Mohist Tang

When the Tang Army marched westward, the army went out in the twelfth lunar month. It was not until March of the following year that it could reach Gaochang. The time span was as long as three months. Although there was a delay, it was The time spent on the road was another three months.

However, the speed of the return journey of the victory couriers of the Western Expeditionary Army was much faster. When departing from Gaochang City, all the victory couriers were one person and three riders, and each horse was equipped with sufficient food. And drinking water, ready to rush back to Great Tang as quickly as possible.

“jia!”

A team of three messengers rushed eastward into the vast Gobi without looking back. The adequate food and water behind them gave them plenty of confidence. Let them span the next two thousand miles.

However, this is the case. The high temperatures in the desert in summer have caused the messenger to suffer. Even if there is sufficient food and water, two thousand miles of the Gobi Desert has been walked for ten days. Outside Yumen Pass.

Suddenly all the good newsletters are relaxed. As long as you reach the Yumen Pass, you will reach the Great Tang border, you can use the post system, and the rest is easy.

“Gaochang great victory! Break 22 city.” The leader of the messenger waved his hand and shouted suddenly.

In an instant, the entire Yumen Pass was boiling. The Yumen Pass was originally built for war. Hearing the victory of the Western Expedition, everyone cheered, and only one person was there. Su Dingfang.

“What, Gaochang victory!”

Su Dingfang is not an ordinary soldier. He will only be happy to hear the victory. When they reach their level, they will naturally think about it. Imperial Court West Expedition Army Soon after leaving, as agreed, he was organizing the second batch of grain and weapons to be shipped to Gaochang. After all, no one knows when this battle will be fought. When the time comes without supplies, it will be troublesome. After all, that is enough to have hundreds of thousands of Tang Army, eating and drinking every day is a big expense.

However, Su Dingfang had just finished preparations, and before he had time to set off, Gaochang’s war was over. This is too fast.

However, when Su Dingfang heard about the Gaochang battle from the messenger, he couldn’t help but be there.

“Gunpowder! Break the city in one blow!” Su Dingfang sucked in a breath of cold air, and he could think of what formidable power it was just from imagination.

“reporting to the general, I will go to Ch_ng’n and several thousands li. I will finally request the expropriation of the station for 800 miles to expedite.” The headed messenger bowed,

” Accurate!”

After Su Dingfang verified that the victory report was correct, he clanged and said, such a great victory report naturally has the right to expropriate 800 miles to expedite it, and I think the Imperial Court is already waiting for it! Do not! I’m afraid the Imperial Court hasn’t started waiting yet! “

“Many thanks General! “After the three messengers got the order, they left in a hurry, requisitioned three good horses from the post, and galloped eastward without stopping.

Originally, the messenger handed it over to the post. I am afraid that the message will be delivered faster, but no one is willing to give up such a glorious opportunity. The three messengers unanimously decided to deliver the message back to Chang’an City in person.

“General, then these food and grass are still not shipped. Luck? “One of Su Dingfang’s subordinates hesitated watching the Yumen Pass piled up like a mountain of grain and grass.

Su Dingfang shook his head and said, “Give me a fart!” The army has already captured the entire territory of Gaochang, and there is no shortage of food and grass. These grains can be preserved in the Yumen Pass first. When the army triumphs, they may be able to be used, but the rear is instructed not to transport grains to the Yumen Pass. “

“Yes! “The commander hastened to leave immediately.

“Hate failed to march west together! “Su Dingfang thinks about the grand occasion of the West Expedition, the hardships of crossing the Gobi Desert, the situation of breaking the city in one blow, and the smooth surrender of Gaochang’s whole country. This is the kind and enmity that a general should have.

With the help of the station. , The speed of the three messengers increased again, and the horses that were freely recruited to the station, ran a full eight hundred miles on the first day, cheering all the way wherever they went.

“Why is the announcement so slow, Why hasn’t the brick road been built yet, if I change the road, it will not be difficult for me to wait for thousands of miles. “A messenger frowns saying, according to the Imperial Court’s announcement, the brick road from Lanzhou to Yumen Pass must be completed before the army triumphs, and now they have won in Gaochang, and the Ministry of Works still has such a long brick road. After they are repaired, there is not much road to repair compared to when they set out.

“Probably the army won too fast! “The messenger headed by said with a bitter smile.

On the second day, the three messengers who reported victory drove their horses for 200 li and crossed a crowd of civilians who were building roads. Only then did they embark on a flat brick road. Dust away.

“Gaochang great victory! “

Hearing the good news everyone cheered, the Ministry of Works Assistant Minister almost jumped anxiously. Their original plan was that the army of the Western Expedition would be able to fight the war at least eight-nine months, but who I can think that it will end so soon.

If the soldiers of the Western Expedition triumph, then they have not completed the Yumen Pass, I am afraid that he will be held accountable.

“Quickly, immediately send an order to the officials along the road. The Ministry of Works now needs a lot of corvee and more bricks. You must repair the Yumen Pass in the shortest time. “Ministry of Works Assistant Minister anxiously said.

“But now is the busy time of farming, I am afraid there are not many people, and it will take some time to make bricks. “A Ministry of Works Assistant Minister.”

Ministry of Works Assistant Minister coldly said: “Even if you spend money on hiring people, you have to hire two people. If you dont have bricks, you can go to the cities behind to buy them. The officer will apply for money from the Ministry of Works. “

If the triumph of the soldiers of the West Expedition is delayed, the Ministry of Works will definitely not be able to eat and walk around. I believe Master High Official will certainly agree.

After the messenger has set foot on the brick road , The speed is even faster by 30%, without stopping all the way to the east, crossing Wuwei, and even passing Ma Family Village inadvertently.

“Marquis of Mo won! “

When Ma Family Village heard the news of Mo Dun, he couldnt help but cheer. Todays Ma Family Village can be described as a big change. The entire village chief is full of imperial court, and it expands at a speed visible to naked eye. Its full of cotton and leather that I bought.

With sufficient raw materials, I am troubled that there are not that many people spun floral fabrics by hand. However, Ma Family Village does not know that Mo Dun in Gaochang has already He solves this problem, and only the triumphant triumph of the army, a group of skilled cotton spinning craftsmen will come to Ma Family Village. When the time comes, the strength of Ma Family Village will surely double again.

The Good News Courier galloped east all the way. After crossing Lanzhou, it was even more day and night. During the day, three couriers would ride on a four-wheeled Carriage to drive at night. They even reached the speed that created thousands of miles a day. They had traveled from Lanzhou in just two days. Arrived in Chang’an City.

“Gaochang victory! “

When the three messengers chanted. Everywhere they went, after everyone chanted, they just felt that they deserved it. Its no better than Tuyuhun, a long-time enemy, Gaochang people are less and weaker than the country, and victory is not as good as it is. It should be by rights. If it loses, it will be big news.

The only thing that surprises the people is that this speed is too fast, Gao Chang is too spineless, and it ends so soon. .

Such a dish is still so horizontal, it is simply courting death.