Chapter 168 (2/2)

But even now, the Tang Dynasty can lead to the western regions, there is no other way except Hexi corridor. The Qilian Mountains in the north, as a natural barrier, provide a good barrier for the Tang Dynasty to prevent the invasion of Tubo.

However, with the occupation of Tubo, Tubo's sense of touch has extended to, as if in Chang'an, can smell a trace of dangerous smell.

For more than a month, Li Hong didn't urge his little ten thousand men to March quickly. Instead, after entering the Hexi Corridor, he began to observe the terrain and landform. He didn't know whether he could win the Tubo this time, but at least he had to control Tuyuhun.

As a strategic buffer zone between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo in the southwest, everyone knows its importance. However, with the development of Tubo, under the management of nuohobo, the waste, Tuyuhun was easily taken away by Tubo.

Wu FA Wu Tian and Quan Yi had already arrived at Yumen pass. After the scouts got in touch with Li Hong's troops, they left Wu Tian to lead the left and right guards to wait. Then they immediately led their troops to Suzhou to meet Li Hong.

Li Hong, the old God, was riding on his horse. Along the way, he finally knew what was really called a vast land with few people. I can't help but sigh: it's not an easy thing for the Tang Dynasty to gain such influence in the western regions.

”At the end of the year, Quan Yi met with Dadu.” Two people turn over to dismount, quickly walk to Li Hong horse, salute to say.

”Get up and talk. It's winter now. Don't always kneel down.” Li Hong had already taken off his armor and had already put on Lanling's fur fur. Now it looks like a bear riding on a high horse.

”Yes, I will obey.” They answered in a deep voice.

Li Hong was very satisfied with the two men, Quan Yi and lawlessness, who were already four grade generals.

”Can you inform Pei Xingjian? Where is he now Inform two people to mount a horse, and then began to lead the team to Yumen pass, Li Hong asked lightly.

”Pei Duhu is now in Kucha, and the Duhufu is also located in Kucha.”

”Why at Qiuci?” Li Hong's eyebrows suddenly wrinkled.

Shatiya is the most Western military town in the western regions of the Tang Dynasty. Khotan is south and close to the border of Tibet. It is said that Pei Xingjian should be in Khotan at this time. Why did he run to Kucha, which is close to the east? It has always been under the jurisdiction of Tujue Prefecture.

”What happened to Shule?” Li Hong's heart sank a little. He found something wrong. It was different from the historical information in his memory.

Shule's geographical location is said to be the safest. In the north to the west is the town of Shuye, and in the south to the town of Khotan. The three towns form an oblique line, guarding the border of the Tang Dynasty.

However, Pei Xingjian is now in Qiuci at the back of the three towns. According to the basic layout of the capital, the protector should be in Shule in any case. In this way, the left and right sides can attack and rescue, and then naturally the soldiers can command Qiuci.

”Go back to Dadu to protect. The information sent by Jingzhe and Cheetah says......” Unable to look at Li Hong's cold face, some nervous said.

”Bring it here.” Li Hong interrupted and asked for information from him.

Taking over the information that could not be handed over, Li Hong glanced at it and said, ”the whole army will speed up its March, rest at Yumen pass tonight, and leave for Shule early tomorrow morning.”

”Daduhu, Pei Xingjian, please go to Qiuci first and say you have important business to discuss.” Quan Yi also took out a letter and handed it to Li Hong.

Li Hong took over again. He quickly closed the door, closed his head, and patted his horse's abdomen with his legs. He was the first to take the initiative to speed up the journey to Yumen pass.

Yumen pass is at least 10 days away from Qiuci, and 15 days less from Shule. Even if something happens, it's too late at the moment.

Li Hong searched his mind for all the historical details he could remember, but no matter how he recalled, he could not remember who the rioters in the western regions would be today.

The sky is much earlier than Chang'an. Just after arriving at Yumen pass, the setting sun, which was still slanting over the horizon, was in a hurry to hide under the horizon.