After leaving the Huangyang Valley, climbing over the Sanling Mountains, and passing through the Dazeze, 30,000 Tang troops, led by the warriors of the White Wolf Tribe, gradually marched out of the Thousand Miles of Dafeichuan.
Tigo traveled 800 miles at night, riding wildly and unable to catch up with the wind.
Since Suta, the chief of the White Wolf Tribe, reached a secret agreement with Gao Xiuyan, the marching commander of the Longyou Tang Army, everyone abandoned their comfortable and cozy beds, got on their stiff horses and galloped toward the southeast.
What kind of benefits can make people give up the delicious cheese, melons and fruits, and the intoxicating wine and nectar? Everyone is thinking about it and can’t figure out the context. What is the content of this agreement that can actually make Bai Bai?
The Naji tribe of the wolf tribe is willing to use all the strength of the tribe to help them?
"Huh!" Zhang Yanji exhaled a breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The poisonous sun hanging in the sky is really annoying. The hot sunlight shines on the gravelly ground, causing the gravel to become as hot as a hard-boiled egg. The weather in this alpine grassland is really weird and tight at night.
The strong wind goes straight into your neck, but at noon it can roast you alive into a skewer!
Since we set out from camp early in the morning, the brothers haven't had a bite of hot food yet. They are trembling all over because of hunger and can't help but feel flustered. However, this annoying situation is coupled with a bit of heat. How can we not make people feel angry?
"Brother Kuo'er, at this rate, we will be able to reach the mouth of the river by tonight (Note 1). We are all still hungry, so why not ask Commander Gao for instructions first and set up camp to rest for a while. Anyway, Commander Shu asked us
, Arrive at Jiuqu City before the tenth of June at the latest, there’s no need to rush in such a hurry, right?” Zhang Yanji rubbed his waist that was about to fall apart and muttered softly.
Li Kuo tightened the reins and slowed down his horse, waiting for Zhang Yanji to approach.
"That's not possible. Our purpose of crossing Qinghai is to surprise Jiuqu City. Since it is a surprise attack, we must be fast. If you walk for three days and rest for two days, when you arrive at the door of the Tubo people, the day lilies will be cold." Li Kuo shook his head.
A wry smile on his face.
"If it doesn't work, it won't work. I just said that casually." Zhang Yanji spread his hands with a look of grievance on his face. "Well, my stomach is starting to growl again. Brother, it seems I can only give you a hard time. Let's make some toasted naan first."
"General Li, General Li!" Chief Suta urged his riding whip and stepped forward. "There are leftover cow dung in front of us, fresh cow dung!"
Li Kuo was overjoyed. The discovery of fresh cow dung meant that there must be large herds nearby. The coalition troops had marched for hundreds of miles without seeing any human beings, and their morale was already exhausted. If this news was spread at this time, it would be very important to stabilize the morale of the army.
It is indeed of great benefit.
"It should be Hekou City!" Chief Suta stroked his beard lightly and said with a smile: "I vaguely remember that there are three luanshi-shaped hills in front of Hekou City, connected by the canthus. We have already climbed two of them, and this third one
Isn’t it right in front of me?”
"Yes." The young man nodded in agreement. Looking into the distance, he saw a bulging blue curve in the distance.
"Thank you very much, old patriarch. If you hadn't led the way, we might have encountered many Tubo outposts along the way!" The young man held the reins and hugged Chief Suta's fists in the distance, thanking him sincerely.
After arriving at Dafeichuan, under the leadership of the White Wolf warriors, everyone walked around the inlet and through the trails. Although it took a lot of effort, they did not encounter a Tibetan scout. Since time allowed, we ran more miles.
There is nothing wrong with it. After all, everyone this time wants to imitate Sun Bin in besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao, rather than simply attacking the city and setting off the stronghold.
The concealment of the march was more important to him than anything else.
Isn’t it often said in the art of war that when leading troops in battle, they must go where they don’t expect and go where they don’t expect? A person who travels thousands of miles without working will be insignificant in a deserted land, and even invisible.
It is magical and silent, so it can command the enemy. As long as the Tibetan people on the front line of Chiling can be forced to return to aid, the Tang Dynasty will win more than half of the Hehuang battle!
Chief Suta waved his hand and said with a smile: "General Li is joking again. It is an honor for the Naji tribe that the Heavenly Army descended to Dafeichuan. The descendants of Canglang should act as guides to lead the Tang Army to the sacred battlefield. For
We will take out our treasured cheese and wine for our friends, and we will resolutely wave our scimitars against our enemies. Fighting with the Tang Army is the honor of the White Wolf warriors."
Chief Suta half-squinted his eyes, waiting for Li Kuo's reaction. What he said was half true and half false. To be honest, he did have a better impression of the Tang Dynasty than Tubo. However, small tribes like them did not
Who has the right to talk about friendship? Caught between the two great powers of Tubo and Tang Dynasty, most of these nomadic tribes would choose the stronger one to attach themselves to. They will drift with the wind and fall with the wind. Although it is shameless, it is also true.
Helpless. The Tang Dynasty and Tubo are fighting for their territory and majesty, and the Naji tribe has to guard the pasture in front of them, right?
If it hadn't been for Aesop's death, he would have been more likely to defect to the Tubo side. After all, the Tubos had been running Jiuqu and Dafeichuan for a long time, and their status as rulers was not that easy to shake. But Aesop's death deeply stimulated him.
My heart has long been numb, and I have looked down upon it for the rest of my life. If I don’t even have the courage to make achievements, wouldn’t it be too depressing for me to live?
More importantly, this assassination case divided the clan into several factions. Several forces secretly competed for the position of the future clan leader, and the fight was bloody and painful. Although Aesop was not accepted by the clan,
But after all, he still occupies the identity of the only son of a clan leader, so those sparrows don't dare to be too arrogant. His death has troubled himself. He needs to show enough strength and courage to scare these wolves, and there is something right in front of him.
A perfect opportunity.
If it thrives, it will prosper; if it fails, it will perish.
Although it was so cruel, Suta felt that his pulse, which had been stagnant for several years, was beating again, and his blood, which had been dormant for more than ten years, was boiling again! Thirty thousand Tang troops rode across Qinghai and headed straight for Dafeichuan.
Encountering any effective blockade is enough to illustrate the emptiness of Tubo's rear military strength. So under the leadership of his own people, quietly sneaking to Jiuqu City is not an impossible task.
"We, the Tang Dynasty, regard all tribes from all over the world as one family!" Li Kuo raised his head proudly and said, "Since Chief Suta is willing to cooperate with the Tang army, he is considered a member of the Tang Dynasty, and he should be protected by our country, the Tang Dynasty. After the matter is completed, I will
I am writing to Marshal Geshu to ask His Majesty to confer you the title of Khan of Yanxi and lead the grassland of Jiuqu in Hekou."
Suta was overjoyed when he heard this and said hurriedly: "Suta is willing to serve the Tang Dynasty and serve the Khan of Heaven!" Although he and Gao Xiuyan had already made a clear division of the land of Jiuqu and Hekou in the secret discussion, but
If he could be officially canonized by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he would be even more delighted.
It's not that Suta is greedy for vanity and fame. In fact, this title contains too much information and meaning.
Yanxi Khan, Yanxi... Yanxi, Yanxi!
This shows that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was not satisfied with taking over Shibao City, nor was he even satisfied with controlling Jiuqu and Dafeichuan!
The great Tian Khan wanted to extend the territory of the Tang Empire to the far west, and he wanted to establish unparalleled achievements comparable to those of his great-grandfather!
The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was nearing his twilight years, so he naturally hoped to see all nations coming to court in his lifetime. Any tribes and peoples who dared to block his plans, no matter how powerful they were, would cry out for mercy under the iron cavalry of the Tang Dynasty. Even if they were as powerful as Tubo, they would control the strings.
With more than 200,000 soldiers, didn’t they tremble and tremble in the face of the emperor’s wrath, accompanied by the overwhelming power of the country?
Ultimately, this is a matter of face.
The emperor of the Tang Dynasty would never allow any unruly tribes to exist around his country, nor would he allow any tribe to challenge his divine power. Even if he lost the entire country's financial resources, he would still fight this war!
"Hiss!" Chief Suta exhaled a breath of cold air. After thinking about the joints, he felt lucky for his choice. If he was limited by the power of Tubo and reported the traces of 30,000 Tang troops to the Tubo defenders, he would only get a few dollars.
A reward of a thousand cattle and sheep, which would offend the entire Tang court!
The lives of 30,000 Tang soldiers may be nothing in the eyes of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, but it is an excellent reason to raise troops. The Tang Dynasty is rich and strong, and the people are martial. When the emperor gives an order, there will be countless people who respond. When the time comes,
, hundreds of thousands of Tang troops crossed Chiling to avenge their defeat. At that time, wouldn’t he have become the scapegoat introduced by the Tubo people?
If the slurry of the pond was destroyed because of a bucket of honey, Suta would really have nowhere to complain.
Fortunately, he chose the right path. This is a major event that affects the wealth and lives of nearly 10,000 people, young and old.
Sometimes the momentum and determination of both combatants determine the outcome of the battle.
All he wants is a gesture and a promise from Tang Ren.
As long as the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty still wanted to expand the territory and expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty, he, the Khan of Yanxi, would not worry about changing hands!
"Abba, Abba!" Aina's voice as crisp as a silver bell sounded from behind. Chief Suta turned around and looked, only to see a smile on his beloved daughter's smooth cheeks, as beautiful as jade.
Looking at him.
"Alas!" Chief Suta's heart warmed, and he was full of emotions. Although he lost Aesop, didn't he still have Aina to accompany him?
The God of Immortality is most fair and permissive. Often after a fire in a meadow, fertile soil is left like gold. If you only complain about the cruelty of the fire but ignore the fertilization of the fertile soil, wouldn't you be asking for trouble?
"Abba, look at you, you don't know what you are thinking about. In front of you is the boundary monument of Hekou City!" Aina pursed her lips and pretended to be displeased.
On the fertile grassland at the mouth of the river, a group of black cavalry galloped past, startling many birds. (Note 2)
"Brother, you are riding a horse and setting off for battle. I am tending sheep on the grassland. I will squeeze fresh mare milk for you and wait for you to taste it when you come back. Brother, you are holding on to the scimitar and fighting bravely. I am holding the sheep in my hand.
Whip is looking into the distance. I will steam the yogurt for you and wait for you to taste it when you come back..."
Aina sang softly and glanced at Li Kuo from time to time.
"This child!" Chief Suta smiled bitterly: "It's okay, it's okay. If the two of them can really achieve a marriage, it will be a great joy for the White Wolf clan.
Looking around, thousands of miles of grassland are all green. Will these thousands of miles of fertile soil soon become Najib’s pasture?