Xingjian came to Liangzhou, although he had come to report beforehand, but he arrived by car, using the seal letter of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, but he only pretended to be an entourage, and was only recognized after entering the Liangzhou Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. Fortunately, Sheng Yunwen was notified as soon as possible and strictly blocked the news, so including the subordinate officials, there were still only a few people who knew about Pei Xingjian's arrival.

This one is the treasure of the Western Regions, if it is known that he has left the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, I am afraid that it will be ready to move again.

Maps, candles, shadowy heads.

Since Pei Xingjian could not stay in Liangzhou for a long time, this night became the last time to discuss military aircraft. Li Xian got a depressing truth from the mouth of this Anxi Grand Protector. The so-called thousands of people and horses are already the limit that Pei Xingjian's command can mobilize, otherwise once something happens to the four towns of Anxi, even if there is a victory in the front, there may not be a good result.

"It's not a matter of a day or two for the four towns of Anxi to pass through Tibet, so at the beginning of this battle, they must be on the sidelines. If the results are ideal, it will not only be able to deter them in one fell swoop, but also make the Tibetans dare not talk about advancing north. But if the war is unfavorable, then it will be not only the 50,000 Tubo army that will have to be faced, but also the soldiers and horses of the vassal kings in the four towns of Anxi. ”

Next, Pei Xingjian pointed to the four towns of Anxi on the map, and showed the strength of these vassal kings one by one. Li Xian nodded while listening, and finally sighed lightly.

"If the war is unfavorable, I'm afraid it's not just the four towns of Anxi that will be ready to move. Tuyuhun has only a few thousand soldiers and civilians in Liangzhou this time, and it is expected that Tuyuhun is the majority, and there are more than 100,000 soldiers and civilians, so where are the rest? If they see that our Tang Dynasty is defeated by Tubo, then they will definitely help Tubo attack the Tang army to show the loyalty of the new vassals! ”

"Your Highness said it well. Therefore, we can only win and not lose, otherwise the situation in the northwest will definitely be out of control! ”

Qi Bi He Li slammed his palm on the table, and his old face showed incomparable pride: "I have been fighting for half my life. I have been to all parts of the world, and this time I took over Lao Su's military affairs, how can I not insult my reputation as a Datang! Lao Su can break 80,000 with 1,000, can I have 40,000 people in my hands, and can't I still fight the opponent's 50,000 army? ”

Li Xian was naturally very impressed by the veteran Zhiqi, and immediately stretched out his hand to strike at He Li, and said with a smile: "General Qibi, I have the prince as the marshal." You don't have to worry about the food and grass supply, if you win, you don't have to worry about the officials will humiliate everyone's merits. Only when Tubo is beaten up, Pei Dadu will stand more firmly in the Western Regions, isn't it? ”

Seeing that Pei Xingjian's face was a little uncertain. He struck while the iron was hot and made an impassioned remark: "In the Han Dynasty, Zhang Banchao successively pacified the Western Regions. So much so that the territory of the Han Dynasty was wide. Since Emperor Gaozu Taizong of our dynasty, this Western Regions is not heavy. Only those who have no knowledge will abandon the Western Regions like a shoe! ”

"Pei Dadu protects. Hexi is a treasure land, if it is renovated. How can your reputation be weaker than that of your predecessors? I know that you are the proud disciple of General Su, it can be said that you are a strong teacher without a weak disciple, even if you leave the Western Regions the next day, if you can leave a proud disciple to guard Hexi, it will be another good story! ”

The Tang people are the most important name, which is also the biggest reason why Pei Xingjian regards his appointment in the Western Regions as a leftward move. As soon as Li Xian said this, the excitement in his bones suddenly surfaced again, and he couldn't hold it down even if he wanted to. It was only at this time that he thought of something, the apprentice in front of him was Li Ji's apprentice, and when Su Dingfang was alive, he had never said anything good about Li Xian.

And the most important thing is that Li Xian faintly revealed a implication - he Pei Xingjian would not nest in the Western Regions for the rest of his life, otherwise, why would he talk about bringing apprentices?

At that moment, he arched his hand: "Thank you, Your Highness, for mentioning the art of war taught by Master Su in the past, I will definitely choose someone to teach it, so that it will not be lost!" ”

Now that everything that should be said was said, the three of them discussed secretly under the candlelight, and from time to time there was a burst of knowing laughter. Outside the door of the study, Sheng Yunwen was holding his sword tightly, looking around, but he was thinking about another problem in his heart.

Do you want to report those people and things to Li Xian this morning?

Early the next morning, Pei Xingjian hurriedly left Liangzhou with a few servants, and refused to bring a few more followers. And sent him away, Li Xian and Qi Bi He Li suddenly became even busier. Before, the imperial court's will to mobilize soldiers and horses had just been in place, and it took effort to integrate and deploy each other, and this kind of thing was not competent except for the battle array expert Qi Qi He Li, and Dugu Qingyun and Xin Wenling were still a little less qualified after all.

Li Zhi sent Qi Bi He Li over, which is really the most correct thing!

Qi Bi He Li was in charge of the whole army, but Li Xian received Princess Honghua again at this time. Now that I think about it, the original words are as effective as words. Compared with Murong Nuo, the Khan of Tuyuhun, who was embarrassed, Honghua Gong was much calmer, but because of his husband's side, some things were not easy to say, but they were generally general

pleaded for Tuyuhun to restore the country.

Li Xianzheng wanted to bring out the official words, condemn the invasion of Tubo in a stern word, and send humanitarian aid to the Tuyuhun people who fled to Liangzhou.

"Please Your Highness must be the master of Xiao Wang! The ambition of the Tibetan wolf, who first sheltered my rebellious brother Dayan Mang, and then repeatedly harassed the border, this time simply occupied the territory of my Tuyuhun that has been passed down from generation to generation! His Royal Highness King Yong, I, Tuyuhun, have always been the most loyal vassal of the Tang Dynasty, and my promise bowl is even more loyal to His Majesty the Tang Dynasty! Please Your Highness must send troops as soon as possible to save our soldiers and civilians from fire and water! ”

This guy speaks really fluently! This high-sounding statement is nothing more than an authentic Tang Dynasty official! Tuyuhun is a loyal vassal...... Who provoked the rebellion in the mother's past? He said that he was loyal...... If it weren't for the fact that this guy didn't listen to him from top to bottom, would he be so loyal!

Although he was very contemptuous of this cheap cousin, Li Xian hurriedly stepped forward to help the person up, and by the way, expressed the cordial condolences of the Tang Emperor and Empress to Tuyuhun, and then threw out all the official rhetoric earlier. One cries, the other sighs and reassures, no matter how you look at it, it is also a harmonious and beautiful scene. In the end, Nuobo finally thought of letting his wife talk to his mother's family, and left Princess Honghua with a look and retired first.

"Liulang, I can't see that your official tone is comparable to those old officials who have accumulated for years!" Princess Honghua has not opened her mouth since the beginning of the fight, and at this time, she was straightforward as soon as she spoke, without dragging the mud and water at all, "According to the situation when I came over, it seems that there are more soldiers in this cool area than before, you are really good at it, this kind of big thing can move Your Majesty, and you have also brought veterans like Qibi He Li to be the deputy marshal!" ”

If only he had such great ability! was said by Princess Honghua, Li Xian couldn't help but think of his clever mother, needless to say, she was probably behind this matter. Of course, even if he knew that he wouldn't say it, he spit out a few words of comfort naturally.

"Okay, okay, don't use those perfunctory words to perfunctory me, I'm the princess of the Tang Dynasty!" Princess Honghua interrupted Li Xian's plausible promise with a smile, "Anyway, you can teach those Tubo people a good lesson, as for those Tuyuhun nobles, many of them are the first rats, if they see that Tubo is not relied on, many people will weigh it!" ”

As she spoke, she took out a list from her arms, which was densely packed with names, followed by the corresponding number of soldiers and civilians: "This is the list of nobles who voted for Tubo, and each of them has corresponding strength, but I am afraid that most of them have received official positions in Tubo now." The soldiers and generals sent by Tubo this time have already evacuated most of the country, and they have to be pushed to the front to fight. If they are beaten hard and stunned, they will take into account the future, and then they will give a little sweetness! ”

For such a useful thing, Li Xian was naturally willing to accept it, and he was even more impressed by this cousin in his heart, and then personally sent the person out of the door. Just as he was thinking about studying the list carefully, he turned his head and suddenly saw Sheng Yunwen looking like he wanted to say something, and he couldn't help but feel a little strange, but after thinking about it, he was relieved.

"Lao Sheng, I have already agreed with General Dugu. He is probably the vanguard this time, and he has a lot of opportunities to fight, and you will go to him when the time comes. As long as you have made meritorious service, the officials can be honored and awarded, and if you fight a few battles, you will be a real general, and you are afraid that you will not be able to shine on the lintel? ”

Hearing Li Xian say this, Sheng Yunwen's original hesitation was suddenly thrown out of the clouds, and he quickly stepped forward and bowed and said, "I will definitely remember His Highness's kindness, but I was worried just now but it wasn't for this matter." ”

He sorted out his thoughts, and then explained as he was: "Your Highness should also know that when I traveled the world in the past, I once came to the Western Regions, and I spent a lot of time in Liangzhou with Brother Huo and them, and met many local heroes. This time, I followed His Highness to Liangzhou, not wanting to be recognized. When they heard that there was going to be a war in the northwest, they all wanted to join the army. ”

It's still a good year, you don't need to pull the people to fight, and some people actually take the initiative to join the army!

Li Xian sighed in his heart, and then thought that the 40,000 Han and Tibetan troops were all sufficient, and the Tang Dynasty was now a government military system rather than a conscription system, so the so-called army surrender was not so easy. Having said that, even if you count the people brought to him by Cheng Chumo and Qi Bi He Li, the number of his personal soldiers is still pitiful, isn't this something that fell from the sky to replenish?

Thinking of this, he nodded with a smile and said, "This is easy to do, you can bring someone to me tomorrow!" ”