Chapter 10: The Crisis of the Anzai Protectorate

Qiuzi is the hub of the four towns of Anxi, located in the center of the Western Regions, is the place where the Anxi Protectorate is located, is the most important military town of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions, the whole city covers an area of more than ten miles, the city is high and thick, solid as gold.

Anxi Protectorate is in the northeast of the city, covering a huge area, the elite Anxi Protectorate soldiers guard, heavily guarded, a team of soldiers patrolling, even flies do not want to fly over.

In the Anxi Protectorate, Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing were drinking, and the two of them were very happy with the joy on their faces, as if they had won a big battle.

"Wow!"

Gao Xianzhi picked up the wine glass, drank it dry in one gulp, quite naughty, washed the wine glass Chang Qingqing, blinked his eyes a few times, and said beautifully: "Good wine, good wine!" ”

"Lord Protector, don't show off in front of me." Feng Changqing's head shook around, his slanted eyes didn't know where to shake, a smile on his face, and said to Gao Xianzhi: "Didn't you find a good son-in-law?" If I hadn't been disabled, I would have given birth to ten or eight beautiful daughters a long time ago, which will make you greedy. ”

"Feng Changqing, don't talk nonsense." Gao Xianzhi's face sank, and he scolded softly, saying, "I want Miaoli to go to Chang'an to see and understand, how can I have any other thoughts?" How can you mess with it? ”

"Really?" The corners of Feng Changqing's mouth turned up, and he cross-examined.

"It doesn't seem entirely right to say no, and it's even more wrong to say something." Gao Xianzhi's words were a little contradictory, and said: "How pleasing to my eyes is that Li Changguo, if he can become my son-in-law, I will naturally have no objections." However, this can only be done if Miaoli likes it. If Miaoli doesn't like it, no one will want to marry my daughter. ”

The tone is a little high, and the strong love for calf protection is revealed.

"I believe that I have some confidence." Feng Changqing had a smile on his face and said, "My brother is terrible, this time he entered Chang'an, not only contributed to the battle of Shibao City, but also became a prisoner. With him, the odds of winning the battle of Stone Castle City are much better. ”

"Hmm!" Gao Xianzhi nodded heavily, and said in agreement: "Shibao City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the terrain is too narrow, and no matter how many troops there are, they can't spread out, but they will nest soldiers. A fierce general like Li Changguo has a greater use in Shibao City, and it is more effective than an army of 100,000. ”

The most important reason why Shibao City is difficult to fight is that the terrain there is too narrow, and there is only a mountain road that can only accommodate three or five people in parallel.

It is this special terrain that makes the Tang army unable to use it, otherwise, Shibao City would have been defeated by the warlike Tang army.

"It's a pity that such a fierce general didn't return to the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, and we have one less fierce general." Feng Changqing put the wine glass in his hand heavily, and said very regretfully.

Li Changguo shined in the battle of Xiaobolu in the southern expedition, not only brave, but also resourceful, won the love of the soldiers, such a fierce general actually left the Anxi Protectorate, it is really sighing.

"Then you don't have to worry." Gao Xianzhi didn't pay attention to it at all, and said, "When we start a war with Da Shi, I will ask him to come over no matter what......"

"If the son-in-law doesn't help his father-in-law, does he have good fruit to eat?" Feng Changqing interrupted Gao Xianzhi's words and teased.

"again." Gao Xianzhi pointed at Feng Changqing, but there was a smile on his face, these words had already reached his heart, and then said: "I was thinking, if Datang and Dashi start a war, Your Majesty will definitely send elite soldiers and strong generals to help in the war, Li Changguo He can't run away." ”

This time, Feng Changqing did not ridicule, but nodded heavily, and said: "Although we hate Da Shi, we have to admit that Da Shi is a big country and it is difficult to deal with. Once Datang and Dashi fight, Datang must send elite soldiers and strong generals to have a chance of winning. ”

"Yu Du Hu, Ge Shuhan sent someone to send a military report." At this moment, Duan Xiushi walked in quickly, saluted Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing, and presented the military report in his hand.

"Geshuhan?" Gao Xianzhi was very surprised, Ge Shuhan was preparing to attack Shibao City, how could there be a military report to him? took it in his hand, unfolded it in three or two, and at a glance, his face changed greatly, and he said, "Quick, gather the generals to discuss the matter." ”

Gao Xianzhi has fought all his life, what kind of wind and waves have he not experienced? There are not many things that can make his face change, and even fewer are so drastic changes, Duan Xiushi and Feng Changqing were surprised, and asked in unison, "What happened?" ”

"The 100,000-strong army of Tubo invaded Hehuang." Gao Xianzhi said in a deep voice: "This is a rare thing in decades. ”

"Ahh Feng Changqing and Duan Xiushi exclaimed, extremely shocked, and their faces changed greatly.

"Wang Zhonghei, you are mistaken!"

Immediately afterwards, the three of them accused Wang Zhongsi in unison.

The Tang Dynasty sent troops to attack Shibao City, which was what Gao Xianzhi and they were looking forward to, however, the news they received turned out to be that the Tubo had invaded the land of Hehuang on a large scale, which did not match their expectations and shocked them.

"Knock knock!"

The drum sounded, and Li Siye and they arrived.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received news that the 100,000-strong army of Tubo has invaded the land of Hehuang, and the Anxi Protectorate is facing an unprecedented crisis." Gao Xianzhi frowned tightly and said to the crowd.

The invasion of the Tibetan invasion of Hehuang threatened the Anxi Protectorate in two aspects: first, it made it impossible for the Tang Dynasty's reinforcements to reach the Western Regions temporarily, which greatly weakened the strength of the Anxi Protectorate; Second, Da Shi is likely to take this opportunity to attack on a large scale and capture the four towns of Anxi in one fell swoop.

Attacking the four towns of Anxi is the long-cherished wish of Da Shi, and only by taking the four towns of Anxi can Da Shi achieve the goal of entering China. The Tibetan invasion of the land of Hehuang is a God-given opportunity, and the Great Eclipse will not be missed, and it will definitely raise troops to fight.

If it goes further, the Tibetan army will fight westward from the land of Hehuang, so that the Anxi Protectorate will face the problem of fighting on two fronts.

The jurisdiction of the Anxi Protectorate was extremely wide, including the current Xinjiang Province and parts of Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kashmir. In such a vast land, there are less than 20,000 Tang troops, once they face a two-front battle, it will be a huge prestige for the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate.

"This ......" the generals were shocked.

"The good news, though, is that Goshuhan wants us to be prepared for the Great Food Invasion. As for the Tibetan dogs in the land of the river, he wants us not to worry. Gao Xianzhi's face was solemn.

The Tang Dynasty stationed more than 100,000 troops in the land of Hehuang, and although the Tibetans invaded on a large scale, it was not easy to reach the Western Regions. However, once the reinforcements of the Tang Dynasty were lost, the strength of the Anxi Protectorate would be greatly weakened, and it would still be difficult to deal with if the Great Food attacked.

"I know you're worried, but don't forget, Li Changguo is the prison army, and with him, it will be difficult for the Tubo dog to enter the Western Regions." Feng Changqing took over the conversation and comforted the generals.

"Huh!" The hearts of the generals were put down again, how powerful Li Changguo was, and he was fully demonstrated during the southern expedition to Xiao Bolu, and they had absolute confidence in Li Changguo.

"Yes, we just need to be ready to fight the big food." Gao Xianzhi finally said.

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