Records of the Human Emperor Side Story Chapter 29: Two Years Later!

Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr

In the ninth month of the twenty-first year of the Tang Emperor, the Turks raided the border, at times penetrating deeply and plundering the livestock and wealth of the people. With the power of the ballistae, the Tang pushed the enemy back three hundred li.

In the same year, the Turks invaded Luntai. Pingle Prefecture's Auxiliary General Zhang Shougui received a decree and set off with reinforcements. Midway, he encountered the Turks and struck first. After a bitter battle, one-thousand-some foes were killed and the enemy commander was captured alive.

In the twelfth month, Zhang Shougui came under Li Taiyi's command and dealt the Turks a major defeat. The army headed north and joined together with Lingwu Circuit General Commander Wei Yuanzhong.

In the second month of the twenty-second year of the Tang Emperor, the Turks formally declared war.

In the third month, the two armies battled on the Turkic steppe. Li Taiyi used the suppressive power of the ballistae while his new commander, Zhang Shougui, who was skilled in horse archery, led the horse archers in attacking the right flank of the Turkic army. But the Turks had a vast army, particularly of cavalry, so this battle was a draw.

In the fourth month, the Turks used the Blue Wolf Formation, taking the Tang by surprise and winning a major victory. The Tang retreated one hundred li and reconsolidated.

In the fifth month, Wang Jiuling trapped the Turks in a mountain pass and led the spear cavalry in cutting off the Turks' retreat path. This battle was a victory.

In the seventh month, the Tongluo were placed under Li Taiyi's command. Abusi was commanded to lead the vanguard and fight against the Turks.

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In the eleventh month of the same year, snow fell as the decisive battle was fought.

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In the capital, large snowflakes descended from the sky. Though the civilians were not on the front line, the reports from the war were being sent back to the capital via messenger birds.

The mood was somber as everyone waited for the conclusio

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