Chapter 3556 Struggle
The news that Fang Jun suddenly returned to Beijing and had led troops directly to Xiaoguan made Changsun Wuji, who was always known for his deep city, feel a huge shock in his heart.
However, at this time, instead of thinking about how Fang Jun dared to bear the infamy of "losing his troops and losing his territory" and abandoning the Western Regions to return to Guanzhong, he quickly came up with a countermeasure. Otherwise, allowing Fang Jun to attack the city of Chang'an would have a huge impact on the morale of the Guanlong army, and the morale of Donggong Liuli would skyrocket.
As one goes and the other goes, the Guanlong army will face a inevitable defeat...
After cheering up, Changsun Wuji returned to the main hall with Li You and Yuwenjie, walked to the map to observe, and asked: "Where is Zuotunwei now? How is the situation?"
Yu Wenjie replied: "The Zuo Tun Guards are currently gathering at Qishan on the bank of the Wei River, where they are mixed with the royal army led by King Jing. Because they suffered heavy casualties outside Xuanwu Gate, they were pursued by the Right Tun Guards in succession, and they came back again. There was a huge defeat in the Zhongwei Bridge area. More than half of the troops were lost, and morale was low. However, there were still 30,000 generals who could still fight. "
Changsun Wuji found the Zuotunwei garrison on the map and saw that it was located to the north of the Weishui River, at the junction of Chencang, Guo, Xi and other counties, facing the water and backing the mountains.
It just happened to be next to the straight road. Once Fang Jun led his army to break through Xiaoguan and attack Chang'an, Zuotunwei would be the first to bear the brunt...
"Oh, this coward Chai Zhewei really knows how to find a place. He is so unlucky."
Li You calmed down now and couldn't help but sarcastic. When Tuyuhun invaded with tens of thousands of cavalry, the government and the public were shocked. The prince issued an edict for Chai Zhewei to lead his troops to guard Hexi. As a result, Chai Zhewei was afraid of the enemy and was too timid to fight. He even claimed to be ill and became a laughing stock.
Martial arts prevailed throughout the empire, and they were naturally ridiculed at Chai Zhewei's actions. In response, Fang Jun's initiative to lead half of the Youtun Guards out to control Hexi was well received.
No matter what the camp is, anyone who dared to face the difficulties and face death under the circumstances at that time will admire him in the bottom of his heart.
Naturally, after that, Fang Jun defeated the Tuyuhun cavalry in the great battle, and annihilated the Dashi and Turkic coalition forces in Aragou, thereby achieving unparalleled feats and becoming famous all over the world. Everyone could not help but start to feel sour and full of envy and jealousy. , I wish that Bang Chui would quickly defeat the Western Regions, be buried in the surrounding areas, and never return to Chang'an again...
Changsun Wuji ignored Li You and said to Yuwenjie: "Go to Qishan in person, meet Chai Zhewei, and tell him that as long as he can block Fang Jun for three days, the King of Qi and I will grant him the title of Duke! In addition, we must also treat him King Jing said Ming, his previous attack on Xuanwu Gate was in response to the King of Qi and deposed the East Palace. The King of Qi was grateful for this and asked him to do his best to cooperate with Chai Zhewei to stop Fang Jun. After the incident is completed, let bygones be bygones! "
As Fang Jun once said, "Unite all the forces that can be united." As long as Fang Jun can be blocked on the north bank of the Weishui River and at the foot of Longshan Mountain, no matter how high the price is, no matter how high the price is.
"Here!"
Yu Wenjie bowed to accept the order, took the seal given by Changsun Wuji, turned around and strode out of the main hall, came to the door, took more than ten famous generals with him, and got on his horse.
Yu Wenjie raised his head and glanced at the sky filled with falling snow, and looked at the panic in Yanshoufang caused by Fang Jun's return to Beijing, and sighed in his heart. Fang Jun and Fang Jun were once close friends, but they parted ways at some point. Now they are each their own masters, and they are about to meet each other with swords, which is really touching.
"Drive!"
Clamping the horse's belly, he led the generals out of Yanshoufang at a gallop, exited the city from Jinguang Gate, and galloped all the way towards Qishan Mountain.
In Yanshou Square, Changsun Wuji ordered to the civil servants and generals in the hall: "Assemble the army and storm the imperial city, regardless of the cost. I will capture the imperial city within three days!"
This is the last chance. If the imperial city cannot be captured before Fang Jun, then all will be lost when Fang Jun arrives at Chang'an City.
As long as the imperial city is captured, even if the prince is allowed to escape from Xuanwu Gate, he can gain fame and righteousness and directly support Qi Wang Li You to ascend to the throne of emperor.
It is already impossible for His Majesty Li Er to return to Chang'an alive, so as long as Li You ascends the throne, the situation will definitely be reversed. With fame and great righteousness, and the followers of all forces in the world, their strength will inevitably increase dramatically. If they deal with the East Palace again, the outcome is uncertain.
"Here!"
The Guanlong disciples in the hall suddenly agreed, and countless orders were issued to the rebels inside and outside the city. Countless Guanlong armies began to abandon their respective guarded areas, and all gathered towards Chang'an City, trying to launch a final fierce attack and capture the imperial city in one fell swoop.
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"Your Highness, Duke Wei, the rebel offensive is becoming more and more fierce, regardless of casualties, which is very different from the previous few days. Several places in the imperial city are in emergency, and the casualties are very heavy."
Cheng Chubi entered the Tai Chi Hall with his helmet pierced through his armor and explained the current situation in detail.
Li Chengqian and Li Jing were standing together in front of the map of the imperial city. The map was marked with red where the troops were lacking and the situation was critical. However, the map was bright red everywhere, which showed that the situation was precarious.
Since Chen time, the Guanlong rebels attacked like crazy. Countless soldiers poured into Chang'an City continuously, lined up outside the imperial city, and took turns to fight. Even though the Sixth Army of the East Palace was more elite and relied on the favorable geographical location of the Imperial City, the troops and supplies were all gone, and every casualty was reduced. The entire wall of the Imperial City was like a millstone of flesh and blood, and sooner or later the Sixth Army of the East Palace was polished away.
Li Jing looked back at Cheng Chubi, who was tired and bruised all over his body. He admired it in his heart. It seemed that it was extremely rare for a disciple of such a distinguished minister to be able to lead his army to fight to the death in such a desperate situation.
After all, the Tang Dynasty had been established for a long time, and it had become a trend for high-level officials to indulge in pleasure and extravagance. Many children of aristocratic families were more interested in literature and disliked martial arts. They talked eloquently and quoted scriptures, but if they were on the battlefield, it would be of no use. Children of honorable ministers like Cheng Chubi, Qu Tutong, and Li Siwen usually seemed to be misbehaving and arrogant, but when it came to critical moments like this, they could all be trusted.
He nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "There are no reinforcements. The Youtun Guards and the Beiya Forbidden Army are guarding the Xuanwu Gate. They cannot be mobilized at any time. You can only rely on yourselves. If you can stop the rebels, it is a great achievement. It is not a luxury to have a family like the Fang family. If we cannot stop the rebels, you and I and His Highness will die in this imperial city. Your loyalty and courage will shine through history!”
Cheng Chubi was shocked, knelt down on one knee, performed a military salute, and said loudly: "Your Highness, please rest assured that the Sixth Leader of the East Palace is your Highness's supporter. They will fight to the death and never retreat, and will protect Your Highness and accomplish great things!"
Li Chengqian felt his eyes were burning, and stepped forward to help Cheng Chubi up, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "You are loyal and unwavering even in this desperate situation. You are willing to follow me to the death. What can I say?" What? The only sentence, but please remember, no matter when and where, I will never betray you!”
Once upon a time, he, the "waste prince", was not only unpopular with his father, but also how many civil and military people in the court took him seriously? It seems that there are people like him who are following him to the death and fighting to the death for him, which is even more unthinkable!
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When Cheng Chubi retreated, Li Chengqian gathered his thoughts and returned to the map. Looking at the bright red desperate situation on the map, he was silent for a long time and said slowly: "If something cannot be done, Wei Gong should lead the Sixth Army from the East Palace to attack Xuanwu." Break out of the siege, and then head west to the Western Regions. After meeting Fang Jun, you can decide your future. The world is so big that there is always a place for you. "
At this moment, Li Chengqian was disheartened and full of despair.
If the imperial city fell, he could withdraw from Xuanwu Gate and head west to the Western Region to escape, and he could always survive.
But what's the point?
As long as he lives, regardless of whether he wants it or not, the struggle for imperial power in the Tang Dynasty will never stop. Sooner or later, this great empire will be dragged into the abyss of civil strife. All industries will wither, the national power will decline, the people will be in dire straits, and the surrounding Hu tribe will take advantage of the situation to rise.
Even a little carelessness may lead to the empire falling into the hands of barbarians. At that time, he, Li Chengqian, will be a sinner through the ages, and his crimes are countless.
Li Jing turned a deaf ear to his words, and just stared at the map, thinking. The Imperial City has long been surrounded by the Guanlong Rebel Army. The only way to communicate with the outside world is the Xuanwu Gate. However, due to the importance of the Xuanwu Gate, even the Youtun Guards guarding the Xuanwu Gate must be careful when passing news back and forth. , Unless there is a major matter, Zhang Shigui, the Duke of Guo, will never allow the Xuanwu Gate to be opened.
This is also a helpless move, but it is really necessary.
But even so, Li Jing always felt that there must be a reason why Guanlong suddenly launched a fierce attack regardless of casualties in an attempt to complete the victory in one battle.
Is the Eastern Expedition army coming back soon?
It's possible, but not very likely. (End of chapter)