The news that Fang Jun suddenly returned to Beijing and had led troops directly to Xiaoguan made Changsun Wuji, who was always known for his deep city, feel a huge shock in his heart.
However, at this time, instead of thinking about how Fang Jun dared to bear the infamy of "losing troops and losing land" and abandoning the Western Regions to return to Guanzhong, he quickly came up with a countermeasure. Otherwise, allowing Fang Jun to attack Chang'an City would be detrimental to Guanlong The morale of the army will be greatly affected, while the morale of the Eastern Palace will skyrocket.
As one goes and the other goes, the Guanlong army will face a inevitable defeat...
After cheering up, Changsun Wuji took Li You and Yuwenjie back to the main hall, walked to the map to observe, and asked: "Where is Zuo Tunwei now? What's the situation like?"
Yu Wenjie replied: "The Zuo Tun Guards are currently gathering at Qishan on the bank of the Wei River, where they are mixed with the royal army led by King Jing. Because they suffered heavy casualties outside Xuanwu Gate, they were pursued by the Right Tun Guards one after another, and they came back again. There was a huge defeat in the Zhongwei Bridge area, more than half of the troops were lost, and morale was low. However, there are still 30,000 generals who can still fight."
Changsun Wuji found the Zuotunwei garrison on the map and saw that it was located to the north of the Wei River, at the junction of Chencang, Guo, Xi and other counties, facing the water and backing the mountains.
It just happens to be next to the straight road. Once Fang Jun leads his army to break through Xiao Pass and attack Chang'an, Zuo Tunwei will bear the brunt...
"Oh, Chai Zhewei is a coward who really knows how to find a place. He is so unlucky."
Li You calmed down now and couldn't help but sarcastic. When Tuyuhun invaded with tens of thousands of cavalry, the government and the public were shocked. The prince issued an edict for Chai Zhewei to lead his troops to guard Hexi. As a result, Chai Zhewei was afraid of the enemy and was too timid to fight, so he claimed to be ill. out and become a laughing stock.
Martial arts prevailed throughout the empire, so they naturally ridiculed Chai Zhewei for his actions. In response, Fang Jun took the initiative to ask Ying to lead half of the Youtun Guards out to control Hexi, which was well received.
Regardless of the camp, anyone who dared to face the difficulties and face death under the circumstances at that time will admire him in his heart.
Naturally, after that, Fang Jun defeated the Tuyuhun cavalry in the great battle, and annihilated the Dashi and Turkic coalition forces in Aragou, thereby achieving unparalleled feats and becoming famous all over the world. Everyone could not help but start to feel sour and full of envy and jealousy. , I wish that Bang Chui would quickly defeat the Western Regions, be buried in the surrounding area, and never return to Chang'an again...
Changsun Wuji ignored Li You and said to Yuwenjie: "Go to Qishan in person, meet Chai Zhewei, and tell him that as long as he can block Fang Jun for three days, the King of Qi and I will grant him the title of Duke! In addition, we must also treat him King Jing explained that his previous attack on Xuanwu Gate was in response to King Qi and deposed the East Palace. King Qi was grateful for this and asked him to do his best to cooperate with Chai Zhewei to stop Fang Jun. After the incident is completed, let bygones be bygones!"
As Fang Jun once said, "Unite all the forces that can be united." As long as Fang Jun can be blocked on the north bank of the Wei River and at the foot of Long Mountain, no matter how high the price is, no matter how high the price is.
"Here!"
Yu Wenjie bowed to accept the order, took the seal given by Changsun Wuji, turned around and strode out of the main hall, came to the door, took more than ten famous generals with him, and got on his horse.
Yu Wenjie raised his head and glanced at the snowy sky, looking at the panic in Yanshoufang because Fang Jun returned to Beijing, and sighed in his heart. He and Fang Jun were once close friends, but he didn't know when he started. Then they parted ways, and now each is his own master, and they are about to meet with swordsmen, which is really touching.
"drive!"
With the horse under his belly, he and his family galloped out of Yanshoufang, exited the city from Jinguang Gate, and galloped all the way towards Qishan Mountain.
In Yanshou Square, Changsun Wuji ordered to the civil servants and generals in the hall: "Assemble the army and storm the imperial city, regardless of the cost. I will capture the imperial city within three days!"
This is the last chance. If the imperial city cannot be captured before Fang Jun, then by the time Fang Jun arrives at Chang'an City, all will be lost.
As long as the imperial city is captured, even if the prince is allowed to escape from the Xuanwu Gate, he can gain a great reputation and directly support Qi Wang Li You to ascend to the throne of emperor.
It is impossible for His Majesty Li Er to return to Chang'an alive, so as long as Li You ascends the throne, the situation will be reversed. With great honor and righteousness, all the forces in the world will surely increase in strength. If they continue to deal with the East Palace, the outcome will be uncertain. It can be known.
"Here!"
The Guanlong disciples in the hall responded with a bang, and countless orders were issued to the rebels inside and outside the city. Countless Guanlong armies began to abandon their respective guarded areas, and all gathered towards Chang'an City, trying to launch a final fierce attack and capture the imperial city in one fell swoop.
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"Your Highness, Duke Wei, the rebel offensive is becoming more and more fierce, regardless of casualties, which is very different from the previous few days. Several places in the imperial city are in emergency, and the casualties are very heavy."
Cheng Chubi entered the Tai Chi Hall with his helmet pierced through his armor and explained the current situation in detail.
Li Chengqian and Li Jing were standing together in front of the map of the imperial city. The map was marked in red where the troops were lacking and the situation was critical. However, the map was bright red everywhere, which showed that the situation was precarious.
Since Chen time, the Guanlong rebels attacked like crazy. Countless soldiers poured into Chang'an City continuously, lined up outside the imperial city, and took turns to go into battle. Even though the Sixth Army of the East Palace was more elite, relying on the emperor's The city has a favorable location, but there are no troops and supplies, and every casualty is reduced. The entire imperial city wall is like a millstone of flesh and blood, and sooner or later the Sixth East Palace will be polished away.
Li Jing turned around and looked at Cheng Chubi, who was tired and bruised all over his body. He felt admiration in his heart. It seemed that it was extremely rare for a disciple like this to be able to lead his army to fight to the death in such a desperate situation.
After all, the Tang Dynasty had been established for a long time. The top officials were addicted to pleasure and extravagance had become a trend. Many children of aristocratic families were more interested in writing and hated martial arts. They talked endlessly and quoted scriptures, but if they went to the battlefield, it would be of no use. Like Cheng Chu Bi, Qu Tutong, and Li Siwen, the descendants of the honorable ministers, usually seem to behave badly and are arrogant and domineering, but when it comes to critical moments like this, they can all be trusted.
He nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "There are no reinforcements. The Youtun Guards and the Beiya Forbidden Army are guarding Xuanwu Gate. They cannot be mobilized at any time. You can only rely on yourselves. If you can stop the rebels, it is a great achievement. It is not an extravagant hope to have a family with two kingdoms like the Fang family; if we cannot stop the rebels, you, me, and His Royal Highness will die in this imperial city. Your loyalty and courage will shine through in history!"
Cheng Chubi was shocked, knelt down on one knee, performed military salutes, and said loudly: "Your Highness, please rest assured, the Sixth Leader of the East Palace is your Highness's supporter. They will fight to the death and never retreat, and will protect Your Highness and accomplish great things!"
Li Chengqian felt his eyes were burning, so he stepped forward to help Cheng Chubi up, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "You are loyal and unwavering even in this desperate situation. You are willing to follow me to the death. What can I say?" What? The only sentence, but please remember, no matter when and where, I will never let you down!"
Once upon a time, he, the "waste prince", was not only unpopular with his father, but also how many people in the civil and military circles in the court put him in their eyes? Now there are so many people who will follow him to the death and fight to the death for him. What's more, they want to
I dare not even think about it!
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When Cheng Chubi retreated, Li Chengqian gathered his emotions and returned to the map. Looking at the bright red desperate situation on the map, he was silent for a while and said slowly: "If something cannot be done, Wei Gong should lead the Sixth Army of the East Palace from Xuanwu
Break out of the siege at the gate, and then head all the way west to the Western Regions. After meeting Fang Jun, you can decide your future. The world is so big that there is always a place for you."
At this moment, Li Chengqian was disheartened and full of despair.
If the imperial city fell, he could withdraw through the Xuanwu Gate and head west to the Western Regions to escape, and he would always be able to survive.
But what's the point?
As long as he lives, regardless of whether he wants it or not, the struggle for imperial power in the Tang Dynasty will never stop. Sooner or later, this great empire will be dragged into the abyss of civil strife. All industries will wither, the national power will decline, the people will be in dire straits, and the surrounding Hu tribe will take advantage of the situation to rise.
Even a little carelessness may lead to the empire falling into the hands of the barbarians. At that time, he, Li Chengqian, will be a sinner through the ages, and his crimes are too numerous to list.
Li Jing turned a deaf ear to his words, and just stared at the map, thinking. The imperial city had long been surrounded by the Guanlong rebels, and the only way to communicate with the outside world was the Xuanwu Gate. However, due to the importance of the Xuanwu Gate,
, even the Youtun guards guarding the Xuanwu Gate must be cautious when passing news back and forth. Unless there is a major matter, Zhang Shigui, the Duke of Guo, will never allow the Xuanwu Gate to be opened.
This is also a helpless move, but it is really necessary.
But even so, Li Jing always felt that there must be a reason why Guanlong suddenly launched a fierce attack regardless of casualties in an attempt to complete the victory in one battle.