Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 945 Defeat like a mountain

Cao Wei was about to ask Gwang Dorje and him to back off a little bit, but there was a roar from beside him, and several fast horses rushed out in front of him. He was stunned for a moment, only to realize that it was Gwang Dorje who got out of the car and changed horses, and picked up the wolf. Tooth stick, rushed out.Dozens of soldiers around him were afraid that he might make a mistake, so they hurriedly rode their horses to follow closely.

It was too late for Cao Wei to dissuade him at this time, so he could only watch the battle with trepidation.

Gewang Dorje was born with supernatural power, and a mace that seemed to weigh nearly a hundred catties was indistinguishable from a special machete in Chang Podao's hand.Cao Wei looked at it for a while, and saw that Gwang Dorje did not lose the wind. He thought that Gwang Dorje could be regarded as the number one confidant general under his command by Ying Chenglin Buchi. He is a rare fighter himself.However, Cao Wei had just recently learned about the correspondence between Xiangfu Kingdom's military uniforms, armor, and ranks of honor. Seeing that Chang Podao was clearly just a small capital with only a few hundred people under his command, he couldn't help but feel a little perplexed.

Chang Podao had already entered a state of excitement and madness at this time. After he understood Deng Chongxuan's combat intention, he led 1000 people to kill through the cracks in the battlefield with great difficulty, and deliberately circled around in a big circle, trying to surprise the Tubo people and save them. While the army and the middle army were in the front line, they broke the stalemate in one fell swoop and became the number one hero in the victory of the cavalry battle.Unexpectedly, seeing that he was about to succeed, a group of Tubo cavalry suddenly appeared to stop him. Thinking of losing the title, special military exploits, and promotion in his hand, Chang Podao's heart suddenly became murderous.He tried his best to take the lead, and he was about to smash through this group of Tubo cavalry, barely completing the task.Unexpectedly, he was stopped by the Tubo general who was no weaker than him, and the indignation and anxiety in his heart can be imagined.But he still didn't know that Gwang Dorje was the commander of the Tubo army. If he could kill Gwang Dorje in one fell swoop, the effect and achievements would be better than his original plan.Therefore, Chang Podao still wanted to go to the front line of the trapped Chinese army, join them, and change the situation of the battle.

Although Gewang Dorje was born with supernatural power and had extraordinary killing skills immediately, his stamina became weak after a long time. In the end, he was wounded by Chang Podao who possessed profound inner strength, and was rescued by his own soldiers desperately.Chang Po Dao didn't chase after him, after a lot of hard work, he finally broke through this group of Tubo cavalry, broke into the Tubo people's siege of the front line of the Suzaku Army's central army, and at the cost of one arrow and one knife, killed them. With a big mouth, the besieged Suzaku Army's central army saw the reinforcements at the front, and their morale was greatly boosted. Under the protection of the men and horses brought by Chang Podao, they mounted their horses one after another, and changed from infantry to cavalry again, fighting and retreating.

Cao Wei and Gewang Dorje didn't have time to lament that the meat bitten into their mouths was about to be spit out, and the scouts from the two wings flew to report that the two wings of the Tubo army were retreating steadily. If the central army did not defeat the enemy, or send reinforcements to support the two wings , they will soon be unable to resist, and will be defeated at any time.Gwang Dorje almost vomited blood out of anger.The number of light cavalry on the two wings was nearly twice that of the opponent, and they were defeated.Coupled with the fact that he was injured by Chang Po Dao just now, the depression and disbelief made Gwan Dorje want to go crazy.

"General Gewang, the question now is not whether we can defeat the Suzaku Army, but how to retreat safely." Cao Wei also cried out in his heart that it was a pity, but he quickly regained his composure, began to think about it and reminded Gwangdorje that the most important thing to do is to retreat. things that should be done.

Gewang Dorje instantly felt as if someone had poured a basin of ice water over his head. He gritted his teeth and said, "Retreating at this time, and letting the other tribes die, will only bring about a greater defeat. Only I personally lead the army After the end, the other tribes' armies will not retreat in a panic. It's just that the other tribes will only care about themselves and escape, and they will never think about taking care of me after the end."

Cao Wei felt dizzy when he heard that, and frowned, unable to think of a perfect solution for a while.

At this moment, the special envoy Ying Chenglin who came from Gaizhu City, who had been protected by the dead Geren Lima before, stepped forward with a face full of palpitations, and said to Gewang Dorje: "General Gewang, Ying Chenglin Lord Bu Chi told me to tell you that if Gaizhu City cannot be captured within five days, then retreat back to Lanzhou City, and then raise your head to see him."

This sentence undoubtedly sprinkled salt on Gwang Dorje's wound, and fuel on the fire, which would be depression and anger.But so what.But no matter what, he dared not listen to what Ying Cheng and Lin Bu said.It's just that the matter of Gai Zhucheng is put aside for now!Now how to smoothly withdraw most of the troops is the key.

"The smoke hasn't cleared yet, and the central army of the Suzaku Legion is only focused on retreating first. Obviously, they don't know that their two wings have gained the absolute upper hand. General Wang should quickly retreat with his own troops..." Cao Wei thought for a while, and finally said.

Gewang Dorje immediately understood what Cao Wei meant, and this was a strategy to abandon his pawns to protect his commander, and of course it was the most beneficial strategy for him at this time.

Gwang Dorje adopted Cao Wei's strategy without hesitation, first sent people to inform the tribal armies on the two wings, and then persisted for half a stick of incense, he would be able to lead the central army to defeat the enemy.Then they sent people to recall the cavalry of the tribe who were chasing Chang Podao and Wang Chao and their party, and then quietly led the people to retreat.The Tibetan cavalry of other tribes on their two wings were blocked by the smoke, and Gwang Dorje left hundreds of dead soldiers shouting and running at the junction of the central army and the two wings. military.

Although Chang Podao was slightly injured, he was rejoicing when he thought that he had successfully completed the task and made great contributions. However, he met Deng Chongxuan's commanding car on the way, and Deng Chongxuan immediately shouted: "Idiot, enemy! They have all fled and don’t know what to do when they are chasing the enemy and running back.”

Chang Podao was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and saw that the Tubo people who were chasing them had long since disappeared, and through the gradually dissipating smoke, one could see that the central army of the Tubo army was fleeing as fast as possible.Without saying a word, he turned his horse's head and chased after him with only more than 600 horses left under his command.

Deng Chongxuan had just discovered the clue with the help of a telescope, and while stepping forward to confirm it himself, he immediately ordered the whole army to pursue it.Amidst the sound of horns and drums, the two-wing Tubo tribal army finally discovered through the cheers of the Suzaku Army that Gwang Dorje had escaped with the Chinese army.Shocked, the leaders and generals of these large Tubo tribes could no longer care about other things, and immediately started to flee with their own troops.The situation is a little better if the clever tribal general knows to send a team of dead soldiers to leave behind.However, most of the tribal generals were flustered because the coach Gwang Dorje led the Chinese army to escape.

The defeat was like a mountain. Even if there were only 1000 pursuers at this time, it would be difficult to restore the defeat of the Tubo army.

The defeat of the Tubo army began. At this time, only about 40 of the [-] Suzaku cavalry were able to chase the enemy on horseback. When it was dark, the remnants of the Tubo army fled into their camp under the city of Gaizhu.

This is because Gewang Dorje, who escaped back successfully, listened to Cao Wei's suggestion. When he was not far from the camp, he first assembled the army and even cheered all the way before entering the camp. He successfully confused Ding Jiagang in Gaizhu City. Let him not dare to act rashly, and then secretly sent 4000 troops resting in the camp to meet the tribal armies on the two wings, and successfully stopped the Suzaku army's pursuit and rescued more than [-] tribal troops.

At this time, Ding Jia in Gaizhu City had noticed the clue just now, but he had already lost the great opportunity to go out of the city for a surprise attack.

However, Deng Chongxuan led the men to fight for a long time, and then chased them for a long time. In addition, they crossed the river overnight the night before. At this time, nearly 7000 people were exhausted.What's more, the Tubo army is still more numerous than them, and they dare not go deeper, so they lead people back to the river to set up camp and rest.

In this battle, the 2000 Suzaku army fought against the 1 Tubo army, and the latter ended in a disastrous defeat. Only 7000 of the Tubo army fled back to the Gaizhu City camp.Among them, more than 5000 people from the original 4000 people under Gwang Dorje's direct lineage fled back, while only more than 3000 people from the other Tibetan tribes with 3000 people fled back.Of the [-] lost, more than [-] became prisoners of the Suzaku Legion, and nearly [-] Tubo cavalry were killed.

This battle, named the Battle of the Yellow River Beach Cavalry, became one of the most classic battles in the history of the Xiangfu Kingdom's war in which fewer people won more in frontal field battles, and it became a frequent topic in the battle case analysis class of Xiangfu Military Academy for many years.The parties involved Chang Podao, Deng Chongxuan, Wang Chao, Kou Zhun and others were once invited to Xiangfu Military Academy to give special lectures.

These are all things for later, so I won't mention them for now.On the second day after the end of the Yellow River Beach Cavalry War, Zhang Dawei led the 70 troops of the Qinglong Army after ten days and walked thousands of miles. Finally, they came to Zhiyuan County, which is more than [-] miles east of Gaizhu City. They just marched all the way. , Before a big battle, you always have to rest for a day or two.

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On August 500, Yang Jiye led [-] cavalry to leave Guazhou. After [-] days, they galloped for more than [-] miles and finally arrived in Liangzhou.

In the evening, the large tent of the Chinese army.

Yang Jiye's brigade commander and above generals gathered together to hold a combat meeting.As in the past, Tang Xingwu started to report the latest intelligence first.

"On July 23, Ding Jiagang, the guard of Gaizhu City, and Gao Wuyangli, the deputy captain of the special brigade, cooperated with each other to break through the 3000 Tubo Gwangdorje army that besieged Gaizhu City, beheading more than 24 people. July On the 4th, the Tibetans once again gathered [-] people to besiege Gaizhu City."

(End of this chapter)