Prosperous Tang Soul

Chapter 468 Zhang Yi's Reason
Although everyone didn't believe it, they had already withdrawn their troops at this time, so let's just listen to what Zhang Yi had to say.

If he can't convince them, then he will suffer later.

Now even Xu Jingzong is a little worried about Zhang Yi, because judging from the words of those generals, he feels that Zhang Yi is likely to be in trouble next.

And Wang Zhe had asked for his opinion just now, and Wang Zhe ordered the retreat after he nodded. If Zhang Yi was impeached or something happened to him, Xu Jingzong would not be able to get rid of it.

Xu Jingzong really wants to stay away from Zhang Yi now. He feels that since he knew Zhang Yi, almost nothing good has happened. He spends every day in fear. For him, it hurts his body. .

Zhang Yi was not worried at all, gave Xu Jingzong a relieved look, and then continued to explain his reasons for letting Wang Zhe retreat.

"Originally, the Tubo people were fighting among themselves. Instead of reaping the benefits, we ran to meddle. This is wrong."

"Think about it, everyone. If we don't attack Qingtang City for the time being, and let the Tibetans fight in the city for a few days, and then they will be wiped out, wouldn't it be easy for us to attack those Qingtang City?" Is it Tangcheng?"

When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized that the Tubo people were likely to continue to riot before, and the people in the city might be fighting against the Tubo army. It might not be safe for them to directly attack like this.

"Look, now that we are fighting like this, Qingtang City is about to be breached, and those Tubo people put aside their conflicts for the time being, and join forces to deal with us. This is quite unfavorable to us, don't you think so? "

Zhang Yi was right about this point. The generals present were not talking, and they also felt that the attack just now was indeed a bit reckless.

However, since it has already been fought, it should continue, why should it be withdrawn?

Such a question lingered in everyone's mind again, and when they looked at Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi already knew what they were thinking.

Ever since, Zhang Yi continued: "Then do you know why the Tubo people are fighting among themselves?"

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he looked around and found that everyone was dumbfounded.

That's right, they forgot a very important thing, the enemy is in front of them, the Tubo people are doing well, why should there be internal strife.

"Don't you know?" Wang Zhe also became interested and immediately asked Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi smiled and nodded.

"The Tubo people had internal strife because they didn't have salt to eat. As for why they didn't have salt to eat, it was due to what we had been doing before."

Zhang Yi said confidently, but everyone was skeptical.

Qingtang City has always been the main city for trade between Tubo and Datang, and it can even be said to be one of the most important cities in Tubo. It is a bit ridiculous that such a city would eat up the salt in such a short time up.

Don't they usually have salt in reserve?

Looking at everyone's puzzled expressions, Zhang Yi knew that they didn't believe it. After all, such news was a bit shocking, and their brains might not be able to accept it.

"But the facts are like this. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to inquire about it. I believe this kind of thing should be easy to inquire about."

Zhang Yi didn't bother to tell them the specifics. Anyway, the facts are like this. I said it. Believe it or not, it's their own business. I don't need to talk to them so much.

"So, next time we stop attacking them, they will still make trouble, because those soldiers have no salt to eat, and if they want to continue fighting, then they have to pass through those civilians and rob them from their homes. able to get the salt they need."

"As long as there is oppression, there will inevitably be resistance. Those Tubo civilians are driven to a dead end, so naturally they don't care so much. At that time, they will definitely continue to fight with Tubo soldiers."

"It won't be too late for us to attack when they are almost done fighting. At that time, it will be much easier for us to get those Qingtang cities."

In fact, under the attack of such a large number of Tang troops, if the Tubo people in Qingtang City can't be united, they will be captured by the Tang army in a short time.

Not to mention that they are already in a state of internal strife now, and they have already started doing it internally. If this continues, it is only a matter of time before Tang Jun takes Qingtang.

Everyone was silent after hearing this. If it was true what Zhang Yi said, then they should indeed withdraw their troops.

Let the Tibetans get tired first, and they will go up to clean up the mess. This is the best result.

"But the Tubo reinforcements will arrive soon. Once their reinforcements arrive, we have little hope of capturing Qingtang City."

A general quickly asked again, if Zhang Yi could solve his problem, then they would be convinced of Zhang Yi's reason for Wang Zhe's withdrawal.

Zhang Yi continued: "It's the same for those Tubo reinforcements. The more they come, the more miserable and faster they will die in the end."

"If you don't believe me, just look at it. The Tubo troops who are coming here are also short of salt. Although they won't run out of salt immediately, they definitely don't have enough salt on hand."

"If we want to go to war with us at that time, we will waste it with them. They have no salt to eat, and the entire Tubo country is short of salt now. Even if the Tubo nobles want to bring them salt, it will take a while. During this period of time, Tibetan soldiers must also eat salt, right? If they eat salt, where does the salt come from?"

Zhang Yi smiled and asked everyone, but everyone just looked at each other.

"No one has salt to eat now. They want to eat salt. There are two ways. The first is to surrender. We have a lot of salt in Tang Dynasty. The second is to rob from the homes of the Tubo people. At this time, Every household of the common people has some salt storage, but there is not much salt storage, and the Tubo army has a lot of people, if they want to feed so many people, how many households would they have to rob.”

"So, the more Tubo people come, the more chaotic they will be. Their own internal strife is enough for them to deal with. If the Tubo king is still obsessed with continuing to fight us, then we don't mind helping him make Tubo even worse. Get messy."

Having said that, Zhang Yi finally explained his reasons.

And those generals, including Wang Zhe, were already dumbfounded.

Perhaps in terms of war, Zhang Yi may not be able to compare with them, but in terms of strategy, Zhang Yi can beat them by ten blocks.

"High, it's really high!"

Wang Zhe sighed in admiration, and then continued: "Withdraw the troops, let's just surround Qingtang City. When the Tubo reinforcements come later, let's just let them in."

After Wang Zhe finished speaking, he waved his hand and led everyone back to the big tent.

(End of this chapter)