The order was issued and the army gathered urgently.
According to Zhao Ziliang's deployment, Bolehan and Nuer each led a cavalry group and quietly detoured from the left and right sides of the foot of the sand dune, while the remaining more than 500 infantrymen lined up as infantry.
The phalanx slowly climbed up the sand dune, and Zhao Ziliang was already waiting on the dune.
In order to ensure the safety of Ashina Xin and his wife, Zhao Ziliang had asked Brahan to take them with him, leaving behind all the burdens such as carriages and vehicles containing gold, silver and jewelry.
Infantry captains Jiao Zhong and Fan led more than 500 infantrymen in formation onto the sand dunes.
They reported to Zhao Ziliang respectively: "General, the first and second battalions of the Shenwu Army infantry are ready."
Zhao Ziliang looked at the smoke and dust billowing into the sky in the distance and the three thousand Doulu Army cavalry galloping at full speed.
He took a deep breath and pointed at the Doulu Army approaching quickly from the opposite side: "Brothers, we are in big trouble.
Look, Looking at the Doulu Army coming from the opposite side, I am afraid it is coming towards us.
You two should be ready for battle.
Form a circular formation on the slope, with the spearmen in front, the sword and shield soldiers in the back, and the soldiers In front, officer behind, let’s get started.”
Jiao Zhong and Fan Tong were shocked.
Jiao Zhong said in horror: "Are the Doulu Army crazy?
We are escorting Ashina Xin back to Tuqishi to take office.
Why do they attack us?
Aren't they afraid of being labeled as traitors?"
Was the army encircled and suppressed by the imperial court?"
Zhao Ziliang sighed: "Ordinary soldiers of the Doulu Army and some low-level military leaders must not know the truth.
I'm afraid it was the order of Li Hongding, the governor of Shazhou and the envoy of the Doulu Army.
He is the one leading the army."
Fan Tong was frightened and frightened, and said with a mixture of fright and anger: "Li Hongding is so bold that he attacks the emperor's own soldiers, the Shenwu Army.
Does he want to rebel?
Attacking us will do them no good."
Zhao Ziliang snorted coldly: "Of course there are benefits.
There are big bosses in the court who don't want me to live and want me to die here, so they secretly sent someone to contact Li Hongding and give him a promise that he can't refuse.
In addition, there are more than a dozen cars behind us.
Gold, silver and jewelry are also a big temptation, so Li Hongding took the risk and killed us all so that no one would know that Doulu Jun did this."
Jiao Zhong wondered at this time: "But if we want to kill us all, we must form an encirclement.
How can he, Li Hongding, guarantee that he can kill us all?
Isn't he afraid that we will scatter and escape?
Just now, my subordinates saw that there are people in all directions."
There are no enemy troops.
There are only enemy troops on this side.
Does he think we will be stupid and wait here to die?"
Zhao Ziliang shook his head and said: "You have to know that our food, grass and drinking water were burned and dumped three days ago.
This was done by the spies they placed inside us, so they should think that we have been there for several days."
We have no food or water, and no strength to escape, so we are waiting for us here.”
Jiao Zhong and Fan Tong suddenly realized it, and Fan Tong said angrily: "These people are too sinister.
If I can go back alive, I will definitely sue Li Hongding."
Zhao Ziliang sighed: "To be honest, you are all implicated by me.
Their target is me.
You are just suffering.
But when the matter has reached this point, even if you surrender, Li Hongding will not let the news leak out in order to ensure that the news is not leaked."
Let you live.
You can choose now.
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Follow me here to resist the attack of the Doulu army and wait for Boluhan and Nuer to come out from behind with their cavalry.
Or choose to surrender.
Don't think about escaping.
You can't escape.
If you are far away, you will be overtaken and killed.”
Jiao Zhong and Fan Tong's expressions changed several times, but neither of them said a word.
They were also making final considerations in their hearts.
Zhao Ziliang saw the expressions on their faces and continued: "If you choose to stay, I want to tell you that although our number is much smaller, it is not my style to be timid without fighting.
As a Shenwu Army, you , they are the emperor's personal soldiers.
Even if they are to die, they should die in a dignified and honorable manner.
They should be killed in cowardice and fear.
I'm afraid I'll be laughed at by those Doulu soldiers across from me.
They will definitely laugh.
The emperor's personal soldiers are all a group of cowards.
I don't know what you think, but I have decided to fight to the death with Li Hongding here. , he wants to kill me, Zhao Ziliang, but I, Zhao Ziliang, want to see if he has the ability, I will make him lose his teeth."
Having said that, Jiao Zhong and Fan Tong also knew that they had no choice now.
They gritted their teeth and firmed up their choice, and said to Zhao Ziliang together: "I will obey the general's order."
Jiao Zhong and Fan Tong took their troops and set up military formations on the slope.
Zhao Ziliang looked at the large fighting army coming from a distance and shouted: "Come here, give this general a coat of arms!"
"promise" The God of War armor, which weighed more than 160 kilograms, was carried over by a retinue leading a mule and horse.
The light armor on Zhao Ziliang was removed by a retinue.
The main components of the Ares armor were two thick steel plate armors at the front and rear.
Being carried by two strong men It was put on Zhao Ziliang, and then the lion's head-swallowing shoulder pads and arm guards were put on and tied one by one, followed by the chain mail skirt, knee pads, and leg guards.
When the last two ropes were tied, the attendant handed over the shiny black rope.
The helmet said: "Everything is ready."
Zhao Ziliang took the helmet, smoothed the red tassel on the top of the helmet, put it on his head and tied the belt, took the reins and got on the ulima, picked up the golden nail Zaoyangshan stuck in the sand and struck the horse towards the already laid After walking towards the good circular defensive formation, several retinues immediately mounted their horses and followed.
As Zhao Ziliang rode his horse forward, the soldiers of the Tang Army who had arranged a dense circular defense formation immediately opened a passage for Zhao Ziliang and others to ride into.
After Zhao Ziliang and others arrived at the formation, the passage behind them was closed.
Carriages loaded with gold, silver, jewelry and supplies were dragged over and surrounded the military formation, which could serve as the first line of defense.
The sound of "rumbling" came from far to near, and the three thousand Doulu army came with great momentum.
They set up a military formation one mile away from the sand dunes.
They moved quickly.
From this, it can be seen that this cavalry is an elite, not the same as before.
Compared with those ragtag horse bandits, the difference in combat effectiveness between the two is more than ten times or a hundred times.
After the Doulu army formed their formation, Li Hongding, protected by more than a dozen generals, rode his horse forward for a short distance and stopped.
He said loudly: "Zhao Ziliang, I haven't seen you for a year.
Do you still remember Li Hongding who was humiliated by you?"
Zhao Ziliang sneered: "Who am I?
It turns out to be you idiot Li Hongding.
Zhao was ordered by the emperor to lead troops to escort the new Tuqi Shi Khan Ashina Xin back to Tuqi Shi to take office.
You dare to lead troops to attack.
This is rebellion.
Who among the people around you dares to tell who the master behind you is?
What benefits has he given you?
Is it worth the risk of exterminating the nine tribes?
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It doesn't matter if you seek death yourself, but don't harm the soldiers and generals under your command."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Li Hongding and Liang Wenzhao changed drastically.
His soldiers and generals also began to talk about it.
Many people couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.
This matter is very strange.
Li Hongding cursed in his heart that Zhao Ziliang had taken the lead.
He immediately laughed and said: "Hahaha Zhao Ziliang, no matter how eloquent you are, you can't cover up the fact that you hijacked dozens of carts of gold and silver from the imperial court."
The fact that he defected to the outside of the Great Wall, my official was ordered by the imperial court I have ordered you to lead troops to destroy you, but I would like to advise the soldiers under your command that you are not the main culprits, but are being raped.
I can promise you that as long as you lay down your weapons and surrender, I will spare your life, otherwise I will treat you As soon as the official gives the order, all of you will be burned to death."
After hearing what Li Hongding said, the soldiers and generals under his command lost their doubts and became firm, and their morale instantly recovered.
Zhao Ziliang laughed: "Hahaha, if the Shenwu Army surrenders so easily, will it still be the Shenwu Army?
Li Hongding, I hereby promise that I will kill you today, otherwise I will not be a human being."
After hearing this, Li Hongding felt a sudden change in his heart.
He remembered Zhao Ziliang's bravery and invincibility in front of the Tubo army that day.
He couldn't help but feel a little panic, but at this time, the arrow was already on the string and he had to shoot.
The two sides were completely at odds with each other.
Okay, if he retreats at this time, Zhao Ziliang will not let him go.
He immediately tightens his face, with a fierce look in his eyes, and shouts: "How brave, I want to see how Zhao Ziliang kills me, Li Gao, Send my order to attack."
"Promise" Li Gao promised loudly, and immediately shouted: "Prepare bows and arrows."
The Doulu army cavalry equipped with bows and arrows slowly rode out from the army, took out their bows and arrows, and galloped forward on their horses.
When about a thousand Doulu Army cavalry equipped with bows and arrows galloped over, Zhao Ziliang immediately struck first.
The Shenwu Army's military formation was on the slope of the sand dune and had a natural advantage on the ground.
Although they used the same bows, , but the shot will definitely be farther from a high place, he ordered: "Bows and arrows are ready."
The soldiers took out their bows and arrows and prepared them.
Zhao Ziliang visually measured the distance of the opponent's cavalry and saw the opportunity and shouted: "Shoot three consecutive arrows."
"Swish swish" "Swish swish" "Swish swish" During the three consecutive firings of bows and arrows, cavalrymen from the attacking Doulu Army kept falling down after being hit by arrows.
They were then submerged and trampled to pulp by the horseshoes of their comrades behind them.
Smoke and dust rose up in front of the Shenwu Army formation.
Just after the three consecutive shots were completed, the Doulu Army cavalry had already entered the shooting range of their archers.
Zhao Ziliang immediately shouted: "Everyone abandon their bows and erect their shields to form a formation!"
All the longbows were thrown on the sand.
The soldiers of the Shenwu Army immediately took out the shields behind their backs and raised them above their heads, one after another, defending airtight.
The sun's rays reflected a lot of light on the shield wall, making the rushing beans The Lu Army cavalry couldn't help but shut up.
The person in front closed his eyes involuntarily and tightened the reins, while the person behind continued to rush forward, bumped into the front from behind, and suddenly fell over.
Before the official attack, the Doulu Army This is what happened
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