After discussing the construction of the post station, the only thing left to talk about was the expedition to Xiaobolu. Of course, Li Siye did not need to participate in this matter, so he stood up and said goodbye: "Zhongcheng, Protector, I will retire first."
Unexpectedly, Tian Renwan waved to him again: "No problem, General Li can stay. The young man has a quick mind and may have some pertinent suggestions."
He had just stood up, so he had no choice but to kneel down on the futon again, straighten his back and look straight ahead without any distractions, and just study humbly as a student.
Fumeng Lingcha crossed his arms and said to Tian Renwan: "I suggest that the transfer station for grain and grass supplies be set up in Bincheng Prefecture. If the war goes unfavorably, we can withdraw from Congling and regroup in Bincheng Prefecture."
Li Siye moved his eyebrows slightly, thinking that it was better not to speak at this time. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face to refute the superior's opinion?
Tian Renwan raised his head and thought for a moment, then asked after a moment of thought: "But Benchengzhou is too far away from Congling, and it is also more than 200 miles away from Lianyunbao. Is anyone familiar with Congling? Is it feasible to build a granary here?
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Li Siye continued to remain silent.
Fumeng Lingcha raised his head and thought for a while, then said: "When I was serving as the envoy of Shule Town, I went to Congling once. It seems that Li Siye was appointed as the guard of Congling. Yes, Li Siye, you did it in Congling
After more than a year of guarding the capital, please tell Zhongcheng about the weather in Congling."
Li Siye nodded, cupped his hands and said: "The snow at the lowest point in Congling only begins to melt in April, and it begins to snow in October. If the higher mountains are covered with ice and snow all year round, there will be altitude sickness, and the bridge of the local people's noses will be invisible.
Tall, enlarged pores..."
"Wait a minute," Tian Renwan interrupted him and asked, "What do you mean by altitude sickness?"
"It means lack of oxygen, thin air, difficulty breathing, and dizziness." He stretched out his hand to gesture to Tanaka Cheng.
"This is acclimatization." Tian Renwan corrected him: "You continue to talk."
"Altitude sickness, no, it is acclimatization, which can cause people to have difficulty breathing. People from the Ji Ni country do not have such problems. When our Anxi Army expeditions to Congling, there will be a period of discomfort. Congling Shouchu and Bolechuan
The straight-line distance between them is less than a hundred miles, but the march requires constant retracement, a long circuitous circuit, and continuous climb over several mountains."
He raised his head and glanced at Tian Renwan, and found that the other person's face was gradually darkening. He felt bad in his heart. Did he think that I was destroying his self-confidence?
He began to make a turn without leaving a trace: "Crossing mountains and ridges is not a problem, as long as there is enough food and grass, and we can march steadily, the biggest problem is time. We must capture Niduo City before October. After October, the green mountains will be covered with ice and snow.
The difficulty of marching increases exponentially.”
Tian Renwan's face softened and he said with a smile: "What General Li said is true. It's bitterly cold in the green mountains and the winter march is quite difficult. As long as we can capture Nieduo City by the end of September and capture the Tubo Princess and King Xiaobolu's squadron, it will be a big deal."
It can be done. General Li, you have been stationed in Congling for more than a year and are familiar with the terrain. Can you give me some advice on where the food and grass should be stored?"
This question finally came to his head. How should he answer it to satisfy both of them?
Yes.
He coughed slightly and said: "In my humble opinion, I should stock up on food and grass in two places, one for Biancheng Prefecture, and the other for Congling to guard the city. The terrain here is gentle and it is close to the Miduo River for convenience."
Get water."
Fumeng Lingzha turned to his side and asked him: "The road into Congling is rugged and difficult. Only livestock can travel. How can the convoy transporting grain and grass pass?"
Li Siye pretended to be confused, raised his head and thought: "What Fumeng Duhu said is that it is quite difficult for the convoy to transport grain into Congling, but besides the land route? Is there any other way to transport the grain there?"
Fumeng Lingcha clapped his knees with both hands, leaned back slightly, and said with a smile: "The Yiduo River is close to Congling to guard the catch, it can be transported by water!"
Tian Renwan's eyes also lit up and he asked: "Where is the upper reaches of the Yiduo River?"
"Shacheyi! The original capital of the Shache Kingdom is here, and there is a highway connected to Bincheng Prefecture. Grain can be transported directly here, and the rafts can be sent down the river, and the grain can be unloaded at Shouchuo City in Congling downstream.
Build a granary on the shore. In this case, there is no need to set up a transfer warehouse in Bencheng Prefecture, and Yarkand can be used directly as a rear granary. It is just that there is a lack of trees in the local area. This is not a problem. There are poplar forests near Bencheng Prefecture, which can be reached from Jiefan Restaurant Station
It is more convenient to transfer to Yarkand to a flat land than to a mountainous place in Congling. In this way, granaries can be built in both places in less than a month, ensuring that the army's logistics will be worry-free."
Li Siye praised from the side: "This is a wonderful plan. In this way, a lot of manpower can be saved."
Fumeng Lingcha stroked his beard very usefully, and Tian Renwan smiled and said: "Three cobblers, just like Zhuge Liang, didn't they come up with this method?"
He stood up from the desk with his hands on his knees and said with a smile: "Now that the transfer to the granary has been settled, Governor Fumeng immediately sent a message to the envoy of Shule Town, ordering him to send someone to implement it immediately. Our army
We will advance to Congling at the end of this month."
"I'll do it right away."
The two of them also stood up quickly and followed Tian Renwan to see each other off until they were outside the main courtyard door.
Li Siye thought it was time for him to say goodbye. He had been away from home for more than half a month, so he should go back and take a look.
Fumeng Lingcha looked at the retreating figures of Tian Renwan and his entourage, turned his gaze back, looked at Li Siye coldly, and asked with a smile on his lips: "Is your kid responsible for transporting grain from the Yiduo River waterway?"
I've figured it out a long time ago, so how can Prime Minister Tanaka not know if I know it with such a hint? Can you use your flattering skills to get down to business?"
Li Siye secretly cursed, weren't you feeling quite comfortable just now?
He quickly crossed his hands and replied: "I'm sorry, Protector, I really didn't think of transporting food by water. This was your own idea."
Fumeng Lingcha laughed and skipped this section, and said with a solemn expression: "General Tanaka Cheng will personally expedition to Xiaobolu, and I will stay behind as an envoy. I will sign a warrant for you tomorrow, and you can go and prepare for the construction with peace of mind."
As for the post station, if this matter can be accomplished, you and I will return to Chang'an to report our merits together, and I will add three more captains to your Tiaodang camp!"
After hearing this, Li Siye folded his hands happily and said, "Thank you so much for your love."
Tian Zhen, Fujimu and others have long been promoted to the rank of captain and casual officer, but they have never been filled with real vacancies. Although Duan Xiushi's qualifications are insufficient, he should be promoted exceptionally. Yan Xiaosi can be the brigade commander first and make arrangements later.
"You haven't been home for a few days. I'll give you some free time today and take care of things tomorrow."
Li Siye once again crossed his arms to bid farewell to his husband, Meng Lingcha, and returned home with Hei Pang in hand. As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, he saw Li Meier and Twelve Niang each holding a thorn. They opened a field to the left of the thorn willow tree in the west of the courtyard.
I transplanted a few wilted seedlings.
"Are you growing flowers? Or growing vegetables?"
Li Meier raised her chest and raised her head, proudly clasping her hands behind her back and saying, "What do you think?"
"Plant flowers? It's good to plant flowers. Once the flowers bloom, the garden will be filled with fragrance."
"You guessed wrong, guess again."
Li Siye shook his head simply.
"Grapes!" Li Mei'er said with the corner of her mouth raised: "A few days ago, the wife of Ambassador Cheng Zhen's family came to our house as a guest, and she also brought grapes grown at their home, purple grapes that are very fragrant and sweet. I asked her where the grapes came from.
She said they were grape seedlings specially sent from Gaochang City. She heard that this variety of grapes is the most precious and is transported back to Chang'an along the post road every year. It is said that even the wine made from the grapes is regarded as tribute wine.
So I asked her to move two plants for me, and they were just delivered today."
"Envoy Cheng Zhen, which envoy Cheng Zhen?" Li Siye suddenly felt strange. Mei'er didn't go out often, so how could she get in touch with the daughter of an official in Qiuci City?
"I don't know, maybe he is the envoy of Kucha Town."
Cheng Qianli! This is his direct superior. How did Meier know his daughter?
"How did you two meet?"
"That's how we met. Twelve Niang and I were wandering in the market. In a clothing store, we both liked a piece of clothing at the same time, and we didn't give in to each other, and then we got to know each other. She asked me whose girl I was from,
I'll tell you your name, and she will come to visit you the next day."
He really can't understand this operation. Taking the daughter's route? If you want to take the daughter's route, you should do it yourself. Who has ever seen a town envoy take the initiative to communicate with his subordinates?