Chapter 693 Li Siye's Predicament!

Chapter 693

As soon as Yang Hongchang finished speaking, Wang Chong's eyes lit up, and he was greatly surprised.

"Sayed?"

This was the first time Wang Chong heard this name.

In the future war between the Great Tang and the Great Food, the collision between the two great empires of the East and the West, there are a few names that are very crucial and will play a role in determining the direction of the entire battle. And one of them is the lord of Dasi City.

Although Gao Xianzhi was a fan, but as the Anxi Grand Protector, the top general who guarded the northwest of the empire, and one of the "Double Walls of the Empire", Gao Xianzhi's strength was beyond doubt.

Wang Chong had studied all of his military achievements. Gao Xianzhi's biggest characteristic was that he liked to use cavalry. Soldiers were extremely fast and marched for thousands of miles, often appearing in directions that the enemy did not expect.

It's a pity that a wise man is bound to make mistakes. The biggest failure in Gao Xianzhi's life was that he underestimated his opponent and failed to take the first step to occupy Talas City before the time limit.

As a result, a surprise attack tactic of running thousands of miles turned into a protracted siege. And in the city of Talas, the one who resisted Annan's guards, dragged Gao Xianzhi, and exhausted his energy was the lord of the city of Talas.

One step lost, one step at a time. Although Gao Xianzhi is extremely good at surprise field battles, siege warfare is his innate weakness. When it comes down to it seriously, it was the lord of Talas City that led to the final battle between Gao Xianzhi and the Anxi Protectorate Army. The failure caused Datang to completely lose the territory of the Western Regions that had been operating for hundreds of years and three million square kilometers.

Not many people know about the city lord of Talas City, and this is the first time Wang Chong knows about it.

"When you met Said, what kind of person did you think he was?"

Wang Chong frowned and asked immediately.

"This man has an excellent reputation in the Western Regions and is very prestigious. I once heard about him in the Western Regions. Said was doing business with people. He once promised a batch of goods to the other party, but something happened later and he traded with him. The person died of a serious illness. Said tracked it all the way after knowing it. It took two years to trace it all the way to the other party's home, and finally handed over the goods to the other party's widow and son, and left a sum of money for the orphans. widowed mother."

"Because of this matter, the merchants in Talas City and the surrounding area all admire him very much, knowing that he has great faith in his work and he is persistent."

Yang Hongchang paused while speaking, then changed the subject:

"But I've been in touch with him for a while,

Knowing the city lord of Talas is far from being as simple as it appears on the surface. He is very strict, and if his rules are violated, Said will never show mercy. In the city of Talas, there are maids, servants, businessmen who have been executed by him... I don’t know how many, so many people respect and fear him . "

"The Silk Road from Tang Dynasty to Dashi is a long journey, more than 10,000 miles, and it passes through many countries, so many Hu merchants will choose to secretly evade taxes. But it is different in Talas, all Hu merchants in Talas It is the earliest and most conscious one to pay, and no one secretly evades taxes, so the law and order there is also excellent. In the chaotic places of the Western Regions, this is extremely rare."

Wang Chong didn't speak, but his sword eyebrows slowly frowned.

What Yang Hongchang said was definitely not good news for Datang. With someone like Said around, the future war between Dashi and Datang will definitely not be good for Datang.

"Yang Hongchang, I want you to help me with one thing. Would you like it?"

Wang Chong suddenly said.

"Master Hou, please tell me."

Yang Hongchang immediately bowed his head and said.

"I want you to bring a group of people into Talas, and help me keep an eye on Dashi and Talas' movements. No matter what happens, as long as there is any disturbance, especially if there is any change in Dashiren, I will You need to report to me in time."

Wang Chong said in a deep voice.

"This..., Lord Hou, we Han people and Hu people have different looks. It is very eye-catching among the Hu people, and it is easy to be noticed by them. I am afraid that it is difficult to find any useful information under such circumstances. And if someone Pay attention, if you make people suspicious, I'm afraid your life will be lost at that time."

Yang Hongchang looked puzzled.

"Haha, the Hu people also have seventy-two countries. It doesn't mean that everyone is of the same mind. Since the Han people are easy to be suspicious, then you can find some Hu people. Mr. Yang has been operating in the Western Regions for many years, and he will not even hire a few people. Even a fool can't do it."

Wang Chong laughed.

"Well, even if you're a barbarian, I'm afraid they may not be willing to be of one mind with us. It's not uncommon for us not to work after taking money."

Yang Hongchang hesitated.

Wang Chong only smiled when he saw this, and didn't argue with Yang Hongchang, he just said five words:

"Ten thousand taels of gold!"

"this……"

"Twenty thousand taels of gold!"

"But……"

"Add 20% of the extra tea quota, and at the same time reduce or exempt your Yang family's customs clearance in the Western Regions."

Wang Chong stretched out two fingers.

"Master Hou is wise, the villain will definitely inspect those barbarians with all his strength, let them serve our Tang Dynasty desperately, keep an eye on the movements of Talas City and the big cannibals at any time, if there is any disturbance, the villain promises that Lord Hou must be the number one I know. However, the villain's clan has been having some difficulties recently, if Lord Hou increases the porcelain quota by another 20%, the villain will be really grateful, and will be overwhelmed."

Yang Hongchang said with a "sincere" face.

Wang Chong secretly laughed in his heart. Merchants value profits. When it comes to business, Yang Hongchang just doesn't want to work for nothing. The Silk Road is also known as the Golden Road. Silk and tea utensils are the most purchased by Hu merchants in the capital.

However, for the purpose of management, the imperial court imposed restrictions on silk and tea utensils. Each family has an additional limit, which cannot exceed this number.

It was no surprise that Yang Hongchang wanted additional quotas for tea and porcelain. An extra 20% of the amount every month is nearly ten thousand taels of gold, and the long flow of water will become extremely impressive.

"make a deal!"

Wang Chong said indifferently, and glanced at Yang Hongchang:

"If you do this well, your Yang family's caravans on the Silk Road will be escorted by imperial officers and soldiers in the future. In addition, you also know that I am building a feudal city on the Silk Road."

"Know!"

Although Yang Hongchang tried his best to conceal it, his sharp eyes still revealed the excitement in his heart. There is no one who makes a living on the Silk Road now who doesn't know the city Wang Chong is talking about.

It's just that the Yang family's influence is low, not comparable to those wealthy families and princes and dignitaries, so Yang Hongchang didn't dare to mention it at all, but he didn't have any thoughts in his heart, so how could it be possible?

"You do well. In that city, I will leave you some land. No matter what you do there in the future, your Yang family will not have to pay any taxes."

Wang Chong said.

"Thank you, Lord Hou! Everyone in the Yang family is willing to swear allegiance to Lord Hou. Even if the villain is so heartbroken, he will definitely complete the work of the city of Talas for Lord Hou!"

Yang Hongchang was overjoyed, and immediately knelt down on the ground without saying a word.

The merchants valued profits, and the huge profits Wang Chong offered had already exceeded the normal operation of the Yang family on the Silk Road. In particular, the piece of land that Wang Chong promised in the city of steel is a matter for generations to come.

Based on this alone, the Yang family will be able to stand upright for hundreds of years in the future. What's more, with the big tree of the Wang family at their backs, the future success of the Yang family is just around the corner.

Wang Chong looked at Yang Hongchang who was kneeling on the ground, and smiled without saying a word.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. Of course, the city of steel must be built, and the cement road must also be repaired, but the real enemy of the Tang Dynasty, the big cannibal far to the west of Congling, must also be paid attention to.

And Yang Hongchang is the most suitable candidate. No one knows the Western Regions better than the merchants on the Silk Road.

Yang Hongchang quickly took the order and left with him were more than a dozen guards from the Wang family, as well as a box of gold. These manpower and gold were at Yang Hongchang's free disposal.

The top wars are battles of strategy and news. Whoever has faster and better news, and who has a deeper and more comprehensive strategy will be the final winner.

However, in this era, there are not many people who have the same thoughts as Wang Chong.

"Now, it's time to go to Wushang."

Wang Chong raised his head, and a thought flashed through his mind.

A few days ago, Wang Chong received a letter from Li Siye. The operation in Wushang was far from smooth as expected. The black wound in this life seems to be more ferocious and ferocious than in the previous life, and also more unwilling to be tamed.

As Li Siye's future supernatural power general, he also ran into a big setback there. It has to be said that this surprised Wang Chong.

In the future, the number one cavalry in Middle-earth will be famous all over the world. After all, he still needs to subdue it himself!

"drive!"

Five days later, Wang Chong brought all his troops and set off from the capital to Wushang on the Northwest Silk Road. The wheel of history is rolling forward, and Wang Chong is finally going to face the strongest, fiercest, fiercest, and most difficult subordinate in his life.

...

In the northwest of Tang Dynasty, south of Qixi, and east of Longxi, there is a vast stretch of undulating mountains, where the peaks are steep and the terrain is steep. If you don't pay attention, you will fall into the abyss, and you will be smashed to pieces. Moreover, there are white mist in the mountains from time to time. , blocking the field of view, it is easy to get lost.

In addition, the place is barren, with no gold, silver, treasures, and no roads connecting them. Even bandits and horse bandits on the Silk Road are unwilling to go deep there.

It seems to be forgotten by the world, no one knows about it, and no one cares about it.

And here is Wushang.

"My lord, these unscrupulous people are too presumptuous. They don't listen to the call, and they even snatched the token that Lord Hou gave you. They are simply reckless and lawless! According to my subordinates, we should mobilize the army , wipe them out."

On the bare mountain, patches of mist drifted in front of his eyes. A general in armor stood side by side with Li Siye, who was huge and like a giant, his face was full of anger.

"Exactly! Disobedient to the order, and injured Du Wu, Luo Chuan, that's too much!"

On the right side of Li Siye, another lieutenant also said angrily. While speaking, he turned his head and glanced at the ground behind him. In the mist, there were figures lying on the ground, constantly. It was this time that he entered the black wound with them. colleagues.

This kind of poor mountains and remote places are full of dilapidated houses. They are willing to go over mountains and mountains to recruit soldiers.

If it weren't for Li Siye's amazing power to resist them, I'm afraid they would have been taken away by now!