The newly-appointed King of Gaochang stood at the top of the city, looking at the endless array of Tang troops under the city with trembling fear. His arms were fighting, and he almost fell from the top of the city with his legs weak...
He had just completed his magnificent transformation from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to His Majesty the King. Although he deeply understood the all-round gap between Gaochang Kingdom and the Tang Dynasty, and knew that only by raising the flag and surrendering would there be a chance of survival, it was inevitable that he would have some small expectations in his heart.
Maybe the Tang Dynasty is not as powerful as it seems?
Perhaps, the Turks would give the Tang army a hard blow in the back?
Or maybe, by mobilizing the entire city's youth, we can withstand the Tang army's offensive?
For a delicate young man like him, who was born in the palace since childhood and is stronger than women, and is no better than the "why not eat minced meat", it is inevitable that he will have some unrealistic fantasies. When facing
In desperate situations, everyone will have a little bit of "lucky" mentality.
But when he climbed to the top of the city and saw the mighty formation of the Tang army, he completely gave up all his thoughts.
Under the scorching sun, the flags were fluttering, and the densely packed Tang army marched forward slowly in neat steps. The dull footsteps were like rolling thunder in the sky, each sound shocked my heart, making my whole body numb, and my bones weak and weak!
The formation of tens of thousands of people slowly approached, calmly and leisurely. There was no noisy noise, only the mighty fighting spirit soaring into the sky in silence!
The entire Gaochang Kingdom trembled under this soaring intention, and was as humble as dust!
His majesty, the King of Gaochang, with his green lips and white lips, immediately issued a decree: "Quickly open the city and surrender! Don't let the heavenly soldiers misunderstand and be killed. We will all become the sinners of Gaochang!"
He is quick to see opportunities, but what can he do?
Facing the vast and powerful formation of the Tang army, all Gaochang soldiers secretly put down their weapons, took off their armor, and quietly blended into the civilians...
Under the city.
Fang Jun looked up at the tower, feeling a little helpless.
The army encountered no resistance along the way, and rushed straight to the gate of Gaochang City. I am afraid that the morale of the Gaochang Kingdom has already dissipated, and Kaicheng will surrender in a short time. The expected war may not happen.
If there is no war, there is no merit to be gained. The journey of thousands of miles is in vain...
Only the battle in which the Turkic cavalry was defeated at night was a comfort.
Hou Jun gathered his helmet and armor, and sat upright on his horse. The tens of thousands of troops behind him stood still, and a heavy murderous aura rose into the sky.
A white flag protruded diagonally from the city gate tower and waved vigorously several times.
Suddenly, the entire Tang army's position let out a shocking cheer, soaring into the sky, enough to make the wind and clouds move!
After a moment, the city gate slowly opened, and a man dressed in gorgeous royal robes walked out first.
Hou Junji sat on the horse, standing still. He looked around and said with a smile: "How dare Gaochang dare to oppose the Tang Dynasty? But I still have some sense. I don't need a large army to attack the city, so I surrender voluntarily, which can avoid the whole family being wiped out."
It’s a sin!”
In one sentence, it can be regarded as defining the nature of the Gaochang royal family, and they will not be involved in the whole family and kill the whole family.
The King of Gaochang didn't stop until he was a few feet away from the front army, knelt on the ground, and shouted: "King Ju Zhisheng of Gaochang has rashly offended the power of the Tang Dynasty. He knows that he has committed a serious crime. Now he leads all the people to surrender."
Tang Dynasty. I hope that the general will take pity on the people's hardships and not to be too involved. Ju Zhisheng will be responsible for all the crimes!"
The two armies were silent before the battle, and only the voice of Gaochang King Ju Zhisheng could be heard loudly.
When Ju Zhisheng finished speaking, the civil servants and generals behind him all knelt on the ground and loudly said: "We are willing to surrender!"
Hou Junji waved his big hand, and the troops beside him took a sudden step, trotted around the group of civil servants and generals from Gaochang Kingdom who were kneeling at the city gate, and rushed into the city.
The army of the Tang Dynasty went on an expedition to the Western Regions. Wherever they came, they were invincible, and Gaochang State surrendered without a fight!
Hou Junji sat proudly on his horse, his narrow eyes flashing with excitement. What achievements in the world are like destroying a country?
Although the whole country of Gaochang surrendered without a battle, it seemed that it was inevitable that the blood would be less ferocious and mighty and domineering, which could not show the advantages of General Hou who used troops like a god. However, it was the result of the destruction of the country. From then on, the Manchu military generals
, who else can compare?
Even Li Jing is not as good as someone!
Although Li Jing defeated the Turks, he did not eradicate them. He only caused the Turks to move westward, and the main force was still there. In comparison, they were inevitably inferior.
Hou Junji was so satisfied that he rode forward and came to the side of Gaochang King Ju Zhisheng. He leaned over and asked, "Isn't Gaochang King Ju Wentai? That guy is arrogant, disrespectful and treacherous. I am about to take him back to Chang'an to hand him over."
Your Majesty, where are you now?"
Ju Zhisheng broke out in a cold sweat and knelt on the ground as soft as a puddle of mud: "Ju Wentai is my father... My father passed away due to illness in the morning. I inherited the throne of the king. I deeply feel that my father has made all kinds of mistakes before, and I regret it so much. So,
I surrender to the Tang Dynasty and hope that His Majesty the Tang Dynasty will be so kind and forgive the offense committed by the Gaochang Kingdom. From then on, the king of Gaochang will be the loyal ministers of the Tang Dynasty for generations; the Gaochang Kingdom will always be the barrier of the Tang Dynasty..."
"Hehehe, hahaha"
Hou Junji seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. He threw his head back and laughed endlessly, extremely arrogantly.
But it's not surprising that he smiled so happily. Even Fang Jun behind him couldn't help but laugh. How naive must this Gao Changguo be to say such two hundred and fifty words?
The lineage of the King of Gaochang has been the loyal ministers of the Tang Dynasty for generations; the country of Gaochang will always be the barrier of the Tang Dynasty...
Want to be beautiful!
The Tang Dynasty went on an expedition, but when you reached the end of the field, you surrendered without any pressure. Then you continued to be the king, and the kingdom still existed...
This person is so shameless and has a certain demeanor!
Fang Jun thought so...
Hou Junji shook his head with a smile on his horse and said: "Ju Wentai's betrayal came first, Gaochang's conquest of the allies came last, and the Tang army traveled thousands of miles to conquer. How can it be done with just a surrender?"
After saying that, he pulled out the horizontal sword with a "clang" sound, swung his arm, and the sword flashed. Gao Changguo Ju Zhisheng didn't even scream, but his head was in another place. His big head was chopped off by Hou Junji.
He fell down and rolled a few times on the ground, then turned his back to the sky and refused to close his eyes.
The headless torso fell to the ground, and blood gushed out from the severed head like a fountain.
"Ho! Ho! Ho!"
Tens of thousands of Tang troops shouted in unison, their morale was high!
All the civil servants and generals of Gaochang Kingdom were dumbfounded and were stunned for a moment. Someone yelled, got up and ran away.
But before he could even take a few steps, the crossbow strings rang out continuously, and rows of crossbow arrows shot through the air, killing all of them in the blink of an eye.
The city gate was soaked in blood, and the morale of the Tang army was high!
Hou Junji waved his hand and shouted: "The whole army enters the city!"
"Roar--"
After hearing this order, all the Tang troops cheered loudly and rushed to the city gate, pouring into Gaochang City like a torrent.
Fang Jun was shocked and turned pale. He quickly rode his horse to catch up with Hou Junji and said urgently: "Commander, you must not do it! Tens of thousands of troops marched into the city together. They will definitely be unable to restrain them. There will be unruly people who ignore military regulations."
, committing adultery is inevitable!”
Hou Junji reined in his horse, turned to stare at Fang Jun, and sneered: "Who said we need to restrain him?"
Fang Jun was stunned...
"The army went on an expedition to the Western Regions and traveled thousands of miles. You also know the hardships during the period. What do you all want? Just merit! Who would have thought that when they got to the top, the Gaochang Kingdom surrendered without a fight. Without a battle, there would be no merit.
, morale must be low. Morale is the most important thing for an army. Why do you think they risk their lives and charge with me? Since they have no merit, then I have to get some other benefits for everyone..."
Hou Junji spoke fiercely and looked at Fang Jun with disdain.
At first glance, this boy is not a soldier. How can he be a woman when he is a soldier fighting in a war?
Fang Jun was stunned, but found himself speechless...
How could this be?
As a commander, he naturally seeks benefits for his subordinates. Leading troops to victory is a benefit, so that everyone can gain military merit, be promoted and make a fortune, and receive tax exemptions and exemptions; then looting and looting after capturing an enemy city is also a benefit...
wrong!
This is not right!
This is the army, the regular army of the Tang Empire!
Does it make sense to plunder like a bandit?
Besides, there are quite a few Han people in Gaochang City!
When these big-headed soldiers go crazy, what will they care about you, the Han people and the barbarians?
Fang Jun said sternly: "Commander, please take back your life!"