After the change of commander after the war, Xue Shao needed a lot of time to reorganize the army. On the Turkic side, after returning from the Tsushilu, they retreated ten miles and defended it to the death, and there was no sign of launching an attack for the time being.

The two sides were already evenly matched. Now, no one is absolutely sure that they will be able to defeat the other party, and Xue Shao and Yuan Zhen are not reckless and impulsive commanders. As a result, the two armies fell into a situation of confrontation in the south of Yinshan.

The cold winds of Siberia are getting cooler every day. Fortunately, Guo Yuanzhen kept sending military supplies to the front line in Yinchuan Military Tun, so that the soldiers under Xue Shao's command did not have to suffer from the cold.

But Xue Shao knew in his heart that it was not a way to go on like this. In contrast, the Turkic people who grew up in the desert steppe were more adapted to the cold climate than the Tang army soldiers. Fighting in such a season was extremely disadvantageous to the Don army.

Moreover, once it enters the cold winter, the entire Yin Mountain will be flooded with thick snow. Even the Turks only hide in tents during such a snowy season. Otherwise, both humans and animals will be turned into ice and snow sculptures.

There is still one month left for Xue Shao and Yuan Zhen at most. If they don't decide the winner within this month, they will face a common enemy, the cold and the blizzard.

And this group of enemies will be invincible.

In this situation, retreat seems to be a good compromise. However, there is always some confusion in the retreat, so no matter which side makes the first retreat, he will be attacked by the other side.

No one wants to face the enemy with their backs in a life-and-death fight, and the duel between Xue Shao and Yuanzhen is even more impossible. Both sides are trying their best to find any flaws in the other, and at the same time, they dare not make the slightest mistake. Because their opponents are all first-class killers on the battlefield.

Half a month has passed. There is no record of fighting between the two sides.

The pressure on Xue Shao is increasing every day. The only thing to be thankful for is that the migration of the two tribes of Tongluo and Servant has been basically completed. Xue Shao asked them to settle in the aquatic grass area south of the Yellow River in Fengzhou, and listed it as "next to the city" to live temporarily.

"Next to the city" Datang is a unique name for the nomads who moved to the mainland, who would live in tribal groups around the outskirts of the Tang Dynasty and be counted as the same as the people of the Tang Dynasty.

Fengzhou is one of the six Hu prefectures where the Tang Dynasty houses the Hu people who have migrated from within, and it is also one of the prefectures and counties where the Tang Dynasty currently accepts exiled prisoners. This is a border pass, where living conditions are somewhat difficult and there is a possibility of war at any time. Therefore, Yi Li Siba and Shena Si were somewhat uneasy and dissatisfied in their hearts, so after settling the clansmen and horses for a while, they came to Nuo Zhenshui together to ask to see Xue Shao to discuss this issue.

On this day, it happened to be raining heavily. This is a small disaster for those who are on the march.

Xue Shao's mood was not too good. When he first saw Yi Li Sipa and Shena Sip, he had already guessed their intentions in his heart, so he felt a little bored.

Despite this, Xue Shao still patiently received them first, and asked his subordinates to boil some ginger soup and let them drink it to ward off the cold.

Yi Li Siba and Shena Si were not stupid, they saw that Xue Shao was not in a good mood, so they were a little hesitant and did not rush to talk about business.

It was Xue Shao who opened his mouth first, "The two leaders came to me in the wind and rain, why are you doing it?" ”

Shena sipped a vigorous look at Yi Li and asked him to speak first.

Yi Li was not ambiguous, and said: "Young marshal, Fengzhou has a bad climate due to lack of grain and little land. Now winter is approaching again, and our people are about to suffer. Therefore, we ask if we can move to Lingzhou or Xiazhou and resettle in another place? ”

――How is that possible?

This was the first reaction in Xue Shao's heart. Helong has just suffered a military disaster, and Datang's own people have not been pacified properly, so where is the spare strength to take care of the tens of thousands of displaced people of these two tribes? Besides, even if they can barely settle down, the war sores in the hearts of the people of Helong are still dripping blood. If they see the people of these two tribes, they may not know what kind of chaos will break out!

But these words, of course, Xue Shao would not say them directly. After thinking for a moment, Xue Shao said: "The internal relocation of the city is a major matter of the state, and it is beyond the scope of my authority as the ambassador of Helong. Even if I were willing and I gave the order, the magistrates of Lingzhou and Xiazhou would not dare to carry it out easily. They will act according to the rules, that is, report to the imperial court to know, and then wait for the imperial court's approval to act. ”

Shena was anxious and interjected: "As far as I know, Di Renjie of Lingzhou and Liu Youqiu of Xiazhou are all henchmen of Xue Shaoshuai. Is it ......?"

"I have no direct lineage and no confidants. They and I are only ministers in the same temple and Sasuke to each other. Xue Shao interrupted Shenasi's words and said, "Shenasi, the national affairs of the Tang Dynasty are not something that anyone can say in one bite. Even His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress Dowager Wu, they have to seek the opinions of their ministers and never insist on going their own way. ”

"In that case...... "Shena sipped his teeth, "is the young marshal planning to leave us alone?" ”

Xue Shao's mood was not very good, and when he heard him say this, his heart suddenly became angry, "If I don't care about you, thousands of soldiers of my Shuofang army will not be buried here!" My best brother will not be heard of without any news of life and death! ”

Shena Si was suddenly frightened, and hurriedly bowed down, "In the next gaffe, the young marshal is angry, and the young marshal forgives his sins!" ”

"Get out!" Xue Shao drank heavily.

Shena Si almost ran away, and Yi Li Siba also got up and walked along.

"You stay!"

Yi Li Siba stayed and stood in front of Xue Shao.

"Sit down." Xue Shao's tone softened a lot.

Yi Li sat down without saying a word.

"I've gone a little too far. However, I really don't have much to talk about with Shenasi. Xue Shao said, "Now you come and tell me, is your food, tents, cattle and sheep, and medicine still enough?" ”

"Pretty much enough." "Thanks to the generosity of the young marshal and the help of General Guo Yuanzhen, our two tribes have been well resettled. ”

"Will you survive this winter?" Xue Shao asked.

Yi Li Sipa hesitated for a moment and nodded, "Yes." ”

Xue Shao smiled. It seems that my occasional outbursts of anger can still work a little. Some people really can't be too kind and tolerant to them. Otherwise, they will develop a bad habit of making inches.

- Is this one of my official virtues?

"Young Marshal, is there any news from General Yuguan?" Yi Li Sipa asked suddenly.

Xue Shao shook his head, "You also heard it just now." ”

"Actually, I'm here more to inquire about General Yuguan's news." Yi Li sighed and shook his head.

Xue Shao's heart lit up slightly, and it seemed that most of them were simmering with him. Can't be wrong, it's the character of the two of them.

"In this battle now, can the young marshal be sure?" Yi Li asked again.

Xue Shao smiled, "How do you ask me to answer?" ”

Yi Li Siba also smiled, "I don't mean to spy on the military. I just want to say that if the young marshal is in need, he may be able to help. ”

Xue Shao's eyes lit up suddenly, yes, why did I forget that Yi Li Siba is also a very capable general? Moreover, I still have nearly 10,000 servants and Qingzhuang captives in Tongluo, which are all ready-made good cavalry. Although they were far away in Xiazhou and Yinchuan, it was not too difficult to recruit them. After the battle of Nuo Zhenshui, my own men and horses suffered heavy losses, so don't you just use them to replenish your troops?

To be able to get Yi Li to sip this good general, and to turn a group of prisoners who eat dry rice into good soldiers, this is a big lucrative deal!

But the key question is, can I trust Yi Li Sip.

Just when Xue Shao was thinking about these questions, Yi Li Sipa said, "I want to make a deal with Xue Shaoshuai." ”

"Say." Xue Shao was very interested.

Yi Li Siba said, "I am willing to come forward in person and persuade the captured young men of our clan to surrender to the Shuofang army cavalry, and fight for the young marshal from now on." Moreover, I myself am willing to act as the pawn of the young marshal, and I will obey the reprimand in everything, and I will never have two hearts from now on. ”

"So, what do you want?" Xue Shao asked.

Yi Li spat a long breath, "Please let my people survive this winter more smoothly." And after the winter, they were moved to a place with abundant water and grass in Helong, and they were resettled. ”

"Ten days." Xue Shao said categorically, "Within ten days, bring all your men and horses to meet me here." All the military supplies and the winter supplies you want, with my warrant, go to Guo Yuanzhen to ask for them. ”

Yi Li got up suddenly, clenched his fists heavily, "Subordinate, do it immediately!" ”

Xue Shao, who has been depressed for days, finally has a beautiful heart in his heart, mother's, this fire is good!

Not long after Yi Li Si pulled out, Shena Si came to see Xue Shao again. Just like a mouse seeing a cat, he said timidly: "Young marshal, I am also willing to follow the example of Yi Li Sipping the big leader, I don't know what the young marshal wants?" ”

"Yes." This time, Xue Shao's answer was very affirmative, and he said, "Give your men and horses to Yi Li Siba and bring them with you." You yourself stayed by the city and temporarily took charge of the livelihood of the two tribes. ”

"Huh? ......" Shena couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded, handed over the soldiers and horses and went out of the house? Why is there such a big difference in the treatment between me and Yi Li Sipba?!

"If you don't want to, you can go back first!" Xue Shao said impatiently, "Other things, wait until I finish the battle to discuss." ”

"Agreed, I agreed!" Under the eaves, Shena Si had no choice but to lower his head and asked helplessly, "Did the young marshal also give me a warrant and ask General Guo Yuanzhen for a batch of winter supplies?" ”

Xue Shao suddenly laughed, between a lewd and treacherous man named Huazi and a man who is willing to take responsibility, fools know who to reuse!

After passing the sip with a piece of paper, Xue Shao stretched a long lazy waist and felt much better.

Not long after sitting down again, Wu Yuan hurriedly ran in covered in mud and rain, and hurriedly said a few words in Xue Shao's ear.

Xue Shao stood up suddenly, "There is such a thing?!" ”.

[How about a few tickets?] 】