Chapter 330: The Corner of the Lonely City (1)

After several temptations, he finally believed it.

It is better to be modest, and if you underestimate your opponent, you will have to pay the price.

Li Wei got the inspiration from Li Jinxing's empty city plan, not to make an empty city plan, first, to be dangerous, and second, he came to annihilate the enemy, not to scare the enemy into retreating. Instead, I thought about the impact of the empty city plan on Ronzanpo. Li Jinxing was not proud, he didn't even dare to report it, he knew it was so, why did you go, if Tubo was not plundered and retreated, what would be the result of attacking the city? But it will also be shameful to talk about Zanpo, although it is easy for Tuyuhun to transfer troops, and the herdsmen ride on their horses and become an army with weapons, but it is really easy, such a big operation, there is no loss? Besides, an empty city plundered him back and spread it, and Tuyuhun really didn't talk about it? Therefore, I am more energetic!

There is one more one later, which is more important. This time the fighter was made by him, is it really a pity in Zanpo's heart? With another great fighter in front of him, how would he feel? So he came up with this plan, and he may not be very sure in his heart, to see if Hu Sheng can catch up with important people, and to see if he can say anything in the end.

But on Zanpo and Su Hegui are also very difficult, a few times almost cheated out of Hu Sheng, back to Shancheng, if it is not carefully arranged, it can be noticed by Zanpo.

The territory of Shanzhou was very calm, and hundreds of thousands of troops in the Tang Dynasty began to train their troops. The summer is hot, the Tibetan people are afraid of the heat, and July is still a very peaceful time. This scale is not small, and this remark is not kept secret, Tubo is afraid of heat, even if it spreads, Tubo itself has to admit this fact.

But finally he made all of them believe it.

He glanced at Su Hegui and said, "Are we Tubo people really afraid of heat?" ”

Su Hegui didn't answer, thinking in his heart, this is the truth, otherwise if you don't expand to Tianzhu, why bother to fight with Datang?

"But you Tuyuhun people aren't afraid of the heat, are you?"

is also afraid of heat, but it is much better than the Tubo people, Su Hegui understood what he meant, and said: "Yes, let me personally lead the army this time." ”

"Don't worry, we'll negotiate another army. The prince was a scholar, and I heard that he read a lot and was a learned man. The scholar's opinion can't be taken seriously, but it's better to be careful. ”

"Yes."

After the two finished speaking, they laughed again, and this smile can also see how "careful" they will be. However, the arrangement of Zanpo was still very thorough, and he opened the map and said, "I thought about it for a long time last night, you can come and take a look." In the direction of Kuozhou was Li Jinxing's army. This man is both wise and brave, and cannot be underestimated. Since his return to Kuozhou, the defense has been tight, and our scouts have gone one by one without returning. Fortunately, this person is in Kuozhou, if it is in Shancheng, even if the timing is good, I have to think twice. ”

"Yes."

"The road of Kuozhou is not advisable, from Shancheng to Shicheng Mountain and Chiling, the Tang Dynasty has sent people to guard it, and it is the best person who is often the black tooth, and this person is also a strong enemy. Although there are not many soldiers in hand, only more than 2,000 people, the road of Shicheng Mountain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. This path is also not advisable. There is also the Chengfeng Ridge Road, which runs directly into the Chengfeng Ridge from Shudun City, runs to the Niuxin River, and attacks the Heyuan Army garrison, which is also undesirable. It is too close to Kuozhou, and the Heyuan army is garrisoned by the Tang Dynasty general Lou Shide, and the strength of the army is still unclear. Even if the Heyuan army is captured, Shancheng will be alerted immediately. Either from the northernmost road, from the big snow mountain to the big snow mountain, south to the Gemen River, Xingsu River, over the Changning Gorge, Changning River, straight to Shancheng.

Speaking of which, he stared at the map for a long time, this is the road of the Sui Dynasty to conquer Tuyuhun, the geographical location is extremely important, but the important thing is not only to Tuyuhun, but also to Liangzhou, Ganzhou and other borders. This Tang prince neglected this way, but in fact, he got this way, not only from Shanzhou to fight Tuyuhun, but also from Lianggan and other Hexi states to increase troops.

However, this road is very difficult, a section of the big snow mountain, there are countless high mountains and mountains on both sides, the mountain range in the east of the Biandukou valley is as high as 10,000 feet, the snow does not melt all year round, and it can rain and snow in summer and autumn. The Sui Dynasty learned from this road, but suffered heavy losses in this way, and many soldiers froze to death.

His own people were not afraid of the cold, and because of negligence, the Tang Dynasty did not send a large army to station. But after thinking about it, he vetoed it again, and said: "This road is still inappropriate, although the Tang Dynasty people are negligent, but the road is far and very difficult, even if it is our army, the journey will be slow, and after a long time, it may be detected by the Tang Dynasty scouts and lose the role of surprise attacks." Therefore, there is only Huangbei Province. ”

"Yes."

"However, the Tang Dynasty also has an army stationed in Huangbei Province, about 500 people, led by the Tang Dynasty's general Linghu Zhitong. This person followed Liang Jishou to Nanzhao, and he has made many achievements, and he is also a strong general. ”

This is also Li Wei's careful arrangement, such an important road, if you really don't send someone to arrange the defense, then it's too fake, I don't believe it. If you send ordinary generals, you still don't believe it. Therefore, if you want to send a heavy general, it can't be at the level of Li Jinxing and Hei Yan Chang, which makes Zanpo daunting.

"This garrison is under Huling, about eighty miles away from Shancheng, but the terrain of Huling is not very treacherous, this group of people are all infantry, so we must fight quickly, and we can't alarm Shancheng in advance."

"Yes."

Su Hegui couldn't be so low-voiced. In fact, the Tubo people were quite courting the upper echelons of Tuyuhun, and many nobles were selected to serve as important officials in the city, and the upper echelons had mutual marriages. However, the Gar family was unique in Tibet for a while, and Su and Gui had to be respected.

"You immediately gather fifteen thousand elite horsemen now, secretly enter the Fishtail Army, and sweep the Great Bucket Valley. Four days later, he secretly entered the Dapao Dougu again, and six days later, at dusk, from the Dapao Dougu, in addition to bringing some simple siege equipment, set off lightly, immediately took Huling, and then conquered Shancheng. ”

Dapadougu is only one hundred and eighty miles away from Shancheng, and if it is all cavalry, it will be very fast to rush to Shancheng. Even though there are some mountain roads, this is also an avenue, and in general, the mountains are not tall and harsh. No matter how slow it is, it can be arrived in three hours, even if there is a Huling defender to block it, there is no treacherous terrain, and there are about 500 people, and they can be wiped out in an instant. That is to say, it can be arrived after the third watch, and the slower will not exceed the fifth watch, which is the most fragrant time for the military and civilians in Shancheng to sleep.

After finishing speaking, he stared at the map again, and the significance of capturing Shancheng is not trivial, not only the prince of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the materials in the city, but also its geographical location, Shancheng alone has four avenues leading to Tuyuhun. Other trails don't count. There is also a road leading to Kuozhou and a road leading to Shanzhou. This is the real bridgehead of Qinghai. Therefore, he said: "After capturing Shancheng, because it is a transportation artery, the Tang Dynasty army can quickly arrive from other roads. Remember, don't act rashly, and keep this city right. Wait for my message. I will lead a large army to attack the Shicheng Mountain Road again, and when the time comes, you will send another 5,000 elite soldiers to attack in two phases. Shancheng will become my possession. ”

"Yes."

Su and Gui took the order, and the war machine also began to start again in Tuyuhun.

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Linghu Zhitong returned to Shancheng, saw Li Wei and said: "The subordinate scouts have seen a large number of hundreds of Tibetan elite horsemen in the Great Dial Dougu, which seems to be practicing, but in fact, they have already taken the Great Bucket Valley. ”

"They're coming pretty fast. General Linghu, the big war is coming. ”

"The minister knows it."

"But you have to remember that you have to resist. You're a great player. ”

"I don't dare."

"Yes, yes, no, no. And you fought in Nanzhao, and you also let go of the glory. In the past few years, I have dealt with the Tibetan people a lot, although I have not made great contributions, and there is no big mistake. It's already hard to come by. If you don't resist, they will be suspicious. But if you resist to the end, you will be doomed to annihilation. Besides, if the delay is too long, it will not be good for Lone's plan. You have to be right with that. ”

"There are counts."

Li Wei took out the map again and looked at it for a long time, but he could only see an approximate one on the map. But if you want to go and check, you are being watched closely, and if you go to Huling, if you don't send heavy troops, it will make you suspicious. After looking at it for a while, he said, "How is Tiger Ridge?" ”

"There is also a mountain road leading to the back of Huling, but after Huling, the mountains behind it are endless, and the mountains are steep and steep."

"Can a man climb up?"

"Reluctantly."

"Most of the war horses can't go up."

"The Tiger Ridge War Horse can still step up, but after passing the Tiger Ridge, the mountain behind it can't climb up."

"This is an opportunity for you to lead the soldiers to familiarize themselves with the terrain behind them in the name of practice for the past two days. When it comes to retreating, you can familiarly take advantage of the dangers of the mountains. The Tibetans don't care about your small army, they are referring to Shancheng. Therefore, as long as you go up the mountain, you can keep your life safe. But ......" Speaking of this, Li Wei hesitated.

"Your Highness, what do you command?"

"In this battle, Zampa will definitely not come in person, even if he comes in person, he will lead the main army to attack Shicheng Mountain, but that Su Hegui will definitely come in person. This person is also a brave man with both wisdom and courage. It would not be good if they all retreated safely. At this point, he hesitated again and finally said, "Therefore, do not have orders from your subordinates." When it's time to retreat, let the soldiers choose for themselves, and you retreat in front to the back of Tiger Ridge. ”

If you don't come, you will be yourself, first, there will be no shortage of Tubo people or Tuyuhun troops, and you can still have confidence when you hold on, and see if you can wait for help. Once he retreated, Li Wei saw with his own eyes what the retreat of the rebels of those tribes in Nanzhao looked like. The mountains are all over the wilderness, like flies scurrying around. Without an order in advance, many soldiers will follow Linghu Zhitong and retreat to the mountain. But there are also some soldiers who will flee in the direction of Shancheng by inertia. The enemy is cavalry, and they are infantry, and the road of more than eighty miles can be imagined. But in this way, Su Hegui will not doubt it.

"Your Highness, Ci is not in charge of the army."

"It's always unbearable in a lonely heart. In this way, you will make a detailed book of each soldier under your command, and if it is sacrificed, you will be kind to their family in the future. ”

"Yes."

Watching Linghu Zhitong leave, Li Wei closed his eyes. Ci Bu is in charge of the soldiers, but it is not only these soldiers, once the war starts, this time it is to steal the opportunity of the absence of Qinling and the carelessness of Zanpo, but what about the next time. As for the Qinling, I don't know how many soldiers will die on this land.

But after thinking about it, he smiled bitterly again. What did this prince do...... Not only did they have to go to the front line to fight, but they also had a polemic with the first army on the high ground now......