Hou Junji said in a low voice, "Our war is over. We have already crossed the line by waging war against the Tuoba tribe without His Majesty's permission. Now it's really inappropriate for us to cause more trouble. Why don't we retreat for the time being and make plans after reporting to the imperial court?"
Many generals nodded. At this moment, as long as they returned to Chang 'an City, they would definitely make a great contribution. Why should they cause more trouble? Moreover, the first time, they had the excuse of avenging 3,000 soldiers. However, if they waged war without the imperial court's permission twice in a row, they would probably cross the imperial court's bottom line.
Cheng Yaojin shook his head and retorted, "It's a crime of rebellion to hide weapons and armor among the people. Now the Qinghai region is about to be under the jurisdiction of the Tang dynasty. There are so many iron armors hidden here. If we turn a blind eye to them, wouldn't it be a great dereliction of duty?"
In the Tang dynasty, ordinary soldiers needed to prepare their own weapons, which were only sabers, swords, bows and arrows. Armor and some heavy weapons were also available in the army. Hiding armor was a big crime.
Many generals nodded. There were so many iron armors in the Qingtang region, which was a potential threat and was not in the military's interest.
Seeing that the generals were in a dilemma again, Meton rolled his eyes and said, "It's already a fact that there are many iron armors in the Qingtang region. Since we are in a dilemma, we can still use a standard to judge."
"National interest!" The generals said in unison.
Meton immediately smiled awkwardly and said, "Yes, the border has always been turbulent. The reason is still that these tribes are self-respecting and undisciplined. If these tribes lose their strongest force, I'm afraid there won't be so much trouble at the border."
The generals nodded. The thin leather armor of the Northwest Cavalry could not withstand the sharp blades of the Tang dynasty. Without the protection of the armor, the cavalry of the Northwest Cavalry was no match for the Tang dynasty.
"Besides, it's not without reason. These tribes publicly supported the Wulan Tuoba tribe to fight against the Tang dynasty. How can we let this matter go? If the Tang dynasty doesn't seize this opportunity to seize the armor in the Qingtang area, I'm afraid there won't be another chance in the future. Now that all the armor and weapons of the Tuyuhun tribes have been seized by the army, if the Qingtang area is overflowing with armor, a second Tuyuhun might appear in the future," Meton said solemnly. He clearly remembered the rise of Dang Xiang in the future, and how much trouble he had brought to the Song Dynasty! Countless Han Chinese had died at the hands of Dang Xiang's Iron Harrier.
"But how can those Dangxiang tribes obediently hand over their armors and weapons? If they directly say they don't have them, we can still force them. In this way, won't the war start again? " Hou Junji looked at Meton unkindly. He found that after arriving at the border, Mo Jiazi had changed his image of a scholar and became extraordinarily combative. He simply could not stop at all.
Li Jing was also in a dilemma. He had already started a war without authorization. If he started another war with the local tribes, it would be really difficult to explain to the imperial court.
"What's so difficult about this? I have a good thing here. This thing is useless, but it has a natural attraction to ironware. " Meton proudly took out an oval-shaped thing and showed it to everyone. Cui Hou gently approached his armor. With a snap, the oval-shaped thing stuck to his armor.
"What's this?" Cheng Yaojin curiously took the oval-shaped thing and placed it on his armor. He found that when the oval-shaped thing approached the ironware, it actually stuck to it firmly.
Meton smiled and said, "This is the School of Mo's latest invention, the Magnet Stone. This thing only has a natural attraction to ironware. If the local tribes have a large amount of iron armor, I believe that they will not be able to hide in front of this Magnet Stone."
This Magnet Stone was specially made by the School of Mo when they were making compasses. He did not expect that it would be used here.
"It's really like this!"
Cheng Yaojin exclaimed in surprise. His playful heart was aroused. Since he was not satisfied with absorbing the armor, he tested it on his lance and steel saber one by one. Sure enough, he was able to absorb them all. He could even absorb them through objects.
The other generals were also very curious. They all picked up the Magnet Stone and tested it. Sure enough, it was true. Many generals also took out the most common copper and gold, but the Magnet Stone did not react at all.
"It's actually so mysterious!"
Everyone could not help but be amazed. In the northwest, copper and gold were no threat to the Tang dynasty no matter how much they had. Ironware was the only important thing. Who would have thought that the School of Mo had a special way to detect ironware?
The generals' eyes lit up. They could not help but think of the wonderful use of this thing. If it was used to check the city gate, the number of people carrying weapons privately would definitely be greatly reduced.
Li Jing pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "This time, we will return to Lanzhou through the Green Pond."
Li Jing skirted around the edge. It would be easier to explain to the imperial court that the army was just taking a slightly longer detour.
"General is wise!" Meton could not help but smile and say.
Immediately, the 100,000 Tang Dynasty Army moved. They did not retreat but instead continued to advance, heading north toward the Green Pond.
"Tuoba Chici has lost!"
"The Tang Dynasty Army is heading toward the Green Pond!"
The entire Green Pond was in an uproar! Tuoba Chici's fate had already spread throughout the Green Pond. The Tang Dynasty Army did not deal with the Tuoba tribe. Instead, they spared Tuoba Chici's life. This made them feel slightly relieved. However, the direction in which the Tang Dynasty Army was marching made them feel uneasy.
"Is the Tang dynasty going to go back on their word again?!" Many people from the Dangxiang tribe said in fear. When the Chishui Army was attacked, it was not only the Tuoba tribe and the Wulan tribe. Many other tribes were involved. Was the Tang Dynasty Army going to settle the score again?
After hearing the news, Old Chief Hule finally arrived in front of the Hulan tribe. However, this time, Li Jing did not appear. Instead, he sent the thick-skinned Cheng Yaojin to receive Old Chief Hule.
"What is the Tang Dynasty Army's intention? Didn't we agree that as long as we betrayed the Tuoba tribe, we would let bygones be bygones?" Old Chief Hule said angrily.
"Old Chief Hule, don't worry. Since General Li has promised to let bygones be bygones, then the Tang dynasty will definitely keep our promise. Just now, Old Chief Hule also saw the Tuoba tribe and Chief Tuoba. This is enough to prove the sincerity of the Tang dynasty!" Cheng Yaojin promised with his big front teeth.
Thinking that Tuoba Chici was still alive, and that the Tuoba tribe still existed, only then did he relax slightly. However, he still continued to ask, "Then why did the Celestial Empire's army choose to pass through our Dang Xiang tribe?"
Cheng Yaojin said without thinking, "This is all Fu Yun's fault. Back then, Fu Yun went crazy and destroyed the grassland. He even set the entire grassland on fire. Now, the distance from Wild Fox Gorge to Lanzhou is a barren land with no supplies. How can the war horses travel on empty stomachs? They had no choice but to take a detour through the Green Pond."
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