All the generals rushed forward and exhorted each other in unison.
Since ancient times, where has the commander-in-chief of the army charged into the battle during the war? Let alone bypassing the enemy's front and attacking the rear. Furthermore, whether the battle is won or not is secondary, but Yezid is Mu'awiya's most important.
My beloved son, the purpose of this expedition is to gain meritorious service for Ye Zide, in order to establish prestige and win over people's hearts. Otherwise, it would not be Ye Zide's turn to be the commander-in-chief and lead the army in battle anyway.
If there was anything wrong with this, all of them would have been buried alive by the tyrannical Muawiya...
Everyone tried to persuade each other in unison, and Ye Zide also felt that it made sense. After all, he was different from the past. He was already the heir to the empire. How could he be as willing to take risks as before?
After thinking about it, Cong Jianruliu said: "In that case, let Khorassan go, take the 'Sword of Allah' with you, capture Suiye City for me, and clear the way to the Tang Dynasty!"
"Here!"
A short, stocky man with a curly beard stood up and bowed to take orders, his armor clanking all over his body.
The "Sword of Allah" is not a weapon, but an army.
This is an army composed mainly of Khorasan cavalry. It is often called the "Guards" by the Arabs. It is Mu'awiya's most elite direct force. It once accompanied him to the Holy Land and assassinated the previous Caliph. After that, he faced several
One hundred thousand troops loyal to the previous caliph still retreated unscathed.
It is the elite among the elite of the Great Food Army. It has always been considered to be no less inferior to the "Persian Immortal Army" in ancient times and the current "Byzantine Armored Cavalry". It is the existence that Mu'awiya relied on to seize the position of Caliph and rule the entire Arabia.
The foundation of the world.
The hometown of "Khorasan" is in the Western Regions, including Balihei, Herat, Nishapur, and Mulu. The four "Korasan" tribes came to the throne. However, the Huns ravaged the Western Regions and slaughtered all "Khorasan". Later,
The rise of the Turks occupied this entire land, and the "Khorasan" people who grew up here were forced to flee westward and entered Persia, Arabia, Rome and other places to survive.
The people of "Khorasan" are brave, good at fighting, loyal and reliable, and have won the trust of Mu'awiya. Now, they have all been handed over to Yezid, and he will embark on the road to conquer the Tang Dynasty with him, and bring Arabia to the throne.
Invincible glory spreads throughout the world!
Since the day the "Sword of Allah" became an army, it has never suffered a single defeat!
Ye Qide was so ambitious that he raised his finger and pointed at Chang Sun Han, saying: "Since this news is provided by your Excellency, then you will lead the way. When I command the army to attack Suiye City, you will accompany the 'Ala Zhi'
We will sneak attack on the west city together with Jian'. After the success, I will naturally be generous with the reward."
But if this news is false, then you are just waiting to be torn into pieces by the "Sword of Allah".
Changsun Han complained in his heart. He just listened to Yuan Wei's words when he left the city, so he wanted to make a fortune at this moment, but he didn't expect this big food barbarian to be extremely cautious...
How did they become the "Leading Party" out of nowhere? Since ancient times, no matter who was forced to do so or was motivated by profit, no one who led foreigners to conquer the Central Plains would end well.
What's particularly important is that once he is recognized by the Anxi Army while attacking Suiye City, not only will he be afraid that he will never be able to return to Chang'an in this life, but the entire eldest son's family will also be suspected of "collaboration with the enemy and treason" and suffer the consequences of the whole world.
People spurn accusations...
At this time, his intestines were turning green with regret, but he did not dare to retort, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "This is my honor."
Ye Zide laughed loudly and had great ambitions in his chest. It seemed that the entire Western Region had belonged to Arabia. He said boldly: "I will lead you to expand the territory and create great achievements. Your descendants will do it."
, they are all my servants, we share wealth and honor, and we will never abandon each other!"
The generals in the tent echoed one after another: "We share wealth and honor, and we will never abandon each other!"
Yezid became even more happy when he saw the people's hearts united and their morale boosted. He felt that as long as he finished this battle, his merits and prestige would reach their peak, and no one in the empire could threaten his status as the heir to the caliphate.
, just waiting for his father Muawiya to go to heaven to serve the prophet, he can take charge of this huge empire and enjoy the most extreme power in the world.
…
After resting that night, before dawn the next day, the whole military camp became noisy. The Huotou army got up to make food. The soldiers quickly checked the ordnance and equipment, took fodder from the supply camp to feed the horses, and then gathered together to eat.
Breakfast.
The breakfast was very simple. It was just some beans mixed with wheat bran and boiled in water, without even salt. The soldiers ate it in earthen jars, and that was it.
Although it is simple and difficult, the soldiers are not dissatisfied. The logistics and equipment of the entire Thai and Western countries have never been systematic. The army rarely prepares equipment in advance when going on an expedition. Most of the time, they loot while fighting, and they rob the enemy's food and weapons.
, once defeated, throw away everything and run away...
Therefore, the soldiers were very calm. They understood that only by capturing the next city could they have supplies. If they were defeated, they would have no choice but to return to their hometown hungry.
Whether the next meal is meat or wind depends on whether Broken Leaf City can be captured...
After the army was reorganized, it immediately set off.
More than 100,000 troops were divided into several groups and marched towards Suiye City in a mighty manner. All the scouts were sent out on the way. Ye Qide sat in charge of the central army and constantly received information fed back from all sides. He made a decisive decision when the opportunity came.
Make appropriate modifications.
Three days later, we arrived thirty miles outside Suiye City.
On the way, they encountered many Anxi army scouts, but they did not start a war with the Arabs. They detected the strength of the Arab army from a distance, and escaped calmly before the Arab scouts could catch up.
Yezid rode his horse and stood on a hillock, tapping his riding boots with the whip in his hand. He looked past the mighty soldiers under the hillock and focused on the city in the distance that stood abruptly on the plain.
A plume of black smoke rose into the sky from Suiye City, hovering in the air. Even though it was thirty miles away, it seemed that the smell of burning food could still be smelled.
"What a bastard!"
Ye Zide's face was gloomy and he cursed bitterly.
Obviously, the Anxi army knew that it could not defeat the hundreds of thousands of Arab troops, so it fortified the walls and cleared the country in advance, burning all the baggage in the city, just waiting for a last-ditch battle. Even if the city was finally broken, it would not leave a grain of rice for the Arabs.
Ye Zide has also fought in different battles, large and small, but no matter which time, when the city is broken, the enemy will have no choice but to burn the food and weapons. After all, they have to struggle... But the Anxi Army is very decisive.
, the fight hasn’t started yet, let’s burn the food first.
You can't capture Anxi soldiers, cook them and eat them, right?
Ye Zide has a headache. There are thousands of races in the world, but the Han people are the most annoying...
But when things came to an end, there was no other way.
"Camp along the leeward side, be careful of rain at night, reorganize the whole army, and attack the city at midnight tonight!"
Ye Zide immediately gave the order.
The army does not carry enough food. Since the fire in Suiye City has obviously burned all the food, there can be no further delay here. They should capture Suiye City as soon as possible and advance towards the hinterland of the Western Region. The Anxi Army cannot burn every city.
So naked, right?
If this is the case, it means that the Anxi Army gave these cities away, and the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would definitely not agree.
Furthermore, even if there is no food in the city, there are many tribes in the Western Region. Randomly looting a few tribes can still collect enough food for the army.
In short, the pace of progress must not be delayed, but must be accelerated.
Even if the food shortage problem cannot be solved for a while, as long as they continue to attack the city and seize territory, the skyrocketing morale will be enough to offset the lack of food and fodder.
On the contrary, if you hesitate to move forward in a certain place and your morale decreases, it will be a waste of time.
Although the Arab soldiers had firm beliefs and were willing to go through life and death and charge into battle under the orders of the Caliph, in the end they were still flesh and blood and had to eat enough...
"Here!"
After receiving the order, the generals around them rushed down the hill and returned to their respective headquarters to organize and camp, and then reorganized the army and prepared for the battle at night.
Ye Zide glanced at Changsun Han, who had been with him all this time, and said to Khorassan: "After midnight tonight, you will command the Sword of Allah, take advantage of the chaos, bypass the periphery of Suiye City, and attack the west wall to attack
Attack the city with weapons and equipment, oh, don’t forget to bring this friend of the Changsun family and let him lead you. If the west city wall is really as vulnerable as he said, you will definitely be rewarded heavily when you turn back; but if you are talking nonsense, nonsense
Badao, you will use his head under the city wall to pay tribute to the soldiers who died in this battle! No matter whether the West City wall is vulnerable or not, there is only one goal, and that is to capture Suiye City before sunrise tomorrow at all costs!
"
"promise!"
Khorassan hammered his breastplate with his hand, making a loud sound.
Changsun Han said "Ah" with a look of shock on his face and secretly groaned in his heart.