Therefore, in the Tang Dynasty's restraint strategy, in addition to playing the means of balance between left and right.Those vassals of the Tang Dynasty also had to bear the responsibility of providing the servant army to the Tang Dynasty.As the suzerain, the Tang Dynasty does not need to spend money to recruit the military horses of the subject countries of Tibet.Not only did they not have to spend money, but they also had to provide food, grass, logistics, intelligence, and all other conveniences.In other words, the eldest has to fight, and the younger brother has to provide manpower, material resources, financial resources, food and grass.The boss's military expenses, the younger brothers have paid for it.Does it feel familiar?
History is a circle, and thousands of years later, the suzerains of later generations are still playing the Tang Dynasty.This is the reason why Datang can frequently use troops around without hurting the country.As the suzerain, Datang can naturally borrow the money and people of the younger brother to do his own business.However, there are two sides to everything, not only to enjoy the benefits, but also to bear the corresponding responsibilities, and the power is equal.Otherwise, how could the little brother of the suzerain's country be willing to pay money and people obediently, so obedient?
People are not stupid.As the suzerain, the responsibility of the Tang Dynasty is to maintain the order of the four provinces, coordinate the forces of various places, and protect the security and interests of the Tibetan vassal states.For example, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla were all nominally tributed to the Tang Dynasty at this time, and they were all Tang Dynasty's Fan genres.But Goguryeo and Baekje joined forces to beat Silla fat, and Silla was beaten until he vomited blood all the time.At this time, the role of the suzerainty is reflected.The Silla people would turn to the Datang for help.The Tang Dynasty would mediate and order Goguryeo and Baekje not to fight Silla again."
You two, stop, Silla is my little brother, and so are you, you are all a family, what to fight, everyone can sit down and talk together if they have opinions, we have to convince people with virtue."
If Goguryeo and Baekje are obedient, then this step is basically over.Of course, Datang will also issue a few instructions to the two countries to help Silla save some face.But once Goguryeo and Baekje don't listen and continue to fight, what should they do?
That's where force comes in.The Tang Dynasty will send troops to punish countries that do not obey the orders of the suzerains and undermine regional peace.This is the salute before the soldiers.That's about how it works.So at this time, when the Tang Dynasty Expedition to the West came to the territory of Yanran Duhufu, where did the money and grain come from?
It is impossible to rely on Chang'an all the way to transport.In that way, ten buckets of grain are here, and there are about three buckets left, and the people on the road eat the horses and chew, and the grain transport team also has to eat.Therefore, in addition to bringing a small amount of grain and grass, most of the logistics are now provided by the local government.That is, the Fan genus of the Tang Dynasty, obeying the orders of the various tribes of the Tang Dynasty in this grassland.It was raised by Yan Randu and sent to the Tang Army camp.There is no grain and grass in the Yanran Protectorate itself, and the food eaten by the garrison of the Metropolitan Protectorate is also provided by the local tribes.This is called "eating the enemy".It was first played by Hou Huo, the champion of the Han Dynasty.However, at present, the Tang Dynasty's skills are a little more clever than the Han Dynasty, so naturally there is no need to be so rude, and they promise some benefits to the Tibetan tribes, and the people obediently send the food, and also send servant soldiers to participate in the war against the Western Turks.The advantage of the promise is that if the Tang Dynasty wins, it can allow the participating servants to plunder to a limited extent.That's the real benefit.If the Tang Dynasty is the lion of the grassland, these servant tribes are the vultures that follow the king and peck at the carcasses of their prey.Without the Tang Dynasty, they did not have the courage and strength against the Western Turks.But with the suzerain of the Tang Dynasty, everything is different, the suzerain eats meat, and the servants drink soup.All of this is based on the great martial arts of the Tang Dynasty.Attack must be conquered, and the battle must be won."
The problem of the grain road must be solved, and the problem is not big now, but if such a thing happens again, I am afraid that it will shake the morale of the army."
Cheng Zhijie swept over Wang Wendu and looked at Su Dingfang: "What do you think of Dingfang?"
”Su Dawei and Su Qingjie's eyes around him suddenly focused on Su Dingfang.Su Qingjie was worried, and Su Dawei was curious.What does this historical record, since Li Jing, the new generation of Tang military gods, think about the looting of grain and grass.After being silent for a moment, Su Dingfang did not answer Cheng Zhijie immediately, but turned to Su Qingjie and Su Dawei: "Scout camp, what's wrong recently?"
”Su Qingjie took half a step forward, although he was facing his father, he didn't dare to slack off, and said with his hands crossed: "Back to the manager, there has been no abnormal movement of the Turks recently. ”"The logistics of the Tang Army and its transportation route are only known to me and Liao Liao, the chief manager, so we will rule out the possibility of leakage on our side for the time being."
Although Su Dingfang is famous for fighting like a fire, he is actually very cautious and does not talk much, but he is all carefully considered."
Now that spring has begun, it cannot be ruled out that the Turks have sent a large number of rangers to attack our rear, which is the plan of the champion Hou of the Han Dynasty."
Champion Hou is naturally Huo Quai.At that time, the Han sent a large army out of Mobei, wanting to find the main force of the Huns, and it would be better if they could touch the royal court of the Huns.It is a pity that nomads live in pursuit of water and grass, and the vast grasslands are often deserted for thousands of miles.In ancient times, there was no satellite positioning, and finding the Huns was like looking for a needle in a haystack.Huo Qu's method is very cruel, but it is also the only feasible way.He was not bound by Confucianism in the Central Plains and acted more like a Huns.Except for the first expedition with Zhang Qian as a guide, the next few times were all rapid advances, large intersperses, and went around to the rear of the Huns.And then how?
Simple.Look for water, a place where water and grass are abundant.The army of the Xiongnu could run everywhere, but their tribe, so many cattle and sheep, couldn't follow everywhere.It is necessary to graze according to water and grass.It was precisely because of this that Huo Qubing sneaked behind the enemy, ate the enemy, and then killed the enemy with iron and blood.Wreak havoc in the rear of the Huns, raze the tribes, and kill all the cattle and sheep in order to weaken the war potential of the Huns.And every time they loot, they will deliberately let a few people from the tribe escape.Where can those who flee go?
It must be to find the main force of the Huns, to report and ask for support.Huo Qubing quietly sent someone who was good at hiding to follow him, and the army then covered up and killed.This is how he was able to repeatedly find the main force of the Huns in the steppe.It's easy to say, but there are countless links and technical difficulties, and it's not easy.Otherwise, there are so many generals in the Tang Dynasty, why can't others do it, only Huo Qubing can do it?
That's what it is.As for Li Guang at the same time, I won't mention it......
Once it's bad luck, every time it's like this, it's not luck, it's strength."
You mean......"
Wang Wendu's eyes froze: "The Turkic rangers have already crossed the Jinshan Mountain Range and penetrated deep into the Yanran Metropolitan Protectorate?"
”Su Dingfang said: "It is very likely that there are only 3,000 soldiers in the Duhufu, and the vast grasslands are all tribes of various ethnic groups, and the Turks are integrated into it, like a drop of water into the sea, which is difficult to detect."
They don't need to find our real grain transportation route, they just need to stare at the servants and tribes of our army, and even stare at the Duhu Mansion, and they will naturally be able to find the right direction. ”Cheng Zhijie touched his beard and nodded slightly: "Dingfang is reasonable, I expect that they will not dare to send too many people, and now only a small number of people are destroying in the rear, trying to cut off our army's food route." ”Wang Wendu said: "Then we will immediately send troops to attack and annihilate this group of Turkic rangers on the spot." ”"At present, I have not heard of any tribe being plundered by the Turks, and the Turks are probably afraid that the movement will be too big and we will find out, which proves that they will not have too many people.The main thing is to cause chaos for our army, in order to weaken our combat potential. ”"That also proves that the Turks can't sit still, according to my estimates, half a month soon, a month later, even if we don't go, they will inevitably take the initiative."
The three commanders of the Tang Army, every word you say to me, actually speculate on the intentions of the Turks.Su Dawei was secretly pondering on the side, and felt that it made sense.It is not difficult to launch the movement of the Turks in Yanran Duhufu, but with this point, the time when the Turks can't hold back and is about to fight a big war is something that Su Dawei didn't expect before.Cheng Zhijie discussed with Su Dingfang and Wang Wendu, and his eyes finally fell on Su Qingjie and Su Dawei."
You two come here.""
Boss.""
The scout camp is the eyes and ears of my Tang army, it was still too close before, and now that the big war is approaching, we can't be as cautious as before, I think we should send scouts, whether it's lurking or spying, collect enemy information as much as possible, and prepare for the next war."
Cheng Zhi's program swept Su Dawei: "Can you two understand?"
”"Listen to the Governor.""
Okay."
Cheng Zhijie was not polite, and immediately ordered: "Su Qingjie, you are the scout battalion, and you and the soldiers and horses under the command of General Su Dingfang will cooperate with you, and you must find the Turkic rangers who sneaked into the Yanran Protectorate." ”"The last general commands."
Su Qingjie should be down immediately."
You scout battalion is not for fighting, remember that your mission is to spy on information, understand?""
Understood!"
Cheng Zhijie looked at Su Dawei again: "As for Su Dawei, you ......
I have the experience of jumping over the golden mountain last time, and I have also seen the iron horses of the Turks, do you dare to play big again?
”"But listen to the Grand Governor's order."
Su Dawei promised loudly, his eyes were shining, and he was quite eager to try."
Okay."
Cheng Zhijie laughed loudly and pointed at him: "I appreciate the tiger spirit in you, and the task for you is to cross the Golden Mountain, sneak into the territory of the Turks, and find out for me how many of them there are, where they are hiding, and when to do it. ”"The last general commands!""
I'm afraid that the scout camp alone will not have enough manpower."
Cheng Zhi's program cast light on Su Dingfang: "Dingfang, the specific manpower arrangement, the cooperation of the cavalry, you are in charge, fully support the scout operation, in order to collect information first, and destroy the enemy second." ”"Yes."
The real war is still to come, and now killing so many rangers, three melons and two dates, is not in the eyes of the Tang army, which is accustomed to seeing victory.Therefore, this operation was mainly based on scouts to inquire about information and collect intelligence, supplemented by the cavalry of the Tang Army."
Let those Turks know that the offense and defense have changed shape, Kou can go, and I can go to the Tang Dynasty."
Cheng Zhijie shook his cloak fiercely, and a cold look appeared on his face.He is old, and he is not as persistent in winning as he was when he was younger.But this does not mean that the Turks can ride on his face and use his face to do military feats.In this battle, no matter what, the Tang army can only win, not lose.()