Chapter 4798: Detour and sneak attack
It is difficult to have long-term peace between big countries. The interests of both sides will always conflict, either because of territory, economy, or culture... No matter how restrained and tolerant the two sides are, the most basic interests will definitely If you are hit, you can tolerate everything else, but you cannot tolerate the loss of your interests.
When it becomes unbearable, the only option is to go to war.
Of course, starting a war does not mean that the two countries will use their national strength to fight to the death, because a large-scale war will undoubtedly harm each other's interests, so they will still exercise restraint and restraint, usually through local military conflicts to weigh each other. , prepare their respective materials for the negotiation table.
This was the case with Tang and Tubo.
The Sui and Tang dynasties were able to devote all their national power to conquer Goguryeo. This was because several generations of emperors believed that Goguryeo's military strength could not pose a threat to the empire, and victory was within their grasp... Of course, it is another matter that it should have won but failed to win. , any assessment is bound to make mistakes.
However, regarding Tubo, a serious problem on the southwest border of the empire, the two dynasties did not launch a large-scale war for a long time, because Tubo's unique geographical location created a natural chasm that was difficult to overcome.
It wasn't until Tubo received various subsidies from the Tang Dynasty through marriage, and smoothly transformed from a serf society to a feudal society, and then recuperated and developed its own strength that it was unwilling to be limited by the plateau and continued to fight all the way to the Hexi Corridor. Emperor Gaozong had no choice but to Violating the principle that "big countries should not go to war", they sent a large army to try to drive Tibet back to the plateau.
So the "Battle of Dafeichuan" broke out.
The "white-robed general" who overthrew his country in Goguryeo became a "military god" for only two years, but he lost a large number of troops and generals in Dafeichuan. Although the defeat in this battle had various surprises, a defeat is a defeat. From then on, the Tang Dynasty could no longer stop the Tibetans from swooping down from the plateau. The Qilian Mountains faced the Tubo army directly. Hexi, the Western Regions, and Beiting were all in danger...
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Lun Qinling led his army from Fuqi City and headed straight to Dafeiling on the south side of Qinghai Lake without stopping, and met up with his brother Bolunzanren at the foot of the mountain. The latter left Fuqi City long before the Tang army's grain and baggage arrived. , led a team of scouts to investigate along the Tang-Tibet ancient road to find out the status of Tibetan troops stationed in various places.
"Zanpu has 7,000 troops stationed in Dafeichuan, and 5,000 troops are stationed in Naluyi. The general of the army has just been replaced by Lebujie."
After hearing Bo Lun Zan Ren's report, Lun Qinling raised his eyebrows: "It seems that Zan Pu attaches great importance to our Gar family!"
Lebujie in Bolunzan's Blade was of prominent birth, and his brother was one of the four wise ministers of Songtsan Gambo's tent
One of them, Chisang Yangdun, was in charge of Tubo's finances and had great authority. The fact that he could be temporarily assigned to Naluyi to guard Dafeichuan showed that Zanpu attached great importance to the Gar family and the Tang Dynasty, and had long expected that there would be twists and turns in this area. .
Bo Lunzanren was a little anxious: "The people who came to Dafeichuan with Lebujie to change defenses are all the elites of their tribes, they are invincible!"
Lun Qinling shook his head: "Dafeichuan is behind Fuqi City and can threaten the entire Qinghai Lake area at all times. Naluyi is even more strangled by the throat of Dafeichuan. Even if we climb over the snow-capped mountains and go around, it will still be behind us. a nail, Lebuje's advance can attack Fuqi City, and retreat can cut off our retreat, so it must be completely destroyed. Besides, if Naluyi doesn't dare to fight hard, how can we talk about attacking the plateau and capturing Luozhe?"
Immediately, he took out the map and spread it on the ground. Bo Lunzan carefully showed his brother the situation of the Tibetan army's defense.
After watching for a long time, Lun Qinling patted his brother on the shoulder and said seriously: "Sometimes it is not wise to avoid fighting. Only by facing difficulties and overcoming all difficulties can we achieve great things. Naluyi is certainly a hard nut to crack. , but as long as we bite it off, the entire Tang-Tibet ancient road behind it will be loose, allowing us to drive straight in. ”
In the Gar family, the eldest son Zan Xiruo and the second son Lun Qinling are both very prestigious figures. Under Lu Dongzan, they are the two of them who are consistent in their words and no one can question them. The other three younger brothers are even more admired. Treat him like a god.
Bo Lunzanren knew that Naluyi was easy to defend and difficult to attack, but seeing that his brother was confident, he did not waste any words: "The second brother gave the order, how to fight this battle?"
On Qinling, he pondered for a while and said: "I will lead two thousand elites to the west via Dulan to browse the Ora Mountains, and then along the southern foot of the Ora Mountains to attack Nuanquanyi. As long as Nuanquanyi is captured quickly enough, we will be able to conquer Nuanquanyi." You can cross the Ora Mountain from the south before Lebuji can react and launch a surprise attack from a high position. Lead the rest of the troops across Dafeichuan under my banner to attract Lebujie's attention. His mission is to guard Naluyi, so he will definitely not take the initiative to attack you. We will control the time well and we will definitely be able to attack from both front and rear. Naluyi, press Lebujie to death there!”
To the north of Qinghai Lake is the Dafeiling Mountains, and to the north of the Dafeiling Mountains is the Ora Mountains. The broad flat land between the Dafeiling Mountains and the Ora Mountains is the Dafeichuan River. Nalu Station is located at the northern foot of the Ora Mountains, backed by High mountains, overlooking the Dafeichuan River, you can swoop down if there is any disturbance on the Dafeichuan River, occupying a favorable strategic position.
As for the strategy of Qinling, it is to take a detour to the west and cross the Ora Mountain, and then sneak along the other side of the mountain to raid another Nuanquanyi Station on the Tang-Tibet ancient road that is relatively less important and has fewer troops. After climbing back over the mountain, we swooped down to Nalu Station at the foot of the mountain.
There are several good tactics, but the danger is also great, especially if the troops that were not at an advantage in the first place are divided again. Once the timing of the attack is not controlled well, it is very likely that Lebuge will defeat them one by one.
However, Bo Lunzanren had great trust in his brother and would not question it at all. He nodded heavily and said: "The journey around this circle is not short. Even if you run with all your strength, you need to cross the Ora Mountain twice. The shortest time is three days, and it is night time. The mountain road is difficult to travel and must be climbed within a hundred days. Then we will make an appointment at dusk three days later. We will attack the Luyi from both sides and defeat Lebujie in one fell swoop.”
"That's it!"
The two brothers discussed the tactics and implemented them immediately.
Bo Lunzan took out his dagger and tied it to his brother's belt with a cloth belt, with tears in his eyes: "This dagger was given to me by my brother when I was ten years old. I have always carried it with me for so many years. It can protect me from danger and turn it into a good thing, and I also hope that it can protect my brother and win the victory without any danger.”
Lun Qinling patted his brother's shoulder hard and smiled brightly: "If there are many difficulties in conquering Luoshe City, we can only do our best and obey fate, but how can Naluyi stop our brothers' progress? Relax, Loeb. Jie only has his appearance and reputation, which is far inferior to his elder brother.”
"Brother, take care!"
"Take care!"
The two brothers said goodbye with a smile, but their hearts were full of mixed emotions.
If for the survival of the tribe, what harm would it matter even if he jumped into the deep chasm ahead and was shattered to pieces? The warriors of the Gar family are never afraid of death. But now the young and strong sons of the whole clan have to challenge the king who is entrenched on the plateau for the sake of the Tang Dynasty's national strategy, and then shed their blood. I don't know if this sacrifice is worth it.
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The two brothers divided their forces with Dafeiling. Under his brother's banner, Bolunzan continued to cross the Dafeiling and plunged into the Dafeichuan, heading towards the Nalu Station at the Ora Pass. Lunqinling led two thousand elite soldiers along the way. The path at the foot of the mountain went all the way east, and after running for more than a hundred miles, it headed south out of the Dafeiling Mountains at the beginning of the abundant water and grass, and plunged into the vast forests of the Ora Mountains.
The Ora Mountains are more steep than the Dafeiling Mountains. Therefore, although the national border between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo was in the Dafeiling and Riyue Mountains, Tubo's heavy troops to defend the border were stationed along the Ora Mountains, with the mountains at their backs. , camp Set up on high ground, it can swoop down when advancing, and defend according to danger when retreating. The Tang army on the front in the northern part of the skill area can also defend Fuqi City on the west side of Qinghai Lake. Unless there are several times the force, it will be extremely difficult to conquer.
Peaks stand one after another on the ridge, and the peaks are covered with white snow that never melts all year round, giving this desolate mountain a mysterious and holy color. The snow on the mountainside melted slowly in early summer and flowed down both sides. It started as a trickle and then converged into a torrential river at the foot of the mountain. This is the origin of all rivers in the world.
Therefore, at the foot of the mountain there is lush vegetation, dense streams, and criss-crossing ravines, making it extremely difficult to navigate.
Although these two thousand men are the elite of the Gar family, walking on such a difficult path is as difficult as climbing to the sky. If they had not prepared a guide who knew this area well, they would have been lost in the foothills...
But precisely because of this, they were unable to encounter a single Tubo person while sneaking, ensuring the safety and surprise of this raid.
When Lun Qinling and his troops emerged from the mountains and ravines two days later, the two thousand men and horses were already trapped. The neat equipment they had received from the Tang Dynasty when they set out was also in dilapidated condition, but they were ready before they could take a breath. Fight, because ahead is the Tubo stronghold at the southern foot of the Ora Mountains - Nuanquan.
The troops took a short rest at the foot of the mountain, ate dry food, replenished water and fed the horses. Lun Qinling got on his horse and pointed in the direction of the warm spring not far away. His tone was very provocative: "That's the warm spring there, Tubo." The purpose of setting up a stronghold here is to support Nalu Station at the northern foot of Ora Mountain, so as to achieve the strategic goal of completely controlling Dafeichuan. Dafeichuan cannot fall into our hands, and Nalu Station cannot be captured. , will always be a sword hanging over the heads of the Gar family. Maybe it will fall on us or our descendants now or in the future. So even if there are famous Tibetan generals here and they have accumulated heavy troops, we have no choice but to do so! Pull it out! Everyone, please fight with me and fight for a free territory for us and our descendants with our blood! ”
"In front of Erlang, who else dares to call himself a famous Tubo general? We will follow Erlang to smash his head!"
"The Tubo bullies us too much and doesn't give us a way to survive. Let's march all the way to the plateau and capture Luoche City, and let Zampu and those nobles line up to give us a speech and kneel down to apologize!"
"We swear to follow Erlang to the death and use our blood to build the glory of the Gar family!"
The sluggish morale caused by the long journey burst out instantly. With a wave of his hand, Lun Qinling took the lead and rushed towards the warm spring in front. Two thousand people mounted their horses and followed closely behind. The horses' hooves trampled the ground and made a thunderous roar. Generally rush towards the warm springs.
More than ten miles away from Nuanquan, we have seen the Tibetan scouts appearing from time to time in front. Apparently, they have discovered this cavalry unit descending from the sky and are reporting to the defenders in the city. After Xingzang was revealed, Lun Qinling was not impatient. Instead, he asked his subordinates to slow down their horses to give the horses a chance to breathe and regain their strength. When they could faintly see the shadow of the rammed earth city wall in Nuanquan, he urged the horses to shout, Increase your horse's speed to the limit and charge with all your strength.