Xu Shen led his troops to the east of the city, and naturally the news was reported to Wang Xingchao early.

He had been waiting for the Long Rui army to arrive at the city. Now that the enemy's vanguard had arrived, he felt relieved.

What is supposed to come will always come.

But he was not too worried about the enemy attacking the city.

Liaoyang City has made comprehensive preparations. Although there are not many troops in the city, they are barely enough to defend the city.

He was able to remain as calm as a mountain. Of course, he had enough confidence to defend Liaoyang City. The most important thing was that he had received news in two days. The vanguard fleet of the Bohai Sea Navy had arrived at Changsheng Port, and the main fleet led by Yuan Gaijia had also arrived.

It has already set off, and according to time calculation, it will be able to reach the port in just a few days.

The speed at which the Bohai Navy dispatched troops was much longer than Wang Xingchao expected. He was so happy that he informed his generals of the information about the Bohai Navy. When the generals learned about it, they were all excited.

The morale of the generals had been at rock bottom before, but when the Bohai Navy dispatched troops as scheduled, everyone thought that Wang Xingchao's plan might really be realized.

The water coalition defeated the Liaoxi navy, controlled the sea area, and then appeared behind the enemy's rear. At that time, Qin Xiao had to send troops and horses to return reinforcements.

Come, the pressure on Liaoyang City will be greatly reduced.

As long as the Bohai people continue to harass the rear of Long Rui's army, Long Rui's army will continue to be consumed. When the enemy is exhausted, it may not be impossible to launch a counterattack.

Compared with his generals, Wang Xingchao was more confident.

He knew that the Liaoyang defenders and the Bohai Navy alone were really unable to completely defeat Long Rui's army. His greatest hope lay within the pass.

Mr. Da has already begun deployment in the pass. According to Su Lun, the situation is likely to become clear in about two months. And once the situation in the pass changes, Mr. Da will also send reinforcements to reinforce.

A pincer attack launched an all-out counterattack against Long Rui's army.

Although he was not convinced of Mr. Da's plan, Wang Xingchao knew that this was also his last hope.

Now that the Bohai people are assisting in the battle, Long Rui's army cannot truly control the entire four northeastern counties, and Liaoyang also has enough time to wait for reinforcements from the pass to arrive.

He is not worried about the enemy troops outside the city now, but is rather concerned about the situation inside the city.

Recently, people in Liaoyang City have been panicked, and various rumors have been flying. Wang Xingchao knew that if this situation continued, even if the enemy army could not break the city, changes would likely occur in the city.

Before fighting the outside world, you must first make peace with the inside.

Therefore, he specially found the Governor of the Duhufu and ordered the Duhufu to stabilize the people in the city. Not only must they implement a curfew, strengthen day and night patrols in the city, but most importantly, they must prevent the rumors in the city from spreading further.

Severe punishments are used in emergency situations. As long as there are words and deeds that disturb people's hearts, they must be severely punished. Some people can even be killed to achieve the purpose of intimidating people in the city.

In the first month of the year, the Northeast is still cold and windy.

Wang Xingchao was standing at the top of Nancheng at this time.

This is Wengcheng.

The wall of Wengcheng is naturally much lower than the main city wall. The city head is covered with many archers, and it is also equipped with Yaksha Lei and Wolf Fang Beats specially used to attack enemy soldiers who climb the city.

On the other side of the main city, there are more defensive equipment.

After the fall of Yingping County, Wang Xingchao knew that Long Rui's army would definitely continue to advance eastward, so he made preparations early. Not only did he repair the city's defenses, he also summoned a large number of craftsmen to build various defensive equipment almost day and night, as well as the arrows in stock in the city.

The arrows are piled up like a mountain.

The rising sun is shining on the earth, but outside the southern city there is already a dense mass of soldiers and horses.

Yesterday, Xu Shen's troops arrived first, and at midnight yesterday, more troops arrived at the city. Enemy troops were deployed at both the west gate and the north gate.

At the south gate, it was not until dawn that the enemy troops arrived belatedly.

But the number of soldiers and horses arriving at the south gate was obviously much greater than that at the other gates.

The number of soldiers and horses outside the east gate is the smallest, with more than a thousand people. There are four to five thousand people at the west gate and the north gate. Although there are no specific statistics outside the south gate, Wang Xingchao is rich in experience. He knows the opponent's military formation by looking at it.

To ten thousand people.

There is no doubt that Long Ruijun really did his best this time.

The battle flag flutters in the wind.

Wang Xingchao watched several cavalrymen arrive at the city gate, but did not order the arrows to be fired.

He stared sharply at one of them.

The sun rises in the east and falls on the man, dragging a long shadow. His armor glows with cold light and his cloak flutters in the wind.

The defenders at the top of the city were well prepared. When they saw a few cavalry coming to the city, they really admired their courage.

Wang Xingchao knew that the man must be Qin Xiao.

Although the two sides have been incompatible with each other for a long time, this was the first time he saw Qin Xiao.

He knew very well that only Qin Xiao had such courage, such courage, and such pride among thousands of horses and troops.

The two looked at each other, and under the sunlight, old enemies met.

"Are you Qin Xiao?" Wang Xingchao finally said.

He hated the person in front of him very much.

It was the other party who killed his beloved son, it was the other party who forced the Liaodong Army into such a desperate situation, and it was the other party who made himself, General Anton, so embarrassed.

But deep in his heart, there was actually a hint of admiration.

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "I heard General Wang's name a long time ago, and I am lucky enough to meet you today!"

He didn't need to deliberately raise his voice to speak. His cultivation in the Great Heaven Realm was enough to make his tone calm and gentle yet still be heard by everyone in the city.

Wang Xingchao put one hand behind his back and said calmly: "I have always wanted to meet you and see what the person who assassinated my beloved son looks like."

He did not accuse Qin Xiao of being a traitor, but instead mentioned his hatred for his beloved son.

Both of them knew that at this point, it was already a waste of time to argue about who the rebels were.

But the hatred of killing a son is enough to make both sides live and die.

"My three-foot long sword can kill all the despicable villains." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Young master is too evil, and you will eventually die a bad death."

Wang Xingchao was not angry but smiled and said: "Very good, if you can admit it, I will know who to ask for debt."

"Is personal hatred greater than justice?" Qin Xiao sighed: "Wang Xingchao, I am talking to you now, not because of you personally, but because you still represent the Liaodong Army. The Liaodong Army was the mighty division of the Tang Dynasty, and once served for

Datang made great contributions. Although he later took the wrong path, the soldiers were not guilty, and it doesn't matter if they made mistakes. As long as they can change their ways, I think that for the sake of the Liaodong Army's contribution to the country, I will still give the soldiers a chance."

Wang Xingchao smiled and said: "It seems that you are a very generous person."

His cultivation level is naturally not comparable to Qin Xiao's, but it is also the sixth level.

In the realm of taste, the inner energy is strong and strong, and the sound spreads far and wide.

"You and I both understand that the Tang Dynasty is in a difficult time now." Qin Xiao sighed: "I wonder if General Wang can think of the country and turn enemies into friends in Kaicheng. There are soldiers of the Tang Dynasty both inside and outside Liaoyang City.

Once you fight, you will fight to the death, and the loss will be Datang. If you have Datang in your heart, you will naturally not let such a thing happen."

Wang Xingchao stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Qin Xiao, if you are willing to dismount and enter the city to surrender, we can ensure that the past things are forgotten. Not only will you be reused, but you will also ensure that your officers and soldiers will have enough food and clothing."

"Wang Xingchao, if you go out of the city and surrender, I can forget the blame, and I will also remonstrate with the court and ask the saint to give you an official position."

When Wang Xingchao heard this, he looked up to the sky and laughed, while Qin Xiao also laughed almost at the same time.

"The city is here. If you want to control the four northeastern counties, you can do it by capturing this city." Wang Xing said, "You can come and attack."

Qin Xiao sighed: "So, you really have no intention of surrender. Do you want to let the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty fight to the death?"

"I have been in charge of the Northeast for more than twenty years, how can I be controlled by others?" Wang Xingchao said lightly: "Qin Xiao, I am really worried about you."

Qin Xiao said: "Oh? I wonder why General Wang is worried about me?"

"Li Hanyue fled to Xuzhou and raised an army to rebel. Everyone was able to kill him." Wang Xingchao's voice became colder: "Everyone knows that you and Li Hanyue are in cahoots with each other and are allies of the traitor Li Hanyue. It won't take long for the imperial court to send troops to quell the rebellion.

, will definitely capture Xuzhou and kill Li Hanyue. After destroying Li Hanyue, the court will naturally be free to deal with you. You gathered all kinds of rebels and rebels to cause trouble in the Northeast, and your rebellious intentions are known to the world. The saint is wise, but he saw it wrong at the beginning.

You, seeing how ambitious you are now, how can you allow you to continue to be rampant?"

Li Hanyue is Princess Sheyue's maiden name. Qin Xiao frowned when he heard this, knowing that Wang Xingchao's words were actually meant for the defenders.

"After pacifying Xuzhou, the saint will see you rebelling in the Northeast, so he will naturally order the army to come to the Northeast to quell the rebellion." Wang Xingchao said loudly: "As far as I know, the Shence Army has already reached Xuzhou, and it won't take long to end Xuzhou.

War. Moreover, Youzhou has already organized its army to prepare for war. As long as the imperial court gives an order, the Youzhou army will be the first to come out. Qin Xiao, you don’t want to defend western Liaoning, but you dare to lead troops to Liaodong. Wait until the Youzhou army

To attack Liaoxi, I am really worried about what you will do to resist."

These words were naturally intended to boost the morale of the defenders.

Liaoyang City has been tightly besieged. The defenders must see hope before they can persevere. If they all feel that no reinforcements will come, morale will only sink day by day. But if they know that there are reinforcements to look forward to, then they can persevere.

power.

Qin Xiao knew that what Wang Xingchao said was completely untrue. Although there was indeed a Bohai reinforcement force at sea, Wang Xingchao certainly did not dare to tell his sergeants that he had colluded with the Bohai people at this time, so he could only keep saying that the imperial court would send reinforcements.

Although these words are not true, they still play a big role in motivating the fighting spirit of the defenders.

Qin Xiao knew that it was pointless to argue with Wang Xingchao at this time, so he just shook his head, with his eyes like razor blades, staring at the top of the city and Wang Xingchao said: "I gave you a chance, and I also gave the soldiers in the city a chance. Since you don't want to serve the country, you have to let me go."

The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty killed each other, and I can't stop them. If you want to fight, then fight!"
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