In the Youtunwei camp, the candles stayed on all night long, and the generals and clerks came in and out. While gathering information from all parties, the whole army strung their bows, unsheathed their swords, and waited for danger. However, because Xuanwumen was attacked
After the blockade, the east, south and west sides of Chang'an were surrounded by rebel groups. News inside the city could not be spread at all. The entire army had no idea how far the battle in Taiji Palace was progressing.
Under the tight defense of the rebels, it is obvious that even the "Hundred Knights" cannot come in and out freely...
Fang Jun put on his helmet and flailed his armor, pacing back and forth in the central military tent, as if he was sitting on pins and needles, like thorns piercing his back. At this moment when the East Palace was overturned and completely defeated, it was difficult to maintain the calmness of the past, and his heart was burning with anxiety.
A school captain quickly walked in from outside the tent, came to Fang Jun, and whispered: "Commander, there is someone outside holding the seal of Duke Lu, saying that he has something important to ask to see the commander."
Fang Jun was stunned and said: "Let him go to the camp next to us to meet him."
"Here."
The captain exited, and Fang Jun went out from the back door of the tent and went to the tent next to it. Not long after, a soldier came in from the outside, knelt down on one knee and performed a military salute: "Young man, I have seen the Duke of Yue!"
Fang Jun recognized this person and knew that he was a close soldier around Cheng Yaojin. He frowned and asked, "What's important, Duke Lu?"
The soldier said: "I don't know, but the Duke just ordered me to give this letter to the Duke of Yue."
After saying this, he took out the letter from his arms and handed it to Fang Jun with both hands.
Fang Jun didn't know what Cheng Yaojin wanted to tell him at this critical moment. As a result, he checked the letter first to see if it was inked, then he took a dagger from his waist, opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, and read ten lines at a time.
I was shocked!
Changsun Wuji was so courageous that he actually transferred all the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" who were the main force defending the Jinguang Gate into Chang'an City to participate in the siege. Although the Jinguang Gate was empty, it greatly enhanced the battle situation in the Taiji Palace.
This move seemed dangerous, but in fact, because Chang'an City was besieged by rebels on three sides, and Xuanwu Gate was blocked by Zhang Shigui, it was impossible for the Youtun Guards in the north of the city to know this news, so there was no fact that Fang Jun raided Jinguang Gate.
possible.
This move is risky, but it is effective in breaking the situation.
Although the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" were defeated repeatedly by the Youtun Guards, their own combat power was more than one level higher than that of the ordinary Guanlong army. Since all the elite troops of Guanlong were lost, the army that besieged Taiji Palace
Although it seems to be menacing, it actually lacks the elite main force responsible for attacking the enemy. Therefore, even though the force is several times or even ten times that of the East Palace Sixth Army, it has not been able to break through its defense line.
Now that the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" have suddenly joined the siege, for the East Palace Sixth Leader, who is almost exhausted and stretched thin, it is very likely that the rebels will break through inadvertently and lose all their defenses...
Suppressing the shock in his heart, he put the letter in his arms and said to the soldiers: "I have heard of the reply to Duke Lu. Thank you very much for his concern for my safety, and please rest assured."
No matter how close a confidant is, there are some things that cannot be allowed to be known in detail.
The soldier nodded, saluted, and then left without mentioning his life. After he left, Fang Jun took the letter out of his arms, took a fire note and lit the letter until it turned into ashes, and then strode back to the center.
Military tent.
"Everyone, come forward and obey the order!"
The generals in the tent were stunned for a moment, and then gathered around Fang Jun with a huff. Cheng Wuting asked anxiously: "Commander, what's going on?"
"But the rebels have already invaded Tai Chi Palace?"
"Let's gather our troops and attack the Xuanwu Gate. Once we capture the Xuanwu Gate, we can help His Royal Highness leave the palace!"
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Fang Jun shook his head. The walls of Xuanwu Gate City are high and thick. Although the "Beiya Forbidden Army" is small in number, they are all brave. If they want to capture Xuanwu Gate, it will take ten or eight days to achieve success. However, the current battle situation is urgent. Tai Chi Palace
Fall is imminent, where can we have so much time?
The army has also run out of gunpowder, making it difficult to defeat...
With a solemn face, he looked around and said in a deep voice: "Cheng Wuting led two thousand armored cavalry to attack the rebel camp outside Jinguang Gate. The rebels stationed at each other must be dispersed! Gao Kan led three thousand heavy infantry and one thousand heavy infantry.
Musketeers, 1,000 crossbowmen, and 10,000 infantry will then cover up and kill them. When their camp is captured, they can attack the Golden Gate!"
Then he said to Wang Fangyi: "Immediately send an order to Zan Po to command his subordinate Hu Qi to assist Gao Kan in capturing Jinguang Gate."
Wang Fangyi responded loudly: "Here!"
Fang Jun ignored the stunned expressions of all the generals, stared at Gao Kan, and said fiercely: "No matter what, before this evening, I want to see you lead the heavy infantry into the Jinguang Gate and attack Yanshoufang! If you can do it,
, the Japanese commander will protect you as a viscount. If he can’t do it, then he will kill Jinguang’s disciples in battle for me, and then I will personally lead the army to attack the city!”
There was silence in the Chinese military tent. Everyone was shocked and speechless by Fang Jun's sudden and extremely crazy order.
After a long while, Gao Kan took a step forward and admonished: "Commander, I don't dare to fight to the death unless I am the general. But if we mobilize these many elite main forces to attack Jinguangmen, I am afraid that it will be difficult to conquer for a while. What will happen to the defense in the camp?"
manage?"
Fang Jun waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, all the 'Woye Town Private Soldiers' stationed outside Jinguang Gate have entered the city to attack Taiji Palace. Although the rebel camp has a large number of people, it lacks elites. How can a group of rabble stop my right hand?"
The cavalry of the garrison? I am personally in charge of the central army. Even if there is an attack by bandits, I can ensure that it is not lost."
He looked at Gao Kan and said: "The situation is urgent. Taiji Palace is about to fall. I ask you to be quick. The sooner you capture the rebel camp and the Jinguang Gate, our chances of winning will increase by one point! As long as we can
If the rebels reach Yanshoufang before they capture Taiji Palace, then we will be invincible in this battle!"
When Gao Kan heard that the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" had been transferred into the city, he immediately outlined the details of the entire situation in his mind. He quickly nodded and said: "Don't worry, Commander, even if the last general dies in battle, he will definitely die inside the Golden Light Gate. With his head
No matter how hard you try, you have to break open the golden door!"
Fang Jun patted his shoulder heavily, then raised his head, looked around, and said loudly: "Everyone, the inheritance of the empire, the safety of the prince, and the success or failure of this battle all depend on this! Whether it is the highest honor of a soldier or not, a person can be granted the title of wife and son.
Regardless of your military exploits, it all depends on your own hands to get them! If Gao Kan dies in the battle under the Jinguang Sect, I will personally take over. If you die in the battle under the Jinguang Sect, I will take down all the troops! I have only one request,
No matter what the cost, we must capture the Golden Gate!"
"Here!"
The generals responded with a roar.
The Youtun Guards have never been afraid of fighting, let alone hard battles. Whether it was when their troops marched through the icy and snowy Baidao into the overthrown Xue Yantuo, or when they marched out of Hexi to defeat tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's cavalry, or when they later traveled thousands of miles to defeat the Dashi army in the Western Regions.
Isn’t this a tough battle?
On the contrary, after the squadron returned to Beijing to aid the East Palace, due to the situation being restricted at every turn, there was nowhere to stretch their strength. They fought a few battles that seemed fruitful, but in fact they did not show the true strength of Youtunwei, and it was not satisfying at all!
A man has great ambitions in his belly, but he can only get his fame from a horse!
Fighting in battle, life and death are unpredictable. Since as a soldier, you put life and death at risk, if you can carve out a future with your flesh and blood, it is really the honor of a man.
Fang Jun was so angry that he shouted: "Life or death, victory or defeat, all in one fell swoop, let's go out and fight!"
"Go to war!"
The entire army of generals responded with a roar, and their morale instantly rose to its peak!
After Gao Kan knelt down on one knee to perform the military salute, he strode out of the tent. It was drizzling outside. Countless soldiers were fully armed and stood outside their respective tents. Countless eyes looked towards the Chinese army's tent. When they saw
Gao Kan strode out and raised his fists high, knowing that he was about to go to war. All the soldiers were extremely excited and burst out with a loud shout: "Go to war!"
The sound was like rolling thunder, rolling and vibrating under the heavy drizzle and dark clouds, spreading straight to the sky.
Less than half an hour later, groups of soldiers began to leave the camp. The light cavalry in front divided into two groups, one on the left and one on the right, all the way south along the Chang'an City wall, about three miles away, marching side by side across the fields, crossing Jingyao Gate.
, bypassing the high ground in the northwest corner of Chang'an City, and heading south along the city wall to open the far gate.
The Guanlong army set up a camp here, with probably no less than 10,000 troops stationed there, as a front line for the confrontation with the Youtun Guards. When the scout Pegasus reported that the Youtun Guards' cavalry had made a surprise attack from the south, the camp
The Guanlong general inside quickly blew the horns and beat the war drums, and countless soldiers panicked and crawled out of their tents, looking for weapons in a panic and hurriedly forming formations.
However, before the battle formation could take shape, a dark cloud swept over from the northern horizon. The iron hooves of countless war horses trampled the muddy fields. The roaring hoof sounds were shocking and overwhelming.