.
It was also because of this stone castle that Wang Zhongsi, the first general in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, was jealous of Li Longji because he disobeyed military orders, and was eventually framed and killed by Li Linfu.
Therefore, Luo Youdu specifically mentioned Shibao City in his letter.
"If possible, take the stone castle to determine the boundaries."
Although Luo Youdu had not reached Shibao City, he had heard about the strength of Shibao City.
Historically, Ge Shuhan sacrificed tens of thousands of Tang Dynasty warriors in order to attack Shibao City, and finally wrested this important place from Tibet.
Historical records record that Tubo had only a few hundred people defending the city. This record must be wrong.
However, there is no doubt that the Tibetan army is far inferior to the Tang army, which shows that Shibao City is indeed difficult to attack.
Therefore, Luo Youdu added another sentence at the end: "If you can succeed, you can attack regardless of casualties; if you can't succeed, wait for the opportunity."
Although Luo Youdu gave room for relief, how could Li Qianpu give up easily?
I have been thinking of ways to capture Stone Castle City.
He specially sent people to investigate Shibao City, and learned that Shibao City was a fortress built on a cliff, with steep sides on three sides, and only one path leading to the bottom of the mountain.
If we really want to attack by force, we might end up in the same situation as Ge Shuhan.
In response to Liu Jin's request, Li Qianpu said: "Whether we can fight or not, we will wait until we get to Shibao City to see the situation!"
At this moment, Li Qianpu suddenly received a piece of information: Wen Chengbu ran southward at night.