Facing the rebel offensive, the defenders retreated step by step, finally making Wudemen face the rebel front. The rebels became more and more courageous as they fought under the command of Yu Chigong, who personally came to the front line to supervise the battle. Not only did they hit the city gate with giant trees, but they also
A powerful attack was carried out within a few hundred feet on both sides of the city gate at all costs, and the entire defense line was in danger.
Gao Kan entered the check-in room angrily, shook off the rainwater from his body, and said urgently: "Commander, the rebel offensive is too strong and we can't resist it!"
Once Wu Demen is knocked open, the rebels will find a breakthrough in the entire defense line and will inevitably launch a massive attack. If they want to stop the rebels, they can only mobilize troops and horses to concentrate near Wu Demen to deal with it with all their strength, but this will
This will leave defenses elsewhere empty, and the rebels may be able to break through if they are not careful.
Up to this point in this battle, it is no longer possible to rely on defense to defend the Wude Palace...
Fang Jun wiped the horizontal sword with a handkerchief in his spare time: "The soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it, so why worry about it? Let the reserve team be prepared. When the palace gate falls, we will fight out together."
While talking, he wiped the horizontal knife several times, put the knife into its sheath, tied it tightly to the armor and stomach with a silk ribbon, then picked up a horse pole and weighed it in his hand...
Gao Kan's heart tightened and he hurriedly said: "General, I will obey the order, but I will let the general lead the charge of the reserve team later. Marshal, you will be here to dispatch and command."
It seemed that Fang Jun planned to go into battle in person, which made him feel uneasy and a little ashamed. Fang Jun had been sparing no effort to cultivate him, from a private soldier to one of the de facto generals of the Sixteenth Guards. What kind of kindness is this? The result is here
When he needs to fight for his life, Fang Jun has to take risks himself...
Fang Jun put Ma Shu aside, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He smiled calmly and said, "Don't argue with me. You can't handle the task of leading the reserve team to charge into battle."
When on the brink of despair, if you want to turn defeat into victory, you must not only put life and death at risk, but also maximize the morale of the army. This army was organized by him, and he led the expedition north and west to conquer the world. He has absolute control over him.
of obedience.
As long as he charges at the front, everyone will follow him closely, risking their own lives and risking death. This is the key to victory.
Moreover, at this point, there is not much room for command other than to sink the boat and fight a last-ditch battle. As long as we can overwhelm the enemy's array and destroy the enemy's morale, we will definitely be able to hold on until Li Jing and Xue Wanche enter the city.
Gao Kan had a tangled look on his face. He wanted to replace Fang Jun in the battle, but he also understood that Fang Jun's words were very reasonable. In the end, he had to sigh and nodded heavily: "Don't worry, Commander, I will live and die with Wude Palace in the end. People in the palace will be here."
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What else is there to say? As the commander-in-chief of an army, he can still lead the troops in battle. Naturally, the soldiers under his command cannot let the commander-in-chief's efforts go to waste. They will live and die with the Budokuden Hall.
Fang Jun stood up, took off the bag hanging on the wall and tucked it under his arm. He took two steps forward and patted Gao Kan on the shoulder. He said with a smile: "We may not be able to reach that point. The main thing is that I can defeat Yu Chi Gong's attack."
The rebel army will inevitably collapse. Cui Xin's Shandong private army may not be able to stop Liu Rengui. Maybe we can destroy the rebel army without the need for Duke Wei and Xue Wanche to enter the city for reinforcements. This is a feat that will last forever and will last forever. Not only you
The title of General of the Sixteenth Guards cannot be lost. Maybe all the middle and upper-level officers of the Youtun Guards can fight for a title! Now, I will go out and take you to fight for a bright future and a wife!"
After saying that, he walked to the door and kicked it open. Looking at the heavy rain outside, he put the bag firmly on his head.
Gao Kan's heart was boiling with excitement. He quickly took the horse's straw and handed it to Fang Jun. Then he knelt down on one knee and shouted at the top of his lungs: "The general is here, waiting for the commander's triumphant return!"
Many scribes, Sima, and guards outside the gate all knelt on one knee and shouted in unison: "Waiting for the triumphant return of the marshal!"
The roaring sound penetrated the wind and rain and echoed in Wudemen. The soldiers of all branches gathered here were stunned at first, and then the crowds were like waves of wheat blown by the wind. The crowd was full of excitement. They all knew that as the reserve team, they would be the last defensive gate.
Even when they were dispatched, they might not necessarily defeat the enemy. It was most likely just to buy time for His Majesty and the ministers in the Wude Hall to retreat.
But at this moment, knowing that it would be Fang Jun who would lead them into battle, he suddenly felt his blood pumping. Even in the cold wind and rain, his whole body was still hot and his eyes were red.
In Youtunwei, Fang Jun is the totem that represents victory. Since the day the army was formed, Youtunwei has marched north and west, conquering all the enemies. It has gone through countless battles, large and small, but has never been defeated. As long as Fang Jun leads the army.
Going into battle means that victory will be within reach.
Even though we are now on the verge of despair and the rebels are closing in on the city, everyone has the desire to win!
Fang Jun mounted his horse, holding the horse's shaft in his hand, and slowly came to the front of the formation surrounded by his own soldiers. As far as he could see, three thousand armored cavalry and heavily armored infantry were waiting in the heavy rain, motionless, and everyone's
His eyes were bursting with fiery adoration and obedience.
The war horse felt a strong murderous aura and stood on the spot, pawing its hooves. Fang Jun reined the horse with one hand and said loudly: "Outside the door, the rebels are raging and poisoning the emperor's palace. As soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, we have to help protect it."
Sheji, loyal to the emperor and serving the country, how can we turn a blind eye to it?"
Thousands of people raised their weapons and shouted: "Kill, kill, kill!"
Fang Jun raised the horse's horse, his shouts stopped, and the whole place was silent: "I have been ordered by Your Majesty to lead you out to fight in a bloody battle at this critical moment. To help Zheng Shuo, I should risk my life and forget about death, fight bravely to be the first, and fight for a piece of history.
Put down your name and make your wife your shadow!"
The three thousand soldiers' eyes became more intense and they shouted: "Kill, kill, kill!"
Since the founding of the country, the Tang Dynasty has followed the example of the Qin Dynasty in pursuing a military merit system. Only military merit can be promoted to nobility, only military merit can be exempted from taxes, and only military merit can be awarded land. Under this incentive system, the entire army is naturally very enthusiastic about meritorious service. Military merit is not only
It is not only a tool for promotion and wealth, but also a way to change classes.
Now, Fang Jun, who was the bravest and most invincible leader of the three armies, took the lead and went to the battlefield to lead them out to quell the rebellion. They were all confident and their morale soared.
When Fang Jun saw that his military spirit was ready, he pointed at the palace gate with the raised horse in his hand: "Open the door! Kill the enemy!"
Three thousand soldiers roared in unison: "Kill the enemy!"
A huge sound wave rose into the sky, covering all directions. Even the rain in the sky was stirred by the turbulent sound wave, so it scattered and splashed in the sky.
The murderous aura reaches the sky!
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Outside the Wude Gate, Yuchi Gong stood in front of the palace gate with his helmet on and his armor on, just a stone's throw away from the city tower. Many arrows shot from the top of the city were lost not far in front of him and fell to the ground after exhaustion.
, the heavy rain washed the feathers of the arrow clusters and trembled slightly.
The sound of killing was loud all around. Under Yuchi Gong's personal supervision of the battle, the rebels were full of fighting spirit and launched a fierce offensive like a tide.
Dozens of teams of suicide squads who were carrying giant logs to hit the palace gate had already died, and only five or six teams were left. However, despite the urging of the supervising team, they did not dare to retreat. They still gritted their teeth and carried the giant log with all their strength and kept hitting the palace gate. The pine wood
The heavy palace door, which was covered with iron and riveted with copper nails, made a "squeaking" sound after being hit. The iron was peeled off in many places, the wooden boards were broken, and the cracks in the door were knocked back and forth. The door latch behind the door was obviously broken.
Will break.
Yuchi Gong raised his head and squinted at the fierce battle on the top of the city. He knew that it would not be possible to climb to the top of the city and capture the palace gate in a short while, but the opportunity could not be delayed. He waved his hand and said to the soldiers on the left and right: "You guys
Go up and hit the city gate with the giant tree! As long as you break the city gate open, you will be rewarded with thousands of coins and promoted to the third level!"
"Here!"
When the soldiers heard such a huge reward, their eyes suddenly turned red. They jumped off their horses one after another, put their armor and stomach in order, and asked for shields from the infantry behind them. They raised them to protect their heads and faces.
Rushing to the doorway, each team of ten people lifted up the giant log abandoned on the ground and slammed it towards the palace door with all their strength.
Boom! Boom!
The palace gate was shaken by the huge impact, with sawdust flying everywhere.
Finally, under the persistent impact, there was a crisp sound of "stuck", the three door latches behind the door were all broken, and the huge palace door suddenly opened to both sides...
Yuchi Gong could see it clearly from the front of the palace gate. He was immediately ecstatic. He stretched out his arms and pointed at the open palace door, shouting: "The palace door is broken, rush in! Rush in!"
The war drums behind him sounded like thunder, and the rebels near the palace gate rushed toward the palace gate like a tide. The defenders had no time to intercept them, and more and more rebels poured in from the palace gate.
Yuchi Gong knew that victory or defeat depended on this moment, so he hurriedly ordered the captain around him: "Send the order, and everyone shouted, 'The palace gate is broken'!"
The captain immediately executed the order, and soon the order was passed on. More and more rebels began to charge while shouting "the city gate is broken", hoping to use this to kill the last morale of the defenders. Once the morale of the defenders is low and the morale of the army is weakened,
, this victory is in the bag.
However, contrary to Yu Chigong's expectation, although Wudemen was breached and more and more tired troops rushed over and rushed into the city gate, the defenders above and below the city did not suffer because their struggling defenses were captured.
Frustrated, everyone still performed their duties and defended various fronts in an orderly manner.
Yuchi Gong had rich experience, and his heart sank when he saw this scene. He knew that the defenders had been prepared for this and had made preparations. Even if a certain line of defense was breached, the morale of the troops would not be weakened and they would collapse without a fight.
He quickly ordered the people around him: "Get ready, don't make any noise, and get ready to meet the enemy!"
He knew that Fang Jun's reserve team was coming.
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Fang Jun led three thousand elites and rushed towards Wude Gate. Before he reached the gate, he heard the banging sound of the palace gate being breached. The rebels stormed into the gate. They immediately shouted, leaped on their horses and danced, taking the lead.
, rushed straight forward, the horse in the palm of his hand was like a poisonous dragon coming out of its hole to fly away a rebel captain. The horse's momentum was not reduced, and it directly knocked the three rebels and vomited blood and flew out, and then waved the horse to kill through the door.