Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 610
Ashina Sheer regretted it, really regretted it.

Although he successfully broke through the Loufan Pass, and even though he had won several battles all the way to Nao County, he was firmly blocked in the south of Nao County, and he was not allowed to go one step further.

Although Ashina Sheer followed Jieli Khan to attack the east of the river several times, but because of the mountain range and because Taiyuan Mansion was on the south side of Xinzhou, Ashina Sheer never went to Lanzhou.

After the Turkic cavalry invaded Lanzhou that day, they went all the way south and broke through two counties. They arrived at the border of Taiyuan Prefecture and then turned north to Xinzhou. It was not until they arrived near Dingxiang County that Ashina Sheer accidentally learned that there was someone from Lanzhou. A road that is not too flat, but not too steep leads directly to Xinzhou.

This is Ashina Sheer's first regret. The second regret is that he should have divided his troops to go north yesterday... Even if only [-] cavalry arrived at Yanmen Pass, it would still play a key role.

But today Er Zhu Yichen gave way, thinking that Ashina Sheer, who thought Niu Bin and other rebels would help him, did not take any risks. As a result, the stalemate continued until the two support troops of the other side rushed to the battlefield.

Ashina Sheer is different from other tribesmen. He is proficient in Sinology, and he is not a rough one. In today's two battles, the cavalry under his command suffered heavy casualties, less than [-], and even with the rebel army attached to Niu Bin, it was only about [-].

Do you want to continue?
Although the Tang army on the opposite side also suffered heavy casualties, they still maintained their combat power. Reinforcements from the north spread all over the mountains and plains, and there were a lot of people. But Ashina Sheer was most afraid of the fleet on the Hutuo River.

Niu Bin and Guo Ziheng watched from a distance, discussed a few words in a low voice, and then reported to Ashina Sheer... According to the time calculation, it should not be the Bingzhou Army, but probably Li Jing, the acting governor who is said to be about to take office.

Ashina Sheer had heard of the name Li Jing, and he didn't care too much about this person, but for the reinforcements brought by this person... Because the fleet docked, a large number of soldiers landed continuously, although they were all The infantry, but they all walk steadily, or hold a huge knife, or carry a bow and arrow, and they can be seen as elite soldiers at a glance.

Within sight, large and small ships docked, and a steady stream of soldiers were landing one after another, forming a queue on the east side of the Turkic Army.

Will it be the Bingzhou Army?

Ashina Sheer hesitated.

Leaving Lu Chengji and Guo Pu in charge of Daixian reinforcements, they quickly approached Erzhu Yichen, and the two armies merged into one, while Li Kai and Li Yiyan boarded the big ship.

"Meet Yongkang county magistrate."

"Meet Yongkang county magistrate."

Standing on the bow of the boat watching the battle situation, Li Jing turned around and glanced at the two nephews. He only nodded slightly to signal, his blue shirt was blown violently by the river wind, "I heard that the King of Handan is very kind, Chang Huairen?"

Li Kai knew that this was because Li Jing was dissatisfied with the rebellion, so he took a step forward and smiled bitterly: "Huairen is kind to the people, the people of Huairen, Yuan Junzhang came to see you, and the garrison in Mayi is quite unstable, so the Bingzhou Army Instead, transfer Yuan Junzhang's old department into the pass."

Li Jing shook his head slightly, and made a simple comment, "Be kind and soft."

Li Kai thought of the powerful clan in Daizhou trembling in front of Li Shan, and the Jingguan built by Li Shan's Yanmen victory in the early years, and his evaluation of Li Jing was a bit... speechless.

Is that friend a soft-hearted person?

Do not make jokes!
"If it weren't for Huai's benevolence and kindness, the rebels would have been hard to revolt." Li Yiyan took a step forward and said in a loud voice, "But if it hadn't been for Huai's benevolence and kindness, why did Brother Demou lead the reinforcements here today?"

"Everyone in the whole prefecture said that they have never seen such parents in this life. At the beginning of the year, Huairen sent troops to the outside of the Great Wall, and many young and strong men accompanied them. This time the Turks approached Nao County. Brother Demou gave an order, and how many young and strong were willing to die for Huairen .”

"You are brother Xuande's youngest son?" Li Jing's resolute face showed a smile, nodded and said: "There are many heroes from the Li family in Longxi, if Yiyan hadn't reported the letter and asked for emergency help, I am afraid that some people will not be able to recover. "

After a pause, Li Jing sighed: "If the King of Handan hadn't been soft-handed, the rebels wouldn't have risen, but if it wasn't for the kindness of the King of Handan, it would be difficult for Demou to lead his troops to help."

"One drink and one peck, is it pre-determined, there is a reason for it."

At this time, there was commotion on the shore, smoke and dust filled the air, and the Turkic cavalry could be faintly seen pressing forward. Li Jing squinted his eyes and looked into the distance, nodded and said: "The Turkic leader is courageous, and he still refuses to retreat."

Li Kai said with a smile: "It's just trying to survive."

"Yesterday I received the battle report, and Bingzhou sent a large army westward to Lanzhou. The bridge at Loufan Pass was destroyed. It was difficult for the Turks outside Yanmen Pass to enter, and the retreat route for the Turks on the shore was also cut off." Li Yiyan analyzed in detail: "If they can win, the Turks can come back... ..."

Li Jing waved his hand to signal not to say any more. His thinking is different from those of these two nephews, and he himself has just gone north from Taiyuan Mansion, so he is very clear about the situation... When the Turks are likely to break through and go south in a big way, Bingzhou has become a defense In the most critical area of ​​the Turks, Li Daozong, the governor of Bingzhou, the city king, did not dare to divide his troops at will. At most, he sent partial divisions to block Loufan Pass.

In other words, the thousands of Turkic cavalry on the shore have a way out... Returning from Loufan Pass, as long as there is no large number of Tang troops chasing after them, the possibility of escape is not small.

But obviously, the leader of the Turkic cavalry on the shore was unwilling to leave.

"Decree!" Li Jing took a deep breath, "Jianghuai soldiers line up along the river and advance westward."

"Array collapse, all beheaded!"

The guards got off the boat and rushed to the horses, shouting in the formation, "The general has an order, all the troops will be killed, all the troops will be killed!"

Li Kai was a little anxious, took a step forward, and said in a low voice: "Fourth Uncle, now that the two armies are encircled, we only need to stick to it, why is this?"

The current situation is that the Tang army in the northwest and the Daixian reinforcements have joined forces, and their formation is moving eastward. On the one hand, they are close to the northward reinforcements, and on the other hand, they completely block the Turks' northward avenue.

The Turkic cavalry did not choose the Tang army, which used chariots as the main defense, but to support the weight of the northward reinforcements... However, Li Jing ordered the Jianghuai soldiers to line up along the river and advance westward. Behind them is the Hutuo River. This is in the art of war It's a big taboo.

"Fourth Uncle..."

Seeing that Li Jing ignored him, Li Kai wanted to persuade him, but Li Jing suddenly turned around and stared at him, his gaze was like lightning, forcing Li Kai to shut his mouth.

As the Turkic cavalry approached to the east, the two Tang armies became agitated. A large number of infantry formed by the Hutuo River slowly marched westward. Na Sheer personally led the cavalry to confront.

Li Jing watched the battle for a long time before shouting: "Kan Leng!"

"Here!" Kan Leng, who had been waiting impatiently for a long time, replied loudly: "The last general is willing to be the forerunner!"

Li Kai and Li Yiyan glanced at each other. They both knew that this old general of the King of Wu had served in Yanmen last year, and he followed Li Shan to recruit Yuan Junzhang in Mayi, and later went south due to the Jianghuai war.

Li Jing waved his hand lightly and said: "You said that the King of Handan is very kind to you, and you have invited the vanguard many times. If you win, the King of Handan may have a chance..."

"This battle must be won!" Kan Leng roared angrily, jumped off the deck, took the long knives raised by the two soldiers, and strode westward.

Li Jing silently watched Kan Leng's figure disappear into the army formation, and ordered in a low voice: "Listen to a certain order, and the fleet will leave the shore at any time."

After all, Li Yiyan was the younger brother from the next house, so he stood a little back, while Li Kai was Li Jing's nephew, standing beside him. Hearing this sentence... his whole body froze.

Is the danger not over yet?

There are at least three or four thousand soldiers in the Tang army on Er Zhu Yichen and Guo Pu's side. Although there are a large number of young and powerful children among them, their combat power is not weak, and the fleet led by the fourth uncle has already landed There are thousands of people, and the Turkic cavalry has experienced many battles and suffered heavy losses... Logically speaking, the enemy should be weak and we should be strong.

Why did the fourth uncle order the fleet to leave the shore at any time?
(End of this chapter)