As more than a dozen bloody heads of Hu soldiers were piled on top of each other, the height of the temple on the plateau increased by a few points. In the past two days, the size of the temple has doubled compared to the original size.
Yes, but there is still a big gap between it and the level that makes people feel cold when they see it from a distance.
"Master Lang, the bandits have made new moves!"
After hearing the report from his subordinates, Li Tai strode up to a plateau in front of him. Standing on the top of the plateau and looking down, he had a panoramic view of Guangwu City near the river and the rebel camp in the north of the valley. A considerable part of the rebel camp was still in the valley.
It is difficult to get a full view of the plateau valley to the north, but only part of the fortress that is exposed is large enough to accommodate more than 20,000 people.
There is a distance of seven or eight miles between Guangwu City and the bandit camp. The terrain in the valley is flat and both can be clearly seen. This distance is not too far, but it is just enough to consume more than half of the energy of a charge of cavalry and horses.
, no matter who wants to take the initiative to invite a battle, they will leave enough preparation time for the other party, so that the effect of surprise cannot be achieved.
What the subordinates call the new movement of the bandit army is that a large number of people suddenly emerge from the bandit camp and march straight into this valley battlefield.
Li Tai couldn't really see the formation of the rebel army from his position, but seeing the Wuyang Wuyang, the headless and tailless crowd, he couldn't help but sigh that the number of these rebel armies was really large, and they lacked much depth in northern Shaanxi.
In the terrain of the plateau valley, if you are not careful for a moment and are intercepted by thieves, even the most elite troops may be filled in the valley directly by this human sea tactic.
The bandit army suddenly entered the battlefield in large numbers, obviously not because they were full to eat and relax, but because they wanted to do something to change the rhythm of the war.
As most of the bandit troops entered the battlefield in a steady stream, warning beacon smoke also rose in Guangwu City, which was the first to bear the brunt, apparently notifying Li Tai's reinforcements to prepare for the battle.
"Grand Governor, should we let the troops get closer to the formation to prepare for any eventuality?"
Fei Lianmu, the leader of Ganguyi Army, was worried about the safety of Guangwu City, so he quickly stepped forward to ask Li Tai for instructions.
"Wait a minute. Duke Wu An is a talented general in Taiwan and is skilled in military affairs. Even if the bandit army attacks, it will be difficult to shake the city defense in a short period of time. The reinforcements will approach hastily, but they will lose their composure."
After hearing this, Li Tai shook his head, still not intending to expose his strength too early. The surrounding Qingshui River Valley is not a flat wilderness, and the plateau valleys are difficult to climb and communicate with each other. Once the soldiers choose a travel route, they will lose
Many adaptable options.
At present, the bandit army is only adding a large number of troops to the battlefield, and has not launched a real strong attack on the city. It does not rule out that it is a deliberate show. It retains many highly mobile fresh troops and attracts reinforcements from the surrounding areas to surround the points for reinforcements.
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What's more, Li Mu is also a powerful figure with more than ten lives. He leads thousands of troops to guard the fortified city. Even though the enemy soldiers are numerous, they will not be taken away in one wave.
Therefore, Li Tai was not in a hurry to lead his troops forward to rescue him. He just ordered the men and horses who had returned to Fushi City to recuperate to be retrieved again, and he set up a temporary camp on the top of the plateau to watch the development of the battle.
The defenders in Guangwu City were facing the pressure of the black and swarming bandits outside the city. They were no longer as relaxed as the reinforcements outside the city who could advance and retreat. The soldiers all looked serious and were busy carrying out various defenses.
Prepare.
Li Mu saw many newly made large-scale siege equipment appearing in the bandit battle. It was obvious that he was not just showing off, but was actually planning to launch a fierce attack on the city after many days. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but he still started the fight.
The spirit came and pointed at the bandit troops in Wuyang Wuyang outside the city and said with a smile: "These bandits are already in a state of confusion and are panicking. Fenglin City has not yet been conquered, and there are reinforcements outside the city that have not retreated, so they are already rushing in."
The people under the city are sent to death!
Don't be alarmed, gentlemen, the fighter planes are no longer owned by the bandits. They only need to withstand a few attacks, and the bandit array will naturally collapse. By then, the seemingly turbulent bandits outside the city will be filled with my soldiers, and they will be my wife and son.
Merit!"
Li Mu's words of encouragement were very inspiring. After hearing this, the soldiers on the city wall raised their arms and shouted, eliminating the nervousness and embarrassment before the war.
Seeing that the soldiers' morale was high and ready, Li Mu nodded with satisfaction. The meat was stewed for you before. If you can't even withstand a tough battle, you will be sorry for the cattle and sheep who lost their lives in vain!
At this time, in the battle formation of the rebel army, all the powerful chiefs and generals gathered under the wolf-skin tailor's banner with serious expressions, waiting for the temporary commander-in-chief Liu Duhou to issue orders.
Liu Duhou's name is Liu Aqi, and he is a close subordinate of Liu Tuo, a powerful chieftain in Lishi Huzhong who calls himself King Zuoxian.
As a major force in Xihe Fenhu, Lishihu's large and small tribes totaled hundreds of thousands of people. Liu Tuo was one of the most powerful chieftains. Even Liu Lisheng, who claimed to be the emperor of Shenjia, had to deal with it.
He treated him with great courtesy and won over Mingjue. Otherwise, he would not have dared to call himself the Xian King of Zuo, second only to Chanyu among the Xiongnu honorifics.
This time, there were more than a dozen Lishihu tribesmen who left their hometown with Liu Tuo, the Xian King of Zuo, to find another livelihood. The total number of men, women and children totaled more than 50,000. There were also those who deserted or fell behind along the way. Of course, there were also those who sought refuge, dependence and robbery.
By the time the team turned back from Monan and crossed Henan, the size of the team had increased instead of decreasing compared to when it had just left Lishi.
This is of course not because King Zuoxian manages his troops well and his subordinates have strong loyalty and cohesion, but because there are too many Hu tribes, including the Jihu tribes, struggling to survive in this vast land.
To the extent that they will not be exhausted and driven away.
No one wants to leave their hometown and become homeless. When Liu Tuo, the Xian King of Zuo, had no choice but to lead his people to leave their homeland, he also thought that the end was coming, but he did not expect that instead of weakening and disappearing, his power would actually
There has been some growth.
Of course, this process is also full of hardships and dangers, so the Li Shihu people from the noble chiefs on down are also full of homesickness in their hearts.
The invasion of Xia and Dongxia Prefectures this time was not the original intention of the Lishi Hu chiefs who were eager for homesickness, but the temptation and persuasion of Shuofang Hu here.
The Shuofang Hu Zhong tribe were not satisfied with the restraints of the Kansai Bafu, and hoped to gain greater living space and more choices, so they took the initiative to attract Li Shi Hu Nan, hoping to use the hands of Li Shi Hu Zhong to wipe out all the forces existing in the realm.
Of course, Li Shihu did not work in vain. Because of its large population, it needed a vast plundering space to meet its own consumption. Shuofang Hu took the initiative to bear their consumption for a period of time, and as their plundering guide, they
In the process of looting, a certain amount of hostile forces were wiped out for Shuofang Hu, and both sides got what they needed, so they hit it off.
Liu Aqi was responsible for plundering Dongxia Prefecture along the way. There were more than 40,000 men and horses, half of whom were old, weak, women and children of the clan. Because Dongxia Prefecture was closer to their hometown of Lishi, they could plunder enough here.
After receiving supplies for their return home, they can cross the nearest river and return home, ending their year-long escape.
In addition to the nearly 10,000 soldiers from Shuofang who came here with them, this is the total number of this Hu army. Although the quality is not too high, the quantity far exceeds the defenders of Dongxia Prefecture.
Although the chiefs in the army are rebellious, Liu Aqi, who is the confidant of Zuoxian King Liu Tuo, still has absolute authority. But at this time, the chiefs waiting for military orders in the military formation do not know that their temporary commander-in-chief Liu Aqi
Ah Qi was being scolded furiously.
In the large tent of the bandit camp, which has become a bit empty, a young man wearing a white wolf's skin raised his leg, stepped on the back of Liu Aqi who was lying on the ground with his boots, and whipped him at the same time.
The other party scolded angrily: "Stupid slave, you have tens of thousands of troops at your disposal, but after coming south for many days, you still can't even conquer a mere enemy city!"
The officers and soldiers here are weak and not good at fighting, so they were forcefully expelled by King Gao to live in Hexi. How can they stop our warriors? Because you are a stupid slave who is timid and incompetent. I have come to this place without even having a big house to warm myself to, and I still have to stay in this desolate valley. You
What kind of crime does this stupid slave deserve?"
"Young Master, please rest assured. I have ordered all the troops to go out and they will conquer the city in the shortest possible time. Young Master, I respectfully invite you to come..."
Liu Aqi knelt down at the young man's feet. He didn't have the same majesty as he did in front of others. He just kowtowed and said.
"Don't worry? I'm not worried at all. I can't take the city, so I can vent my anger by taking the head of a stupid slave like you! Go and supervise the siege of the city. You are not allowed to return to camp until the city is broken!"
The young man kicked Liu Ah Qi hard again, and then waved his hand to drive him away.
Liu Aqi crawled out of the big tent. When he saw his subordinates who hurriedly came to greet him, his expression immediately returned to his majestic look, and he said in a deep voice: "Is the elite cavalry in the formation properly assembled? Attack the city.
Whenever there is enemy disturbance anywhere, let the fine cavalry rush over as soon as possible, and never let the internal and external enemy forces gather together! And Hu Cao from Shuofang, let his troops form an advance formation in front of them, consuming the defenders' strength and equipment.
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As he, the general who led the army, entered the battle formation, the army suddenly roared with thunderous drums and the sound of killing was loud. Tens of thousands of people rushed towards Guangwu City in front! But in this seemingly lively and turbulent siege battle,
In the middle, there were still thousands of troops sitting firmly at the rear of the military formation, and did not listen to the loud sound of drums and horns and charge towards the city.