Guo Ziyi immediately raised her head and saw Geshu Han's burly figure. He had a short beard and brown eyes. He didn't look like a Han, but rather like a Hu.
Guo Ziyi carefully recalled that Geshu Han was indeed not a Han, but a member of the Geshu tribe of the Tujishi tribe, which was why his surname was Geshu. For a foreign Hu to be able to become a Zhonglang General in the Great Tang showed that the ruler of the Great Tang was open-minded. No matter where the person came from, the talented people of the world could hold important positions.
Next to Geshu Han stood a general, also dressed in military attire and carrying a saber. His appearance was extraordinary, and the energy between his brows was clear. Guo Ziyi secretly praised him.
"Let me introduce myself," Wang Zhongsi said. This is General Geshu Han of the Left. He has just received my orders to dispatch the grain soldiers. This is General Geshu's deputy general, General Pugu Huai 'en.”
I'm grateful!
Guo Ziyi's heart skipped a beat. He did not expect this general, who was about the same age as Taba Feng, to be Pugu Huaien, the famous general who would quell the An Lushan Rebellion and reverse the Tang Empire!
Wang Zhongsi, Geshu Han, Pugu Huai 'en, and all of the most dazzling generals of the Central Tang were in this room, with the exception of Li Guangbi. Guo Ziyi's heart was pounding with excitement.
"These two are General Taba Feng and Commandant Guo Ziyi, who have recently made great contributions.”Wang Zhongsi began to introduce Geshu Han.
"So it's General Li and Commandant Shen. I've heard of your deeds.”After speaking, Geshu Han and Pugu Huai 'en both raised their hands in respect.
"Good! Now that everyone who can fight is here, it's time for Dusong Zanpu to stretch his muscles!" Wang Zhongsi laughed.”
With that, Wang Zhongsi signed another military order and handed it to Geshu Han.
"General Geshu, immediately lead 10,000 troops to the North Mountain Camp to set up defenses. The rations allocated to the army have also been prepared.”Wang Zhongsi solemnly instructed. The Northern Mountain Camp was located north of Yuchuan City, near a mountain range, so it was named the Northern Mountain Camp.
"Understood!"
Geshu Han nodded slightly at Pugu Huai 'en. Pugu Huaien took out a leather tube and placed it on Wang Zhongsi's table.
"This is the topographic map of the right bank of the Yellow River that I just ordered someone to draw. There are signs on the dangerous maps of the mountains and rivers in the various cities for Lord Wang's advice.”
"Very good, General Guo has put in a lot of effort." Wang Zhongsi praised.
The two of them had military matters to attend to and did not dare to delay. They bowed to the crowd and left.
Wang Zhongsi slowly unfolded the map on the wooden shelf behind him, then stood up to examine it. Taba Feng and Guo Ziyi also watched from the side.
"The Tubo people are currently defending these few cities.”Wang Zhongsi pointed out the map to the two of them.
"Which city do you think we should attack first?”Wang Zhongsi asked.
Guo Ziyi and Taba Feng both looked at the same spot on the map, and Wang Zhongsi faintly smiled.
"Of course, we'll attack Yun Xi City first.”Guo Ziyi said.
"Why?" Wang Zhongsi turned to look at him.
"This Yunxi City is located between Yuchuan City and a few of our main camps. It's like a wedge. We have to pull it out first.”Guo Ziyi immediately replied.
"Only by pulling out this wedge can our army have no worries when sending troops. Otherwise, not only can the Tubo disturb us from time to time, but they can also take advantage of the empty city defense to attack Yuchuan.”Taba Feng added.
Wang Zhongsi nodded slightly, his gaze also turning to Yunxi City."Songdu Zanpu probably had this in mind, which is why he split his forces in this city.”
"The thorn in the flesh must be removed first!”Guo Ziyi said.
"How do I pull out the thorns?" Wang Zhongsi turned his gaze back.
Guo Ziyi thought for a moment and then replied,"Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles. This subordinate requests Lord Wang's orders and is willing to go to Yunxi City to investigate the military situation!”
For Guo Ziyi, it was absolutely necessary to fully grasp the battlefield situation before the war. Before transmigrating, he could rely on satellite drones and other means. In extremely special circumstances, he would send people to the enemy's rear to scout. However, it was the Tang Dynasty now, and the only thing he could refer to was this cowhide map in front of him. There was too little information he could grasp.
"Commandant Shen wants to personally go to Yunxi City to scout and disguise himself as a Tibetan?”Wang Zhongsi asked.
Guo Ziyi nodded.
After Guo Ziyi's previous performance, Wang Zhongsi had gained some understanding of his abilities and had some trust in him. Besides, it would be extremely beneficial for future sieges if someone could sneak into Yunxi City to investigate the enemy's situation.
"This general is willing to go to Yunxi City with Commandant Shen to investigate the enemy!”Taba Feng followed suit.
Wang Zhongsi pondered, but didn't immediately reply.
Guo Ziyi turned to look at Taba Feng, smiled, and said,"Big brother, you don't have to go with me. Neither of us can speak Tibetan, and there will be a lot of trouble if we sneak into the city. My personal soldier is proficient in Tibetan, so it's best if he goes with me.”This person was naturally Li Bai.
Wang Zhongsi nodded. General Li will stay here for the time being. I have other military arrangements. Commandant Shen and Commandant Shen could leave at any time. If they needed anything, they could ask the Military Department for it. There were quite a lot of Tubo clothing and weapons in Yuchuan City. Be careful."
"Understood!" The two of them left.
Li Bai had been staying in the military camp for the past few days and could not drink. He could only practice his sword every day to relieve his boredom. He felt very uncomfortable.
Seeing Guo Ziyi walking over from afar, Li Bai hurriedly went over to greet her."Brother, have you forgotten about me? Where have you been all this time? I'm so bored!"
Guo Ziyi told Li Bai everything that had happened during this period of time. After listening, he was secretly amazed.
"Brother, do you want to drink?" Guo Ziyi asked with a smile.
"Yes, of course I do! Brother, do you have wine to drink?" Li Bai immediately became excited.
Guo Ziyi laughed." I'll bring you to drink until you're satisfied. Have a good sleep tonight. Tomorrow, we brothers will go on a mission together!"”
"Let's go!" Li Bai was in high spirits as he pulled Guo Ziyi away.
On the evening of the second day, a group of Tibetan soldiers escorted dozens of carts of grain and weapons to Yunxi City along the road.
Halfway there, they suddenly saw more than ten trees lying on the road in front of them. The car could not move forward.
The Tibetan officer in the lead cursed a few times before letting the Tibetan soldiers move the trees away.
It didn't take long for all the trees to be cleared, and the grain convoy continued to move forward slowly.
On one of the carts transporting fodder, two people in Tibetan military uniforms were lying in a pile of chopped bundles of grass. Their bodies were covered with a few bundles of fodder. From the outside, it was impossible to tell that there were two people hidden inside.
It was Guo Ziyi and Li Bai.
The carriage smoothly entered Yunxi City. Li Bai and Guo Ziyi found an opportunity to sneak out of the carriage and secretly investigate the city.
Yunxi City was originally a territory of the Great Tang. After it was occupied by the Tibetans, the original residents of the city either died or fled. Now, there were no more residents living in the city. The city was now filled with Tibetan soldiers and slaves captured by the Tibetans from various places. Naturally, there were some people of the Great Tang among them.
Guo Ziyi and Li Bai wore Tibetan military uniforms and wandered around the city for two days. They investigated the military situation and eavesdropped on the conversations of the Tibetan soldiers. They also secretly contacted a few Han slaves and asked them about the situation in the city. Guo Ziyi was careful along the way, and Li Bai followed the rules. The two of them did not give themselves away, nor were they discovered.
In two days, Guo Ziyi and Li Bai investigated the situation of the city's defenses and the military deployment in various places. They also remembered them one by one.
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