Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 217 Battle of Kushan (1)

"Since this commander has accepted the request of His Highness and General Hou, Xue Wanjun will temporarily command Jishi Road from now on." After glancing at the generals in the tent, he got up and said, "Order, Li Chengqian, the general manager of Yanze Road, is under the command." Within [-] days, we will conquer Minghai, pass through Xingxiu and arrive at Fucheng City, and we can act accordingly after completing the set goals."

"Li Daliang, the chief of Qimodao's march, led his troops to attack Mantou Mountain. Duan Zhixuan, the governor of Hezhou and the general of Zuo Xiaowei, led Li Daoyan's troops in Chishui Road to attack Niuxindui, and the rest of the troops followed him to attack the Tuyuhun army defending Kushan. In addition, Zhang Gongjin, the deputy commander of the Xikaidao march, restrained the Shan and Tao prefectures with the entire army.”

"Follow the general's order." After Li Jing's order was issued, all the generals in the tent bowed to accept the order, but when Li Chengqian was about to leave, he was stopped by Li Jing, and the confused Li Chengqian had no choice but to leave again. Sit down and wait for everyone to pay their bills.

"His Royal Highness, the old minister knows that as long as you are asked to lead troops, something will happen."

Seeing Li Jing rubbing his swollen head non-stop, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Mr. Dai, where did you say that? When Emperor Han Jing quelled the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, Zhou Yafu did not restrain Liang King? You must know that at that time, King Liang was no less noble than the prince of this palace."

Hearing about Zhou Yafu and Liu Wu, Li Jing's head became even bigger. Neither of these two people came to a good end.

Forget it, arguing with this young master would be to make yourself uncomfortable, and then said in a deep voice: "The old minister's central army has a part of cavalry, and they are all one of the best in a hundred. Let Dugu Mou lead this time." Among them, the most elite 3000 people go with His Highness, remember to discuss everything with Junji more, and not to take risks lightly."

"Don't worry, General, I'll take care of you." After speaking, he bowed his hands to Li Jing. He knew that these cavalrymen were Li Jing's darlings, and they were always treasured by Su Dingfang.

This time, if it wasn't for the fact that he wanted to strike thousands of miles away and it was difficult to guarantee his safety, Li Jing would not have used the strategic cavalry in his hand, so he deserved this gift. .
Kushan is also called Zhaobei Mountain locally, also known as Kuku Nuoer Ridge, from west to east, across the southern border... The snow in winter and summer never disappears, towering above the mountains, just like a silver screen, also known as Snow Mountain.Climbing to the top is like being in a heavenly palace, with blue clouds above your head and crystal clear ice under your feet.

A line of high mountains, cut into two sections, belong to two worlds. Below the snow line, there is a thousand miles of green, and above the snow line, it is covered with silver.The Tuyuhun people built a strong city along the mountain range according to the unique terrain here.

Climbing from the east ridge of the mountain village to the mountain village, there is a mountain wall built with huge stones across the mountain ridge. When they came closer, they found that the wall of more than 100 feet long was lying on the beam of the mountain ridge.

The walls of the village are carefully designed, with watchtowers, archery holes, stone stacks, and wooden rolling platforms left.In the middle of the wall is a gate that is not too wide, about two feet wide and three feet high.The archers of Tuyuhun happened to use the existing archery holes to keep attacking Tang Jun leaning forward and missing their arrows.

"Can't attack? There are more than [-] such cottages in Kushan. If they can't be attacked, how can they attract the enemy's attention here. Once the enemy finds out that our army is false, calmly deploy troops to encircle Yanze Road what to do?"

Hearing Orphan Xue said that he would be beaten, Li Daozong, who was sitting on the front line, immediately became unhappy. They all said that it was difficult to kick the first three kicks, but it wouldn't make people kick three kicks on the butt.

If they can't give them the illusion that the entire Tang army is here, what will happen once the coalition forces composed of Dangxiang people and Tubo people go north from Bailan.

"Orphan Xue, this commander ordered you to immediately supervise and kill Li Cong, the leader of the forward battalion, and I will give you another three thousand elite soldiers. I must take it down before dark!" hands.

"Deputy Marshal, General Li is a family member. Besides, he is still wounded and still fighting to the death. Do you want to give him another chance to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds?" I won't let people play to death in the future.

If Li Daozong gave this order before, Orphan Xue would not even frown and cut him off.But it can't work now, he is from Li Jing's direct lineage, after the Northern Expedition, their life is becoming more and more difficult every day, if they don't behave carefully, who knows when they will be kicked out of the barracks.

Seeing Orphan Xue's embarrassed face, Li Daozong didn't know why he pleaded with Li Cong, and immediately shouted: "General Xue, you have to remember that you are a soldier and not a politician in the court. Go and execute the commander's order now , if you can’t fight before dark, then I will kill you like a handsome man, go.”

"No, the last general takes command. If you can't attack the city before dark, save your energy. The last general will die in front." After saying that, he saluted Li Daozong and turned to leave the tent.

In fact, he really didn't understand Li Daozong's true intentions. Let alone whether Li Cong was dead or not, being able to put him in the vanguard camp was to cultivate him intentionally. Otherwise, how could it be his turn with so many brave generals under his tent. .
The Tuyuhun people on the wall kept throwing boulders down, and the archers kept pouring arrows, and the Tang troops under the wall fell one by one.The dense arrows hit Orphan Xue's armor with nails, but the brave general didn't care, and then roared: "Soldiers, you must take down this stockade today, or everyone will die. Those who die are considered martyrs and live on." Those who count as deserters, let Lao Tzu rush."

After finishing speaking, under the cover of the crossbowmen's rockets, he grabbed the lieutenant's large shield, copied the long knife, and rushed to the front with his personal guards.Seeing that the general was so willing to spare his life, the soldiers behind all rushed up on the ladder.

There is no way to do this, because the body of the previous general, Li Cong, is still behind him.In this way, under Orphan Xue's desperate attack, the defense line that was originally standing still was finally shaken, and the soldiers of the Tang army rushed to the top of the city like a flood.

An hour later, all the Tuyuhun people in the village were left with a famous king and dozens of wounded soldiers struggling to support in the corner.

However, that famous king was a good enough guy to even propose a one-on-one duel with Orphan Xue in such a desperate situation to see who was the real warrior.

Hearing this, Orphan Xue couldn't help laughing and said: "What the hell, is it because I can't lift the knife, or this kid is drifting away." Then, regardless of the lieutenant general's obstruction, he strode towards the shouting Tuyuhun people.

A moment later, Orphan Xue crushed the famous king's head, then wiped the blood on his face and said to Wang Fangyi behind him: "Clean the battlefield quickly, treat the wounded soldiers, strengthen the fortifications, and prevent the enemy from counterattacking." .In addition, report the victory to the deputy commander and ask for more troops."

(End of this chapter)