"What's the matter?"

After hearing this, Zhao Tong's expression did not change and he asked slowly.

"As far as I know, Baishi and Daxia are located at the northern end of Longxi County. If you go north from here, you won't be able to bypass Didao, the Cao family's important garrison town. That is the only way to go north!"

"How should we get around it?"

The commander of Shenlang Qiang obviously did not know anything about the geography of the prefectures and counties in the interior of Liangzhou, but he was relatively familiar with it, so he asked directly.

After saying this, he saw that Zhao Tong's expression remained unchanged, still showing his indifferent calmness.

This facial behavior made the Shenlang Qiang commander somewhat puzzled. This was because during the previous battle between Ni Da and the second prince for the throne, Ma Zhong was responsible for the subsequent dispatch of troops to assist.

He had never seen the coordinating side of General Zhao with his own eyes.

But Yang Qianqian, Prince of Baimaqiang, saw this expression and immediately understood it. Then he smiled and said in an extremely relaxed tone:

"General Zhao, I think you have a good strategy to bypass Didao and go straight to Baishi, Daxia and other places, right?"

"Haha, the prince is indeed very perceptive. I really can't hide anything from you, right?"

After saying this, Zhao Tong responded with a smile.

On the contrary, the commander of Shenlang Qiang from the side looked puzzled. He had a good plan? How to avoid it?

Is there any other way besides the official road going north through Didao?

However, he did not remain suspicious for long before Zhao Tong responded quickly: "I do have a strategy, but this requires the cooperation of the prince."

"General, just say it's okay!"

Yang Wanwan, Prince of Baimaqiang, responded straightforwardly.

"According to what I know when I sent spies to investigate, Longsang City is already to the west, and various small Qiang tribes inhabit the area at the northern end of the valley."

"There is a high probability that there is a road between these Qiang people's territories to the north. The Baima Qiang under your jurisdiction, Prince, is not far from here. I think that with your reputation, you can lead them there in person, and the various tribes will not be in trouble.

Can you please excuse me?"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them focused their attention on Yang Wanwan at the same time.

After Zhao Tong said these words, even the Shenlang Qiang commander reacted quickly. It turns out that he used the territory of the Qiang tribe to attack Baishi. Daxia?

But then again, this Qiang tribe area is adjacent to the Baima Qiang and Shaodang Qiang. It is indeed possible to rely on Yang Wanwan's momentum to make a surprise attack.

As for the Ginsenglangqiang tribe, they are far apart from each other, so these tribes may not be willing to take advantage of it.

After Yang Wanwan heard this, he did not reply immediately. Instead, he fell into a brief silence first. He seemed to have pondered for a while, and then responded in a deep voice:

"General Zhao, I understand what you mean, use the Qiang roads to raid!"

At this point, his tone was not as confident as before, as if full of lack of confidence, and he said: "With my reputation, the tribe leader who lives here can indeed pass by, but the one further north

One end is close to the Shaodang Qiang."

"I, the Baima Qiang, have always been incompatible with burning. I'm afraid those tribal territories that go to the north will face a situation of being closed down!"

Yang Wanwan did not hide anything in his words, and truthfully expressed his inner worries.

But who would have thought that after hearing this, Zhao Tong didn't take any warning at all. There was still a thick smile on his face. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and suddenly he showed a cold expression, waving his hands and saying:

"It doesn't matter. If you and your troops take advantage of the passage and there is a small tribe leader who is close to the Shaodang Qiang who is unwilling to agree, the prince can be polite first and then attack!"

"Courtesy first, then attack?"

After Yang Qianwan heard this, he had a lot of thoughts in his heart and made some vague guesses.

"Yes, the prince first told the situation with courtesy and then told the soldiers, saying that he was helping the general to attack the Cao family and taking advantage of the way. If the chiefs of the small tribes no longer resist after hearing this, then everyone will naturally be happy!"

"If they were so bold as not to give the White Horse Qiang and our army any face at the same time, then the general could authorize the prince's troops to attack the nearby tribes that do not obey the prince's restraint."

"After the matter is completed, it will be included in the territory of Baima Qiang."

"If the Qiang side pursues the matter afterwards, the prince may blame our army, but I will let the prince do it!"

When these last words were spoken, suddenly, not only Yang Wanwan was shocked, but even the commander of Shenlangqiang could not help but look at him slightly, with a different thought on his face.

Zhao Tong had a rather strong aura invisible to him at this moment, and paired with his strong face, this undoubtedly gave him a mighty aura.

As for the Xiqiang tribes,

The invisible aura exuding from Zhao Tong's body at this moment was something they had felt in a person many years ago.

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That person was Ma Chao, who once had a powerful reputation among the Qiang and Hu people and was known as the "Mighty General". His reputation spread throughout the counties of Liangzhou. Now he is Ma Mengqi, the general from the left who has been named the Five Tiger General.

"Isn't the temperament of Zhao Tong so similar to that of Meng Qi who was quite strong back then?"

"As long as the Han army has this person, Liangzhou will definitely belong to the Liu family in Shu in the future!"

Yang Qianwan's eyes moved slightly and he thought to himself.

Speaking of his previous respect for Zhao Tong, on the one hand, it was because he remembered his friendship with Ma Chao in the past, and in his heart he hoped to cooperate with the Han army to promote Cao's rule in Liangzhou.

On the other hand, in the previous battle at Wangjin Valley, he witnessed with his own eyes the very sophisticated side of Commander Zhao in coordinating the army.

Now seeing that he has such a majestic and domineering aura, and his face showing no fear of being enemies with the Shaodang and other Xiqiang tribes,

Deep in Yang Wanwan's heart, he had unconsciously developed a deep sense of respect.

In view of the fact that the territories of Baima Qiang and Shaodang Qiang are adjacent,

The two families often clashed over matters such as competing for water sources and pastures, and the relationship gradually became discordant, until they started fighting, and the gap gradually escalated to hatred and irreconcilability.

But even so, Yang Wanwan had to admit that he was actually quite afraid of the powerful power of the Shaodang Qiang and did not dare to have the slightest contempt.

For many years, he has always insisted on trying his best to avoid conflicts with Shaodang Qiang.

At this moment, his heart was completely subverted.

Yang Wanwan had no idea that Zhao Tong was just a young Han general who was just over 20 years old. He had only been stationed in Qiangdao and other border areas adjacent to Liangzhou for only two years!

When facing powerful and established Qiang tribes like the Shaodang Qiang, what he was thinking about was not how to win over, but to try to ease conflicts and avoid disputes.

Instead, take the initiative to provoke them and break out into conflict!

This undoubtedly made Yang Wanwan very excited at this time.

"But don't worry, General Zhao. I, the prince, will immediately order all the tribesmen to use the Qiang Road to attack Baishi, Daxia and other places, and harass the Cao family's rear."

After the words fell, he even responded loudly, patting his chest.

Zhao Tong's plan to attack the Shaodang Qiang is exactly what he wants!

The power of the Shaodang Qiang is almost the same as that of the Baima Qiang.

If the two families fight to the death, both sides will suffer, while other tribes will benefit.

This is also the reason why Yang Wanwan does not want to have a dispute with him.

But if there is help from the Han army behind him, and even Zhao Tong, the general in charge of the northern front, is willing to fight with him, then his confidence will be greatly increased.

Even if it is to annex and burn the Qiang, it is no problem!

Gradually, even Yang Wanwan grew up with endless ambition deep in his heart.

He wanted to annex other surrounding tribes, expand the territory of the Baima Qiang, and establish a unified country on the Qiang land like the former Xiongnu Khanate.

Especially what Zhao Tong said, if there is a small tribe that does not know how to promote, you can attack it at will and bring the tribe's territory under your own tribe.

These words undoubtedly greatly stimulated his heart.

Now that the plan had been decided, Yang Wanwan resigned. At this moment, he exited the Han army camp with great enthusiasm and quickly returned to his own camp to select elite tribesmen to use the Qiang land.

On the one hand, they responded to the Han army's plan and took advantage of the opportunity to attack Daxia and Baishi.

On the other hand, he was also prepared to attack the Shaodang Qiang forces and declare war with them to seize their land.

After Prince Baima Qiang left first, the commander of Shenlang Qiang on one side couldn't help but look a little suspicious, and couldn't help but ask:

"General, what about me, Shen Langqiang?"

"I wonder if there is any need to assist your army?"

As soon as he said this, Zhao Tong's face was still filled with joy and he said slowly, "It is indeed useful for commanding the troops."

"Then please feel free to come, General Zhao!"

"Before I set out, King Qiang gave repeated orders, asking us to fully cooperate with your army's actions."

Commander Shenlang Qiang emphasized again.

"hey-hey……"

When Zhao Tong heard this, he smiled slyly and said softly: "Commander, don't be anxious!"

"Your department's actions are actually much simpler than Prince Yang's!"

"Although his troops have borrowed roads from the Qiang region, most of the counties in Liangzhou are still in the hands of the Cao family. They have many eyes and ears, and the enemy generals are not fools."

"The general was worried that the whereabouts of the Baima Qiang tribe would be exposed, so he fell short of success."

"Therefore, I hope that the commander-in-chief can lead his men to gallop north along the official road, and make a move as if he will go to Didao to attack Baishi, Daxia and other places with a large number of troops, so as to cover up the troops of Prince Yang. whereabouts."
To be continued...