After Xie Wan finished handling an official task, she frowned. She took out the previous military affairs brochures and compared them carefully. Her expression became increasingly grim.
"Come here, go and verify these military affairs."
"Take the men from the Imperial Guard and be careful."
Xie Wan warned again.
After the soldiers left, Xie Wan processed a few more military affairs books, and her face became even more ugly.
"Come here, summon Wu Gutu, King of the South King of the Thule Tribe."
After the sergeant who had delivered the message had gone, Xie Wan walked back and forth in the festival hall several times, always feeling something was wrong in her heart, so she simply picked up her cloak and walked outside the festival hall.
"Commander Commander, where are you going so late?"
Personal guard Xie Yi asked and said.
Xie Wan glanced at Xie Yi: "Where's Xie Ning? I remember she went home on leave, should she be back on duty now?"
Xie Yi chuckled: "I don't know, I don't know. Commander Xie Ning always returns early in the past. For some reason this time, he hasn't returned yet. Maybe something has delayed him."
Xie Wan raised her eyebrows, looked at Xie Yi, and asked uncertainly: "Xie Ning is from Hanshui, and her husband's family is a businessman in Linlang Town on the south bank of Hanshui."
Having said this, Xie Wan suddenly turned around, walked towards the hall, and gave instructions at the same time.
"Come here, gather the generals."
Xie Yi looked at Xie Wan's back at a loss. He was a little unsure whether he heard correctly. What did the commander-in-chief just say? He just said that Commander Xie Ning was in Linlang Town, and he still wanted to gather his generals?
The guard next to him reminded him: "Why are you in a daze? Hurry and assign your manpower and summon the generals to the city to meet with the commander-in-chief."
Only then did Xie Yi come to his senses and hurriedly ordered: "Hu Er, take three people to General Tang's headquarters and order General Tang to enter the city."
"Ding Lao Niu, take three people to General Wei's headquarters and order General Wei to enter the city."
…
An hour later, most of the generals under the control of the Diaoyin Jiedu Mansion, except for the few generals who guarded the border towns in the North and looked after the Hunhe River trade, arrived at the Governor's Mansion.
"Commander Commander, Starry Night summoned us, but what big thing happened?"
General Wei asked. He was the oldest, his hair was graying, and he was the most senior among the reigning generals.
On both sides of the festival hall, two rows of tallow torches had been lit, and the hall was brightly illuminated by the blazing fire.
Xie Wan patted the defense map with her hand and said in a cold voice: "Something happened in the Court of the Four Kings of Thule."
All the generals were stunned at the same time. Something happened in the Court of the Four Kings of Thule?
Under the prince's military strategy, the four royal courts were divided and co-opted, and now the four royal courts have basically surrendered to the Han Dynasty.
The mutual trade between the Hun River brought them endless salt and iron, making the barbecue on the grassland no longer greasy. The silk and brocade imported from the south were even more luxurious, allowing the Thule nobles to enjoy a luxurious and luxurious life.
The nobles indulged in pleasure, the herdsmen no longer lacked food and clothing, and the warriors on the grassland no longer exchanged scimitars for food and clothing at home. Inside the Court of the Four Kings, singing and dancing were everywhere, and there were no more weapons.
At the same time, Han's internal attitude towards Thule also changed. It was believed that the four Thule tribes would no longer pose a threat to Han. The prince's military strategy hit the target of the Thule people and must be firmly implemented in the future.
How could something happen now?
General Tang's expression changed, he stood up, walked to the defense map, and pointed at the defense map.
"Commander Commander, the general's headquarters is stationed in the north of Tianlan City. There seem to be a few business travelers coming from the north these days, but it is the time of the Tulenadam Conference, and it is normal for business travelers to stay in Hanshui City."
The other generals also spoke one after another, telling them what they knew, but without exception, they did not think that something would happen to the Court of the Four Kings of Thule.
Xie Wan raised his eyebrows and ignored the generals' intentions. He directly ordered: "General Tang, General Huo, after sunrise tomorrow, please move to Hanshui. If nothing happens, it is best. If something happens, then
Just form a camp and defend."
"General Wei, Hanshui City is an important place in our Diaoyin County. I'd like you to go there in person."
General Wei laughed and said, "Don't worry, commander, as long as there is no trouble in the Court of the Four Kings of Thule. If they dare to make trouble, I will let them see the power of our Han army's new ballistae."
Xie Wan continued to give instructions: "The number of travelers traveling from the north to the south has decreased significantly. General Lu, you lead General Zhao, General Long, and 15,000 people to rush to the Hunhe Interchange. Where is the most important thing for me to carve out the Yin? The prince's hard work
, there is absolutely no room for error.”
At the same time, Hanshui City.
Wu Gutu looked at the foreigners sitting behind the case of the commander in Jiedu Mansion, and said in persuasion:
"Sir, we can capture Hanshui City and rely on Hanshui City to defend it. If we go further south and harm the Han Kingdom, and the Han Kingdom sends Su Lu out again, our grasslands may not be protected."
"a bunch of trash"
The man on the stage spoke lightly, his tone full of arrogance.
"So what if I harm the Han State? I, Rouran, have been a country for three hundred years. I have fought against the barbarians and the people of Qin. These are hundreds of times stronger than the Han State. I, Rouran, are not doing well."
"Huh, by occupying Diaoyin County, I, Rouran, have this natural pasture. I can support as many war horses and raise as many sons as I can. Not to mention the Han Dynasty, even the powerful Qin Dynasty will also perish in my hands, Rouran."
"I, Hebeli, want to open up territory for me, Rouran, so that my name, Rouran, can be spread throughout this land, so that all the southern countries will obey me under the iron heel of my clan."
Having said this, Hebry stood up and pointed the riding crop in his hand at the protrusion of the bone.
"Wugutu, go ahead for me, and I will make you the king of the Thule people. If you dare to disobey me, I will let you taste my horse's hooves."
Wu Gutu's expression changed, and he said submissively: "King Hebaili, Xiao Wang is naturally your most loyal follower. There is a saying among the Han people that loyal words are harsh to the ears. Xiao Wang also proposed the loyal words that are harsh to the ears out of consideration for Rouran.
of."
"Not to mention Su Lu, Prince of Anguo of the Han Dynasty, Xie Wan who guarded the Northland was not easy to deal with. Before Su Lu came out of the mountain, Xie Wan guarded Tianlan City like a nail, nailing it firmly
On the grassland, Xiao Wang fought with him for so many years, but he never broke through Tianlan City."
Hebery pinched his chin: "What you said makes sense. Since it's hard to deal with her, I will personally take action to capture Tianlan City and subdue this rebellious woman."
"Pass my general's order, and all tribes will advance forward one by one. Don't rush forward greedily for credit. Kill all the soldiers of the Han Kingdom in the north."
"I will personally lead the Black Fish King's troops to attack Tianlan City, so that the tribes can see that our Black Fish King troops in Rouran can fight against the barbarians."
Five days later, Tianlan City.
Xie Wan looked at the Rouran soldiers and horses besieging the city, her expression grim.
She has been fighting for so many years and has seen soldiers from the four kings of Thule, but she has never seen the soldiers from the Black Fish King's tent.
Could it be that these are the Rouran soldiers that the prince once reminded him of.
Xie Yi rushed to the top of the city, got behind Xie Wan, and said respectfully:
"Commander Commander, there is urgent news. The soldiers of King Blackfish of Rouran are here. Three of the four royal courts of Thule have surrendered to Rouran, but the East Royal Court is missing."
"The troops of Rouran are divided into four groups, one is to attack Hunhe Mutual Market, one is to capture Gongqian Pass, one is to attack Yumen Pass, and the other is Rouran's 30,000 Black Fish King's troops."
"Snapped"
Xie Wan smashed the bricks of the city into pieces with a slap. As expected, the prince was right. Looking at the city, Xie Wan said with a pale face.
"Send the order and prepare the entire army for war."
