Shule Town, Governor's Mansion. . .

A huge patchwork map was spread out on the ground, and the officials of the four towns of Anxi, who had been in battle for a long time, gathered in a circle and listened to Gao Xianzhi's deployment.

"Everyone is an old acquaintance, and they all know my temper. Pre-war discussions, I have always made a long story short. Moreover, when you arrive in Shattered Leaf City or Talas, there will be allies on your side, and some things are not easy to say. If you have anything to say, you will pour it out today, who wants to come to grind and talk about it again in the future, and the military law will deal with it! Gao Xianzhi's voice was very distinctive, like the sound of a hammer hitting forging, with a hint of metallic coldness in the majesty. Moreover, you can't tell that he is actually a Goguryeo, and he speaks with a Shaanxi and Gansu accent!

"Obey the general's orders!" The generals agreed.

"Heir, you come!" Gao Xianzhi nodded with satisfaction and motioned to the deputy general Li Siye to pass the order on his behalf.

I have to talk about Li Siye here, in the 300-year history of the Tang Dynasty, Li Siye is definitely a fierce general even if he is not a famous general.

According to historical records, Li Siye is a native of Gaoling, Shaanxi, who has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and his strength is outstanding. The appearance belongs to the typical tall man - seven feet tall (one Tang ruler is about 30 centimeters), and his face is mighty. In the early years of Tianbao, Li Siye enlisted in the Anxi Army, and began to write a glorious page in the legendary army. At that time, in order to deal with the cavalry in the northern and western regions that came and went freely on horseback, the Tang army began to vigorously promote the long-handled two-edged "cavalry terminator" and "broken horse sword" - Mo Dao in the border army. This is simply a weapon prepared for Li Siye, and he quickly stood out and became a famous Mo sword general.

In the sixth year of Tianbao, Gao Xianzhi led the Anxi army to conquer Xiaobolu, and the Tubo reinforcements could not hold out in Lianyunbao relying on the geographical advantage. A Mo knife was used superbly, and the Tubo defenders were killed by the Tang Mo knife team led by him, and the dead bodies were everywhere, and seven or eight out of ten fell off the cliff and drowned in the water. After this battle, Li Siye moved to Shule Town because of his merits.

In the tenth year of Tianbao, in the battle of Talas, the Anxi army was defeated by the defection of Qarluq, and on the way to retreat, the allied Bahanna army blocked the mountain pass, and Li Siye was eager to seize the road, wielding a big lance, and killing hundreds of Bahanna soldiers. Don't be extremely dissatisfied with Duan Xiushi, and fight with his face high: "Avoid the enemy and run first, there is no bravery; It is unkind to abandon the people with all oneself. Fortunately, you are worthy of it? Li Siye was ashamed of this, and after knowing the shame, he led the Mo knife team alone, killed hundreds of chasing soldiers, chased the enemy in fear, and did not dare to re-enter, Li Siye was able to collect the remnants and retreat to Qiuzi.

In the fourteenth year of Tianbao, the Anshi Rebellion broke out, and Li Siye led 5,000 Anxi elites to Gansu Lingwu Qinwang. In the second year of Zhide (757 AD), Li Siye led the Anxi army as Guo Ziyi's vanguard, and at the critical juncture when the first battle was lost and the army's morale was weakened, he asked for orders to supervise the battle charge: "If we don't fight with our lives today, we will die without a place to be buried." Sacrifice for the country, please start from the beginning! Under his encouragement and leadership, the Tang army finally achieved a great victory in Xiangyun Temple. Li Siye opened the palace with three divisions, Wei Weiqing, Jin Guogong, and 200 households.

In the second year of the Qianyuan Dynasty (759 AD), the Tang army besieged Yecheng and built an embankment to divert water to irrigate the city. Li Siye personally "was clashed by the strong and took the edge", and was finally injured by a stray arrow. A few days later, one night, Li Siye, who was recuperating on the couch, suddenly heard the sound of golden drums outside, thinking that the rebels were sneaking up at night, jumped up from the sickbed, shouted to kill the thief, the arrow sores rupated, and the bleeding was several liters, and finally died. Su Zong posthumously presented Li Siye as the king of Wuwei County, and he was called loyal and brave.

It's just that now judging from the history books, the legend of Li Siye's military career is only halfway through, and with Jian Yuwei, who shouldn't have existed, is about to join the Battle of Talas, will Li Siye's fate change anything?

"First! The main force of the four towns set off in five days, crossing the Naryn River to Broken Leaves, and must arrive in mid-June! ”

"Second! Shule left 2,000 people, led by Wang Sheng, and stationed in the Khotanese army! ”

"Third! I led the Shule army as the vanguard, Gao Gong led the headquarters of Qiuzi and the first part of Khotan as the Chinese army, and General Duan led the Yanqi army to the rear of the palace! The interval between the three armies is a day of walking! ”

"Fourth! General Wang Sheng led the army out of the west three days after the departure of the main force, along the Chihe River to Geluoling, in order to make a feint, and returned to the division of Shule ten days later! ”

"Fifth! The whole army was lightly armed, carrying supplies for ten days. The allied forces of Palkhana and Qarluq, totaling 50,000 men, will join our army at Naryn in early June, after which the supply will be in charge of the second division! ”

"Sixth! The army expedition is the first to pay attention to military discipline! All ministries must strictly order the soldiers to be restrained, and if anyone defends the law, they will be severely punished! ”

"The above six articles are all confidential and must not be leaked!"

"Obey!" The generals answered in unison.

Li Siye's tense and cold face finally relaxed a little, and he turned around and asked Gao Xianzhi: "Gao Gong, the last general has issued the deployment, please instruct!" ”

Gao Xianzhi hesitated a little in his heart, should he tell his subordinates the news of Jian Yuwei? Seeing that their expressions were solemn, this was indeed the largest operation of the Anxi Army in recent years, everyone was inevitably a little apprehensive, if they learned that the Praetorian Guards had come from thousands of miles to help in the war, their confidence and morale would inevitably increase a lot. However, the saint repeatedly told Jian Yuwei that this time he was going to use it as a surprise soldier, if the Anxi army really regarded Jian Yuwei as a strong dependent, in case the battle situation was stalemate, would it have more thoughts that should not be there......

"Everyone!" As Gao Xianzhi spoke softly, the meeting hall became quieter, "Everyone knows that our Anxi Army has not fought a major battle for many years. This time, there are more than 100,000 troops in the alliance with the nine surnamed Zhuhu, and they are menacing, intending to fight a decisive battle with me. The four towns of Anxi, nearly 30,000 soldiers, spend countless amounts of money and food every year! For what? ”

Gao Xianzhi's voice gradually became sharp and harsh: "In order to stabilize the Western Regions!" To the west of Yangguan, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, it is also my Tang territory! Now that the Great Eclipse has taken over countless of my subject countries, we have the heavy responsibility of guarding the land, what should we do at this time? ”

"Annihilate the enemy! Defend the country to the death! The generals shouted in unison.

"Eight hundred years ago, Hanchen Chen Tang had a resounding sentence - 'Those who commit a strong man, although they are far away, will be punished!' I, Gao Xianzhi, asked myself, even if it was not as good as Chen Tang, but since the Holy Lord entrusted me with a heavy responsibility, Xianzhi tried his best to think about it, and he didn't dare to be careless! The significance of the Anxi Army lies in the fact that 'those who commit crimes in the Tang Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away!' ’”

The generals of the Anxi Army suddenly boiled with enthusiasm and shouted loudly: "Those who commit crimes in the Tang Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away!" ”

Gao Xianzhi's face became more and more cold, but his eyes were extremely eager: "With such a battle today, my Anxi army should naturally fight with all the main forces!" There are a large number of people in the Great Food Army, and I, Gao Xianzhi, only think that they are a group of rabble, local chickens and dogs! They're going to fight, okay! That's what I mean! In this battle, we will hurt them and fear them! Let these Hu barbarians dare not peep into the north and south of my Tianshan Mountains from now on! ”

Five days later, at nightfall, Li Siye led more than 6,000 people of the whole army of Shule, and quietly submerged into the northern mountains; At dawn, Gao Xianzhi led a Chinese army of 10,000 people in the headquarters of Qiuzi and Khotan, and quietly followed the trail of Li Siye's department; In the evening, Duan Xiushi led more than 3,000 people of the Yanqi army to set off. Between day and night, the 20,000 elites of the Anxi army marched towards the Naryn River!

Three days later, Wang Sheng led the rest of the Qi troops out of Shule with great fanfare, and slowly marched to Geluo Ling under the banner of the vanguard of the Anxi Army, almost at the same time, several Hu Shang fast horses bypassed Wang Sheng's army and went straight to Dongcao at the northern foot of Boxi Mountain!

"It's out!" Qi Yade's eyes were shining, and he looked at the generals under him, "I just got the news that the Anxi army is marching towards Gloling!" Allah willing, our chance has come! ”

The generals stood up at the same time, and the depression that had been raging for many days could finally be vented!

"General! Give the order! Mohard's voice trembled, and his facial muscles were even a little out of shape with excitement.

Ziad threw away the sheepskin map and paced quickly through the tent.

"Unhagur! You immediately take your men and horses, from Xie Su to Jumi, monitor the route of the Anxi army, as long as they cross the Geluo Ridge, immediately seize Jumi, and cut off their retreat to Shule! ”

"Yes!"

"Mohard! You lead the main force to set up an ambush in the area of Boxi Mountain, and once the Anxi army arrives at Juzhanti, immediately go north to capture Dongcao and complete the siege! ”

"Yes!"

"The three generals of Arhan, Kazgan, and Bazar ......"

"Listen to the general!"

"The important task of attracting the Anxi army to Tuozhi City is going to be entrusted to you?" Ziyad's smiling tone didn't seem like an order at all, but rather like a kind discussion.

Arhan sighed in his heart, and looked at Kazgan and Bazar with a complicated expression, this is to use us as bait! But even if you know this, is it possible to refuse? The big cannibal was invited by his own people, and the strength of the people is far superior to his own, whether it is in name or in fact, he is the commander of this coalition army!

"Yes! We will not be dishonored! The Arkhans bowed their heads respectfully.

Qi Yade smiled with satisfaction: "Then I will temporarily wronged the brothers." However, I believe that it will not be long before the encirclement in the south is completed, and it will be a happy time for you to return to the south to encircle and annihilate the main force of the Anxi Army! Hahaha! ”

Al Khan smiled awkwardly, and was about to continue to show his sincerity, but Ziyad's face turned cold, and he began to issue orders again:

"Ungour!"

"In!" The ghostly Wincourt seemed to be forever ambushed in an unknown corner outside the tent, and everyone could not see him until they entered the tent, but Ziyad could immediately appear at the command.

"Inform Impdullah of Lemsk as quickly as possible, and let him take Talas immediately at all costs! Gao Xianzhi is not a stupid person, he will most likely order the defenders of Broken Leaf to enter Talas, and we will block all his retreats in advance! ”

"Yes!" Wincourt bowed and bowed, and was about to withdraw from the tent.

"Slow!"

"What else does the general command?" Wincourt turned around and bowed his head.

A hint of pride flashed in Qi Yade's eyes: "Send someone back to Mulu and tell Lord Abu, as expected, the show has been staged......"