Chapter 3118 Life hangs by a thread
In a courtyard on the street, dozens of Goguryeo soldiers were fighting stubbornly, relying on the terrain to resist the Tang army's attack. There were more than a dozen soldiers squatting on the roof of the house, shooting the Tang army with bows and arrows, suppressing the Tang army's crazy attack.
However, the tidal wave of Tang troops continued to pour into the city. Streets and alleys were gradually captured, and the defenders scattered everywhere were wiped out one by one. This courtyard has gradually become an isolated island. There are no reinforcements and no retreat. It will only be a matter of time before it is captured.
However, this group of defenders was very tenacious and their fighting power was so good that the Tang army was unable to invade the courtyard and annihilate them for a while.
The archers on the roof, who were preparing to shoot the Tang army with their bows and arrows, suddenly heard a commotion in the streets outside. They looked up and were startled.
I saw a large group of Tang troops swarming from the street and charging towards the Commander's Mansion in the city.
The leader was wearing a helmet and riding on a horse. He was surrounded by many elite cavalry. He looked like an important figure in the Tang army.
The archer was obviously an officer, and he immediately shouted to his subordinates: "Put up your bow and arrow, and shoot the Tang general!"
He stretched out his hand and pointed at the group of Tang troops galloping past the courtyard wall.
The outer city fell, and the Tang army rushed into the city like a tide. Anshi City would definitely not be able to hold it, and they were surrounded here at the moment, with Tang troops from all directions, and they would be killed sooner or later. If he could kill a Tang army general before he died, wouldn't it be a profit?
Upon hearing this, more than a dozen subordinates immediately drew their bows and nocked arrows, aiming at the target.
The archer adjusted his breathing and aimed one eye at the Tang Army general on the horse. The moment he was about to gallop past the wall of the front yard, he shouted: "Let go!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh whoosh!"
The bowstring vibrated, and more than a dozen arrows pierced the void, shooting out like flashpoints.
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His Majesty Li Er held a sword in his hand and rode on a horse, galloping through the streets of Yu'an City. His heart was extremely excited and he wanted to look up to the sky and roar a few times to vent his excitement.
How many years have you not been able to ride with such joy and kill the enemy?
Since he ascended the throne of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, although he has mastered the most extreme power in the world, he has also lost the freedom to act arbitrarily in the past. Every move, word and deed must be consistent with etiquette and reflect the power of God. A slight mistake will not only damage the emperor's majesty, but also lead to the impeachment of countless imperial officials.
That veteran Wei Zheng would spit on his face for even playing with a bird, let alone charge into battle and kill the enemy with a sword like he is doing right now?
What a pleasure!
The excessive excitement made His Majesty Li Er feel as if there was a fire burning in his chest, and he urgently needed to find an opening to vent his anger completely. He waved his sword on horseback and shouted: "Enter the commander's mansion and capture Yi alive." Zhi Wende!”
Eulji Mundeok had been the chief of Goguryeo before, and was a confidant of Yeon Gaesomun's father, Yeon Taejo. After the death of Yeon Taejo, he succeeded him as the chief of Goguryeo, and then after Yeongaesomun grew up, he would become the chief of the Goguryeo Dynasty. The position of Prime Minister No was handed over to Yeon Gaesumun as his successor.
It's just that Yuengai Suwen looked down upon this superficial official position of Da Dui Lu. In name, it seemed to be similar to the "Prime Minister" of the Central Plains, but there was a huge gap in power and responsibilities, so he simply created his own "Da Mo Li Zhi" and became The de facto supreme ruler of Goguryeo completely eclipsed the King of Goguryeo...
Eulji Mundeok is the current defender of Ansi City.
Eulji Wende is of Han ancestry. It is said that his ancestors were once a branch of the Yuchi family in the Central Plains, and came to Goguryeo in his early years to avoid the disaster of war. This man was both civil and military, and his strategy was unparalleled. In the eighth year of his great career, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty sent Yu Wenshu to lead Yu Zhongwen, Jing Yuanheng, Xue Shixiong, Xin Shixiong, Zhang Jin, Zhao Cai, Cui Hongsheng, and Wei Xuan, a total of 300,000 troops, to cross the Liao River. After passing through the Goryeo cities, they were divided into the Yalu River and concentrated in the west, cooperating with the navy to attack Pyongyang. As a result, they mistakenly fell into Ulji Mundeok's plan to fake a surrender, and the army was defeated miserably. This battle was called the "Great Victory of Sasu" by the Goguryeo people, making Ulji Mundeok the national hero of Goguryeo, with unparalleled momentum.
He is now the person whose prestige and power in the Goguryeo army is second only to Yeon Gaesumun.
If he could be captured alive, the impact on the morale of the Goguryeo army would be immeasurable.
The surrounding soldiers gathered around His Majesty Li Er, and they were all excited. There was really smoke coming out of the ancestral graves. How many people in the world had fought side by side with the emperor and charged into battle?
Everyone shouted excitedly: "Enter the handsome man's house! Capture Ulji Mundeok alive!"
Morale is at its peak.
Li Ji, who was following His Majesty Li Er, was completely speechless, thinking to himself what was going on with His Majesty, how could he be so stupid? Among the rebellious armies, the most important thing for a general is not to reveal his identity easily, otherwise he will be vulnerable to targeted attacks by the enemy, and a slight mistake will cause catastrophe.
Just as he was thinking this, from the corner of his eye, he saw a dozen people suddenly standing up from the roof in a courtyard on the street on the left.
Li Jing has been in the army for many years and has rich experience in battles. He does not need to look closely to see whether the opponent has any weapons in his hand. He can subconsciously guess the identity of these people just from their posture - crossbowmen!
A bone-chilling chill instantly rose from the bottom of his heart. Li Ji's eyes were about to burst and he shouted, "Guard me!"
He immediately rode forward, intending to block His Majesty Li Er from behind. However, at this moment, the horse is galloping wildly. The horse is very fast. How is it possible to catch up with His Majesty Li Er's horse in an instant?
He could only watch as dozens of arrows streaked through the void, shooting towards His Majesty Li Er like lightning.
Fortunately, His Majesty Li Er reacted very quickly. He reacted the moment he heard Li Ji's exclamation of warning. From the corner of his eye, he saw more than ten people on the ridge of a roof on the left. At the same time, he lowered his head and leaned forward. Holding the reins tightly with one hand, he twisted his body and hid on the right side of the horse. While the horse was galloping, a "hiding in the stirrup" appeared. He relied on the huge body of the horse to completely block himself, with only one leg exposed behind the horse. left side.
"Swish swish"
More than a dozen arrows flew past His Majesty Li Er's ears in the flash of lightning, causing His Majesty Li Er to break out in a cold sweat.
However, before he could be thankful that he had arrived, he heard the war horse neighing "Herod", jerking its neck, and suddenly using all four hooves to rush forward.
His Majesty Li Er screamed in his heart, this must be the horse hit by an arrow!
An injured and frightened horse will go crazy and kick. No matter how well-trained a war horse is, it can't erase its nature. Once it is thrown off the horse's back and is running wildly at high speed, it can range from serious injuries to death!
The horrified cries of Li Ji and others came to his ears, but His Majesty Li Er felt that his thinking was clearer than ever before. He held the horse's rein tightly with one hand, quickly threw away the sword with the other hand, grabbed the saddle, and exerted force on his waist and abdomen, He immediately climbed onto the horse's back and sat firmly on the saddle.
Although the balance was restored, the four hooves of the war horse under its crotch were churning and furious, and it thrust forward and back like crazy, intending to throw off His Majesty Li Er on its back. Fortunately, although His Majesty Li Er has been pampered in these years, he was also a good horse trainer back then. He did not mess up at all. He clamped the horse's belly tightly with his legs, trying to calm down the horse's mood. He grabbed the horse's reins with both hands and pulled hard. On the left side, I want the war horse to run back towards the road when it turned the corner.
Because a large group of Goguryeo defenders appeared in front. Although they were fighting with the Tang army, they were obviously disturbed by the neighing of frightened horses. Many people looked over...
If he collided directly with him, wouldn't he become the target of public criticism?
They quickly reined in their horses and ran back. Li Ji and others were so frightened that their faces turned pale. Following them, a large group of people surged in and then disappeared suddenly.
As a result, the soldiers who followed behind didn't know what happened and looked at each other in confusion...
The frightened war horse ran straight back to the city gate. Only then did he finally understand. He gasped for breath and slowly slowed down.
Li Ji, Zhou Daowu and others who came after hearing the news quickly got off their horses and rushed forward. While holding on to the reins of the horses, they helped His Majesty Li Er off the horse.
His Majesty Li Er fell to the ground, staggered, and held the horse's belly tightly for a long time to prevent him from being thrown off the horse's back, which actually made his legs sore...
But he was also secretly glad. Who said that taking pills was all harmful except for the illusory art of becoming an immortal? At the very least, the elixir can not only invigorate the spirit, but also keep people in a state of excitement for a long time. It also improves physical functions and makes people more responsive.
Otherwise, not only would I not be able to dodge the hidden arrows this time, but I would also not be able to ride a frightened horse and run so far and end up safe and sound...
Li Ji had just calmed down from the shock. He hurried forward and grabbed His Majesty Li Er's sleeve. He almost burst into tears and begged: "Your Majesty, you are the king of ten thousand chariots. How could you be in such danger? What if there is any danger?" No, we are all the sinners of the world! I beg your majesty to quickly return to the military camp and take command from the center. There will be ministers on the battlefield who will do their best!" (End of this chapter)