Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As Hou Junji's voice of issuing the military order came out, the hall fell silent again.

Things have developed to this point. If Li Chengqian still refuses the battle request of Hou Junji, the commander-in-chief of the central army, it will probably discourage him.

Li Chengqian whispered to Du He, "Since General Hou and General Zhang have both issued military orders, why not follow General Hou's plan?"

"As long as we destroy these two enemy forces, we can go south to Anshi City and assist Li Ji and Zhang Liang's troops in attacking the city."

The confidence of Hou Junji, a general with rich combat experience, also gave Li Chengqian a sense of anticipation.

Since they entered the Liaodong battlefield, they have fought several battles in which they basically won with fewer troops.

Du He spread his hands and said, "Your Highness, you are the commander-in-chief of the entire army, so you can make the decision."

Li Chengqian nodded.

He propped himself up and stood up and said, "General Hou, I agree with your battle plan. We must win this battle!"

Seeing that Li Chengqian supported dividing the troops to fight, Hou Junji and Zhang Jian's faces lit up with joy.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, we will win this battle!"

They all clasped their fists and saluted towards Li Chengqian and said:

Military merits need to be accumulated in battle after battle. If they can win more major victories and annihilate more enemy forces.

After returning to Chang'an, the rewards will be richer.

Otherwise, the two of them would have nothing better to do and would be willing to take the risk of signing a military order and split their forces to block the two enemy forces.

Then they discussed the specific battle deployment for more than two hours.

It was not until the sun set that everyone left the City Lord's Mansion with different thoughts.

In the empty hall, only Li Chengqian and Du He were left.

Li Chengqian asked in confusion: "Du He, why didn't you offer any suggestions today? And why don't you support the division of forces?"

Du He smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, Hou Junji and Su Dingfang are the most experienced in this kind of combat arrangement. How can I, a layman, have any clue?"

"And whether this battle is fought well or not also depends on the command ability of the person leading the troops."

"Hou Junji and Zhang Jian are both generals with rich combat experience. Perhaps they can bring two great victories!"

Faced with this kind of battle where both dividing the troops and not dividing them make sense, it is actually the most difficult decision.

The outcome depends on the soldiers' performance on the battlefield.

"Hey!"

Li Chengqian sighed, then frowned and said, "Hou Junji was just being angry. He didn't even bring Su Dingfang, Xi Junmai and Xue Rengui with him."

"It's not easy for me to be the commander of the entire army!"

Just then, Li Chengqian's personal guards brought in the meal.

"Your Highness, Prince Consort Du, please enjoy your meal."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Du He, don't think too much. Let's eat first."

"Your Highness, you have a very good attitude."

Du He shook his head and smiled bitterly.

The next day.

The sun is rising.

On the west gate of Baiyan City.

Li Chengqian, Du He, Su Dingfang, Xi Junmai and Xue Rengui lined up in a row, staring at the soldiers rushing out of the city gate.

Zhang Jian was seen marching towards the south with his 7000 soldiers.

Hou Junji led 1 infantry and cavalry and galloped towards the east.

After the army left the city, the west gate was closed again.

Du He suddenly asked, "General Su, how many cavalrymen are there in the city?"

"Reporting to Prince Consort Du, except for a few of us and the Black Armor Army, the rest of the horses have been taken away by Chief Steward Hou."

"This guy Hou Junji is serious!"

Du He frowned and said in a low voice.

...

On an official road a hundred miles away from Baiyan City, a group of elite cavalrymen, fully armored, were advancing northward at a leisurely pace.

Suddenly, a fast horse came galloping from the front of the official road. After showing his identity token, the scout on the horse quickly rushed towards the direction of the central army.

"Report to Yuan Nuosa, Baiyan City has been captured by the Tang army!"

"Although our flags are still on the city wall, I saw a large number of Tang troops coming out of the city this morning."

"There is a Tang army of several thousand infantry and cavalry heading our way. The Tang army's target should be us!"

On the carriage pulled by two war horses, a young man who looked only about 20 years old spoke in a deep voice.

"How far is the Tang army from us?"

The scout clasped his fists and said, "Less than 30 miles!"

The young man said again: "Find out the number and strength of the Tang army to Bennusa."

"As ordered!"

The scout saluted with his fists and quickly left the army.

"Sun Daiyin is such a loser that he can't even hold out for three days!"

"It seems that the strength of the Tang army should not be underestimated!"

The young man on the bicycle frame pinched his short beard, his expression very solemn.

He was Yeon Gaesomun's nephew, King Yeonbeom, who, under the orders of Yeon Gaesomun, led 1 elite cavalrymen to the north to rescue Baekam Castle.

After about ten breaths, King Yuanfen said softly.

"Bring me the topographic map of the surrounding 30 miles!"

"As ordered!"

Soon, a middle-aged general riding a black warhorse and wearing green armor came over with several topographic maps.

King Yuanfen frowned and studied the topographic map carefully, then gave orders to the middle-aged general in green armor.

"General Yang, Bennosa intends to set the battlefield on the plain 18 miles away."

"There is a small valley on the left side of the plain. You lead your 2000 cavalrymen to ambush from another entrance of the valley. After we engage the Tang army, you lead your troops to attack the Tang army's infantry!"

"Remember to send more scouts to clear the way, and be careful of the Tang army's scouts so as not to expose your whereabouts!"

It takes an extra 5 miles to enter from another entrance of the valley.

But for their cavalry, it only took less than half a quarter of an hour.

The middle-aged general surnamed Yang clasped his fists and said, "As you command!"

It didn't take long.

A cavalry of 2000 men quickly left the main force and attacked from a fork in the road on the left.

King Yuanfen then gave the order: "Everyone eat dry food on the war horses, we will have a fierce battle with the Tang army later!"

"As ordered!"

Several generals who were guarding beside him went down to convey the order.

...

On the other side, Zhang Jian led his 7000 infantry and cavalry and rushed towards the enemy troops rushing to the rescue of Wugu City.

Scouts ran back from the front from time to time and reported the enemy's movements to Zhang Jian.

"Reporting to General Zhang, we are only 5 miles away from the enemy!"

"They have discovered us and are speeding towards us."

After hearing the scout's report, Zhang Jian looked around the empty grassland and frowned tightly.

This flat grassland is a natural battlefield for cavalry, and setting up the battlefield here is not beneficial to the army.

So Zhang Jian quickly gave the order: "All troops, line up on the spot! Dig pits to trap the horses!"

"All cavalry, march out to the sides of the infantry, ready to attack the enemy cavalry at any time!"

As Zhang Jian gave the order, the cavalry quickly dispersed to both sides.

The remaining 3000 infantrymen, holding combat spears, frantically dug horse pits in the surrounding grass.