Yin Yuan picked up the horizontal sword again, widened his eyes, and shouted loudly: "Everyone, whether Zuo Houwei can be rebuilt, whether the Yin family in Liquan can be preserved, whether my family and you can be spared, whether the future can be smooth, all depends on this
A battle!”
The sword was raised horizontally, and the tip of the sword was pointed at the more than a thousand troops that were retreating from the center of the battlefield and heading west: "If you still have some strength, follow me and rush forward to kill, and you can change your destiny in one fell swoop!"
He gritted his teeth and rushed towards the enemy.
With the soldiers behind us, we had not yet reacted at the beginning of the war. We thought that the enemy had already been defeated, so why should we continue to fight so hard?
Even if I risk my life, what impact will it have on the overall situation?
But when Yin Yuan rushed up alone and the army got closer, everyone suddenly became excited, this is a big fish!
A group of "stragglers" who were all disgraced rushed up after Yin Yuan with howls.
Li Huaiqin had been frightened by the cavalry raid led by the prince's left guard. He knew that if he continued to entangle himself, he would be trapped and unable to escape. He simply gritted his teeth and abandoned the main fighting force, turning around and running away with more than a thousand soldiers.
However, just after running a few steps, he saw an army among more than a thousand people, but their clothes were in tatters, and almost every one of them was injured. They shot out from the slanting stab, inserted themselves fiercely between their own troops, and strangled them instantly.
at.
Li Huaiqin calmed down and saw clearly that this was not the remnant of the Zuohouwei that he had been besieging.
Damn it! More than 20,000 people surrounded and fought for a long time. Instead of annihilating them, they are now biting them tightly and unable to escape. How did this battle happen?
Seeing the prince's left guard behind him leading thousands of troops on a rampage, cutting a bloody path through the broken troops and heading towards him, how could Li Huaiqin dare to fight?
He shouted loudly: "Stop entangled, follow me and evacuate immediately!"
Regardless of whether the others could get away, he grabbed the horse's belly and rode westward along the Wei River. Xi County was his home base for many years, and there were thousands of soldiers guarding the military camp. As long as he could escape back, he would have a long-term plan.
In the melee, Yin Yuan saw Li Huaiqin trying to run away. How could he be allowed to escape? Now that the Yin family in Liquan had committed a heinous crime because of the previous dispatch of troops, even if they were willing to risk their lives to stop the rebels, they might not be forgiven, but if they could capture the rebels alive,
Military Commander, this credit is enough to clear away all previous sins!
He struggled out of the melee, grabbed a war horse and climbed up. The severe pain in his arm made him twitch all over and sweat profusely. Although he knew that such desperate efforts would most likely cause his arm to be disabled, he didn't care so much.
He urged his war horses to chase in the direction of Li Huaiqin.
*****
Li Keman led his army to the Xuanwu Gate and immediately launched a fierce attack without a moment's rest. In the heavy rain, tens of thousands of soldiers carried the arrows falling from the city wall and lost the rolling wood. They set up ladders and climbed up, even though countless soldiers were climbing.
Even though he was shot down while climbing, Paoze behind him still kept on climbing without fear of death.
The number of defenders was small, but the resistance was extremely tenacious. The 20,000 rebels launched an all-out attack at Xuanwu Gate and the more than 100-foot-long city walls on both sides. As a result, the defenders had to defend too long a front line and could not take care of both hands and tail.
The rebels rushed to the top of the city regardless of casualties.
However, the defenders were always able to mobilize their manpower immediately to attack the rebels who boarded the city. Although the defenders were completely overwhelmed in terms of individual soldier quality, ordnance and equipment, team coordination, etc., they were running around in embarrassment.
Fighting fires everywhere, but always maintaining the city head position and preventing the rebels from opening a gap.
Li Keman, who was under the city, was commanding his soldiers to attack the city while paying attention to the situation on Li Huaiqin's side. When he saw that Li Huaiqin was still unable to wipe out the small group of left guards, he was so worried that he cursed loudly.
The prince had really stayed in Xi County for too long. He spent all day having fun and not thinking about progress. As a result, his soldiers and horses were neglected in training and could not fight a tough battle at all. The 20,000-strong army faced the 2,000 stragglers on the left guard.
It's so shameful and humiliating to be helpless.
"Commander, something bad happened!"
A cavalry of scouts came from the east. They were soaked even though they had raincoats to protect them from the rain. When they got to Liu Keman, they dismounted from their horses and knelt down on one knee: "Li Jing has sent Li Dazhi to take charge of the crown prince's left guard and go straight around Longshouyuan."
When Xuanwu Gate came, Li Dazhi led 5,000 cavalry ahead, followed by 2,000 infantry."
Liu Keman took a deep breath.
Among the Six Rates of the East Palace, the Prince's Left Guard Rate is the real first rate. Regardless of status, strength, and combat power, it is the leader of the Six Rates. Although the number is only between seven and eight thousand, its cavalry is among the elite.
of elite.
Shocked, he asked: "Who is Li Dazhi?"
The scout replied: "General Zuo Lingjun, the son of Li Keshi, the governor of Youzhou, and the nephew of Li Jing."
Liu Keman understood clearly that Li Keshi naturally knew about it. Just like Li Jing, who stayed out and watched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Keshi participated in the whole process as the commander of the Qin Palace. His outstanding achievements won the trust of His Majesty Li Er.
After Luo Yi, the governor of the state, rebelled and was wiped out, Li Keshi rushed to Youzhou under the order of His Majesty Li Er to take charge of northern Xinjiang.
As the son of Li Keshi, Li Dazhi followed Li Jing, so he must have high hopes from the family and be trained as the successor of the next generation. Since Li Jing can send such a family to the future, he is obviously full of confidence in this battle.
As the recognized "Military God" of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing's strategy was the best in the world, and no one disagreed with it. Since Li Jing was full of confidence in this battle, as an opponent, Liu Keman naturally felt great pressure and worried about the future.
"Report! Report to the commander-in-chief, the prince's left guard is leading five thousand cavalry to go west ten miles from here. The target is probably Li Huaiqin's department."
Another scout came in the rain to deliver the latest news.
When Liu Keman heard this, he thought about it briefly, gritted his teeth, and ordered: "The whole army will attack Xuanwu Gate. We must capture the city gate before Li Dazhi comes!"
In his opinion, although Li Huaiqin was useless and could not easily wipe out two thousand stragglers, he could still entangle Li Dazhi's five thousand cavalry no matter how he had twenty thousand troops.
Even if there are 20,000 sheep, they will have to be slaughtered for a while, right?
As long as Li Dazhi can capture the Xuanwu Gate and enter the Taiji Palace before Li Dazhi defeats Li Huaiqin, then the chances of winning this battle will increase a bit. After entering the Taiji Palace, Wei Chigong and Li Daozong will attack from front to back. How can the Youtun Guards withstand such a small number of soldiers and horses?
As long as Wude Palace is captured, the war around Chang'an will come to an end. Regardless of whether Li Chengqian dies or escapes, the King of Jin's accession to the throne is a foregone conclusion, whether it is the Sixth Army of the East Palace, the Right Guards, or even all the troops loyal to the emperor.
The avatar is attached to the King of Jin, and must either withdraw from Chang'an and find another way to make a living. The prince Zuo Weili who is chasing him is naturally no longer a threat...
"Here!"
The generals and commanders under his command also understand that this is a critical moment. They will further follow the dragon's merits, gain promotions and become nobles, or take a step back to flee in panic and become homeless. Everyone knows the choice, and naturally they must try their best.
Moreover, the garrison at Xuanwu Gate is limited. They have already climbed to the top of the city many times. They are only a little bit away from capturing the city gate. With just a little more effort, they will definitely be able to break into the Taiji Palace and accomplish the feat of stirring up the situation and setting the overall situation.
!
The hearts of the entire army were filled with excitement. Many lieutenants and lieutenants even went to battle and climbed up the city in person. This move naturally boosted the morale of the army and boosted morale. The offensive became more fierce. There was a bloody battle above and below the city. Heavy rain poured down, but it also poured water.
An unquenchable fiery offensive.
However, the tenacity of the Xuanwu Gate defenders was far beyond Liu Keman's expectations. Although the offensive was fierce, soldiers would board the city from time to time and try to open a gap to allow more people to rush forward, but they were repulsed by the defenders every time.
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Sun Renshi, who was entrusted with the important task by Fang Jun, personally led his troops to act as "firefighters". He would rush to wherever there was danger, rely on his thick iron armor to repel the enemy from the top of the city, and then rush to the next place.
Sun Renshi understood that once the Xuanwu Gate was lost and the rebels rushed into the Taiji Palace and attacked the Wude Palace, Fang Jun would have to face enemies from both sides to resist Yuchi Gong. Li Daozong's attack was already in danger. If there was another surprise attack from behind, it would be inevitable.
collapse.
Even if he dies, he must die on this Xuanwu Gate, blocking the rebels from even entering the Tai Chi Palace!
Liu Keman, who was under the city, saw that the battle situation was not going well. He had to pay huge casualties but was unable to capture Xuanwu Gate. He kept spinning in circles and was on pins and needles. He sent all his scouts out to pay close attention to the situation nearby, especially the battle situation with Li Huaiqin.
However, in less than half an hour, a scout came galloping towards him. When he got close, he got off his horse, but because he did not release the force of his horse's forward thrust, he fell into the muddy water. He rolled a few times before he stood up.
He wiped the mud from his face and said in a panic: "Commander, Li Huaiqin's side... was defeated!"
Liu Keman was shocked, as if struck by lightning, his eyes widened in disbelief and he said, "Failed?!"
He naturally did not think that Li Huaiqin could defeat the prince's left guard led by Li Dazhi, but the two armies should persist for a period of time anyway, because as long as his side captured Xuanwu Gate and entered Taiji Palace, Li Dazhi would definitely lead his troops forward.
If we come to intercept him, we can't hold on to Li Huaiqin forever.
Therefore, for Li Huaiqin, persistence is the only way out. Once defeated, he will be chased by Li Dazhi, and the entire army may be annihilated...
However, Li Huaiqin was still defeated and could not hold on for even half an hour.
The scout said anxiously: "The prince's left guard led five thousand cavalry in a circuitous charge, going back and forth. Li Huaiqin could not hold on, and abandoned the main force with his personal troops and fled westward. As a result, the morale of the army was shattered and the whole army collapsed. It was a complete defeat!"
"Mother! How dare such people who are greedy for life and fearful of death dare to falsely claim to be members of the royal family? It is a disgrace to all the ancestors of the Li family in Longxi!"
Li Huaiqin was furious and cursed. Now he was faced with a dilemma: should he evacuate quickly before the prince's left guard arrived to avoid being blocked by the Xuanwu Sect, or should he grit his teeth and gamble that he could be on the prince's left?
Can the guards capture Xuanwu Gate first before arriving?