Chapter 203 This is the order I gave him

On the main seat, Gao Changsheng sat with his horse and sword in his hands.

On both sides in front of him, Li Jing, Li Shimin, Lai Huer and other generals stood side by side.

Everyone's face still showed the excitement after the big victory.

"General, the battlefield has been roughly cleared. I wonder if those Yuan troops..."

"How much is left?" Gao Changsheng asked casually.

"Under the great battle formation, the Yuan army lost most of its troops."

"Except for the seriously injured, there are less than 100,000 left." Li Jing spoke quickly.

"Leave it alone for now, no need to rush." ​​Gao Changsheng waved his hand.

Hearing this, several people couldn't help but look up towards the outside of the city.

If you look through the line of sight and come to the outside of Xiangyang City, you can see teams of Mongol soldiers covered in blood, gathering together in panic.

These are the remaining Yuan troops after the war, and they have now become prisoners.

Moving your eyes to the ground, you can see that there is a huge circle above the ground, surrounding all the remaining Mongol troops in the center.

There were no soldiers monitoring or guarding the area.

It was just an ordinary circle that trapped nearly 100,000 soldiers.

No one dared to go beyond the line.

Draw the ground as a prison.

The elite Mongols who once dominated the world, and Temujin's most proud Thirteen Wings of Iron Cavalry.

But now they are like animals, confined in front of Xiangyang City, completely unable to resist. This is absolutely an extremely shocking scene.

"A large number of Mongol generals have been killed in the battle, but a few have been captured by us." Li Jing continued.

"Detain him temporarily."

"And Temujin, I wonder..."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around raised their eyes.

This is the supreme figure of the Mongol Empire.

And now, this Mobei Gray Wolf has become their prisoner.

Even though it has become a fact, they still have a feeling that it is unreal.

"Temujin."

There was also a light in Gao Changsheng's eyes.

"Don't let him die. I still have use for this wolf."

"Yes!"

Everyone bowed at the same time, and no one expressed any doubt.

Even Lai Huer, Yang Lin's former subordinate.

Temujin's status was not like those generals.

The handling of this kind of situation is definitely not something that these few generals can interfere with.

Besides, even a fool knows that a living Temujin is much more valuable than a corpse.

"What's the news from Yumen Pass?"

Gao Changsheng looked up and asked.

"General Wu sent a message saying that the Western Turks seem to have sensed something and are withdrawing back to their homeland on a large scale."

Gao Changsheng nodded.

He had no doubts about this.

Yumen and Xiangfan are so close.

The atmosphere of the battle between the two armies could not be concealed at all, especially the Tongtian Formation.

It is only normal for the Western Turks to notice something.

"It's probably not that easy to come and go as you please."

Gao Changsheng snorted.

The generals under his command were not surprised by this.

The Western Turks not only helped the Mongols, but now they also sent troops directly across the border and into the territory of the Sui Dynasty.

Before, because of the Mongols, the Sui Dynasty did not have much energy to deal with them.

But now that the Mongols were defeated, the Sui Dynasty, which had freed up its hands, naturally would not let them go.

"Should we send a message to General Wu to send troops to advance and stop the retreating Western Turkic army?" Li Jing asked.

"No!"

Gao Changsheng raised his hand and tapped the back of the chair gently.

"Summon Wu Jianzhang, send troops to follow them from a distance, and let them leave the country."

When these words were spoken, everyone in the field was shocked.

Gao Changsheng was not going to take action to let the Western Turks leave the country, which was obviously not in line with the other party's character.

However, everyone in the venue was smart and reacted quickly.

Even if we ignore Gao Changsheng's personality, the other party's previous words showed that he would not give up.

There must be other arrangements behind this arrangement.

Especially Li Jing, Li Shimin and Yang Xuangan, their eyes lit up almost at the same time.

If the Western Turks saw that the Sui army did not attack but allowed them to return home, they would definitely relax their vigilance.

Especially when they just set foot in their own land, the vigilance of the entire Turkic army will drop to the bottom.

If we launch an attack at this time, we will surely be successful.

Sure enough, just one breath.

Gao Changsheng's voice sounded again.

"Send out a messenger kite to inform Ding Yanping that he is sixty miles inside the Turkic territory and send this army to where they should go."

Several people's eyes showed a look of "as expected" at the same time.

"Also, have Hou Wei send a message to Youzhou, telling Luo Yi that he can do what I have told him to do."

"Youzhou?"

Li Jing exclaimed softly.

Beiping County in Youzhou is close to Eastern Turkic Khaganate, but does not border Western Turkic Khaganate.

Why would Gao Changsheng summon Luo Yi?
"The Marshal is going to take action against the Eastern Turks?"

Li Jing couldn't help but wonder.

Gao Changsheng shook his head and turned to look at Li Shimin and Yang Xuangan.

The two seemed to have anticipated something, and excitement involuntarily appeared in their eyes.

"Luo Yi led the troops of Youzhou and advanced 300 miles north to intimidate the Eastern Turks."

"Wu Jianzhang and Ding Yanping are advancing from two directions."

"Since the Western Turks dare to extend their hand to the Sui Dynasty, they no longer need to exist."

Such plain words sounded like rolling thunder.

Gao Changsheng's goal was not to annihilate the Western Turkic army, but to completely destroy the Western Turkic people.

"Although the two old commanders are still strong, the Western Turks also lost some Shatuo cavalry."

"But now that the Battle of Xiangfan has ended, it would be better to add a layer of insurance there."

Having said that, how could they not understand?

It is obvious that Gao Changsheng is preparing to send troops to support the eastern front.

And from the way he looked, it was most likely the two of them.

Even with Li Shimin and Yang Xuangan's temperament, their heartbeats accelerated at this moment.

They had no doubt about the outcome of this battle.

The Sui Dynasty was on the verge of a great victory, while the Western Turks suffered heavy losses in the Shatuo tribe.

What's more, Gao Changsheng was in charge of the command. From Luo Yi's case, it can be seen that this plan had already been implemented in Nanjing.

It can be said that this is an excellent opportunity to gain military merit.

Gao Changsheng is the commander-in-chief of the entire army, and from his attitude, it can be seen that he looks down on the Western Turks.

Wu Jianzhang and Ding Yanping, as the nine leaders, are also not good at charging into battle.

This is undoubtedly a huge opportunity.

Maybe it will be a credit that leads to the destruction of a country.

You should know that Gao Changsheng started to rise by destroying Goguryeo.

Of course, times have changed, and now even if they single-handedly destroyed the stronger Western Turks, it would be impossible for them to catch up with the people in front of them.

"Are you interested?"

Gao Changsheng said calmly.

The two were shocked at the same time when they heard this, and immediately they bowed and shouted:

"The general will go where he wishes!"

"Very good. I will return the two armies to you, and I will allocate another 50,000 to you."

"You two should leave immediately and rush to the front line."

"I will summon the two old generals."

"Since you want to compete, why don't you compete on a real battlefield?"

"Whoever reaches the Western Turkic capital first and breaks through first will win!"

"The general will obey the order!"

The two of them paused, looked at each other, and saw the light in each other's eyes. However, after looking at each other, they both looked at Li Jing at the same time.

The three of them were summoned at the same time.

The reason why the two of them were competing against each other was purely because of their personalities.

But both of them knew that the silent Pharmacist Li in front of them was also a genius who was no less powerful than them.

But now Gao Changsheng sent out two people, but left Li Jing behind, which was obviously a bit strange.

"Is it the Song Dynasty or the Jin Dynasty?"

In addition to the Western Turks, the Jin Dynasty also intervened in this war, and the Song Dynasty was also involved.

As for the Mongols, everyone knew that even Temujin was captured and the Thirteen Wings suffered a crushing defeat.

It is not so easy to destroy.

Then it could only be the Jin Dynasty or the Song Dynasty.

Of course, although they were confused, they didn't dare to ask.

"Marshal, the Eastern Turks are quite strong. Isn't Luo Yi's army too weak?"

"Also, although the Western Turks lost the Shatuo, our army has suffered heavy losses in two consecutive battles."

"Besides, there seems to be unrest in the country. If we rashly start a war to destroy the country at this time, it will be a bit difficult, especially in terms of logistics."

Seeing the two men leave as ordered, Li Jing spoke in a worried voice.

The Sui Dynasty does not need to worry about the combat effectiveness of its army.

What Li Jing was most worried about was logistics, especially food and fodder.

Recently, there have been the battles with Goguryeo, the canal incident, the battle of Yumen Pass, and even Gao Changsheng's previous battle in Beimang.

Each item cost a large amount of food and fodder.

Now Gao Changsheng is going to take action against the Western Turks again.

There is even a high possibility of the Jin Dynasty.

The consumption of food and fodder is undoubtedly astronomical.

However, the Sui Dynasty is now facing a series of major events, and there is a high possibility of a shortage of food and fodder in the country.

"Don't worry about Luo Yi. I have made arrangements. Besides, the Eastern Turks don't have the guts to do that."

Gao Changsheng snorted.

The battle report from Xiangfan has not yet spread. Once the results are known, the morale of the Sui army will surely soar.

But the impact on other countries is the greatest, especially the neighboring countries.

The Thirteen Wings were completely destroyed, Temujin was captured, and the Heaven-reaching Formation was formed.

These three thunders fell.

A shadow will appear over the heads of all surrounding countries.

That was a big banner with high characters.

Not to mention that the order given to Luo Yi was only to advance 300 miles to intimidate the Eastern Turks.

Even if he led his troops to the Eastern Turkic capital, the other side would not resist directly as long as he did not take direct action.

"As for food and fodder, this matter is even simpler."

After saying this, Gao Changsheng ignored the confused Guo Jing, but slowly raised his head and looked at someone in the distance.

"Guo Jing, where is Zhuge Zheng?"

The person standing in the distance, out of place in the crowd, was Guo Jing.

You have to know that this is a place where the Sui army discusses military intelligence. It is obviously extremely strange for Guo Jing to appear here.

Moreover, neither Gao Changsheng nor several generals cared about Guo Jing's existence at all.

Hearing this, Guo Jing was also shocked instantly.

Zhuge Zhengwo entered Xiangyang secretly and never showed up from beginning to end, but from Gao Changsheng's words, it can be seen that he already knew it.

"General Gao wants to see the Divine Marquis. Guo will go and inform him right away."

"No need."

Gao Changsheng waved his hand coldly: "Tell Zhuge Zhengwo that all the tax grain from the four southern provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Southern Song, including the grain stored in the granaries, should be delivered to Xiangyang within one month."

"what?"

Guo Jing exclaimed.

Li Jing showed a look of understanding.

The Song Dynasty was famous for its wealth, and several provinces in the south were the most important and richest provinces in the Song Dynasty.

The tax and grain reserves must be astronomical figures.

With this support, the battle against the Western Turks will naturally have no problems, and there will no longer be a financial crisis in the Sui Dynasty.

As for whether the Song Dynasty will honestly hand over the money and grain.

Li Jing had never considered it at all.

As soon as Gao Changsheng opened his mouth, the matter could already be announced as settled.

What is the situation now.

The battle between Sui and Yuan took place within the territory of the Song Dynasty, right under the nose of the Song Dynasty.

Given the character of the Song Dynasty's rulers and ministers, Li Jing didn't think they would have the courage to refuse.

"This, this, this..."

Guo Jing stuttered for a long time but couldn't utter a complete sentence.

Even ordinary people knew that what Gao Changsheng was asking for was an astronomical figure.

"I am just an ordinary minister. I cannot make the decision on Duke Qi's request. I can only return to the court to report to His Majesty and then reply to Duke Qi."

Outside the mansion, a breath of air slowly rose in the distance.

It is obvious that Gao Changsheng did not originally say that to Guo Jing.

"I have never asked you to make the decision, nor have I asked you to ask for instructions."

"This is my order to the Song Dynasty, to the emperor in Lin'an."

"I asked you to come out just to deliver a message."

"If Xiangyang doesn't see any money or food within a month, I will go to Lin'an to get it myself."

"Card wipe!"

It was like a bolt of thunder.

Both Zhuge Zhengwo and Guo Jing were frozen in place.

The so-called minister dies when his king humiliates him.

As officials of the Song Dynasty, the two men should have been angry and reprimanded Gao Changsheng after hearing his words.

But at this moment, the two seemed to have lost the ability to think.

Because they were all sure that what Gao Changsheng said was true.

Both of them witnessed the entire process in Xiangyang.

Now, in the entire eastern part of Jiuzhou, no one knows better than them how terrifying Gao Changsheng is.

"We will return to Bianjing to meet His Majesty. Please calm down, Duke Qi, and do not start a war again."

"Guo Jing is my prisoner. It is not your turn to make the decision. As for you, you can get out of here. Remember, the limit is one month."

Gao Changsheng spoke indifferently.

Zhuge Zhengwo did not respond, and the aura in the distance quickly dissipated.

Gao Changsheng didn't care about Zhuge Zhengwo's whereabouts, he just glanced at Guo Jing indifferently.

"Guo Jing, you have also cultivated the Eternal Heaven. I will leave the task of keeping Temujin alive to you. You will not allow him to die before I do. Do you understand?"

"Guo understands. Guo will resign."

……

"Marshal, please pay attention to Temujin and Guo Jing..."

Li Jing spoke in a low voice.

"Haha, on the contrary, I am actually looking forward to it."

"Stop talking nonsense, pharmacist, do you know why I kept you here?" Gao Changsheng chuckled.

"Li and Yang went to attack the Western Turks. The commander left Li behind, presumably for the Jin Kingdom."

"Jin Kingdom, haha, this place is very interesting. It's not time to destroy it yet."

Gao Changsheng chuckled.

"Li Jing, listen to my orders."

"I am here!" Li Jing became serious.

"Raise 100,000 troops and return to Nanjing immediately."

"Song Que is alone after all, and mistakes are likely to occur."

"Yes!"

Gao Changsheng waved his hand:
"With the news of our army's great victory, the countries surrounding Nanjing should be more restrained. You just need to be careful of some small tricks."

"But you need to pay more attention to Beiliang."

"The Marshal intends to take action against Beiliang."

"I will be free when I am able. Of course, the prerequisite is that Beiliang can live to see that day."

After hearing this, Li Jing was obviously stunned.

But Gao Changsheng did not explain, but continued:
"You can set out tomorrow, but I have chosen a return route for you."

"Leave Xiangyang in the south, cross the Song territory, enter Jinxi Prefecture from the southern end of the Song Dynasty, and return to Nanjing."

"The general will obey the order."

(End of this chapter)