When the Anxi army launched a general attack on Tuozhi City, at the head of Talas City, more than 600 miles to the north, the soldiers of the Beiting Army's baggage battalion were nervously organizing the people and craftsmen to repair the city that had been smashed by heavy stone bullets, pull out the huge crossbow arrows more than a foot deep into the rammed earth city wall, renovate the city tower that had been burned by the flames, and widen the moat buried by sand......

Outside the moat, there are tens of thousands of people and soldiers, relying on the terrain to build military fortresses and strongholds, in order to build a perfect defense line for the city.

In the prisoner of war camp in the city, hundreds of high-nosed and deep-eyed prisoners of war and more than 1,000 Shiguo prisoners of war were held in different prisons.

Outside the city of Talas, a thousand light cavalry from Beiting and thousands of cavalry from the Gang and Shatuo tribes, divided into hundreds of ten-man squads, spread out in all directions, scouting the wind and grass within a radius of two or three hundred miles, searching for the main force of the Great Food rebels.

In the city of Talas, the front hall of the official office of the original stone country has become a temporary festival hall used by the Beiting Army during the war.

Inside the festival, Wang Zhengjian was thinking deeply about the unfolded map, and there was no trace of joy on his face to capture the city of Talas.

Du Huan knelt beside Wang Zhengjian, his right hand supporting his chin, his eyes wandering between Wang Zhengjian and the map.

"Du Hu, are you worried about Xiao Langjun?" Du Huan saw that Wang Zheng had not spoken for a long time, so he had nothing to say.

"The dog and the county lord of Huaiyuan and the others are all stationed in the safest Dayun Temple in the safest Dayun Temple, far away from the war, and Wang Yong led five hundred tooth soldiers and five hundred light cavalry to protect them, and they also hoarded a lot of eight-bow crossbows, catapults and fierce oil fires, so why worry. Although the Na Ge Lulu Department has moved a little, its elite has rushed to Tuozhi City with the Anxi army, and it should not be able to set off much wind and waves in Broken Leaf City by scheming alone. Wang Zhengjian rubbed his temples and said with a smile: "However, if I haven't seen you for a few days, I can't help but be a little worried about the dog." ”

"Duhu, with Prince Sihan here, every move of the Qarlu Department is under control." Du Huan saw that Xiao Langjun was really able to divert Wang Zhengjian's attention, so he chuckled and said, "Xiao Langjun has made a great contribution this time. Our army was able to capture Talas City so quickly, thanks to the counterweight stone cannon and fierce oil fire designed by Xiao Langjun in his whimsy. The counterweight stone cannon is powerful, has a long range, and even more rare is that it can also save manpower. Under the command of Zhao Dahui, with only 500 sappers, he could skillfully manipulate 50 stone cannons. During the siege of the city, stone bullets rained down, suppressing the defenders at the head of the city so much that they could not raise their heads. After replacing it with a fierce oil bomb, the place where the bomb fell was even more ablaze, burning the enemy's morale and forcing them to break through the city. ”

Fei'er used horseshoes and these two militaristic weapons, but in exchange for Zhao Dahui's official position, Luo Puli's life and permission to open a store. Now look at it, he has lost a lot of money in this business! Zhao Dahui has become the right-hand man of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, and I have no intention of killing her with Luo Puli, and I have never taken out a penny of capital when Suyeju opened. Thinking about it carefully, it was me, the father, who took advantage of Fei'er. Wang Zhengjian teased. In front of Du Huan, Wang Zhengjian's words were full of pride when he talked about Wang Fei, and he no longer pretended to be modest.

"Xiao Langjun is very smart and calculated, but he still fell into the way of protection." Du Huan laughed and said: "However, when he was in Broken Leaf City, Du Hu agreed to Xiao Langjun's request and invited Cen Zhangshu to come to the camp for a talk, which can be regarded as a favor for Xiao Langjun." ”

"I don't know why, Fei'er is so curious about Cen Zhangshu." Wang Zhengjian smiled and said: "Liulang, what do you think of Cen Zhangshu."

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"The heart of a child has not been extinguished, the experience of entering the world is still shallow, and he is a man of temperament. In time, either side can be used. Du Huan chuckled: "However, what he needs most at this moment is trust and appreciation." ”

"He is depressed under Gao Xianzhi's tent, but we can't always openly dig into the foot of the Anxi Army. has already asked for a Ma Shisanlang, and then asked for a Cen Zhangshu, it is estimated that Gao Xianzhi should be angry. Wang Zheng chuckled when he saw it.

"Since Xiao Langjun didn't ask for anyone, there is no need to worry about protecting him." Du Huan immediately pointed out the crux of the problem.

"What Rokuro said is wonderful, let's see if Fei'er will mention it in the future!" Wang Zhengjian's face was full of kindness: "If Fei'er really wants Cen Zhangshu to come to the North Garden, no matter how angry Gao Xianzhi is, I have to open my mouth!" ”

"The heart of the calf licking of the protector is admired by a certain person." Du Huan laughed.

"Rokuro, don't tease me!" Wang Zheng said with fake anger: "Let's discuss the current battle situation." ”

"The battle to conquer Talas went very well, but I don't know why the protector is still worried?" Du Huan pretended not to know.

"Although there was no accident in the attack on Talas, the three thousand Khorasan cavalry were indeed brave, and when they broke through from the city, they were murderous, and they were more powerful than the hundred cavalry that infiltrated Tingzhou City. Fortunately, we had been prepared, and we learned from Sai Yifudin that the bows and crossbows of the Great Food Army were very blunt, so we concentrated our crossbowmen and eight-bow crossbows, and shot them to pieces under the cover of the Mo Sword Array. Then he used light cavalry to harass and Xuanjia iron cavalry to rush and kill, and finally defeated it in a battle! Wang Zhengjian sighed, but did not directly respond to Du Huan's question.

"Duhu, our army has been planning for a long time and is well prepared for this battle. It's a pity that the commander of the Khorasan cavalry escaped with more than a dozen personal guards. Du Huan replied in a deep voice.

"A mere military general can't set off any storms, so you don't have to mind this matter." Wang Zhengjian replied lightly: "Taking Talas City is just a beginning, and it is not a good idea. ”

"I don't know what the capital is worried about? Could it be because of Ruyiju? Du Huan asked loudly.

Du Huan understood that after talking about Xiaolangjun for a long time, Wang Zhengjian's thoughts were still focused on the war. He just wasn't completely sure, what was Wang Zhengjian worried about? Is it the battle or the court behind the battlefield?

On 13 May, before the Beiting army marched from Broken Leaf City to Talas City, the shopkeeper Liu of Ruyiju secretly provided the Beiting army with 100,000 stone of military rations, 30,000 sheep, and Sogdian gold and silver coins worth 200,000 guan in the name of rewarding the Beiting soldiers.

As far as Du Huan knows, the Anxi army has never received any reward at all. Think of it again before the army set off from Tingzhou, Ruyiju generously donated money and provided a large amount of military funds; During the western expedition, Su Sanniang continued to provide all kinds of information through Wang Yong and Xiaolangjun. Then, it is naturally clear who is standing behind Ruyiju......

"Liulang, the East Palace hopes to win me over through generous grace, and does not hesitate to let Wang Yuanbao bleed like this, why should I bother?" Wang Zhengjian smiled calmly, and his eyes flashed with a narrow light: "The army has never been able to do without grain, grass and money, and some people are willing to put icing on the cake, of course we have to laugh at it." ”

"Duhu, it's a bit too much." Du Huan saw that Wang Zheng's mind was clear, so he no longer worried about anything.

"After a certain brother was reprimanded, I was the only one left with the label of the East Palace Party. And only Lee Sang-ma is the head

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"Duhu, what about the saint a hundred years later? Donggong's temperament is not generous! Du Huan reminded in a low voice.

After a moment of silence, Wang Zhengjian said lightly, "Liulang, a certain gentleman with a pure heart, if you don't seek to flatter the throne, why are you afraid of the thunder from Daming Palace?" It's a big deal, like a clan brother, to be an idle prose official; No matter how bad it is, he resigned and returned home, and cultivated and studied in his hometown. Fortunately, the family still has a little money, so it won't be unbearable. However, before disarming and returning to the field, a certain must repel the big food and pacify the river! ”

"If you are not indifferent, you will not be ambitious, and if you are not quiet, you will not be far-reaching. The wind of capital protection is close to Wuhou! Du Huan praised with a smile: "It's just that they all protect the family, I'm afraid it's not just a little thin." When Du Hu returned home to study, I wanted to follow Du Hu with my dead face and go to Taiyuan to eat and drink! ”

"With Liulang's talent, you can't go anywhere in the world, do you have to go to my house to eat?" Wang Zhengjian said with a smile.

"Although the world is big, I am only willing to serve as the west seat for Xiao Langjun and Yiyue Little Lady!" Du Huan had a faint smile on his face, but he didn't mean to joke at all.

"I'm afraid that by then, it will be impossible for the little lady Yiyue to stay at home......" Wang Zhengjian sighed lightly.

Du Huan was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that Ayi Tenggena had a special identity. He smiled bitterly: "It seems that if you want to continue to teach Little Lady Yiyue, I still look forward to protecting you and continuing to increase your official ranks!" ”

"The fame is not my intention, but I hope Hai Boping is flat!" Wang Zheng let out a long sigh when he saw it, and then asked solemnly, "Liulang, if you are Abu?" How will Muslim respond? Where will the main force be used? ”

"Protector, al-If-Din said, 'What about Abu? Muslim is cunning and unpredictable. A certain person asked himself, who is not good at fighting, does not dare to measure the whereabouts of the rebels with his own heart. However, after thinking about it, although the strategy of dividing the north and south of the Beiting and Anxi armies and echoing each other has the consideration of balance and compromise between the two sides, it is indeed a dignified and upright way of using troops, and it occupies a 'positive' word. If you are Abu? Muslim's response is nothing more than a strange way. If it is mainly positive, it will gather all the troops in Samojian, advance to the north steadily, and under the Tuozhi City, relying on the strong city, converge the soldiers and horses of the Shiguo, and have a vicious battle with the Anxi army that came to attack the city. If you want to win by surprise, you should conceal the main force between Samojian and Tuozhi City, and then try to sneak attack our army's grain road, set fire to the baggage, and plot against the soldiers and horses of the subordinate country. After weakening our army, gather heavy forces and fight me in a decisive battle. Du Huan replied cautiously.

"Rokuro's words are reasonable, but that's where I can't figure it out." Wang Zhengjian said worriedly: "On May 21, after our army arrived at the city of Talas, they immediately launched an attack. Within half a day, the city of Talas was occupied. After the battle, there were only 3,000 Great Food Cavalry and 10,000 Shi Country defenders in the city, which was by no means the main force of the Great Food Army. After conquering Talas City, a certain immediately ordered scouts to go out and search for the Great Food rebels. Two days have passed now, and no trace has been found. So, Abu? Muslim's main force should still be active in the south of Tuozhi City. However, according to the news from Gao Xianzhi's side, the Anxi army led the Qarlu and Hui troops to Tuozhi City yesterday and besieged Tuozhi City. Why don't you see any movement from the main force of the Great Food Army? Such an unreasonable calmness is truly unsettling! ”

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