Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 307
On March 23, the second year of Wende, Liangzhou City, sunny.

The generals in Liangzhou stared at Shao Shude who arrived on Qingqi in dumbfounded.

Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration.Marshal Shao came here day and night with his personal soldiers and leopard cavalry, but how can I put it, [-] cavalry, even if they are relatively elite, is still a bit risky.

"Marshal, you must not take risks like this in the future." Chen Cheng advised.

Shao Shude laughed, avoided answering, and asked instead: "Vice Envoy Chen has been in town for a while, what do you think of Liangzhou's scenery?"

"Commander, Liangzhou is no longer the former prosperity of seven miles and [-] families, but now there are only Hu Feng and turbulent soldiers everywhere. It is a risk for the commander to come here lightly, and I have to admonish him." Chen Cheng said seriously.

"I have elite leopard riders accompanying me, so I don't have to worry about it."

The Leopard Cavaliers already have 451 iron kite riders. They have been training all year round, and their combat effectiveness is indeed tyrannical. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the ace killer.

"Master..."

"Okay, okay. I know, next time I will definitely not take the risk lightly." Shao Shude stretched out his hand to stop Chen Cheng's words, and said: "This time the situation is also urgent and I am worried, so I took the leopard rider with me day and night. Let’s prepare water first, the soldiers are exhausted from the journey. Send someone to take care of the horses, don’t feed the fodder, and get some beans, wheat bran, and grains to mix.”

Naturally, the subordinates would do these small things, while Shao Shude disregarded the dust and fatigue, sat in the Hexi Jiedu envoy's office in a grand manner, and summoned the generals to discuss matters.

After a while, Chen Cheng, An Xiuxiu, Fu Cunshen and others arrived one after another.Li Tangbin, the envoy of the Tianzhu army, brought thousands of infantry to escort the food and grass, but it was almost there, probably in five or six days.

"I received news on a certain road that Weng Gao died?" Shao Shude asked as soon as he came up.

"Returning to the commander, he is indeed dead. He and several of his followers were killed on the way, and the property and horses disappeared. It should be that they encountered a rout of soldiers on the way and killed them to cover up their crimes after seeing Cai's intentions." Chen Cheng replied. .

"It's a pity. Weng servant has been sidelined for many years, but he is so lucky." Shao Shude sighed: "Send someone to collect the body and bury it generously."

Chen Cheng answered yes again and again.

"I heard that the end of the mountain has come down, where are the chiefs?"

"Marshal, it's just outside Liangzhou City. Lu, Cui, Chen, Qin, Li, Zhebu, and a few major ministries are all taking in the scattered tribesmen, cattle, sheep, and goods, and are eager to march south Gu Tubo takes revenge."

"How much strength does the Ministry have?"

"In these days, some Gamo tribes who have not been attacked by Liugu Tubo have come to gather, and they have gathered nearly [-] troops. However, when they heard that the Uighurs in Ganzhou had arrived, they were a little afraid, so they kept urging our troops to go south."

There are ten thousand people!Shao Shude was a little surprised.There are indeed a lot of people in Yanmo, no wonder they can pull out more than 2 soldiers.In theory, this is actually a big clan that can compete with the Ganzhou Uighurs.When the Long family controlled Ganzhou and Suzhou, they only reluctantly let Yan Mo obey their orders. Later, Ganzhou was lost, and Yan Mo acted on his own, which is understandable.

"This time, I'm really hurting my muscles and bones." Shao Shude said with a smile: "Let all the chiefs come to see me, right away."

You don't have to be polite to these people's bereaved dogs, just use them as much as you want.Before Liugu Tubo fell, Yan Mo had no choice but to follow him.

As for what will happen to Yanmo after the fall of Liugu Tubo, well, there is indeed a possibility of disobedience.But Liugu Tubo, why let them fall completely?If we don't complete the registration of Qimin in the last day, Liugu Tubo will have the value of existence.

The "Prime Ministers" and "Great Governors" of the various ministries at the end of the country came quickly, and dozens of people crowded the courtyard of the government office to the brim.

"Meet De Lun!" "Meet the King of Lingwu County!" "See Tang Su Lun!"

Everyone chattered.

"Zanpu, I am honored by the ministers of the Neifan."

Um?Shao Shude raised his eyebrows, who is so shameless?
"It's already this time, so I won't say much else. I just ask, do you want to take revenge on Tubo?" Shao Shude asked.

"I am willing!" "Kill Liugubu!" "Please send troops quickly!"

"It's okay to send troops. Liugu Tubo, a certain one also wants to suppress it. However, there is one more thing. From now on, all the tribes in the end of the valley must obey orders, pay tribute, and send troops. Are you willing?"

"Yes, yes!" "Please send troops quickly!"

Seeing that they agreed so quickly, Shao Shude was a little uncertain.

These people are still dishonest!

If I had known this earlier, it would be better to take advantage of your illness to kill you, and just send troops to wipe out Gamo, and share with Liugu Tubo and their tribes, wouldn't it be beautiful?
Forget it, the population loss would be too great, so let's use a soft knife to cut the flesh.

"Well, since you have surrendered, you are the people under a certain rule. Let's gather all the people first, and send cattle, sheep, wealth, old and weak women and children to the vicinity of Liangzhou, so as not to be looted by Tubo."

The leaders looked at each other in blank dismay.

The family and belongings are all sent to Liangzhou. It is safe, but isn't it controlled by others?

Shao Shude patted the table hard, and the heads of the bureaus were startled and bowed their heads one after another.

"Do you think I'm so easy to fool?" Shao Shude stood up and said with a sneer, "Don't pay tribute, don't pay out men, and don't hand over hostages. Did the Tubo people feel so comfortable when they ruled you?"

The leaders dare not speak.A few wild-tempered people wanted to turn their backs, but they were also held back by others.

What time is it, are you still playing petty temper?It's important to get home first.If I wait a few more months, I am afraid that my stomach will be big when I bring my wife and daughter back, although this is not a big deal on the grassland.

"Send all your family members here first." Shao Shude said without a doubt: "Those who cultivate the land, resettle them in a unified manner, set up villages, and re-grant fields. Those who graze, re-divide the pastures. I will not send troops until this matter is completed. Time Urgent, you can decide for yourself, don't make mistakes."

The captured more than 3000 captives have never been released.Shao Shude planned to take over the families of Liugu and Tubo after he conquered them, and personally returned them to the captives, re-granting cattle, sheep, and land.

According to the rules of the grassland, no matter which tribe you come from, if you are defeated and captured by the Great Khan, you will be incorporated into the Great Khan's slave department.There is nothing to say, as it should be.

Furthermore, is it that bad to be a slave of the Great Khan?not necessarily.

After blasting away all the gangsters, Shao Shude found Fu Cunjian again.

"General Fu, you played well this time." Shao Shude asked someone to pour a bowl of tea, and personally handed it to Fu Cunjian, saying: "For the sake of protecting tens of thousands of people, this bowl of tea is given to General Fu."

Fu Cunshen hurriedly stood up to express his thanks, thoughtful.

"If someone changes places, he will probably lead his troops back, but he is not as decisive as General Fu. In terms of general skills alone, he is not as good as General Fu." Shao Shude laughed.

"Your great king is a good general, and you are truly convinced." Fu Cun said: "In today's world, there are not many generals who are known for their bravery, or their wisdom, or their brutality, or both. However, such people are only capable of fighting and commanding the army, and they are not masters of the people. The king promotes morality, values ​​people's livelihood, recruits warriors from all directions, treats people generously, and rewards and punishes them appropriately. This is a great event."

What Fu Cunshen said made Shao feel elated.Although there is suspicion of flattery, but different people flatter, the effect is naturally different.

"What strategy does General Fu have for the Southern Expedition to Liugu and Tubo? Tell me about it." Shao Shude asked again.

"The commander-in-chief already has a plan in his chest, so I don't dare to fight with the axe." Fu Cunshen said with a smile.

Depend on!Is this person with great eyesight, or is he just flattering?Shao Shude kept his composure and asked, "But it's okay to talk about it. I'm not the type who can defeat the enemy while talking and laughing. Every battle is fought very hard and trembling. Tell me, listen."

"Geng Yan (yǎn) of the Later Han Dynasty attacked Zhang Buyuju, and dispatched his younger brother Lantun Xi'an, divided into various generals to guard Linzi, and they were separated by forty miles. Yan regarded Xi'an as a small and strong city, and the blue soldiers were excellent. Although Linzi was big and famous It is really easy to attack, which means that the general will attack Xi'an in the next five days. Lan Wenzhi, morning and night guards. At the end of the day, a surprise attack on Linzi, pulled out in half a day, Lan abandoned Xi'an and fled. This is the strategy of attacking the west." Fu Cunjian He replied: "Today General Yang has tens of thousands of troops stationed in the Haomen Valley, fighting against the enemy day and night. The commander-in-chief organized his troops in Liangzhou, saying that the thieves must be prepared when they go south, and then went straight to the remaining valleys to kill their old men." If you are weak, if you seize their cattle and sheep, the thieves will be in chaos..."

"Li Renmei, the lord of the Uighurs in Ganzhou, also came with the army and lingered on the side, waiting for our army to dispatch. General Fu's plan is a bit risky." Shao Shude laughed.

"The commander-in-chief really has a perfect plan." Fu Cunshen said with admiration.

Shao Shude laughed.

Fu Cun judged this person, he is capable and loyal, and he looks good so far.But he does flatter, Shao Shude can see it.

"Let's organize the army first." Shao Shude said with a smile: "All the ministries will be swallowed up sooner or later, so they take advantage of this opportunity to accept them. In Liangzhou, a certain party will gather soldiers, horses, grain, grass, and equipment to prepare for a big battle and be cautious. Let's do it. Yang Yue, someone will also send someone to pass the order, firmly nailing it in the Haomen Valley, just stick to the enemy, there is no need to fight."

Fu Cunshen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that the commander-in-chief has other plans.

How did he not know that the Uighur army was cruising around?But since the commander-in-chief had personally conscripted, the battle was imperative, so he subconsciously proposed a strategy with a higher winning rate.

If he were to fight this battle, he would also proceed with caution, and then seek opportunities for a decisive battle.

But now it seems that the commander-in-chief seems to have other arrangements, and has a more secure strategy.

Fu Cunshen likes to read military books and loves to talk about military affairs. Thinking of this, he felt itchy in his heart, wishing to go back immediately and pick up the topographic map of mountains and rivers to study it carefully.

Seeing Fu Cunshen's curious face, Shao Shude also smiled, and decided to reveal a little information to him, so that he could better understand the strategy and execute the order.

"General Fu told someone about Geng Yan's strategy of attacking Zhang Lan in the Later Han Dynasty. A certain person also likes to read military books, so he also told General Fu about the old stories of the Later Han Dynasty." Shao Shude said while inviting Fu Cunshen to drink tea.

"The general is all ears." Fu Cunshen replied with a smile on his face.

Talking with the commander-in-chief is indeed like a spring breeze.

"Wu Han and Cen Peng discussed the matter of Gongsun Shu."

(End of this chapter)