For the current Tang Dynasty, it is not difficult to destroy Xue Yantuo.
Even with the current national power of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Yantuo could be destroyed several times.
The only difficulty is how to deal with Xue Yantuo after killing him.
As Li Chengqian himself said.
From ancient times to the present, many powerful Central Plains dynasties have accomplished the task of wiping out the grassland nomads.
But the results after extinguishing it were not very good.
For example, the Qin Dynasty attacked the Xiongnu from the north, and the Xiongnu did not dare to go south to herd horses for decades.
But what about the result?
The troops in the northern border have been deployed all year round, which has seriously depleted the national and people's power.
Although the final demise of the Qin Dynasty was not directly related to this incident, in the final analysis there were certain reasons.
After the Qin Dynasty, it was Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who said, "If the enemy can go, I can go too."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reigned for a total of fifty-four years.
During those forty-four years, they were at war with the Huns.
The Battle of Henan, the Battle of Monan, the Battle of Hexi, the Battle of Mobei, etc. all took place here.
Forty-four years, what is that concept?
A baby in infancy will soon enter old age.
If we count one generation per decade, four entire generations have experienced this war.
Countless people joined the war.
According to later statistics, at least five million people died in this war that lasted for forty-four years.
Countless people have been affected by the war.
But what about the final result?
The Huns feed war with war.
In the later period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he regrouped his combat power and was even able to launch a counterattack, severely damaging the Han army.
Going forward, there is no need to talk about it.
Although the Eastern Han Dynasty briefly suppressed the Xiongnu and the nomads living on the northern grasslands.
But in the end, these nomadic peoples could not be completely disappeared in the long river of history.
What's more, due to the weakening of national power in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the population dropped sharply.
>Appalling things such as Wu Huan's chaos in China also happened.
And all of these, taken together, illustrate one problem.
It’s not that the Central Plains dynasty couldn’t defeat the nomads.
The opposite of.
As long as the Central Plains Dynasty makes up its mind.
Like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he relied on his national strength to compete head-to-head with the nomads.
There is a high probability that the nomads will not be able to defeat the Central Plains Dynasty.
But the problem is still here, we can defeat it, but we cannot eliminate it.
As the saying goes.
Wild fire, in spring.
Wait until the country's national strength improves slightly.
We will still lead troops to attack as before.
Therefore, if we want to completely solve the Hu troubles in the north, there is only one way out that Li Chengqian thought of.
Turn them completely into Tang people and let them realize the value of peace.
Let them learn the knowledge, culture, and elegance of the Tang people.
Let them be fed and clothed so that they will never think about starting a war again.
Can do it all.
Only Xiao Rui, who currently enjoys a high prestige among NTDTV.
so.
Only Li Chengqian would say that to Xiao Rui.
His purpose is very simple, that is, he hopes Xiao Rui will not think too much and let him know the importance of conquering these people.
At least, don't worry about your current situation.
Because this matter is really important to Datang and the future of Datang.
And his inspection history in Mobei Road is not an insignificant official position in the eyes of those people.
After calming down Xiao Rui's emotions.
Li Chengqian made arrangements for other matters.
On Li Chengqian's side, he was busy preparing for the post-war finishing touches.
on the occasion of the incident.
The battlefield ahead has also become a mess.
Li Ji obviously wanted to use this battle to prove himself.
After getting Li Chengqian's lead badge, he fought forward with all his strength. .??.
The 50,000 soldiers who led the Liangzhou Army swept through all the tribes in the eastern part of Xueyantuo's court in one day.
Early the next morning.
He immediately arrived outside the court of King Xue Yantuo, less than thirty miles away.
To know.
The Liangzhou Army is an infantry army.
As for the cavalry regiment, the Mobei cavalry has not yet broken through the defense line jointly formed by the tribes in the southern part of Xueyantuo's court.
According to Li Chengqian's original plan.
They want Li Ji, Li Daozong, and Cheng Yaojin to launch an attack together.
Directly crushing Xue Yantuo with the force of destroying heaven and earth.
But Li Ji had no intention of waiting for the soldiers behind him.
After resting for half a day, he directly gave the order and launched a general attack.
The Liangzhou Legion was an infantry legion and the first legion in the Tang Dynasty equipped with firearms.
In terms of artillery configuration, it is the best in Datang, bar none.
When the thousands of artillery pieces at the forefront of the battle line began to move.
This war also officially kicked off.
As we all know.
Li Chengqian's fighting style is typical of the more the better.
Not only do we need a lot of elite soldiers, we also need the best and most weapons.
So as the master who taught Li Chengqian how to fight, how could Li Ji have other styles?
The reason why he ordered a half-day rest was to wait for the logistics team to bring up the artillery shells.
Now that the logistics team has arrived, he also directly gives orders to the artillery, when all the artillery shells will be fired, and when the infantry will move up again.
When those thousands of artillery pieces were activated, the scene was devastating.
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In just a moment, tens of thousands of cannonballs fell into the royal court of Xueyantuo.
Said it before.
The biggest difference between nomadic people and farming people is that farming people can build houses and cities, but nomadic people cannot.
The nomadic royal court does not stay in one place.
They will only camp in the meadows with the richest water and grass in the entire grassland.
The princes, grandsons, noble ministers, and some retainers under the ministers in the royal court will also be stationed with them.
So looking at it, Xue Yantuo's royal court is just a gathering place of tents. The royal court of nomadic people does not stay in one place.
They will only camp in the meadows with the richest water and grass in the entire grassland.
The princes, grandsons, noble ministers, and some retainers under the ministers in the royal court will also be stationed with them.
So looking across, Xue Yantuo's royal court is just a gathering place for tents.
If you have been to Milligan's "Twist" in the 21st century, you will definitely feel familiar when you see this scene.
Isn't this a gathering place for refugees with twisted waists?
Maybe it's a bit exaggerated, but in fact, that's what happened.
The city was not protected against artillery fire, let alone the tents.
After just a few rounds of covering blows, everything in sight turned into scorched earth.
Some tents were ignited by the flames generated by the explosion of artillery shells, and a raging fire broke out.
And this raging fire also ignited some people who had just escaped the bombing.
The huge tent camp was filled with cries, calls, screams, calls for help, and wailing...
At this moment.
Li Ji was standing on the mobile observation deck.
After seeing the scene before him, he immediately gave the order to the herald beside him.
"Batalion 1 to 8, infantry ready."
"After three more rounds of shelling, launch an attack immediately!"