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"General Sullman, you are my most trusted supporter, but why did a mere ruined city make you retreat? Is it because our Dashi army is too weak? Or is it that the number of Han troops on the opposite side is several times ours?"
Regarding Suman's report, the conceited Abbas simply could not accept the result.
In his mind, "holy cities" as powerful as Jerusalem have been recovered, let alone Talas, a ruin that has been abandoned for hundreds of years?
As for the firearms he mentioned, I didn't even take it to heart. After all, when it comes to firearms, we have them in Dashi.
The Greek fire of the Baisei Empire was also available in Dashi, so there was no need to be afraid of Han military firearms.
So, he held the wine and said: "General Sullman, my warriors of Dashi are never afraid of death. The Holy Lord will bless them in heaven and guide their souls to be freed. You just need to annihilate this army for me." .”
After hearing this, Suman could only nod his head and said, "Dear Caliph, please rest assured that I will definitely make these heretics pay a heavy price.
Now go back and reorganize your troops, try to capture Talas City before sunset, and deliver the heads of the Han generals to you. "
"Very well, go ahead. I'm here waiting for your triumph."
"As you command!"
Surman immediately regrouped his troops and prepared to launch a second offensive against Talas.
In the Talos Fortress, after setting up defenses, the clearing team immediately began digging wells in the moist soil.
In this arid desert area, water is the source of life. Soldiers can go several days without eating, but they cannot go without drinking water for a day.
While the soldiers of the baggage team were digging wells, the soldiers began to rest in front of their posts.
Geng Gong knew very well that the battle had just begun, and they would never retreat without causing some fatal blows to the Dashi army.
This is destined to be a time-consuming and labor-intensive offensive and defensive battle. The competition is not only combat power, but also infinite will.
Woo~~
Not long after, as the enemy's horn sounded, the Dashi army launched another offensive against Talas.
"Get ready, this time we must hit these intruders!"
Putting down the looking glass, the defenders entered their respective positions again, preparing for the second attack against the enemy.
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In the Dashi army, countless Dashi cavalry wearing black clothes and black robes, holding various long and short weapons, roared and rushed towards the fortress defended by the Han army.
The leader of a general had fire in his eyes, and seemed to have endless hatred for the Han army in front of him.
"Whoever dares to hinder Master Mu from spreading his teachings must die! Kill him! My brave Dashi warrior, chop off the heads of the Han army!"
"Kill~~~"
Tens of thousands of cavalry rushed towards Talas City like a wave. Looking from a distance, the sound of galloping horse hooves echoed throughout the world.
but……
After all, they were cavalry, and after entering Talas City, due to terrain restrictions, the cavalry formation could not be deployed at all.
As a result, it became a meaningless attack and completely became the experience package of the fire gunner.
"put!"
Bang bang bang bang——
With an order, the firecrackers emitted flakes of flames, and the blazing projectiles pounced mercilessly on the galloping enemy cavalry.
In an instant, Geng Gong saw with his own eyes in the looking glass a cloud of blood mist rising from the formation of the Great Eater Cavalry in front of him, and a group of cavalrymen fell to the ground, a scene of people and horses turning on their backs.
"Go on, let go!"
Bang bang bang bang bang bang——
There was another flash of fire, and the cavalry within a hundred steps in front screamed, and there were wailing moans everywhere.
The men and horses who were shot all fell to the ground, only to be mercilessly crushed into dust by the iron hooves behind them.
Tens of thousands of people crowded into a narrow crossing and became the targets of the Han army's gunmen. In just a few moments, the entire crossing began to be filled with a strong smell of blood.
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
Seeing that this offensive was even more horrific than the first, Surman immediately ordered the entire army to retreat.
However, in the crowded crossing, tens of thousands of cavalry were in a dilemma. In some areas, they could not even turn their horses.
Seeing this, Geng Gong naturally would not be merciful and decisively ordered the gunman to shoot at the enemy's back.
In an instant, the Dashi army suffered countless casualties. All they could see were trampled by men and horses, and rivers of blood flowed.
It was not until dusk that the Dashi army abandoned three thousand corpses and retreated to the main camp in embarrassment.
Abbas stared at this scene dumbfounded. He couldn't believe that attacking such a mere fortress would lead to such heavy casualties. !
Suman was also looking at the injured soldiers in silence at this time, seeming to be thinking about something without saying a word.
"The journey to the Eastern Expedition has just begun, and we have encountered such setbacks? Is it difficult to give up now?"
Abbas was furious and shouted at the general standing in front of him.
"Back then, the Munro people from the east repeatedly threatened my food border. Hundreds of thousands of food troops were actually slaughtered like sheep. I thought it was the incompetence of the Umayyad Dynasty that led to my food. Such a tragic fate,
But now, the Eastern Empire opposite is no longer the world of Mengluo people. It is now the time for our Great Food Empire to expand eastward and establish an unprecedented great country. However, I did not expect to suffer such a disaster under this small Talas City. casualties,
Tell me, what went wrong? Is the Han army really invincible? "
The whole place was completely silent. To be honest, such a situation was completely unexpected. The firearms of the Han army were too sharp. Even if they were not hit, the horses could easily be alarmed by the sound of the gun.
Seeing no one answered, Abbas looked at Suman: "General Suman, what do you think we should do now?"
Suman said: "Please allow me to use siege equipment from the Caliph. The Han army relies on fortifications. As long as the fortifications are destroyed, no matter how sharp the firearms are, the Han army is only flesh and blood after all. I, the Great Food Warrior, can easily defeat them." Massacre them all.”
After a day of fierce fighting, Suman also figured out that it was impossible to defeat Talas quickly just by relying on such human lives. The only way to successfully engage in hand-to-hand combat with them was to destroy the city walls they relied on first.
As long as they fight hand to hand, he believes that the Han army is definitely no match for the Dashi army.
Abbas approved Sulman's proposal and immediately went to prepare siege equipment to launch an attack the next day.
At this moment, under the walls of Talos City, several crawling bodies were constantly groping for the corpses of the Great Food Army.
They are collecting water sources that are currently in short supply. Any body with water bottles or water bladders will be confiscated.
"Asaph, if you say you want to go back and perform meritorious service this time, what do you want? Pasture or land?"
"I will retire from the army in another year. I plan to exchange all my military service for money and take my family to live in the Central Plains."
"You're not going to join the army anymore?"
"If I don't retire, my brother won't have the chance to join the army. If you accept the offer, you can use the money to do some small business, rent two shops in the city, and live a comfortable life."
"I'm so damn envious of you. Your wife and son are all here, so unlike me, my mother-in-law and aunt are nowhere to be found."
"You Han people are still afraid that you won't be able to find a wife?"
"It's not that I can't find it, it's just that I don't like it. I just want to find someone that I like. Hey, how many bottles of water do you have?"
"Twelve Pots, and you."
"You have two more pots, so I'll take it back first and serve it later."
"okay……"
