Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 259 Crusade against Kucha Kingdom

"Pass down my decree! Command Zuo Xiaowei's General Ashina She'er to be the chief commander of the Kunqiu Road March, envoy Chijie, right Xiaowei General Qibi Heli, and Anxi Governor Guo Xiaoke to send troops to crusade Kucha."

"And order the thirteen states of the Tie Le people, as well as the Turks, Tubo and Tuyuhun to jointly send troops to attack the country of Kucha." Li Er issued the edict directly.

The three provinces immediately drafted the edict, signed their own names on the edict, and then handed it over to Li Er for signature. After a set of procedures, the edict officially took effect.

In the 21st year of Zhenguan, Ashinasheer, the general manager of the Kunqiu Road march, and Qibi Heli and Guo Xiaoke, the deputy chiefs of the Kunqiu Road march, led the Tang army and the Turkic, Tubo, Tiele, and Tuyuhun allied forces with more than [-] cavalry to crusade against Kucha.

Banners and banners spread all over the capital of Kucha, and it was so dark that the end could not be seen.

Ashinasheer stood in the army, looked at the capital of Kucha in the distance, and waved his big hand: "Let's start!"

"Attack!" The messengers shuttled back and forth in the army, conveying the order to attack to more than [-] troops.

The former army took the lead in attacking, and the arrows poured towards the capital of Kucha like a storm.

With the rapid sound of war drums, the coalition forces launched a fierce attack on the capital of Kucha. Due to the disparity in strength between the two sides, and with the help of the pro-Tang forces in Kucha, the coalition forces of the Tang Dynasty quickly broke through the capital of Kucha.

In the capital city of Kucha, in the royal palace, the king of Kucha, Helibu Shibi, and the state of Kucha, Xiang Nali, were about to ask for help from the Western Turks.

They estimated that, relying on the defense of the capital, although the troops were not as strong as the Tang army, it was impossible for the Tang army to attack the capital without five or six days.

During these five or six days, it was enough for them to invite reinforcements from the Western Turks. At that time, with the reinforcements from the Western Turks, the Tang army could be repelled, and Kucha would avoid subjugation.

Dreams are always beautiful, but reality is indeed cruel!Before their dreams came true, the capital was captured by the coalition forces of Datang, Tiele, Turks, Tubo and Tuyuhun.

"King, king, it's not good! The capital was breached by the Tang army, and the Tang army has already entered!" A guard stumbled and ran in, panicking.

The king of Kucha, Helibu Shibi, was shocked immediately. He was discussing with the Prime Minister of Kucha, Nali, to ask the Turkic Khan Chebi Khan for help.

Before they invited reinforcements from the Western Turks, the Tang army broke through the defense of the capital. The Tang army was too powerful!

After all, it was the Chebi Khan who helped him to sit on the king's seat. Without the Chebi Khan, Khalibu Shibi would have no chance to sit on the king's seat.

Although Chebi Khan ostensibly agreed to cede the territory of the five countries as a dowry to marry the princess of Tang Dynasty, in fact he secretly infiltrated his power into the five countries.

On the surface, Kucha and other five kingdoms belonged to the Tang Dynasty, but in fact they were secretly controlled by Che Bi Khan.

Chebi Khan's wishful thinking is really good!It's really impossible to think that the people of the Tang Dynasty are all fools!
"What are you talking about? How is it possible! It's only been a while before the Tang army attacked!" He Libu Shibi rushed forward, grabbed the guards and said in horror.

"It's true! Tang Jun has already come to the palace!" The guard said in horror.

Outside, the Tang army has already killed all over the place, and they will soon reach the palace.

"How did the Tang army break through the capital?" Nali asked hastily.

Although the Tang army was strong and was attacking the capital like a broken bamboo, he didn't think that the Tang army could break through the defense of the capital in such a short period of time.

There must be reasons they didn't think of. This is the reason why Tang Jun was able to break through the capital in such a short period of time.

"It was Maha who led the people to open the city gate and surprise the defenders. The Tang army broke through the capital." The guard said.

Khalibu Shibi was furious. He never thought that someone secretly informed the Tang Dynasty and ruined his affairs, resulting in the fall of Kucha.

Khalibu gritted his teeth in complete hatred, wishing he could kill the gang of traitors who betrayed him now, but now is not the time.

While they were talking, there was already a sound of killing outside the palace, and the voice was getting closer and closer, and they would come here soon.

"King, let's run! It's still too late to break out of the palace before the Tang army enters the palace, and it will be too late!"

"If we keep the green hills, we are not afraid of lack of firewood. As long as we can escape smoothly, we will be able to invite reinforcements from the Western Turks, and we will still have a chance to restore the country." The Prime Minister Nali said.

Now the fire is imminent, and if they don't leave, I'm afraid they will have to confess here. At that time, even their lives will be gone, so how can they kill the traitor.

"Let's go!" He Libu Shibi roared, leading his guards and Prime Minister Nali to break out of the siege and flee towards the direction of West Turkic.

As long as they can reach the sphere of influence of the Western Turks, they still have hope.

Chief of the Kunqiu Road Marching, General Zuo Xiaowei Ashinasheer, two deputy chiefs of the marching, General Qibi Heli of You Xiaowei, Guo Xiaoke, Governor of Anxi, and others walked into the palace of Qiuci.

A sergeant hurriedly came to report: "I would like to report to the general manager, the King of Kucha, Helibu Shibi, and the Prime Minister of Kucha, Nali, led Qingqi to break out of the encirclement, and fled westward."

"It seems that the King of Kucha, Helibu Shibi, is planning to flee to the Western Turks, and may even attract the Western Turks' soldiers and horses to make a comeback." Qibi He Li, the general of Youxiaowei, said.

"Chairman, we must not let the King of Kucha, Helibu Shibi, and the Prime Minister of Kucha, Nali, run away. In that case, we will not be able to report to His Majesty." Guo Xiaoke, the governor of Anxi, said.

This time the Tang Dynasty sent troops to destroy the Kucha Kingdom. If the King of Kucha hadn't been captured, how could it be regarded as the destruction of Kucha.

As long as the king of Kucha, Heli Bu Shibi, is still there, he can make a comeback with the help of the strength of the Western Turks.

Once the Tang army retreats, the King of Kucha, Heli Bushibi, will be able to re-establish the country with the support of the Western Turks.

Then, there is no point in sending troops this time. Once Kucha is restored, Datang will need to send troops again.

Going round and round is just exhausting, Kucha will be stuck here like a thorn.

"Of course they can't be allowed to run away! Kunqiu Dao's deputy commander in chief and Anxi's guard Guo Xiaoming obey orders!" Ashina Sheer said.

"The last general is here!" Guo Xiaoke stepped out, cupped his fists and saluted.

"I order you to lead thousands of people from your subordinates to stay in the capital of Kucha, to appease the people of Kucha and detain the prisoners of war!" Ashina Sheer said.

"The last general takes orders!" Guo Xiaoke clasped his fists and said.

From Ashina Sheer's point of view, now that the capital of Kucha has been destroyed, the resistance forces in the city have been suppressed and wiped out, and there is no longer any threat.

Guo Xiaoke is also a battle-tested general, so it is more than enough for him to lead thousands of troops to defend the capital of Kucha.

He asked Guo Xiaoke to stay to appease the people. After all, neither he nor Qibi Heli were familiar with internal affairs, and Guo Xiaoke had been the Protector of Anxi for so many years.

For managing people's livelihood, none of them is more suitable than Guo Xiaoke.

(End of this chapter)