Ji Tang

Chapter 1164 Moving westward
"Tang Gong, Liu Gong, Changsun Gong, Gao Gong."

"Thank you for your hard work!"

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Seeing what a few people wanted to say, he reached out and interrupted: "Everyone, please listen to me!"

Everyone was stunned and a little confused!
"To be honest, I hope you can come, but I also hope you don't come!"

"Now that we are here, Datang's chances of winning will definitely increase. This is not for me, Ji Song, to brag, but for the achievements of all of you here. I have great trust in your abilities!"

“But it feels sad!”

He said in a low voice: "When he was in Chang'an, His Majesty said that there were no military generals in the Tang Dynasty at this time. The new ones have not grown up yet, and the old generals are already old. That's why the world's military selection was launched!"

"This is also a forced and helpless move. As long as there is a way, I will not place my hope on luck!"

"God is pitiful, but God has not failed me, the Tang Dynasty. With more than [-] recruits, in less than a year, dozens of talented people have stood out. Liu Cheng, Hei Te Changzhi, Guo Daifeng, A Shi Na Daozhen, Xiao Jizu and others are all outstanding figures of the Tang Dynasty."

"So, I decide!"

wow~
Everyone stood up and stared at Ji Song.

"The seniors only need to take command in this battle. Let's leave the charge to the young people!"

"I disagree!"

But before Ji Song could finish speaking, Liu Hongji jumped out, blushing, and said angrily: "Ji Song, are you looking down on me? If you can't tell me something today, I won't leave!" "

After saying that, he sat in the big tent, making Ji Song dumbfounded for a while!
"Yes, although I and others are old, they can mount a horse, draw a strong bow, and are no weaker than others in the battlefield. Ji Song, although I respect you, I can't let you be so insulted!"

"That's right, I don't agree with this!"

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Come on, I fed the dog with all my good intentions.

Ji Song cursed secretly in his heart, but said helplessly on his face: "Everyone, everyone, listen to me for now!"

Seeing that everyone was quiet, Ji Song smiled bitterly and said: "Don't let the time pass by, it will ruin the forest and lose the romance. Beauty has been like a famous general since ancient times, and no one is allowed to grow old in the world."

He took out a letter from his arms, handed it to the nearest Tang Jian and said: "Mr. Tang, let everyone read it!"

"This letter is your Majesty's personal letter. He said in the letter that you should never be put in danger unless it is absolutely necessary. He said that you have done enough for the Tang Dynasty. I wanted to let you enjoy your old age in peace, but the diet People are so ambitious that the Tang Dynasty has reached the point where it has no generals to send. Although some people have done some stupid things over the years, he still hopes to let you enjoy your old age in peace and entertain your grandchildren at home."

At this point, Liu Hongji, who was sitting on the ground, had already burst into tears. Who was this letter talking about? How could he still not understand?

"Your Majesty!"

"I'm sorry for you, I'm just a bastard and I've failed to live up to all your expectations!"

The rest of the others were not much better, with their eyes red and their whole bodies shaking.Ji Song looked at them silently, not knowing what to say.

Cheng Yaojin could see clearly that His Majesty's sincerity was indispensable in this, but as soon as this letter came out, would these people still have to fight to the death to serve?

Anyone who dares to hold back in this battle may be drowned in saliva!

Your Majesty has said it to this point, if you still dare to act recklessly, you will be shameless.For such a person, he deserves to die!
"You are the only remaining achievements of the Tang Dynasty. As long as you are still here, those young people will just be rats in the gutter, panicking all day long. This battle is not about personal bravery, but about the comprehensive national strength of the two countries!"

"Dashi was not a powerful country that lost to the Tang Dynasty. They implemented a theocratic rule. While they ruled the bodies of the people, they also ruled their minds."

"That is a group of fierce believers who are not afraid of death. They are also an elite division that has defeated all the invincible opponents in the West. According to the news sent back by the spies, the person leading the army of the Great Eater this time is the Governor of the East of the Great Eater, Seld. Ibn Abi Waqqas, Said is the founder of the Dashi Empire, the founder of Islam, and one of the ten disciples of Muhammad. He has a high status in the Dashi country, and he is courageous, persevering, brave and He has great motivation and commanding ability, and his strategy is also extraordinary.”

"As early as more than ten years ago, he led an army of 12 people against a Persian army of [-] people, and won the battle. He killed the Persian Prime Minister, Prime Minister Rustam. After the victory of the battle, in order not to give Persia a breather. Seizing the opportunity, Saïd encouraged the Arab army, which suffered heavy casualties, to cross the flooded Tigris River with high morale, and mobilized nearby Arab tribes to send troops to join the battle, conquering the Persian capital Ctesiphon in one fell swoop and seizing a huge amount of loot."

Looking around, Ji Song solemnly said: "This is an opponent we deserve to look directly at, and a terrifying opponent. He has high prestige internally and ensures full domestic support. Externally, he fights boldly yet delicately, with courage and courage." Mou, that’s the kind of person you’re talking about.”

"He has Amur as his deputy. This Amur is also unusual. He once fought with 5000 cavalry against an elite Egyptian army of [-] people, and won the battle."

"This person is similar to Deng Ai Jixi from the Three Kingdoms period. He likes to take risks and use tricks. Generals must not be careless when meeting this person!"

After speaking, he looked at the veterans sincerely and said: "I am not saying this to enhance others' prestige or destroy my own morale. But I want to tell you that our enemies are very powerful. In just a few decades, they have gone from a desert to a desert." Step by step, the tribe conquered a territory no less than that of the Tang Dynasty.”

"This is a formidable opponent, and we must face it with full vigor. Here, I hope you can consider the overall situation. Your value does not lie in being on the battlefield, but in your half-life combat experience."

"This is our most precious wealth!"

"For this reason, we have decided to establish a staff department of the Western Conquest Army. The responsibility of the staff department is to predict the enemy's opportunities, deduce the battle situation, and respond in a timely manner."

He solemnly said: "This responsibility is very heavy, and no one can handle it except you. Please think carefully about it!"

After saying that, Ji Song stopped talking and said everything that needed to be said. If you are still stubborn, don't blame him for using force!
He did not dare to let these veteran generals go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. Even if Datang wiped out a large number of enemy troops, if only one of them died, it would definitely damage morale.

These are the few remaining veterans of the Tang Dynasty, and their prestige has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Their presence can boost morale to a great extent.But equally, once you die in battle, the consequences will be disastrous! "Dong Zhiguo, you are... alas!"

Gao Kan sighed when he heard this, but didn't say anything else.

It's not that they don't know what's good or bad. The purpose of doing this will be clear if you think about it for a moment. It's just that they are worried that if something happens to them due to their old age, the enemy won't know what happened, but the morale of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty will definitely be hit!
This is not what they want to see.

"It all depends on the general's orders!"

Although the others are unwilling to do so, what else can they do now that things have come to this?Furthermore, what His Majesty said before leaving is still in my ears. All affairs in the Western Regions are at the disposal of Duke Ji Song of the State of Xi. They must not rely on their old age.

"Okay, okay, you guys really understand the righteousness! It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. Today, I will set up a staff office for the Western Expedition Army, headed by Duke Cheng, Duke Changsun, Duke Tang, and Duke Gao. All other generals above the rank of lieutenant will obey the staff office. Division dispatch!"

Everyone looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes. They thought it was a place for retirement, but they didn't expect that all the military commanders and above were at their disposal.
As if he knew everyone's doubts, Ji Song explained with a smile: "I'm not afraid of your jokes. Ever since I took this job, I've been walking on thin ice. I'm worried that something will go wrong."

"Everyone has also seen that the entire army, plus the [-] cavalry brought by Duke Gao, totals more than [-] people. It is impossible for me to cover everything. Before, I had no choice but to bite the bullet. . But now that you all are counselors for my military affairs, I can now put aside most of my mental arithmetic!"

Everyone laughed when they heard this, and Gao Kan laughed and said, "What's going on? It turns out they treat us as strong men!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Let me tell you, I have been fighting for most of my life. This is the first time for me to sit in the army and command the army and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away. Now I am really bragging!"

Tang Jian also joked: "This is a good idea, General. It not only avoids unnecessary troubles, but also allows us old guys to continue to play some roles. It just so happens that I don't know what to do next. Now, I have something to do." It’s done!”

Everyone laughed when they heard this, and for a moment they figured out, what would happen even if they went to the battlefield?They killed dozens of people, but the staff and military aircraft were different. With their experience for most of their lives, what kind of battles had they not seen?It will definitely reduce a lot of unnecessary mistakes by then!
Seeing that everyone accepted the arrangement, Ji Song was relieved and no longer had to worry about it!
"Mr. Tang, you must not be idle!"

After taking the conversation, he smiled and said: "Tang Gong, you have a lot to do. Tuyuhun, Xiang Dang, Tuqishi, Tocharo, Xiaobolu and other countries are all in panic at this time. They are all between the Tang Dynasty and Dashi. Wandering around, you have to use the skills you see and win more allies for our army!"

Tang Jian was stunned. He didn't expect that he would be asked to do this?
But I didn't shirk it. This is what I am good at. Who else could I do?
"I will try my best!" Tang Jian said seriously.

Ji Song smiled and nodded when he heard this: "But Mr. Tang doesn't have to be too burdened. I don't expect to make them fall to the Tang Dynasty. This is unrealistic. You just need to keep them from falling to the Great Food."

"The old man understands!"

Tang Jian knew Ji Song's purpose after thinking for a moment, which was to stabilize them no matter what. He did not ask them to help Dashi fight against Dashi, but he must not let them help Dashi fight against Datang.

The Tang Dynasty did not have the upper hand in terms of military strength. If these people continued to cause trouble, some of them might be beaten!

"In addition, I have something to announce!"

"Starting from now on, pack your things, it's time for us to change places!"

what?
Everyone was shocked. They were staying well in the Khotanchi Camp. Why did they just change the place?
"Everyone, please see!"

Ji Song didn't pay attention to their comments, but turned his wheelchair to the map, picked up the pole and pointed to the location of the Tianchi camp.

"This is the Khotan Lake where we are. To deal with the Turks, we can attack here and retreat to defend it. If there is any disagreement, we only need to leave a group of soldiers to break up the rear. With the geographical advantage of the Khotan Lake, we can easily go from Tianshan Leg to Qiuci Protectorate."

"But now that the Turks have been dealt with, what we have to face next is the cannibal, so this place is a little out of place!"

Without waiting for anyone to react, he pointed to the Tianshan Mountains and the surrounding mountains and said, "Here, here, haven't you discovered it yet?"

Everyone was stunned, looked carefully, and suddenly realized.

"If I, the general, can lead an army and just move a surprise force to our rear, then block the east exit of the valley, and then attack from the east and west, we will become a turtle in the urn. If you are more bold, drag us here, and then lead the army Attack Anxi and even the entire Western Region. As soon as the cannibals enter the Western Region, people with evil intentions in the surrounding areas will definitely not let go of such an opportunity and will definitely cause cholera in the Western Region."

"Sigh~"

As soon as Cheng Yaojin said this, everyone gasped.

If that were the case, they would be considered undefeated but defeated.As for whether the enemy will do this?What a joke, how can you place your own safety on whether the enemy can think of it? This is simply an idiot's idea. When the time comes, you don't know how you will die.

The Khotanchi camp is located in the eastern section of the Wusun River Valley. The reason why it was placed here was entirely to prepare for the attack on the Turks.The Turks are at the northern end of the mountain range. As long as they defend a few key roads, only the Tang Dynasty can attack them, but the Turks cannot attack the Tang Dynasty at any time.

But the cannibals are different. They come from the west. There are three routes to choose from at the western end of the Wusun River Valley. First, continue eastward from the valley. There are abundant water and grass here and there will be no danger of drinking water, but it is also easy to be eaten by the cannibals. Tang ambush, as long as the enemy is not a fool, it is unlikely to take this path.Second, it is to the north of the mountain range. Borrow the road from Shiguo, cross the Killing River, the Henglus River, and station troops in Henglus City. Then cross the Congling Ridge and follow the Suiye River to reach Anxi directly.

The third is to cross the desert, attack from the southwest, and hit Kucha directly.

Among these three paths, the first one is too risky, and the third one is full of dangers, and the whole army will be annihilated if you are not careful.So only the third one is the safest!
"Therefore, my Jedi base camp has been moved to the western exit of the Wusun Valley at the foot of Wusun Mountain to block the eastward advance of the cannibals!"

He pointed to the western end of the Wusun River Valley exit and said: "The climate here is mild and the water and grass are abundant. As long as we block the enemy, we can rest and wait for work to recharge our troops and fight against the exhausted troops. In addition, this place is connected to Hengda in the north. Ross, if necessary, take this place first!”

The final point of Jisong Middle is at the location of Henros City.

"This is the Stone Kingdom, one of the Nine Surnames of Zhaowu, and it has a large stockpile of troops. The cannibals have penetrated here a few years ago. Most of the Nine Surnames of Zhaowu believe in Muhammad, so everyone must be prepared to unite with them!"

"You may not know much about the nine surnames of Zhaowu. Kang, An, Cao, Shi, Mi, He, Shi, Huoxun, and Wudi. These nine surnames are nine countries. Although they are not big, if they are united, they cannot be underestimated. .”

At this point, he paused to let everyone digest it.

Then he pointed to a place at the west end of the river valley.
(End of this chapter)