People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 901: The prince is domineering, the prince is wise

Delingha garrison, in the lobby.

Li Xuan was dressed in a black robe with gold threads and sat in the center with a solemn expression. His eyes swept up and down from the left side.

Ming Chongyan sat at the top on the left, which was the most distinguished position besides Li Xuan.

But no one had any objections. Ming Chongyan was Empress Wu's most trusted person, and even Murong Nuohebo would not have the slightest objection.

Ming Chongyan followed from Qaidan to Delingha, and there were even signs of following him to Golmud.

Li Xuan knew what he was doing here, but his expression was calm.

This matter cannot yet become a threat to him.

Behind Ming Chongyan were sitting Shi Jin, Qiu Zhenmu, Yan Tao, Nan Ju and others.

Murong Nuohebo, the governor of Anle Prefecture and the king of Qinghai, sat at the top on the right side, followed by Murong Zhi and other Tuyuhun generals.

No one noticed that Murong Zhi looked at Li Xuan with a hint of fear.

Li Xuan gently knocked on the table, and then said calmly: "Everyone, the scouts sent by the army can only send back some news about Golmud from the Gobi in the west. The grasslands in the east have all been invaded by Dayanmang and the Tubo people. Blockade, but now there is only half a month until November, and we must take Golmud before November."

The emperor only provided food and grass for a month. Without food and grass, Li Xuan would evacuate immediately.

"We came too late. If we could have come earlier, the grass in Golmud Grassland has not withered yet, maybe we wouldn't need so much food and grass consumption." Murong Nuohebo's face was full of regret. If he had known that he would Since his uncle is so incompetent, he doesn't have to worry so much.

Li Xuan just glanced at Murong Nuohebo and continued: "Take everything slowly. In half a month, even if there is only one chance to start a war, we must make all preparations, Brother Qiu."

"The general is here." Qiu Zhenmu stood up and raised his hands to Li Xuan seriously.

Li Xuan waved her hand and said: "A thousand right guard cavalry and a thousand right guard cavalry are all transferred to your hands. In addition, you also need to select two thousand good cavalry from the left guard, right guard and Hangzhou soldiers. Cavalry, the two thousand horses captured this time will all be under your banner."

"Here!" Qiu Zhenmu handed over his hands with a solemn expression. Four thousand cavalry were transferred to his command, which was definitely a big test for him.

Everyone understands that these people must play a role in the war within half a month, and they will play a huge role.

This was a great test for him.

Li Xuan's eyes fell on Shi Jin and said solemnly: "Captain Shi, although the Yangzhou soldiers came from Suzhou over the mountains and ridges, I don't have much time for you to rest. The remaining six thousand infantry , half needs to be allocated to build various types of ordnance, and the other half needs to cooperate with Zuo Xiaowei to transport food and grass."

"General, I will obey the order." Shi Jin stood up and seriously raised his hand to Li Xuan.

Li Xuan finally looked at Murong Nuohebo and said seriously: "Grand Governor, from now on, the Zuo Xiao Guard cavalry will be divided into several groups on the grassland to probe towards Golmud. We don't need to go too deep. We just need to maintain our offensive. At the same time, Just force Dayanmang to stay on the defensive."

"Follow the order!" Murong Nuohebo stood up, bowed his hands to Li Xuan with a solemn expression, and then asked softly: "May I ask, Your Majesty, do you already have a strategy to defeat the enemy?"

Li Xuan smiled and asked Murong Nuohebo: "Has the Governor ever been to this land of Qingxi?"

Murong Nuohebo nodded and said, "I came here before when I was young, but I didn't have a deep impression."

He became the king of Dongtuyuhun very early and could not leave the royal capital easily.

With his status, if he came to West Tuyuhun, the two countries might have started a war.

Li Xuan nodded, then glanced sideways.

Li Zhu immediately stepped forward and handed over simple maps of the Qingxi Basin to everyone.

Li Xuan then looked at the crowd and said, "Although the Xituyuhun cavalry are now all over the grassland, they have a key point that they have to hold on to."

"Charmu." Murong Nuohebo instantly revealed Li Xuan's goal.

"Yes, Charmu is located on the north side of Golmud. It is the north gate of Golmud." Li Xuan pointed to the east side of Charmu and said in a deep voice: "There are two lakes here, the North and South Huolusun Lakes, which flow down from the East Kunlun Mountains. A lake formed by more than a dozen rivers.

Once we take Charmu, all the cavalry on the Golmud grassland will be completely blocked, and the connection between them and Golmud will also be cut off. "

Li Xuan raised his head, looked at Murong Nuohebo, and said in a deep voice: "Grand Governor, if we let the Grand Governor lead his troops eastward at this time, can we capture these cavalry?"

Murong Nuohebo's face became heavy and he said in a deep voice: "According to the available information, there are six thousand cavalry in Xituyuhun guarding Golmud, six thousand guarding in Charmu, and eight thousand scattered on the grassland. Six thousand cavalry in Charmu Thousands of cavalry will reinforce more than 8000 grassland tribesmen at any time."

After a slight pause, Murong Nuohebo continued: "There are also more than 5000 Tubo cavalry, and they will appear on the battlefield at any time. Unless all the [-] Western Tuyuhun cavalry and [-] Tubo cavalry can be intercepted in Charmu, at the same time We also need to keep Golmud’s [-] cavalry stationary, so that we can be sure to swallow these [-] tribesmen.”

Murong Nuohebo raised his head and looked at Li Xuan solemnly. This was difficult.

Although his words were not spoken, everyone present knew them.

Li Xuan, as well as his [-] cavalry and [-] infantry, wanted to stop the [-] cavalry.

Li Xuan nodded slightly and said: "Actually, all the Xituyuhun cavalry is not a problem. The key is the location of the five thousand Tubo cavalry."

Li Xuan didn't pay attention to the Xituyuhun cavalry at all. He looked up at Murong Nuohebo and said directly: "The Governor is in the land of Qingxi. There should be some old friends who can find out the location of these Tubo cavalry." Well, as long as the Grand Governor finds out the location of these Tubo cavalry, then I will be responsible for the rest."

"The prince is domineering!" Murong Nuohebo looked at Li Xuan in disbelief. Although Li Xuan had previously defeated [-] Tubo cavalry and [-] Tuyuhun cavalry in the Qilian Mountains, Murong Nuohebo still couldn't believe it. , but now, Li Xuan actually said that he could defeat five thousand Tubo cavalry, which really shocked him. "It's not that simple." Ming Chongyan suddenly spoke at this time.

Everyone present listened carefully to what Ming Chongyan said.

"Although we killed tens of thousands of people on the Qilian Mountains before, there were still nearly [-] Tubo cavalry and [-] Tuyuhun cavalry who had merged into Golmud. Now we have to deal with not [-] cavalry, but nearly [-] cavalry. ." Ming Chongyan turned around and looked at Li Xuan, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, are you sure?"

"It's not a big problem." Li Xuan shook her head calmly and said, "Although they have many people, there are disadvantages to having too many people."

"Food!" Qiu Zhenmu, Yan Tao, and Shi Jin said the key to the problem almost at the same time.

"Come to think of it, now the food and grass for nearly 4 people is here in Qalmu." Li Xuan sneered softly and continued: "And this is only one of their weaknesses. Another huge weakness is that their hearts are not strong. together."

This is the territory of the Tuyuhun people, not the territory of the Tubo people.

After all, Delingha is a strong city that should be defended even if it has to be abandoned. However, the Tuyuhun people withdrew from here without any hesitation.

It seems normal here, but if the Tubo people hadn't taken the lead in evacuating to the south, Dayan Mangjiebo should have persisted anyway.

Murong Nuohebo had no choice but to nod in agreement with Li Xuan's view.

Li Xuan looked at Murong Nuohebo and said with a hint of meaning: "Grand Governor, I don't expect you to do anything. You should still be able to contain an equal number of fellow members of the Xituyuhun clan."

Murong Nuohebo twitched slightly with pride, but then he gritted his teeth and cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, this capital will definitely live up to your expectations."

"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded with satisfaction and said, "You don't actually need to do anything more. As long as you send troops to burn all the food and grass in Charmu, the Tibetans should withdraw."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone present agreed at the same time.

Ming Chongyan's eyes flashed with doubt. Is it that easy to burn the food and grass, especially now it's still winter?
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"Does the prince really want to burn the food and grass in Charmu?"

In the backyard of the garrison mansion, Qiu Zhenmu, Yan Tao, Shi Jin, and Ming Chongyan followed Li Xuan for a stroll in the backyard. Ming Chongyan couldn't help but ask questions.

Without Murong's presence, it would be easier for Li Xuan to express his innermost plans.

Li Xuan smiled softly, and then said: "Of course, the Tubo people can't guard it, or they won't guard it at all."

"Why?" Ming Chongyan couldn't help but ask.

"Because Lun Qinling is not here now." Li Xuan's words made everyone confused.

"What does this have to do with Qin Ling's absence?"

"If I were talking about Qinling, I am afraid that before returning to Luozhong, I would issue an order. Unless necessary, everyone should focus on protecting themselves and wait until the next spring to fight back." Li Xuan's expression was calm, as if he What you say must be true.

"Next spring, food and grass will be our problem." Shi Jin sighed softly. The tide has turned, and they will be unlucky next year.

Li Xuan nodded in agreement and said: "If my prediction is correct, as long as the news about burning the grain and grass is released, the Tibetans will immediately retreat with the grain and grass."

Ming Chongyan was slightly stunned and looked at Li Xuan in disbelief: "Has the prince already let the news out?"

The corners of Li Xuan's mouth raised slightly, and then she said calmly: "Murong has three thousand cavalrymen on the left and three thousand cavalry on the right. Now all the three thousand cavalry on the right leopard and Taowei have been transferred to Xinghai. In other words, among the [-] cavalrymen under Murong's command, [-] are from the original Suhe Gui tribe."

Seeing everyone looking thoughtful, Li Xuan said calmly: "They have communication with Xitu Yuhun themselves, so we just need to spread the news among them and select some interesting people to talk about."

"The Tubo people will use most of their troops to guard the food and grass." Ming Chongyan judged Li Xuan's plan instantly.

Li Xuan's record in the Qilian Mountains of Northern Qing Dynasty was too terrifying. If he were a Tubo general, he would definitely stay away from Li Xuan.

Before you find out the details of Li Xuan's men, you will never provoke him easily.

If he joins the Qingbei Tibetan cavalry, it will be even more like this after knowing the details.

"So." Li Xuan's expression became solemn, and he looked at everyone and said: "While the Tubo people are guarding the grain and grass, we must gather all our strength to completely defeat all the Xituyuhun cavalry on the grassland, and then form an alliance with Dayanmang. Negotiate with Bo and tell him that as long as he gives up Golmud, I will stop advancing."

"Here!" Everyone present agreed at the same time.

Although Li Xuan's strategy is simple, it is easy to deal with the Western Tuyuhun cavalry.

As long as the western Tuyuhun people are eliminated, only the Tubo people will be left.

Once there are no Western Tuyuhun people as cannon fodder, the Tubo people will retreat faster.

Without the advantage of the plateau, the Tubo people were no match for the Tang Dynasty.

This is true for the Qingnan Basin, and the same is true for the Qingxi Basin.

(End of this chapter)