The Passionate Guns of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 989 Li Jing Is Trapped in Youzhou City

Just when Su Dingfang and Qu Tutong were about to be annihilated, Zhang Gongjin arrived with his troops under the orders of Yang Yong.

This army was timely. One hundred thousand troops went into battle, which turned the tide of the battle. The Tang army was defeated. In the end, Luo Yi fled Mingzhou with the remnants of the defeated generals. The coffins outside the city were also gone. Under the pursuit of Tutong and Zhang Gongjin, Luo Yi was protected by Yanyun Shibaqi and did not dare to enter Mingshui County. Instead, he walked around the city and fled back to Dingzhou in one breath.

The guard Shi Danai led his troops out of the city to bring Luo Yi back to the city. Luo Yi's troops went back and forth, and the lineup was much smaller.

More than half a month ago, 10 horses set off from here, but in just 2 days, there are only more than [-] people left, including many wounded. Most of these people are cavalry, and those infantry want to follow them to the death They couldn't keep up anymore, either they were chased and killed by the rebels, or they were captured by the rebels. Only a small part of them didn't fall behind.

The heavy losses of the people and horses are all secondary. The key is that the precious son Luo Cheng became Su Dingfang's captive, which is tantamount to treason. He fell ill and was bedridden with a persistent high fever, talking nonsense, sometimes sober, sometimes unconscious.

Now, the concubine's wife and Shi Danai are in a hurry, please ask the imperial physician for diagnosis and treatment. These imperial physicians were awarded to Luo Yi by Li Yuan when he was in office. There are two of them. They have been serving Luo Yi in the camp for a long time. , and then prescribe medicine.

At this time, someone came to report that Su Dingfang's men came after him, and they were only tens of miles away from Dingzhou.This battle is impossible to fight, Shi Danai discussed with the concubine's wife, and did not tell Luo Yi about this matter, in order to make him feel at ease, and then strengthen the city defense. There are 5000 troops in the city, plus Luo Yi brought back There are still [-] remnants of defeated generals who can stand firm for a while, and at the same time order people to ride fast horses to deliver a letter to Prince Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty who is commanding the battle in Youzhou.

It is said that he is the prince, but Li Shimin is actually the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, but the enthronement ceremony was not held.

At the critical moment, Zhang Gongjin's team solved the crisis of Dingzhou, and after they defeated Luo Yi's team, the two of them discussed that they must not give Luo Yi a chance to breathe, and must take advantage of the victory to take Dingzhou in one fell swoop. With the next 1 troops, Qu Tutong was responsible for defending Mingzhou, cleaning the battlefield, building fortifications, and handling post-war affairs. Then Su Dingfang and Zhang Gongjin led more than 9 troops and claimed that there were [-] troops who followed Luo Yi.

Ordinarily, Luo Yi would not be defeated back to Dingzhou in one breath, because Mingshui is still hundreds of miles away from Dingzhou. The rebel army went to war again, and it was a showdown.

However, Luo Yi has a lot of people at this time, but the issue of food and drink is a big problem. No matter how powerful a person is, he can’t do without food. In order to boost morale, Luo Yi wins this battle and shows his determination to save his son. , When we set off from Mingshui County, we didn't bring dry food, gongs, drums, tents, etc., and even the military pots were smashed. We only brought some coffins, which can't satisfy our hunger.

Although it is possible to slaughter some war horses, drink some river water, pick some fruits, and eat a few full meals to relieve urgent needs, it is absolutely impossible to start a war with the rebels.Because there is food in hand, there is no panic in the heart, and vice versa.

Therefore, Luo Yi and his men had no choice but to lose again and again. They didn't even dare to go to Mingshui County. It was safest to go back to Dingzhou.

Two days after Luo Yi returned to Dingzhou, Su Dingfang and Zhang Gongjin led an army to the city.

Dingzhou City is not comparable to Mingzhou. The city is tall and deep, and the city walls are also thick. There are suspension bridges and Qianjin gates at the four gates.In this way, the Tang army defended the strong city inside, and Dingzhou can be described as impenetrable.

Therefore, the two did not dare to attack by force, but lined up at the bottom of the city to call for battle, and the top of the city hung high to avoid the battle.

When the two discussed it, it was not the best policy to attack by force, only to besiege the city.

At this moment, the small principal who reported the incident came in, "Report to the commander-in-chief, and General Shan asks to see you."

Su Dingfang and Zhang Gongjin were taken aback when they heard this. Of course they knew that Shan Xiongxin was now serving under Li Jing's command. They also heard about the situation, but Xu Maogong led Luo Song and Yu Chigong to send an army of [-] to support them. They also knew this, but Shan Xiongxin must have something important to come here at this time.

Su Dingfang and the two quickly came out and saw Shan Xiongxin at the gate of the camp. They were even more surprised when they saw Shan Xiongxin.

At this time, Shan Xiongxin was in a state of embarrassment. He had completely lost the demeanor of the five tiger generals in the past. He was covered in blood, his helmet was gone, his armor was in disarray, and his battle robe was also in tatters. Looking at his face, it was full of dirt. I haven't washed my face for a long time, except for blood stains and sweat stains, I can hardly see the true colors.

His eyes were dull, bloodshot, and his lips parted. When Shan Xiongxin saw the two, he cheered up and hurried forward to salute.

Su Dingfang and Zhang Gongjin returned the courtesy, let him into the tent, and ordered someone to serve tea. Shan Xiongxin was not polite when he sat down, and drank three bowls in one go.

Su Dingfang knew that he was exhausted, so he ordered someone to prepare meals, and asked Shan Xiongxin to go down to take a bath and change clothes to take a rest. Shan Xiongxin waved his hand, "It's too late for the commander, the big thing is not good, so hurry up and send troops, otherwise Li Jing, the military adviser, will be in danger... ..."

The two were startled, and Su Dingfang comforted him: "General Shan is in a hurry, talk slowly, what's going on?"

Shan Xiongxin briefly explained what happened, and took out Li Jing's handwritten letter. After reading it, the two of them opened their mouths in shock.

It turned out that after Li Shimin's troops captured Dezhou, Cangzhou and Hengshui, they blocked the return of Li Jing's army, and Li Jing's 10 troops became a passive situation where the army went deep alone. Then Li Shimin used Dezhou, Cangzhou, Dingzhou and Hengshui as bases , Leading the army straight to the rear of Li Jing's army.

At the same time, after discussing decisively with Fang Moudu, the strength of Datang alone is no longer enough to compete with Yang Yong, and foreign aid must be sought. Must be strengthened.

Therefore, Li Shimin sent Fang Xuanling with a generous gift and Li Shimin's personal letter to go to the capital to meet Chu Luo Khan. All previous alliance clauses remain in effect forever.

Chuluo Khan was overjoyed, although he did not believe that Li Shimin could form an alliance with him forever, but right now, the Communist Party urgently needs Tang Jun's support. Li Jing's army of [-] could not win the battle, and the Western Turks were eyeing them fiercely, and they had the potential to unify the East and West.Therefore, he also seeks foreign aid in an emergency to consolidate his position, and Li Shimin is undoubtedly his best choice.

Therefore, Chuluo Khan fully agreed with Li Shimin's kindness, and attached a reply letter for Fang Xuanling to bring back, and immediately ordered to form an alliance with the Tang army to jointly use troops against Li Jing.

Li Jing was able to deal with the Turks, but when the talented and powerful Li Shimin came in, Li Jing was caught in the middle and became a doormat. The key is that Li Jing's 10 horses were fighting alone, and Li Shimin cut off his food supply. Soldiers, even supplies became a problem. They lost several battles and lost soldiers. General Kang Jinyu was killed in battle.

Li Jing only had more than 50 troops left to defend Youzhou and asked for help from outside, but the reinforcements did not arrive. The [-] troops of the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic Allied Forces surrounded Youzhou.

(End of this chapter)