Datang: Acting as a celestial mystery at the beginning

Although the Eastern and Western Turks were split into two countries, and the two sides were not at all at odds, it is true to describe them as dependent.

Because the Eastern Turks are gone, Li Shimin must be thinking of taking action against the Western Turks. This is also a historical event.

The current civil strife in Eastern Turks is not just as simple as sheepskin. According to the latest news, Xue Yantuo, Huihe and other tribes are all unhappy with Jieli Khan. Coupled with the catalysis of sheepskin, the chaos will become more serious.

Jieli couldn't stop the Tang Dynasty's attack, and it was possible to borrow troops from the Western Turks, and it was very likely that Mo Heduo would borrow troops.

However, the matter of borrowing soldiers is not recorded in the "Old Tang Book" that Li Yi'an saw. Many historical events have been changed one after another with his arrival. Things are no longer accurate.

"What your Majesty thinks is actually similar to Ding Fang."

Li Yi'an said: "Your Majesty asked me to deal with Liang Shidu first, and then cut off the possibility of Mohedu and Jieli joining forces."

How things will develop next is still unknown.

"I propose to defend Shuofang first. Master Liang has been dead for a long time, and Xieli will definitely get the news that the Turks are coming soon."

Su Lie was surprised that His Majesty wanted to go with him.

In the following time, Li Yi'an ordered the soldiers and civilians in the city to manufacture a large number of arrows, which were still used for Liannu.

Turks are located in Mobei, and there are many horses, so there will be many cavalry, and cavalry is also the most lethal unit in the army.

On the other hand, Shuofang didn't have a single cavalry unit. Using infantry and cavalry head-to-head would be a self-destructive approach. In ancient battlefields, long-range weapons were needed to deal with cavalry.

For example, the God Arm Bow of the Song Dynasty, and Han Shizhong's modified bow for defeating enemies based on the God Arm Bow, were all made to deal with foreign cavalry, and an arrow could penetrate heavy armor.

Li Yi'an's crossbows weren't as powerful as armor-piercing, but they were still no problem against cavalry. The most important thing was that the range was far enough that they didn't need to change arrows frequently.

They waited for almost two days in Shuofang City. Finally, a scout came back and said that a group of Turkic soldiers and horses had come from outside the city. The number was about 1. There were [-] cavalry and the rest were infantry.

"finally come!"

Li Yi'an immediately climbed up the tower, first saw the north of Shuofang, the sky was full of smoke and dust, and soon saw cavalry coming directly in the direction of Shuofang, followed by a large group of infantry.

Looking at the lineup, there are really about 1 people, and the momentum is like a rainbow, especially the cavalry in front.

The enemies outside were about five miles away from the Shuofang city tower, so they stopped and camped on the spot, and did not attack immediately.

"There are really Turkic people coming!"

Xue Li looked outside and was also shocked by this lineup.

"When shall we do it, sir?"

Cheng Chu said silently, gearing up.

"When to do it, wait for my arrangement, and prepare for defense first."

Li Yi'an said.

When the soldiers in Shuofang City heard that there were Turkic people coming outside again, they all became nervous, picked up their weapons and went to the tower, ready to fight back at any time.

It's just that the Turkic people outside didn't do anything. It was night in the blink of an eye, and there was no movement when the Turkic people camped out.

"Sir, I guess we won't be able to fight tonight, but not necessarily tomorrow."

Su Lie said: "Their purpose is to delay time. It's best to kill us. If not, just drag us down. Our army will lose one front."

Li Yi'an thought for a while, and said: "They want to delay, but I won't let them delay, and attack at night tonight."

As the night gradually deepened, Su Lie and Xue Li led 2000 people, and Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin also led 2000 people out of the city at the same time, approaching from east and west.

Li Yi'an defended the city in case of accidents. Li Dejian led 2000 people out of the city to meet him, but he did not approach the Turkic army camp.

Soon, the night raid will begin.

"Pauline, do you still remember the task that Mr. asked?"

Cheng Chumo came to the outside of the enemy's barracks in the dark, and looked at the tall war horses inside.

"If you can grab the horse, try to grab the horse. Once you kill it, don't care about anything and just set it on fire."

Yuchi Baolin pointed to the position of the cavalry, and continued: "Later, you lead people to set the fire first, and I'll grab the horses, as much as I can grab."

"That's it!"

Cheng Chumo pulled out the Mo Dao, raised his hand and said, "Closer, then kill in."

They started to move forward, but before they could do anything, they heard the sound of turmoil in the Turkic military camp.

"Fuck, General Su and the others are moving so fast, we can't admit defeat, hurry up!"

Yuchi Baolin shouted.

They let out a cry to kill, and then launched an attack. First, the bows and crossbows were consumed, and finally they forced their way in, killing the outermost enemies.

The enemies didn't expect an attack on the camp, and soon there was chaos.

The soldiers of the Tang army who conquered the Turks in the north were different from those soldiers in the southwestern region. Steel knives were already the most basic equipment.

Turkic people's smelting technology is even more backward. Their knives are not hard enough, and they will break when they touch steel knives.

"Chu Mo, go set fire!"

After Yuchi Baolin finished shouting, she waved her hand and led hundreds of people to snatch the horse.

Before the Turkic cavalry could get on their horses, they were killed by Yuchi Baolin, who chopped down one by one and then robbed the horses.

"Pauleen, hurry up!"

Xue Li also rushed to this side, grabbed a horse forcefully, reined in the reins and rushed out to meet Su Lie and Cheng Chumo.

The rest of the soldiers killed the cavalry and climbed on their horses to keep up.

"set fire!"

Cheng Chumo picked up a torch and lit the enemy's tent when he saw it.

He became more and more proficient in doing such exciting things as murder and arson.

boom!

Those tents were dry and flammable. When they encountered an open flame, they were instantly ignited. They burned blazingly and spread rapidly, turning into a sea of ​​flames in the blink of an eye.

"Chu Mo, it's almost time, withdraw!"

Su Lie also finished setting the fire, joined Cheng Chumo, turned around and rushed outside.

The Turkic people behind finally rushed over, and thousands of troops immediately came to support them, and quickly chased after Su Lie and the others.

"General Su, get on your horse!"

Yuchi Baolin gave a loud shout.

"coming!"

Su Lie got on his horse and shouted: "After the horse is broken, let the infantry retreat first, Chu Mo and Bao Lin, you lead them to retreat first."

After speaking, he took the lead and led the soldiers who had snatched the horses to kill the enemy's pursuers.

The two sides fought for a while before retreating.

The soldiers from the Turkic side chased outside the barracks, but they didn't dare to chase any more, and they were allowed to go back, because the fire in the barracks had not been extinguished.

"came back!"

Li Dejian was in charge of responding. Seeing this scene, he ran out immediately and walked into Shuofang City Gate together.

Back on the tower, they saw that the Turkic barracks was still on fire, the enemy kept putting out the fire, and all kinds of voices came from there, creating as much chaos as possible.

"readily!"

Cheng Chumo laughed out loud.

"Pauling, you used to say how powerful the Turkic people are, but they're actually not that great."

Li Dejian said: "I knew I would follow you to attack."