MTL - Chastity Layman-Chapter 1405 large address
Chapter 1405 Dawan
Western Regions.
West of Atami, at the mouth of Suiye River.
On the plain of the Suiye River Valley where the two main lines of the Silk Road meet, a fortress built in imitation of Chang'an City stands.
Blue sky and white clouds, snow-capped mountains reflected.
This is Suiye Town, one of the four major army towns in the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty.
It has been twenty years since it was built during the Zhenguan period.
Businessmen from China and the West gather here, and it is the only way for envoys from the East and the West to pass through.
The Tang Dynasty built a city and stationed troops here, immigrated to reclaim wasteland, and controlled this important Suiye River Valley Plain. This is a piece of land in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Yili River Valley is also known as the two pearls in the north of the Tianshan Mountains.
Qin Jun, deputy commander of Zhengxi, was dressed in iron armor, standing on the tower looking at the scenery. It was his first time to the Western Regions, and the scenery here was so beautiful.
"The location chosen by Suiye City is really good."
"Indeed, this place is blessed by nature." It was his brother Qin Quan who answered him, who had just taken over the post of Baodajun envoy.
Standing on the head of Suiye City, you can also feel the power of the site selection of the military city. The Suiye River runs from east to west and passes through the Rehai Sea. The Suiye River Valley is similar to the Yili River Valley in the north. It is a triangular plain that opens to the west and closes to the east.
The two mountain ranges in the north and south meet at the shore of Atami in the east.
Suiye City is located at the eastern end of the Suiye River Valley, but there are still about 60 miles from north to south, but there is a protruding mountain 10 miles to the north, and Suiye City is built on the south side of the Suiye River. The north leans against the mountains. Coupled with the fact that it is surrounded by several tributaries on the plain, this military city is in danger of being surrounded by mountains and rivers.
However, Suiye City is getting narrower and narrower towards the east, and there are still two hundred miles away from the west coast of Atami. From Dunduo City in Daling, you can reach Gumo Prefecture and Wensu Prefecture in the Governor's Mansion of Kucha, leading to Gaochang in the east and Shule in the west.
The other Silk Road trunk line in Suiye City leads westward to Talas and the Aral Sea, to the Khazar Sea and Rome, to the southwest to Shiguo and Kangguo, to the middle of the river, to Tochara, and to Persia. , Tianzhu.
Going to the northeast, it passes through Yili, crosses Qinghai, passes through Jinshan, and enters Mobei, or goes southeast into Tingzhou, arrives at Gaochang and Yiwu, and goes to Chang'an.
It is precisely because this place is guarded by important roads, and the location is dangerous, plus the fertile river valley plain, suitable for farming and animal husbandry, Datang immediately fell in love with this place at first sight, and established Suiye Town here.
In the following twenty years, around Suiye Town, seven military cities, Dongcheng, Heliecheng, Yezhicheng, Jiangjun City, Baodajun, Ashibolai City, and Julan City, were established successively, forming a town with seven cities. The defense line is basically deployed along the northern line of Qianquan Mountain, and the two silk roads passing through the Suiye section are controlled under the supervision of the Suiye army.
However, after the general rebellion in the Western Regions and Suiye was surrounded and isolated, the Suiye defenders were forced to abandon Julan City and Ashbulai City in the west.
Fortunately, after the battle of Suiye, the Tang army quickly recaptured the two military cities to the west.
If the big cannibals hadn't come quickly, maybe they could have taken down Talas City, the big town of Shiguo.
"I heard that Suiye River used to be called Chu River?" Qin Quan said.
"To be precise, Suiye River was called Chu River before, but it was called Sai River earlier."
When Qin Jun came here, he also learned about the past and present of this place. It is said that in the third year of Jianwu in the Western Han Dynasty, that is, 700 years ago, the Western Han Dynasty built a city in the Saihe area after expelling the Xiongnu from the west of Tianshan Mountain to the Yaoshashui area. Garrison.
Because most of the people stationed here at that time were Chu people, it was called Chu City, and the people stationed in Chu renamed Saihe River as Chu River.
Therefore, this big river originating from the Tianshan Mountains and flowing from east to west for more than 2,000 miles has been called the Chu River for a long time. The east of the Chu River and the south of the Yibohai became the territory of the Han family .
The Chu River went east and finally disappeared into the desert.
At that time, Midianshi went to the west to establish the Western Turks. After that, the Western Turks once set up the Khan Court in Qianquan Mountain on the bank of the Chu River.
Until the reign of Zhenguan, when the Tang Dynasty came to the west, Suiyejun Town was established here, and troops were stationed here to settle the land and immigrate to reclaim wasteland. The rich Chu River waters the rich Chu River Plain, and it became the most important stronghold of the Tang Dynasty in the north of Tianshan Mountain in the Western Region none of them.
Here not only guards the important roads, especially not only can farm for self-sufficiency, but also has a large surplus of grain and livestock for other soldiers and horses.
The seven west-flowing rivers in the south of Yibohai form the most fertile arable plain in the Western Regions in the southeast of Yibohai. They are collectively called the Seven Rivers Basin, and Suiye and Yili are the most essential parts of it.
Here also became a wealthy Silk Road city.
Even after the great war, Suiye is still the Little Chang'an of the Western Regions.
"Shuai Qin, Shuai Su ordered the general to discuss matters."
Qin Jun and Qin Quan went down the tower, instead of entering the city, they went out of the city directly. Suiye City has two levels, inside and outside, but the most dangerous and strong one is the stone fortress on Jiedan Mountain, ten miles north of Suiye City.
The stone fortress is not big, but it is condescending and easy to defend but difficult to attack.
To defend Suiye City, you must guard Toujiedan Mountain Fort. As long as you station a battalion on the mountain, it will have a miraculous effect. You can know the enemy situation around Suiye well, and you can also attack the rear of the enemy army besieging Suiye City at any time. Attack and retreat can be defended.
Today, Su Ding called the generals to discuss matters in Shibao conveniently.
"Has the big cannibal finally come over?"
Qin Jun went up the mountain all the way, the stone fortress was on the mountain, there was only a narrow path up the mountain, not even a horse could go on it, only one person could go up the mountain, and in some places you had to climb up with both hands and feet, it was really dangerous and dangerous, but the mountain was slanted. It is not a small platform, like a flat table top.
The Tang army built castle barracks on it, erected arrow towers, forts, and stored a large amount of bows and arrows, food and water, etc. It would not be a problem for a battalion of soldiers to hold on for a year.
Even if 100,000 Malays attacked, it would be useless. With such a dangerous terrain, there are too many people to play.
In the castle, all the generals have arrived.
"The rebels in Talas City have not moved yet, and they are still standing still, but a few reinforcements have arrived, and a lot of food, grass, livestock, etc. have been added."
Su Dingfang smiled and beckoned Qin Jun to sit down, "I called everyone here not because of Taros, but because someone from Dawan Town came over."
"They are still surrounded, how did they come here?"
"It took a lot of hard work to break through here."
Because the Sogdian Army, Tocharian Army, and Dashi Army of the Zhaowu Kingdoms are all reinforcing Talas, the number of encircling troops in the Dawan Army Town of the Tang Army in the Fergana Basin has decreased somewhat.
After Dawan Junzhen learned that Tang Jun had broken the siege of Suiye, he took the risk of sending several groups of light cavalry to Suiye.
After several groups of light cavalry, only one group succeeded in reaching Suiye. When they arrived at Suiye, there were only two people left. between.
This is a very difficult road, more than 1,200 miles, and they walked for almost a month.
Normally, from Dawanjun Town to Suiye, it is usually about 1,200 miles along the Yaoshashui to the southwest out of the basin, passing through Dongcao Kingdom and Shi Kingdom, and then to Talas City, but this road is very flat , and walking along the river is also good for supplies.
However, if you go east, you have to climb over the continuous snow-capped peaks and cross deep valleys and canyons. People who are not familiar with this kind of path may lose their way and never get out of it.
"What's the current situation in Dawan City?"
Dawanjun Town is the land of Han Dawan Kingdom. It is located in the southeast of the Fergana Basin, on the south bank of the Yaosha River. Pearl.
It has also become a prosperous and prosperous trade distribution center on the Silk Road. It crosses Geluoling in the east and connects with Shule.
The Tang Dynasty had a strong garrison here at the beginning, and established the Dawan Army Town here.
Back then, the Expeditionary Army of the Tang Dynasty defeated the Western Turks who controlled the Khanna country and restored the rule of the Khanna royal family, but they also built a city and garrisoned here. After 20 years of development, now the fertile Fergana Basin has three parts. The second is controlled by the Tang Dynasty. It is bounded by the north and south of Bahana by Yaoshashui, and the south belongs to Tang.
Because of this, Bahan's dissatisfaction with Datang was buried, and it also laid the groundwork for the Zhaowu kingdoms to rebel against Datang.
The most dazzling pearl in the river was snatched away by Datang.
Although cities such as Kangju (Samarkand) on the banks of the Mishui River have benefited from the stability of the Tang Dynasty after controlling the Western Regions in recent years, they have also benefited from the prosperity of trade along the Silk Road.
Su Dingfang told everyone the news brought by the messenger.
The current situation of Dawan Army Town is not bad. Although Dawan Army Town is built on a plain, there are hills on its southeast and northeast sides, but they also become a barrier.
Although the Sogdians say that they are quite good at doing business and trade, they can be called the Jews in the river, but when it comes to combat effectiveness, especially the combat effectiveness of the country that pulls Khan, they are very mediocre. In the past twenty years, they even have a kind of fear from the bottom of their hearts towards the Tang army. .
Among the nine kingdoms of Zhaowu, Kang is the strongest, but Kang is not willing to work too hard for the country, so even though the Zhaowu-Sogdian coalition forces surrounded Dawan Town, and there are still some Tucharians, they are not willing to fight. Willing to attack hard, pinning hopes on long-term siege.
So until now, the soldiers and civilians of Datang in Dawan Army Town have retained their strength.
However, they were also worried that it would not be a problem if they were besieged like this for a long time, and they were even more worried about Suiye's side.
"They also brought a message. It is said that because my Tang Dynasty has broken the siege of Yili and Suiye, and severely injured the Tuqishi and Geluolu people, the Sogdian people are now very frightened. Shi increased troops to Dawan, and prepared to garrison Talas to defend against our westward advance, and at the same time prepare to concentrate our forces to take down Dawan Town, so as to relieve future worries."
"They have gathered more than 100,000 troops in Talas, and they still have enough energy to besiege Dawan Town? Besides, Mulu Town is still surrounded, right? Where do they get so many troops?" Qin Jun felt that the people from the Western Regions were just bluff.
"The big cannibals are serious this time. They mobilized more than 100,000 people to march eastward. Now Mulu and Jiling City are besieged by the coalition forces of Dashi and Tocharian. It is said that even the Khazars intend to seize Huo Searching."
Qin Jun asked Su Dingfang, "What does Shuai Su mean?"
"I plan to end my rest early and prepare to send troops to Talas!"
"But didn't you decide to wait for the attack and lure the enemy to Suiye City to fight? Besides, our 300,000 army is only 100,000 in place now. It's a bit rushed to go to Talas for the decisive battle now?" Qin Jundao.
"However, Da Cannibal sent 100,000 troops, and Tucharo is also marching northward, the Sogdians have been fully mobilized, and the Western Turkic tribes are still mobilizing. We can't wait any longer, otherwise Dawan and Mulu There is always a hidden danger.”
Qin Jun looked at the map and thought for a long time.
"Su Shuai, I have a proposal. It is better for Su Shuai to lead the troops to Julan City and Ashbulai City, and I will lead a partial army to go south secretly, passing through Rehai, Yezhi City, He Lie City, south to the Zhenzhu River. , cross the Tuoyun Mountain Pass, reach Shule Town in the south, and rest supplies there, then go south through Damanzhou, Yanduzhou, Bianmanzhou, turn west and cross the Ma'an Mountain Pass in Geluoling, and then enter the Dawan Basin gone."
Su Dingfang frowned.
"From Suiye to Shule, and then to Dawan, although it is easier than the envoy's route from Dawan to Suiye, it is also difficult for large troops, especially difficult to carry supplies."
"Su Shuai, I have already asked the patrol riders in Suiye Town before. They said that there is a Silk Road passage from Shule to Dawan, and it has been dredged and a post station has been added over the years, so this section of the road It’s relatively unobstructed. Two of the key mountain passes are located on the ridgeline, and there are small roads passing through. Although there are seasonal rivers in the valley, there is no need to worry about the mountains and rivers in this season.”
"The season of heavy snow closing the mountains every year is only winter and spring. From May to September, they are all accessible."
Going south from Suiye, passing through Shule Town, and then turning to Dawan Town, this is a relatively mature passage. Datang has operated the Western Regions for decades, and added branch lines to the original Silk Road main lines, although some branch lines are seasonal. The passage can only be passed in summer and autumn, but it happens to be summer now, so although the high snow-capped mountains are severely cold and lack of oxygen, they can still be crossed at this time.
Even if the journey is a bit long and the road is difficult, but after all, merchants can carry silk, porcelain and other commercial goods through, and of course they can. Moreover, the Tang army used these roads to supply supplies to the towns before.
"Small caravans or small army supplies are different from the march of a large army. You have to consider these."
"Su Shuai, Shule, and Dawan don't lack military equipment and food, but the imperial court's new reinforcements, so I don't need to carry much food and equipment, let alone heavy equipment. Many, give me 10,000 elites, and I promise to break the siege of Dawan Army Town."
Su Dingfang stared at the map and considered for a long time, and also admitted that Qin Jun was indeed bold, adventurous, and dared to use strange things. But it’s not all bold. What Qin Jun said just now proves that he has really considered it seriously. For example, the two key mountain passes have a season of heavy snow closure, and now is indeed a season that can be passed. In several seasons of river valleys, if the ice and snow thaw, the passing valleys will become river valleys, but there is no such problem now.
"I will give you 20,000 people, and Mistress Xue and Xiao Xianfeng will still accompany you."
Qin Jun laughed, "With 20,000 elites, then I will not only have to break the siege of Dawan, but at the very least I will have to destroy the Sogdian slave country that has avenged its kind and revenge, and I will kill it at the stone surface of Cao Guokang. If it goes well, maybe I can join forces with Su Shuai at the city of Talas!"
Su Dingfang also smiled.
"Be careful, I'm bluffing here, trying to attract the attention of the rebels."
"Shuai Su, don't be too impatient, take your time, don't wait for me to cross mountains and glaciers, cross snow mountains and glaciers, and finally arrive at Dawanjun Town, only to find that Shuai Su is already sitting on the tower drinking Tea."
"Okay, I will try my best to delay the time, but if you break the siege of Dawan, don't take radical risks, let's all slow down."
"Okay, let's make an agreement." Qin Jun readily agreed.
(end of this chapter)
