The sky is dim and bright.
"Report, Chief Sima, the location of the enemy camp has been discovered."
The former army scouts rode closer.
The big city ahead is Nordyali.
The Parthian and Han armies were fighting fiercely around this city.
Parthia sent heavy troops to fight for Nodiyari. It was actually a passive move forced by Wei Qing.
Previously, Bhutto's troops were trapped in Nyissa.
At that time, both the enemy and ourselves thought that Wei Qing would besiege Nissa with all his strength.
What people didn't expect was that he jumped out of Nyssa, launched a surprise attack on Nodiyari, another important city further to the west, and captured the city in one fell swoop.
Capturing the city of Nodiyali is equivalent to forming a larger encirclement west of Nyssa!
King Hunxie still led his troops to besiege Nisa, not giving Bhutto the slightest chance.
The advantage of this is that Mulu City, Nisa, and Nodiyari form three points and one line, which are connected in series and echo each other.
The Han army had an advantage on this line and could transport grain and other supplies to each other.
After several battles, Parthia lost three large cities, including Mulu, Nissa, and Nordea, and several small cities.
Wei Qing captured Nordyari and cut off Nyssa's supply from the outer reaches.
The Parthian army trapped in Nissa had no way out and had become a truly isolated city.
The Han army surrounded but refused to attack. If Bhutto wanted to break out of the siege before running out of ammunition and food, the Han army could block the attack and avoid the disadvantage of attacking Nissa, the former capital of Parthia, which had a strong city wall and thick walls.
So Parthia had no choice but to attack its own city of Nodiyari with all its strength regardless of consumption, trying to revitalize Nyssa's trapped troops and horses, and even the entire battle situation.
The winner of the war lies entirely in the city of Nodari.
On the way here, Huo Qubing had a clear understanding of the entire battle situation.
He went straight to the city of Nordea in order to help the Han army and determine the outcome of the battle.
At this time, the former army scouts came back with news: "The Parthian troops, totaling more than 50,000 troops, have been attacking the city of Nordea for several days.
They camped in Stone City on the Gri Plateau, more than 20 miles east of the city. "
After hearing the news from the scouts, Huo Qubing ordered him to remain in hiding and wait for the opportunity.
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Ctesiphon, capital of Parthia.
Mithridates II had been paying attention to the war situation and the Han army entering the Parthian border, especially Huo Qubing's team.
"Your Majesty, they are marching in hiding and approaching the city of Nordyari. They must be waiting for the war to start before suddenly entering the battlefield."
The Parthian minister who watched along with him judged.
With the speed and concealment ability of Huo Qubing's troops, if he suddenly breaks out and the Parthian army is not well-prepared, it will be enough to influence the battle situation and pose a decisive threat to the Parthian army.
Military Minister Missi said: "It's a pity that his whereabouts have been discovered by His Majesty. We can take advantage of this in turn."
Mithridates said: "Send an order to Als, who is stationed in Stone City on the plateau, and ask him to pretend he doesn't know about it, and instead set up an ambush to wait for the Han army to show up, and then hit him head-on."
More than twenty miles west of Nodiyali, there is a small Parthian city called Plateau Stone City.
At this time, the stone city was temporarily expanded and became the garrison of the Parthian army.
Ars is thirty-nine years old this year. He is a famous general of the new generation of Parthia. He is brave and resourceful in his military tactics and capable of both offense and defense.
And Parthia has the war horn technique, which can complete long-distance communication.
A group of soldiers from the Han army came over, hiding in the dark, preparing to attack me... Als received a secret message from the war horn.
Utis, the Minister of Military Affairs, reminded him in the summons that the coming Han army was very strong.
Als has the shape of a normal human, with dark skin and wearing armor.
His eyes are sharp and his eyebrows are as slender as knives, giving people a cold and determined impression.
After receiving the message, Als thought quietly for a while and said: "Come here, attack the city later. The Chinese army will hide crossbows to break the city in the rear formation, and the heavy cavalry will be lined up behind the crossbow formation.
Once something unexpected happens, the front army's flanks will take the initiative to disperse and use crossbow formations to meet the enemy and inflict heavy damage on them. "
The Parthian crossbow is different from the crossbow shooting weapon of the Han Dynasty. It is a large siege crossbow, more similar to a trebuchet. Use a copper mao as a mechanical buckle. If you swing the hammer to smash the copper mao during war, a giant crossbow arrow will be ejected. The attack power of the attack is very strong.
And it can raise or lower the attack angle by shaking the upper and lower bases, which is amazingly powerful.
If used to shoot people, it can not only penetrate armor, but also penetrate men and horses together. It is a powerful siege tool in Parthia.
Als thought to himself: "I'm waiting for the Han army to charge into the formation."
Half an hour later, the sky was bright.
Patti pressured the army to prepare and set off, full of murderous intent.
They advanced to the vicinity of the city of Nodiyari, and the queue formed a spectacular stretch.
Following Als's order, the siege began immediately.
The Han army at the top of the city was already well prepared.
In recent times, the two sides have been attacking and defending the city almost every day. The city walls are covered with dried blood and scars left by swords and arrows.
Wei Qing personally led the troops to guard the area.
Wearing a green robe, he stood at the top of the city and looked at the enemy formation in the distance.
Wei Qing knew that his nephew had led troops into Parthia and also knew his intentions.
But it is not clear what marching route Huo Qubing will choose and how he will intervene in the battle.
For this nephew, especially in the past year or two, his military power has become increasingly sharp and invincible.
Wei Qing is not sure how he will fight specifically.
The war was raging inside and outside the city.
Amidst the sound of machine buttons, stone bullets thrown by trebuchets, giant crossbow arrows, and enemy troops charging into the city, the shouts of killing were deafening.
However, after the war started, Huo Qubing's expected troops never showed up.
This surprised Als.
He sent out scouts and even used war magic to investigate, trying to find the hidden Han army, but to no avail.
What does the other party want to do?
In the Parthian capital, Mithridates II and Utis, Minister of Military Affairs Mixituo and others, who used their divine power to watch the battle, saw that the Han army had been dispatched under the leadership of Huo Qubing.
The goal was not to attack the battlefield as they had previously judged, but had other intentions.
Impacting the battlefield can assist the battle and win a victory.
What Huo Qubing pursues is complete victory and reducing his own battle losses.
In the palace of Ctesiphon, under the watchful eyes of Mithridates and others.
Half an hour after the siege began, Huo Qubing suddenly started marching.
As soon as the Han army moved, they disappeared from the scene they saw.
Huo Qubing used a new method of marching, which was faster and more concealed.
Mithridates used his magical power, and it took a while before he found traces of the Han army led by Huo Qubing again.
There are only five thousand troops in total, but their momentum is like a storm sweeping the earth.
When Mithridates and others saw the direction of the Han army's march, they immediately understood Huo Qubing's purpose.
His target was the plateau stone city where the Parthian army had just come out.
The food, supplies, and remaining troops of the tens of thousands of troops under Als are all in Stone City on the plateau.
If Huo Qubing can defeat the city on the plateau, he and Wei Qing can attack Als from both sides, giving them an even greater advantage.
However... the city on the plateau is almost impossible to break under the current circumstances.
Therefore, before the war, the Parthians never thought that the Han army would attack the city on the plateau.
"He wants to capture the city on the plateau? With these thousands of soldiers and horses?" A minister said in astonishment.
It is common sense to know that supplies and camps are being attacked.
Als was not only prepared for it, but he also commanded a large army. He was only twenty miles away from the city on the plateau, and it only took two-quarters of an hour for his horse to return with reinforcements.
In this case, the opponent needs to break through the plateau city within two quarters of an hour, which is nothing short of a fantasy!
Even Mi Xituo, the Minister of Military Affairs, looked puzzled: "If the Han army could not break the city, it would have exposed its traces on its own and wasted the opportunity to attack from a long distance without achieving any results.
Is this Han general really a famous general? "
Utis pondered: "There is another possibility that the Han general Huo Qubing is sure to break the city in a short time, and turn around with the Han army in Nodiyali City to attack Als in an attempt to completely annihilate our army. "
Misitao laughed dumbly:
"Als is the one attacking the city and can send troops back to support at any time. Don't you think that in just twenty miles, the other side can break through the plateau city, leaving Als too late to return reinforcements?
There were nearly 10,000 defenders left in the city. "
The leader of the country, Mithridates, said: "Whether this Han general is too conceited or has other agendas, please immediately pass the news to Ars.
He is the frontline commander, and it is up to him to decide how to respond. "
Outside the city of Nordyari, Als was at the rear of the army and soon received the summons.
He was surprised when he saw the news and was stunned.
The opponent wants to hit the plateau city with his back.
In just twenty miles, his troops and horses can return to support at any time. How could the other party be... so stupid!
However, Als was always cautious and immediately said: "Transfer the six thousand rear troops into the front army and return to the city on the plateau to assist in defense.
Two thousand heavy cavalry from the rear army accompanied the advance to provide support! "
At the rear of the Parthian army's camp, some troops made adjustments and rushed back to support them.
Twenty miles, an all-out march, takes less than two quarters of an hour.
At this time, if you want to break the city... Als sneered and thought: The Han general and his troops will pay a heavy price.
The capital of the country, Ctesiphon.
In the palace, many ministers gathered to watch the battle.
The expressions of Mithridates, Utis and others slowly became serious.
They were shocked when they saw the marching speed of the Han army last night.
However, when the actual charge began, the Han army was even faster.
Huo Qubing's five thousand troops gathered together, and the front of the array was like a roaring storm, and their momentum continued to rise.
Plateau City is a stone city built on the mountain.
The city gate is like a stone gate, with thick stone pillars standing on both sides, engraved with war symbols to protect the city.
And because it was the beginning of a war, Parthia was at a disadvantage.
They directly used the art of war gods to strengthen their defense.
The god of war was the power of the temple that was divided into pieces by Mithridates himself, the king of the country, and imprinted on a parchment scroll, which matched the defense of Stone City.
The city on the plateau is not large in scale, but its strength is not inferior to that of any large city.
This is why the Parthians are confident that the city will not be captured in a short time.
At the top of the city, the Parthian garrison had received the news.
The one left behind was Als's lieutenant, Quetimi.
He was majestic, holding the sheepskin of the God of War in his hand, and looking out of the city with piercing eyes.
The Han army remained hidden and rushed towards them like a strong wind.
In Mithridates' divine observation, the Han army had been forced to within 500 feet of the city on the plateau, and he could still feel an astonishing force through the divine power screen.
Even the void trembled under the force of the soldiers, causing ripples.
The Han army's speed continued to increase, but Huo Qubing himself slowed down his horse. There was no need for him to personally attack such a small city.
All generals under his command can charge into battle.
He is only responsible for giving blessings to the soldiers and horses rushing into the formation, further increasing their speed.
Boom!
The force mobilized by the Han army finally hit the plateau city's defense system.
At this moment, the front of the Han army was coiled like a big sword, intertwined with the secret military skills obtained by Qin Ling!
This blow seems to bring together the inheritance and destiny of the Qin and Han dynasties, and is the continuation of power and destiny!
The heavy stone door made an earth-shattering noise.
The soldier's sword moved downwards, and the door, as well as the surrounding city walls and pillars, were all illuminated with war symbols.
But after a brief stalemate, the formation collapsed.
Chen Qing, Xiong San, and Yao Zhao, who were rushing in front of the formation, shouted violently in unison, each gathering the strength of their troops to break the city.
The stone gate cracked first, and the powerful force rolled down, and then exploded completely, causing rubble to fly.
The entire plateau city was shaking.
In a head-on confrontation, the forces of the Han army collided, making it difficult for the Han army to remain hidden, and only then did they really reveal their whereabouts.
The sound of horse hooves is like thunder, and the entire army launches an offensive against the plateau city!
A single attack on the city shattered the gate of this small town!
The ferocity of the soldiers' front is astonishing!
In the Parthian Palace, Mithridates slowly stood up from the throne, his eyes bright.
Wutis sighed secretly. He was the only one who thought of this possibility before the war because he had fought against Huo Qubing.
The Minister of Military Affairs was filled with astonishment. The power of the God of War was actually not enough to protect the city!
Other ministers were even more shocked.
At the beginning of the war, the Han army took the lead.
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