The city of Chang'an has become a mess. The city gates and yard gates that were originally opened at dawn have been closed, which seriously affects the normal travel of the people. In addition, the military has recruited young and strong men from door to door to defend the city, which has caused Chang'an City to panic. .
Various rumors circulated in various buildings in Chang'an. Some people said that the Turkic army went south to enter Guanzhong. Some people said that the Sui army entered the pass. The beacon fire in Mount Li made the rumors that the Sui army entered the pass mainstream. Yang Huiyuan and Huiqing led a 100,000 army. The news that it was about to attack Chang'an was spreading more and more widely, causing storms in the city.
The area of Mingdemen in Chang'an was particularly chaotic. The night of beacon caused tens of thousands of panic people living outside the city to gather outside the major city gates and shout to open the city. The scene was extremely chaotic. Dou Gui had no choice but to order the Mingdemen to open one. At the same time, let the people enter the city.
At this time, the Zhuque Street in Mingde Gate was filled with people entering the city, carrying baskets, carrying houses, crying at dads and moms, yelling at the scene. The scene was extremely chaotic, and teams of fully armed soldiers drove away fiercely and fiercely people.
The four yards near Mingde Gate, Yanzha, Anyi, Guangxian, Baoning, and the yards have been opened, and the soldiers are about to drive the tens of thousands of people who fled into the city into the four yards.
However, many residents in the yard boycotted refugees to enter the yard, and brought various obstacles to block the yard door, causing the door to cry and cried, crowded and chaotic, and even rogues rode on the wall of the yard to eject young women with slingshots for fun.
The Great Wall is about 60 miles in circumference, but there are only more than 20,000 defenders, so they can only be deployed in the East and South City. Despite this, the more than 30 miles long city wall still seems to be sparse in the soldiers and recruited at the same time. Tens of thousands of young and strong men also distributed bows, arrows and spears, and ordered them to assist the soldiers in defending the city.
Dou Gui stood at the head of Dongcheng City, staring at the distance with complicated eyes. He probably had some news that it was indeed the invasion of the Sui army, with a number of about 10,000 to 20,000, but what surprised him the most was that someone recognized it. The Sui army general led by the leader turned out to be Yang Huiyuan Huiqing.
This news really made him feel nervous, his eyes full of anxiety. General Zuo Xiaowei, who was in charge of the Yulin Army, smiled and said, "Why is Dou Xiang so nervous anymore? Yang Huiyuan Huiqing personally led his troops to Guanzhong. It's not very good. Isn't it a great thing to just catch him in a jar when Tai Huizi and Qin King's army return?"
Dou Gui sighed, "Although it seems inappropriate for a gentleman to not stand in the dangerous wall, Yang Huiyuan Huiqing personally led his troops into the pass, but he actually used his body as bait to attract the return of the main force of the Tang army. Once the main force of the Tang army returns Guanzhong, I am worried that all my previous efforts will be wasted, and he will never let us catch them. The strange will increase his prestige."
As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier suddenly shouted in horror: "The Sui army is coming!"
Dou Gui and Changsun Shunde were shocked at the same time and looked into the distance and saw a group of black dots running quickly in the snowy field in the distance, stretching for seven or eight miles, and it looked like there were about a thousand. people.
The city wall suddenly became nervous, and the soldiers shouted loudly, and some of the soldiers were even trembling with nervousness. The defense area of Dongcheng was mainly the soldiers of the Yulin Army. The Yulin Army was actually a kind of guard of honor, most of whom were from high families, and their families were well-off. The armor is glamorous and majestic, and the treatment is very generous, so there is no need to go to war. As long as the appearance is neat and majestic, it is fine.
So when they encounter real war, the fear of death makes them unable to control their emotions and use loud shouts to vent their inner panic.
Changsun Shunde was furious and turned his horse to rush towards the soldiers. He used a whip to slash these soldiers who were trembling all over, and cursed: "Don't make a fuss, or you will be shocked and killed by the monsters!"
As the Sui army's cavalry got closer, the city gradually became quieter. Dou Gui saw clearly that the general was burly, with silver helmet and iron armor, young and brave, holding a thick and long iron spear next to him. The man's face is as dark as the bottom of a pot, his appearance is ugly, and he holds a big axe with Xuanhua in his hand.
"It was Luo Shixin and Cheng Yaojin!" Changsun Shunde blurted out, he knew these two people.
Dou Gui was stunned. Where is Yang Huiyuan Huiqing? Is it behind the team?
At this time, the Sui soldiers rushed over and shot arrows at the top of the city at the same time. The arrows roared like rain. There were screams on the top of the city. The soldiers guarding the city were caught off guard and were shot down a large area of fog tracks. He was knocked down by a soldier in time, but his hat was shot away.
Dou Guigen had to slap himself. The Sui army had already reached his sight. He forgot to order the arrow to be fired. Changsun Shunde also responded. He shouted loudly: "Shoot the arrow! Shoot the arrow!"
The Tang army began to fight back on the city, but they were so pressed by the Sui army that they could not raise their heads, so they had to hide behind the city wall and shoot arrows downwards. The arrows on the city were raining, and the shouts of killing were shocking the sky, with spectacular momentum. , but the casualties between the two sides were not large. The Tang army hid behind the battlements and did not dare to raise their heads, but the shooting method was not enough to hurt the Sui army.
After a moment, the Sui army's arrow suddenly turned into rockets, and sharp arrows rushed towards the city wall with fire balls. A large number of rockets shot into the city wall. The city wall ground began to burn, and the fire became bigger and bigger, and the raging fire rushed straight into the sky. The smoke rolled, and the city was in chaos.
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While the Sui army attacked the Chang'an City with a harassment method, Yang Huiyuan and Huiqing took two thousand Sui cavalry to detour Longshouyuan outside the northern city. Longshouyuan was the construction site of the Daming Palace later, but this At that time, there was a dense forest, which had been designated as a forbidden garden by the Tang Dynasty and was a royal forest. No one was allowed to enter. When Yang Huiyuan and Huiqing lurked in this area to hunt, he knew the terrain and environment here.
This is the highest point in Chang'an. From high to low, you can clearly see Chang'an City. But the closest to them is the imperial city and palace city of Chang'an. They are behind Tai Chi Palace. Tai Chi Palace is majestic and magnificent, Yao Fang Jin Chess , with silver-top jade, it is crystal clear and flaunting in the sun, which is breathtaking.
However, they did not lean directly against the palace wall. There was a forest and grassland between the palace and the mountains and forests behind. That was the Xi Neiyuan of the palace, which was where Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian raised rare birds and strange beasts. It is also the base of the Yulin Army.
There is also a huge military camp on Longshouyuan, which is the base of Jinwu Guards, but Yang Huiyuan and Huiqing did not go to the military camp. That was not his goal, his goal was the Tang Dynasty palace.
The Tang Dynasty palace was usually guarded by ten thousand Yulin Army and was heavily guarded, but even so, the Yulin Army was only used to deal with thieves and assassins, not to fight. There were passes on all sides of Guanzhong, and heavy troops were stationed in the pass and defense. It is strict, and almost few troops can come to Chang'an.
But this time it was extraordinary. The Sui army took advantage of the emptiness of Guanzhong and directly rushed to Chang'an City. However, the Yulin Army was transferred to defend the city again. There were only more than 2,000 guards in the entire palace. There was a loophole in Chang'an's defense and Yang Hui Yuan Huiqing is very clear about the loophole?
Yang Huiyuan Huiqing led the cavalry through Longshouyuan and came to the valley where he saved Yang Jian. This valley directly leads to the gate of Xi Neiyuan. At this time, the valley was covered with thick white snow. Yang Huiyuan Huiqingwang With this familiar valley, an infinite nostalgia for the youth surged in my heart.
At this time, a mountain Luo flew over his head. Yang Huiyuan Huiqing quickly pulled the arrow and opened it, but he did not shoot the arrow and the bow string slowly loosened again. He shook his head with a mocking voice, and the battle was about to happen. The soldiers still knew how to restrain themselves. However, the commander of his army still recalled the past shooting mountain cones, which made the soldiers see them. What would they think?
Yang Huiyuan Huiqing urged the horse to lead two thousand cavalry to the Xi Neiyuan for a moment and came to the exterior wall. The outer edge of Xi Neiyuan was a long wall, which was built two meters high and was strong and solid. On the north side is a spectacular palace gate called Xiyuan Gate. Usually there are 300 soldiers guarding it, but at this time there are only more than fifty defenders here.
The soldiers were patrolling the gatehouse. Suddenly, they found the Sui army running towards the valley in the distance. They were frightened and panicked, and shouted: "The Sui army is here! The Sui army is here!"
"Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang!, the urgent alarm bell rang on the top of the city. Yang Huiyuan Huiqing ordered, "Take it!"
Two thousand cavalry arrived quickly, arrows shot towards the gatehouse like a storm. More than a dozen guards were shot over and fell from the gatehouse screaming. Hundreds of Sui soldiers dragged the forest down, leaning against the trees. Going to the gatehouse, climbing up quickly along the trees. The rest of the defenders saw that the situation was not good, so they fled in all directions.
After a moment, the Sui army soldiers pulled the iron chain noose, and the gate of Xineiyuan rumbling opens. Two thousand Sui army cavalry swung into Xineiyuan with murderous intent and rushed to Xuanwu Gate, the north gate of Taiji Palace.
Xuanwu Gate is the most critical gate to enter the harem. The city gate is cast iron, and thirty people need to push the hinges on the gate tower to open. The gate tower is as high as four meters high, which is extremely majestic.
At this time, the bell from Xiyuan Gate had already alarmed the defenders of Xuanwu Gate. There were five hundred Yulin troops stationed here. They had seen two thousand Sui cavalry coming from the grassland. The defenders were extremely shocked. They dreamed. I never expected that the Sui army would come from behind.
Before the Sui cavalry approached, the gatehouse defenders fired arrows together. The arrows in the sky blocked the Sui army from approaching, but the Sui army distributed two routes, attacking Xuanwu Gate one by one, while the other rushed into the slanting thorn.
Sui army cavalry ran along the palace wall, thousands of rockets shot into the palace, and several palaces close to the palace were lit, and the flames were swallowed up in the window screen and the fire burned rapidly, among which Guanlin belonged to a corner of the queen's bedroom The pavilion has been engulfed by a fire, and the fire and smoke have soared into the sky.
Li Yuan was hiding in the quiet room of the inner palace, paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. He only longed for the Sui army to attack the city, and walked around the city and let go of Chang'an City. No matter whether Guanzhong was upset, he didn't care. I only care about keeping Chang'an.
At this moment, he suddenly heard a commotion outside, as if the palace maids were crying and running. He was shocked and walked quickly to the window. He saw many palace maids, the eunuchs were running around in panic. When he looked up, he suddenly found that Not far away, thick smoke rolled and fires soared into the sky.
What happened? Is there a fire in the palace? Li Yuan was shocked and suspicious. At this moment, a guard rushed over, "Your Majesty!"
The guards rushed to the door and reported loudly: "Your Majesty, Yang Huiyuan Huiqing personally led two thousand Sui cavalry to enter Xi Neiyuan and were fighting fiercely with the defenders at Xuanwu Gate. Your Majesty quickly evacuated the palace."
The news scared Li Yuan to death. He stood in the room as if he was stunned, his mind was blank, and his heart was as frightened as if he had fallen into the abyss.