The setting sun is like snow, and the sunset is like a huge red silk cloth, spreading out between the sky and the earth. The long mountains are reflected in a bright red by the blood-like sunset.
In July, even in Tubo, the weather is extremely hot during the day, especially when the sun has just set. The mountain breeze mixed with the heat makes the heat unbearable.
But inside the camp, Gar Qinling Zanzhuo's heart was filled with chills.
According to reports from scouts, a Tang Army cavalry force of several thousand people had already cut off the route to Luoxe City, which put Gar Qinling Zandhuo in a dilemma.
Now it can be said that there is a wolf in front of him and a tiger in the back, which makes him a little at a loss.
The original plan was to withdraw troops from the Tang Dynasty, cross the Kunlun Mountains from Tuyuhun, pass through Anduo, Nagqu, Damxiong... and then reach Luoxue City.
Considering that Gongri Gongzan was young, as long as he led his army back to Luoxue City as soon as possible, he could hold the "Emperor" hostage and command the princes to advance, attack, and retreat. Even if the Tang army was powerful, there would be nothing they could do against him.
It was a pity that Gar Qinling Zandhuo made a miscalculation and was actually blocked by the Tang army from returning to Luoxe City. This made him a little unbelievable.
You must know that as a Tubo general, of course he knows the terrain of his country well, and the shortest route is to retreat to Luoche City from Tuyuhun.
In addition, the Tibetan soldiers were skilled in riding, and after traveling day and night, Gar Qinling Zandhuo was sure that he could escape the Tang army and return to Luoxue City first.
But what happened was counterproductive. He hurriedly rushed but the Tang army arrived first. He really couldn't figure it out. Could it be that these Tang soldiers could fly?
Now there is the main force of the Tang Army pursuing them from behind, and in front there is the demon army that has destroyed Songtsen Gampo's 80,000 main force. This makes Gar Qinling Zanzhuo feel hesitant and uneasy.
Once the logic is broken, the consequences will be disastrous!
Of course, Gar Qinling Zandro was not worried about Gongri Gongtsen's life or death.
After all, in Tubo's humanistic concept, it is their nature to eat the weak and the strong, and they are proper egoists.
Even if Gongri Gongtsen was the son of Songtsen Gampo, Gar Qinling Zandro would not care whether he lived or died.
Gar Qinling Zandro was just afraid that if he did not go to rescue Gongri Gongzan, the morale of the army would be diluted.
But once they go to the rescue, they have to face a terrifying army.
Now Gar Qinling Zandhuo has regarded the soldiers in his hand as his trump card, and of course he does not want to suffer too much loss.
What a dilemma!
Even facing a famous general like Hou Junji who had no fear for a long time, Gar Qinling Zandhuo was indeed a little timid.
More importantly, since entering Tubo territory, many leaders of small tribes have been afraid of the power of the Tang army and have broken into pieces and fled back to their tribes. As a result, only about 80,000 of the 120,000 Tibetan army are left. .
If it hadn't been for Gar Qinling Zandhuo's iron-blooded suppression, there might have been no soldiers available now, but continuing like this was not an option.
Once the soldiers know that the way forward is cut off and Luoxe City is besieged... it will definitely worsen the situation.
Just as Gar Qinling Zandhuo was scratching his head and ears to think of a solution, his vision suddenly dimmed and a figure came to him.
He looked up and saw that it was his father, so he asked expectantly: "Father, how is the situation in Luoxue City now?"
Looking at his son in front of him, Lu Dongzan did not answer directly. Instead, he persuaded him earnestly: "Qin Ling, it is no longer possible to recover, why do you insist on going your own way? Wouldn't it be better for us to surrender directly to the Tang army."
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty thinks highly of me. As long as we lead the troops and surrender, we will definitely be put in the Emperor's favor. Why not?"
A trace of displeasure flashed across Gar Qinling Zandhuo's face: "Father, haven't I already said this? We Tibetan warriors can only die in battle, so how can we grovel and compromise."
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"Besides, as long as Gongri Gongzan can be rescued from Luoshou City, we can order the Tibetan tribes to fight the Tang army. Even if it doesn't work, we can still go as far as the grassland. Wouldn't we be free and at ease?"
Looking at his son who was fascinated by power, Lu Dongzan sighed secretly and did not persuade him any more: "According to the reports from the scouts, Luoxue City has not been breached, but several traffic arteries have been blocked by the Tang army; I think General Tang deliberately did not attack the royal city because he wanted to catch us all..."
Ever since Songtsen Gampo was captured, his son had shown his ambitions and had obviously disobedient thoughts.
Ke Ludongzan couldn't help it. After all, Gar Qinling Zandhuo controlled the army, and there was no father-son relationship in the army.
Hearing that the royal city had not been broken, Gar Qinling Zanzhuo was overjoyed and said confidently: "Father, don't worry too much. There are not many Tang troops in front and we can't afford them at all."
"Besides, we have a geographical advantage. In Tubo, the combat effectiveness of the Tang army must have been weakened a lot. As long as we repel or destroy this Tang army before the main force of the Tang army arrives, we can support the new Zampu Yuanxun grassland."
"I have decided that the entire army will launch an attack tomorrow morning."
To say that Gar Qinling Chanzhuo can become the God of War of Tubo, his military ability is still good, and the weakness of Yang Fan's troops was immediately pointed out.
At this time, Yang Fan was indeed a little worried, because some soldiers were not adapted to the geographical environment here. After only a few days, soldiers continued to suffer from altitude sickness!
There were already few soldiers, but now it is even more difficult.
After all, there are no sharp weapons such as grenades. Thousands of soldiers block tens of thousands of cavalry. Even Yang Fan is not very sure. He hopes that the main force of the Tang army led by Hou Junji will arrive early...
At this time, both Gar Qinling Zanzhuo and Yang Fan had their own considerations.
In the commander's tent of the Chinese army, Hou Junji looked around the generals and said in a deep voice: "Now the Tubo army has become a lost dog. Judging from its situation, it will definitely want to attack the forward camp headquarters. I decided to rest on the spot and attack in three days. This In a battle, we must not only win, but we must win cleanly and with dignity.”
In Hou Junji's opinion, it would be effortless to destroy the remaining Tubo tribes.
After all, following along all the way and seeing countless Tubo soldiers fleeing, they certainly knew whether they were a threat to the main force of the Tang army.
As for whether it was a surprise attack or a frontal attack, there was not much difference. After all, the Tibetan army without fighting spirit was simply vulnerable.
But Hou Junji wanted to attack the Tibetan army head-on. On the one hand, the shock that a front-on attack could bring far exceeded the effect of a surprise attack.
He wanted to let all the vassals know that the mighty Tang army could openly and easily raze a country to the ground and grind it into powder.
Let countries like Xue Yantuo who are ready to take action not dare to act rashly again.
Hearing Junzi Hou's words, the generals were filled with enthusiasm. They all stood up and shouted loudly: "Please give me the order, Commander-in-Chief. If you fight for the empire, you will die without mercy!"
At this time, the handsome tent was filled with an indomitable momentum.
I have made absolutely no achievements along the way. I have long been holding my breath.
hehe!
Hou Junji smiled slightly, waved his hand and said:
"Don't worry, everyone. In my eyes, the remnants of Tibet are nothing more than chickens and dogs' ears. They will be wiped out in a matter of seconds."
The generals also laughed. Indeed, no one paid attention to these Tibetan remnants, but they just didn't understand why the attack should be delayed three days later.
After all, as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Hou Junji did not dare to question him even if he had doubts.
