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As the Tang army gradually approached Woluduo City, the situation in Mobei became more and more tense, but this tension was secretly tight, and many tribes felt like a string in their hearts.

Originally, some wait-and-see tribes had the idea of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, hoping to see the Tang army and the Khitan fight to decide who they would turn to in the future, but the Tang army and the Khitan were not fools, and after a severe requisition, all the tribes that were still afraid of the Khitan aftermath were included in the battle. Although the prestige of the living Buddha of the human emperor has taken root in the hearts of many tribal herdsmen, in the face of authority, most people have not yet reached the point where they dare to work hard face to face with the existing regime in order to respect the living Buddha and cherish the memory of the human emperor.

Of course, there are also a small number of tribes that were bullied and oppressed by the Khitan in the past, and after receiving the requisition, they knew that if they did not die, they would be exterminated.

At the same time that Xiao Han vigorously recruited the knights of the Mobei Tribes, there was also an undercurrent that was forced in the direction of Woluduo City, and every day the Tang army advanced, there would be tribes to rely on. No matter who came, Zanhua comforted and received his leader, and even encountered assassins a few times, although fortunately he was not injured, but Yelu Ruan had advised Zanhua not to let those tribes who came to join him approach, but Zanhua still insisted on his original intention, saying: "Don't chill the hearts of the people in Mobei to the Buddha!" ”

His piety and compassion also strengthened the admiration and love of all the tribes that had been attached.

On this day, it was only more than 200 miles away from Woluduo City, and information suddenly came from the front, saying that Woluduo City was in chaos a few days ago, and two armies and horses suddenly surrounded Woluduo City.

Shi Ba ordered a halt and sent light horsemen to listen to the news. A day and a night later, another piece of information came, but it was two tribes who defected, "One is called the Merikyu Division, and the other is called the Moegu Division." They were originally recruited by the Zhenzhou side and assigned to guard the city of Woluduo, but they suddenly rebelled and killed the defenders for some reason. Now that the city of Woludo has been occupied, the Khan and his guards have retreated to Zhaozhou. The Meng Gu Department also went to attack Zhaozhou in the northwest of Woluduo City. ”

The Ulu Valley River Basin is one of the areas with the most abundant aquatic plants in the western part of Mobei. The Khitan in this area has set up four prefectures of Zhao, Wei, Zhen and Fang, all of which belong to the Northwest and Northwest Recruitment Division, and whoever occupies this area will own half of Mobei. It can be regarded as the center of the western desert north. The importance of this region can only be compared to the two river basins formed by the Cunnan River and the Yuju River, where the Khitan set up the Wugu Enemy Lie Commander Army.

In this southern expedition, almost the entire clan of the Wugu tribe and the enemy martyr tribe went south, and the eastern desert and the north pole were empty. And the two major tribes in the north of the Western Desert, Zubu and Dadan, also had a large number of knights who went south with the army. This Zhaozhou was originally the nest of the Obstruction Department, and the royal tent of the Khan of the Obstruction Department was located in Woluduo City.

Shi Ba suddenly remembered that Zhang Mai had sent a letter before coming north, and wanted to pay attention to whether there was a tribe called Mongolia in Mobei, so he asked Yelu'an: "What kind of tribe are the Meili Urgent Department and the Menggu Division?" ”

Yelu Anjun was familiar with the various tribes in Mobei and replied: "That Meng Gu tribe." It is a group of tribes of the northern branch of Murowe. Perennial in the west of the Dajin Mountain by water and grass, even if it is considered to be the same origin as my Khitan, but it is very barbaric and does not accept the king. As for the Namerikyu Division, they were nomadic in the bitter cold land of the middle and lower reaches of the Ulu Valley River, and were formerly under the jurisdiction of the Hindu Division. ”

Shi Ba asked again, "What is their relationship with the Khitan?" ”

Yelu'an said, "They are all under the jurisdiction of the Khitan. But the two tribes were poor and lived in a wild land. As a result, it was often not possible to pay tribute on time, and in the past, the envoys of the Northwest often ordered the punishment of their patriarchs. The Meili Urgent Department is often blocked and bullied, this time Xiao Han wantonly recruited the Mobei Tribes, and they actually came to recruit them, I thought it was strange, it turned out that they had other plans. ”

Li Bin groaned: "I don't want to be close to the big war, and there is such a change." ”

Shi Jian said: "Someone betrayed the Khitan, this is a good thing for us." ”

Yelu'an said, "But I don't know the ...... of Worudo's trip."

"Keep walking!" Shi Ba said: "The Living Buddha's Dharma preaching conference can't be stopped because of two small barbarians. ”

At that moment, he continued to pull out the camp, walked out dozens of miles to the north, and when he set up camp the next night, the scouts sent before rushed back, and there were two messengers who came back with him - one of them was the son of the chief of the Merikyu tribe, and the Tang army scouts heard the news and were discovered by them, instead of blocking it, they let their son as a messenger, follow the scouts back to meet the living Buddha and the governor of the Tang Dynasty.

Shi Ba ordered them to be heard, and asked why they attacked the city of Worudo, and the two messengers were young men, and the messenger of the Meriurgent tribe hated and said: "The city of Woludo is the tent of the king of the Divination Department, and they have bullied us for many years, and our lambs have not grown up, they have taken away them, and they have robbed them of the jewels we have obtained from the North Sea, and they often ask our men to build palace walls for their patriarchs, and even go to our tribe to insult women!" Even my fiancée ......"

Shi Ba remembered the situation when he was a child, and snorted: "Then you just let them bully like this?" ”

"We couldn't help it." The son of the chief of the Namerikan tribe said angrily: "They have Khitans to support them, what can we do!" This time, I heard that the Living Buddha was born, and there was a Tang Department that even the Khitans could defeat came over, so we came to defect, not asking for anything else, just asking the Tang Department to be our backer, so that we can take revenge! ”

These Northern Wilderness tribes have no knowledge, and they don't know what the Tang Dynasty is, they just think it's a big tribe.

Shi Ba smiled and said, "Don't worry, with us, the Khitan will not be able to bully you in the future." ”

After hearing Shiba's words from the interpreter, the young man of Meriqan jumped for joy.

Shi Ba looked at the envoy of the Meng Gu Department again, but they were bearded people in their thirties, and their expressions were much more stable than that of the young man, Shi Ba said: "Are you also often bullied by people who are hindered? ”

The Meng Gu envoy said: "We don't have a junction with the Divination Department, and we don't have any hatred, but the Khitan has always regarded us as a life, and they usually don't look at us seriously, and now the whole Mobei knows that there is a group of people who are more powerful than them, that is, you." The Khitan was forced to be anxious but asked us to fight hard for them, who would do it? Therefore, our department is willing to join the Tang Dynasty and attack the Khitan. I just want to defeat the Khitan, the Tang Dynasty allows us to govern the area of the Difficult River, and we are willing to pay tribute every year to be a barrier to the north of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Because of Zhang Mai's advice, Shi Ba took two more precautions against this Meng Gu clan, and said: "Our Datang is the most fair and the most trustworthy. If it is I, the Khan of heaven, who has promised your land. It will be passed on from generation to generation, but if you ask for a fief, it depends on how much credit you make. ”

The envoy of the Moe Gu Department sighed when he heard this. seemed to be a little disappointed, but still said: "Since this is the case, then please ask Datang to see our Meng Gu Department make meritorious contributions." ”

The two envoys said, "Now that the city of Woludo has been captured, please send a Shangguan to take over as soon as possible." We are willing to help Datang defend the city. He also urged the Tang Army to send a senior monk to plant beans for the two departments.

After the two envoys retreated, Shi Ba said, "Everyone, how sincere do you think these two tribes are? ”

Yelu'an said: "They have captured the city of Woluduo and burned the king's tent of the blocker, according to the report, the Menggu tribe even raped the woman of the blocker king. Such a great hatred, after the main force of the Divination Force returns, it will definitely take revenge. However, these barbarians are capricious, and now in the midst of a great war, it is necessary to prevent Xiao Han from sending people into their tribe to lure them into rebellion again with the temptation of forgiveness of sins. ”

Shi Ba asked, "How should I prevent it?" ”

Yeluan said, "We must speed up the march and enter the city of Worudo." ”

Li Bin muttered: "Although the two may really be attached, they are suddenly after all. Disrupt our march for such an unexpected event. Inappropriate. ”

Jeredian said, "Then send an advance army." ”

Ba Ye was eager to try, Li Bin said: "If it is a trap, the army that goes first will inevitably fall, and although not all of them jump into the fire pit, they will also have a broken arm." ”

Yelu'an said: "Since the military advisor has such doubts, then don't send troops. Only one important minister was sent to enter the city of Woludo first. ”

Li Bin said: "Who is appropriate?" ”

Yeluan said, "Let me go!" ”

Li Bin said: "If you go." Who will lead the left army? No way. ”

Chai Rong glanced at the generals in the tent and said, "Then I'll go." ”

As he expected. Li Bin said: "You are a striker, so that's even worse." ”

At this meeting, Zanhua Living Buddha and Yelu Ruan also attended, Yelu Ruan and Zanhua whispered two words, and Yelu Ruan said, "Let the poor monk go." ”

Not long after he took refuge, he was a little stiff when he spoke of the word poor monk.

Li Bin said: "I'm afraid this trip is dangerous. Master Nguyen should think twice. ”

Yelu Ruan said: "If I don't go to hell, who will go to hell?" Besides, the poor monk not only understands the art of war, but can control the two divisions of men and horses, and is a disciple of the living Buddha, so he can appease the two departments and ask the military advisor to complete it. ”

Li Bin stopped talking, and seemed to think that Yelu Ruan was suitable, Shi Ba said: "Then there is Master Lao Ruan, be careful on the road." He asked Yelu'an to select three hundred Hu cavalry as escorts, and set off with the envoy of the Menggu Department that day, while the envoy of the Meri Urgent Department stayed, and he was considered a hostage.

Chai Rong and Yelu An escorted them out thirty miles away, and Yelu An said: "It's not far from this trip to Woluduo City, Master Ruan, please rest assured, we will come to meet in a few days." ”

Over there, Hu Zhen asked Shi Ba about the marching arrangements, and Shi Ba said: "We still march according to the established plan." ”

On the second day, the army marched out and walked dozens of miles to a place surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the forward Chai Rong sent someone to spread the word: "The front has reached the Ulu Valley River. We must cross the river to the city of Worudo. ”

Ulugu River is an important inland river in Mobei, it originates in the Wushan Mountains, meanders to the north, and the Xue Linge River in the northwest and then flows into the North Sea, the Xue Lingge River Basin is too bitter cold, the land is relatively barren, the climate of the Ulu Valley River is better, the coast is a very good piece of water and grass in Mobei, and gradually condenses and has an important town in the West Desert North Zhaozhou.

To the east of Zhaozhou, is the Tuwula River, a tributary of the Ulu Valley River, the Tuwula River originates from the Wugu Mountain, although it is a tributary, the land that flows through it is more fertile, the capital of Outer Mongolia in later generations Ulaanbaatar is in the upper reaches of the Tuwula River, in this era, it formed three states of Wei, Fang, and Zhen, and together with Zhaozhou, it constitutes the four major towns in the north of the West Desert. There is no natural danger between the four states, the distance is only hundreds of miles, as long as the Tang army occupies one of them, the other three states can be swept and attacked.

When Shi Ba heard that he had reached the Ulu Valley River, he personally went out to survey the terrain, and the river flowed from the Oshan Mountains, but the river was wide and shallow, and the river was only up to the knees of the war horses, and the army could tread water to cross the river. However, the horse's combat effectiveness in the river will be greatly limited, and it is necessary to avoid being hit by the half-crossing when crossing the river.

Shi Ba said to Chai Rong: "Cross the river!" You lead your troops and horses to patrol around and cover the other horses. ”

While crossing the river. Suddenly there was a sharp sound of horses' hooves in the east, and a man broke into the army, but it was a messenger sent by Yelu Ruan! Report: "Master Ruan entered the city of Woluduo. took over the two divisions of Merikyu and Menggu, but before he stopped, a large army rushed from the east, and the Merikyu department went out of the city to fight. After being beheaded dozens of horsemen, Master Ruan has already ordered to return to the city to guard and wait for help. He also sent me to break through to make an emergency. Please Shi Dudu hurry up and send troops to the rescue! ”

Yeluan was taken aback and hurriedly begged Shi to pull out the troops.

Li Bin asked, "How many soldiers and horses does the enemy have?" Is there a skin chamber army in it? ”

The messenger said, "About 20,000 people." According to Master Ruan, there is no leather room army, and the main force seems to be the Da Dan department. ”

Li Bin snorted. said: "It's not the main Khitan force besieging the city, this is the old Khitan trick, encircling the point to send reinforcements." If you send troops to help, you will definitely be ambushed. ”

Yelu An said: "But Master Ruan is the backbone of my Mobei Sutra, second only to the Living Buddha, so it is so dangerous that I can't help it." Please allow me to lead my headquarters to the rescue. ”

Shi Ba thought about it, called Chai Rong over, and said, "You go and save Master Ruan." ”

Chai Rong said: "Dudu, that's a trap!" ”

Shi Ba said: "Master Ruan is the descendant of the Living Buddha. Can't help but save. I also knew there would be traps along the way. So you have to be cautious, Murong Yang was dragged in the south, and in addition to the Chinese army, the forward army is the most orderly, you are smart and smart, be careful along the way. Don't be ambushed. ”

Chai Rong said: "The traps along the way are one thing, I'm afraid that the Khitan is only for dividing my forces." As soon as I left. And they came against the Governor. They've done this once since they were in Luntai! ”

Shi Ba snorted, "I know. So what! You don't have to say more, just do what I command! After a pause, he pulled Chai Rong closer and whispered a few words in a low voice, Chai Rong's eyes turned red all of a sudden, and he shouted: "Dudu!" ”

Shi Ba waved his hand and said, "Go quickly!" Don't talk nonsense! ”

Chai Rong didn't dare to disobey and took the order.

At this time, the battle had not yet begun, but the middle and high ranks of the army already had a premonition of danger.

When Zanhua heard that Shi Ba had sent a striker to save Yelu Ruan, he was grateful in his heart, so he personally rushed to thank him. Shi Ba said: "The master doesn't have to be so polite, we are already a family, and this is the right thing to do." To tell the truth, the other Hu tribes in Mobei, the people below may not really be able to return to their hearts, but the marshal told me: 'Little stone, Mobei and his party, you should treat the master as if you were me!' I believe in the marshal, I love the marshal, and therefore I believe in the guru and love the guru. I also guessed a few points of Yelu Chacha's scheme, but rest assured, as long as my iron beast blood is not exhausted, the old Khitan's knife will not be able to move a single hair of my master! ”

Zanhua said: "The marshal's words are really called Zanhua's five feelings." Shi Dudu, the poor monk is also willing to live and die with you! ”

Seeing the two of them heart-to-heart with each other, Yeluan couldn't help but feel something.

After Chai Rong led the army to go, Shi Ba ordered Hu Zhen to lead the troops to patrol, after the army crossed the river is a good water grass, the land is wet and soft, the grass is knee-long, Shi Ba said to Li Bin: "This piece is a big natural forage field." ”

Li Bin found that after crossing the river here, the horse could walk, but the cart could not be pushed, and four attendants had to lift him and the car with him, just like carrying a sedan chair.

Although Ding Hanshan drew a map with guò spies, it is naturally impossible to cover all aspects of the north of the desert, and some key places such as the four states of the north of the West Desert have been investigated in more detail, but this area is neither the center of the north of the West Desert, nor is it considered the key point of the thoroughfare, so it is slighter, Li Bin saw that the Ulu Valley River turned a bend in this area, originally going to the northwest, but encountered a very tall and hard Gobi, the Gobi stretched for more than 100 miles, and the Ulu Valley River flowed under the Gobi, went around in a circle, and then flowed to the northeast.

After the Tang army crossed the river, there was no way to the west, and seeing that there was water on three sides, Li Bin said to Shi Ba: "This is a place of half-death!" Be careful! ”

Shi Ba said: "The place of half death? ”

Li Bin said: "This river first to the northwest, then blocked by the Gobi, semi-arc to the northeast, the terrain is concave, the notch is facing east, although the river is shallow, but the west side of the river is the Gobi, there is no way back." To the south is our way of origin, and although we can cross on horseback, the current can hinder our speed of advance and retreat. This is a big cloth bag facing the east, the mouth of the bag is facing the sunrise direction, the Khitan can come from the east, but we can't retreat to the west, the enemy can come and I can't retreat, it is the place of death. Facing south, it can be retreated but there is a blockage, so it is a half-dead place. ”

After the Tang army crossed the river, the sun had already sloped westward, and Li Bin patted the lane: "This is not a place to stay for a long time. Gotta go! If I were Jerodzachel, I would not miss the opportunity to ambush here. ”

Shi Ba asked, "Where is the best ambush?" If it's a strong attack, where is the best place to kill? ”

Li Bin said: "It's best to ambush the northeast intersection." If it's a strong attack. It's best to come from the east. But if the opponent's forces are sufficient, then the three directions of northeast, due east and south will be blocked, and it will be encircled. In the art of war: ten rules to encircle, here the words. Three or five times the force is enough. ”

Shi Ba said: "The Baye Department has not finished crossing yet. At the northeast intersection, there are still more than 20 miles from here, and the army is tens of thousands of people. More dangerous. ”

He ordered to take advantage of the darkness to set up camp, and ordered Yelu'an to be in the north, and set up the northern camp, and the attached Hu was less burdened, and the action was swift, and the river was crossed the fastest. Shiba took the Chinese army as the east. The Buddha chariot is stationed in the west, and the Buddha chariot is protected on three sides.

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Seeing that the sky was getting darker and darker, and suddenly the dark clouds were overpowering, the clouds were rolling, and there was thunder in the clouds, Li Bin was surprised: "Is it going to rain heavily?" This is a rarity in the hinterland! ”

It seems that even heaven and earth are predicting a fierce battle to come!

Just as the nine days change color. A falcon suddenly appeared in the sky, staring coldly downward. A bolt of lightning struck. It is also lined with flying eagles like sacred birds.

"Dudu, it's the eagle of the Khitans!"

Li Bin was surprised: "It's really here!" ”

Jeream was already in the army at this time. He sent a messenger, saying, "It is the falcon of Jerodzachel!" I recognize. Now that his falcon has appeared, he himself will not be far away! ”

Li Bin felt a pang in his heart, and said to Shi Ba: "He really came." ”

Shi Ba laughed and said, "If you want to take my life, he naturally has to come by himself." Come on, come on, I'll see what he can do to me!" ”

Li Bin said: "In this half-encircled and half-dead place, it is not good for me. ”

Shi Ba relied on his instincts for battle, so he asked: "Is there any emphasis on fighting in this kind of death in the art of war?" ”

Li Bin said: "There are obstacles in and out, and he can besiege us with less troops than Pingchuan, so it is called encirclement, this is not a complete encirclement, if it is I, I will definitely not enter the trap, fight in the encirclement, and talk about war strategy." A place where the battle will survive, and those who do not fight will die, and here is the land of half death, the land of half death, and it is good to fight to the death! ”

Shi Ba was not worried but happy when he heard this, and said: "I don't know the art of war, but what this art of war says and what I think in my heart is ...... But it'......"

Li Bin and Shi Ba both came out of the Tibetan Tablet Valley, although they had different statuses in the valley back then, but after joining the Tang Army for so many years, under the condition that other ethnic groups continued to join, the people from the Tibetan Tablet Valley would naturally be psychologically grouped, so he already had a feeling for Shi Ba towards his clan brother, and then smiled and said: "Coincidentally? ”

Shi Baha laughed: "Not bad! ”

Li Bin nodded and said, "Your luck is good, just fight this battle as you want." ”

At this time, a soldier from the ground rushed to report: "There is a cavalry passing from the south!" About 5,000 horsemen! ”

Shi Ba was stunned and said, "How is it south!" ”

Li Bin snorted: "That's Yelu Cha to cut off our way back!" It seems that he is really trying to besiege us. ”

Baye said: "Dudu, you can't lose the back road!" If the southern road is cut off, we and General Murong will be alone! Pull out the wilderness and ask for battle. ”

Shi Ba snorted and said, "If you are alone, you will be alone!" Regardless of him! The whole army is stationed, and if Jerodzachel dares to come, we will fight him at night!" If he does not dare to come, we will continue our march north. ”

Li Bin said: "If the south side is cut off, the north side will naturally not be left." ”

When the sun set in the west, the earth slowly had a slight vibration, and many veterans were shocked after prostrate listening to the ground, they knew that it was a terrible sound made by a very large army with a stricter speed and more orderly pace! Such a loud scale, I am afraid that there will be a march scale of more than a million hooves!

Li Bin estimated: "If there are more than 100,000 hooves, it is estimated that there are at least two or three hundred thousand horses, and there are nearly 100,000 people!" If there are four horses, there are 60,000 or 70,000 people, but the more horses, the more elite the soldiers! ”

In front of Shi Ba, he was not afraid to speak out to discourage him, so he said: "This combat power is not my enemy." Jerodzachel is about to attack head-on! ”

Shi Ba said, "This man is not a good man. ”

Li Bin Qi said: "Why aren't you a hero? ”

Shi Ba said with a smile: "His troops are obviously more than ours, but he still has to do everything possible to divide my forces, regardless of the duel with me in a dignified manner, so he is not a hero!" ”

Li Bin also smiled and said: "The prestige of the Longxiang Iron Armor Army and the Modao Battle Axe Formation to fight tough battles is outside, the Longxiang Iron Armor Army has already leaked a little, and the enemy can't tell whether the Modao Battle Axe Formation is here, although they have more soldiers and horses, but if they can plan to weaken, it is better to plan to weaken." ”

Hu Zhen next to him was quite afraid in his heart, but seeing that Shi Ba and Li Bin were still not in a hurry, he couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart, and his spirit was also settled.

Shi Ba said with a smile: "Long Xiang Iron Armor Army plus Mo Sword Battle Axe Formation? It doesn't have to be! Just one Jerodzac, and a little rock and a fange stick are enough! ”

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