Changsun Wuji struggled for a long time, unable to make up his mind, which was extremely rare for him who was always decisive in killing. After hesitating for a long time, he asked Yu Wenshi: "How much fighting power do you think the Sixth Army of the East Palace still has?"
Yu Wenshiji also felt the tremendous pressure that Changsun Wuji was under. After all, one decision would completely determine Guan Long's life or death. This pressure was very difficult for anyone to bear.
After pondering for a while, he said cautiously: "It stands to reason that the Sixth Army of the East Palace is already at the end of its war effort. If Zhang Shigui had not opened the Xuanwu Gate to allow the prince to escape and extend hope for the East Palace, I am afraid that the Sixth Army of the East Palace would have collapsed by now. We only need to attack by force. Victory is within easy reach.”
Just as Changsun Wuji nodded repeatedly, he added: "But the most important thing is whether the Yu family's private soldiers can block the Youtun Guards. If they can block it, how long can they block it? Can they block our army from completely conquering it?" Behind the Xuanwu Gate? If we can, we are sure to win. Even if Fang Jun breaks through the West City and marches to Chengtian Gate, we can stick to the Taiji Palace and wait for Li Ji to lead his army back to Beijing; if not, we must evacuate Chang'an and abandon the Taiji Palace. , because the current retreat of the Sixth Army of the East Palace is more like luring the enemy deeper. Once we fall deep into it, we may be taken back by the Youtun Guards and the whole army will be annihilated."
Changsun Wuji was quite disappointed. He wanted to hear some constructive opinions from Yu Wenshiji, but he didn't want to continue to talk about the same old words, which were of little use...
He stood up, walked out of the side hall with his hands behind his back and entered the main hall. He came to stand in front of the wall and looked at the map of Nuo Da hanging on the wall, and suddenly felt something in his heart.
Marching maps have been around since ancient times, but the map in front of you is so precise in proportion and meticulous in detail. It includes the topography and road construction in and around Chang'an City in every detail. You can see it all without leaving home. The pattern was done by Fang Jun alone.
Since he became the left minister of the Ministry of War, he has begun to make preparations. He not only sent scribes, students, and merchants to collect city drawings, mountains and rivers in the Tang Dynasty, but also collected intelligence in surrounding countries, conducted field surveying, and drew countless valuable maps. The increase in military strength of the Tang Dynasty resulted in special achievements.
No one but Fang Jun could bear the manpower and material resources consumed. In this alone, Fang Jun's contribution to the empire was something few could match.
It's just a pity that this son stands firmly behind His Majesty and is willing to be His Majesty's sword and spear wielded against the Guanlong Clan. He is incompatible with the Guanlong Clan, otherwise he will pay all costs to win him over. He even wanted to do it before Xiao Yu Choosing a woman to be Fang Jun's concubine, without any regard for his status as the leader of Guanlong...
Sighing secretly, he focused his gaze on the map, carefully looking at the situation in the Taiji Palace, and pondering how likely it was that Guanlong's army could completely defeat the Sixth Army of the East Palace; if they could defeat the Sixth Army of the East Palace, how much would it take? time.
In the meantime, battle reports continued to arrive here.
The Yu family in Luoyang suffered heavy losses and could not withstand the heavy infantry attack of Youtun Guards. Outside the West City, there were mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and the battle was brutal. The Sixth Army of the East Palace fought and retreated, and the Guanlong army successively captured Taiji Hall and Liangyi Hall. , the army marched straight in, storming the Ganlu Gate, just one step away from the Ganlu Palace...
Combining the battle reports, Changsun Wuji calculated the situation. Once the Guanlong army attacked the Ganlu Palace, seven out of ten palaces in the Taiji Palace would be in their hands. The troops would reach the inner gate and Xuanwu Gate. There is not much depth left for the Sixth Commander of the East Palace. The final decisive battle will take place in the Inner Gate and under the Xuanwu Sect. Even if the Sixth Commander of the East Palace and the "Bei Ya Forbidden Army" on the Xuanwu Gate cannot be defeated, the Taiji Palace will be completely occupied.
Although the heavily armored infantry of Youtun Guard are powerful, they only have more than 2,000 people after all. Moreover, the interior of Chang'an City is connected with each other and is defended everywhere. It is difficult for the most elite armored cavalry of Youtun Guard to launch a charge, so they will not enter the battle. Judging from the current strength of the Guanlong army, it is difficult to hold on, but not difficult to delay.
Changsun Wuji calculated for a long time and felt that it was very likely that the Guanlong army would capture the Taiji Palace first, and then they could defend the Taiji Palace... The most important thing was of course whether Li Ji would be as reluctant to see Shandong and Jiangnan as he thought. The local clan took Guanlong instead, and after this battle, they invaded the center and occupied the court?
A soldier hurriedly stepped inside and came to the back of Changsun Wuji to report: "To the head of the family, the Dugu family, the Linghu family has sent private soldiers from various families into the city and arrived at the West City to fight with the Youtun Guards. The charge has been contained. In addition, some elders of Hou Mo and Chen's family left the city from Chunming Gate and took a detour to the west of the city. They intended to remove Hou Mo and Chen Lin from commanding the army and take him to the clan for punishment. Hou Mo and Chen The family’s private soldiers will enter the city from Mingde Gate and rush to the West Market for reinforcements.”
Changsun Wuji remained silent, thinking in his heart.
This was what Hou Mo and the Chen family told him. After all, Hou Mo and Chen Lin led their troops to retreat, causing the Youtun Guards to break through the Jinguang Gate and the situation suddenly deteriorated. They could not get around this matter.
The Hou Mo and Chen family did not fight to the death at Jinguang Gate to express their "guilt", but instead entered the city via Mingde Gate in the south of the city and rushed to the West City to participate in the war. This was a very wise approach. The invincibility of the Youtun Guards in the field was already the unification of Guanlong. It is understood that only by building defenses in Chang'an City with the help of Lifang can we withstand the overwhelming offensive of Youtun Guards and buy enough time for Guanlong's army to capture Taiji Palace.
At the same time, the participation of the Hou Mochen family in the war will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Guanlong army in the West City area. After all, except for the Changsun family and the Yuwen family, among the other sects, the Yu family in Luoyang and the Hou Mochen family are fighting privately. Strength is the most important. In the situation where the Changsun family and the Yuwen family lost their troops one after another and their strength was greatly reduced, Hou Mo and Chen Lin tried to preserve their own strength and intended to occupy a more important position among the Guanlong clan after the war. Although his approach made Changsun Wuji couldn't accept it, but he could understand it.
"Send a letter to Hou Mo and the Chen family, saying that I already understand their intentions. At this time when the family is in danger of survival, everyone should work hard and work together to achieve success one day. Let's get drunk together and offset our grudges!"
This is a reassurance for the Hou Mo and Chen family, so that they can go into the battle with confidence and boldness. In case the Hou Mo and Chen family just use this to test whether Changsun Wuji is resentful because of Hou Mo and Chen Lin's actions, and sees that he becomes angry and refuses to obey. Rao, maybe he will turn around and join the East Palace camp...
"Here!"
The soldiers took the order and left.
Changsun Wuji made up his mind because of Hou Mochen's family's sudden awakening, and said loudly: "Here comes someone!"
"The humble position is here!"
Several captains in the hall hurriedly stepped forward.
Changsun Wuji looked grim: "I sent an order to Suigu, asking him to resist the Youtun Guards' surprise attack at all costs. As long as he can block the Youtun Guards in the West City, after this battle, I recommend him to the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. If he violates This oath will be punished by heaven and earth!"
"Here!"
A school captain turned around and walked out quickly, rushing to the West Market to deliver the order.
Changsun Wuji turned sideways and said to Yuwen Shiji who came out of the side hall: "In order to consolidate the foundation of Guanlong forever, I also ask my dear brother to go into battle and supervise the battle of Taiji Palace. We must capture the palace before the Youtun Guards break through the West City!"
Yu Wenshi and understood that Changsun Wuji had made up his mind to carry out the "risky move" to the end. He not only wanted to bet that Guanlong's army could end the battle in Taiji Palace before the Youtun Guards broke into Chengtianmen, but also bet that they could go all out to defend it. In Taiji Palace, it is even more necessary to bet that Li Ji will lead his army back to Chang'an to prevent the Youtun Guards from continuing to raid the Guanlong army.
The risk is very high... Of course, once the bet wins, the benefits are also huge.
Yuwen Shiji said with a smile: "You and I have known each other since childhood and have been inseparable. We have been in the same court for twenty years and have cherished each other. I have regarded you as your head for most of my life, and it is because of this that we have been honored and prosperous for these twenty years, and our family is prosperous. Now. When it comes to life or death, we should abide by the old rules and be willing to obey orders. We will never flinch even in the face of swords and fire!"
The eldest grandson, the Yuwen family has long been one, sharing weal and woe. Before, he had thought of replacing him, but Yu Wenlong led the elite of the Yuwen family in a battle in the north of the city. Even Yu Wenlong himself was defeated and captured. The illustrious "Woye Town Private Soldiers" only have more than 5,000 people left. After the battle of Taiji Palace, I'm afraid there won't even be half of these 5,000...
Ambition has been shattered by reality. Apart from fully supporting Changsun Wuji, is there any other way to go?
Immediately, the seriously ill Yuwen Shiji dragged his sick body and put on his armor. Surrounded by his own soldiers, he arrived at the Liangyi Palace in the light rain. He set up a temporary military tent here and directed the Guanlong army to launch a tidal wave of offensive. Regardless of casualties, they continued to attack Donggong Liuli who was fighting and retreating, vowing to defeat Donggong Liuli as soon as possible, completely occupy Taiji Palace, and reverse the situation.
At the same time, several fast horses galloped into the camp under Tongguan in the breeze and drizzle, and delivered the news from Chang'an to Li Ji...