In fact, neither Su Dingfang nor Li Shan counted on Zhang Gongjin as a partial force. The latter even roughly guessed that Li Jing had already arrived.
Among the generals who followed him north to pursue the Turks, Zhang Gongjin's attitude towards Li Jing was the most unpredictable. If Li Jing didn't want to break up with him, he would definitely go to Zhang Gongjin first if possible.
Although he was a little disappointed, Li Shan was not depressed... But he did not expect that Zhang Shigui, who had a dignified temperament, showed a strong side at the critical moment and led his army resolutely.
And he came at such a critical moment.
What Li Shan didn't expect was that Zhang Shigui, the famous white-faced traitor in historical romance novels, made the most appropriate judgment... In terms of military capabilities, even if he is not as good as Li Jing, he is certainly not weaker than Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin.
These famous generals.
Zhang Gongjin did not march rashly, but waited for a long time. When Liu Shirang and Zhang Baoxiang led the army to the east, they suddenly attacked and stabbed the Turks in the back.
It's not that the Turkic army didn't want to retreat, but everyone knew that they couldn't retreat without repelling the Tang army. Even if the battle situation was dangerous, they still fought hard.
Faced with the charge of the elite Tang cavalry, the Turkic generals had to gather the light cavalry together to resist them again and again... But who would have thought that Liu Shirang and Zhang Baoxiang were killing the Turkic cavalry in the front and retreating steadily, but they were stabbed in the rear.
One knife.
This sword made the Turkic generals miserable. Almost in the blink of an eye, the commotion spread uncontrollably. After a long battle to no avail, the Tang cavalry attacked... This scene has appeared again and again in the past few days.
Every time it appears, it is accompanied by blood and death. Every time, the Turks will collapse without any suspense.
This time is no exception.
Thousands of Turkic soldiers were already in an uproar, but before they could decide where to flee, Zhang Shigui took the lead in breaking through the formation. Behind him, Tang Qi easily tore apart the weak Turkic army formation. Almost in the blink of an eye, Zhang Shigui had already
He met Liu Shirang and Zhang Baoxiang, and the two Tang armies worked together to defeat the enemy.
Both sides did not stop, and in tacit understanding, they both accelerated their horses and rushed past the formation. At this time, Su Dingfang had already led the Chinese army into the formation diagonally, driving thousands of scattered Turkic soldiers northward.
Zhang Shigui, who had always kept his emotions secret, laughed loudly and shouted to Li Shan who was forced to stay behind: "Your Highness has a bright gaze, and he will definitely become a famous general in the world!"
Li Shan grinned, but didn't say much. Zhang Shigui turned his horse's head, spread out his queue, and swept towards the north. Sometimes he fired arrows, sometimes he charged into formation, and together they drove the Turkic soldiers northward.
In this battle, after Zhang Shigui entered the formation, there was no suspense about the outcome, but the question was how great the result would be... Su Dingfang drove the Turkic soldiers northward and learned the secrets of military tactics.
This is indeed the case. Although more than a thousand Turkic soldiers fled to the east side desperately, thousands of Turkic soldiers were still forced to go north. Although Jieli Khan who stayed behind still had thousands of cavalry, it was difficult to control him.
situation.
Li Shan tried to move his horse forward, but was held back by Li Kai. He could only choose a hill to climb up to watch the battle. There were three Tang armies, with Su Dingfang in the middle, Liu Shirang and Zhang Baoxiang on the east side, and Zhang Shigui and Kan Leng on the west side.
, the three armies marched forward in unison, spread out their formations, and rushed towards the Turks. Thousands of Turks in the rear were already in chaos.
With the overall situation decided, Li Shan turned to look at the Cangtou River. Over there, brothers Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche also noticed the change in the battle situation, but instead of moving north, they moved eastward.
Li Shan was a little confused, but Li Kai saw clearly. After all, the Danyang family of the Li family in Longxi passed down the art of war and said with a smile: "The Xue brothers are worthy of being famous generals in Hebei."
After listening to Li Kai's explanation, Li Shan smacked his lips. He really didn't have any talent in this area.
There was a tragic situation around the Great Wall. Although they were all members of the Ashina clan, they still raised their scimitars when faced with death or life.
Li Shan took out his binoculars and watched the sweat flag slowly heading east. He wondered in his mind what Su Dingfang would choose, but soon, Li Shan felt relieved.
Su Dingfang led the army eastward, but did not stop Jieli Khan's escape, nor did he pursue him in succession. Instead, he gathered his troops, and with the prepared Xue brothers as the vanguard, the whole army charged westward.
The number of Turkic troops intercepted by Su Dingfang numbered in the thousands. Although there was a gap in the north, there was a gap in the Great Wall, but it could not accommodate the army to pass quickly. Although there was an escape route in the south, it was nowhere to be seen, because the Tang army in the east was already as powerful as thunder.
Press them up and drive them towards the Cangtou River to the west.
Li Kai grabbed Li Shan's arm excitedly, "Huairen, Huairen!"
"This battle will definitely remain in the history of Qing Dynasty, and Handan's name will be famous all over the world!"
Indeed, Jieli Khan sent 200,000 troops to the south, but failed to attack Yanmen. The food and grass were not enough, so that the tribes deserted. The Tang army went north and defeated the Turks several times. Only the battle of Cangtou River... Li Shan made some calculations,
At least three thousand Turks.
In the seventh year since the founding of the Li Tang Dynasty, the Turkic Khanate had either flattery or generous bribes. Even if they went to war, they were mostly forced to make peace until Li Shan went to Daizhou.
In a sense, Li Shan changed the war situation between Li Tang and the Turks. Because of him, Daizhou, the most important base to resist the Turks, was restored to life. Because of him, the civil strife of the Turks became public in advance. Because of him, Bingzhou became a reality.
Shanxi no longer became the core area of Hedong Road, and because of him, the first line of defense against the Turks was pushed to Shuozhou.
Compared with history, Li Shan's appearance gave Li Yuan a little more confidence, but none of this can be compared with this battle.
This was the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China that Li Tang had defeated the main Turkic force in a major battle. Although there were countless coincidences and luck, Li Shan, the de facto commander of the Tang army, would definitely have his name engraved in the annals of history.
Li Shan thought in his heart, if he follows the historical trajectory, how will the old and new Tang books depict him in later generations? Will there be any difference?
Maybe the "Old Book of Tang" will only mention himself, and the "New Book of Tang" will add Li Jing?
But no matter what, he would not give credit to others. Li Shan only believed that he was a fastidious person. The so-called fastidious person... he must repay kindness and revenge!
Thinking of this, Li Shan sighed softly, "Uncle treats someone like this, brother Demou treats someone like this..."
Li Kai's expression froze, and he sighed, "Huairen..."
Within a few years, Li Shanneng went from being famous to being famous all over the world, holding the power, conferring the title of county king, and tracing back to the source. Everything started from his interaction with Li Kai and his friendship with the Danyang Fang of the Li family in Longxi.
It doesn't matter if he breaks up with Li Jing, but Li Shan doesn't know how to face Master Li, who treats him kindly.
"Let's talk about it after we return to the court." Li Shan smiled bitterly and took the lead in riding down the hill.
Along the Cangtou River, there were corpses everywhere, and the air was filled with the lingering smell of blood. More Turks abandoned their horses and knelt down, and Li Shan's eyes swept over the necks of the prisoners.
When we got closer, the Turks who had been forced to jump into the river were floating up and down. The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty fired arrows wantonly, and the wailing sound was endless. The clear river water was completely red, and real blood flowed into the river.
Li Shan looked at this scene indifferently, although it was cruel, it was also satisfying!