Although Yue Fei didn't know what their plan with the Turkic Modu Khagan was after imprisoning Commandery Princess Yiyang, he had guessed it quite well. How could he not grasp this opportunity?
With Yue Fei's order, of the fifty thousand soldiers guarding the city walls, the remaining hundred thousand began to dig a large pit at the city gates.
The more the merrier. Under the efforts of the 100,000-man army, a huge pit had been formed. It was not deep, only as tall as a person, but it was especially long, and the bottom of the pit was densely packed with sharp blades, sharp bamboo, and other sharp weapons.
Considering the large numbers of the Turkic army, Yue Fei had poured kerosene, wood, and other flammable materials into the pit. As long as the Turkic army took the bait, they would definitely suffer.
After everything was ready, Yue Fei sent a team of soldiers to change into Jin Mulan's clothes and open the city gate of Youzhou. Not only that, but he also lit three bonfires at the city gate.
In order to prevent the Tu Jue from sensing anything, Yue Fei had specially ordered a group of soldiers to engage in a fierce battle with the soldiers who had disguised themselves as Jin Mulan's subordinates.
The show was done. Next, it was time for the Turks to take the stage.
In the tent, Khagan Modu was holding a beautiful woman in his arms, and he was touching her up and down. His trusted general rushed in and said excitedly," Khagan, Khagan, the gate of Youzhou is open. A group of people is fighting with the Youzhou government troops!"”
Hearing this, Modu Khagan pushed away the beautiful woman in his arms and excitedly said,"Haha, haha, the opportunity has finally come. Has the army gathered?"”
"According to your instructions, our army has been on standby for the past two days, ready to attack at any time. When this subordinate received the news, I immediately informed them. The army is almost fully assembled.”
"Haha, why are you still guarding the camp? Youzhou is going to be ours soon. Pass down the order. The army will attack at full speed. We can't let the gates of Youzhou close again.”
With that, Modu Khagan strode out, his heart brimming with joy. He could imagine that once he took Youzhou, the voices opposing him in the Turks would greatly decrease. At that time, he would be the only Khagan in the Turks.
"Turkic warriors, the gates of Youzhou are wide open. All you need to do is follow me and charge in. The first to enter Youzhou City will be rewarded with thirty beauties and a thousand cows and sheep. What are you waiting for? Kill!"”
On the city walls, Yue Fei remained unmoved as he watched the Turkic army surge in like a tide. Everything was ready, and victory or defeat would depend on this.
"Pass down my order. The troops must carry out the original plan and ensure that the Turkic army remains in Youzhou forever. At that time, this general will ask the emperor for your merits.”
"Yes, sir!"
"Charge!" The Turkic soldiers wore ferocious expressions as they brandished their scimitars and galloped toward the gate of Youzhou City. The two groups of soldiers who had been putting on a show also consciously made way for them.
Many of the Turkic soldiers found it hard to believe that he had so easily charged into Youzhou City. This was far too easy, and they hadn't encountered any resistance at all.
However, for some reason, the surroundings of the street were pitch-black. There was no light at all. Perhaps the commoners were all hiding in their homes, shivering! They had encountered such a situation before.
Thinking of this, the doubts in his heart disappeared. The leading general loudly said,"Charge! Continue charging! Charge into the government and let the Han people see the power of our Turkic warriors."”
Unfortunately, even though this was a beautiful idea, reality was cruel. As the Turkic soldiers at the front carelessly charged into the pit, the Turkic soldiers at the back followed suit.
Like wheat being harvested, they fell one by one. Although some of the Turkic soldiers had reacted to this situation, how could the galloping horses stop just like that?
Seeing that it was about time, Yue Fei made a prompt decision and ordered the city gates to be closed. Thousands of arrows were fired at the same time, and torches were thrown into the pit.
The oil was instantly ignited, and the Turkic soldiers were reduced to flaming figures, rolling around in the pit. Some of them even tried to climb out of the pit.
Unfortunately, how could the Great Zhou army allow them to climb out from the houses on either side? Every time a Turkic soldier tried to climb out, he would be greeted with a long spear.
On the battlefield, especially in ancient times, water and fire attacks were the most lethal. Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, no general was willing to use them. It was really harmful to the peace.
Six hours later, the fire was extinguished, and only fifty thousand or so of the two hundred thousand Turkic soldiers had survived. The rest had all died in the pit, and although the aroma of meat wafted through the air, no one had the appetite to eat.
Yue Fei helplessly shook his head at the sight of the Turkic army."Someone, quickly invite Grand Elder Di Renjie over. Let him witness our battle achievements so that we can report to the Imperial Court," he said.
"Also, immediately calculate the exact number of casualties. Without my orders, no one is allowed to approach this pit. Violators will be punished by military law.”
"Yes, General!"
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