Wu Nian was not polite to Feng Chong and reprimanded: "Don't talk nonsense. Your cavalry went to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and it didn't take long before they were foaming at the mouth. This time we focus on defensive counterattack."
"First, we defeated the Tubo people. In the northwest, we mainly dealt with the Turks and occupied the Western Region."
When Wu Nian said this, his eyes flashed with light, and he said in a deep voice: "Raise the troops."
"Yes." The civil and military ministers bowed in response, and then went down in order.
Early the next morning, it was just dawn. Not long after breakfast, the Han soldiers began to break up their camp and build a stronghold. The large group of troops left Yumen Pass and headed southeast.
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"drive!!!"
On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with an average altitude of 4,000 meters, a group of people is heading towards Gansu along the highway. It is the Tibetan army.
The Tubo people marched in a very organized manner. The army marched in large numbers and used horses to spy on the military situation. War soldiers are also divided into heavy armor soldiers and war coat soldiers. The heavy armor is somewhat similar to the heavy armor of Chu State.
Tubo people are generally short in stature, with darker skin color and their faces are covered with plateau red.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is different from the Loess Plateau in that it has a higher altitude. Humans living at low altitudes will suffer from hypoxia once they enter the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, ranging from serious illness to death immediately.
But for the Tibetan people and Tibetan horses living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Marching and living at such a high altitude is commonplace, just drizzle.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is a natural barrier for Tibet. In turn, the Tibetan army could attack Gansu at will.
Since the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau formed a unified separatist regime, it has become one of the most troublesome places for the Central Plains Dynasty.
In the center of the team, there were two people riding horses, walking side by side.
One person has a majestic face, tiger eyes and a big nose. He is tall and strong and possesses an extraordinary momentum.
It was Songtsan, the first warrior of Tubo.
The person next to him was wearing a yellow hat and a red monk's robe. He had a resolute appearance and bright eyes. He is Pintuo, a disciple of the Tubo State Master Laoshang Tulku.
The political system of Tubo is very strange. The Tubo king was hereditary and respected Buddhism as the state religion.
Buddhism in Tubo is very different from that in the Central Plains.
There are four living Buddhas in the territory, namely Laoshang Living Buddha, Jinlun Living Buddha, Banda Living Buddha and Jinding Living Buddha. These four living Buddhas are said to have immortal souls and can be reincarnated again.
They had almost equal prestige and power in Tubo, and formed a unique power system.
The four living Buddhas took turns serving as Tubo's national advisors, assisting the Tubo king until they were reincarnated.
The current national master is Laoshang Living Buddha. After the reincarnation of the Elder Living Buddha, it was the turn of the Golden Wheel Living Buddha.
"Master Pintuo. This time is also fate. The Han army attacked Han Laocheng in Gansu, and the Han people bitten each other. If we can wait for the opportunity and occupy Gansu, it will open the door to Shaanxi and expand our territory."
Songtsan let go of the horse's reins with both hands and let the horse carry him away. He turned to Pinto and laughed.
"General Songtsan is right. Han Laocheng is based in Gansu and has faced harassment from Turks and Slavs from time to time. We waited for the opportunity to move, but we did not make any achievements and occupy an inch of land. This time the Han people fought on their own, which was really lively. We will definitely be able to occupy Gansu and achieve great success."
Pinto nodded heavily, with a smile on his face.
Tubo has always had the ambition to invade Gansu, but it was limited by its strength and failed to succeed. This time. After they got the news, they immediately gathered their troops and headed north.
"Da da da."
Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves sounded. The two looked up and looked ahead, only to see a fast horse galloping towards them.
"General Songtsan. Master Pintuo. News came from Gansu that Han Laocheng was killed by the Han Emperor. The Turks invaded Yumen Pass and surrounded the Han Emperor. Now Gansu is empty."
The two men reined in their horses and stopped. Lai rode up to them, bent down and saluted.
"Oh?!" Their eyes widened and their breathing became rapid.
"What a great opportunity. Unexpectedly, Han Laocheng, who we couldn't do anything about, was easily killed by the Han Emperor. What's even better is that the Turks surrounded the Han Emperor at Yumen Pass."
"If we take advantage of their confrontation and occupy Gansu and cut off the road, the Han emperor will never be able to return to his empire. Shaanxi will definitely be in chaos."
"Not only Gansu is promising, but Shaanxi is as well."
Songtsan showed a greedy look, grabbed the horse's reins with both hands, and breathed rapidly.
"That's right. This is a rare opportunity. Speed up the march immediately." Pinto nodded heavily, his eyes full of greed.
Immediately, Songzan gave an order.
The speed of the Tubo army increased by more than one level and began to march at high speed. They walked a long road, climbed over countless peaks, and finally descended from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. On this morning, they arrived at the Anxi Prefecture on the Hexi Corridor.
Although the opportunity was rare, Songtsan was still calm and did not attack immediately. Instead, they set up camp first and sent people to find out the news.
After the camp was set up, Songtsan, wearing heavy armor and surrounded by his entourage, inspected the military camp and observed the situation, frowning slightly.
Some Tibetan people will suffer from fatigue and weakness after going to the plateau, and they need to recover for a few days.
After inspecting the military camp and returning to the tent, Songtsan came to the main seat and sat down. He said to Pintuo who was sitting in the tent: "Master, some people in the army are suffering from fatigue and weakness. I think the troops should be divided. Both ways.”
"I lead the soldiers and horses who are not sick to fight. You lead the soldiers and horses who are sick and rest here to protect your retreat."
"This way we can attack when we advance and defend when we retreat."
Pinto nodded slightly and agreed.
At this moment, a soldier broke in from outside the tent and bent down to report: "General, master. The spies are here to report. The Emperor of the Han Dynasty led thousands of Han cavalry at Yumen Pass and defeated a hundred thousand Turkic army."
"The Turks' liver and gallbladder were broken and they retreated to the Western Regions."
"The Han army heard that our army had arrived in Gansu, and the Emperor of Han personally led the cavalry south."
"What did you say?" Songzan said dumbfounded.
Pinto opened his mouth wide, showing a look of disbelief.
Tubo borders the Turks, and the Silk Road in the Western Regions is also an important trade route for Tubo. The two parties have frequent exchanges and know the basics of the matter.
In terms of national strength, Tubo is much stronger. But in terms of combat ability, the Turks were stronger than the Tubo.
Such a brave and fighting nation, a nation on horseback, with a hundred thousand iron cavalry approaching the city. It was actually defeated by the Han Emperor leading thousands of cavalry?
This, this, this.
Did we hear that wrong?
Or are we not awake yet and are we dreaming now?
Zhan Bing didn't know the psychological activities of the two men. He just thought that he didn't explain clearly, so he repeated what he just said.
Songtsan and Pintuo finally calmed down and turned to look at each other. After looking at each other, they were sweating profusely.
What to do now?
