This is where the Guanlong army hoards heavy troops, not only to intimidate the Xuanwu Gate in the north of the city, but also to protect the Buzheng, Yanshou, West Market and other areas in the city. After all, all the Guanlong clans are now stationed in Yanshoufang to command operations, so that
It has become the hub of frontline command. Once it is attacked by the East Palace army, it will suffer heavy losses and even completely overturn the war situation.
Outside the Golden Gate, flags were fluttering, camps stretched for more than ten miles, and tens of thousands of soldiers were stationed outside the city. Although there were various weapons and uniforms, the military appearance was still in full swing. At this moment, everyone was waiting in formation, with serious murderous intent.
Frost.
In the middle of the night yesterday, Donggong Liu, who was guarding the Taiji Palace, made a large-scale defense change. They also recruited a group of Youtun guards from Xuanwu Gate outside the city to enter the palace. At dawn, they launched a massive counterattack. The Guanlong army was caught off guard and was completely driven out of Taiji.
Palace, but Changsun Wuji made a decisive decision and mobilized a large number of troops from outside the city for reinforcements, and suppressed the Sixth Army of the East Palace to death.
A large-scale battle is going on in Tai Chi Palace. The two sides have been fighting since dawn, and it is now approaching noon. There are corpses lying on the ground and countless casualties.
All the Guanlong troops stationed around Chang'an City received orders, requiring all ministries to be on standby and ready to enter Chang'an City at any time to reinforce the Taiji Palace.
However, the soldiers at Guanlong complained.
I dare not disobey military orders, but it is an indisputable fact that my heart is full of boredom for this war. For ordinary young people, the purpose of joining the army is to reduce taxes for their families. There are only a few who can really get merit.
Civilians? So the perfunctory mentality is extremely serious.
Moreover, now that spring plowing is approaching, the war is not only continuing, but intensifying. Once the farming season is delayed, farming cannot be done, and the fields will not be harvested. No matter how much taxes are reduced or exempted, what will happen? The entire family may die of cold and starvation.
Especially as more and more soldiers are involved in the battle, it means that the number of casualties continues to expand. The tenacity and bravery of the Sixth Army of the East Palace far exceed Guanlong's expectations. Countless lives are filled in the imperial city, and every inch of land and every inch of blood are lost.
The imperial city was captured, and now people are being killed to fill the Taiji Palace.
For the sake of the glory of the head of the family, an ordinary young man should easily lose his life in this majestic city, and might even bear the reputation of a "rebel". Who would be willing to do so?
The uncontrollable war-weariness grew like weeds in the hearts of the Guanlong soldiers, causing the political and military morale to be in turmoil and the military morale to be in disarray. It was precisely because of this that all the Guanlong families had to risk fighting with Changsun Wuji.
The danger of falling out forces the peace talks and strives to end the war on the negotiating table.
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There were endless bloody battles in Chang'an City. Outside the city, both the Guanlong army and the Youtun Guards were on standby and ready for battle at any time.
Thirty miles outside the Jinguang Gate, on a slightly higher hill, a large flag with the word "Fang" suddenly flew up. Under the banner were more than a thousand elite cavalry galloping in, their iron hooves clanking, and their momentum strong. From the Jinguang Gate
Looking out from the Guanlong army formation outside, I happened to see this cavalry team standing tall on the hilltops under the afterglow of the setting sun. The brilliant afterglow poured down, coating all the soldiers with a layer of golden light, showing their divine power.
Awe-inspiring as if the heavenly soldiers were coming.
The sudden appearance of such an army immediately caused the Guanlong army to become noisy and confused.
General Guan Long hurriedly sent a school lieutenant to appease the soldiers, and at the same time wanted to send scouts to investigate and find out the origin of this cavalry...
"Hey, look at that flag, is it the word 'fang'?"
"Is it possible that Fang Jun is back?"
The surname Fang is rare, and the only one who serves as a military general in the court is unique. A general with eyes can see at a glance the large flag "Fang" on the fluttering flag above the hill, which means "Fang" in command of the troops. The identity of the military commander is naturally ready to be revealed.
"Isn't it possible? I heard that Duke Zhao has sent out all the cavalry in his family and divided them into two groups to go to the ancient Shangyu Road, vowing to kill Fang Jun in it. How can this guy come back alive with all his tail intact?"
The generals who knew the inside story were shocked.
It is said that Fang Jun only led 300 soldiers to Luoyang from the ancient Shangyu Road, intending to persuade the British Duke Li Ji to defect to the East Palace, and killed the eldest grandson Anye in a surprise attack on the way. Qian Changsun's cavalry went to intercept and kill him.
Thousands versus three hundred, and they are in rugged and narrow areas such as the ancient road...
How is it possible to come back alive?
The generals were shocked and doubtful, but they did not dare to be careless. After all, "the shadow of a famous tree", Fang Jun really had "an outstanding reputation for evil". Many Guanlong disciples were killed by his sword, so they quickly sent people into the city to Yanshoufang. Reporting back to Changsun Wuji, he assembled a cavalry force of several thousand people and tentatively moved towards the hills and plains to outflank them.
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On the hilltop, Fang Jun and Li Junxian rode side by side, looking at the endless military camps under the Jinguang Gate and the soldiers who were neatly arrayed and waiting.
The latter smiled bitterly and said: "Why is it so? Since we have returned to Chang'an and just went to the Xuanwu Gate to enter the palace, why bother to come here in person and let the rebel soldiers have a glimpse of the true face of the Duke of Yue?"
This is clearly a show of force!
Changsun Wuji, didn't you send two groups of troops to intercept and kill me? Look, all those soldiers and crabs of your Changsun family were beaten to a pulp by me. They lost their helmets and armors, and then I was still standing here with all my feet intact. Just asking if you are angry...
It's just like a child's temper.
Fang Jun's eyes passed by the rebel array, his face was solemn, and he did not accept Li Junxian's words, and said in a deep voice: "The Sixth Leader of the East Palace intends to launch a large-scale counterattack to severely damage the rebels and bring Guan Long to the negotiating table... However, Look at the Guanlong troops in front of you. They are heavily arrayed and ready to go. They are all ready to enter Chang'an City for reinforcements at any time. It can be seen that Changsun Wuji knows the strategy of the East Palace very well and has already decided on the countermeasures. This counterattack is not only very difficult. It is difficult to see any results, and there may even be a sneak attack by the rebels."
Li Junxian's face also became heavy. He was also a man who knew the military, so he naturally understood what the readiness shown by the Guanlong troops in front of him meant.
He worriedly said: "Changsun Wuji is very scheming. If he is really prepared in advance, I am afraid that the East Palace will suffer a big loss this time."
When he left Chang'an to go to the ancient Shangyu Road, he was full of excitement and waited to celebrate when he came back. After all, if the Sixth Army of the East Palace unexpectedly counterattacked during the stalemate, it would probably lead to a huge rout of the rebels. However, just looking at it At present, the Guanlong army had prepared a posture and knew that victory was impossible.
Fang Jun sneered: "Changsun Wuji is certainly cunning and cunning, but he is just a tough man in government affairs. When it comes to military strategy, who is he? The reason why he anticipates the enemy's plans and prepares in advance is just because There are just some eyeliners in the East Palace."
Li Junxian was astonished: "Insider? Who is the Duke of Yue?"
Fang Jundao: "Whoever proposes to mobilize troops to counterattack the rebels, causing the good situation to collapse and countless soldiers to die meaninglessly in battle, is the insider!"
Li Junxian was stunned for a moment, then startled, and said hurriedly: "Don't say these nonsense, Duke of Yue! This counterattack is a strategy set by His Highness the Crown Prince, and Duke Wei also approved it!"
The person who initiated this counterattack was Xiao Yu. No matter what Xiao Yu's original intention was, if it really caused the Sixth Army of the East Palace to suffer a heavy setback, then Xiao Yu would not be able to escape the blame.
At this moment, if Fang Jun insisted that Xiao Yu had "ulterior motives" or even "did it on purpose", his original intention was to push Donggong Liuliu to the knife edge of the rebels and suffer a heavy blow... With Fang Jun today
With today's status, I am afraid that a violent storm will arise, and even Xiao Yu may not be able to withstand it.
Even if it can withstand it, the civil service system headed by Xiao Yu will suffer a huge blow, and its power will be further compressed. From now on, it will no longer be possible to make even a single word of advice on the military.
The consequences of this are really too serious and may lead to the collapse of the East Palace power structure...
Fang Jun snorted coldly, grasped the handle of the horizontal sword at his waist, looked at the rebel cavalry lining up under the hills and approaching, and said: "The founding of the Tang Dynasty was in line with the will of the people and destiny.
But the great men in the imperial court, who were generals and prime ministers, were indispensable. It was precisely because of the existence of these people that the foundation of the Tang Dynasty was established in one fell swoop, thus sweeping Liuhe and unifying the world."
He released the hand holding the knife, took off the musket from his back, loaded the bullets leisurely, and then took aim with the short rifle.
He continued: "However, there are always some people who deceive the world and steal the reputation, relying on their past merits, intending to get involved in the military as civilian officials, but they are shameless without the ability. The current situation is urgent, and there is always the danger of overthrow. It is very different from ordinary country governance, so
The power of the civilian officials should be consolidated and the army should be in control of the overall situation. As long as the army under the East Palace does its best and is not afraid of death, it will surely defeat the rebels and bring order to the chaos!"
He spat out the word "正" and pulled the trigger. There was a "bang" gunshot, and the enemy rider who was rushing under the hilltop fell off his horse at the sound.
Putting away his musket, Fang Jun turned his horse's head and galloped, leading his soldiers down the other side of the hilly plain, heading straight for the Xuanwu Gate.
Under the setting sun, the majestic Chang'an City looks like a majestic city in heaven, exuding an unparalleled majestic atmosphere.