Dugu's brows were furrowed tightly, and his face was extremely serious. When a person like Dugu, who is usually carefree, shows such an expression, it is obvious that he has encountered something difficult. And the matter in front of him is really giving Dugu a headache.
There were 70,000 weak and remnant soldiers, some of whom were so thin that they would collapse in the wind, but these remnant soldiers actually firmly blocked the attack of the 120,000 elite troops in Hetao who had been recharging their strength for a long time.
"Brother, let's go." Zhou Jilong said eagerly from the side.
Dugu didn't speak. After a long time, he suddenly shook his head firmly: "No, now is not the time to attack. Pass the commander's order, and the frontline soldiers and the Legion of Honor should slow down the attack speed appropriately."
Long Zhishan looked confused. Now is the time when the two sides are competing for endurance and fighting will. Instead of confronting each other, the Hetao army avoids its sharp edges, which will inevitably have an impact on their own morale. If the person who gave the order is not Dugu, Long Zhishan
He and Zhou Jilong must have clapped their hands and started shouting, but this person was Dugu, so the two had no choice but to look at each other and convey Dugu's orders honestly.
Haotian, who was supervising the battle, soon discovered that the pace of the army's attack had slowed down a lot. Although the battle was still quite fierce, the situation was much worse than before. Chen Han, who was standing next to him, said in confusion: "What's going on with Commander Du?
Why did you suddenly slow down the attack pace? Is it because our troops suffered too many casualties?"
No one answered. But Chen Han didn't take it seriously. At first, he was a little angry, but after spending a long time with these big guys from the Hetao military, he also knew what their nature was like, so he didn't send any messages.
Hope they answer.
Of course, someone finally solved his doubts for him, and this person was the mystery as usual: "The famous general in charge has extraordinary vision. You see, the defenders in the city are already at the end of their strength, but because the army is sieging the city, they are in danger, so
Only then did they have such strong fighting spirit. And now, their fighting spirit and combat effectiveness are at their peak."
Haotian understood and said with a smile: "So, avoid the sharp edge, make a big effort, then weaken again, and then exhaust yourself?"
Xuanji chuckled: "What my lord said is absolutely true. It is difficult for a wise woman to make a meal without rice. The defenders in the city are already in a state of food shortage. In order to block this round of our attack, Yelv Chixian must have tightened his belt to the extreme. Xiang
Comparatively speaking, we have plenty of time now, and the defenders in the city have no retreat at all. Their fighting spirit is relatively strong now, but after at most half a day, once their momentum is over, their combat effectiveness will inevitably decline quickly, and at that time, it will be us
When launching a general offensive."
On the city wall, Yelu shook his head silently. Looking at the soldiers who were about to be knocked down but firmly holding their weapons in front of him, a touch of emotion suddenly came to his heart. At this time, he already understood that he and his subordinates
These 70,000 soldiers were really abandoned, all of them were the abandoned sons of the Prime Minister. In order to drag the main army of Hetao into Youyun Sixteen Prefectures as much as possible and buy enough time for the Prime Minister and other allies, they
Abandoned.
However, there was no trace of anger or fear in Yelu Chixian's heart. For a soldier, being able to die on the battlefield is the final destination of his life. And as a child of the royal family, he has the obligation to contribute to the kingdom at any time when the kingdom needs it.
Give up your life and everything.
However, the 70,000 soldiers under his command? Do they think the same as him? Yelu Chixian thought in confusion. He didn't know what they were thinking, but they proved their intentions with their actions.
Identity, they are soldiers of the Mandan Dynasty, the invincible elite who once crossed the Great Wall and swept across the Sixteen Provinces of Youyun. However, no matter how brave the warriors are, they still cannot escape the fate of dying in battle and being shrouded in horse leather. Today may be the pinnacle of their glory.
and end.
Hetao saw through his plan. In fact, Yelu Chixian really didn't have any plans at this time. The only thing he could do was to risk his life and try his best to drag as many Hetao soldiers to the bottom before falling. Therefore, for Hetao,
In this inevitable siege, Yelu Chixian devoted all his resources without reservation. Because he understood that he only had one chance. If he missed this time, he would not even have the chance to fight.
As he expected, the first collision between the Hetao soldiers who had been recuperating for a long time and the high-morale Mandan elite under his command gave Hetao a good glimpse of the strength of a Mandan elite who had once roamed beyond the Great Wall. However, the opponent was very
He quickly saw through his plan and took corresponding countermeasures. Of course, this countermeasure was very effective.
"Commander, please leave quickly. If you don't leave, it will be too late." Yelu Duyun hurriedly walked behind Yelu Chixian and said. Standing next to him were Yelu Wanhong and Yelu Zhangqiu with a serious look.
Yelvchi smiled slightly, turned his back to the three of them and said, "Let's go? Can we still go?"
The best time to break through has been missed. If the Hetao army had not repaired the earthen walls around Tongzhou a month ago, the Mandan soldiers would not have had no chance to break out. Even after paying the price of cutting off the enemy, they could still lead
He led most of the troops through the Taihang Mountains and successfully escaped the pursuit of the Hetao cavalry. However, he did not and could not break out at the time, which ultimately led to this situation. In fact, he already understood at the time that when he took over the order from his cousin,
His fate has been sealed. The only difference is how much time he can buy for the kingdom.
Although there is no way to retreat now, Yelu Chixian feels that his mission has been completed. If he had broken through to Yunzhou at that time, then Hetao would have been the same when he raided the more than 300,000 coalition troops led by Hekimul and others.
There would be no reservations. If that were the case, even if Hekimul, Yelu Wanxi and others could reach the East China Sea Road during the crazy attack in Hetao, even with the strength of Jin Xiangliang and Jin Zongbiao at the time, they would not be able to
Block the front of the Hetao. In this way, there is no need for Cassimbas to clean up the mess. Except for the Great Wall Mountains, all the sixteen Youyun states have become the world of the Hetao.
But now, even if the Hetao army has wiped out all 70,000 of his own soldiers, I believe that as long as Kasimbas is still in charge of the state, Hetao will never be able to act unscrupulously in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun. At least, the Prime Minister's plan has been fully implemented.
Time. However, Yelu Chixian always had a bad premonition. The Hukou trap set by the Prime Minister, Cassimbas and others was said to be perfect, but in the end Haotian escaped and ascended to heaven with millions of refugees.
In the Battle of Xuzhou, Cassimbas worked hard, the Prime Minister and Jin Meiliu also tried their best, but in the end they failed to achieve full success.
In hindsight, Yelv Chixian's two plans were considered to be flawless. However, the Loop was able to find a way out under such circumstances, which made Yelv Chixian lament that fate has played a trick on people. Could it be that
, is there really God’s will in the dark? And is Hetao really favored by God’s will? If that’s really the case, can the Prime Minister’s plan succeed this time?
Yelu Wanhong said anxiously: "Commander, make a decision quickly! The offensive in Hetao is getting stronger and stronger, and the soldiers may not be able to stop it soon. We still have three thousand elite cavalry. As long as we are caught by surprise, we will surely
Able to rush out."
Yelvchi nodded slightly with his face unchanged and said: "Yes, we still have three thousand cavalry. These three thousand cavalry are our last hope."
Although the food shortage in the city was severe, Yelu Chixian still tried his best to preserve 3,000 war horses. These horses were originally the mounts of Mandan's most elite armored heavy cavalry, both in terms of waist strength and leg strength.
Choose. At least, during the breakout, Yelu Chixian believed that they could increase the hope of escape for the lucky soldiers.
Yelu Wanhong took over and said: "Commander, it's not too late. If you don't leave now, you really have no chance!"
Yelvchi said: "But we only have three thousand horses, and there are still so many soldiers in the city."
Yelu Wanhong said quickly: "Commander, you don't have to worry about so much now, just take as much as you can!"
Yelu Duyun was furious, and Huo De punched Yelu Wanhong: "You weakling! You just want to escape by yourself!"
Yelu Wanhong dodged Yelu Duyun's fist and said with a sneer: "Duyun, none of the people who can still stand at the top of the city today are weak! But have you ever thought about it, all 70,000 of our soldiers are abandoners?
, the prime minister and the kingdom have already given up on us, our only outcome is death! This wave of offensive in the Hetao has just passed, if we don't seize the opportunity and wait for the opponent to surround us again, we will have no chance to escape! Don't give it to me
Talking about the honor of soldiers, I only know that these soldiers are raised by their parents. We have completed the mission of the kingdom, and now it is time to fight for our lives!"
Yelu Duyun's cheeks were red and his eyes almost bulged out. He was not good at words and was the most upright person by nature. He didn't know how to refute Yelu Wanhong.
Yelu Zhangqiu frowned and suddenly asked: "Wanhong, who do you think you should let escape on horseback, and who do you think should be allowed to attract the other party's attention here?"
Yelu Chi showed his head full of white hair, and Yelu Duyun also looked at Yelu Wanhong coldly. In their impression, Yelu Wanhong had always liked to boast and talk when something happened.
He became a coward, and when he opened his mouth, he must have gone first.
However, everyone was disappointed. Yelu Wanhong said calmly: "Someone must stay here, otherwise our soldiers who stay behind will be morally confused. I personally think that I am the best candidate. Zhang Qiu, Duyun
, you two must protect the commander and break through the encirclement! As long as you can reach the Taihang Mountains, you will definitely be able to escape and ascend to heaven!"
Everyone's eyes narrowed. Yelu Duyun even opened his mouth wide enough to swallow a duck egg because of the huge contrast. Yelu Wanhong's expression did not change, he just looked at Yelu Chixian quietly.
After a long time, Yelv Chixian sighed and said: "The strong wind knows the strong grass, but the cold grass withers after seeing it! Wanhong, you have such a heart, I am so relieved! However, I am already old, even if I break out of the encirclement
, and didn’t do much. Wanhong, the future of the kingdom belongs to you, you three should prepare, and prepare to break out in a while!”
Yelv Chixian knew his situation very well. Even if he could break out, the crime of losing the Taihang Road and causing more than 100,000 soldiers to die on the battlefield was still not something he could bear. Maybe Yelu Canghai would intercede for him, but
How can I eliminate the guilt in my heart? Perhaps, only by dying on the battlefield is the best explanation for the kingdom, the tens of thousands of soldiers under my command, and my identity as a soldier!
"Commander!" Yelu Zhangqiu knew that Yelu Chixian had always been stubborn and it was difficult to change things once they were decided, but he still shouted worriedly.
Yelu Duyun also said quickly: "Commander, there is a saying among Chinese people that if you keep the green hills, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood. If you stay here, it will be difficult for you to support the overall situation with just the eldest prince!"
Yelvchi was speechless, and after a while he said: "Zhang Qiu, Duyun, Wanhong, if you break out, please tell the prime minister a message on my behalf. Xiao Shicheng and Leng Fangbu are talented generals. I hope
He can give some appropriate reminders."
Yelv Chixian was obviously giving his last words. Yelv Chixian frowned, and when Yelv Chixian turned around again, he suddenly punched out. Yelv Chixian grunted, and immediately fell backward.
Yelu Zhangqiu hugged Yelu Chixian and said to Yelu Wanhong and Yelu Duyun: "Without further delay, you two will take the commander and leave immediately. I will take care of you here."
Yelu Wanhong smiled, and while peeling off Yelu Chixian's armor, he said: "Zhang Qiu, you are the commander of the armored heavy cavalry, and you are much more comfortable in commanding them. As for Duyun, you are born with supernatural power, and you are able to break out of the encirclement."
When the time comes, you can better display your fighting power. Leave this place to me, and give me a chance to be loyal to the country! I want Hetao to know that our Mandan royal family is not a coward!"
Yelu Zhang Qiu and Yelu Duyun looked at the man in front of them with moved expressions, whom they and others had always looked down upon before. Unexpectedly, at the most critical moment, it was him who took the initiative to stand up and support the endgame. Yelu Wanhong was deeply affected.
With a slap on the shoulder, Yelu Zhangqiu said in a deep voice: "Wanhong, don't worry, I, Yelu Zhangqiu, will take the commander out even if I risk my life!"
"And me!" Yelu Duyun also slapped Yelu Wanhong hard on the shoulder, his eyes filled with emotion.
Three thousand war horses quickly gathered at the training ground in Tongzhou City. However, there were still more than 10,000 armored heavy cavalry soldiers, and they were all standing around the school ground.