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Ziyad ibn al-Saari was also a man of a generation, with extraordinary talent, courage and courage, but he had to hang his head under the pressure of Abu Muslim and said respectfully: "This is the news I have just received. ”

"Gao Xianzhi?"

Abu Muslim's brow furrowed, and he read Gao Xianzhi's name word by word.

Gao Xianzhi's name is extremely loud in the Western Regions, and he is the soul of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, although he is still the deputy protector of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, with this victory, it is no longer a problem to be promoted to the Metropolitan Protector of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, this is a strong opponent.

"Even if you win, what can you do?" Abu Muslim's furrowed brow loosened and he sneered: "Those Tibetans, who are so poor that they only have cow dung, are so incompetent!" Xiao Bolu is located in the treacherous mountains and rivers of the Green Mountains, as long as he defends a little, he can be foolproof, but he was taken by Gao Xianzhi, the Tubo people are too incompetent! ”

Although it is a ridiculous statement, it is very reasonable.

The biggest enemy of the Tang army's southern expedition was not Tibet, but the treacherous mountains and rivers of the Green Mountains, which made the Tang army pay a high price. Xiao Bolu is located in the green mountains and rivers, the terrain is complex, easy to defend and difficult to attack, if the Tubo a little guard can make the Tang army return in vain.

"The Tibetans are incompetent, and we can't give them any more weapons." Some generals proposed to cut off support for Tibet.

"Yes! When Tubo asked us to boast about the sea mouth with a sharp scimitar, it would definitely drag the Chinese, but it was so quickly lost to the Western Regions, it was really incompetent, we can't give them scimitars anymore! The echo rang out.

"No!" Abu Muslim, on the other hand, was a shrewd man, and although he was dissatisfied with the Tibetans, he knew the benefits of an alliance with the Tibetans, and said: "Not only can we not cut off our support, but we must give more!" ”

Glancing at the generals, he saw that all the generals were confused, and explained to them, saying: "There are two directions for Tubo to be the enemy of China, the west is the Western Regions, and it is through the rattan bridge of Xiaobolu to enter the Western Regions. In the east, through the Stone Fort City, the land of the river that disturbed China made it impossible for China to transfer more troops and ordnance to the Western Regions. ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and said: "Tubo has suffered a loss in the Western Regions, he will definitely not be convinced, and will take action in Shibao City, as long as we give them some more support and give them some weapons, the Tubo people will definitely fight with the Chinese." It's a great benefit to us! ”

The main purpose of the Eastern governors of the Arab Empire was to deal with China and the Tang Dynasty, and he was very familiar with the situation of the Tang Dynasty, and this statement is extremely reasonable.

As long as the Tibetans harassed the land of Hehuang according to the stone fort city, the Tang Dynasty could not send more troops and ordnance into the Western Regions, which was of obvious benefit to the Arab emperors, and the generals nodded their heads in approval.

"After Gao Xianzhi defeats Xiao Bolu, he will definitely be in a hurry to fight with us, we must prepare early!" Abu Muslim was very shrewd, and when his thoughts turned, he had an idea, and said: "While Gao Xianzhi is not ready, it is best for us to march eastward in a big way." Unfortunately, these infidels do not want to serve Allah, our rear is unstable, and we cannot send troops in a big way! ”

The Arab Empire's conquest was a whirlwind, conquering vast swathes of land in a very short period of time. However, there was no time for assimilation, and there were many contradictions within the empire, and the internal instability was extremely unstable.

Moreover, the Arab Empire promoted Islam with iron and blood, which aroused fierce opposition from the common people in the empire, and it was unstable everywhere, and from time to time there would be riots and riots, which seriously dragged down the Arab Empire.

Although Abu Muslim was eager to march on China immediately, he knew that his rear was unstable and that if he did at this time, he would be more defeated than victorious.

"You, speed up the co-optation of Shiguo and Gelulu!" Abu Muslim rushed at Ziyad and said, "Shiguo and Qarlu are just small countries, and they have long had two hearts under the influence of the Chinese. As long as we give enough benefits, they will definitely come to us. Even if you don't take refuge now, as long as the time is right, you will! ”

His trick is ruthless enough!

Gao Xianzhi folded the halberd of Talas, because of the betrayal of Qarluq, let go of a mouth, so that the army of the Arab Empire quietly appeared behind the Tang army, and the Tang army suffered from the enemy on its back and had to retreat, and finally hated Talas.

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Anxi Duhufu, a joy, because although Xiao Bolu is small, but it is a matter of great importance, a victory in this battle, the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions will have no worries, you can concentrate troops and compete with the big food, this is what the soldiers want to do the most.

Today's joy is not only because of the victory of the Southern Expedition, but also because the Anxi Protector is about to officially report to Tang Xuanzong Li Longji.

Outside the city of Shule, there was a sea of people, the Tang army and family members came, and there was a crowd of people.

Gao Xianzhi, Bian Lingcheng, Feng Changqing, Li Siye, and Duan Xiushi came to see off Li Changguo.

"Changguo, you went to Chang'an this time to report the victory, you are shouldering a heavy responsibility, whether the Anxi Protectorate can get more soldiers, horses, money, food, and ordnance depends on you!" Gao Xianzhi patted Li Changguo on the shoulder, very affectionately admonished.

"Deputy capital protector, please rest assured, I will do my best!" Li Changguo is well aware of the heavy burden of his trip.

Whether the Tang Dynasty can defeat the Arab Empire in Talas depends on his trip. If this trip is successful, not only can the Arab Empire be defeated in Talas, but it is more likely to go all the way west to the Middle East.

"Li Changguo, the burden of your trip is heavy, if you encounter any difficulties, you can go to the right prison guard general." Bian Lingcheng's male duck voice is still harsh, but it is a little more expected, a little sincere.

The general of the right guard is the famous Gao Lishi, the first internal official at that time.

"Captain Xiaoyong, our brothers in the Anxi Protectorate are looking forward to your return as soon as possible, with reinforcements and ordnance!" Duan Xiushi stepped forward and patted Li Changguo on the shoulder, looking forward to it.

This is the voice of the soldiers of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, from Gao Xianzhi to ordinary soldiers, all of them are expected to do so.

"Brother, I won't say anything, just say a word, come back early and drink with my eldest brother!" Li Siye held Li Changguo's hand tightly, very excited, and reluctant.

He has the best friendship with Li Changguo, and there is even the fact that Li Changguo made him military meritorious, he and Li Changguo are not brothers, but they are better than brothers.

"Good brother, the eldest brother is a few years older, but his knowledge is not as good as yours. If you go, you will succeed! Feng Changqing limped, walked up quickly, and gave Li Changguo a bear hug, full of confidence in Li Changguo.

Everyone stepped forward one by one and said a few words of advice, which took a long time.

Say goodbye to everyone, and Li Changguo will be on the road. At this moment, Gao Xianzhi stepped forward again and said to Li Changguo: "Li Changguo, the official matter has been finished, and now I will entrust you with a private matter." I have a daughter, who has been in Anxi for a long time and has not been to Chang'an, I want you to take care of one or two, can you? ”

This kind of thing, how could Li Changguo not allow it: "As long as the deputy is protected, rest assured!" ”

"Miaoli, come here!" Gao Xianzhi beckoned behind him, and a stunning beauty came over step by step.

"It's you!"

Li Changguo and the beauty exclaimed in unison.

This woman is the woman who has had a two-sided relationship with Li Changguo. Li Changguo didn't expect that she would be Gao Xianzhi's daughter.

The two of them stared at each other with a look of surprise.

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