Chapter 4344: Advance or retreat
It was raining lightly, the autumn wind was blowing the flags, and the Tai Chi Palace was on fire. Almost every building and palace in the inner garden became a battlefield for repeated battles between the rebels and the imperial army. However, as the rebels gained the upper hand, the battle line It gradually moves southward and finally stops at the line of Ganlu Hall and Shenlong Hall.
This is the junction between the dormitory hall and the inner garden. Once this point is breached, the rebels will rush into the numerous halls of the palace. The imperial army will be at a disadvantage in numbers and will no longer be able to concentrate on setting up a defense line. They can only allow the rebels to attack everywhere.
Therefore, the two sides fought fiercely on this front. One side vowed to break through the defense line and attack Wude Hall, Liangyi Hall and even Taiji Hall to capture the entire Taiji Palace. The fierce fighting continued until dawn, with corpses lying on the pillows and blood flowing into rivers, almost turning into a huge millstone of flesh and blood.
Li Daozong felt that something was a bit tricky. Fang Jun's disappearance was very likely to sneak back to Youtunwei. Although Li Daliang had already instigated some of the Youtunwei soldiers to rebel, Fang Jun's prestige in Youtunwei was unparalleled. Once he appeared, who knew what would happen to him? How many people who were instigated to rebel laid down their weapons and surrendered, or even fought back?
Gao Kan had nothing to fear, but when the entire Youtun Guards was commanded by Fang Jun, the threat was too great. Even though Chai Zhewei was waiting for work and was well prepared, he did not dare to say that he would win.
And until now, the Jin Dynasty army under Mingde's gate has still not attacked the city gate, and it is still unknown why it fell to the ground...
There are too many variables, but there is no room for error in what we are doing now. After all, the consequences of failure are unbearable.
The scout's horse galloped across most of the battlefield. When Li Daozong arrived, he couldn't stand still before he dismounted. He took two steps forward and knelt down on one knee. He said loudly: "Commander Qi, Fang Jun is leading his soldiers." More than a hundred people appeared at Youtunwei Camp On the ground, with both men and horses, Li Daliang's troops were defeated. Li Daliang was captured, and Li Fengjie was beheaded by Fang Jun in the military formation. Fang Jun even bravely charged into the formation and defeated the generals of the Chai family, Lieutenant General Wanjun Cong. Chai Lingwu was captured alive!”
Li Daozong pursed his lips and remained silent, Yu Wenshi and his eyebrows furrowed, the surrounding generals were silent, and the atmosphere seemed to freeze for a moment.
Afraid of whatever might come his way, and most afraid that something might happen behind him and his retreat would be cut off, which would affect the morale of the army, Fang Jun sneaked back to Youtunwei. Since Li Daliang had been captured, the rebellion was bound to be wiped out, and it was inevitable to take over the command of Youtunwei.
With Fang Jun in command of the Right Guards, it was doubtful whether Chai Zhewei could defeat the Right Guards as planned. Although the Left Guards were well prepared and had superior strength, the Right Guards had just experienced a rebellion and their morale was low. , but Li Daozong still cannot guarantee that Chai Zhewei can win the final victory.
Li Daozong tightened the silk ribbon of his armor, put the robe on his head, and said in a deep voice: "Send the order, the personal soldiers and rear troops will follow my commander into battle!"
"Here!"
The military order was issued, and the thousands of reserves left by the soldiers around them urgently gathered to prepare for battle.
Yu Wenshiji hurriedly said: "The prince is the commander of an army, how can he put himself in danger? He should sit in the rear and command the battle. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, it will be in trouble!"
Although in these days, it is important to "become a general when you go out, and be a prime minister when you enter", and most of the children of famous families are both civil and military, but Yu Wenshiji has only read a few military books and has never led an army to fight in his life. If Li Daozong falls into the army, Formation, how can I command an army of more than 10,000 to fight?
Li Daozong shook his head and said: "I also know that this is the courage of an ordinary man and cannot be accomplished by the commander of an army. However, Fang Jun sneaked back to Youtun Guard to add infinite variables. The hidden danger is too great. If we are unable to break through Cheng Wuting's defense line and enter Wude Hall. The overall situation is determined, who knows what will happen!”
Yu Wenshi was speechless.
The original plan was for Li Daozong to lead his army into the Xuanwu Gate and attack the Wude Hall. Chai Zhewei defeated the Youtun Guards to eliminate the threat outside the Xuanwu Gate, and then the Jin army attacked Mingde Gate to contain the six leaders of the East Palace. Once this situation was achieved, Those who watch the fire from across the bank The garrison troops stationed in various places in Guanzhong who were watching on the side understood the general trend and would inevitably swarm into the palace through Xuanwu Gate. By then, the general situation would be in their hands. Even if Li Chengqian escaped from Taiji Palace, and even if Li Jing's Sixth Army in the East Palace defended him to the death, it would be difficult to save the defeat.
As a result, only one of the three moves was made. The King of Jin failed to respond for a long time and something must have happened. Fang Jun unexpectedly sneaked back to the Youtun Guard, causing Li Daliang's defeat. Chai Zhewei's original victory over the Youtun Guard like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves will no longer be possible. So optimistic...
Although he knew that everything in the world was never smooth sailing, and no matter how perfect a plan was, there would always be some snags, but what Yu Wenshiji couldn't understand was how could Fang Jun trust Cheng Wuting so much, and how could he dare to completely destroy the Taiji Palace's defenses? He left it to Cheng Wuting, but he himself secretly left the Forbidden Garden and sneaked back to Youtun Guard?
Isn't he afraid that Cheng Wuting will not be able to withstand Li Daozong's offensive, resulting in the complete fall of Tai Chi Palace?
Once the Taiji Palace falls and Li Chengqian falls into the hands of Li Daozong, what's the use of his Fang Jun sweeping across the Xuanwu Gate?
In any case, Yuwen Shiji did not believe that Fang Jun was such a reckless person.
So a thought that made him a little scared emerged from his mind uncontrollably...
Li Daozong checked the armor on his body, held the horizontal sword in his hand, and saw that the soldiers behind him had been assembled. He was about to go into battle to defeat the enemy. Suddenly he felt that his sleeve was grabbed by someone. He turned around in surprise and saw Yu Wenshi and a piece of A somewhat pale face, and a look of horror in his eyes.
He asked in astonishment: "What did Duke Ying have to say?"
Yu Wenshiji grabbed Li Daozong's sleeve, forced himself to calm down, and said slowly: "Although Fang Jun is nicknamed 'Bangchui', he is not reckless or stupid. Since he dared to let Cheng Wuting take charge of the defense of Taiji Palace, he sneaked back to the right The garrison must not be afraid that Cheng Wuting will make mistakes... Could he have other preparations? Or, does the reason why His Majesty has been standing firm in Wude Palace and refuses to retreat in the face of danger, is he hiding a trump card? "
By now, the strength and arrangements of both sides have been revealed. If one of the parties still has hidden power, it can subvert the situation and affect the final victory or defeat.
Li Daozong's expression remained normal, he glanced at Yu Wenshiji lightly, and asked: "Even if Fang Jun has other preparations, even if His Majesty has a trump card, all our strength has been exerted to its maximum. At this point, apart from fighting bravely, we have already There is no way to retreat, does Duke Ying have a better way?"
Since ancient times, there has been a road in Huashan. When the plan is set and the preparations are complete, then all that is left is to move forward bravely. There are accidents everywhere in life. Since accidents are inevitable and cannot be solved, then just risk your life and fight. Look forward and backward, and hesitate. , how can we accomplish great things?
It’s no wonder that the Guanlong family has plummeted since the birth of Sun Wuji. This famous contemporary official is far behind Yuwen Shiji, who is decisive and decisive in attacking the city...
After saying this, he ignored Yuwen Shiji, lifted up his cloak, and rode faster: "Follow me to defeat the enemy!"
"Destroy the enemy! Defeat the enemy!"
The personal soldiers and rear troops behind him are all subordinates who have followed him for many years, and they have a firm trust in him to obey his orders. When given an order, they will follow him life and death.
Thousands of people followed Li Daozong, heading towards the Ganlu Hall.
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Cheng Wuting was covered in blood and fought bravely. He knocked a rebel in front of him to the ground with a knife, but failed to kill him as he wished. The rebel screamed after being slashed by the knife. After falling to the ground, he rolled up and got up, waving the knife horizontally. He slashed at Cheng Wu's neck. After Cheng Wu stood up, a soldier stepped forward and stabbed him to death.
"What a risk..."
Cheng Wuting gasped for air. He picked up the knife and looked at it. He found that the horizontal knife in his hand had been curled up at some point, so he didn't kill the rebel just now. He was almost killed by him in a daze.
Throwing away the curled-edged horizontal knife, he leaned over and picked up a horizontal knife from a corpse. Cheng Wu cheered up and shouted: "Your Majesty is behind you. We must defend this line of defense even if we die! Kill to be benevolent, Sacrifice yourself to serve your country today! Brothers, follow me and kill!”
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The exhausted defenders were inspired by him and rallied to fight with the incoming rebels, fighting to the death.
Cheng Wuting killed a rebel with one blow, and suddenly there was a sound of neat and dense footsteps in his ears. The secret path was not good, and knowing that this was the enemy, he organized a large-scale force to concentrate on a certain defense line.
The rebels have used this move several times, and each time the weak defenders were forced to respond and paid a heavy price before they could hold off the rebels.
They have been fighting all night now. The soldiers are exhausted and are holding on with a spirit of loyalty to the country. If they encounter another round of charges, it may be difficult to hold the defense line.
But now, where is the way out? Just fight to the death!
I couldn't help but secretly feel glad that Fang Jun was not in the army, otherwise he would have been trapped in a heavy siege and died of exhaustion due to his character. Now he went to Youtun Guard to stabilize the situation and recapture the Xuanwu Gate. Regardless of victory or defeat, he could always escape with his whole body...
He raised his head and saw countless rebels forming a huge arrow formation, charging towards his direction at an unparalleled speed.
Cheng Wuting raised his horizontal sword and shouted: "Brothers, let me stop them!"
He was the first to face the rebels' charge and kill them.
A horizontal sword struck him head-on. The wind roared with murderous intent. Cheng Wu blocked the sword with a bang. The huge force coming from the sword made his arms numb. A night of fighting had already exhausted his energy, and he staggered. , there was severe pain in the abdomen, and he had been kicked by the other party, and he couldn't help but bend down and vomit.
The rebels swarmed in and blocked the soldiers who were trying to rescue him. Several rebels rushed forward and kicked Cheng Wuting to the ground. They took off Cheng Wuting's silk ribbon and belt and tied him up.
Cheng Wuting struggled hard and shouted: "Let me down, or kill me if you dare!"
A cold snort sounded in Cheng Wuting's ears. He turned around and saw that it was Li Daozong. He immediately cursed: "Li Daozong, you are a bitch. Your Majesty has so much trust in you, but you surrendered to the rebels and ignored the righteousness. I cursed the whole family to death." Cut off the descendants! ”
The rebel next to him was furious and stepped forward and slapped Cheng Wuting so hard that he was dizzy and could no longer curse.
Li Daozong glanced at Cheng Wuting and ordered the soldiers on his left and right: "Stop this guy's mouth and send him to the back to be guarded. Don't hurt his life."
Although this battle is a matter of life and death, after all, it is just a mutiny and rebellion, not a change of dynasty. Naturally, there is no mercy in a life-and-death fight, but when the victory or defeat has been decided, there is no need to injure more lives.
Immediately, Li Daozong pointed his sword in the direction of Ganlu Hall: "The enemy general was captured and his morale was low. Follow my commander to break through the enemy's formation!"
Thousands of people, led by Li Daozong, had great morale. The front arrow formation suddenly rushed into the defenders' position, tearing a hole in the still intact defense line. The defense line that had been holding on all night was completely broken, and the rebels were like a tide. Passing over Ganlu Hall and Shenlong Hall, they charged overwhelmingly towards Wude Hall. (End of chapter)