This time, Li Er was more generous than ever. He not only sent three generals to assist Su Li, but also ordered the states and counties in the territory to mobilize a large amount of food and supplies for Su Li's follow-up plan. Now that there is no shortage of food in the Tang Dynasty, Li Er's ambition to expand the territory is in a mess. On the third day after Cheng Yaojin and others arrived, the Yin army prepared for Songzhou City. Afterwards, Su Li gave an order, and the whole army marched out, aiming at Tubo. After marching for only five days, they reached the western border of Tuyuhun. When the army passed by Tuyuhun, King Tuyuhun who had just married Datang was very cooperative. Tubo is a strong enemy of Tuyuhun, the king of Tuyuhun knew that if it hadn't been for the help of Tang Dynasty. After Songtsan Gampo completely completes the unification of Tubo, he will never allow a second force to exist on the plateau. The king of Tuyuhun knew better than anyone that he was prepared for danger in times of peace. If this continued, Tuyuhun would be wiped out sooner or later.
Not to mention, now Tuyuhun and Datang are still in the honeymoon period. King Tuyuhun sent many guides to lead the Tang army and teach them some experience in overcoming altitude sickness. Unfortunately, these experiences are just better than nothing. These days, the standard of living of the common people is generally not high. Due to the lack of nutrition, even among the elite troops, snow blindness is common, not to mention the more difficult condition of altitude sickness. As a result, when the Tang army was preparing for the battle at the junction of Tuyuhun and Tubo, the news from officers at all levels was not optimistic. In the handsome account, several high-level officials of the Tang army are having a meeting. Cheng Yaojin drooped his brows and eyes, looking weak, half paralyzed on the seat. Yu Chigong's originally dark complexion was now a little purple, obviously altitude sickness is not serious. Su Dingfang's condition was slightly better, but his breath was obviously heavier than usual. As for Li Daozong and Hou Junji, relatively speaking, their symptoms were the lightest. Su Li sat in the first place, watched the situation of several people, and didn't need to ask about the situation of the whole army. At this time, he already had a good idea. "The situation in the entire army is not very good. The impact of the epidemic is much more serious than we imagined. I asked the lieutenant colonel, and according to what they said, there are very few soldiers who are not affected by the epidemic." Li Daozong spoke first, and then said with some doubts: "It's strange that the condition of the young adults brought from Songzhou is much better." Su Li nodded. Generally speaking, people with better physical fitness will be more affected by altitude sickness. The main reason is that people with strong physical fitness generally have stronger cardiopulmonary function, and the environment of low pressure and hypoxia has the greatest negative impact on them. After all, the physical strength of ordinary people is not the same concept as Su Li, who is far beyond the limit of human beings. Su Li even suspects that with his current physical condition, even if he is thrown into the vacuum environment of outer space, he may not be harmed.
Although he had already fought a battle before, Tang Junh's team was even larger than before in this expedition. Because when Su Li mobilized the people in Songzhou, what he said was very straightforward. Min Zhuang helped the army transport food and supplies, and in return, any spoils that the army passed by that could not be taken away belonged to them. This alone makes the people of Songzhou City flock to it. After all, helping the army to transport food was previously a labor apportioned by the imperial court. That was working for nothing, and I had to manage two meals a day. Now go out with Su Li, do the same things as before, but make money. The most important thing is that now that the farming season has passed, these folks are idle at home, why don't they come if they have the opportunity to earn extra money? Before the Tang army defeated Tubo under the city of Songzhou, although they did not see the battle with their own eyes, the results of the battle were extremely frightening. It took a full three days to escort the captives who were sent into the city. Everyone knows that it is absolutely impossible to go out with Su Li. As a result, when the army went out to fight, 50,000 soldiers followed 30,000 civilians. This example is simply scary. At this moment, due to the impact of the epidemic, there are not many soldiers in the country who are still fighting. On Minzhuang's side, there are still thousands of people in normal condition. Of course, for Su Li, these are actually no different. Su Li forms an army by himself, and a single horse can break through ten thousand tails. In the battle in Songzhou, he was afraid that Lu Dongzan would choose to abandon his integrity and run away. Now that they are in the stronghold of the Tibetans, where else can Songtsan Gampo go? Even if he was blocked at the door of Tubo's house and killed slowly, Su Li could still have thousands of Tubo powers alone. 0…ask for flowers……… To put it bluntly, the 80,000 people he brought were tools to clean up the battlefield. Su Li didn't expect them to play a decisive role in the war. Therefore, altitude sickness is really not a problem, as long as people can't move. Has little effect! Su Li came to a conclusion in his mind, and then said: "I plan to invade Tubo territory tomorrow, what do you guys think?" Li Daozong and Su Dingfang naturally agreed unconditionally. They have seen with their own eyes that Su Li descended from the sky and broke through thousands of troops with one person. Without the influence of Su Li's bow, the Tang army's combat effectiveness will not be lost.
It's just shortness of breath. It doesn't affect them shouting 666 from the sidelines. Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong also had no objections. ....0 Both of them were well-known fierce generals in the Datang military, and Su Li's unreasonable and reckless fighting style fit them well. Only Hou Junji sang against it. "Affected by the qi epidemic in the army, the combat effectiveness has dropped sharply. At this time, a strong attack is in the hands of the Tubo people. I do not agree to send troops." Hou Junji said with a frown. Li Daozong glanced at him and asked back: "Then according to you, when will we go to battle?" Hou Junji said: "I have already asked the guides of Tuyuhun. According to what they said, it will take at least two months to overcome the epidemic. I think it is suitable to send troops after at least two months." Su Li waved his hand and said decisively: "I've made up my mind, General Hou don't say any more." Su Li was confident enough to defeat Tubo in one battle. Moreover, his goal is not only Tubo. It takes two months to go to Tibet, so can we do other things? Exactly what you said. Maybe after this battle is over, my children will be able to play soy sauce. Besides, you, Hou Junji, just learned half a trick from Li Jing. When you get mixed up in the army and hate people, you don’t know what to think about your own problems, so why put it here to pretend! you disagree? How old are you! Hou Junji was taken aback for a while, obviously he didn't expect Su Li to dare to reject him like this. He sneered and said: "You are a commander in chief, you can naturally resolve matters in the military with one word. But if the situation is unfavorable, don't blame me for being ruthless. finished. Regardless of the surprised gazes of others, he got up and walked away. .