plumnovel Chapter 60 Yuwen Chenglong's Far-sighted Planning
Chapter 60 Yuwen Chenglong's Far-sighted Planning
"Have you found out where their tribe is located?"
Lu Xiao's 800 men were all light cavalry, and they relied entirely on plundering for supplies.
If the tribe of this Turkic cavalry was relatively nearby, he wouldn't mind making the trip.
"It's quite far, over there."
Yuwen Chenglong pointed in the direction they came from.
"All the people were killed, and the sheep were used as supplies."
"You lead the way to the place with the water source I mentioned earlier."
Lu Xiao glanced at the sky; the sun was about to set.
If we go back, who knows what might happen next?
Now we need to find another place as soon as possible so that the army can rest.
"Okay."
Yuwen Chenglong took out a sheepskin map, looked at it for a while, and then headed northeast.
As darkness fell, Lü Xiao and his group, guided by Yuwen Chenglong, indeed arrived at a large water source.
While directing his soldiers to unsaddle their horses, water them, and set up makeshift tents, Lü Xiao directed them to do the same.
As he walked over to Yuwen Chenglong, who was standing with his hands on his hips, smugly directing everyone to fetch water, he asked curiously:
"You actually know the routes within the Turkic territory?"
He had been blindly charging north until after this battle, when he finally remembered Yuwen Chenglong, the living map.
"Of course!" Upon hearing this, Yuwen Chenglong immediately puffed out his chest, his face beaming with pride.
"I, Yuwen Chenglong, always prepare thoroughly before I act; I never fight an unprepared battle!"
"Prime Minister, your son is truly extraordinary."
At this moment, Yang Guang looked at Yuwen Chenglong with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Previously, he treated Yuwen Chenglong like a fool, intending to make the Yuwen family take the blame.
I never expected this kid to know so much.
"Your Majesty, please forgive my son. He only got lucky by chance."
Yuwen Huaji wore a smile on his face and spoke modestly, but inwardly he couldn't help feeling a little proud.
What father doesn't want his son to be successful?
"Why do you have such an opinion on the sphere of influence of the Turks? Tell me."
People have different talents, and Lü Xiao was eager to see if Yuwen Chenglong had misplaced his talent.
If this guy's talent is leading the way, then he will be of great use in future foreign wars.
"Speaking of this matter, it's all thanks to my father."
Although Yuwen Chenglong didn't want to admit it, he had to mention Yuwen Huaji.
"Oh?" Yuwen Huaji perked up immediately upon hearing this and urged, "Quickly, tell me in detail! His Majesty and the Marquis both want to hear!"
He was secretly delighted. Could it be that heaven had opened its eyes and allowed this son of a bitch to change his ways?
So now you finally know how to flatter your dad in front of outsiders?
There are times when father and son can share the stage harmoniously.
Under the expectant gazes of Lü Xiao and Yang Guang, Yuwen Chenglong spoke:
"To be honest, many years ago, my father had some private business dealings with some merchants from the Turkic region."
He paused, noticing that Yuwen Huaji's smile was beginning to freeze, and continued:
"I was young then, and I thought it was fun, so I used a few pearls that I had taken from home to trade with a Turkic merchant who often came to visit for a few route sketches that he carried with him."
Besides getting a map, the young Yuwen Chenglong was also bursting with curiosity.
He once secretly mingled with the goods in a caravan and went to the Turkic Khaganate a few times.
At first, I just felt it was novel and wanted to see what foreign lands were like.
Later, he grew bolder and simply broke away from the caravan, wandering alone in the territory of the Turks.
They ran from near the royal court all the way to the depths of the northern grasslands.
As they walked, they drew down the terrain, water sources, and approximate locations of the tribes they saw, based on their memory and observations.
"Moreover," Yuwen Chenglong lowered his voice, "my father isn't exactly upright. Doing this kind of head-losing business with the Turks is too risky."
"So I kept my guard up, thinking that I might get caught one day."
I can still use my familiarity with the northern grasslands to find a way to escape to the Turkic territory and lay low for a while.
He even instructed several trusted servants to travel to the northern desert under various pretexts, such as merchants, over the years.
He continuously updates and improves the maps he has, adding details.
"puff!"
Yuwen Huaji, who was drinking water from his water bag, immediately spat out a mouthful of water.
Many years have passed since then, and Emperor Yang Guang has repeatedly issued orders prohibiting any private dealings with the Turks.
He was imprisoned for several months after the incident came to light because he was secretly trading with the Turks.
Unexpectedly, the matter was brought up again.
Damn it, he said he didn't get along with that bastard.
"Yuwen Huaji, you didn't give a detailed enough account back then."
Upon hearing Yuwen Chenglong's words, Yang Guang guessed that Yuwen Huaji must be hiding something.
The private transactions with the Turks were probably not just a matter of three times.
"Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, it seems that I stumbled upon this by accident. Is it possible to atone for my mistakes with this merit?"
The only thing that comforted Yuwen Huaji was that Yuwen Chenglong was still somewhat useful.
"Very well, I will not pursue the matter of the past with you."
Yang Guang shook his head; he wasn't one to hold grudges.
One thing at a time, Yuwen Huaji has already dealt with it.
Yuwen Chenglong's idea of leaving himself a way out is indeed unusual.
"What a talent!"
Given the current situation, Lü Xiao could only describe Yuwen Chenglong in three words.
Damn it, they've even planned to immigrate and run away.
This guy would be very popular even in modern times.
"Hehe, please excuse my poor performance."
Yuwen Chenglong himself understood the Turks and had originally intended to leave himself a way out.
Little did I expect that I would become a guide for others.
"I'll fight the battle, you lead the way. So, what's next?"
Lu Xiao took the roasted lamb leg from Pei Yuanqing and asked as he tore into it.
"Um……"
Yuwen Chenglong fiddled with the sheepskin map and quickly came up with a route.
As long as you follow his route, you'll find plenty of water sources.
They can travel during the day and rest at night.
Following this pace ensures both marching speed and prevents soldiers and horses from becoming exhausted.
Before long, they will be able to strike at the heart of the enemy and reach the vicinity of the Turkic royal court.
"Your Majesty, what follows is truly penetrating deep into the heart of the Turkic territory."
Your subject suggests that one hundred men be assigned to accompany you, marking the route along the way, so that you won't be without a way out if necessary.
At this point, Yuwen Huaji offered a relatively prudent suggestion.
He still didn't quite trust Yuwen Chenglong; if they got lost, it would be all over.
"No need!" Yang Guang waved his hand decisively, rejecting this relatively safe suggestion.
He stood up, gazing at the deep night sky to the north, his eyes burning with a fiery passion and an unwavering resolve.
"Now that we've come this far, why bother with a way back?"
"Go forward without hesitation, straight into the heart of the territory!"
Yang Guang was never a man lacking in courage and decisiveness.
Moreover, having witnessed firsthand the formidable fighting prowess displayed by Lü Xiao and his eight hundred soldiers today, he was even more confident.
So what if we really get lost in the grasslands?
Whenever they encountered Turks, whether they were from tribes or nomadic cavalry.
With Lü Xiao's bravery and the sharpness of his eight hundred elite soldiers, they could easily ask the other side to lead the way!
Even if they were led to the place where the Turkic army was gathered, it would not be like lambs to the slaughter.
It was a tiger that stormed into a flock of sheep!