Tiantang

Chapter 272 Epic Battle (1)

Chapter 279 Epic Battle (1)

The north wind howled, and it was freezing cold.It's almost the end of November, which is the coldest season on the Qinghai Plateau.

In fact, this season is really not suitable for the two armies to fight. Regardless of Tang and Fan, winter is usually a time to recuperate.Under such harsh weather conditions, the confrontation between the two armies is an extremely severe test for the soldiers.

Zhang Xuan stood inside the gate of the camp, staring at Feichuan in the northwest where the smoke and dust were engulfing.

This place was originally named Dafeichuan. From April to August in the third year of Tang Zongzhang, Tang general Xue Rengui once led his army to fight against Tubo.In this battle, the Tubo army avoided confrontation with the elites of the Tang army, instead of directly confronting the elite Tang army, but concentrated their superior forces to win the victory after cutting off their food and grass. Deputy General Guo Daifeng violated the military order without authorization and insisted on going his own way, and finally fell into defeat.

However, Zhang Xuan led the Tang army to take the old place of Tuyuhun, incorporated it into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and established the two states of Ningzhou in the east and the west. Feichuan also fell into the control of the Tang army.Li Guangbi ordered the Tang army to build three forts in Feichuan to defend against the nearly [-] troops of the Gyatso tribe stationed west of Qinghai Lake.

The wilderness is silent, only the sound of howling wind covers the sky, and in the sky full of haze, occasionally a goshawk flies over the clouds.

Zhang Xuan has never been an impulsive person. He has been a human being in his past and present lives, which has created his steady and proactive character.Whether he was under the court in the past, or he is now leading the army to govern Longshuo, including the battle against the Tubo people not long ago, he seems to be advancing aggressively, but in fact he is fighting steadily.

But this does not mean that Zhang Xuan lacks passion.

Attacking the Shaliu River and encircling and annihilating Gyatso's troops were not part of his overall campaign plan.However, the Gyatso tribe plundered the border residents of the Tang Dynasty, resulting in the tragic death of hundreds of innocent people who had just immigrated to Liangning Prefecture-including Huanniang's father Hu Kan.Looking at the people who survived in panic, looking at Huan Niang's sad and desperate little face, Zhang Xuan's heart was deeply moved.

Then there was a silent, indescribable anger.

So he wanted to be passionate and impulsive once, ordering the army to attack the Shaliu River, annihilate Gyatso's troops, and then return to the south to capture Bohai in one fell swoop and expand the hometown of Tuyuhun to an area of ​​hundreds of miles!

This battle is a battle of shame, and it is also a battle to revive the glory of the Tang Dynasty!

The cold and dry wind made his face ache, and even though he was wearing a thick fur cloak, he still couldn't bear the strange cold.It's just that at this moment, Zhang Xuan's heart was filled with passion.

He slowly turned his head, looked at Li Guangbi and other generals, and said calmly, "Guangbi, this season is really not a good time to fight... It's cold and freezing, we must pay attention to issuing cotton coats to the soldiers to avoid frostbite !"

"Yes, Commander, the general will obey." Li Guangbi replied with cupped fists.

"Guangbi, this commander decided to personally lead the army to raid the Shaliu River, pull out the four Tubo cities of Sanjiaocheng, Wuhai, Buha, and Shaliuhe, and then return to Baihai to take this area with a radius of hundreds of miles and incorporate it into the two The territory of Ningzhou." Zhang Xuan suddenly raised his hand and pointed forward, his voice firm and powerful.

There was a strange brilliance in Li Guangbi's eyes.He suddenly took a step forward and said with great emotion, "The commander-in-chief with a body of ten thousand gold, how can he go into battle lightly, the last general is not talented, I would like to invite Ying to lead the army to destroy the Gyatso tribe and take the Shaliu River!"

"No, Guangbi, you stay. You lead the army of [-] in the headquarters, and defend the line of defense for the king. You can't let the Stanley army and horses go beyond the thunder pool. The frontal defense is left to you. Whether Liangning Prefecture can be preserved depends entirely on You alone!"

Li Guangbi pursed his lips tightly, cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "The general obeys orders!"

"Besides, protect King Jianning well." Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, "If it really doesn't work, let King Jianning go back to Hezhou first."

Li Guangbi took the order.

"For so many years, Tang and Tibet have fought countless times, but it has always been the Tubo people who burned, killed and looted in our Tang territory, and harmed our border people, while our army did not commit any crime against Tubo. This time, this king decided to follow his example Once you learn from the Tubo people, if you occupy a city, you will destroy the whole city, and you will also take a group of the Tubo people's cattle, horses, sheep, women, children and people back to Liangning Prefecture!"

"Let the ferocious Tubo thieves see that my Tang Dynasty is not only a state of etiquette and heaven, but also a state of might and inviolability!"

"Anyone who offends my Great Tang Tianwei will be punished no matter how far away he is!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand in mid-air, and froze for an instant.And his clear and cold voice echoed very penetratingly in the wilderness where the north wind howled.

"Anyone who offends my Great Tang Tianwei will be punished no matter how far away he is!"

"The commander is mighty, our army is mighty!"

The generals behind Zhang Xuan and the soldiers standing in line erupted with thunderous and murderous shouts, shaking the sky and the earth.

Hahaha!
Zhang Xuan laughed loudly, and said loudly, "Guangbi, pass on the military order of my commander, ordering Zhang Tong, the guard of Shancheng in Heyuan, to lead an army of [-] to the south of Triangle City to stand by in the next day. Then order Guo Ziyi's troops to attack day and night, and must arrive in Feichuan at the same time." , join forces with this commander, and restore Feichuan Shubao."

"Tomorrow afternoon, 5000 people from the Southern Eighth Institute will follow the Commander to attack the Fort of Feichuan at night. After taking down the Fort of Feichuan, the Commander will wait for the arrival of Guo Ziyi's army and horses."

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In the afternoon, although the howling north wind stopped, the long-lost red sun floated in the sky, bringing some warmth.But the cloudy and heavy clouds filled the sky again, and snowflakes even floated up.

Zhang Xuan frowned, looked up at the sporadic snowflakes that were gradually falling, a cold crystal snowflake fell on the bridge of his nose and melted instantly.

"It's going to snow..."

Li Guangbi rode over worriedly, and clasped his fists at Zhang Xuan immediately, "Commander, there is a sudden heavy snowfall. If it snows heavily, the road will be blocked, which is not conducive to marching and fighting... Will the commander go out another day?"

"It doesn't matter. The battle opportunity is fleeting, so don't miss it! The commander-in-chief leads the army to take down Feichuan. If you can fight, you will fight. If you can't fight, then stick to Feichuan and wait for the future. Guangbi, what I am worried about is you On this side, the Stanley thief is cunning and brutal, although he claims to have [-] troops, it is hard to guarantee that he will not hide his strength."

"You have to be careful. For Stanley soldiers and horses, defense is the main priority and offense is secondary. On the battlefield, it is up to you to choose the opportunity. But whether you are fighting or defending, the commander must ensure that Liangning Prefecture is safe !"

"There are 10,000+ immigrant people in Liangning Prefecture. Our army can retreat, but the people have nowhere to retreat! This commander hopes that you will do your best to guard the gate of Liangning Prefecture and keep the people safe! As long as you defend, you will win. A great credit for you!"

Zhang Xuan urged Li Guangbi repeatedly in a low voice.

Li Guangbi clasped his hands generously and said, "Don't worry, Commander, the general will lead [-] sons and swear to defend Liangning Prefecture to the death, even if he dies in battle, he will never back down half a step!"

"Okay." Zhang Xuan nodded silently, and suddenly rushed out of the gate on his horse. Amidst the sound of the thunderous military drums, Nan Jiyun led 5000 Shence Army cavalry to rush out, followed closely behind Zhang Xuan, and walked along the barren gate. The old road of Tuyuhun rushed to the front line of Feichuan.

Li Guangbi led the army and watched Zhang Xuan's army and horses go out, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.

With Zhang Xuan's current status, there is absolutely no need to personally lead the army to fight on the battlefield, but Zhang Xuan went there without hesitation.This kind of spirit and spirit of taking the lead caused great repercussions in the Longshuo army.

Li Tan, the king of Jianning, came striding forward and sighed softly, "General Li, King Pingxi is personally in danger, which is worrying. From my point of view, General Li must divide his troops and be ready to reinforce King Pingxi at any time. King Pingxi made any mistake!"

Li Guangbi smiled and said respectfully, "Your Highness is right. If the commander is in danger, how dare the general not save him. It's just that the commander's military order is like a mountain, and the general is ordered to guard this place... The last general really dare not disobey the commander's order!"

Li Tan snorted and said nothing more.He stood there side by side with Li Guangbi, staring at Zhang Xuan's army galloping away, gradually disappearing from sight.

The door of Zhang Xuan's handsome tent.

Hua Nuer took Huanniang's little hand, stood there and stared in the direction of the gate.

After a long time, Hua Nuer leaned down, pinched Huanniang's little face lightly, and said with a smile, "Huanniang, your godfather led the army to avenge you... we will stay in the camp and wait for you to do it." Great news of Father's triumphant return!"

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evening.It is not a Sichuan garrison.

The three Tang army garrisons are arranged in a straight line, separated by several miles.

These three fortresses stood alone in the open field, with smoke rising from the kitchen.Apparently, the Tubo soldiers and horses occupying the fort were cooking.

Zhang Xuan led his army to stand on a high slope, and there was a long-dried Doma River between Feichuan Garrison Fort.

The night gradually fell, and the snow fell more and more. The 5000 cavalry stood there for a long time, and almost every soldier was covered with a layer of white snow.It's just that the Shence Army has strict military discipline. Without the orders of Nan Ba ​​and Zhang Xuan, any soldiers would stand in line and dare not act rashly.

Xiao Shisanlang is holding a spear and straddling the horse, beside Zhang Xuan.He does not participate in the battle between the two armies. His task is to lead more than a hundred guards to protect Zhang Xuan's safety.

Zhang Xuan suddenly turned his head and shook off the snow layer on his helmet, let out a long breath, and said in a low voice, "Nanba, this place is about a thousand feet away from the fortress, you can lead your army to rush there, and you can arrive within a cup of tea. Among the three fortresses, there are no more than a thousand Tubo defenders, and this commander ordered you to end the battle in half an hour and win the fortress, are you sure?"

"Annihilate on the spot, don't let anyone go!"

"The last general will obey the command of the commander-in-chief." Nan Jiyun complied generously, then turned his horse's head and shook the snowflakes on his body, raised his spear high and shouted, "Boys, follow this general to charge over and take back Feichuan Shubao , to avenge my murdered border soldiers!"

"Come on!"

As the messenger raised his head to the sky and sounded the sobbing and powerful horn, Nan Jiyun took the lead and led 5000 cavalry from the Shence Army to dive down from the high slope with shouts.

The sound of horseshoes was galloping like thunder, and in the snowflakes flying all over the sky, the cavalrymen of the Black Shence Army brandished their spears and pointed their banners north, charging towards Feichuan Garrison Fort with lightning speed.

(End of this chapter)