Yongzhou, Chang'an.
The dark Xiongnu army, like dark clouds covering the sky and the sun, surrounded the city of Chang'an.
The defenders on the city head nervously clenched their weapons, waiting for the attack of the Huns army as if waiting for trial.
"Liu Yao, this traitor, is so cunning. He only surrounded but did not attack!"
"King of Guanzhong," Jin Zhun said with a frown.
Ever since Liu Yao, under the banner of the Xiongnu Emperor, led nearly 100,000 Xiongnu troops to approach Chang'an, the defense lines deployed by Jin Zhun outside Chang'an City had been broken down one after another.
Within a few days, the only place Jin Zhun could control was the city of Chang'an.
"Brother, Liu Yao wants to cut off our roots!" Jin Kang said worriedly.
The defense of Chang'an City has never relied solely on one city.
Many forts and fortresses outside the city can also play a role in containing the horns.
However, now that Liu Yao has pulled out these peripheral arrangements, the next step is to surrender the opposing Han powerful.
After the Han tyrants outside Chang'an City were defeated, Chang'an City became completely isolated.
"Alas! If there is a strong general who can defeat Liu Yao's troops, how can he be trapped in this city!" Jin Zhun said with great regret.
"Now that Tongguan has been lost, even the Qingzhou soldiers cannot enter the pass. Our city of Chang'an is really in danger!" Jin Kang said worriedly from the side.
Jin Ming, who was originally assigned to defend Tongguan, took advantage of the chaos and fled back to Chang'an when the Tongguan defenders rebelled. However, he was injured by an arrow and was recuperating in his mansion in Chang'an.
Faced with the serious crime of losing Tongguan, Jin Zhun originally wanted to severely punish his cousin, but Liu Yao, who was approaching the city with troops, had already arrived, so he had to let him go for the time being.
"Humph, Jin Ming is really incompetent. I have done my best by not killing him. He dares to hide at home and pretend to be sick. It's really abominable!"
Since Jin Ming came back, although Jin Zhun did not hold him accountable, due to the pressure from the defenders, he kept urging Jin Ming to hand over the song in his hand. Jin Ming never responded and just refused to recuperate.
When Jin Kang heard this, he naturally favored Jin Ming in matters between his two brothers.
The Jin brothers followed Jin Zhun in rebellion, for the sake of glory and wealth, and to live a better life.
Now that Tongguan is lost, it is not easy to find a life.
As the elder brother, Jin Zhun didn't want to comfort him, but he actually wanted to usurp his brother's tribe.
How can this convince people!
However, Jin Kang would never dare to say these true thoughts directly.
"Brother, the ninth brother's injury is not too serious. He should be thinking of recovering from the arrow wound and then personally leading the army to make up for it!" Jin Kang said that he would be the peacemaker.
"Well, I hope so!" Jin Zhun said angrily.
He then turned to look outside the city.
"No matter how treacherous Liu Yao is, this Chang'an city cannot be captured in a moment. You all should be on guard here. If the enemy makes any moves, report it to me immediately!"
After Jin Zhun finished speaking, he wandered towards the city.
In the past two days, Jin Zhun hardly slept for more than two or three hours, so he naturally had to go back to rest.
At the same time, in the Huns army outside the city, under a huge flag of an eagle catching a wolf.
The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao was staring at the busy craftsmen in front of him.
Stacks of engineering equipment with huge wooden frames are being assembled intensively.
A general was giving a detailed explanation to Liu Yao.
"Your Majesty, these stone cannons will be erected in two or three days!"
"When that time comes, I guarantee that I will be able to knock down the city wall of Chang'an!"
Hearing this, Liu Yao nodded with satisfaction.
Now Hu Yanyan, the Xiongnu cavalry general, has captured Tongguan and is no longer afraid of the Han army's attack in Guandong.
Pingyang's defense also takes advantage of the mountains, and it will be difficult for the Han army to advance in the short term.
Liu Yao only needs to conquer Chang'an City, and then Guanzhong will be pacified.
As long as his speed is fast enough, it should be enough to lead his army back to Pingyang to support him.
The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao turned to a scar-faced general next to him and said.
"Gou Qing, when the city wall collapses, I will leave the important task of ascending to you first!"
This person was Gou Xi, the hussar general of the Xiongnu and Han Kingdom. When Jin Zhun sent people to win over Gou Xi, news came that Liu Yao had crossed the river.
The hussar general Gou Xi ignored Jin Zhun at all and immediately led his refugee army to defect to Liu Yao.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Our subordinates are ready and ready to help your Majesty break the thief at any time!" Gou Xi said with a serious face.
"I am indeed reassured by your words!" Liu Yao said with satisfaction.
Gou Xi turned around and secretly cursed Tu Gezi in her heart!
Now that the Di Qiang in Guanzhong have completely moved west, Gou Xi is the one with the greatest military power.
Liu Yao obviously wanted to consume Gou Xi's troops.
"Your Majesty, I feel that Chang'an's defenders are all a mob. We only need a few battles with ladder trucks to break the city!" said a general.
"If that's the case, even if we can win quickly, many good men will die. I still want to pacify Guanzhong and then return to Pingyang!" The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao explained very patiently.
"Once too many troops are lost, how will we return to Pingyang?"
The calculation in the mind of the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao was very correct.
After several great turmoils, the population of the Xiongnu was greatly reduced.
These are the cornerstones of Liu Yao's power. Without the Xiongnu population and military strength, a small Han tyrant might kill Liu Yao.
Therefore, when the city of Chang'an was broken, Liu Yao first arranged for Gou Xi's troops to rush and kill them.
Although this somewhat chilled the heart of the great loyal minister Gou Xi, the Hun Emperor Liu Yao had no choice.
After Liu Yao returned to the camp, a beautiful woman wearing a loose brocade robe greeted him.
"Why did your Majesty come back so early today?" The beautiful woman was Liu Yao's concubine Yang Xianrong.
"The military affairs for the siege have almost been arranged. I was afraid that you would be bored alone in the camp, so I came back early!"
As Liu Yao spoke, he reached out and caressed Yang Xianrong's slightly bulging belly.
Yang Xianrong put on a happy smile.
"Your Majesty has a heavy military schedule. As a woman, I am able to accompany the army, which is already a great favor from His Majesty. How can I distract His Majesty again?"
After hearing Yang Xianrong's virtuous words, Liu Yao immediately laughed heartily.
"Haha, I, the son of the Huns, have never been taboo about women accompanying the army. When the Shanyu was fighting on the grassland, the Yan family also led the army to sit in command." Liu Yao said as he pulled the sheep Xianrong to sit on the soft platform with him. .
"What's more, you are pregnant now. If it is a boy, he will be my prince. It is appropriate for me to be more distracted!"
"This slave is just a concubine. I'm afraid this child is not qualified to be your Majesty's crown prince!" Yang Xianrong said pitifully, which immediately touched the soft spot in Liu Yao's heart.
"I brought you to Chang'an with the army this time just for this matter!"
"It won't be long before Chang'an will be back in my hands. At that time, I will make you the queen in Chang'an!"
"Oh, Your Majesty, I have told you a long time ago that I am from a humble background and I really don't dare to be the queen!" Yang Xianrong said, dragging himself to his knees.
Liu Yao picked her up.
"Everyone in the world says that you have the appearance of a queen. Now that I am the emperor, the position of queen must belong to you."
The two then started talking quietly again. Liu Yao didn't appear rude or overbearing at all, but looked gentle and considerate.
Just when Liu Yao and Yang Xianrong were in deep love, an attendant suddenly came in to report that there was urgent news from Tongguan.
When Liu Yao heard this, he immediately got up and left.
Tongguan is the key place in Guanzhong. Even if there is a slight mistake, it is enough to threaten life and death for Liu Yao who ventures into Guanzhong.
"What, Hu Yanyan was defeated, with more than 10,000 casualties?!"
As soon as he saw the letter brought by the messenger, the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao was immediately shocked and angry.
"Didn't I say that Hu Yanyan was to defend Tongguan and not go into battle easily? Why is he defeated like this again!"
The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao reprimanded angrily.
The messenger was so frightened that he fell to his knees.
"Reporting to your majesty, the bandit army has set up dozens of stone cannons outside Guanzhong. They are bombarding them day and night. Tongguan has been damaged. General Huyan doesn't want to sit still and wait for death, so he sent a surprise force to surround the bandit army in an attempt to surprise him!
But I never expected that those bandits were so powerful. Faced with attacks from the east and west, they were not defeated at all. Instead, General Huyan who left the city was defeated in the front line and had to retreat to Guancheng! "
When Liu Yao heard this, he immediately shouted and asked again.
"What about the five thousand soldiers who circled back?"
The messenger continued cautiously.
"After the battle, he disappeared without a trace!"
After hearing these eight words, Liu Yao almost roared with anger.
There were not many Xiongnu defenders in Tongguan. Unless it was an emergency, the cavalry general Hu Yanyan could not attack rashly.
Now that more than 10,000 troops and horses have been lost in vain, the situation in Tongguan will probably get even worse!
"Go back and tell Hu Yanyan that I have no reinforcements to send to him now and will attack Chang'an soon.
Only after Chang'an is recovered can I send troops to Tongguan! "
The messenger is responsible for delivering the message. As for the incident itself, he has no say at all. Naturally, he just writes it down and makes a decision later.
After the messenger left, the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao fell into a state of restlessness.
The Han army outside Tongguan was so powerful, which really caught Liu Yao off guard.
If Tongguan is lost and Chang'an is not captured, then he will be unable to advance or retreat.
If there is a worse outcome, such as Pingyang being hit hard.
Then Liu Yao will completely become a lost dog, and he may eventually lead these Xiongnu tribesmen to herd sheep in the Qianghu land.
"There is Chang'an in front and Tongguan behind!"
The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Yao couldn't help but sigh.
He has limited troops and must make an immediate decision.
After thinking deeply for a long time, Liu Yao finally made up his mind.
"First conquer Chang'an before you can collect Yongzhou's population and property for your own use. In that case, Tongguan will be safe!"
When Liu Yao made up his mind to speed up the capture of Chang'an, the Chang'an defenders immediately felt the pressure.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the cold wind turned the hands of the defenders on the Chang'an city wall red from the cold.
However, no one noticed this situation.
Everyone was waving their swords, spears and spears vigorously to kill the Huns soldiers who climbed up through the ladders.
The soldiers on both sides roared like wild beasts, and the fierce fighting made many defenders on the Chang'an city wall too tired to lift their weapons.
However, finally with the sound of Ming Jin withdrawing his troops, the Xiongnu soldiers who were attacking the city finally retreated temporarily.
"What the hell did these thieves do? Why are they like this today?"
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