Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 377 The food is too big and the soldiers are weak
In the late autumn of the ninth year of Tianbao, Gao Xianzhi adopted the strategy of "going out during the day and returning at night". The army went out during the day. Some of the soldiers were disguised as Tang army uniforms with slaves from the Stone Kingdom. At night, most of the Tang army returned to the camp outside Zhezhi City, and a small number of Tang soldiers escorted slaves to Talas City.

It started over and over again in this way, and it took several days to deceive the cannibal spies and make Abu Muslim believe that the Tang army had withdrawn the mobile troops that could be easily evacuated, and the rest were infantry who could not move fast enough to carry baggage.

After completing the strategic deception, Gao Xianzhi was convinced that Abu Muslim would definitely adopt the "attack halfway" approach to cut off the Tang army's supply. Then the army pursued them to the city of Talas, beating the larger ones against the smaller ones.

On the basis of this prediction, Gao Xianzhi personally commanded 5,000 of the most elite light cavalry in the Anxi army. They set off in the evening when the sun was setting and attacked for more than a hundred miles. Taking advantage of the unpreparedness of the black-clad army, they launched a night attack Abu Muslim deployed the vanguard camp near the city of Kuzhanti.

The Dashi Army did not expect that the Tang Army would go south to preemptively attack. While the Kangguo defenders stood by and watched, they were attacked by the Tang Army at night and the camp was blown up. After losing their organization, they were massacred by the Tang Army's light cavalry. There were also many people who trampled on each other and died in a muddle in the dark without weapons.

Gao Xianzhi completely defeated the vanguard of the Food Army in one battle and gave Abu Muslim a sap blow.

It also made the royal families of Kang and Shi, who secretly took refuge in the black-clad food in the south of Shiguo, panic all day long. They were sandwiched between the Black-clad Dashi and the Tang Dynasty. They could not afford to offend Abu Muslim, who had hundreds of thousands of soldiers, nor could they afford to offend Gao Xianzhi, who was as murderous as mowing grass.

So Kang State and Shi State sent envoys all the way to Suiye City to ask for a meeting with Fang Chongyong to resolve the conflict.

At the same time, the battle report claiming credit from Gao Xianzhi was also sent to Fang Chongyong's desk.

After hearing about these things, Fang Chongyong, who was busy managing the logistics supply line in Suiye Town, was completely confused.

Fang Chongyong read and re-read the battle report in his hand. It was just a few pieces of paper, but he repeatedly confirmed it and checked whether there was a sandwich or something.

Moreover, if Gao Xianzhi can accomplish what Fang Chongyong wanted to do but failed to do with the help of these men, wouldn't that prove that he is the real king of the stars in the Western Region?

However, if Gao Xianzhi does a good job, then Fang Chongyong, the ambassador of the Western Region Economic Strategy, will become a clown, which is not a good sign.

Feng Changqing is very familiar with the situation in the Western Regions, so he will naturally not be unfamiliar with the Black Clothes Dashi. His opinions are very targeted.

……

The direction of the war ahead seemed to be slightly different from what he had expected.

Even if Gao Xianzhi wins, it's just a lesson to the big cannibal. In the future, when the Tang army is gone, this place will still be a cannibal world.

"This ambassador is not complimenting you. You are indeed joining the army as a clerk. When you return to Hexi this time, your promotion to the official position is inevitable.

"Thank you, Marshal Jie, for your kindness. I will never be able to deserve it..."

Perhaps Gao Xianzhi just wanted to finish his work in one battle and completely wipe out the elite cannibals. That's why he deliberately went back and forth between Zhezhi City and Talas City. "

Feng Changqing said with unusual humility, but was interrupted by Fang Chongyong.

"It's too unqualified for you to join the army as a clerk. If you have the opportunity, this ambassador will definitely promote you to lead the army alone."

Fierce competitors, ambitious colleagues, direct reports with ulterior motives, unreasonable CEO bosses, and crazy and lonely business backbones.

"Back to the commander-in-chief, Gao Xianzhi did win, but it was still a one-sided crushing.

After saying that, Feng Changqing immediately wrote down what he had just discussed and handed it to Fang Chongyong for review.

There are actually more than a thousand people on Gao Xianzhi's merit list, it's like a lion's mouth!
For this reason, Gao Xianzhi also used a particularly long piece of paper to write his name and achievements, and sent it rolled into a tube!
After Fang Chongyong and others saw it, they all took a deep breath.

"Then how do you think this ambassador should reply to Gao Xianzhi's battle report? He has reported many military exploits for his Anxi Army."

Go and call in the envoys from Kang and Shi. "

Presumably Gao Xianzhi also knew very well that if he could not make any achievements in the military and greatly curb the military invasion of the black-clad Dashi, then someone would definitely settle the accounts and take action on his future plundering in the Stone Kingdom.

Feng Changqing said slowly and clearly.

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly. He also felt that if Gao Xianzhi just wanted to take Shi Guo's treasure and run away, he would have run away long ago, and there was no need to stay here.

"The general thought that even if Gao Xianzhi did not give the credit to the commander-in-chief, he could bypass the commander-in-chief and give it directly to the court. Therefore, it is enough for the commander-in-chief to approve it.

A simple summary is: He fully agreed to Gao Xianzhi's request and continued to let him take charge of Shiguo's affairs, but reminded him that he should turn around quickly to prevent the young soldiers from being bullied by the cannibals.

Fang Chongyong sent Feng Changqing away with a wry smile on his face.

After reading what Feng Changqing wrote, Fang Zhongyong put his hands on his hands and laughed.

"Commander Jie, the general will think that Gao Xianzhi has a grand plan.

As for Gao Xianzhi's suggestion that he should not withdraw from the Shi Kingdom easily, Jieshuai must agree. If something happens in the future, Gao Xianzhi will be fully responsible, as evidenced by letters of merit.

Fang Chongyong asked calmly, intending to test Feng Changqing.

"Since the big cannibal has been defeated, why doesn't Gao Xianzhi turn back to Broken Leaf City?"

"Gao Xianzhi actually won?"

When he was convinced that there were no "secrets" in this battle report and obtained the information from Che Guangqian, he was convinced that Gao Xianzhi had indeed done a good job.

This is not Gao Xianzhi's wild imagination, but this has been the rule since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Gao Xianzhi was not the only one who started looting. In the end, only the idiots who liked robbing but did not perform meritorious deeds were punished.

As for the advice Commander Jie wants to write, he advises Gao Xianzhi to withdraw from Shiguo as soon as possible and return to Suiye to join forces with us. Of course, it should be emphasized that the other party can act cheaply. "

If they turn around this time, they will only defeat the cannibal's vanguard. The main force of Dashi's army is still there, but the Tang army cannot stay here for a long time.

This is a situation that adults often encounter in the vanity fair.

Gao Xianzhi didn't say it, but Feng Changqing had already seen it, and Fang Chongyong had naturally seen it too.

Fang Zhongyong raised another question that puzzled him. He had not told anyone about his plan, not even Feng Changqing knew about it. What was Gao Xianzhi trying to do?

I guess Gao Xianzhi still has this ambition, although it is impossible for him to admit it directly.

Feng Changqing summarized what he had learned and gave it to Fang Chongyong for review.

It is not difficult to find out information in Suiye City, many people know about it. "

As long as he can win and control the situation in the Western Region, not only will the previous robbery of Shi Country be wiped out, but he will also continue to be promoted and make a fortune after returning to Qiuci Town.

Damn it, why is Gao Xianzhi so "invincible"? Is it really like what he said, "the enemy is weak when he eats a lot"?

At this moment, Fang Chongyong fell into deep self-doubt. His plan was very good, and the Tuqishi tribe was successfully subdued, and the Abu Muslim backhand was exposed.

But why didn’t the front line follow the path they envisioned?

The 30,000-strong Dashi Pioneer Army was attacked by 5,000 Tang Army light cavalry at night, completely losing their combat effectiveness and withdrawing from the battle sequence.

Do you dare to believe this kind of thing?

Fang Chongyong didn't think his prediction was wrong, he could only say that the world was too magical. etc!

Fang Chongyong suddenly remembered that a few decades ago, Bai Yi Da Shi was also beaten by Shi Sulu, a sudden cavalryman, and the gap in strength was quite large.

Just as I was thinking about these messy things, I saw two middle-aged men wearing common Sogdian clothes entering the handsome tent. Both of them had exquisite mustaches, and their hair and clothes had been taken care of. They looked like Very solemn.

The State of Shi is now nominally a state under the State of Kang, called Qisha Prefecture, but it still maintains relative independence.

"I, Kang Sobo, meet the angels."

"I am a black slave and join the angels."

The two of them said goodbye to each other and saluted each other.

"You two, sit down. Your purpose of coming is already known to me."

Fang Chongyong said with a smile, his attitude was very humble and he had no airs at all.

This surprised the envoys of the two countries! I was so scared that I almost knelt on the ground and begged for mercy!
Because the officials of the Tang Dynasty they had come into contact with were by no means as talkative as the legendary and powerful Western Region Economic Ambassador in front of them.

If anything goes wrong, these Tang officials will immediately get angry!
For example, when the Tang Dynasty married Princess Jiaohe of Tuqishi (actually a woman of Ashina origin, but was canonized as a princess by the Tang Dynasty), she sent envoys to Anxi Hu City and reported to the Deputy Protector of the Anxi Protectorate. , Qixi Jiedushi Du Xian read out the princess's edict.

Du Xian immediately said angrily: "Ashina girl dares to preach evil?"

The translation of this sentence is: Who is Ashina's daughter? She dares to read a decree to me?
In fact, if they are equals, there is nothing wrong with Princess Jiaohe's move. Therefore, Du Xian's confidence lies in the fact that he is an official of the Tang Dynasty and represents the identity and status of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, Princess Jiaohe is not worthy of showing off in front of Du Xian.

The status of countries and powers is not equal; when it comes to diplomacy, the status of their envoys is not equal.

Therefore, according to the understanding of the envoys from Kang State and Shi State, it is normal for them to kneel in front of Fang Chongyong and speak now!
Otherwise, there must be a monster when something goes wrong.

"Dashi's country has many soldiers and generals, and its power is tyrannical. You, a small country with few people, cannot really fight.

Abu Muslims are coming, and you naturally cannot resist them, so you have to let them in. But you are afraid of offending the Tang Dynasty, and afraid that the Black Arabs will retreat in the future, and the Tang Dynasty will settle accounts later, so you are sent to explain to me, the Tang Dynasty's ambassador for the Western Regions.

Yes or no? "

Fang Chongyong continued to ask.

"The angel really understands the situation. It's exactly what you said. There is no fallacy." Kang Sobo put his right hand on his chest, bowed to the other party and saluted Zhongyong.

Since this Angel of the Tang Dynasty already knows everything, there is probably no need to waste any more words.

"Give him all the gifts. This ambassador will do whatever you want."

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly and pointed at Feng Changqing, his attitude always friendly.

This made the envoys of the two countries even more uncertain.

Kang Sobo couldn't help but ask: "Ambassador Fang, I am dull and far inferior to the ambassador's profound wisdom. It is inconvenient for Ambassador Fang to say, if General Gao disagrees with you and insists on taking action on Kang Guo, he can listen Your persuasion?"

This was a very rude question, but it was also the truth.

Those who give gifts must always know whether their gifts are in vain. No one is willing to do those futile things, especially if they know in advance that they will be useless.

"Bold! You can't presume on Ambassador Fang's authority! Ambassador Fang greets you with a smile because we, the Tang Dynasty, are a country of etiquette and will not bully the small!
Ambassador Fang is being polite to you, but you are really making a fuss about it! "

Feng Changqing couldn't help but yelled at the two envoys in front of Fang Chongyong.

"Please forgive me, angel!"

Kang Sobo and Shi Heinu immediately knelt down!
Only then did they remember that, nominally speaking, Fang Chongyong had more power than Gao Xianzhi!
"It is understandable that you are worried about your country, and I do not blame this ambassador."

Fang Chongyong helped the two of them up, helped them tidy up their clothes, and then lowered his voice and said: "Speaking of which, I am not familiar with Gao Xianzhi at all, let alone have any friendship. On the contrary, he said something about me behind his back. He said a lot of bad things and did a lot of bad things to cause trouble for this ambassador. Don’t worry, if Gao Xianzhi does something strange..."

Having said this, Fang Chongyong stretched out a hand with the palm facing upwards, then turned it downwards and continued: "He can't make any waves. If the ambassador calls for stop, he must stop for me."

At this moment, Fang Chongyong's domineering attitude was revealed, and his official authority as the Western Region Economic and Strategic Ambassador was fully displayed!

Kang Sobo and Shi Heinu were overjoyed and quickly called the envoy's attachés to move boxes and boxes of gifts into the handsome tent. When you open it, you will see that they are all gold jewelry, gemstones, agate and other items unique to the Western Regions.

This generous gift cannot be said to be disrespectful.

Fang Chongyong smiled and nodded at the two of them and said: "I feel the sincerity of the two countries. After you go back, you can resume your duties with peace of mind. I am true to my word. Kang and Shi do not have to worry about Gao Xianzhi's revenge."

Kang Sobo and Shi Heinu left with a lot of gratitude. They turned around every step of the way and thanked the other party again and again.

Fang Chongyong sent their envoys all the way out of the camp. After returning to the commander's tent, he stopped smiling.

With thoughtful expressions on their faces, it was obvious that these two envoys were not as simple as they seemed.

"Jie Shuai, those two people just now, I'm afraid..."

Feng Changqing was a little hesitant, not sure whether to express his judgment or not.

"What can't be said? Abu Muslim's tactic is just to test my relationship with Gao Xianzhi and our attitude towards the countries in the Western Region.

Kang State and Shi State are now controlled by the cannibal army. Without the approval of Abu Muslim, do you think their two missions would come to me together? "

Fang Chongyong sneered.

If he didn't know what happened in the Battle of Talas in his previous life, he might really be deceived by these two people.

But since we know that Abu Muslim is brave and resourceful and not a reckless man, then these strategies are not worth mentioning.

"It turns out that Commander-in-Chief has already figured out their intention."

Feng Changqing breathed a sigh of relief. It has to be said that Fang Chongyong, the Western Region Economic and Strategic Ambassador, is very qualified.

Nowadays, Datang and Black-clad Dashi are at war. It is a battle of wits and strength. If you are not careful, you will lose everything.

"Gao Xianzhi is in danger. Abu Muslim has obviously not given up on attacking Hezhong. There is still a big battle waiting for us."

Fang Chongyong said with unusual certainty.

(End of this chapter)