"Ahem", the flames burned bigger and bigger, and the north wind blew and enveloped the arsenal. Fire and water were ruthless. Even if there were several wells in the arsenal, how could it withstand the raging power of Zhu Rong? The thick smoke was blown by the wind.
, mixed with black high-temperature particles. Many soldiers guarding the wall were knocked down, and the remaining people did not dare to stand on it anymore and withdrew one after another.
All the soldiers attacking outside had already fled. Wei Li covered his mouth and nose with his wet clothes, rushed to Yan Zhong's side, and said loudly: "The fire is too big, we have to withdraw first!"
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There are flames in all directions, and the arsenal here is like being in a huge oven. Although there is no fire yet, the armor on the soldiers has become hot. If it were not supported by several wells, I am afraid that some of them would have been roasted.
War horses are more delicate than humans. The soldiers can still support them, but the horses are so frightened that they keep jumping and neighing on the spot.
Seeing the flames outside getting brighter and brighter, Yan Zhong gritted his teeth and said, "I can't stand anymore. Call everyone to follow me!"
The gate had been smashed open, and the charging car was still parked at the gate, but the attacking soldiers had disappeared. Yan Zhong ordered his men to push aside the equipment at the gate, clear a path, and then rushed out first.
On horseback, Wei Li shouted loudly: "Which way are we going?"
Yan Zhong looked up at the fire all over the sky, reined in his horse, pointed his halberd to the west, and said: "Let's go to Beigong!"
"What?"
Wei Li knew that Yan Zhong was brave, but he didn't know that he would take risks at this time. "We only have so many people. Are we not seeking death by attacking Beigong?"
Yan Zhong shouted on his horse: "What do you need to fear if a man dies? Now is the time to make great achievements. As long as you work hard, you will be a prince for generations to come!"
The soldiers behind them were so shaken by the fire that their hearts were unstable and they were ready to move. They were about to be roasted. They had made great achievements and so on, so they should die first!
Seeing that the soldiers were still emotionally unstable, Yan Zhong immediately changed his statement and shouted loudly: "There are too many people in the north and east, the city gates are blocked, and there is also a fire in the south. The only way to survive is to go west."
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This time everyone understood, and the restlessness in the queue immediately became much smaller. Yan Zhong did not dare to wait any longer, who knows if these people would suddenly collapse. He slapped the horse hard on the buttocks, facing north first.
He ran towards the palace. Wei Li hesitated for a moment, then rode up to follow.
After running out of two streets, the fire continued unabated. Amidst the thick smoke and fire, a palace in the distance collapsed, and several screams came over. The army heading west was startled by the loud noise, and the queue was suddenly in chaos.
stand up.
Wei Li couldn't help but look back. What collapsed was a side hall in Yong'an Palace. He swallowed hard, turned his head, and saw hundreds of thousands of people on the street not far ahead.
Only then did the soldiers of the infantry battalion rush towards this direction. He said in fear: "Chang Shi, there are enemies in front!"
Yan Zhong said loudly: "There is a fire behind you, and you can only survive by moving forward!"
He stood up in one stirrup, blushed and shouted loudly: "Charge over!"
More than a thousand men and horses, mixed on foot and on horseback, were dizzy from the fire. After hearing the words, they immediately roared and rushed forward. Although the hundreds of light knights mixed in the team wanted to run away, the flames behind them became more and more intense, so they could only
He drew his long sword and followed forward to fight.
Oncoming were soldiers from the Northern Army Infantry Battalion. They were sent by He Jin to support Zhang Zhang after seeing the fire in the northeast. Seeing the fire in front, he was confused and frightened, but Wei Li led his men to rush in desperately.
, immediately collapsed into an army and fled to all directions.
After the enemy troops were dispersed, Yan Zhong breathed a sigh of relief. Looking back, he saw that nearly half of the soldiers had dispersed, and all the light knights who were attracted by the money had fled. The joy in his heart immediately dissipated.
Clean.
"Report!"
A messenger rushed in, knelt down at the foot of the hall, and shouted loudly: "The rebels set fire to the palace, and then took the opportunity to rush out. General Zhang's troops have been defeated, and the thieves are heading towards the North Palace!"
He Jin raised his head and looked at the firelight in the east. He was a little shocked in his heart, but he said with a smile: "It's just a poor mouse eating a cat, so don't worry."
Before he finished speaking, another messenger rushed in, knelt on the ground, and said breathlessly: "Jian Shuo has broken through Yongmen and is coming towards here!"
The muscles on He Jin's face trembled, and he pretended to be calm and said: "I have sent Wu Qiong to the Taiwei Mansion to mobilize troops, and we can definitely stop the eunuchs!"
"Report!"
A messenger appeared again in the hall. He Jin stared at him and shouted: "What's wrong?"
The ordering soldier knelt on the ground and said: "The White Tiger Gate of Nangong is wide open, and the enemy troops are coming out from inside. General Wu's troops and horses are attacked from both sides by the thieves, and they are locked in a bitter battle!"
"What?" He Jin was shocked and angry. He stood up suddenly and said angrily: "The ungrateful traitor Chen Wenzheng!"
"Pa", Ma Rixi slapped his palm on the table and shouted: "Seal the four doors immediately!"
When he saw a fire burning in the northeast of Luoyang and saw a battle going on near Yongmen in the west, Chen Cheng keenly sensed the opportunity for a comeback. He immediately climbed down the city wall and ordered all the cavalry he could spare to go to the White Tiger Gate.
Gather nearby.
The commander next to him reminded: "General, could it be a trick of the rebels?"
Both warring parties now refer to each other as rebels, which is very common during civil wars.
"Hey," Chen Cheng usually thinks a lot, but at the critical moment, his actions are faster than his thoughts. He laughed and said, "If He Jin is so bold, he is willing to deceive me at the cost of burning half of Luoyang City.
, so what’s the problem even if you’ve been cheated?”
In front of the 800 cavalry who had gathered in a hurry, Chen Cheng galloped back and forth on his flaming red horse, shouting: "You must be bold when things get tough! Win or lose, in this battle, all of you, please work hard!"
After that, he turned his horse's head and shouted towards the city: "Open the door!"
With a creaking sound, the vermilion copper-clad door was opened, and Chen Cheng rushed out first. Without waiting for all the cavalry behind him to catch up, he took the lead and ran towards the place of battle. Baihumen is not far from Yongmen.
When he arrived, thousands of soldiers were crowded in the wide streets fighting hard.
The equipment of the Xiyuan Army and the soldiers of the other side are very similar. Whether it is armor, weapons, or even the tactics used, they all seem to come from the same mold. The only thing that can distinguish them is the flags of both sides. He watched on the horse
After a while, he distinguished himself from the enemy, and then immediately entered with a gun.
Under the banner with white characters on a yellow background, Jian Shuo was riding on a war horse, holding a halberd, shouting for a fierce battle. He was pressed into the camp and beaten for a whole day, and finally took the opportunity to kill Feng
After hearing this, he immediately pressed forward with his entire army and attacked Luoyang City. Such a desperate move was not because he was sure of victory, but because he was determined to die in Luoyang City.
He is the emperor's trusted minister. Where can he hide after leaving Luoyang? Without the emperor to rely on, a pavilion chief can catch him. Even if he has superb martial arts and bravery... Well, with
Compared to an inhuman monster like Chen Cheng, he dare not say that he is unparalleled in bravery... How many people can he beat?
Rather than being killed in embarrassment by an unknown person, it is better to die in a majestic battle!
With this belief, he ignored the arrows whizzing past his ears and kept moving his flag forward. With less troops, he fought twice as many enemies into a stalemate. But he also knew that such a situation
It won't last long. Our soldiers only rely on their temporary courage to fight. When this breath of courage dissipates, it will be time for defeat and death.
Looking at the fire rising into the sky in the east, Jian Shuo was ready to commit suicide.
However, while the soldiers on both sides were fighting hard, the enemy's flag suddenly swayed and then fell down.
Chen Cheng split the crowd and rushed to Wu Qiong, flying away two enemies who were guarding the flag. He drew the "Seven-Star Sword" and chopped down the flag. Wu Qiong was furious and raised his sword to chop Chen Cheng, but was knocked off his horse by a shot.
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Like a burning war horse, Chen Cheng raised his arms and shouted: "The enemy general has been killed by me, Chen Cheng!"
The enemies who were originally full of energy and refused to fight, saw their flags cut down, and their morale immediately dropped to freezing point. They left the battle line one after another, no longer paying attention to the officers' shouts, and retreated behind, dragging their weapons. On the street
Although the cavalry trampled them back and forth, the streets in Luoyang City were extremely wide, and there was still room for them to escape.
Jian Shuo saw Chen Cheng beheading the general and scratching the flag. He was stunned for a while, and then commanded the soldiers to rush over. The two sides came together, and the horses circled each other. Chen Cheng asked: "Can the military captain still fight?"
Jian Shuo's chest was still aching, but he gritted his teeth and said, "Yes!"
Chen Cheng pointed to the thick smoke and fire in the northeast direction and said: "There is a chaos in the city now. Do you dare to follow me and kill He Jin?"
Jian Shuo stared angrily and shouted: "How dare you not?"
Chen Cheng laughed and said, "Then follow me!"
He led his cavalry to follow the retreating enemy army, shooting one person behind with arrows while driving the enemy towards the Beigong. When he arrived near the Beigong, the city gate had already been closed and the defeated troops gathered.
Under the city wall, they yelled and cursed. When Chen Cheng saw this, he tried to hit his horse and shot an arrow towards the city wall.
A defeated soldier was hit by an arrow in the back and screamed. There was a bang on the city wall, and crossbows were fired down on his head and face. Arrows fell densely around him. Chen Cheng was hit by several arrows, and he did not dare to stay under the city anymore and retreated.
Went back.
He pulled out the arrows on his body, smiled and said to Jian Shuo: "There are still many heroes in the Northern Army, but I don't know if they dare to fight with me."
Jian Shuo looked at the North Palace with its gates closed, and the armored soldiers scattered all over the city wall, with bitterness written all over his face. He sighed and said, "It's a blessing to be able to kill here. How can I expect more?"
many?"
Chen Cheng said: "If you can't kill him today, you may not be able to kill him next time."
Jian Shuo smiled bitterly and said: "Marquis Julu, I can clearly see in the camp that there are more and more enemy troops. On the west road alone, there are no less than five thousand people. What about us? If we die, we will lose one.
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He looked back at his subordinates, who were almost all injured, and sighed: "Why add more casualties?"
Chen Cheng frowned and shouted: "What did the military commander say? Your Majesty prefers Marquis Dong, and you know it too!"
"Ignore the corpses and attack each other in armor. If your majesty is still alive, how can you bear to see Luoyang City turned into a battlefield?" Jian Shuo said tiredly: "I have tried my best. Even if I meet your majesty, I will feel clear in my heart."
While he was talking, he saw a cavalryman from the Xiyuan Army running over on horseback and anxiously shouted to Jian Shuo: "Marshal, the traitor Yuan Shao has led his troops into the city!"
