Rhythmic drum beats came from a carriage, commanding the soldiers to march in uniform steps. This march was very tiring and they had to stop to rest basically every half an hour.

However, Wang Zheng gave a death order that the army must march in this manner, so everyone had to endure it. Fortunately, the daily marching distance was only fifty miles, and without the burden of food and supplies, the soldiers were able to hold on.

Wang Zheng had to give such a death order because he had no choice.

If the battle were fought in a hilly terrain like Yuzhou, with the fighting prowess of the Ba people, the enemy could be easily defeated by simply letting them out to attack and kill at will.

But this time the enemy is on the grassland. Facing a group charge and fighting, teamwork and discipline are particularly important.

Wang Zheng hoped that the uniform pace would increase the tacit understanding between the soldiers, and then it would be much easier to cooperate.

Wang Zheng looked at the marching troops, nodded with satisfaction, turned around and said to Zhang San and Li Si who came to see them off, "After entering autumn, the rain will decrease.

"Tell me, how many people did our great steward, who is born with knowledge, bring to deal with us this time? The Tang Emperor is really willing to send out such a treasure. The Tang Emperor wants to kill us all."

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After Wang Zheng's painstaking management over the years, the literacy rate of the farm is extremely high. It is only an easy task to recruit 100,000 students. However, recruiting 100,000 craftsmen would put some pressure on the farm.

Fortunately, every time I go to pay tribute, I can earn several times the return gift, otherwise, I would be too lazy to put on such a humble attitude.

There are different scenery every day. With the whole family around, the two little ones just treat it as an outing and naturally won’t make any noise.

However, Lu Dongzan still did not dare to turn against the Tang Dynasty directly. After getting the benefits, he immediately sent people to the Tang Dynasty to show his goodwill, try to keep a low profile and give enough face to the Tang Dynasty.

After a brief hesitation, the two agreed. They were determined to follow Wang Zheng for the rest of their lives, so it was only natural for them to send their wives and children to live in the Grand Steward's Mansion first.

Since these archers did not need to fight head-on, Wang Zheng did not let them march in a uniform rhythm, but the journey would not be easy for them.

Wang Zheng collected many wheelbarrows and asked them to push one each to help transport winter clothes for 100,000 people. A set of winter clothes includes cotton coats, cotton pants, shoes, hats, gloves and other items.

Both Zhang San and Li Si are married and have several children.

However, the Emperor of Tang was becoming increasingly difficult to deceive, and his request for marriage was rejected. Thinking of the supplies that could be obtained through marriage, Lu Dongzan felt a wave of regret.

Anyway, they couldn't possibly take their wives and children to the battlefield like Wang Zheng did, right? In this case, arranging the wives and children to go to Chang'an was actually a good choice, and it could be considered as a prelude for Wang Zheng.

Wang Zheng laughed and carried his daughter to his horse. Then he climbed onto the horse and set off with the last 9,000 archers and 1,000 sickle-spear warriors.

Niu Lao San escorted a team of carriages and slowly came over. Xiao Yuehua lifted the curtain of the carriage and shouted to Wang Zheng: "Daddy, I want to ride a big horse."

Wang Zheng nodded, then sighed and said, "If you are willing, send your wife and children to the Chang'an Grand Steward's Mansion. It may be difficult for us to return to Shuzhong after this departure."

However, if one wants to conquer Tubo, these 200,000 people are indispensable, and their importance is no less than that of 100,000 soldiers. Therefore, Wang Zheng gave these two tasks to Zhang San and Li Si, the people he trusted the most.

Over the years, as Tubo gradually became stronger thanks to the craftsmen brought by Princess Wencheng, Lu Dongzan slowly showed his fangs. He first made small moves in the Western Regions and conquered several small countries in the Western Regions. Then he destroyed Turpan and expanded Tubo's territory a lot.

"Hahaha, okay, Daddy will take Xiao Yuehua to ride on the big horse."

The heroic middle-aged man was called Lun Qinling. He was Lu Dongzan’s second son and also his favorite son.

In a valley in Qinghai, in the center of a series of military tents, there is a luxurious tent. Inside the tent, Lu Dongzan is sitting on a bamboo chair, looking at the map on the table and lost in thought.

A dashing middle-aged man strode in and reported, "Father, there is news about Wang Zheng."

"Report."

Because a thin layer of porcelain was added inside the clothes, the weight was still considerable. A set of winter clothes weighed more than ten kilograms. One person transported ten sets of winter clothes. Even with a wheelbarrow, it was still not easy to walk fifty miles a day.

The Tang Dynasty is even richer now. If the marriage can be successful, with the Han people's foolish nature of caring too much about face, how many good things can I get!

Facing the behemoth that is the Tang Dynasty, Lu Dongzan has always acted cautiously. At the beginning, Tubo was not strong enough, so Lu Dongzan could only keep his tail between his legs and keep showing goodwill to the Tang Dynasty. The marriage of Princess Wencheng was his most successful diplomacy.

Archers were the rarest type of soldier in this era. Wang Zheng had accumulated them for so many years, and with the continuous joining of the Lao Ba people, he still had not gathered 10,000 archers.

You should each organize another 100,000 students and 100,000 craftsmen to set off, and make sure to arrive in Songzhou before New Year's Day. Remember to bring more winter clothes, as it is quite cold there."

The soldiers were naturally very tired as they had to stop and walk all the way, but Wang Zheng and his men were very relaxed. Xiao Yuehua and Xiao Ping'an took turns letting Wang Zheng take them on horseback riding, and they were still in high spirits after walking for more than ten days.

This man is not only good in martial arts, but also smart, so Lu Dongzan has always kept him by his side so that he can give him advice at any time. After a few years of training, this son can fully inherit his mantle.

The two of them clasped their fists and said respectfully, "We saved it, don't worry, Master."

"Wang Zheng is sending out 100,000 troops this time, with Songzhou as the destination. Each 10,000-man force is a marching group, and he is in the last group of 10,000 people. He should have reached Yizhou by now.

I want to take some people to meet him and see if he is as powerful as the rumors say. If we set out now, we should be able to intercept him before he reaches Songzhou."

Lu Dongzan frowned, "How can a person with a great reputation be a vain one? Although Songzhou is a small border town, it is within the territory of the Tang Dynasty. The number of people that can be brought with us is definitely not too many. I think we should forget about the ambush."

"Father, you are worrying too much. No matter how powerful Wang Zheng is, he is only good at civil affairs. Marching and fighting cannot be done by just being smart. Courage, force, and experience are the foundation of warfare.

Wang Zheng has never led an army in battle. I don't believe he can be my opponent. Please help me, father. I will definitely bring back Wang Zheng's head."