The city tower collapsed, and the masonry arch of Shengde Gate failed to withstand the impact and collapsed accordingly.
Ge Huaicong and others all know how important it is to clear out the masonry, beams and wood in time and reopen the passage from Shengde Gate to the outside of the city.
After a day and night of cleaning, most of the remaining bricks and rubble caused by the collapse of the city tower and gate opening have been cleared away, and the Shengdemen passage will be opened again.
However, outside the Shengde Gate, the Tibetan people were not afraid of the frozen hard soil. They spent a day and a night digging a shallow trench several feet deep, and then piled earth next to the shallow trench to build a protective wall half a person high.
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Three thousand Tibetan civilians and one thousand elite cavalry stood ready behind this line of defense, and a few war weapons were also placed behind the line of defense. Only by tearing apart this line of defense can the Tianxiong Army truly defeat Shengdemen.
The channel is open.
If Ge Huaicong could achieve this step in the established historical trajectory, it would be impossible for only a few hundred soldiers to escape.
At this time, Xu Huai could also confirm that Ge Huaicong was truly desperate, no doubt after he discovered that the Tianxiong Army could not fight out from Shengde Gate no matter what.
Perhaps, this is the last time they can use.
The Shengde Gate collapsed, and a lot of the city walls on both sides also collapsed. If the Tianxiong Army left the city, this would also restrict the use of bows and crossbows from the top of the city to support operations.
Xu Huai retracted his distant gaze, looked at Zhu Hang who was in a heavy mood again, and asked:
"Mr. Zhu Lang, have you ever thought about what we should do if things are not harmonious?"
"..." Zhu Hang looked at Xu Huai and asked, "Do you think it's impossible for reinforcements to come and that Ge Huaicong can't open a westward retreat channel from Shengde Gate?"
Xu Huai lied repeatedly, and even used the command arrow he handed over to lie about acting under Wang Fan's secret order. At any other time, Zhu Hang would have been furious and would never have spared Xu Huai lightly.
However, the Tianxiong army's attack on the inner city failed to make any optimistic progress day and night; and on the battlefield where the two wings faced off against the rebels, they were frequently defeated.
The outer defense line of Xicheng has not completely collapsed.
Zhu Hang could only explain Xu Huai's behavior by citing urgency, and it was impossible to delve into the matter at this juncture.
"Ge Huaicong hasn't even figured out who the enemy we are facing yet, right?" Xu Huaicong asked calmly.
"Do you know who it is?" Zhu Hang asked.
"Xiao Linshi, the former governor of Fengzhou, was the eighth grandson of the Khitan Taizu. Jingsheng's army conquered Yunshuo, and all the battles went smoothly. However, they were ambushed at the foot of Fengzhou City and lost many soldiers and horses. At that time, Xiao Linshi was no more than
Twenty-two years old. Due to his merit, Xiao Linshi was promoted to stay in Xijing and the defense envoy of Xijing Road. He was later appointed to know the state affairs. He had a bad relationship with Emperor Yan Xiao Yichun and was demoted to Xijing herdsman."
Xu Huai said,
"At this time, the backbone of the peasants fighting us on the north and south wings, as well as the cavalry that rushed to Shengde Gate the night before, are all from the imperial tribe that Xiao Linshi directly led after he came to Xijing as a herdsman. The entire Xijing Road can be obtained from the imperial clan.
The number of elites recruited by the Zhang tribe was less than 10,000, but through the Tianxiong army's wanton burning, killing and looting, without any scruples in intensifying the conflict between Han and Tibetan, the Tibetan tribe in the south of Yunshuo had about 10,000 young and capable people who were good at riding, shooting, and bowing.
Fifteen thousand people had already gathered around Xiao Linshi - these were the main enemies faced by the Tianxiong Army in Datong at this time. Of course, Zhu Hang Langjun should not forget Jincheng and Huairen.
As well as the enemy forces in Fengzhou and other cities north of Datong, as well as the Khitan and various Tibetan tribes, they are still waiting and watching. Every day, as long as Liu Shizhong and Cai Yuanyou do not send reinforcements, as long as Ge Huaicong cannot open the passage to Shengde Gate, they will
Ask Xiao Linshi to gather more soldiers and horses to crush the Tianxiong army, so that no one can escape and ascend to heaven..."
"How do you know this?" Zhu Hang asked in shock.
"Just now we captured a high-profile Tibetan general and tortured him. He only knew a few things. Why, Jie Zhong sent someone to tell Ge Huaicong and didn't mention this?" Chen Zixiao, Xiao Yanhan's matter has been concealed until now.
, it would be impossible to reveal it anymore. At this time, Xu Huai put all the sources of information on Wu Sanrong.
"Where is this person?" Zhu Hang asked.
"This man failed to survive the torture. After he died, his body was thrown directly to the dogs." Xu Huai would not let Zhu Hang hand Wu Sanrong into the hands of Ge Huaicong and others, not to mention that Wu Sanrong had not spoken yet. He
He said casually, "Ge Huaicong should have captured a lot of enemy prisoners from yesterday to this time. Isn't it possible that he didn't even understand this?"
"..." Zhu Hang just smiled bitterly. He was not the supervisor of the army. He didn't know that the Tianxiong army was so riddled with holes. However, the Tianxiong army of 30,000 to 40,000 men was still fighting. How could he prepare at this time?
Later plan?
Of course, Xu Huaidu admitted that he was the Yaksha Fox, and Zhu Hang also knew that his words such as "Only the dead man" would not touch him in any way.
After closing his eyes and thinking for a while, Zhu Hang just deceived himself and said: "The barbarians are not good at foot combat, and their armor is not strong at all. When Shengdemen is cleared, a large number of Tianxiong's troops can enter the open area and form a formation to fight.
Things may not turn around!”
"I hope so! Then let Uncle Qi accompany Mr. Zhu Han to the front line to have a look. I have been guarding the city wall until now, so I have to seize the time to take a nap, so I won't accompany Mr. Zhu Han!"
Xu Huai wanted to persuade Zhu Hang to make plans early. If Zhu Hang was willing to cooperate, many things would be more convenient. However, it was obvious that Zhu Hang had his persistence and it was impossible to think of an escape plan with him at this time.
Xu Huai sent Xu Wukun to accompany Zhu Hang to the confrontation battlefield in front, and he turned around and walked back to the garrison.
After a while, Zhu Zhi chased after him from behind and asked with a restrained expression: "If no reinforcements came, would it be really impossible for Ge Huaicong to break out from Shengde Gate?"
Zhu Hang has the integrity to serve the country to the death, and it is impossible to prepare an escape plan at this time, but Zhu Zhi is too far behind him.
Of course, Xu Huai needs Zhu Zhi's greed for life and fear of death at this time.
Xu Huai stood in front of the courtyard gate with the door panel removed, looked at Zhu Zhi, and said calmly: "I can't say it will definitely not work, it's probably 10 to 20!"
"...Then, that, what is that..." Zhu Zhi hesitated for a long time, the words swirling in his throat, but he never spit them out.
"Young master, please speak directly if you have anything to say," Xu Huai said. "The Cai clique is very powerful and has repeatedly attempted to kill Prime Minister Wang Zhen and former members of the Jingsheng Army. We have to do everything we can to deceive others and seduce the traitors of the Cai clique. In the past,
Everything is deliberately vulgar, and it is inevitable that I will be disrespectful to the young master. Please forgive me - Yue Hailou said something right yesterday. I predicted that this northern expedition to Yan will suffer a heavy setback, and Cai Tie is a dog thief in the court.
It's hard for Zhongye to jump around like before and dare to show his true self to others!"
"If - I mean if, if, if, if what happens next is as you said, the Tianxiong army can fight out from Shengde Gate before the reinforcements arrive, how should we escape?" Although Zhu Zhi felt that
It was a bit hard to say, but after watching for two days, the Tianxiong Army's performance was indeed disappointing, so he gritted his teeth and asked.
"We are preparing an escape strategy at this time. If Mr. Zhu Han knew about it, he would probably reprimand us, right?" Xu Huai asked.
"I'm just asking, and I won't tell my father everything," Zhu Zhi said.
"From the north city wall to the north, less than two thousand steps are the rugged mountains of Wuzhou Mountain," Xu Huai said, "I say this, young master should understand why I lied yesterday that the command arrow was given by Wang Fanlang, and why I did not hesitate to do anything.
The price is to control this nearby area, right? I have always respected your father as a person. I lied that the command arrow was given by Wang Fanlang. I was really worried that your father was too rigid in his desire to "serve the country to death" and did not know how to keep it.
As long as Qingshan is here, we won't be afraid of running out of firewood - Young Master, do you think we should fight to the death instead of keeping Qingshan first?"
"Liu Shizhong, Cai Yuanyou and other thieves don't even dare to send reinforcements. Even if we are willing to die at this time, it is not in vain - but we still have to stay useful so that the queen can continue to serve the imperial court.
Zhu Zhi said stuttering.
"The young master can be said to be a hero for thinking like this," Xu Huai said. "Zhu Han Langjun has Lu Wenhu at his side, which is enough to protect him. The young master can bring other people to Jie Zhong to supervise the battle. Once Ge Huaicong gets up and wants to escape alone
, whether we can order Xie Zhong and others to obey the orders of the Supervisory Army Envoy in time will determine whether everyone can escape safely from the north city wall. Otherwise, with only the two hundred soldiers of the Supervisory Military Envoy, even if I have three heads and six arms, I can't
It may not be possible to safely escort Mr. Zhu Kang and the young master to the Wuzhou Mountains in time..."
"Okay, I'll ask my father for orders to lead people there to supervise the battle!" Zhu Zhi said, "I'm not very familiar with the method of supervising the battle, but if there are any shortcomings, just send someone to tell me!"
Xu Huailiang took out the command arrow in his arms and said: "Before you successfully escape, as long as the young master pretends to obey this command arrow, I will be 70% to 80% sure to escort Zhu Hang and the young master back to Lanzhou safely!"
"I know!" Zhu Zhi immediately turned around and chased after Zhu Hang.
"This Zhu Zhi is not as good as Mr. Zhu Hang!" Niu Er said in a loud voice as he looked at Zhu Zhi's figure walking away quickly.
"You are talking nonsense! Cut out your tongue!" Xu Huai glared at Zhu Er and said.
