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The four years from Yuan to Yuan, the eight years of Xianding in the Song Dynasty, and the three years in Jiantong in the new Tang Dynasty.This year is the Year of the Dingmao Rabbit.The sixth day of the first month.

The land to the west of Helan Mountain did not melt the winter snow and enter spring because of the Chinese New Year, but the weather was slightly warmer.

And the soldiers and horses of the two sides also gradually gathered in the past few days after the new year, forming two huge stations in the south and north.

If you look down from the sky during the day, you will see tens of miles apart, endless tents one after another, blending with the white snow.

And looking at it in the dark night, what you see is a cluster of campfires, turning the originally desolate wilderness into a splendid...

"[-] vs. [-], it seems that there is not much difference in the strength of the troops, and they are capable of fighting. Since I joined the army, I have fought many battles with fewer victories, but I have rarely fought such rich battles."

In the tent of the Tang army, Li Xia and Wulu Hunai began to discuss the upcoming battle.

As he said that, Li Xia changed the subject and said again: "But to be honest, these 5 people are really not as good as my [-] elite soldiers."

Wulu Hunai's complexion changed, he immediately became displeased, and said: "If you don't need me as an ally, you can just say so."

"It's useless to speak out." Li Xia's tone was more lecturing, but much more sincere, "What I'm telling you is the actual situation. The Yili River Basin suffered two catastrophes in just five years. Cattle, sheep, and livestock were taken away, and middle-aged men were forcibly conscripted into the army and died in battle. How many of the 3 people you brought with you are mature fighters?"

Wulu suddenly met Li Xia's eyes, his anger subsided, and he remained silent.

Li Xia was not belittling or suppressing her.

The fact is that the 3 people under her command are all herdsmen recruited temporarily. There are teenagers in their thirteens and fourteens, as well as old people in their 50s and [-]s. There are even many women in her cowardly army.

It's not that her soldiers and horses are weak, after all, they are all herdsmen who are skilled in horse bows and horses, so it's okay to fight Tachar.But it is definitely not as good as Kublai Khan.

"There are also those 2 people from Uncle Shuzhen." Li Xia pondered, "When I was in Hetao, do you know why I didn't dare to fight Kublai Khan, but went west to attack Mangge and Tuohu?"

"Even if Kublai Khan has only 5 people, it is stronger than Tuohu's 15 people."

"Yes, the composition of soldiers and horses is different. There are three kinds of soldiers and horses brought by Kublai Khan himself. One is his cowards, who are well-equipped and physically strong; the second is the Han army, which is properly trained and disciplined; the third is the Wulu If you don’t think about the military strength of Si, these combat strengths will be uneven.”

Only then did Wulu Hunai nod his head, and said: "Tuohu's soldiers and horses are T-fish shells, and they are very complicated. Mogu people, Khitan people, women, straight people, sand children's hearts, He Cheng hates them red, family members, geniuses, and others man, is
There are Tuo people, Uighur people, and Han people. When it comes to combat power, they are about the same as my soldiers and horses.

"Originally, it can be said that your individual combat strength is similar. But now these people have just joined, and it will take time to reorganize."

"If you are talking about those 2 people, if you expect them to fight Kublai Khan, they will collapse before they even start."

"So, take your [-] soldiers and horses to fight Kublai Khan." Li Xia shook his head and said, "I have no confidence."

"Are you planning to escape?"

"What about you? I heard that Kublai Khan recruited you?"

Ulu Hunai said: "If you are going to lose, I don't mind killing you and surrendering to him."

"If I escape, will you surrender him too?"

"Yes." Ulu Hunai said, "I have to gain something from this trip, whether it is spoils or rewards. I need victory and wealth to stabilize the Chagatai Khanate. So you must win Kublai Khan, I will continue to support you."

Li Xia said bluntly: "I'm telling you the truth. I have no confidence in relying on these 5 people. If I want to defeat Kublai Khan, what I need is the real Tang army."

"Have you dispatched troops?"

"It was transferred three months ago, and there are still a lot of troops." "How long will it take to get to the battlefield?" "I don't know."

Wulu Hunai's face darkened, he stared at Li Xia, and said, "I don't know? I bet the entire Khanate on your side."

Come, take my daughter."

"I really don't know, I haven't received the letter for more than two months." "Have you ever thought about it? You haven't been in Chang'an for so long, maybe your order has lost its effect, maybe your courtiers have betrayed you. I don't want to be with you, pinning the hope of victory on others."

"It's not someone else, it's all my old department."

"They're all other people to me! I'm not here today to hear that from you!"

"What do you want to hear?" Li Xia asked back: "You want to hear me say that we can defeat Kublai Khan's 5 army with [-] people? You came here to win, but how did you win? You don’t need to patiently operate time and time again, turn the situation around little by little, rely on what you want, and rely on your mouth to force me?”

"Li Xia!" Wulu Hunai roared furiously, "I'm not just opening my mouth to force you!"

"I gave you a lot."

"You want me to bring my whole country's soldiers, in this icy world, to wait for your soldiers who may or may not come!"

"That is also my soldier of the whole country!"

Li Xia yelled and cursed, coughing a little because it affected the wound, but

Because Ben closed his mouth, he only blew his whistle,
He only coughed once and was suppressed by him.

After a long time, Ulu Hunai finally calmed down and said, "I am not a woman. I am the ruler of the Khanate. It is impossible to make a choice just because of my friendship with you, unless you give me more confidence."

"We are facing Kublai Khan, you knew that four years ago. If you are afraid of losing, you will not be my ally."

"The odds are too small, I want more in return."

Li Xia smiled, with bloodshot teeth, and asked, "What do you want?"

"Not less than the amount of cattle, sheep, gold and silver promised by Kublai Khan." Ulu Kunai turned his back, did not look at Li Xia again, and said, "Also, I want to bring the child born by Duo Siman back to Yili River .” Li Xia didn’t answer right away.

Ulu Kunai said again: "You and I both know that this is Kublai Khan's conspiracy. He sent someone to talk to me, knowing that I will not agree easily, but he also knows that you will agree to the conditions he gave. Our covenant can only continue if we can afford it.”

At this point, she sneered.

"Allies are like this, unless you married me back then." "I can promise you," Li Xia said.

Wulu suddenly froze for a moment, then turned his head to look Li Xia in the eye, wondering if he was angry.

But she couldn't tell that Li Xia looked very calm.

"You came from afar, these conditions are not harsh, I agreed." "Before Duo Siman gives birth to the child, I have to be with me." "Yes." Li Xia looked more calm, said: "The strategy The general plan is set, first of all, we must support until my soldiers and horses arrive at the battlefield."

"Can."

Ulu Khurnai nodded in satisfaction.

Perhaps at this moment, the wound caused by Mu Bacisha's death in her heart was healed a little, by snatching back Duo Siman's child.

Although she used to only love that son, not this daughter.

"Next, let's talk about the details of the strategy." Li Xia clicked on the map and said, "First, I want to rescue Li Zengbo."

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It was night, riding a fast horse out of Tang Jun's camp, heading south for dozens of miles, and saw Sui Gedu.

Not long after, Brother Sui strode into Kublai Khan's tent. "Great Khan, Ulu Khunai has delivered a message, look..." "Is it possible for Ben Khan to trust her?"

Brother Sui was full of joy, and said: "She said, she can try to return Brother Mang's stab to us."

"yes?"

Kublai Khan raised his head with a flat face, and signaled the guard Chang Antong to watch the news.

"Great Khan, that's what Ulu Huna said. She said that Li Xia was about to move his army, and Great Khan could send troops to attack Li Xia, and she would rescue King Anxi before the battle."

"Where is Li Xia going to move?" "Xiangdong."

An Tong walked to the map and marked it.

"Li Xia took this road. He walked eastward until he reached the foot of Helan Mountain, and then went south. It is estimated that he wanted to attack here... Dingyuan Camp."

"Dingyuan Camp?"

"Your Majesty," Zhang Yi added, "Dingyuan Camp was the former residence of Banchao's envoy to the Western Regions. Because he was the Marquis of Dingyuan in the Han Dynasty, this place was called Dingyuan Camp."

"What is the purpose of Li Xia's march like this?"

An Tong said: "Occupy the road leading to the east of Helan Mountain. This is also the best place west of Helan Mountain."

"Not only that, but also because Li Xia has no confidence. It is impossible for him to really control the [-] newly attached soldiers and horses in a short period of time. And when he reaches Helan Mountain, he can lead our army around in a circle by crossing the mountains."

"You said it, very good."

Kublai Khan glanced at the civil servants and military generals in the big tent, and said, "Following Li Xia's train of thought, everyone thinks "cleanly and logically", no wonder they lose every battle."

"Your Majesty." "Khan."

"Baci, what do you think?" Kublai Khan asked.

Baci was a little nervous, stepped forward and said, "Khan, Ulu Hunai must not have sincerely surrendered!"

"There is nothing insincere, it just depends on whether you are strong or not. Prove it to Ben Khan that you are stronger than her."