I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 404 - 11: Surprise Attack on Qinzhou—It Is I, Gu Ziyuan of the Gu Clan!

So it is now!

The soldiers immediately accepted their orders, and Xue Ju also turned and mounted his horse, swiftly heading towards the military camp.

That very night, Xue Ju personally led his troops in a direct assault on the Tang Army’s camp.

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The moonlight was as clear as a wash.

It seemed as if even the heavens were paying attention to this battle, gradually illuminating the night with its pure white glow, while a gentle breeze continuously swept through, refreshing one’s spirit.

But at the stroke of midnight.

The sudden sound of a rushing attack completely shattered the silence.

"Enemy attack!!!"

"Enemy attack!!!"

"..."

With each shout, the entire Tang Army’s camp instantly came to life.

"As expected, they came——"

Inside the main tent, Li Shimin hadn’t even removed his armor, as if he’d been waiting for Xue Ju’s attack all along. He immediately looked to his side at Gu Yan: "Pass the order, have the three armies prepare immediately."

"Have the left and right armies advance quickly, take position at the enemy camp and flank Xue Ju with us!"

The sounds of battle cries rose continuously.

Xue Ju had barely charged in with his troops when he noticed something was off.

The Tang Army seemed to have been prepared.

"Not good! It’s a trap!"

Xue Ju’s expression changed at once, instinctively wanting to retreat.

But in a moment, he dispelled this thought.

Even if the Tang Army was prepared, so what?

Isn’t this just an early showdown with the Tang Army?

In this battle, he had staked everything, as the saying goes, "retreat brings chaos, chaos brings defeat." If he were to order a retreat under such circumstances,

and if the Tang Army pursued, the casualties would surely be significant.

This battle would fall to a disadvantage.

But fighting on meant an uncertain victory or defeat!

Xue Ju was not someone without courage. His ability to stand out among the rebels against the Sui already demonstrated his talent and boldness.

How could he be afraid?

The great battle erupted instantly.

The Tang Army’s central forces were all elite, especially since they were prepared, their confidence only grew.

Blazing fires rose.

Forming a stark contrast with the pure white moonlight above.

The sounds of battle cries and the clashing of weapons, mixed with the neighing of horses and the wails of soldiers, echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

Li Shimin had no intention of cowering.

After issuing a series of orders, he charged directly out, leading Gu Yan and others into the melee.

Gu Yan and others wanted to persuade Li Shimin.

After all, Li Shimin was the commander of the three armies. If anything happened to him now, the fate of the Tang Army would be sealed with defeat.

But Li Shimin refused!

"I, Li Shimin, am determined to follow the path of the Marquis Zhao Lie; how can I push all dangers onto my brothers?"

"If I shrink back today——"

"How will I face even greater dangers in the future?"

In simple words, he completely conveyed his attitude.

Even Gu Yan and others had to admire Li Shimin; this was his greatest personal charm.

In such a situation.

The entire battlefield had completely become a grinder of flesh.

This was a direct confrontation. Any side retreating hastily would quickly fall into a disadvantage.

Xue Ju was not immediately defeated.

Li Shimin could not afford to leave too many troops in the central army to lay a trap, which allowed Xue Ju to quickly stabilize the situation and even subtly gain an upper hand.

But so what?

Time was not on their side.

Xue Ju’s only chance was to take this time to completely defeat Li Shimin.

If not, once the Tang Army’s left and right troops arrived, their formation would be completely torn apart, falling into the Tang Army’s encirclement.

Precisely because of this, Xue Ju was also fiercely determined.

Not only was his son skilled in martial arts.

He was also a valiant person.

But trying to break through the elite Tang Army just like this would underestimate Li Shimin and Gu Yan too much.

Li Shimin surely had considered all this.

He was using himself as bait to completely secure an advantage in this battle, and would not let anything spiral out of control.

Li Shimin did not need to defeat Xue Ju directly at this moment.

He just needed to delay for time.

Waiting for the left and right armies to arrive would suffice!

Clang!!!

Clang!!!

Clang!!!

The sounds of weapons clashing were unending, and at an unknown time, Gu Yan was already battling with Xue Rengao.

This Xue Rengao was indeed extraordinary, known as a "foe of ten thousand men."

Even Gu Yan found himself at a disadvantage, but he blocked Xue Rengao, cutting off the sharpest sword in Xue Ju’s army.

The battle grew increasingly intense.

As time continued to pass, Xue Ju could not help but feel a desire to retreat.

At this point in time, he could not be so foolish as to think only of a fierce attack.

Boldness is boldness, situation is situation.

If the Tang Army’s left and right troops attacked, it would definitely bring a fatal crisis to him.

And dragging it out would always hold a chance!

"Retreat!"

Without a moment’s hesitation, after thinking everything through, Xue Ju immediately decided and began issuing the orders.

At this moment, the entire Western Qin Army’s assault also gradually ceased.

The situation changed instantly——

In such a direct battle, retreating would inevitably affect the whole situation.

But this too was Xue Ju’s reluctant choice.

He could not risk everything for small gains, even if it meant leaving many behind, he had to retreat!

But how would Li Shimin give him this opportunity?

Seeing Xue Ju pulling back, Li Shimin immediately made a decision, initiating a full frontal attack!

He would not place all his hopes on Gu Quan.

And this move would also aid Gu Quan.

He did not believe that under the prestige of the Gu Clan, the Western Qin Army, having just endured a severe defeat, would have high morale.