Gao Manzheng continued with a solemn expression, "Young Master Du, my identity has been exposed. What should I do next? "
Du Qi replied, "General Gao, what you need to do is very simple. Immediately return to Mayi and send troops to seize the entire Shuo Province. The current Xieli has no time to go south for the time being. "
"Xieli needs to stabilize his power in the Tujue, and General Gao can take advantage of this gap to quickly take control of the entire Shuo Province. After I return to the imperial court, I will report to His Majesty and ask His Majesty to make arrangements. "
"General Gao, now that the Tujue can't go south, it's your chance to make a contribution."
Du Qi said with a smile.
Gao Manzheng heard and raised his eyebrows, showing an expectant expression.
Originally, in the matter of attacking Xieli, Gao Manzheng had made a contribution. Now that he seized the entire Shuo Province and waited for the imperial court to make arrangements, then at that time, even if he could not be a high official in the Tang dynasty, he would not be bad.
Especially with Du Qi as his backing, with Du Qi's support, he did not have to worry about being ostracized in the Tang dynasty. Although Du Qi was young, Du Qi was not simple. With Du Qi, Gao Manzheng could rest assured.
Gao Manzheng promised, "Please rest assured, Young Master Du, I will return to Mayi immediately. While Xieli has not reacted, I will take control of Shuo Province and then set up checkpoints at the border to ensure that Xieli cannot go south. "
Du Qi said, "That's how it should be!"
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "General Gao, I have another thing to say. Whether General Gao likes to hear it or not, I, Du Qi, have always treated people with sincerity, so I have to make things clear. "
Gao Manzheng said, "Please speak, Young Master!"
He addressed him as Young Master.
This was his respect for Du Qi. Because he had seen the scene of Du Qi plotting against Xieli, Gao Manzheng was completely convinced by Du Qi.
"You pursued and attacked Xieli, seized Shuo Prefecture," Du Qi said, "These are great merits, the imperial court will definitely reward you. But according to my estimation, after the Shuo Province is annexed to the Tang dynasty, it will become a border area and an extremely important place. "
"The Imperial Court may arrange for someone to take over Shuo Province and transfer the general to another place. Of course, he could also become an official in the imperial court. In short, I will definitely be promoted, but I may not stay in Shuo Province. "
"I hope General Gao can be mentally prepared for this."
Du Qi said, "This is my reminder."
Gao Manzheng smiled when he heard that and said, "This matter is very simple. As it happened, I didn't want to stay at the border anyway. Staying at the border was dangerous. It would be best if he could enter the imperial court and become an official. "
In truth, he wasn't willing to continue fighting with the Turks.
Because the risk was too great.
Instead, it was better to enter the imperial court and enjoy the glory, splendor, wealth, and peace.
Du Qi said, "That would be best."
"Goodbye!"
Gao Manzheng cupped his fists and turned to leave.
Even though there were still troops cleaning up the battlefield and checking the situation, Gao Manzheng was still in a hurry to return. The sooner he returned, the more he could stabilize the situation and control Shuo Province.
Du Qi's gaze turned to Li Daen and said, "Dingxiang County Prince, the battle at Yanmen Pass has ended. At a rough estimate, we've killed no less than thirty to forty thousand Turkic soldiers, perhaps even more. "
"Apart from that, there will also be some prisoners."
"You can start to prepare the battle report now. When the exact number of casualties is calculated, immediately submit it. I have a request for the battle report, don't mention me. After all, I'm still young and it's not suitable for me to appear. "
Du Qi stated his request.
Li Daen said, "How can that be!"
Du Qi said seriously, "Dingxiang County Prince, please help me. It's not suitable for me to appear now, and I also don't want to enter the imperial court so early. "
Li Daen's expression was solemn as he said, "Erlang, I will remember your kindness."
Towards Du Qi, he truly admired him.
Moreover, Du Qi was a righteous person.
Time passed bit by bit, and only in the evening did the troops outside Yanmen Pass all return. At this time, the losses and gains on the battlefield were all accounted for.
In this battle, they had killed thirty-eight thousand Turkic cavalry and captured twenty-five thousand Turkic cavalry. Apart from that, they had also obtained forty thousand war horses.
This battle could be said to be a huge gain.
Especially on the side of the Tang dynasty, the total number of casualties did not exceed three thousand.
Most of the losses were caused by the Turks attacking the city and defending the city. When they truly killed the Turks, the losses were actually very small. In such a battle, it could be said to be a total victory, and even more so when they were outnumbered.
Shedao was also at the side.
When he heard the results of the battle, he could not help but suck in a breath of cold air, and he could not help but look at Du Qi again.
What a monster!
Du Qi, this kid, was simply the nemesis of the Turks. One diplomatic mission, one plan, caused so many casualties to the Turks, and greatly damaged their vitality.
At least for a few years, the Turks would not be able to go south again. Especially after Xieli's strength was lost, Xieli would work hard to develop his own strength, so the Turks would fall into internal strife again.
Shedao felt terrified just thinking about it.
Shedao originally stayed at Yanmen Pass to wait for the news of this battle. When he learned of the specific results, he went back to his residence first to digest the battle situation.
Du Qi and Zhangsun Shunde also went to rest. After all, it was already late, and it was not suitable to travel. Therefore, the two temporarily stayed at Yanmen Pass for the night, and tomorrow morning they would leave for the south.
Li Daen went back to his room alone.
He thought for a while, and then called his aide to prepare the battle report. Logically speaking, it was very easy to write the report truthfully. However, Li Daen also had his own considerations in his heart.
He could not completely follow Du Qi's words and hide Du Qi, otherwise this matter would not be proper.
What Du Qi said was Du Qi's business.
What Li Daen wrote was Li Daen's own business.
After Li Daen explained the general situation and his general thoughts, he let the aide write the battle report. After the aide finished, Li Daen looked through it, shook his head, and said, "In this battle report, there is no problem with Great General Zhangsun's contributions. However, Du Qi's contributions had to be mentioned, but he couldn't mention too much. Moreover, we have to report the matter of Du Qi not including himself in the list. "
Hearing this, the advisor frowned and said, "Duke Dingxiang, Du Qi has said that we will not mention his contributions?"
Li Daen said, "Do as I say."
"Yes!"
The aide did not understand, but did as he was told, and rewrote the battle report.
After Li Daen read it, he was still not satisfied, because the description of Du Qi was not enough. In this battle report, he had to mention Du Qi, but not too much about Du Qi's contributions. This degree needed to be controlled well.
The aide was very helpless, and could only edit it again. After revising it five times, Li Daen finally nodded his head and agreed. He called for the sentinel who was supposed to deliver the message and asked the sentinel to send the battle report back at the speed of eight hundred miles per hour.
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