Chapter 4800 The troops are approaching the city
The steel sword produced in Datang reflected the lights in the inn under the night sky, and every slash left an afterimage of blood. The Tibetan soldiers have always been brave but lacking in discipline. When fighting a smooth battle, each one is as powerful as the other two. However, once they reach a stalemate or encounter a surprise attack, they will instantly become confused. The soldiers in the post lost their command and fled in all directions. The merchants and travelers They were shouting and scurrying around like headless flies trying to escape.
Lun Qinling took the lead, slashing and slashing with his sword in all directions. He cut down many people, as if their bodies had been splashed with blood. Suddenly, the pressure relaxed. It turned out that he had already killed from the east gate of Nuanquan Station to the west. There were only these two places in the station. The door has been completely drilled through.
Wiping the blood on his face, Lun Qinling roared: "Control the two city gates and kill all enemies in the city without mercy!"
It was almost dawn, and we still had to cross the Ora Mountains to cooperate with the Boluzan Blade to attack Nalu Post from both front and back. There was no time to waste, so we had to deal with the enemies of Nuanquan Post as soon as possible. We could go north and cross the Ora Mountains without any worries.
The officers and men under his command responded with a loud voice, and formed groups of three and five, galloping back and forth to kill. Whether they were guards or businessmen staying overnight, as long as they were not one of their own, they would all be killed.
In an instant, there were howls and screams in Nuanquanyi, rivers of blood flowed, and bodies with broken limbs and arms piled up like mountains.
Ma Zhu, who accidentally sprained his foot after jumping from the wall, climbed onto his horse with the help of the guards. His first thought was not to gather the soldiers and fight to the death, but to lead the guards along the wall and rush towards the intact gate on the west side. , trying to rush out of the gate to escape, but halfway, he happened to encounter Lun Qinling who was killing him all the way.
Lun Qinling didn't say anything. He rode his horse, lifted the reins, slapped his horse and danced his sword to kill him. He raised his sword and slashed with it.
In a hurry, Ma Zhu quickly raised his knife to block. With a "ding" sound, the two swords collided and a string of sparks burst out. Ma Zhu felt that the tiger's mouth was numb and almost let go of the scimitar. In the light of the fire, he could see clearly that the person opposite was Lun. Qinling, facing this famous Tubo general, felt timid in his heart. Knowing that he was outmatched, he was ready to escape with a flick of his horse's head.
The two horses were in the wrong stirrups, and Lun Qinling's backhand struck again.
Ma Zhu raised his knife to block it again, but "dang" the scimitar in his hand actually broke into two pieces. He was immediately stunned and shouted: "Stop him!"
The guards on the left and right rushed forward like crazy and tried to surround Lun Qinling to rescue Ma Zhu.
Lun Qinling cut off the opponent's weapon with one sword. When he saw the guards approaching, he unhurriedly released the reins with his left hand, then handed the knife to his left hand. He used his free right hand to pull off the dagger presented by Bo Lunzan from his belt, and threw it at the fleeing Ma. The beads are thrown.
The dagger drew a streak of white light in the air and accurately penetrated into Ma Zhu's back.
"Oops!" Ma Zhu screamed, spurred his horse to run a few steps, tilted his body and fell under the horse with a "bang".
Lun Qinling's soldiers also rushed up at this time, blocking Ma Zhu's guards and killing them one by one.
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The battle only lasted for half an hour. Thousands of Tibetan defenders were caught in jars and killed. Even the caravan who stayed here did not survive.
Lun Qinling ordered pots to be buried to make rice, and the corpses were piled aside randomly. A dozen large pots were set up in the open space, the doors and windows were removed, and a fire was lit. Soon the large pots of rice were ready, and the soldiers were divided into two groups and came outside the wall. Watch the group eat, then take turns.
After finishing the meal and resting for a while, Lun Qinling stood up and said, "I know everyone is very tired, but we can't rest at this time. The enemies from the Liemo Sea will soon come to reinforce us. Once we are entangled by them, we will fight again." There is no chance to capture Naluyi, so we. We have to cross the Ora Mountains to the north overnight, and strive to reach Naluyi before sunset tomorrow and attack Wu Di from the north and the south! As long as we capture Naluyi and annihilate Lebuji, we will be able to advance, retreat, and defend in an invincible position. ! ”
"Don't worry, Mr. Lang, we can all withstand it!"
"Yes, you are not afraid to sacrifice your life and blood for the sake of your family. What should you be afraid of if you are tired?"
Seeing that his morale was ready, Lun Qinling said loudly: "Okay! Throw away all the baggage and go into battle lightly. Just bring enough dry food for one meal. The battle of Naluyi tomorrow evening will be the decisive battle. If we win, Naluyi will have countless captures." , If we defeat you, we will both die and we won’t have to eat!”
Not only did he fight bravely and have outstanding tactics, but he was also very good at boosting morale. He could boost the morale of his soldiers with just one word of "decisive battle". Although the Gar family was a powerful Tubo family, they suffered from too much suspicion and oppression when they lay at Zanpu's feet. We all feel the same way and have been depressed for a long time. Today we have the opportunity to avenge our shame and naturally we will do our best to do so.
Lun Qinling arranged his armor and weapons with the help of his own soldiers, took back the dagger he had used to shoot Ma Zhu and tied it carefully to his belt. Then he got on his horse and shouted: "Let's go!"
This time they rode out from the intact east gate, followed by two thousand elites who seemed to be running out of Nuanquanyi in the wind and the remaining clouds, and plunged into the Ora Mountains where the shadows were intruding in the dark night in the north.
Only a few bonfires were left, whistling in the night wind and sparks swaying in the wind. They lit up and then quickly died out. Corpses piled up on the ground. Blood seeped into the sand and gravel. The ground was dark red, and the smell of blood was pervasive...
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Like most snow-capped mountains on the plateau, the top of Ora Mountain also has snow that never melts all year round. The white covering makes it look particularly holy. The snow halfway up the mountain slowly melts and gathers into streams to nourish the lush hillsides. playground.
Nalu Station is located on the gentle slope of the Ela Mountain Pass. Like Nuanquan Station, it is surrounded by a wall of piled stones. However, the wall is taller and wider. It is also located overlooking the Dafeichuan River, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
The Ela Mountain Pass is the only place where the Tang-Tibet ancient road must pass.
The Tubo people are not used to living in houses. They prefer yurts and tents, so the few houses in the post station are used to house Han business travelers passing by. Even the guard Lebujie lives in a snow-white tent.
Lebjie is not tall but extremely stout, with a needle-like beard, dark cheeks with two blushes, a neck with protruding veins that is almost as thick as his head, and muscles in his arms under the leather robe, making the whole person look like an inverted triangle. , at first glance, he is a powerful, brave and good at fighting.
With his short fingers holding a shining silver knife, he cut off a piece of mutton from the leg bone and stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it and swallowed it. He picked up a bronze wine bottle with his oily hands, raised his head and drank all the fine wine in the bottle.
"Zanpu is still wise. He had long seen that Lu Dongzan had different ambitions and evil intentions, so he expelled him from Luoxe City and exiled him to Qinghai Lake. However, Zanpu still relented. How could he give the homeland of Tuyuhun to the Gar family? What about giving it a chance to recuperate? Now, Lu Dongzan colluded with the Tang people and actually intended to attack Luoxue City... What did the Han people say? "
"It should be 'raising tigers will lead to disaster', right?"
"Yes!" Lebujie slapped his thigh, his face full of anger: "That's the word! Lu Dongzan is a tiger that eats people without spitting out bones, and his sons are tiger cubs who are addicted to meat and drink blood. Human beast! ”
Seeing Lebujie yelling at Lu Dongzan and his son there, the staff next to him became a little anxious: "Lun Qinling will cross the Dafeichuan and reach the mountain pass by evening at the latest. How should we deal with it, please tell me from the general!"
The enemy has already entered the city and you are still here cursing and not doing anything serious. If cursing is useful, why do you need a knife?
Lebujie grabbed a piece of meat, put it into his mouth and chewed it. He rubbed the grease on his robe with his hands and said vaguely: "Naluyi is located in a natural chasm. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If you don't have ten times the enemy, there is nothing to fear." ? Qin Ling is a man who knows the military, and he naturally knows that it is impossible for a few thousand troops to capture Naluyi, but he still wants to come, obviously to show off to the Tang Dynasty, and to feign attack when the time comes. After being defeated and retreating, some people in the Tang Dynasty said, "If the Gar family didn't try their best, it would be impossible." Haha! The Tang people were so stupid that Lu Dongzan and his son were more cunning than the foxes on the plateau, so they ate them. The Tang people donated food and supplies but refused to use it at all. I really want to see the disappointed and regretful faces of the Tang people!”
"Huh? Is that so?"
The staff was a little confused, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed possible.
Lu Dongzan was known as "the wisest man in Tubo". He was the most intelligent, and his sons were all outstanding men. How could he not know that it was impossible to capture Naluyi with thousands of troops? Even though he knew it but still led his troops here, it was most likely that he had to show off due to the pressure from the Tang people...
So... is it a near miss?
The staff thought for a while, but still felt something was wrong, so they suggested: "The general is wise and wise, I am ashamed of myself, but be careful not to make a big mistake. You should still be prepared for the battle to ensure nothing goes wrong. After all, the strategic position of Luyi is too great." It’s too important to lose anything.”
Going down the road from Naluyi is the Dafichuan River, which is rich in water and grass. It is the hometown of Tuyuhun and the only place where Tibetans must pass from the northeast to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Dafeichuan and the Fuqi City in the northwest are connected to the east end of the Hexi Corridor to the north and the Weishui Valley to the east. As long as the Tibetans firmly occupy the Dafeichuan, they can threaten the Tang Dynasty's Hexi Corridor and the Western Regions in the north, as well as the Fuqi of the Gar family. The city and the east could even threaten the Guanzhong Basin, the heart of the Tang Dynasty.
In the same way, once Fuqi City and Dafeichuan fell into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, they would not only block the Tubo's northward advance, but also have a strategic buffer area where they could attack the Tubo Plateau southward at any time.
This is why Minister Chisang Yangdun sent his younger brother Lebujie to garrison Naluyi. There really cannot be any mistakes.
Lebjie wiped his mouth and nodded in approval: "You are right, you can't be unguarded no matter what."
His elder brother Chisang Yangdun is one of the most powerful people in Tubo and has a strong personality. If something happens to him at the Luyi Station, his elder brother will definitely tear off his head with his own hands and take it to Zampu to plead guilty..." Pass the order Get down, scout. Go forward to detect the enemy's movements, strength, quantity, direction of advance, etc. All troops must be gathered and the two city gates are closed. From now on, entry and exit in Naluyi are strictly prohibited. We are ready to prepare!"