Qin Huaidao looked around at everyone and continued: "In the previous pursuit, we captured a lot of arrows, and the weapons can still be used after repairing them. Each army organized manpower to repair them, and the captured cattle and sheep were slaughtered and made into dried meat for later use.
We’re going into a decisive battle together, and I’m afraid I won’t have time to prepare food.”
"Follow the order!" Everyone responded solemnly.
"One last thing."
Qin Huaidao looked at everyone and said seriously: "Each army selects those who have made the most meritorious service as representatives, organizes commendations, and everyone participates in the observation. Silver rewards, awards, etc. are distributed on the spot according to military regulations to encourage the three armies. Military merit must be reviewed clearly, and no one should be missing.
There can be no more than one thing. It must be fair, just and open. I will arrange a review and this must be completed within five days."
Morale will only last if the silver rewards are paid out.
If you can't see the silver, everything you say looks pale.
The generals also knew that if they wanted to win the battle, they must have enough silver rewards, so they all nodded.
Liu Hongji was the last one to join. He didn’t know much about Qin Huaidao’s army leadership methods, so he couldn’t help but asked curiously: “King of Han, do you think that my subordinates are asking too much? I just want to know more about the Hanzhou Army. According to regulations, ordinary enemies
If you start with one piece of silver, I'm afraid the reward will be quite a lot?"
Fang Yiai said with a smile: "Old General, don't worry about the money problem. The King of Han leads the army to fight and is invincible in the world. The method of making money is also unrivaled in the world. You and I only need to execute it. The Hanzhou army will stick to its word and will never deduct a penny."
If you want more money, give the enemy's head in exchange. This is a rule and an iron law."
These words were a reminder to Liu Hongji that Xue Wanche should not use the old trick of drinking soldiers' blood on the Hanzhou Army.
As people grow older, they become more sophisticated. The two nodded knowingly.
Treat the wounded soldiers, prepare food and fodder, and reward the three armies. If these three steps are taken, the morale of the army will be available. Qin Huaidao discussed some details with the generals, signaled everyone to leave, and called Luo Wu over, instructing the guard regiment to act as scouts again and use the squad as a combat unit to conduct investigations.
All around, especially the south, just in case.
Orders were quickly passed down one after another, and the army entered a state of rest.
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In the early Tang Dynasty, there were three states in the Western Regions, namely Xizhou, Yizhou and Tingzhou. Xizhou was the Turpan area in later generations, Yizhou was the Hami area in later generations, and Tingzhou got its name from where the Turkic royal court was once located, which was also the area in later generations.
The area north of Jimusar County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture.
The three states are distributed in a triangle and are heavily guarded.
When the Turkic Khan led his army to march eastward, it was difficult to capture Xizhou due to its unique terrain and the bravery and prowess of the governor of Xizhou, Guo Xiaoke, so he left 10,000 troops to surround Xizhou and prevent him from sending troops to disrupt his rear.
When Loulan's army arrived, Su Dingfang learned about the situation through scouts and sent people to infiltrate, contacted Guo Xiaoke, cooperated internally and externally, and launched a night attack. In one battle, the remaining Turkic army was defeated, and he pursued them vigorously, and no one escaped.
After all, Xizhou was the land of the imperial court, so it was a bit sensitive to lead the army there. Su Dingfang just asked Guo Xiaoke for some grain and grass as compensation for sending troops, and led the army all the way eastward, crossing the border and passing counties, and fought all the way to Tingzhou.
The geographical location of Tingzhou is so important that it has always been a battleground for military strategists. When the Turks entered Tingzhou from the east, they launched a fierce attack and killed all the remaining Tang troops, leaving 10,000 troops to garrison, and the main force went south.
Su Dingfang also went for a night attack, and had the city gates blown open, catching the Turkic garrison off guard and capturing it overnight. Tingzhou was different from Xizhou in that it had been occupied by Turks, not counting the imperial city. Su Dingfang led his troops to stay behind and reinforce the city.
Prepare to hold on.
The Turkic Khan led his army back to the west. When he learned that Yizhou had been occupied and was worried about being pursued by the Hanzhou army, he immediately launched a fierce attack in an attempt to clear the way back.
How could Su Dingfang let the Turks get what they wanted? With the help of the military god Li Jing, Su Dingfang fought back hard and blocked the way. The battle with the Turks lasted for more than a month, and everyone suffered casualties.
The Turkic Khan was worried that something might happen to the royal court in the rear, and became increasingly anxious and angry. He thought about taking a detour, but to the north were high mountain snowfields and virgin forests. The terrain was complex and there was no way to go. To the south was the steep Tianshan Mountains, which was even more difficult to pass.
We can only fight hard and attack day and night.
On this day, the Turkic Khan risked his life and promised a large sum of money. The first one to attack the city would be rewarded with a reward of ten thousand taels of silver.
There must be brave men under the heavy reward, not to mention that the Turkic soldiers were also homesick and wished to return as soon as possible. The morale of the army was greatly boosted, and they fought hard to attack the city at any cost.
After successive battles, the Loulan Army was also exhausted, and with no additional troops, it was somewhat unable to bear it. Facing the crazy attack, Su Dingfang also used money to encourage the three armies.
For a moment, the sound of killing was loud, and corpses were strewn all over the city.
Facing the Turks' crazy attack, the Loulan Army was in danger. Seeing that the city was about to be lost, Su Dingfang personally led his troops to fight in the city. Even Li Jing joined the battle and barely managed to hold off the attack. However, both of them knew that the Turks had gone crazy and the city might be defended.
Can't live.
Li Jing sighed and said: "General Su, if you can't do it, just retreat. You have held on for more than a month and killed more than 50,000 enemies. You have tried your best. I will intercede with the King of Han personally and will not be punished. Besides, the task given to you by the King of Han is to carry supplies.
To seize back the trophies captured by the Turks is not to completely annihilate the Turkic army."
After getting along for a while, Li Jing became more and more appreciative of Su Dingfang and wanted to pass on his mantle. He couldn't bear to see Su Dingfang die in this city.
Su Dingfang looked at the Turkic army in front of him who was reorganizing his army and preparing to fight again. He felt helpless, but soon his eyes became firm again and he said: "Dong Wei, the last general has been appreciated, trusted and entrusted by the King of Han. Although the task is to recapture
It’s a spoil of war, but I want to try to see if I can wipe out all the enemy troops in order to repay the King of Han’s trust.”
Li Jing didn't know what to say. It was Qin Huaidao's blessing to have such a loyal general. As an elder, he couldn't persuade Su Dingfang not to be so loyal, right? After thinking for a moment, he said: "If we can capture the Turkic Khan, there will be chaos within the Turks. In the future, there will be chaos within the Turks."
Attacking the Turks has great benefits, but you have to act within your capabilities."
"Duke Wei needs no further persuasion. Even if we fight with the Turkic Khan, both sides will lose, and the whole Loulan army will be wiped out. Guo Xiaoke of Xizhou will definitely send troops to intercept and kill the Turkic Khan."
"But in this case, the great contribution will fall on Guo Xiaoke, and Loulan Jun will be married off. Are you willing to do this?" Li Jing reminded him kindly.
No one was willing to marry someone, but Su Dingfang smiled: "So what if I give him Guo Xiaoke? Now it's a race war. The King of Han said that people who are not of my race must have different hearts. If you fight for the race, why bother about personal gains and losses?
It is worth destroying all the Loulan troops, and the King of Han will forgive the general."
"Well done, I'll pay you for being crazy. If I bet all the Loulan Army, I have a chance to kill the Turkic Khan." Li Jing's blood boiled with enthusiasm, as if he had returned to his youth, his eyes were extremely fanatical.
"Does Duke Weiguo have any solution?"
Su Dingfang was startled, then overjoyed, solemnly clasping his fists and saying, "Please also ask Duke Wei to teach me."