The setting sun is like snow, and the sunset is like a huge red silk cloth, spreading between the sky and the earth. The long mountains are reflected in a bright red by the blood-like sunset.
In July, even in Tubo, the daytime climate is extremely hot, especially when the sun has just set. The mountain breeze mixed with the heat makes the heat unbearable.
But inside the camp, Gar Qinling Zanzhuo felt a chill in his heart.
According to reports from scouts, a Tang Army cavalry force of several thousand men had already cut off the route to Luoxe City, which put Gar Qinling Zandhuo in a dilemma.
Now it can be said that there is a wolf in front of him and a tiger behind him, which makes him a little at a loss.
The original plan was to withdraw troops from the Tang Dynasty, cross the Kunlun Mountains from Tuyuhun, pass through Anduo, Nagqu, Damxiong... and then reach Luoxue City.
Considering that Gongri Gongzan was young, as long as he led his army back to Luoxue City as soon as possible, he would be able to hold the "Emperor" hostage and command the princes to advance and attack and retreat and escape. Even if the Tang army was powerful, there would be nothing they could do against him.
It's a pity that Gar Qinling Zandhuo made a miscalculation and was actually blocked by the Tang army from returning to Luoxe City. This made him a little unbelievable.
You must know that as a Tubo general, of course he knows the terrain of his country well, and the shortest route is to retreat to Luoche City from Tuyuhun.
Coupled with the fact that the Tibetan soldiers were skilled in horsemanship and traveled day and night, Gar Qinling Zandhuo was already sure that he would be able to escape the Tang army and return to Luoche City first.
But what happened was counterproductive. He hurriedly rushed but the Tang army arrived first. He really couldn't figure it out. Could it be that these Tang troops could not fly?
Now there is the main force of the Tang army pursuing them from behind, and there is the demon army in front that has destroyed Songtsen Gampo's 80,000 main force. This makes Gar Qinling Zanzhuo feel hesitant and uneasy.
Once the logic is broken, the consequences will be disastrous!
Of course, Gar Qinling Zandro was not worried about Gongri Gongtsen's life or death.
After all, in Tubo's humanistic concept, it is their nature to eat the weak and the strong, and they are proper egoists.
Even if Gongri Gongtsen is the son of Songtsen Gampo, Gar Qinling Zandro would not care whether he lives or dies.
Gar Qinling Zandro was just afraid that if he did not go to rescue Gongri Gongzan, the morale of the army would be diluted.
But once they go to the rescue, they have to face a terrifying army.
Now Gar Qinling Zandro has regarded the soldiers in his hand as his trump card, and of course he does not want to suffer too much loss.
What a dilemma!
Even facing a famous general like Hou Junji who has been famous for a long time, Gar Qinling Zandhuo, who was not afraid, was indeed a little timid.
More importantly, since entering Tubo territory, many leaders of small tribes have been afraid of the power of the Tang army and have broken into pieces and fled back to their own tribes. As a result, only about 80,000 of the 120,000 Tubo army are left.
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If it hadn't been for the iron-blooded suppression of Gar Qinling Zandhuo, there might have been no available troops now, but there was no way to continue like this.
Once the soldiers know that the way forward is cut off and Luoche City is besieged... it will definitely worsen the situation.
Just as Gar Qinling Zandhuo was scratching his head and ears to think of a solution, his vision suddenly dimmed and a figure came to him.
He looked up and saw that it was his father, so he asked expectantly: "Father, how is the situation in Luoxue City now?"
Looking at his son in front of him, Lu Dongzan did not answer directly. Instead, he persuaded him earnestly: "Qin Ling, now that you are unable to recover, why do you insist on going your own way? Wouldn't it be better if we surrender directly to the Tang army?"
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty thinks highly of me. As long as we lead the troops and surrender, we will definitely be put into great use by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Why not?"
A trace of displeasure flashed across Gar Qinling Zandhuo's face: "Father, haven't I already said this? We Tibetan warriors can only die in battle, how can we grovel and compromise."
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"Besides, as long as we can rescue Gongri Gongzan from Luoshou City, we can order the Tibetan tribes to fight the Tang army. Even if nothing happens, we can still go as far as the grassland. Wouldn't we be free and at ease?"
Looking at his son who was fascinated by power, Lu Dongzan sighed secretly and did not persuade him any more: "According to the reports from the scouts, Luoxe City has not been breached, but several traffic arteries have been blocked by the Tang army;
I think General Tang deliberately did not attack the royal city because he wanted to catch us all..."
Ever since Songtsen Gampo was captured, his son had shown his ambition and had obviously disobedient thoughts.
There is nothing Kelu Dongzan can do. After all, Gar Qinling Zandhuo controls the army, and there is no father-son relationship in the army.
Hearing that the royal city had not been broken, Gar Qinling Zanzhuo was overjoyed and said confidently: "Father, don't worry too much. There are not many Tang troops in front and we can't afford them at all."
"Besides, we have a geographical advantage. In Tubo, the combat effectiveness of the Tang army must have been weakened a lot. As long as we repel or destroy this Tang army before the main force of the Tang army arrives, we can support the new Zanpu Yuanxun Grassland."
"I have decided that the entire army will launch an attack tomorrow morning."
To say that Gar Qin Ling Zan Zhuo could become the God of War of Tubo, his military ability was quite good, and the weakness of Yang Fan's troops was immediately pointed out.
At this time, Yang Fan was indeed a little worried, because some soldiers were not adapted to the geographical environment here. After only a few days, soldiers continued to suffer from altitude sickness!
There were already few soldiers, but now it is even more difficult.
After all, there are no sharp weapons such as grenades. Thousands of soldiers block tens of thousands of cavalry. Even Yang Fan is not very sure. He hopes that the main force of the Tang army led by Hou Junji will arrive early...
Just when Gar, Qinling Zanzhuo and Yang Fan were having their own considerations.
In the commander's tent of the Chinese army, Hou Junji looked around the generals and said in a deep voice: "Now the Tubo army has become a lost dog. Judging from its situation, it will definitely want to attack the forward camp headquarters. I decided to rest on the spot and attack in three days. This
In a battle, we must not only win, but we must win cleanly and with dignity.”
In Hou Junji's opinion, it would be effortless to destroy the remaining Tubo tribes.
After all, following along all the way and seeing countless Tubo soldiers fleeing, they certainly knew whether they were a threat to the main force of the Tang army.
As for whether it was a surprise attack or a frontal attack, there was not much difference. After all, the Tibetan army without fighting spirit was simply vulnerable.
But Hou Junji wanted to attack the Tibetan army head-on. On the one hand, the shock brought by a front-on attack far exceeded the effect of a surprise attack.
He wanted to let all the vassal states know that the mighty and majestic Tang army could easily raze a country to the ground and grind it into powder.
Let countries like Xue Yantuo who are ready to take action not dare to act rashly again.
Hearing Junzi Hou's words, the generals were filled with enthusiasm. They all stood up and shouted loudly: "Commander, please give me the order. If you fight for the empire, you will die without hesitation!"
At this time, the handsome tent was filled with an indomitable momentum.
I have made absolutely no achievements along the way. I have long been holding my breath.
hehe!
Hou Junji smiled slightly, waved his hand and said:
"Don't worry, everyone. In my eyes, the remnants of Tibet are nothing more than chickens and dogs' ears. They will be wiped out in a matter of seconds."
The generals also laughed. Indeed, no one paid attention to these Tibetan remnants, but they just didn't understand why the attack should be delayed three days later.
After all, as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Hou Junji did not dare to question him even if he had doubts.