"More than three roads? Gongsun Taoist Priest, in addition to the Liaoxi Corridor, Juyongguan, and Shengkou, I heard that there are other roads in Yanshan Mountain!"
Xu Guanzhong looked at Gongsun Sheng and asked. Gongsun Sheng spent his early years practicing Taoism in Yanshan Mountain and should know some local conditions.
"In addition to Yuguan, Juyongguan, and Deshengkou, there are also passes such as Xifengkou, Gubeikou, Longjingguan, Da'ankou, Qingshanguan, and Huangyakou that can move large armies."
"But these are all small roads, and not many troops can walk on them. With the current road conditions, ten thousand people will be in trouble!"
Gongsun Sheng knew these roads very well during his early years in Yanshan.
"Are there so many roads?"
Xiao Jiasui's face was gloomy. This was not what he expected. He did not expect that the seemingly impassable Yanshan Mountain would be riddled with holes like a sieve.
"You mean the Jurchens will come in from these places?"
Gongsun Sheng's expression changed. Maybe not many people could walk on one road, but it would be terrible if they took every road. If they dispersed into ten armies, a hundred thousand people could come.
"That's probably what the Jurchens planned!"
Xiao Jiasui said firmly.
"This is troublesome. There are gaps everywhere in Yanshan, so what should we do!"
Gongsun Sheng was a little worried.
"Brother really knew the enemy's opportunity, so he let the enemy in. Let's fight them in Xijin Mansion!"
Xiao Jiasui suddenly laughed.
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized that there was no Great Wall or pass in Yanshan Mountain. It would take almost all the soldiers and horses to defend so many openings.
The dispersion of troops makes it easy to fall into passivity. Once one point is broken, the whole game will be lost.
But now Liangshan only defends a few major passes, and the main force is still in Xijin Mansion. The combat power still exists, and the enemy is coming over the mountains, some are desperate. If the fight goes well, it will be fine, but if it doesn't go well, it will be a dead end.
"I see. No wonder my brother asked Brother Zhang Qing to let the enemy in!"
Gongsun Sheng said with a smile that he never understood why Sun Lei let Zhang Qingfang's enemies come in. Now it seems that Sun Lei had expected it.
"In order to fight against the outside world, we must first pacify the inside. Let's resolve the unstable factors in the city first, and then fight the Jurchens decisively!"
Xiao Jiasui said with a smile.
"Jiao Ting, transfer the garrison from Tong Guan's side to the city wall!"
Xiao Jiasui said to Jiao Ting again.
At night, Tong Guan military camp.
"Tong Xiang, there is movement outside, it seems that the defenders have left."
Yang Keshi whispered to Tong Guan.
"The defenders have withdrawn? Sun Lei died of illness?"
Tong Guan's face lit up. There were rumors in the city today that Sun Lei was seriously ill. Now that the defenders had withdrawn, could it be that the curse he had in his heart came true.
"Um...that's not clear!"
Yang Keshi didn't expect Tong Guan to say this, and he didn't know how to answer it for a while.
"Do you think Sun Lei died of illness?"
Tong Guan looked at the others and asked, if Sun Lei dies of illness, it will be God who helps him.
"It's impossible. A few days ago, Sun Lei was rosy and full of vitality. He showed no signs of serious illness. How could he suddenly die of illness!"
Zhong Shidao immediately said, "How could Sun Lei die of illness at such a young age when he is not yet ready to die?"
"Sudden sudden death is also possible."
Xin Xingzong immediately spoke.
"General Wang, you have been at war with Sun Lei for a long time, and you have been stationed near Liangshanbo. Have you ever heard that Sun Lei has any hidden problems?"
Zhong Shidao looked at Wang Huan and asked.
"No, Sun Lei is in good health. Although there have been constant battles this year, Sun Lei has never been injured, so there is no need to talk about any hidden diseases!"
Wang Huan immediately shook his head and said, Sun Lei probably didn't even have a scratch in these years, how could he have some hidden disease.
"This may be a trap. He deliberately let down his defenses to lure us into action, so that he would have a reason to kill us!"
Han Shizhong suddenly spoke.
Everyone looked at Han Shizhong in surprise. Among all the people present, Han Shizhong had the lowest official position. Under normal circumstances, he was not qualified to speak.
"trap!"
These two words were like a basin of cold water poured on Tong Guan's head, instantly breaking Tong Guan's hysteria.
"this……"
Everyone suddenly fell silent. They had all been defeated by Sun Lei many times. Sun Lei's schemes and tricks were endless and they had all been fooled. It was quite similar when you think about it.
"Tong Xiang, there is someone outside asking to see you!"
Zhao Ming walked in and reported to Tong Guan.
"ask to see?"
Tong Guan felt that his brain was a bit exhausted. He was worried before, he had hysteria just now, and then he woke up with a basin of cold water, and now someone asked him to see him again.
What is a request for a meeting? Who in the Jijin Mansion would ask to see him? If Sun Lei and the others wanted to come in, wouldn't they just barge in?
"who is it?"
Master Zhong asked.
"The visitor said he is an old friend of Tong Xiang!"
Zhao Ming said.
"Old friend? Please come in!"
Tong Guan said, although he didn't know who it was, he couldn't afford to offend anyone in his current situation.
"Tong Xiang, you're welcome and safe!"
An old man with gray hair walked in with a smile.
"Brother Zuo!"
When Tong Guan saw the visitor, his face showed a strange look at first, then changed to surprise, and he quickly stepped forward and held the visitor's hand.
The visitor was none other than Zuo Qigong, a native of Jizhou, who was a Jinshi in the Liao Kingdom. He was worshiped as the military governor of Guangling and Tongping Zhangshi, and was later granted the title of Duke of Yan. He was one of several high-ranking officials in the Liao Kingdom.
In his early years, Tong Guan went on a mission to the Liao Kingdom and had some friendship with some local Yanyun officials of the Liao Kingdom. Zuo Qigong, who was from Yanyun, was one of them.
"Farewell to the past, but the childish demeanor remains the same!"
Zuo Qigong said with a smile.
"Oh, I didn't expect to meet in this situation!"
Tong Guan shook his head helplessly and said, now he is Sun Lei's prisoner, Zuo Qigong is already a minister of the country's subjugation, they are really in the same boat.
"Tong Xiang, the opportunity is right in front of you, you must seize it!"
Zuo Qigong looked at Tong Guan and said.
"what chance?"
Tong Guan asked doubtfully.
"Sun Lei is seriously ill, and the Jurchens are coming to kill him. They will be outside Xijin Mansion soon!"
Zuo Qigong looked at Tong Guan and said.
"Is this true?"
Tong Guan didn't believe it. He was still thinking about the word trap in his heart.
"It's absolutely true, Sun Lei is seriously ill. Now the imperial city has been sealed off. Only people from Liangshan can enter and exit. The army in Liangshan is distributing decoctions, as if to prevent the plague."
"And the news of the Jurchens' attack came from the Liangshan Army. Now the Liangshan Army is preparing equipment to defend the city."
Zuo Qigong smiled.
"Are you now an official under Sun Lei?"
Tong Guan looked at Zuo Qigong and frowned. He now suspected that Zuo Qigong was Sun Lei's scheme to deceive him.
"A bunch of bandits!"
Zuo Qigong suddenly gritted his teeth and cursed angrily.
"Brother Zuo, what's going on?"
Tong Guan looked at Zuo Qigong in surprise. Zuo Qigong was a scholar. He was usually gentle and gentle. Why did he suddenly get angry and utter dirty words.
"Those bandits oppressed me, the people of Yanyun, as soon as they arrived. All those who once served as officials in the Liao Kingdom have resigned from office to serve the people. I am now a white man!"
Zuo Qigong gritted his teeth and said, thinking that he had studied hard for many years before becoming a Jinshi and rising to great heights, yet Sun Lei knocked him back to his original form as soon as he came. How could he not be angry?
