It wasn't until after the third watch that Wang Yuan and Gongsun Lan returned to the camp. And the generals of the Jiannan army were also restless, and they were gathering to discuss sending people to the mountains early in the morning to find the commander. However, the reason why the generals were restless was not because they were worried about Wang Yuan's safety, and they were protected by Gongsun Girl, so they didn't have to worry too much about safety. The generals were anxious to find the marshal to return to the camp to discuss the matter because of another matter.

That was the news that came back from the other two armies, and it was also the news that Wang Yuan had been anxious to get a response.

Hearing that the news came back, Wang Yuan immediately raised his account in the middle of the night despite his fatigue. After simply washing his face in the back tent and changing into light clothes, Wang Yuan came to the big tent in front. However, seeing that more than a dozen generals such as Song Jiangong, Li Mi, Liu Jun, and Liu Dehai were already standing under the tent and waiting.

Seeing Wang Yuan walk out, all the generals bowed in unison, Wang Yuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "In the middle of the night, there is no need to be formal, it is important to talk about business." I heard that Gao Xianzhi and Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi have all been connected, right? ”

Song Jiangong stepped forward and said, "Marshal, this afternoon, the messengers who delivered the letter returned one after another, and they were in touch with the soldiers and horses of the two roads in the northwest. ”

Wang Yuan smiled happily: "That's fine, I'm still worried about whether something went wrong on the road." It stands to reason that there should have been news two days ago. Presumably, the road was rugged, and it was time to avoid the ears and eyes of the Tibetan people. ”

All the generals nodded and said, "Presumably so." ”

Wang Yuan said: "Where are Gao Xianzhi and Ge Shuhan's soldiers and horses now?" ”

Song Jiangong got up and walked to the sand table placed in the big tent, and pointed with his finger: "Marshal Gao Xianzhi's soldiers and horses are now stationed in Bailang Town, two hundred and sixty miles southwest of Luoqi City, and there is only a Nimu City and a Qushui Military Town between Luoqi City. It is separated from our Jiannan Army for more than 400 miles, and there is a snow-capped mountain vein in the middle. ”

Wang Yuan looked at the position on the sand table and nodded: "Gao Xianzhi's speed is so fast, you must know that he has attacked all the way from Anxi, which is nearly thousands of miles away, and now he is closer than my Jiannan Army to Luo Some City." The location he chose was also very good, going around to the southwest of Luoqi City, where he could attack and retreat to the snow-capped mountains and valleys, which was very suitable for the current situation where the enemy was strong and I was weak. ”

Li Mi said: "Also, in this way, the position of the Southern Army with me has also been shortened. If Marshal Gao Xianzhi is attacked, he can lead his troops across the remaining veins of this snow-capped mountain to approach our army. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "What I said is that maybe Gao Xianzhi thinks so." Didn't he write a reply? Where is the faith? ”

Song Jiangong hurriedly took out Gao Xianzhi's reply letter from his arms and handed it to Wang Yuan, the envelope was untouched, although Wang Yuan explained to Song Jiangong and Li Mi before going to the snow mountain, and told them that they had full authority to handle military affairs, but obviously Song Jiangong and Li Mi did not do so, which is an invisible respect.

Wang Yuan tore open the envelope and pulled out the letterhead, but saw that the cursive characters on the letterhead were strong and powerful, and Gao Xianzhi's handwriting was very strong, and his style of marching and fighting was the same, fierce and swift and indomitable. It's just that this kind of cursive script is very difficult for Wang Yuan to recognize, so he has an idea to hand over the letterhead to Song Jiangong.

"General Song will do it for you, read it in front of all the generals."

Song Jiangong hurriedly took the letterhead and said: "Follow the orders of the marshal." ”

The generals were also anxious to know what was written in the letter, and they all listened attentively with bated breath. Song Jiangong unfolded the letterhead and read it aloud.

Wang Jiedu envoy Taijian, received the handwritten letter sent by Wang Jiedu's envoy, Gao was very surprised. To tell you the truth, Gao has always hoped to get in touch with the two armies of the East Road and the North Road, but he has only been limited to sending people to mix into the Tubo market to inquire about a few words, and now he has Wang Jiedu's handwritten letter, and he is very happy in his heart. Wen Wang Jiedu led the army all the way to several cities, so that the Tubo soldiers fled in fear when they heard it, and I admired it very much. Although you and I have never met, the name of Wang Jiedu's envoy is already thunderous, and he is a leading figure in my new generation of the Tang Dynasty. Gao likes to make friends with heroes the most, and he looks forward to meeting Wang Jiedu and experiencing the demeanor of Wang Jiedu in person. ”

When Wang Yuan heard this, he smiled and said: "This handsome Gao Xianzhi is quite good at talking, he hears my name like thunder, so I have to become deaf when I hear his name." ”

Li Mi said with a smile: "The handsome don't have to be modest, the prestige of the handsome has long been known to the world, and what Gao Xianzhi said is not exaggerated." ”

Wang Yuan smiled silently and continued to listen to Song Jiangong read: "What Wang Jiedu said in the letter is related to me. Gao led the army all the way east, and the resistance encountered was not fierce, so he had some doubts in his heart. It was not until they arrived at the left side of the city that they knew that the main army of Tibet had all retreated to several cities within a radius of hundreds of miles from the city. Recently, I sent people to inquire and learned that there were 80,000 troops stationed in the two military towns between our army and the city of Logos, waiting for me to attack the city of Logos and encircle and annihilate them in one fell swoop. Therefore, our army was temporarily stationed in Bai Lang and did not move, because we did not want to risk our lives. ”

Sure enough, he had 80,000 Tibetan troops in his place, and 100,000 troops in Pibo City, and these two soldiers and horses were 180,000. The Tubo people can really endure it, and they just hold most of the soldiers and horses here, and let other cities be lost, my previous judgment was correct. Wang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Yes, the marshal did not expect it badly, judging from the current situation, the Tubo people are just asking our army to consume all the way away from supplies, and they are going to encircle and suppress us near the left side of the city." Li Mi stroked his beard and said.

“…… Regarding the several suggestions of Wang Jiedu's envoy, Gao Mou very much agreed. By this time, the situation was already unfavorable for me. The imperial court wants to order us to seize the city of Luo, and it may not be possible. His Majesty and the Imperial Court were not aware of the current situation, so it is understandable that they had such expectations. Gao thinks that you and I, as well as Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi, should immediately go to the imperial court, report the current situation to His Majesty truthfully, and ask the imperial court to withdraw the order to seize the city. Although this was not what I wanted, and capturing the city was Gao's long-cherished wish before sending troops, Gao had to give up this idea. Regarding Wang Jiedu's proposal that our three-way army advance and retreat together, Gao also agreed with this proposal. Now that our three-way army is at a disadvantage, we need to join forces at this time, pinch into a fist, and attack with a camera, and we must not fight separately. I have written to Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi on this matter, and the business council is about joining forces. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and praised: "Gao Xianzhi is worthy of being a famous handsome, he can see clearly and think clearly. The proposal of the Imperial Court is also very good, and it is much better for the Imperial Court to retract its destiny than for us to be forced to embarrass by the Holy Decree. We need to immediately make a plan for learning with Gao Xianzhi and Brother Shuhan, where to learn and how to move, all of which need to be carefully considered. ”

"Marshal, let's discuss this matter tomorrow, and then send the results to Marshal Gao Xianzhi, and comprehensively plan with their ideas." Li Mi said.

Wang Yuan nodded yes, but saw Song Jiangong continue to read: "Wang Jiedu's concerns about my Anxi Army are answered one by one here. The problem of attrition of troops is indeed serious, and my 70,000 troops have lost most of their soldiers and horses all the way here. I still have more than 30,000 men in my hands, but for me, the number of troops is not my biggest concern. It's not expensive, and now these 30,000 soldiers are all elite Anxi Army, and there should be no problem with combat effectiveness. As for the supply of grain and grass, there is no need to worry too much. I attacked the city all the way, and I also captured a lot of grain, grass, cattle and sheep. It has not yet reached the situation where the army has no food to eat. In fact, our army of more than 30,000 people in Anxi is now well fed and clothed, and their morale is also very high. Please rest assured that there is no need to provide us with food and grass for emergency relief. If Wang Jiedu wants to reward my Anxi army, he will reward him when we meet, and Gao will not refuse. As for what is being discussed, a strategy needs to be agreed upon quickly and cannot be delayed for too long. The Tibetan people can be delayed, but we can't wait. In the next few days, I will order people to contact and discuss with Wang Jiedu's envoys, Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi, and try to come up with a strategy as soon as possible. I hope you and I will see each other soon. Gao Xianzhi paused and bowed. ”

After reading Gao Box's letter, Wang Yuan's face was much more relaxed, and he said with a smile: "It seems that I am worried in vain, I don't remind Gao Xianzhi, he is afraid that he will send someone to remind me." ”

Song Jiangong inserted the letterhead into the envelope and said with a smile: "The hero sees the same thing. Gao Xianzhi and Da Shuai thought of going together. ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "Let's discuss it quickly tomorrow, by the way, where are the soldiers and horses of Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi, it seems that you didn't say it just now." ”

Song Jiangong walked to the sand table and moved his finger upward, moving to a green leaf representing a lake in the northwest of Luoqi City, and said: "The location of the Hexi Longyou Coalition Army is on the hilly plateau seventy miles north of Namco Lake, and it is in this position. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, very good, they are not too close to Namco Lake, so I can rest assured." I'm also worried that they're going too deep and causing a crisis, so it's good that both armies are still in a safe position. By the way, they didn't reply to me? ”

Song Jiangong said in a deep voice: "Dashuai, Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi just taught the soldiers who sent the letter to bring back the message. ”

"What message?" Wang Yuan asked.

"I haven't asked yet." Song Jiangong said.

"Why don't you ask? Didn't I tell you to take it all in? ”

"This ...... That's for the big handsome, it's not good to overstep the rules. Song Jiangong said.

"You're very pedantic. Call the messenger to talk back. Wang Yuan said loudly.

A moment later, the soldiers who went to the camp of Li Guangbi in Geshuhan to deliver the letter entered the big tent, knelt down and kowtowed, and said, "The villain greets the marshal and the generals. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, get up." Tell me that after you sent Ben Shuai's letter, what do the two marshals Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi want you to bring to Ben Shuai? ”

The soldier hurriedly said: "Report to the marshal, Marshal Li Guangbi didn't say anything, that brother Shuhan did ask the villain to bring a few words to the marshal." ”

"Say it. What words? Wang Yuan asked with a smile.

"Marshal Geshuhan said that he did not intend to discuss any common advance and retreat with the marshal, and he wanted to advance to the city of Luo and capture the city in accordance with His Majesty's holy decree. He also said that he would march into Namtso Lake in the near future, and he would urinate on Namtso Lake to humiliate the Tibetan people. He also said that if the marshal wants to meet him, please go to the city of Luo to meet him, if the marshal can get there. ”

"What?" Wang Yuan's face changed suddenly, he didn't expect Ge Shuhan to come back with such words, which showed that Ge Shuhan didn't care about his reminder at all, and he was going to attack with all his strength when he heard him.

"It's a big problem. If Ge Shuhan and Lee Kwang-pil really did this, it would be a huge disaster. Wang Yuan stood dumbfounded and muttered.