Chapter 1,787 Strategy of Encirclement and Annihilation
Zan Po immediately beamed with joy. Originally she was worried because she had made a big mistake, fearing that she would be severely punished by the military discipline of the Tang army. Now instead of caring about it, Fang Jun did not care about it. Instead, she praised and rewarded him. Especially when he was about to receive a commendation and reward from the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, he was even more overjoyed.
No matter how eagerly Tubo looked at the Tang Dynasty, believing that once the Tubo cavalry descended from the plateau, they would sweep across the Tang Dynasty, conquer cities and plunder lands, and open up countless warm and fertile lands for the descendants of Tubo to thrive, but in their hearts, the Tang Dynasty would always
It is a celestial kingdom with a majestic sound and abundant treasures.
Conquest and recognition are two different states. Whether it is the Tubo or the Turks, or even the earlier Quanrong, Xiongnu and other Hu tribes, their iron cavalry can conquer the Han Dynasty, and even break through the capital, burn, kill, pillage, and conquer.
The Celestial Empire made the country grovel and had to cede territory to seek peace, but it could never be recognized by the Han court.
The sharp steel knives of the Hu people can never be compared to the calligraphy books of the Han people that can pass down civilization...
Being able to receive awards and rewards from the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty is equivalent to gaining recognition from the Tang people. Even if Tubo is eyeing the Tang Dynasty, this is still a glorious honor. Especially since he is sending troops to help on behalf of the Gar family this time, this honor is even more important.
It is enough to be included in the family tree and be admired and admired by future generations.
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Yamato Gate.
The fighting was fierce both above and below the city. However, Changsun Jiaqing's troops had superior strength, but they had to separate part of their troops to the north to be prepared for raids by armored cavalry at any time. As a result, it was difficult to attack the city with all their strength, and the Yamato Gate could not be attacked for a long time.
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The eldest grandson Jiaqing's eyes were red and he was extremely anxious.
It was supposed to be a one-sided siege battle. When the army arrived, thousands of defenders dispersed like chickens and dogs. The Yamato Gate came down with a drum, and then invaded the Daming Palace, occupied Longshou Plain, and completely controlled the commanding heights of Chang'an City.
With it in hand, you can launch a surprise attack on Youtunwei Camp and Xuanwu Gate under Longshou Plain at any time...
However, this siege battle lasted for half a night, and now the sky was bright and the slight drizzle not only failed to wash away the smoke and blood on the battlefield, but instead made the defenders more morale and high-spirited.
Calculating the time, the battle between Yuwenlong and Gaokan is probably over. If Yuwenlong wins, he will have already arrived at the Xuanwu Sect and will hold the life and death of the East Palace in his hands. As a result, the Yuwen family's prestige has increased sharply, and their achievements have been illustrious. The Sun family will be the leader.
A thorough contest; if Gao Kan's tribe wins, they must have cleared the battlefield, gathered their troops, and can come to Yamato Gate for reinforcements at any time.
With just over 5,000 men, he was helpless. If there were more reinforcements, there would be no hope of capturing the Yamato Gate. He could only withdraw his troops quickly to avoid being entangled by the Youtun Guards, which would lead to unpredictable consequences...
However, with the situation now at this point, how could he be willing to withdraw his troops and go back in despair?
Once the troops are withdrawn, it will be equivalent to throwing the prestige of the Changsun family to the ground, causing a lot of discussion within Guanlong. Those who want to challenge the status of the Changsun family will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble. Prestige is easy to lose, but if you want to restore it, you will not.
It is as difficult as climbing to heaven.
One can imagine how angry Changsun Wuji would be if he withdrew his troops after this, and how disgusted and slandered the entire clan would be...
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"General, the armored cavalry is coming up again!"
The captain's report pulled Sun Jiaqing out of his depressed and anxious mood. He raised his head and looked north. Sure enough, more than a thousand armored cavalry were lined up in a neat array, coming slowly from far to near, just waiting for a suitable place.
At a certain distance, they would suddenly accelerate, rush into the formation of the Guanlong army and kill them, and then calmly retreat before the Guanlong army could close the formation.
"Mother!"
The eldest son Jiaqing spat on the ground. This armored cavalry was like a dog-skin plaster. It couldn't be torn off or rubbed into pieces. If you mobilized troops to surround it, he would retreat. If you retreated and wanted to attack the city with all his strength, he would rush forward again.
It continued to erode the strength of the Guanlong army, especially the tactics of hitting the target with one hit and then escaping from a distance, which had a huge impact on the morale of the Guanlong army.
If Yuwenlong wins, the army has already pushed into the Xuanwu Gate, and it is no longer important whether his side can capture the Yamato Gate. If Yuwenlong loses, the reinforcements from the Right Guards must already be on the way to the Yamato Gate.
, if you are entangled and unable to escape, it will be another big defeat.
Changsun Jiaqing weighed the pros and cons, and even though he was unwilling to withdraw his troops, he did not dare to take risks at this moment.
Of course, even if he withdraws his troops, he must teach this armored cavalry a harsh lesson and gain some merit for himself, otherwise he will not be able to explain it when he returns...
"I ordered General Wu to withdraw half of the main siege forces in front, leaving only a few thousand men to feint attack. The remaining armies moved closer to the north. After the armored cavalry rushed up, they tightly entangled them, surrounded them, and surrounded them in one fell swoop.
kill!"
"Here!"
The school captain quickly took the messengers to convey military orders to various ministries, while Changsun Jiaqing directed the Chinese army to move slowly northward to meet the armored cavalry that was gradually approaching.
The armored cavalry is getting closer and closer. The iron armor on the soldiers and horses has been washed away by the rain, and the dust and blood are washed away, making it appear darker and brighter. The red tassels on the saddles are bright, jumping and flying in the drizzle, and the array is neatly arranged from a distance.
Close, it seems relaxed, but in fact it is filled with a fierce and murderous aura.
A strong army in this world is nothing more than this.
The eldest son, Jiaqing, held the horizontal sword tightly and ordered repeatedly: "The troops on the left and right move closer slowly, don't be anxious, so as not to alert the enemy."
"Slowly approach from the center, tighten your position, and delay time. Don't rush to engage the enemy. If you engage, you must stabilize your position. Whoever dares to take a step back, I will kill his whole family!"
"Don't stop the feint attack on the city, so as not to alert the enemy."
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Military orders were issued to all the ministries, and Changsun Jiaqing made up his mind to surround and kill this armored cavalry in one fell swoop. Since Yamato Gate can no longer be conquered, we must take back some achievements, right? The armored cavalry is the elite among the elites of Youtun Guards.
In the past battles, the Guanlong army had repeatedly lost troops and generals, which was a great deterrent. If these more than a thousand armored cavalry could be annihilated, it would be an explanation.
And he was afraid that his army would surround him and disturb the other party, so he could only be so cautious, trying to confuse the armored cavalry and make him fall into his trap...
Ahead, the armored cavalry were still approaching slowly and relaxedly. Although they were not galloping, the thunderous sound caused by the hooves of more than a thousand war horses landing neatly on the ground could be heard clearly. Coupled with the dark and shiny armor,
The sharp sword glowed with a murderous aura as thick as a mountain, coming overwhelmingly.
The Guanlong army in the middle had already been defeated by the armored cavalry. At this moment, they bravely moved forward slowly, fearful in their hearts, and the two groups were fighting.
The troops on the left were still pretending to attack the city gate, but the main force had already left the city and slowly moved closer to the north. Changsun Jiaqing personally led the Chinese army to suppress the formation.
Tens of thousands of Guanlong troops quietly completed their deployment at this moment. Like a big net, they surrounded the armored cavalry without anyone noticing. They just waited for the opponent to enter the net, then gathered them in all directions to surround them.
Encirclement and annihilation in one fell swoop...
Changsun Jiaqing looked at the two approaching armies from a distance, feeling nervous, fearing that the leader of the armored cavalry would see through his plan and retreat decisively before being surrounded. If that was the case, he could only regret and withdraw immediately to avoid
Being entangled by the Youtun Guards who may come for reinforcements at any time.
Finally, the sound of horse hooves in front suddenly became rapid, and more than a thousand armor-clad war horses accelerated together, charging towards the center of the Guanlong army like a black cloud. The iron hoofs trampled on the muddy ground, making a roar like rolling thunder.
The momentum is like a mountain torrent, or like a mountain falling and the ground cracking, it is unstoppable.
Changsun Jiaqing was overjoyed. As long as the armored cavalry rushed into his own formation, the outflanking troops on the left wing would instantly move forward to outflank them. His own central army could also speed up and entangle the opponent. Among the thousands of troops and horses,
, the armored cavalry that have lost their impact are just armored iron cavalry. Even though they still have amazing defense and powerful combat power, they are unable to defeat four hands with two fists, and they will die from exhaustion!
"boom!"
The armored cavalry, which increased their speed to the limit, slammed into the well-organized Guanlong army. A powerful impact burst out in an instant. Countless Guanlong soldiers were either hit with broken bones, broken tendons, and mouths spurting blood, or were killed by the cavalry attack.
The sharp blade hit the body, and for a moment there was a shrill scream, with limbs and arms broken, and the battlefield was bloody and extremely tragic.
Changsun Jiaqing waved his sword and shouted: "Surround us, surround us!"
In fact, there was no need for him to give orders. The troops that had already understood his strategic intentions began to accelerate crazily the moment the armored cavalry rushed into the formation, so as to rush up and surround the armored cavalry before they could react.
kill.
Suddenly, the situation on the battlefield suddenly changed.