With the idea settled, Lord Umu didn’t want to waste any more time, so he quickly found Mani.
"Master Mani, there is something I need you to do," Lord Umu said after sighing.
Monk Mani had just escaped with the army. His buttocks were almost smashed. When he heard that the Khan asked him to go out again, he felt a little reluctant. But if he was so profound in Buddhism, how could he refuse on the spot? He asked: "
What the Khan wants to do must be very important, and all humble people will obey his orders."
"Very good." Lord Umu was a little moved and said, "I would like to ask you to send an envoy to meet Shao Shude and talk about making peace. If he is willing, he can give you part of the wealth."
"Having peace and stopping the war is a great good move by the Khan." Master Mani said in awe, "This is a matter of moral obligation."
"In that case, let's set off immediately. If Shao Thief doesn't respond, we can only fight to the death with him." Lord Umu said somewhat eagerly.
Master Mani looked at Khan and felt that he didn't recognize him.
How many people have been lost just now? Are there four thousand? Have you lost confidence? A few years ago, you killed the Khan and usurped power. What happened as a result?
The white falcon on the grassland can fly thousands of miles with the wind, but it is not very powerful. Only when it can soar against the wind and remain unmoved by the storm, it is truly the pride of heaven.
Mani soon left the city under the escort of a hundred cavalry.
The atmosphere outside the city is tense and undercurrents are surging.
The Han people and Tubo people who farmed have been recruited to transport grain and fodder into the city. But how much can be stored in a small inner city?
A grassland khan was beaten to a retreat by a Han Jiedushi. How do you think this is wrong? It's completely reversed, right?
When passing by the pasture of the Long family tribe, there was no one there, and no one knew where they were going. This gave Master Mani a bad idea. Could it be that the Long family in Suzhou was trying to secretly connect with Ganzhou?
Is the Long family tribe unfavorable to Khan?
And will the trends of the Long family tribe lead other tribes to follow suit?
Master Mani walked forward worriedly, no longer having any hope for the future of Ganzhou. Now, what he needs most is actually a victory. Only victory can unite people and boost morale. The Khan wanted to bribe Shao Thief to withdraw his troops.
, in fact, I have lost confidence.
This battle can't be won!
After walking east for two days, he met several groups of people on the road. There were Humo people, cavalry from the Shuofang Army, and people from various other small tribes. They seemed to have good morale. He even saw a group of lone Uighurs.
The cavalry, after being cut off from their return route, surrendered directly.
On April 11, Master Mani and his party arrived at Xiedan Ridge and met Shao Shude who was staying at Xiedan Yi.
"Master Mani may not know that in the battle in the south of the city, I beheaded 1,200 people, and in the north of Liugu, I beheaded hundreds. I chased for days and beheaded more than a thousand. More than a thousand riders surrendered to me, claiming that they were originally from Tuyuhun, Ganzhou.
, the tribe was annexed by Lord Wumu, and now he wants to serve me as the master and fight for the Uighurs together." Shao Shude looked at the dark night outside the ridge and smiled gently: "Lord Wumu sent you to make peace, what qualifications does he have?
Come to beg for peace? I know he still has troops, so let him gather his troops to fight. If he can win, I will retreat if I can't protect them."
"The Khan wishes to present five thousand pieces each of Fan brocade, Persian brocade, Korean brocade, and Shu brocade, one thousand pieces of gold and silverware, five hundred horses, one hundred pairs of exquisite armors from various countries, and ten bags of pearls." Monk Mani said: "
There are also several dancing girls, all with red hair and blond hair, orchids from the foreign lands. They have national beauty and the Khan loves them. Now he wants to part with them in exchange for King Lingwu to withdraw his troops."
Shao Shude laughed: "Master Mani is an outsider, but he doesn't change his color when talking about Meiji, which makes me look down on him. When negotiating peace, these alone are not enough."
"What are the conditions for the King of Lingwu? I can go back and tell the Khan. If the Khan can agree, a military disaster can be eliminated. This is the best thing."
"First, if you give up the title of Khan and surrender to me, you can get an inspection envoy to report you; second, send your relatives to Xiazhou as hostages; third, a certain person must select five thousand elite Uighur soldiers, together with their families, to bring back the spirit
Xia; 4. The affairs of Ganzhou will be settled by the governor, and all the annexed tribes will be released. I want to organize them into households and bring the people together; 5. The promised wealth is too small, and I want both.
Times." Shao Shude said.
Master Mani chanted the Buddha's name with his face turned earth-colored.
Is it possible to agree to this condition? Impossible! Therefore, a war is inevitable.
****
On April 18, it was more than ten miles east of Dandan.
The morning fog gradually dispersed.
The white falcon flew across the weak water like a jade belt at low altitude. As if suddenly frightened, it flapped its wings and soared back to the sky.
On the lush green land, there are hunting flags and a forest of swords and guns.
The knights led their horses and left the camp one after another, standing in formation in the open space.
The auxiliary soldiers carried the long horse stall and handed it to the knight who was getting on his horse.
This is the Tianzhu Army, Feng'an Army, and Jinglue Army with less than 2,000 cavalry.
The morning sun rises slowly.
Where the silver light shone, the soldiers of the Leopard Cavalry City were putting on their armor.
With quick hands and feet, the auxiliary soldiers helped the armored kites onto the backs of the horses, then carried the heavy special-made horse stalls over and rested them on the soft grass.
They didn't leave, because they would have to help Tie Yaozi take out the horse's trunk later, and charge after clamping it.
The breeze blew across the earth.
A large group of riders holding hidden spears lined up on the left and right.
Amidst the shouts of people and horses, they have completed their formation. They are people and horses from the Tibetan tribes in Longyou and the Tibetans who have surrendered to Liugu.
The Tuqi capital, Beiwei capital, and Aimo tribes were all prepared one by one, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Today the wind is sunny and the spring scenery is bright.
This is a day carefully chosen by both sides, a decisive battle that happens by chance.
The Uighurs have a royal city, so it is difficult for them to think of fleeing elsewhere.
Shuofang's army was confident and naturally wanted to solve the problem once and for all.
After Lord Umu received the reply, he no longer looked forward or backward. He could not accept any of the conditions offered by Shao Shude. Then there was nothing more to say, and it was a fight to the death today.
He raised his right hand high.
The Uighur knights also got on their horses. With the royal capital behind them, it was difficult for them to spread out and use the prairie people's special skills. They could only go head-to-head with Shuofang's army, which was very detrimental to them.
"Da da..." More than ten cavalrymen ran between the two armies.
Yang Yue rode proudly on his horse, and the knight behind him shouted loudly in Tubo: "Tuyuhun, Tubo, Dangxiang warriors, stop working for the Uighurs. Your family members have fallen into our hands. Switch sides in battle and kill the Uighurs.
He is guilty of meritorious service."
"Ganzhou has been captured by the Long family and the Guiyi army. Thirty thousand troops are coming towards Xiedan. You are trapped in a tight siege. If we don't surrender now, when will we wait?"
"Kill the Uighurs and divide their wives, daughters, cattle, sheep, and goods!"
Lord Umu's eyes widened in anger.
Thief Shao, he likes to use these dirty tricks every time he fights!
That old man should be Yang Yue, who was expelled a few days ago! This man is running around in the south, killing, looting and looting. He is more of a grassland man than a grassland man. How can he look like a master of the Tang Dynasty?
Looking at his own troops who were making a little noise, Lord Wumu signaled, and more than ten cavalry rushed out of the formation. While using their cavalry bows to drive away Yang Yue and others who had fled far away, he shouted in Tang Dynasty Mandarin: "Hexi Dangxiang."
We have made an alliance with Shunyi Khan to attack Lingzhou with Tuoba Renfu as the vanguard. Shao Shude's wife is captured by him, as are your family members. Killing Shao's thief at this time can ensure the safety of your family."
There was no noise at all from Shuofang's army.
They are all veterans who have seen battles a dozen or dozens of times. Will they be shaken by your words?
There are 2,000 state soldiers in Lingzhou, 10,000 Tielin troops, and Yinshan Tibetan tribes. Pingxia Tibetan tribes can provide support nearby. Hexi party Xiang will take the lead?
There may be invasion, but it won't cause any trouble.
An arrow passed by his side.
Yang Yue lay on his horse, suddenly looked back and shot down a Uyghur cavalryman who was chasing him closest.
Lord Umu was furious and sent more than ten people forward, intending to capture the old man alive.
This guy has killed thousands of people from various tribes, and his hands are covered in blood!
"Dong dong dong..." The war drum beat.
Lord Umu suddenly turned his head.
Shao Shude climbed onto the high platform and looked around.
"Hoo!" seemed to cause a roar, and hundreds of knights in the front row leveled their horses at the same time.
Leading the charge were the five hundred cavalrymen of the Administrative Army. Yang Yi, the envoy of You Yi, was the son of Yang Yue.
Shao Shude looked at the knight in silver armor.
Yang Can, the Youyi envoy of the Tianzhu Army, was also the son of Yang Yue.
Father and son went into battle to fight for themselves at the same time. Who could compare to this loyalty and bravery?
No one knows how to please the commander better than Yang Yue.
The rhythm of the war drum suddenly changed.
The sound of horse hooves suddenly started, and tens of thousands of knights suddenly shouted, rushing forward like surging waves.
I may stop updating for a day or two tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and I will make up for it one by one later. I have a lot of things at home and am really busy. I apologize.
