Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 741 Strategies against Tuyuhun ([-])
In the first confrontation, the Tang army was slightly superior, but due to the shortage of troops, they did not take advantage of the victory to pursue the Tuyuhun soldiers and horses.

King Daci hated the defeat in the first battle, and in the following month, he organized troops to attack the Tang army's camp several times, but they had nothing to do, so they could only confront the Tang army at a distance.

And in August, the [-] elite Tang army led by Xu Shiji and Li Daoxuan finally found Huangshui and entered Niuxindui.This road, in fact, is not easy to march.Once you come to the banks of the Huangshui River, there are high mountains and mountains, so you can only patrol the river and go up a trail, always be on guard against possible ambushes in front of you.

In addition, it is the food road!
Xu Shiji ordered people to temporarily build four supply warehouses along the way, and set up camps along the way, before he dared to march with all his strength, and finally arrived at Niuxindui after a month.

"Where are Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche!"

"The last general is here!" The Xue brothers stepped forward, clasped their hands and waited for the order.

Xu Shiji said: "The two of you led five thousand soldiers and stationed in Tuoling. The forwards reached Tuyuhun forty li."

"As ordered!"

Xu Shiji reminded again: "Director Li fought fiercely at the mouth of Biandu, and the lives of all the officers and men are in danger, so you don't need to worry."

Xue Wanjun said: "Don't worry, general, although we are worried about the safety of our second brother, we will never violate military orders."

"That's great." Xu Shiji nodded.

The Xue brothers went down to order the soldiers and horses.

Xu Shiji then ordered Niu Jinda, Gao Yaxian, Zhang Shigui, and Zhang Baoxiang to lead troops and horses, either to guard key passes, or to transport grain and supplies.

Since they followed Li Zhiyun, the Xue brothers have made great achievements. In the past, they participated more or less in the war against the Eastern Turks. Later, they also had some contact with the Khitan and Xi clan wars, but most of them were soy sauce characters. , so there are not many meritorious deeds. Among the brothers, the highest title is only the eldest brother Xue Wanshu, who was named the Duke of the county, and the others after him are all county princes.

Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche both came here with the belief that they would win this time against Tuyuhun.

"We must win!" Xue Wanche rode his horse and said to Xue Wanjun, "Third brother, we must make great contributions this time!"

"Of course!" Xue Wanjun was full of pride.

The generals of the Tang Dynasty are like clouds, he is full of martial arts, and he thinks that he will not fall behind, so how can he sit back and watch others become famous.

In the next three days, Xu Shiji figured out the way of Tuyuhun's soldiers and horses, and led his army to intercept and kill them in one fell swoop, completely blocking the retreat of King Menggu Daci's troops, forming a trend of closing doors and beating dogs.

Tuyuhun army camp.

"There are Tang troops in Tuoling, and there are many Tang troops. Our food was robbed and the road was blocked by them." Tuyuhun scouts cried to King Daci.

"What did you say!" King Daci grabbed the scout's neck, "You are so brave, you dare to disturb our army's morale, you should be killed!"

Clang!
He drew his knife and stabbed the scout to death with his backhand.

Throwing the corpse on the ground, King Daci looked at the other famous kings coldly.

"This thief has disturbed our army's morale, and has already been punished. When you go back to prepare the army, there must be no mistakes!"

The famous kings looked at each other and said goodbye.

After everyone left, King Daci's expression changed suddenly and he fell to the ground.

"It's over, it's over!"

He was too careless, why didn't he expect that the Tang army had more than one way of soldiers and horses!

There is already a road in Shanshan, and a road in Biandukou, how could there be a third road missing!
Originally, he thought that Biandukou was the main force, but he didn't expect that Tang Jun in Biandukou was also the bait.

Ruined.

The back road was blocked. Once Menggu's soldiers and horses were lost, Tuyuhun had no dangerous pass to stop the Tang army from advancing, and they would definitely drive straight in and surround Fuqi City.

The beef heart pile must be recaptured!
No matter what price you pay, you must take back Niu Xindui and stop Tang Jun there.He doesn't want to worry about how Tang Jun suddenly appeared behind him now, he just wants to stop this group of Tang Jun soldiers.

The next day, King Daci ordered [-] soldiers and horses to return to Niu Xindui.

However, Xu Shiji had been prepared for a long time, and the army stood by and waited for the rabbit. When the Daci Wang arrived, he immediately launched an attack.

This time, King Daci was facing the elite of the Tang Army's elite. The opponent's plate armored cavalry was invincible, and killing people was like chopping melons and vegetables. The encounter between the two sides was completely one-sided massacre.The [-] Tuyuhun soldiers and horses were beheaded and more than [-] were killed, leaving King Daci leading more than a thousand cavalry to escape.

Five days later, Xu Shiji contacted Li Daliang and launched a general attack on the Tuyuhun army in Menggu. The two sides fought fiercely for half a month. In mid-August, they killed thirteen famous kings and killed more than ten thousand enemies. He led his soldiers and horses to break through and escape.

"Second brother!"

"Third brother, fourth brother!"

The three Xue brothers met on the battlefield, feeling a lot of emotions, and finally turned into laughing up to the sky.

At the same time, Xu Shiji and Li Daliang also finished their greetings, and at the same time looked at the captured King Liang Qucong.

"This person does have some status in Tuyuhun. Keep him and present him as a prisoner to His Majesty. Presumably His Majesty will be willing to use him as a sacrifice to our previous emperors of the Tang Dynasty." Cen Wenwen said with a smile.

"Then keep it." Xu Shiji said lightly.

To him, Fu Yun is the best achievement in battle, and this Liang Qucong is just an addition, not worthy of attention.

Li Daliang regretfully said: "Get away from Murong Xiaojun, I'm afraid it will be difficult to move along the way."

"Don't worry, we just need to go to Fucheng City step by step, and leave the rest to Duke Wei."

"Oh?" Li Daliang asked, "Where is Duke Wei now?"

Xu Shiji smiled, "I don't know either, but when Duke Wei appears, Fu Yun will definitely be shocked."

"Yes, then I can wait and see."

"This is an unjust war!" King Daci suddenly yelled, "The Khan of our country has never disrespected Emperor Tang, yet Emperor Tang has waged war. You are shameless!"

"Presumptuous!" Zhang Shigui stepped forward and slapped him with a crisp sound.

Xu Shiji said coldly: "Rebel, dare to talk about His Majesty the Emperor in front of me, how brave you are!"

King Daci looked at the guards who drew their swords, and his whole body was not well.

Li Daliang said coldly: "Keep this thief, and let him watch the fall of Fucheng City with his own eyes in the future!"

All the soldiers did not stay in Menggu for long, and after rectifying their troops, they rushed to Fucheng City.

On the other side, Li Jing, who had marched for nearly two months, finally crossed Chengfeng Ridge, crossed Chishuiyuan, and arrived at Juru River.

Although there are guides along the way, the road is rough and it is still very difficult to walk.

After Li Jing arrived in Juruchuan, he immediately sent scouts to contact Luo Shixin who was in Mantou, and soon Luo Shixin personally led the army to welcome Li Jing.

"Mr. Wei!"

"Mr. Qu!"

The two bowed their hands and saluted, and then laughed again.

Luo Shixin rode forward, walked side by side with Li Jing, and said with emotion: "A few days ago, I heard people say that you are going to cross the mountains and mountains, and I was really worried. Now, I think too much, Wei Gong is still handsome!"

Li Jing waved his hands and said, "Everything is in His Majesty's calculations, nothing to be proud of. The road is not peaceful, but the grain and grass support us to get here."

"Don't worry, Wei Gong, Mantou is full of food and grass, and it is definitely enough."

"That's good!"

Luo Shixin said with emotion: "In the past, Duke Wei and I went directly to the rear of the Turks like this, and it's the same now."

He was talking about the time when the Turks were destroyed in the ninth year of Wude.At that time, Li Jing and Luo Shixin led an army to attack the Turkic rear and wiped out Jieli in one fell swoop.

The current situation is inexplicably similar.

Li Jing also sighed slightly, in the blink of an eye, six or seven years have passed.

Time is so fast.

"Stop talking about that, tell me about the situation in Mantoucheng." Li Jing said seriously.

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)