Chapter 3566 Reversal
How horrified I was when I first heard that Fang Jun defeated Zuotunwei and the royal army in half a day, and now how surprising and inexplicable it is to hear the news that the imperial city has been captured! The huge gap between the clouds, the earth, the sky and the abyss made Changsun Wuji, who had always been a deep man in the city, burst into joy. He only felt a throbbing pain in his heart, and ecstasy rushed through his body as if he was about to faint...
She held her chest hard and tried to take a few deep breaths before the twitching and throbbing feeling in her heart slowly disappeared.
Great sorrow and joy are most harmful to the body.
After finally calming down, Changsun Wuji looked around at the happy deployments and clan members. He did not say anything to stop him. He looked at Yu Wenshiji and said in a deep voice: "Although the imperial city is broken, the Sixth Army of the East Palace will never move quickly. A defeat must rely on the strength of the imperial city and the stubborn resistance. It would be difficult to establish a victory in a moment. If the prince sees that the situation is not good. If you have no choice but to flee from Xuanwu Gate, if you let him escape, we will never have peace if the tiger returns to the mountain! We also ask Ying Guogong to personally take command and lead troops to gather outside Xuanwu Gate to prevent the East Palace from escaping. , on the one hand, they blocked Fang Jun on the north bank of the Weishui River, trying to buy time to wipe out the imperial city. "
Yu Wenshiji looked hesitant and a little reluctant, but after pondering for a long time, he finally sighed and nodded: "It is as the Duke of Zhao wishes."
At present, Guan Long is extremely close to victory. It is conceivable that as long as the East Palace is deposed, the power of the government will be controlled by the Changsun family in the next few decades. Even for the sake of the children of the clan, Yuwen Shiji could not refuse Changsun Wuji at this moment.
Everyone knows that Changsun Wuji looks kind-hearted, but in fact he will retaliate with anger, and his methods are even more insidious. If he refuses face to face and is resented by him, the Yuwen family may no longer have a place among the Guanlong clan...
Changsun Wuji didn't care whether he was willing or not. At present, there were many cracks in Guanlong. He had to use all means to knead the various families together again, and Yuwen Shiji was a signal he sent to the other Guanlong families.
Together, everyone shares weal and woe and merits.
Everyone is doing their own thing, so don't blame him, Changsun Wuji, for rejecting dissidents and being ruthless!
Glancing at Dugu Lan who was silent on the side, Changsun Wuji snorted in his heart. The Dugu family is the one with the most clear-cut stance within Guanlong and will not interfere with this military remonstrance. However, he does not know that victory is in sight now, and Guanlong will last for decades. With so much glory at his fingertips, is this treacherous and selfish old guy filled with regret?
However, no matter how superior the Dugu family is and has a decisive influence within Guanlong, they still need to be punished. Otherwise, if they only reward but not punish, how can they deter other families?
Deliberately ignoring Dugu Lan, he looked around at the disciples, military attachés and generals behind him, and said in a deep voice: "Follow me to the imperial city and take command personally!"
"Here!"
Dozens of people agreed in unison, with great momentum and excitement.
A moment ago, I thought that with Fang Jun sending his troops back to support, this military remonstrance would end in failure, and the Guanlong families were about to suffer a counterattack. However, in the blink of an eye, the situation suddenly reversed, and victory was already within easy reach. Who could be calm about such a huge gap? treat?
The price of failure in military remonstrance is naturally unbearable, but the fruit of victory is extremely sweet and juicy. Even if you just think about it, you can't help but salivate and feel excited...
When Changsun Wuji, surrounded by military attachés and generals, went to the imperial city to take command, Yu Wenshiji withdrew his gaze, looked at the gloomy-looking Dugu Lan next to him, sighed softly, and said with relief: "The auxiliary machine is the most narrow-minded person. , was previously annoyed that the Dugu family refused to participate in this military remonstrance, and even If he refuses the army to enter the city through the gate guarded by your family, he must be very angry. But don't worry too much. Although he is a little bit chicken-hearted, he is good at judging the situation and is the most tolerant. As long as I have to persuade him a lot afterwards, he will not be able to do it. Hence the attack.”
How could he not understand the meaning behind Changsun Wuji's attitude? However, he has a good relationship with Dugu Lan and knows the importance of unity between Guanlong and Guanlong. He will definitely speak out for the Dugu family so as not to see the internal division of Guanlong at the time of victory.
The expression on Dugu Lan's old face was extremely ugly. Although he knew that Yu Wenshi had good intentions, he still shook his head and said: "We have different ways and we don't want to conspire against each other. Although you and I have been close personal friends for decades, we are one and the same. From now on, we will Separate the home and Guanlong as much as possible, and be careful not to be kicked away by Changsun Wuji. Say this and say goodbye."
Immediately, he pulled the reins of his horse, turned around and walked away surrounded by his clan members.
Yu Wenshiji stretched out his hand to stop him, and tried to persuade him again, but he finally put down his hand. With a long sigh, he summoned his clansmen to go outside the city, order troops and horses, and rush to the north of the city.
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Li Jing stood on the white marble steps in front of the Taiji Palace with his helmet pierced through his head. Even though the Guanlong rebels were pouring into the imperial city like a tide in the drifting wind and snow, they remained motionless.
He looked around, feeling endless emotions in his heart.
This most majestic city in the world, which was first built by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty and was first named "Daxing City", has gone through the war and is bound to be in dilapidated condition. It may not take more than ten years to restore it to its pre-war glory. And behind him, the magnificent and sacred Tai Chi Palace, Bei Quezhu Palace, with its green tiles and red tiles, embroidered curtains, painted beams and carved pillars, is extremely solemn and luxurious and is unparalleled in the world. I am afraid that it will be destroyed by the war, and it will never be able to see its past glory again. Heyday...
However, the emotion only lasted for a moment. As a soldier, his responsibility was to maintain the integrity of the empire and defeat the rebels who conspired to rebel. As for whether Chang'an City was in ruins and Taiji Palace was destroyed, he did not consider it.
If necessary, even if he burns down the Tai Chi Palace with fire, he will not hesitate at all...
"Gong Wei, the rebels have broken through the city wall defenses and poured into the imperial city from Hanguang Gate and Shunyi Gate. The guard of Zhuque Gate is unable to support himself. He sent someone to ask if they can withdraw to Chengtian Gate?"
Li Siwen, dressed in military uniform and covered in gunpowder smoke, came quickly, came to Li Jing, saluted, and then asked.
Looking at the capable subordinate in front of him whose eyes were all red, Li Jing nodded with satisfaction, took two steps forward, reached out and patted Li Siwen on the shoulder, and praised: "Well done! Now that the strategy has been decided, there is no need to be constrained. At the moment of gain or loss, let the generals of Zhuque Gate fight and retreat, and retreat to the outside of Chengtian Gate to form defenses. "
"Here!"
Li Siwen accepted the order, turned around and left in a hurry.
Li Jing was a little sad.
Once upon a time, he still remembered the jingle of the people in Guanzhong, "Civil and military heroes are the four pests of Chang'an." He was once despised and scolded endlessly. However, to this day, these arrogant and domineering playboys are all in different situations.
Fang Jun, who ranked third in the ranking, is now a military giant. Although he is not as famous as him, the military power under his command far exceeds that of the so-called "Military God". He is as famous as a big boss, and his every move not only It can control the situation of the government, and it can even hold the world together!
Even a child of a family like Li Siwen, who spends all his time fooling around, can bravely shoulder important responsibilities at critical moments and fight to the death in the face of critical situations.
But in the past, those good children who were well-behaved, smart, well-educated and courteous either joined the rebel camp and committed rebellion regardless of justice, or they were cautious and cautious in protecting themselves. They really lacked responsibility.
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He led his troops from the Taiji Palace to the Jiade Gate, which was only a barbican away from the Chengtian Gate, and ordered people to call Qu Tuquan.
Qu Tuquan came quickly from Chengtian Gate, arrived in front of Li Jing and asked, "What are your orders, Commander-in-Chief?"
Li Jing looked at the towering Chengtian Gate, which was the gateway to the palace city. Once it fell, the rebels could enter the palace city, and the Sixth Army of the East Palace could only fight in a melee with the enemy, and there would be no walled ground to defend. However, the imperial city occupies too much space and has gates everywhere. With the strength of Donggong Liu and the lack of men and horses and serious injuries, it is impossible to defend it impregnably. Sooner or later, the rebels will break through a little, and then the whole line will collapse. It is better to abandon the front line of the city wall and retreat to the palace. Within the city, gather all your strength to fight the enemy to the death.
He said solemnly: "Has the gunpowder been prepared?"
Qu Tuquan said: "Respecting the commander-in-chief's command, all the gunpowder has been gathered, and it is outside the Jiade Gate at this moment, but..."
He hesitated for a moment and said cautiously: "But why are you doing this? Although the Liuli brothers have suffered heavy losses, those who can walk can use swords and guns, and those who can't walk can also use bows and firearms. Everyone survives and the enemy is destroyed." As long as there is still one person left, the rebels will never be allowed to get close to the palace city! If it is convenient to plant gunpowder in various palaces at this time, it will be really..."
Taiji Palace is not only a forbidden area in the imperial city, but also the center of the world. Now it has just experienced wars and fires, and gunpowder has to be planted to annihilate the enemy. How can a man with an orthodox heart and a strong spirit accept it?
The six leaders of the East Palace are willing to sacrifice their lives and blood to protect the palace city and the prince, and they will fight to the death! But he is unwilling to suffer such a humiliating method to annihilate the enemy... (End of Chapter)