Under the heavy snow, Zhang Shigui stood in front of the city tower with his helmet on, stroking the arrow stack and looking at the two military camps not far away. His ears were filled with the roar of artillery, and his eyes reflected the clouds of rockets rising into the sky.
Firelight, expression serious and cold.
"Commander, do we want to go and help? The Zuo Tun Guards suddenly attacked the Right Tun Guards. They must have been instigated by the rebels. After capturing the Right Tun Guards, they must have attacked Xuanwu Gate with a single blow."
The deputy general next to him gave advice.
Zhang Shigui remained silent.
Just now, when Cui Dunli came out of Xuanwu Gate to read the prince's edict to the left and right guards before returning, he clearly told himself to be careful to guard the left guard, lest he might have any unexpected intentions. As a result, before dawn, the left guard gathered in large numbers and then brazenly
Assault on Youtun Guard.
Next, Xuanwumen must be Zuotunwei's ultimate goal, there is no doubt about it.
However, Zhang Shigui was silent for a long time, then shook his head and said: "That can't be the case. The Zuen Guards have many strong horses and strong men. Even if they cannot defeat the Right Guards in one fell swoop, they can easily block the Right Guards and trap them in the camp."
The two military camps in the distance were all brightly lit. He pointed to the Zuo Tun Guard camp and said: "Look, the Zuo Tun Guards have not marched out in full force. There are still a large number of soldiers in the camp. If we go out of the city to help the Right Tun Guards at this moment,
However, if the Zuo Tun Guard took advantage of the situation and attacked the Xuanwu Gate, it would be a big trouble. Therefore, we must not act rashly. With the strength of the Right Tun Guard, although the military strength is at a disadvantage, it should not be underestimated. Even if the Zuo Tun Guard
If we can win the battle, we will have to pay a huge price. When we come back to attack the Xuanwu Gate, we will be exhausted and weakened. Only then can we hold the Xuanwu Gate as steady as Mount Tai."
Just looking at the current situation, it is clear who is loyal and who is traitorous, as the left guard attacks and the right guard defends. However, even though the right guard is an ally, Zhang Shigui does not dare to take any risks. It is not because he lacks courage, but he is really the leader of the Xuanwu Sect.
Safety is closely related, how can he be allowed to make even the slightest mistake?
Let the Right Tun Guard consume the left Tun Guard's combat power, while he leads the Beiya Imperial Army to defend the Xuanwu Gate. This is the best strategy.
The deputy general beside him was silent, naturally knowing that Zhang Shigui's decision was the safest. However, Youtunwei fought bloody battles, but they just watched on the sidelines, inevitably feeling resentful in their hearts.
The two stood on the tower observing for a while. The deputy general pointed to the side of the Zuotunwei camp and said: "Commander, please look, there is an army waiting there. The entire Zuotunwei camp is full of soldiers and horses. This army
But they stood silently and solemnly, obviously they are not the same soldiers. But I don’t know whose troops they are?"
Naturally, Zhang Shigui could see the army standing motionless in the wind and snow. Each torch outlined the outline of the entire army, which numbered no less than ten thousand people.
He snorted coldly and said, "There's no point in guessing? Of course which side Chai Zhewei has joined, this is whose troops he belongs to."
Immediately he waved his hand and said: "There is no need to guess, this army will definitely join the battle later, and we will naturally know where it belongs. You will enter the palace immediately, report the situation here to His Highness the Crown Prince, and attach my commander's strategy. I sincerely ask His Highness the Crown Prince
Approved.”
In the final analysis, Xuanwu Gate still had too much to do with it. Even though he was the guard of Xuanwu Gate, he could not alone make the strategic decision to defend Xuanwu Gate.
It's not that he doesn't want to shoulder this responsibility, it's just that he really can't afford it...
"Here!"
The deputy general took the order, immediately turned around, walked down the tower, and walked quickly towards the Taiji Palace.
Zhang Shigui was still standing on the Xuanwu Gate with his hands behind his hands, looking at the raging battlefield in the distance, feeling nervous and solemn.
*****
The Taiji Hall is brightly lit. This hall, which symbolizes the supreme imperial power of the enemy country of the Tang Dynasty, is already filled with civil servants, military generals, and clerks. There are fast footsteps everywhere, low-pitched shouts, and countless clerks and generals coming in and out.
The atmosphere was extremely tense.
News from all directions gathered here, and after discussion and deliberation by all the ministers of the East Palace, it was handed over to His Highness the Crown Prince for a decision.
On the throne, Li Chengqian sat upright, trying hard to maintain a majestic and solemn expression. Even though he was anxious and nervous, he did not dare to reveal anything.
Right now, he is the core of the entire East Palace system, and he is also the interest of all East Palace subordinates. If he shows a panicked look, it will definitely affect the morale of the army. The current situation is irreversible. If he is timid before defeat, it will be extremely dangerous.
Yi Jun was distraught and increasingly defeated.
It's just that he doesn't have such a strong temper, but he has to hide the weakness in his heart and try his best to support it.
After drinking a cup of hot tea and looking at the heated discussion among the East Palace officials in front of him, Li Chengqian finally couldn't help but asked: "What's the situation outside right now?"
The rebels have occupied more than half of Chang'an City, and every area has fallen. Only the Eastern Palace in the imperial city is left with a stubborn resistance. It is said that there is a steady stream of rebels marching into the city, and the rebels are becoming more and more powerful.
The disparity in the strength of the enemy and our own forces makes the imperial city like a lonely boat in the ocean, which may capsize in the huge waves at any time and at any time.
The consequences of the defeat made him a little uneasy, and it was difficult to pretend to be so calm...
Li Daozong turned his head and said respectfully: "Your Highness, although the rebels have superior strength, they are all a mob and lack real elites, so it is difficult to attack the enemy. Therefore, although the fighting around the imperial city is fierce now, the situation is just a stalemate. Our army
They are not at a disadvantage. The rebels are loosely organized and backward in quality. If they fail to capture the imperial city in one go, their morale will inevitably drop and the morale of the army will be shaken. Moreover, evil has always prevailed over good since ancient times. Although these rebels advocate bringing order to order and doing justice for heaven, what they do is
It is a fact of rebellion, but it is irrefutable. When the situation reaches a stalemate, celebrities from all over the world will surely rise up to criticize it, expose its rebellion, and be criticized by the world, and its power will collapse!"
Hearing Li Daozong's confident words, Li Chengqian finally felt relieved and asked, "How is it over there at Xuanwu Gate?"
Although Li Jing swore that the Right Guards were powerful and could not be matched by the Left Guards. As long as the Right Guards guarded outside the Xuanwu Gate, they would be safe. However, Li Chengqian was still worried. After all, the Left Guards's strength was that of the two Right Guards.
Times, if Chai Zhewei really defected to the Guanlong clan, then he might get extra military support. If the troops suddenly erupted several times, can Youtun Guards really be able to stop it?
It would be fine if Fang Jun was still in charge of the Youtun Guards. With Fang Jun’s prestige and ability, he was naturally not afraid of strong enemies. But right now, the Youtun Guards only have a little-known commander named Gao Kan...
Li Junxian heard this and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, everything in Xuanwu Sect is as before. The general has arranged all the best players in the 'Hundred Cavalry Division' inside Xuanwu Sect. If there is any trouble, we will come and report it immediately."
Now that the rebels have occupied most of Chang'an City, the soldiers of the "Hundred Cavalry Division" cannot lurk among them. They are forced to withdraw to the imperial city. Since they are not under the control of the Sixth Army of the East Palace, it is difficult for them to intervene in the defense of the imperial city, so they have to move them.
For the time being, it is placed inside the Xuanwu Gate. It can at least be regarded as a barrier and can also exist as a reserve team. Once the situation collapses, it can quickly participate in the battle.
A faint roar came, and everyone in the hall was shocked. Fortunately, an official ran in and reported loudly: "The students of the academy have rushed to the foundry bureau under the leadership of Xu Jingzong, and built defenses on the spot to fight the rebels. Academy students
General Xin Mao, a student, led a group to break out of the encirclement and headed to Kunming Pool. He launched the ships on Kunming Pool and used ship-borne artillery to bombard the rebels besieging the foundry. The offensive was fierce, but the outcome of the battle is not yet known."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief again.
The biggest fear is that the foundry bureau will fall into the hands of the rebels, who will seize the artillery in the warehouse and use it to bombard the imperial city. Everyone knows the power of artillery. Once it bombards the imperial city, it is feared that the walls will collapse and the houses will collapse, and the East Palace will be defeated immediately.
The ending.
Xiao Yu frowned and said: "Now it seems that although this firearm is sharp, it is actually a double-edged sword. It can hit the enemy and hurt yourself. In the future, Your Highness should still control it more and not let it spread to disaster, otherwise the consequences will be
Kanyu."
Today, Fang Jun single-handedly controls the Ministry of War, and has powerful military forces such as the Royal Navy and Youtun Guard under his command. He has made outstanding achievements and is powerful. He has become the sole leader of the military in one fell swoop. He can even vaguely compete with Cheng Yaojin.
, Yuchi Gong and others fought in separate courts, only slightly inferior to Li Ji.
What is it that supports Fang Jun’s current status?
It's a firearm!
Gunpowder was developed by Fang Jun. The foundry bureau that develops muskets, artillery and other firearms today was founded by Fang Jun alone, with everyone from top to bottom as his confidants.
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In addition, His Highness the Crown Prince has great trust in him, obeys his advice, and allows this situation to develop. In time, Fang Jun will definitely become a giant in the court, and it will be difficult for anyone to compete with him.
By that time, the Guanlong clan had mostly disappeared, and the only people who could stop Fang Jun from covering the sky were the Jiangnan nobles. In politics, there are never permanent allies, nor permanent enemies, but only permanent interests.
If you can weaken Fang Jun today, the Jiangnan nobles will have more confidence when they confront him in the future...