Chapter two hundred and eighty nine split troops and attack
A native dog emerged from the tiger group, not only different kinds, but also completely incompatible.
What a serious occasion when the two countries are fighting, why does a woman appear?
"Marty, that female shopkeeper is amazing. A woman-like figure, we can get this important military information, all depends on her help." Wang Gui praised Huangfu Sisi and kept his promise. He really made great comments to Huangfu Sisi in front of Gu Qing.
"The female shopkeeper of Fuzhi Inn?" Gu Qing recalled and said, "I have an impression, I look good."
Wang Gui was so arrogant that he met a soulmate and hurriedly said, "Good, he looks really good, that face, that figure..."
"Stop, let's talk about the key points, what does this matter have to do with the female shopkeeper?"
Wang Gui then explained in detail the matter of Huangfu Sisi helping to get information from Tubo merchants from beginning to end.
Gu Qing was very moved: "This matter really bears her favor. When I drive away the Tubo thieves back to Kucha, I will definitely smash her shop a few more times to express my gratitude."
Wang Gui was stunned and looked at him strangely.
Someone helped, but you smashed her store. Do you call this "thank you"?
Seeing Wang Gui's strange eyes, Gu Qing smiled and said, "You don't understand. The person who smashed her store is a real thank you. If you don't believe it, just wait and see her shed tears of emotion."
"Without any time, go to the Anxi Army Commander's tent immediately and discuss with Gao Jieshou."
After saying that, Gu Qing loudly ordered the horse to prepare.
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In the middle of the night, when the soldiers were sleeping, the tent of Gao Xianzhi of Anxi Army was brightly lit. Gu Qing and several generals stood in the tent, focusing on a map to study. Bian Lingcheng sat far away while yawning, with an angry look on his face.
"Tubo merchants sold a large amount of food and grass to the Tubo army in Tuyuhun... Is this true?" Gao Xianzhi asked in a deep voice.
Gu Qing whispered: "According to the information my personal guards found in Kucha City, it should be correct."
Gao Xianzhi hesitated: "Is it too much to rely on the statements of a few Tubo merchants... Mr. Gu, my king's conduct is not only consumed food and grass, but also put tens of thousands of lives on the gambling platform. Only after thinking twice can it be feasible."
Gu Qing heard what Gao Xianzhi meant. He didn't believe in the information obtained by Gu Qing's personal guards, nor did he believe in the source of the information. When the two countries were fighting, how credible could the Tubo merchants say?
"Jie Shuai said so much, so we need to verify this information carefully. After all, it is also a direction. It is much better than what we are currently stationed in the desert and doing nothing, right?" Gu Qing said with a smile.
Gao Xianzhi nodded: "Yes, verify first and then make a decision. In fact, this information has its reasonableness. Thirty thousand Tubos entered the desert and disappeared without a trace. I thought they would attack Boxian Town, but it seems that it is not the case now. There are only a few cities around the Tulunchi Desert. Now our army is gathered in the desert. The four towns are in a time when the troops are empty. If the Tubo traitors take the opportunity to attack, it is very likely."
Gu Qing smiled and said, "The general also made such a judgment, so he thought this information was valuable and worth a letter."
Gao Xianzhi pondered for a while and said slowly: "It seems that these 30,000 Tubo troops are not the main force, but to restrain the forces of our Anxi and Beiting. It seems... it is not impossible. They have penetrated into the desert and are unable to find them. It is indeed abnormal to have Tubo thieves who have always rushed around. In fact, in order to find them, our Anxi army can only choose to station on the Chihe River and cannot move. Invisibly, they have achieved their goal and have indeed restrained our troops..."
Gu Qing smiled and said, "It is precisely because the information is credible that the last generals woke up Jie Shuai and the generals late at night to discuss. Jie Shuai, please decide how to stop it."
Gao Xianzhi struggled with a look of difficulty.
He was under great pressure. The victory or defeat of this war determines his personal future, and the life and death of more than 20,000 soldiers of the Anxi Army. His past actions were contrary to Li Longji's strategy, which had already caused Li Longji to be very dissatisfied with him. If this war failed again, then Li Longji would probably lose patience with him completely. At that time, what was waiting for him might no longer be to transfer back to Chang'an to be a high-ranking official, but to directly chop him up.
Seeing Gao Xianzhi struggling, Gu Qing understood his concerns, so he whispered: "Jie Shuai, if you want to verify whether this information is credible, it is better to send a quick horse to inform the two governors of Hexi Longyou, and ask them to quickly send spies to Tuyuhun to find out if there are any signs of mobilization in Tuyuhun's Tuyuhun's Tubo army..."
"If the information is true, then the two major military governors of Hexi and Longyou are the main force in this battle. The general of Jie is warned in advance, and it is a great kindness to the two military governors. Your Majesty will also praise Jieshuai..."
"Even if the information is fake, the governor of Longyou, Hexi, has the responsibility to assist in defense. It is reasonable to help us find out about the military situation in Tubo. It doesn't matter if you can't find out anything, and you can't be considered guilty."
Gao Xianzhi curled his lips and smiled reluctantly. He knew that Gu Qing was trying to calm his heart. Regardless of the victory or defeat, Li Longji had to carefully consider Gao Xianzhi's future.
"If the Tubo traitors really divide their troops to attack Kucha and Yanqi, we must also be prepared to divide the troops and attack..." Gao Xianzhi stared at the map and said slowly: "No matter what, guard Kucha and Yanqi first. As the marquis said, no matter how the army stops, it is much stronger than not being able to move when stationed by the Chi River."
Gu Qing was about to say something, Bian Lingcheng, who was sitting far away, suddenly woke up and frowned and said, "Divid the troops? Gao Jieshou, you can think clearly. If we encounter 30,000 troops from Tubo traitors after the troops are divided, we have no chance of winning."
Gu Qing looked at Bian Lingcheng with a smile.
Haha, finally here, the legendary treacherous ministers and military supervisors interfere in the military randomly, suppress the loyal and good generals, and ignore the fate of the country and soldiers for personal gain. His name was still nailed to the pillar of shame in history for a thousand years after his death...
"What the Bian Zhengjun means is that we are not allowed to divide the troops?" Gu Qing glanced at him with a smile.
Bian Lingcheng was stunned. The word "not allowed" was a bit serious. In front of many generals in the commander's tent, if he admitted it, then the failure to divide the troops would lead to the defeat. He will take the blame?
"Uh, it's not that it's 'not accurate', but asks Shuai Jie and the Marquis to think twice, haha, think twice." Bian Lingcheng said with a dry smile.
Gu Qing smiled and said, "The general's tent is full of his own family. The border supervisor does not need to be so tactful. If it is not accurate, it is not accurate. Since the border supervisor may not be allowed to divide the troops, the last general means that we are still stationed by the Chihe River, and then send a quick horse to inform the governor of Hexi Longyou to inform the military situation and other matters. I will submit a memorial to Chang'an and ask Your Majesty to decide."
Bian Lingcheng's face changed drastically, and cold sweat broke out.
Gao Xianzhi seemed to have developed a tacit understanding with Gu Qing. He smiled and said, "What the Marquis said is very safe and quite in line with my wishes. Let me jointly submit a memorial to Chang'an. Bian Zhengjun, are you submit a memorial to yourself or a joint letter with us?"
Bian Lingcheng's heartbeat suddenly accelerated.
Originally, the sentence he came up just now was just to show off his presence and remind Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing in the tent not to forget his existence when making any decisions.
As for military judgment, formation, and suggestions, he didn't understand anything.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qing blocked him in the alley with just one word and could not move.
If Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing jointly submitted a memorial to Chang'an, saying that Bian Lingcheng would not allow the army to divide the troops, and with His Majesty's character, he would probably immediately issue an order to cut off his head.
On weekdays, checking and balancing the generals and exerting the power is an imperial technique, but when the enemy is in front of him, Li Longji still has a big view of the situation. At this time, all internal struggles must be temporarily put on hold. If Bian Lingcheng dares to cause trouble for the Anxi Army to suppress the bandits, Li Longji will never be polite to him. He is just a eunuch. Do you really think you are holding you in your palm as a treasure?
"I, I... just say it casually. You decide for yourself. I don't want to get involved." Bian Lingcheng hummed angrily, turned around and sat down from a distance, pretending to close his eyes and rest.
Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing looked at each other and smiled, then Gao Xianzhi said in a deep voice: "Then divide the troops and defend Kucha and Yanqi first. If one of the four towns in Anxi loses one of them again, then you will be really shameless to see Your Majesty again."
Gu Qing smiled and said, "How to divide it?"
"The Marquis's ten thousand left guards...it seems to be a little less, I'll call you again..."
Gu Qing suddenly interrupted him and said with a smile: "There are quite a lot. I forgot to tell Ji Zheng that I have gathered the retreating defenders of Yutian, totaling 5,000 people, and temporarily placed under my command. We already have 15,000 soldiers, and they are all cavalry. We have enough food, grass, weapons and weapons, and we can fight in one battle."
Gao Xianzhi frowned and said, "But if these 30,000 Tubo traitors do not divide their troops, but instead concentrate their forces to attack Kucha or Yanqi, your 15,000 troops will not be able to resist..."
"There are high probability that the troops will be divided. The generals believe in the accuracy of the intelligence. If they want to restrain the forces of the Anxi Army, they will never put eggs in the same basket, divide the troops and attack Kucha and Yanqi at the same time, so that our Anxi Army can be exhausted from running. Then they join forces to the north and attack Xizhou, and restrain the troops of the Beiting Protectorate, which will create a good opportunity for the main force of the Tuyuhun Tubo Army in the east."
Gao Xianzhi pondered for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, soldiers are the most important thing, divide the troops immediately! Mr. Gu, you lead 15,000 troops under your command to go to Kucha City at a fast speed. I will lead the rest of the troops to guard Yanqi City. The soldiers will wait for the battle for many days and can be driven at any time."
Bian Lingcheng suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes turned around between Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing, and suddenly said, "Since you have decided to divide the troops, I will definitely go with one of them. For me, it is better to go back to Kucha City with Mr. Gu's army. I wonder if Mr. Gu is willing to let me go with me?"
Gu Qing was stunned. Unexpectedly, Bian Lingcheng wanted to walk with him. To be honest, Gu Qing refused in his heart, not only refused, but also disliked him very much.
Chapter completed!