The flat-roofed house was lit with oil lamps the size of soybeans, and the light was dim and orange in color. When it shone on the people, only their outlines could be seen clearly, but their faces could not be seen. They were like black wooden sculptures. Most of the Dancing Death Squadrons
People gathered around and discussed how to capture the city gate of Talas tonight.
Although the city is made of chiseled yellowstone and clay, its solidity and defensive capabilities must not be underestimated. The city walls are equipped with thornwood and rolling stones pulled by iron cables, as well as bed crossbow arrows with pulling cables.
Especially its city gate, it is almost impossible to break through from the outside. First of all, it has two gates. Unlike the Zhongyuan outer city gate where there is an urn city, there is a 100-meter long corridor between the outer city gate and the inner city gate.
, after entering the first city gate, they were forced to form a long snake formation when entering the corridor, and were attacked by two city walls until the entire army was annihilated.
Li Siye placed two branches on the sheep felt, pointed at them and said: "It is easy to capture the city gate, but it is difficult to capture the city wall. If we only capture the city gate, even if we capture both gates, the walls around the east gate will still be in the enemy's hands."
In the hands of the army, the corridor may be blocked by the enemy at any time, and then it will be a trap for us, and we will definitely die."
Bai Xiaode shook his head: "We only have fifty people. How can we seize both the city gate and the city wall? There are only four to five hundred troops on the walls to the left and right of the city gate. It's better to attack the two city gates at once."
Capture it, quickly lead the army inside, and then capture the left and right walls."
"Don't place your hopes on the enemy, thinking that they can't react? Once the news of seizing the city gate comes out, the enemy's first counterattack is to consolidate the city wall and attack the corridor from above, from the inner city gate to the outer city gate.
It is a place of death, so we must take down the city wall, then seize the city gate and let the army enter."
"I have a suggestion." Duan Xiushi said slowly: "There are four thousand young herdsmen in the city who are enslaved by the black surnamed Tuqi. We might as well use these people to make up for our lack of troops and guide them then.
Once the city wall is captured, we can easily seize the two city gates and lead the army into the city."
Yuan Tao questioned: "These people may not be reliable. Once they leak the information, our action will most likely be aborted."
Duan Xiushi frowned and smiled: "Actually, I didn't dare to use these people lightly, but something happened today, which is an opportunity for us to take advantage of."
He recounted the story of how Griaejin cut off the arms of the herdsmen this morning because of the sudden death of their war horses, and even whipped the herdsmen in the horse feedyard.
"Gli Aijin is responsible for managing grain, livestock, and baggage. Nearly four thousand herdsmen are under his jurisdiction. However, this man is cruel by nature and often kills and beats the herdsmen. The soldiers under his command are all accomplices. My plan is
, attack this Ge Liejin first, behead him and his soldiers, and use their heads to force the herdsmen to revolt."
Li Siye pondered for a moment, and a faint light flashed in his eyes: "It can be done! If you want to do what you want, you must take advantage of the situation. We will start taking action at midnight tonight. Before that, everyone must recharge their batteries and prepare for the battle."
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The lights in the towering dome house flickered, and the gold utensils on the felt mats shone under the flames. Opposite there were three beauties from Kangju standing on the white wool felt with their bare feet, dancing in a lively and colorful way.
Griet sat cross-legged on the carpet, holding a rhinoceros horn cup in his hand, sloshing red wine as if drinking blood. His shiny forehead was reflected by grease, his face was full of lust and charming eyes, and a vulgar smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Several exclamations came from outside, disturbing his enjoyment at the moment. The beauties stopped dancing in surprise. Grier impatiently cursed outside: "Sanu! What's going on! Come out and have a look.
!Who is causing trouble outside?"
"Beauties, don't get in the way and continue dancing."
The beauties in Kangju then swayed their waists, and their skirts whirled on the ground like umbrella wheels. Griet clapped his hands, his smile becoming more and more rippling.
There was another humming sound outside the door, like someone's scream, which sounded very strange. The beauties stopped dancing again and pricked up their ears to listen. Gurli threw down the rhino horn cup angrily and shouted outside the door.
: "Sanu, get in here!"
The door made a slow creaking sound. The sound was subtle and harsh but strange, which made Gurley feel frightened. The three beauties from Kangju were huddled together, like frightened little sparrows.
Gurli raised his head and asked bravely: "Sanu, is that you? If so, just say something to me!"
Sanu, wearing iron armor, walked in slowly, his movements as slow as a puppet, his eyes dull and his expression stiff.
Gurli looked even more frightened when he saw his own soldier captain. Sanu was standing on the ground now, but his face had no color at all and was as pale as a dead man.
At the next moment, a bright blade flashed from Sanu's back, and it cut off Sanu's head in front of him, causing blood to spurt and splash to the ground.
"Ah! Ah!" Gregg exclaimed, then stopped abruptly. The Kangju girls huddled in the corner. The man holding the head stood in front of him, with the steel knife in his hand placed on his shoulder.
Griejin's eyes widened in fear, and his knees softened and he knelt on the ground: "Hero, spare your life. I have quite a lot of savings in my hands. I will give them all to you. Can you exchange for a cheap life?"
The murderer laughed and said, "I won't take the money, but I will lend you your head."
But the next moment, the blade was swung with blood flowing three feet, and Gurley's black braid was held in someone's hand, and he walked out the door dripping with blood. Following this person, three or four more people came in, held it flat and pulled the crossbow.
, swish swish! The cold arrows shot down the screaming Kangju beauties in the corner.
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Li Siye ordered his troops to divide into different groups and carry heads to the herdsmen's lairs everywhere. All the soldiers guarding them were killed. Soon the herdsmen were driven to the forage field, surrounded by fifty jumpers led by Li Siye.
Dang, holding a beating torch in his hand, the firelight shining on the numb faces of the herdsmen.
Bai Xiaode carried two short guns behind his back, and in front of him were dozens of heads of Tuqishi's soldiers, arranged as a minaret. He placed the last Gurley's head on top to form the top of the minaret.
Li Siye held a horizontal sword in both hands and shouted to the herdsmen: "We are the Tang army, and our army is just outside the city. And these are the heads of the baggage army Geli Aijin and his subordinates. The cruelty of this man is unparalleled to you."
It is clear that I will eradicate him and avenge you. I need you to help us seize the city gate and lead the Tang army into the city. After conquering the city, you can regain your freedom, take back your houses, and find your children! Is that okay?"
Bai Xiaode then translated in Turkic, and scattered shouts came from the herdsmen, which did not sound very positive.
Li Siye thought for a while, then changed his perspective and continued to speak: "What is the crime of killing Shangguan? Griezhen is dead. If we fail to seize the city, you will be accused of colluding with the Tang army and killing Shangguan.
You should think carefully about the consequences of your crime! Should you seize the door and lead the Tang army into the city to perform meritorious deeds, or should you continue to stay in the city and be military slaves? You decide for yourself!"
Bai Xiaode then translated, and the herdsmen's shouts finally became more intense. I don't know whether they were excited by the agitation or complaining about the despicable behavior of the Tang army.
Li Siye gave an order: "Follow the Tang army, pick up weapons from the corpses of Tuqi Shiren, attack the east city with us, seize the city wall, and open the city gate!"