Warm eyes enveloped the tribe, and the gentle breeze was refreshing.
The battle was a complete victory last night. The three tribes moved here overnight to settle down, comfort, treat the wounded, count the loot, etc. They were all very tired. The tribes had been noisy all night, but now they calmed down and rested in their yurts.
Only the people patrolling the camp were patrolling and on alert.
Luo Tong and other generals handed over their troops to their deputies and hurried to the main tent.
In the big tent, Qin Huaidao led the team back overnight last night, but fell asleep for two hours. He was playing with a small bonfire. Mutton was stewed on the bonfire.
Luo said: "Sit down and eat something together."
"I've been busy all night, and I'm just hungry." Luo Tong was not polite, so he picked up a piece and ate it.
The two chatted for a while, and other people came in one after another. They were all welcome and sat down to eat. They were all starving. While eating, everyone talked about the situation of last night's battle, which was considered a report.
The battle is not thrilling. The results are good whether you use less to defeat more or whether you attack by surprise.
Although everything was expected, Qin Huaidao was still very happy to hear the result of the battle and asked some details. After they had eaten and drank enough, the people from the Guards Battalion came in to clean up the mess. Everyone sat down and became serious.
The military discussion begins.
Qin Huaidao also sat upright and said seriously: "Everyone, we fought well last night. Judging from the results of the battle just now, we captured more than 5,000 fighting soldiers and rescued more than 2,000 captive slaves.
There are nearly 8,000 people. Except for Brother Luo Tong and Luo Ying, the seven of you will share it equally. No one has more than 1,000 people. Do you have any objection?"
When Luo Ying controls the special operations group, he must be pure and will not have any objections.
Luo Tong already had a division with nearly 7,000 troops. If one more division were to become the dominant force, everyone would have opinions. Luo Tong also knew this truth and said nonchalantly: "I don't care, as long as there is a war, it's fine."
Others also shook their heads.
Victory cannot be lost to one person, and of course one cannot monopolize the victory.
"Then it's settled. Li Derjian will be responsible for allocating it later."
Qin Huaidao made the final decision, looked around, and added: "Li Jingren's side is the Intelligence Department. We don't need too many. We will allocate two hundred first, mainly to master the Turkic language. But they cannot be Turks, they can only be Tang people, so as to avoid giving birth to children in the future."
Hidden danger.”
"Understood, how to distribute the remaining 1,000 people?" Li Derjian asked.
Li Jingren didn't care. Although the intelligence department was very important, it didn't need too many people at the moment. Two hundred people were enough. Others looked over curiously and looked forward to it. Who doesn't want to have more people under his command?
"Everyone."
Qin Huaidao spread out the map, pointed at Puchanghai in the hinterland of Lop Nur and said solemnly: "Except for the soldiers and necessary food and grass, I plan to move everyone else here as a base."
"Puchanghai, what do you mean?"
Everyone was a little confused and asked one after another.
Luo Tong even said bluntly: "Xian brother, this place is surrounded by desert and uninhabited. It is very troublesome to communicate with the outside world. Loulan Kingdom was destroyed back then. Can we go there?"
"Yes, this place is too barren. It is surrounded by desert and is not suitable for living. There is still a lot of grassland along the river where we are now for grazing, so it would be better." Li Derjian also persuaded.
Qin Huaidao raised his hand and interrupted: "I understand what you are talking about. At first glance, Puchanghai is indeed not suitable for life, but right now it is indeed our best choice. It is true that it is surrounded by desert, but the desert is also a barrier. People who move there will not suffer any consequences.
When the enemy attacks, we will have no worries and can free up our hands to fight."
Everyone heard that it made sense and had no objection.
Qin Huaidao continued to explain: "In the long run, the geographical location here is very good. To the north is Xizhou across the Great Sand Sea, to the east is across the desert to the Tang Dynasty, and to the west is also a desert, along the Kongque River to the west
Directly to Quli, to the south is our area, which is considered a strategic location and must be fought over by military strategists."
Everyone nodded again, they are all people who know military skills and can tell the truth at a glance.
Qin Huaidao continued: "There is no shortage of water in Puchang Sea. There is a large tidal flat formed by long-term erosion of the river, which is suitable for planting. It is a treasure land and a paradise. The Loulan Kingdom settled here in the past. It was in its heyday, so why can't it be prosperous again?"
"But..." Li Derjian wanted to say something.
Qin Huaidao waved his hand and interrupted: "I know what you want to say. The reason why Loulan perished was a man-made disaster caused by natural disasters, and the natural disasters were caused by ourselves. As long as a large number of Populus euphratica is planted as a protective forest, it can block the wind and sand, and Puchang Sea will not lack water.
, the land nearby is fertile and can be cultivated to support 100,000 people."
"Is it so good?" Cheng Chumo asked in surprise as he had never been there before.
"We have been there before, and it can indeed be reclaimed." Luo Tong agreed.
Everyone said nothing after hearing this, which was regarded as the acquiescence.
Qin Huaidao didn't want everyone to worry or doubt, so he continued to explain: "Everyone, there is another advantage of Puchanghai. The houses left by Loulan Kingdom are still there. Although they have collapsed a lot, they can be inhabited after being tidied up and a lot of worries can be avoided."
"Brother Qin, it's okay if you think it's okay. I'm a big boss and can charge into battle. I don't know how to govern this kind of place. I'll listen to you." Cheng Chumo expressed his position.
"Yes, we are all rough people. How do we know how to manage the rear and manage the world and benefit the people? Whatever you say is fine, we will listen to you." Fang Yiai also expressed his position.
Others all agreed, saying that as a warrior, he was fine with fighting and killing, but he really didn't know how to govern.
Qin Huaidao explained for a long time that he didn't want everyone to have grudges and affect unity. Seeing that they had unified opinions, he continued: "Since there is no objection, the matter will be settled. In a while, everyone will do a good job to appease and avoid chaos. Tell the Turks that after we get there,
We need to open up wasteland for planting to solve the problem of food in the future, plant a large number of trees and protect forests to solve the problem of future survival, and then build colleges to solve the problem of children going to school. All children will go to school for free."
“Free school for all children?”
Everyone's expressions changed, and they were a little confused.
However, Li Derjian keenly grasped the key point and smiled: "This is a good method. In this way, the Turkic troops will truly return to their hearts and fight for us. We, the people of the Tang Dynasty, can't wait to send our children to school. Just like the Turks, once it is implemented,
The Turks will never rebel again."
When everyone heard this, they all laughed.
Su Dingfang was also a good strategist and said with a smile: "There is another advantage to moving here. It concentrates people's lives in Puchanghai and separates them from the soldiers, which is equivalent to hostages. The soldiers dare not disobey. When Puchanghai is reclaimed, they will have food and drink.
, life is at ease, and when everyone sees hope, they will treat Puchanghai as home, and the soldiers will return home more and more."
Qin Huaidao looked at Su Dingfang, his eyes full of admiration, and said with a smile: "Su Dingfang, you still see clearly, Puchanghai is our rear area, the base area, it is very important to us now and in the future, there is no room for failure, I want to leave it to you to manage
, do you dare to accept the order?"
"Thank you, Young Master, for your trust!" Although Su Dingfang also wanted to follow in the fight, he knew the importance of the rear. It was a great trust from Qin Huaidao to entrust such an important place to him, so he quickly agreed.
"Hahaha, okay!"
Qin Huaidao was overjoyed. Su Dingfang was brave and resourceful and was the best candidate. He said with satisfaction: "I just mentioned that there are still a thousand people left. All of them will be allocated to you. Puchanghai will be changed to Loulan City and you will be appointed as the commander of the Loulan City garrison. Everything will be done."
It is up to you to decide on your appointment and dismissal, and report it to the General Staff for the record. The military and political affairs will take care of it. I heard from the interpreter that there are many sand bandits and horse bandits near Loulan City. You can lead the people to eliminate them. While maintaining the law and order of one party, you can expand your strength and solve the problem of insufficient manpower."
"Follow the order!" Su Dingfang was overjoyed, secretly glad of his decision.
The military and political affairs are handled with one hand, which is equivalent to a feudal official. What kind of trust and trust is this.
As for those with itchy hands and want to fight, there are plenty of sand bandits and horse bandits, which are good to catch to expand your strength.
Others also looked at Su Dingfang, full of envy. Thinking that he was still the commander of the regiment, Su Dingfang suddenly became the commander of the army and jumped two levels in a row. They became more and more envious and regretted missing the opportunity.
No one cares about governing the place, but being the first to be promoted to military commander is a coveted honor.
Even Luo Tong was envious. He thought that the first one to become a division commander would be the first to become an army commander. Unexpectedly, Su Dingfang took the lead. He instantly realized that he had underestimated Su Dingfang's status and importance in Qin Huaidao's heart, and he had to make friends with him.
He said with a smile: "Commander Su, congratulations!"
"I don't dare, it's all because of the young master's trust." Su Dingfang quickly returned the gift.