Chapter 3358 The incident in the east window
The man knelt on one knee, panting heavily, and said excitedly: "The last general was ordered to lurk in the palace to investigate the situation of the Tang army. At present, the general of the Tang army, Cheng Yaojin, has ordered people to come to the back mountains to search for traces of the defeated army. In addition, the last I will observe in Anhe Palace and find that there is something in front of the palace gate. There were hundreds of elite Tang troops in a camp. Their uniforms were different from others and they were extremely capable. It seemed that some big shot was coming. Even Cheng Yaojin looked respectful. When he entered, all his soldiers stayed outside the camp, except for one person. Enter..."
This person is Yuan Nanjian's internal agent who stayed in Anhe Palace. He is proficient in Chinese and wears the military uniform of the Tang army. Naturally, he will not be exposed easily when the army is in chaos.
Sure enough, he brought back extremely important news. If it hadn't been communicated in time, the Tang army's scouts would have discovered the hidden traces of the army in a short time.
When the Tang army came to attack in force, all plans were in vain...
What especially caught his attention was, what kind of status was higher than that of Cheng Yaojin, who even stayed outside the camp when Cheng Yaojin met him inside the camp?
Thinking of the big shot in the Tang army, Yuan Nanjian's breathing suddenly became heavy.
I originally wanted to rush out and attack the Tang army's rear formation, and go straight to the Chinese army's tent, to see if God could successfully attack and kill the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty...
But I didn’t want to actually deliver it to my door in person!
Biting his lip hard, suppressing the excitement surging in his heart, Yuan Nanjian made a decisive decision, drew out his sword, and roared: "The time has come, follow me to kill the enemy!"
The soldiers around him suddenly raised the flags that had been prepared. More than ten flags of different colors fluttered fiercely in the wind and snow, and a murderous aura rose into the sky.
Behind him, more than ten thousand soldiers were silent, but they each held their swords tightly, held the reins of their horses, followed the flag and trotted out of the deep ditch and dense forest.
When he came out of the ravine and dense forest, Yuan Nanjian got on his horse and looked at the Tang army scouts who appeared and disappeared in front of him. He didn't care at all. He raised the saber in his hand high and roared. He clamped his legs around the horse's belly and the horse grew long. With a hiss, his hooves tumbled, and he ran out wildly.
Behind him, more than 10,000 troops were also flying on their horses while running. Following Yuan Nanjian, a strong wind swept across the low mountain ridges and flat areas, rushing towards Anhe Palace.
For a moment, the sound of hooves rumbled, the wind and clouds changed color, and extremely violent murderous intent filled the world.
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Seven Star Gate.
As dawn approached, the wind and snow raged, and goose-feather-like heavy snow fell one after another, covering the entire tower.
Inside the tower, Boy Yuan was pacing with his hands behind his back, as if he was sitting on pins and needles.
Changsun Chong was still a little calm, holding the tea cup and sipping the tea slowly, but from time to time he raised his head to look at the sky outside the window, which revealed the nervousness in his heart...
News from the front came one after another. It was heard that the Tang army had captured Anhe Palace, Gao Yanwuji and his entire army had been wiped out, and the general of the Tang army, Xue Wanche, had assembled his troops and was about to reach Qixingmen. As soon as the Tang army arrives, the two men will order the city gates to be opened and welcome the army into the city. By then the overall situation will be decided.
At this critical moment, both of them were restless and extremely nervous.
Outside the window, the wind howled and snow fell, but there was still no news of the arrival of the Tang army.
Mr. Yuan was pacing back and forth, like an ant on a hot pot, and kept mumbling: "Why is it so late? Could there be something wrong? What if something goes wrong? Will my father already be a thing of ours?" The plan was to lay an ambush and place us here deliberately?”
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Changsun Chong tried his best to look calm as a mountain, as if a big event was approaching but he remained unmoved, everything was under control...
After taking a sip of tea and moistening his dry throat, he said calmly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be anxious. Anhe Palace has been captured, Gao Yanwu's entire army has been destroyed, and no one can stop the Tang army. The Tang army needs to assemble and replenish their weapons, and finally An hour later, we will surely arrive at the Qixing Gate, please be patient.”
Boy Yuan walked to the window and pushed it open a crack. The cold wind and snow poured in instantly, which refreshed his spirit.
Looking at the dark streets and houses outside the city, he felt a panic in his heart for no reason. He hesitated and said: "I don't know why, I always feel uneasy, as if there is something I have missed..."
After pondering for a long time, he suddenly slapped his thigh and said: "The news of the Tang army's capture of Anhe Palace has been sent to the city several times. The troops will surely be at the city in the next moment, but why is the Seven Star Gate still quiet as usual, with no troops and horses mobilized? Tang Jun They are coming with a fierce momentum and are determined to win the Seven Star Gate. Wouldn’t my father have such trust in us and think that these thousands of soldiers under our command can stop the Tang army’s fierce attack?”
He finally understood where the anxiety and panic in his heart came from...Quiet, too quiet.
Inside the Seven Star Gate under the wind and snow, the streets and alleys were quiet and deserted, and even the houses in this area were rarely visited by pedestrians. How could this be the scene before the battle to defend the city broke out?
So weird!
Infected by his nervous mood, Changsun Chong also felt restless. He stood up and came to Boy Yuan's side. He looked out through the cracks in the window and saw that the streets and houses under the city were shrouded in darkness. The black hole seemed to have a monster dormant in it, opening. The huge mouth is waiting to swallow the prey...
Changsun Chong was beating his heart.
Although Yeon Gaesomun was headstrong, cruel and tyrannical, he could definitely be regarded as a great man in terms of talent. Otherwise, how could he have completely eclipsed the Goguryeo royal family, held military and political power in one body, and became the de facto "King of Goguryeo"?
It's really not easy to deceive him.
But if Yuan Gaisuwen had already understood his and Yuan Nan's plan, why would he place them in the Seven Star Gate and give them the opportunity to open the city and surrender?
Cutting it off early would save a lot of trouble...
Changsun Chong was also shocked and confused.
A sound of horse hoofbeats sounded outside the city from far away. Changsun Chong hurriedly pushed the door open and braved the wind and snow to come to the arrow stack and looked down at the city from a high position.
A scout rushed over and shouted at the city: "Xue Wanche, the pioneer of the Tang army, has led an army of tens of thousands. He set off half an hour ago and headed for the Seven Star Gate! In just one more stick of incense, he can reach the city and invite the prince and eldest grandson. The general is ready to guard the city gate!"
"Hey!"
Changsun Chong couldn't help but hammer the arrow stack in front of him, feeling unspeakably excited.
It’s finally here!
On his face, he suppressed his excitement and shouted to the city: "I already know, I will investigate again and report again!"
When the scouts at the bottom of the city turned around and rode away, Changsun rushed back to the tower and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, go quickly and order the soldiers to prepare. We will open the city gate as soon as the Tang army arrives. It's done!"
Boy Yuan clapped his hands excitedly and said, "I'll make arrangements right now!"
Turning towards the door, before his palm touched the door, he heard a "bang" sound, and the door in front of him was kicked open from the outside. He was so frightened that Mr. Yuan's heart almost burst out of his chest, and he was furious: "Who is it?" So reckless?”
What he responded to was a foot kicking in from outside the door. The kick hit him in the chest, sending him flying backwards and falling to the ground with a "bang".
Immediately, countless soldiers in black clothes and armor swarmed in from outside the door.
Changsun Chong was horrified. He pulled out the saber from his waist with his backhand, twisted and sprinted to the window on the left. He was about to break the window and get out. "Bang", the windows on the front, back, left and right were shattered almost at the same time, and countless soldiers were mixed in. He jumped out of the window with sawdust, like a magic weapon descending from the sky.
These soldiers jumped into the city tower, dozens of steel knives shining in their hands, dozens of strong bows appeared from the broken windows behind them, and all arrow clusters were aimed at Changsun Chong.
A wave of despair surged into his heart, and Changsun Chong gritted his teeth. After all, he did not have the courage to fight to the death, and he threw the saber in his hand to the ground angrily.
Several soldiers rushed up like wolves and tigers, and one of them punched him hard in the abdomen. The pain made him bend over and vomit out the gall water. Then the soldiers tied him up with ropes, and then Pressed firmly to the ground.
Boy Yuan finally regained his composure, but when he saw the scene before him, he was immediately shaken up. How could he not know that his plan with Changsun Chong had been discovered by his father, and that it was his father who sent people to subdue them at the most critical moment?
But at this time, he absolutely couldn't surrender. He climbed up from the ground and shouted: "Are you planning to rebel? Get out of the way quickly, I want to see my father!"
There was still a trace of luck in his heart. Maybe these people were sent by his second brother to harm him? As long as I can see my father, there is always a chance to explain. At worst, I will blame all the truth on Chang Sun Chong, saying that I was deceived by Chang Sun Chong, and I have no intention of betraying my father...
A school captain wearing a helmet strode in from outside the door, glanced at Boy Yuan coldly, his eyes full of ridicule, and then stood by the door with his hands tied.
Outside the door, a tall figure walked slowly in. (End of chapter)