Mohist Tang

The army led by Fu Yun is no more than 10,000 people. This time Li Jing left a large number of luggage in Juruchuan. In the army, 30,000 elite cavalry were selected to gather the rest of the army. All the compressed dry rations that were released were enough for the expeditionary rations of the 30,000 army.

The rations of the soldiers have been solved. For the water source and the forage of the horses, Li Jing chose the southern edge of the Qaidam Basin. The mountain roads here are difficult to walk, but there are some sparse vegetation. In addition to the seasonal river that melted snow from Snow Mountain, there are some grasslands on both sides of the river, so the supply pressure of the horses is greatly reduced.

In the Qaidam Basin, in addition to the places where the river flows, more areas are boundless Gobi deserts. The desolation on the edge is not visible at a glance, and even flying birds are extremely rare.

In the vast Gobi Desert, a lonely Tang Army is facing the wind and sand on an arduous expedition.

The army crossed the deserted desert. In order to take a shortcut, it also crossed the desert, crossed the Altyn Mountains, and finally reached the border of Qiemo.

A large number of scouts are released. Their goal today is to find the Chelchen River before sunset. Once they reach the Chelchen River, the distance to Qiemo is already not far.

“The Cheerchen River was found, 20 li ahead!” Suddenly the front army scout rushed back and said loudly.

“ao!”

Suddenly the whole army cheered, and without waiting for Li Jing’s order, they rode their horses and galloped towards the front.

For the cavalry, the distance of 20 li is just a full sprint. Soon, a wide river caught the sight of Tang Army soldiers.

The thirsty war horse impatient rushed to the river, sipping the cold water, and each of the Tang Army soldiers plunged into the river without caring, drinking with the war horse.

Qin Huaiyu suddenly lifted the head from the river water, screamed happily, wiped the river water all over his face, and watched the sunset reflecting in the river water, dyeing the river water red, and couldnt help sighing:” The desert is lonely and the sun sets, and Mo Duns poem is 30% of the woods.”

Many literate generals could not help but look towards Mo Dun. They saw the majesty of the northwest. It is vast, and I am afraid that only Mo Duns poem is the most suitable.

Duan Zhixuan shook his head and said, “According to me, the Qin Shiming of Chancellor Mo is at the Moon and Han Dynasty. The ten thousand li people of the Long March have not yet returned. It is also very appropriate. I will wait to start from Chang’an City. Im afraid its at least five thousand li to move here! Counting the return journey, Im afraid its a full ten thousand li away.”

Li Jing also couldn’t help but sigh. He had already anticipated this when he first set out. The battle will be very hard, but I did not expect it will be so difficult. Tang Army not only has to overcome the harsh natural conditions, cross the complex and unfamiliar terrain, and conduct long-distance combat and large-scale operations in the absence of food, supplies, and support. With the detour of the standard, tracking the main force of Fu Yun, and fighting with it, Tang Army will fall into the situation of consigned to eternal damnation if it is a little negligent.

This way, Li Jing can be said to be cautious, lest he make a mistake and put Tang Army in danger,

Fortunately, all this is about to end, as long as it is After crossing the Chelchen River, Mocheng is already in sight.

On the third day, the impatients 30,000 Great Tang cavalry finally approached Qiemo City. However, to everyone’s surprise, Qimo City was empty and there was no silhouette.

Only the cow dung and the gnawed grassland prove that there have been a large number of cattle and sheep here.

“Let Fu Yun run away again.” Cheng Yaojin said bitterly.

Li Jing stood in the empty Qimo City, her face embarrassed. This time Tang Army was empty again. Fu Yun, old but fiery, was the most cunning and difficult opponent he encountered.

“Fu Yun is impossible to run away and evacuate for up to ten days…” Mo Dun said affirmatively, looking at the traces of life under his feet.

Li Jing’s face was a little slow. The ten-day distance was not long. When Fu Yun evacuated, he carried a large number of cattle and sheep, and he was not walking fast at all. What needs to be determined is the direction of Fu Yun’s escape.

“Our army is chasing from the east, and the vast desert to the west, Fu Yun can only escape from the north and south.” Cheng Yaojin said.

“Yutian and Gaochang.” Li Jing solemnly said, Yutian is Fu Yun’s nobleman. When Fu Yun was chased by Sui Jun, he went up to heaven or down to Hades. Tian took him in, which can be said to be Fu Yun’s first choice.

However, it is not impossible that Fu Yun will do the opposite and mislead the Tang Army to follow the direction of Yutian and switch to Gaochang. Gaochang is a powerful country in Western Regions. He has always refused to accept Great Tang. Take in Fu Yun.

If the chase is wrong, I am afraid it will never be possible to capture Fu Yun again.

“Split the troops immediately, Cheng Yaojin, you led 15 thousand cavalrymen to chase in the direction of Khotan. You would have led the rest of the cavalrymen to chase north. Once you confirm the chasing is wrong, you will immediately turn back.” Li Jing resolutely said.

The cunning fox can’t escape the hunter’s hand. Although Fu Yun is cunning, Li Jing has made a perfect plan and brought 30,000 elite cavalry. In terms of strength, he has an absolute advantage.

“As you bid!”

Cheng Yaojin immediately took the command. Tang Army divided the troops again, one north and the south, galloping away. Tang Army has chased 3000 li, how can it be? Care more than a few hundred miles.

Qiemo City was able to build a city because of the abundant water of the Qimo River, which breeds fertile grasslands on both sides of the bank.

“jia!”

Cheng Yaojin led a large number of cavalry forces upstream along the Qimo River, following Fu Yun’s tracks all the way, leaving no trace of any trace.

“It seems that we are very lucky!” On the 3rd day of chasing again, Cheng Yaojin pointed to pieces of fresh cow dung under his feet and said with a big smile.

Mo Dun was also lightly relieved. The traces of the lives of cattle and sheep are becoming more and more obvious. It seems that this cat and mouse game is about to end.

“The whole army shrinks, don’t beat the grass to scare the snake.” Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said sinisterly.

Immediately, the Tang Army began to gather the formation. Tang Army was not starting a fire. They picked up the compressed dry food and consumed them on the spot. Even the scout’s search radius was reduced by half. According to Cheng Yaojin’s strategic intentions, he would rather find the Tujun a little later than eat them all.

Upstream of the Qimo River, a large number of Tuyuhun herders drove a large number of cattle and sheep, hurriedly on their way, even if there were fresh grass buds along the way, these cattle and sheep could only gnaw a bite, immediately Driven away by the hurried herdsmen, continue to march.

All around these cattle and sheep, there are a large number of Tuyuhun soldiers and guards. This is Fu Yun’s last starting capital. Naturally, it must be watched and should not be lost.

“Kill!”

Suddenly there was a tremor on the ground, and a large number of Tang Army suddenly came from behind.

“Tang Army is here!”

At this moment, Tuyuhun soldiers are like frightened birds. Seeing that Tang Army is not far away ten thousand li, there is no will to resist, collapsed on the first encounter.

This battle once again slashed five thousand Tuyuhun cavalry and captured a large number of cattle and sheep. However, Cheng Yaojin doesn’t value these at all, but only wants one person, that is Fu Yun.

“General, Marquis of Mo, our army found Fu Yun’s king’s account!” A soldier came to report.

Mo Dun and Cheng Yaojin were overjoyed and couldn’t help but urge them to move forward.

This time, are you going to catch Fu Yun?