The third day of the first lunar month was sunny, no snow, and light wind.
On the top of the city, Suo Zhou was also looking out, sometimes looking west towards Guyuan County, sometimes looking south towards Longshan Pass, but the main object of observation was the Tang Army on the east side.
These days, doubts have been swirling in his mind. It is difficult for Suo Zhou to understand the Tang Army's choice. With such a heavy snowstorm a few days ago, the Tang Army was unable to launch an offensive against the city, but they actually refused to withdraw their troops.
Suo Zhou had also heard the name Su Dingfang, the commander-in-chief of the Tang army on the opposite side. His first impression was that he was a general directly related to the King of Handan, and his second impression was the excellent command ability shown by the opponent in the previous battle at Luojiatuo.
Therefore, Suo Zhou was wondering, why did Su Dingfang refuse to withdraw his troops?
Although he didn't know what the opponent was planning, this abnormal behavior made Suo Zhou vigilant. The fierce attack after the internal and external cooperation failed may be because of Guo Xiaoke, but Longzhou retreated at the loss of troops, why did Su Dingfang still refuse to retreat? Woolen cloth?
However, the city is built on the mountain. It is said to be a city. In fact, the south and southwest are blocked by mountains. The terrain is extremely dangerous, and there are Honghe Town and Pingfeng Town on both sides. Su Dingfang would not have to pay a very heavy price. The price is hard to gain, and although the wind and snow have stopped now, they may start again at any time.
Therefore, the weather is with me, the right location is with me, there is no shortage of food, grass, or weapons, Suo Zhou is confident that he can hold on.
"That's..." The guard beside him suddenly pointed to the north, "How come there are cavalry coming from the north?"
"It shouldn't be Tang Qi." Suo Zhou knew in his heart that he would stick to the city and the Tang army could bypass the city from the northeast, but in fact the Tang army did not do so.
The reason is very simple. There is no point in going around. The terrain in the northeast is flat, and it is still a rugged mountain road. It is not possible for a small Tang army to attack Guyuan County behind the city. Even more than ten thousand infantry may not be able to attack it. They have to come down, and their flanks and rear troops will also be threatened by the passes of Shimen Pass, Nacheng, and Pingfeng Town.
It is useless for infantry to pass through such a mountain road, and it is even more useless for cavalry to pass there. Moreover, there was a heavy wind and snow a few days ago, and the Tang army could not stand firm and it was impossible to send troops. However, there have been people watching recently, but no Tang army was found. Ride around the city.
There were also scouts from the Tang Army who climbed up and looked into the distance and discovered hundreds of cavalrymen getting closer and closer. There was chaos in the military camp. Hundreds of Tang cavalrymen galloped out, covering the front line and confronting each other from a distance.
There were only two gates in the city, one on the east side facing the Tang army, and one on the north side. Suo Zhou glanced at the alert Tang army and walked around to the head of the north gate. Hundreds of cavalry were parked outside the city. A few dozen steps away, the leading general placed the sign and an official document in a bamboo basket that fell from the top of the city.
Suo Zhou took the sign from the guard and said with a smile: "It should be the reinforcements sent by His Majesty."
The guard on the side looked at the cavalry under the city carefully, "They seem to be Jihu people."
"Well, I remember that Liu Nu was stationed in Tongxin County in hiding, which is closest to Xiaoguan." Suo Zhou opened the official document and read it, "He came to help on the order of His Majesty. Due to the wind and snow blocking the road, he stayed at Xiaoguan until today. Arrived."
"Open the city gate."
After a pause, Suo Zhou's face changed slightly and he ordered: "Let people be stricter in their mouths."
It was Liu Hei'er's younger brother Liu Zhao who came... Several of the guards around him nodded. Everyone knew that Liu Hei'er and Nanguan Town were baits specially given by Suo Zhou to the Tang army. It was a pity that the Tang army did not advance lightly. So far, Liang Jun hasn't taken much advantage... This transaction is still a bit of a loss.
The heavy city gate was slowly pushed open, and hundreds of cavalry filed in. Suo Zhou thought in his mind that with these hundreds of cavalry, the next battle would be more calm. Although the city stood on the mountain, the east side There is a large piece of flat ground. The cavalry can attack from the flanks, which can greatly reduce the pressure on the frontal defense. Under the protection of the archers on the city wall, Tang Cavalry does not dare to rush into the formation rashly.
At this moment, the bodyguard beside him said, "Tang Jun has moved..."
Suo Zhou frowned slightly, as if he had thought of something. He took a few steps and looked far away. More than a thousand infantry of the Tang Army were moving forward one by one... Suo Zhou didn't care about this. His eyes fell on the soldiers who were speeding towards the east. Hundreds of Tang cavalry.
Do you want to attack the rear army who came to reinforce the cavalry?
Or do you want to take advantage of the situation and seize the city gate?
This is all unreasonable. Not to mention other things, the archers from Chengtou Mountain and the two bed crossbows were enough to make Tang Qi return without success. It was not like they had suffered losses before.
Suo Zhou had a bad premonition and hesitantly turned his head to look down the city. There was a little confusion at the city gate. The hundreds of cavalry who had just entered the city did not go in, but stayed near the city gate and were stretching to both sides.
"Guan..." Suo Zhou, whose face changed drastically, only said one word. He seemed to be mute as if he couldn't find his voice. In the air, his sight collided with a sight that contained endless anger and murderous intent. Upright.
The next moment, Suo Zhou shouted wildly, "Close the city gate, close the city gate!"
But before it was too late, a sudden fight broke out at the top of the city. The Jihu cavalry either drew their scimitars, set up their bows and fired arrows, or even just drove their horses straight forward, easily killing the Liang Jun who had come to greet them. .
Although Suo Zhou had not yet figured out what was going on, he was sure that the Jihu cavalry at the top of the city had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. The hundreds of Tang cavalrymen galloping towards the east from outside the city had obviously hooked up with Jihu. At this moment, they were coming Robbery of the city gate.
Because, under the city wall, the general who was shouting wildly and brandishing his sword, and who was surrounded by corpses all of a sudden, was being called away by Liu Heier, who had given up before the anniversary.
If a drop of water fell into the boiling pan of oil...well, not a drop of water, but a bucket of icy cold water.
The Jihu cavalry who came as reinforcements slaughtered them wantonly. In a very short time, the already small city was in chaos.
The infantry of the Tang Army outside the city had begun to prepare to attack the city. Four generals, Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan, Feng Li, and Hu Yan, personally led 400 cavalry to the north gate. The door to victory had been completely opened.
Duan Zhixuan, who was on horseback, took up his bow and fired an arrow. One arrow shot down a Liang soldier who was about to flee into the alley. He put down his big bow angrily and ordered his men to protect the city gate before letting out a sigh and complaining a few words.
After the First World War in Jingzhou, Duan Zhixuan was demoted by Li Shan for disrespecting military orders. After the First World War in Luojiatuo and the subsequent pursuit of Liang Jun, he was reinstated as deputy cavalry commander. However, now Su Dingfang leads the front army alone, and the cavalry commander is Xue Wanche.
Xue Wanche was a general who rushed to the front. As soon as he entered the city, he ordered his two deputies to stay and wait for the follow-up troops. He and Hu Yan led two hundred cavalry to kill along the road to the east...open the door for the Tang army who was attacking the city head-on. .
"Liu Heier is going over there." Feng Li pointed to the west side, "You hold the city gate and wait for the infantry to enter the city!"
"Hey hey hey..."
Duan Zhixuan was so angry that he jumped up and down. Now there are no Liang soldiers at the city gate... But he really didn't dare to leave. If the infantry behind him failed to enter the city smoothly, then he would definitely have to fight after the war. Being punished.
I didn’t save my manuscript a few days ago. I was busy during the day and had a lot of work at the company. I thought I could write when I got home at night...but I was exhausted when I got home. I finally recovered today.
