Chapter 349: Putting Down the Rebellion, Zhao Zilong Becomes Famous in One Battle (Part 2)

Juyongguan is close to the Youzhou side, inside the rebel base camp.

In order to avoid long nights and nightmares, Liu Ziyu, the self-proclaimed general of rebellion, had ordered the 100,000 soldiers and horses under his command to rush to Juyong Pass at night. He personally led 20,000 cavalry and 30,000 Turkic cavalry reinforcements to arrive at the outskirts of Juyong Pass and set up camp first.

They formed a pincer attack with the rebels on the north side of Juyong Pass, and surrounded the 20,000 Tang Yulin troops in Juyong Pass, as well as the Emperor Zhaowu Chen Huaian who was personally conquering.

Moreover, as soon as Liu Ziyu arrived at Juyongguan, he sent messengers to the headquarters of another rebel army to convey the general's orders. They attacked from both front and back in an effort to complete the victory in one battle and eat up 20,000 imperial soldiers and horses in one go.

It would be best to kill Emperor Zhaowu Chen Huaian in the Battle of Juyongguan.

If that happens, the entire Tang Dynasty will soon fall into a leaderless situation, and he, Liu Ziyu, can take advantage of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

In the rebel camp, Liu Ziyu was convening his generals and the new Turkic Khan Bat'er to discuss the matter of attacking the Imperial Guards around tomorrow.

Liu Ziyu said: "Everyone, the imperial court's 20,000 soldiers and horses are on the battlefield outside Juyong Pass. After several days of fierce fighting with the rebel armies of Gui, Shun and Tanzhou, they are now at the end of their strength."

"According to the scouts' investigation, there are currently less than 15,000 imperial soldiers and horses in Juyong Pass, and our two armies to fight against the rebels combined have a total strength of more than 150,000;"

"In the Battle of Juyongguan, the comparison between our army and the imperial troops was ten to one. No matter how you say it, the advantage in the Battle of Juyongguan lies with our army!"

As Liu Ziyu spoke, he pointed enthusiastically at the combat drill sand table in front of him, and continued: "Everyone, my general has given an order to the rebel army on the north side of Juyong Pass overnight, asking them to take the initiative to lure the imperial troops tomorrow. Go into battle and create opportunities for our army to completely annihilate the imperial troops;"

"Everyone, look at this place——"

As he spoke, Liu Ziyu pointed at the sand table with his saber. It was a narrow area surrounded by mountains on both sides.

Liu Ziyu said: "This place is called Jiapigou, and it is the burial place chosen by my general for the vanguard of the imperial army. This place is surrounded by mountains on both sides, making it a natural ambush place."

“My general’s plan is to use the rebel forces on the north side of Juyong Pass as bait and move the main battlefield to Jiapigou, while the main force of our army moves overnight to hide the cavalry in the dense forests on both sides of Jiapigou; "

"When the imperial troops and the troops from Gui, Shun, and Tan Prefectures were fighting fiercely, our main force was waiting for the opportunity to move, with 50,000 cavalry as the vanguard, giving full play to the mobility and flexibility of the cavalry. Attack from the side and catch the imperial troops by surprise;"

After speaking, Liu Ziyu waved his hand and said: "Now, I will begin to assign specific combat tasks;"

"Lieutenant General Li Meng listens to the order——"

"The general is here!"

Liu Ziyu said: "I order you to lead 20,000 cavalry immediately to hide in the forest on the left side of Jiapigou. Tomorrow, after receiving my order, the whole army will rush out and kill the imperial troops by surprise."

"The general will get the order!"

Liu Ziyu said again: "Bat'er Khan, this general needs you to cooperate with 30,000 Turkic cavalry. We will set off tonight to hide in the mountains and forests on the right side of Jiapigou area. We will also follow my general's orders after the battle." , attacking the Tang court soldiers and horses from the right wing;"

Battelle smiled, agreed, and said: "General Liu, it's easy to say, easy to say, I will personally lead the troops tonight!"

Liu Ziyu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, Battle Khan!"

Immediately, combat tasks were assigned again: "Deputy General Liu Ming——"

"The general is here!"

"This general orders you..."

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