Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1249 The Great Victory
Too fast, too fast.

The same thought appeared in the minds of Ashina Dewuchu and Guo Xiaoke, and Zhang Zhongjian, who had just arrived on the battlefield, also thought the same. He really had no idea that the tens of thousands of Turkic troops were so inexperienced and their resistance was so fragile.

After looking at a few things on the far east side, Zhang Zhongjian quickly made a decision and ordered Shi Danai and He Liu to lead the light cavalry around the east side on a large scale, encircling the Turks' escape routes and forming an encirclement.

Dubu Khan will definitely not be able to react. Even if deserters go to report the news, it will not take a while for the main Turkic force to arrive, not to mention that Zhang Zhongjian has arranged scouts carrying binoculars and cow dung on the way, which can be used from a long distance. Signaling.

At the moment Ashina Dewu fled, thousands of Turkic cavalry were in disarray and reflexively fled to the east. Duan Zhixuan personally led hundreds of heavy cavalry to dig in from the side and cut the Turks into two sections.

Guo Xiaoke, who was farther north, made timely adjustments, consolidated his troops, and personally led Hou Hongtao to lead his cavalry south. After a hail of arrows, the Tang cavalry with their horses in hand broke through the formation sharply and stabbed the Turkic soldiers over one by one. .

Feng Li and Hou Junji led the rest of the cavalry around to the northeast, vaguely cutting off the Turks' retreat, and formed an encirclement with Zhang Zhongjian in tacit understanding.

After Zhang Zhongjian personally led the last group of heavy cavalry into the battle, there were no longer any organized Turkic cavalry on the north side of the Mingsha Camp. What's more, the Tang army now has nearly [-] cavalry, and its strength is not at a disadvantage.

On the battlefield, the Turks were fleeing in all directions, only to be knocked off their horses one by one. There was no need for a last-ditch attack. They only needed to drive their horses to trample them. Some of them fled to the west in an attempt to hide in the mountains, and the rest I can only kneel down and surrender.

"Kill, kill them all!" Zhang Zhongjian angrily scolded several generals who came to ask for instructions, "Lingwu County was destroyed, and several towns were left without chickens and dogs. Are you indifferent?!"

Liu Rengui glanced at the generals. He was the commander of Ren Gui's bodyguard back then. He recognized that these were all Ren Gui's subordinates. He couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Who doesn't know that King Wei Si's cruel external methods and the built-up capital Not one or two seats anymore.

Without hesitation, Tang Jun raised the butcher knife, and the brutal killing began. Blood and corpses were everywhere, and the air seemed to have become sticky.

Although Liu Rengui's hands were itchy, he could not leave Zhang Zhongjian's side while holding the Chinese Army flag today. Suddenly he glanced at the corner of his eye and reminded: "Wolf smoke!"

Zhang Zhongjian licked his lips and ordered Ming Jin to withdraw his troops. Guo Xiaoke's side quickly integrated the cavalry and went south, entering the Mingsha Camp from the northern defense line. Zhang Zhongjian personally led two thousand light cavalry to the east. It seemed that he was going to take the initiative to meet the enemy, but he quickly turned around. Horse head, return to camp from the passage on the east side of the defense line.

It cannot be said that Dubu Khan's movements were unpleasant, but when he arrived, all he saw were corpses all over the field, ownerless horses, and the occasional wounded who were still groaning on the battlefield.

Dubu Khan's face was ashen. He had been attacking the Mingsha camp for many days, only losing troops and generals. Unexpectedly, the Tang army attacked from the south a few days ago, and today it took the initiative to attack on the northern front.

But what Dubu Khan couldn't figure out was that Ashina Dewu had more than [-] troops at his disposal. Although it was not far from the Mingsha Camp, the defense line on the north side of the Mingsha Camp was not wide, and the speed of dispatching troops was slow. It would be so fast. After the scouts investigated, Ashina Dewu didn't waste any more, and he wouldn't be such a complete failure.

Although it was only noon, the sky was gradually getting gloomier, and the sun seemed not to want to see such a fierce battlefield, and hid in the thick dark clouds. Not long after, a strong wind blew by, making Dubu Khan wash his ears. ring.

A teller reminded in a low voice, "Sweat, it's raining."

Dubu Khan stretched out his hand, and cold raindrops fell on the palm of his hand. At this time, deafening cheers came from the Mingsha Camp. Looking from a distance, the Tang soldiers behind the low wall sometimes hit the iron shield with their weapons, and sometimes Raising weapons high is not only a celebration of this great victory, but also a demonstration to the Turkic army. "The Duke of Yangzhai County is unparalleled in his bravery. He defeated the enemy in three seconds. The trustworthy people of Guangling County did not doubt it and cut off the rear in person." Tang Jian was the first to return to the camp and the generals greeted Zhang Zhongjian and laughed and said: "Such a great victory in the midst of heavy siege. This battle will be passed down to future generations and praised by others."

Indeed, Zhang Zhongjian cleverly used the Yellow River and Qingtong Gorge to complete a sneak attack that will be talked about by future generations. From the selection of fighter planes, grasp of timing, and specific command of tactics, it was perfect. From Hou Hongtao's perspective, , Feng Li led his troops into the Turkic camp, and finally Zhang Zhongjian entered the camp, it only lasted more than an hour.

The rapid action and rapid defeat of the enemy left Dubu Khan with tens of thousands of troops at his wits' end. Of course, the more than [-] Turks... even [-] sheep could not be killed in such a short time.

Zhang Zhongjian estimated that the loss of Turkic troops was about five thousand, and some of them were chased until they had no way to escape and knelt down to beg for mercy... but they were still killed with a knife.

But the significance of this battle is not to kill five thousand enemies, but to inform Dubu Khan that the Tang army is holding on to the Mingsha Camp, but it is not trapped in the Mingsha Camp. It still has the possibility and mobility to attack. ...As for the latter point, it depends on when Dubu Khan will react.

Zhang Zhongjian threw away his horse, jumped off his horse, and held the hand of Guo Xiaoke, who was still hesitating whether to salute or not. "In this battle, the Duke of Yangdi County took the lead."

Tang Jian looked at this scene with a smile. Zhang Zhongjian was a bit like Su Dingfang in the military. Both of them were a bit like Zhou Yafu from Xiliuying. But in terms of dealing with people, Zhang Zhongjian was far more tactful than Su Dingfang... After all, he had been in Mayi for more than ten years and had been promoted. The reason why he didn't go up was because of his ugly appearance rather than lack of ability. But even so, a small military leader still has quite a prestige in the army. Otherwise, He Xiaodong would not be able to be captured alive to put down the rebellion.

There were so many people here. Although Guo Xiaoke was still worried, he could only go down the ladder. "I don't dare. Guangling County has a plan. I can only follow orders."

Zhang Zhongjian took Guo Xiaoke and led the generals into the central military tent. He ordered a banquet, raised a wine cup, and said seriously: "Zhang Sanlang is fortunate to be promoted by King Wei Si and entrusted to Lingzhou by His Majesty. There were many gaps before."

"Today we know that the Duke of Yangzhai County attaches great importance to state affairs. I respect you for this. I take this cup of Yellow River water as a tribute and join hands to fight against the enemy."

Guo Xiaoke knew the implication of Zhang Zhongjian's words. We will talk about things between us later, and first drive away the Turks... His concern for Zhang Zhongjian was mainly because of the loss of his treasure collection, but on the surface he was against Zhang Zhongjian. Military strategy.

By now, Guo Xiaoke naturally understood Zhang Zhongjian's overall plan, and now he was angry that the other party had kept it secret from him.

Knowing that what the other party said was right, but Guo Xiaoke was really not a big-hearted person, he tilted his head and glanced at Hou Hongtao.

"Uh..." Hou Hongtao smacked his lips and whispered a few words into Zhang Zhongjian's ear.

Zhang Zhongjian laughed loudly and said, "I have been in a humble position for many years and have no personal wealth in my pocket. But after this battle, whatever is given from the gods, I will give it to each other. If there are any deficiencies, I will leave it to Alang's private treasury, please pick it out."

This is not a soft-tempered person. Use Li Huairen to suppress me... Guo Xiaoke's face didn't look good, but he still raised the wine cup and drank the glass of Yellow River water.

(End of this chapter)