As the last light on the horizon faded, the battlefield in front of Rouge Mountain became peaceful again. The simple camps were built on the hills. They were not strong, but they became an insurmountable barrier for the Uighurs. The stubborn Han army marched for days. In battles, raids, evacuation, and fierce battles, it has long been close to the limit, but like a flexible string, it always keeps going.
At the foot of the hill, there were still more than 20,000 Uighur horse infantry troops, densely packed and scattered around. They still maintained their offensive formation and began to rest on the spot.
However, it is obvious that the Uighurs have reached the point of exhaustion. In terms of fighting will, they are completely unable to compare with the Han army. In fact, after leaving the flat ground and facing the situation of attacking from their backs, the Uighurs Although the number of people is large, the offensive is getting weaker and weaker. After all, it is difficult to break this hard nut.
Under the hills and hills, people set up cooking fires to prepare for dinner. The Uighurs also prepared thousands of bonfires, which almost lit up the darkness around them. Under the night, they looked gorgeous and spectacular, as if they wanted to intimidate the enemy. The surrounding Han army.
Standing on the top of the mountain, Guo Jin stood with his sword in his hand. His face looked particularly cold and he could not hide his tiredness, but his eyes were still as sharp as a knife. However, there seemed to be a kind of violence hidden under his cold face. He was really attracted by the Uighurs. He was angered by his actions. Although one man acted like five barbarians, when the fight actually broke out and it was a fierce battle, that kind of crisis and danger could not be covered up by a word of heroic and uplifting words. The price of blood had just been forged. Prestige.
In addition to adapting to emergencies, Guo Jin has done everything he can, whether it is dispatching in times of crisis, commanding on the spot, or even leading the crowd to fight, he has tried his best.
At this moment, the remaining officers and soldiers of the Han army were resting silently to relieve their fatigue. The long-lasting and cruel battle left the officers and soldiers with no other emotions. At most, they were looking forward to the food being cooked, having a good meal, and regaining their strength. Then he continued to fight for his life against the Uighurs.
"General!" A military officer walked up to Guo Jin. Seeing his serious expression, he couldn't help but said: "The Uighurs' soldiers have become blunt and their morale has declined. It is already dark now, so they should not dare to attack! You have learned from yesterday I haven’t been able to sleep since I got up in the morning, so let’s take this opportunity to take a rest!”
In response to the load on his body, he really needed to rest, but Guo Jin did not nod in agreement. His bloodshot eyes were still staring at the surrounding Uighurs, and he said decisively: "If you give me an elite force at this time, it won't take much more." , with only two thousand people, we can definitely defeat the enemy army!"
Of course, for Guo Jin at the moment, this can only be said to him. The Han army following him is already a tired army, more than defensive, not aggressive enough. The Han cavalry cruising outside are also fighting against the Uighur cavalry. In the struggle, he showed great fatigue and lost all his edge.
"I can only hope that the reinforcements from Duke Ying will arrive soon. Depending on the time, they should arrive. It would be a pity if we miss this great opportunity to defeat the enemy!" Seeing Guo Jin muttering there, the officers and soldiers around him couldn't help but feel. A moment of peace of mind.
Although he was surrounded by heavy siege, Guo Jin still showed an attitude of treating the enemy as nothing. This was not arrogance. After being attacked by the Uighurs, he had already put away his contempt. It was just in this dangerous situation. , as the backbone of the entire army, Guo Jin needs to show this kind of confidence and this kind of demeanor to give confidence to his officers and soldiers.
After giving instructions to the officer in charge of the sentry, Guo Jin returned to the simple but well-organized camp, found a random place to sit down, and asked about the situation in the army: "How many more people do we have?"
"After counting, including the lightly and seriously injured soldiers, we still have 1,723 people left, half of whom are injured, and there are nearly two hundred people seriously injured."
Earth's gift.
Upon hearing this, Guo Jin's eyes flashed with frightening ferocity, and he said coldly: "The Uighurs have severely damaged our army so far, and they have caused so many losses to me. They must pay for it ten times!"
Sensing the murderous intent in Guo Jin's tone, the chief clerk couldn't help but shrink his neck. The General Guo in front of him was famous for his cruelty and willingness to kill. He was not only a military and legal soldier, he also showed no mercy to his enemies. Back then in Shu
At that time, they would massacre the rebellious Hu people.
"How is the food and drinking situation?" Guo Jin asked again.
"Killing the camels, horses and livestock accompanying the army, plus the rations carried by the soldiers, is enough for the soldiers to have a full meal. There is a stream behind the post where you can get water for drinking!" the chief clerk replied.
"But!" He stopped and glanced at Guo Jin. Seeing that he had no reaction, he continued to report: "A lot of baggage was lost during the evacuation. Coupled with the battle losses, the consumption of arrows and weapons was very serious. At present, the entire army's bows and crossbows have been exhausted.
There are less than three thousand weapons, and many of the weapons are damaged. If the fierce fighting continues, the soldiers may have to fight the Uighurs with their fists and feet!"
"There won't be that kind of moment!" Guo Jin waved his hands firmly and responded.
"In addition, there is a medical problem. There are too many injured soldiers, and the military doctors are too busy. Secondly, the main reason is the serious loss of medicine stones. Many seriously injured soldiers can only hold on for the moment. If they cannot get timely treatment, they will not be able to hold on.
It won’t be long!”
Guo Jin finally couldn't help but sigh and ordered: "Let the soldiers hold on! The Uighurs won't be able to support it for long!"
However, after saying that, he got up again and went to inspect the officers and soldiers to soothe the morale of the troops and boost their morale. Guo Jin has always been strict in running the army and likes to kill and dare to kill. However, if he is just a cruel and easy-to-kill general, it will be difficult to get the approval of the officers and soldiers.
Yes, all he can do is to share the joys and sorrows with Pao Ze outside of military law.
After a round of inspection and sitting down again, my tired body no longer wanted to move. However, although the piece of roasted horse meat presented by the soldiers was not carefully cooked, my hungry belly still regarded it as a delicacy.
After enjoying the meal, under the scattered starlight, wrapped in military robes, using grass and trees as mats and rocks as pillows, Guo Jin and the Han soldiers gradually fell into sleep. As soon as they closed their eyes, exhaustion surged up like a tide, and they fell into a drowsy state.
In the middle, I can only feel the smell of nopal lingering in my nose...
At the same time, Jingqiong, the Uighur Khan at the foot of the post, could not sleep. Compared with Guo Jin, who was in turbulent waves, he was always confident and perseverant. Facing the anxious battle situation, the Han army that could not be defeated, and the counterattack
After suffering heavy casualties, Uighur Khan Jingqiong was left in panic after risking everything.
The combat effectiveness and fighting will of the Han army were beyond the imagination of the Uighurs. They could not even defeat a single forward army, let alone others. In fact, from beginning to end, only 3,000 Han infantry were besieged.
Pawns, therefore, do not count one against five, but one against seven.
After continuous siege operations, they were still unable to defeat and suffered heavy losses. The morale of the Uighurs had dropped sharply. Many of them were no longer willing to go up, even if they were forced. This was why Jing Qiong had to fight before sunset.
, the reason for ordering to stop the attack, and forcing the troops to drive them away would probably lead to a collapse.
A huge sweat tent was set up in the Uighur army. Inside, facing several nobles who had been the main camp, they were still furious: "You are the ones who want to raise troops, rebel against the Han, and attack the Han army. Now that the war has broken out, you will die."
So many people have been killed, the war has reached its most critical moment, and the Han army is at the end of its rope, but you are shrinking from the battle..."
Jing Qiong looks like a standard Uighur strong man, but he is very sharp-tongued and keeps squirting at his noble generals. However, judging from his performance, it is more like venting. Behind the hysteria, it is difficult to hide the fear.
"Khan, our troops have suffered heavy losses and need to rest and recuperate. You have also seen the results of last night's battle. If we force them again, I am afraid it will cause a mutiny..." One of them said in a low voice.
"More than half of the Han army on the opposite side has been lost, and we are ten times more powerful than them!" Jing Qiong roared.
"The Han army resisted resolutely, and the soldiers were very tired. Fighting at night and attacking would only cause terrible casualties. And the Han army's cavalry was always roaming outside and intruding, making us unable to concentrate..."
According to Jing Qiong's idea, when the battle reached this point, he should be determined to the end and kill the besieged Guo Jin in one fell swoop. However, what made him angry and disappointed was that the nobles and generals who had clamored for an army had lost their control.
After two days and one night of bloody battle, their hostility and fanaticism dissipated, and the people woke up. After waking up, they began to shrink and wanted to preserve their strength...
Facts have proved that the Han army is really not easy to mess with.
The debate in the tent lasted for a long time, but no matter what, it was impossible for them to continue the attack. Some people even suggested withdrawing the troops, and the reason was prescient. After such a fierce battle, reinforcements from the Han army were inevitable.
On the road, if you don't retreat in time, you may be in danger.
However, driven by anger, the Uighur Khan Jingqiong only regarded this matter as the reason for their fear of war, and refused to listen at all, insisting on not withdrawing his troops.
At this time, Jing Qiong was like a gambler at the gambling table. He no longer considered the danger and focused on the besieged Han army. He refused to leave the table until the cards were played.