Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 152

There was one day left before the expedition. In the evening, outside the government office, there were silks, cloths, gold, silver, jewelry and other items, but no outsider dared to take them.

Because although the locals in Hexi are very courageous, they will never snatch the military pay issued to the Qiu Ba people, especially the military merit rewards.

Moreover, the local Qiu Ba people who were standing in order here, lining up to receive the rewards, were staring at the people watching in the distance with unkind eyes. If anyone dared to rush in to fish in troubled waters, they would be immediately given a chill.

Fang Chongyong was not ambiguous at all. He emptied everything in the treasury and took it all out at once to reward Qiu Ba.

Since you want to play, then play with a big one. The court's money is not money, it is just a tool to boost morale.

Because if the war is lost, all the wealth and silk will belong to the Tubo people. Why keep the things outside of you?

Cui Qianyou, Guo Ziyi, Wang Sili and others around Fang Chongyong all looked solemn and said nothing.

Before setting off for the expedition, the last battle exploits were cashed in advance, so that Qiu Ba and others would not have an excuse to complain when they took the risk to attack the Tibetan army in Guazhou.These days, there is no such thing as using love to generate electricity. Without rewards, the Qiu Ba people just can't do anything. This is also a matter of course.

Who doesn’t have a family to take care of?

The process of receiving the reward was unusually calm and solemn, because everyone knew that this reward was hot to hold, and you would risk your life after taking it.

And this time, it is different from the last "Shazhou Defense War". The risks this time are much greater than last time.

A real knife-edge licking blood.

Seeing that the money piled up in front of the government office was getting less and less, Fang Zhongyong felt calm and his expression was as calm as usual, as if he was not the governor of Shazhou at all.

"Your Majesty, all the soldiers have received their rewards, and the rest are distributed among the generals."

Yan Zhuang came over with a low eyebrow and said to Fang Chongyong, his attitude was extremely respectful. He was also shocked by Fang Chongyong's generosity.

Brother Yong is really bold and agile when doing things, and he is willing to take risks at critical moments!

"These are reserved for the soldiers as a pension. The generals are not fighting for the meager wealth, so there is no need to distribute it.

Go and find someone to move these pieces of cloth and jewelry into the treasury. "

Fang Chongyong said loudly, as if he was telling Guo Ziyi and others on purpose.

As expected, Guo Ziyi immediately bowed her hands to Fang Chongyong and said, "Fang Shijun is absolutely right. We are born as generals, and we fight for the country just to shine. A little extravagant wealth is really nothing."

The advancement path for ordinary soldiers in the Tang Army has been completely closed. The Long March athletes can only pray that they will not die in the next battle. As for channels for promotion, those are not prepared for them.

As for the middle and high-level officers, their purpose is similar to that of Guo Ziyi, which is to fight tooth and nail for promotion.

Rewards such as an extra hundred bolts of silk are indeed good, but this is not their highest pursuit.

It is the normal state of the border army to pursue power at the top and seek wealth at the grassroots level.Lords and generals often give all the money they receive from their superiors to their subordinates, naturally for the purpose of better winning battles, rather than keeping it for themselves.They are more eager for military success as a ladder to climb up.

Among the Shazhou frontier troops, almost everyone was satisfied with Fang Chongyong's reward method.

Seeing that the people at the scene were almost gone, Guo Ziyi gave Fang Chongyong a deep look, then thanked him and left.Everyone else followed him and left. Only Cui Qianyou pulled Fang Chongyong aside and gave him instructions.

Coming to a secluded place where no one was around, Cui Qianyou lowered his voice and said to Fang Chongyong:

"The generals will definitely compete for merit in this battle, so I must accompany you on the expedition. If there is any disagreement, the decision can be settled without delaying the important matter."

Cui Qianyou was most afraid that Fang Chongyong would suddenly change his mind and stop talking. In that case, it would bring great hidden dangers to the expeditionary army!

Fang Chongyong wanted to report his meritorious deeds to the Shazhou army. If he was not present as a witness, who would have done more meritorious deeds and who would have done less meritorious deeds in the future? How could he convince the public in such a frivolous matter?
"Don't worry, I will definitely accompany you on the expedition this time, no problem."

Fang Chongyong waved his hand and said.The baby is suffering in his heart, and only he knows it, and he has no way to tell outsiders.

Fang Chongyong had a big fight with Anaye last night, and Anaye threatened to hang himself as long as he went out with the army!Now the two of them are still in the cold war and haven't spoken for a day.However, Anaye, who was hard-spoken and soft-hearted, still cooked good food for him today, and did not neglect the service at all.

"Your Majesty, if this battle has similar results as expected, then it will only be a matter of time before the Tibetan army defeats Suzhou, and it can be regarded as the winner of the battle between Tang Dynasty and Tibet.

Qiu Ba like us is not too young.Even if there is such a cunning plan and a great achievement, it will only be meager.

But you became famous at a young age, and you have such great achievements.Whether it is to govern Shazhou in the future, or to return to the central government as an official, there will be great benefits.

This military exploit must be held in your hands, and you must not let others take the credit. "

Cui Qianyou warned earnestly.

If this battle is won, it will be really helpful for generals like Guo Ziyi, but it will not be more than that for their careers.

After all, it was just a surprise attack.The gold content is not very high, and it may not even be as good as Cui Qianyou's previous effort of a thousand fine cavalry to defeat a section of the Tubo Imperial Guard.

However, this victory has a very different meaning to Fang Chongyong, a "prodigy" character and a fledgling "civilian".

This victory can lift the start of Fang Chongyong's career to a very, very high position!Let him become an "irreplaceable" person!
For example, none of the young heroes like Chongyong can beat him.

For example, Chongyong can fight, but he is far older than him!

"A tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

Fang Chongyong said with a long sigh, not wanting to be too presumptuous.

"Life is often about fighting for a breath, so why is it said that the wind will destroy it? If we step on it casually, ants may die, so how can we be like ants?
As long as it grows into a big tree, no matter how strong the wind is, what will happen? "

Cui Qianyou said enthusiastically.

That's right, that's the truth.

Fang Chongyong smiled bitterly and said: "People can't help themselves in the world. If I can, I definitely don't want to go to the battlefield."

Hearing this, Cui Qianyou also shook his head and sighed: "How can everything in life go as planned? Your father lives a much more relaxed life than you."

Scumbag?

Fang Chongyong was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

That wind-like man was really living a cool life. He dared to kill Yang Yuhuan!
……

Late at night, Fang Chongyong was lying on a mat made of local reeds stuffed into linen. His thoughts were confused. He thought of the broken arms and limbs of the Tibetan soldiers he saw when he went into battle for the first time, and his heart felt hairy.

The leader of that army was said to have been knocked to the ground by a horse and then trampled to death, leaving his flesh and blood intact.

He died humbly and inexplicably.

A big shot doesn't necessarily have to die in a tragic way. He might be taken away by a trap like "Soldier B".

And this time when we went to Guazhou, we were fighting in an unfamiliar area without reinforcements, so the risks were extremely high.Fang Chongyong was worried about this, and his legs couldn't help but tremble when he thought about it.

It's just that I have been a human being for two generations, and my psychological quality is stronger than ordinary people, so I can stand up in front of outsiders.

There's no point in thinking about it, you have to go no matter what!
"Can't you really not go?"

Anaye, who was on the other bed in the room, suddenly asked quietly.

"On the surface it looks okay, but in reality... there is no choice."

Fang Chongyong sighed and said that even if he didn't plan for now, he still had to think about the Anshi Rebellion which was not far away from now. "Let me go on the expedition with you. I can ride a horse and can take care of you on the way."

It was a long time before Anaye could hold back these words.

"If you want to go on an expedition with me, then what's the point of me going on an expedition?"

Fang Chongyong asked with a helpless look. Anaye couldn't see his expression in the darkness, but she could feel his helplessness.

"If I had known you were so stubborn, I should have eaten beans in today's meal. If you eat, you won't have the energy to go out tomorrow.

That way, you're not in danger. "

Anaye sighed and said, seeming to have accepted her fate.

"No, no, no, what's going on now is just the beginning. In the future, there will only be more and more dangerous things.

Visible bloody storms and invisible swords and swords are everywhere. There will be no more stable life in a few years. It is better to adapt as soon as possible.

I'm not really a bitch. I know the danger but still risk my life by hanging my head on my belt?People will die in war. Do you think it’s fun? "

Fang Chongyong recalled all the big and small things that had happened since he traveled to this world, and felt extremely tired inside.

He is a person who does not want to accept his fate!
Every time fate forces him to bow his head, he just refuses to give in, which is why he has so many troubles today.

"Then don't die. You are my first and only friend. If you die, I will definitely commit suicide!"

Anaye said in a stubborn tone, as if she was comforting herself.

"Aren't you my concubine? Why have you degenerated into friends?"

Fang Chongyong felt baffled. Didn't Anaye recognize her identity yet?Hasn't she figured out what will happen to her in the future?

"When the master dies, the concubine can continue to serve someone else. The concubine can dislike or even hate the master.

But the loyalty of a friend to a friend will never be betrayed.

So no matter how you arrange for me in the future, I don't feel like your concubine in my heart. "

Anaye said very seriously, like a declaration, which made Fang Chongyong feel shocked.

"understood."

Fang Chongyong, who always talked a lot, only said three words.

After a long time, Anaye thought that Fang Chongyong had fallen asleep, but who knew that Fang Yanei suddenly said:

"Yang Yuhuan was originally the concubine of King Shou. Later, the saint took a fancy to her and snatched her away. What happened next is indescribable."

Fang Chongyong slowly said something that had nothing to do with them.

"Brother Ji is so disgusting. He calls himself a saint. Doesn't he feel ashamed? He can do such a thing."

Anaye couldn't help but complain.

She had the same attitude as Fang Chongyong towards Brother Ji, so naturally she wouldn't say anything nice.

"How can you be ashamed? You should be enjoying it.

The powerful people in Chang'an have some hobbies of one kind or another.They are insidious, hypocritical and sanctimonious.On weekdays, I am always strict with others and lenient with myself, but it is others who are wrong every time.

If a meteorite fell from the sky and killed all the powerful people in Chang'an, there would definitely be innocent people.But if only half of them are killed, there will definitely be a lot of fish that slip through the net. "

Fang Chongyong sharply commented that the dignitaries of Chang'an, headed by Ji Ge, were full of arrogance, extravagance and lewdness, and their actions could only be understood but not described in words. One word can be summed up as "very abstract".

"So what exactly are you trying to say?"

Anaye said impatiently, and then yawned.The knot in her heart had been untied, and she felt sleepy.These two days have been filled with nightmares, dreaming that Fang Chongyong was killed during this expedition.He returned wrapped in horse leather.

"I want to say that I will protect you in the future." Fang Chongyong said also very seriously.

"Well, I remember."

Anaye felt sweet in her heart and fell asleep hugging the pillow. The horrific scene of Fang Zhongyong dying on the battlefield no longer appeared in her dream.

……

"The Yellow River is far above the white clouds, and there is an isolated city, Wanren Mountain.

Why bamboo flute complain willow, spring is not degree Pass. "

Riding on a two-humped camel, Fang Chongyong couldn't help but start reciting Wang Zhihuan's Liangzhou poem.Unfortunately, the destination of their expedition happened to be very close to the Yumenguan ruins of the Han Dynasty.The road was full of yellow sand and there was no river in sight.

According to Fang Chongyong's instructions, all of this 3000-man cavalry team did not wear armor. Instead, they wore pure white linen robes and hung lightweight leather armor on powerful camels.

Yes, a large number of local Doulu soldiers were unwilling to take risks. After adding the local elites in Shazhou who were eager to make achievements and were skilled in bow and horse, they managed to collect 3000 people. They also asked Shazhou Hu merchants to forcibly Three thousand camels were levied.

Fang Chongyong worked tirelessly and asked every soldier. As long as he was unwilling to go to war, he would never be forced to go to war by military order. Everything was based on the principle of voluntariness.

Everyone has his own ambitions, and the melon that is forced is not sweet.In defending Shazhou, these soldiers have fulfilled their obligations.Forcibly forcing them to die together will only lead to bad things at the critical moment.

As for why camels are used, it is because horses are not as useful as camels because they have to cross the large desert and the large amount of desert terrain in Guazhou.This is Cui Qianyou's experience. They rode across this desert on horseback. When they arrived at Ziting Town, the horses were almost too tired to ride. Thanks to good luck, they didn't encounter any Tubo people in those days. .

There is another more important reason, that is, Fang Chongyong tried to disguise his team as a camel caravan of Hu merchants during the march to confuse the Tibetan scouts and achieve a sudden battle.

"You seem to be in a good mood."

Cui Qianyou, who was slightly behind half a horse's head, smiled and said, the white robe wrapped him tightly. The costumes of barbarians riding camels in the desert are indeed good at fighting the sun. Fang Chongyong's whimsical ideas are very good. good.

Disguising themselves as a team of Hu merchants, pretending to come to the Tibetan camp to do business. No matter whether this cheap trick works or not, it is always good to try it. It doesn't take much effort anyway.

Since there is no Tang Army in Guazhou, there is no "identification of friend or foe". Wearing the uniform of the Tang Army has only disadvantages but no advantages, no matter from which angle you look at it, it is the same.The more Cui Qianyou thought about it, the more he felt that Fang Zhongyong was brave and careful, and his future was absolutely limitless.

"It's okay, I don't seem to be that scared now."

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly. He saw that the air above the yellow sand became distorted, making people dizzy.The scorching sun hung in the sky, and even the air breathed into the lungs was scorching.This harsh climate is indeed not suitable for long-distance marches.

It should be impossible for the Tubo people to expect that there are cavalry here in Shazhou, and they are also camel cavalry, and they would dare to raid their logistics base, right?

After all, when the Tibetans attacked Shazhou, they did not take this road where water was scarce.

Fang Chongyong went over all the details of this battle in his mind, and felt that all the elements needed for victory were in place.

"Ten years of sharpening a sword, I have never tried the frost blade. Today, if I show you to the king, who will be unfair?"

He silently recited Jia Dao's poem, feeling heroic in his heart.

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