Chapter 4833 Strategic Significance
The sky was getting dark, and the fire on the mountain pass in the distance was soaring into the sky. It was obvious that the battle was fierce. Seru Gongdun was anxious and kept urging his subordinates to hurry up and rush to Zishan Pass. Along the way, the battle reports from Zishan Pass were constantly passed on, knowing that it would still be the end of the crossbow by the end of the day. It was a miracle that he could survive the onslaught of Lun Qinling's "Thunder Thunder" and "Rockets" until now, but we couldn't expect him to really hold Zishan Pass.
The Gar tribe followed Zanpu in sweeping Tubo and annihilating Xiangxiong. How powerful was their fighting power? Over the years, under the care of Lu Dongzan's sons, there has been no decline in progress, not to mention the military equipment sent by the Tang Dynasty...
However, it was still a step too late to hurry up and hurry up.
Only ten miles away from Zishan Pass, we saw the defeated troops fleeing from the mountain pass, and even blocked the marching direction of Seru Gongdun for a time...
Seru Gongdun did not panic and said loudly: "Strictly guard the formation and do not be scattered by the defeated troops. Anyone who dares to rush into the formation will be killed without mercy! In addition, arrest a few people and ask whether Wu Lucidan is dead or alive!"
"Yes!"
"Go from both sides, don't rush into the queue!"
"Go to both sides, if you rush into the chaotic array, shoot and kill!"
"You, you, you, what about you, come here quickly, I ask you where is General Lu Cidan? Is he dead or alive?"
Serugondun stabilized the formation while channeling the defeated troops, and quickly gathered the more than 2,000 people who had retreated, while the rest fled without a trace in a panic.
After a while, I finally found Molu Cidan.
The Purple Mountain Pass guard had already discarded his armor in order to escape. However, he staggered and found it difficult to move. He was carried all the way back by several guards. The hammer blow of the Boluzan Blade was as helpless as thunderbolts and lightning. Although he was wearing iron armor and was not injured, he suffered multiple fractures, damaged organs, and vomited blood whenever he spoke.
Seru Gongdun frowned and looked at the fact that there were no children of the Lu family among the "Four Great Clan", and felt a little troublesome, because according to Tubo's military discipline, without Zanpu's "amnesty", the defeated general would have to be tied up and sent away immediately. How can a person like Luo Cidan endure the long journey when he goes to Luoche City to question his crimes?
If he died on the way, the Lu family would definitely not let him go.
There are more than a thousand tribes in Tubo that have been inherited for a long time? But there are only four tribes that can be called "Shang". These four tribes are called the "Four Shang Tribes". Almost every tribe is married to the Yalong tribe where Zamp is located, and they are considered "among the nobles". "Noble" is not only powerful, but also has great influence on Zamp.
Never offend.
After pondering for a while, Seru Gongdun said in a deep voice: "The enemy's force is huge. Now that they occupy Zishan Pass, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. We must charge to the death to regain the lost ground. Why don't you, general, order all your soldiers under my control now and cooperate with me?" How about I counterattack Zishan Pass?”
Wu Lu Cidan was not stupid, he knew that the other party was exonerating him. Once he could regain Zishan Pass, his guilt would be much smaller, so he did not hesitate at the moment: "Then there is Marshal Lao. I have no Lu family soldiers under my command." I will obey your orders and be determined to defeat the enemy, no matter life or death!"
Seru Gongdun nodded, and immediately ordered the entire army to stop and rest on the spot. They galloped for a long time without stopping along the way. They were already exhausted. Although they also knew that the Shanggar tribe at Zishan Pass was also fighting for time to rest and recuperate every time. If you stay for a moment, the enemy will recover more energy and the battle will become more intense, but you have to be patient and let your soldiers eat and rest.
When the lieutenant general gathered and reorganized the Lu family's troops, Seru Gongdun had someone build a simple shed by the roadside to block the strong wind. It was already October, and the temperature difference between day and night on the plateau was huge, and the sun was still scorching during the day. He was sweating profusely, and the temperature dropped sharply at night. Looking at Lu Cidan's appearance, his organs were probably damaged and he couldn't withstand the cold wind.
While making tea, Seru Gongdun asked me in detail about the battle at Zishankou, as well as the Gar tribe's combat power, equipment, tactics, etc. Melu Cidan recovered a little while drinking hot tea, and naturally he felt better. Tell everything you know, and tell everything you know.
Seru Gondon had never dealt with Merulu Cidan in the past, and now he was listening to him describe the battle situation and analyze the battlefield with clear and logical thinking, which naturally made him feel more and more heavy. Because this proves that Wulu Cidan is not a mediocre person. The defeat of Zishankou is not due to his incompetence but because the Gar tribe is too brave. The upcoming battle to counterattack Zishankou will naturally be extremely difficult.
Bu Lucidan took a breath and cheered up: "The strategic significance of Zishan Pass is too important. I am guilty of losing troops and territory this time. I don't dare to hope that Zanpu can be lenient. I only hope that I can help the commander-in-chief." Take back Zishan Pass! ”
"Your injuries are not serious. It is dangerous to travel a long distance, let alone charge into battle? You have to think clearly, after all, the victory or defeat will not depend on you."
Wu Lucidan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Without me here, the soldiers under my command may not obey the commander's orders obediently. If your two armies and mine cannot join forces without reservation, we will not be able to defeat Lun Qinling."
Serugongdun naturally knew how powerful Lun Qinling was, and he sighed: "What a pity for such a rising star who may become the 'Military God' of Tibet."
But it’s just a pity. When Lu Dongzan was expelled from Luoxe City and the Gar tribe was exiled to Qinghai Lake, it was not because of the right or wrong decision of one person, but because the entire core of Tubo power rejected Lu Dongzan. , it is not something that anyone can recover if they want to.
Since it is destined, there is nothing to regret.
Half an hour later, the army rested and the defeated troops were reorganized. The two armies gathered together, a total of 15,000 troops, and marched along the mountain road toward Zishan Pass.
The Gar tribe who occupied Zishan Pass kept the walls clear and allowed them to go all the way up. They only clung to the hastily repaired walls and waited for the battle.
Whoosh!
Two rockets were shot from the mountain pass on the top of the mountain, crossing a swaying parabola in the night sky and falling into the enemy formation that was charging upward. Then two groups of fire exploded, the soldiers were frightened and the horses neighed. This section lasted for dozens of people. The enemy's formation, number of people, and equipment within ten feet all fell into the eyes of Lun Qinling, who was perched high on the mountain pass.
Bo Lunzan stood beside his brother with a mace in hand and asked hurriedly: "When will we attack?"
After a little rest, his physical strength has been restored. At this moment, when he sees the enemy troops on the hillside approaching densely and attacking, he can't hold back his excitement and wants to rush out and kill!
"When you attack, you know how to attack! When the enemy is outnumbered, we are old, when the enemy is at ease, we are old, when the enemy is strong, we are weak. It's time to stick to the high ground and occupy the advantageous location, and make a damn attack! Isn't your brain full of flesh and only know how to do it? Fighting fiercely and without any scheming? ”
"Okay, okay, if you say you're going to stick to it, just stick to it. Why do you need to curse so harshly? I'm just too lazy to think about it when I'm around you. It's not that I'm a fool."
"Then retreat immediately."
"Huh? It's okay if you don't attack. You don't need me to defend the city?"
"You have no brains and you still don't admit it. Go to the inn and be prepared. If any part of the wall is attacked by the enemy, you have to rush to support, or if too many enemies gather at the city gate and endanger the city gate, you have to Lead the troops out and attack to ensure the safety of the city gate!”
"Oh oh oh, this is right, I will do it right away!"
Seeing this "innocent" brother jumping down the city, yelling and gathering the guards together to prepare for support or attack at any time, Lun Qinling shook his head helplessly.
Immediately, with firm eyes, he looked at the enemy troops that were rushing towards him like wolves and tigers.
Zishan Pass is the boundary between Zanpu's territory and other tribes. If he had conquered the private territories of various tribes before, then crossing Zishan Pass is Zanpu's territory. The strategic significance is very different, and the impact on Tubo is also The same cannot be said.
The ferocious and terrifying face of the enemy army finally appeared in the light of the fire at the top of the city. Tide-like enemies poured out from the dark night like demons, launching a fierce and death-defying attack on the mountain pass.
"Kill!"
There is no temptation or buffer, and the battle becomes fierce in an instant.
*****
The distance between Fuqi City and Hexi is too far, and the Qilian Mountains are separated by difficult roads and inconvenient transportation. In order to ensure timely grasp of the situation on the frontline battlefield, Pei Xingjian did not dare to go back to Hexi. He simply set up camp outside Fuqi City and on the bank of Qinghai Lake. Supervise the war.
When the news about Qinling's capture of Zishankou came back, Pei Xingjian knew it immediately. After thinking about it for a while, he went directly into Fuqi City and saw Lu, who was hunched over an animal skin and drowsy. Dongzan, straight to the point: "Ma Last winter, if heavy snow closed the mountains, it would be difficult for Datang's supplies to arrive on time, so Lun Qinling could only station at Zishan Pass and could no longer attack south, otherwise Datang would not bear any consequences if the food route was blocked. "
Lu Dongzan seemed to have expected this, and sighed: "You are also a man who knows the military. Now it is not about whether Qin Ling wants to continue to attack the south, but that he cannot defend Zishan Pass without the support of the Tang Dynasty." ! ”
He pointed to the battle report on the coffee table beside him: "Serugongdun is the most trusted person under Zanpu. He has been invincible and invincible for many years. Now he is commanding the army to attack Zishan Pass day and night. Regardless of casualties, he even risked his own life several times to boost morale. Soldiers, our army has to endure huge losses every day. The soldiers are enough. At worst, I will send all the servants around me, but the food, baggage, and ordnance need to be replenished urgently. Otherwise, Lun Qinling will have to retreat from Zishan Pass. Come down.”
Pei Xingjian snorted and stared at Lu Dongzan without saying anything.
He knew that the other party still had unfinished things to say. Once Qinling retreated from Zishan Pass, it would not only give way to Zishan Pass. He would retreat all the way from Huashixia, Liemohai, and Nuanquanyi to Ora Pass, and the previous The captured cities and lands were returned.
Even Naluyi and Dafeichuan are not needed. They can only defend Dafeiling to make it difficult for the Tibetan army to cross the Leichi.
The situation has returned to that before the war. All the support and funding from the Tang Dynasty were wasted and meaningless. The most important thing is that the strategy completely failed. Can Pei Xingjian bear this responsibility? (End of chapter)