The afterglow of the setting sun tightly enveloped the ancient city.
The flags fluttered in the wind and crackled.
An oppressive murderous aura filled the sky and the earth, the wilderness was deathly silent, and the birds were hiding.
Qin Huaidao raised his head, cast his cold eyes on the city ahead, and said in a slow and deep voice: "After the air raid, the Tibetan army in the city will probably rush out to escape. At that time, the other three cannons will be transferred to me to light them up. Be sure to
Blow up the city gate. If it doesn't collapse, arrange for someone to bring explosives."
"Understood, I promise to complete the task." Luo Ying responded solemnly.
If the door is blocked, the people inside can't get out. Is this going to be a mess?
Everyone looked stern, that was a hundred thousand lives, but soon became excited, they were the Tibetan army, it didn't matter how many died, why should they keep the food to waste?
After all, Li Jing is a veteran general with extremely rich command experience. He reminded: "Once the city is attacked from the air, there will be chaos. Escape from the city. Even if the city gate collapses, they will run away. The soldiers will be hard to stop!"
It is indeed difficult to stop a fleeing army. Whoever stops will die.
Qin Huaidao nodded indifferently and continued: "What we want is for them to escape. Once the city gate collapses, the horses will not be able to rush out. The Tibetan army can only climb over the wall and escape on foot. At that time, people will be arranged to ambush on both sides, shoot them with bows and arrows, and let them move out of the way."
Escape to avoid jumping over the wall."
"Yes, if you have no way to escape, you will have to fight hard. There are too many Tibetan troops to stop them. As long as they get out of the way, they will not have the determination to fight and will flee towards the exit frantically. However, they will not be able to annihilate them all.
"Cheng Yaojin agreed, with a regretful expression on his face.
"Who said that you forgot about escaping on foot just mentioned?" Li Jing reminded him angrily.
Cheng Yaojin was a veteran on the battlefield after all. He reacted suddenly and shouted excitedly: "Yes - this is a good idea. Let them run for a while. They can't run very far on foot at night. Our army has war horses. Then we will cover them up and follow them."
It's like hunting rabbits, there won't be enough to kill, hahaha, I will be responsible for chasing and killing you later, don't compete with me." As he said this, he glared at Cheng Chumo, as if the other party would take the credit from him.
Cheng Chumo didn't answer the call in a depressed tone, kissing me, I couldn't afford to offend him.
Seeing that everyone understood his combat intention, Qin Huaidao continued: "If we don't escape, our army will not attack the city until dawn. After the aerial bombing, the houses in the city will inevitably collapse, there will be countless casualties, there will be fires everywhere, and people will be in chaos.
Morale has plummeted, and will be at freezing point by daybreak. Add to that a night of rescuing people, putting out fires, and not getting a good rest, and the physical strength will be reduced by more than half, which is the perfect time to launch a general offensive."
"It makes sense. The air raid not only attacks the city, but also attacks the heart." Li Jing said with appreciation.
"I don't care about attacking the city or attacking the heart. I just want to know how to attack after dawn?" Cheng Yaojin asked.
"We will make a decision after daybreak based on the enemy's situation. It is too early to tell now." Li Jing said, withdrew his gaze, pierced the middle of the square representing the city on the ground with a knife, and added with a stern look: "The army takes turns to rest after meals and recuperate.
Recharge your batteries and make sure to fight tonight, let’s each prepare.”
"Follow the order!" Everyone clasped their fists in a loud voice.
Regardless of your status or seniority, you can only have one voice on the battlefield, and you must abide by it.
They were all veterans, so they naturally understood this truth and got up and left one after another.
Cheng Chumo, Fang Yiai and others are not familiar with the imperial army. If they want to take over the command, they must spend some time to become familiar with it.
Luo Ying waited for everyone to leave and couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, how are we going to fight here?"
"Similarly, there is a trip wire made of steel wire, and it is dark. No matter how many people run out, they will be tripped and die. Tell the brothers, as long as the enemy comes out of the city, let me kill them freely. Special operations divisions will ambush on both sides and keep distance.
, to prevent crossbow arrows from accidentally injuring one's own people, hand them over to the baggage troops head-on, and kill them with bows and arrows."
"Follow the order!" Luo Ying solemnly clasped her fists and hurried to make arrangements.
"Luo Wu, the Guards regiment is following me to resist the enemy."
"Follow the order!" Luo Wu responded solemnly.
The large army acted quickly according to the order. Everyone was silently preparing for the battle, indifferently and silently. The chilling atmosphere drifted away with the cold wind. Even the sun seemed to be frightened and hurriedly hid. Night began to fall.
After dinner, the group split into two and took turns sleeping.
Qin Huaidao had people burn a bonfire in front of the position, sit on the ground, close his eyes and rest his mind, without fear of danger, just like a magic needle fixing the sea, so that the army could feel at ease.
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Xiping County.
It is located south of Wuwei County, northwest of Jincheng County, Lanzhou, and next to Xining.
A large group of generals gathered in the governor's mansion, and a bonfire was lit in the open space. On top of it was a roasted lamb, which was sizzling oil and filling the air with the aroma.
The solemn and majestic government office has turned into a barbecue place, with barbaric and backward behavior.
But this group of generals didn't realize it. Instead, they drank wine and boasted about their cattle in excitement, as if they were on the grassland and pasture, wild, unrestrained, and lawless.
A general came in hurriedly, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a sword on his waist, and a chainmail suit that shone in the light of the bonfire. He looked very majestic. He frowned when he saw this scene.
While drinking, the generals who were spanking stood up one after another when they saw the visitor, solemnly clasping their fists: "See you, the second prince!"
"Ignorance, stupidity, and barbarism. It's not unreasonable for the people of the Central Plains to accuse you of being uneducated. What has become of an official office? A tribal bonfire party?" The visitor angrily yelled and stepped forward. It was Lu Dongzan's son.
Lun Qinling, the military god who is said to be the most capable warrior in Tubo.
After arriving at the main seat and sitting down, Lun Qinling stared at everyone with sharp eyes.
Everyone lowered their heads in shame and dared not speak.
A cold and solemn murderous intention erupted, the air temperature seemed to drop suddenly, and the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.
During the Songtsen Gampo era, Lun Qin Ling was famous for his strict military management. Now in the Ludongtsan era, Lun Qin Ling is no longer a general guarding one side, but the Tubo Left Commander, with more power than before. How can we not be afraid?
After a while, Lun Qinling saw that everyone was subdued and hid the dissatisfaction in his eyes. When employing people, he had to be informal, otherwise the morale of the army would be chaotic, but there should be no less beatings, and he shouted: "A place as majestic as the Sheriff's Mansion is also
If you dare to make a fire and roast meat, will you go to the royal palace to roast it someday?"
"Don't dare!" everyone said in unison.
"I think you are very courageous, there is nothing you dare not do." Lun Qinling retorted angrily, not wanting to go into details. He changed the topic and continued: "Listen carefully, if there is another time, I will definitely kill you without mercy."
"Thank you Zuo Shuai!"
"Everyone will obey the order."
Lun Qinling slapped his sword on the table, majestic and full of momentum, and shouted: "I just received a message from the right commander Fei Ying. The third prince died in battle. The King of Han of the Tang Dynasty arrived in Zhangye County. The time is ripe. It is time to take action."
Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this.
As for whether the second prince dies or not, it has nothing to do with anyone. What matters is military merit.
The smart people smelled a different smell. The third prince was a strong general in the army, a god of gods, unstoppable, and he died in battle. Doesn't it mean that no one in the whole Tubo can compete with Lun Qinling?
How can we not stand in line and wait at this time?
Thinking of this, someone couldn't help but stand up and said: "Commander Zuo, I would like to lead my troops to lead the battle. Please give me the order, Commander Zuo."
Lun Qinling was very satisfied when he saw that the other party had understood what he was thinking. He recognized him as a tribe leader from Tuyuhun. Of course, he could not treat those who took the initiative to join him. He immediately said: "Xu Qi is the vanguard. The army sets out overnight to attack."
Jincheng County, as long as the city is destroyed, everything in the city belongs to you."
"Thank you Zuo Shuai for your cultivation!" the other party was overjoyed and said quickly.
Everyone looked at him with envy, hating that they reacted too late. Jincheng County is not a small city. It has a huge population and wealth. Once it is captured, the tribe can double in size in an instant. What a joy it is.
Some people couldn't help but say: "Commander Zuo, my subordinates are willing to obey orders and fight for Commander Zuo!"
"I'm willing to fight!"
Everyone asked for a fight, fearing that they would not be able to drink the soup if it was too late.
Qin Ling was in a good mood, so he asked Tuyuhun's people to take the lead and consume a batch. Wouldn't he be able to manipulate them casually in the future? But he didn't show it. Instead, he questioned with a cold face: "Everyone, please be patient. There is no childishness in the army, and military law is ruthless.
If you can't do it, you will lose your head, so don't blame me for not warning you."
"Please rest assured, Commander Zuo!" everyone shouted in unison.
Having rebelled against the Tang State, there is no way back, and they can only follow Tubo all the way to darkness. If we don’t fight for credit and opportunities at this time, when will we wait?
"Very good. I commend you all for your loyalty. I am very pleased."
Lun Qinling smiled with satisfaction, suddenly his eyes flashed, and he shouted: "Raise the camp overnight, use military tactics in Jincheng County, decide on a battle, block the follow-up reinforcements of the Tang Dynasty, capture the King of Han, and avenge the shame of Tubo!"
Jincheng County is the fortress of Longyou Road. Once it is captured, the east can block the Tang reinforcements, and the west can form a pincer attack with the Tibetan army in Zhangye County, eating up Qin Huaidao in the middle in one fell swoop. This move can be said to be endless.
The king of Han was known as the God of Killing, and no one in foreign countries was afraid of him.
When everyone heard that the shadow of the famous tree could kill the King of Han, they suddenly became excited and shouted:
"Kill the King of Han and become famous!"
"Kill the King of Han and become famous!"
"Kill the King of Han and become famous!"
For a time, the crowd was excited and the fighting spirit was high.