Chapter 17 Fire Cow Thunder Pig

In this war outside Jieluo City, both sides suffered losses and the war did not expand. Guo Bian was still scared after falling into the elephant formation, and Ali A did not have the courage to continue to fight. Both sides retreated.

This war exposed the shortcomings of the Tianzhu army. In front of the Tang cavalry, once the cavalry launched a charge, the so-called troops temporarily convened by Jiantuo were completely powerless, and the number advantage was equal to nothing.

However, the Jiantuoluo coalition still besieged Jieluo City, but he no longer dared to approach the siege.

When this war broke out, many spies were lying in the dark and spreading the result of the war back. Several influential Brahmins gathered overnight to discuss solutions.

"It seems that Ali A can't defeat the Tang army at all!" Kabagan, the most influential elder of Jiantula Brahmin, said: "The peasants who were temporarily summoned by Jiantula can't resist the Tang people's cavalry at all. No matter how many people are, it's useless! With such cavalry, as long as there are enough numbers, it will be enough to sweep the entire Indian. It's too powerful, too powerful. It seems that Wang Xuance destroyed the legend of Tianzhu with one person's power. It's indeed true."

"I heard that there are 200,000 soldiers in the Tang Dynasty?" said another great elder, Dena.

"Twenty-hundred thousand..." Kabagan said: "It's not all so powerful, but as long as ten thousand people enter India, it will be a great thing! Even if it's not ten thousand people, now General Guo Bian has the qualifications to dominate Jiantuoluo."

"But Ali A still resisted the other party after all."

"That's up to the elephant soldiers, elephant soldiers!" Kabagan said: "The gods and elephants are the greatest gifts given to India by Brahma. This is also an important force for us to resist foreign enemies. Alexander, who fought in the west thousands of years ago, was also repelled by our elephant soldiers."

In fact, there was no "thousands of years" left in the current era, but the culture of the Indians did not have the concept of time, not only did they have no concept of time in daily life, but they even did not pay attention to history. This is also the reason why the Indian culture is worthy of being parallel to Chinese culture, but its historical records are pitifully rare.

Moreover, the most important reason why Alexander failed to conquer India was not because he was blocked from the elephant soldiers, but the elephant was an animal with special feelings for the Indians. They loved it and even believed in him, so they were willing to attach many legends to the elephant.

"But, Ali A did not fail this time." Dena said: "Although he was stormed this time, Ali A captured dozens of Tang troops."

"But, when will Ali's good luck last?" Kabagan frowned and seemed a little worried: "What is the terrifying flame that suddenly appeared this time? Is it the magic fire of the Tang people? Our elephants seem to be very scared. If the Tang people use this magic weapon again, Ali's will have to worry."

Denner said: "You mean..."

"I think we should find a way to get in touch with this general from the Tang Dynasty." Dena said: "Their Master Xuanzang came to India and won the entire Ganges River by debating classics. Today, can the arrival of General Guo Bian also use this magic to defeat the elephant formation? If possible, then maybe this is the revelation given by Brahma to us, allowing us to bring Ali Ala, who has been bewitched by Shiva for a long time! This domineering Kshatriya, he seems to have forgotten the arrangement of the four major castes in recent years, and seems to have forgotten that his authority and victory are all based on us. He seems to think that he can replace the Brahmin with his force from pagan forces. He should have learned a lesson. No! If he fails, then what awaits him will be doomed!"

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In the military camp where people don’t carry people, Ali’s face was deeply frowning!

On this night, two more kings quietly withdrew from the coalition. Although the Tang army seemed to be at a disadvantage in the daytime battle, the Indian infantry showed irreversible flaws in front of the Tang cavalry. The "elephant soldiers" that the Indian army relied on to regain a game showed timidity under the "devil flame" of the Tang Dynasty!

"What should I do?" Ali A asked Ibn angrily? Tumeirt: "Do you Tianfang Kingdom have any magic that can restrain this devil flame? Haven't you always said that your true god is omnipotent? Come out quickly and take out a spell that can eliminate this devil fire!"

Ibn Tumeirt was actually full of contempt for Ali. The Indians were the birthplace of Mingxue. The contribution of logical thinking was much greater than that of China. However, this country was full of superstition and extremely backward in technology. Ibn Tumeirt saw the refining bomb in the day and saw that it was a weapon related to gunpowder and oil, but all the Indians believed that it was a magic fire and a magic, and even the senior leaders of the Indians were the same.

"This stupid pig! Maybe I can't explain it to him."

What's more, Ibn Tumeirt doesn't plan to popularize knowledge for this Indian Kshatriya. If he can make him ignorant for life, it's better. What he wants is how to control him!

But now, we still have to communicate with him in a language that Ali can understand: "The magic fire is indeed powerful, but have you noticed that after using it for a while, the Tang people have used it for a while, it is useless. If they can continue to summon the magic fire, then they will directly summon the magic fire to destroy us. Why do they still use cavalry? And at that time, their chief general was in our elephant war formation. If he could summon such a large demon fire that was enough to destroy the entire elephant war formation, why should he leave the soldiers trapped by us and escape?"

"You mean...that magic fire cannot summon many?"

"That's right." Ibn Tumeirt said: "And I guess that their spells and magic power are not left after this use today. If the war starts again tomorrow, they probably won't even use magic fire! These magic fires are actually used to scare people. Tomorrow our true gods will definitely appear and suppress these heresies from the Tang Dynasty. King, please continue to attack. Our Tianfang City will spare no effort to support you!"

"Is this true? If it is true, that would be great." Ali A said: "In front of our divine elephants, they are no match for them at all. If their magic fire is just used to scare people, then driving these Tang people away and leveling Jieluo City is just around the corner!"

From Ali's camp, Ibn Tumeirt took out a refining bomb and murmured: "This stupid pig seems to really think that the flame was summoned with a spell. Why didn't he search the prisoners?"

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There are also the same worries in Jieluo City, but the worries are Jieluo’s father and son.

"The elephant soldier is so amazing!" King Jieluo said: "It's like a brick wall, but fortunately we have divine fire. Guard Guo, please summon the divine fire again tomorrow. Only this can defeat the elephant soldier!"

Guo Bian was a little amused when he heard this, but Guo Tan was a little worried and said, "The number of refining bombs we brought this time is not large. After a crazy throw today, there are very few left. If you really need it, you have to let Ningyuan transport it again, but it will be too late anyway."

"What? The divine fire is almost used up?" Prince Jieluo was shocked.

Guo Bian laughed: "Don't be afraid, no need to be afraid! There is no refining bomb, but isn't there anything that makes fire everywhere in Jieluo City?" Guo Bian said this and showed a look of self-blame: "Today I was abrupt. After I stormed Xiu Tuo's infantry, I became underestimated. So many brothers were so tired that they fell into it. But if we fight tomorrow, we will definitely win a great victory, and I will rescue all the brothers who have fallen out!"

"Guo Tai," Guo Tan asked, "Have you thought of any solution?"

"Of course," Guo Bian said to King Jieluo and his son: "Please inform the whole clan that I want to lend your pigs and cows."

"Pig and cow?" Prince Jieluo and his son couldn't imagine why they used pigs and cows in war. Prince Jieluo asked, "General, do you want to do it?"

Guo Bian originally wanted to explain, but He Chunshan seemed to have guessed Guo Bian's idea and smiled and said, "That's right, we want to be a great wizard, a great ritual to eliminate the elephant war formation."

When King Jieluo and his son heard this, Dasheng was in awe and quickly went out to prepare that night. The entire Jieluo clan dared not disobey, and drove the pigs and cows out.

After they went out, Guo Bian said to He Chunshan again: "Let the merchants take out all the firecrackers." He said to Guo Tan again: "Look at whether there is any gunpowder in the army, if there is, take out all of them. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, let us fight it vigorously and decide the outcome in one battle!"

The next day, it started raining. Guo Bian ordered to strictly guard all places. Ibn Tumeirt advised Ali to attack while the rain was in a hurry. Ali heard his advice and issued an order, but he himself did not like to go to the rain, so he just patted his men to attack. When his men saw the king hiding, they became lazy.

The Tang army was condescending to Jieluo City and shot the approaching elephant soldiers with bows and crossbows. The elephant knights were hard to shoot, and the infantrymen ignored them.

If Ali A took advantage of the rain to attack, it would be very beneficial to him in such weather. The cavalry in the mud would be difficult to play a role. The bumpy ground would be very fast. In this way, even if the Tang army could defend Jieluo City, it would pay a great price. However, Ali Ali did not have this awareness. He hated the rain and the feeling of wetness.

Fundamentally speaking, he is a king, not a qualified general.

Three days later, another sunny day is coming.

Aliah summoned the countries, but found that only seven kings, 20,000 troops and horses, and 2,500 elephant cavalry were left behind. Not only were there fleeing kings, but also those who did not fleeing kings also had fleeing soldiers.

However, after he was angry and unified, he ordered to continue his troops, "Elephant soldiers, rush! Crash the city wall and flatten Jieluo City!"

After the order was issued, the two thousand elephants were divided into three rows and drove up in rows. The infantry were no longer located on both wings, but hid behind the elephant group!

The elephant slowly rushed towards Jieluo City. Unlike last time, the Tang army did not leave the city to fight this time.

"Haha, they are scared, they are scared!"

But just when Ali A was extremely proud, the gate of Jieluo City suddenly opened and a stream of smoke came out. Before the Indian soldiers could see the fire beasts rushing out!

What kind of monster is that!

It seems like a cow, but how can it have fire on the ox tail? It seems like a pig, but there is a crackling sound on the pig's head!

"Monster? The Tangren has summoned monsters!"

The elephant knight exclaimed!

The monsters ran quickly under the trend of flames, and soon rushed into the elephant group after rushing out of the city gate!

Elephants are very sensitive animals. They usually seem to move slowly, which is because of their bulky body. In fact, they are prone to excessive reactions to flames, sharp sounds and violent light. Suddenly, hundreds of fire beasts rushed out of the city, frightening the elephant herd. They fled back, fled left, and fled right, and the front and back, and the left and right, making them messy! If some elephants fall accidentally, it will be even more terrible! Other elephants cannot cross like military horses in panic, and they are easily blocked. If they step past the elephant feet, it is even more terrible for the elephant to fall horizontally!

Hula, crackling!

Firecrackers began to show their power, and the other frightened domestic pigs became like wild boars, and the cows were even more crazy! This was not a battlefield for humans, but a group of animals fleeing the famine!

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Guo Bian and others stood at the top of the city and laughed loudly.

They didn't have to take action, and the Xiangshang formation was in chaos first. After the Xiangshang formation was in chaos, they broke down the infantry behind them. The group of elephants either faced east or west, and each was scattered. Guo Tan said: "Prince, it's time to go out and receive the results!"

"Okay!" Guo Bian sent an order: "The whole army attacks! The whole people attack!"

At this time, there is no need to defend the city!

The entire Tang army rushed out and dismantled the enemy's combat effectiveness in the front. The merchant group also followed. They contributed a lot of supplies in the battle. Guo Bian specially promised them to follow behind to get the bargain, and even women came out to help.

The Jieluo people were also organized and accepted captives from all directions. At the same time, they also had a better understanding of the habits of elephants, so they could capture the elephant soldiers who had lost their fighting spirit.

Guo Bian rushed straight to Ali A and pulled Ali A from an elephant. The once domineering Kshatriya saw countless fire beasts rushing out of the city gate and was already scared. After becoming a prisoner, he became even more like mud!

Guo Tan reminded: "Guiwei! Don't stop, just rush to Xiutuo City!"

Guo Bian understood and ordered people to tie Ali A high up on a piece of wood, and carried it by two elephants. The Tang army led the entire Jieluo clan, with Ali A leading the way, heading straight to Xiutuo City, and said to King Jieluo: "Today, I vent my anger to Jieluo brothers!"

Thousands of people drove to Xiutuo City, and the soldiers guarding the city did not dare to fight at all. King Jieluo used an elephant to knock the city gate open and stepped directly into Xiutu's palace. The queen and ministers crawled out one after another, lying on the ground begging for mercy, and the residents of the city even knelt down and asked for forgiveness.

Guo Bian looked at the scene of tens of thousands of people crawling at his feet, felt proud and turned to Guo Tan and said, "This record is probably not small."

Guo Tan smiled slightly and said, "It's not small, but it's easier to defeat the weak with the strong. If you are in the Central Plains, Mobei or Beiting, you're afraid that you will attack a place, destroy an army, and seize a city."

Guo Bian was alert when he heard this and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Brother Tan."

He summoned the subjects of Xiutu and ordered Prince Jieluo to be the translator, saying, "I came to Jiantuoluo. I was just going to open a trade route, and I didn't mean to offend you, but Ali A was a ruthless monarch. He disregarded my kindness and provoked me several times. Recently, he sent troops to attack me! I couldn't bear it anymore, so I hit him back! Such a person is really not suitable to be the king of Xiutuo. I intend to rebuild the order of this place, establish another wise king for you, reform bad policies, and let you live a good life. What do you think?"

The rest of the pack men shouted, "General is wise, and we have long suffered all the victories of Aliah. The general can expel tyrants for us, and we are willing to support the general as kings."

"King?" Guo Bian laughed and said, "I don't do king, but we children of the Tang Dynasty keep their word and will definitely find us the most wisest king."

On that day, he closed the palace treasury of Xiutuo, confiscated all weapons, changed the surrendered prisoners, brought them back to Jieluo City, and then issued a document ordering all the seven cities and twenty countries of Jiantuo to come and worship, and wanted to discuss with them the matter of establishing the new King of Xiutuo.

When the news came out, everyone was shocked by the seven cities and twenty countries. The great Brahmin elder Dena said: "The army of the Tang Dynasty is so powerful. General Guo can even use the Fire Bull Formation! It seems that this is a secret technique passed down by their Tang Dynasty for thousands of years!"

When those kings of all sizes heard that the Tang army was so powerful, they were afraid of being attacked by the Tang army, how could they not come? They came even more uniformly than attending sacrifices.

Even the Brahmins arrived. Only Tianfang City guarded the city gate and did not communicate with the outside world.

Guo Bian was furious and was about to lead his troops to attack. He Chunshan advised: "The people of Tianfang are not as advanced as those of Tianzhu. Their tactics are more advanced. If they defend and attack, they are afraid that it is difficult to decide the outcome. I think it is better to conquer the people of Tianzhu first, and then lead them to attack the city together, and encircle their city with tens of thousands of troops. If they dare to fight, then our cavalry will deal with it. What do you think?"

Guo Bian said, "It's reasonable!" and adopted his suggestion.

Guo Tan said: "While we subdue these Indians, we want to report the victory to Ningyuan. This battle is over, and Jiantuo is ours! This contribution is not small."

Guo Bian smiled and said, "Yes, yes, we must report the victory to Ningyuan and Marshal Xiang! We don't need to send troops, but we must send more civil servants who can govern the country to come over and cook this new land."
Chapter completed!