The roar of war drums resounded throughout the heaven and earth.
After receiving the order, the Hanzhou Army dispatched like wolves and tigers in different directions, preparing to intercept the Tibetans leaving the city. However, the Hanzhou Army was stationed five miles east of Luoche City and gathered together to prevent the Tubo from sudden decisive battle. Now
It takes time to encircle and prevent people from escaping.
The war horses galloped away like a rainbow, like a torrent that opened a floodgate and rolled away.
Luo Zhang was a former soldier who was closest to the east gate. He led his troops directly over and surrounded the gate in a fan shape. Most of the people coming out of the east gate were common people. Seeing this posture, they stopped and did not move.
Some soldiers rushed out. They were frightened when they saw the army waiting for them. They quickly threw away their weapons and surrendered. The situation was quickly brought under control. Luo Zhang looked worriedly towards the city. The fire was getting bigger and bigger. If it continued to burn, the entire city would be destroyed.
There is no point in defeating the royal city.
In order to preserve the city for future use, Qin Huaidao gave up the artillery attack and instead used means such as cutting off the water supply. If he really wanted to burn it, it would be a waste of time. Luo Zhang's mind flashed and he called for an interpreter and told him: "Go up and tell the soldiers that you want to surrender."
Okay, go in and put out the fire, otherwise kill them all."
Of course, "Kill them all" is a threat, but it is very effective at this time.
When the Tibetan soldiers who rushed out of the city heard the order conveyed by the interpreter, not only were they not dissatisfied, but they were relieved. No one wanted to die because they could live. They were just putting out fires, not fighting or dying. They turned around one by one.
Rush towards the city.
"Zhe Ge, take your people in and supervise it. You are not allowed to hide it privately or destroy it intentionally. The King of Han will still use this city in the future." Luo Zhang turned to look at Zhe Ge, the little prince of Khotan not far away.
Zhega agreed and led his people into the city.
Different from the east gate, the north gate leads to mountains. People generally do not choose to go through the north gate. Only some unwilling Tubo soldiers choose the north gate. As long as they escape, they will see the sea and the sky. You can become a king by looking for a mountain.
Carefree and at ease.
Banditry was a major problem in governing one side, so Qin Huaidao would not allow it, so he sent Xue Wanche, who was brave and good at fighting. Xue Wanche lived up to his expectations. When he arrived with his troops, he saw a large army leaving and many people rushing out from the city gate.
Decisively divide the troops to pursue and intercept.
Xue Wanche even led a division of troops to personally pursue and kill the Tubo army that had fled.
Most of the defenders of Luoxue City were infantry, and the cavalry was naturally in the hands of the royal family.
This group of infantrymen who escaped could not outrun the four-legged war horses. They were quickly overtaken and killed by Xue Wanche, who led his troops as if they were chopping melons and vegetables. They were all killed in one charge.
Xue Wanche led his army to turn around and prepare to kill again. Seeing that there was no hope of escape, the remaining Tibetan troops threw away their weapons and surrendered.
He opened the door and saw that his subordinates were gathering surrender troops, and the battle was over.
"There is no one who can fight," Xue Wanche said depressedly. Seeing that there were too many prisoners, he was worried that he could not control it. He looked up and saw the fire in the city soaring into the sky. Thinking of Qin Huaidao's importance to the city, he decisively ordered the prisoners to go in and put out the fire.
, whoever disobeys will be killed on the spot.
There is a river coming out of the south gate. Although it has stopped flowing, the silt and water are not shallow. It is impossible to walk directly. We can only walk on the bridge. The bridge is narrow and it will take time for the army to walk together.
It took time for Dorje to arrive after receiving the order to block the south gate. By the time the army arrived, tens of thousands of people had already crossed the river and were running around, and many people even ran into residential areas.
When Duoji saw this scene, he suddenly thought of why Qin Huaidao asked him to block the south gate. Because he had many troops, another unit might not be able to block it.
Thoughts flashed across his mind, Duoji decisively issued an order to divide his forces to pursue them. No one was allowed to escape. He led tens of thousands of people to surround the residential area and asked people to go in and deliver the message. If he surrendered within a stick of incense, he would live, otherwise he would be killed without mercy.
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The Tibetan troops who fled into the residential area knew that Duoji was a slave general who did not kill indiscriminately. He loved his soldiers like his own son and had a natural affection for him, so they all came out to surrender.
Different from the three gates in the east, west, north and west, the west gate is the farthest away and is also the direction in which the royal family is most likely to escape. As long as they escape into the mountains, they can’t find it anywhere. Going all the way to the west is Tianzhu. Qin Huaidao will never allow Lu Dongzan to escape.
, and let Cheng Chumo, who was all cavalry, kill them.
Cheng Chu understood the idea silently, and roared away with the army without stopping. When he rushed to the west gate, he found that it was still a step too late. There were only a large number of people left at the west gate, and there was not a single soldier in sight. In the distance, a cavalry was running away, a little far away.
Only the blurry back can be seen vaguely.
"Chase!"
Cheng Chumo ordered decisively, rather than capturing prisoners, it must be more important to catch those who escaped. Those who could escape on horseback, such as big fish, should not be let go.
The news quickly reached Qin Huaidao. Qin Huaidao guessed that the one who escaped was Lu Dongzan, or at least the Tubo royal family, so he immediately asked Liu Hongji to be found and warned: "General Liu, you are experienced and can take command for me.
Accept the prisoners, keep the city, and kill any resisters. Fang Yiai and Luo Ying stay to assist."
"I obey the order and thank the King of Han for his trust." Liu Hongji solemnly responded.
"Send an order, let Duan Zan lead people to take over the west gate, arrange for the prisoners to enter the city to put out the fire, notify Duoji at the south gate to also let the prisoners enter the city to put out the fire, and then notify Luo Tong to lead the army to meet at the west gate. The guard group quickly prepares to follow me to hunt down Lu Dongzan
, move quickly." Qin Huaidao looked at Luo Wu.
Luo Wu solemnly agreed and asked someone to deliver the order.
Soon, the guard group was well prepared and quickly assembled. Each one of them was majestic and murderous, with steady and powerful eyes, exuding a strong aura of confidence.
Qin Huaidao also got on his horse. The bloody horse and Bai Tiwu felt Qin Huaidao's murderous intention. The excited man stood up and shouted with extraordinary momentum.
"Old man, it's up to you." Qin Huaidao stroked the horse's neck and comforted him, then looked at the guard group behind him who was ready to go, and shouted loudly: "Lu Dongzan, that old fox may have escaped. That old bastard has done many evil things, and he has caused great harm to people."
War broke out all over the Tang Dynasty, causing countless casualties and heavy losses. Even if he fled to the ends of the earth, he would still have to be caught. Brothers, let’s go——”
"drive!"
"drive!"
"drive!"
The soldiers beat their horses and roared away.
They ran all the way, no one dared to stop them, there were only about 500 people, but they gave people the impression of thousands of troops. Everyone carried swords on their backs, carried crossbows, and had two grenades on their bodies. Their eyes were cold and stern, like a group of people looking for food.
of wild wolf.
Soon, the group rushed to the west gate and saw two armies roaring towards them. It was Duan Zan and Luo Tong. Qin Huaidao reined in his horse and stopped, and the guard groups behind him also stopped. They were waiting seriously. Duan Zan and Luo Tong quickly signaled to the army.
He stopped, rode forward alone, clasped his fists in salute, and shouted in unison: "I have seen the King of Han!"
"Fight the fire, surrender, and do everything possible to protect the property in the city. Those who resist or disobey orders will be killed without mercy." Qin Huaidao looked at Duan Zan.
Duan Zan knew very well that this was his first mission in charge of an army, and it must be completed, and it must be completed beautifully. He carefully recorded every word Qin Huaidao said, for fear of making mistakes, and solemnly accepted the order.
"Cousin, follow me and chase him!"
Qin Huaidao looked at Luo Tong, and with a shake of the reins, the war horse Bai Ho Wu channeled his spirit and rushed forward quickly. The guard regiment followed closely behind, constantly beating the horse to speed up, with fighting spirit like a rainbow.
"What a strong military power!"
Luo Tong could see at a glance how extraordinary the guard group was, and he was filled with envy and led his troops to chase after them.