Datang: Li Shimin begged me to rebel

Murong Shun, who received Li Ke's order, was stunned for a moment. How dare someone dare to offend Datang in this limelight?Are the black bandits really because they are invincible in the Western Regions?After confirming the content of Li Ke's order, Murong Shun assembled the army without saying a word, and then rushed to the nearest supply point. At the same time, he sent scouts to advance in the direction of Xue Wanche, Xue Wanjun and Qibi Heli's army.

Brother Xue Wanche and Qibi Heli's army had already approached this area. When they received Li Ke's military order, they also began to select [-] elite cavalry without saying a word, and the scouts sent by Murong Shun quickly began to converge.

In less than two days, the two sides met at the oasis near Hanyang Pass and gathered at the riverside near Longle River.

Longle Water was renamed Dang River in the later Qing Dynasty. It is now named Longle Water. A circle is drawn not far from Yangguan. Under Yangguan, there is still a small river formed by groundwater flowing out of the ground. An oasis has been formed, but the oasis is still there, but Yangguan has been ruined.

This used to be the only way for the southern line of the Silk Road. Going out from Yangguan, all the way to the west, and then near the Peacock Sea, there is a stretch of Populus euphratica forest, and then the Peacock Sea. The southern line of the Silk Road also starts from here. Divided into two, all the way to the west to Yanqi and other places, all the way to the south, along the Altun Mountains, Kunlun Mountains, all the way to the west, Raoqiang and Qiemo are all on this line.

When Murong Shun saw these three people, his mood was calm, even though the army behind them might have his father's body inside, it was even more likely to be buried or burned on the spot.

After all, in this weather, it is impossible to bring the corpse back after so many days. It has already stinked, and it is easy to breed plague.

However, the two parties did not mention this issue in a tacit agreement.

"Three generals, there are actually not many exits from Heishan's location, but we are all cavalry, so it's not easy to solve it at once." Murong Shun pointed to Heishan's location.

On the south side of Yangguan is the Altyn Mountains, and Montenegro is not on the Altyn Mountains, but is about 50 miles away from the Altyn Mountains in a straight line to the west. These peaks are not high, at least not as high as the Altyn Mountains No comparison.

But they are still mountains, and it is not easy for war horses to go up. Black Mountain is a peak among these mountain ranges. The Black Mountain bandit's station is a canyon that enters from a ravine next to Black Mountain. There is a river and an oasis inside.

If they go in and attack, it will be more difficult.

"Currently, our information is that the black bandits have not made an appearance recently, only a small group of troops have been dispatched, and according to the information we have, this small group of troops has just returned in the past two days." Murong Shun said the information sent by Yuelai Trading Company Handed over.

There are a lot of black bandits, and a large number means that the black bandits also need to trade and exchange some food, so they will not be wiped out, and it is easier to get their information than those small groups of horse bandits.

"What do you generals think?" Murong Shun asked.

"The main attacking force this time is you. Although it is no problem to take them down with your [-] cavalry, we should try our best to reduce casualties." Xue Wanche glanced at Murong and said.

Since he is now working for His Highness, he is considered one of his own. Xue Wanche, a general of the Tang Dynasty, may not trust Murong Shun very much, but as an army that fights together after accepting the order, he must consider more for the other party, such as reducing casualties.

The point is, His Highness wants them to be useful.

"The best way is naturally to lure them out to fight." Xue Wanjun added.

"It's not easy to lure them out, at least to get all of them out." Qibi Heli shook his head, "The Black Mountain bandits have been rampant here for decades, no one dares to disobey them, and they haven't killed them all, otherwise There are no caravans going to the southern route, so they seldom go out together now, most of the time they are divided into a dozen small teams, each with about a hundred riders."

"How about taking the initiative to provoke?" Murong Shun thought for a while, "Don't they allow others to disobey them? Find someone to act as a caravan, and directly rob the caravan in their territory in advance. They may come out no matter what. Take a look."

The three of Xue Wanche looked at each other and pondered for a while. Although Murong Shun's method seemed a little simpler and it was not a trick, it was actually effective for the black bandits.

Black bandits have been rampant for decades. Even if the first generation of black bandits has not died, it is estimated that there are not many of them in their seventies and eighties. Black bandits attract different horse bandits to join them every year.

No one dared to offend them. In order to maintain this status, if someone dared to rob them at their door, they would do it no matter what.

"Okay, what about the battlefield?" Xue Wanjun asked.

"How about right here?" Murong Shun looked here and then asked.

"I don't think it's appropriate." Xue Wanche thought for a while, "If it is set up here, when we rob the road, we have to tell those caravans where we are. The investigation will come directly."

"What does General Xue think?"

"It's in Montenegro!" Xue Wanche said bluntly, "It's not difficult to find a way to sneak around them secretly. It's not difficult for five thousand cavalry to lurk near Montenegro overnight."

"If the black mountain bandits are going to come out, they will be the least vigilant when they just left their lair. At this time, attack directly! No matter how many cavalry come out this time, kill them directly. The remaining soldiers are considered to be attacking their cottage. It doesn't take much effort!" Xue Wanche said calmly.

"General Xue's words are reasonable." Murong Shun thought about it, and it really made sense.

The total strength of the black bandits is only one thousand. No matter how many of them come out, even if there are only half of them, the remaining half is basically worthless.

"Then it's settled! There is no need to look for caravans. I will ask to see if there are any caravans passing by here recently. We will really rob a wave and dispatch about 300 riders. The black bandits will dispatch at least five for safety." Bai even dispatched with all his strength, and it will be up to you, General Murong," Xue Wanjun said.

"Then there are three more generals on the periphery."

"You're welcome, we're all doing things for His Highness. The three of us will lead three teams of cavalry. I will block the valley from the other end, and the two of them will block the east and west sides." Xue Wanjun said.

After agreeing on a strategy in a few words, everyone immediately executed it.

Soon Xue Wanjun got the news from Yuelai Trading Company, who sent the information, that a caravan would leave the area where Yangguan was located tomorrow.After getting the information, everyone re-formulated their strategy. There is also a small mountain about 10 miles east of the mountain where the Black Bandit is located. There is no problem in accommodating [-] cavalry here.

There happened to be moonlight in the past two nights, so I can rush there overnight tonight.