The 30,000 people marching in a hurry were getting closer and closer to Wangzhou City. Xu Mu, who was riding a horse, could still vaguely see the gunpowder smoke on the northern city wall.
Like Hezhou, these two border pass cities have many cracks on their walls due to years of war. Even if there are repairs by civilians, they will never be able to repair their aging state.
At the south city gate, only a few dozen old soldiers were looking forward. When they saw Xu Mu coming with his army, they all roared angrily.
"Hurry, I'll wait to enter the city." Xu Mu shouted in a deep voice.
When the south gate of Wangzhou opened, an army of 30,000 people quickly entered the city gate.
"Could it be Xiaofeng Camp?" An old assistant general burst into tears for joy, but after rubbing his eyes again, he realized that the person in front of him was actually an old acquaintance.
At the same time in Wangzhou, Zhao Qingyun did not send troops, but 60,000 old soldiers rushed to help and solved the siege of Wangzhou.
Now, it's clear that the roles have been reversed.
"Is it the little boss?" Lao Pijiang recognized it clearly, and his face showed ecstasy, "I knew that those rats from Xiaofeng Camp would not come to the rescue."
"Then why don't you retreat..." Xu Mu's chest felt heavy.
"This is our empire, how can we abandon it!" General Lao Pi said with high spirits, "My dear boss, you don't know that General Lian and I defended Di Gou's six charges."
"Let's go, I'll take you to see General Lian. He will definitely be happy to know it's you."
Xu Mu nodded and looked around. He found that at this time, the siege of the city should have stopped.
When he reached the north city gate, Xu Mu raised his head and saw a figure standing at the city gate. His beard and hair were spread out, a long knife was clenched in his hand, but his whole back was standing upright.
In this trance, Xu Mu suddenly remembered that the old officer who died at the top of the city also looked like this.
No matter how bad things get in the world, there will always be people who will continue to shoulder the burden and move forward.
"General Lian, look who's coming!"
Lian Yong on the top of the city turned his head, his bulging eyes not relaxing at all. He heard the sound of the city gate opening earlier, but he didn't care to look at it. All his eyes were on the Digou phalanx under the city gate.
"Dong Xu's family?" Lian Yong paused, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he hurriedly stepped towards the city wall to greet them.
Xu Mu also smiled. He has always had a good impression of Lian Yong. Back then, the entire city of Hezhou failed to save the troops, and only Lian Yong, with 60,000 old soldiers, cooperated with him, and not only killed more than 100,000 Beidi troops
Everyone, including King Huyange of Guli, died in the rebellion.
"Sure enough, those who are willing to face the national crisis together will not be short of little bosses." Lian Yong's voice was filled with joy.
Xu Mu paused and did not refute.
"I heard that the court has deposed Xiang Xiang of the little master. If I can survive this battle, I will definitely return to the Changyang Palace to prove the innocence of the little master."
"It's not necessary."
The path is chosen by oneself, not to mention that it is really boring to be the prime minister of a rotten small court. Entering the border this time is not only Yuan Tao's legacy, but also to prepare for entering Shuzhou.
Lian Yong sighed, "I know what Xiaodong's family is like, but it's a pity that a new dynasty that is so good may be full of traitors again."
"My young master, don't talk about these troublesome things and follow me to the top of the city first."
Xu Mu cupped his hands, and together with Lian Yong, walked steadily towards the top of the city.
"Look, little master, Di Gou's army is in front, and they attacked the city last night. But I led my men to guard the city gate, and he couldn't break it!"
Xu Mu looked forward and found that a few miles ahead, there were Di camps everywhere. In the gray sky, there were Beidi goshawks flying one after another.
Groups of Di people patrolling on horseback would go around the city gate from time to time, shouting and shooting a wave of flying arrows, and then turn back quickly.
"Damn thief!"
The veteran general Lian Yong roared angrily, raised his bow, and shot away. The figure on horseback rolled down in embarrassment after Di Ma was shot, and crawled forward in horror.
All around the city, bursts of cheers instantly erupted.
"That's it." Lian Yong withdrew his iron bow and frowned, "I estimate that it won't be long before the Di people attack the city again."
"These people will not give up until Wangzhou is captured. But fortunately, after Wangzhou, there is another strong city."
Another strong city is Hezhou.
Regarding Zhao Qingyun's defection to Di, Xu Mu hesitated for a while and finally did not tell Lian Yong. He was afraid of hurting the aging veteran in front of him.
"General Lian, where are the people in the city?"
"I asked them to flee for their lives before. I don't know if Wangzhou can be defended. However, now that my little boss is here, I have confidence."
The entire Wangzhou old soldiers camp is fighting to the death, and now there are less than 10,000 people left. Even if they are added up, there are only 40,000 people. And among them, there are many new troops.
The situation is still not optimistic.
"General Lian, how about this? I'll let people adjust the defense first, so that the old soldier camp can have some rest." After thinking for a while, Xu Mu spoke.
"Little boss, they don't want to." Lian Yong smiled bitterly.
Xu Mu looked up and found that most of the old soldiers on the city wall were sleeping soundly against the city wall while they had time.
Many of them were sharpening their swords and wiping their bows while eating dry food.
"Don't be afraid of my little boss's jokes. The oldest one in the old soldier camp is already nearly seventy. He is not like a young man. If he rests after a big battle, he will get sick."
Xu Mu was speechless for a moment.
"There is no need to adjust the defense. We are not afraid of death. Everyone on the left and right is unwilling to go to the city gate."
"General Lian, are there any civilians in the city?"
It's a pity that all the eight thousand people brought here stayed in Hezhou.
"No, if the young master has time, he can help move the baggage for the city defenders."
"It's natural."
In fact, there was not much luggage, just some wood and kerosene, and not even flint stones.
God knows how these old soldiers were able to hold back the 100,000 troops outside the city.
You must know that due to the terrain, Wangzhou does not have a moat. The Di people attacking the city will rush to Wangzhou City at a very fast speed and climb the wall to break the city.
"Chang Wei, please bring some people and transport the baggage here first."
"Don't worry, little boss——"
Chang Wei had just finished speaking when suddenly, outside Wangzhou City, a dull and long horn horn sounded in the distance.
"Get up quickly, Di Gou attacks the city!" Lian Yong's expression changed drastically, and he shouted and urged.
In an instant, the old soldiers who were sleeping soundly with squinted eyes on the top of the city straightened up one after another, took off their war medals, and stared closely at the situation below the city gate.
Xu Mu had a cold face and also drew out his long sword.
Wei Xiaowu and others quickly carried the camp flag and set it in front of the city. Group after group of soldiers, carrying shields and iron bows on their backs, encouraged by several generals, also rushed up.
In the sky above the city gate, those flying eagles suddenly swooped down towards the entire north city head as if going crazy.