"Thus, we only need to defend Shuozhou and wait for an opportunity to counterattack and kill the Turks!”Pei Xingjian said.
"Why go through so much trouble to deal with the Turkic barbarians? The elite soldiers of the Great Tang will be invincible!”Xue Rengui snorted coldly and was very disdainful of Pei Xingjian's actions.
"I'm not afraid of the 300,000 Turkic soldiers alone, let alone the 300,000 Tang soldiers!”
Xue Shao was slightly startled at first, then smiled knowingly.
The saying," The soldiers are not important, but the essence " was probably born for Xue Rengui.
In his life, he had created countless classic examples of how he defeated many with fewer troops. Back when he was on the expedition to Goguryeo, he single-handedly broke through Goguryeo's ten-thousand-man formation. He was not any weaker than Zhao Zilong of Changshan. With his 'Three Arrows Setting Heaven Mountain', 50,000 Tang soldiers defeated over 100,000 of Tiele's troops!
Later generations thought that this was an exaggeration, but Xue Shao, who lived in the Tang Dynasty, knew that Xue Rengui's deeds really existed.
"Old General Xue's bravery is unparalleled, and the Turks are definitely not even one ten-thousandth of your strength!”Xue Shao tried to mediate.
"But Old General Pei's actions are very wise. Defending Shuozhou will be a good way to resist the fierce Turkic attack and greatly reduce the casualties of the Great Tang. Old General Xue loves the army like his own son, so he definitely does not wish to see such a scene!”
"Moreover, while defending Shuofang, Old General Xue can train those seventy thousand soldiers. I believe that with Old General Xue around, those seventy thousand soldiers will become a true army in less than a month, the backbone of the army against the Turks!”
Xue Rengui's old face flushed red after Xue Shao put on so many high hats. Although Xue Shao was speaking the truth, Xue Rengui still felt a little embarrassed to be so straightforward.
Xue Rengui calmed down and thought about it carefully. Suddenly, he frowned and said," Thank you for your reminder, Young Master Xue. It's my fault for being thoughtless. In my anger, I almost overlooked so many things. The blood of the Tang soldiers should not be spilled in meaningless battles. Lord Pei Xingjian is really considerate!”
"Old General Xue is too polite!" Xue Shao said. Xue Shao understood Xue Rengui very well. For an old general to return to the battlefield after ten years, he would definitely be eager to prove himself. Moreover, an invasion from another race was even more intolerable. Hiding in the city like a turtle was really unbearable for Xue Rengui! After all, for a fierce general like him!
If he calmed down, he would definitely be able to think of something.
Pei Xingjian gave Xue Shao a grateful look. One had to know that he had some difficulties.
"Your Majesty, this subject believes that the longer this drags on, the better. If we can't take Shuozhou for too long, it will consume a great deal of Turkic power, a price that can't be replenished with the loot from the five provinces. Ashi Funian was able to gather three hundred thousand Turkic soldiers because the other tribes saw hope of taking the Great Tang and wanted a share of the spoils. If this hope is destroyed, then the three hundred thousand Turkic soldiers will fall apart and become scattered sand, fighting for themselves. At that time, our Great Tang will be able to crush the Turks! What we need to do is to delay and wait! Compared to the Turks, what we lack the least is time!”Xue Shao added.
Pei Xingjian's eyes lit up as he stroked his beard. This person was resourceful and far-sighted, accurately analyzing the crisis the Turks were facing. He was truly a man of unparalleled wisdom! It seemed that the Great Tang would have nothing to worry about in the next few decades with this child!
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After leaving the military hall, Xue Shao was ordered by Emperor Li Zhi to bring the Thousand Bull Guards to hold a celebration party, drinking and eating.
Li Zhi specially instructed Xue Shao to drink a few more cups for him. From this, it could be seen how much Li Zhi valued the Thousand Bull Guard.
Tonight, everyone in the Thousand Bull Guard was drunk, including Xue Shao!
Almost every single Thousand Bull Guard came to offer Xue Shao a toast, making him drunk. Xue Shao didn't have too many scruples, feeling their sincerity.
He used a knife to defeat his enemies, and used good wine to defeat his brothers. To the Thousand Bull Guards, Xue Shao was not only their commander, but also their brother.
It was precisely because of Xue Shao that they had today, becoming the Great Tang guards protecting the country and not the useless soldiers waiting to die.
All his feelings were in the wine.
Xue Shao also brought news about their military merits. After the war ended, they would all be rewarded.
Hearing this news, all the Thousand Bull Guards were very excited. Although they didn't know what they would get, even if it was just a title or a word of praise, they would still be happy.
In the past, Emperor Li Zhi had given the Thousand Bull Guards many rewards. They would even be rewarded with silk, gold, and silver when they accompanied the emperor.
However, that kind of reward was simply a reward for nothing. The Thousand Ox Guard had taken too many of them, and they had become numb to it. It felt as if it was "natural", and there was no difference whether they took it or not.
Only this time, the Thousand Ox Guard had fought with their blood and lives to obtain the reward.
This made them very proud and excited. For the first time, they experienced what it meant to be a real soldier.
Everyone in the Thousand Bull Guards felt the same way as Xue Shao. They already understood that no matter how expensive the food was, it was not something that they had earned with their own hands. They could eat it sweetly and with a clear conscience. They were no longer people who ate without paying.
After drinking for six hours, the Thousand Bull Guards were all drunk and fast asleep. After all, they had been fighting hard for nearly ten days. They were also very tired!
Xue Shao returned to the separate house that Pei Xingjian had prepared for him, let Ah Man wash his feet, and went to sleep!
A Man had been hiding near Xue Shao's team for the past ten days, following Xue Shao! She had removed many of the Turkic sentries!
A Man secretly looked at Xue Shao, who was snoring loudly on the bed. Her heart ached. Not only had he lost a lot of weight, but his skin had also darkened. He no longer had the body charm of the suave and charming young master of Lan Tian, who had charmed thousands of young girls. However, he now had a bit more masculinity.
She didn't understand why Xue Shao was fighting so hard! All she could do was follow Xue Shao closely!
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