In the Western Regions, there were two major regional powers. One was the Western Turkic Khaganate, and the other was the Ouzan Empire. The Western Turkic Khaganate had maintained an extremely powerful and prosperous state for a very long time, maintaining a long-lasting influence over the kingdoms of the Western Regions.
The Ouzan Empire was not like this, but even though it did not have a long history of ruling over the kingdoms of the Western Regions like the Western Turkic Khaganate, the Ouzan Empire still ranked second in terms of influence.
At times, even the cavalry of the Western Turkic Khaganate would have to retreat when encountering the cavalry of the Ouzan Empire, as if they were extremely apprehensive of them.
Now that a battle had taken place on the plateau that involved two Imperial Great Generals and tens of thousands of Ouzan elite cavalry, if this matter could not attract the attention of the kingdoms of the Western Regions, then there was nothing else that could.
Flapflap!
Countless carrier pigeons flew over the skies of the Western Regions. This battle on the edge of the plateau seemed to grow wings and rapidly spread through the Western Regions.
In the Anxi Protectorate headquarters, Gao Xianzhi held the letter in his hand, his brow tightly creased, and he remained silent for a very long time.
The border between the Ouzan Empire and the Tang Dynasty's Western Regions was extremely long, so it was not just Qixi that had been harassed by the Ouzan Empire. The Anxi Protectorate headquarters had also been harassed.
It was just that the Ouzan Empire's assaults on the Anxi Protectorate headquarters had all been repelled by Gao Xianzhi.
Gao Xianzhi did not have many soldiers, but all of them were the most elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. Each one of them could fight against one hundred soldiers. Moreover, the Anxi Protectorate army was well-equipped and possessed a large number of ballistae with astonishing destructive power. As a result, the Ouzan Empire had always been extremely apprehensive of him.
Moreover, with Gao Xianzhi's current prestige in the Western Regions, he could summon hundreds to his call. Other than the Tang Dynasty's Anxi Protectorate army, he could also mobilize the soldiers of the other countries of the Western Regions. Not even Ouzan would dare to lightly clash with him.
Even so, Gao Xianzhi had never dared to underestimate Ouzan's cavalry, especially when they were being led by an Imperial Great General.
"Chang Qing, what do you think? Dusong Mangpoje is no weakling, and Fomonlința's abilities alone are not enough to defeat him. There's something fishy about this matter. "
Gao Xianzhi said and handed the letter to Feng Changqing.
Feng Changqing didn't say anything. He glanced at the letter in his hand and lowered his head thoughtfully.
"Only an Imperial Great General can deal with an Imperial Great General. Based on the losses suffered by the Ouzan Empire, Dusong Mangpoje was clearly forced to flee. For this to happen, the other side has to have at least two Imperial Great Generals, and extremely formidable ones at that. Fomonlința clearly doesn't meet this condition. "
Feng Changqing raised his head and said. His eyes were clear and extremely rational.
"But are there so many Imperial Great Generals in the Western Regions? Or are Geshu Han and An Sishun also coming? "
Gao Xianzhi said.
"Haha, if it's Milord, they might be able to come, but if it's Fomonlința, it's impossible. He's always had a fiery temper, and he likes to flaunt his seniority. It would be strange if the other two could endure it. Moreover, they still have to guard their own garrison. As Great Generals, abandoning their posts is a heavy crime. "
Feng Changqing laughed.
"But if it's not them, who could it be? When did so many experts appear in the entire Western Region? "
Gao Xianzhi sternly said.
These words instantly caused the smile on Feng Changqing's face to vanish. He instantly sensed the weight of this matter.
Imperial Great Generals were no trifling existences. They represented the highest fighting force in the world, and very few people could reach this level. Moreover, if it wasn't Geshu Han and An Sishun, it meant that there were two other Imperial Great Generals in the Western Regions that they didn't know about.
No! They were even stronger than Imperial Great Generals.
"Milord, Dusong Mangpoje was defeated at the triangular gap in Ouzan's northern border, and if I remember correctly, that place leads to the City of Steel that the youngest son of the Wang Clan established in Wushang. In addition, our scouts have reported that a small City of Steel has appeared at the triangular gap, and that youngest son of the Wang Clan is there. I feel like this matter has something to do with him. "
Feng Changqing thoughtfully said.
The entire Western Regions was currently talking about Fomonlința's defeat of Dusong Mangpoje, but Feng Changqing still felt that there was something wrong with this matter, that it was not as simple as the rumors made it out to be.
"You mean that those two hidden Imperial Great Generals were invited by that brat?"
Gao Xianzhi frowned.
He had always had a deep trust in Feng Changqing. Although he was extremely ugly, his vision was unique and his thoughts clear. He could often see things that others could not.
This had been proven countless times in the past.
However, Gao Xianzhi found it rather hard to believe that Feng Changqing was linking this matter to the youngest son of the Wang Clan. It wasn't that he didn't believe in Feng Changqing, but that this matter was far too shocking.
An Imperial Great General was no trifling matter, and this was someone who could defeat one. In the entire Wang Clan, there probably wasn't a single person like that, let alone two of them at once.
"Haha, Milord, there's no need to be in such a rush. Fomonlința definitely doesn't have the strength to defeat Dusong Mangpoje to such an extent. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that there's something fishy going on. If Fomonlința isn't hiding something, then it has to do with that Wang Chong. Regardless of which it is, I feel that this matter is far from over. At the latest, half a month, at the fastest, in a few days. This matter will definitely stir up more waves. "
Feng Changqing paused for a moment, and then he smiled.
"If Fomonlința is hiding something, that's fine. We'll dig it out sooner or later. But if it's that Wang Chong … if I remember correctly, he sent Milord a letter not too long ago. Milord will have more and more interactions with him in the future. After all, his fief is in the Western Regions. Milord, have you thought about how to get along with him in the future?
"In addition, if this Wang Chong is so capable that he could even defeat Dusong Mangpoje, then why is he so capable? I feel that we need to reconsider the warning and suggestion he gave to you in his letter not long ago. "
After saying that, Feng Changqing turned his head and looked at his commander.
Around half a month ago, Wang Chong had sent a letter regarding the Shi Kingdom. At the time, Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing had snorted disdainfully and laughed. After all, for a teenager to give pointers to an experienced Imperial Great General and Anxi Protector-General who had spent half his life on the battlefield was simply the greatest joke in the world.
But if Wang Chong was so capable as to reverse the tide in the southwest, defeating Huoshu Huizang, Dalun Ruozan, and Duan Gequan, and then single-handedly defeating Dusong Mangpoje's tens of thousands of soldiers in Qixi, and even having connections that allowed him to invite two Great General level experts, then his weight was completely different.
His age was no longer important here. At the very least, every word of a person with this sort of power was worthy of being taken seriously.
"I still need to carefully consider this matter …"
Gao Xianzhi said with a frown.
"Haha, Milord does not want to directly meet with him?"
Feng Changqing faintly smiled.
"… Wouldn't everything be clear this way?"
Governors and Protector-Generals of the empire were not allowed to leave their garrisons so easily. Moreover, Gao Xianzhi's relationship with Feng Changqing had been somewhat unpleasant due to the regional commanders incident. Given Gao Xianzhi's usual style, he would have rejected Feng Changqing's proposal without any hesitation, perhaps even ridiculing Feng Changqing for a while. But this time, Gao Xianzhi didn't shake his head.
"Milord …"
When Feng Changqing saw this, he couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise in his eyes. He was only joking, but from the expression on Gao Xianzhi's face, it was clear that he was seriously considering this matter.
The hall was quiet for a moment, neither of them saying anything.
… …
Putting aside the kingdoms of the Western Regions, at this moment, the hall of the Qixi Protectorate was brightly lit.
"Have you found out everything?"
A thunderous voice resounded in the hall, and there was a hint of seriousness in the voice. Fomonlința was as muscular as a lion, his hands held behind his back as he paced back and forth in the hall. The torches on the wall cast his shadow on the ground, stretching it to the length of the Elder.
This black shadow swayed on the ground, reflecting Fomonlința's current mood. The battle at the triangular gap on the northern border of the plateau had come to an end, and the matters of the day had come to an end. But at this moment, Fomonlința was faced with an even more important decision.
"Milord, we've already searched the entire plateau but have not found Dayan Mangpoje's corpse. In addition, we've also interrogated the captured Ouzan soldiers and found people proficient in Ouzan language to interrogate them. They all say that they saw Dayan Mangpoje charge into the city, but the army was routed, so they aren't very clear. In addition, we've also sent people to the plateau to gather information. But the plateau is vast, and the people of Ouzan do not like interacting with other people. It will take a long time to gather any concrete information. In addition, the northern border of Ouzan is in chaos. All the shepherds have retreated several hundred li out of fear, some of them even retreating to the royal capital. This has made it much more difficult for us to gather information. "
A fully-armored Qixi Protectorate general with a long and narrow sword at his waist respectfully kneeled on the ground.
"How could this be!"
Fomonlința paced back and forth in the hall, his brow deeply furrowed. Dayan Mangpoje was the Asura War God of Ouzan, a Brigadier General of the Empire, and one of the commanders in charge of this operation, and yet his fate was unknown. Strangest of all was that even though Fomonlința had sent people into the City of Steel, they had not been able to find his corpse.
Fomonlința had no way of determining whether he was dead or alive.
I was too careless. If I had known this, I wouldn't have been so far away!
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