Chapter 145 It is interests that determine the battle formation
Dozens of Northern Liao scouts were surrounded and fought hard, more than ten escaped and others died in the battle.
"Lang Jun, there are no prisoners."
The old thief looked solemn and said, "Bei Liao has high morale and is willing to die."
"Damn, you are not a good person!"
This was the Taiping Army, and it was also Yang Xuan's first serious fight with the Northern Liao people.
The scouts were brought over.
"Thank you for saving me."
The team was looking pale, but they were still bold and heroic.
"Mingfu thinks it's strange that there are no prisoners?"
Yang Xuan nodded.
Team Zheng smiled and said: "The scouts will not be captured, nor can they be captured."
"Why?" the old thief asked.
The captain was throbbing in pain from his wound and grimacing.
"Both sides will use the most brutal methods to torture each other's scouts when they capture them, and they will eventually kill them. No one will be left alive. Therefore, it is better to die in battle than to be tortured to death."
Yang Xuan patted him on the shoulder, "What a man!"
The team member held his hands and said with excitement: "My official killed one of the enemy generals today."
"I have to get it!"
Yang Xuan turned around, "What should I do if I meet such a good man from the Tang Dynasty?"
"color!"
Amidst the cheers, the team members handed over their hands and said, "Thank you Yang Mingfu for saving your life. I will repay you when I have the opportunity next time."
Yang Xuan returned with his people.
At this moment, Taoxian County has become a large military camp, and troops transferred from all over northern Xinjiang have gathered here. Together with the army in the base camp, it can be said that the troops are strong.
Yang Xuan took several people to the outside of Jiedushi's mansion.
"Yang Ming Mansion."
The sergeant guarding the gate glanced at him and said, "The others are waiting outside."
Yang Xuan went in alone.
There is a post every three steps and a sentry every five steps inside.
The atmosphere of the war is very strong.
Outside the lobby stood a group of officials and generals, all of whom were low-ranking.
Yang Xuan saw Zhang Du, went up and asked, "Where is Lao Jiang?"
Zhang Du said enviously: "It's inside! I don't know when I can go in and participate in the discussion."
There are big bosses inside, and Yang Xuan is not qualified to enter.
"Did you hear everything clearly?"
"I heard you clearly."
"That's it, go back and organize, and send out troops tomorrow."
"Take orders!"
The meeting has ended inside.
When Jiang Cunzhong came out and saw Yang Xuan, he punched him on the shoulder and said, "How about going out to scout today?"
"Not so much." Yang Xuan looked disappointed.
"I can smell blood." Jiang Cunzhong laughed and scolded, "By the way, Zhong Cheng seems to be in a bad mood, so be careful."
"There are a lot of them."
Brothers are indeed reliable.
King Wei came out, glanced at Yang Xuan, and then went to his residence.
Liu Qing came out, saw him and said, "Come to my room later."
"Old man, I want to love you." Zhuque's poisonous tongue opened.
"I've turned off my phone."
Yang Xuan threatened him as he walked over.
"Zhongcheng, please see Yang Xuan in Taiping."
Huang Chunhui, who had just finished explaining, was drinking tea tiredly and nodded after hearing the words.
Deputy envoy Liao Jin pointed to Yang Xuan outside the door, "Zhongcheng, look at this young man. He seems to be jumping around even when he is standing. Damn, it reminds me of my youth."
"How come I heard that you did all kinds of bad things when you were young, and you even dared to spy on a woman taking a bath?"
"This is slander!"
"hehe!"
The two bosses were joking when they were tired.
Yang Xuan came in and saluted.
"Xiaguan sent out sentry earlier and encountered more than fifty scouts from the Liao army who were chasing and killing our scouts. Xiaguan killed more than thirty of the enemy."
"How is the Liao army doing?"
"The Liao army dared to fight and was brave and not afraid of death."
Huang Chunhui looked at Liao Jin, "It's still the same Northern Liao, still so fierce. If Emperor Wu hadn't counterattacked back then, the north of the Tang Dynasty would have been at war. Now that I think about it, those people in Chang'an who urged me to go to war were also worried that this kind of Northern Liao would once again become the Great Tang.
Tang scourge."
"It's just not the right time."
Liao Jin was a little dissatisfied, "The Central Government gave too much support to Southern Xinjiang, but what does Southern Xinjiang have? The Southern Zhou Dynasty did not dare to blatantly invade the Tang Dynasty, and those tribes just smashed them piecemeal. The Northern Liao Dynasty is the threat to the Tang Dynasty."
Huang Chunhui rubbed his eyebrows and muttered.
"Many people mix country and family."
The current situation in Northern Xinjiang is not the strategy of the Tang Dynasty, but the instigation of certain people.
Liao Jin said: "This movement of food and grass will definitely be noticed by Beiliao on the opposite side. However, it will take time to mobilize troops from Ningxing. We must start as soon as possible."
Huang Chunhui nodded, "Helianfeng has been frequently harassing Northern Xinjiang in recent years, and there are many considerations involved. However, in all plans, strength must speak for itself."
Yang Xuan couldn't help but nod.
Liao Jin looked at him, "Do you have anything to say?"
Yang Xuan is just a little shrimp. If the boss doesn't speak, he has no qualifications to speak.
"Xiaguan thought of a word... swords and guns are justice."
Huang Chunhui glanced at him and said, "That's interesting."
Yang Xuan resigned.
He went to find Liu Qing.
Liu Qing is drinking tea.
"This is probably the last day of peace."
Liu Qing pointed to the tea cup opposite. Yang Xuan thanked him and raised the cup to his lips, thinking about what Huang Chunhui and Liao Jin had said earlier.
Huang Chunhui seemed to be forced to attack this time. Liao Jin supported the use of surprise to quickly solve the problem and silence North Korea and China.
Liu Qing saw that he was thinking and didn't care. After drinking the tea, he asked, "How do you feel?"
"A little excited, but also a little nervous."
"I also have some."
"It makes you old enough to fight and joke."
"I'm not kidding." Liu Qing coughed dryly, "The most important thing in this battle is planning. The bags under Zhong Cheng's eyes are getting bigger, which shows that he has worked too much for this. How will Beiliao respond? Will Helian Feng raise an army?
The decisive battle, when will the army arrive... When the army is dispatched, any decision may lead to a great victory or defeat, so as a general, you must be cautious."
"yes."
Yang Xuan felt that Lao Liu was really good to him.
"This time I lead Zuo Yuhou's army of 5,000 people, on the left wing of the army. I want to tell you that the ferocity of Bei Liao is not comparable to that of the three major armies, so be cautious."
"yes."
Yang Xuan felt that Old Liu was becoming more and more kind.
"Go away."
All kindness will inevitably turn into evil in the end.
Yang Xuan returned to his place and convened people to discuss matters.
"This battle is a forced one. It is difficult to predict how Bei Liao will respond." The old thief held a book of war in his hand. Recently, he felt that he was in a bottleneck period and needed an opportunity to break through.
"Mr. Lang, Bei Liao has longed for a battle in the past but couldn't get it. I'm afraid he will use all his strength in this battle." Nan He looked more professional.
"Zhongcheng said that the people in Chang'an were probably afraid that Northern Liao would regain its former strength, so they forced Northern Xinjiang to send troops." Yang Xuan felt that these words were somewhat comforting. "Last time, a family of four surnames planned Zhang Chumao to take over as the envoy of Northern Xinjiang.
Defeated and disgraced, Zhang Chumao will be forced to lie dormant for the next few years, and the price will be high."
"Can they still force Huang Zhongcheng to send troops for personal gain?" The old thief looked at Yang Xuan and Nan He.
"The emperor and four members of his family often fight secretly. I'm not surprised at all what those people can do," Nan He said.
"The key is which side Huang Zhongcheng is on." The old thief discovered the core of the problem.
Huang Chunhui... Yang Xuan thought carefully, "The last time Zhang Chumao forced the palace, it was Deputy Liao who testified."
"That's his own sect." Nan He also thought about it, "Huang Zhongcheng has stepped up the ranks step by step, and his background is simple. Such a person can be a military envoy in Northern Xinjiang, and he can be a role model for our generation."
Yang Xuan didn't know if there was anyone behind Huang Chunhui, but he knew one thing, Huang Chunhui's presence would be of great benefit to him.
"Let's all prepare ourselves."
Yang Xuan drove them away and sat under the window for a long time before he started writing a letter.
The letter was addressed to Zhao Sanfu and Zhou Ning. It basically reported good news but not bad news.
As for the war, it must not be mentioned at this moment.
After writing the letter, he went out and handed it to the old thief.
"Hey! Old thief, you also wrote a letter?"
Yang Xuan was greatly surprised.
The old thief was a little embarrassed, "It's for Lao Cao."
The envelope says Cao Yingshou, but there is a line of small words below.
You can see it only if you look carefully.
If I die, please give the letter to Chang Sanniang.
Everyone went to bed early that night.
On the second day, when the gastrodia was dark, Yang Xuan got up and had breakfast.
The streets were full of people, and most of the generals and officials were outside the Jiedushi Palace.
"Eat quickly."
"It might just be the last meal."
"Damn it! Who said this?"
After breakfast, everyone looks for their leader and returns to the team.
"Leave the city."
Liu Qing led the team and set off.
This time he also brought along his lieutenant Zhang Lichun, whom Yang Xuan had never interacted with.
Zhang Lichun was very cold. He glanced at Yang Xuan and nodded slightly.
Yang Xuan nodded in response.
Five thousand people lined up outside the city.
Yang Xuan also wanted to see how the army was gathering, so he galloped over on horseback.
"Zuo Yuhou's army went out to meet the scouts."
"Take orders!"
Zuo Yuhou's army set off.
In the team, Zhen Siwen took a deep breath.
Wang Laoer asked: "Sven, what are you smelling?"
"I smell blood."
Zuo Yuhou's army was cruising in front of the left side of the army, and scouts kept coming and going. Gradually, more scouts left and fewer came back. Even those who came back, many of them were injured.
"The enemy rangers are coming."
Hundreds of enemy rangers appeared and drove away the Tang army's scouts.
Zhang Lichun suggested, "Your Majesty, it's time to respond."
Liu Qing nodded, "Yang Xuan, lead the escort scout."
"Take orders!"
Yang Xuan rushed out with his three hundred cavalry.
"Little bastard, I'm going by myself."
Liu Qing laughed and cursed.
Ahead, the enemy scouts hesitated for a moment after discovering Yang Xuan's troops.
"Attack!"
The two sides are getting closer.
"Behead the enemy general and establish your authority!" the enemy general shouted.
Yang Xuan was so conspicuous that he stood at the front.
Liu Qing squinted his eyes and said, "Baby, be careful, be cautious..."
Zhang Lichun said: "Your Majesty, you are ruthless in battle, and your sword and gun have no eyesight."
Liu Qing looked at him slowly and expressionlessly.
Zhang Lichun's eyelids trembled a few times, "Be cautious."
The enemy is almost approaching the front.
"Throw!"
The three hundred knights all threw out what they were holding.
Taking advantage of the high-speed momentum at this moment, those things accelerated and smashed into the middle of the enemy army.
The enemy general lowered his head and the thing flew over his head.
"ah!"
There were screams from behind, and the enemy general turned around.
A sergeant had an iron rod stuck in his face, no, it was a piece of iron!
The furnaces in Taiping were under construction, but the first furnace was all scrapped. Yang Xuan was reluctant and ordered these hidden weapons to be obtained.
It is difficult to shoot arrows on horseback, and the cavalry charge too fast. If you release the arrow, you will encounter the enemy before you have time to close the bow.
But we can use concealed weapons!
In just one move, dozens of enemy soldiers fell.
So worth it!
Yang Xuan took the lead, followed by Wang Laoer and Nan He, and behind him was the old thief, who just ran in headfirst.
Now you don't have to worry about someone sneaking up from behind, just slash forward.
The enemy general gritted his teeth and struck out with all his might.
Seeing that Yang Xuan was young, he thought that with his own experience, it would not be a problem to kill this man.
Then a huge force came from where the swords met, and then there was a sharp pain in the tiger's mouth. He involuntarily let go of his hand, and the sword flew out.
The horizontal knife passed in front of his neck, and then with a deft move, the head was picked up.
Yang Xuan held the enemy general's head in one hand and raised it high above his head.
"Wan Sheng!"
More than three hundred cavalrymen cheered.
"Wan Sheng!"
Chen Zhoujun in our own formation was also raising his arms and shouting.
"Killing the enemy general is good." Liu Qing smiled reservedly.
He tried his best to bring Yang Xuan out, and Yang Xuan's bravery at this moment represented his outstanding vision.
"good!"
"Hey! This knife is as fast as lightning!"
"Hey! Fight out!"
Zhang Lichun was watching the battle, and Liu Qing beside him made comments from time to time, but Zhang Lichun found that most of them were directed at Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan broke through the enemy formation, covered in blood, and looked like a red man.
He turned his horse around, his eyes turning red.
"kill!"
"Retreat!" The Bei Liao cavalry was just a test. After coming to a conclusion, they retreated decisively.
"Throw it again!"
Another wave of hidden weapons flew over, and more than twenty people fell off their horses.
Beiliao Youqi has never suffered such a big loss in recent years, and it can be said that it is disgraced.
A general turned around while galloping and cursed: "Damn it! I have never seen such a shameless Tang general!"
"How shameless!"
"Who is that?"
"It seems to be flying a Yang-character flag."
"Shit!"
"The scout who was surrounded and killed last time came back and talked about this person."
"It turns out to be Yang Gou!"
Yang Xuan came back to resume his life.
"Be cautious." Liu Qing said with a cold face.
"yes."
The old man seems to be in a good mood!
Yang Xuan noticed that Liu Qing's face was a little rosy.
And hum a tune.
I'm going crazy as a teenager?
"This is the first battle." Liu Qing emphasized seriously, "Let people go and report the victory."
Only then did Yang Xuan realize that Old Liu wanted to win the first prize.
The army marched slowly in the rear and quickly responded.
"make persistent efforts."
Messengers also kept coming and going, bringing the latest battle conditions.
"You Yuhou's army encountered three thousand enemy cavalry. The two sides fought, killing and wounding each other."
"Youyuhoujun has added more."
After the First World War, it was necessary to recruit more sergeants, which shows how tragic it was.
Liu Qing's expression remained unchanged, "This is the battle formation. Remember, the real battle formation has not yet begun."
Yang Xuan nodded and accepted the instruction.
"Ahead is Hongcheng!"
A small earthen city appeared ahead.
"Stop and let someone report to the Chinese army."
Zuo Yuhou's army stopped.
"The scouts bypassed the Hongcheng sentry to investigate."
"Keep an eye on the city gates and city walls."
Zhang Lichun's command was very clear.
Liu Qing waved and called Yang Xuan over.
The old man sighed and said: "How many years, how many years have I not seen the city of Beiliao."
"Hongcheng is very small." Yang Xuan has already observed it, "but attacking it will cause a lot of losses."
"I know." Liu Qing looked at the Northern Liao army on top of the city and said softly: "Originally, we had no intention of attacking the city."
"Then...are we going to attack the city?"
"Yes." Liu Qing turned around and glanced in the direction of the Chinese army. "Last time in Taoxian, we defeated more than 5,000 enemy troops and beheaded many of them. However, Chang'an said it was not taking the initiative to attack. So this time we must break the city."
"In other words, while we are fighting here, we are actually commanding those scumbags from Chang'an?" Yang Xuan asked.
"The word scum is a good word." Liu Qing smoothed his long hair that was blown away by the wind and said with a smile: "Many times, it is not the generals who decide the battle formation, but the interests."
Chang'an had very complicated emotions towards Northern Xinjiang. On the one hand, he wanted to kick out Huang Chunhui, who was not enterprising, but the emperor was worried about whether the person who replaced him would be able to stabilize the situation in Northern Xinjiang after kicking Huang Chunhui away.
"The defeat of Zhang Chumao was not just the result of Deputy Envoy Liao. Your Majesty was just pushing the situation along the way."
Old Liu served him a great meal, giving him advice that could be said to reveal secrets to Yang Xuan.
Lao Liu is really nice to me.
Yang Xuan thought for a while and said, "Let's attack the city when the Chinese army arrives."