Chapter 535: Decisive Battle at Black Mountain

In the Turkic camp, Ashidewenfu, Fengzhi and other chieftains gathered together to discuss how to deal with the Tang army's attack.

Previously, they were already unable to resist the tens of thousands of troops of Xiao Siye and others, and they had to cut off their food and grass to defeat Xiao Siye and others. Now the total strength of the Tang army has reached 300,000.

The Eastern Turks are even less of a match. If there is no way to repel the enemy, they all have plans to disband and surrender.

"Now that the Tang army is coming in full force, if we can't stop the Tang army's sharp edge, I'm afraid that those sitting here will become prisoners of the Tang army." A chieftain of a small tribe said.

He was against the Eastern Turks' resistance against the Tang Dynasty, but unfortunately! His tribe was isolated and the total number of soldiers capable of fighting in the entire tribe was only about 1,800, less than 2,000.

Under the threat of the big tribe, a small tribe like his had no choice but to compromise in order to avoid being destroyed.

"Don't panic, everyone. We have contacted the Xi and Khitan and asked them to help us contain the 100,000 troops of Zhou Daowu, the governor of Yingzhou of the Tang Dynasty."

"The other troops of the Tang army are stationed in various states. What we really need to face is only the 50,000 troops under Pei Xingjian." Ashide Wenfu said.

"That sounds good, but do you have any way to fight against the Tang army? This is what we should discuss." A chief of the middle tribe said.

Everyone knows the situation of the Tang army. You don't need to reiterate this. What we need to do now is how to stop the Tang army's attack.

"This time, I have discussed with Fengzhi that we can stop the Tang army in Heishan." Ashidewenfu said.

"Heishan?" The leaders of all tribes were very surprised after hearing this.

Heishan, also known as Huyan Valley and Shimen Water, is the largest tributary of the Yellow River on the grassland. It is the natural boundary between Daqing Mountain and Wula Mountain. Its upper reaches are commonly known as Beiqigou, flowing from north to south. The Heishan

River Valley is flat and can be used by horses and vehicles. It is the most ideal transportation route across Yinshan Mountain.

It is also an important section of the Silk Road of the Grassland-Shantian Khan Road.

If the Tang army wants to completely quell the rebellion of the Eastern Turks, it must pass through this place.

Since the river valley is flat and suitable for large-scale cavalry charges, cavalry has an absolute advantage over infantry in such a flat place.

But even so, the chieftains of the Eastern Turkic tribes were not optimistic at all.

The strength of the Tang army had long been deeply rooted in their hearts, and they did not think that they could rely on their cavalry to deal with the Tang army.

The Tang army had a Modao formation specifically for dealing with their light cavalry, and the Tang army's bows and crossbows were enough for them to drink a pot.

They also heard that the Tang army had a new weapon that was more powerful than the bows and crossbows.

To be honest, they had no idea whether they could stop the Tang army's attack.

"Yes! It is Black Mountain. This time, my Fengzhi army will be the main force, Ashidewenfu's army will be the left wing, and the coalition forces of other tribes will be the right wing. The Khan will be behind me. Let's see how I defeat the Tang army." Fengzhi said.

"Okay! My Dewenfu army is willing to guard the left wing. As long as I am here, there will be no problem on the left wing. If you need it, my army can also allocate some troops to help you fight." Ashidewenfu said.

"Okay! As long as we are united, we will definitely be able to defeat the Tang army. We Turks will never be slaves." Fengzhi said, looking at the other tribal chiefs, "What about you?"

The two strongest tribes have expressed their opinions. If the others do not express their opinions, they may not be able to leave the big tent alive.

As for Khan Ashina Nishufu, no one will care about his thoughts at all.

"We are willing to assist Fengzhi to guard the right wing." The first tribal chieftain stood up and expressed his position.

"We are willing to assist Fengzhi to guard the right wing." The chieftains of other tribes expressed their willingness to be tied to the same chariot with Ashidewenfu and Fengzhi.

"Okay! It's decided! Everyone raise your glasses!" Fengzhi laughed.

Everyone toasted, ate meat and drank wine. Tomorrow they would have a decisive battle with the Tang army in Heishan, so they naturally had to eat and drink well today.

The next day, hundreds of thousands of Eastern Turkic troops were ready in Heishan to block the Tang army outside Heishan.

Pei Xingjian led the army to Heishan to confront the Turkish army.

"General Zhao Lang!" Pei Xingjian looked at the Turkish army and began to assign tasks.

"I am here!" said Lieutenant General Zhao Lang, clasping his fists.

"I order you to lead 15,000 troops to attack the left wing of the Eastern Turks. Hold on to the enemy's left wing tightly. Do not allow a single person on the enemy's left wing to escape." Pei Xingjian said. "

Yes, sir!" Lieutenant General Zhao Lang accepted the order, assembled 15,000 troops and attacked the left wing of the Turks.

"Lieutenant General Zhao Hong." Pei Xingjian said.

"I am here!" said a man on the right, clasping his fists.

"I order you to lead 10,000 troops to the enemy's right wing and confront the enemy's right wing. Remember, if the enemy does not move, your troops should not act rashly." Pei Xingjian said.

"Yes, sir!" Lieutenant General Zhao Hong accepted the order.

Although he did not know Pei Xingjian's intention, he still resolutely carried out the order.

Just as the arrangements were made, the main force of the Turks attacked Pei Xingjian.

The Tang army lined up and faced the fierce Turks. First, they were greeted by several waves of arrow rain, shooting and killing many Turkic cavalrymen.

Then, the musketeers attacked the Turkic cavalrymen, killing them all.

The Turkic cavalrymen finally killed the Tang army in front of the formation, and there was also a square formation specially set up to deal with the Turkic cavalrymen. In short, the Turkic cavalrymen were beaten to a pulp by the Tang army.

"What nonsense! Can't the brave warriors of our grassland break through the Tang army's formation?"

"Push the last of our troops and tear open the Tang army's formation for me." Fengzhi roared.

"Leader, never! If we use up all our last resources, our tribe will become lambs to be slaughtered by the tribes." Fengzhi's general said.

Once the warriors of their Fengzhi tribe died here, other tribes would divide up Fengzhi.

The grassland has always been following the jungle law, and the weak tribes will be annexed by the strong tribes.

If all the troops of Fengzhi were lost here, other small tribes might not do anything to Fengzhi.

But the powerful Ashidewenfu tribe would not be so kind.

"If we don't use the last of our forces, we will most likely be defeated. I would rather my army be annexed by others than let the grassland fall into the hands of the Tang people."

"Send people to the left and right wings quickly and ask them to send troops to cooperate with our attack. We must defeat the Tang army today no matter what, at any cost." Fengzhi said.

"Yes, Khan Fengzhi!" The generals took the order and sent people to inform the left and right wings to send troops to reinforce.

"My sons, for the Turks, follow me and kill! Drive the Tang people out of the south of the desert, drive them out of the grassland, kill!" Fengzhi roared and led the way to kill the Tang army.

The soldiers of Fengzhi's army followed their chief to kill the Tang army.