The Guanlong clan has been running the Western Region for many years and has always used this place as their own back garden, seizing the wealth from the Silk Road to nourish the family.
Since the fifth year of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er realized that the imperial power's control over the Guanlong clan had reached an unacceptable level, so he began to gradually weaken the influence of the Guanlong clan at all levels in the court. The first one to bear the brunt was strategic issues.
The extremely important Western Region has directly led to the sharp decline in the power of the Western Region, which has been managed by the Guanlong clan for decades. Even the descendants of Guanlong can only serve as some middle and low-level officers in the Anxi Army.
For example, Chang Sun Ming, Hou Mo, Chen Suina and others became the upper echelons of the Protectorate, but it was difficult for them to gain military power.
However, "a hundred-footed insect is dead but not stiff", not to mention that the behemoth Guanlong is far from being "dead". Its power is deeply entangled and has penetrated into all aspects of the Western Regions. It is naturally extremely difficult to cut it off once.
Reality.
Under such circumstances, it is simply impossible for tens of thousands of troops to rush to help Chang'an but to hide this from all parties.
So Xue Rengui came up with another plan: "Our army pretended to be rushing to the Hanhai for reinforcements. We must pass through the counties in Hexi and then go straight to Shatuo, follow the water of the Yellow River straight to Huaiyuan County, cross the Hetao to Dingxiang, and then enter Mobei via Baidao.
The commander-in-chief can send a letter to Zan Po, the son of Lu Dongzan, and order him to mobilize 10,000 cavalry to join our army in Liangzhou and march to Mobei. With such a mighty march, the news will naturally spread back to Chang'an, but our army is attacking in Liangzhou.
After marching north to Shatuo, they changed their route and instead of going straight down the Yellow River to Huaiyuan County, they crossed the Yellow River and then followed the Longshan Straight Road to Pingliang. From Pingliang, they crossed Xiaoguan and entered Guanzhong. The march only lasted three to five days.
.In this case, the Guanlong rebels will definitely not be able to respond in time."
The river near Shatuo is wide, the water is gentle, and there have been many ferries since ancient times, so it is called the "Nine Crossings of the Yellow River". In addition, it is now freezing and the river is frozen, making it easy for cavalry to cross the Yellow River. On the east bank of the Yellow River is the mountainous Long
The mountain, Ziwu Ridge, has a steep terrain and is extremely difficult to walk. However, during the Qin Dynasty, a straight road was opened along the ridge here, which became the main route to and from Guanzhong to Jiuyuan. There were many beacon checkpoints along the way. However, most of these beacon checkpoints were under the control of Guanlong forces.
Since Guanlong raised troops to besiege Chang'an, it was necessary to mobilize troops from these places, so the defense must be relaxed, and tens of thousands of troops could attack all the way and march straight in.
This road was indeed a bit difficult to walk and took a long detour, but it was extremely confusing. By the time the Guanlong rebels noticed it, they were already approaching the city.
Pei Xingjian stood up and came to the map. He put his hands behind his hands and carefully mapped out the route according to Xue Rengui's instructions. He turned around and nodded and said: "This plan is feasible, and it can kill two birds with one stone. Not only can it completely confuse the Guanlong rebels, but it can also solve the problems of the Hexi rebels."
The hidden danger of the county."
Fang Jun naturally understands the truth.
The tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's elite cavalry were completely defeated in the Battle of Dadou Bugu, but it was the Tubo people who took advantage of the opportunity to sound the death knell of Tuyuhun. Ludongzan was jealous of Songtsen Gampo and moved his family to
Qinghai Lake occupied the homeland of Tuyuhun, causing Tuyuhun to fall overnight.
However, after the death of Lu Dongzan, the Gar family replaced Tuyuhun and became the most serious problem in Hexi counties.
Although Lu Dongzan sent his son to meet Fang Jun in person and expressed his intention of "good neighborliness and friendship" and his willingness to secretly enter into a treaty with the Tang Dynasty and not to violate each other, how could Fang Jun believe it? At present, Tubo is just a
The prone tiger looked docile, but in fact it was waiting for the opportunity. Once there was internal turmoil in the Tang Dynasty, it was bound to rise up, hurt people, and invade Hexi.
The person currently guarding Qinghai Lake is Lu Dongzan's third son, Zanpo. If a letter from Xiu is sent to Zanpo, ordering him to send troops to help rush to Mobei, he can test the sincerity of the Gar family. If he is willing to send troops, he will naturally become even more powerful.
, and temporarily alleviate the threat of Tibet to the counties in Hexi and prevent them from taking advantage of the turmoil in Chang'an to invade. If they are unwilling to send troops, they must quickly warn the troops guarding the counties in Hexi to take strict precautions.
Killing two birds with one stone indeed.
The three of them agreed, and Fang Jun immediately wrote a letter and ordered people to rush to Qinghai Lake and hand it over to Zan Po, ordering her to make a decision quickly. On his side, he reorganized the army and set off on his way home in a mighty way early the next morning.
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Looking at the more than 20,000 lightly armed cavalrymen galloping towards the east like wind and lingering clouds, Xue Rengui and Pei Xingjian felt not at all relaxed, but both were very worried.
They knew Changsun Wuji very well. He was a man of great depth and resourcefulness, and had always been praised for his forbearance. Since he dared to launch a brazen rebellion this time, intending to depose the East Palace, he naturally thought about it before making a move, and made sure that he was worry-free before launching.
, naturally the situation is firmly in control, and the entire Guanzhong has been controlled by the Guanlongmen Clan.
However, Fang Jun has traveled thousands of miles to return to Guanzhong, and it will take at least two months to return to Guanzhong. By then, he will be exhausted, short of men and horses, and it is really unknown whether he can defeat the rebels in one fell swoop.
Moreover, Fang Jun took away nearly 30,000 soldiers and horses, leaving the Western Regions empty of troops. Once something unexpected happened, it would be difficult to turn the tide.
The two of them felt the heavy pressure on their shoulders...
Tu Midu, on the other hand, showed a longing look and said with a sigh: "I have long wanted to see the scenery of Chang'an, but I never got the chance. If it hadn't been for the commander's personal order, I would have been responsible for clearing out the defeated enemy troops in the Western Region.
, No matter what, I must follow the commander-in-chief and go to Chang'an to see how majestic and majestic the first emperor in the world is!"
Chang'an City is the top of the world and the top of all countries. Many Hu people have a lifelong wish to go along the Silk Road to see that majestic city that attracts the attention of the world. If they can live in it, it will be a supreme honor. Like Chimu.
Hague and others were even willing to betray the fierce and cruel Turks for the chance of having a Tang household registration and living in Chang'an city for the rest of their lives.
Xue Rengui snorted coldly and said: "Don't have such delusional thoughts, you should do what you promised to the commander honestly. Otherwise, even if you get the chance to go to Chang'an one day, you will probably have to go outside Chang'an city under the escort of a prison car."
After questioning the crime, the owl’s body was abandoned in the wilderness!”
For Tu Midu, a man with a smart mind, seemingly honest and honest but slippery, we must not say anything nice to him. He should always be frightened and worried in his heart. Therefore, although Fang Jun led his army back to Guanzhong, his strategy for him was still the same.
He had a dark face and a red face. Pei Xingjian was responsible for comforting him with gentle words, while Xue Rengui would add a few words from time to time to make him feel uneasy and not dare to slack off.
As expected, Tu Midu looked a little ugly, mute and did not dare to speak. Xue Rengui, the Sima of the Anxi Protectorate, was pushed up by Fang Jun. It can be seen that he must be Fang Jun's confidant. Moreover, this person is brave and good at fighting, and his military skills are like gods. Even with absolute
The disadvantage is that against the 200,000-strong Taishi army, it can also cause huge damage to the enemy.
Although the current great victory was planned by Fang Jun, the root cause was Xue Rengui's continuous attacks on the enemy, which caused the enemy heavy losses, exhaustion, and extremely low morale. Only then did he succeed in one battle, defeating more than 100,000 enemies in one blow.
Collapse.
Moreover, Xue Sima is now his immediate superior in name, and he obviously has deep prejudices against him and the Uighurs. Now the Uighurs have rebelled against the Turks and attached themselves to the Tang Dynasty. They have agreed to give the Khotan land to the Uighurs for recuperation, but The road is difficult to travel in the ice and snow, and the tribe has not yet arrived in Khotan. If Xue Rengui interferes and causes things to go wrong, it will be troublesome.
In the final analysis, the Uighurs had no choice but to annex the Tang Dynasty. No matter how dissatisfied they were, they could only swallow their anger.
What's more, being overawed by the Turks and surrendering to them was much more difficult than the current predicament. People have to bow their heads under the eaves, and there is still some tolerance for this...
Pei Xingjian smoothed things over and said with a smile: "Xue Sima is deeply worried about the current crisis in the Western Regions. It is understandable. The commander-in-chief's rush to aid Chang'an is also full of dangers. We must live up to the commander-in-chief's trust and work hard to clear the Western Regions. The remnant enemy should not worry the commander-in-chief."
Tumidu said quickly: "Don't worry, Changshi Pei. I know the heavy responsibility on my shoulders. I will definitely command my troops to wipe out the remaining enemies. I don't dare to slack off for a moment! If the remaining enemies cause turmoil in the Western Region, I am willing to plead guilty!"
Xue Rengui said calmly: "Don't make such promises easily. The Tang Dynasty is not like the Hu people who can talk freely. Not only do they keep their promises, but they also have no jokes in the army! If you boast nonsense now, but fail to do things well later, it will make people laugh. That’s all, but it’s absolutely forbidden to blaspheme military power!”
Tu Midu's beard-covered face turned red. He also knew that Xue Rengui was provoking him, but he had no choice but to retreat. He gritted his teeth and said: "I would like to issue a military order. If you fail to do things well, you will be dealt with as you please!"
"Haha! It doesn't have to be like this. Why does Khan have to be so excited?"
Pei Xingjian stepped forward and put his arms around Tumidu's shoulders, and the three of them walked back to the city. He smiled as they walked and said: "Xue Sima is rigorous in his work and obeys his orders. If he speaks a little harshly, the Khan doesn't have to worry about it. Why should he be so strict in issuing a military order?" The Uighur people now rely on the Tang Dynasty, and the whole clan is attached to it. We are one family. The safety of the Western Regions is not only the responsibility of the Protectorate, but also the responsibility of the Khan. If we all serve together loyally, the court will naturally remember everyone. Merits are rewarded without hesitation."
"hehe……"
Tumido laughed dryly, feeling wary.
This Pei Changshi looked amiable and easy to talk to, but now he seems to be sweet-talking and ruthless, threatening him with his clansmen as soon as he opens his mouth. Compared to the outspoken and fiery Xue Rengui, this is obviously the most vicious and dangerous person. …