Prosperous Tang Soul

Chapter 258 Defense!

"Exquisite!" Tang Peng laughed, pulled Zhang Yi next to him, and introduced: "This is Zhang Yi, the uncle of Jingyang County, and also our own brother. You can call him Lizi!"

"I've heard that the uncle of Jingyang County is young and promising, and he has a good way of making money. Seeing him today is really extraordinary!" Xue Wanren turned around immediately, cupped his fists at Zhang Yi, and said with a smile: "If it weren't for the uncle of Jingyang County, maybe we I am afraid that it is difficult for the soldiers to taste the salty taste, let alone a little bit of meat every day! The soldiers have long said that they want to see you, uncle, but they don't want you to come!"

Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, wondering what Xue Wanren's words meant, but he quickly realized that it was obvious that Xue Wanren was showing his favor to him.

When it comes to salty taste, Xue Wanren must be talking about sea salt, but meaty, so it is easy to think of dried fish.

With the continuous development of the Lingnan salt industry and fishing industry, although table salt is still under the control of the imperial court, it can almost meet the basic needs of the people in the Tang Dynasty. return.

And because of Feng An's reason, dried fish is also regarded as part of the military rations. Although this kind of natural high-protein cheap meat is not very meaty, it is also meat, isn't it?

Especially because of the storability of dried fish, some remote and difficult-to-traffic border crossings, the supplies distributed by the Ministry of War are dried fish.

And Shuofang is just a frontier place with no villages or shops behind, so Xue Wanren is enough to be entitled to some, so knowing the name Zhang Yi is naturally a matter of course.

"Brother Xue is absurd! Both salt and dried fish are nothing but tricks, and they are not made by Zhang Yi, but the hard work of millions of people in Lingnan!" Zhang Yi also laughed, and said to Xue Wanren: "Brother Xue guards the border for the country and the people, that is a role model for my generation! I heard that Brother Xue was born with supernatural powers and extraordinary bravery. I can't wait to admire it!"

There were quite a few compliments in Zhang Yi's words, but from the heart, Xue Wanren was indeed called a hero.

If it wasn't for his wife, the princess, who couldn't stay lonely and had an affair with the groom, I'm afraid he would be even more famous.

But Zhang Yi was surprised. Looking at Xue Wanren's body shape, he is also a masculine type, but why can't his wife be satisfied?

Therefore, Zhang Yi thought evilly in his heart that this Xue Wanren must be a softie on the bed and a jerk off the bed.
"Brother Zhang Xian is being polite, brother Yu is just lucky!" Xue Wanren was in a good mood, and led the three of them along the way, and soon arrived at a different courtyard, saying: "You two brothers, please!"

While speaking, Xue Wanren made a gesture of invitation, and then led the way.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw a large round wooden table in the center of the courtyard, with a lot of wine and vegetables on it, and Niu Jinda was holding a roasted leg of lamb in his hand, eating in the dark.

As the person with the oldest qualifications, the best prestige, and the highest title and position, Niu Jinda didn't seem to be at all prepared to give the juniors a good start.Seeing a few people walking in, I just glanced at them from the corner of my eye, and then continued with the action just now.

"The next official, Tang Peng/Zhang Yi, is stationed in Shuofang under the order of the chief executive. Food, supplies, and soldiers have been arranged to enter the camp. General Niu, please give instructions!"

Tang Peng and Zhang Yi immediately stepped forward to salute and report on the task.

Because there are old people from the Tang family in the army, they don't need to worry about things like setting up camp. What they need to be responsible for is just to bring the troops into Shuofang City.

Of course, the accounts are now very clear, so it seems very relaxed.

"Well, get up! Now that the camp has been set up, take a good rest for two days, and then wait for news from Tang Jian!" Niu Jinda waved his hand, signaling that the two of them don't need to be polite, and then continued: "I just don't know how they are. What's going on around here is really worrying!"

Although Niu Jinda tried his best to look calm and calm, as if everything was under the control of the old Jiangs, but in fact Zhang Yi saw deep worry in Niu Jinda's eyes.

It can be said that today's Datang put at least two-thirds of the bet on Tang Jian and others. After all, it is difficult for Datang to maintain a huge battle now. If Tang Jian and others succeed in splitting up, then Datang will It is about to usher in a few years of recuperation. If it fails, then it is obvious that Pearl Khan's army will come to the city soon.

The most important thing is that the Ashina people seem to have evaporated from the world, and there is no trace of them at all!
This undoubtedly made all the senior generals of Youwuwei feel more uneasy!

Of course, these things are still in the confidential stage, and even Tang Peng and Zhang Yi haven't heard any rumors.

"Thank you Niuhou!" Tang Peng and Zhang Yi slowly stood up straight.

Xue Wanren said with a smile: "Two brothers, hurry up and take a seat. I am located in a remote place, and there is nothing to entertain, but this roasted lamb is a must in the grassland. You must try it!"

With that said, Xue Wanren called Tang Peng and Zhang Yi to sit down.

After he sat down, Zhang Yi tentatively asked Niu Jinda: "Niu Hou is so leisurely and carefree, Tang Jian and the others must have reported good news, right?"

When he asked such a question, everyone was taken aback.

Especially Tang Peng, Tang Jian was his father, so he was naturally most concerned about this question, so he immediately looked at Niu Jinda to see how he would answer.

Niu Jinda threw the mutton in his hand on the table, picked up the black pottery bowl in front of him, and took a sip of grape wine, then looked at the two people without answering the question, and asked: "How much is our army's current food and fodder? How long can it last?" day?"

Xue Wanren's face turned pale immediately, not only him, but also Zhang Yi's heart skipped a beat.

Don't look at Niu Jinda's answer as irrelevant, but... But the meaning couldn't be more obvious, this is simply preparation for a long-term struggle!

Obviously, neither Li Jing nor the other generals in this expedition are very optimistic about the current situation!
At this time, Tang Peng also came back to his senses immediately, his whole face turned pale in an instant, and his whole body trembled like chaff. He asked, "Uncle Niu Niu. Do you mean that my father may be in danger?"

"That's not going to happen!" Niu Jinda shook his head, the worry on his brows became more serious, and said: "As the saying goes, if the two armies fight without killing each other, the Pearl Khan's department and my Tang Dynasty have not yet turned their faces. Even if the big thing fails, life still remains It’s safe. It’s just that according to reports from the spies ahead, the area where the Ashina people are located has long been empty, as if the world has evaporated, whether it’s people or livestock, they’ve all disappeared!”

(End of this chapter)