"Okay, I'll go. The Emperor of Great Qi had the grace of rebuilding the Uighurs, and he was even more kind to the lower ones. Jiegan Garth bowed to the south and said, "In public and private, you should go to the national capital and thank the emperor." ”

After that, he walked up to Ah Si, took out a few gold medal seals from his arms, solemnly bowed his hands, and said, "Khan." These are three talismans, which can mobilize the 60,000 wolf divisions stationed in the Holy Mountain, the 30,000 tiger divisions stationed in the Dubo Palace, and the 30,000 eagle divisions in the Selenga River. Now, Wechen handed over all the talismans to the Khan, and asked all the Uighur soldiers and horses to obey the Khan's command. At the invitation of Marshal Li, Weichen will go to the national capital. In the days when Weichen is away, please respect yourself!"

The palace was suddenly silent, and Ah Si looked at Jiegan and Li Huaiguang in amazement, and was stunned for a while.

Li Huaiguang stepped forward, gently took the talisman from Jiegangas's hand, stuffed it into Ah Si's hand, and then bowed: "Khan, please cherish it!"

Ah Si came back to his senses at this time, pulled the talisman tightly in his hand, took Jiegangas's hand and said with concern: "Prime minister, please go early and return early." I'm waiting for you to come back in the Golden Horde. The Uighurs cannot do without the assistance of the Great Minister!"

Wechen got it. His eyes darkened, and he bowed, and then sat back in his seat.

He knows it. His days as the Uighur minister, one man under ten thousand, are over. Maybe he can still enjoy this treatment in name, but the real power has left him. He was not afraid of this rude and domineering Li Huaiguang, and he was not frightened by the tens of thousands of flying dragon riders. He only vaguely felt that in the national capital, thousands of miles away, a pair of eyes were inserted straight into his heart, which made him a little breathless. In fact, he could not give in, forcibly occupy the military power and not let go, and even take the risk to seize the golden tent, and then fight to the death with Li Huaiguang's army. But his mind is still clear. He knew that this would not end well. Even if he can really kill Ah Si and Li Huaiguang, he will definitely end up in disgrace and death without a place to be buried.

Tracing back to the source, it is all because Daqi is too powerful now. That Ninety-Five Venerable of the Central Plains, the mental technique is too powerful!

At this moment, Jiegan Garth was already disheartened. He only hopes that after he arrives in the national capital, he can get preferential treatment and die a good death. After all, he hasn't done anything to bring disaster to the country and the people.

From this moment on, one thing became clear in everyone's hearts: the time of the Ghangas to surrender to the Falcon was over. From now on, Daqi will dominate the grassland!

In the spring of the fourth year of Jingxing, the eleventh day of the first month. The weather is sunny and the spring is cold.

The 150,000-strong army led by Xiao Yunhe had already crossed Weishui, and it was only a few miles away from Qizhou (the former Fengxiang Mansion). Jingzhou Hao and Qizhou Chuyan came together in a team to meet them, and set up a formation to form a military formation.

When Chu Yan saw the emperor, he was naturally unusually happy. He had long looked forward to the day when he would be able to attack Tibet in the west and regain the land of Helong, which he wanted to penetrate. General Hao is also a young general he picked up, and now he is sitting in Jingzhou, and he can be regarded as a feudal official who stands alone. A total of 50,000 horses in Jing and Qi Prefecture have been completed on the hour, and they can go to the territory at any time just after the emperor's order.

Xiao Yunhe took a day to inspect the army under Chu Yan's command, and felt quite satisfied. This group of athletes who have been stationed in the frontier for many years are diligent in training every day to be physically fit. Moreover, there have always been many wars on the Western Front, and the sergeants here have far more sense of crisis and actual combat experience than the soldiers in the mainland, and they can be regarded as veterans of the battlefield.

Xiao Yunhe stationed the army at the northern foot of Qishan and made a slight repair. The 50,000 troops under Chu Yan were incorporated into the establishment of the Western Expeditionary Army. Xiao Yunhe mediated the 200,000-strong army. First the foot and cavalry were separated, and then the Chinese army escort and the rear army grain and grass transfer superintendent also assigned special manpower.

The precious 10,000 flying dragon horses, but the trump card of the Western Expeditionary Army, Xiao Yunhe naturally had no reason to disperse it and compile it. This group of men and horses, led by Xue Ping, escorted the Chinese army and followed the emperor at all times. Of the other 200,000 troops, there were 70,000 cavalry, all of which were handed over to the vanguard Li Guangyan to lead. Hao led most of the infantry army as the main battle force. The responsibility for the grain and grass was heavy, and it was handed over to the Governor Ma Sui for management, and the mediation arrangement was made with Ma Sui of the Military Aircraft Department of the National Capital.

The division of the 200,000 army is simple, but the responsibility is clear. According to the combat habits of the Qi army. It is the main battle of the infantry army, and the cavalry sweeps and attacks. Moreover, this time the western attack on Tibet will inevitably destroy the city and uproot the village. Such a thing, naturally, the infantry is more neat. If you encounter a field battle, 70,000 iron horsemen and 10,000 flying dragon horsemen are enough to deal with it. Xiao Yunhe made such an idea of army establishment very early, and it can be regarded as very targeted.

200,000 people are so huge that it took a lot of effort to reorganize and organize them simply. The northern foot of Qishan was busy and tossed for a few days before it was finished. Then, Xiao Yunhe asked Li Guangyan to open the way in front. The army marched towards Weizhou, an important town ahead.

During the last Xichuan War, Chu Yan cooperated with Li Sheng and others to recover three military towns in Hexi in one fell swoop. Weizhou has now become the first line of defense and gateway standing in front of the Western Front. Weizhou is also known as Longxi County in Tianbao, and it has always been a place where soldiers must fight. During the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi fought many fierce battles here. Zhuge Liang even received Jiang Wei from Tianshui here. Weizhou has a small population and barren land, and is basically only used as a military town for soldiers and horses, and the military resources needed to be imported and supplied completely from outside.

Xiao Yunhe stationed the army in Longxi County, Weizhou, and let the vanguard Li Guangyantun cavalry in Yan County as an outpost of the army, and constantly sent scouts to spy on the military intelligence in the front.

Xiao Yunhe knew it in his heart. With such a big move, there is no reason for the Tubo people not to know. This time, the dispatch of troops, although strategically speaking, was unexpected. But in fact, there is no doubt about the regular soldiers. It was a straightforward and blatant conquest. Now, he still doesn't know how many troops the Tibetans have deployed in the Hexi area. Until he knows the enemy's movements and the reality, he will not act rashly.

A few days later, the scout Li Guangyan Tongguò in front learned some information and quickly reported it to Xiao Yunhe. After Xiao Yunhe received the tip, he quickly summoned Chu Yan and others to discuss the matter.

in the council chamber. Hang up a map of the march that had just been carefully drawn by Li Jifu. The mountains, rivers, towns and wilderness are all marked one by one. Very detailed. Xiao Yunhe sent Li Guangyan to the ground newspaper to show everyone, and then said: "It seems that Trisong Dezan has also been prepared. He was before attacking the North Court. The defense of the Helong area was done. Lee Kwang Yan returns. In Lanzhou alone, there were 70,000 or 80,000 troops of the Tibetan army stationed there. All of them are elite iron riders. This will be the first opponent to stop our army. It is said that the leading general is reckless. Chu Yan, what do you know about this person?"

"On recklessness?" Chu Yan frowned and said, "It seems that it is a character who has just been transferred." When Weichen was in Qizhou before, Lanzhou was only 350,000 horses, and the commanders were also nobodies. This is not an idle person. It is said that this person is the newly stubborn general of Tubo after the death of Xinuo in the war, and he is an outstanding young talent of the Lunjia family. This man was about 30 years old, and he had learned all the skills of Xi Nuo under the tutelage of Lun. It is rumored that the recklessness is extremely tall and mighty, and he immediately makes a big knife to splash the wind, and he has the courage of ten thousand people. I have also heard people boast that if Li Sheng, the enemy of ten thousand people, is still in Helong, he will also cut him down under his horse with his majesty!"

"What a big breath!" Xiao Yunhe snorted coldly and said, "In this way, it's just the courage of a horseman?"

"Definitely!" Chu Yan shook his head and said, "It is said that this person is well versed in Sinology, knows everything about the Four Books and the Five Classics, and his articles are also very outstanding. Therefore, he quickly blurted out among many clans in Tibet, and was deeply respected and trusted by Trisong Dezan. Otherwise, he would not have handed over such an important place to a young man who was thirty years old. Your Majesty, Wei Chen thinks that this person should not be underestimated!"

Xiao Yunhe nodded lightly and said, "I have never underestimated any enemy. To be able to get such praise from you Chu Yan as an opponent seems to be by no means an ordinary person. Wanfu is unstoppable and has a deep understanding of strategy, isn't that an all-round talent in civil and military affairs - I don't know how it is better than Li Sheng back then, hum!"

Chu Yan's face was slightly red, and he said ashamedly: "The last general is ashamed, he has lost his prestige by growing others' morale." ”

"Nope. On the battlefield, it is necessary to fully respect and value our enemies. Mourning lightly will lead to unexpected failure. Xiao Yunhe said, "Since Trisong Dezan has been prepared for a long time, and I have no choice but to send an arrow, it seems that this big war is bound to be a protracted and bitter battle." Chu Yan, you have to worry more about the matter of grain and grass, and you can do things with Ma Sui. Former soldiers cannot be allowed to skip a meal. I am smashing pots and selling iron, and I will win this battle!"

"The last general will obey the order!" Chu Yan clenched his fists and promised.

Xiao Yunhe pondered for a moment. said: "Li Jifu, you think that you are the guide of the three armies. In the past two days, you have led someone to familiarize yourself with the terrain around Lanzhou, and I will always ask you questions. ”

"We're in charge. Li Jifu stepped forward to receive the order. Li Jifu, who is still young, is also a rare talent in today's imperial court. Jia Tan, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, is also well versed in geography, but he is too old to go out with the army. So Xiao Yunhe deliberately brought out him, the squire of the Ministry of Works. First, it can be used as a geographical guide, and secondly, it is also to facilitate his geographical research. Whether it is marching and fighting a war or governing the country and water conservancy, Daqi needs such talents. This is also to lay the groundwork early for the pacification of people's livelihood after the war. One of the reasons for the decline of people's livelihood in the Helong area is largely due to the complex terrain, water conservancy disrepair and inconvenient transportation. If it can be recovered, rebuilding the water conservancy and farmland will be the top priority. This is inseparable from detailed geographical knowledge.

The crowd was deliberating when a horseman came in and delivered a note. said that it was the news of Li Guangyan in the front.

Xiao Yunhe took it and looked at it, and couldn't help laughing: "This Li Guangyan is more anxious than us." Look, the hurried invitation to fight is coming. It is said that the reckless guy is too arrogant, and he actually takes hundreds of horsemen to walk around outside the city defense every day to challenge, so that Li Guangyan in the city can go out of the city and share a rivalry with him. ”

Chu Yan's face changed slightly, shook his head and said: "Li Guangyan has always had a reputation for martial arts, and he is extremely famous in the Hebei area, and some people vaguely call him the enemy of the three armies of Yongguan. After hearing about the name of recklessness, I will inevitably be a little unconvinced. Coupled with recklessness, unreasonable provocations. It makes sense that you can't sit still and want to fight. It's just that the last general thinks that the army has not moved, and it is not suitable to do this kind of bravery. In case of loss. It will be a big demoralization. ”

"What, are you worried that Li Guangyan is not the opponent of the reckless man?" Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "To be honest, I don't have a bottom in my heart. On how powerful the recklessness is, it is up to you to say the earth, and how powerful Li Guangyan is. I've only heard rumors. I really want the two of them to try it out. ”

"陛xià. Please think twice!" Chu Yan suddenly became a little nervous.

"Haha! Don't be nervous. I'm just talking. Hundreds of thousands of troops are on the expedition, and they can't spoil the overall situation because of the happiness of one person. Xiao Yunhe said, "Pass a will to Li Guangyan." Let him guard the gate and not fight. On recklessness, if you scold the formation. Just let them scold back. If one of them opens the gates of the city to fight, he will not have to come to me again. ”

"Yes!" the herald pawn immediately ran out.

Hao was a little unhappy. He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to let that barbarian go down like this and ignore it? If this is said, how can our army lose face? When the time comes, people will laugh at us who are incompetent people who are generals, and we will be indifferent to the humiliation of the Son of Heaven!"

Chu Yan was furious when he heard this: "Don't stop talking!"

"Don't scold him. He also has some point. Xiao Yunhe smiled calmly, not angry, and then Shi Shiran said, "As long as I wear this military uniform, I will only remember that I am a general before the battle." Marching and fighting a war relied on strategy and judging the situation. On the recklessness and eagerness to wait for the rabbit to come, and now there is a fearless challenge, of course I will not fall into his arms. I don't know what he's going to do, but I won't do anything to get his way. If he wants to scold, he can scold, and his mouth grows on him, which is his freedom. On the day I cut off his head, he naturally shut up Xiao Yunhe's words were an understatement, but it made Chu Yan, Hao and others feel a slight chill in their hearts. The emperor's fluttering words revealed a fierce murderous aura and irrefutable majesty. Hao didn't dare to say more, and obediently stood aside.

Xiao Yunhe paced to the front of the big map, looked at it for a long time, and said, "Don't be anxious, just wait." Anyway, our army is sitting here, and it is unlikely that anyone wants to pry us. I'm not in the mood to compete with that puppet for a day, so let him bounce and have fun for a few more days. When Li Huaiguang's news is delivered, our army will make another plan. ”

Only then did Chu Yan and Hao suddenly realize that the emperor was waiting for news from the Uighurs before making arrangements. Originally, the battle to recover Helong and the battle to recover Beiting were closely related. Double-line cooperation can be more effective.

"Besides, I didn't bring too much grain and grass with me when I came out. These days, the sergeants and the people eat and consume quickly. Xiao Yunhe said, "If the grain and grass are not continued, it will not be possible to vigorously conquer the land." Chu Yan, speed up the process of requisitioning grain and grass. The day of the Great War could come at any time. I want to have a good situation and carry out this battle steadily. You don't have to come to fight sooner or later, I have my own plans in my heart. ”

"Yes......" Chu Yan, Hao and others received the order one after another.

"That's all for today. Go all your ways. Xiao Yunhe raised his hand lightly and let Chu Yan and Hao retreat. Li Jifu and Han Chaozhong also went to count the grain and grass and sort out the copywriting. Only Xue Ping was left alone in the hall.

"Xue Ping. Xiao Yunhe suddenly said loudly, "Are you afraid of that reckless heat?"

Xue Ping is in his twenties, but he is as calm as water, not like a person of this age at all. He clasped his fists and saluted, and replied easily: "Don't be afraid." ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said: "The three armies can win the commandery, but the horseman cannot win the ambition." I am glad that you have such faith. However, when you meet him before the real battle, how sure are you?"

Xue Ping was slightly surprised: "Your Majesty asked the last general to deal with the reckless heat?"

"Why, don't you dare?" Xiao Yunhe smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry, I won't let you go and fight with him alone." When marching and fighting, this is the place where you rely on the ground-" Xiao Yunhe pointed to his forehead and said with a smile: "Obviously, I think your brain is much better than that brute bull!"

Xue Ping was slightly surprised, and hurriedly said: "I heard His Majesty's punishment!"

"Not busy, not busy. Xiao Yunhe waved his hand calmly and said with a smile, "A qiē will come naturally." ”

Late at night. The wind on the grassland blew very loudly, like a ghost crying. The felt tent also made a crackling sound, as if it were about to be rolled up.

Li Huaiguang sat at the table, pondering for a while, while writing with a pen. Shi Yanfen stood quietly beside him, always stepping forward to polish the ink or add tea to him.

Such a day, although calm and without waves, Li Huaiguang enjoyed it very much. Thinking of those days in Lingnan, he couldn't see the army or his son, which was really painful for him.

Li Huaiguang finished writing something, picked it up and blew it gently, and when it was a little dry, he closed it and put it on the table. Then he let out a long breath.

"Is Father Shuai writing a recital that presents His Majesty?" asked Shi Yanfen.

"Yes! The Uighur matter has finally been settled, and it is time to report the news to His Majesty. Li Huaiguang said, "In a few days, when Jiegan Garth goes on the road to the national capital, he will send someone to carry it with him." However, I estimate that His Majesty should have been out of the country now, so let the messenger go to the Central Plains to ask where His Majesty is, and he does not have to send it to the national capital. ”

"Well, yes. Shi Yanfen tidied up the table for Li Huaiguang and carefully stored the fold.

At this moment, the official outside the tent reported and said that Li asked to see him. Li Huaiguang smiled: "This little calf, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? Let him in!"

Lee walked in and gave a serious military salute.

"Li, what's the matter that you have to hurry up for in the middle of the night?" asked Li Huaiguang.

"Marshal, please forgive me. At the end, there were some things in his heart and he couldn't sleep left and right, so he came to talk to Dashuai. Li smiled apologetically.

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Say it." I don't want to rest yet, anyway. Shi Yanfen, take a seat, go to the pot of tea. ”

Li sat down, pondered for a moment, and said, "The first thing the last general wants to say...... I just want to ask Dashuai, when will we set off to recover Beiting?"

"Right now. Li Huaiguang replied without thinking. "I just consulted with the Khan of Fengcheng today. He plans to send 50,000 wolf divisions to set off with my army to recover Beiting. At present, he is counting the grain and grass, and the army will soon be marched. ”

"That's good!" Li suddenly looked happy, "Dashuai, can you let the last general fight the vanguard?!"

Li Huaiguang laughed: "Haha, you are the vanguard appointed by the emperor." Besides, in the last battle of Oogargan, you occupied a very important position in the hearts of the Uighurs, and they all regarded you as a unique warrior. If you take the lead in the vanguard, the Uighurs will have more confidence. Your reputation in the steppes now. But oh my God!"

"Don't make fun of me, Dashuai!" Li smiled embarrassedly, and then said, "The last general has one more thing to ask. What if our army is gone, and the Uighur Golden Horde is here? Ah Si has just become a khan, but his position is not yet secure. Need our help!"

"Haha, I can't imagine that you can still think of these things at such a young age. Seemingly. You're really maturing. Li Huaiguang smiled, "What, are you worried about your good brother?"

Li Hehe's smile can be regarded as a tacit acquiescence. ...

"The old man knows that you are not only a brother with Ah Si, but also have a good relationship with his sister Greentown, right?" Li Huaiguang deliberately made the word relationship a little heavier, and said jokingly, "What's wrong." Are you fascinated by that wild?"

"No, no!" Li blushed and hurriedly waved his hand in defense.

"What does it matter if you admit it? No one laughs at you. When the man gets married and the woman gets married, you are also my nephew, I support you to bring that little girl back to Daqi, I believe your father will not have any opinions. Li Huaiguang said. "Business, though. Private matters should be put aside. Don't let your own selfish feelings affect the mission given by His Majesty the Emperor!"

"The last general will never dare!" Li hurriedly stood up and bowed his hand.

"Don't be nervous, just sit and talk. I'm just warning you that I don't think you would do that. Li Huaiguang pondered for a moment and said, "Of course, the old man has also thought about this question you raised. Moreover, the greatest purpose of our Northern Expeditionary Army in the steppe was to completely solve the Uighur problem, and the emperor also gave instructions in this regard before leaving. I was just putting a table on the emperor and talking about the construction of the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate. I plan to attack Tubo in the west this time to recover Beiting, only bring the flying dragon horse, and leave the Shuofang army here as the future Anbei Protectorate team. I believe that His Majesty the Emperor will also agree with me to do so. ”

"Really?" Li was a little excited, "That means that in the future, Daqi will set up a permanent office here?"

Li Huaiguang smiled mysteriously, "It should be." ”

"That's great...... Li couldn't help but thump his fists, his excitement overflowing.

"That means you can see your crush from time to time without any worries, right?" Li Huaiguang quipped.

"Ah?...... Haha!" Lee laughed awkwardly, noncommittal. After thinking for a while, he said with some hesitation, "Actually, the main purpose of the last general's visit today is to talk to the marshal about something. Specifically...... Something about a special person. ”

"You mean Princess Wen'an, right?" Li Huaiguang said unhurriedly, as if he was in control.

"The marshal already knows?" Li was surprised.

"How could I not know about such a big thing?" Li Huaiguang said indifferently, "The old man is also worried about this matter. Therefore, in the table just now, I have already told the emperor about Princess Wen'an, and I want to ask him to decide. As courtiers, we are always not very good at handling the family affairs of the royal family. Do you understand that?"

"Your Majesty may you decide?" Li suddenly frowned, looking preoccupied.

"Could it be that you have any other way?" Li Huaiguang said, "Back then, even His Majesty the Emperor failed to keep Princess Wen'an. What can we do to her? What we can do now is to keep her identity out and then protect her secretly. Don't worry her about anything. I know what you mean. You're here for your second junior brother Fang Ci, right?"

"Ahh

"Haha, the old man's own generals are a little bit out of thought, I still don't know?" Li Huaiguang smiled, "Besides." You, Fang Ci and Xu Tao. The three boys are like the sons of an old man. The so-called knowing son Mo Ruo's father, can I still not know?"

"That'...... What does the big marshal want to do?" asked Li worriedly.

Li Huaiguang exhaled softly, condensed his eyebrows and said, "It stands to reason that I can't control the private affairs of your children. But Princess Wen'an has a special identity, and she can't allow you to mess around. Sue sù Fang Ci, don't worry about the princess first. Something. Wait until the will of His Majesty the Emperor arrives. ”

"Don't worry. The last general has not yet told Sù Fang Ci the exact location of Princess Wen'an. I'm worried that he can't help but do something stupid. Li sighed and said, "Speaking of which, I'm too unkind to be a senior brother......

"It's rare that you are dedicated to public service. I believe that Fang Ci will not blame you for anything. Li Huaiguang said, "I have already sent someone to secretly pay attention to and protect Mengci'an." I believe that Princess Wen'an will at least be safe there. If nothing else. Our army will be ready in two or three days. When the time comes, I will let Shi Yanfen and Fang Ci stay and garrison Udganshan. When the time comes, let's see how His Majesty the Emperor decides, and we won't bother with it. You also know that His Majesty the Emperor has a special affection for Princess Wen'an. Her status as a royal family is inherently special. Who does Fang Ci like that kid and likes her? It's too hard. It's so tiring. Well, the old man is not interested in these things. You just need to remember one thing, for the time being, stabilize Fang Ci first, and don't tell him where Princess Wen'an is. ”

"The Admiral remembers...... The words of the last general are also finished. Lee's heart was a little heavy.

"Then go back. Li Huaiguang looked at him a few times with deep eyes, and said, "Sort out your mood and prepare to go on the expedition." Always remember. You are the general of Daqi and the son of Li Sheng. In the face of the interests of the Great Qi Society and the army, you must be ready to give up your personal interests at any time. ”

"Yes!" Li replied heavily, categorically.

Lee is gone. Li Huaiguang furrowed his brows and let out a long sigh. Shi Yanfen also sighed: "Li and Fang Ci are the rarest generals in their young lives. I didn't expect them to be trapped in love at the same time. ”

"Don't go through these things. How do you become a real man? Who wasn't like this when they were young?" Li Huaiguang smiled slightly. said, "People who have no feelings can't talk about loyalty and patriotism." They are like this, but I think it is natural for people to be temperamental. It's just that...... Lee's success was not difficult. Fang Ci, it's hard to say. This kid was born with a hard life, and he actually fell in love with the most troublesome woman in the world, and even the emperor couldn't control it. ”

In the early morning of the second day, Li Huaiguang took the generals of the Qi army to the Golden Horde to accept the banquet of the Fengcheng Khan. At the banquet, Ah Si told Li Huaiguang that the 50,000 wolf division was ready to go on the expedition and could set off at any time. The selected general was also the best and most outstanding young talent of the Uighurs, and his custody was kept to Li Huaiguang's satisfaction. Li Huaiguang wanted to invite the general to come out to meet at that time, but Ah Si laughed and said: "He is busy in the army now, and he will meet the generalissimo when the time comes." ”

Since Ah Si said so, Li Huaiguang didn't pay much attention to it, and continued to drink and eat meat.

Halfway through the feast, the atmosphere was intense. Unexpectedly, a fast horse pawn ran into the golden horde in a panic and reported loudly: "Khan, the big thing is not good!"

Ah Si frowned: "What's the alarm?"

The pawn hurriedly said: "The Northwest Digas have sent 50,000 troops to attack south!

"What?!" Ah Si suddenly stood up and said urgently, "My mother is in the palace!"

Li Huaiguang also stood up and hurriedly asked the pawn, "Is there a place to find out where the people of Huanggas came?"

"I don't know. The pawn replied.

"What other purpose can they have?" said Ah Si angrily, "They are falling into the ground! Over the years, with the support of the Tibetans and the Turgish, the Rakas have been ready to move, coveting my vast and rich grasslands. Three years ago, I just reconciled with me, and now I suddenly come with trouble and raise troops, it's really untrustworthy and unrighteous!"

Xu Tao, who was seated, listened for a while, and asked in a low voice to Li beside him, "Big brother, what kind of goods is Huanggasi?"

Li said softly: "The Hughs originally belonged to the Xue Yantuo Khanate, that is, the ancient Jiankun State, and was a branch of the Xiongnu. During the Han Dynasty, they captured Li Ling, a famous general of the Han Empire, and subdued him as the king of Youxian. Li Ling helped them fight against the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains and made a lot of contributions. Therefore, many of the people of the Igas claim to be the descendants of Li Ling, and claim to be of the same clan as the atomic people of our country. The Ghargas, who were savage, were more skilled in archery and nomadic herding than the Uighurs, and their horses, cattle and sheep were very strong, and they had an unusually strong cavalry force. All along, the Ghāras were under Uighur rule. In recent years, he has been stubborn, gradually breaking away from the control of the Uighurs, and there is a great possibility that he may call himself Khan. ”

Xu Tao nodded approvingly, and said stunned: "Oh, it turns out that he is also a barbarian!"

Li and Fang Ci couldn't help but laugh dumbly, Xu Tao felt bored and stopped making a sound.

On the stage, Li Huaiguang pondered for a moment, and said to Ah Si: "Khan, the people of Huanggasi are not good, it seems that they really want to fish in troubled waters. You faced such a crisis when you first ascended the throne, and I, Daqi, will not sit idly by. Although it is also imminent to attack Tibet in the west and recover Beiting, this commander will send an army to defend against foreign enemies with you to show the sincerity of my Great Qi!"

"Thank you Dashuai Li! With Daqi's help, we will not be afraid of his iron cavalry!" Ah Si took a long breath and said, "Then please ask Dashuai to draw troops and go north with me to rescue the palace!"

"It's okay!" Li Huaiguang responded, shook his body and stood up and ordered, "Shi Yanfen, this commander ordered you to lead 10,000 Shuofang cavalry to follow the Fengcheng Khan to the north to rescue the palace." Fang Ci, Ben Shuai ordered you to lead 10,000 flying dragon riders and go with Shi Yanfen to assist the Khan. We can only succeed, not fail! The rest of the Shuofang soldiers and horses were temporarily commanded by Yang Feng to garrison Wudeqian Mountain. The rest of the Flying Dragon Cavalry soldiers will immediately set off west with Ben Shuai to attack Tibet and recover the North Court!"

"Yes!" all the generals stood up and gave their hands in a loud voice.

In the Uighur Golden Tent, the atmosphere of singing and dancing was suddenly swept away, and tension became tense.

Li Huaiguang gave the order, and the generals of the Qi army instantly forgot about the banquet, and walked out in a shocked spirit. As soon as everyone reached the door, suddenly one person stood in front of them, shouting, "Slow!"

When everyone looked at it, it was none other than the Uighur minister Ghangas.

"Aren't you already on your way to the national capital?" asked Ah Si suspiciously.

Regardless of everyone's doubtful eyes, Jiegan Garth strode up to Ah Si and said, "Khan, you can't send troops to fight against Quegasi now!"

"Why?" asked Ah Si curiously. The Uighur language spoken by the two of them was not understood much by the Tang general. But judging from their expressions, everyone roughly guessed what was going on.

Li Huaiguang spoke the Uighur language very fluently, and then he stepped forward and said, "Great Minister, are you going and returning just to prevent the Khan from going to war with the Iggas?"

"Exactly!" said in public in Mandarin without evasion, "it is very unwise and uneconomical to send troops to fight against the Quegas. ”

"Why?" Li Huaiguang asked with a gloomy face, and then beckoned all the generals to stop for a while and stay in the golden tent.

"That's a bit of a long story. He stroked his beard and said, "The strength of the Gyogas has grown exponentially in recent years, and it has not taken me into account in the slightest. They have reached out to Tibet, and have joined the tribes of Gelu and Tuqi Shi internally, and have already injected considerable strength. It is precisely because of the repeated defeats in the struggle against the Igas over the past few years that my Uighurs have slowly declined. I guess Khan knows this very well?"

"I understand that. Ah Si nodded in approval.

Li Huaiguang sneered and said, "But now it's me who unites with the Uighurs and is helping you unite against the Uighas. Is there any reason to be afraid of them?"

"Nope. It's not a matter of fear!" said Jie Gan Gas, earnestly, "It is an indisputable fact that the Uighur Golden Horde has just undergone a drastic change, and the people's hearts are not aligned and their strength has been greatly damaged. Even with your help. Now to fight a battle against the Rakas would be a disaster for the Uighurs. Of course you Tang people don't care anymore, because it's not fighting on your own soil. At that time, the people lost their relatives, cattle and sheep, and a large number of pastures became battlefields, and we had to go hungry again. ”

"Ridiculous!" Li Huaiguang said angrily, "It seems that my soldiers of Daqi are jumping out of the cracks in the stones! Now it will help you defend against foreign enemies. Instead of being grateful, you say such cool things, how can your conscience be at ease?"

"Generalissimo's anger!" Jie Gangas was not angry, bowed his hand, and said solemnly, "Although the words below are not good. But it is also a reality, and it is also considered from the perspective of the interests of the two countries. How about I finish talking?"

"You speak!" Li Huaiguang's face was not good, and he was very impatient. "Listen to me. "Over the years, the Uigas have grown stronger, but they are still afraid of my Uighur power. I am even more afraid that Daqi will support us behind the scenes. So, they also have some concerns. Now that I am attacking the Uighur Golden Horde while there is civil strife, I really want to reap some benefits. ... Merely. There is something else hidden in this, but no one else knows. ”

"What's the secret?" asked everyone in unison.

"Don't worry. "About a year ago, when the Loyal Khan was still alive, my Uighurs were still getting some improvement. At that time, the cunning Gaz sent messengers to negotiate peace, claiming that they were willing to submit to me. The Loyal Khan was very happy at that time, and received the envoys of the land of Rakas in the Golden Horde. This incident, presumably the Khan still remembers. ”

"Yes, I remember. Hawkas said. "I was there at the time. The envoy of the Gaz was a giant man with a red face and gray and yellow hair. This man was born unusually burly, and is said to have the courage of ten thousand people, and is recognized as the first warrior of the Quegas. But...... He looks like a ghost, and it's very ugly. ”

"Hmph. That's the Agas. "You may not know. The Ruler of Digas. It is called Aje, just like we call Khan. Unlike us, their kings adopted such surnames. In other words, the envoys who came at that time were not ordinary foreign envoys, but the prince of the king of Rakas, named Agenu!"

"What? Then why didn't we know at the time?" said Asi, surprised.

"That's the cunning of the Quegas. "I even thought that their king was going to come in disguise as an envoy in order to find out the details of my Uighurs! Not only that, but I also learned another thing. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Listen to me, and you'll understand. "At that time, after the loyal khan received Azhenu, it was customary for us as courtiers to feast him as a sign of friendship. The old man invited him to his tent at that time, and treated him with good wine and meat. Coincidentally, the old man's righteous daughter was sending me a pot of elixir for me, and I saw him in the tent. ”

"The Gaz were born savage and vulgar, and even if they were not ugly, it was rare to have a beautiful one. "When Agenu saw my daughter, he was astonished and bowed down on the spot, saying that he would marry her." ”