Ronesia is still hot in September. Although the heavy rains caused the temperature in the mountainous areas to drop for several consecutive days, the bright sunshine immediately turned the entire mountainous area into a steamer. Except for the cooler weather at night, even the merchants who were rushing for the mountain during the day cannot see the traffic.

The former Ronesian Alliance has been integrated into a large province west of Machikhan under the strong purge of the Machikhan, and has also become a huge barrier to the west of the Machikhan. The undulating mountain hills have formed countless passes, passes and valleys. After a long period of weathering, the mountains are more like a relatively rugged plateau terrain. There are countless dams and small basins in the mountains, while cities and market towns are mostly distributed in dams and basins. The capital of the Napole Kingdom, Gea, has now become the capital of the Ronesian province. The third, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth and thirteenth corps of the elite Machikhan Kingdom are stationed in Ronesia, and the one responsible for defending Ronesia is Jaining, the general of the Machikhan Town.

There is no need to say much about the importance of Ronesia. Both the Machikhan military and government officials knew what Ronesia meant to Machikhan. Without Ronesia, the flanks of Yuejing and Anjie province were completely exposed to the sword of the Tang people. The flat terrain of Yuejing and Anjie was certainly the stage for the Machikhan cavalry to show their abilities, but because the terrain was wider and more suitable for large-scale battles, it was also the capital they dared to try in front of the Tang people, who had an absolute advantage in the total military power.

If Ronesia is lost, the Tang people may pay some price in the Yuejing and Anjie Plain areas, but the Tang Dynasty, which has super military potential, is enough to drag Maqikhan to death. Ya Ning knows this more than anyone else. When Pu Tiancheng and Mingzhong were still fantasizing about using the Yuejing and Anjie Plain to lure the Tang army into the trap to annihilate the Tang army's vitality, Ya Ning has realized that once the Tang army invaded Yuejing and gained a foothold, it will be the beginning of Maqikhan's decline from prosperity. If he lost these three provinces, he just wanted to fight against the Tang Dynasty, which is now at its peak, and it would undoubtedly hit the stone with an egg.

Therefore, Ya Ning has always believed that the focus of defense must be on Ronesia. On the side of Yuejing, as long as heavy troops are placed in the city to defend, as long as the Tang army cannot control the defense stronghold, relying solely on infantry, it is impossible to resist the impact of Machikhan's wildebeest heavy cavalry. Even the Gaoyue heavy infantry that they are proud of cannot last long. This is determined by the strategic position between offense and defense. Therefore, Ya Ning believes that if the Tang army really wants to take military action against the Khanate, it will definitely be in Ronesia rather than Yuejing.

The Khan and the Minister of State Lei have made it clear that the Liberians will definitely launch an offensive against the Tang Dynasty before the end of this year. If this is true, Ya Ning believes that the six elite corps in his hands are sure to defend Ronesia. If the Tang army really puts all their strength, it might as well implement a strategic retreat and shrink the outer fortifications. Relying on the defense system in the central region, if the Tang army wants to take it down, let them come. Leave it to him that the Tang army has any new siege weapons and equipment. This natural fortification is enough to stop anyone. If the Lin family had not lost their place, the Khanate would never have obtained this land so easily.

But will the Liberians comply with the contract and join forces to send troops? Ya Ning was somewhat suspicious, not doubting the sincerity of the Liberians. Under this situation, everyone could see that the existence of the Tang Dynasty had posed a huge threat to the surrounding countries. With Li Wufeng's mind, he would never allow forces around the Tang Dynasty to threaten the ruling status of the Tang Dynasty, so all parties were almost the same in terms of goals. However, the Liberians were not a unified country after all, but a military alliance, and the army was not a unified leader. Once a large-scale battle was held, whether orders could be imposed and whether they could be discarded and whether they could take the overall situation into consideration, these issues are worthy of investigation. If a war that determines fate is defeated, it may be irreversible, and it is impossible to make any mistake. It is precisely this reason that makes Ya Ning feel restless.

The Tang army's actions could not be hidden from Ya Ning. In fact, the Tang Dynasty began to adjust two months ago. First, second, third, and third, all the strongest legions in the Tang Empire were mobilized to this area. This made Ya Ning secretly frightened and had to rush to strengthen defense. It seemed that the Tang Dynasty had to be prepared to eradicate or weaken its own side to ensure the safety of their rear before dealing with the Liberians. The Khanate had already carried out military mobilization. Although the troops in Ronesia were not supplemented, the troops in Anjie and Yuejing were at least doubled, especially the troops stationed in Yuejing had increased to five corpses, which was almost two-thirds of the Khanate's strength, and the Khanate seemed to be determined to position this battle as a battle that determines the fate of the Khanate. Even if the cost was high, it would persist in this battle.

All units of the army have been deployed. According to Ya Ning's idea, there is no need to entangle the Tang army in the first line of defense. The area of ​​the first line of defense is too wide, and the Tang army can choose too many attack points. Even if the Khanate doubles the army, it is easy to be surrounded by the Tang army. Instead of that, it is better to just put on the surface. As long as the Tang army launches an attack, it can kill and damage the opponent's vitality as much as possible according to the plan, but it is necessary to ensure the safe withdrawal of the troops. Concentrating the army in the central mountains can play a more effective role.

The Tang army's offensive should have begun in the past two days. Information from all aspects has proved that the Tang army's troops have entered the predetermined battlefield, and the situation is about to break out. At this time, Ya Ning decided to come and always come. He had already taken into account all aspects of what needs to be considered. If the Tang army really wanted to force a breakthrough from Ronesia, he would also make them pay a heavy price for it.

Ya Ning's judgment is indeed correct. The Second Legion and the First Legion have been fully deployed on the border on the west side of Ronesia. The army of more than 200,000 can't hide the horses. The Maqikhan's army on the opposite side is also on high alert, as if they are waiting for the arrival of this battle.

On September 16, 701, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Tang Empire officially announced Maqihan, requiring Maqihan to withdraw all troops from Anjie, Yuejing and Ronesia within one day, restore sovereignty to the three places, and give local people the right to self-determination, otherwise all consequences will be borne by the Maqihan Kingdom. The Maqihans naturally rejected the unreasonable demands of the Tang Dynasty. The next day, September 17, the first and second legions of the Tang Dynasty launched a full-scale offensive from the west side of Ronesia. More than 200,000 troops crossed the broken mountain area and launched an attack on the three corpses of Maqihan who were on a defensive momentum. The Maqihan War broke out in full swing.

Gudema reluctantly issued an order to withdraw from Laobuya. Maqikhan's army methodically ignited a raging fire in the pass. The flames and smoke that covered the sky and the sun enveloped Laobuya. The Fifth Corps had blocked the Tang army here for two days. Although the Tang army's offensive was fierce, its own corps did not embarrass the Khanate. Relying on the favorable terrain of the Laobuya Pass, seven attacks of the Tang army were repelled within two days. Although his own losses were not small, the Tang army suffered even more casualties. Gudema felt that this battle was worth it.

Raubeya is a relatively important pass in the western part of the Principal of Kaki. Although Gudema wanted to use the excellent terrain of this pass to block the Tang army, the Tang army's offensive was too fierce, and the other was the most important reason. The Tang army had already made a breakthrough in Qianfengling on the flank. At this point, Gudema still had to admit that the mountain legion formed by the Tang army was indeed powerful.

Qianfengling is known for its name. Because of its high terrain, it can be called the most dangerous barrier in the mountains of Ronesia. However, the Tang army chose this most dangerous Qianfengling to make a breakthrough. It was indeed a bit unexpected. Although General Ya Ning had repeatedly asked that he must be cautious and pay attention to the situation of the two wings at any time, the Seventh Corps was probably still a little careless. A 10,000-person team had been blocked by the Tang army's breakthrough unit and the retreating road was blocked by the Tang army's breakthrough. Although Gudema wanted to send troops to support it from the flank, he also knew that it was futile. If he didn't do it well, he had to drag his army in, so he could only reluctantly leave the battlefield and choose a region that was more suitable to block the Tang army and continue to fight.

The second legion responsible for implementing the breakthrough of Qianfengling was naturally the empire's proud second legion. Shanzhu had not had such a happy battle for a long time. Although Qianfengling was dangerous, it was nothing compared to the Great Hengduan Mountains. Although Maqikhan's army also stationed a small group of troops in Qianfengling Mountains, it was obviously not mentally prepared for the Tang army that was like falling from the sky. The First Division led troops into the army, controlled Qianfengling and then quickly attacked the flanks. Part of the Maqikhan's Seventh Corps, which was not in time to retreat, was stuck in the Shayue Basin in the south. The fate of this Maqikhan's army can be imagined.
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