The sun rises and the shadows fall, and Kuafu wants to compete with him to speed, so he chases him to the valley. (Note 1)
Sometimes, sometimes, there are situations where we have no choice.
Knowing that one can do what one can do is a wise man, and knowing that one can do what one cannot do is a hero.
Li Kuo held the black knife in his hand tightly and looked back at the Tubo cavalry who were wailing in the gravel ditch.
So what if there are 20,000 elite soldiers? So what if there are three thousand iron cavalry? My nation determines my position. Even if it is Kuafu chasing the sun, I will try my best to do my last bit of strength. It is just because the blood of the Tang Dynasty flows on my body!
In the vast China and the prosperous Tang Dynasty, how could it bow to a foreign country? We Tang people will not take the initiative to cause trouble, but we will never allow any barbarians and barbarians to bully our fellow villagers!
Looking up, the dark gray sky gradually turned white, and the red light shone through the thick clouds and shone on the boy's face.
Li Kuo smiled bitterly. His thousands of brothers had fought with the Tubo people all night. He had forgotten the time, fatigue, and pain. Fighting can make people sober, but the price of gaining this sober is a bit unbearable.
"Give them an arrow." Li Kuo said coldly and turned over to the horse's back. Their purpose was to stop the pursuit of Tubo people and consume their light cavalry as much as possible. Since the purpose has been achieved, there is no need to engage too much.
"Yes!" Zhang Yanji hugged his fists and walked towards the valley.
Without further ado, the veterans of Tongwu pulled out their crossbows from their waists, pulled the trigger and shot at the Tubo people struggling in the deep ditch.
"Uh!" "Uh!" The Tubo soldiers with purple faces were shot through their throats by crossbow arrows, and only made a few wild beast-like sobs and stopped their struggles. Most of them had been pierced through their internal organs and had no chance of survival. A arrow for them was considered to be a complete deed. If you want to blame them, blame them for throwing the wrong fetus.
"Retreat!" Zhang Yanjin nodded and issued an order. Although the gravel ditch blocked the Tubo people for a while, it did not mean that they would not find other narrow paths to flow out. As soon as they met Wang Xiaochun and the others, everyone would be out of danger sooner.
Apart from the gravel ditch, the mountain bun is the only outlet. If the Tubo people want to get out of these two dragon valleys, they will definitely turn to the other place.
But Brother Kuoer handed over such an important task to that kid. Is he gambling? If the Tubo people really fall into the trap?
......
Five miles outside the gravel ditch, there are nearly a thousand Tang soldiers stationed on an unknown small mountain. From a distance, they are no different from ordinary soldiers, but if you look closely, you will find that they are thinner and darker than other Tang soldiers.
This army was composed of the Xiongwu and Zhenwu battalions, organized by the Tang survivors.
Since they had just joined the Longyou Army, they were reunited by Gao Xiuyan as a reserve army. They usually only had to transport supplies and cook, and they didn't have to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. In fact, they volunteered to join this battle. Everyone needed a battle and a victory to prove themselves. Although other robes were not clearly stated and were quite friendly to themselves, everyone just felt that there was a hint of disdain and alertness in their eyes.
Since they have the same origin and roots, why don’t they trust them? Is it just because everyone grew up in Tubo?
If China enters the barbarians, it will be barbarians. If it is really as the saint said, then the hundreds of thousands of Tang people in the former land of Hehuang will become Hu people?
No! They want to prove with their actions that they are not cowards and become the name of Tang people themselves.
But the result afterwards really disappointed everyone. Although the lieutenant assigned tasks to everyone as usual, anyone with discerning eyes could see the implicit meaning of this. Why don’t you let everyone go to the front line? Why can’t you do some tricks of shaking flags and shouting?
Everyone was unwilling to accept it, everyone was dissatisfied with it, and everyone disobeyed the command of the captain for the first time!
Didn’t the Tubo people pass by this mountain? Then they put their horses over and had their own bows, crossbows, and rocks to serve them!
"Why has it been this time? The Tubo barbarians have not arrived yet?" Wang Xiaochun glanced at the color of the sky and frowned.
"I'll touch it. They must be afraid of being beaten by the captain. They turned around three times in one step." Ergouzi slammed his mouth and walked over. As the eldest brother of the Tang Dynasty survivor, he was appointed as the captain of Zhenwuying, and his position was only lower than that of Wang Xiaochun.
"That would be great, we'll have some leisure time!" He glared at Ergouzi fiercely, and Wang Xiaochun's words were filled with gunpowder.
He didn't want to see a group of Tubo soldiers who were scared and brave. Everyone had to use their heads to prove their loyalty!
"Sir, there should be an army ahead!"
A thin Tang soldier climbed up from Tuyuan and said loudly. Judging from his age, he was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and his thin figure made him look even weaker.
"How many people are there? Cavalry or infantry?" Wang Xiaochun raised his eyebrows and asked.
"This is hard to say. I guess it should be at least one thousand cavalry and tens of thousands of infantry." After a pause, the thin Tang Bing quickly added: "I just estimate that if it does not match the facts, you can't spank me in the name of military law!"
Wang Xiaochun laughed and scolded, patted his head and said, "Who doesn't know that your little monkey is famous for being upright? You can hear the earth within five miles!"
The Tang Bing, who called the little monkey, touched the back of his head and said, "Didn't I leave a way out for myself? I'll save you the future settlement!"
"Hey, you little boy."
"Stop making trouble, hurry up and make arrangements." Ergouzi stood up at the right time and coughed softly.
Wang Xiaochun lowered his smile and looked cold:
"Well, this will make the Tubo barbarians come and go without a return!"
......
At the head of the team, Governor Aeszang of Jiuqu was mixed with feelings. Since escaping Jiuqu City, everyone was worried about being ambushed by people. Even though they were careful and entered Shuanglong Valley, they were still played by Tang Kou. After several losses, seven or eight thousand soldiers were killed and more than three thousand were injured. If they continue to fight at this momentum, let alone anything else, their family’s wealth has always been worn out!
Why is he so limited by others even though he is absolutely superior in military strength? I heard that the other party's commander is still a half-grown boy who has not yet won the championship. He is famous for his lifetime, but unexpectedly he is ruined by a young boy.
Although they still have more than 10,000 soldiers in their hands, they dare not be careless anymore. Judging from the actions of the Tang people, they are no longer satisfied with impeding themselves, but are trying to eat these 20,000 people in one bite.
What a big appetite!
Aeszang sighed softly in his heart. Now His Majesty Zanpu is also in the army, so the tree is a big hit. If it were in normal times, he would still dare to march. Now the lord is in the army, and even if he has a hundred heads, he would not dare to ignore Zanpu's safety.
Therefore, he decided to go around and exit the valley from this mountain pass. As long as he turned over this barrier, even if he left the valley, he would no longer have to worry about the Tang soldiers hiding in the dark. The Tubo warriors are the most brave and powerful fighters in the world in immortality. They will never be afraid of any nation when facing the battle head-on!
"Governor General, His Majesty Zanpu asked you to come over!" A personal soldier walked closer and said loudly.
"Well, I understand." Aeszang nodded, turned his horse and headed towards Zampo Chide Zuzan's imperial chariot.
Deep in the Tubo Central Army, Chide Zuzan was sitting upright in a golden chariot. He didn't like riding a horse, so he created such a luxurious chariot that he would be with him wherever he went.
Eight of the most powerful and brave men in Tubo carried the imperial chariot and paused step by step, for fear of disturbing Zanpu's thoughts.
Chide Zuzan's face turned pale at this time, and his successive defeats made him angry. Why is this Aeszang so useless? He was played around by a young man who was still stinking? He gave him 20,000 troops and he beat him like this?
"Cough!" "Cough!" Chide Zuzan burst into breath and coughed up bloody phlegm.
"Zamp, Governor Eszang is here." In front of the imperial chariot, a white-faced servant lowered his head and whispered.
Qingzi wiped the blood stains from the corner of his mouth with Bo Juan. Chide Zuzan shook his head and said, "Call him here."
"Drop the chariot, drop the chariot!" The nearby servant hurriedly waved the white silk cloth and ordered.
"Zanpu, Zanpu, I am guilty, I have let Zanpu down!" Aeszang walked to the imperial chariot, fell to the ground, and kowtowed desperately.
Chide Zuzan sneered in his heart, your behavior is just to deceive children.
Although he was disdainful in his heart, Chide Zuzan still stood up and helped Eszang up and said, "Why did the Governor say this? I have no intention of blaming you. But I have been wondering why our 20,000 warriors were defeated by less than 5,000 Tang troops?"
Aiszang was flushed with shame and bitten, saying, "I was not good at handling things before and underestimated the strategy of the Tang people. This time, I have sent out many wardens and will definitely not be surprised again."
But Tubo’s inner minister, Nang Xiedazan sneered: “I don’t think it is necessary. The Tang army is so cunning. What are the confidences of the Governor? The Tang people wouldn’t come out of the mountain nest in front?”
Seeing that the person coming was Nang Xiedazan, Eszang felt that he was not angry.
He gave Baan Xiedazan a fierce look, clasped his fists at Chide Zuzan and said, "Although I am not talented, I still have the power to protect my master. Unlike some people, I only do some shameful dark things!"
Note 1: From "Shan Hai Jing·Overseas Northern Classic": "Kuafu was not overestimating his power, and wanted to chase the shadow of the sun, and chased him at the corner valley. He was thirsty and wanted to drink, so he went to drink the river and Wei. The river and Wei were not enough, so he was about to walk north to drink the river and water. Before he arrived, he died of thirst."
ps: The more I write, the more I feel. Try to give this volume a stunning ending. It is expected that the volume will end at most 500,000 words. Well, it seems that I have to go back to Chang'an to rest for a while. Xiaoqi is tired, I am tired, are you tired, aren't you?