Late at night on April 14, Qiuzi, Governor's Palace.

The atmosphere in the study was extremely depressing: Cheng Yu Cheng Gongda died in Shule Town, 1,200 miles away. The news was brought back by the soldiers who escorted him. The Persian general Musa, who succeeded in the sneak attack, spared the twenty-three soldiers.

In the exquisite study, bright candles reflect the figures of everyone.

Qi Chi, the governor of the Western Regions, had a gloomy face. The anger is palpable.

Zeng Jigao, Yang Wei, Hu Chi and others are the same.

Jia Huan was sad and sighed softly in his heart.

Cheng Gongda had the heart of meritorious service and offered to go to Shule to say surrender. However, there are also objective reasons. First, the army of the dynasty is temporarily unable to move westward. Second, the gateway to Qiuzi is Gumo. Strategically, however, if Shule loses, Anxi will die. To control Qiuzi, there is a need to pacify Shule.

More than ten days ago, when Cheng You left, he smiled and said that he wanted to help him find news of Shi Yuhua. Now, it is the soul that has returned to the underworld!

The atmosphere in the study seemed to freeze. No one spoke up. Chen Wu, who brought back the news, has been taken down to rest.

After a long time, Qi Chi said slowly: "Let's talk about it, how to avenge Gongda?" ”

Several staff members said indignantly: "Please send troops to the commander to crusade against the unsubordinate." "It's not hard to get revenge! The prosperity of the country's soldiers, 10,000 troops marching thousands of miles, will definitely be able to pacify Shule. The maximum number of Shule troops will not exceed 50,000.

Zeng Jigao stopped loudly, "No! The center of gravity of the current campaign is in Beiting, and it is absolutely not appropriate to divide troops. If Baye Gu Xiaode colludes with Shatuo and Qarluq, it will be easy to gather tens of thousands of cavalry. Handsome, no! ”

One person accused: "Ji Gao is so cold-blooded! Gongda's bones are not cold! Moreover, if this matter is not punished severely, Khotan will inevitably rebel! ”

Zeng Jigao said: "The situation in Khotan Town and Shule Town is different..."

Another staff member interrupted: "Brother Ji Gao, Wu Si Zang and Qinghai Buzheng are in the hands of the national dynasty. Khotan is located in the south of the province and has no decisive influence on the overall situation. However, the news from Shule came back that the Persians were involved in the river and Shule. If it is not contained, what should the Persians do if they have the heart to advance eastward? ”

Zeng Jigao was proud of his talents and achievements, and then sneered: "How did the Persian army cross the green mountains? If you want to invade, you must enter the broken leaves from the middle of the river. Then ask the Turgish if they are willing?

The allied forces of all ethnic groups in Shule are enough to resist under Gumo City. Defend in the west and attack in the east. Wait to occupy the North Court, use the North Court to base Mobei, and use the turtle to suppress Shule, why can't you take revenge on Gongda? There is a difference in priority. ”

The staff who spoke out turned red, slapped the table and said, "Zeng Jigao, I don't want to be with you!" ”

The Governor Qi Chi frowned.

The emotions in his heart are inclined to send troops for revenge. Cheng Gongda has followed him for many years, and has made great contributions to the recovery of Khotan Town, and before the reward of the imperial court has arrived, Gongda has already died.

At the same time, as a governor, he must have an account for his subordinates. Otherwise, it's chilling

But, his intellect told him no. The turtle is full of waste, and the inside must be suppressed by the Tiele people, and the outside guards Gumo. In the case of the Beiting War, opening up another battlefield and fighting on two fronts would put too much pressure on money and food.

Qi Chi was undecided and hesitated. The eyes of all the staff members were focused on Governor Qi, waiting for his decision.

At this time, Jia Huan said softly: "Dashuai, I'll try." ”

War is brutal. Cheng You was killed by the Persians and died in Shule. He was sad and grieved in his heart. But how angry it is, not so much! However, he understands the cruelty of war, which does not mean: you kill my friends and colleagues, but I look at them indifferently. This is a blood debt to be repaid!

In the study, everyone's eyes fell on Jia Huan's body: doubt, puzzlement, and inquiry.

Jia Huan said: "Gongda died at the hands of the Persians, and this revenge cannot be avenged." Brother Ji's concerns are also reasonable! Please send me Shen Qian's 1,000 cavalry, allow me the right to train the regiment, and transfer a group of veterans as officers, and I will go to Shule to seek justice for Gongda. ”

Qi Chi groaned, "How sure is Ziyu? He didn't want to break off Cheng Gongda and then break Jia Huan. Jia Huan played a great role in his shogunate.

Zeng Jigao said coldly: "Brother Ziyu, it's useless to be with thin mud. You didn't go through the battle formation. A thousand cavalry, supplemented by regimental training, could not defeat Shule. "If only a small cavalry force could take it down. He had long proposed.

He was very dissatisfied with Jia Huan and the practice of thin mud. This is completely dismantling his platform.

Jia Huan looked at Zeng Jigao, then looked at Governor Qi, his expression was calm, and said, "Dashuai, I'll try it." Gongda's death cannot be left without an explanation. ”

He's not in the mud. Deliberately curry favor in front of the Governor of Qi: resolve the embarrassing situation for the boss. It's about it seriously.

Before Cheng You sent to Shule, Qin Hongtu, a friend of the academy, once suggested that he go out of town! Pang Shiyuan agreed. However, he felt that the timing was not right. At the same time, there are many concerns. After all, he is not good at military strategy.

Leading the army to attack Shule and avenge Cheng Gongda is one thing. Although, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, but revenge is not overnight, is it not good to be happy and revenge? At the same time, this is an opportunity for him to get out of town!

Seeing Jia Huan's resolute intentions, Governor Qi nodded lightly. Set things down. "Let's disperse. I'm alone. ”

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On the 15th, the news that Cheng You, a staff member of the Governor's Palace, had died in Shule spread all over Qiuzi City in an instant. The officials in the city, the Hu people and nobles were in an uproar.

No one expected that the hand of the Persians would reach east of the Green Ridge. After the Battle of Beishan, when the Battle of Beiting was scorching, the situation seemed to become tense and obscure for the dynasty.

The Tiele nobles in the city, when they discussed in private, all had some schadenfreude in their words. But later, the Governor's Mansion issued a document announcing that Jia Huan was the envoy of Shule Town, and he was about to go to Shule to seek justice for Cheng Gongda's death.

The hearts of the people who were slightly floating in Qiuzi City slowly fell silent again. Immediately, news came from Beiting that Baye Gu Xiaode had successfully attacked Xianquan Town. It is reported that there are about 10,000 Hu riders. The eyes of the city immediately focused on the battle in the North Court.

And Jia Huan's appointment as the envoy of Shule Town was dull. For most of the people in Qiuzi City, Jia Huan's face was very vague. Unless you have some contact with Shilin and officialdom, you will know that the poetry of the dynasty is everyone, and Tanhualang is here. After the Beishan Public Festival, some people in the officialdom joked that Jia Huan was Qi Dashuai's "courage".

Public opinion, it's always so forgetful!

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"Appeal --!"

On the banks of the White Horse River, about 100 miles west of Qiuzi City, groups of cavalry galloped back and forth. The generals who led the team kept roaring.

Qian Zong Shen moved to the bank of the river and watched the cavalry training under his command. As a son of the noble family, he is very familiar with all kinds of cavalry arrays.

At this time, a messenger came from afar, reined in his horse, turned over and dismounted, and said, "But Lord Shen, the thousand chief of the Yaowu Battalion? There is an order for the turtle to come. As he spoke, he gave the order.

Shen Qian opened: Shen Qian, the commander of the Yaowu Battalion, led the soldiers and horses of his headquarters to listen to the order under the command of Jia Huan, the envoy of Shule Town.

"This..."Shen Qian was surprised. Jia Huan's new position, he knew it very quickly. In fact, there was talk in the army, and everyone knew that Jia Huan was going to Shule to seek justice for Cheng Gongda's matter. At that time, the decision on whether to talk or fight is in Jia Huan's hands. However, he did not expect to be transferred to serve under Jia Huan.

Immediately, Shen Qian's blood felt a little boiling: his troops would be the main force to go to Shule to fight. And he will also be the military commander of one side! How does this not excite him? He already likes to be a soldier!

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At the same time that Shen Qian received the appointment order, there were several appointment orders issued in Qiuzi City. On the way.