Chapter 3724 The war breaks out
These words are a paraphrase of Changsun Wuji's words. On the surface, they sound good, but in fact, their original meaning is just four words - everyone can settle down with his destiny.
The reason why the east and west armies advanced northward along both sides of Chang'an City was because the Youtun Guards did not have enough troops to resist the two armies at the same time. If one side failed to take care of the other, one side would inevitably fall. But the combat power of Youtunwei is there. Once it decides to let go of one side and fight all the way, the group being beaten will face the ferocious attack of Youtunwei.
Heavy losses are inevitable.
However, in order to avoid being questioned within Guanlong for taking the opportunity to consume allies, Changsun Wuji simply brought the Changsun family's family fortune to the table and was led by Changsun Jiaqing. The two largest families ranked first and second among the Guanlong clan spent all their money at the same time, so what reason did the other families have not to do their best?
Yu Wenlong could not refuse this order. Of course, he was in danger of being fiercely attacked by the Youtun Guards. The same was true for Changsun Jiaqing. The rest depended on which of the Right Guards chose to release and which one to attack. No one can guess Fang Jun's thoughts, so they say "Everyone is at peace with his destiny."
The one who gets beaten is extremely unlucky, and the one who is let go may go straight to the Xuanwu Sect, completely defeat the Youtun Guards in one fell swoop, and overthrow the East Palace...
Yuwenlong has nothing to worry about. Changsun Wuji has done his best to be fair. The fate of the two armies of the Changsun family and Yuwen family is determined by heaven. There is nothing to say whether they live or die. But if he dares to question Changsun Wuji's order at this time, or even disobey it, it will definitely trigger the denunciation and hostility of the entire Guanlong clan. No matter whether this battle is won or lost, the Yuwen family will bear everyone's infamy and be reduced to For Guanlong's sinners.
Taking a deep breath, he nodded slowly to the captain who sent the order, then turned around and said to the general beside him: "Send the order, the army will immediately set off and advance along the city wall in the direction of Jingyao Gate and Fanglin Gate. The scouts will always pay attention. As for the movements of the Youtun Guards, if there is any movement from the enemy, report them immediately!”
"Here!"
The surrounding generals and commanders received the order and quickly dispersed. While conveying the order to various ministries, they restrained their troops to assemble and continue to advance eastward along the north wall of Chang'an City.
Tens of thousands of troops, with flags fluttering and their military appearance in full glory, slowly moved towards Jingyao Gate, turning a blind eye to the Gao Kan tribe in front of them and the Tubo Hu cavalry behind them.
It's like gambling. You don't know what cards the opponent has in his hand, so you can only say "I bet you don't dare to come over and hit me"...
How tragic?
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Gao Kan, with his helmet pierced through his armor, rode in the military formation. The Yong'an Canal water flowed rapidly behind him, and the forests on both sides of the river bank were dense and sparse. Fanglin Garden was the former royal forbidden garden of the Sui Dynasty. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City was repaired in many ways, and the surrounding scenery was also maintained and repaired. However, due to the continuous wars in Chang'an at the end of the Sui Dynasty, many of the trees in the forbidden garden were destroyed. After being burned down, some miscellaneous trees have grown in more than 20 years, but the density varies, just like bald spots...
The scouts brought the latest battle report. Yu Wenlong first stopped at a place not far to the west of Guanghua Gate. Soon after, he set off again and headed straight for Jingyao Gate, much faster than before.
When a large army goes out on an expedition, there must be a reason for it, no matter what the order or prohibition is. It must not suddenly stop or move forward without any reason. The changes in the formation and the advance and retreat of the army will reveal great flaws when thousands of troops stop and advance. Once caught by the opponent, it can easily lead to a big defeat.
So, what is the reason why Yuwenlong stopped first and then moved forward?
According to the existing intelligence, he couldn't see through it, let alone guess it... Fortunately, he didn't need to pay too much attention to it. Fang Jun ordered him to lead his army to arrive here, but he didn't order him to launch an offensive immediately, apparently to weigh the rebels. Who is the main attacker and who is the containment between the east and west routes? Before the rebels' strategic intentions are fully understood, they will not dare to easily choose one route to attack.
However, Fang Jun still tended to attack Yu Wenlong's way, so he and Zan Po were set off at the same time to get close to the enemy.
What he has to do is to make all the preparations. As long as Fang Jun is determined to hit Yu Wenlong, he can attack with all his strength and not let the opportunity disappear.
Under the night, the dense forest is vast, and several spring rains make the land of Fanglin Garden stained with moisture. In the middle of the night, the breeze is gentle and refreshing.
20,000 elite soldiers of the Youtun Guard were stationed on the west bank of Yong'an Canal. They had light cavalry in the front, musketry in the middle, and heavy armored infantry in the rear. The formations between the various armies were rigorous and closely connected. They would not interfere with each other, but could provide timely assistance. Once given an order, they would pounce on the oncoming rebels like wolves and tigers, and attack them head-on.
The night wind blew through the forest, making a rustling sound.
The scouts continued to send back battle reports from the front, and the rebels received feedback every time they took a step forward. Gao Kan was as calm as a mountain, silently calculating the distance between the enemy and ourselves, as well as the nearby terrain. His calm demeanor affected the surrounding generals and soldiers, and the anxiety and excitement caused by the enemy getting closer and closer were suppressed.
Everyone understands that now that the two rebel armies are attacking together, the right guard's decision is crucial. If he rushes forward to engage in a melee with the enemy at this moment, but then the commander's order is to retreat to Xuanwu Gate to attack the east rebels on the other side, then But it’s troublesome...
Time passed little by little, and the enemy troops were getting closer and closer.
Just when the 20,000 soldiers were impatient and their morale was unstable, a few fast horses galloped from the direction of Xuanwu Gate. The sound of horse hoofs trampling on the pontoon bridge on the Yong'an Canal could be heard far away in the dark night. All the nearby soldiers pricked up their ears.
Coming!
The commander's order finally arrived, and everyone was eagerly paying attention to whether to start fighting immediately or retreat to defend Xuanwu Gate?
The cavalry galloped as fast as thunder, dismounted in front of Gao Kan, knelt down on one knee, and shouted loudly: "The commander-in-chief has ordered Gao Kan's tribe to attack and attack Yuwen Long's tribe head-on! At the same time, Zan Po was ordered to lead the troops. The Tubo Hu cavalry continued to penetrate southward, cutting off the Yuwenlong tribe's retreat, and surrounded and annihilated them! "
"Boom!"
The generals and soldiers who heard the news let out a low cheer. They were all very excited and excited. Just listening to the military orders showed the majesty of the commander-in-chief!
On the opposite side are a total of 60,000 Guanlong rebels. Their strength is almost twice that of the Youtun Guards. Among them, there are no less than 30,000 Yuwen family elites from Yuwoye Town. They are a force that can influence the outcome of a great battle anywhere. . But for such an army rampaging through Guanlong, the commander's order was to "encircle and destroy it"!
Who in the whole world can be so generous?
This shows how much the commander-in-chief trusts the soldiers under Youtunwei, believing that they are enough to defeat any powerful army in the world today!
Gao Kan took a deep breath, feeling the blood boiling in his body, and his face turned slightly red. Because he knew that this battle was very likely to completely determine the situation in Chang'an. Whether the East Palace would still succumb to the rebels' power and risk overthrowing at every turn, or whether it would completely reverse the decline and stand firm, all depended on this battle.
Gao Kan looked around and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the commander trusts us to surround and annihilate the Yuwen family's Woye Town soldiers. Naturally, we cannot live up to the commander's trust! Not only that, we must fight quickly. Quick decision, since the commander-in-chief has ordered us to violently If there is an order to attack the Yuwenlong tribe, then Changsun Jiaqing's tribe on the other side must lack the necessary defense and may threaten the camp! The commander-in-chief's family is all in the camp. If there is even the slightest mistake, how can we have the face to see the commander-in-chief again? ”
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
The surrounding generals and soldiers were excited and shouting, which in turn affected the soldiers around them. Everyone knew the importance of this battle and the dangers involved, but no one was timid. Only the boiling ambition rose into the sky and vowed to fight quickly. Make a quick decision and annihilate this elite Guanlong army without causing any harm to the commander-in-chief and his family.
For this reason, they do not hesitate to fight to the death!
Gao Kan sat on his horse without saying a word, letting the emotions of the soldiers brew to their peak. Then he waved his hand and shouted: "Every unit will act according to the original plan. No matter how stubborn the enemy is, they must be struck with one blow." Broken, we cannot live up to the commander's trust, the prince's high hopes, and the expectations of the people of the world! Listen to my general's orders and attack with the whole army!"
"Kill!"
The light cavalry at the front burst out with an earth-shattering scream, whipped their horses and whips, jumped out from the dense forest, and rushed towards the oncoming enemy troops ahead. Immediately afterwards, the soldiers of the Chinese army carrying muskets trotted up to follow them, and finally came the heavy armored infantry wearing heavy armor and holding Mo Dao. These tall and powerful soldiers were the same as the armored cavalry. Not only were their bodies He has excellent qualities and rich combat experience. He is now able to keep up with the large army in a leisurely manner.
The light cavalry can break up the enemy array, and the musketeers can kill and injure enemy soldiers, but in the end, if you want to reap victory, you still have to rely on these heavily armored infantry who are armed to the teeth and can run rampant among the enemy...
On the opposite side, Yu Wenlong, who was marching, had already learned about the military situation of Gao Kan's army's attack. With a solemn look on his face, he immediately ordered the entire army to be on alert. However, before he could adjust the array, countless Youtun guards suddenly jumped out of the dark night. , the killing came like an overwhelming tide.
The sound of fighting resounded through the sky, and the war broke out instantly. (End of chapter)