Chapter 379: Bloody Battle with the Moon (Central)

In the night, the Tang army held a torch in his hand, and the burning flames shone red. Tens of thousands of men, women, young and old were driven out of the city by Tang soldiers. They stumbled and cried loudly. The women held their children, the old men supported each other, and the young men clenched their fists, their eyes full of despair and resentment. Dali Bohe City was already a sea of ​​fire, their homes were destroyed, their food and property were taken away. Now the god of death was about to hug them. Everyone realized that the Tang army was going to massacre them.

Li Guangbi rode on the tall horse, with hundreds of knights surrounding him. He looked coldly at the driven men, women, young and old, without any sympathy in his eyes.

There is no need for mercy. War has always been a killing of people and a fight for land. He has given them a chance, but they have given up on their own. Then, now is the time for them to bear the consequences.

A team of cavalry led more than a hundred men and women to come here. They were dressed in luxury and were all nobles of Jie Su. The old man walking in front was Smithu, the king of Jie Su. His eyes were dull and his legs were walking forward. At this moment, he was filled with regret. He thought that the Tang army's cavalry came from afar and had no weapons to attack the city. They could persevere until reinforcements arrived, but he did not expect that he was defeated so miserably. The Tang army smashed open his city gate with almost no effort, causing him and his people to fall into the killing that the Tang army was about to launch.

"Kneel down!" Two Tang soldiers pushed him and knelt in front of Li Guangbi. Smith crawled in front of Li Guangbi's war horse, trembling all over. At this moment, the fear of death made him forget the dignity of his king.

"Are you the king of Jie Su?" Li Guangbi bent down to look at the trembling old man. He could not feel the monarchy he deserved, but only felt his cowardice and selfishness.

"That's right!"

"Why do you call yourself a grass-roots? Are you expressing your surrender to me? Humph!"

Li Guangbi snorted and sneered: "Do you think you can live without death by saying you surrender to me? No! You are already alive."

Smithu slowly raised his head, and Li Guangbi's words hurt him deeply. He bit his lips and said, "I am willing to die in exchange for the general's forgiveness of my people."

"Your people? You have no people anymore."

Li Guangbi pointed at him with a horse whip and said, "Listen carefully, what kind of order did General Li, the governor of Anxi?"

He stood up and said to a soldier: "Read it to him!"

The soldiers carried out a Li Qing'an's order and recited loudly: "All countries in Tochar, who surrender to the Tang Dynasty and voluntarily disarmed the armed forces can forgive their countries, be classified as vassal states of the Tang Dynasty, pay taxes, obey labor on time, and become citizens of the Tang Dynasty; and those who resist the Tang Dynasty's heavenly soldiers by force will be killed without mercy. The men and women of the whole country will be moved to Bosishan as mining households, and their descendants will not be changed."

"This is my responsibility, it has nothing to do with the people. You can kill me, please forgive them." Smith said in a trembling voice.

"You are content! The general is unwilling to kill women, children and civilians. This is an extremely kindness, but your crime of resistance cannot be forgiven. Otherwise, how can you convince the public?"

After saying that, Li Guangbi said coldly to his left and right: "Drag him down and hang him!"

Several soldiers dragged Smith down. Li Guangbi urged his horse to step forward, pointing with a horse whip at the crowd in the dark, which was reflected by the fire of the fire, and issued a migration order: "Return the food to them, eliminate all their potential for resistance, send troops to move them to Mount Poxi, become a naturalized Yinzhou, and completely destroy Dali Bohe City."

The sky gradually became bright, and the last section of Dali Bohe City collapsed in the morning light. Tens of thousands of people from the Soviet Union looked back at their hometown reluctantly, and headed towards the distant Mount Boxi under the escort of the Tang army cavalry.

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Li Guangbi's eyes turned to the south. He knew that a fierce battle was waiting for him. At this moment, his heart became extremely excited, and the ambition in his heart would eventually be proven in conquering Tochar.

Yuezhi Kingdom, which is the ruling center of the former Kushan Empire and the largest country in Tochar. It has twenty-five prefectures under its jurisdiction and has a population of nearly one million. In the first year of Longshuo, the Tang Dynasty set up the Yuezhi Governor's Office here, and the capital was Ayan City. Since the expansion of the eastward of the Great Food, the Yuezhi Kingdom was the first to be occupied by the Great Food and became a vassal state of the Great Food and bear heavy taxes. After the Battle of Xiaobolu in the sixth year of Tianbao, Yuezhi Kingdom was deeply shocked and wanted to return to the Tang Dynasty. However, because the Great Food was too restrained, it was unable to realize its wish to return to the Tang Dynasty. In the eighth year of Tianbao, Gao Xianzhi took the remnant of the Great Food and launched an offensive against the various countries of Tocharisma. However, due to the military intervention of the Great Food and the Tang Dynasty had to withdraw from Tocharisma.

After four years, the Tang Dynasty attacked Tochar again, and the Tochar states had been preparing for four years. The five major Tochar countries, including Yuezhi, Wangting, Gao Fu, Da Khan, Gumo, each sent 10,000 to 30,000 troops to form a 100,000 Tochar coalition, commanded by Qu Zhaomu, the king of Yuezhi, who sent the most troops, and Sayed, the deputy governor of Khurasan, served as the military chief in charge of training this local army.

In the Yuezhi Palace in Ayan City, Qu Zhaomu was worriedly paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. He had just obtained the latest information that Jie Su Kingdom no longer existed. The Tang army destroyed Dali Bohe City, and nearly 50,000 Jie Su people took to the far north. In just one day and one night, Jie Su Kingdom was destroyed. Of course, Jie Su Kingdom was just a small country with a total population of less than 100,000, which was far from comparable to Yue Shi Kingdom. However, the rapid destruction of Jie Su Kingdom still shocked Qu Zhaomu.

In fact, as early as the Tang army's attack on Jie Su Kingdom, Qu Zhaomu received a call for help from Jie Su Kingdom. While mobilizing the army, he also sent people to ask for help from Dashi. However, in the rescue of Jie Su Kingdom, the various countries of Tocharia had conflicts. Gao Fuguo strongly demanded that Jie Su Kingdom be rescued immediately because he was close to Jie Su Kingdom. However, the three kingdoms of Wang Ting, Khan and Gu Mo did not want to fight head-on with the Tang army. It was the inconsistency of internal voices that led to the Tocharia coalition watching Jie Su Kingdom quickly perish, which made Qu Zhaomu both heartbroken and worried about the future of Tocharia.

On the side, Luo Pi, the king of Gaofu Kingdom, sighed and said, "I still say the same thing. The Tang army has actually not many troops going south. If we don't face it decisively and let it destroy the country, it won't take long to fear of the Tang army to sweep over Tcharo. If we want to fight the Tang army at that time, the soldiers will probably no longer be able to fight."

Gao Fuguo was located in the south of Jie Su Kingdom. The Tang army destroyed Jie Su Kingdom. The next step would be to point the sword at Gao Fuguo, which made Gao Fuguo king Luopi extremely frightened and personally came to Yuezhi Kingdom for help.

Qu Zhaomu nodded and said, "I don't understand the current situation and can't be delayed anymore, but you also know that the final decision of the army is not in my hands, it's enough to make that decision."

Both of them were silent. The 'that person' Qu Zhaomu pointed to was Sayed, Deputy Governor of Khurasan. The 100,000 coalition forces were actually controlled by him. If he did not nod, the 100,000 coalition forces could not move even a soldier.

"Then why did he stop moving?" Luo Pi asked unwillingly.

"I guess he would also ask Qi Yade for instructions. He would not dare to attack the Tang army without authorization until he could not grasp the true intentions of the Tang army. The Great Cannibal is no longer as powerful as we imagined."

Qu Zhaomu sighed, this was their pain. When the Great Cannibals were strong, they betrayed the Tang Dynasty and surrendered to the Great Cannibals. But when the Tang Dynasty gradually became stronger and the Great Cannibals gradually weakened, where should they go? Will they surrender to the Tang Dynasty again? In that case, how could they feel.

At this time, a guard ran in and reported: "His Majesty the King, General Said is here."

The two kings looked at each other and stood up together. Said's arrival is likely to mean that the great cannibalism has a conclusion.

After a moment, Said, accompanied by two guards, strode into the palace. Said was about forty years old this year. He was originally a general of the Damascus Guards. After Mansur executed Muslims, he made a major personnel transfer. Said was transferred to Khorasan as deputy governor and in charge of Tocharism.

After the Tang army launched a large-scale attack on Tocharo, Said immediately reported to Governor Qiyad. At this moment, Qiyad's reply had not arrived yet, but the news of the demise of Jie Su Kingdom reached his ears, and he could no longer sit still. Although Qiyad's order had not arrived yet, he knew that if another country was destroyed and he still did not take countermeasures, Mansur would not spare him again. Moreover, he was worried that the Tocharian countries would be affected by Jie Su Kingdom's destruction and trigger a tide of surrender, and the consequences would be even more serious.

"His Majesty the King, I have decided to send troops to fight and can't continue to be passive."

Said was decisive and announced the battle against Tang as soon as he entered the door. Qu Zhaomu hurriedly said: "We are also willing to fight with the general."

"Okay! Immediately send a message to the Tochar states, the coalition forces will officially declare war on the Tang army."

Just three days after the Soviet Union destroyed the country, the Tocharian Alliance, under the promotion of the Great Food General Sayed, made a formal decision to declare war on the Tang army. The 100,000 Tocharian Alliance troops were divided into three groups and rushed towards the Tang army located on the border of Gaofu Kingdom.

Gaofu Kingdom was the name given to it by the Tang Dynasty. The locals called Gudushi Kingdom. It was one of the five major countries in Tochar with a population of hundreds of thousands. It was the fourth day after the destruction of Jiesu Kingdom. Li Guangbi's army was located in Us City west of Gaofu Kingdom. Us City was the third largest city in Gaofu Kingdom with a population of more than 50,000. It was an important agricultural area of ​​Gaofu Kingdom. It produces wheat. It is also the first city to surrender to the Tang army. The destruction of Jiesu City almost fled to an empty city, leaving less than 10,000 people. When the Tang army was at the city two days ago, the lord of Us City was afraid of following the footsteps of Dali Bohe City, so he opened the city to surrender to Li Guangbi.

The Tang army immediately entered the city and stood firm. At this time, the scouts heard news that the 100,000 Tochari army was divided into three groups and was surrounding Us. The Tang army was ready to reorganize and prepare to welcome the arrival of the 100,000 Tochari coalition.

It was already late at night, and the stars in the sky were covered with bright gems, covered with black velvet-like sky, illuminating the night color particularly brightly. The night wind was so cool that it blew the Tang Dynasty dragon flag on the flagpole. Under the dragon flag, more than a thousand Tang soldiers patrolled back and forth on the city wall, watching the situation in the distance with vigilance.

Li Guangbi also stood on the city wall, looking deep in his eyes at the south. He was wearing a silver helmet and silver armor, standing as tall as a poplar, which made his unique perseverance and unyielding temperament. He was considering the next strategy. His army was only 30% of the opponent. Perhaps the Tang army was brave and good at fighting, but this did not mean that he could underestimate his opponent. He knew the truth that a arrogant army would be defeated. He did not get any information about the combat effectiveness of the Tochari army, so he could not think that the Tochari coalition would be defeated in one battle. On the contrary, as long as the Tochari army had 60% of the combat effectiveness of the Tang army, the Tang army would probably be defeated in this battle. At that time, the General Li Qing'an, who had already penetrated deep into the faith, was in danger.

Li Guangbi was very clear about the consequences of the defeat. He did not dare to be careless at all. He was falling into deep thought.

"Is General Li really ready to fight an offensive and defensive battle with the Tocharian coalition?"

The person who spoke was Li Guangbi's deputy general, General He Lou Yurun. He received Li Qing'an's order to transfer it late. When he led 5,000 troops to Tocharo, the battle of Jie Su had just ended. At this time, he also heard the news of the 100,000 troops attacking. This news made him worried, so he walked on the city wall for a walk and happened to meet Li Guangbi.

"No! It's not my intention to fight offensive and defensive battles."

Li Guangbi was awakened from his contemplation by He Lou Yurun's loud voice. He turned around and smiled, "The army attacked the plan, Us City is just a bait I set up to lure the Tcharo coalition into the bait."

He Lou Yurun was worried that Li Guangbi would guard the lonely city. After hearing what he said, He Lou Yurun felt relieved. He walked up and smiled and said, "I think General Li should not be such a passive person. He concentrated all his troops in Us City. If the enemy once besieged the city, the people in the city will cooperate inside and outside, and the Tang army will be in danger!"

At this time, Li Guangbi pondered for a moment, then looked at Helou Yurun and said, "But it is necessary to defend the city. General Helou, I will give you six thousand troops. Can you guard Us City for me for three days?"

"Does it take you only three days?"

"Yes! As long as you keep me for three days, I will be sure to defeat them in one battle."

The sky gradually became brighter. When the sun shone through the heavy clouds and cast a golden light on the top of Us, the warning bell rang at the top of Us city, and five thousand soldiers rushed to the top of the city, holding bows and arrows and hard crossbows, waiting for it with sternness.

Outside the city, the overwhelming Tocharian coalition forces had already spread out. They were divided into four large arrays and rushed towards Us from four directions. The horns were blowing, and the drums were like thunder. Infantry, cavalry, camel soldiers, and the 100,000 troops were like waves. They gradually stopped, about three miles away from the city.

The Tocharian soldiers were wrapped in headscarves, leather armor, and wide blooming trousers on their lower bodies. Their weapons were scimitars and spears, and there were also a large number of bows and arrows. Although the Great Xia and Kushan countries created a brilliant civilization here, there was a clear gap in the civilization. Their civilization could not be left to their descendants. On the contrary, their civilization was replaced by the backwardness and barbarity of the destroyers.

The 100,000 army had only hundreds of simple stairs, no ladders, no scatterers, no nest cars, and no siege rams. They were like barbarians from the grassland, with only the most primitive weapons in their hands.

The Tocharian coalition obviously realized the urgent siege problem. Hundreds of stairs were not enough to capture Us. Said immediately sent hundreds of people to cut down a large tree that had grown for thousands of years. They needed this thick trunk to break open the gate of Us.

Said looked coldly at the city in the distance. The city was covered with flags and densely packed with Tang soldiers. Behind them were dozens of huge trenchers standing high above the city wall. Said had participated in the battle to conquer Damascus and knew the power of the trenchers. It was Umayya's trenchers that caused great losses to the Abbasid army. They could only siege the city for several months, and waited until the monster-like siege ram appeared, and Damascus was finally captured.

Unfortunately, he did not expect the Tang army to suddenly attack Tocharo, nor did he expect the Tang army to station the city, so that the Tocharo army would not have any preparations for siege, nor did he have monster-like attacking rams, which made Said full of worries.

"General Said, the city-striking wood is ready!" An officer rushed to report.

Said looked back and saw hundreds of camels dragging a huge tree trunk, seven feet long and six feet in diameter. It took thousands of people to hold this giant city-slamming tree.

Although Said was still doubting the Tang army's catapult, he also wanted to see how powerful the Tang army's catapult was.

"Sorry the Third Legion to launch an attack!"

The Third Legion, the army of Gao Fuguo, is now on their territory, and they have no choice but to take the lead in this task.

"Dong!Dong!" The drums of the attack sounded, and the Third Legion outside the North City launched the first round of offensive. Ten thousand Tocharian troops rushed over like a tide. They carried dozens of stairs, waved scimitars and spears, and shouted and rushed towards the city gate. The arrows were like rain. They shot at the top of the city hundreds of steps away, but there was no effect. They accidentally injured many of their own people.

Behind the tide-like army, an extremely large city-hit tree slowly transported to the city gate under the transport of more than a thousand men.

On the top of the city, the Tang army's cross trenchers began to squeak. As they attacked from top to bottom, the Tang army craftsmen adjusted the distance of the arm and set up a clever lever to leverage the force, so that the trenchers no longer needed 200 people to pull them, but only fifty people could start.

The stones as big as millstones were put into the throwing bag. With Helou Yurun's order, ten trenchers were fired at the same time. Ten huge rocks were thrown high, rolling in the air, drawing an arc, and smashing them into the dense crowd.

"Boom!" There was a loud noise from the ground, and screams were everywhere. Several Tocharis soldiers were avoided and were smashed into meat pie by huge rocks. The huge inertia caused the stones to roll in the crowd, extremely rapid and twenty steps in a row. The Tocharis soldiers desperately dodged to both sides, but fifty or sixty people died under the collision of the huge rocks, and hundreds of people were injured, broken bones and broken tendons, and wailing sounded.

Immediately after the second and third rounds, the fourth round of the catapult was shot. Accompanied by the Tang army's crossbow, arrows on the top of the city were like rain, and heavy casualties were heavy. Every huge rock was hit, which would bring hundreds of casualties. It was simply a machine to massacre people, bringing a catastrophe to the Tocharian army.

The role of the catapult in defending the city is unparalleled. In the Battle of Taiyuan during the Anshi Rebellion in history, Li Guangbi, who was poor in military power, killed more than 70,000 rebels with dozens of giant catapults, and achieved a brilliant victory in the Battle of Taiyuan.

The same is true in Tochar. The Tang army used the most advanced catapult in the world, causing huge damage to the attacking Tochar army. There were already corpses on the battlefield, with flattened bodies everywhere, smashed heads, blood flowing into a river, and dyeing the smashed stones red.

At this time, the city-blasting wood was gradually approaching the city gate. Tang Jun transferred five medium-sized catapults to ignite the turbulent thunder. Five large fireballs of burning fireballs were thrown at the city-blasting wood two hundred steps away.

The fireball hit the crowd, and a sea of ​​fire suddenly formed. Countless people were ignited by tinder oil and became living people. They opened their arms and ran around wailing. Without taking a few steps, they fell to the ground. The fire burned them to the point of curling up.

The Tang army's sulphur bombs caused a fatal blow to the city-hit wood. As the fire spread, the huge city-hit wood was also ignited. A large number of soldiers transported to escape. The city-hit wood hit the ground and was engulfed by the raging fire.

After nearly 40% of the casualties, the Tocharian army, which had attacked for the first time, retreated like a tide. The thick city-slamming wood did not play any role and was burned by the fire. Said stared at the top of the city in a daze. Although he knew the power of the catapult, he did not expect that it would be sharp and the terrifying sulphur bomb.

He punched the city bumper and gritted his teeth and said, "Tell me my order, stop the attack, and the army surrounds Us City."

Just the day after the Tocharian coalition surrounded Us City, Li Guangbi led more than 20,000 main forces of the Tang army suddenly appeared under the city of Ayan. Under the moonlight, Ayan City was particularly quiet, with only a small number of troops stationed. For the more than 20,000 Tang cavalry who were prepared, the largest city of Tochar, with a population of more than 100,000, was almost an unguardless city without soldiers.

This is Li Guangbi's strategy. He used a few Tang troops to drag the main force of the enemy, but he led the main force to jump out of the battlefield and swept the enemy's empty rear with highly mobile cavalry, cut off their logistics supply, and finally dragged their 100,000 troops to death.

Li Guangbi looked at Ahn City in the night with cold eyes. He had sent three thousand people to attack the city. He was waiting for news from the front army.

At this time, a ball of flame suddenly ignited on the top of the city. The city gate opened. Li Guangbi suddenly raised his sword and shouted: "Get into the city!"

"kill!"
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