The rebels climbed up the ladder to the top of Hanguangmen City. The defenders' fearless defense in the past was gone. Such a smooth operation made the rebels feel a sense of emptiness. They held back a lot of energy and prepared for a fierce battle.
After a while, the result was that there was no force at all. It was a bit unreal that such a "first to get there" was achieved suddenly.
Climbing to the top of the city, I found from my vantage point that the defenders had withdrawn from the city and were retreating in a strict formation towards Chengtian Gate.
The rebel soldiers were ecstatic and cheered wildly.
No matter why the defenders abandoned Hanguang Gate and retreated to Chengtian Gate, it is a fact that Hanguang Gate has been occupied now. A real achievement of "first to get there" has been obtained, and since then the imperial city has been defeated. The fierce attack for more than two months has finally
Achieve staged victory.
The rebel soldiers cheered wildly, and then quickly occupied all the city walls near Hanguang Gate, searched everywhere, and then spread from the city, completely occupying Hanguang Gate. When the soldiers who rushed into the city opened the city gate from the inside, the tide surged outside.
Ordinary rebels swarmed in through the city gate.
Dou Dewei and Yu Sheng rode along the army and entered Hanguang Gate. They saw Taishe on the left and Honglu Temple on the right in the imperial city. A wide and straight street faced Yong'an Gate in the wind and snow in the distance to the north.
, there is the emperor's bedroom, the Tai Chi Palace, the center of the world.
A surge of lofty ideals instantly surged through the body as the blood flowed, and the whole body seemed to be on fire.
Reluctantly suppressing his excitement, Dou Dewei commanded his soldiers: "Search the inside and outside of Hanguang Gate thoroughly. Don't let those bastards led by Donggong Liu hide an ambush. When the time comes, we will counterattack and cooperate inside and outside. That will be troublesome! In addition,
Send someone quickly to inform Duke Zhao that Hanguang Gate has been captured, and ask him to come and take charge of the overall situation!"
These words were said with great enthusiasm, and it was clear that he was the first person in Guanlong under Changsun Wuji...
Someone said: "Just when we climbed to the top of the city, Zhao Guogong was in front of Yanshoufang and had already led his army over."
Dou Dewei was extremely satisfied: "Everyone will continue to work hard and this first attack will be completely solid. In the future, I will reward you based on your merits and I will not treat you unfairly!"
"Here!"
The soldiers scattered in all directions and carefully searched the hidden caves, barracks, and buildings in Hanguang Gate. Soon someone nervously came to Dou Dewei and reported: "General, I'm here by the city gate."
A large amount of gunpowder was found in the Tibetan Soldier Cave!"
Dou Dewei's face tightened and he asked quickly: "Are there any defenders stationed there?"
The power of gunpowder has shocked the world since the founding bureau was razed to the ground on the day of the uprising and more than ten thousand Guanlong elites were wiped out. In the past, everyone only heard that the power of gunpowder was unparalleled, but how powerful it is, few people can understand it.
Intuitive cognition, that time completely shocked the world.
If there is gunpowder hidden in the Hanguang Gate at this moment, and there is a team of soldiers guarding it, it will be exploded with great joy after the rebels enter the city...
Just thinking about it makes Dou Dewei break out in cold sweat. It is simply unimaginable!
Fortunately, the soldier said: "Several soldier-hiding caves are connected inside. We just searched outside and found no defenders. The situation inside the soldier-hiding caves is unknown, and we dare not break in without authorization."
There is so much gunpowder hidden in it, what if that frizzy guy accidentally gets into trouble?
Dou Dewei did not dare to neglect, raised his feet and said: "Lead the way ahead, I will check it myself!"
"Here!"
The soldiers led the way and led Dou Dewei and his party to a row of hidden soldier caves on the left side of Hanguang Gate.
Almost all city walls or passes will have facilities similar to military caves. On the one hand, they can garrison troops and reduce the cost of building military camps. On the other hand, troops can be dispatched quickly during war, which is very convenient. Under the city walls on both sides of Hanguang Gate
They all built caves for hiding soldiers, with dozens of them on each side. The door openings are neatly arranged on the outside, but in fact most of them are connected inside.
After Dou Dewei arrived, he saw many soldiers guarding outside with swords in their hands. Apparently they were under strict orders not to enter and were causing trouble.
When he got close, he looked around and ordered his men to push open the hiding cave closest to the city gate. The soldiers stepped forward and kicked the wooden door open. Immediately, two people looked inside at the door and turned around and said: "General
, there is no one in the cave.”
Dou Dewei breathed a sigh of relief. In order to show his brave and fearless image, he pressed the handle of the horizontal sword on his waist with one hand, stepped into the cave of hiding soldiers, and said loudly: "The defenders have been completely disorganized and have no intention of fighting. Otherwise, if the defenders
There are several people hiding in this soldier cave. When our army enters the city, if we detonate these gunpowder, wouldn't it be a serious injury to us? It shows that we will win this battle!"
All the soldiers on the left and right were shouting and cheering, and their morale was high.
Dou Dewei entered the Cave of Hidden Soldiers, and the environment changed from light to dark. His eyesight could not adapt for a while, but he could still see that the Cave of Hidden Soldiers was filled with gunpowder barrels, some of which even had broken barrels, and black gunpowder scattered on the ground.
It was filled with a strong smell of sulfur and saltpeter, which was very pungent.
Suddenly, he saw a vague black shadow leaning against the wall of the cave, which seemed to be squirming...
"Who?!"
Dou Dewei was startled, rubbed his eyes vigorously, and when he looked again, he found a soldier lying there. His body was covered with wounds, and the oozing blood had dried up. The whole person looked miserable and almost inhuman.
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However, it was such a soldier who was almost like a waste. At this moment, an extremely embarrassing smile appeared on his scarred face, and he said with difficulty: "Isn't this the young master from the Fufeng Dou Family Shenwu County Duke's Mansion? Haha, thank you young master for coming to help me.
I will be buried with you!"
After saying this, the man raised his hand to his mouth, blew hard, and a flame suddenly lit up in his hand, and then threw it away without hesitation, and the flame swayed in Dou Dewei's horrified eyes.
fell to the ground.
Dou Dewei felt that his hair stood on end and his soul flew away. He turned around and ran out, screaming: "Run!"
But where else could he run?
The moment the flame fell on the ground, it ignited the gunpowder scattered on the ground. The violent burning occurred in an instant, and then spread in the space in the Tibetan Soldier Cave at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye. The next moment, the gunpowder burned and released
Endless heat, this heat expanded rapidly in a small space, finally breaking through the restraints and releasing outward.
boom!
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Seeing the rebel soldiers climbing up the ladder to the top of Hanguangmen City like ants like ants, Changsun Wuji seemed to be glowing with energy for an instant. His not tall body suddenly straightened up and shouted: "The city is broken!"
Then he was ecstatic and rushed towards Hanguang Gate with his soldiers and horses.
The haze of despair that filled my heart just a moment ago disappeared without a trace, and was replaced by crazy joy and the joy of realizing one's ambition!
What if Fang Jun comes back to help?
As long as we invade the imperial city and depose the Prince of the East Palace, and then install Qi Wang Li You as the crown prince and tell the world, the matter will be settled! From now on, the Guanlong clan will regain control of the court through the hands of Li You and tighten the interests of the world. Hold it tightly in the palm of your hand and become the master of the world again!
Facing the wind and snow, Changsun Wuji didn't feel the cold at all, and his heart was full of pride.
However, just as he followed the rebels as they approached the Hanguang Gate, he saw Dou Dewei's flag in front of him entering the Hanguang Gate. Then, there was an earth-shattering loud noise, and the towering Hanguang Gate seemed to be swept away in front of Changsun Wuji's eyes. The giant dragon rolled over like a broken toy, burst into pieces in an instant, and fell apart in a burst of smoke rising into the sky.
Changsun Wuji stared at the scene happening in front of him. When he realized that the city gate had been blown down by gunpowder, a violent shock was transmitted from the city gate. The four hooves of the horse under his crotch were unstable and he staggered. Falling to the ground, Changsun Wuji was caught off guard and fell headfirst. The huge body of the war horse on his back pressed down on one of his legs, and he let out a shrill scream...
The souls of the dead soldiers on the left and right were so great that they dismounted and rushed to the front. They moved their horses away with all their hands and feet and rescued Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji endured the sharp and heart-piercing pain in his leg, broke out in a cold sweat, and ordered: "Immediately mobilize an army to replace Dou Dewei's troops, and be sure to completely occupy Hanguang Gate, and be prepared for the Sixth Army of the East Palace to take advantage of the situation to counterattack!"
Since the defenders had laid gunpowder inside the city gate in advance, they most likely had a corresponding plan. Once the explosion was successful and the attacking troops were severely damaged, they would begin a counterattack.
"Here!"
The soldiers around him quickly got up and mounted their horses, galloping towards the outside of the city to mobilize the troops.
The rest of the soldiers found a stretcher for treating the wounded from the army, carefully placed Changsun Wuji on it, and trotted back to Yanshoufang.
The military attachés and civil servants stationed in the Guanlong clan in Yanshoufang were busy and joyful, congratulating each other that they had finally conquered the imperial city. The capture and siege of the city was just around the corner. Suddenly, they were startled by the loud noise. They didn't know what happened. Then they saw Changsun Wuji being carried back, and they immediately looked at each other...