Changsun Wuji was very cautious about the news coming from Hexi.
It only took Kuai Ma three to five days to arrive at Chang'an from Hexi, and it was not too late to make a decision until the next news came back from Hexi.
After making up his mind, Changsun Wuji put the two battle reports in the drawer under the desk before returning to the desk, turned around and asked: "How is the current situation of the battle?"
Yu Wenjie, who returned here, raised his head from a pile of documents, rubbed his red eyes, shook his head and said: "The battle around the imperial city has continued, but Donggong Liu has been defending desperately, with little effect."
Yuwen Shiji's meeting with Changsun Wuji that day widened the rift between the two, but it was not enough to make the Yuwen family completely break with Changsun Wuji. Therefore, after returning home, Yuwenshiji took Yuwen to
Jie was sent over to serve under Changsun Wuji's tent.
Guan Long is connected with the branches and is one with each other. He doesn't just withdraw when he sees an opportunity and wants to withdraw...
Changsun Wuji looked heavy, nodded slightly, walked to the map hanging on the wall, stared at the map, and said nothing.
The atmosphere was very heavy.
Since the day of the uprising, Guanlong's army has been attacking the imperial city day and night. More than 100,000 troops have taken turns in the battle, trying to bring down the Sixth Army of the East Palace. As a result, the strength of the Sixth Army of the East Palace was far beyond Changsun Wuji's expectations.
, defended for many days, not only did not show any signs of collapse, but the hasty response at the beginning caused heavy losses, and gradually became familiar with the current war, and now the offense and defense are in a stalemate, and they are in a stalemate.
On the contrary, due to the poor quality of the soldiers, the casualties on Guanlong's side are increasing...
The supply of grain and fodder was relatively good. After all, the Guanlong Clan had been operating in Guanzhong for many years and had accumulated savings. Many forces close to the Guanlong Clan secretly supported it, so it was still able to sustain it. However, the loss of soldiers left Changsun Wuji helpless.
The Guanlong clan clans had too little military power directly, so they had to rely on each family's soldiers, servants, and bankers when raising troops. A small number of regular troops shouldered the heavy task of attacking the enemy. Facing the stubborn resistance of the six leaders of the East Palace, it was natural
The losses were heavy.
Especially in the Battle of the Foundry Bureau, Changsun Wuji sent out two regular armies in succession. As a result, they were first bombarded by artillery, and then there was a loud bang in the Foundry Bureau's warehouse, and countless soldiers were turned into powder, leaving the Guanlong army that was already lacking.
Elite troops are increasingly stretched thin.
If there is no elite army, how can we attack the imperial city and defeat the Sixth Army of the East Palace?
Not to mention that once Fang Jun leads the Anxi army back to the East Palace to aid, how can these rabbles withstand the elites of hundreds of battles who are fighting fiercely with the Dashi army?
In fact, half of the Youtun Guards are still entrenched outside the Xuanwu Sect, so all his thoughts of coveting the Xuanwu Sect have to be put aside for the time being, and he does not dare to take advantage of it...
Sighing, Changsun Wuji felt helpless.
I think back then, the Guanlong Clan started out with military power, and each family held countless elite soldiers. Only then could they always occupy the center, seize power, and raise more troops in the ups and downs of the years. Such a virtuous cycle created the Guanlong Clan's century-old history.
glory.
However, to this day, the Guanlong clan only has the seemingly glamorous honor and wealth left, but the military power on which it was based has been completely lost. At such an important time, it is impossible to raise a powerful army.
The implementation of the attack is really pathetic...
After thinking about it for a long time, Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "Write an edict and order the Guanlong families to mobilize their troops again and storm the imperial city! We can't continue in this stalemate. One more day of delay will be too much for Guanlong."
It’s extremely dangerous.”
Dong Gong Liu led a strong fighting force and firmly defended the imperial city. The Guanlong army launched several large-scale violent attacks to no avail, resulting in heavy losses. If they continue to attack fiercely, the losses will only increase, and even Guanlong and Guanlong will be destroyed.
The foundation of the family’s heritage has been filled in.
But now that things have come to this, where is the chance for a calm siege?
No matter how slow the Eastern Expedition army moves, they will return to Guanzhong sooner or later. On that day, the various factions in the DPRK and China will have to sit down and discuss tit-for-tat how to distribute the benefits. If you are not careful, it will be a disaster. And the Eastern Expedition
Almost all of the army is in the hands of forces that favor the East Palace. Once the negotiations break down, the Guanlong clan will definitely suffer.
Especially half of the Youtun Guards and the Anxi Army in Fang Jun's hands. Although they seemed to be fighting endlessly with the Dashi Army in the Western Regions thousands of miles away, for some reason, Changsun Wuji always felt like a thorn in his back.
Dare to relax even a little bit...
Yu Wenjie was a little dull, but in the end he did not refute, but nodded and said: "Well, I'll do it now."
This military remonstrance is crucial to the foundation and future of the Long clan. Even if the Yuwen family withdraws from now on, they will suffer the same consequences if the military remonstrance fails. They will never be exempt from punishment just because they withdraw midway. At the beginning, the Yuwen family relied on Guan
Long, a big tree, enjoys all the glory and wealth, so today, it must bear all the consequences of Guan Long's actions.
The only solution now is to go all out.
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The imperial city was besieged by the Guanlong rebels. Except for the Xuanwu Gate in the north, the other city gates had long been sealed and no entry or exit was allowed. The civil servants and generals who entered the palace before the Guanlong uprising could only stay in the palace.
The harem must not be associated with it. This is a big taboo, so the prince temporarily used Hongwen Hall as his first residence, while a group of civil servants and military generals lived in Sherenyuan to the west of Taiji Hall.
After staying up all night again, all kinds of military affairs came one after another. The civil servants and generals were so busy that they didn't know the morning. When they suddenly looked up, they saw the east was white...
The younger ones took a short rest and had breakfast, then saved up and stayed in Taiji Hall to assist the prince in handling military affairs. However, several elderly ministers could not bear it and retreated to Sherenyuan early to stay at the beginning of their stay.
Eat, wash up, and get ready for a nap.
In a pavilion on the east side of the Sheren Courtyard, Xiao Yu and Cen Wenwen had just had breakfast. They were sitting there drinking a cup of tea and resting for a while before going to bed.
Xiao Yu held the pot and poured tea for Cen Wenwen. He looked at the latter's dejected expression and said worriedly: "Brother Jing Ren is ill and his bones are lacking. It's better not to suffer like this. If something happens, go to the Tai Chi Hall for consultation."
Fan, if you have nothing to do, just stay here and cultivate yourself."
Originally, Cen Wenwen was seriously ill, and having to consult military aircraft for many days in a row made it even more unbearable. His skinny body was crumbling, and he couldn't even lift his eyelids...
After taking a sip of tea, Cen Wenwen sighed: "At a time when the country is in dire straits, how can we stay out of this situation because we pride ourselves on being loyal to the country? If I, an old man like this, can help His Highness with his worries, I will be considered a worthy death. Just bear with it, even if
Even if I can’t get through it, I have no regrets.”
Xiao Yu sighed softly and was silent for a long time before sighing and saying: "We are loyal and sincere, and His Highness the Crown Prince naturally understands in his heart. It's just that there is a difference between near and far, and closeness and distance. I'm afraid that even if this crisis can be solved, our achievements will be the same."
It is difficult to enter the eyes of His Highness."
"What does Shi Wen mean by this?"
Cen Wenwen raised his snow-white eyebrows, looking puzzled.
"Shi Wen" is Xiao Yu's name. With his seniority and status, there are only a handful of people who can describe him in person...
Xiao Yu smiled bitterly and said: "It's not just me who is making trouble, but the situation is like this and we have to think more carefully. In this military admonishment, our family has tried their best. For this reason, there are countless people who have stained their shirts with blood. It can be said that they have exhausted their efforts.
All. However, given His Highness’s trust and love for Fang Jun, and the record of the right garrison guarding the Xuanwu Gate, I am afraid that when the crisis is resolved in the future, Fang Jun will be the first to attack.”
When Cen Wenwen heard this, his heart sank.
His eldest brother died early, leaving only one son, Cen Changqian. He had always doted on and cared for him, but when the academy students accepted the prince's order and went to the foundry bureau to guard it, they were eventually unable to do anything and the foundry bureau fell. As a result, the students detonated the weapons in the warehouse.
Gunpowder blew up more than ten thousand rebels, which was considered a great achievement.
However, since then, although the Youtun Guards outside Xuanwu Gate in the north of the city have successively accepted many defeated students, there has never been any news about Cen Changqian. This makes Cen Wenwen often palpitate and have to think about the worst. What if Cen Changqian dies?
The Foundry Bureau was turned into powder. How should he face such bad news, and how should he explain to his dead brother and sister-in-law?
Seeing Cen Wenwen raising his eyebrows and opening his mouth to speak, Xiao Yu waved his hands and continued: "How can we care about such achievements and wealth when we are in the realm of you and me? But you and I don't care, but it doesn't mean that the children in the family don't care.
Cidong Palace encountered an unpredictable crisis and was in danger of overthrowing at every turn. The sons and daughters of our family went forward one after another and risked their lives for the sake of righteousness. Besides the righteousness, don’t we also have the merit of following the dragon to protect the sky? If the first attack fails,
The children in the family must feel that they have been treated unfairly, and when the time comes, they will inevitably feel dissatisfied and cause trouble to Xiao Qiang..."
Cen Wenwen looked solemn and snorted in his heart.
After all, isn't it that you, Xiao Yu, are not resentful of Fang Jun's status in the eyes of His Royal Highness? But if it were normal, he would naturally be too lazy to pay attention and let them fight on their own. But in this critical moment,
If Xiao Yu has other ideas in his mind, it may cause the monolithic East Palace to fall into internal strife or even fall apart...
Cen Wenwen was rather disdainful of Xiao Yu's mention of this matter at this time. This person has always stood firm after three dynasties. His political wisdom is rare in the world, but his utilitarianism limits his actions. Even if he seizes great power, he can only do so.
Just calling him a "powerful minister" is of no benefit to the country.