There is a difference in strength between the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic cavalry. For the same elite cavalry, the 5,000 cavalry in a normal posture can at most be tied with the 3,000 Turkic cavalry.
If 10,000 Turkic cavalry can be calculated, this would give Datang an extra 15,000 troops.
This time, Li Yuanxing brought out 21,000 warriors and elite knights. The total number of auxiliary troops for these people was only 10,000. Plus the 50% extra horses, that is, less than 50,000 horses.
.They were led by five generals including Hou Junji to carry out the attack mission.
Li Ji, who was the first to set out, should have fifteen thousand cavalry and thirty thousand infantry after arriving in Liangzhou. This number was guaranteed by Li Ji to Li Yuanxing. Troops were mobilized from various states along the way, but no one should have watered down this number.
Cheng Yaojin and other three generals actually led 8,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry each. This also included the number of elites recruited from the states along the route, as well as the 30,000 elites mobilized from surrounding areas to the vicinity of Chang'an in advance.
Changsun Wuji had only 5,000 elite soldiers and about 60,000 auxiliary troops. This included the men who took in Luo Yi. Changsun Wuji's main task was logistical supplies.
The last main force, called the main force, actually does not have many soldiers.
An army of elite cavalry consists of 12,000 people. There are 36,000 elite infantrymen, and 12,000 people are the imperial guards. In addition, there are more than 40,000 auxiliary troops, and the guards of the three generals.
Close to 70,000 soldiers and 100,000 troops.
Li Yuanxing made calculations. Excluding the cavalry of Hou Junji and other five generals, the number of soldiers who actually participated in the siege of the Turks was 200,000. Adding the auxiliary troops, it was about 350,000, which can be called 500,000.
Ten thousand troops.
But in terms of actual combat strength, if the Turks had 200,000 elites, this would be a fierce battle.
If he wanted to defeat the Turks head-on, Li Yuanxing would need at least another 100,000 troops, but there were not enough troops for Li Yuanxing to mobilize. They were either too far away or too old and weak. Such soldiers could only be used as auxiliary troops, and
Not the main force.
Therefore, Li Yuanxing's plan is to defraud 10,000 people and count them as 10,000. If Turks lose 10,000, he will have more ease.
"In the capital of Liangshi, I don't know how strong the soldiers are. How can I pick out five thousand soldiers? It will make people feel at ease!" Li Yuanxing asked, pointing to the map.
Li Jing said: "We have calculated mentally but not intentionally. This battle is about strategy. Whoever has a better strategy will win. Pure force fighting is the way of war in the early Spring and Autumn Period. Since Sun Wu and Wu Qi led the army,
,Quantity is not the key to victory or defeat!”
"Yes! Senior Brother Yao is so right!" Li Yuanxing said in his heart. With Li Jing by his side, there was really no pressure in the battle against the Turks. His lack of experience, lack of strategic vision, and immature combat plan had problems with Li Jing.
It's no longer a problem now.
I was really afraid that I would be leading the army alone!
It is really a pleasure to discuss strategies with Li Jing. The same goes for Li Jing. Li Yuanxing has many wonderful tactics. If you carefully consider and make slight changes, they are indeed brilliant tactics. And this time, Li Yuanxing's grand strategic layout is really good.
, Li Jing doesn’t have much to modify.
Li Jing, Qin Qiong, and Li Yuanxing drank a little wine during dinner, each of them had a small bottle.
Had a great time talking!
At this time in Chang'an City, Changsun Wuji's messenger had already rushed for three hundred miles, changing horses without changing people, and rushed back to Chang'an City before dark. A thick seal was placed on Li Er's desk, signed by Changsun.
Wuji.
The first sentence of the chapter: The King of Qin faced Luo Yi's 50,000-strong army alone and killed Luo Yi's two closest generals. Luo Yi tied himself up and surrendered!
Alone! These words made Li Erlei very uncomfortable. Could it be that Li Yuanxing could not do any magic? As he continued reading, Li Er could see clearly that this was the layout. The real brilliance of Li Yuanxing was to capture people's hearts.
Facing Luo Yi's army alone, Luo Yi's army didn't know the true identity, so they didn't dare to move.
With the power of thunder, he killed two fierce generals and shocked the army.
"Come, please invite me to the room quickly. Gentlemen Du and Yu have entered the palace. I will hold a banquet to drink with them!" Li Er felt more and more happy as he read it. This seemed to be the empty city plan mentioned in the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". It turned out to be true.
So clever.
Setting up the ambush, laying out the layout, and writing calmly and calmly under the pergola are really enjoyable.
After the chamberlain left, Li Er had a thought in his mind: "Come here, please go and invite the three prospective Qin princesses to the palace on behalf of the queen. Tell her that there will be a reward for the queen's night banquet!"
After that, Li Er happily went to find Queen Changsun.
He will not let go of such an opportunity. These three women represent the three major worlds. It can also be said that they are the strongest families in the world. They are also the three most representative families and have huge influence.
Some words can be passed down through their mouths to various families.
As for rewards, there are really a lot of good things in Li Yuanxing's box. It's no problem to just pick a few. Especially the large pearl necklace that has hundreds of strings strung with straw ropes. Even Concubine Yang, who was once the princess of the Sui Dynasty,
They were all shocked. She had never seen so many high-quality pearls. She was even more shocked that Li Yuanxing used straw rope to string such a precious necklace together.
Even if these were placed in the Sui Palace, they were made of fine wooden boxes and covered with brocade silk.
In the past few days, Li Er and Li Yuanxing were studying the war, but Queen Changsun was cleaning up the palace and sending three thousand maids out of the palace. This was a good deed.
Concubine Yang was responsible for organizing the treasures, and the craftsman responsible for making the boxes was already sick.
Li Er was very excited, and was brewing a small conspiracy in his mind against the three major families, a small conspiracy that was just for fun. Of course, the person who implemented this conspiracy was Empress Changsun.
It was at this time that in a valley fifty miles south of Shuozhou City, several men in black walked into Chai Shao's tent.
"General Chai, we are wholeheartedly loyal to the Tang Dynasty!" The leader spoke before he saluted.
Chai Shao gently pressed his forehead and said nothing.
To these people, Chai Shao didn't take him seriously at all, he was just a bunch of fagots.
Lu Chengqing, who was standing in front of Chai Shao, took a step forward after getting Chai Shao's consent: "You guys are interested, but I heard that a Turkic envoy secretly entered the city at noon today. I don't know what it is?"
Because they didn't know Lu Chengqing's identity, none of them were in a hurry to speak.
Chai Shao said at this time: "If you really want to join the Tang Dynasty, Lord Lu Bo is the Lord of Tiance Mansion. I am just a leading general. I heard that you intend to unite with the Turks to harm the Tang Dynasty, so I led my troops here. Some original intention
If we march directly, even the small Liang divisions will be like ants in front of a large army!"
Chai Shao said a few words, but the faces of those who came turned pale. They believed that if the Tang Dynasty really attacked at this time, without the help of the Turks, they would be dead.
Chai Shao's tone changed: "But our King of Qin is kind and wants to give you people who love the Tang Dynasty a way to survive. So Lord Lu is here to deal with this matter!"
Several people from Liang Shidu's men immediately saluted Lu Chengqing: "I was rude just now. Please forgive me, Master Lu!"
"Nothing, what was the question about someone just now?"
"There are people who have come into contact with the Turks. They believe in the Turks, so the Turks are preparing to send a large amount of materials this time to help them start a war with the Tang Dynasty. These people do not know life and death, and they do not know the military might of the Tang Dynasty."
A few people talk about it and it's all nonsense.
Lu Chengqing asked again: "What does Master Liang mean?"
"This old guy wants to have both sides!"
Lu Chengqing said in his heart that this was no different from what King Qin had guessed, and Master Liang couldn't believe it. After thinking for a moment, he continued: "Master Liang is surrounded by someone close to you."
"Yes!" The group of people immediately began to report their names. Lu Chengqing listened one by one. After listening: "No matter what method you use, let Master Liang arrive..." Lu Chengqing took a look at the map and continued:
"Long County, the Tang Dynasty hopes that he will surrender and has sent an angel."
After some discussion, the leader asked, "I wonder who this angel is?"
"The King of Qin of the Tang Dynasty, General Tiance!" Lu Chengqing thought over and over again, thinking that it would not be easy for Master Liang to reveal his identity. Another reason was that he did not want to do this important matter on behalf of the King of Qin.
King Qin of the Tang Dynasty!
This identity was enough, and several people who planned to join the Tang Dynasty left with satisfaction. It was not difficult to deceive Master Liang. Moreover, I had never heard of such a noble prince in that dynasty.
You can't afford to lose your reputation by tricking people into killing them.
Attacking the city with a large army is the best choice for a prince, especially the most noble prince like King Qin.
But they didn't know that Li Yuanxing was the King of Qin, but he didn't grow up with Confucianism in elementary school. He was a gangster from modern times, and to be honest, he was a gangster.
A gangster doesn't care if the literati scolds him!
After a few people who were preparing to attach themselves to the Tang Dynasty left, Chai Shao said to Lu Chengqing: "Actually, these people are not trustworthy. They are only after profit. It is most appropriate to find an excuse to shut them up forever. Don't do this."
Talking about His Highness the King of Qin, I think that in Liangshidu, only the elite sergeants and food and grass are good, and the rest are useless!"
Chai Shaoren, the general who had been following Li Yuan since he started his army, only had the Tang Dynasty in his heart.
As a subordinate, after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he had fewer and fewer opportunities to lead troops, but he did not expect that he would be given such an important task this time. Chai Shao was grateful to Li Yuanxing.
Not only Chai Shao, but also young generals such as Hou Junji were also grateful.
Leading the troops alone, he also had additional tasks. Not only that, but he was also allowed to seek some personal gains for himself and the sergeants he led. It was already dark, and Hou Junji and other five generals were still giving orders to go on their way. They were faster than originally planned.
They need two to three days less to get out of the enemy's territory. The earlier they get, the greater the fruits of their victory will be.