The current seemingly anxious battle situation is actually Gao Kan's intention. On the one hand, he can "encircle the points to mobilize reinforcements" and eliminate more Guanlong troops who came for reinforcements. On the other hand, it can make Donggong Liu's "lure the enemy deeper" even more Be more thorough. Once Guanlong's army is led near the inner gate, even if he speeds up the raid, it will be too late for Guanlong's army to withdraw from Taiji Palace.
Gao Kan calmly commanded the army to move forward slowly, killing the Guanlong army while waiting for orders from Fang Jun.
The rain was flying, falling on Dou Sun and flowing down slowly. Gao Kan wiped the rain from his face, feeling hot in his heart.
This was a mutiny that determined the direction of the empire's regime. When the prince was forced to linger in the inner gate, waiting for the rebels to swarm in and stab his neck with steel knives, he was full of gratitude for everyone around him who still refused to leave. Ben is a kind person.
And now, when Youtunwei and Donggong Liuli fight desperately and finally reverse the situation, how grateful will the prince be for escaping from death?
There is no doubt that every soldier who has fought and fought for the bloodshed in the East Palace will receive rewards that will last a lifetime.
This is especially true for Youtun Guard.
It is conceivable that after this battle, when the prince ascends the throne, Fang Jun will inevitably enter the central government and take charge of the power. Perhaps in three to five years, the forces of all parties will still have to be balanced and the big bosses from all parties will govern together, but in five years, Fang Jun will definitely become the chief minister. Courtesy to all officials.
As the most valued general under Fang Jun, Gao Kan will definitely get the opportunity to take charge of the army alone, and may even succeed as the general of Youtunwei!
Once you take charge of the most powerful army in the world, how can you make great achievements?
At the same time, all the civil servants and generals of the "Fang Jun family" will soar to the sky, especially the power in the military will reach an unprecedented peak. In order to avoid suspicion, Youtunwei will definitely be transferred from the capital and go to the frontier. When the time comes, the mountains and rivers are high and the horses are galloping, and the grand plan of opening up the territory is waiting for him to talk about it!
Behind him, a horse was galloping in the rain from the direction of Jinguangmen. The small red flag stuck behind his back allowed him to drive straight into the Youtun Guard formation and reach Gao Kan.
"The commander-in-chief has ordered us to immediately speed up the capture of Yanshoufang in the West City and reach the Chengtian Gate. Block the retreat of the rebels in the Taiji Palace and annihilate them!"
"Here!"
Gao Kan received the order and responded loudly.
Then he sat upright on his horse and shouted: "Beat the drum!"
Boom, boom, boom!
The powerful war drums beat, and the dense drumbeats could be heard far away in the rain, shaking most of Chang'an City.
The heavy-armored infantry who were fighting methodically and steadily in front heard the sound of drums, which were the drums of an all-out attack. They immediately changed their previous steady style, and the captains in the team began to shout loudly and command their soldiers to rush forward.
Several "Front Lost Formations" composed of more than a hundred people quickly assembled on Chang'an Street, and then moved quickly and fiercely into the oncoming rebel formation. Their armor clanged and their swords flashed, and they began to attack fiercely. Behind them, the array of two thousand robes remained unchanged, their armors gathered together in a line, their swords thrust forward like a wall, and they trotted after them to launch a charge.
Amidst the sound of war drums, the battle situation in the West City suddenly changed. The heavily armored infantry of Youtun Guard attacked the swarming rebels head-on like tigers descending from the mountain. The rebels were caught off guard. For a while, people were on their backs, blood spurted out, and ghosts cried and wolves howled.
When Yu Suigu saw the heavy armored infantry suddenly intensifying their offensive, he felt nervous and quickly ordered: "Everyone is holding on, and a group of troops will go around behind the Bosihu Temple to harass the enemy's rear route, and the rear array will be formed on the wall of Yanshoufang." Otherwise, don’t take even one step back!”
At the same time, someone was sent to Yanshoufang: "Inform Duke Zhao that the enemy has suddenly stepped up their offensive and intends to rush into Yanshoufang. Please ask Duke Zhao to withdraw from Yanshoufang and send more reinforcements at the same time. I can't stand it here!"
It's not that he doesn't urge his soldiers to fight with death, but even the elite private soldiers of the Yu family in Luoyang are just some of the goods running rampant in the countryside. How can they compare with the warriors of Youtun Wei? Not to mention that the opponent is wearing heavy armor and has sharp swords, and the equipment is more than superior to Guanlong's army... It is simply unstoppable, and it will be a matter of time before the defense line is breached.
The two sides fought outside the West City, and several nearby neighborhoods were caught in the flames of war. Countless people fled in all directions, and half of Chang'an City was in chaos.
The Guanlong army also understood that once the West City fell and the Youtun Guards came to Yanshoufang, it would almost mean the complete defeat of the Guanlong clan, so they rushed forward regardless of their own safety and resisted the Youtun Guards' surprise attack.
The intensity of the battle suddenly jumped to another level, and the two sides fought fiercely outside the West City.
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Yanshoufang.
The shouts of killing outside the West Market were heard from time to time, and the roar of thunder came from time to time in the drizzle, making people in the square panic. Soldiers kept arriving here to deliver battle reports from all sides, and there were also scribes bringing various war reports. Orders were rushed everywhere, people were shouting and horses were neighing, and there was a panic.
In the side hall, Changsun Wuji silently listened to the battle report sent by Yu Suigu and was speechless for a long time.
Yu Wenshiji on the side waved his hand to repel the ordering soldiers, and whispered to Changsun Wuji: "No matter what, this place is extremely dangerous, so it is best to move."
Youtunwei has already rushed outside the West City. With the powerful combat power of Youtunwei's heavily armored infantry, Yu Suigu cannot stop it. It can only delay Youtunwei's assault. The defeat will be inevitable sooner or later. . Once the West City defense line is breached, Yanshoufang will face the frontline of Youtun Guards, and may fall in an instant.
If even the command center of this mutiny was taken away... it would really be the end of the world.
Changsun Wuji was silent for a long time, then called Yuwenjie in and asked: "How is the war in Taiji Palace? Where did our army hit?"
Yu Wenjie said in confidence: "The battle report has just been sent back. The Ganlu Palace has been captured. The Sixth Army of the East Palace retreated completely. Li Jing even withdrew the command post to the inner gate, leaning against the Xuanwu Gate to direct the battle. However, he wanted to annihilate the East Palace. Six people conquered the Xuanwu Gate, but it was as difficult as climbing to the sky."
Moreover, this is not only a question of whether it is difficult or not, but the Youtun Guards who broke into the city will not give the Guanlong army enough time. Once the Youtun Guards raid Yanshoufang or even Chengtianmen, then all the relevant personnel in the Taiji Palace at this moment will The Long army must retreat, otherwise it will easily be attacked from both front and rear and annihilated.
Yu Wenshiji also reminded: "Don't be fooled by the current situation. Although the Sixth Army of the East Palace has lost troops, it may not be without the strength to fight. Once the Youtun Guards break into Chengtianmen, Li Jing is likely to lead his army to counterattack. By then our The army is attacked in front and behind, and is in danger of being destroyed at every turn."
At present, almost all the Guanlong troops originally entrenched on the east and west sides of Chang'an City have been transferred into the city. Some are fighting bravely in the Taiji Palace in an attempt to capture the Taiji Palace, while the other part is on the west line of Yanshoufang Buzhengfang to block the Youtun Guards. Rush.
This is almost the last armed force of the Guanlong clan.
Once the Youtun Guards advance to Chengtianmen and the troops in the Taiji Palace are too late to withdraw, it is very likely that the Guanlong army will be completely wiped out in one battle...
Changsun Wuji pondered undecided.
He naturally understands the situation, and he understands even more clearly that the Guanlong army is at a critical moment, and a little negligence can lead to big mistakes. But at this point in the situation, the Guanlong clan had almost spent all the wealth and political capital they had accumulated over the past century to give up the capture of the Taiji Palace and withdraw from Chang'an City, admitting defeat completely. How could he be willing to do so?
Yu Wenshiji was anxious and urged: "auxiliary machine, if we leave the green hills, we don't have to worry about running out of firewood. As long as we withdraw from Chang'an City and rely on Zhongnan Mountain to defend the danger, we can always hold on until Li Ji leads his army back to Chang'an. At that time After negotiating with him, we may not be unable to maintain some political capital, and we still have the opportunity to accumulate strength above the court and develop silently. But if all the Guanlong troops are buried here, we will still be above the court even after the war. , but it’s also a toothless tiger, what else can it do? Auxiliary machine, think twice!”
At this moment, a clerk rushed in from outside the door, holding a battle report in his hand, and loudly said: "Reporting to Duke Zhao, the British Duke has led the army to break out from Tongguan, and has appointed Lu Guogong as the vanguard, leading five thousand light cavalry. Come straight to Chang'an in one step!"
Changsun Wuji took the battle report, read it carefully, and then handed it to Yuwen Shiji. He let out a long sigh and his whole body stooped. He seemed to have aged more than ten years in an instant...
Mutiny is no longer possible.
Yu Wenshi and General Yimu Shixing read the battle report and said in a solemn voice: "Auxiliary machine, give the order."
As Li Ji led his army to break camp and march westward to return to Chang'an, the Youtun Guards were bound to step up their offensive in order to prevent Li Ji from shielding the Guanlong clan. If the troops in the Taiji Palace were not withdrawn at this time, they would probably never be able to withdraw again. …
