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

Chapter 514 It’s all for the people in the city!

Duogu is located in the middle of the three valleys. Although it is not as rich as Haigu, it is not as close to Kaifeng as Haigu. It is separated from Kaifeng by mountains and water, so it is relatively safe.

Gao Zhensheng is now stationed in Duogu.

However, as the situation in Goryeo became increasingly deteriorating, Gao Zhensheng still felt unsafe despite having an army of 10,000.

It was not only because the firearms controlled by the Tang army were incredibly powerful, but more importantly, he received news that a group of elite troops under Zhishisili were heading towards Kaifeng.

Judging from his movements, he seems to be planning to meet up with Su Chen and others in Kaijing.

Once the two sides join forces, Su Chen's strength will be unprecedentedly powerful. What can these soldiers under his command do?

I’m afraid that if one round of artillery fire comes, all the people will be killed!

Therefore, Gao Zhensheng continued to recruit soldiers in Duogu, hoping to control as many soldiers as possible to ensure his own safety.

However, because Duogu lacked money, Gao Zhensheng's plan could only be carried out slowly.

Niucen is very close to Duogu, across the river from it.

By crossing the Licheng River, one can go straight to Duogu, so Niu Cen was also trained by Gao Zhensheng to guard the front line against the Kaijing Tang army.

this day.

A group of Tang troops arrived outside Niucen City.

"what is that?"

"Tang Army?"

"It's the Tang army!"

"The Tang army is coming!"

"Hurry into the city!"

"Close the city gate!"

"Let me in, let me in!"

"Let me enter the city, my father is the county magistrate..."

The defenders on the city wall and the people outside the city immediately discovered the large number of approaching Tang troops.

The officers guarding the city gate closed the gate immediately.

Even at the city gate, there were still a large number of people who kept crying and shouting, wanting to enter the city, but they were turned away.

At the same time, a soldier quickly came to Niu Cen's government office and reported the news of the Tang army's attack to the governor Yin Douquan.

"The Tang army is coming?"

Yin Douquan stood up suddenly.

So fast.

Didn’t Su Chen just take over Kaijing? Why is he going to take action against Niu Cen now?
Is it because of the high vibration sound?

"How many soldiers and horses did the other side have?"

"My Lord, the enemy only has 5,000 soldiers."

"Only five thousand soldiers?"

Yin Douquan was stunned, with a hint of suspicion on his face.

There are at least 50,000 troops in Kaijing City, but Su Chen only brought 5,000 elite soldiers this time?
Is he too conceited, or does he look down on Niu Cen?

Niucen is the frontline position of Duogu, and there are 5,000 defenders in the city.

Without firearms, the Tang army's combat effectiveness was greatly reduced. How much of a threat could Su Chen's 5,000 soldiers and horses pose to Niu Cen?
"Come here, call..."

"grown ups!"

At this moment, several figures rushed in from outside.

Yin Douquan looked carefully and saw that it was General Cao, Wu Changshi and others who had arrived.

Yin Douquan smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I was just about to send someone to look for you, but I didn't expect you to come here so soon."

Wu Changshi said in a deep voice: "Sir, we have received news that Su Chen from Kaijing has led his troops to attack outside the city!"

"good."

Yin Douquan nodded and said, "You are right. I just received the news that Su Chen has led 5,000 soldiers and has arrived outside the city."

General Cao looked suspicious: "Only 5,000 soldiers?"

Yin Douquan: "That's what I just reported. If you want to know the details, please follow me to the city wall to have a look."

"it is good!"

Everyone nodded and followed Yin Douquan to the top of the city wall.

After a quick glance, General Cao laughed, "Su Chen is really confident. He dares to come to our Niucen with only 5,000 men."

Wu Changshi said in a deep voice: "General Cao, don't forget that the Tang army has a large number of firearms in their hands, and the king is still in their hands."

Hear the words.

The smile on General Cao's face suddenly disappeared, and there was a hint of disgust on his face.

Yin Douquan said in a deep voice: "Looking at Su Chen's appearance, it seems that he doesn't want to attack our Niu Cen."

Ok?
Everyone has different expressions.

At this moment, Cheng Chumo rode his horse to the foot of the city wall.

"Listen up, defenders in the city. I am Captain Cheng Chumo under the command of King Tongjian of the Tang Dynasty. I am here today to give you a chance to surrender!"

"If you open the city gates now and welcome the royal teacher, the prince will forgive you for what happened!"

"If you insist on holding on and keep fighting like a trapped beast, then don't blame us for being ruthless. After we flatten Niucen, we will make you regret living in this world."

Wu Changshi said slowly: "I think this person is the one who led an army alone to conquer Beilie before."

"According to reliable information, this man is the son of Cheng Zhijie, the Duke of the Tang Dynasty. Not only has he practiced martial arts since he was young and is extremely brave, he is also a great general in leading troops!"

"At present, it seems that, as Your Excellency expected, they are here to persuade us to surrender."

Yin Douquan said slowly: "What do you think?"

General Cao sneered and said, "Sir, the Tang army is only 5,000 strong, and we have 5,000 defenders in Niucen City. What is there to be afraid of?"

The remaining officials looked at each other and whispered to each other.

Although there are 5,000 defenders in their city, there are only 2,000 elite soldiers who can really kill the enemy on the battlefield.

The remaining 3,000 men were hastily transferred from the city after Gao Zhensheng retreated from Kaijing. They had been trained for less than a month and had never been on the battlefield or seen blood.

Once the fight starts, there is still a big gap in strength between the two sides.

Moreover.

Although Su Chen only led 5,000 elite soldiers, everyone knew that Kaijing still had tens of thousands of troops.

If Su Chen is really angered, no one knows whether he will start a killing spree.

The Turks are a good example.

"My Lord, I believe that the King has fallen into the hands of the Tang Dynasty. If we continue to resist, it is very likely to be detrimental to the King."

"Yes, sir. Su Chen has a bad reputation. He once killed countless Turkic people on the grassland. If he sees that we don't surrender, he will become very fierce and no one can stop him!"

"This man was named the King of One Word, not only because of his meritorious service to the emperor, but also because of his methods. Although we can use the city walls to resist the massive attack of the Tang army, if we really provoke him, the tens of thousands of troops in Kaifeng will soon be at the gates of the city..."

Listening to the worried words of the officers, Yin Douquan couldn't help but sigh.

As the saying goes, people are reflected in the shadow of trees.

Su Chen’s previous behavior on the grassland left a deep impression on many people.

now.

Su Chen came to Goryeo. For the time being, he still remained rational and did not massacre the people of Goryeo.

But who can guarantee that he will continue like this?
If he suddenly goes crazy, who can stop him?

Is it because of Zhishi Siqi's ability or Quan Gaisu's writing?
No one can stop it.

Even if the emperor of the Tang Dynasty knew what Su Chen had done, he would be powerless to do anything and would be unable to help.

In the end, the ones who were unlucky were those who stood in Su Chen's way.

"Have you forgotten what General Gao said before?"

General Cao said in a deep voice: "Although the Tang army has entered Kaifeng and captured the king alive, we still have the great enemy Lu Shijiu and Zhishishili to confront."

"As long as Da Dui Lu doesn't lose, we will have enough chances to turn the tables!"

"If we surrender now, he will definitely settle accounts with us after Da Dui Lu defeats Zhishisili..."

"General Cao, this is just General Gao's one-sided statement."

An official interrupted Cao Canjun and said in a deep voice: "The Tang army has far more troops than us. Secondly, the king has been captured, and the Tang can continue to send troops to Goryeo."

"If we don't surrender, will we be able to stop the Tang army's massive attack?"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to resist the Tang troops in Kaifeng City. Even if General Gao has 10,000 troops under his command, how can he resist tens of thousands of Tang troops?" General Cao fell silent.

At this time.

Under the city wall, Cheng Chumo's voice was heard again.

"Are all of you dead? Why aren't you talking?"

"If you want to rely on Gao Zhensheng to protect your safety, I can tell you clearly that we are here for Gao Zhensheng this time."

"In addition, Quan Gaisuwen was defeated and fled when fighting with General Zhishisili, and Yang Mingwu has surrendered to our Tang Dynasty!"

"If you don't give me an answer, don't blame me for reporting to the prince and ordering an attack on the city!"

On the city wall, Yin Douquan and others looked at each other in confusion.

Quan Gaisuwen was defeated and fled in the battle with Zhishisili?

Yang Mingwu actually surrendered to the Tang army?
This way.

West of Kaifeng, Gao Zhensheng is the only available army?
This this……

"impossible!"

General Cao shouted, "What kind of person is Da Duilu? How could he be defeated by Zhishisili?"

"believe it or not!"

Cheng Chumo laughed loudly and said, "You haven't received the news yet. I'm afraid that Gao Zhensheng is deliberately hiding it and wants to use you as cannon fodder, right?"

General Cao's expression changed instantly.

If the news of Quan Gaisu Wen's defeat spread, they would certainly know it earlier than Su Chen and others in Kaijing City.

However, they did not know the news of Quan Gaisu Wen's defeat, but Su Chen and others knew it.

It is hard not to suspect that Gao Zhensheng deliberately concealed the news, resulting in the news being unable to be delivered to Niu Cen.

"What do you think?"

Yin Douquan's face was extremely serious.

If Quan Gaisuwen had not been defeated and Yang Mingwu had not surrendered, they would not be an isolated army.

There is also a lot of room for maneuver!

Even if you can't win, you can still defend the city and ask for help from others!

Now, no chance!
"Sir, it's already this time, there's no need for the other party to deceive us."

Wu Changshi said slowly, "General Gao asked us to recruit able-bodied men to reinforce the city walls in order to prevent Su Chen and his men from attacking from Kaijing."

"It is precisely for this reason that General Gao has been recruiting soldiers since returning to Duogu!"

"But up to now, General Gao has only about 15,000 soldiers under his command."

"If we really fight a bloody battle with the Tang army, will he send people to help us, or will he take this opportunity to surrender to the Tang army and take our heads in exchange for wealth and glory?"

When Wu Changshi said this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

Yes.

There are tens of thousands of Tang troops in Kaifeng City!

Even without firearms, so many elite soldiers were enough to flatten the Niucendu Valley.

Will Gao Zhensheng really defend Duogu to the death and live and die with Duogu?
If this was true, why were they killed and forced to flee outside the city of Kaifeng after being killed by the Tang army?
Instead of leading his personal soldiers to fight the Tang army to the death?
"My Lord, please think twice."

"Sir, there is no need for us to sacrifice our lives in vain for Gao Zhensheng."

"grown ups!"

Yin Douquan took a deep breath and waved his hand to interrupt everyone.

"I am defending Niucen because of your majesty's promotion. Now that your majesty is trapped in prison, I should defend Niucen and prevent the Tang army from advancing!"

Wu Changshi and others looked at Yin Douquan, then looked at the Tang army outside the city, and there was a different look in their eyes.

"but."

I am always afraid of the word "but".

Yin Douquan sighed, "As you all said, if we defend Niucen to the death, it will definitely bring disaster to the people of Niucen. Su Chen is cruel and ruthless, and he is likely to attack the people in the city."

"I really can't bear to see the people in Niucen City being destroyed because of your and my foolish loyalty."

"Therefore, I have decided to surrender!"

"Your Excellency is wise!"

"Your Excellency is wise!"

Wu Changshi and others all breathed a sigh of relief.

Not engaging in a bloody battle with the Tang army undoubtedly ensured their safety and preserved their families.

otherwise.

When the city is broken, that is when they die.

"General Cao, do you have any objection?"

"I don't have any."

General Cao shook his head.

The armies of Quan Gaisuwen and Yang Mingwu either suffered defeat or surrendered.

What else could he think?
Can they rely on the 5,000 defenders in the city, or Gao Zhensheng's 10,000 troops to stop the Tang army?

No chance.

"Open the city gate!"

At Yin Douquan's command, the tightly closed city gate slowly opened.

Yin Douquan took the lead and walked out of the city with officials of all ranks.

"Your humble servant Yin Douquan and your colleague Niu Cen respectfully welcome the King of Side by Side!"

"Welcome to the King of Side by Side!"

Su Chen rode over and looked at Yin Douquan and others below, "You did a good job. At least surrendering was a clear decision."

"I am ashamed. I only ask Your Majesty to spare his life and not harm the innocent people in the city."

"You don't have to worry about that."

Su Chen said calmly, "Since this king has made his words known, I will naturally not take action against the people in the city."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Please enter the city, Your Majesty!"

"Not urgent."

Su Chen waved his hand, "You should immediately arrange for people to go to Yang Yue and other places in Seoul and tell them what I mean."

"If anyone tries to resist, after I have dealt with Gao Zhensheng, I will lead 50,000 troops to have a talk with them!"

Gulu.

Yin Douquan swallowed his saliva, he knew that Su Chen was not joking.

Because there are so many soldiers in Kaifeng City.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will arrange for people to go to Hancheng Yangyue and other places to persuade them to surrender to Tang."

"very good."

Su Chen nodded with satisfaction, "Tell someone to prepare the food, you come with me."

"Yes!"

Yin Douquan followed Su Chen.

Su Chen casually said, "Didn't Gao Zhensheng inform you of the news that Quan Gai Su Wen was defeated?"

"Indeed."

Yin Douquan sighed, "If not, how could I dare to rely on a solitary city to resist the heavenly soldiers and generals?"

Su Chen smiled.

No wonder there were so many voices in the city after Cheng Chumo revealed the news that Quan Gaisuwen was defeated and Yang Mingwu surrendered.

"Based on your understanding of Gao Zhensheng, can I use him?"

"This……"

Yin Douquan thought for a moment and said slowly: "General Gao leads an army alone. His methods are cunning and often go beyond other people's thinking."

"Does the prince want to subdue him and use him for his own purposes?"

"It depends on his attitude."

(End of this chapter)