Chapter 3898 Main Raid
In the Youtunwei camp, the candles stayed on all night long, and the generals and clerks came in and out. While gathering information from all parties, the entire army strung their bows, unsheathed their swords, and were ready for action. However, because Xuanwumen was attacked After the blockade, the east, south and west sides of Chang'an were surrounded by rebel groups. News in the city could not be spread at all. The entire army had no idea how far the battle in Taiji Palace was progressing.
Under the tight defense of the rebels, it is obvious that even the "Hundred Knights" cannot come in and out freely...
Fang Jun put on his helmet and flailed his armor, pacing back and forth in the central military tent, as if he was sitting on pins and needles, like thorns piercing his back. At this moment when the East Palace was overturned and completely failed, it was difficult to maintain the calmness of the past, and his heart was burning with anxiety.
A school captain quickly walked in from outside the tent, came to Fang Jun, and whispered: "Commander, there is someone outside holding the seal of Duke Lu, saying that he has something important to do and wants to see the commander."
Fang Jun was stunned and said: "Ask him to meet at the camp next to him."
"Here."
The captain exited, and Fang Jun went out from the back door of the tent and went to the tent next to it. Not long after, a soldier came in from the outside, knelt on one knee and performed a military salute: "Young man, I have seen the Duke of Yue!"
Fang Jun recognized this person and knew that he was a close soldier around Cheng Yaojin. He frowned and asked, "What's important, Mr. Lu?"
The soldier said: "I don't know, the Duke just ordered me to give this letter to the Duke of Yue."
After saying that, he took out the letter from his arms and handed it to Fang Jun with both hands.
Fang Jun didn't know what Cheng Yaojin wanted to tell him at this critical moment. As a result, he checked the letter first to see if it was inked, then he took a dagger from his waist, opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, and read the ten lines at a glance.
I was shocked!
Changsun Wuji was so courageous that he actually transferred all the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" who were the main force defending Jinguang Gate into Chang'an City to participate in the siege. Although the Jinguang Gate was empty, it greatly enhanced the battle situation in Taiji Palace.
This move seemed dangerous, but in fact, because Chang'an City was besieged by rebels on three sides, and Xuanwu Gate was blocked by Zhang Shigui, it was impossible for the Youtun Guards in the north of the city to know this news. Therefore, there was no fact that Fang Jun raided Jinguang Gate. possible.
This move was risky, but it was effective in breaking the situation.
Although the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" were defeated by the Youtun Guards time and time again, their own combat power was more than one level higher than the ordinary Guanlong Army. Due to the loss of Guanlong's elite troops, the army besieging Taiji Palace seemed to be menacing, but in fact it lacked the main elite force to take charge of the attack. Therefore, even though the force was several times or even ten times that of Donggong Liuli, it was still unable to break through its defense line.
Now that the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" have suddenly joined the siege, for the East Palace Sixth Leader, who is almost exhausted and stretched thin, it is very likely that the rebels will break through inadvertently and lose all their defenses...
Suppressing the shock in his heart, he put the letter in his arms and said to the soldiers: "I know the reply to Duke Lu. Thank you very much for his concern for my safety, and please rest assured."
No matter how close a confidant is, there are some things that we cannot let him know the details of.
The soldier nodded, saluted and then withdrew, returning home without mentioning his life. After he left, Fang Jun took the letter out of his arms, took a fire note and lit the letter until it turned into ashes, and then strode back to the Zhongjun tent.
"Everyone, come forward and listen to the order!"
The generals in the tent were stunned at first, and then gathered around Fang Jun with a huff. Cheng Wuting asked anxiously: "Commander, what's going on?"
"But the rebels have already invaded Tai Chi Palace?"
"Let's gather our troops and attack the Xuanwu Gate. Once we capture the Xuanwu Gate, we can help His Royal Highness leave the palace!"
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Fang Jun shook his head. The walls of Xuanwu Gate City are high and thick. Although the "Beiya Forbidden Army" is small in number, they are all brave. If they want to capture Xuanwu Gate, it will take ten or eight days to achieve success. However, the current battle situation is urgent. Tai Chi Palace Fall is imminent, where can we have so much time?
The army has also run out of gunpowder and it is difficult to defeat...
With a solemn face, he looked around and said in a deep voice: "Cheng Wuting led two thousand armored cavalry to attack the rebel camp outside Jinguang Gate. The rebels stationed at each other must be dispersed! Gao Kan led three thousand heavy infantry and one thousand heavy infantry. Musketeers, 1,000 crossbowmen, and 10,000 infantrymen then cover up and kill them. When the camp is captured, they will attack the Golden Light Gate!"
Then he said to Wang Fangyi: "Immediately send an order to Zan Po to command his subordinate Hu Qi to assist Gao Kan in capturing Jinguangmen."
Wang Fangyi responded loudly: "Here!"
Fang Jun ignored the stunned expressions of the generals, stared at Gao Kan, and said fiercely: "No matter what, before this evening, I want to see you leading the heavy infantry into the Jinguang Gate and attacking Yanshoufang! If you can do it, , the Japanese commander will protect you as a viscount. If he can’t do it, then he will kill Jinguang’s disciples in battle, and then I will personally lead the army to attack the city!”
There was silence in the Chinese military tent. Everyone was shocked and speechless by Fang Jun's sudden and extremely crazy order.
After a while, Gao Kan took a step forward and admonished: "Commander, I don't dare to fight to the death unless I am the general. But if we mobilize these many elite main forces to attack Jinguangmen, I'm afraid it will be difficult to conquer for a while. How about the defense in the camp?" Do it?”
Fang Jun waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, all the 'Woye Town Private Soldiers' stationed outside Jinguang Gate have entered the city to attack Taiji Palace. Although the rebel camp has a large number of people, it lacks elites. How can a group of rabble stop my right hand?" The cavalry of the garrison? I am personally in charge of the central army, so that even if there is an attack by bandits, I can ensure that it will not be lost."
He looked at Gao Kan and said: "The situation is urgent. The fall of Taiji Palace is imminent. I ask you to be quick. The sooner you capture the rebel camp and the Jinguang Gate, our chances of winning will increase by one point! As long as we can If we reach Yanshoufang before the rebels capture Taiji Palace, we will be invincible in this battle!”
When Gao Kan heard that the "Woye Town Private Soldiers" had been transferred into the city, he immediately outlined the details of the entire situation in his mind. He quickly nodded and said: "Don't worry, Commander. Even if the general dies in battle, he will definitely die inside the Golden Light Gate. With his head No matter how hard you try, you have to break open the golden door!”
Fang Jun patted his shoulder heavily, then raised his head, looked around, and said loudly: "Everyone, the inheritance of the empire, the safety of the prince, and the success or failure of this battle all depend on this! Whether it is the highest honor of a soldier or not, a person can be granted the title of wife and son. Regardless of your military exploits, it all depends on your Go get it with both hands! If Gao Kan dies in the battle against Jin Guang's sect, I will take it personally. If you die in battle against Jin Guang's sect, I will take all the troops on top! I have only one request, no matter what the cost, we must capture Jin Guang. Door! ”
"Here!"
The generals responded with a roar.
The Youtun Guards have never been afraid of fighting, let alone hard battles. Whether it was when their troops marched straight into the icy and snowy Baidao into the overthrown Xue Yantuo, or when they went out to town in Hexi to defeat tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's cavalry, or later traveled thousands of miles to defeat the Dashi army in the Western Regions. Isn’t this a tough battle?
On the contrary, after the squadron returned to Beijing to aid the East Palace, due to the situation being restricted at every turn, there was nowhere to stretch their strength. They fought so many battles that seemed to have fruitful results, but in fact they did not show the true strength of Youtunwei, and it was not satisfying at all!
A man has great ambitions in his belly, but he wants to get his fame from a horse!
Fighting in battle, life and death are unpredictable. Since being a soldier puts life and death at risk, it would be an honor for a man to be able to carve out a future with his own flesh and blood.
Fang Jun was so angry that he shouted: "Life or death depends on this, let's go to battle!"
"Go to war!"
The entire army of generals responded with a roar, and their morale instantly rose to its peak!
After Gao Kan knelt down on one knee to perform the military salute, he strode out of the tent. It was drizzling outside. Countless soldiers were fully armed and stood outside their respective tents. Countless eyes looked towards the Chinese army's tent. When they saw Gao Kan strode out and raised his fists high, knowing that he was about to go to war. All the soldiers were extremely excited and burst out with a loud shout: "Go to war!"
The sound was like rolling thunder, rolling and vibrating under the heavy drizzle and dark clouds, spreading straight to the sky.
Less than half an hour later, groups of soldiers began to leave the camp. The light cavalry divided into two groups, one on the left and one on the right. They marched along the Chang'an City wall to the south, about three miles away, and marched side by side through the fields, crossing Jingyao Gate. , bypassing the high ground in the northwest corner of Chang'an City, and heading south along the city wall to open the far gate.
The Guanlong army had a camp here, with probably no less than 10,000 troops stationed there, as a front line for the confrontation with Youtun Guards. When the scout Pegasus came to report that the cavalry of the Youtun Guards had made a surprise attack from the south, General Guanlong in the camp quickly blew the horns and beat the war drums. Countless soldiers panicked and got out of their tents, looking for them in a panic. Weapons, hasty formation.
However, before the battle formation could take shape, a dark cloud swept over from the northern horizon. The iron hooves of countless war horses trampled on the muddy field. The roaring sound of hoofs was shocking and overwhelming. (End of chapter)