Dujie Zhi laughed and said: "Camels are the most drought-tolerant and can run as fast as horses in the desert. The Uighur people use them for logistics during wars." Wei Dalian nodded and said: "The old heroes have rich experience and the younger generations can learn from them."

Du Jiezhi pointed to the spring water and said: "Most of the spring water in the desert has high salinity. It is not suitable for the army and horses to drink too much, otherwise they will become even thirstier." Wei Da then ordered the troops to pay attention to the horses not to drink too much.

The forward troops set up camp, while the follow-up troops gathered and settled down a few miles away. Facing the slow yellow sand, Chen Ziang couldn't help but sigh: "Fighting in the desert is probably more difficult than in the mountains."

Dujie Zhi nodded and said: "Yes, thirst is the main problem in summer. The desert is the most terrible in autumn. When the sandstorm breaks out, no matter how strong you are, you will be buried alive." He looked to the north and said: "Qin Ba Mountain is from me.

The tribe launched a surprise attack in the desert to the west, alas! It’s all my fault, I was careless, I didn’t expect that he would quietly transport troops to the west.”

Chen Ziang also said: "Beizhi and Chengdaochang were over there in Yinshan Mountain. Unexpectedly, in just over a month, he started another war!" Du Jiezhi said: "After this battle, they completely occupied the territory of the Huihe people, and the surrounding small tribes

They were all forced to join his army, which is now known as an army of one hundred thousand."

Chen Ziang was also surprised. After thinking for a while, he regained his composure and said: "However, there are not many people who are really willing to help him fight, and the army he can mobilize will not exceed 50,000. The imperial court sent 50,000 officers and soldiers, and with the cooperation of the old heroes,

Enough to defeat Qin Bashan."

Du Jiezhi clenched his fists and said: "Because of him, there is no peace on the grassland. I hope the court can completely eliminate these wild wolves this time!" Chen Ziang also clenched his fists.

***

The yellow sand of the desert was so hot that people and horses were exhausted. Wei Da relied on Youdu Xiezhi as a guide and was not worried about getting lost, so he adopted the method of resting during the day and traveling at night. He found an oasis to rest during the day and walked through the desert in this way for several days. He would reach the edge of the grassland tomorrow.

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This was also the time when the army was at its most exhausted. Wei Dahe, the leader of the army, warned the troops not to be careless, to never take off their armor and horses, and to be ready to fight at any time.

Sure enough, in the middle of the night, I heard the soldiers on patrol shouting loudly: "The Turks are coming! Night attack -"

In the distance, a group of torches lit up, and the sound of horse hooves and the enemy's shouts of killing came!

Chen Ziang and the others mounted their horses, surveyed the enemy's situation, and said alone: ​​"Listen to the sound of the horses' hooves, there are 20,000 people coming!" Wei Da raised the torch and said, "Okay, they are all out! I'm afraid I won't be able to find them.

Here’s their main force!”

Du Jiezhi said anxiously: "Our army is absolutely invincible, and the main force in the rear cannot provide timely support at night. The forwards have less than ten thousand people, and they will make dumplings for them!"

Chen Ziang looked solemn and said: "Capture the thief first, capture the king, we can only give it a try!" Du Jiezhi said with enthusiasm: "I will go with Chen Shiyi, and Wei Xiaowei will command the army to fight!"

Chen Ziang nodded and said: "Jisi, Zhou Mei'er is with Wei Da. If the situation is not right, you will lead your troops to retreat. Don't be brave!" Zhou Mei'er said anxiously: "Brother, you have to be careful!"

The Turkic cavalry from the north came first and divided their troops to outflank the officers and soldiers. Chen Ziang took the lead and followed closely behind. The two of them broke into the enemy's charge formation like chopping firewood!

But they saw a tooth flag behind the cavalry under the light of the torch. The two people under it were Qin Bashan and Duoxipeng. Qin Bashan looked up to the sky and roared: "Today the desert is your grave, Chen Zi'ang!"

He raised his gun to attack Du Xie Zhi, but Du Xipeng didn't dare to hold it up. He grabbed a steel knife and killed Chen Zi'ang. Chen Zi'ang didn't even wait for Du Xipeng to approach, and struck at the sand with his sword. Du Xipeng was stunned at first, and sat down.

The horse suddenly jumped up after dismounting!

Duoxixi hurriedly tightened the reins to control the horse, but Chen Ziang struck twice with his sword! The horse jumped wildly, but unfortunately Duuxixi couldn't stop even though he tightened the reins, and the horse's nose was split open! The horse would rather die than

go ahead.

Du Xipeng jumped off his horse angrily and rushed towards Chen Zi'ang on foot. Chen Zi'ang still struck out with his sword in the sand. Du Xipeng didn't take any precautions at all. He knelt in the sand with his heels numb. When he looked up, Chen Zi'ang had already flown down from his horse like a bird.

around!

The big sword flashed with a faint blue light, coldly pressing against his chin!

Chen Ziang clasped the main artery under his neck with one hand and shouted: "Quickly retreat, or I will kill you!" Duoxixi raised his head stubbornly, with a fierce look in his eyes, and said: "I will be buried with your army, haha!"

Over there, Qin Bashan and Dujie Zhi fought and gained the upper hand. Qin Bashan saw that Du Xipeng was defeated bizarrely. If he was killed, Qin Bashan would be unable to control many tribes on the grassland. Duuxipou was unwilling to bow his head.

Qin Bashan hurriedly shouted: "Master Chen, wait a minute!"

Chen Ziang still shouted: "Retreat the troops quickly!" Qin Bashan raised his hand and called to the soldiers under the Ya banner, saying: "Retreat the troops quickly! Retreat the troops!"

The ordering soldier waved the torch, and after a while, the Turkic soldiers from far and near saw the order and retreated one after another. In a short time, most of them disappeared into the dark night.

Chen Ziang said in a deep voice: "You have to retreat thirty miles, and I will let him go after daybreak." Qin Bashan waved helplessly and retreated with a group of his soldiers.

When it was daylight, Chen Ziang sent several soldiers to escort Du Xipeng out of the desert before letting him go.

***

Wei Da's forward troops were practicing on the grassland for a day, and after the follow-up army also walked out of the desert, they continued to penetrate into the hinterland of the grassland. Strangely enough, they did not encounter any resistance for two consecutive days. The independent army led Wei Da around the grassland.

They went around in a circle and recovered all the original territory of the Uighur people.

It seems that Qin Bashan and Du Xipeng have retreated. They failed to attack the officers and soldiers in the desert, and they did not dare to engage in a decisive battle with the main force on the grassland. Naturally, this was to preserve their strength.

Wei Da said: "Brother Chen, the teeth of the protruding teeth are in Wenshui Mountain. Let's go there tomorrow and have a look!" Chen Zi'ang shook his head and said: "No. They coerced the small tribes on the grassland to form an alliance, and they have an army of one hundred thousand. Now quit.

The Hui people's territory is mostly concentrated in Wenshui Mountain."

Du Jiezhi said: "Yes, we have less than ten thousand people. If we advance rashly, we will inevitably encounter strong resistance or even be surrounded and annihilated. It is better to wait for the arrival of the army and then discuss and decide."

Wei Da ordered the vanguard to station down, and two days later the follow-up army also camped nearby. Wei Da was called to a meeting, but when he came back he said: "What a cunning person, Qin Bashan has found someone to negotiate with the army!"

Chen Zi'ang and the other two were surprised to hear what he continued: "Du Xipeng, this bitch, said that the Huihe people repeatedly invaded his pastoral area, so he fought back!" Du Jie raised his thick eyebrows and cursed: "He is really a bandit with logic.

!When did the Uighurs plunder other tribes?”

Wei Da said: "I reported it to the general on the spot, trying to expose their lies. But the general said that it would be reported to the court and that I could not make a decision at will. He asked me to wait here and wait for the news from above." Du Jiezhi said angrily.

Speechless.

Chen Ziang also sighed: "It's no wonder that the generals are leading the army. If they continue to advance, with Qin Bashan and others' shrinking formation, it will definitely be a fierce battle. They claim to be a hundred thousand, but the officers and soldiers may not win. If peace is negotiated at this time, Huihe's

The territory has been regained, and taking advantage of the situation to withdraw troops is also a battle with great merit."

Chen Ziang continued: "In addition, looking at the overall situation, the Queen of Heaven may also take into account the feelings of the barbarians about this war, especially when there are voices of dissatisfaction with her in the court, and she may not be able to deal with Qin Bashan with all her strength."

Wei Da scratched his head and said: "So, is it really possible for the imperial court to have temporary peace talks with Qin Bashan?!" Dujie Zhi also nodded and said: "What Chen Shiyi said makes sense. Anyway, the Huihe people are good friends of the Tang Dynasty, and the territory
Chapter completed!