Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3343 Stabilize the waves
Therefore, in addition to the lack of troops, the Tang army has a stable morale, high morale, and sufficient food and military resources, which is enough to fight a war of attrition from winter to spring, and even from spring to autumn.

After resisting the strong advance of the Arab army at the beginning of the war, the Tang army gradually stabilized its position and slowly regained its disadvantages. The war has shifted from the comparison of the strength of the two sides to its essence-the battle of logistics and supplies.

Even as long as the war is delayed until the end of the Eastern Expedition, hundreds of thousands of elite troops will return to Guanzhong, and only 10 people will be dispatched to aid the Western Regions, and the Arabs will undoubtedly be defeated.

Therefore, Tang Jun took the absolute initiative in terms of time, while the Arabs, on the contrary, urgently needed to break the situation.The harsh winter not only delayed the Arabs' offensive, but it was also the last chance for the Arabs. If the Anxi army could not be defeated this winter and occupied the entire Western Regions, then after the spring came, the Tang army would reinforce them on a large scale, leaving the only way for the Arabs to It is withdrawal.

Right now, the Arabs are in a dilemma, at a loss.

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A few days later, Tu Midu led [-] Huihe youths to brave the wind and snow to help the Western Regions, and joined Fang Jun in Gongyue City, which greatly increased the strength of the Tang army.

Inside the Gongyue City Government Office, Tu Midu took off his hat and threw it aside, took a chopstick of mutton from the steaming hot pot, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed and swallowed it, and then took a big gulp of strong wine, the hot smell of wine lingering in his throat Entering the abdomen, dispelling the cold air all over his body, he let out a long breath of refreshment.

The black and red face was full of sweat: "Good wine! In such severe cold weather, a pot of mutton and a pot of strong wine, sitting and watching the snowstorm and the enemy's hands, the commander really enjoys it!"

He really admires the Han people, who can endure the most difficult conditions, but can also try their best to enhance enjoyment when the enemy is in front of them. It is the simplest thing, but Fang Jun forcibly created a high style of "delicacy" and "dinner food"...

Xue Rengui was pouring wine from a pot and said with a smile: "The Western Regions are bitter and cold, and the conditions are simple. I hope you don't mind if you treat Khan slowly. When I return to Chang'an after this triumphant return, I will definitely entertain Khan well. "

Fang Jun also said: "It's just a pot of mutton, not even a piece of mushroom, really waiting for Khan... If it is in Chang'an at this time, cucumber, endive, cabbage and green vegetables are served with mutton. tasty."

The navy brought back many new vegetables and fruits from Nanyang, among which endive was cultivated in the greenhouse of Lishan Farm against the season, and now it is fruitful, which makes the dishes on Chang'an's winter table more abundant. As a result, the Fang family gained another fortune.

After all, vegetables in winter are the top luxury items at this time, and they require huge manpower and material resources to cultivate. Only those rich and powerful can afford these "green gold", and the price is sky-high...

Tu Midu didn't know whether his face was darkened by the steam or the strong wine. Hearing this, he looked yearning: "The ultimate ideal of every barbarian is to live in Chang'an for the rest of his life. I thought that such an ideal is only It can be an extravagant hope, and it is difficult to set foot in the gate of Chang'an in a lifetime, but unexpectedly the world has changed, and now I really have the qualification to go to Chang'an... I didn't say anything, I came to help this time, but I have an order, so I dare not refuse, the commander just needs to give the order The order is, Huihe people are brave and good at fighting, if anyone takes a step back, I will raise my head and see you!"

He is a smart man, regardless of whether he was active or passive at the beginning, since he has completely attached himself to Datang, he must be completely attached to him wholeheartedly.Once Fang Jun is angered, the future of the Huihe people is uncertain...

What's more, the Huihe people are hated by the Turkic people. If Pei Xingjian hadn't been temporarily stationed in Luntai City this time and sent a team of cavalry to deter the Turkic Yazhang, I'm afraid that Yibi Shekui Khan would have sent his wolves to ride thousands of miles to chase them down. , Kill the Huihe people cleanly.

Since he couldn't turn back, he naturally had to give his allegiance to Datang.

At least the current situation must be like this...

Fang Jun said happily: "The Tang Dynasty has a mind of the whole world, and His Majesty is magnificent. He is willing to form a good neighbor with the Hu people in all directions, to help each other and to advance hand in hand. Your Majesty is now personally driving Goguryeo. I am very happy, and the dragon's heart is very relieved!"

"Haha! Don't dare disturb His Majesty's state of mind."

Tu Midu said polite words on his lips, but he complained wildly in his heart: Datang must have a universal mind, but that is only a land with a universal mind, but it is definitely not a Hu tribe with a universal mind.The Tang people are the most proud. It can be seen from the regulations that prohibit intermarriage between Tang and Hu, especially the resolute prohibition of Tang women's women from marrying other races. Turks, Tubo, Arabs, and Uyghurs are all inferior in the eyes of Tang people.

This annoying discrimination...

Chatting for a while, full of wine and food, the guards went in and removed the hot pot, made a pot of tea and put it on the table, and closed the door when they went out, and a few guards stood outside the door, not allowing anyone to approach.

Fang Jun took a sip of the tea, squinted his eyes to feel the taste of the tea, and asked after a while, "How is the reaction from the Turks?"

Tumidu whirled the teacup, sighed and said: "This time I offended Yibi Shekui Khan to death. I secretly sneaked back into the clan and blocked the news. It only took three days for the clan to go south. All the things I brought were discarded... Even so, before I arrived at Luntai City, the Golden Horde Wolf Riders followed me. Fortunately, Pei Changshi led his army out of the city for fifty miles to meet them in time. Only then did we arrive at Luntai City without any danger."

When he said this, it was inevitable that he glanced at Fang Jun resentfully.

If it hadn't been for this guy's refusal to provide support at the critical moment, which caused Ashina Helu to break through the defense line and escape back to Turkic, how could there be that scene of being chased and killed by the Golden Horde Knights?
Fang Jun is the smartest, just one glance at the confused face, he knew that he must be complaining in his heart, so he asked with a smile: "Khan thought that I deliberately didn't give reinforcements during the Alagou battle, and let Ashina Helu go. Escaping, did this cause the Huihe people's current predicament?"

Tu Midu laughed dryly, and said against his will: "What is the commander talking about? Since I have decided to attach myself to Datang, I will never do things that are both first and second, or both gods and men will abandon me."

Fang Jun waved his hand and said: "Khan doesn't have to be like this. If the oath works, why are there so many ungrateful and heartless people living happily in this world?"

Seeing that Tumidu looked embarrassed and at a loss, he explained: "A powerful Turkic is not only unwilling to see Tang, but also unwilling to accept Huihe and many Hu people. Turkic people are cruel and violent. Once Strong strength is the nightmare of the surrounding ethnic groups. Fortunately, the Turks are not monolithic. Although Yugushi Khan fled to Tocharian, at least his name is still there. Tribe. Now that Ashina Helu returns to Turkic, he must be suspected by Yibi Shekui. With Ashina Helu's character, ability, and foundation, how can he be caught without a fight? If I expected it to be true, there is already When the infighting begins, Yibi Shekui will definitely execute Ashina Helu, but those tribes who want to set up a Khan in Yugu will definitely defend Ashina Helu."

Tu Midu thought about it carefully, and couldn't help becoming more frightened.

There is a saying among the Han people that "he is so intelligent that he is close to a monster". This Jun Fang looks crude and bold, and he is even called a "stick" in Chang'an. Root, this is too scary, right?
This is Fang Jun, who is not good at scheming, if the ministers in the court of Chang'an who have been fighting each other all day are playing tricks and tricks, what a terrifying appearance it would be?

With an elm head like my own, if I go to Chang'an in the future, will I be swallowed alive?
All of a sudden, the city of Chang'an, which was admired and longed for in the past, became a dragon's pond and a tiger's lair that cannibalize people without spit out their bones.

How did Fang Jun know the idea of ​​​​vomiting fans?Seeing the terrified expression on his face, he felt awe-inspiring because he had heard his own words, and felt more and more satisfied. He nodded and said: "Although the enemy is still powerful, the situation has quietly reversed. From now on, we will not Seeking merit, but seeking no faults, all you need to do is defend Gongyue City relentlessly, and occupy the last stronghold west of Tianshan Mountain, then you can switch from defense to offense at any time."

Speaking of this, he paused and said solemnly: "Everyone, the safety of the Western Regions is related to the stability of the country. It is a matter of life and death. There must be no negligence in the slightest. Hold on tight and don't waste your time."

(End of this chapter)