At the critical moment, Mahdi was very decisive, changed his previous plan, and sent a large * sharp infantry to go deep into the white smoke.

Even if it is really in smoke, both sides are difficult to see, and the big deal is that the two armies are on par, and there is nothing to worry about.

What's more, if you look ahead and are afraid of anything, you don't want to fight.

The Great Eclipse Infantry armed with swords and shields swept out of the barracks, and then formed a formation in the gradually thickening smoke, whining and rushing into the depths of the smoke.

This infantry is about 5,000 people, no more, no less, and the main purpose is to test the reality of the incoming Tang soldiers.

Just when Mahdi calmed down, he didn't know that only three miles away from the tower where he was standing, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty was surveying the terrain under the protection of the guards.

In fact, the purpose of surveying the terrain was not achieved, because the fire of artillery brought a thick smoke of gunfire, which filled the battlefield, making everything originally planned impossible.

Qin Jin complained a little, and Qing Xuzi suddenly ordered a large number of empty cannons to be placed in the rear and on both flanks, so as to release gunpowder smoke and cover the battlefield, the purpose was just to cover himself.

But he didn't need this kind of cover, in order to understand the enemy more clearly and intuitively, he sneaked over with his entourage mixed with the bluffing attack army.

Who would have thought that the Great Eclipse Cavalry outside would return to the division quickly faster than expected, and after Qing Xuzi and these people learned the news, they had no good way for a while, so they had to make this decision.

Although it was said to be the next step, the goal was achieved, Qin Jin's whereabouts were well covered, and now as long as he sent someone to pull him back from the battlefield, it would be done.

But this also brought unexpected effects, the big cannibals mistakenly thought that the Shenwu army was using this to launch a strong attack, and it turned out to be like a great enemy, the camp was closed, and it seemed very nervous.

This happened before the smoke completely covered the battlefield, and it was impossible to make changes to the battle plan based on the information obtained before the smoke cleared.

Everything had to go according to plan, and after a small attack, all the soldiers withdrew to the barracks.

The main purpose of this attack was to cooperate with Zheng Xianli's rescue of the grassland barbarians, and judging from the situation known at this time, it had been preliminarily achieved.

After Qin Jin returned to the camp, Qing Xuzi and others complained.

said that those who are in high positions should not take risks easily, and that a daughter should not sit in the hall.

Qin Jin nodded in agreement, he knew that if he raised an objection, it would only bring more noise from more people.

This is the sequelae of his initiative that the Shenwu Army can speak freely, although it can be understood by listening, but if you have gains, you will have to lose, which is also the law of nature.

Soon, the Great Cannibal sent thousands of sword and shield infantry to meet the battle.

Everyone suggested that a head-on blow should be given to further strengthen the image of the Shenwu Army as invincible.

However, Qin Jin felt that it was still the time to show strength and others, so he insisted on withdrawing his troops, what he did this attack was to respond to Zheng Xianli, since the goal had been achieved, why be greedy?

Expecting a hasty attack to unexpectedly win is a fluke.

After issuing a series of orders, Qin Jin looked at Qing Xuzi and asked about the various situations in the firearms battalion and whether the stock of * was sufficient.

In this regard, Qing Xuzi patted his chest and assured that the stock of the firearms battalion* was enough to take down Ctesiphon.

Because the raw materials of this kind of thing are not scarce materials, as long as it is not a desert, it can be obtained anywhere. In addition, Khorasan is relatively dry, and the production cycle is relatively short.

All the material preparations have been smoother than expected, since Hedong surrendered to Qin and Jin, Qing Xuzi has not been so happy, * can be used openly, otherwise it would not be possible to move the army so much The battlefield of nearly ten miles is filled with thick smoke and difficult to see.

In addition, the first batch of cast iron and copper firearms were being sent to Khorasan from Anxi across the Green Mountains, although the smelting technology level of Anxi was much worse than that of Chang'an, but after all, it was able to make up for the normal consumption of the army.

These are all things that Qing Xuzi has never repeated, he just needs to let Qin Jin know that the firearms battalion of the Shenwu Army has enough firearms.

Moreover, the situation of the Tang Dynasty in Anxi is also the best in more than 100 years of the Tang Dynasty, the Hui people in the northern grasslands are very deferential to the Tang Dynasty, and the new generation of Khans is even more obedient to the Prime Minister, and they also sent 10,000 Hui soldiers from the Khan's court to Anxi to drive.

In addition, Tubo in the southwest of Anxi has also given up its previous hostile attitude, and since the Tang soldiers entered the city of Luo last year, they have given up the previous national policy of competing for Anxi. Moreover, this expedition to the west sent more than 20,000 Tibetan cavalry.

In this way, the Shenwu army was able to quickly conquer Tianzhu without worries, and then returned to the west after the spring of the New Year, and the troops were directed at Tai Xifeng.

However, Ctesiphon is the capital of the Great Cannibal for hundreds of years, and it is not easy to attack it easily. Therefore, the original plan of the Shenwu Army from top to bottom was only to severely damage the big cannibals, so that the big cannibals would leave the river and Anxi far away, and the first line of the Congling Mountains could be safe for decades.

However, with the continuous advancement of the Shenwu Army, the combat objectives have also been revised again and again.

After the capture of Mulu City, the combat objective was revised to Raider Ctesiphon.

Ctesiphon was a distant and unfamiliar place name to the vast majority of the Tang people, but to many Persians and the natives of the Transoxian, it was extremely shocking.

"Abbas's old man has started to make trouble again these days, clamoring to see the prime minister, and the prime minister will see him, if he is depressed and dies early, it will be a bit more than worth the loss!"

Abbas is the highest-ranking person among the Great Eclipse captives captured by the Shenwu Army in this expedition, and it is said that he is also a cousin of Caliph Mansur.

Qin Jin frowned, he really didn't want to see the sick "princes" of the big food, but he still adopted Qing Xuzi's opinion.

Abbas was an important figure, and even if he became a prisoner, the necessary courtesy was still needed.

After all, the Tang Dynasty is not one of those brutal and barbaric countries, and it will not treat the captured monarchs and generals of the enemy country to the fullest extent of humiliation.

When Qin Jin met Abbas, the captured governor of Great Food was eating a steaming bowl of noodles.

The noodles were made by the kitchen brought by Qin Jin from Chang'an, although it was just an ordinary bowl of noodle soup, the old man with a depressed face ate it very deliciously......