A battle between two armies and a gang fight between ruffians are completely different concepts.

Ruffians rely on the strength of their numbers to fight in groups. Whoever can seize the opportunity can use violent means to frighten and undermine the morale of the other party.

When the two armies are fighting, there are too many aspects that need to be considered, such as logistics and food, troop formations, strategies, and the right time and place, etc. If any mistake is made and the enemy seizes the opportunity, it will be an irreversible end.

In his previous life, Gu Qing only had experience in fighting with gangsters. No matter how many people surrounded him, if he grabbed one of the opponents and beat him hard until he fell to the ground or even crippled him, the other party would be frightened and run away in despair.

In the current war, the first thing Gu Qing adjusted was his mentality. He repeatedly warned himself in his heart that this was a battle between two armies involving ten thousand people, not a gang fight like the ruffians in the previous life. He must have the mindset of a leader and not blindly compete with force.

"This time is an ambush encounter between the two armies. We cannot form a formation to fight the enemy. Our fifteen thousand people are all cavalry, and we are fighting in the vast desert plain. According to the report from the scouts, the enemy has about twenty thousand troops and only about five thousand cavalry.

, some of them are on camels, and the rest are on foot, so our advantage is the cavalry, we must use our strengths and avoid weaknesses to maximize our advantages."

The generals nodded vigorously.

Chang Zhong smiled and said: "It's true that we followed the Marquis. Fortunately, when the Marquis left Beijing, he asked for 15,000 war horses from the court. The general thought that there were too many war horses and it would be too troublesome to bear their fodder. Unexpectedly,

After the Khotanese army arrived, each of them happened to be assigned a horse, and they gathered fifteen thousand cavalry. The Marquis congratulated me."

The generals flattered him, but Gu Qing only stared at the sand table, ignoring the compliments.

"It's up to the generals how to arrange the battle. I won't get involved in the specific details of the battle. You are all generals who have experienced hundreds of battles. You have more experience in fighting between the two armies than I do." Gu Qing said calmly.

Chang Zhong looked at the sand table and said: "Since they are all cavalry, they naturally have to focus on rapid penetration. The two wings are interspersed to disrupt the enemy's formation. After charging back and forth two or three times, their front army should be in chaos. By then we

The two wings meet up and form a formation to charge towards the center. The ambush behind them then rushes in from the rear. The outcome of this battle is almost decided."

Gu Qing nodded and said: "Yes, as long as the enemy enters the ambush circle, they can launch a surprise attack..."

Turning his eyes, Gu Qing looked at Shen Tian of the Khotan army and said: "General Shen, your five thousand troops are lying in ambush in the rear. After the enemy passes, they will be dispatched quickly to seal their retreat, and then launch an attack on the enemy's rear.

Charge, are you sure?"

Shen Tian clasped his fists and said proudly: "The last general takes orders."

Gu Qing added: "You Yutian Army are new members, and you have not developed a tacit understanding with these robes on the battlefield. If you have any questions, please raise them now. Don't cause trouble to me on the battlefield. Remember, this group of Tubo

The traitor is the enemy who captured the city of Khotan and caused your commander and Pao Ze to die in battle. Today is the day for your Khotan army to take revenge, cheer me up!"

Shen Tian suddenly stood up straight, opened his round red eyes and gritted his teeth and said loudly: "The blood feud is sworn in, and the general swears that he will never let go of a single enemy soldier!"

After a pause, Shen Tian continued: "Master Marquis, the general has a suggestion. Since my troops in Khotan have been sent to seal off the rear route, can the general attack the enemy's grain, grass and baggage? The enemy marches far away and goes straight through.

In the desert, food and grass are the morale of their troops. Once the food and grass are burned, the enemy's military morale will be in chaos."

Gu Qing nodded and said: "Okay, I'll leave the retreat to you. The specific method of fighting is your business. I won't interfere. The only requirement is that you must not let go of the enemy's soldiers."

"The last general takes command!"

After the general deployment was completed, Gu Qing looked around at the generals and said in a deep voice: "This battle is a battle to defend the territory. It is related to the glory of the Tang Dynasty King and cannot be defeated! You are all generals who are deprived of the salary of the Tang Dynasty king. You all have to defend the territory and resist the enemy.

I won’t say too much about my responsibilities, I won’t say too many eloquent words, you naturally know the pros and cons.”

The generals clasped their fists in awe.

Gu Qing suddenly smiled, and his smile was full of seriousness: "Also, I also have selfish motives in this battle. You and I are still young. I still feel that my official position is not high enough and my title is not prominent enough. I need to spread the bloody blood of my enemies.

I want to walk along this red carpet and get more glory and wealth. Every enemy head is a part of my military merits for my promotion!"

"Generals, you are the same as me. Don't you want to continue to be promoted? Don't you want to accumulate military merits and be awarded a prestigious title to honor your ancestors? If you want, then kill the enemy with all your strength, kill him in a sea of ​​corpses, and win him a piece of cake.

Prince from generation to generation!"

His words seemed to light a powder keg, and the generals immediately exploded. The long-lost blood boiled in their chests, and a fierce fighting spirit instantly rose into the sky. The front hall of the Jiedushi Mansion was filled with murderous intent, and a cloud of blood shrouded the air.

The cold clouds seemed to have opened the gates of hell, releasing thousands of ghosts and ghosts, lingering over everyone's heads for a long time.

There was a loud banging sound of armor leaves, and the generals clasped their fists at Gu Qing, then raised their right fists together and shouted loudly in unison.

"kill!!!"

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Kucha City was covered with war clouds overnight.

In the camp outside the city, the soldiers have begun to prepare and prepare, and the forward three thousand cavalry have left the camp and set off.

The people in the city have deeply felt the atmosphere of the impending war. Even the air seems to be blocked, and everyone's heart feels as heavy as a huge stone.

The outcome of this war is closely related to everyone's fate. If the Tang army is defeated, the fate waiting for the people of Kucha City will inevitably be destruction of the city and death. Everyone in the city is not qualified to be a bystander.

The Zuo Wei and Khotan soldiers had left the camp in an orderly manner under the orders of the generals. The camp outside the city was quickly demolished. The two thousand soldiers who stayed behind stood at the top of the city, staring at the desert in the distance with vigilant expressions.

Gu Qing led the last group of guards to leave the city. As soon as he arrived at the city gate on horseback, he saw countless people in different clothes standing quietly in front of the city gate. Seeing Gu Qing and others riding horses, the people bowed and came.

bye.

Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then dismounted and returned the greeting to the people.

An older man came out, saluted Gu Qing first, and then said respectfully: "I and the people of Qiuci City respectfully wish the Marquis a victory and a triumphant return."

The people behind him said in unison: "I wish you great victory and your triumphant return."

Gu Qing helped the old man up and said humbly: "I don't dare to accept the courtesy of the elders. Don't worry, everyone, the life and death of the whole city, young and old, are linked to each other. The soldiers will fight bloody battles for the Tang Dynasty and never take a step back. The Tang Dynasty will win!"

"

"The Tang Dynasty will win!"

The old man suddenly held Gu Qing's hand and said deeply: "The life and death of the whole city, young and old, is entrusted to the Marquis. The Marquis must be careful. Everyone is waiting for the triumphant return of the Marquis and the soldiers."

Gu Qing smiled and nodded.

Among the noisy crowd, Huangfu Sisi's figure stood out. Seeing Gu Qing's mighty appearance in armor, Huangfu Sisi suddenly said loudly: "Master Marquis, if you come back victorious, I won't care about smashing my inn.

I also invite you to drink wine, and I will drink with you!"

The crowd burst into laughter. After Huangfu Sisi finished speaking, her face turned red with embarrassment, and she turned around and ran away quickly.

Gu Qing didn't smile, he just twitched the corner of his mouth.

The food is so unpalatable, but you actually have the nerve to treat me to a drink. Why don't you reflect on yourself?

Oh, a woman without consciousness.

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After leaving the city, we rode our horses all the way to the southeast, and after twenty miles we arrived at a sand dune area.

Thirteen thousand soldiers on horseback stood quietly, each holding a halberd, a bow and an arrow, or a sword. The vast yellow desert was filled with darkness, and only the whistling wind and horses could be heard.

Occasionally snort impatiently.

Gu Qing looked around at the soldiers. After a long period of unique training, the soldiers on the left guard had changed their appearance unknowingly. It was hard to tell what had changed, but judging from their spirit and radiant fighting spirit, this team

The temperament of soldiers and horses is very different from the past.

With such an elite army in his hands, Gu Qing could only feel two things: peace of mind and trust.

As for the other five thousand soldiers and horses of the Khotanese army, their energy and spirit are slightly inferior to those of the Zuowei, but everyone on the horse looks like they are gnashing their teeth. It is obvious that today they have worked hard to avenge the destruction of the Khotanese city.

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After Gu Qing looked at it for a while, he said to Chang Zhong beside him: "I won't say any unnecessary nonsense. I will immediately ask the sergeant who delivers the order to tell the soldiers that the first person to make the first contribution in this battle will be rewarded with fifty guan, and the top 10 will be rewarded with 30 guan."

, the top 100 military meritorious servicemen will be rewarded with ten swords. We don’t tell them anything about defending their homeland or defending their territory against the enemy. Let’s be more realistic. A heavy reward will be waiting for them in Qiuci City. When they return from their meritorious service, the reward will be cashed out immediately. That’s it.

Simple."

Chang Zhong cupped his fists and accepted the order.

The messenger quickly spread Gu Qing's words to the ears of every soldier in the array. Soon the soldiers' expressions became excited, and an awe-inspiring killing intent gradually solidified, and every pair of eyes showed incomparable excitement.

Under the heavy reward, this place is no longer a battlefield, but a hunting ground for every soldier. Every enemy they hunt and kill is their own military merit and money.

Gu Qing nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered: "According to the original deployment, all soldiers will immediately enter the established ambush position, go!"

More than 10,000 soldiers turned their horses in an orderly manner and left quietly under the leadership of the generals.

The battlefield designated by Gu Qing has a radius of dozens of miles. As long as the Tibetan army enters the established ambush circle, every step will be full of murderous intent.

"Send scouts to investigate again, and be careful not to expose your whereabouts."

Gu Qing led his guards on horseback and galloped to the back of the highest sand dune. He stared at the desert in the distance in front of him. He watched the dark troops of his own soldiers quickly disappear into various pre-decided ambush sites. The desert disappeared after a burst of noise.

The calm was almost restored when a gust of hot wind blew by, and the footprints on the sand were smoothed by the hot wind. It still looked like a wild and uninhabited land.
Chapter completed!