novelhk Chapter 205 Revealing Identity
Chapter 205 Revealing Identity
The wind and snow stopped abruptly, and the originally depressing sky cleared up and a ray of dim sunlight shone down.
It seemed to be urging the Tang soldiers to continue the pursuit! !
Li Jing keenly grasped the opportunity and swung the Tang sword in his hand forward heavily: "Kill, chase him, kill~~~"
Whoosh whoosh~~~
The compound crossbow finally started to show its power!
A thousand arrows whizzed away, instantly killing hundreds of fleeing Tubo soldiers!
At this time, Guo Xin and his white-haired soldiers finally cleared out the Tibetan soldiers who had climbed up the city wall, and came to the city gate, wanting to leave the city and pursue them.
But when he opened the city gate, he was faced with His Majesty the Khan of the Tang Dynasty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty!
Guo Xin hurried forward and bowed, "I am Guo Xin from the Anxi Protectorate. May I ask if you are reinforcements from Chang'an?!"
Li Shimin and Li Chengqian looked at each other, then immediately dismounted and went forward to help Guo Xin up.
They looked at the blood on Guo Xin's face, the worn-out armor on his body, and his slightly hunched body...
Both father and son couldn't help but have tears in their eyes!
It’s too difficult! The defenders of Anxi have a hard time!
There are also white-haired soldiers following Guo Xin behind him, and the youngest of them is over fifty years old!
It was this group of old people who stayed in the Western Regions and guarded Anxi of the Tang Dynasty for more than half a century!
The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are so great!
Li Chengqian said excitedly: "General Guo, please stand up. We are the reinforcements sent by Chang'an. Thank you for your hard work, everyone!!"
Li Shimin came to the Anxi veterans and looked at these soldiers who had fought for their country all their lives!
"Sorry we are late..."
Li Shimin's eyes were filled with tears, his heart was trembling, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but no words came out.
He could not reveal his identity, and wanted to boost the morale of the veterans, so he could only stand in front of them as a reinforcement from Chang'an.
On the other side, Guo Xin looked at the Tang soldiers who were still chasing in the distance and said quickly: "Two generals, don't chase after the desperate enemy. You have come from afar, so it is better to go into the city and rest before making plans."
Li Chengqian bowed slightly to Guo Xin: "Don't worry, old general. We can still hold on. We must seize the opportunity when the Tibetan soldiers gather and kill as many of their living forces as possible to better defend Anxi!"
Guo Xin nodded after hearing this: "That's right. When will the follow-up reinforcements arrive?"
After hearing this, Li Chengqian's face darkened and he did not answer!
Guo Xin immediately reacted: "Are these the only soldiers we have now?"
Li Chengqian quickly pulled him aside and said, "Old General, please don't make a loud noise. We must keep our morale stable. We'll talk about the details later."
Guo Xin opened his mouth, but finally suppressed the doubts in his heart.
But he could tell from Li Chengqian's attitude that these were most likely the only reinforcements they had.
But what can only a thousand reinforcements solve?!
Or did the imperial court have no intention of taking back the four Anxi towns, but only came to support the city of Qiuci and bring them back to Chang'an?
No, guarding Anxi was his life's mission, and there was no way he would return to Chang'an in such an unclear manner.
Although Chang'an is the dream city he longs for, isn't the reason he stays in the Western Regions just to guard the glorious Chang'an?
Therefore, he must not retreat.
Even if I die in Kucha City, I would not hesitate!
At this time, civil officials such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, who did not follow the pursuit, rushed over with 4,000 war horses carrying supplies.
When Guo Xin saw the supplies, he immediately calmed down and ordered his old brothers to come forward to help!
On the other side, the Tang soldiers, under the command of Li Jing, chased for thirty miles and killed more than three thousand Tibetan soldiers before returning to the city! !
Along the way, they did not waste the war horses and food supplies left by the Tubo soldiers, but packed them all up and took them back.
Li Jing also ordered the collection of the heads of the Tibetan soldiers and brought them back to Qiuci to build a Jingguan, in order to commemorate the Anxi soldiers who died in the battle and to deter surrounding forces.
This is also an opportunity to announce to the outside world that the Tang Dynasty’s reinforcements have arrived. Anyone who wants to plot against the Tang Dynasty’s Anxi should think twice!
When Li Jing led the army back to Qiuci City, they were greeted by a sudden explosion! !
Upon further inspection, it turned out that it was Li Chengqian who was helping Guo Xin learn the use of explosive packs.
The gunpowder brought this time, in addition to being used to fire small cannons, most of the rest is in the form of explosive packs!
At this time, a roar came from another direction.
This is Li Shimin demonstrating the operation of the small cannon.
After seeing these two magical weapons, the Anxi defenders all shouted excitedly to the sky.
They shouted and cried bitterly.
There are thousands of regrets and excitement in my heart that need to be vented and expressed!
They were cheering for their comrades who had died in battle over the past half century.
Brothers, did you see it?
Chang'an not only sent reinforcements, but also brought such magical weapons!
Anxi was able to be defended, your deaths were not in vain, we did not disgrace the glory of the Tang Dynasty, no...
Unfortunately, you can't see it.
It doesn't matter. You can just watch us from heaven as we continue to fight, as we take back the four towns of Anxi and re-establish the power of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions...
Everyone was very excited, but there was a lingering worry between Guo Xin's brows.
He felt from the attitudes of Li Shimin and Li Chengqian that things were not that simple.
No matter how powerful the small cannons and explosive packs are, they will eventually run out of power.
How will they continue to persevere with such a small number of people?
At this time, Li Jing led his men into the city.
The attention of the Anxi soldiers was drawn over. Looking at these elite young men, they recalled their high spirits when they were young.
But now they have gray hair and look very old!
But they are proud because they have fulfilled their promise to guard the Tang Dynasty's borders with their lives.
They are worthy of these young people!
Li Jing and others looked at the Anxi veterans and couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.
To show respect, everyone dismounted and walked into the city to be inspected by the veterans.
The Anxi soldiers stood on both sides of the streets in the city, watching the young men slowly entering the city!
Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin and others did not dare to look into these weathered eyes.
They all lowered their heads, having won the battle, but there was no excitement at all!
They just led their horses forward silently and accepted the inspection of the veterans.
The city was very quiet, and two generations of Tang Dynasty soldiers communicated in silence.
At this moment, an unknown veteran stepped forward and looked Li Jing in the face.
"Tang Dynasty!!"
Chop chop chop.....
As the old soldier's weapon struck the ground rhythmically, more and more old soldiers gathered around him.
Chop chop chop.....
"Tang Dynasty!!"
"Tang Dynasty!!"
"Tang Dynasty..."
Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin and others finally raised their heads. Seeing the veterans' recognition of them, they finally felt relieved.
They echoed the cries of the veterans, and the Tang Dynasty soldiers from two eras gathered under the banner of the Tang Dynasty.
"Tang!"
"Tang!"
"Tang..."