Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 336: Yuanqu City Army Meets

The siege continues.

The fighting lasted from before dawn until noon, when the Turkic offensive finally stopped completely.

This is undoubtedly a great time to rest for Yuanqu City.

According to the information sent by Li Jingheng who stayed on the city wall, the Turks left behind nearly 3,000 corpses in the attack this morning, and the casualties in Yuanqu City were also not negligible, reaching more than 300 people.

At first glance at the number of casualties on both sides, Yuanqu City was undoubtedly the winner, with the casualties ratio reaching one to ten.

But the problem is that there are not many defenders in Yuanqu City.

Even with such consumption, Yugushe still had tens of thousands of troops, but there was not a single soldier capable of fighting in Yuanqu City.

However, this kind of fierce fighting would gradually make the army under Yu Gushe lose patience.

Now it depends on which side moves faster and finds a way out first.

Su Chen prefers Yanqi.

Firstly, the Long Tuqizhi could rely on the favorable terrain and tall city walls to block the Turkic attacks time and time again, and secondly, it was because they had more room for movement.

Unless a large army had been arranged when Yu Gushe went south to continue advancing westward, before they realized it, the main transportation route between Yanqi and Qiuci had been successfully cut off, and the troops were divided into two routes, which put great military pressure on Yanqi.

"Sir, I just received news that Lisuoduoli, the commander of the Jihu army, had already left Yuanqu City with 200 soldiers at dawn this morning."

"Oh?"

Su Chen frowned, "Do you know which direction they went?"

Sun Qiang: "It seems to be heading towards Tianshan Mountain."

Su Chen raised the corner of his mouth slightly. It seemed that the Longtu Cavalry still adopted his method of poisoning.

Although it is a bit insidious, it is undoubtedly the best way to solve the current predicament.

If Yugu had planned to march south in midsummer, they would have had more ways to poison.

"Send a message to Gu Xiao and the others that Yu Gushe is about to be defeated miserably."

"what?"

Sun Qiang was stunned for a moment, "Why do you think that Yu Gushe will fail miserably?"

"Is it because of Ji Hu Duwei?"

"That's it."

Su Chen nodded, "White Wolf needs reputation, now is the best time to give him reputation."

"Regardless of whether Commandant Ji Hu's poisoning plan will work, don't forget that General Xue's army is on the way to Yuanqu City!"

"With these 20,000 garrisons, Yugu's plan to capture Yuanqu City is nothing but a fool's dream."

Sun Qiang suddenly understood.

Regardless of whether the action taken by the Ji Hu commander was effective or not, at least with the 20,000 troops led by Xue Wanche, Yuanqu City could be guaranteed not to be lost.

In this case, wouldn’t Yu Gushe’s attack have failed?
Would Bai Lang, who predicted in advance that Yu Gushe’s army would be defeated, be supported by countless Turks?
Without a doubt!

"I'll send the message right away."

"Be careful, don't let our pigeons become food for the Turks."

"understand!"

Sun Qiang smiled and nodded.

Now the Turkic army outside the city is like a tiger that has caught a hedgehog and has no idea where to start.

The anger in his heart can be imagined.

Not to mention a white dove flying over their heads, even a fly or a mosquito would be chopped into pieces.

at the same time.

Dozens of miles away from Yuanqu City, an army of 20,000 was rapidly advancing towards Yuanqu City.

"General, we have discovered that the troops from Yuanqu City are moving towards Tianshan Mountain."

The scout's report made Xue Wanche curious.

If nothing unexpected happened, the Turks had already arrived at the city and were even attacking Yuanqu City. Why at this time, would the troops in Yuanqu City move towards the Tianshan Mountains?

"how many people?"

"Three to five hundred people."

The scout quickly said, "Except for a small number of soldiers, most of these people are civilians."

"And these people were driving horse-drawn carriages and ox-drawn carts, and they seemed to be transporting something to Tianshan."

Xue Wanche hesitated for a moment and said, "Go and ask clearly."

"Yes."

The scout left quickly.

After a while, he rode his horse up to these people.

Unsurprisingly, his appearance aroused everyone's vigilance, especially the Yanqi soldiers who were responsible for escorting poison and filth.

"Who are you?"

"I am a scout under General Xue's command, and I have been ordered to come here to ask what you are doing!"

"General Xue? General Xue Wanche?"

"Reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty?"

"Yes!"

"Great! Reinforcements are finally here!"

"Where are they?"

The scout pointed behind him and said, "It's twenty miles behind us. We'll be there in a moment. What are you doing?"

"Your Excellency, we are under the order of Commander Ji Hu to transport poisonous night fragrance and other things to Tianshan."

"Poison Night Fragrance?"

The scout was stunned. What were these things for?
"Yes!"

"What exactly does it do?"

"I don't know."

"Has the Turkic army already reached the city?"

"The Turkic army is attacking the city!"

"it is good."

The scout nodded in thought, "Goodbye."

When the scout told Xue Wanche the news, Xue Wanche was stunned.

He could understand transporting poison, but what about transporting night fragrance?
Are these things disgusting?

and many more!

"map!"

Wow.

A detailed map was unfolded in front of Xue Wanche. After carefully checking the route into Tianshan, Xue Wanche seemed to be thinking about something.

Are we going to start at the water source?

If this is the case, given the steepness of the Tianshan Mountains, it would be difficult for the Turkic army to be effectively blocked.

"Xu Fei!"

"The general is here!"

"Lead your cavalry to Yuanqu City immediately."

"Yes."

Xu Fei nodded and left.

A thousand elite cavalrymen followed Xu Fei, galloping on their horses towards Yuanqu City.

The journey of more than twenty miles was just a warm-up for Xu Fei and other cavalrymen.

As the outline of Yuanqu City became clearer, the speed of Xu Fei and others gradually slowed down.

"Who is coming?"

"I am Xu Fei, the vanguard under the command of General Xue Wanche of the Tang Dynasty. Open the city gate quickly!"

"Reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty?"

"Please come in, Mr. Su."

Outside the city wall.

Xu Fei frowned and remained silent. Listening to the movements of the defenders on the city wall, it seemed that they still had some doubts about their arrival and needed Su Chen to come and verify before they could let them enter the city.

strangeness.

Moreover, Xu Fei did not hear much fighting, as if the Turkic attack had ended.

"General Xu?"

Su Chen's voice rang out on the city wall. Xu Fei smiled and looked up, "Mr. Su, long time no see."

"It's been a few days..."

Su Chen responded with a smile and ordered his men to open the city gate.

After getting Su Chen's affirmation, the defenders in the city naturally opened the gate without any hesitation.

Su Chen walked down the city wall to greet them, "General Xu, where are General Xue and the others?"

Xu Fei: "It's less than 20 miles away from Yuanqu City."

"The general heard that the Turks were attacking Yuanqu City, so he ordered me to come and help."

"I see."

Su Chen smiled and nodded, and heard a familiar voice in his ears.

"Tibers has met General Xu."

"General Xu, this is Lord Tibers, the Speaker of the Yanqi State."

Su Chen explained with a smile, "I am specifically responsible for the reception of you and me."

Xu Fei immediately clasped his fists and said, "I'm so sorry."

Tibers waved his hand and said, "My king just learned about General Xu's arrival and ordered me to come and receive him."

Xu Fei: "Excuse me, Lord Tibers. My general ordered me to come and help defend the city. I didn't hear any fighting just now. Did the Turks withdraw their troops?"

Tibers: “Exactly.”

"General Xu, please."

"Lord Tibbers, please."

Tibers warmly invited Xu Fei to enter the city, while Su Chen and Li Jingheng looked at Yuchi Baolin and others in the team.

Li Jingheng joked, "How did you two become General Xu's subordinates?"

Yuchi Baolin sighed, "Don't mention it."

Li Chongyi was extremely depressed. "We each led 500 soldiers, but we didn't accomplish anything and lost more than a hundred men. General Xue then arranged for us to serve under General Xu."

Cheng Chumo chuckled and said, "So you two can't do it."

For an instant.

Li Chongyi and the other man glared at each other.

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand, "Let's go into the city first."

After arranging accommodation for Xu Fei and others, Tibers apologized and left.

Xue Wanche needed to report the news that he was about to lead his troops to Yuanqu City to the Longtu Cavalry.

When it comes to dealing with Su Chen, Xu Fei and others, the Longtu Cavalry can ask the Speaker to do it for them, but Xue Wanche cannot.

This is the commander of an army of 20,000.

What's more, Xue Wanche led his troops here this time to assist them in garrisoning the Yanqi Kingdom.

If Longtuqizhi failed to provide good hospitality and angered Xue Wanche, the other party could simply refuse to give him face.

“A little quicker than expected.”

Long Tuqizhi's face was full of smiles.

He immediately arranged for the two great marquises in the city and the two generals on the left and right to get ready and go out of the city with him to welcome him!
Su Chen and his companions were immediately delighted when they heard the news.

"The Dragon Cavalry obviously looks down on us."

Li Chongyi pouted. When they came, they were greeted by Speaker Tibers, but when Xue Wanche came, he was personally greeted by the king. The treatment was naturally very different.

Yuchi Baolin said sullenly, "If you want others to come and greet you personally, you have to be a commander like General Xue."

Cheng Chumo laughed evilly and said, "Not necessarily. Just like us."

Yuchi Baolin: "..."

Li Chongyi: “…”

Su Chen waved his hand to stop Cheng Chumo's teasing, looked at Xu Fei and said, "General Xu, let's go and welcome General Xue together."

"nature."

Xu Fei smiled and nodded, and reminded Yuchi Baolin and the others, "General Xue is the commander appointed by the Crown Prince himself. You and I are just lieutenants under General Xue's command. How dare you be so rude?"

"If you want to convince your soldiers, show your ability instead of complaining!"

Yuchi Baolin and the other two looked serious, "The general is right."

"Let's go."

Su Chen glanced at Xu Fei. It seemed that Xue Wanche wanted to train the two of them, so he threw Yuchi Baolin and the others to Xu Fei to train.

When they arrived at the city gate, Long Tuqizhi had already changed into royal robes and led the left and right generals and two marquises, five miles out of the city, quietly waiting for the arrival of the Tang army.

far away.

A large flag embroidered with Tang characters slowly appeared.

(End of this chapter)