Chapter 43: The Unguessable Mind

Pei Min watched Mosley Massa leave.

He didn't expect Mosley Massa to promise at all.

Credibility is very important, but as long as the gains and losses of interests exceed the weight of credibility, no matter how trustworthy people are, they will not stick to the bottom line.

Mosremassa is not Kahetaba.

If today's battle was Kahetaba who killed Lei Wanchun, Pei Min would not be embarrassed by him.

For the sake of a kahetaba, it is not worth losing personal credibility and the promise of the Tang Dynasty, but Mosley Massa is worth this weight.

As long as Moslemassa dared to cross this Kabul River, he would not have been able to return alive.

Pei Min also believes that Mosley Massa also means the same thing.

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

Neither Pei Min nor Mosley Massa would take this risk.

Today, it is enough to take advantage of the West's face-conscious, duel-friendly atmosphere to get rid of Kahetaba.

Pei Min saw Mosley Massa leaving, and said with a bit of caution: "Today, the lion king has suffered a loss, and in three days at most, he will lead his troops to attack." Be prepared for all the battles and defensive measures. You are all the people I trust the most, and I will give you a thorough understanding in advance. In this battle, we fought around the Kabul River and the Xindu River to the south. These two rivers were used as a stronghold to defend against the northward movement of Arabia. In this operation, we have only one mission. Hold the north bank of the Xindu River and the east bank of the Kabul River. ”

"As for why they fought like this, I won't explain, and then you'll know. Whether our Tang Dynasty can pass this test depends on whether we can hold this river...... This time, I will fight side by side with all the princes, and I must resist the thieves on the other side of the river! ”

The generals behind him were particularly convinced by Pei Min and shouted in unison.

Feng Changqing also obeyed the order and arranged the deployment of the Kabul River.

It was also at this time that the Byzantine envoys arrived at the Don camp.

Mosley Massa returned to Peshawar in a rage.

Mosremassa didn't pay much attention to Kahetaba's death.

After all, in the West, duels are very sacred, and if you die, you are inferior in skill and can't complain about others.

It's just that he was a little aggrieved in his heart, and in this fight with Pei Min, he fell behind again.

The main purpose of this personal meeting with Pei Min across the river was to drive a wedge.

This Pei Min led the army alone, and led the military and financial power alone.

Even if he, the younger brother of the Arab king, does not have this power, once his loyalty is doubted, the overall situation in the Western Regions will be won without a fight.

Unexpectedly, Pei Minyun dissolved it lightly, and made him break a general.

But it's not all fruitless, at least Pei Min's purpose and intention can be seen.

Mosley Massa thought about Pei Min's layout in the Kabul River, and couldn't understand Pei Min's intentions for the time being, and asked, "If it were you, how would you fight?" ”

Abu Muslim groaned for a long time and said: "The last will be defended by the city, and the three cities of Hesina, Rorot, and Huwen will be defended. The city of Hexi is the peak, and the city of Luo and the city of Huwen are the horns of the left and right, and they are assisted. ”

"This city of Hexina is the capital of the country of Caojuzha, and the king is the clan of King Kang. Kang was the largest vassal state among the nine Zhaowu states and the most powerful supporter of the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, the daughter of the military general of Kangguo married Pei Min's brother-in-law, Wang Zhonghei. With this relationship, the relationship between the Cao Juzha Kingdom and the Tang Dynasty is not bad. The city of Hesina is a rare fortified city, and with the protection of the city of Luo and the city of Huwen, it is far easier to defend than the Kabul River. ”

Mosley Massa said: "We thought of a piece, and I thought that the hardest bone in this battle was the city of Heshina. The crane knows that the city cannot penetrate it, but there are our people in the city of Huwen. Breaking his horns is no problem. But he gave up defending the city and chose to defend the riverbank. I really don't know what he's thinking, the Kabul River shouldn't be as important as he thinks, why should it be easier said than done? This is not Pei Min's style......"

He didn't quite understand why Pei Min attached so much importance to the Kabul River.

After being silent for a long time, he clasped his hands together and said, "No matter, if you really plan to block me on the bank of the river, just try it." Abu, immediately arrange artisan slaves, build boats and rafts to cross the river, fight a battle, and everything is clear. ”

The Byzantine envoy was a very handsome young man, about the same age as Pei Min, all in his thirties, gentle and elegant, with a gentlemanly demeanor.

"In the Lower Roman Emperor Constantine V, I met Pei Guogong. In Constantinople, I have heard of the prestige of the country for a long time, but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to see it. This envoy is to implore his father and the emperor so that he can meet the prince. Sure enough, it is better to be famous than to meet, Pei Guogong is heroic and majestic, and it is really convincing. ”

The handsome young man, of course, spoke Greek.

Pei Min didn't understand, but after listening to the translation, he realized that the young man in front of him was actually the emperor of Byzantium, so he hurriedly stepped forward to meet him: "I don't know if the emperor of your country is here in person, Pei Min is not far away." ”

Pei Min didn't know much about Byzantine culture, but he only understood a rough idea.

As the saying goes, there are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country.

But in the West, in Byzantium, this does not exist.

Constantine V was the emperor of Byzantium, but the real ruler was not him, but his father, Leo III, who was also the emperor of Byzantium.

After being baptized by Constantine V, Leo III appointed his favorite son as emperor of the same dynasty, that is, two emperors of one country.

From Pei Min's point of view, common sense is a mess, but there are not many objections in Byzantium itself.

Constantine V was very capable, and after sitting down with each other through the interpreter, he did not beat around the bush, and said bluntly: "This envoy wants to discuss some details of the alliance with the prince, so as to fulfill the responsibilities of an ally." In the past, Mosley Massa intended a surprise attack on Constantinople, but the prince had the foresight to see through the plan first, and my father and I were deeply grateful for this. Now that the war has begun, our country will fulfill its agreement, but I don't know where we can help your country? ”

Pei Min thought for a while and said: "First of all, protect Constantinople without loss, the strength of Arabia, you know better than me, they are fully capable of opening up multiple battlefields in a short period of time." Constantinople is not lost, it is the greatest support. ”

Pei Min remembered that when Arabia was at its peak, five battlefields were opened, in all directions, southeast, northwest, and northwest.

Constantine V said solemnly: "Thank you for your concern, my country will not dare to relax our defense again in this matter." ”

"Secondly, I need your country's support for some military rations, and our army's logistics are under great pressure in this operation. If your country can help with some food, I would appreciate it. Of course, this is not free, I can exchange my country's porcelain, medicinal herbs, tea, silk, and coins. ”

Compared with grain, porcelain, medicinal herbs, tea, silk, and coins are obviously better transported.

Constantine V said: "This matter is on me, and I will gather as much food as possible to support your army." ”

Pei Min said again: "It would be better to be able to fund some growing grain!" ”