On the vast ancient road, more than 10,000 cavalry suddenly appeared.

"So, Princess Jincheng actually married her father-in-law?" Guo Li listened with great interest to Meng Haoran talking about the past of Tubo, just now he talked about Princess Jincheng and his relatives, but he didn't expect that on the way to greet his relatives, the prince of Tubo fell off his horse and died, and Princess Jincheng reluctantly married Chide Zampu.

"The Tibetan army sent 200,000 troops, led by the famous Tibetan general Shang Zanlu as the commander Xi Molang and Shang Zhaba as the deputy general. Shang Zanlu believed in the traditional Bon religion, and this time his army was supported by the two nobles of the Tubo Lang and the Mo tribe. Under the influence of Princess Jincheng, Chide Zanpu wanted to promote Buddhist culture in Tibet, but was resisted by the nobles of the court. To cut off the connection between Tibet and Buddhism, we must first cut off the connection between Tibet and the Tang Dynasty. The Tibetan aristocracy decided to invade the Tang Dynasty in order to suppress the influence of Buddhism in Tibet. Meng Haoran said about the background of this Tubo uprising.

The military has always been in the service of politics.

"Tubo Xingbing, how did Tuyuhun get involved?" Guo Li asked.

"Tuyuhun was originally a small country sandwiched between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. After Gaozong sent troops to destroy the country, he ordered the people of the Tuyuhun tribe to move to the vicinity of today's Xiazhou, and a large part of the Tuyuhun tribe did not move to live in the same place, and gradually recovered after decades of recuperation, and the tribal leaders still did not dare to call themselves khans. Now the leader of Tuyuhun is called Murong Xuanchao. This time, Tubo raised troops, and Murong Yichao saw that Tubo was irresistible. Since returning to Tubo, he has become the vanguard of Tubo's attack on the Tang Dynasty. The 10,000 troops and horses attacking Lexian in the north were blocked by 5,000 people led by General Shanzhou, and the two sides fought happily in Lexian. In the east, after attacking several villages and occupying Rong County, Tuyuhun's 5,000 military horses were blocked on both sides of the mountain, and the Tang army stuck a first-line heavenly fortress, and Tuyuhun could no longer advance half a step. If you cross the first line of heaven and have to cross the snowy mountain, don't say that the Tang army arranges people to guard it, that is, there is no one to guard it, how many people can be left after crossing the snowy mountain? Tuyuhun is not afraid, if Ziyi can win over, it will become the help of Datang. ”

Hearing Meng Haoran say this, Guo Li understood that Tuyuhun was pulled by Tubo to fight the Tang Dynasty's vanguard cannon fodder. Tuyuhun is similar to the puppet army in the anti-Japanese period in the previous life, with low combat effectiveness and no morale. Guo Li suddenly wanted to collect Tuyuhun for his own use, which not only solved the problem of troops, but also did not have to worry about supply, there were many cattle and sheep on the grassland.

General Liangzhou was very interesting, not only gave 10,000 fine cavalry, but also 1,200 people of the Liangshan Regiment were all equipped with war horses, and the foot soldiers became cavalry, and the strength of the Liangshan Regiment increased greatly. Although there are many of them instructed by the eldest prince, General Liangzhou does have a heart.

"The battle report said that Tuyuhun was rejected in two places, Tiantian and Le County, how should Brother Meng deal with us?"

Meng Haoran understood that Guo Li wanted to test himself, and his brain began to run rapidly.

"It was imperative to find out the location of the Tibetan army, and the fighting between the Tubo and the Tang Dynasty was blocked by the terrain, and most of them occurred near Suzhou and Ganzhou. Due to Tuyuhun's attack, Shanzhou became the front line on the surface, but in fact, it was not. Shanzhou relies on natural risks, even if there are hundreds of thousands of troops, it will be difficult to break through. Meng Haoran thought for a while and replied loudly.

"I'm afraid the real decisive battle is still on the front line of Shazhou and Ganzhou, so I ordered Shazhou, Wuwei, and Ganzhou to be strictly guarded and not to act rashly."

As for how to deal with Tuyuhun, Guo Li thought about how to accept it. Since it is similar to the puppet army, it is necessary to fight and surrender again. It's useless to give the carrot first, and then give the carrot after beating the stick. If the Tugu Hun harvest is used for its own use, the 200,000 horses and horses in Tubo will be surrounded by the Tang army. Unless Tubo has expected to withdraw from the area where Tuyuhun is located, it will inevitably become a dumpling filling.

The two chatted for a long time, and the young man Jianhu didn't say a word. A teenager, so calm. Guo Li secretly admired. Just thinking about it, I saw Li Guangbi and the servant Gu Huaien galloping over.

"What are Guo Shuai and Mr. Meng talking about?" Li Guangbi said.

"Guangbi came just in time, and we are discussing how this battle should be fought?" Guo Li asked.

"Find out where the Tibetan army is first, and then decide how to fight." Li Guangbi's words hit the nail on the head.

"First go to Shanzhou to solve the grain and grass of the army, the imperial court is in a difficult period, and the grain and grass are also difficult. Unless Pei Yang's transshipment warehouse is built and Cao Yun keeps up, it will be possible to transport grain and grass at that time. "Guo Li has a good understanding of the imperial court's Caoyun, and there is no grain in the Guanzhong area, so he can only count on Caoyun.

The war ends with the defeat of the enemy, and the guarantee in this is logistics. As for whether the enemy can be annihilated or not, it depends on the will of God.

Shanzhou is a majestic city, the city is five zhang high, and the moat is three zhang wide. The new assassin was appointed as the assassin, and Liu Fulai took Shanzhou Beijia, the main book, and the state to wait at the city gate early. The emperor ordered Liu Fulai to be removed from his official position as assassin and handed over to Guo Li in Shanzhou. Regarding Liu Fulai's question, Guo Li has some understanding. Liu Fulai was an official recommended by Chen Jiachong, although he was accused of not being able to rescue and causing the destruction of Rongxian County, but fortunately, he sent troops to intercept the front line in time to prevent Tuyuhun from continuing to go north. From this point alone, Guo Li wants to let this adult go.

"Xiaguan Liu Fulai led Meng Xiangru and Zhou Cheng He Bingzhong, and the main secretary Wan Fulai greeted Lord Assassin Shi." Liu Fulai's face couldn't help twitching.

"Lord Liu is polite, go into the city to speak." Guo Li planned to let this Lord Liu be responsible for raising grain and grass in the army, and Lord Liu had been in Shanzhou for many years, and the businessmen and wealthy people in the state were clear.

The army was handed over to Gao Sheji and Li Guangbi, Guo Li and Jianhu, Meng Haoran and the three hundred guards and officials of Shanzhou with the servant Gu Huaien to the Thorn Shi Mansion.

The Shanzhou Thorn Mansion is very large, and everyone is seated in the conference hall. Liu Tingshi was a little embarrassed because he was dismissed. Sitting there or standing, Guo Li saw it and said, "Liu Tingshi is sitting below the official." Liu Fulai glanced at Guo Li gratefully, thinking that this adult was not the same as the legend.

After everyone sat down, Guo Li asked, "How is the battle ahead?" ”

Liu Fulai has the most say in this kind of thing, but at the moment, he has no official or position, so it is inconvenient to speak.

Guo Li understands why.

"Liu Tingshi might as well say that the current will of the imperial court is still in the hands of Guo and has not been issued. has not been issued for a day, and the history of Liu Thorn is the history of Thorn in Shanzhou. Before the end of the war, Guo will not announce the decree. As for how the imperial court will fall after the war, it depends on how much credit Liu Tingshi can make. ”

Guo Li's words made Liu Fulai's heart settle, and Liu Fulai saluted to show his gratitude.

"Tuyuhun 50,000 horses, of which 10,000 attacked Lexian, Shanzhou general Gong Wei led 5,000 people to Lexian to guard the city, the two sides are currently at a standstill. There are 10,000 people in the direction of the first line of heaven, Ling Dongshan and Li Ruhai lead 2,000 people to hold on to it, and there are 30,000 people stationed in the west of Qinghai, and at the same time, they can respond to the two places of Leshan and the first line of heaven. ”

"Qinghai?" Isn't Qinghai in the previous life the area where Tuyuhun is currently located? How did you come out of Qinghai?

"Lord Hui, Qinghai is a big lake in Tuyuhun, and the locals think it is the sea." Liu Fulai explained.

It turned out to be Qinghai Lake.

"Is there any movement of the Tibetans?"

"I haven't seen the Tibetans yet."

The Tubo people are really cunning, let Tuyuhun be the vanguard, and wait for the Tang Dynasty to cripple Tuyuhun so that he can reap the benefits of the fisherman.

"Let Liu Fulai be the assassin and be responsible for the collection of grain and grass for the army." Guo Li issued his first order after taking office.

"I wonder how much stone food the adults need? Shanzhou has never been very rich, and I am afraid it will be difficult to support the consumption of the army. ”

Liu Fulai knew that it was not a good errand, the 200,000 troops in Tubo and the 50,000 troops in Tuyuhun, if the war stalemate lasted for a year and a half, even if Shanzhou was stripped three feet into the ground, it would not be able to meet the needs. When the time comes, the military affairs cannot be completed, and they can be left to the disposal of the other party. Liu Fulai thought that Guo Li had good intentions, but he didn't expect the other party to dig a pit secretly.

"Five hundred thousand stones.".

Guo Li calculated according to the amount of 100,000 soldiers and horses in half a year of war. (Tang Dynasty 1 stone rice 62.5 kg)

Liu Fulai breathed a sigh of relief, although 500,000 stones were difficult, it was not impossible to complete. As long as the military affairs are completed on time, the meritorious service will be made up, and the official may be reinstated.