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Part 11: Civil strife in the capital Chapter 44: Troops arrive at Zhonglongyi

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    Chapter 44: Troops Arrive at Zhonglong Post

    The flags are like a forest, and the sound of drums is louder than thunder.

    After more than a month of rest and adaptation, the soldiers of the Tang Army finally entered the Tibetan territory and approached the Dragon Post where Songtsen Gampo was located.

    Du Hegao sat on Xue Wuhen, thinking about how to defeat Tubo in the shortest possible time.  Although Tubo is not as powerful as Xue Yantuo, and Songtsen Gampo may not be as powerful as Hou Junji, Du He knows in his heart that this battle will be among all the battles he has experienced.  The hardest to fight.

    Because they not only have to fight with people, but also with heaven.

    Although it took a month for the soldiers of the Tang Army to get used to the plateau climate, Du He knew that this was just a temporary adaptation.  Once the battle begins, the soldiers' physical strength is exhausted, and various signs of discomfort will appear again.

    What's more, Qinghai where they are located is only the gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the lowest section.  The deeper you go into the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the thinner the air will become, and altitude sickness will become more and more serious.  Even Zhang Liang's troops stationed in Qinghai may not be able to adapt, let alone other troops.

    Fight wits and fight quickly!

    These two words appeared repeatedly in Du He's mind. If he wanted to win this battle, these two words were definitely the most important key.

    But the problem is that fighting wits and fighting quickly can be said to be antonyms.

    ? Fighting with wits, calculating step by step, and winning by outsmarting each other requires time as a layout.  A quick battle means defeating the enemy in a short time.

    If the opponent is a trash, a three-legged cat, it is not impossible.

    But it just wasn¡¯t the case. Songtsen Gampo started his career at a young age and was well versed in military and political affairs. Although Qinling was young, he was the future God of War of Tibet. Xue Rengui¡¯s only defeat in his life was against him, and it was a disastrous defeat in which the entire army was annihilated.

    They are all great people. It is not easy to use tricks and win quickly.

    But if they don¡¯t win quickly, God will put more and more pressure on them. If they cannot bear it, it may even lead to a disastrous defeat

    "It's really not easy to fight against the sky"

    Du He felt like he was starting to think of wrinkles, and he still had no idea how to fight this battle.

    "General Manager"

    At this time, a Qingqi came galloping from a distance and reported: "More than a thousand Tubo cavalry were found on the right flank of our army. They were cruising near our army. General Liu asked for instructions"

    His voice trailed off, and another cavalryman came to report: "General manager, more than a thousand Tibetan cavalry were found on the left flank of our army. General Niu asked for instructions"

    Du He's thoughts were racing, and he still understood that Tubo was easy.

    They had just retreated to Zhonglongyi yesterday. The defenses and camp arrangements were probably not fully prepared.  The Tang army was approaching with great force and wealth. Even the infantry were marched by horses. They were marching very fast and they needed some time to prepare.  Therefore, several guerrilla troops were sent to harass along the way, intending to delay the Tang army's march.

    After a pause, he immediately ordered: "Tell the two generals Liu and Niu to ignore them and add some strong crossbowmen to the left and right wings. If they dare to attack, use strong crossbows to retreat. There is no need to fight." He issued the order.  After going out, he said loudly: "Command the three armies to speed up the march."

    Although he didn't think of a good strategy to defeat the enemy, since Songtsen Gampo didn't want him to arrive early, he would add some trouble to his heart and make him feel disgusted.

    The army accelerated its march. Facing the crossbow array of the Tang army, the cruising Tibetan army did not dare to act recklessly. They could only watch the Tang army speed up and could do nothing.

    After force, the Tang army arrived at Zhonglongyi earlier than originally planned.

    Zhonglongyi is a rare hilly area. The terrain is low in the north and high in the south. The ravines are crisscrossed and the environment is very complex.

    The Tibetan army's military camp is located on Youzhonglongyi. Next to the camp, you can see the mountain of swords and the sea of ??halberds shining with golden light in the morning sun. The camp is twisted and twisted, layered on top of each other, and teams are patrolling the camp.  The soldiers were energetic and orderly.

    Du He stood on a higher hill in the west, looking at the Tubo military camp that was already close at hand. His face was expressionless, but he had to admire secretly in his heart: "This Songtsen Gampo is really a waste of money."  People with false reputations.¡±

    Following Du He to investigate the enemy's position were Zhang Liang, Liu Lan, Niu Jinda and Xue Rengui.

    Zhang Liang thought deeply for a long time and said: "Look at the camp and you will know what it can do. Just by looking at the layout of the camp, you can already feel that the master's strategy is not trivial. Our opponent this time is not simple"

    Niu Jinda said: "The general manager sped up and arrived at Zhonglongyi first. It was indeed the right decision. You see, although the Tibetan camp is good, there are not many defensive measures. Given the characteristics of our army, which is good at attacking fortresses,, it doesn¡¯t cost much to break through their defenses.  But if our army is restrained, the march speed is delayed, and they build fortifications in such a place, it will not be easy for us to capture Zhonglongyi at a small cost.  "

    Liu Lan knew the reason why Niu Jinda said this, so he continued: "General Niu is right. The ravines here are crisscrossed, and the troops cannot form a neat and dense square array to attack the enemy. Even if they have an advantage in the distribution of troops, they can still exert their strength.  Not coming out.¡±

    The two of them looked at each other and saw that the Tang army was invincible, so all the Tang generals were full of confidence. When they found the enemy, they instinctively planned to defeat them and get a good start, but Du He asked them to defend passively.  Of course, Du He's statement not long ago made them realize that everyone is a grasshopper on a rope and they need to work together to win.  But this kind of unity is just a common goal, and we don't want to hold each other back.  It's not that I have unconditional trust in a coach. I obey his orders, but I feel a little conflicted in my heart.  Now that they saw the Tubo camp, they understood Du He's intentions and were a little convinced.

    Du He glanced at Xue Rengui and asked, "Rengui, what do you think?"

    Xue Rengui said: "The general's view is the same as that of several generals. They all think that the local commander Songtsen Gampo has an excellent strategy. Compared with the Tubo army, our Tang army has three major advantages: first, the quality of its officers, the combat effectiveness of the Tang army and its ability to operate in large areas."  In a large-scale team battle, the cooperation between armies on the battlefield is unparalleled in the world, and it is difficult for Tubo to compare. Secondly, the gap in military strength. The general manager brought an army of 130,000, and the strength of the whole country of Tubo,  Only tens of thousands. Xiangxiong killed 20,000 at Pingdu Mountain Pass, and Qinling took another 20,000 to Pingdu Mountain Pass. The Tibetan army in Zhonglong Post reached its peak, which was about 10,000, and between us  There is a gap of 40,000 to 50,000. Thirdly, Tubo was newly defeated and retreated without a fight, so their morale was bound to be affected. On the contrary, we were greatly encouraged by their retreat without a fight and gained the upper hand in morale. Now these three major  The advantage here at Zhonglongyi can be said to be gone."

    Xue Rengui revealed details that Zhang Liang, Liu Lan and Niu Jinda had not thought of, which shocked the three generals.

    Du He smiled and nodded, this is also the difference between general and handsome.

    Xue Rengui is a talented person. His way of thinking is to start from the overall situation, then think about the details, and solve the problem fundamentally.  Zhang Liang, Liu Lan, and Niu Jinda were generals. They did not think so deeply or in detail. They only considered how to defeat Zhonglongyi and achieve immediate victory, rather than long-term solutions.

    "Ren Gui's analysis is correct. What our Tang Army is best at is cooperation, especially between armies, in large-scale battles. However, these Dragon Stations are not suitable for large-scale battles. Our army has many soldiers, but the Dragon Stations are not suitable for large-scale battles.  The terrain of the post is complex. No matter how many soldiers there are, it is useless. They cannot all attack together. In addition, the problem of morale is also the key. Since ancient times, one has been prosperous and then declined and three have been exhausted. Our morale is now strong. If we do not take this opportunity to break the previous two  The big drawback, the advantage of morale, no longer exists. In one place, we can defeat the three major advantages of our army It¡¯s impossible even if you don¡¯t admire us.¡±

    He first gave a few words of faint praise, and then changed his tone and said: "However in the face of absolute strength, any trick is a paper tiger and vulnerable. Songtsen Gampo has indeed tried his best, but what about that?  How about it? Our army is indeed good at conducting large-scale legionary operations, but this does not mean that in small-scale battles, we are the soft persimmons that everyone pinches. Similarly, if we cannot take advantage of our military strength, so what? I  Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, how many battles have there been in which a small number of people defeated a large number of people? Without relying on the difference in military strength, one hundred versus one hundred, would we lose? If Songtsen Gampo thought so, he would be totally wrong.  Okay, nothing else to say, just 'beat'"

    Zhang Liang, Liu Lan and Niu Jinda were in high spirits for a while. After Xue Rengui¡¯s analysis, they felt a little regretful and felt that they could not have a happy showdown.  Unexpectedly, Du He's talk changed suddenly later on.  The impassioned words also made them excited, and they all felt that what Du He said was completely reasonable.  Even if Songtsan Gampo could minimize the Tang army's advantage, it did not mean that he could defeat the Tang Dynasty.

    This thought lasted a lifetime, and the three generals asked for orders to fight at the same time.

    Du He said with a smile: "Everyone has the opportunity, but this first battle is crucial. Let's let Deputy General Manager Zhang, the host, perform well."

    Zhang Liang and his troops have lived in Qinghai for three years. They are the only troops not affected by the climate and best reflect the combat power of the Tang Army.

    Zhang Liang was entrusted with the important task. He straightened his back and said loudly: "The general will definitely fulfill his mission. The general manager is waiting for good news!"

    Du He nodded and sent him away with a smile.

    He fought this battle not just with blood and courage, as he said, but with all-round consideration.

    Zhonglongyi is a location that can limit the advantages of the Tang army to the greatest extent. Once it is properly utilized,It will become a natural fortress barrier to resist the advancement of the Tang army.

    Before Tubo is fully prepared, seize this place to avoid a long stalemate with Tubo.

    They are on an expedition and cannot afford to delay them.

    Du He didn¡¯t want to be like Zhuge Liang and let Sima Yi collapse, so he could only attack first and gain the upper hand.

    In addition, Du He had a unique feeling. He felt that Songtsan Gambo might not stick to Zhonglongyi like Sima Yi.

    He felt that the next battle between Tang Tu and Tang Tu was not an offensive and defensive duel, but a head-on confrontation.
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