Chapter 145: Betrayal and separation

"Pass the order, all tribes will allocate dedicated personnel to patrol the surrounding area tonight."

Last night, Tuyuhun's losses were not small. Although the order had been conveyed once today, but listening to the words of General Li Xiang and Qin Qiong just now, something might happen again tonight, so Prime Minister Midu must order those around him. The tribe took strict precautions and would never give them a second chance.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, should we allow these tribes to move south?"

A general stood up and said that no matter how vigilant they were at night, this place was within the combat radius of the Tang army. Although the Datang army was not very mobile on the grasslands, they would still be in this area. They can rush over at any time, so letting these tribes move south is probably the best way.

"Do you think I don't want them to move south? But that bastard just now was right. Our Tuyuhun grassland looks vast, but in fact there are only a few places with rich water and grass. If we all move to the south, everyone will The conflicts among the tribes can cause them to fight, and by then the Tang army may be able to clean up the mess without any effort."

Prime Minister Midu said very helplessly that his original plan was very effective, which was to lead an army of 20,000 people and wander around Liangzhou City. Anyway, the Tang army did not dare to come to the grassland before. They were here to contain them. With the Tang army, when the military expenditures of the Datang army are getting higher and higher, and there are no results later, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will definitely be unwilling. At that time, they can conclude an agreement with the Tang Dynasty to ensure the peace of the border areas. .

But the situation now is far from that. This Tang army is different from the past. They actually dared to enter the grassland in small groups, and their maneuverability was very strong. They killed more than a dozen people in one night. If this tribe continues like this, Tuyuhun's army will not be enough at all.

No matter where the war starts, the defending side will always spend the most troops. Especially in a place with hundreds of miles of front lines, you have no idea where they will enter the grassland.

"Then what strategy should we adopt?"

The generals under their command didn't know what to do. In the past, they would constantly move and attack, and then confuse the Tang army. Who knows that the Tang army has also learned this now, and because there are many loopholes in the tribes of Tuyuhun, it has led to The Tang army also has many opportunities.

"Split your army into three and place them in the three directions south of Liangzhou City. Once our scouts discover their whereabouts, we will immediately surround them and eat them."

Prime Minister Midu had no choice but to finally issue this order, but everyone under his command felt that the success rate of this method was too low. We have only assembled more than 20,000 troops. At this time, we should report to the rear and ask for more reinforcements. If we want If we expect 20,000 people, let alone eat up the Tang army, it would be good to unite to protect ourselves. Now we have to divide our troops, which is a taboo for military strategists.

Although others have their opinions, everyone knows that the Prime Minister is very conceited. No one can doubt what he has decided. If you question it in person, then just wait to be dealt with by him. Anyway, the front line is now He is the biggest.

Liangzhou City.

After Li Xiang returned to the military camp and ordered a meal, he came directly to Zaturk. Now it's time for you to be useful. Otherwise, if you eat so much food every day, do you really regard this place as a charity? ?

When he saw Li Xiang coming in, Zaterk had a look of disgust on his face. Although the two had already established a cooperative relationship, when he thought of how Li Xiang had tricked him, Zaterk wanted to kill Li Xiang and eat him. .

"Don't look at me with that look. Today I followed the general to meet with your prime minister. Do you know what they think of you?"

Li Xiang found a comfortable place to sit down.

"Don't sow trouble between us."

Zaterk said coldly.

"They haven't mentioned you at all, do I still need to provoke them? If they say you are unimportant, or say bad things about you, then at least you have a sense of existence, but they haven't mentioned a word at all. When I mentioned it, people didn’t take issue with me at all, how on earth have you been doing this all these years?”

Li Xiang's words made Zaterk angry to death again. It was exactly what Li Xiang said. No matter how people slander you, you still have status in their place, but now they don't even mention it. , just treat you like air, which is the most humble way to be a human being.

"You fart, there is no way such a thing will happen."

"I swear to God."

When Li Xiang said this, Zaterk's eyes suddenly became empty. Although he had many thoughts, he felt like crying at this moment. He had obviously made so many contributions to Tuyuhun. , but it soon became a thing of the past. He was not mentioned in the highest-level negotiations between the two parties. What does this mean? This means that he has been given up.

"Don't be sad. Didn't we agree? No matter what Tuyuhun looks like in the future, sooner or later there will be a place for you. This is a guarantee I give you. Don't look so sad, big man."

After breaking down Zaterk's psychological dam, Li Xiang immediately poured the guy a glass of wine and clinked it with his own wine glass. It was strange to say that Zaterk had never been able to get along with him before. Li Xiang clinked his glasses, and now he actually picked up the glass and drank it down in one gulp. In his opinion, even if Li Xiang was an enemy, he was much stronger than his tribesmen.

"I'll write you a few letters, and you can find someone to send them to you. These people can serve as your correspondents."

Li Xiang has been waiting for this sentence for a long time. The reason why he brought this guy here from Chang'an is because he still has this use. If he didn't write these letters, Li Xiang would probably have to send People got rid of it.

"Are these people reliable?"

When Li Xiang asked this question, Zaterk looked displeased, but Li Xiang still had to ask, your Tuyuhun land is full of ungrateful people. Is your words still useful now? That is extremely important. I can't let my men take risks.

"Then send someone to the Duosi tribe first. The leader of the tribe is my uncle..."

Zaterk was not sure, so he could only pick out the tribe he was closest to...