Chapter eight hundred and fiftieth law
Although the powerful East and West Turks were beaten in a very embarrassing period during Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, and the Eastern Turks even died out for a while, since Mochu rose and reorganized the Eastern Turks during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, a part of the Western Turks was once again strong. Therefore, from the Western Regions to the northern part of the Mokong Dynasty, Turkic language is the most common language, and its popularity is comparable to that of the official language of the Tang Dynasty.
Although the Jiu surname of Zhaowu was a Sogdian, except for some small countries such as Kangguo west of the Pamir Mountains, most of the people scattered outside speak Turkic language, and even during daily communication, Turkic language is used more than Sogdian. Moreover, most of these foreign soldiers are not considered pure Sogdians, because they have been separated from the Turkic and Tang dynasties for more than a hundred years. Therefore, at this moment, they naturally use Turkic language.
Some people pointed out that this expedition was a death-death. Although there were two or three who agreed, some said unconvincedly: "This is the first battle since General Du took office. Guo Ziyi and Pugu Huaien, who he vigorously promoted, were the chief and deputy generals respectively. Lai Zhen heard that he was the son of General Lai Dazhi, the governor of the four towns of Anxi. If he died, how could he send them to lead troops to the expedition?"
"Of course they were not here to die, but we were the ones who died." The man who spoke at the beginning curled up his beard, brown-black hair, high nose and deep eyes, and his facial features still had distinct Sogdian characteristics. His surname was Mi, and he named the Chinese name Miro, which was actually half based on the transliteration of the real name. He looked around everyone and said word by word, "Guo Ziyi owns his own troops, and Pu Gu Huai'en is the same. Only our miscellaneous soldiers are scattered. At the critical moment, we drove us to death, and then they took the opportunity to fight behind, and maybe they had a chance to win. Over the years, have the Tang army been doing this few times?"
Seeing that everyone showed a solemn expression, he said in a stronger tone: "Also, Kang, Shi, He, these three divisions have the most soldiers. Maybe Guo Ziyi may not move them easily, but our seven or eight small divisions now have less than five hundred soldiers. If a military order is made, both Guo Ziyi and Pugu Huaien's troops can easily control us. When the time comes, we dare not obey our destiny? However, obeying our destiny is death, and not obeying our destiny is death. After all, since we were sent to Lingzhou by our own tribe and then selected to join the army, we have already gone to a dead end."
Guo Ziyi, who stood silently not far away, heard these words clearly, but he still did not show up. The soldiers who were on the side who were on duty repeatedly wanted to warn him, but were stopped by Guo Ziyi's followers. Guo Ziyi even said, "They left their homes and went to Lingzhou, and then embarked on this road of expedition. There will inevitably be complaints. I will not convicts just because they say a few words."
After Miro's words changed color, he showed an angry expression: "I don't talk about others. I am a famous warrior among the tribes. However, just because I offended the clan leader Miro, I was stripped of military power, and my relatives and friends were all far away from me. This time, the clan pieced together troops and sent them to Lingzhou. I was the first to be chosen to tell me that the clan leader wished that I had violated the military order in the army and was killed by General Du to warn him. This not only expressed his obedience, but also eliminated a major problem."
Miroshi started to start, and the others unknowingly opened up. Some said they were depressed and unsuccessful in the tribe, some said they were poor herders all their lives, and some said they were not worried about death, and their families had long died without anyone... In short, in the end, everyone found that as Miroshi said, they said they were carrying some military horses, but in fact they were all irrelevant people in the tribe. Just as there was an atmosphere of self-pity, they suddenly heard a voice from behind.
"All of them are good men in their prime, why do they only know how to blame others? If you die one by one, do you regard your life as so despised and despicable?"
Hearing this, Miroshi turned around first and found that it was Guo Ziyi. His expression changed drastically, and his right hand immediately pressed on the hilt of the knife. The others were not much better. They realized that all these complaints were heard by Guo Ziyi. Everyone was nervous. When they saw that Guo Ziyi had only a dozen followers, some even had the worst thoughts. However, facing the same vigilance and hostility, Guo Ziyi calmly stepped forward and took a seat and sat down. Then he took a leisurely look at everyone.
"If there are any complaints, you may as well continue to say that I will listen carefully."
Guo Ziyi's unprepared attitude made Miroshi slightly relieved his hostility. When he saw that other people who had just stood up had sat back without realizing it, he made up his mind and asked directly: "Since General Guo has heard the complaints we just now, I asked directly. More than a thousand people are from more than a dozen tribes, and they are not in line with each other, and no one can convince so many soldiers. Is General Guo planning to use us as the vanguard of the front army, the central army, or the rear guard?"
This is the most concerned issue for everyone present, so Guo Ziyi felt a sharp look. At this moment, he laughed. After laughing, he suddenly shouted sternly: "Do you think that just by your loose sand scene, you are qualified for the current military vanguard?"
Guo Ziyi's sudden surge of momentum made everyone breathless. After shocking everyone with one word, he clapped his hands and stood up, saying with a strong momentum: "I, Guo Ziyi, have been in the Shuofang Army for more than ten years, and have experienced dozens and hundreds of wars. I only know that the vanguard of the front army wants first-class brave elites. As for those who think they are going to die before they even go into battle, what's the use of me? Don't worry for everyone. In order to become the vanguard of the front army when they take over the enemy, my troops and Pugu Huaien's troops have fought more than once, and they still can't make a decision. It's not your turn to die."
Among Miroshi and others, many of them were mixed with the bloodlines of Turks, Tiel, and even the Khitan and Xi. They were already a bit violent. At this moment, when Guo Ziyi's words were aroused, not many people felt relieved. Instead, they were unwilling to accept it and dissatisfied. Even Miroshi, who was most worried about dying, was furious at this moment.
"General Guo is looking down on us?"
"Does I look down on you, or do you look down on yourself?" Guo Ziyi said without any concession in the face of Miroshi's gaze, "This time I just went to the army to fight, and I have not yet taken the enemy. You commanders are gathered here. It is not that you are ignored by people in the tribe, or you are worried about being driven to die. Do you think you really want to send you to die? Why do I need to select you from the three thousand soldiers and horses? You just drive them all to the front and let them cut melons and vegetables."
Under Guo Ziyi's rebuke, except for Miroshi, he could still look at him with a stern look. The others unknowingly turned their eyes away and did not dare to touch his stern eyes. Even if they wanted to refute a few words, they would not dare to say anything when they saw others, and they were afraid that they would be scolded to the point of being this bird. There was no more noise around them. Even the soldiers on duty who led Guo Ziyi and his group in forgot their duties.
"Remember, no matter what your origin is, which tribe you belong to, whoever your patriarch or leader are, you only have one identity now, that is, you are subordinate to the governor of Shuofang and under the command of General Du."
Guo Ziyi raised his voice again, pointed the whip in his hand at the nose, and said in a tone of regret, "I am neglected in the tribe and not valued? What is this worth complaining about? The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is rich in all over the world and tolerant of the world. Are there few foreign generals used in the court? Over the years, the Dukes who have been granted the title of Duke, and the generals who have led troops over the years, including Khitans, Turks, and unknown small tribes from various countries in the Western Regions, and only look at talents and only rely on merit. But if you can win this time, you are still worried about what the hellish clan leader's eyes will be seen?"
Although he had accumulated military merits in the army over the years and was promoted step by step, Guo Ziyi did not seem to be extremely prominent in the eyes of others, but after meeting a Bo Le who was willing to use others and was appointed as the main general this time, he seemed to burst out all his light instantly. After arousing the excitement of everyone with the words of suppressing first and then rising, he paused and his tone became much more gentle.
"Anyway, I will give you a day to consider. If you are still worried about gains and losses, then all your soldiers will be incorporated into the rear army. When you are waiting for an opportunity to attack, you will go wherever you come from. I, Guo Ziyi, don't be burdened. But if you still have the courage of a man, then fight side by side with me. At that time, the credit book will be on my behalf. I will never owe you my credit just because you are a foreign army. If you cannot return to your original tribe to show off your power, I will not be Guo."
Miroshi has always tried his best to be strong, but after Guo Ziyi's inspiring words, he finally felt that he was wrong before. He glanced at the left and right and saw that most people had red faces, and obviously had the strongest desire in his heart. He stepped forward and knelt down on one knee and said, "I will reply in a day. Since General Guo promised to treat everyone equally, I, Miroshi, are willing to take fifty-seven people under my command, as long as General Guo can bring us hope and the future."
"Very good, I promise you"
Guo Ziyi agreed readily without thinking. Then, he knelt one by one, like Miroshi, one by one and another to express his willingness to follow the military order. In a moment, even the soldiers on the night were like this. In the darkness, there were people kneeling on the ground. Faced with such a situation, he couldn't help but feel extremely happy in his heart, but he immediately calmed down and said, "Okay, very good from now on, you are all in the robes of Shuofang's army. Who would like to go with me to meet the leaders of Kang, Shi, and He three?"
"I wish to go"
Chapter completed!