While the two were discussing, suddenly the urgent voice of the soldiers came from outside the gate.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, there is urgent information!"
I saw Wang Jian's personal soldiers shouting and rushing in. His usually tough and calm face actually showed a look of anger. Looking a little anxious.
Wang Jian saw him in such a panic for the first time, so he frowned and stood up and asked.
"Don't worry, tell me slowly, what happened?"
The guard said hurriedly: "A scout brother brought back news that Tibet is sending an army into the Tuyuhun territory. The number is unknown, but it will not be less than 100,000 people!"
"Under the guise of supporting Tuyuhun, they quickly occupied various important strongholds after entering the territory of Tuyuhun."
"According to the scouts' inference, it is expected that the Tibetan army will arrive at Dafeichuan City in five days!"
Upon hearing the news, Wang Jian and Su Dingfang's faces showed solemn expressions at the same time.
Unexpectedly, the powerful Tubo actually dared to send troops to join in the fun.
Wang Jian asked in a deep voice: "Where is the scout now?"
The soldier saluted respectfully and said: "Brother scout has been traveling for two days in a row, and now he is exhausted. No, we have arranged for him to go down to rest."
The area at the junction of Tubo and Tuyuhun belongs to the towering mountains, and the scouts have to travel thousands of miles to reach plateaus and mountains.
Being able to travel thousands of miles back safely in just two days is already amazing.
Wang Jian then asked: "Did the scout bring back any other news?"
The guard shook his head gently: "He only brought back this piece of news." < /p>
Wang Jian waved his hand towards him, and the guards bowed and left.
In the main hall.
Wang Jian and Su Dingfang frowned and walked to the march map in unison. They were silent, like two sculptures.
At this critical moment, seeing that Tuyuhun is about to be wiped out, but Tubo, the troublemaker, has stepped in, how can people not be angry?
I don’t know how long it took, but Su Dingfang was the first to speak.
"Commander Wang, it will take 5 days for the Tibetan army to arrive at Dafeichuan. This time is enough for us to defeat Tuyuhun!"
Then Su Dingfang pointed at Datang Within the territory, Maozhou borders Tubo.
He continued: "Two generals, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui, led an army of 10,000 in Maozhou."
"We can send a military report to General Yuchi Leading his army to approach Tibet, Songtsen Gampo did not dare to attack us with all his strength."
"Finally, I have to write a military report to the court, asking your Majesty to send heavy troops to the Tibetan border to cause them harm. A strong sense of oppression."
According to Su Dingfang's wishes, he would first use all his strength to deal with the remnants of Tuyuhun's troops, and then free up his troops to deal with Tubo.
Wang Jian remained silent and stared at the map.
After being silent for a long time, Wang Jian suddenly asked: "General Su. Do you think Tubo is trying to rescue Tuyuhun, or is it to occupy this vast land?"
Although the scouts brought back The news said that Tubo was trying to aid Tuyuhun.
According to Tubo's approach of occupying important cities, this is clearly an attempt to intercept the fruits of the Tang army's victory.
Su Dingfang suddenly realized: "Commander Wang, are you saying that the Tibetan move was under the guise of rescuing Tuyuhun, but in fact it was to occupy Tuyuhun!?"
"That's right." < /p>
Wang Jian nodded gently.
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Tubo has always been a very aggressive country. They attacked Tuyuhun more than once and defeated Tuyuhun several times.
The Tang army had just ended its internal turmoil, and now it was going on an expedition, giving hope to the ambitious and powerful Tubo.
So they took the risk and began to eat meat from the tiger's mouth of the Tang Dynasty.
Su Dingfang asked in a deep voice: "Commander Wang, what do you think we should do?"
Wang Jian turned around and said with an inexplicable look on his face: "Wait for the Tibetan army. When we penetrated deep into the hinterland of Tuyuhun, our army retreated to Shanzhou to rest."
When he heard that Wang Jian was going to lead his army back to Shanzhou, Su Dingfang's face showed some urgency.
The Tang army finally captured Tuyuhun, but they were just short of the last step. Wouldn’t it be a pity to give up now?
So Su Dingfang hesitated and asked: "Commander Wang, now we are just one step away from capturing Tuyuhun. It would be a pity to withdraw our troops now."
"If you do this, Didn't we take advantage of the Tubo army in vain?"
Although Wang Jian also felt that it was a pity, it was his plan to retreat temporarily.
"General Su, now Murong Fuyun is leading an army of more than 100,000 people to huddle in Fuqi City. This city is towering and solid. It is difficult to defeat it with our cavalry."
"If we attack with all our strength regardless of casualties, we can defeat them, but the casualties of our Tang army are immeasurable, and the losses outweigh the gains."
"We are now withdrawing to the border and letting the Tibetans come in. If the Tibetans have other intentions, they will bite dogs. ”
“Don’t look at how badly Tuyuhun was beaten by us. Murong Fuyun still has more than 100,000 troops under his command, which is enough to fight against the Tubo army.”
Hearing what Wang Jian said. After some analysis, Su Dingfang finally knew the purpose of retreat.
If Tubo had no objections, they would definitely retreat after the Tang army withdrew.
If they are ambitious and want to invade Tuyuhun’s territory,Murong Fuyun will definitely not be happy and will definitely fight with Tubo.
The combat effectiveness of the Tubo army is incomparable to that of the Tang army's fine cavalry. He may not be able to defeat Murong Fuyun's men.
So Su Dingfang clapped his hands and said, "Commander Wang, when we make such an important decision, do we need to write a military report to inform the court?"
Wang Jian shook his head and said, "No need. , His Majesty said during the expedition that I am solely responsible for this battle, and the court cannot dictate to me."
Yanze City is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, and we have to climb many mountains to wait for the military report to be sent back. , and then received the order from the court, the day lily was cold.
Su Dingfang said solemnly: "Then I will write a military report now and ask the Tang troops in Dafeichuan, Shuhun City, Mantoushan and other places to drive their livestock back to Datang."
"In addition, let Xue Rengui, Er Dan, Xi Junmai and Xu Hu lead their troops. They will break out of the stronghold after three days and return to Shanzhou to rest and recuperate."
The retreat route of the Tang army has been opened up by them .
There is no Tuyuhun tribe blocking the way, so the march will be very fast.
Wang Jian said without hesitation: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Su Dingfang was an expert in setting up troops, and Wang Jian would never make arrangements for him March questioned.
Su Dingfang nodded, immediately walked to his seat, sat down, and began to pick up the pen on the inkstone to write out the retreat arrangements.
Evening.
Xi Junmai and Xu Hu also sent scouts over.
"Commander Wang, Deputy Commander Su, Murong Gui and their 80,000 soldiers have been completely annihilated by General Xi and General Xu. The above is a battle report."
While talking, the scout respectfully handed the military report to Wang Jian and stood quietly aside without speaking.