Chapter 235: Confession
On the plateau in mid-October, the cold was already awe-inspiring, and the temperature difference between day and night was unbearable, especially for the Tang army who came all the way from the four towns of Anxi.
This kind of climate, even if it is a double-decker cowhide tent, is neither heat nor cold-tolerant, and camping in the wild has become a problem, but those Han people who were once taken as slaves seem to have already adapted to the environment, even if they are in rags, they can stand tall in the cold wind without fear.
Those who can't adapt to it have already become a lonely soul in the savage wilderness.
Yang pre stood on the city wall, carefully maintaining his body so as not to lean against the wall, because it was full of unknown secretions, and it felt disgusting to think about it.
The Han people in the city are not so particular, as far as his eyes can see, a group of people are busy, moving and lifting the guards that have just been built, and lifting them to the city platform, where it is relatively spacious and can be put down, Yang Yu can recognize at a glance, it is a double-tip catapult, on the fresh wooden structure main frame, the bark has not been peeled clean.
This kind of manpower catapult is the main siege equipment of the Tang Army, which can be enlarged or reduced according to the requirements, for example, the smallest version installed on the city platform is the smallest version, which only needs four people to operate freely, and it is precisely used to defend the city.
In the Anxi Tang Army under the city, there was no artisan battalion responsible for the construction of tools, and even the servants were sent back, leaving them as pure soldiers, so complex instruments such as bed crossbows could not be built, and they could only use some of the original inventory of the Tubo people to make some simple changes.
Defending the city is not a new proposition for the Tang army, as a powerful empire with a history of thousands of years, there are countless experiences and lessons, at this moment, it is those soldiers who guide these Han people.
In addition to catapults, there are also all kinds of rolling logs, stones, and hot oil, for which more than 100,000 people in the city are all busy, because everyone knows that the army of the Tibetans may be on the way over.
Soon, the catapult was placed and stopped, and a group of Han people walked towards the city with a smile, and Yang Yu's gaze stayed on a young man behind him for a while, perhaps sensing his scrutiny, the young man looked over here.
Yang Yu hooked his hand to him, and the young man looked left and right, and there was no one else except himself, and walked to his side with some confusion.
"Do you still recognize me?"
The young man nodded, his expression was a little cringe, and he quickly lowered his head after just one glance at him, his body bent unconsciously, and it seemed that he would lie on the ground at any time.
"You're not a slave anymore, there's no need to be afraid." Yang said warmly.
The young man raised his head, Yi Yi opened his mouth, and after talking for a long time, he heard that it was a non-standard Chinese sentence.
"I'm Han."
"Yes, you are a Han Chinese, you should be afraid, it is those captives, we now occupy their capital, cut off the heads of their so-called nobles, and hang them on the city wall, just to tell them that if they dare to hurt my Tang people, this is the end, even if they come with more people, it is useless."
"Big ...... Tang Dynasty. The young man learned his tone and spelled out a word, Yang Yu's heart was a little uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but reach out and press his head, until now, these people are still combing their Tibetan style braids.
"Don't worry, you are Han, one day, you will be able to speak fluent Chinese, now stand up straight and don't move."
The young man didn't know why, but he was obedient, straightened his body hard, and raised his head, Yang pre-untied his braids, combed him with his fingers, and combed him one by one, and then took out a feather arrow from his feet, broke it in two, and used the end of the arrow as a bun and wore it on the combed hair.
In just an instant, the cowering Tibetan slave suddenly turned into a heroic Han boy.
Yang Yu looked at the freshly baked works, looked left and right, and clapped his hands with satisfaction: "In the future, you will comb like this, not only will you know, but you will also teach your companions, understand?" ”
The boy stroked his new hairstyle, nodded vigorously, bowed to him in a Tibetan manner, turned and ran.
Educating the four Yi, there is a long way to go, Yang Yu is a little helpless, things can't be rushed, they almost grew up in the tent of the Tubo people, and it is impossible to change back all at once.
"Pre-Langjun, I didn't expect that you still have this craft, and I thought that your hair bun was served by a delicate little lady."
Xu Guangjing's rough voice sounded behind him, and Yang Yu scolded him without replying: "Fuck you, Xu Da stick, everyone is busy, you will be lazy and slippery, looking at Wulang's absence, you will release the pigeons, you must know that the Tubo people may be close to the left, I don't know when they will call." ”
"Cut." Xu Guangjing scoffed at his accusations: "The time we have stayed in the team, one slap can be counted, and it is not all thanks to Lao Zhang and Mou to help, and we haven't returned this time." ”
"He's out of town?" Yang Yu was stunned, no wonder he didn't see a figure for a day.
"It's not, the injury is just a little better, and I have to go and fight with those birdmen, and I won't listen to the persuasion, I said that Cheng Madman will not embarrass our master."
Yang Yu couldn't answer his worries, and he didn't care about the faux pas in the other party's words, but hurriedly ran down the city wall, jumped on his mount, and galloped in the direction of the city.
Under the city, Feng Changqing's big tent was warm, several huge braziers were burning vigorously, and a group of generals wearing helmets and armor rubbed their hands around the brazier, but their eyes were looking in the same direction.
"Cheng Zhong forgives the sin, Shaoqing forgives the sin, the Nibharats are all wild mountain village husbands, do not listen to moderation at all, the sun and the moon are dark and the wind is high, they do not see the five fingers, they act without authorization, they are worried about you, they are all in the beginning and the end, here to make amends to you, to be punished, but by disposal."
Liu Ji didn't wear armor, he didn't even wear clothes, his entire upper body was wrapped in layers of cloth, and dark traces were faintly visible.
Because of the three people sitting in front of the brazier, Feng Changqing's face was solemn, Zhang Boji had a calm face, staring at the flames in the basin and didn't know what he was thinking, and his own coach, Cheng Qianli, who was sitting on the stool and half a body taller than the former, looked at each other without saying a word, and couldn't see his joy or anger at all.
"I have more than 2,000 sons and daughters in Beiting, and I died on the side of the Zang River, just to achieve your great achievements, Liu Ji, you tell a certain now, you don't know?"
After just letting it dry for a while, when Liu Ji felt that his body was a little stiff, he heard a voice sound, and he immediately stood up straight, with a deferential look on his face.
"Zhongcheng Rongyu, how can his subordinates know that they were on the way to the city of Luo? If I had known that they dared to be so presumptuous, they would have been severely reprimanded, but now that the mistake has been made, my subordinates will repair a letter and send it to Nepal, instructing them to severely punish the person concerned, and tie up and Zhongcheng to vent their anger, how about it? ”
"Hmph, if you take the capital of the Tubo people, it is reasonable to make trouble in front of the Son of Heaven, should you be a three-year-old child?" Cheng Qianli snorted coldly and didn't pick up his stubble.
"Zhongcheng Mingjian, the reason for this matter is the head and tail of the subordinates, in order to let those Nibharats be used by the Tang Dynasty, the subordinates have the courage to award a reward, a Tubo person's head can be exchanged for a hundred dollars, a group can be exchanged for five hundred, a Dongben can be exchanged for two thousand, and a ......"
Liu Ji solemnly snapped his fingers and explained to them one by one, Feng Changqing laughed when he heard it, and saw that the faces of Cheng Qianli and the others were getting darker and darker, so he hurriedly scolded.
"Enough!"
He said to Cheng Qianli: "I asked someone about this matter later, and it was indeed as he said, it was the Nibrasas who attacked at night in order to reward money, if it wasn't for the fact that the soldiers of the Qiankeng Army found out early and informed us and others, I am afraid that it has made a big mistake, and now it is also wrong, Zhongcheng and Shaoqing, it is better to let him redeem his merits and make calculations again, okay?" ”
There was a threat in his words, Cheng Qianli also gave it back, Zhang Boji jumped when he listened to his cheeks, that night he was afraid of death, he never thought that he would be able to escape, he had already been frightened, and he had already regretted it in his heart, and now he only thought about leaving such a wild place as soon as possible, where would he dare to provoke any more trouble.
"Feng Zhongcheng is right, now the Tubo people are still on the side, and it is only right to help each other in the same boat, if we have anything to say, we will leave it for later."
His persuasion made Cheng Qianli's face pale, knowing that under such a situation, he couldn't care about it no matter what, so he could only make a reluctant expression and groaned.
......Before the words were finished, the curtain of the big tent was suddenly lifted from outside, and a large cloud of cold wind suddenly blew in, making everyone's bodies cold.
"The front sentry has come to report that the Tubo people have arrived!"
Ma Lan's tall figure arrived at the same time as his voice, and Feng, Cheng and the others were suddenly startled and stood up unconsciously.
"How many people came?"
Ma Lan shook his head unexpectedly, making their hearts sink, with his ability, it is impossible not to even see an approximate number, which also means that the number of people who come.
I can't count them!