"In a few months, it is hard for you to get from Chang'an to Suye City." Gao Xianzhi had already made plans to lose this batch of supplies in order to achieve the goal of raiding the Black Food Festival. Unexpectedly, Li You sent this batch of urgently needed supplies and craftsmen to the last moment before he was about to enter Talas City, which really surprised him.

The Chang'an's prefecture army is not as good as the elite army of the border town army, which is well known to many generals. Li You can take people across the Western Regions to reach Suye City in time. The combat effectiveness reflected in this has exceeded the capabilities of the Tang Dynasty's prefecture army. In addition to the elite army being selected from Chang'an, Du Huan, who is familiar with the path of the Western Regions and Li You, who has experience in marching in the Western Regions, have made great contributions. It is enough to make them proud to be able to complete such a task.

"The Protectorate will report to the court to express your achievements; after the inventory of materials is over, you can take your subordinates back, and the court will definitely not be stingy with rewards." With Gao Xianzhi's endorsement, even if Li You's contribution this time is finalized, it will be no problem to be promoted and rewarded in the future.

But it was not what Li You wanted. He was not a native of the Tang Dynasty. This contribution was extremely precious to other Tang Dynasty commanders, but he wanted to participate in the Battle of Talas. Now that he heard Gao Xianzhi was about to let him go back, he was a little anxious and hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Master Protector, let me hear what I said! Now, since Master Protector is going to fight against the Black Food, Master Protector also wants to participate in it. I hope Master Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Protector Pro

"This" Gao Xianzhi hesitated a little. Although his subordinates claimed to be a 100,000 army, the core elite only had more than 20,000. The rest were either the miscellaneous soldiers collected from various places in Anxi, or the servants of the tribes such as Gelulu and Ningyuanguo. The combat power varies, and the loyal ministers were also different. Now there is an army that is absolutely loyal to the Tang Dynasty and willing to join them. Gao Xianzhi was also a little moved, but he had never dealt with Li You before, so it was difficult to make a decision for the time being.

"Please rest assured, Lord Protector, although the thousand elite cavalry led by the Third General is not as long as the Tianwei Army of Lord Protector, it is also strictly trained according to the standards of the Xuanjia Army. From Chang'an to Suiye City, it has also defeated the bandits who covet the supplies of the army several times, and it will definitely not drag down the adults." Li You quickly explained that there have indeed been several small-scale battles along the way, and they have all won.

"But the military order issued by the court said that you would send the supplies to the hands of the Protector, but did not say that you would lead the army to join the war." Gao Xianzhi pointed at Li You and said, "After presenting the document, he said.

"The general is not accepted by the outside king. The Protector is now at the moment of hiring people. Even if the court knows about it in the future, I am afraid that I will not blame you, right? What's more, the task of the last general has been completed. There is no big difference between returning to Chang'an in a month or two in the morning or one or two in the evening." According to the Tang military system, Li You did not have to obey Gao Xianzhi's orders, but it would be two different things if he took the initiative to ask for a fight. Gao Xianzhi could agree with the flow.

"The Protector is so powerful that both the Protectors and the Tubo are defeated one after another. I believe that the Black and Black Bolu will not last long this time! If the Protector is lucky enough to serve temporarily under the command of the Protector, he will be honored." In order to achieve his goal, Li You even began to flatter him. "This is because the Protectors are exposed to the Protectors. After winning this battle, the Protectors will return to Chang'an. I believe that the Protectors' power will be widely praised in the capital. I believe that when His Majesty heard it, he will be happy for the Protectors' victory, right?"

This was also something Li You had thought about before. Emperor Ming of Tang Li Longji has become more and more fond of merit in recent years. Therefore, the generals of Anxi, Beiting, Lu Long, and other major border towns have acted in arbitrarily to gain credit for their contributions. For example, although Gao Xianzhi's previous defeat of Shiguo and Tuqishi was quite harmful to the Tang Dynasty, Li Longji did not blame him too much. Now that he has a general in Chang'an speaking for Gao Xianzhi, he may be able to gain Li Longji's favor.

Although he didn't know Li You's origin, he saw that he was very good at speaking and his armor and weapons were all good things. In addition, his surname was Li, and he became the commander of Guoyi at a young age. Gao Xianzhi, like Du Huan, misunderstood that he was from a high-ranking family in Beijing. If such a person was willing to speak for himself, it would be better than several good news.

If such a goal can be achieved, what can it be considered to let him participate in this battle and get some credit? Gao Xianzhi's tone finally loosened, "Since that's the case, you should lead the army to rest first, and then go to school tomorrow morning to see you practice. If you can still get through, the Protector will allow you to go to the war with the army; if you fail, then you should go back to Chang'an!"

"Thank you, Lord Protector, for your kindness, I will take the order!" Li You was happy when he heard this, and immediately agreed, followed Cen Shen to leave the tent and go to rest.

Gao Xianzhi, behind him, shook his head gently. This was indeed a small opportunity for him, but he still wanted the soldiers under Li You to meet his requirements. If the performance of Li You's army could not satisfy him, then this army would not only not provide help to him, but also drag down his Tianwei army. If so, he would never leave him behind.

Although such a decision may lose the opportunity to show his face in Beijing, it is much more cost-effective than killing Li You and thus offending his family.

"Mr. Cen's literary reputation is far-reaching, and he has heard literati and poets recite Mr. Cen's poems many times in Beijing. Today, he is very honored to see the respectful face. His husband is outstanding and has made many great contributions in the Western Regions. In the future, he will be able to shine his family and restore the reputation of the Cen family." Li You also spoke polite words to Cen Shen along the way.

Cen Shen's great-grandfather Cen Wenben served as prime minister during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, and was buried with Zhaoling after his death; his uncle Cen Changqian also served as prime minister during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, and served as the chief general of the Wuwei Dao Army and expedition to Tubo; his uncle Cen Xi was appointed as prime minister again during the reign of Emperor Ruizong, and served as prime minister for three consecutive generations. The Cen family's glory was unparalleled.

It’s a pity that Cen Xi was plotted against Princess Taiping and wanted to cause trouble. She was killed by Li Longji. She died and her family was destroyed. The Cen family was moved by dozens of people. The Cen family has since declined. Therefore, Cen Shen failed to stay in the capital after he was promoted to the Jinshi, but came to the Anxi Protectorate Palace soon after.

People born in this way attach great importance to restoring the glory of their ancestors. Li You's words quickly won Cen Shen's favor and provided him with a lot of convenience.
Chapter completed!