Guo Zhongxiao, Hu Luxiong, and Bai Chonghu gathered together and discussed quietly for a while.
Guo Zhongxiao turned his head and continued.
"The first stumbling block in the Western Expedition plan was the Xizhou Uighurs. The Xizhou Uighurs, also known as Hezhou Uighurs and Gaochang Uighurs, were established by Pugujun, the leader of the Beiting Uighurs, during the Xiantong period of the former Tang Dynasty. There are Han people, Southern Turks, and Northern Turks in the territory.
, the common people are Tie Zhongyun, the small people are Tie, Yianmo, Kelu Geluolu, Jiaojiasi, Moman, Geduo, Yulong and other tribes."
"There are approximately one million people, and the vast majority believe in Buddhism. The current king of the Uighurs in Xizhou is Bilege. In addition to the Gaochang area, the areas he can really control include Beiting, Yinzhou Hami, Yanqi Korla and other places. The rest of the barbarians
, Wachi is a cutoff, a native of Qijiasi, and is closer to the Eastern Kara Khanate. Qiuci calls itself Qiuci Uighur, and is a country of its own."
"This country first surrendered to the Liao Kingdom, and then paid tribute to us in the Song Dynasty. Dangxiang rose," when Guo Zhongxiao said this, he paused involuntarily, looked at Brother Richard and Li Mingzhang, and found that their faces were as usual.
"Hexi was cut off, but it was still possible to pass through the Yellow-headed Uighurs, Hehuangfan tribe and our Song Dynasty. Later, our dynasty opened up Hexi and connected with it. We urged his country to send envoys to the dynasty several times, but his Khan Wang Dasun and Bi
Le Ge refused. After the destruction of the Liao Dynasty, our country once again sent envoys to negotiate peace talks with them, but they were still rejected."
"What happened to the Uighurs in Xizhou? I asked them to talk but they refused to talk. What do you want to do?" A general asked in confusion.
Guo Zhongxiao did not answer, but turned to Brother Richard and the other three and said, "The Tuqi Shi Department has fought with the Xizhou Uighurs several times. Please introduce them."
Gao Xianshou, Brother Richard and Li Mingzhang nodded, stood up and said: "When we took Ye Mili to the Alimari grassland tribes, we fought several battles with Gao Changjun. The main battle was fought by someone who once led
The troops pursued the Gaochang Kingdom to Yangji Bali and Zhangbali Changji. They knew a thing or two about the situation of the Gaochang Army... I felt that the equipment of the Gaochang Army was better than that of the East Kara Khanate army, but in terms of bravery, fighting will and resilience,
It's a long way from..."
Brother Richard added from the side: "The White Tiger Banner Army and the Zhuque Banner Army have fought against Gaochang Kingdom for many years and have accumulated more experience than us. Our experience is for reference only."
Guo Zhongxiao said: "As General Gao said, the combat level of the Gaochang Kingdom's army is far from that of the Eastern Kara Khanate. And the Eastern Kara Khanate's army is even worse than that of the Western Kara Khanate. And the strongest
The enemy, we currently believe, should be the reinforcements from the Seljuk Khanate sent by Sanjar."
"The combat effectiveness ranking is really for reference only. No matter who the opponent is, we will treat it as a strong enemy, and we will use our full strength to fight the lion against the rabbit. At present, the Western Expedition is still in the state of mobilizing troops and horses. Our right route army is in front of the enemy headquarters.
My mission is to find every possible means to understand the details and latest developments of the Western Uighurs, the Eastern and Western Kara Khanates and the Seljuk Khanate."
"We have collected a lot of intelligence on the Western Kara Khanate and the Eastern Kara Khanate, and are familiar with the mountains and rivers of these two places. Now we mainly monitor the movements of the two countries.
The Seljuk Khanate is beyond our reach and needs the strong assistance of the Tuqishi Department."
Brother Richard thought for a while and replied: "We have been fighting with the Western Kara Khanate for several years and are familiar with its situation. It is our duty to send spies to collect intelligence and monitor movements. The Seljuk Khanate is among us.
Across the Western Kara Khanate, we have not had much contact before. But the military order has been issued and we must complete it."
"Previously, we went north to the Ogus grassland between Dalinkul Lake and the Aral Sea of Khwarezm Lake. This place and the lower reaches of the Xihong River were previously the territory of the Ogus Yehu Kingdom. But this Yehu Country
It was destroyed by the Kipchak Alliance decades ago, and it became the territory of the Kipchak Tribal Alliance."
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"Our troops fought several battles with the Kipchaks, captured thousands of tribesmen, and opened up a road to the Khwarazm Kingdom. The Khwarazm Kingdom is located on the lower reaches of the Jihun River, north of Khorasan.
It is a vassal state of the Seljuk Khanate. We can send reliable manpower, pretending to be the Kipchaks, Kimaks and Qalulu people in the Kipchak tribal alliance, and go deep into the Seljuk Khanate, and we can also join their
Ghulam cavalry. Among the Ghulam cavalry of the Seljuk Khanate and the Western Kara Khanate, there are many Kipchaks, Kimaks and Qalulu people."
Guo Zhongxiao lowered his head and communicated softly with Hu Luxiong and Bai Chonghu for a few words, and then said: "Okay, the General Staff Bureau and the Intelligence Department will cooperate with you on this matter. In addition, how many troops can your Assault Cavalry Division currently mobilize?
"
The scene fell silent, and everyone turned their attention to Brother Richard.
He quickly replied: "There were originally four thousand people in the Western Xia tribe. Later, Yelu Music Master, Gao Xianshou, and Wu Cunzhong brought 3,000 people from the Western Liao tribe. After these years of war, there are still five thousand people left. They are all reliable brothers.
.”
"In addition, in these years, we have selected and trained nearly 40,000 cavalry from the tribes in the Qihe area, from the 30,000 pagan tribes from Yemilili to the Alimari grassland, and from the Kipchak tribe in the Ogus grassland.
.After many actual combat tests, as well as intensive training, rotation training and selection by dispatched officers, 21,000 cavalry were finally organized, plus 5,000 old brothers, for a total of 26,000 troops."
"The list has been reported by dispatching officers a long time ago. Among the remaining more than 10,000 cavalry, there must be spies from the East and West Kara Khanate. Most of them have temporarily attached themselves to our command, and they are not yet able to unite. If we spend more time, we can still win
Part of it.”
Guo Zhongxiao was very satisfied with Brother Richard's answer. He said: "You have indeed worked hard to organize 26,000 reliable brothers, and you have also laid an important first move for the overall Western Expedition."
Speaking of this, Guo Zhongxiao looked solemn.
"According to the deployment of the Western Expedition, in the name of the former enemy headquarters of the Right Route Army, I announced that the 26,000 officers and soldiers will be organized into eight cavalry regiments to form three cavalry divisions, the Dangxiang Division, the Khitan Division and the Kipcha Division.
Then unify and form the Cavalry Army."
"Appointment!" As soon as Guo Zhongxiao finished speaking, everyone present stood up.
"Li Lieji is the commander of the Dangxiang division, Yelvshu is the commander of the Khitan division, Gao Xianshou is the commander of the Qincha division, Li Chage is the commander of the Tuqi army, Yelu music is the deputy commander, Wu Cunzhong is the chief of staff, and Li Mingzhang is the deputy chief of staff.
"
Li Lieji is Weiming Lieji, who has followed Brother Richard for many years and is loyal. Yelvshu is the deputy general of Yelvmusician.
"yes!"
"After you go back, immediately reorganize the team. Officers at all levels will make your own decisions and report them. The military and political affairs will be partly served by dispatched officers. Now a large number of officers are coming from Helin. They will supplement them for you when they arrive..."
"As for the more than 10,000 unreliable cavalry, I suggest you move them to the Chuihe River Basin so as not to affect your ability to form a team and carry out your mission. Reorganize them after the main force arrives and the Western Expedition is fully launched."