Han Khan

Chapter 44: The Long Journey

Zhang Zhongxian, Li Shaozong, Zhang Jinda, Zhang An and others looked at each other, and there was a hint of complexity in their eyes.

They couldn't help but think of the time when they were under the emperor's command. Both the Guiyi Army and the Jinshan Kingdom relied on the people of Guazhou and Shazhou. They farmed and fought at the same time, relying entirely on their own efforts and commercial trade to make a living.

At that time, although wars often broke out, most of them were attacks launched to retake towns and commercial checkpoints occupied by the enemy.

These battles were often launched sporadically, and once victorious they would bring back some spoils in return, but plunder was never the purpose of the battle.

Recalling that time, they were filled with emotion. Now, times have changed, things have changed, and the situation they face has become more complicated.

It has never happened before that Your Highness blatantly shouted, "Let's go rob!"

But it really boosts morale!!
Zhang Zhongxian, the second-highest priest of the Holy Religion, said, "Your Highness, by doing this, do you violate the will of the Lord of Heaven and the teachings of the saints?"

Zhang Sheng frowned after hearing this: "There is nothing wrong with our behavior. The teachings of Lord Haotian and the saints do not want us to become docile lambs.

We are doing this for revenge, to give them a taste of their own medicine! Thanks to these barbarians, all the cities of the Tang people in the Western Regions were occupied by the Uighurs, and the Tang people were enslaved by the Uighurs!
The enemies of their Lord Haotian are pagans who fear power but not virtue.

Since they are unwilling to coexist peacefully with us, there is no need for us to talk about benevolence, righteousness, and morality!

Benevolence, righteousness and morality are for people who are righteous and righteous. When dealing with enemies, the Heavenly God tells us to fight to the death. Now we are at war with the Uighurs. Since it is a war, we should follow the laws of war. "

Zhang Xibao immediately said, "Your Highness is right! In the past, Pu Gujun was a general appointed by the Tang Dynasty, and we could do nothing about him. Now we are not the army of the Tang Dynasty, and they can occupy the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty and enslave the Tang people. Can't we strike down their arrogance?

Earlier, because of the Ganzhou Uighur problem, we did not continue to attack the Gaochang Uighurs. Now we cannot let go of this opportunity! "

After hearing this, the newly appointed centurions all echoed and shouted:

"Your Highness is absolutely right! Why can the Hu people rob our property and territory, but we can't give them a taste of their own medicine?"

"Yes, the Western Regions did not originally belong to the Uighurs. They can plunder at will. Are we just going to swallow our anger?
We should rise up and fight back and demand justice from them! A saint once said that even if hatred has lasted for nine generations, it can still be avenged. We should follow the example of the ancients.

Reclaim the wealth and free the enslaved people."

"That's right! Back then, when the Western Regions fell, foreign tribes such as the Uighurs and Tubo constantly robbed the local people, stole countless treasures, and killed a large number of innocent lives!
I am afraid that there are only a few Tang civilians and soldiers left in Gaochang, Anxi, Beiting, Yanqi and other places! Now is the time for us to step forward, rescue them, and take back the looted property. "

"That's right! Why bother with morality when dealing with these barbarians?"

Seeing everyone working together to support him, and seeing that all the centurions and guards were eager to try and rubbing their hands, they looked like they couldn't wait to go to Yizhou and rob and plunder.

Zhang Sheng showed a satisfied, relaxed and happy smile on his face, and then said in a firm tone: "Since everyone is so confident, then let's finalize the battle plan this time!"

His voice was not loud, but it was full of majesty and decisiveness, which made everyone present excited.

Everyone knows that the war is about to begin, and they will follow their master to conquer Yizhou and seize their own glory and wealth.

"How we act depends on the situation. But one thing we must remember is that we cannot storm towns because we lack siege equipment. We should adopt flexible tactics, surround the enemy, cut off their supplies, and then make a decision.

If you can't win, retreat; if you can't break through Yizhou, there is no need to attack the town. Just complete the basic task of breaking the Uighurs' blockade.

It is advisable to give full play to the advantages of field combat and defeat the enemy.

In the early stage, we can send light cavalry to launch a tentative attack. At the same time, we must find a way to use the Tang people enslaved by the Uighurs to build an intelligence network, know ourselves and the enemy, and only in this way can we win every battle. "

Zhang Sheng looked solemn and said in a deep voice:

“As long as we get accurate intelligence, find the enemy’s weak spot, and launch an attack, we will turn into hawks and flee immediately if we miss.

At the same time, we need to strengthen the defense in the rear. The way to defend is not to build a strong city - we do not have enough time and resources. Instead, we need to become cunning rabbits and not think about farming and herding sheep, since we have a sparse population anyway.

We should be able to replenish our military rations through looting. We can fight while running and gradually wear down the enemy's advantage."

"Eat guerrilla warfare and plunder the enemy while migrating! Avoid direct confrontation! Eat away the enemy, gradually strengthen yourself, and then strike back!"

"Once we have the upper hand, we will turn into locusts, sweeping over and devouring the enemy until nothing is left."

The scene in front of the big tent became very lively, and many centurions and guards began to discuss with each other.

Everyone made full use of their own strengths and presented their own strategies.

Zhang Sheng's words were like a breach in a dam. Once inspired, everyone's wisdom immediately poured out like a torrent of river water.

"Okay then, all captains, listen up!" Zhang Sheng shouted loudly.

"I am here, and I am here." "Gather the troops to eat immediately, then gather the supplies, luggage, tents, and load them onto the wagons and camels.

Two hours later, each captain will lead his own centurions to advance towards Yizhou in turn. There should be no more than a hundred meters between any two centurions. "

"As you command, Your Highness!"

"Guards, listen up. Zhang Xibao, you lead two hundred-man guards at the front of the team.

Koza, you lead two centurions of the guard on the left side of the team..."

Afterwards, each centurion and guard commander accepted their respective tasks and began to get busy!
This time, the military meeting determined the direction of heading north according to Zhang Sheng's wishes. After conveying the order to try to migrate to the foot of Jinshan Mountain for grazing, the entire army became collectively excited.

Everyone knew what a dangerous journey this would be, but no one backed down!
Zhang Sheng was originally more worried about the old, weak, women and children among the people of each hundred households, but to his surprise, after hearing this decision, the old, weak, women and children who were of Hu nationality became more actively in supporting the march north.

Those tribesmen and guards who had not participated in the attack on the Kucha Uighurs were so excited when they heard that they were going to attack Yizhou that they could not sit still, as if rich spoils and slaves were waiting for them.

"Finally, we are going to Jinshan. I told you that it is the most beautiful place in the world.

There is lush grass on the mountains and hills. The majestic Dolos River and Ugurun River flow down from the foot of the Golden Mountain. When the wind blows the grass, it looks like ripples in the Ugurun Lake.

Many, many ordinary star-like flowers are hidden among the grass, and the white sheep are floating around like clouds in the sky.

The cows were grazing leisurely and thousands of horses were galloping on the grass.

The sky is so close that you can almost touch it with your hands. It is as blue as a gem and contrasts beautifully with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

It is more majestic and beautiful than Dunhuang and Qilian Mountains, and it is so full of vitality and tranquility.

I think that must be the paradise bestowed upon us Jinhan people by His Majesty the Heavenly God, although sometimes there are terrible gales and blizzards in this paradise. "

In a certain hundred households, an old Hu woman who was over fifty years old spoke to some children in front of her.

The children were fascinated by the Golden Mountain and asked, "Grandma, have you been there?"

As for me, I have lived there since I was a child. That is my hometown. I am a Khitan people and was born in the Nianbaen tribe (Naiman tribe) on the left side of the Great Lakes Basin (near Lake Uvs in Outer Mongolia, close to the Altai Mountains).

My ancestors traveled south from the Jian River (Yenisei River) further north of the Jin Mountains, conquered the Uighurs in the desert, and have lived in the Great Lakes Basin and the Jin Mountains ever since.

There is endless salt in the Great Lakes Basin, plenty of iron and gold on the Gold Mountain, and many eagles soaring in the sky. There are wolves and bears in the forest at any time. People hide from the wind, snow and cold at the foot of the mountain in winter and drive cattle and sheep to the mountain to graze in summer. It is rich and dangerous, and so charming.

There were many nomadic tribes of Karluks, Oirat, Uriankhai and Tatars.

It has been nearly twenty years since I came to Dunhuang of the Tang Dynasty with the princess' tribe.

I don’t know what the situation there is like now. May God bless us and allow the Jinhan people to migrate smoothly to the summer pasture.

Otherwise, cattle and sheep will starve to death, and people will starve to death too.”

The old woman looked at the cattle and sheep in the distance, and chattered about the past to the children in front of her.

"Mother-in-law, your legs are injured. Can you still walk such a long distance?"

"Legs? Haha! It's okay! It's okay!" The old woman struggled to stand up and said, "I can still walk, ride in a carriage, and ride a horse. If I can't walk anywhere, just leave me behind and don't worry about me!
If it weren't for your concern for me, I would have died long ago.

If I don’t migrate, I’ll die! I’ve saved half my life, so every day I live is a blessing! ”

At this time, the old woman saw the guard commander Koza coming over. She immediately stood up slowly by the wheel beside her and said, "Koza, my child, come here quickly. Tell me, are the special forces really going to move to Jinshan?"

"Mom, it's true. His Highness the Special Agent will lead the Jinhan tribe to migrate to Jinshan!" The guard commander Koza stood in front of his mother fully armed. He looked up and said to his mother with a smile.

"Great, we can finally go home.

Koza, my child, you are your mother's pride. My little eagle has finally become a noble Darahan.

But don’t forget that Teqin is the princess’ son, the common descendant of the Khitan people and the Tang people, and the messenger of the gods on earth. You must be loyal to Teqin!

I heard that many of our people have moved back to Jianhe! The future of the Xiajiasi people in Jinshan depends on you! I don’t want to go to Jianhe, where there are dense swamps and long winters! "

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