The man knelt on one knee, panted heavily, and said excitedly: "The last general was ordered to lurk in the palace to investigate the situation of the Tang army. At present, the general of the Tang army, Cheng Yaojin, has ordered people to come to the back mountains to search for traces of the defeated army. In addition, the last
The general will observe in Anhe Palace and find that there are hundreds of elite Tang troops in a camp in front of the palace. They are dressed in different and extremely capable troops. It seems that some big shot is coming. Even Cheng Yaojin looked respectful when he entered.
At that time, all the soldiers around me stayed outside the camp, and only one person entered..."
This person was Yuan Nanjian's internal agent who stayed in Anhe Palace. He was proficient in Chinese and wore the military uniform of the Tang army. Naturally, he would not be easily exposed when the war was in chaos.
Sure enough, they brought back extremely important news. If it had not been communicated in time, the Tang army's scouts would have discovered the hidden traces of the army in a short time.
When the Tang army came to attack, all plans were in vain...
What especially caught his attention was, what kind of person had a higher status than Cheng Yaojin, so that even when Cheng Yaojin entered the camp to see each other, his own soldiers stayed outside the camp?
Thinking of the big shot in the Tang army, Yuan Nanjian's breathing suddenly became heavy.
I originally thought of rushing out to attack the Tang army's rear formation, and going straight to the Chinese army's tent, to see if God's will can successfully attack and kill the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty...
But I didn’t want to deliver it to my door in person!
Biting his lip hard, suppressing the excitement surging in his heart, Yuan Nanjian made a decisive decision, drew out his sword, and roared: "The time has come, follow me to kill the enemy!"
The soldiers around him suddenly raised the flags that had been prepared. More than ten flags of different colors fluttered fiercely in the wind and snow, and a murderous atmosphere rose into the sky.
Behind him, more than ten thousand soldiers were silent, but they each held their swords tightly, held the reins of their horses, followed the flag and trotted out of the deep ditch and dense forest.
When he came out of the ravine and dense forest, Yuan Nanjian got on his horse and looked at the Tang army scouts who appeared and disappeared in front of him. He didn't take it seriously at all. He raised the saber in his hand high and roared. He clamped his legs around the horse's belly and the horse grew long.
With a hiss, his hooves flipped, and he ran out wildly.
Behind him, more than 10,000 troops were also flying on their horses while running. Following Yuan Nanjian, a strong wind swept across the low mountain ridges and flat areas, rushing towards Anhe Palace.
For a moment, the sound of hoofbeats rumbled, the wind and clouds changed color, and extremely violent murderous intent filled the world.
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Seven Star Gate.
As dawn approached, the wind and snow raged, and goose-feather-like snow fell one after another, covering the entire tower.
Inside the city tower, Boy Yuan was walking around with his hands behind his back, as if he was sitting on pins and needles.
Changsun Chong was still a little calm, holding the tea cup and sipping the tea slowly, but from time to time he raised his head to look at the sky outside the window, which revealed the nervousness in his heart...
News from the front came one after another. It was heard that the Tang army had captured Anhe Palace, Gao Yanwuji and his entire army had been annihilated, and General Xue Wanche of the Tang army had assembled his troops and was about to arrive at Qixing Gate. As soon as the Tang army arrived, the two men would give orders.
Open the city gates and welcome the army into the city. By then the overall situation will be decided.
At this critical moment, both of them were restless and extremely nervous.
The wind howled outside the window and the snow fell heavily, but there was still no news of the arrival of the Tang army.
Mr. Yuan was pacing back and forth, like an ant on a hot pot, and kept mumbling: "Why is it so late? Could there be something wrong? What if something goes wrong? Will my father already be with me?"
This is a plan, so you have already laid an ambush and placed us here deliberately?"
…
Changsun Chong tried his best to look calm as a mountain, as if a big event was approaching but he remained unmoved and everything was under control...
After taking a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat, he said calmly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be anxious. Anhe Palace has been captured, Gao Yanwu's entire army has been destroyed, and no one can stop the Tang army. The Tang army needs to assemble and replenish their weapons, and finally
In an hour's delay, we will surely arrive at the Qixing Gate. Your Majesty, please be at ease."
Mr. Yuan walked to the window and pushed it open a crack. The cold wind and snow poured in instantly, which refreshed his spirit.
Looking at the dark streets and houses under the city outside, I don't know why, but I felt a panic in my heart for no reason. He hesitated and said: "I don't know why, I always feel uneasy in my heart, as if there is something I have missed..."
After pondering for a long time, he suddenly slapped his thigh and said: "The news of the Tang army's capture of Anhe Palace has been sent to the city several times. The troops will surely be at the city in the next moment, but why is the Seven Star Gate still quiet as usual, with no troops mobilizing? The Tang army
They are coming with a fierce momentum and are determined to win the Seven Star Gate. Wouldn’t my father have such trust in us and think that these thousands of soldiers under our command can stop the Tang army’s fierce attack?”
He finally understood where the anxiety and panic in his heart came from...Quiet, too quiet.
Inside the Seven Star Gate under the wind and snow, the streets and alleys were quiet and deserted, and even the houses in this area were rarely visited by pedestrians. How could this be the scene before the battle to defend the city broke out?
So weird!
Infected by his nervous mood, Changsun Chong also felt restless. He stood up and came to Boyuan Yuan's side. He looked out through the cracks in the window and saw that the streets and houses under the city were shrouded in darkness. There seemed to be a monster dormant in the black hole, open and wide.
The huge mouth is waiting to devour prey...
Changsun Chong was beating his heart.
Although Yeon Gaesomun was headstrong, cruel and tyrannical, he could definitely be regarded as a great man in terms of talent. Otherwise, how could he have completely eclipsed the Goguryeo royal family, gathered military and political power, and became the de facto "King of Goguryeo"?
It's really not easy to deceive him.
But if Yeon Gaesumun had already understood his and Yuan's plans, why would he place them in the Seven Star Gate and give them the opportunity to open the city and surrender?
It would have been much easier to cut him off early...
Changsun Chong was also shocked and confused.
A sound of horse hoofbeats sounded outside the city from far away. Changsun Chong hurriedly opened the door and walked out in the wind and snow. He came to the arrow stack and looked down at the city from a high position.
A scout rushed over and shouted at the city: "Xue Wanche, the pioneer of the Tang army, has led an army of tens of thousands and set off half an hour ago, heading for the Seven Star Gate! It only takes one more stick of incense to reach the city and invite the prince and eldest grandson.
The general is ready to guard the city gate!"
"Hey!"
Changsun Chong couldn't help but hammer the arrow stack in front of him, feeling unspeakably excited.
It’s finally here!
On his face, he suppressed his excitement and shouted to the city: "I already know, I will investigate again and report again!"
When the scouts at the bottom of the city turned around and rode away, Changsun rushed back to the tower and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, go quickly and order the soldiers to prepare. We will open the city gate as soon as the Tang army arrives. It's done!"
Boy Yuan clapped his hands excitedly and said, "I'll make arrangements right now!"
He turned around and walked towards the door. Before his palm even touched the door, he heard a "bang" and the door in front of him was kicked open by someone from the outside. He was so frightened that Mr. Yuan's heart almost burst out of his chest and he became furious: "Who is this?"
So reckless?"
What he responded to was a foot that kicked in from outside the door, hitting him in the chest. He was kicked backwards and fell to the ground with a "bang".
Immediately, countless soldiers in black clothes and armor swarmed in from outside the door.
Changsun Chong was horrified. He pulled out the saber from his waist with his backhand, twisted and sprinted to the window on the left. He was about to break the window and get out. "Bang", the windows on the front, back, left and right were shattered almost at the same time, and countless soldiers were mixed in. He jumped out of the window with sawdust, like a divine soldier descending from the sky.
These soldiers jumped into the city tower, dozens of steel knives shining in their hands, dozens of strong bows appeared from the broken windows behind them, and all arrow clusters were aimed at Changsun Chong.
A wave of despair surged into his heart, and Changsun Chong gritted his teeth. After all, he did not have the courage to fight to the death, and he threw the saber in his hand to the ground angrily.
Several soldiers rushed up like wolves and tigers, and one of them punched him hard in the abdomen. The pain made him bend over and vomit out the gall water. Then the soldiers tied him up with ropes, and then Pressed firmly to the ground.
Boy Yuan finally regained his composure, but when he saw the scene before him, he was immediately shaken out of his mind. How could he not know that his plan with Changsun Chong had been discovered by his father, and that it was at this moment that his father sent people to subdue them at the most critical moment?
But at this time, he absolutely couldn't let go. He climbed up from the ground and shouted: "Are you planning to rebel? Get out of the way quickly, I want to see my father!"
There was still a trace of luck in his heart. Maybe these people were sent by his second brother to harm him? As long as he could see his father, there would always be a chance to explain. At worst, he would blame all the truth on Changsun Chong and say that he was Being deceived by Changsun Chong, he had no intention of betraying his father...
A school captain wearing a helmet strode in from outside the door, glanced at Boy Yuan coldly, his eyes full of ridicule, and then stood by the door with his hands tied.