The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Chapter 126: War

The dark cloud of war suddenly enveloped the land like a storm, and the once peaceful border area was now engulfed by the raging flames of war.

On the vast frontier battlefield, shouts of killing, the clashing of weapons, and the galloping of horses resounded through the sky. The mighty formation of the Tang Dynasty army stood like a steel Great Wall. They wore solid armor, held sharp weapons, and their eyes revealed determination and fearlessness. The ethnic minority tribal warriors on the opposite side were not to be outdone. With their love for their homeland and their brave fighting spirit, they fought a desperate battle with the Tang Dynasty army.

On the battlefield, dust was flying, covering the sky. The generals of the Tang Dynasty army waved their swords and shouted, "Brothers, for the country, for the people, charge!" The soldiers shouted in unison and rushed forward like a tide. They were closely arranged in formation, with long spears like a forest, and launched round after round of charges towards the enemy.

The leader of the ethnic minority tribe rode on a tall warhorse and loudly encouraged his people: "Our homeland must not be violated. Let these Tang people see our courage!" The tribal warriors responded with a roar. They rode on their horses, wielded scimitars, and used flexible tactics to shuttle and slash in the Tang army's formation.

Arrows from both sides flew across the sky like raindrops, and many soldiers were shot and fell down screaming. But the people behind them did not retreat, and immediately took up their positions and continued to fight.

Lin Xiao stood on the high ground in the rear, anxiously watching the tragic battle on the front line. Her hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.

"How's the battle going?" Lin Xiao anxiously asked the adjutant beside him.

The adjutant replied solemnly: "Miss, both sides have suffered heavy losses, but the battle is still very fierce."

Lin Xiao frowned, his eyes full of worry: "We must find a way to reduce our casualties."

At this time, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly tense. A phalanx of the Tang army was dispersed by the cavalry of the ethnic minority tribe, and the soldiers fell into chaos.

"Keep your ground! Don't panic!" a captain in the Tang army shouted loudly.

The soldiers heard the order and tried to reorganize the defense line, but the tribal cavalry seized the opportunity and rushed back and forth in the formation like a whirlwind, causing great pressure on the Tang army.

"Damn it!" The Tang Dynasty general's eyes widened with anger, "Send out our cavalry to stop them!"

In an instant, the elite cavalry of the Tang Dynasty rushed towards the enemy like an arrow from a bow. The cavalry of both sides launched a fierce collision on the battlefield, with swords flashing and blood flying everywhere.

In this chaotic battle, a young Tang Dynasty soldier brandished a spear and fought hard against the enemy. His face was covered in blood, but his eyes were full of determination.

"Kill! For the Tang Dynasty!" he shouted loudly.

However, a tribal warrior rushed over from the side and slashed at him. The young soldier had no time to dodge and was hit on the shoulder, bleeding immediately. But he endured the severe pain and continued to swing his spear, stabbing the tribal warrior to the ground.

On the other side, a warrior from the tribe also showed extraordinary courage. He rushed towards the dense formation of the Tang army alone, wielding a scimitar, slashing left and right, as if he was in an empty space.

"Stop him!" The Tang Dynasty soldiers rushed forward, but were all repelled one by one.

The sounds of fighting on the battlefield became more and more intense, and the bodies of both sides piled up like a mountain. The blood dyed the ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Lin Xiao was filled with grief as she watched the scene in front of her. She knew that the death of every life meant the destruction of a family.

"This war must be ended as soon as possible." Lin Xiao said to himself.

She turned to her adjutant and said, "Immediately convey my order and ask all troops to strengthen their coordination and stop fighting on their own."

The adjutant took the order and left.

Under Lin Xiao's command, the Tang army gradually adjusted its tactics and began to fight against the minority tribes with the power of the team instead of charging blindly.

The ethnic minority tribes were not to be outdone. They continued to deal with the Tang army with their familiarity with the terrain and flexible tactics.

The battle lasted all day, and both sides stopped their offensives only when the sun set. The battlefield was filled with smoke and blood, and the soldiers fell to the ground exhausted.

Lin Xiao came to the front line and looked at the wounded soldiers, his heart filled with guilt.

"I'm sorry, I didn't lead you well." Lin Xiao said softly.

"Miss, it's not your fault. The enemy is just too fierce." said a wounded soldier firmly.

Lin Xiao held his hand, tears in her eyes: "Take good care of your injuries, we will definitely win."

At night, beside the campfire, the generals of the Tang Dynasty army gathered together to discuss the next battle plan.

"This war can't go on like this. We must find a way to break the deadlock as soon as possible," said a general.

"I agree, but the enemy's combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated. We need to find their weaknesses," said another general.

Lin Xiao listened to their discussion quietly, thinking about countermeasures in his mind.

"Maybe we can start with their logistical supplies." Lin Xiao suddenly said.

The generals all looked at her.

Lin Xiao continued: "If we can cut off their supply lines, then they will be in trouble and we will have a chance to win."

The generals nodded in agreement.

As a result, the Tang army began to plan a raid on the logistics supply lines of the minority tribes.

A few days later, one night, the Tang army quietly set out. Under the cover of darkness, they bypassed the enemy's defense line and headed towards the enemy's logistics supply base.

When they arrived at their destination, the enemy was still unaware.

"Kill!" The Tang Dynasty general gave an order, and the soldiers rushed towards the enemy camp like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The enemy was caught off guard by the sudden attack and fled in panic. The Tang army took the opportunity to burn the enemy's food and supplies, completely cutting off their supply lines.

The raid was a huge success, and the ethnic minority tribes were in trouble. They had to start shrinking their defenses and preparing to retreat.

After Lin Xiao heard the news, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"We finally see the dawn of victory." Lin Xiao said.

However, the war is not over yet. Although the ethnic minority tribes have suffered heavy losses, they still have tenacious fighting power.

In the following days, the Tang army continued to attack the ethnic minority tribes. The two sides experienced many fierce battles. In the end, the Tang army gradually gained the upper hand with its tenacious will and excellent tactics.

In a decisive battle, the Tang army completely defeated the ethnic minority tribes, and their leaders had to flee the battlefield with the remnants of their troops.

The war was finally over, and the border area returned to its former tranquility. Standing on the battlefield, looking at the land that had been baptized by war, Lin Xiao felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

"This war has cost us too much." Lin Xiao said softly.