Southwest of Hongnong County, Neng Township.⊙, Oh dear
Nuxiang City is an ancient city with abundant resources and outstanding people. It was called Hu County in history. It was renamed Hucheng County in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and Nuxiang County in the Sui Dynasty. It has a long history.
And because it borders the Qinling Mountains to the south, Hangu Pass to the east, and Tongguan Pass to the west, it was a battleground for military strategists in ancient times, as well as a gathering place for merchants and goods.
However, no matter how famous it is, no matter how long its history is, it is only a county-level city, and its defense and military strength are naturally limited.
On this day, a flood of people rushed to the city of Nexiang, filling the mountains and plains with great momentum.
"My lord, there are many merchants in the city, and the goods are abundant. It is just a big city with few troops. It may be a place for our supply."
Seeing that he had arrived at the border of Nexiang, Zhao Huaiyi hesitated and cautiously suggested to Yang Xuangan.
At this time, more than a day had passed since they had escaped from Hongnong City. The rebels had just arrived as they were running non-stop and people were running without rest.
A few hours ago, Yang Xuangan woke up. On the surface, he seemed to be fine, but he was mentally tired. He seemed to be dozens of years older, with gray hair appearing on his temples.
When they evacuated Hongnong City, the rebels still had nearly 600,000 troops, but in just over a day, just over 500,000 were left, and a full 100,000 troops fell behind or fled.
In addition to the fact that the rebels are in embarrassment and have lost consecutive battles, which makes people unfavorable, the most important thing is that the rebels have basically run out of food and supplies.
Most of the people who rebelled against the army joined the army just to have enough food, clothing, and warmth, and to have the opportunity to practice some martial arts. Now that they have no food, no clothing, no warmth, they are worse than losing their dogs and running away, so their morale in the military has naturally been shaken.
Yang Xuangan pondered for a moment, and seeing no one objected, he cautiously asked: "How is the situation?"
There was no way, because they wanted to capture Hongnong City, more than 5 million rebel troops were reduced to just over 500,000 today. With only one tenth left, Yang Xuangan did not dare to "rob" easily anymore, because people and money were dead.
.Birds die for food
However, the current situation of the rebel army is definitely not going to work without supplies. It is estimated that all the soldiers will have escaped before they reach Bashu, and Yang Xuangan will also have a headache.
"The city is only a few dozen feet high and about a dozen feet thick. There are only over 10,000 troops stationed there, but it is a transit place for all kinds of goods and materials."
Zhao Huaiyi was obviously prepared and responded quickly. He also added: "This was based on intelligence when we decided on the route before. The route was not randomly designated, and various factors were also taken into consideration."
"Are there any other factors behind the only ten thousand troops?" Yang Xuangan asked with some disbelief.
Although Nexiang City is just a county town, the city walls are naturally the standard of a county town. However, the location is important and merchants gather there, so why are there so few garrison troops?
"Originally there were 50,000, but they were transferred to fight in the east capital. In addition, there is the Yuhui Merchant Alliance in the city to help manage and suppress the situation in the city. It is enough."
Zhao Huaiyi explained patiently and added: "We will treat it as if we still have 50,000 garrison troops."
The words were not finished, but the meaning was obvious. Even if the garrison in Ranxiang City was not taken away, there were still fifty thousand. How could they be stopped?
Don't think that just because Yang Xuangan has been defeated in a row, you think Xuangan's rebellion is bad. It depends on who the opponent is.
Facing the world-famous Wu Guogong and his Xinwuwei, it was normal for these grass-roots teams to be defeated. However, Yang Xuangan also defeated many famous generals, such as Li Yuan, Duke of Tang, Wei Xuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, Pei Hongce, Zanzhi of Henan, and important ministers of the Sui Dynasty.
"Sure"
Yang Xuangan was a little anxious and worried about being bitten by a snake once, and afraid of straw ropes in ten years. He was originally indecisive. But he was still more energetic, and now even the momentum has disappeared.
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Zhao Huaiyi was startled. He was a little speechless and then continued: "If the information is correct, it can be confirmed."
Although it is said that if you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in every battle. However, if the plan cannot keep up with the changes, who can be sure that it will not change completely? Besides, there is also the Yuhui Merchant Alliance. If it interferes, it will be difficult to say.
In any case, now that the rebel army is really at the end of its rope, it will be difficult to maintain even the army of more than 500,000 without taking the city of Nexiang. What else is there to consider?
Yang Xuangan now has no choice at all
"Let's fight"
Yang Xuangan asked a few more questions, but he was just hesitant and frightened. He also knew his situation very well. He gritted his teeth and signaled to his bodyguard to hand over the ancient spear.
"My lord, all I have to do in this battle is hold the battle line. It's enough for my subordinates to take action in this small town."
Zhao Huaiyi quickly stopped him and advised him tactfully.
Looking at Yang Xuangan's current state, if there is any way to fight, the rebels will really be doomed.
Yang Xuangan didn't force himself to hold on. He knew his own affairs and cared about it: "That's fine, then I will take over the battle later. Be careful."
Zhao Huaiyi nodded, and together with Han Shihe, Li Min, Yuan Wuben and other generals, they led the army towards the city of Nangxiang.
To be honest, today's rebel army is still full of talents. There are twenty or thirty young heroes from famous families, such as Han Shihe and Li Min.
A village man's mud legs are comparable.
Xuangan's rebel army was ten miles away, on a certain mountain peak.
More than a hundred people gathered around an old man who was rugged and bold, with a tall and majestic appearance, a very heroic temperament, and a majestic power. They watched Xuangan's rebel army from a distance.
This old man is Han Qinhu, the Heavenly Tiger King of the Nine Heavenly Kings.
On the surface, Han Qinhu looks more like a top hero in the arena rather than a famous general on the battlefield.
Hidden around the mountain peak are three thousand elite soldiers with armor, swords and shields. They are the Tianhu King's world-famous bodyguards, the Dragon and Tiger Guards.
Capture Dragon and Tiger Guards, as the name suggests, are brave and good at fighting, good at attacking fortresses and capturing the heads of enemy generals from thousands of troops.
Different from the almighty Jingwu Iron Guard of King Yang Su of Yue, King Tianhu's Dragon-capturing and Tiger Guards are extremely capable of attacking difficult situations. It is said that King Tianhu recruited and trained martial arts people. Whether fighting in groups or alone, their combat power is the same.
Very strong. Although the number is small, only three thousand, if they charge, they are as powerful as three thousand tigers, and they are invincible to anyone who blocks them.
"The master and the young master are also there. Yanxiang City is obviously a trap for Duke Wu. Why don't you remind them?"
Seeing that the rebel army was marching towards the city of Nexiang, a burly middle-aged man next to Han Qinhu asked Han Qinhu worriedly.
"Don't worry about this kid. He has great ambitions but little talent. He is arrogant and arrogant. He always thinks that he is a famous general. This time he just sneaked out and joined the army. Let him suffer and suppress his arrogance."
Han Qinhu shook his head and spat out, hating that iron cannot become steel. He paused and sighed again:
"The power of the tiger falling in peace is still there. Today, the Sui Empire seems to be sunsetting, and the world is in chaos, but it is still the world of the Sui Empire. How can the details of the Sui Dynasty be known to ordinary people? Just because they want to seize the Sui Empire, their brains are caught in the door.
The king of Yue was in danger in his later years, old and fatuous but still ambitious. Not only did he lose his fame for a lifetime, he became a stepping stone for Duke Wu, and he also lost his life because of it."
"But just in case"
The burly middle-aged man was worried and hesitant. He had no heirs and had always treated Han Shihe like a son. If Han Qinhu hadn't stopped him, he would have gone out with Han Shihe long ago.
Han Qinhu's face darkened, and he shouted angrily: "If there is any chance, it will be his life. Since ancient times, the world has been competing for the throne, and it is bloody and ruthless. If you want to participate, you must be mentally prepared to be defeated and fall."
The burly middle-aged man comforted: "Master, there is no need to worry. Even if the rebel army is defeated, the Lion and Leopard brothers will protect the young master and break through."
"Why am I so worried about such a wicked son? It would be better if he died." Han Qinhu glared and cursed, staring at him like a fierce tiger.
The burly middle-aged man and others curled their lips, but no one refuted Han Qinhu.
If you don't worry, then why are you paying attention all the time? Knowing that Xuangan's rebellion is over, he personally led the Qinlonghuwei who had been in seclusion for many years and hurried here.
There is no way, no matter who gives Han Qinhu a son, no matter what, Han Qinhu can't sit back and watch Han Shihe die in battle
In fact, Han Qinhu was not invited by Yue Wang Yang Su, not because Li Zixiong suspected that he wanted to reap the benefits.
Han Qinhu's character was more like a martial arts person, he was generous and bold, passionate and righteous, and he was also relatively strong-minded. He didn't have much ambition or utilitarianism. He didn't like Yang Su, the king of Yue, so he naturally ignored him and avoided seeing him.
Who would have known that the King of Yue, Yang Su, had asked for an audience several times without inviting the King of Heavenly Tiger, but instead abducted Han Shihe, forcing the King of Heavenly Tiger to keep an eye on him all the time, and now he even took the risk himself.
If this attracts the attention of the imperial court, Han Shihe will really be cheating his father.
However, no matter how angry you are, Han Qinhu is also Han Shihe's father. He is just a single person. It would be a good idea to take the opportunity to train Han Shihe, so as not to rely on his father and not know how big the world is and think he is the best in the world.
Nuxiang City.
"When, when, when"
As soon as the rebel army appeared in the sight of the garrison in Nexiang City, a clear warning bell sounded throughout the world and echoed endlessly.
There were staggered figures on the wall, and countless soldiers swarmed up the city wall in obvious panic, bending their bows and arrows, checking the defense equipment, etc.
"kill"
Zhao Huaiyi, Han Shihe, Yuan Wuben and other generals led their troops directly to the city wall. With a loud shout, they rushed towards the city wall like tigers, even without siege equipment.
With the strength of Han Shihe and others, they really don't need any siege equipment for this city wall, which is more than twenty feet high. They can just attack it directly.
With such a tactic, Han Qinhu and others, who were watching secretly from a distance, shook their heads repeatedly.
Even though Ranxiang City was just a county town, it was also a city. However, they didn't immediately investigate clearly and just relied on outdated information to rush up.
Young man
"Chi, chi, chi"
Not surprisingly, as soon as the rebels approached the city wall, arrows rained down on them, but they could not stop Han Shihe and other powerful generals.
In the blink of an eye, Han Shihe and others climbed to the top of the wall, making it easier for the rebels from behind to scale the wall, and the situation was excellent.
"call"
Seeing that Zhao Huaiyi, Han Shihe and others successfully scaled the wall, as well as more than 10,000 rebel troops, Yang Xuangan and others who were paying close attention could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
As long as the city wall is taken down and the gap between the two sides is not big, there is no need to worry about the defenders playing tricks.
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