Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 401 I Can't Escape and I Flee
Xining Qingtang City.

Pan Luozhi quietly looked at the map in front of him, hesitating in his heart.

There are two roads in front of him, one goes north from Gugulong City and goes directly to the desert, the other goes south from Qingtang, crosses Jishi Mountain and goes to the Western Regions through Qinghai Lake, or finds a powerful entourage in Qinghai Lake and settles temporarily. Gather strength.

Both paths have risks.

There are thousands of miles of yellow sand in the desert, and their large tribes migrate in this cold winter. Whenever they encounter a dangerous accident, they are likely to be submerged in the desert.

The team of tens of thousands of tents seemed huge, but facing the desert, they were vulnerable.

Qinghai Lake is rich in materials, and going to the Western Regions from Qinghai Lake can avoid natural dangers, but the Tubo tribes continue to fight each other and attack each other.

Their conspicuous large troops entering the country are very likely to be targeted by local tycoons...

All the way is the power of nature, and the whole way is the danger of people's hearts, which makes the Pan Luo branch really headache.

But even so, Pan Luozhi did not intend to leave the third option.

Pan Luozhi has been paying attention to the situation in Longyou and Hehuang. Although the Central Plains has not taken all of Hehuang, the governance of Lanzhou and Hezhou has already begun.

As he expected, the emperor of the Central Plains did not allow them to practice tribal autonomy in the territory.

Regardless of the size of the tribe, all of them will be broken up, and the tribe will be changed from one account to one household. They will be separated in towns, counties and villages, and will be under the jurisdiction of the local state governor, county magistrate, and village chief.

These patriarchs are either generals or officials, in short, they either manage politics or command the army.

At the same time, the administration does not have the right to make independent decisions, and the command of the army does not have the power to distribute food and pay, so it is stuck everywhere.

Apart from being comfortable and having a salary to receive, where is the patriarch who overshadows the sky at ease.

Seeing that the battle situation in Hehuang was about to be settled, Pan Luozhi could only take a risk.

This tribe handed down from the ancestors, rather than being divided into common people in the Central Plains and gradually disappearing, it is better to take a gamble, even if it dies in your own hands, than to be divided up by others and disappear without a trace.

"Boss, outside the tent, Duo Duo and Monk Pumo ask to see you!"

Pan Luozhi closed the map in his hand and said, "Come in!"

Pan Luozhi looked at the two of them and said, "You guys came at the right time, I just have something to discuss with you."

Si Duodu replied with a smile: "I also have something to discuss with the chief."

Pan Luozhi did not doubt that he was there, and said bluntly, "Tell me first, although my matter is urgent, it won't be settled in a short while."

Si Duodu took a fist-sized jade from his arms and said, "I found this by accident. It is said that the chieftain loves jade very much. Show me if it is Hetian beautiful jade from Khotan in the Western Region?"

Pan Luozhi loves to collect jade, and this is the first time he has seen such a big jade, so he couldn't help stepping forward to examine it carefully, took the jade for a closer look, but still didn't see why.

A knife protruded from Monk Pumo's loose lama clothes and pressed it against Pan Luozhi's throat.

Pan Luozhi turned pale with astonishment, and shouted in horror: "What do you guys want to do?"

Si Duodu directly untied Pan Luozhi's belt, tied him tightly like a rice dumpling, and then said: "What does the chief want to do? We are all like this, so why bother! It's winter, Crossing the desert? What’s the difference between this and death? Going to Qinghai Lake? The Tubo nobles on Qinghai Lake are all hungry wolves who eat people and don’t spit out their bones. We, a group of bereaved dogs, want to cross the territory of hungry wolves? easy……"

Pan Luozhi shouted in despair, "Bastard, I'm here for the future of our grain department..."

In history, several of their strong tribes formed a Liugu tribe alliance in Liangzhou, but now they are desperate and rebellious, and they barely make up a Wugu tribe.

Monk Pumo sighed and clasped his palms together: "Boss, that's your future."

Pan Luozhi was startled at first, and then became angry from embarrassment, and shouted: "Come on, take down these two traitors!"

……

Si Duodu and Monk Pumo didn't speak, but just watched quietly.

Pan Luozhi was a little dumbfounded, and instantly understood everything, his face pale.

Duo Duo said: "Boss, you are leading us to die for your own power. This time, your wife, children and subordinates will not stand by your side. Li Jieshuai promised to make you a strong warrior." General, Lieutenant of Shangqingche, two military officials' salaries are enough for the chief to enjoy his old age in Bianjing."

Pan Luozhi sneered: "It's nice to say, Li Chuyun has done you a lot of good things!"

Si Duodu blushed and said nothing.

Who would do such a useless thing!
Big fists are the last word.

Under the city of Liangzhou, after Li Chuyun's [-] million broke [-], Duduo Duo had already secretly sent people to surrender to the Central Plains.

After all, the sooner you surrender, the more you will gain.

In the face of the general trend, there is not much loyalty at all.

The news that Liangzhou Pan Luozhi led the Ministry of Grain to send troops to Hehuang became the last straw that crushed Hehuang Tubo.

Although Pan Luozhi had ulterior motives, his original intention was to take advantage of Qingtang, and then go north to the desert or south to Jishi Mountain, but he declared to the outside world that he was undoubtedly supporting Murong Yanzhao and Li Qianpu who were fighting in Hehuang.

However, his actions of sending troops to capture Qingtang all gave Hehuang Tibetans the idea of ​​completely cutting off their retreat.

The Hehuang Tubo coalition forces were already forced to move forward, unable to retreat, and there were problems with the supply of food and grass.

Completely overwhelmed, the ministries began to blame each other and shirk responsibility from each other.

Dozens of tribal losses were seriously blamed for the small losses, and the frontline army blamed the lack of support from the rear.

Morale collapsed!

Ningchuanbao and Bajincheng had food shortages, so they voluntarily surrendered to Murong Yanzhao.

The guards of Ningtao Village saw that the other two places in the triangular chain of villages threw themselves directly, worried that the way back would be cut off.

The guards of Ningtao Village were mainly the subordinates of Wen Chengbu of Miaochuan City. Their family members were all in Miaochuan City, and they dared not surrender directly, so they chose to abandon the fortress and flee overnight.

Such a choice is tantamount to death.

Li Qianpu's soldiers and horses were under the city of Miaochuan, and they waited to surround the point to fight for reinforcements, and the soldiers and horses guarding the front line retreated.

If you retreat normally, you will be blocked by Li Qianpu, let alone escape and defeat?

The guards withdrawn from Ningtao village were attacked head-on by Li Qianpu before seeing the shadow of Miaochuan city.

Immediately after, Murong Yanzhao followed.

The two armies clamped together and made dumplings directly.

Miaochuan City.

When Wen Chengbu got the news that the former army had been annihilated, his face was ashen and limp on the ground.

It's over, it's over.

Wen Chengbu spent his life fighting against the Central Plains this time, and all the warriors in the clan came out.

One part guards Ningtao Village, and the other part guards Miaochuan City.

Li Qianpu wiped out most of the troops guarding Miaochuan City at Jackal Beach, and now the guards in Ningtao Village have also been scattered and destroyed.

Wen Chengbu had less than [-] soldiers in his hands, and the foundation of the Zongge clan in Hehuang for decades was destroyed.

Ban Zhaxi looked at Wen Chengbu with absent-minded eyes, and thought of flying separately in the face of disaster.

At this point, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Wen Chengbu's situation is over.

"Big Chief!"

Banzashi called out.

Wen Chengbu said blankly: "Where is there any big leader, he is just a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Master, you have been with me for ten years, and you have done your best. Go to the treasury to get some money and leave. You are not me, There is still a way to survive. The emperor of the Central Plains will not spare me..."

Ban Zhaxi was a little touched, and said: "The chief clearly knows this, why didn't he abandon the city when the Central Plains is not surrounded by the city?"

Wen Chengbu smiled bitterly and said, "Let's go? Where else can we go?"

Ban Zhaxi said: "No matter where you go, it's better than waiting to die in Miaochuan City. The chieftain has accumulated a lot of treasures over the years, and he also has some loyal guards. With them, where can we not make a comeback? Even if we can't It’s better to make a comeback and be a wealthy household with no worries about food and clothing than to lose your life.”

Wen Chengbu's eyes gradually brightened, and he said loudly: "The master is right!"

He pulled Ban Zhaxi excitedly and said: "From now on, I, Wen Chengbu, can eat all I want, and the master will definitely be indispensable."

Ban Zhaxi was grateful on the surface, but sneered in his heart: "Who wants to share the suffering with you?"

Wen Chengbu hurriedly ordered people to sort out the belongings, and summoned his confidants to prepare to escape.

In the east of Miaochuan City, Li Qianpu's barracks.

This is the ticket,
As the deputy commander of the Western Expedition, Li Qianpu frowned, looking preoccupied.

Seeing that his boss's hair was turning gray, Liu Jin was very distressed, and said, "Captain, if you really can't think of a plan, don't think about it. The subordinates will personally lead the soldiers to gnaw it. Gnaw down Stone Castle City!!!"

Shibaocheng is an important place between the Huangshui River Basin and the Qinghai Lake area.

If Shibao City is in the hands of Tubo, Tubo can invade the land of Longyou and Hehuang anytime and anywhere.

If this stone castle is in the hands of the Central Plains, then the Central Plains can look forward to Qinghai Lake.It can not only prevent the invasion of Tubo, but also serve as a bridgehead for soldiers to enter Qinghai Lake.

Strategic value is especially important.

It is also because of this that in history around Shibao City, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo launched a vigorous war against this place.

It is also because of this stone castle that Wang Zhongsi, the No. 1 general in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, was suspected by Li Longji because he refused to obey the military order, and was eventually framed by Li Linfu and died.

Therefore, Luo Youdu specifically mentioned Shibao City in his letter.

"If possible, take Stone Fort City to define the border."

Although Luo Youdu hadn't arrived at Shibao City, he had heard about the fortification of Shibao City.

In history, Ge Shuhan sacrificed tens of thousands of Tang warriors in order to attack Shibao City, and finally took back this important place from Tubo.

It is recorded in the history books that there were only a few hundred people guarding the city in Tubo. This record should be wrong.

However, there is no doubt that the number of Tibetans is far inferior to that of the Tang army. It can be seen that Shibao City is indeed difficult to attack.

Therefore, Luo Youdu added another sentence at the end: "If you can plan, you may attack regardless of casualties; if you cannot plan, wait for the opportunity."

Although Luo Youdu gave room for relief, how could Li Qianpu give up easily?

I have been thinking of ways to obtain Stone Castle City.

He specially sent someone to investigate Shibao City, and learned that Shibao City is a fortress built on a cliff, with steep sides on three sides and only one path leading down the mountain.

If you really want to attack by force, I'm afraid you will fall into the same situation as Ge Shuhan.

Regarding Liu Jin's pleading, Li Qianpu said: "Whether we can fight or not, we will wait until we see the situation in Shibao City!"

At this moment, Li Qianpu suddenly got a piece of information: Wen Chengbu ran south at night.

(End of this chapter)