Chapter 3167: It is easy to shake the mountain, but it is difficult to shake the right guard!
The army was defeated like a mountain.
Nuo Hebo stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the tribesmen in the valley who were overtaken by the Tang army before they had time to escape and killed them with bows, crossbows, firearms and dolphins. He was so heartbroken that he almost bled.
Who would have thought that the Tuyuhun cavalry, which roared in just a moment ago and was as unstoppable as an overwhelming mountain, would now suffer such a disastrous defeat? This battle not only destroyed all of Nuohebo's ambitions, but also destroyed the achievements of Tuyuhun's twenty years of recuperation.
Tens of thousands of war horses are fine, but how many years will it take for the tens of thousands of young men who died here to recover?
What is particularly important is that after this disastrous defeat, the situation in the entire Hexi region immediately changed dramatically. Although the Tang Dynasty was unable to attack the Tuyuhun people's lair in the Qilian Mountains because of its lack of troops, the Tubo people on the plateau had long been interested in the Qinghai Lake. The ranchers were salivating, and if they had no choice, they would send troops down to drain the fire.
Nuo Hebo stomped his feet fiercely and punched his chest a few times. Regret was like a poisonous snake that gnawed at his heart and gnawed at his bones.
How could I be so obsessed with it that I listened to Lu Dongzan's instigation and then raised troops to invade the Tang Dynasty? Although this move has the effect of stabilizing his position as Khan and increasing his prestige, but in other words, this battle must be won to obtain those benefits.
If he loses, won't he not even be able to secure his bed?
"Whoosh!"
An arrow with white feathers and wild goose feathers flew from nowhere. Fortunately, the soldier on the side had quick eyesight and quick hands. He stepped forward and chopped the arrow down to the ground, otherwise it would have been nailed straight into Nuo Hebo's chest.
Nuo Hebo woke up from his trance and took a commanding view of the entire fortress at the mouth of the valley. He could not understand how the Tang people could build such a strong fortress in such a short period of time, and he had no time to think about it, because At this moment, he could clearly see that the vanguard army led by his son was tightly surrounded on the outside side of the fortress.
The smoke that rose up when countless muskets were fired filled most of the valley mouth. The Tang army had three outer layers, and the vanguard army had already spread its wings and could not escape.
"Poof!"
Nuo Hebo covered his chest and spat out another mouthful of blood. The soldiers on the left and right rushed forward to support his shaky body.
This mouthful of blood spurted out, and Nuo Hebo felt a little more comfortable. He took a deep breath and knew that there was nothing he could do. He took a last look at the vanguard army who was surrounded by the Tang Army and was still fighting as a trapped beast. He raised his hand and put his lips together. Wiping off his boots, he turned back sharply, gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Let's go!"
"Here!"
The soldiers surrounded Nuohebo, climbed over the mountains, and got into the densely forested ravines.
Although the Tang army sounded the clarion call for pursuit, they did not have enough troops to chase down the Tuyuhun soldiers who were fleeing across the mountains and plains. They could only form a team of ten people, equipped with crossbowmen, musketeers, and sword and shield bearers, to ensure self-protection. Slow pursuit.
Most of the Tuyuhun soldiers fled across the mountains and forests, and the Tang army could only let it go, and then calmly collected the horses abandoned by the Tuyuhun people in Dadou Valley.
There is no shortage of horses in the Tang Dynasty, but the capture of so many war horses is a huge sum of money. Not only will the soldiers participating in the battle be rewarded, but they will even gain more meritorious deeds...
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On top of the fortress, among several temporary houses located in the middle, Fang Jun was dressed in military uniform and wearing a helmet, but his expression was very relaxed. When Pei Xingjian trotted into the house, he saw Fang Jun putting the boiling kettle on Take it off the small stove and pour boiling water into a tureen. The aroma of tea overflows for a while.
Pei Xingjian rushed to the house in two or two steps, his handsome and handsome face full of unconcealed joy, and said loudly: "Commander Qi, the Tuguhun cavalry was defeated and lost. More than 10,000 people were killed by our army. Except for the 20,000 vanguards who stormed the rear, all of them abandoned their horses and fled over the mountains! This battle is a great victory!"
Even as calm as Pei Xingjian, he really didn't expect that not only would he win this battle, he would also win so quickly.
Previously, I thought I would defend against Tuyuhun's 70,000 to 80,000 cavalry for ten days and a half, and then see if I could counterattack. However, in just one battle, the Tuyuhun cavalry was severely defeated, and they won an incredible victory.
After this battle, Youtunwei will become famous all over the world.
And what followed was that the power of firearms must be unparalleled and unmatched in the world...
Fang Junwen sat behind a simple desk, with a map of the Dadou Valley hanging on the wall behind him. He took a teacup, filled it with tea, pushed it in front of Pei Xingjian, and said with a smile: "Sit down and have a cup of tea. Take a moment." Slow down. I was so nervous just now that my heartbeat was racing and my mouth was dry. Quench your thirst. ”
Pei Xingjian was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said: "The general thought that the commander-in-chief was well-prepared, so he had the country in hand and was as safe as a rock, so he was actually nervous!"
After saying that, he sat down alone, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Fang Jun laughed and said: "Even people like Xie Dongshan, who are astonishingly talented and beautiful, will inevitably appear calm and calm on the outside, but in reality they will be turbulent in their hearts, dancing into the house and breaking their clogs. I am a handsome layman, How can we sit back and regard this far-reaching war as nothing if we are full of joy and anger? ”
Then he sighed softly and said: "It's a pity that we don't have enough troops to pursue and kill Tuyuhun's defeated army. Otherwise, after this battle, Tuyuhun's vitality will be severely damaged, and it will be difficult to start a border provocation within a hundred years."
The firepower of the Youtun Guards was enough to resist the Tuyuhun cavalry, but they were afraid that they would retreat once they were frustrated and break into pieces to attack Hexi, so they deliberately let their vanguard go to the rear. Now that the rear formation is stable, and the Tuyuhun vanguard army was destroyed in just a matter of seconds, it is inevitable to feel a little regretful that they have not been able to seize the greater fruits of victory.
Pei Xingjian shook his head and said: "The commander's words are wrong. If we really have enough troops, how could Nuohebo dare to raise troops to invade the country? Although this battle was not a complete success, it was enough to shock the world! Of course, Yuchi Baohuan should be the first to succeed. I also ask the commander-in-chief to give you many compliments when he talks about his achievements.”
The 20,000 vanguards of the enemy army were all the best among the best, while the soldiers deployed by the counties in Hexi were just ordinary soldiers. The combat prowess of the two was not the same.
However, these soldiers under the leadership of Yuchi Baohuan fought to the death. Even when the Tuyuhun people attacked the fortress, they never retreated. Yuchi Baohuan even risked his own arrows to kill the enemy bravely, and then firmly blocked the Tuyuhun vanguard. The army prevented the rear formation of the Youtun Guards from collapsing, thus ensuring the final victory.
But when he said this, he couldn't hide his excitement. He said "Hey" and said: "What do you mean by the unparalleled Tuyuhun cavalry? In front of the defense of our Youtun guards, there is no strong army in the world! To shake the mountains is easy, to shake my Youtun It’s hard to defend!”
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, then immediately became ashamed.
The Youtun Guards just relied on the power of firearms to crush the enemy with "generation difference", but Grandpa Yue's "Yue Family Army" was brave, unparalleled in loyalty, and has been famous in history for generations. No matter how big he is, how can he dare to compare with them? ?
Fang Jun hurriedly said: "Don't mention these words in the future. Although the achievements in this battle are outstanding, you must also know how to be patient and hide your clumsiness. The beauty of the forest will be destroyed by the wind. There is no harm in keeping a low profile. But don't worry. , I will carry out what I say and have clear rewards and punishments. Yuchi Baohuan is not afraid of powerful enemies. If he sacrifices his life and has outstanding abilities, he will abide by the previous agreement, personally report his merits, and plead with His Majesty and the Crown Prince to confer him a marquis. If not, wouldn't it be disappointing to those who dare to die? Charge into battle and kill the enemy bravely? ”
There is no joke in the army. The most important thing is that rewards and punishments are clear. If you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you make mistakes, you will be punished.
Otherwise, rewards and punishments will be different, which will lead to resentment among soldiers and generals. How can they be willing to sacrifice their lives to kill the enemy in battle? There is only one life for a person. For the most ordinary soldiers, death means death, but they do not want to die in humiliation and humiliation. In addition to protecting the family and the country, he also has to protect his wife and his son, so as to earn a meritorious treatment for his family.
Pei Xingjian said: "The last general is troubled... Although Nuohebo is defeated, its main force is still there. After returning to Qinghai Lake, after a short rest, tens of thousands of troops can still be gathered. So now you are guarding the right camp. I’m afraid we can’t leave Hexi without permission, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with Nuohebo once it comes back.”
Fang Jun listened to the shouts of killing outside gradually getting thinner. He knew that Tuyuhun's vanguard army had probably been wiped out. He became more relaxed and his thoughts became clearer. After thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. Nuohebozhi The reason why he was bold enough to attack Hexi was because many tribes in the Tuyuhun tribe were dissatisfied with his rule, so he hoped to I hope to boost my prestige with a big victory and secure my position as Khan. After this disastrous defeat, I will definitely face challenges from those tribes after I return. It is a blessing to be able to keep my position as Khan, let alone Immediately regroup and make a comeback? What's more, keep your promise and don't forget the Tubo people..." (End of this chapter)