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No one expected that just when Chen Xuanli led his army to Tongguan, the imperial edict urgently summoning him back to the court would follow. This not only surprised Chen Xuanli himself and his generals, but also surprised Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and others.

People are extremely shocked.

The only one who was not surprised was Yang Xi, because this was what he requested in a secret letter to his father Yang Guozhong, and he also made a similar request in a memorial to Emperor Li Longji.

Chen Xuanli deliberately delayed the rescue and almost caused an unmanageable crisis in Tongguan. This was a despicable act that ignored the justice of the country. No matter what previous conflicts he had with Yang Guozhong, anyone who wanted to use the Tongguan crisis to vent his personal anger would not be tolerated.

Yang Xi was very angry, and Chen Xuanli wanted to be punished no matter what. He was also afraid that after Chen Xuanli arrived at Tongguan, he would compete with him for military power, which would cause civil strife in Tongguan and give the rebels an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Whether from a personal point of view or from the national interest, he did not want Chen Xuanli to stay in Tongguan, so he wrote a letter to the court stating that Chen Xuanli must be dealt with and asked the emperor to recall Chen Xuanli. In this letter to his father Yang Guozhong

In the letter, he also stated the harm of Chen Xuanli staying in Tongguan and asked his father to find a way to get him away no matter what.

Chen Xuanli left Tongguan, and all the 60,000 to 70,000 men and horses in Tongguan were put under his command. No one else had the prestige to challenge his authority. This was something Yang Xi longed for, and he also hoped to use Chen Xuanli's incident to benefit himself.

Liwei. Now that the imperial edict came, it came very timely. Yang Xi was very happy. He also believed that Emperor Li Longji was also angry at Chen Xuanli's deliberate delay and wanted to punish him.

Yang Xi had no good impression of such a person who had no regard for the country's justice, no matter how outstanding he had been in the past.

Even if the imperial court immediately ordered Chen Xuanli to be executed, he would still welcome it with applause.

"General Chen, I really didn't expect that as soon as you arrived at Tongguan, the imperial edict announcing your return to Beijing to carry out an important mission followed. I originally wanted to cooperate with General Chen, fight together, and stop the rebels at Tongguan.

Outside the city, but now it seems that there is no chance, we can only wait until later!" Yang Xi had put away the surprised look just now, and said in a calm tone to Chen Xuanli, who had not yet recovered: "But

General Chen is leading the army to advance all the way, and it must be very tiring. It is better to rest for a while in Tongguan before setting off! I believe His Majesty the Emperor can be considerate and understanding!"

After seeing the imperial edict ordering him to return to Beijing immediately to work, Chen Xuanli was extremely shocked, and then he wondered why the emperor did this. He was so anxious that he didn't even pay attention to what Yang Xi said just now, until

After Yang Xi finished speaking, he came back to his senses and said a little awkwardly: "Marshal Yang, I didn't expect that there would be an urgent edict from the imperial court!"

Yang Xi's eyes were very indifferent. Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and other generals looked unfriendly. All the generals under his command were extremely shocked. Chen Xuanli's original plan was useless. He even had a problem.

A feeling of being overwhelmed.

"Is this a method used by Yang Guozhong?" A thought popped up in Chen Xuanli's mind.

But before he could react, a sergeant quickly ran to Yang Xi and reported loudly: "Report to the marshal, the rebels have begun to attack the city!"

Upon hearing that the rebels were attacking the city again, Yang Xi felt a chill in his heart. He had no intention of arguing with Chen Xuanli anymore, but immediately announced his order loudly: "General Tian, ​​General Gao, you are responsible for placing the reinforcements led by General Chen."

, No matter what, we must let them rest first without any carelessness! The other generals will follow my commander to the top of the city to defend the enemy. If anyone dares to be too timid to defeat the former, he will be killed without mercy!"

Yang Xi's last murderous words shocked Chen Xuanli and also shocked the other generals who had just arrived. Yang Xi's aura was extraordinary and made many people feel uneasy.

After the generals received their orders, Yang Xi saluted Chen Xuanli again, "General Chen, the rebels have begun to attack the city again. I don't know whether General Chen wants to return to Chang'an immediately, or rest for a while before leaving? Or follow me.

, go to the top of the city to defend the enemy or watch the battle?"

At this time, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and other generals were preparing to leave, but after hearing Yang Xi's words, they still took a moment to see Chen Xuanli's reaction.

Facing the stares of Yang Xi and other generals, Chen Xuanli certainly could not remain silent. After a slight hesitation, he could only reply unnaturally: "The last general will follow Marshal Ge Shu and Marshal Yang to the top of the city to watch the battle. It is necessary."

At the end of the day, the general can also go to the top of the city to kill the enemy!"

The development of the situation was completely out of his control. As soon as he arrived at Tongguan, he seemed to be a little helpless. From Yang Xi's decisive arrangements and the generals' obedience, he had already judged that Yang Xi had control of the situation in Tongguan. As long as he behaved

If he doesn't obey, other generals are likely to attack him. He can only act according to Yang Xi's wishes, and he can't show stage fright. Going to the city to watch the battle or participating in the battle is the only choice he can make now.

"Well, please invite General Chen and other generals who have just arrived at Tongguan to follow me to the top of the city. The rebels' offensive must be fierce, and we must devote all our strength to the defense!" Yang Xi said, without further delay, giving the order again.

The generals went about their own business. After whipping his horsewhip, he quickly ran towards the South Gate Tower. Chen Xuanli and the generals who came with him could only follow Yang Xi and the generals behind him towards the South Gate.

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As soon as they arrived at the South Gate, they were surprised by what they saw. Countless rebel sergeants were frantically attacking toward the South Gate. Many of the soldiers were carrying bamboo rafts or wooden rafts and charging forward.

The crossbows on the top of the city had already started firing. The rebels had not yet reached the range of the bows and arrows, but the Tang Army sergeants on the city wall had their bows fully drawn and all their arrows strung.

When Yang Xi led Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong, Tian Liangqiu, Gao Shi and other generals to meet the follow-up reinforcements led by Chen Xuanli, there were still many major generals left behind on the city. In the direction of the east gate were Li Chengguang, and in the south.

There were Li Fude, Liu Guangting, and Lu Chongben on the gate tower. It was with these generals who could stand alone that Yang Xi dared to lead other generals to greet Chen Xuanli.

The overwhelming offensive of the rebels exceeded Yang Xi's previous expectations, but he was not surprised at all. However, Chen Xuanli and other generals who came with him to rescue Tongguan were surprised. They did not expect that the rebels' formation was so large. Seeing the rebels

According to the situation of the army's formation, at least 20,000 troops were invested in a frontal attack. The rebels came with bamboo and wooden rafts in order to fill up the forbidden ditch and attack.

Yang Xi ignored the surprise of Chen Xuanli and others and calmly issued a new order. The sergeants on the city wall continued as they did yesterday. After the rebels arrived at the east edge of the forbidden ditch and entered the range of the bow and arrow, they began to shoot intensive arrows. At the same time,

The sergeant was ordered to prepare a large amount of hay and hot oil. After issuing these orders, he turned to Wang Sili and shouted loudly: "Where is General Wang Sili!"

Wang Sili was stunned for a moment, but immediately stood up and responded loudly: "The general is here!"

"General Wang, I order you to lead three thousand troops and prepare to leave the city to attack the enemy!"
Chapter completed!