Chapter 1022 Letterhead Sent to the Capital!

Chapter 1022

Someone from the side had already introduced this Khorasan man into the inner hall. Xi Yuanqing and Yuan Shurong entertained him for a while, and asked some detailed questions before quietly sending this Khorasan man out of the city. outside.

"Wang Chong, you heard what that Khorasan man said. The situation is not good for us!"

After seeing off the Khorasan people, Gao Xianzhi sat down at the desk, his brows were tightly frowned, and he looked worried. How powerful Abu Muslin/Lin is is obvious to all. The power of his punch can even compete with a giant ape. Two more governors at the same level as Abu Muslin/Lin will come, and more troops , With such a lineup, Eternal Ross's current situation cannot resist it anyway.

Wang Chong didn't speak, but the same worry appeared in his eyes.

He didn't know what Gao Xianzhi said, the troops that Da Shi could mobilize were far more than that of Datang.

"We have only two options now. The first is to retreat immediately. Before the arrival of Dashi's large-scale troops, leave Talas and return to the Tang Dynasty. With the current strength of Daqin Ruozan and the Western Turks, we must Irresistible."

Gao Xianzhi said.

"But in this way, we will lose the city of Talas. This military city is stuck in the throat of the Great Cannibal's eastward advance. Once we leave, it will be difficult to find such a strategic location. And once we cross the onion Ridge, it will enter the inland of Anxi. Now we block the cannibals in Talas, so that there will be no changes in the Western Regions, but once the big cannibals enter Anxi, whether the Western Regions can remain neutral at that time depends It's hard to say."

Wang Chong shook his head.

What Gao Xianzhi said, he never thought about it, but this way is simply not feasible. At present, everyone in Talas is facing only one big food, at best there are Western Turks and Uzang, but if they retreat to the Western Regions and the countries turn against each other, Datang will probably face the Western Regions as well.

The situation at that time was probably even worse than it is now.

"Oh, I wanted to discuss it with you, but you have already thought of it. On the way to and from Talas, you should have seen that the entire Western Region is in complete chaos. Talas has not been defeated yet, and I am still here, the Western Region That’s all. If we retreat to the Western Regions, then the countries will only be in more chaos. We may even be bought by big cannibals to attack us like Ge Luolu. At that time, it will be a real internal and external trouble.”

"Datang has operated in the Western Regions for more than 200 years, and it has finally been proved that everyone's rule has failed!"

After saying this, Gao Xianzhi raised his head and let out a long sigh, revealing a deep sense of frustration and loss.

He has been operating in the Western Regions for more than ten years and is known as the God of War in Anxi, but for a battle of Talas, except for some mercenaries, he could no longer recruit manpower. Among the various countries, no one is willing to join this war and help Datang. On the contrary, it is possible to turn against Dashi after Datang retreated to the Western Regions, which has to be said to be a failure.

For such a proud Gao Xianzhi, how could he bear it?

Wang Chong's lips parted, but he hesitated to speak.

Datang is still too gentle towards the Western Regions. There is a saying that goes well, "Hu people are afraid of power but not virtuous." It took thousands of years for Middle-earth to understand this morality. Benevolence and righteousness are prevalent in China, and it is taken for granted that people in the Western Regions will have morality, benevolence and righteousness in their hearts, just like Zhongtu. This is entirely wishful thinking.

In the Western Regions, there is only one rule, "the strong are respected", and the countries in the Western Regions only need to be attached to a strongest person. As for "Huairou" and "benevolence and righteousness", they have no meaning at all to them.

It is really strange that two different civilization structures will succeed if they take it for granted.

However, now that the war is imminent, it is not the time to discuss such things. Moreover, there are many reasons for the introduction of the Huairou policy in the Western Regions, and Gao Xianzhi cannot be completely blamed.

"My lord, don't blame yourself. Datang has not yet reached that point, and we may not be defeated in this battle. As for the matter of Anxi, it's not too late to think about it after this battle is over."

Wang Chong comforted him.

"Um."

Gao Xianzhi nodded, and soon came back to his senses. He has always been calm and calm in front of outsiders, and rarely reveals his inner weaknesses, even in front of Cheng Qianli and Feng Changqing. To be able to say these words to Wang Chong is obviously to regard Wang Chong as an equal, a confidant who can discuss many issues freely.

Although Cheng Qianli and Feng Changqing are both good and have their own talents, but when it comes to the art of war, deployment, martial arts, strategy... they are still a little bit short. So when Gao Xianzhi talked about it in front of them, he still had some reservations. Wang Chong was the only one who could make Gao Xianzhi treat each other so frankly, and tell the whole story about everything.

"It's true that things haven't reached this point yet. But for us, it's far better to choose Talas as the final battle location than the Western Regions. Moreover, once we retreat to the Western Regions, the big cannibals can detour at any time and march into Longxi and the hinterland , which is even more detrimental to us. In any case, we must not leave Talas."

Gao Xianzhi said in a deep voice:

"So there is only one way left. We must report our interests to the court as soon as possible and ask for reinforcements."

Wang Chong nodded. He and Gao Xianzhi had the same opinion on this point.

Abu Muslim/Lin is the Eastern governor of Dashi, and he also commands a region of soldiers and horses, just like the Anxi Duhu Army and Qixi Duhu Army in the Tang Dynasty. But if you add other governors, the nature is completely different. According to the Khorasan man, Qudebo commanded the soldiers and horses in the northern part of Dashi, which is equivalent to an Abu Muslim/Lin. And there is also Osman, the governor of Cairo.

Not to mention, the Caliphate, the Emperor of the Great Food, was planning to send the Mamluk Legion over.

The nature of this battle has completely changed at this moment. The war has officially escalated, from a local war to a large-scale frontal army battle. The strength of Dashi gathered at least 30% to 40%. With such a huge scale, Wang Chong and Gao Xianzhi's few remnants are simply not enough.

"My opinion coincides with that of Lord Protector. It's just that I have too little experience in the army to persuade the imperial court. I'm afraid Lord Protector must cooperate with this matter."

Wang Chong said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, I will write a joint letter with you, and I will be very painful. This battle is of great importance. As the Khorasan man said, the ambitions of the big cannibals are endless. As long as they capture Talas, they will continue to fight." When it comes down, the Great Cannibals will have Uszang and Western Turkic allies in the east of Congling, and then all the Great Cannibals will march eastward. I am afraid that Datang will encounter an unprecedented enemy for hundreds of years."

Gao Xianzhi said worriedly. As an outstanding top general, Gao Xianzhi's vision is sharper and far-sighted than many people.

"I'm just worried that the courtiers did not participate in the battlefield, and they don't understand the seriousness of this battle, and they don't understand what they will face after losing this battle. At that time, it is not just about winning a Talas The battle is so simple. When a tiger shows its weakness, a pack of wolves will rush forward. Moreover, there are people like King Qi in the court. Get in the way and stop us from submitting the letter with all your strength. In addition..."

"The current imperial court has no soldiers to use!"

At the end, Gao Xianzhi sighed deeply.

During the first battle of Talas, he sent dozens of letters to the court for help. The last ones to arrive were only Wang Chong's Qixi Protectorate Army, Wushang Iron Cavalry, and troops drawn by the imperial court. The combined strength was no more than 60,000 troops. The other 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers and horses were all hired by Wang Chong from the Western Regions with a lot of money.

In his capacity as the Chief Protector of Anxi, it took him two months, but only this little force was expected to come. One can imagine the situation of Datang.

Wang Chong was silent. In an instant, a needle could be heard in the hall.

How could he not understand what Gao Xianzhi said, but Datang is not a big food, they have too many constraints. There are many enemies around Datang, and the total strength of all countries may number two to three million. It is quite good that Datang can restrain them with these forces.

Not only that, just like Gao Xianzhi said, King Qi is always a huge obstacle!

"It seems that we can't keep him anymore!"

Wang Chong secretly said, a thought suddenly flashed in his mind. If Datang wants to rejuvenate and survive the catastrophe, Qi Wang's family has always been a huge obstacle. For the first time, Wang Chong felt that King Qi was a huge threat. Regardless of whether it is for Zhongtu or Tang Dynasty, King Qi can no longer stay in the court.

"Lord Protector, don't worry, even if King Qi and others obstruct the matter of the court, I have my own way to solve it. I just need Lord Protector to prepare two letters for me,"

Seeing Gao Xianzhi's curious and questioning eyes, Wang Chong didn't hide anything:

"The other one...is for my grandpa."

Gao Xianzhi was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized, a look of respect instantly appeared on his face. Great Tang Jiugong, the prime minister of the prosperous age, the minister who followed the dragon back then, and also an important minister who worked with the Holy Emperor to create the glory of the Tang Dynasty, is known to everyone in the whole world.

"If Jiugong had come forward in this matter, it would indeed be completely different."

Gao Xianzhi said sincerely.

The achievements that Jiugong made back then are obvious to all in the world. Without his dedicated assistance, I am afraid that it would be difficult for Datang to easily create the prosperous age of being number one in the world and coming from all directions. Moreover, Jiugong's achievements are not limited to politics and governance, and he has made outstanding contributions even in the military.

The Tang Dynasty was able to have the long-term peace and stability it has today, and Jiu Gong, as a virtuous prime minister, also has a great contribution.

More importantly, Jiugong was able to retreat bravely. If the Holy Emperor did not try his best to stop the flow, in the name of the people of the world, I hope that Jiugong can continue to assist, I am afraid that Jiugong would have retired a long time ago. But even so, in the Sifang Pavilion, Jiu Gong seldom intervenes in the affairs of state affairs. If it is not a very important matter, Jiu Gong will basically not intervene.

This is extremely rare.