When it was almost dawn, Guo Zhiyun got the information from the front.
He led the infantry on the way, and some of the cavalry was used to hold the line.
Another 40,000 infantry escorted the captives back and waited for Longyou Provincial Governor Zhang Zhongliang's reinforcements and Baggage to arrive.
There was no need for grass, but food and arrows had to be sent.
Some of the arrows picked up from the battlefield had broken feathers, and some had broken shafts. They needed to be brought back for repair.
They also took the weapons and armor of the captives back and changed them to their own.
"Eat. After eating, push forward. Don't run so far." Guo Zhiyun ordered.
The people who came back told him that the Winged Knights had chased for more than 300 miles.
"A lot of horses and people will die in Tubo." Wang Junkui said with a smile.
"If we chase for the whole morning, we can reach Sisters Lake." Guo Zhiyun shook his head. His team couldn't keep up.
Now the army of the Tang dynasty knew how to use leggings. With leggings, they could save a lot of energy.
Leggings couldn't run that fast because the armor and weapons were heavy.
"Compressed biscuits are better. They have a lot of oil. Eat a few bites and drink some water and you'll be full."
Wang Junkui talked about the things that the soldiers loved to eat the most, but were reluctant to eat the most — hardtack.
She took a bowl, poured hot water, and put a piece of compressed biscuit in it. When it was done, she filled the bowl with a layer of oil.
If there was no hot water, she would take a bite and slowly taste it. Then she drank some cold water. She felt comfortable all over.
"The price is also high." Guo Zhiyun also liked to eat compressed biscuits. Unlike Li Yi, he was tired of eating compressed biscuits. It was not as good as stir-fried food.
He saw the things in the compressed biscuits. They were all good things. It would take a long time to press them so firmly.
Breakfast was ready. The people who were on guard last night ate first.
"Battalion Commander Fan, the Winged Knights might have killed a lot of people in front. How long can they last?"
While waiting for Guo Zhiyun to eat, he asked Fan Fan who didn't go with him.
Fan Fan, who was in charge of 100 hang gliders, stayed.
"How long? Is General Guo asking us how long our men can continue the pursuit? "Fan Fan was stunned for a moment before he reacted.
"Yes!" Guo Zhiyun nodded.
"As long as the enemy can persevere, the Winged Knights can persevere. No one can compete with the Winged Knights in terms of stamina and willpower."
Fan Fan smiled and gave such an answer.
Isn't it just a chase? You guys run, we'll chase. Let's see who gets tired first.
In this aspect, the Winged Knights had always looked down on others. No one could compare to them, and the training they received included quick rest and recovery.
For example, when one was hungry and tired, most people would eat in big mouthfuls and wolf down their food.
On the other hand, the rest of them chewed quickly, chewed it into pieces, and swallowed it with their saliva. This way, they could digest it quickly and replenish their strength in a short period of time.
Moreover, he couldn't eat too much. If he ate too much, it would affect his thinking. He would feel sleepy, his judgment would be impaired, and his reactions would be slow.
"That would be troublesome. They will chase us all the way, and then they will meet the Tubo people from other places. The Tubo people usually form a unit of a thousand people."
Guo Zhiyun expressed his worry.
He hoped that Tubo's horses would die of exhaustion. Based on the distance and speed, as well as the contact between the two sides, Tubo's horses would not be able to endure.
Once Tubo's men led the Winged Knights to other places, the Winged Knights would have to face more enemies.
Especially when they had just received news that Tubo had split up their forces. The Winged Knights had also split up their forces.
Once their forces were split up and the enemy's numbers increased, the Winged Knights would be in danger.
"It's like this." Wang Junkui told Fan Fan the latest news.
"It's fine. Our men are not stupid. They know how to deal with it. Based on the current situation, I estimate that the Tubo people will be dealt with before they reach their destination. "
Fan Fan was not worried at all. How could his troops make such a mistake?
Li Dongzhu had repeatedly emphasized to him and the others that they must be smart when fighting. They must not only fight with their lives, but they must also use their brains and play tricks.
Furthermore, they would usually carry out all kinds of simulations of the battle. They had already thought of all the tricks they could think of.
"Is that so?" Wang Junkui was still not at ease. If the Winged Knights were to die on the battlefield, His Majesty would definitely be angry.
"Let's eat. After eating, we will move forward. The battle report has already been sent to Chang 'an. After Li Dongzhu sees it, he will think of a solution. Furthermore, the people from Shu County will be arriving soon."
Fan Fan comforted the two provincial governors. He found that these two people were not bad. At least they were cautious.
Li Dongzhu had said before that in a large-scale battle, one should not seek to achieve victory, but to avoid mistakes.
As long as there was a confrontation on the battlefield, there would be many ways to cause trouble for the enemy.
… …
The people from Shu County that Fan Fan had mentioned were also eating at this time.
The people from Shu County had also received the battle report. Previously, they knew that the Hexi Provincial Governor had taken over two-thirds of the Nine Bends Land.
This meant that the local people were still providing logistical support. The merchants from Shu County were going all out.
They paid extra money and asked people to tell the people on the road ahead that as long as they helped, they would be able to get all the goods in Shu County at half price for the next year.
The merchants from all over Shu County had united and made a promise to the people at the same time.
The people of Shu County were very loyal. Their promises were not ordinary.
They knew that the people in front needed a lot of things. Now, they were helping the Tang dynasty.
Furthermore, after they contributed, the imperial court would understand. More importantly, Li Dongzhu knew that.
Just a little bit of technology and stuff from Owner Li's hands was enough for him to use.
If the battle was successful, he would also get the credit, right?
In the future, when he went to Chang 'an, he would have the face to look for Li Dongzhu. He might even be able to meet the Prime Minister and have a meal with him.
Previously, the Salt Gang had a meal with the Prime Minister Bi Goo and they had a good chat.
However, he did not know if he could meet the emperor. If he could, it would be worth it even if he donated half of his wealth.
Therefore, when there was a great reward, there would definitely be brave men.
The people along the road went crazy. Their villages started to move, helping to repair the road and carry things.
Even children in their teens ran back and forth to deliver water and food. At the same time, they passed on the news.
The goods that were supposed to be delivered in a month would arrive in Huangshui County, where the Longyou Provincial Governor was located.
Zhang Zhongliang received the news in advance. A large amount of goods would be delivered. It was said that the merchants of Shu County had jointly promised a great reward.
"Quick, go and welcome them. Go out and bring the goods back. Immediately send a batch of local goods to the front. The army has mobilized 30,000 people. Leave 10,000 behind."
Zhang Zhongliang was not only negligent. Everyone was working hard. If there was a problem in his link, the emperor might be angry and chop off his head.
No one in the imperial court would plead for him. Even if someone did plead for him, Li Yi would probably intervene.
Li Yi was too terrifying. He could provide support from Chang 'an, and every time he helped, he would hit the key point.
Was this the strategy that could determine victory from a thousand miles away?
"I can't have a problem with the whole thing. Li Yi must have considered me. He trusts me. I'll wait to go back to Chang 'an and ask to see him. I'll see what he's like."
As Zhang Zhongliang spoke, he went out to check on the situation.
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