Although Chang'an is thousands of miles away from the Western Regions, and all correspondence between Li Siye and the imperial court was delayed for more than three months, he still asked Cen Shen to write a memorial, first reporting the whole story of the Battle of Kesai City.
Then he asked the emperor to attack Kangju occupied by the food army, which was also the enemy's garrison in Samarkand.
This move may involve killing first and then reporting later, but as the governor of the two towns, he should be able to make contingency measures and wait for the court's decision, which may be tantamount to tying his own hands.
His previous memorial may have arrived in Chang'an not long ago, and perhaps the emperor was issuing an order to the Hexi Jiedu envoy to provide military ration support to Anxi. This was because water from afar could not quench the thirst of the nearer, but why not take advantage of the extra advantage he could get.
Nowadays, the Anxi Expeditionary Army's food and grass supplies can only reach Kesai City, so he ordered the soldiers to prepare dry food for three months and began to follow the camel and horse to fight without logistics.
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There is a kind of alliance that is not reliable, that is, an alliance that is coerced. Although after the great victory, Li Siye sent back the two Ketun and the eldest son of Geluo Ludunpi Gayahu as gifts. But Dunpi
Can there be no scars in Jia's heart? Any man who wants to be proud will regard this incident as a shame, but any ambitious man will regard this incident as an inspiration to him. He feels that Dunbiga's self-esteem and ambition are both mixed.
There is.
When you are in this strong state of dominance over others, you must always maintain it, otherwise when you fall behind in the future, those people who once trembled under your authority may come back to bite you.
One mouthful, so power is more like an addictive drug under certain circumstances.
Li Siye's expedition now needs the support of Ge Luolu, because the Anxi Army does not have a sufficient number of cavalry. Even the Anxi Cavalry Army and Beiting's Han Navy combined are not enough. If he does not have a sufficient number of horses in the expedition to attack Dashi,
The initiative on the battlefield will be lost a lot. Therefore, Ge Luolu's nearly 10,000 cavalry are the coercive troops he must lead.
What he needs is Dunbija's willingness, because the battlefield situation is changing rapidly, and sometimes you have to give your back to certain people. If he unexpectedly gives you such a sudden move behind your back, or deliberately slacks off, the outcome will be different.
Fundamental changes occur.
While the generals and soldiers under his command were busy making dry food and preparing military supplies, Li Siye personally visited Geluolu's camp with gifts of wine and meat.
Dunbija's camp is located on the grassland north of Julan City. The surrounding terrain is gently undulating. When the sky is light blue and clear, it gives people a sense of solemnity and vastness. The eagle is only suitable for flying in such a sky and stopping in the sky.
On the top of the lonely snow peak on the horizon.
When Li Siye led the team passing by, the herdsmen saluted him with their arms crossed. They had heard about what happened on the battlefield in Kesai City, and they had a natural admiration and worship for the brave and strong man.
Dunbigayahu's tent is on the highest hillside. Looking down from the top of the mountain, you can see all the felt tents in the camp, and you can also see the horses returning from grazing in the distance.
The five members of their family stood at the gate of the tent fence to greet Li Siye. After the horse walked up the hillside, Dunbijia took the lead and saluted with his arms crossed: "Dear Doctor Li, my guest, are you here to invite me as a guest again today?"
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The two sons of Dunbija each showed different expressions on their faces. Moro Teqin was a little embarrassed, while Yidun Teqin was full of vigilance. His wife looked at Li Siye with a slight hostility. Women are allowed to have small bellies.
Li Siye smiled and got off his horse, and responded in a similar tone: "My old friend, am I the only one who can invite you to my territory, and I can't come to your home?"
"It's an honor for me, Doctor Li, to come. Please come in."
Dunbijia opened the tent, let Li Siye into the room, and invited him to sit on the felt on the upper left side. This was the seat of the most distinguished guests. Although the two Ketuns were dissatisfied with Li Siye, they still smiled happily.
Kumis and roasted mutton were served on the ground.
"A little vulgar food is disrespectful."
"fine thanks."
Dunbijia's two sons were sitting on the lower right side. Li Siye paid more attention to them and praised them: "The two special Qinqin are young and strong, and are very wise and courageous. They will definitely take over Ye Hu's mantle in the future."
We will definitely be able to carry forward the Geluolu tribe."
"Where, where, in the words of you Central Plains people, they are just two dogs, not worthy of the climate. I have to support them for two years with my old bones. I hope they can take on this burden by then."
After Dunbija finished speaking, he quickly said to his two sons: "You can retreat."
He was so anxious to drive away his sons, probably because he was afraid that Li Siye would find something to do with them.
He and Li Siye were the only two people left in the tent. Dunbijia raised the kumiss and said, "Doctor Li, you are not just a guest in my tent this time to drink wine, eat meat and give gifts. We herdsmen don't like it."
It’s all twists and turns, but it’s better to go straight.”
Li Siye smiled frankly and said: "You don't like twists and turns, but I still want to do this twists and turns today."
"Oh, please speak slower, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."
"Okay," Li Siye put his hands on his knees and looked in the direction of the door curtain and said, "Ge Luolu has such a huge family fortune, but it is a pity that he can only have one son to inherit it."
Dunbijia shook his head repeatedly: "This is a family matter within my Geluolu family. Besides, I am still in good health now, so Doctor Li doesn't need to worry too much about us."
"If my worries are beneficial to you, Ge Luolu, and won't affect your family harmony, then you can worry about it more."
"Oh," Dun Yehu sat upright: "Would you like to hear the details?"
Li Siye smiled and said: "It is good to have more sons. A carrot is a pit, so one more carrot will cause trouble? After I finish talking, you will regret that you don't have enough sons."
Dunbijia couldn't understand Li Siye's words and could only nod blankly.
"King Najuchebishi of the Stone Kingdom is the son of the former king Hemodu Tutun. Where did the king of Hemodu Tutun come from? He is the younger brother of Tuqi Shi Lao Khan Mochu. Once upon a time Tuqi Shi
Qishi Khan made great achievements, and the imperial court rewarded their children, allowing them to serve as governors of Jizhou, or even to become the leader of a small country. Your son should consider his future. One son should be a guardian at home.
, the other son will not even have a place to live. Now that our Anxi Army has regained the land in the river, we must also gather the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu again, won't this free up the position of the king?"
Dunbijia also understood what was going on. Li Siye was trying to encourage him to participate in the expedition in a different way. However, he had already personally promised that Li Siye would lead troops to participate. If the Tang army made a request, he would never dare not to give face. Li Siye was like this
It was said that she was worried that he would be too cunning and ineffective, so she deliberately used tempting conditions to strengthen his determination.
He admitted that he had been persuaded. The offer was more attractive than gold and silver collars, but could Li Siye be the master of such a big thing? What if the emperor in Chang'an didn't agree to it when the time came and he was too strong?
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"Doctor Li, being the governor of Jizhou and the leader of a country is no small matter. You'd better not speak lightly."
"Ha," Li Siye smiled confidently: "Since I can open this mouth, I must be 90% sure. I just hope that Dun Yehu will completely give up the fantasy of Dashi and don't make me feel uneasy."
When Dunbijia heard this, he hurriedly stood up from the sheep felt, knelt on one knee in front of Li Siye and crossed his chest and said: "Doctor Li, after this battle, there is no room for peace between me and Dashi. I can only rely on you to breathe.
If you still don’t believe in someone’s sincere heart, Dunbija is willing to lead my army of 10,000 string-controllers and serve as a doctor to help you regain the land in the river!"
Li Siye stepped forward to help Dunbijia up, held his hand and said with emotion: "With your words, Dunbija, your son will be the king. What, do you feel that you don't have enough sons now?"