Emotionally speaking, Qibi Kele was of course inclined to have Xue Yantuo win a complete victory and expel the invading Tang army from Mobei. Not only did Yinan Khan regard him highly and trusted him, but also because he himself was
One of the Tiele tribes, Mobei is the place where their ancestors thrived. How could they fall into the hands of the Han people?
However, from a practical point of view, we should not be duplicitous and prepare in advance for the future of the tribe.
Without him, the two consecutive battles between Wuchuan Town and Nuozhen Water had such a huge impact on him that all he could think of was the collapse of the Wuchuan Town wall, the Tang army pouring into the city like a tide, and the overwhelming rain of bullets and bullets on Nuozhen Water.
The scene of his warriors being slaughtered like dolphins and dogs made him unable to suppress his fear.
In his opinion, the Tang army with firearms was already invincible...
As for Xiao Siye, Qibukele regarded him as a stepping stone to join the Tang Dynasty in the future.
Although Qibi Heli was highly relied upon by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and was granted a marriage to a daughter of the clan, becoming a relative of the emperor, but he was different after all. As an important general next to Yinan Khan, a powerful figure in Mobei was by no means a simple person.
By surrendering, you can gain the trust of Tang Dynasty.
According to what Qi Bi Heli said, this Xiao Siye was a hero who was loyal to the emperor and patriotic and did not hesitate to risk his own life for such tasks. Such tasks would definitely be favored by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Even if he was temporarily deceived and convicted, as long as Zhao Xincheng
If Xue Yantuo's army can be wiped out in one battle, then Xiao Siye's achievements will be prominent in front of others, all grievances will be redressed, and the future will be skyrocketing, just around the corner.
Therefore, Xiao Siye's life must be saved.
It's just that when Qibi Kele looked at Xiao Siye, who had a pretentious look on his face, he always felt a little uncomfortable in his heart...
Prairie men are rough and bold, and pay attention to being straight and clear about grudges and grudges. People like Xiao Siye do one thing in front of others and another in hindsight. Is this what a hero should look like?
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Yinan Khan made a strong promise, and all the soldiers were full of morale!
When Yinan Khan saw that his morale was ready, he immediately raised his arms and shouted: "Tieler men, follow me to recapture Zhao Xin City, drive the Tang army out of Mobei, and protect the land where our ancestors thrived!"
"Take back Zhao Xincheng!"
"Drive away the Tang army!"
"Defend Mobei!"
One after another, the shouts rolled and stirred in the snow-covered fields, soaring into the sky!
Immediately afterwards, Xue Yantuo Khan's banner flew fiercely under the cold wind, moved slowly, and headed south surrounded by the fully armed Khan's soldiers.
Countless grassland athletes are like a school of fish gathered in the sea, galloping with high morale, following Da Qian, marching bravely towards Zhao Xincheng!
Hundreds of thousands of cavalry were galloping forward, and the ground beneath their feet was trembling under the trampling of horse hooves.
The north wind howls, the horn is desolate.
The land is vast and vast, with a strong arm and an iron horse!
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Zhao Xincheng.
"Report——"
The fur-clad scout rode his horse through the city from the north, and went straight to the low and simple government office in the center of the city. When he got outside the door, he jumped off his horse, entered the house in three steps at a time, knelt down on one knee, and shouted loudly.
Said: "Report to the commander-in-chief, Xue Yantuo's army has left Yu Dujun Mountain and is heading south. According to this, there is still half a day's journey!"
After writing the desk, Fang Jun was holding a pottery bowl and drinking tea leisurely.
On the side, Xue Rengui, Gao Kan and Xi Junmai were all holding a tea bowl. The hot tea in the bowl was steaming. They looked at each other in admiration.
That’s it!”
Gao Kan also said: "Xiao Siye prides himself on being smart, but he doesn't know that his thoughts are under the control of the commander. His every move will be guessed by the commander. Even if he is in Xue Yantuo, he can't get out of the commander's palm."
Fang Jun couldn't help but roll his eyes at Gao Kan. He was such a fierce general who charged into battle, but how could he gradually turn into a "brainless braggadocio"...
He asked the scout: "How many troops does Xue Yantuo have?"
The scout said: "Earlier, Yi Nan summoned all the tribes in Mobei in the Yazhang and ordered them to send the young men from the tribe to gather at the foot of Yu Dujun Mountain. The total number of troops was no less than 150,000. At this moment, all the tribes came south, probably because they wanted to
We must complete our efforts in one battle."
Hearing that Xue Yantuo's army numbered 150,000, Xue Rengui and others looked solemn.
Youtunwei's army in Zhao Xincheng only has more than 30,000 troops. Facing an enemy five times stronger than itself, the situation is precarious. Even the most optimistic people will inevitably feel guilty.
Xue Yantuo's army of 150,000 people, all the elites of various tribes, once they launch a charge, it will be like cracking mountains and cracking rocks, and huge waves crashing on the shore. With such a small number of people in Youtun Guard, it is estimated that they will be swallowed up by a wave...
Fang Jun sighed with regret: "In the past, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing broke into the desert. The Xiongnu Chanyu and King Zuoguli had more than 400,000 string-controlling men. Wei Gong raided Yinshan. At that time, the Eastern Turks were very powerful.
There are also 300,000 warriors under the Khan's command, all of whom dominate the grasslands of Mobei and are arrogant. Although Xue Yantuo has nominally unified all the Tiele tribes, his background is insufficient. Compared with the Xiongnu in the past,
The Turks are far behind."
It seemed that Xue Yantuo's 150,000-strong army was like a dolphin, and he didn't take it to heart at all. Instead, he felt a little regretful that he could not see the real overlord of the grassland, the hero of Mobei...
When he said this, Xue Rengui also relaxed and said with a smile: "It's not just that the military strength is inferior. The Huns are fierce and brave, and the Turks are cruel and cruel. But now Xue Yantuo is like a toothless tiger or a hornless bull. He seems majestic and domineering.
Quartet is actually vulnerable."
This is indeed true.
Compared with the Xiongnu, Turks, and Xue Yantuo, they are not even the slightest bit worse. After all, the foundation of Xue Yantuo's rule is the entire Tiele tribe.
country.
Fang Jun nodded slightly: "Furthermore, Yinan Khan is not a person with enough structure. He has never even thought about such extravagant hopes as drinking from the Yellow River and marching to Chang'an. He only wants to stay in a corner, intending to unite with the Tang Dynasty and use the Tang Dynasty to strengthen Xue Yantuo's power.
The ruler of Mobei doesn't even have the ambition to fly into the sky, so how can he ride on the wind and skyrocket? Therefore, Xue Yantuo always has an army of 150,000, but in front of us, he is also like a pig with dog ears!"
Xue Rengui and the others immediately left the table, saluted and shouted: "I am willing to follow the commander-in-chief and wrap his body in horse leather. I vow to seal the wolf as a subordinate, restrain the stone Yanran, and eliminate the disasters in the northern Xinjiang for the Tang Dynasty. The history of Qing Dynasty will shine brightly and the name will be remembered forever!"
"Follow the commander to the death!"
Fang Jun stood up, helped the three of them up, and laughed and said: "It is said that times make heroes. Although we dare not compare ourselves to Changping Liehou, Champion Hou, let alone Public Guards, the situation is like this, but we are better than you."
The sages are much luckier. Now that Zhao Xin City has been captured and is only one step away from Yu Dujun Mountain, how can we give up the merits of God's protection? Even if the enemy has tens of thousands and the morale of each elite is like a rainbow, we will still defeat them.
We have to search for teeth everywhere, then go straight to Yudujun Mountain and sweep across Dragon City!"
"If the notice is sent down, immediately guard the mountain pass and send out reconnaissance cavalry to find out every move of Xue Yantuo's army. Report everything down to the smallest details immediately!"
"Here!"
The scout saluted respectfully, turned around and strode away.
At first, he saw Xue Yantuo's army of more than 100,000 troops marching southward towards Zhao Xincheng, and he was inevitably worried. After all, the number of soldiers in Youtun Guards at this moment was less than one-fifth of the enemy's, and this was the territory of Xue Yantuo's people.
Even if a lone army of Wei completely retreats to Zhao Xincheng, how long can it withstand it?
I'm afraid that before the Youwuwei behind can catch up, the city will be destroyed and everyone will be dead...
But seeing the coach so calm, confident, and confident, I immediately felt infinite confidence.
A high-ranking official with a noble status and a bright future like Fang Jun would never make fun of his own wealth and life, right?
Since he can be so calm, he must have a strategy to retreat from the enemy...
The whole Zhao Xincheng suddenly became noisy.
The soldiers came out of their tents and placed the manufactured anti-horse guns at the mountain pass in the north of the city.
This type of horse-repelling gun uses an iron spear as its head and solid wood as a fixed bracket. Six to ten iron spears are fixed on the frame. The frame is fixed on the ground and set on the enemy's attack path so that the cavalry cannot gallop and charge. Battle in the wilderness
, after all, the number of this kind of resisting horses is limited, so they are rarely used and cannot play a big role. However, city fortification has always been a sharp weapon against enemy cavalry charges.
Even in later generations, the improved anti-horse still played a huge role in preventing infantry, anti-tank and anti-landing tools, and the effect was remarkable.
The soldiers of Youtun Guard prepared their bows and arrows, polished their spears and spears, and checked the muskets in their hands over and over again. Countless ammunition was distributed to the soldiers...
Running out of ammunition?
Haha, if Xiao Siye were standing here right now, Xue Rengui would laugh at him.
The Bureau of Guns and Artillery's entire year's worth of ammunition reserves, worth millions of muskets, lead bullets, gunpowder, thunderbolts... the entire warehouse was emptied, and all the reserves were taken away by the Youtun Guards.
If he didn't have this confidence, would Fang Jun have been hit on the head by a hammer before he dared to march out of Baidao and march straight into Mobei, hoping to replicate the great achievements of sealing the wolf to stay in Xu and smothering Shi Yanran?