From Chang'an to the east, along the Yellow River, passing through Hezhong Prefecture, and then heading to Suizhou.

The governor of the Dingnan Army was under the jurisdiction of the five states including Xia, Sui, Yin, You and Jing. The desert was connected to the north. The Great Wall passed through the jurisdiction and looked down at Guanzhong in the south. There were large grasslands suitable for grazing.

A 70,000 elite cavalry army, in just over twenty days, rushed from Chang'an to the southern border of Suizhou, with a distance of more than a thousand miles.

The leader of this army is Shangguan Qingcheng.

The Buddha was dawn in the sky, and the rising sun had not yet come out. Shangguan Qingcheng only led a few cavalry, followed King Qi to the top of the slope, looking towards Suizhou in the north.

"Now, the governor of Dingnan Army is Li Sijian, a member of Dangxiang.

"Li Sijian, his brother Li Sigong, also known as Tuoba Sigong, was a descendant of the Tuoba clan of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Dangxiang people were originally a nomadic tribe in the north. During the Han Dynasty, they moved to Longyou and Guanzhong areas, and gradually formed the famous Dangxiang Eight Tribes - hehe, this is somewhat similar to the Khitan Eight Tribes.

"The most powerful one is the Tuoba clan. During the Five Barbarians' Invasion of China, the Tuoba clan established the Northern Wei Dynasty and dominated the north."

When Li Maozhen said this, he laughed loudly.

She continued: "Since this dynasty, Dangxiang people have lived in Xiazhou and its surrounding areas, and Emperor Gaozong has given him great favors. During the Huang Chao Rebellion, the vassal states in the world served the king, and Tuoba Sigong also led his troops to come, but was defeated by Huang Chao.

"Then, Your Majesty, pleased him for his achievements in fighting, changed Xia Sui to Dingjian, appointed Tuoba Sigong as the governor, and gave him the country's surname. It was a great kindness."

If an ordinary general is not very interested in this past.

After all, the order received by the Wolf Fang Army was to defeat the Dangxiang, and they only needed to consider how to complete the task.

Shangguan Qingcheng, covered with snowy skin and red lips, looked more and more heroic. Because she did not pull the lower armor, she could see her expressionless face. "The dynasty is so kind to Dangxiang people, why do they still have to be in love with the Khitan?"

Li Maozhen curled his lips contemptuously: "If you are not a member of my race, your heart will be different. This sentence may be inaccurate, but it is most appropriate to put it on Tuoba.

"During the Five Barbarians' Invasion of China, their ancestors once established a great foundation in the north, although they were eventually destroyed. However, no one could ignore the great talent of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. We, the Tang Dynasty, wanted to reappear the prosperous era and reappear the glory created by our ancestors. Isn't the Tuoba clan of Dangxiang?

"During the Huang Chao rebellion, Tuoba Sigong led the Dangxiang people to serve the king was simply to make achievements in order to get more rewards. They did this during the Anshi Rebellion in the past.

"When they retreated north, they took away not only the property and official positions rewarded by the court, but also countless Guanzhong people. They accumulated strength and then sought a comeback. This was the ambition of the Dangxiang people."

Speaking of this, Li Maozhen looked at Shangguan Qingcheng strangely, "Has Li Ye not told you these things?"

Shangguan Qingcheng's face is always unchanging, and he is destined to see no emotion. "Your Highness has told me a lot, but he may not be able to remember it for a while."

Li Maozhen curled his lips again.

How could she not understand the other person's thoughts?

Shangguan Qingcheng didn't want to say something that Li Ye told her but he didn't know. This is not Shangguan Qingcheng's stingyness, but he doesn't want to think that Li Ye treats him intellect and has reservations about everything.

Li Maozhen didn't expose it, and she couldn't hide her words, so she continued: "Li Ye once said that if the Dangxiang people were left alone, one day they would betray the court. If the troubled times came, they would definitely build their own country again at all costs."

Speaking of this, Li Maozhen looked a little weird, "When Li Ye drank too much, he also said that Dangxiang people might have a hero in the future. If they were named Li Jiqian, then he would defeat the imperial army, then go west to use troops, and occupy the land of Hexi.

"If Li Jiqian had a grandson named Li Yuanhao, he would have proclaimed himself emperor and established the Western Wei or the Western Xia."

Seeing Shangguan Qingcheng looking over, Li Maozhen shrugged irresponsibly, "Li Ye really said these words. But you should also know his alcohol tolerance. Generally, when he drinks too much, I will definitely be drunk even more. So I can't guarantee the authenticity of these words."

Shangguan Qingcheng turned around and the sun rose in the rising sun, and the orange-red sunlight shone on the hillside.

Although there was no expression on her face, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, which made the sunlight that had just fallen into her dimples. "Sometimes, His Highness always talks to himself, and most of them are nonsense that others can't understand."

Li Maozhen gave a thumbs up to show his firm recognition and support for this statement. "He is not confused easily, and once he becomes confused, he will be confused. Isn't there a saying in the Taoist sect? He said that he was the king of the country that lost his country for three lifetimes, and probably because he awakened his memories of his previous life and his thoughts were a little confused."

Shangguan Qingcheng didn't say anything anymore.

Li Maozhen looked at the sun with his forehead, and after a while, he said to Shangguan Qingcheng: "It's almost time, and it's time to order the entire army to advance. If you act faster today, you can attack Sui before dusk and take down this gateway to the hinterland of the Dingnan Army!"

Shangguan Qingcheng shook his head and said confidently: "We won't attack Suizhou."

Li Maozhen was stunned: "If you don't hit Suizhou, where will you hit?"

Shangguan Qingcheng's eyes were sharp: "By bypass Suizhou City and take Xiazhou straight!"

Xiazhou is the prefecture of Dingnan Army, and it is also the base camp of the Dangxiang people in this area. It can be imagined that most of the Dangxiang people's military strength and monks were concentrated there.

Li Maozhen disturbed his head: "A surprise attack on Xiazhou? Although I appreciate your bold suggestion, the danger is a little greater. The army behind us has not yet kept up, so we rashly went deep into the enemy's territory, which is probably not in line with the essence of military strategy."

Shangguan Qingcheng turned his horse's head and slowly walked down the slope, saying without looking back: "What is the art of war? I only know how to win this battle in front of me."

Li Maozhen was speechless.

The famous military generals actually said that they didn't know what military strategy was, and there was probably nothing more ridiculous in the world than this. However, the words that Shangguan Qingcheng said afterwards made Li Maozhen unable to refute.

How can a general who can clearly know how to win the battle in front of him be a famous general?

Li Maozhen did not have a clear idea of ​​fighting with Shangguan Qingcheng. The other party was a famous military general, but she was not. In the matter of command of the army, Li Maozhen really didn't mean to wrestle the other party, so there was no need.

What's more, before coming, Li Ye clearly pointed out the way of cooperation between them: hand over the army command to Shangguan Qingcheng, and charge to her.

What Li Maozhen didn't know was that at this moment, in Shangguan Qingcheng's heart, what he was concerned about was not just how to defeat Dangxiang people.

The military order she received was to break through Dangxiang and Shatuo within one month. But above this military order, there was another Li Ye who did not say it clearly, which in Shangguan Qingcheng's view, there was no need to think too much.

After defeating Dangxiang and Shatuo, ensure the comprehensiveness of the Wolf Tooth Army.

Because at that time, you may have to face the attack from the Khitan army.

Although Shangguan Qingcheng has not received any news until now that the Khitan army will suddenly come, for a general who has a big picture in mind, this is just the most basic thing to consider.

In any case, Shangguan Qingcheng would not allow the Wolf Tooth Army to be defeated. No matter who is defeated or under what circumstances, it will not work.

......

Xiazhou.

Li Sijian is teaching his nephew, Li Sigong's son Li Yichang, to study.

"Although we are now given the surname Li by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, you must remember that we are descendants of the heroic Tuoba family. The surname Li is just a surname we have temporarily owned in order to get preferential treatment from the court - of course, if we need it in the future, we can always have the surname Li.

"But you have to understand that what flows in our bodies is the noble blood of the Tuoba clan! Back then, our ancestors of Tuoba clan established the Great Wei Dynasty, occupying the grasslands and the Central Plains, and even Chang'an Luoyang was in their hands, Li clan, who established the Tang Dynasty, didn't know where it was!"

Li Yichang was still young, otherwise Li Sijian would not have been the governor after Li Sigong's death. Because he was young and did not have his own experience, he believed in Li Sijian's words.

Li Yichang responded excitedly: "Our Tuoba family has such a heroic ancestor and such a moment of glory. Why do they live in a corner and bow to the Li Tang Dynasty?"

"This is just a stopgap solution."

Li Sijian touched Li Yichang's head, and his eyes showed recollection and regret, "At that time, Emperor Wen Tuoba Hong moved the capital to Luoyang and promoted culture and education, so that our tribe members could learn Han culture, and even let us use our surnames! He thought that we could control the Han people in this way, but he was wrong!

"The Dangxiang people are brave and good at fighting. The country is obtained immediately. They rely on the swords and axes in their hands. Let us recite poems and essays, let us wear wide-sleeved robes, and let us lose our blood. How can we not die?

"You must remember that the establishment of the Great Wei depends on the courage of the Dangxiang people. The reason why the Great Wei perished was because he wanted to turn himself into a Han person!"

Li Yichang nodded solemnly: "I remember! If we want to recreate the glory of the Tuoba family, we have to rely on the knife bow in our hand!"

Li Sijian was very satisfied with Li Yichang's reaction, "This is why we united with the Khitans this time. They are also heroes on the back of horses. Only by joining them can we maintain our true nature!"

At this time, today's education will be considered successful and can end.

Li Sijian patted Li Yichang on the shoulder, "Go and ride a horse. The members of the Tuoba clan must be good at riding and shooting. When you have achieved success in your cultivation and become the hero of the Dangxiang people, I have joined forces with the Khitan to conquer the Tang Dynasty. At that time, the true glory of the Tuoba clan needs to be established!"

When Li Yichang heard that he could ride a horse, he happily saluted and ran out of the tent.

Li Sijian returned to his study room, stood in front of a military map, and looked in detail with his hands behind his back.

Here are the upcoming combat plans of the Dangxiang people.

Li Sijian looked at the map in front of him, and his eyes were shining with a sacred light, as if he had seen the scene of Dangxiang people dominating the world. He was immersed in such a beautiful fantasy and was reluctant to come back to his senses for a long time.

Until the shrill sound of the horn suddenly rang out.
Chapter completed!