Datang: Activate the combat merit system at the beginning

Wei Hao and others spent a lot of time eating and sleeping in the open, and finally arrived in Xizhou.

After the Great Tang destroyed Gaochang, the Anxi Protectorate was set up in Jiaohe City, Xizhou, to manage military and political affairs in the Western Regions.

Its chief is the Protector of Anxi, with thousands of troops under his command.

The current governor of Anxi, Guo Jing, is an uncle of the same clan as Guo Huo.

Although they are relatives, they are very distant.

Regardless of whether they are close or distant, they are still relatives of the same clan after all.

When Guo Jing saw Wei Hao and others coming, he immediately ordered someone to bring out wine and meat as a treat.

He has already heard of Wei Hao's reputation.

Knowing that this person is extremely brave and has meritorious service in escorting him, it shows that he is loyal to His Majesty.

His Majesty's appointment of Wei Hao to take up the post of Deputy Chief Protector of Anxi Protectorate Mansion is obviously to limit himself.

But seeing that Wei Hao was young and did not bring many people with him, Guo Jing naturally didn't pay much attention to them.

In terms of military exploits, seniority, and contribution to Datang, Guo Jing is much greater than Wei Hao.

However, since Wei Hao and others were appointed by the imperial court, Guo Jing would not neglect them on the surface.

Guo Jing was wary of Wei Hao and others in his heart, and Wei Hao only joked with him on the surface.

The first time Wei Hao saw Guo Jing, he secretly activated the "friendliness template" to find out Guo Jing's attitude towards them.

Name: Guo Jing

Position: Protector of Anxi

Title: Duke Yangdi
Friendship: 65
Guo Jing's friendliness just passed, Wei Hao couldn't help being wary of him.

Although Guo Jing may not necessarily become an enemy, he certainly will not become a friend.

Everyone greeted each other.

Guo Jing thought that his cousin Guo Huo had a good relationship with Wei Hao, and maybe he could start with Guo Huo in the future and make Wei Hao his own.

At that time, he can continue to live his luxurious life in Anxi Protectorate Mansion.

On the second day after arriving in Xizhou, Wei Hao had to go on a tour to familiarize himself with the surrounding environment as soon as possible.

Guo Jing sent a personal guard to take them on a tour.

Just a few days after Wei Hao arrived in Anxi Dufu, a major incident happened in Xidajue.

Xidajueyilu Khan killed Luoyehu Khan and annexed Luoyehu Khan's tribe.

After the death of Luo Yehu Khan, some members of his tribe fled to Datang and sued Li Er for Yilu Khan to wantonly kill Luo Yehu Khan and invade the tribe that originally belonged to Luo Yehu Khan.

When Li Er found out, he was quite angry.

Luo Yehu Khan was canonized by Datang, Yilu Khan dared to kill Luo Yehu Khan because he no longer took Datang seriously, and wanted to openly challenge Datang.

Li Er summoned important officials to discuss sending troops to attack Yilu Khan and seek justice for the dead Luo Yehu Khan.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, I think this is an internal matter of Xi Dajue, and the Tang Dynasty has no reason to send troops directly."

Wei Zheng first remonstrated against it.

"Xi Dajue is different from the previous Xueyan Khanate's invasion of Monan.

Monan has already belonged to Datang and is the territory of Datang.

And Luo Yehu Khan supported Datang, and did not lead the land to belong to Datang.

To send troops to crusade, the division must be famous.

As the saying goes, if the name is not right, the words are not right. "

Wei Zheng's words were seconded by many ministers.

"Your Majesty, I suggest sending envoys to Xidajue to question Yilu Khan."

Fang Xuanling went on to remonstrate.

"I want Yilu Khan to submit to the Great Tang and pay tribute to the Great Tang!

If Yilu Khan insists on being an enemy of Datang, in the future, Datang will find another opportunity to launch a crusade! "

After thinking about it, Li Er accepted the advice of Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling.

It was decided to send envoys to Xidajue first to question Yilu Khan.

……

On this day, Wei Hao took Lei Wu, Dongfang Ze, Guo Huo and Feng Shishi to inspect Tianshan County, which belongs to Xizhou.

"Report to the Deputy Chief Protector, Yizhou is urgent!"

An orderly came on a fast horse and said anxiously.

"The capital guard has an order, quickly ask the deputy capital guard to return to Jiaohe City!"

Wei Hao frowned slightly, and then led the crowd back to Jiaohe City.

Wei Hao rushed to the meeting hall and saw the dignified expressions of the generals.

Guo Jing signaled Wei Hao to sit down, without too much nonsense, and went straight to the topic:

"Deputy Protector, I just got the information that the envoy sent by the Tang Dynasty to Xi Dajue was detained by Yilu Khan."

"what?"

Wei Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, and a look of surprise flashed across.

"More than that, according to reports from scouts, Yilu Khan has assembled tens of thousands of troops and is marching towards Yizhou."

Guo Jing said solemnly.

"Hmph! Yilu Khan acted recklessly. I, Datang, didn't provoke him, but he took the initiative to provoke me, Datang!"

A general suddenly stood up and said loudly.

"Guardian, the last general is asking for orders. I am willing to lead [-] soldiers and horses to Yizhou to repel the Xidajue army!"

Guo Jing signaled the general to sit down, and said unhurriedly:

"Be safe and don't be impatient! This Duhu will let you get what you want!"

After a pause, Guo Jing stood up and glanced at everyone:
"The generals obey!"

"exist!"

Everyone stand up.

"Ben Duhu personally leads two thousand elite soldiers to help Yizhou!"

"The general believes that the guard should stay in Xizhou to preside over the overall situation!"

Wei Hao cupped his hands.

"The last general is willing to lead troops to help Yizhou!"

"What the Deputy Chief Protector said is true!"

A military recorder also spoke out.

"The Protector is the chief of the Anxi Protectorate, and should sit in Xizhou!"

Guo Jing glanced at the recorder joining the army, then at Wei Hao, disapprovingly said:
"The Deputy Protector has just arrived in Anxi Governor's Mansion, and he is not familiar with the surrounding states and counties, so he is not suitable to lead an army to aid Yizhou."

"The soldiers assembled by Yilu Khan are mobs, nothing to fear!"

"Yilu Khan detains our envoys of the Tang Dynasty, and wants to harass our border states of the Tang Dynasty. His actions are against the general trend, unpopular, and will definitely fail!"

"This Duhu must personally lead the army to defeat Xi Dajue, let him know how powerful our Tang army is, and know how powerful our Anxi Dufu army is!"

The officer joining the army wanted to say something, but Guo Jing waved his hand, signaling that he didn't need to say more.

Guo Jing's eyes fell on Wei Hao, his expression was very serious:

"Deputy Governor's Hearing Order!"

"The end is here!"

Wei Hao straightened his body.

"The deputy chief guard stays in Xizhou, in case other enemies take the opportunity to attack!"

"promise!"

Wei Hao bowed his hand and agreed.

Then, Guo Jing assigned tasks to other generals.

After the other generals left the conference hall, the recorder joined the army and said puzzledly:

"Guardian, the general doesn't understand why Wei Hao is not allowed to help Yizhou, but the Hugo wants to lead the army in person?

In case the number of enemy troops is much larger than the known information, the guard may be in danger. "

Guo Jing glanced at him and said slowly:
"The target of Yilu Khan's intrusion into our borderlands of the Tang Dynasty this time is not other states and counties, but the choice of Yizhou is obviously out of a purpose of testing the strength of the Anxi Dufu's army, or showing off its military power."

"You think, Yizhou is far to the east of Xizhou, but Yilu Khan has to go through the territory of Xizhou if he wants to attack it. If it is just to invade and plunder Yizhou, it is obviously not necessary to spend so much time and effort, looking far away."

Hearing this, the recorder joined the army and nodded thoughtfully.

"Ben Duhu can judge that Yilu Khan's sending troops to Yizhou this time is obviously a tentative strategic attack, and its strength will naturally not be large."

Guo Jing continued.

"As long as Ben Duhu leads the elite soldiers, marches lightly, goes around to the front, and ambushes the enemy halfway, they will definitely be defeated!"