Datang: From exiled prince to eternal tyrant

Chapter 203 Ambush and Counterattack

Leading the army to the outside of Medog City, Li Ke did not stop, but went directly to the upper reaches of the Tibetan River north of Medog City.

The Zang River is near the city of Medog, running north-south and flowing on the east side of the city.

Board the boat from the pier on the east side of Medog City, and sail northward for forty miles, there is a few-shaped turning point.

Passing through that corner, the river goes west all the way to Pibo City.

After passing Pibo City, and going west for a hundred miles, you will come to a Sanchakou. From that fork, go north along the river, and you will be able to reach Luoxie within a hundred miles.

Li Ke rushed to the corner at this time, preparing to set up an ambush here to block the reinforcements in the direction of Pibo City.

Forty miles away from the city of Medog, with the marching speed of the Shu army, they can kill Medog within half a day.

The army quickly crossed the river, occupied both sides of the river, and set up river barriers at the mouth of the river to block the opponent's forward route.

Although the water march is slightly faster and the cost is very low, it also has a huge disadvantage, that is, insufficient flexibility and sluggish response.

On land, with the sound of a military order, the army turned its direction, and it followed suit.But on the river, countless warships are crowded together, and it is not so convenient to stop and change direction.

Once they are ambushed, they will suffer a heavy setback.

Li Ke has a sheepskin raft, which is much more flexible on the river than on the opposite side.

As long as the ambush is done properly and the battle is targeted in a planned way, the opponent will be killed from head to toe.

Not to mention the complete annihilation of the main force in Tubo, but it would be easy for Lun Keri to suffer a big loss.

"Your Highness, let my old horse lead troops to occupy Motuo!"

Ma Liuzhi was eager to attack the city, and he asked to lead the army to make meritorious service along the way.

Naturally, Li Ke would not agree: "Don't tell me? Let's stop the other side's reinforcements first! Otherwise, even if Medog is captured, we won't be able to hold it!"

He stopped Gu Wu who was passing by, and took Gu Wu back to the central army tent.

"Quick, tell me about Pibo's situation!"

Gu Wu hurriedly took out the latest information from his bosom again, cupped his hands and said: "The enemy troops have completely withdrawn from the southwest front, and the squadron returned to reinforce some cities. The big army had already dispatched the day before yesterday, and they came straight to the Tibetan River. It is expected I can get here in two days!"

"it is good!"

Li Ke nodded.

With the special forces, Li Ke can keep track of the enemy's movements at any time, and Li Ke is very confident in this battle.

It is a good opportunity for Li Ke to defeat the main force of Tubo when Keri personally led the army to conquer Medog.

As long as the Lunke Japanese army is captured here, the entire Tibetan River will become a smooth road, allowing the Shu army to gallop.

At that time, Li Ke will be able to direct his troops and fight Songtsen Gampo to the death.

He asked Gu Wudao again: "How is Modog?"

Gu Wu looked relieved, and said with a smile: "If you can't get out of the city, I'm afraid you're already waiting to die!"

Li Ke nodded: "Keep an eye on the city of Medog to prevent his defenders from going out of the city to the north, and attacking our army with the main force of Tubo!"

There are only [-] defenders in Medog City. Li Ke is not afraid, but he should be careful to prevent the opponent from coming out of the city.

In fact, when Ma Liuzhi called for the war before, Li Ke considered occupying Medog first and wiped out the 5 defenders.

But time was running out, and Li Ke had to pay attention to the main force of Tubo coming up the river.Moreover, there is really nowhere to defend that city, even if it is captured, it will not be able to prevent the opponent's attack.

If you win Medog first, but you are surrounded by the main force of Tubo, then the loss outweighs the gain.

Originally, a better way was to encircle some reinforcements, surround the city of Medog, and then divide the troops to stop Lunkori's army.

But the force is really limited. He has only 25 troops, while the opposite side has 40 main forces, plus the [-] defenders in Medog City.

If the strategy of dividing the troops is adopted again, I am afraid that the two sides will not be able to please.

Li Ke also ordered Gu Wu to keep an eye on the opponent's main force and report any changes.

……

On the Zang River, Lun Keri looked at the army behind him, feeling quite happy.

He had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

As early as after Li Ke took the Dajian Furnace, Lun Keri wanted to lead his army to fight.

However, Songtsen Gampo kept the army in Pibo City on the grounds that the capital still needed a large army to defend it.

At this time, the wild horse is unleashed, which is a good time for Lun Keri to show off his skills.

"Da Lun, after half a day's walk, we will have to make a detour to the south. By then, the city of Medog will be liberated!"

The subordinate generals came to report the itinerary.

Lun Keri sneered, waved his hands and said, "No! We don't have to go south!"

"what?"

The general was stunned for a moment: "Aren't you going to rescue Medog?"

Lun Keri shook his head: "Let's land at the bend of the river and head east all the way to Woluo Valley!"

The general was startled again: "Walking valley? But... But according to the frontline report, the main force of the Shu army has arrived in Medog City!"

Lun Keri looked at the general, and said with a faint smile: "Even if they get Motuo, what can he do? I blocked his retreat, and he can escape from my palm?"

The general pondered for a moment, and his face brightened: "What does Da Lun mean is that the city of Medog is just a bait?"

Lun Keri laughed loudly, raised his head, and said confidently: "Then Li Ke is currently invading Metuo, and there are only two tactics he can use. One is to besiege the city and force it, and the other is to encircle a point to fight for reinforcements."

He looked at the river ahead again: "I'm guessing, he should have chosen the second option, laying an ambush in the river ahead, waiting to block us!"

"But he never imagined that our army would land in advance, avoid his blockage, and directly kill him behind!"

Lun Keri's eyes were wide open, staring ahead, the corners of his mouth parted.

This unexpected move of his made Li Ke absolutely hard to guard against.

Even if he sent someone to follow the army and noticed the movement, it would be too late when he got the news and sent his troops back to help.

You must know that when the army is marching, there are guard posts on both sides to guard against being followed.

Even if Li Ke sent spies, the news he got would definitely be delayed.

I'm afraid that his Tubo army rushed to Woluo Valley, then Li Ke just received the news that he was out of the air!
Thinking of this, how can you not be excited about Keri?

The Tubo people were defeated all the way, but he said that Keri went out personally and defeated Li Ke in one fell swoop...

Then he discussed Keri's prestige in the country will be further enhanced.

Moreover, Li Keheng died in Tubo, so he could continue to go east and recapture Yupen City and Dajianlu...

Even, go further east and seize the land of Shu...

Thinking of this, Lun Keri waved his hand: "All the troops obeyed the order, landed in front, and then marched quickly, approaching the Woluo Valley!"

With the order of the military, countless warships slowly docked, and all the troops landed in an orderly manner.

After landing, the army quickly rectified and marched eastward in a neat formation.

Lun Keri rode on a war horse, led 30 cavalry and [-] infantry behind him, and headed towards Woluo Valley vigorously.

The iron hooves rumbled, making a shocking sound, which made the hearts of the Shu soldiers on the distant river bank tremble.

"what happened?"

At this time, several secret agents were still following the Tubo army at a distance. Since the army had sentries at the front and back to patrol the four directions, they could not get too close.

At this time, when I heard rumbling footsteps, I realized that something was wrong.

Marching on the river, relying on warships, how could there be such a movement?

(End of this chapter)