The Golden Age Chapter 539: The cave is like watching the fire

After Qin Xiao entered Beijing, he and Han Yunong hoped that the imperial court could send troops to defeat the Xiling rebels as soon as possible, but after hearing Yuwen Huaiqian’s words today, I realized that after all, he still could not see through the mystery, and the saint did not immediately adjust There are reasons why most people don't understand why soldiers are going out.

As Yuwen Huaiqian said, after the Tang Army left the customs, it was not just the Xiling rebels that was dealt with. The most dangerous opponent was the Wutuo people.

Seventeen years ago, Wutuo’s eight parts assembled the 100,000 elite Wutuo cavalry and stormed into the Kunlun Pass. That was the first time that the Wutuo people launched an invasion of Datang, although they were eventually attacked by General Heiyu at night. Forced back the Wutuo army, but the world knows that the main forces of the two countries did not really clash in that battle, and the Wutuo people were not defeated. The Wutuo people's withdrawal from Kunlun Pass does not prove that the strength of the Tang army lies in the Wutuo people. Above.

If the Tang army leaves the pass this time, the Xiling rebels will naturally be unable to withstand the Tang army's edge, but the Wutuo people will inevitably mobilize the main force to enter the pass to confront the Tang army.

Wu Tuo had a fierce cavalry army, and with the assistance of the Fan family and other Xiling families, it was almost impossible for the Tang army to make a quick fight in Xiling.

As soon as the war broke out, no one would be able to retreat if they wanted to retreat. Once a stalemate, the two sides would put their main forces on the Xiling battlefield. It is unpredictable what will happen to Wutuo's rear, but Datang must be perilous.

Needless to say, Murong in southern Xinjiang, Tusun people in the north have always taken advantage of opportunities when they find opportunities. Bohai Kingdom, once kneeling at the feet of Emperor Wuzong, has now recovered a lot of vitality and is ready to move in the northeast, except for this. In addition, it is also unpredictable whether the various states of Datang will be loyal to the court, not to mention that the queen mother will be surging in the undercurrent of the people. Once the main force of the Tang army falls into the Xiling, these forces will naturally not be able to stand by themselves. Once the demons dance, they will repeat the ten. The mistakes made seven years ago will make the situation even more tragic.

Qin Xiao felt a chill on his back when he thought of the miserable sight of thousands of miles away.

The room was silent for a long time, before Qin Xiao sighed softly: "After putting away his fists, how long will it take to fight out?"

"The two armies are fighting against each other, and it’s never a competition between people and horses." Yuwen Huaiqian said with a serious face: "If the time, location, people and the three get one, or can barely fight, if the second is the second, the winning rate will be great. Increase, if the three are complete, you can even win without fighting. Master Qin, in your opinion, how much of the three is currently occupied by the court?"

Qin Xiao was taken aback, and Yuwen Huaiqian sighed lightly: "In my opinion, at least the imperial court does not occupy it at the moment. In time, the imperial court now faces many opponents and the treasury is weak. It is difficult to free up to recover Xiling. This allowed the Xiling rebels to occupy the sky. The so-called geographical advantage, needless to say, the Fan family and other Xiling families have survived in Xiling for more than two hundred years. More adapted to Xiling's climate than Tang Jun. As for humanity...!" At this point, he became silent.

Qin Xiao is not in a hurry. Although the time spent with Yuwen Huaiqian is only a short time, he already knows that this second master is a foresight and wise man, and his knowledge is far better than many important ministers in the dynasty.

"The imperial power does not come down to the county. In fact, since the Tang Dynasty included Xiling in its territory, it began to rely on the local Xiling family to control the place." Yuwen Huaiqian said calmly: "West

The Lingmen Clan was a force independent of the Guan, the imperial court could not comfort the Xiling family, and the decree could not be implemented in Xiling at all. Seventeen years ago, the imperial court designated Xiling as the three counties, and the taxation was in the hands of the Xiling family, and the three horses of Xiling were also under the orders of the three families. The control of Xiling by the Xiling family has reached its peak. The people of the three counties have always only recognized the orders of the family. , Turning a deaf ear to the will of the court. "

Qin Xiao sighed. He has been in Xiling for many years and knows that the influence of the Xiling family on the local area has penetrated into every part of Xiling.

"Now that the Fan family unites with many Xiling families to support the pseudo-prince Li Tuo, this flagpole has also been erected. The people of Xiling have already obeyed the Xiling family. With this banner, the rebels will naturally occupy all the people. Yuwen Huaiqian looked solemnly: "So far, the Xiling rebels have occupied the right time and place, and there is the Wutuo Khanate behind it. The imperial court has not sent troops to Xiling easily. It is the best policy, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable." Said: "Since Fan Ziqi and Li Tuo can secretly train a cavalry, their rebellion is of course not a temporary intent. We can't determine how many years of planning, but they must have carefully prepared these years. At least how much food they have purchased from the pass. It’s hard to be clear."

Qin Xiao immediately thought of the granary he had seen in Heiyang City, Fan County. There were not a few grains stored in it, and it must be just one of the grain storage places.

"Xiling was not worried about food problems for at least one or two years." Yuwen Huaiqian said: "The Wutuo Khanate behind them exchanged ore from Wutuo for cattle and sheep, which also supplemented some food."

Qin Xiao nodded slightly, and said: "When Li Tuo and Wu Tuo people are like glue, according to the second master, it is really not easy to send troops to Xiling at this time."

"The imperial court blocked Jiayuguan, not worrying about the rebels coming in from Xiling. They don't have that strength yet." Yuwen smiled lightly and said: "The biggest benefit of Xiling has always been trade. The more trade between Datang and the west. The more prosperous Xiling, the more prosperous the Xiling, the money and granary are full, but cutting off the trade road, Xiling’s tax will be reduced by at least half, the longer the blockade, the greater the difficulties for the rebels. If they feel that they are backed by the Utua Khanate, It would be a big mistake to have the support of the Utua Khanate to survive."

"The second master said that the Utua Khanate will not always support them?"

"Wu Tuo used to be a small tribe of Tusun people in the north. When the various tribes in the desert were fighting, they were beaten by the powerful tribes. This was the long journey and migrated to the Kunlun Pass." Yuwen Huaiqian smiled lightly: " They originally settled and lived in the most desolate place outside Kunlun Pass, but within a hundred years, they have become the most powerful Khanate outside Kunlun Pass, greedy and greedy. King Wutuo Khan wants to be supported by Babu, he must bring it with him The eight tribes of Utuo expand their territory, so that they can be respected by the people and ensure that the king of Khan is as stable as Mount Tai."

"So the biggest hobby of the Wutuo people is to expand the land?"

"Exactly." Yuwen Huaiqian nodded and said: "Compared with the Western Regions, the Wutuo people covet the fertile soil of the Central Plains. When the Tang Dynasty was prosperous, they did not dare to act rashly, but once they had the opportunity, they would open their mouths. The blood basin rushed over. Xiling is the only place to enter the pass, so the first step for the Wutuo people in plotting the Tang Dynasty is to swallow Xiling. This is how the Wutuo cavalry attacked Kunlun Pass 17 years ago. Reason." After a pause,

In the end, he picked up the cup of tea that Qin Xiao poured him, and drank a big sip. He was obviously thirsty. After putting down the cup, he continued: "The Wutuo and the Xiling rebels are embarrassed, and they all get what they want. Yes, the rebels need to use the Wutuo people to resist the Tang Dynasty, and the Wutuo people can't afford to be profitable. The ultimate goal of supporting the rebels is to get Xiling completely free from the control of the Tang Dynasty and support Li Tuo to crack the soil as the king. "

"Once Xiling becomes a reality on its own, Datang will naturally cut off trade with Xiling, and Xiling can only rely on the Wutuo Khanate." Qin Xiao has also understood: "The Wutuo people can gradually penetrate into Xiling, first Use Li Tuo as a puppet, and when the time is right, you can swallow Xiling directly."

Yuwen Huaiqian said solemnly: "Yes. The people of Wutuo used Li Tuo's rebels to fight against Datang. When Xiling and Datang became a fire and water, Xiling could only rely on the Wutuo Khanate. At that time, Wutuo The khanate put forward various conditions, but Li Tuo wouldn’t agree if he didn’t agree to it. The Wutuo people now give Li Tuo a tael of silver, and they will take it back in the future."

"Don't the Li Tuo gang understand the conspiracy of the Utuo people?"

Yuwen Huaiqian said indifferently: "Of course they understand, but at least the Wutuo people are scrupulous about the Tang Dynasty. Before they can completely penetrate or even control Xiling, the Wutuo people are worried that if they push Xiling in a hurry, they will take refuge in the Tang Dynasty again. , So I dare not act rashly for the time being. This is how the Utuo people boil frogs in warm water. No matter how stupid Li Tuo people are, it is impossible to not understand the movement of the Utuo people."

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "If this is the case, why is Li Tuo willing to join forces with the Wu Tuo people?"

"If I didn’t guess wrong, it’s not Li Tuo’s real goal to split the earth to be king." Yuwen Huaiqian's eyes became grim: "Xiling is just a temporary site for him to accumulate strength. Their real goal is to use Wu The support of the people of Tuo will eventually enter the pass. So they don’t care that one day the people of Wutuo swallow Xiling. What they have to do is to draw the blood of the people of Xiling, and then use the support of the people of Wutuo to hold one in the northwest of the Tang Dynasty. A strong fist, when the time comes, the fist will be punched out."

Qin Xiaowan didn't expect Yuwen Huaiqian to see the situation in Xiling so deeply, and faintly understood what he asked: "Second Lord, will Li Tuo secretly have colluded with the Murong family in southern Xinjiang?" /

"It's not impossible." Yuwen Huaiqian said slowly: "Li Tuo claims to be the prince of the Tang Dynasty. Since he hangs this banner, he can't just stay in the corner. I even worry that he won't be long. Then he will ascend the throne in Xiling and claim himself as Emperor Li of the Tang Dynasty. Although the Tang Dynasty looks peaceful on the surface, there are not a few people in the states and counties who are ready to move, and many people think that today’s saint’s reign is not right, and some people even think about it. To restore Li Tang, if Li Tuo belongs to the Li family’s clan, it is a dangerous banner. Many forces will follow the banner of reviving Li Tang and follow Li Tuo to initiate a rebellion.” He sighed slightly: “It’s coming. At that time, it didn’t matter whether Li Tuo was the real prince or not. The important thing was that as long as he had this flag, even if Li Tuo was a fake prince, he would be embraced as a real prince by other people with intentions."

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