Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 224: The Remaining Brave Should Pursue the Poor Bandits

"Okay, the task of cleaning up the battlefield is given to Li Daliang's department, and they are asked to treat the wounded as soon as possible, and cremate the bodies of our soldiers who died in battle, and bring the ashes back."

For Li Jing, it was a sure thing to win the battle at this point. With Tuyuhun as his final battle, it would definitely be the happiest end of his military career.

"In addition, I ordered you to lead the headquarters, Su Dingfang, Li Daoyan, Qiwu Heli and other Turkic tribes to take time to rest. After three hours, set out to pursue the enemy fleeing westward with all your strength. After the enemy is wiped out, you will try your best to approach Fucheng City. .”

Li Daozong understood that the smooth progress of the battle was the result of the prince, Hou Junji and others running thousands of miles away, and now they were in more danger if they were delayed for a minute, so he annihilated the fleeing Tuyuhun army as quickly as possible. However, once they are allowed to return to Fucheng City, it will undoubtedly make the situation of the prince and Liu Shi even worse.

"Deputy Commander, Deputy Commander Tuyuhun people set fire to the weeds", the scouts shouted in horror from a long distance away.

"What?" Although I knew that these guys must be idiots, I didn't expect these guys to use such a bad move. I have to say that this time when the Tuyuhun people escaped with their heads, Li Daozong was in a state of panic. Brain pain.

Spring on the plateau comes late. It is the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The spring grass has not yet sprouted, and the eyes are full of dry yellow. The pasture is easy to ignite, and the wind is very strong by the Qinghai Lake. Once it burns, the fire is difficult to control. .These pastures are not only natural food for war horses, but also weapons that can be used in war.

Historically, in order to prevent the invasion of the Hu people, the dynasties of the Central Plains would burn the pastures in the area under their jurisdiction, so that their war horses would have no fodder, so as to force them to retreat.Some low trees and pastures raised a wall of fire in front of the army in front. Li Daozong looked at the withered yellow weeds that could not be seen at the bottom of the mountain in front of him, and his face turned a little pale.

It won't take long for the fire to burn all the grass below, so why don't I just wait for them to burn out?And with such a large piece of pasture lost, what would the Tang army's war horses eat? This is really a poisonous plan.

"Deputy Marshal, the military situation is urgent. We can't afford to wait. It's better to let the soldiers cut out a barrier to prevent the fire from spreading, and at the same time allow our army to pass quickly." Seeing Li Daozong anxious, Su Dingfang He couldn't help but stepped forward and said something.

That's right, Li Daozong, who came back to his senses, immediately ordered the soldiers under his command to cut out an isolation belt in the distance, and quickly reported the situation to Li Jing behind him, so that he could make preparations later.

After three hours of clearing work by me, the army finally cut out a passage that can pass three horses away, and cut out a isolation belt with a width of about one foot to protect the pasture. Li Daozong, who had already been in a hurry, immediately ordered The army marched rapidly all night.

The emperor paid off, Li Daozong's men finally caught up with them in the middle of the night, and these Tuyuhun people really didn't know how to die, thinking that a fire could stop them and Tang Jun firmly behind them, so that they could calmly Retreat to Fucheng City.

At this time, Li Daozong looked at them on the mountain ten miles away from the temporary camp of Tuyuhun. After tonight, all the main forces of the Tuyuhun Khanate would be lost, and its vast land would be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

"Order, Su Dingfang and Qilu Heli's troops will lead all the main force to attack from the front, and Ashi Nasher and Zhishisili will surround them from the east and west, weakening their vital forces one by one like three knives. Remember, to wipe out the Tuyuhun army at the bottom of the mountain, if you let go of an enemy, you don't have to come back."

From Li Daozong's point of view, he had no vigilance in the face of these, and even the soldiers on guard who slept like dead pigs couldn't be completely wiped out. If they dared to find a piece of tofu and beat him to death, what else? What face is wearing this armor.

Li Daozong's words had no effect on the three Turkic generals, but to Su Dingfang, it was a slap in the face. After interrogating the captives, he learned that it was Murong Shun, the eldest son of Tuyuhun, who slipped away from him. Isn't it a big joke to run away from Li Jing's close disciple?

Either Li Jing didn't teach him well, or Su Dingfang's ability was too poor, so even if he knew that Li Daozong was aggressive, he still couldn't suppress the evil fire in his heart. .
The next day, after a night of fierce fighting, the Tuyuhun people who were still alive on the mountain squatted on the ground cautiously, fearing that their unintentional actions would misunderstand these wolf-like Tang troops and cause them to lose their lives in vain.Those Tang Jun who rushed in last night left a deep impression on them, so frightening.

These Tang Jun are still human, are they just like devils climbing up from hell?Even after being hit by a knife, these Tang soldiers had to roll towards the burning tent with their opponents in their arms, all in a desperate posture.

After seeing their comrades massacred by the Tang army, the Tuyuhun people, who were already very tired and unable to lift their spirits, also surrendered to the Tang army in panic.Seeing that there was nothing to do, the three famous kings of his department also led their own soldiers to capture the Khan's personal envoy Kersin, and sent him to the vicious Tang army tremblingly.

"How many casualties?" Li Daozong saw the fierce battle last night. Although he felt that Su Dingfang's fight was a bit reckless, he had to admit that this kind of violent attack can deter the enemy, otherwise There will not be so many people surrendering.

"The various departments of our army have a total of more than [-] casualties. The last general will gather up the remains of the soldiers who died in battle. Deputy commander, last general."

With so many comrades dead, it is impossible to say that Su Dingfang was not touched in his heart. The reason why he didn't follow Li Daozong's order to beat him was because his head was hot, otherwise he wouldn't have killed or injured so many brothers.

Before Su Dingfang finished speaking, Li Daozong raised his hand to interrupt him. He knew what Su Dingfang wanted to say, but now is really not the time to argue with him about the gains and losses of tactics.

So he said in a deep voice: "Go down and pick out [-] uninjured brothers. After three hours, you and Qi Mao He Li will lead you to approach Fucheng City at the fastest speed.

The crown prince and Hou Junji are already fighting hard, the sooner you get to their side, the less pressure you will have.Moreover, the prince's comfort is related to Guozuo, this is the time for you to do your best. "

For Li Chengqian's comfort, no one in the entire West Sea Road was more worried than him. Before the expedition, the emperor specially summoned him alone and asked him to take care of him on the battlefield.

But who knew that Li Jing and Hou Junji would agree to that young master's battle plan.This is because the crown prince and Li Jing cultivated a deep tacit understanding during the Northern Expedition. Otherwise, how could Li Jing, who has always been cautious, use the strange way of using troops to silence him.

(End of this chapter)