Chapter 3911 A fight to the death
Changsun Wuji struggled for a long time and could not make up his mind. This was extremely rare for him who was always decisive in killing. After hesitating for a long time, he asked Yuwen Shiji: "How much fighting power do you think the Sixth Army of the East Palace still has?"
Yu Wenshiji also felt the tremendous pressure that Changsun Wuji was under. After all, one decision would completely determine Guan Long's life and death. This pressure was something that no one could bear.
After pondering for a while, he said cautiously: "It stands to reason that the Sixth Army of the East Palace is already at the end of its war effort. If Zhang Shigui had not opened the Xuanwu Gate to allow the prince to escape and extend hope for the East Palace, I am afraid that the Sixth Army of the East Palace would have collapsed by now. We only need to attack by force. Victory is within reach.”
Just as Changsun Wuji nodded repeatedly, he added: "But the most important thing is whether the Yu family's private soldiers can block the Youtun Guards. If they can block it, how long can they block it? Can they block our army from completely conquering it?" Behind Xuanwu Gate? If you can, you will definitely win, even if Fang Jun breaks through Xishi and comes to Chengtian Gate. , we can also stick to the Taiji Palace and wait for Li Ji to lead his army back to Beijing; if not, we must evacuate Chang'an and abandon the Taiji Palace, because the retreat of the six leaders in the East Palace is now more like luring the enemy deeper. Once we are deeply involved, we will soon be Maybe the Youtun Guards took the retreat and the entire army was wiped out.”
Changsun Wuji was quite disappointed. He wanted to hear some constructive opinions from Yu Wenshiji, but he didn't want to keep talking the same old words and it was of little use...
He stood up, walked out of the side hall with his hands behind his back and entered the main hall. He came to stand in front of the wall and looked at the map of Nuo Da hanging on the wall, and suddenly felt something in his heart.
Marching maps have been around since ancient times, but the map in front of you is so precise and meticulous in proportions. It includes the topography, terrain, road construction in and around Chang'an City in every detail. You can see it all without leaving home. The pattern was done by Fang Jun alone.
Since he became the left minister of the Ministry of War, he has begun to make preparations. He not only sent scribes, students, and merchants to collect city drawings and mountains and rivers in the Tang Dynasty, but also collected intelligence and field surveying in neighboring countries, and drew countless valuable maps. The increase in military strength of the Tang Dynasty resulted in special achievements.
No one except Fang Jun can bear the manpower and material resources consumed. In this alone, Fang Jun's contribution to the empire is something that few can match.
It's just a pity that this son stands firmly behind His Majesty and is willing to be His Majesty's sword and spear wielded against the Guanlong Clan. He is incompatible with the Guanlong Clan. Otherwise, he will pay all costs to win him over. Even before Xiao Yu, he wanted to Choosing a woman to be Fang Jun's concubine, without any regard for her status as the leader of Guanlong...
Sighing secretly, he focused his gaze on the map, carefully looking at the situation in Taiji Palace, and pondering how likely it was that Guanlong's army could completely defeat the Sixth Army of the East Palace; if they could defeat the Sixth Army of the East Palace, how much would it take? time.
In the meantime, battle reports continued to arrive here.
The Yu family in Luoyang suffered heavy losses and could not withstand the heavy infantry attack of Youtun Guards. Outside the West City, there were mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and the battle was brutal. The Sixth Army of the East Palace fought and retreated, and the Guanlong army successively captured Taiji Hall and Liangyi Hall. , the army marched straight in, storming the Ganlu Gate, one step away from the Ganlu Palace...
Combining the battle reports, Changsun Wuji calculated the situation. Once the Guanlong army attacked the Ganlu Palace, seven out of ten palaces in the Taiji Palace would be in their hands. The troops would reach the inner gate and the Xuanwu Gate. There is not much depth left for the Six Leaders of the East Palace, and the final decisive battle will take place in the Inner Gate and under the Xuanwu Gate. Even if the Six Leaders of the East Palace and the "Beiya Forbidden Army" on the Xuanwu Gate cannot be defeated, the Taiji Palace will be completely occupied.
Although the heavily armored infantry of Youtun Guard are powerful, they only have more than 2,000 people. Moreover, Chang'an City is connected to all directions and defended everywhere. It is difficult for the most elite armored cavalry of Youtun Guard to launch a charge, so they will not enter the battle. Judging from the current strength of Guanlong's army, it is difficult to hold on, but it is not difficult to delay.
Changsun Wuji thought for a long time and felt that it was very likely that the Guanlong army would capture the Taiji Palace first, and then they could defend the Taiji Palace... The most important thing was of course whether Li Ji would be as reluctant to see Shandong and Jiangnan as he thought. The powerful families of the two places replaced Guanlong, and after this battle, they invaded the center and occupied the court?
A soldier hurriedly stepped inside and came to the back of Changsun Wuji to report: "To inform the head of the family, the Dugu family and the Linghu family have sent private soldiers into the city and arrived at the West City to fight with the Youtun Guards. The charge has been contained. In addition, Ho Mo. The elders of the Chen family left the city from Chunming Gate and rushed to the west of the city, intending to remove Hou Mo and Chen Lin from commanding the army and escort him to the clan for punishment. The private soldiers of the Chen family of Hou Mo would enter the city from Mingde Gate. Rush to the West City for reinforcements.”
Changsun Wuji remained silent, thinking in his heart.
This was what Hou Mo and the Chen family told him. After all, Hou Mo and Chen Lin led their troops to retreat, causing the Youtun Guards to break through the Jinguang Gate and the situation suddenly deteriorated. They couldn't get around this.
The Hou Mo and Chen family did not fight to the death at Jinguang Gate to express their "guilt", but instead entered the city via Mingde Gate in the south of the city and rushed to the West City to participate in the war. This was a very wise approach. The invincibility of the Youtun Guards in the field has been a unified understanding among Guanlong and Guanlong. Only by building defenses in Chang'an City with the help of Lifang can we withstand the overwhelming offensive of the Youtun Guards and buy enough time for the Guanlong army to capture the Taiji Palace.
At the same time, the participation of the Hou Mochen family in the war will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Guanlong army in the West City area. After all, except for the Changsun family and the Yuwen family, the other sects are mainly the private armies of the Luoyang Yu family and the Hou Mochen family. Strength is the most important. In the situation where the Changsun family and the Yuwen family lost their troops and strength one after another, Hou Mo and Chen Lin tried to preserve their own strength and wanted to occupy a more important position among the Guanlong clan after the war. Although his approach made Changsun Wuji unable to Accept it, but understand it.
"Send a letter to Hou Mo and the Chen family, saying that I already understand their intentions. At this time when the family is in danger of survival, everyone should work hard and work together. When success is achieved, we can work together to offset the grudges!" < br>
This is a reassurance for the Hou Mo and Chen family, allowing them to go into the battle with confidence and boldness. In case the Hou Mo and Chen family just use this to test whether Changsun Wuji is resentful because of Hou Mo and Chen Lin's actions, and sees that he becomes angry and refuses to obey. Rao, maybe turn around and join the East Palace camp...
"Here!"
The soldiers took the order and left.
Changsun Wuji made up his mind because of Hou Mochen's sudden awakening, and said loudly: "Come here!"
"The humble position is here!"
Several captains in the hall hurriedly stepped forward.
Changsun Wuji looked grim: "I sent an order to Suigu to resist the Youtun Guards' surprise attack at all costs. As long as he can block the Youtun Guards in the West City, after this battle, I recommend him to the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. If he violates This oath will be punished by heaven and earth!”
"Here!"
A school captain turned around and walked out quickly, rushing to the West Market to deliver the order.
Changsun Wuji turned sideways and said to Yuwen Shiji who came out of the side hall: "In order to consolidate the foundation of Guanlong forever, I also ask Brother Renren to go into battle and supervise the Taiji Palace. The palace must be captured before the Youtun Guards break through the West City!"
Yu Wenshi understood that Changsun Wuji had made up his mind to carry out the "risky move" to the end. He not only wanted to bet that Guanlong's army could end the battle in Taiji Palace before the Youtun Guards broke into Chengtianmen, but also bet that they could go all out to defend it. In the Taiji Palace, they even wanted to bet that Li Ji would lead his army back to Chang'an to prevent the Youtun Guards from continuing to raid the Guanlong army.
The risk is huge...and of course once the bet wins, the benefits are equally huge.
Yu Wenshiji smiled with emotion and said: "You and I have known each other since childhood and have been inseparable. We have been in the same court for twenty years and have cherished each other. I have regarded you as your leader for most of my life, and it is because of this that we have been honored and prosperous and our family has prospered for these twenty years. Now. Life or death, we should abide by the old rules and be willing to obey the orders. We will never back down in the face of swords and fire! ”
Changsun and Yuwen's family have long been one, sharing weal and woe. Before, he had thought of replacing him, but Yu Wenlong led the Yuwen family's elite in a battle in the north of the city and lost all of them. Even Yu Wenlong himself was defeated and captured. In the past, he was famous The illustrious "Woye Town Private Soldiers" only have more than 5,000 people left. After the battle of Taiji Palace, I'm afraid there won't even be half of these 5,000...
Ambition has been shattered by reality. Apart from fully supporting Changsun Wuji, where is the other way?
Immediately, Yuwen Shiji, who was seriously ill, dragged his sick body and put on his armor. Surrounded by his own soldiers, he arrived at Liangyi Palace in the light rain. He set up a temporary military tent here and directed the Guanlong army to launch a tidal wave of offensive. Regardless of casualties, they continued to attack Donggong Liuli, who was fighting and retreating, vowing to defeat Donggong Liuli as soon as possible, completely occupy Taiji Palace, and reverse the situation.
At the same time, several fast horses galloped into the camp under Tongguan in the breeze and drizzle, and delivered the news from Chang'an to Li Ji... (End of this chapter)