Rebirth of Tang Dynasty as a dad

"General Zhang, why didn't you see any official letter when you came to support? It's like a surprise attack?

We almost thought it was Gaochang who came for reinforcements. When did the Xuanjia army of the Tang Dynasty need to go out in person to transport the food and grass? "Li Ji stepped forward to greet Zhang Shigui, the chief general of the Xuanjia Army.

With a serious face, Zhang Shigui met Li Ji's eyes and said: "Your Majesty thought of the hardships of the long-distance march of the frontline army, so he ordered us to send reward supplies, and then we have to rush back to return to our command. Will the commander take us there?" Hand over the account?"

Saying this in public will prevent anyone from thinking that the Xuanjia Army is here to fight for merit.

Li Ji understood instantly, and ordered some major generals to bring Zhang Zhigui and others to the big tent of the Chinese army. When everyone saw Tang Jian and the people from the household department, they didn't understand. Can't afford it?

"We didn't bring food and grass, but we brought a big gift, a total of 32 guan in military pay. Now you 10 people are amazing." Zhang Shigui finally announced the good news.

What? ? ?

There was no surprise coming from the military tent, instead there was no sound, basically no one dared to believe this.

What are you kidding? 32 guan?Didn't the 20 troops of the Northern Expedition to the Eastern Turks spend so much money?

Tang Jian came out and broke the silence, "Everyone, don't be suspicious, because the money does not come from the imperial court, but the concubine Du Shaoqing called on the famous chambers of commerce in Chang'an City to raise funds for donations.

Their name is to support the frontline army to rescue the captives detained by various chambers of commerce, but in fact, everyone has seen it, a full 32 guan, which belongs to the labor force.

Before leaving, His Majesty made a plan in the Palace of Political Affairs, to use the money to trade beef and mutton with the Western Turks, so that our [-] troops can eat meat every once in a while, so that we can fight and kill the enemy at the front with peace of mind. "

Eating meat every meal?

Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but exclaimed.

Li Ji was puzzled and said: "Mao Yue Tang Jian's words, these are His Majesty's original words? If so much money is used for food, wouldn't it be a waste? How can such extravagance be used?

I am afraid that the soldiers hope that they can distribute it to subsidize their families even more. "

Tang Jian said firmly: "That's right, that's exactly what His Majesty said, saying that the soldiers should use the money to feed and clothe themselves so that they can fight, but they didn't say that you should all save it and divide it into military expenses.

Moreover, someone from the household department was responsible for the accounting, and the people of Chang'an City all witnessed this incident. This batch of money was spent on the soldiers, and no mistakes were allowed. "

Many people in the army were not optimistic about this method, at this time Zhang Shigui smiled and said: "You don't have to be so rigid, I heard the confession from the son-in-law that you can eat first, and everyone did their best to defeat Gaochang as soon as possible. , then the remaining unspent money will be distributed to the soldiers as rewards per head, which is considered hard work and everyone has traveled thousands of miles."

Oh, this is almost the same, everyone applauded in unison.

"Before going out, General Shang Shuhou of the Ministry of War complained to me, saying that if he had known that Gaochang would be so rich eating meat every meal, how could he give up this opportunity?" Zhang Shigui said to Li Ji.

Everyone laughed, and then Li Ji looked at Tang Jian and guessed: "So, Mao Yue went to negotiate a deal with Western Turks to buy sheep?"

"Of course, can I have a good meal earlier, but it falls on the old man. Generals, who would like to go with me?" Tang Jian was also a straightforward person, and he laughed and asked the generals.

Chapter 388 Dramatic Battle (Two in One)

In the end, it was General Li Jidian, and Cheng Yaojin escorted Tang Jian to the Western Turks, and the Xuanjia Army and the [-] money sending army withdrew back.

In this way, there is no need to force the attack on Gaochang, which would cause too many casualties, so the [-] troops continued to maintain a confrontation, and when the deal with the Western Turks was negotiated, some time was wasted with the isolated city of Gaochang.

And now the Tang army has occupied half of the Gaochang territory, plus more than 30 guan of money and food, it can be said that it is strong, even if winter comes, there is no need to retreat, and some cities will come to recruit troops.

In the king's tent of Western Turks, Khan Yipidulu would never have imagined that the war between Tang and Gaochang was at a critical juncture, and someone would come to Western Turks as an envoy.

"So, the special envoy of the Tang Dynasty came to our Western Turks to ask for help?" Hearing that he was buying sheep for military rations, Yipidulu murmured, thinking about it.

How seasoned is Tang Jian as a diplomat?Why don't you know what the other party will think.

He smiled lightly and said: "It's not asking for help, it's just a transaction, our Datang didn't come to Western Turks to buy sheep and raise soldiers because we were too poor to afford military rations.

On the contrary, we came here because the national treasury was full and we wanted to provide better food for the soldiers. Of course, we had to consume our rich wealth. "

This man talked about his self-confidence when he was rich. It can be said that he was showing off. No one could bear to see that expression. Did he come here to show off his wealth?

Cheng Yaojin, who was behind him, poked Tang Jian, and said in a low voice, "Sir, how can you show off your wealth when you go out?"

Tang Jian didn't take it seriously, and continued: "Originally, 30 guan coins would be enough for a battle, but the imperial court's generosity and people's support actually gave it an extra [-] guan, that's why this deal came about.

In a word, we entrusted this trade to your country only because of the friendly relations between our two countries. Otherwise, my Tang Dynasty also has a large grassland in the north, and there are countless cattle and sheep in the hands of the people. the sheep come. "

A general from the Western Turks said unconvinced: "It sounds good, you are fighting with Gaochang, everyone knows that you can't afford it, Tang envoys don't treat us grassland people as fools, if there are benefits, who doesn't take it for themselves? Will you give it to someone else?"

Yipi Duolu didn't stop his subordinates, but instead looked at Tang Jian carefully, to see how he would answer.

Tang Jian laughed loudly: "The war is tight? What a joke, does Gao Chang have the slightest resistance in front of my Great Tang Heavenly Soldiers?

General Cheng, might as well disclose some of our military secrets to the Western Turkic allies, lest they underestimate us. "

Cheng Yaojin walked to the center with tiger-like strides, and with all his momentum, he said loudly: "The [-] troops of the Tang Dynasty occupied half of the land of Gaochang in three days. Soldiers, keep them all in the city to confront us.

If you use a strong attack, the opponent is just an isolated city, there is no danger to defend, and it will be broken in two days!

Considering that it will increase unnecessary casualties, the coach decided to rely on the captured city as a defense, and slowly consume the opponent. Gaochang's national strength is weak, and it will be exhausted by us sooner or later. When the time comes, we will collapse without a fight. One soldier was lost. "

嘶

After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, all the Western Turkic generals took a breath, the Tang army is too powerful.

Hit half of Gaochang in three days?

This is already shocking enough, but now you want to break through the Gaochang King City without losing a single soldier?

This, this, after thinking about it for a long time, Khan Yipidulu could only sigh with emotion that the coach of the Tang Dynasty cherished his soldiers too much this time.

I am afraid that the only commander in the world who is in the Tang Dynasty is still calm in the face of such great achievements in destroying the country.

After thinking for a while, Yipidulu sighed and said: "Your envoy also knows that we are located in the grasslands of Western Turks. Although we are rich in cattle, sheep and horses, the people also feed on them. Although there are many sheep, they are food for winter. If too much is distributed to Datang, it may affect the rations of our people for the winter, so "

Upon hearing this, Tang Jian stood up and said, "Is that so? Why don't we just forget about it, we came here with sincerity and good intentions, not to cause trouble for our neighbors.

Since this transaction has affected the lives of the people in your country, it is not what I want, so I will let this matter go, and we will leave. "

Um? ?

This, no, how can you just leave?

Your frontline troops don't eat anymore?

Yipi Duolu was dumbfounded, he just wanted to raise the price by saying this, and he didn't say he wouldn't sell it.

This new monarch, who has just unified the Western Turks for only a year, is no match for Tang Jian, an old fox. Tang Jian has wrestled with the Eastern Turkic overlord Xieli, and the original Western Turkic overlord Mo Hedu.

Moreover, the current strength of Western Turks is far from being as strong as when Mo Hedu was back then, so whether it is speaking or doing things, there is a lack of confidence.

"Khan, how can we refuse the special envoy of Datang? Let alone eat up our sheep in winter, a large part of them will be frozen to death by ice and snow. Why not sell them to Datang to make a fortune, which will also make our tribe feel better. Some." A minister couldn't help but suggested.

Yipi Duolu was embarrassed for a while, seeing that Tang Jian and others were about to walk out of the big tent, he quickly stopped loudly: "Your envoy, wait a minute, my king didn't say no deal, please come back, and I will ask my subordinates to discuss it." selling price."