Datang Longya

Chapter 805

In this way, Dunhuang allocated [-] defenders as half of the rear, and Jiayuguan allocated [-] defenders as an absolute line of defense. The remaining troops and follow-up troops will gather in Gaochang.

Gaochang is destined to become like a meat grinder.Although there is not much land here in Gaochang, as one of the important channels for doing business in the Western Regions, if it can be kept, it should be kept as much as possible.

After giving orders to everyone, Leng Feng arrived in Gaochang with his soldiers.

After the new Gaochang was ruled by Du Ruhui, it was peaceful. The people here were used to Qu Wentai's oppression, and they thought it was just another person to accept offerings, but the Tang officials were extremely tolerant to them and did not increase their burden.

Gaochang was originally an important traffic route, but now it is becoming more and more prosperous.

Gaochang's governor is Du Yu, Du Ruhui's nephew, with Du Ruhui's relationship, the people of Gaochang are very proud of him.

Du Yu had already received the imperial decree and family letter, knowing that Leng Feng and his party came here not simply to patrol the border, so he handed over his power immediately.

After inspecting Gaochang's new city wall, Leng Feng said to Du Yu: "The new city wall is very strong, and the height is also suitable. The most important thing is that Du Ruhui, an old guy, actually built a curved city wall, which is more conducive to defense. .”

Although Du Ruhui is a literati, he also knows something about marching and fighting.So when renovating the Gaochang city wall, he built the city wall into a shape with a concave shape in the middle.

Although this shape will cause a blind spot above the line of sight, it is really suitable for defense.

Du Yu said with a smile: "So that Duke Hu can learn that the greatest achievement of my uncle in Gaochang is the people's submission. The people here will obey all the orders issued by the government, and they have never caused trouble."

Leng Feng nodded, such an environment saved him a lot of trouble.If the people of Gaochang were as stubborn as the gangsters in Goryeo, he would have to order emigration.

If Gaochang becomes the main battlefield, any internal problems will be fatal.

Entering the city, Leng Feng pointed to some residential houses under the city wall and said: "All the circle around the city wall will be expropriated. Just tell them that this is to prevent them from being involved in the war and being affected. If you want compensation, just look at it." .”

Du Yu carried a notepad with him, nodded, and wrote down all Leng Feng's requests.

Du Ruhui said in the letter to his family that as long as he follows in the footsteps of Hu Guogong, he will surely rise to the top.As the handed down Duke of the Kingdom, Duke Protector has no chance of promotion, so any credit will be given to his subordinates.

The cost of requisitioning residential buildings is not too high. The people living around the city wall are originally poor, and a little profit can make them move.After all, they are not stupid, knowing that they will be affected by the war here on the city wall.

It took a day to get a thorough understanding of Gao Chang, before Leng Feng ordered the soldiers to build a barracks around the city wall and station them there.At the same time, the Dragon Tooth Army and the Dragon Scale Guard had to take the lead and lead the new soldiers to exercise.

The most indispensable thing here in Gaochang is meat. You don't have to worry about nutrition in a short time, and you can train vigorously.

Work harder now, and during the war, they will have a little more hope of surviving.

Li Xiaogong was getting old, and no longer followed the team to exercise, but changed into the same shorts and shorts as Gaochang civilians, and rested in the gazebo.

Seeing Leng Feng approaching the gazebo, Li Xiaogong pointed at the teapot with his fan, signaling Leng Feng to pour water by himself.

Since arriving in Gaochang, Li Xiaogong has been ridiculously lazy.

Leng Feng picked up the teapot, drank a cup of herbal tea, sat down and said, "My King of Hejian, you old man is also in charge of some things. After you arrive in Gaochang, you will rest. I am the only one talking and walking fast worn out."

Li Xiaogong smiled and said: "Anyway, this time I still respect you, the old man is a vice, so it's okay if you don't worry about it."

Leng Feng smiled wryly and said: "You should also know that although I have obtained the Eight Formation Diagram, those knowledge are just rote, and the practical application is still not good enough. You have much more experience than me, why don't you help me?"

Li Xiaogong turned over and said: "Don't worry, I will definitely remind you when you have a problem. From the current point of view, there is nothing wrong with your arrangement. Even if you ask me to arrange troops, it will still look like this."

Although lazy, Li Xiaogong still paid attention to Leng Feng's progress.

Leng Feng sighed helplessly, Li Xiaogong is addicted to relying on the old and selling the old.

The weather in Gaochang is hot, so hot that people are exhausted. Walking on the sand under the scorching sun is no different from stepping on coals.

Li Xiaogong sat up, drank a cup of tea, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "This place is too hot, it wasn't so hot the last two times I came here!"

Leng Feng curled his lips: "The previous two times you came here after summer. In summer, there is such a big temperature difference between day and night. People who are hot during the day get angry, and people who are cold at night become stiff. Not far from here, there is There is a place called Huoyan Mountain, which is the hottest place, where our armor can be used to fry eggs after drying in the sun for a while.”

Li Xiaogong frowned and said: "If it's so hot, it's bad news for us, if we fight at this time"

Leng Feng laughed and said: "You have forgotten the habits of the Turkic people. They will not have any formal military operations until autumn. So, at least until autumn comes, we can spend it peacefully."

Li Xiaogong nodded, seeing that Leng Feng knew this, he lay back down again: "Since you know this, why do you care about me, I am getting old and can't stand the heat."

Looking at Li Xiaogong who was salted again, Leng Feng couldn't laugh or cry.It seems that Li Xiaogong has not forgotten the habits of Turkic people, but is simply afraid of heat.

Li Xiaogong's salted fish is just salted fish, Leng Feng felt that he had to worry more, the court's eight-ox crossbow and other military equipment had been secretly transported, how to assemble them to maximize their combat power was very important.

In this way, amidst the busyness, everyone ushered in late autumn.

Gaochang is a strange place. There is almost no spring and autumn. The weather was hot a few days ago, but it has turned cold in the past few days, and the temperature is almost below zero.

Fortunately, Gaochang is rich in cotton, and there is no shortage of cotton in armament projects. It is much better for the soldiers to put a layer of cotton clothes under the cold iron armor than to directly accept high-temperature roasting in midsummer.

The arrival of autumn means that the Turkic side already has the capital to act.

"The Huns grass and yellow horses are fattening", the Turks in autumn are the time when the country is at its strongest.

After entering the autumn, Li Xiaogong regained his energy, and would patrol the city defense with Leng Feng every day.

(End of this chapter)