The sun was setting in the west, but the air was still extremely hot.
A group of cavalry came slowly from a distance, marching at a very slow speed.
Horse hooves clank, flags fluttering, Zhao Wu, wearing a helmet and armor, is exchanging military orders with Luo Xiang next to him.
"The prince commanded the army and naturally defeated the enemy directly. He Gaoyang is not worthy of the prince's military tactics."
As the horses walked by, loess flew up on the official road, and the smell of dry loess filled the mouth and nose, making people feel thirsty and want to drink water.
Luo Xiang took off the water bag on the side of the saddle, took a few sips, and wiped the sweat from his forehead:
"It's so hot today. If we don't win this battle, we won't be sorry for all the sweat we shed."
The surrounding guards laughed, and the annoyance in their hearts disappeared with Luo Xiang's complaints. Today's battle will be won, and the anger of the defeat in the past few days was wiped away.
"Report"
A horseman came from afar and brought a yellow dragon. When he arrived in front of the army, the knight on the horse wiped the mud on his forehead and reported breathlessly:
"The former army has arrived at Anzi Village and has not found the Tang army."
Zhao Wu was stunned when he heard this. He didn't find the Tang army. That would be strange. Gao Yang's grandson defeated the garrison in Anzi Village, how could he not occupy Anzi Village.
"Can we find traces of the Tang army?"
Zhao Wu asked in a deep voice, with a bit of anxiety in his tone. He stretched out his hand and fanned his face to blow away the dust.
Just as the messenger was about to reply, Luo Xiang had already handed over his water bag.
"Take a sip to moisten your throat on this hot day."
A trace of joy flashed in the eyes of the messenger, and he rushed back and forth. His water bag had been drunk long ago, and now his throat was almost smoking.
Watching the messenger drink water, Luo Xiang said slowly:
"Old Zhao, I guess Gao Yang's grandson has escaped."
Zhao Wu was stunned when he heard this, "Escaped?"
Luo Xiang nodded, put up a pergola and looked into the distance.
"The prince is here, and the news has been released. I don't believe that Gao Yang, who has suffered more than a dozen defeats in the capital, would have no brains and wait for the prince to deal with him."
Zhao Wu was delighted when he heard this: "Hey, that makes sense. This grandson knew that the prince was coming and that Anzi Village was in no danger of being defended. He must have retreated. Now I am afraid he has returned to Shangshan County, Tang State."
Zhao Wu ordered: "Continue to inquire and see if the Tang army has retreated to their Shangshan."
The messenger returned the water bag to Luo Xiang, thanked him, turned the horse's head, and flew away.
The team continued to move forward. When the fire clouds rose in the western sky, Zhao Wu rushed to Anzi Village and saw the mess all over the ground.
The rear army came to report and said:
"Your Majesty and the imperial guards have arrived."
Zhao Wu's heart trembled, he looked at Luo Xiang, and hurriedly led several captains to meet Su Lu behind.
"Your Highness, why are you here? We haven't found any trace of the Tang Army's brigade yet."
Zhao Wu said with some worry on his face. The prince has arrived, and there are so few soldiers with him. Many spies have just been arrested in Jiangzhou. If anyone betrays him, the prince will be in danger.
Su Lu looked at Anzi Village and asked:
"I estimate that the Tang Army has shrunk its defense line and is very likely to retreat to Shangshan. It is impossible for us to fight with the Tang Army in the field this time. Gao Yang is not a fool. The level of commanding the army is quite good."
After more than a dozen exchanges in the capital, Su Lu had already seen through Gao Yang. Gao Yang was a smart man and knew that he was invincible. He would definitely not wait for a field battle with him in the plains. His best strategy would be to shrink his defense lines and retreat to the fortified city.
"The army marched forward and approached Shangshan."
Su Lu ordered that since he knew Gao Yang's intention, he should go straight to Shangshan and capture this city that originally belonged to the Han Kingdom.
Luo Xiang was a little worried: "Your Majesty, if Gao Yang sets up an ambush outside the city, and we rush in with little force like this, I'm afraid..."
Zhao Wu laughed and said:
"Don't worry, Lao Luo. Your Majesty leads the army and is best at night battles on the plains. When the Tulle cavalry ambush the troops, your Majesty led us in a head-to-head encounter and defeated a cavalry force that was almost twice ours."
The army set off and approached Shangshan. Before nightfall, they reached the foot of Shangshan City.
Su Lu glanced at the last trace of red clouds in the western sky and gave instructions:
"Send people to call for battle."
Luo Xiang was shocked: "Your Majesty, it's going to be dark soon, let's camp and rest, shall we fight again tomorrow?"
Zhao Wu also hesitated to speak. Although the prince fought fiercely, the Tang army was waiting for work, and it was dark now, which was not conducive to attacking the city.
Su Lu waved his hand:
"Prepare to attack the city and capture Shangshan before nightfall completely falls."
"I will accompany His Majesty back to the capital tomorrow. It has been two days since I left the capital, and I don't know what kind of chaos the capital is in."
Zhao Wu had no choice but to start reorganizing his army.
At the top of the city, Gao Yang frowned as he looked at the gathering of more and more Han troops.
Wei Huzi next to him said:
"My young prince, the situation today is not very good. I see that the Han army wants to attack the city."
Gao Yang was also a little worried:
"General Wei, you can see that Su Lu is acting out of common sense. It's going to be dark soon, and he actually wants to attack the city!"
"Ready to fight"
Gao Yang gave the order.
Looking at the Han troops mobilizing under the city, Gao Yang hesitated for a moment and then ordered:
"Sui Shan, go and get my Zhaoye Jade Lion ready. Hulun and the other guards are also ready at the bottom of the city. I'm afraid that Su Lu will destroy the city and I won't have time to leave then."
A guard took the order and went.
Wei Huzi looked at the guards walking down the city, quietly took a few steps back, and ordered his guards.
"Go, prepare your horses. Su Lu leads the army. He has always been invincible. After the city is defeated tonight, we will go from the north gate and take a detour back to Yilong to see Mr. Xie."
The Tang army at the top of the city moved into action, and all kinds of wood and rolling stones were prepared.
Under the city, the Han army also took action, the ballistae began to launch, and the sergeants with large shields pushed the rams towards the city gate.
The Han army's ballistae was so powerful that the Tang army at the top of the city was killed by two waves of ballistae. Gao Yang, who was crying, even retreated to the city gate tower.
"Boom"
Facing the not dense rain of arrows, the sergeant with the sword and shield soldier card rushed to the bottom of the city, and the car began to hit the city gate.
"boom"
"boom"
After more than a dozen impacts, the heavy gate of Shangshan City was directly knocked over. The sergeant with his sword and shield took the lead, waiting for the tall shield to clear the way, and forcefully pushed away the Tang army who wanted to rush up and block the gate.
"The city is broken"
Gao Dabao held the knife and said listlessly. He looked up at Su Lu who was riding on the horse.
"Your Majesty, let me lead someone to charge. I've been through this attack today and I didn't even take out my sword."
A group of guards around him also looked at Su Lu eagerly, with longing expressions on their faces.
Su Lu ignored them and gave instructions:
"Land battle, the city is broken. I'll give you an hour to clear out the remaining enemies in the city."
Lu Zhan bowed in response, sat on his horse and raised his arms.
"Listen to the imperial guard camp's orders and follow me into the city. Remember, control the guards everywhere and capture and kill the Tang troops in the city, and be quick."
"Get the order"
Gao Dabao agreed excitedly, got on his horse, and rushed into the city with a group of guards.
Level 3 spear formation card, +1
A formation card jumped out from the night-shrouded Shangshan County and landed in front of Su Lu.
After the war till now, a level 3 attack card has finally been released.
Su Lu casually hung this level 3 card under Zhao Wu's general card and gave the order:
"Remember, in future battles, you must use spear array cards more often. You are warlike by nature, and attack is the strongest defense. Don't think about fighting defensive battles with others. That is not your strength. Use spears to break the enemy's shield. This is what you do.
Your strengths."
Under Zhao Wu's general card, and above the shining level 3 spear array card, there is a big word "Yuan".