Chapter 387

The site of Gaochang state is located in the Turpan Basin, which is called by later generations. It is located in the south of Tianshan Mountains and closely connects the transportation hub of western regions. It's dry and windy all year round, and it's extremely hot in summer. Because the basin is surrounded by mountains, the Tang people used to call it "Flame Mountain".

Originally, such a place with a bad climate should be a place of extreme poverty, because it is located in the Silk Road, and has a lot of business travel, which has produced extremely rich commercial profits, and made it a must for Western military strategists!

At this time, in the scorching summer, the army of the Tang Dynasty's western expedition suffered a lot.

The main tent of the Tang army's barracks was just like a steamer, but all the generals under the commander Qin Shubao were in full clothes, and everyone was sweating.

"Marshal, why don't you take advantage of the time to move your troops and horses into the city for summer vacation?" He Li said, "since most of Anxi's prefectures have been built, it is reasonable for soldiers and horses to enter the city. How can you go into the city alone

"Yes, marshal, what general Chilin Heli said is reasonable." Other generals also joined the way.

Qin Shubao waved his hand, and the generals stopped talking. He said, "how can I not know the pain of the soldiers in the hot summer? But at this time, shortly after the death of King Wen Tai of Gaochang, during the period of mourning, the people were in panic after the war. If we go to the city on a large scale, it will disturb the people and violate morality. When our army goes deep into this area alone, we must have a stable morale, not to mention the morale of the people. In this western expedition, we attacked the city and pulled out the stronghold. I am convinced that everyone is the best. Otherwise, what can we achieve just by our thousands of troops? Since Qu Zhisheng has led his country to surrender, he is a member of the Tang Dynasty. There should be no doubt. I also hope that all officers and men will put the overall situation first and endure for some time. When the heat is over, we will let the people of Gaochang know the sincerity and trust of our army. "

"I have nothing to say since the order of the commander has been given." But at the end of the day, there will still be a word, I have to say. The commander wanted to garrison his troops outside the city to show his sincerity and good faith. However, the commander-in-chief only led 500 people into the city to take charge of the Dadu Prefecture, and the general finally thought it was impossible! "

Qin Shubao's eyes were bright, and he stroked his beard and said, "why?"

"Marshal, please listen to me." "Although Qu Zhisheng has led the country to surrender, Gaochang has always been a puppet country under the control of Western Turks," he said. Before that, Qu Wentai, the old king, once denounced his envoys to me in the Tang Dynasty. But not long after that, he conspired against the whole country. What can he do? Because far water is not as good as near fire, strong dragon does not oppress local snake. The western regions were originally the territory of Western Turks. Tutun (Turkic official name) was appointed to Gaochang by the Khan court of Western Turks all the year round. On the one hand, he supervised the monarch's actions, and on the other hand, he collected and suppressed taxes and wealth. Gaochang is a typical puppet country. In recent years, coupled with the stubborn rise of Tubo, the iron hoof of the plateau stepped on the ground of the western regions, and united with the Western Turks to fight against the Tang Dynasty. Under the combined pressure of these three forces, the monarch of Gaochang state could not protect himself. In the battle of puchanghai, the alliance of Tubo and Gaochang was defeated. Tubo forces withdrew from the western regions temporarily, but the Western Turks were unharmed. At this time, facing the threat of the Tang Dynasty, Gaochang soon surrendered. However, this does not mean that it was out of the control of the Western Turks! "

"Do you mean it would be a conspiracy for Qu Zhisheng to invite me into the city to take charge of Anxi Dadu mansion? They want to murder me?" Qin Shubao wrote lightly.

"Marshal, it's necessary to be defensive!" After Gaochang surrendered, the commander didn't send a single soldier into the city. We almost know nothing about what happened in the city. It can be asserted that a few months will be enough time for Western Turks to make any response against our army. If it is a conspiracy to enter the city this time, the consequences will be unimaginable! "

"Qi Li, you are thoughtful and thoughtful, which is very good. But you only know one, you don't know the other. " Qin Shubao said with a smile. "In recent years, there has been chaos within the West Turks, which has been divided into the north and the South courts, and the two courts have been fighting against each other for many years. In the West Turks, the Khan of Shating shaboroyehu, who was very diligent, sent envoys to pay tribute to me many times and was friendly with me. Kuci, Dushan, Qiemo, tuhuoluo, Yanqi, Shiguo, Shiguo, Heguo, muguo and Kangguo are all affected by their festivals. Only Beiting didn't agree with me and had a grudge against me. I have received a letter of friendship from saboroyehu Khan of Nanting a few days ago. He is willing to restrain the forces of Beiting to be my assistant. Although his words can not be fully believed, it is true that the two courts of Western Turks are not at peace. That is to say, in Gaochang, there are three forces of the Tang Dynasty, Beiting and Nanting playing chess. No one can act rashly, or he will be defeated by the other two parties. What's more, now that the army of Lanzhou has gone out of the second pass in the west, Xue wanche personally led the big army garrison in puchanghai and echoed with me from afar. Our army has the backing, so we have the confidence. Why are we afraid of him? This Shuai estimates that Qu Zhisheng also just after learning the news that Xue wanche's army went out of the second pass in the west, he formally invited this Shuai to take charge of Dufu in the city. Even if there were Tutun in the city, he would not dare to act rashly. Otherwise, the 100000 troops in Lanzhou under my son's command will be more than enough to turn Gao changta into a fan! "

"Marshal, don't take it lightly!" Qi Lin He Li is busy. "Although the South and North courts of Western Turks have attacked and killed each other for many years, they have always regarded the Tang Dynasty as their common enemy! Moreover, gaochangguo is just the sphere of influence of Beiting. Even if Nanting is sincere and friendly with Datang, it is far from water. It's containment. But when it comes to fighting, they can sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and take advantage of the fishermen! The marshal has a big mind and doesn't know your cunning. The end will be Hu people, but also to say a bad word of Hu people - we must not use the Han Confucian kindness and integrity to measure Hu people's mind and stomach! Nanting is friendly with me. But as long as I wait for losing power, he can turn his face in an instant and take advantage of the fire! What's more, Gaochang was not under the rule of Nanting. Nanting Khan sent a letter of friendship, which was like recognizing a cheap relative. At that time, if our Tang Dynasty grows up in the western regions, he will be protected; otherwise, he will be protected. He's a hundred miles away, and it's easy to say that he's too far away. Moreover, the north and South courts of Western Turks were originally the North Court, which was powerful, but the South court was irresistible, so it was far from being courteous to the Tang Dynasty. They want shelter and rescue. At this moment, we can only be cautious. For Nanting, we should not overestimate or trust it. ""It makes sense." Qin Shubao nodded and stroked his beard, and then said. "Chieh Lin Ho Li, you are chieftain Hu, who has lived outside the Great Wall for a long time. You know the subtleties here better than me. But why did our army come after a thousand miles? Don't you forget? "

Qi Li was stunned, nodded and said, "how dare you forget me? Conquer the western regions of gaochangwei. That's what I've been waiting for. "

"That's it." Qin Shubao smiles slightly and says with ease, "Your Majesty has given me the imperial edict to set up two prefectures of Xiting and daduhu here. From then on, he began to manage and repair the western regions. Now Gaochang has decided. Qu Zhisheng accepted the conferment from the Tang Dynasty and completed the construction of Dadu mansion. Can I find any reason not to take office? In fact, I don't need to tell you that the South and North courts of the West Turks are staring at us. Our every move is under their surveillance. When I see the enemy in the dark, the more I shrink my head and tail, the more timid I am. Right now. Even if knowing that Gaochang city is a conspiracy trap, the commander-in-chief must step in with his head high and his chest high! "

"Marshal, don't be impulsive!" All the generals were in a hurry and exclaimed together.

Qin Shubao rose high and waved his hand: "I have made up my mind! No more remonstrance! "

The generals were worried and did not dare to say more, so they had to cry bitterly.

"Benevolence." Qin Shubao called suddenly.

"The end will come." Xue Rengui, who has been standing still and not saying a word, embraces his promise.

"My commander only takes Yuwen Hongtai and five hundred Yi soldiers into the city. The soldiers outside the city are under your command, and he Li and others will help you." After that, Qin Shubao picked up the seal on the table and said, "take it!"

Xue Rengui's thick eyebrows sank, staring at Qin Shubao, hugged his fist and said, "the last general dare not accept the seal!"

"How dare you disobey orders?" Qin Shubao is furious!

"Please listen to the last general!" Xue Rengui worships on one knee. In a deep voice.

"Say it."

"Please, commander, withdraw!" Xue Rengui's every word is like a stone breaking the sky!

Sure enough, there was an uproar.

Qin Shubao looked at Xue Rengui for a long time and then said, "Rengui, I know you have always been brave and resourceful. But what you said just now is beyond my expectation. Why do you suggest that I withdraw? "

"At the moment, the general thinks that it is a good policy for our army to retreat for advance." Xue Rengui said, "Gaochang has been decided, but it's a national funeral. In the Tang Dynasty, benevolence and filial piety ruled the country, and it was one of the reasons why the army could not be stationed in the city at this time. Secondly, our army was extremely tired after going thousands of miles alone, and the transportation of food and grass was very difficult. At the same time, the water shortage and heat made the soldiers feel homesick. Although our army has long ignored life and death, it has added a great burden to Lanzhou. Commander in chief, though Lanzhou is known as a 100000 strong army under its rule, its front is thousands of miles and surrounded by the enemy, but in fact, it is full of danger and few troops. It's not easy for the young commander to manage the people in Lanzhou. How can he prepare for the construction of anxidu Prefecture? At this moment, the most difficult thing is not the commander, not our soldiers, but the young commander and the army and people of Lanzhou. If the young commander comes to help Gaochang, he will spend countless money and food in Lanzhou. Needless to say, Lanzhou will be empty and give the enemy a chance to take advantage of it. If he fails to come to help Gaochang, the consequences will be unimaginable. If the young commander doesn't come to help Gaochang, he will disobey the imperial edict and the imperial order. The young commander's crime can't be absolved. How can he keep the commander in danger? At the moment of Gaochang's national death, it is appropriate for the commander-in-chief to withdraw his troops in advance on the basis of this. He will not lose his national prestige, but also show his good faith. Our army either returned to puchanghai and joined Xue wanche, or went east to erguan to join with the young commander, and then xutuliangmou. It's a long-term plan. Gaochang is like chicken ribs. It's tasteless to eat and meat to discard. When I step back, whether it's the two courts of Western Turks or Tubo, if they dare to plot against Gaochang, they will take the initiative to make trouble and declare war on me. At that time, the army and the people of Gaochang will have to look forward to the Tang Dynasty, and our army is famous. At this moment, the commander must not be impulsive. He should focus on the long-term overall situation! "

Xue Rengui's words fell, and the Shuai tent was silent.

It's not only Xue Rengui who thinks of withdrawing from the army, even Qin Shubao has long wanted to abandon Gao Chang's "chicken ribs"; but Xue Rengui is the only one who can see the whole situation to the point and dare to speak out.

For a long time

"Big man, do something, do something..." Qin Shubao stood upright, raised his eyebrows and stroked his beard, and said in a long voice, "I've given you an order, and it can't be changed. Xue Rengui, order you to take the army seal! From then on, you will be in charge of the whole army and take the post of commander-in-chief! "

Outside the tent, the wind roared and the drums thundered.

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