The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 874 Night Attack and Counterattack

Early the next morning, under the leadership of Xuan Shijing, the soldiers of the Pioneer Battalion and Ma Zhou gathered together the [-] Goguryeo surrendered troops, and set off from Anshicheng to Liaoshui.

From Liaodong City to Yingzhou City, all the cities and towns along the way have been occupied by the Tang army, so the march is very safe.

When they reached the banks of the Liaoshui River, Xuan Shijing and Ma Zhou's soldiers split into two groups. Ma Zhou led his men and continued to march towards Yingzhou, while Xuan Shijing led his men to station at the Liaoshui shoal.

Now the river surface is very thickly frozen, and the army can cross the river by stepping on the ice in batches, but it took a lot of trouble.

Beside the Liaoshui shoal, tents were quickly erected one by one.

"Chang Le, send an order to go down, bring all the tools, cut wood in groups of two, and then transport it back to the camp for safe storage." Xuan Shijing ordered.

"Yes." Chang Le went away in response.

"Master Hou, if you want to fill up all the mud in the shoal, why don't you dig it up?" Qin Bingyue stood behind Xuan Shijing in a man's attire.

Xuan Shijing smiled and said: "This winter, the mud in the shoal is frozen, and it is very hard for people to step on it. Now there is no need to fill it up, and the soil on the ground has already been covered. If it is cold and cannot be dug up, even if it can be dug up, it will not be able to dig much in a day and a half. It is thankless. Now that the leaves are withered in winter, it is the most convenient to cut wood. Store enough wood first, and it will be convenient when the weather is warmer. too much."

If the ground in Liaodong wants to thaw, it will have to wait until February and March.

Gao Huanquan was taken away by Ma Zhou. On Ma Zhou's side, Gao Huanquan may be more useful. Although Xuan Shijing knew that Gao Huanquan could be used, Xuan Shijing still couldn't see Gao Huanquan. A proton, She also wanted to marry Jinyang, which was beyond her imagination.

As for what caused him to be injured back then, it's okay to blame Gao Huanquan for a while, but Quan Gai Suwen is behind the scenes, and it's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years.

Based on the situation of the Tang army in Liaodong, Xuan Shijing estimated that after the battle of Anshi City, the troops would return to the court, and then go to Pyongyang City, there would be some powerless succession, and the supply of Yingzhou would not be able to keep up. , the supply line is pulled too far, and secondly, the Tang army has recently occupied a large area of ​​the Liaodong Peninsula, and the foundation is not yet stable. The main reason is that His Majesty Li Er is in the army, and there is no room for any mistakes. The army, maybe they went directly to the city of Pyongyang, and it doesn't matter if they use some dangerous tricks.

Now that His Majesty Li Er is personally leading the expedition, the stalls are spread out, and the cities are being attacked step by step. With so many towns planted with the banner of the Tang Dynasty, if they go further down, it is inevitable that they will lose sight of others.

Wrapping the cloak tightly, Xuan Shijing walked out of the tent.

"It's snowing."

This is the first snow in such a long time in winter, and this snow is a long-lost blessing for Anshicheng.

But the Tang army outside the city of Anshi was going to suffer. Even if there was a brazier in the thin camp, the winter would be difficult, and the snow would not be cold.

During the cold winter in Liaodong, the Tang army ushered in the first day of the new year. There were not so many customs and rules in the army. They just slaughtered fat sheep and added meat to the meals of the soldiers. With Ma Zhou and [-] Goguryeo soldiers Tang Jun's life is much better after transporting food and grass supplies.

In the Tang army camp outside Anshi city.

"Your Majesty, I heard today that Anshi City cooks cattle and sheep to reward the defenders on the city wall. I am afraid that Anshi City will send troops to attack our camp tonight. We have to guard against it." In the tent of His Majesty Li Er, Li Ji cupped his hands and told His Majesty Li Er what he was guessing.

"Well, so we have to guard against it. If you pass on the order, the on-duty tonight will be tripled. The whole army will sleep lightly, so don't slack off." His Majesty Li Er said.

"Yes."

It was night, at the middle of the night, the sound of horseshoes came from the direction of Anshicheng, and the soldiers in the Tang army camp immediately reacted, stood up, raised their weapons and deployed in the camp.

His Majesty Li Er came out of the camp with his whole body clothed, stepped on his horse and led a group of soldiers to face Anshicheng's army.

"Enemy attack! The central army defends, and the two wings attack!"

The order was passed on, and the cavalry on both wings rushed forward behind His Majesty Li Er.

After rushing into the enemy army, His Majesty Li Er brandished his horse and rushed forward. At this moment, His Majesty Li Er felt his blood boil. He had been comfortable in the palace of Chang'an City for so many years. Back to 20 years ago, at that time he was just Li Shimin, and a group of generals, charged into battle, and always took the lead in every battle.

"Be careful, Your Majesty!" Cheng Yaojin hit his horse forward with an axe, and with one ax he split the Goguryeo soldiers behind His Majesty Li Er who wanted to sneak attack into two halves, from his shoulders to his ribs. all over the place.

"With Qing by your side, I feel at ease." His Majesty Li Er turned his head and smiled back.

Once upon a time, this scene appeared next to him one after another, but today it really appeared on the battlefield, making the blood in people's hearts even more exciting.

"My lords, follow me to kill!!!" His Majesty Li Er rushed to kill with a horse, while Cheng Yaojin was guarding him with a broad axe.

For a moment, Tang Jun's aura was like flames, burning blazingly outside Anshi City.

"Retreat! Quickly retreat!" Seeing Tang Jun's arrogance, Anshicheng's general rushed down, and his side was already defeated.

Tonight must be a sleepless night for Tang Jun. Not only Tang Jun, but even Yang Wanchun endured the severe cold, wrapped in a bearskin cloak and standing on the top of Anshi City, looking at Tang Jun's camp.

The raiders in Anshi City did not cause substantial damage to the Tang army who had been prepared for a long time. The so-called night attack, even if they could not kill all the Tang army, could still set their tents ablaze. After coming down, many people can be frozen to death. When Tang Jun was exhausted the next day, Anshicheng sent troops to beat Tang Jun back in one go.

It's a pity that Yang Wanchun's idea is doomed to fail. Against Li Ji, who has rich experience in marching and fighting, Yang Wanchun and others are nothing more than tricks.

"Your Majesty." Li Ji came to His Majesty Li Er wearing armor and holding a long knife: "I see, now is the best time to attack Anshi City."

"Okay, order the whole army to take Anshi City in one go!" His Majesty Li Er shouted.

"Yes!"

His Majesty Li Er's order was passed down layer by layer. Originally, Tang Jun had been ready to fight since the daytime. In the middle of the night, there was no need to worry about the sergeant being unprepared.

On the contrary, it was Anshi City, who cooked and slaughtered cattle and sheep during the day to reward the defenders at the city gate. I am afraid that other armies are still sleeping peacefully.

(End of this chapter)