"Gao Xianzhi is showing off his power in the city of taxation?" Ye Chang heard the news and shook his head with a smile. Gao Xianzhi is too selfish, too greedy, and has no other abilities, so this is what he can do. "But Li Wan dealt with it properly and gave him a soft nail. Now he is well fed and fed, but almost everyone around him has dispersed." Duan Xiushi hesitated for a moment, and then whispered: "General Li Siye wants to see you. Ye Zhongcheng. "Gao Xianzhi is like this. He doesn't know how to advance or retreat. It's true that Li Siye is famous for his bravery. You tell him that the battle of Talos is not over yet. He is a warrior. I don't want him to behave in a low manner." Please beg me and let him go to the front. After this battle, he can come to see me in high spirits," Ye Chang said. Duan Xiushi was surprised: "Ye Zhongcheng, do you want to continue the fight?" "The news from Ba Khan is that Dashi captured six to seven thousand prisoners of our army, including soldiers, craftsmen, and military doctors. I am the commander-in-chief of the army. , How can we just sit back and watch them being taken away and used as slaves, unable to return to their homeland for the rest of their lives? "Ye Chang said solemnly: "Just to get them back, we have to fight." Duan Xiushi was in awe. At this time, almost all the important generals in the border town would not return to their homeland. The lives of soldiers were at heart. Ge Shuhan could sacrifice 40,000 lives for a stone castle. Xian Yu Zhongtong could lose 30,000 lives in Yunnan at one time. An Lushan was even more unceremonious in killing seven people at Tianmen Ridge. Ten thousand warriors of the Tang Dynasty. Even Gao Xianzhi, if Ye Chang hadn't sent reinforcements in time, the losses this time would have been doubled, and Sergeant Han Hu would have lost 70,000 to 80,000 people. Only Ye Chang did the opposite and regarded the sergeants as brothers. , first improved the military medical system to treat the wounded, and then took extraordinary risks for the sake of these thousands of prisoners. "I have no talent in my humble position, but I am willing to be a pioneer," he said loudly. "As a handsome man, you should help me plan my strategy. As for fighting for the battle, it is a matter for Li Siye and Bai Xiaode." Ye Chang said: "At this time, the cannibals have entered Talas City. The terrain outside Talas City is flat and not suitable for us. The army is fighting, and I want to lure the giant cannibal into the valley. In your opinion, what should I do?" Duan Xiushi frowned and thought for a while. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh: "I have a plan, but I'm afraid "Some people are adventurous." "Say, there is no one who is not adventurous at all in the army." "Now the big cannibal may also know that Ye Zhongcheng is here, but Ye Zhongcheng is not well-known in Anxi, and Zhongcheng does not have many troops, and the big cannibal is here." After the new victory, the Zhongcheng Zhongcheng will be despised. The Geluolu people can be used by Dashi, but they can also be used by me." "Geluolu betrayed the Tang Dynasty. Only when the clan is destroyed can we comfort the spirits of the fallen soldiers in heaven." Ye Chang's eyes flashed with cold light: "You How are you going to use them? " "It's not really the Geluolu people, but the Bahan people. The Geluolu people can rebel against the Tang Dynasty, so the Bahan people can also rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and when I return to build the city, I happen to have something to repay. Ye Zhongcheng knew. " Duan Xiushi immediately told Ye Changting about the dispute between Gao Xianzhi and Ba Khan. Naturally, he downplayed Li Siye's responsibility and focused on Gao Xianzhi's instructions. Ye Chang will know about this matter sooner or later. Instead of Ye Chang going to trouble Li Siye then, it is better to lay the groundwork earlier. "Let Ba Khan go cry for food, just say that Gao Xianzhi is cruel and unkind, and they also want to betray me?" Ye Chang was perked up after hearing this. This is a good idea, but the most feared thing here is one thing, Ba If Khan is really pretending and betraying the Tang Dynasty, what should we do? "Therefore, it is necessary to show kindness and power at the same time. Does Zhongcheng know that this time I and the Tang Dynasty raised swords and weapons, the reason for this is the dispute between Shiguo and Bahanna?" "I know this." Ye Chang came to Anxi, how could he not care about these circumstances? Do understand. This time the two powerful powers of Datang and Dashi were fighting, and the trigger was the dispute between Bakhanna and Shi. Both countries are located in the middle of the river. Shi Guo secretly colluded with Tuqishi named Huang. During the expansion of Bakhna State, territorial disputes arose between Shi Guo and Shi Guo. Ba Khanna went to Gao Xianzhi to report the Shi Kingdom. Gao Xianzhi used the excuse that the Shi Kingdom had no courtiers, destroyed its capital, and took one of the two kings of the Shi Kingdom abducted to Chang'an as a prisoner. However, Yuan En, the prince of the Shi Kingdom, escaped by luck and went to other places in the river. The country lobbied and invited the Dashi army to enter. After learning that the Dashi army had entered the river, Bukhanna immediately asked Gao Xianzhi for help. Under these circumstances, Gao Xianzhi decided to march westward, triggering this great war. "The Prime Minister explained the interests and dangers, and made the man Bukhan understand that the Tang Dynasty could retreat, but Bukhanna had no way to retreat. Therefore, the Tang Dynasty could not retreat to the east of Congling and protect the west, but the retreat of Bukhanna would mean the destruction of the country and the annihilation of the species. Exchange of letters. On the contrary, if the Tang Dynasty wins, the land of Shi Kingdom will be paid to Ba Khanna, and the person who has made meritorious service will be the deputy king of Shi Kingdom. In this way, Ba Khanna will not have any objections. Ye Chang thought about it carefully and felt that this was probably the best way. "No one else can handle this matter, but Cheng Gong," Ye Chang said. "Yes" Duan Xiushi felt happy immediately. This kind of horizontal and vertical diplomacy was indeed his specialty. He responded and was very excited. "It's not a good idea to delay things, as things will change if they are too late, go ahead and explain to the people in Bukhan and let them go overnight. The cannibals still don't know the actual strength of our army.""The news of Geluolu's rebellion has not yet been reported. We are not worried about the rear for the time being. We must decide this matter within five days, and then we will return to the army." "Follow the order." Duan Xiushi left as he was told, and Ye Chang turned around with his hands behind his back. He was very excited. It was his original plan to lure the cannibals into the mountains and avoid fighting them in the plains. After learning about Gao Xianzhi's tragic defeat, he became more determined about Datang's tactical skills. Unlike the Great Cannibals, the Great Cannibals learned some European tactical techniques during their long-term war with the Byzantine Empire. For example, their use of battle formations was more intensive and focused more on legion coordination. The Tang Dynasty paid more attention to the bravery of its officers and the cooperation of small groups of soldiers. At best, the Tang army was more flexible in attack and defense, but at worst, the army was better equipped to attack quickly and not stay in a stalemate for a long time. When at a disadvantage, they often collapse very quickly, without even any room for recovery. It¡¯s not that Datang¡¯s tactics are weaker than Dashi¡¯s, it¡¯s just that Datang¡¯s tactics were formed in a relatively closed environment. Against Dashi¡¯s tactics Some are not used to it. If the two countries are really at war, after Datang suffers two or three losses in the early stage, it will become familiar with the tactical characteristics of Dashi, and then it will gain the upper hand. This is why Gao Xianzhi suffered a big loss. The battle with Dashi outside Ross City lasted for five days. This was a typical example of using one's own strength to defeat the enemy. If Ye Chang had not achieved his strategic goal, he would have turned around and left. He was indeed very clever. Not long after, he led a man named Bukhan over: "Zhongcheng, this is King Bukhan" "The villain is the king of Ningyuan Kingdom. The saint gave him the surname Dou and his given name. Loyalty. "The man came up to give Ye Chang a gift. In the third year of Tianbao, King Bukhanna wrote to Li Longji, asking him to change the country's name to Ningyuan. Although Anxi people are still accustomed to calling it Bukhanna, the country likes to call it "Ningyuan". "Self-proclaimed. The reason for this is simply to use the power of the Tang Dynasty to expand its power to all directions. For example, in Talas, although Bukhan Na fought a bloody battle with the Shi Kingdom, it was actually the territory of Tuqishi, but it was just Tu Qishi was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty and Dashi, and now it has become a land without one. This person can be said to be the driving force behind the battle of Talos. Ye Chang stared at him and saw that his attitude was very respectful, and there was no reason for it at all. He was young and looked down on him, so he immediately returned the greeting: "You are your consort, so you don't need to be polite. These days, I have a lot of work to do, and I will provide you with money. After this battle, I will take the land around Talas." Hearing this, Dou Zhong The festival was a happy one. He bowed down again and cried with gratitude: "I, Bian Hu, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty did not think that I was vulgar and poor, so he gave me my maternal surname and made me Princess Heyi. I have been favored by the Tang Dynasty from generation to generation. The Tang Dynasty is the country of my parents, Ningyuan. I and my descendants will be loyal to the Tang Dynasty and help the Tang Dynasty to pacify the rebellious and rebellious people in the border areas." These words he said were very smooth, because he knew , The generals of the Tang Dynasty all liked hearing this, but Ye Chang frowned. When he heard that a daughter of the clan was named Princess Heyi and married the barbarian in front of him, he felt extremely unhappy. It was not the right time for this to happen, and it happened in Tianbao's third year. At that time, he was still unable to make such decisions in the court. "In this case, Duan joined the army and made it clear to you, right? " "I've made it clear, the villain understands" "Then do you know how to lure a big cannibal into the trap? " Dou Zhongjie had a slightly troubled look on his face. Although he had several plans in his mind, he was not sure of them. Duan Xiushi brought him here this time, firstly to get acquainted with Ye Chang, and secondly, in the hope of coming to discuss a plan. " Where cannibals live, there are sandy deserts, and only oases in the sand can be cultivated. Therefore, the cannibals relied heavily on business, valued wealth and neglected etiquette, and loved obscene sacrifices while forgetting their ancestors. Luring them with benefits is the only way to do it. "Ye Chang said: "Our Tang Dynasty is rich all over the world, and there are as many skilled craftsmen as stars. They can make paper, medicine, weave silk, burn porcelain, and even make military equipment. These are all those who are eager to get them. I heard that Ziad is also a big fan of famous generals. He may not fall into the trap with ordinary silk, silk or even gold and silver, but if he is lured with these craftsmen, he will definitely come and get it. " Dou Zhongjie nodded repeatedly. Ye Chang's words really spoke to the bottom of his heart. Not to mention the big food, even if he heard about these craftsmen, he could not wait to take it away. " If you continue to use the momentum to lead, you might as well put me at odds with Gao Xianzhi Talk to him about the matter. I turned against Gao Xianzhi, and now Gao Xianzhi has stepped in for me, and the entire army is under my command. Gao Xianzhi is a veteran general in Anxi. It is said that he has the reputation of "King of the Mountains" in the river. I am unknown here and I am young. When Ziad hears that I am leading the army on behalf of Gao Xianzhi, he will despise me, thinking that I am not a strong enemy and will take advantage of the situation. " Dou Zhongjie raised his thumbs with both hands and said: "Ziyad is the one who fell into the prime minister's clever plan. He must have fallen into the plan." As he spoke, his eyes rolled around, as if he had something else to say. Ye Chang frowned slightly: "Someone is not. If you can't tolerate others, if Mr. Dou has anything to do with you, just tell him. " "This" Dou Zhongjie winked at his entourage. The general of his entourage presented a cloth bag and when he poured it out, he found that it was full of gems. "Zhongcheng has come a long way. This is just a local product. It's not respectful. Please accept it." After Dou Zhongjie said this, he clapped his hands again. Ye Chang nodded slightly to the guard guarding the door. Only eight young people could be seen. Girls, all stunningly beautiful, walked in from the door. Dou Zhongjie added: "Zhongcheng is running around and there is no one around to serve him. Although these eight maids are stupid and ugly, they can still serve people. They are all virgins. Please accept them." Ye Chang looked serious. , originally he wanted to refuse, but then he thought, Gao Xianzhi was greedy, so all the countries in the river bribed him one after another. If he didn't accept anything, it would be easy to make him suspicious. "I accept the gift, thank you for your service." Ye Chang said a few perfunctory words and dismissed Dou Zhongjie. When Dou Zhongjie came out, he was very excited. He had a good eye, otherwise he would not have been able to think of such means as changing the name of the country. Ye Chang was vaguely dissatisfied with him. Of course he knew it very well, but he thought that this dissatisfaction was It is because of the defeat that you become angry. As long as you can turn defeat into victory, this dissatisfaction will definitely change. Coupled with the gifts he gave, he might be able to find a big backer. "This Ye Zhongcheng is more difficult to deal with than Gao Xianzhi, but he is much easier to deal with than Wang Zhengjian, the governor of Beiting. This matter must be Done, don't miss this opportunity again." He returned to his army, thought about it for a while, then summoned his confidant and explained it to him. When the confidant heard the words, his face changed drastically: "Your Majesty, this this is not good. Ah, this is a betrayal of the Tang Dynasty. What should I do if the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty becomes angry? " "Don't worry, even if the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty becomes angry, there will still be a cannibal to take care of him." Dou Zhongjie chuckled: "You have always treated me well. "Loyalty, if things come true, I will not treat you badly." The confidant hesitated for a long time, and finally, under the coercion and inducement of Dou Zhongjie, he took several people to find a trail at night and quietly rushed to Talas City. In the middle of the night, he came to the outside of Talas City and saw only a little fire, tents and fires everywhere. It was the army of servants brought by the big cannibal. Their number was far greater than that of the Tang army. When the confidant saw this, he couldn't help but sighed: "Can you blame the king for deliberately changing the court? Seeing this momentum, the Tang army might as well have been more numerous." He did not dare to approach directly, so he sent someone to investigate. After a while, the man brought someone: " "You want to see our king?" "Please inform the king of your country that an old friend came to visit." "Old friends? If you don't tell us your name, we can't report it. I think you are sneaking around. Could it be spies? "No, no, I am My name is Ada, and I am from Julan City. " "Julan City you still said you are not a spy, but you are indeed sent by the Tang Dynasty." The man shouted sternly: "What do you want to do, is it to assassinate our king? " Alada was a little speechless. He lowered his voice: "Don't yell. I have met your king once. If you mention my name, he will know that I have a secret order and cannot delay it too long. Go and report it quickly." The man looked at him suspiciously for a while, then turned and left. After a long time, he saw dozens of horses running out. Alida was about to meet him when he suddenly heard a roar behind him and turned around in horror. However, he realized that at some unknown moment, more than a dozen powerful cannibals appeared behind him.