Liangzhou Guzang Chengnan military camp, at the foot of the snowy mountain.

Pei Min rebelled against humanity and placed the newly established Tabai Army at the foot of the Qilian Mountains.

Qilian Snow Mountain is a complete small mountain area formed by the interrupted block of Qilian Mountain. It is the Changma Basin in the north, the Shule River Gorge in the east, the Yema River Valley in the south, and the Gongcha Dahan Pass in the west, which is the highest mountain at the northern end of the Qilian Mountains, and is covered with snow all year round.

The weather is cold and the ground is freezing, and the environment is harsher than that of the northwest.

Pei Min personally came to visit the barracks of the White Army.

Unlike other barracks, the barracks of the Tabaist Army did not have a fixed position, nor did they have relative defensive facilities.

All the soldiers lived in tents that made it easy to move from place to place.

Pei Min inspected the camp left and right, and Hun Shizhi accompanied him on the side, introducing him to the knowledge of the camp.

Encamping is the foundation of the commander of the army, and when Xue Ne taught Pei Min the experience of using soldiers, he had already told him in detail.

The military books left by Li Jing, Su Dingfang, and Pei Xingjian also recorded in detail the method of camping in the village.

However, the traditional camping is very different from the southwestern plateau.

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is full of hills and ravines, is extremely inapplicable according to the orthodox method of camping.

For example, the orthodox method of camping is mostly to camp on flat land or near a water source, or choose to camp on a high mountain.

The former can be attacked and defended, and it can also ensure domestic water and facilitate marching.

The latter is condescending, can stifle the key rush, as long as he does not make the same mistake as Ma Yan, he can be invincible.

But after the explanation of the situation, it is a different situation.

The way of the unification of the explanation: "Qinghai Lake can still be used in the Chinese military science of the method of camping, in addition to the different climate, the recent situation of the region is still somewhat similar to here in Hexi. But on the plateau, the situation is very different. There were mountain peaks, one peak after another, and there was rarely enough flat open space for the army to camp. Even if there is, it is surrounded by mountains, and as long as you stand on a high place, you can see everything in the barracks clearly. ”

"There are also high winds on the plateau all year round, and camping on the top of the mountain will consume more physical energy for no reason and weaken one's combat strength."

"As is our custom, the camp is to be anchored in a sheltered outlet. At the same time, be prepared for a change in the direction of the wind......"

It has been two months since he returned to the Tang Dynasty, and Hun Shizhi has been working hard to learn Huaxia language.

Although these words are long, they still have the problem of biting words, but they can also express their meaning very clearly.

Pei Min also listened very seriously and said: "That means you can't bring too much baggage?" ”

The Way of Interpretation: "That's true. ”

Pei Min suddenly thought of Xue Rengui's battle of Dafeichuan decades ago.

In the early stage of the Battle of Dafeichuan, Xue Rengui led the main force, rushed lightly, occupied the military important Wuhai in one sentence, and gained the initiative in the battle.

He said: "Presumably, the famous general Xue Rengui of my dynasty really saw through this, so he boldly entered the army and caught Tubo off guard. ”

Hun Shi Zhi: "I also heard the retired old man say in that battle that General Xue's strange soldiers were too bold at that time, and the military gods of Tubo were unexpected, and they lost the first hand. It's just that it seems that there is a problem in the rear, which allows Tubo Qinling to seize the flaw and win in one fell swoop. ”

Pei Min naturally knew the situation back then, and said: "This is also the reason why I established the Tabai Army, and there are two major reasons why the general was defeated in Dafeichuan that year. First, the plateau climate is abnormal, and it is difficult for the Tang army to adapt; The second is that he was originally the commander of Liaodong, but he was transferred to the southwest front and became the supreme commander, which caused jealousy and dissatisfaction. Now I am only higher than the general at the beginning, and I am not troubled by the latter. But the former is a hard injury. The purpose of settling you under this snowy mountain is also to keep your resistance to the highland climate. Don't get used to the climate on our side, and finally don't adapt to the highland climate. ”

He was afraid that he would not understand what a plateau climate was, and he would also elaborate on the situation of altitude sickness.

Hun Shizhi's receptivity was amazing, and after listening to the explanation, he said clearly: "Just as we are not used to the heat of the Central Plains, you can't stand the cold of the mountains." ”

"Almost, that's what it means."

Pei Min didn't study it in detail, and said with high hopes: "So I hope that one day, when I attack Qinghai Lake, you will be able to step on the White Army and become the main force." This is also the original intention of my creation of the White Army. ”

Hearing that Pei Min was so serious, Hun Shizhi stood up straight, beat his chest with his fist and said, "Hun Shizhi will never live up to the high expectations of the country!" ”

Pei Min smiled and patted Hun Shizhi's shoulder and said, "Learn from me......" He made a fist-hugging posture with both hands and said: "We have this here, beating the chest with fists, it's not suitable for us to use it here." You must remember that although you are a Tuyuhun now, your nationality is my Datang. ”

"Understood!" Seeing that Pei Min regarded him as his own person, he was even more happy, and he clenched his fists with both hands.

Pei Min walked ahead and said, "Let's look at the soldier training!" ”

Hun Shizhi pointed to the road and came to the training camp, where more than 1,000 soldiers rode military horses on the school grounds, all of them wearing light armor, holding a hard bow in their hands, and a scimitar tied to their waists, and there were no other weapons.

In the past, the Tuyuhun people mainly used mounted archery, and Pei Min also focused on training the cavalry archery of the White Army to give full play to their own national characteristics.

For horsemanship, Pei Min has studied carefully, and it can be seen that these soldiers selected by Hun Shizhi have a deep foundation, not only running vigorously, but also bending bows and arrows on horseback extremely smoothly.

In this regard, Pei Min had to admit that compared with the Tang soldiers of the farming nation, the quality was indeed a little stronger.

It's just that there is inevitably a bit of randomness on the body, and in terms of military discipline, compared with the Tang Army, it is too inferior.

In response to this, Pei Min also put forward a request to Hun Shizhi, so that these soldiers of Tuyuhun can master the Chinese language as soon as possible, so that all armies can cooperate in the future, and at the same time, they naturally do not forget to say military discipline and discipline......

"I know your habit of retreating if you can't fight, and you like to use guerrilla tactics. But this set does not apply to us, once my Datang mobilizes troops, it must be a large-scale attack, and the infantry and cavalry are integrated. What is important is the cooperation of the three armies, and the defeat and retreat of one army will affect the rout of the three armies. Therefore, even if the situation is unfavorable, we cannot retreat, and we cannot retreat if the enemy is outnumbered. Especially during the charge, if the front team is timid, the rear team can kill on its own, and it is not subject to any military law. ”

Hun Shizhi's face changed slightly, this kind of iron law of military discipline is not available in either Tubo or Tuyuhun.

For a while, I also understood why the current Datang was so terrifying, and why Dazarugon did not dare to go deep into the Jinshan to pursue them.

If it is unnecessary, who would dare to provoke a commander like Pei Min? Provoke, the soldiers under Pei Min?

"Guogong!"

Hun Shizhi suddenly plucked up his courage and shouted.

"How?" Pei Min responded curiously.

Hun Shi Zhi: "I want to take a look at the other troops in Liangzhou, and have a long experience, I don't know if there is this opportunity." ”

Pei Min replied without hesitation: "This request is reasonable, and the trust between the three armed forces is the key to full cooperation." In the near future, I'm going to organize a military exercise, and you can come and see it together."

Hun Shizhi's eyes lit up, and he said, "Then do you have the qualifications to participate in the White Army?" ”

"This ......" Pei Min paused and said: "Forget it, originally as long as it is the Hexi Army, it has this qualification." It's just that you are newly built, the morale is insufficient, and the cooperation is not good. Barely participated in the war, the loss was too bad, too devastating. Next time! ”

Hun Shizhi was a little unconvinced, and the people he provoked were all strong men among the remnants of Tuyuhun, hunters who grew up on horseback, and qualified soldiers.

Even if he loses to the Liangzhou army, he will not lose without any bottoms.

Pei Min said: "Don't believe it yet, when the time comes, you can see for yourself." ”

Although the current Hexi Army is not as strong as the Longyou Army, it is not always something that the new army can contend with.

Especially a new army formed by the Tuyuhun people.

Pei Min did not deny that the Tuyuhun people had a good cavalry shooting, but the Tang army, which had been trained in battle formations, was really not something that the Tuyuhun cavalry could fight.

Pei Min didn't mind letting Hun Shizhi have a long insight and let him know what the sky is high and the earth is thick.

Looking at Hun Shizhi again, Pei Min thought: "Don't hit him too hard, just make him collapse!" ”

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Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate.

Du Xian continued to deal with the military affairs at hand.

Du Xian is the deputy protector of the Anxi Dadu Protectorate, and the envoy of the Jiedu of the West of Anxi, which is said to be the deputy Dadu Protector, but in fact it is the first leader, and there is no difference from the Dadu Protector.

Because the real Dadu Hu is Li Longji's eldest son Li Tan.

Li Tan scratched his face because of hunting, and Li Longji felt that the prince was broken and hurt the emperor's face, so he canonized the second son as the crown prince and the eldest son as King Qing.

For this eldest son who could not threaten his throne, Li Longji was still extremely happy, not only gave him the title of prince, but also made the protector of the capital of Anxi and the ambassador of the Longyou vassal in Hedong Guannei.

That is to say, nominally Li Tan is the supreme military commander of Hedong, Guannei, Longyou, and Anxi, and even Pei Min has to be controlled by him, but he is only a remote leader, that is, a nominal thing, and he really has no power.

Therefore, the real power of Anxi is still in the hands of Du Xian.

Du Xian is also a literati, born in Puyang Du, Ming Jing and the first, is a champion Lang, successively served as Wuzhou Army, Zheng County Lieutenant, Dali Commentator, Supervision of Imperial History, and Giving Things, all of which are well received, rising steadily, and having a beautiful resume.

Now, as a literati, he leads the military and political affairs of Anxi. He worked tirelessly, went up to the soldiers, appeased the people, and governed Anxi properly, so that the soldiers and civilians of Anxi Town were brought to heart.

looked at the file in his hand about the case of the son of the king of Khotan, Wei Chi Guan, who forcibly robbed the people's daughter, and said: "What is the reaction of that Wei Chi Guan?" ”

On the surface, the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate commanded the soldiers and horses of the four towns of Qiuzi, Khotan, Yanqi, and Shule, but it did not completely control all the powers, to be precise, there was a situation of co-governance.

The king of Khotan was the king of Khotan, and he had 4,000 soldiers.

However, because of his submission to the Tang Dynasty, Du Xianam, the deputy protector of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, was like a king, able to control the Khotanese prince and interfere in the national affairs of the Khotanese state.

Today's Khotanese king Wei Chi has three sons, the youngest son Yu Chi Ke, who is so favored that he oppresses the people and acts recklessly.

Du Xian had already understood Wei Chike's situation, but he never made a move.

After all, Wei Chike is Wei Chi Jue's beloved son, and Du Xian wants to govern the four towns of Anxi, and Wei Chi Jue's support is indispensable.

But Yu Chike became more and more bold, and even forcibly kidnapped the people's daughters, and finally killed the killer because of the other party's resistance.

Du Xian is a standard literati temper, small fights, he can endure it for the sake of the overall situation. But once he goes too far and violates his own bottom line, there is no emotion to talk about.

After learning of the incident, Du Xian handled it impartially and ordered someone to arrest Wei Chike.

No matter how Wei Chi Jue pleaded, Du Xian was unmoved, and sentenced Wei Chi Ke to death and beheaded him after the autumn.

Du Xian was looking at all the dossiers about Yu Chike.

However, because of Wei Chi's special status, he is the nominal king of Khotan, and he has a lot of appeal in Khotan.

Du Xian dealt with it impartially, but he also had to guard against Wei Chi Wei to make another plan, so he asked this question.

Du Xian's henchman Meng Lingcha said: "Wei Chi is still quiet, there is no other movement at present, just running in many directions, hoping to make the deputy capital protect the net." ”

"Humph!" Du Xian smiled contemptuously and said: "I have already given him face, and more than once, let him discipline his son well." It was his own indulgence that caused the disaster of today, and he, as a father, is also partly responsible. Whoever said, it's useless. Continue to star, before Wei Chike is executed, he can't take it lightly, lest there be a sudden change. ”

Fumeng Lingcha replied in a loud voice: "My subordinates understand! ”

Du Xian put the file in his hand aside, and found that there was a letter hidden in the accumulated file today, and curiously took out the underground letterhead first, and saw that the letter was from the Turgi Shi Sulu Khan, who opened the envelope and looked at the contents inside.

The handwriting of the letter is extremely delicate and beautiful, and it is obvious that it was written by someone else.

Du Xian didn't dare to slack off, and when he looked closely, he couldn't help frowning slightly when he saw that the content of the letter was to talk to him about business.

Tuqi Shi has been friends with Datang for many years, and trading has long been a commonplace.

As a nomadic people, the cattle and horses abundant in Tuqi Shi have always been the treasures that the Tang Dynasty needs.

Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is developing rapidly, and the country's economy is sufficient, and it is not surprising that it often buys cattle and horses from the surrounding foreign races such as the Turgish and Uighurs, while the Tang Dynasty either has coins, or exchanges with cotton, medicinal herbs, cloth, rice and other things, and each has its own needs.

However, this aspect of the matter has always been the responsibility of the Beiting Protectorate, Sulu Khan, how did he find his head?

After reading it carefully, and seeing the ratio of cattle and horses bargaining in Sulu Khan's letter, Du Xian suddenly became furious and shouted: "What a Sulu, bullying a certain is a literati!" ”

It turned out that while Sulu Khan raised the price of cattle and horses in his heart, he also bet on the price of cotton, medicinal herbs, cloth, and rice grain.

Originally, Du Xian had no contact with Gai Jiayun of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, because Gai Jiayun was a military general, and he was a civil official.

However, Pei Min drew the strings from it, intending to connect Anxi, Beiting and Hexi in the Western Regions and communicate with each other.

Du Xian respects Pei Min's identity as a Wenzong, Gai Jiayun also admires Pei Min's military exploits, and the three also have deep correspondence.

Du Xian remembered that Gai Jiayun had said this in his letter, but the proportions were different.

Du Xian's book business was extremely angry, and he couldn't bear this breath, so he wrote a letter back to Sulu directly.