The royal city of Gaochang had just returned to peace from an earthquake-like military turmoil. Suddenly, more than ten miles away, flames spread across the sky, lighting up the sky red.
The man standing on the tower of the royal city couldn't help but be stunned when he saw this scene, and ordered: "Go and find out quickly!"
After a while, the detective reported back, saying that the Tang army burned the camp and the entire army broke out to the north!
"What did you say?" Nishuchu almost didn't believe his ears.
The detective had to report it again.
"How is this possible?" Ni Shuchui was shocked and thought to himself: The people of Tang Dynasty are very kind and loyal. The coach is surrounded and his life is at stake. Shouldn't they rush to the royal city like moths to a flame to rescue or take revenge? ... Break out to the north, where are the rolling Tianshan Mountains and the territories of the Huluwu and Basimi tribes under my jurisdiction in Beiting. What do they want to do? This is so abnormal! Qin Shubao was dead, and they were leaderless. If they were to escape in a swarm, they should have gone south towards Puchanghai, and obediently slipped into the ambush set by the Tubo people!
"General, what should we do now?" The deputy generals on the left and right were also confused and asked, "Although Qin Shubao has been killed, the awe-inspiring strategy we deployed in the Gaochang King's City did not attract the Tang army. The main force of 50,000 ambushed outside the city. Master Wang is staring blankly, watching the Tang army break out to the north inexplicably! "
Nishu frowned, his eyes were deep, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Send someone to ask the people of Gaochang, after Qin Shubao took over the dynasty's Protectorate, who was in command of the troops outside?"
"yes… "
After the entourage left, Nishu snorted and said to himself: I was negligent! I cared so much about the world-famous Qin Shubao that I ignored other details! Presumably, the reason why Qin Shubao dared to go to the post alone and generously went to justice at the end must be that he had arranged his funeral. He is not in the Tang Army's camp, but it does not mean that there are no capable people there who can still keep this army that has never failed in battles calm and orderly... Qin Shubao, I still underestimated you after all. And what kind of person is the person who is leading the Tang army now? Could it be that he had an unexpected insight into our army's deployment and the Tibetan people's intentions? ... Diverting to the north, although it is difficult to travel thousands of miles, it is much wiser than diving into the ambush trap along the Gaochang or Puchang Sea and directly facing death. This is indeed a strategic and tactical masterstroke! ...Either Qin Shubao understood this mystery when he was dying, so he sent an envoy to break through and issued his death order; or, the man currently in charge of the Tang army was a talented general who was able to remain calm in the face of danger - no matter which way, This Tang army is truly terrifying and deserves respect and attention!
"Report - my subordinates have found out that after Qin Shubao entered the city, the Tang army outside the city was handed over to his subordinate Zuoweiwei General Xue Rengui."
"Xue Rengui?" Ni Shuchui blinked in confusion, "Who is this person?"
The detective gave a brief introduction to Xue Rengui's situation, but he couldn't give any details.
"Oh, it turns out he is Qin Shubao's confidant and favorite general, a young man promoted by his son Qin Mubai. When I mentioned this general, I remembered that I had heard the Tibetan envoy mention Xue Rengui, who seemed to be a brave general who championed the three armies. , an unstoppable halberd with a square sky, and a tiger-striped thrush bow that can penetrate the Yangtze River at a hundred steps. This Xue Rengui must have just entered the army at a young age. Apart from being very good at charging into battle, I haven't heard of anything unusual about him. . But it’s strange, why did Qin Shubao not hand over the army to the experienced and prudent Qi Bi Heli, but to this young Xue Rengui?” Nishu groaned.
The deputy generals on the left and right said: "General, don't pay attention to it. Xue Rengui led a brigade of defeated soldiers to flee for their lives indiscriminately, crashing into the Tianshan Mountains and the desert without knowing whether to live or die. Although we did not set up an ambush in the north, the environment there is harsh and dangerous, and there is a large Hulu House. The 40,000 troops of the Hulu tribe and the Bashmi tribe under the general's command are seeking death."
Nishu was still deep in thought without commenting. After a while, he said leisurely: "This time the military plan failed."
The people around him were stunned and puzzled, and asked him why he said this.
Nishuchui snorted and said: "This time, our main purpose is not to kill Qin Shubao or recover the city of Gaochang, but to wipe out this elite Tang army that has survived hundreds of battles, or to defeat the entire Tang army. They drove them to the south and allowed them to be ambushed by the Tubo people. In this way, they could achieve the purpose of containing the Tang army under Puchanghai, and thus the entire front could gain the advantage and initiative. But now, not only was this Tang army not defeated. Not to mention the endless troubles caused by letting the tiger return to the mountains, the six ambushes laid by the Tubo people along the way were all in vain. Not to mention it was a waste of effort. The Tang army will also be vigilant... In this way, the plan we made with the Tubo people to defeat the enemy will be completely defeated; Lanzhou's defense line will definitely be strengthened like never before! As a result, this will evolve into a frontal confrontation. First, we have no advantage or advantage at all. Instead, the loss of the coach will make them share the same enemy... Only God knows what the future will be like!"
"So, this strange Tang army suddenly moved north, and its impact on the entire battle situation is not trivial!" The deputy generals on the left and right admired Ni Shuchui's calmness and wisdom, but were even more confused about the purpose of this Tang army, and said in surprise, " What do they want to do?"
"That little-known young man Xue Rengui is definitely a figure and not to be trifled with." Nishu frowned and said in deep thought, "Even if Qin Shubao issued an order, he could stabilize the hearts of the Tang army at this time without any emotional impulse. Using force to kill Gaochang, he managed to sneak into my siege, and made a quick and wise response to turn north, which is enough to show his excellence! - I sent an order to my general to order 50,000 elite wolf cavalry to pursue northward, and ordered Huluwu to pursue him. The general leads the army to intercept! We must annihilate Xue Rengui’s troops at the foot of Tianshan Mountain to eliminate any future troubles!”
"yes!"
"Wait a minute!" Ni Shuchui suddenly waved his hand and said, "It would be best if that Xue Rengui can be captured alive."
"Yes!" the deputy general agreed, and then said blankly, "General, would you like to inform the Tibetan troops in the south about the situation of the war here?"
"No need!" Nishuchui snorted in annoyance and said, "The Tubo people are so clever that they have their own plans. Now, the plan set by the brat in Garqinling has failed. Instead of being a moth to the fire, the Tang army Rushing towards our territory, we have to solve this problem ourselves. Let the Tang army know the news of Qin Shubao's death and desperately avenge him and fight against the Tubo people. After Xue Rengui's influence in the Western Regions is resolved, By eradicating it, our goal has been achieved. Don’t mix it up with the Tang people and the Tubo people, and let them eat dogs!”
"In this case, why don't we simply inform Qin Shubao's son Qin Mubai in detail about this time's military plan, so that he will not bear grudges against us, but instead anger the Tubo people and Gaochang Qu Zhisheng? In this way, we will not be able to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. Is it our turn?"
Ni Shushui's eyes lit up and he laughed loudly: "Yes, you finally got an idea after your head was kicked by a bison! - Listen, take care of Qin Shubao's body, and order Qu Zhisheng to lead all the soldiers and civilians of Gaochang King's City Wearing linen and mourning, he paid homage to him and buried him on the top of the Flame Mountain with the royal ceremony of the Han people. Later, he sent a letter to Qin Mubai of Lanzhou to let him know that it was not us Turks who killed his father. It’s that treacherous Tubo boy, Gar Qinling!”
"yes!"
The night is dark, at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain.
"General, the Tianshan Mountains are ahead!" The scout pointed to the black sky standing tall in front of him and said to Xue Rengui.
After running all night, the soldiers were exhausted. Xue Rengui furrowed his thick eyebrows and thought for a moment, then ordered: "Send orders to the soldiers of the three armies to go up the mountain to rest."
"Go up the mountain to rest?" Zuo Zuo was stunned.
Everyone is a battle-hardened soldier who has been marching and fighting for many years. They know very well that if the army goes up the mountain, firstly, it will cut off the source of drinking water; secondly, if it is surrounded by enemy troops, it will be like getting into an urn with no place to escape. . At that time, all you need to do is set off a fire without attacking or killing, and the whole army will be annihilated.
"Execute the military order!" Xue Rengui shouted without any explanation, "Go up the mountain immediately!"
"promise!"
Xue Rengui led the way, paying close attention to the road conditions and mountains. After walking for about half an hour, he suddenly stopped and ordered: "Order, cut down all the trees in this area and use them as hammers, cannons and rocks, and prepare plenty of flammable things! The horses will be locked in the mouth, and an ambush will be set up!" "
Only then did the generals realize that going up the mountain to rest was a lie, but setting an ambush here was the real thing!
However, we didn't see any enemy troops along the way. Who could we ambush
Despite their doubts, the exhausted soldiers still quickly carried out the military orders. They cut down a piece of trees to make rolling logs and grass balls, and set up an ambush on the side of the foothills.
It's going to be dawn.
The Tang army lurked at the foot of the mountain, holding their breath and concentrating.
As soon as the sun came out, the heat in the mountains and forests was unbearable, and there was also a lack of water, making the people and horses miserable.
Xue Rengui put Fang Tian's painted halberd beside him, sat on a tree stump and closed his eyes to meditate, like an old monk in meditation, motionless to the eight winds.
"Report to General Xue! A large number of soldiers and horses were seen galloping towards the foot of the mountain ahead! It should be the main force of the Turks, the King's Division, Ni Shuchu's elite wolf cavalry!"
Xue Rengui opened his eyes and ejaculated!
"Order—prepare for war!"
At this time, all the soldiers of the Tang army admired Xue Rengui's calculation and calmness. At the same time, the enemies were extremely jealous when they saw each other. Facing this enemy army that killed Qin Shubao, the soldiers of the whole army were so excited that they could not help themselves. They were holding swords and guns in their hands. They were all shaking and shaking slightly.
A few miles away at the foot of the mountain, Ni Laoshui immediately stood on the slope and put his hands on the edge, looking up at the majestic Tianshan Mountains, which were covered in clouds and mist.
"The Tang army escaped so fast..." The deputy generals on the left and right said, "All along the way, I saw their clear horse hoof prints, and even the horse dung was still hot. It can be seen that they still didn't go far."
Ni Shuchui was still squinting his eyes, carefully observing the mountain.
"Send the order, stop advancing." He suddenly ordered.
"Oh? General, aren't we going to pursue you?"
"Don't worry." Nishu frowned and groaned, "The mountains here are steep and the roads are narrow. If the Tang army sets up an ambush here, our army will be in a desperate situation."
"This is impossible!" Zuo Zuo said, "The Tang army even burned down the barracks and fled in a hurry. How could they stop and set up an ambush? Moreover, can they really predict the unforeseen? How did they know that we would come to pursue them?"
"Don't underestimate the enemy." Nishu scolded and ordered, "Send out ten rounds of scouts to investigate in front, and it's not too late to pursue after confirming that there is no danger. The veterans of the Tang Army are tired and not familiar with the road conditions here. We must catch up. easy."
"yes!"
More than ten teams of Turkic scouts climbed up to the foot of the mountain where Xue Rengui was. Tang Jun's heartstrings were all tense.
"Send the order, don't act rashly, be careful of ambush." Xue Rengui said, "Even if the Turks come in front of us, if they don't find us, don't alert the enemy."
"yes!"
It was noon, the scorching sun was scorching, and there was a damp and miasma in the mountains and forests. It steamed up in the sun, making people dizzy.
The Turkic scouts walked around at the foot of the mountain. In addition to finding some horseshoes and horse dung, they also picked up some armor and robes left behind by the Tang army during their "hurried escape".
"It seems that they have really lost their armor!" The Turks laughed loudly, and after a hasty search, they reported the "good news" to Nishusui.
After Nishu sipped it, not only was he not happy at all, but he fell into deep thought.
"General, the soldiers have rested. Do you want to continue the pursuit?"
Nishuchui nodded slowly and said: "The horses of the Tang Army are mostly Longyou horses that are crossbred with the best horses from the Western Regions. They have strong explosive power and are good at charging and fighting on the ground. However, they lack physical strength. Climbing mountains, wading and running long distances are not their strong points. . But our Turkic horses are strong enough to climb mountains. Even though we were more than two hours late in pursuit, they probably wouldn’t have gone far enough to encounter them at the Tianshan Mountains!”
"In a mountain battle, the Tang army will definitely not be as good as our army! Our horses can adapt to the mountain terrain better than theirs!"
After thinking again and again, Ni Shuchui finally waved his hand - "Send the order to pursue!"
The Turks, after stopping for about two hours, finally got up again and headed towards the foothills of Tianshan Mountain!
The soldiers of the Tang Army tensed their hearts for several hours and trembled—it’s coming, it’s finally coming!
These few hours were like spending time in the oil pan of hell. It would be extremely difficult to do this without a heart as tough as iron and as calm as ice.
Fortunately, every soldier in this Tang army is a true warrior who has fought for the rest of his life and is capable of what others cannot.
Xue Rengui finally stood up from the tree stump, pulled out Fang Tian's painted halberd, and said in a deep voice: "Get ready for war!"
The road between the foothills is narrow and densely forested, and the Turkic cavalry are lined up in a long snake, winding their way.
The sun is rolling and the heaven and earth are blazing. It seems that just by striking a match, the entire Tianshan Mountain can burn like a barrel of gasoline.
After nearly five or six miles, Nishuo couldn't stand it anymore. He, who usually pays the most attention to the general's power and appearance, took off the noble armor and gorgeous war robe that had always been regarded as a sign of status, and put them on his horse. He kept wiping the sweat from his forehead with his hands and thought to himself: This hellish place is already like hell if not for the fighting. Although the terrain is good, no one would choose to set up an ambush here... And we have been checking and searching for an hour, so it should be fine!
At this time, a large flock of birds suddenly appeared in front of us.
Nishuchui was immediately shocked and shouted: "Retreat—the whole army retreats!"
All the soldiers were startled by him, and before they could recover, they suddenly heard the roar of mountains and tsunamis overhead, the roaring of rolling stones and trees, and countless arrows raining down on their heads and faces, like a plague of locusts!
"It's over!" Nishu sighed, feeling an unprecedented chill in his heart, and yelled - "Retreat, retreat!"
Heavenly soldiers descend, ghosts cry and gods cry!
Xue Rengui got on his horse, pointed his halberd at the sky, and roared with all his strength - "Kill! Revenge for the commander-in-chief!"
"Kill!!!"
"eye for eye!"
"Revenge for the commander-in-chief!"
Rolling logs, arrows, and fireballs roared down from the foot of Tianshan Mountain with the infinite anger and murderous intent of the Tang army soldiers.
Here, it instantly turned into a real Abi Hell!
"Xue Rengui!!!" Nishu sipped in his heart and said the name through gritted teeth like a curse - "I will remember you!"
"Retreat—don't be too reluctant to fight, retreat!"
After a lifetime of fighting across the grasslands, Nishusui, who was invincible and never gave up, unplugged his horse and ran away for the first time in his life, like a bereaved dog!
The coach is like this, leave the soldiers alone!
The Turkic soldiers who were smashed to death, shot to death, and burned to death became the ghosts of the Tianshan Mountains who will never transcend.
Defeat is like a mountain falling.
Looking at the billowing fireworks in front of him and listening to the Turks shouting, Xue Rengui's face was as dark as water, but his eyes were red.
Every word, as if bursting out from between the teeth - "Order, pursue! Kill without mercy!"
"Kill-"
The mountains and plains were filled with swords and guns, and the Tang army's shouts of killing made Tianshan tremble!
The rolling cavalry descended from the sky, like water from the Milky Way, and it was unstoppable.
Xue Rengui's white horse and silver robe rode in the lead. Fang Tian's painted halberd was as blazing as fire and he ran like an angry dragon. He was the first to kill.
Nishuchui was outside the escort of the cavalry guards, dismounted and fled. Gritting his teeth, he looked back at the battle group at the foot of the mountain, and saw the high-flying red flag of the Tang Army commander and the eye-catching snow-white cavalry from a distance.
"Xue Rengui on a white horse and silver robe... I really remember you!" At this moment, the mud is ripe and sipping, I almost want to eat its flesh and sleep on its skin!
"Chachacha—" Fang Tian struck out with his painted halberd, cutting off two human heads and one horse head.
The elite cavalry of the Tang army descended from the sky, which made the Turks, who were frightened and scattered, unable to fight. At this time, he encountered such a heroic general like a god and a demon, and his army was immediately defeated.
Xue Rengui, who was fighting, never said a word. At this time, although he rode into the enemy's thicket, his eyes did not fall on the soldiers and generals around him, but looked at the wolf-headed banner that was getting further away.
"The mud is ripe, don't even think about escaping! Give me back my commander!" With a bite of his steel teeth, Xue Rengui fiercely picked up his halberd and galloped into an angry horse, abandoning the army and riding alone towards the core of the Turkic army!
Just like cutting tofu with a steel knife, the defeated Turks could not stop him at all. Seeing a knight in white robes cutting into the fleeing Turkic army, pointing directly at the core of the Chinese army.
"This is unreasonable!" Ni Shusui, who has always been a very sophisticated and sophisticated man in the city, almost jumped out of his body!
"Although our army was defeated, due to the disadvantage of the terrain, we still have the upper hand in terms of strength and physical strength. Once we retreat from this desperate situation, we will come back to fight with you! What's more, you are chasing us like a tree!" After thinking about this, I am familiar with it. The anger in his chest could no longer be contained, and he shouted, "Stop the Chinese army! - Fight back against the Tang army and kill Xue Rengui!"
After all, he was a hero who had achieved great success in military strategy. Although he appeared to be defeated, the Chinese army led by Ni Shuchui quickly calmed down. More than a hundred brave generals of the central army personally selected by Ni Shuchuo formed a formation and charged towards Xue Rengui, who was riding alone!
Xue Rengui rode into the enemy's thicket. Although he took the enemy's head like picking up grass, he was not so arrogant as to be foolish. Seeing that he was about to catch up with the enemy's general, more than a hundred of the enemy's cavalry were charging towards him in the opposite direction. Xue Rengui was frightened and became more vigilant.
After cutting through a circle of enemy troops, Fang Tian pressed his halberd on the horse's back, holding the tiger-striped thrush bow proudly in his hand.
"Receive an arrow!!!"
The iron arms are stretched, and the arrows are like lightning!
The three knights fell to the ground at the same time, and the Turkic knights were shocked - "Three arrows from such a long distance, all hit!"
Before they could regain their senses, another six arrows came in unison, none of them collapsed!
All the generals were frightened, with cold sweat breaking out all over their bodies - "Who will be next?"
At this time, Xue Rengui actually took out a three-jun iron bow from the saddle, combined it with the tiger-striped thrush bow Qin Mubai gave him, put the two strings together and strung an arrow, aiming at Nishu a hundred steps away. sip!
"The mud is cooked and sucked! - Give me back my handsome man!!!"
An arrow shot out with a bang, and the sound of the strong wind was like a burst of autumn water and a shooting star flying towards the moon!
"Ah-" Ni Shouchui screamed as if he was hit by an iron pendant, flew backwards, and suddenly fell off the horse!
"General!!" The generals were horrified, and their souls almost came out of their shells!
All the brave cavalry of the Chinese army dispersed in a crowd and ran back. The guards put up their large shields and iron plates to protect the fallen Nishusui!
All Turkic people who witnessed the scene of an arrow being hit by a sip of mud were chilled to the core - that arrow was twice as long and twice as thick as the Tang Army's strongest armor-piercing arrow. It pierced into the strongest and most gorgeous breastplate of the Mingguang Armor made by the Tang Dynasty, which was worn by Ni Shushu. It directly penetrated his body, and then nailed him to the ground firmly, almost pulling it out. Don't come out!
Before he fainted, blood gushed out from his mouth like a fountain, and he tried his best to utter a desperate word - "Retreat!"
The Turks surged and receded like the ebbing tide of the sea.
In the midst of the rolling waves, a rider in white robes was stained with blood, standing proudly like a lighthouse...