After a long journey through mountains and rivers, the support troops of the Arab Empire finally arrived at Wunan City.
Prince Landin also received a report from his reconnaissance troops. They saw the Tang Dynasty flag on the edge of the city. Although the Tang Dynasty army had only two thousand people here, they were not prepared to retreat. After all, the Arab army they saw was just like a group of beggars.
"General, do you think this could be the army of the Arab Empire? We've fought them before. Although their clothing was a bit shabby, they still had military prestige. Look at what these people do. It's not an exaggeration to say they are beggars. Did they beg all the way here?"
A captain looked at the Arab Empire army under the city wall and didn't know what to say. These guys were in tatters and some of them could hardly stand. It was nonsense to say that they were an army. Not to mention our Tang Dynasty army, even the army of the newly formed Ali Dynasty could be dealt with by those puppet kings.
"Be careful, there's an explosion! Everyone, please be vigilant! Get to your positions! If anyone dares to retreat when I shout, I'll kill them."
General Sima couldn't believe it at the moment. He had just recruited 30% of new soldiers. If they were all veterans, he wouldn't have needed to say those words just now. As soon as the veterans heard the sound of attack, they would immediately be like swords released from a bow. He was afraid that they would rush too far forward. But it was different with the new recruits. It was one thing when they were in the center, and it was another matter when the real fighting started. If they really failed, it would have an impact on our entire legion, so in this situation, it was better to be careful.
After hearing the order, the soldiers immediately went to their posts. Although the city was not big, the city walls were still pretty good. This was mainly because it was a newly built city. When the Tang army came to attack, the city lord did not resist for even a minute and ran back with his entire family.
As for the other troops in the city, after they saw the city lord run away, they had even less intention of fighting. They threw away their weapons and opened the city gates. Although they did not sing and dance to welcome the Tang army, they did not have any intention of resisting. So when they encountered the army of the Arab Empire, the city walls and gates were no problem.
I don't know who built this city wall back then. If I knew, I would drag him to the front of this city. I guess he would be regretting it now. The city wall was built to resist the Tang army, but the Tang army came in early. Using the city wall you built to resist your army is really a disgusting thing.
The Tang army was ready for battle, but the Arab army did not prepare to charge in battle formation as they expected. Instead, they just found a place and fell there. The thousands of people in the front chose the same action. They had no intention of fighting at all.
"General, you see these people must be quite exhausted. Why don't we just charge out? They are no match for us. Maybe we can get off to a good start today. Even if we kill a thousand of them, the brothers have been idle for quite some time."
One of his captains was eager to make a contribution. He had been observing these soldiers for a long time. This was definitely not an act. If he was pretending, then the soldiers of the Arab Empire were too powerful. Do you usually make a living by acting?
"Bullshit! Shut up! How many people are outside? How many people are inside our city? What good is it for you to kill a thousand of them? Can it change the entire battle situation? It can't even change one percent of the situation. But if we can't come back and lose this city, then we have to retreat to the next city. Do you know how big the impact on our strategy is? Don't mention this kind of thing where the risk is not proportional to the income in the future."
General Sima scolded his men, and the others nodded solemnly. What General Sima said was a serious matter. If the risks and benefits are proportional, then of course we can do this, but if they are not proportional, it is best to shut up.
The captain who had raised the issue rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. "Aren't we eager to make a contribution?" "We haven't had any Arab troops for such a long time. As for these city-states along the Caspian Sea, each one is more vulnerable than the other. Sometimes, before our troops have even begun to attack, they've already escaped from the city walls, showing no intention of fighting to the death."
Prince Landin got off his carriage. The city in front of him belonged to the Arab Empire. He wanted to do the same as his ancestors, lead his army to rush in, kill all the Tang people, and then recover his country's territory and show his face in the entire empire.
But the problem is that he is very clear about the current situation. Look at the mental state of the people around him. Basically, they can't hold on any longer. Even if they can still hold on, it has nothing to do with fighting. Whether it is supplies or water, it seems that they can't sustain it. What they have to do now is to set up the camp first, and then collect some daily necessities around, so that the brothers can have a good rest. This is the most important thing to do.
If we launch an attack immediately, the last of our elite troops will be completely consumed. Furthermore, from our current position, we can see the Tang army's artillery on the city walls. Under such fire, how can you possibly break into the city? We couldn't break in when you were at your most elite, let alone now.
"Order your troops to set up camp according to the established plan, and send out search parties to search the surrounding area for additional supplies."
Prince Landin was also very weak and fell seriously ill during the journey. Fortunately, he was a prince, so he had the necessary people and the necessary medicine, so he was able to hold on. But after more people got this disease, they probably wouldn't even have the intention to hold on. The comrade who was so kind to him last night might be kicked into the desert today.
