Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4366
People always have a sense of luck, thinking that they are the one who is different in the world, and they will be blessed by the gods. The more they live and die, the more this kind of luck will be.

Li Zhi is not so superficial, but since he wants to achieve the emperor's hegemony and seize the power of the supreme being in the world, and become a man of great luck with the "kingdom granted by heaven", he must become a "son of heaven", and he will be favored by heaven in times of crisis.

Throughout the ages, which famous king has not been protected by luck to overcome thorns and thorns all the way to the top?
Although at the beginning of Yuchigong's attack on Mingdemen, he had already considered the possible movements of the several armies behind him, but Li Zhi still expected a miracle to prove that he was indeed the one "mandate of heaven" .

In this way, not only can the imminent crisis be resolved in one fell swoop, but it will also make his reputation skyrocket and gain the support of the world.

However, at the moment when Cheng Yaojin led the army to advance into Yuanqiu, and the Xue Liuzheng allied forces stepped into the Anhua Gate, Li Zhi knew that not only was he not the son of destiny, but he might even become the one abandoned by heaven...

One hundred thousand troops are standing outside Mingdemen with their backs facing south and north facing each other. Behind them is Mingdemen, where the battle is raging fiercely. In front of them is Zuowuwei, who is watching fiercely. On the right, the allied forces of Xue, Liu and Zheng go straight to Anhuamen along the Qingming Canal. On the left hand side, the six-rate elite of the East Palace, who came from the long-distance attack from the left, leaned against Qujiang Lake and watched covetously.

Surrounded on three sides, it has become a dead end. Even if Li Zhi's private army of [-] clansmen has wings, it will be difficult to escape.

The only way to survive is to block the tide-like offensives coming from three directions, to ensure that Yu Chigong can take the lead in capturing Mingde Gate without interference, and then reach Chengtian Gate to join forces with Li Daozong.

However, the 60 army seems to be a large number of people, but in fact they are all mobs hastily recruited by Shandong aristocratic families. Only half of them have ever had the experience of government soldiers, and the rest are slaves, prisoners, and civilian husbands. In his teens, it might be possible to fight a smooth battle, but now facing encirclement and suppression from three sides, people are already panicked and the morale of the army is in turmoil.

How difficult is it to rely on such an army to resist the three elite troops of the Tang Dynasty?
At this time, Li Zhi, who should have been in a panic, calmed down instead, and the left and right were just dead, so what's the use of fear?

He personally put on a strong, sharp helmet and armor, rode around the army formation, and loudly encouraged morale: "The enemy army is indeed strong, but we have the advantage in strength, so why fear a battle? Besides, there is no need to defeat the enemy army, as long as You need to hold your ground until Duke E breaks through the Mingde Gate and the army marches into the city to settle the overall situation. This king will reward you for your merits and will never break your promise!"

After all, it was Tianhuang nobles, such gestures and words made the panic-stricken army quickly settle down. Although the morale was still inevitably low, it was still worthy of a battle.

*****
The roof ridge of Wude Hall reflects golden light under the shining of the morning sun, which seems to be a short distance away, but it seems to be thousands of miles away.

The fierce battle day and night has greatly increased the casualties of both the attacker and the defender. Every temple, pavilion, and pavilion on the north side of the Wude Hall has been repeatedly contested. He paid a heavy price under the sniper's sniping, but it was difficult to make an inch.

Every moment of delay, the situation will change unpredictably, but no matter how Li Daozong supervises the battle, there is always little effect.

Thousands of imperial troops loyal to the emperor and Baiqisi guarded the Wude Palace. Even though they were exhausted and wounded all over their bodies, they still kept red eyes and did not give up an inch of land. .

This crazy burning spirit made the defenders' battle strength skyrocket...

It's fine if you still can't capture the Wude Palace, but there is still bad news behind you.

"Yin Qinzhou lost? Didn't even hold on for an hour?"

Yuwen Shi, who was haggard and exhausted, had bloodshot eyes wide open, listening to the battle report from the scouts, his expression was full of disbelief.

Coercing Yin and Qinzhou to attack Chang'an was the result of the Guanlong clan's last resort. They hoped that even if the right guards could not be defeated, it would be enough to form a stalemate to give the rest of the garrisons and clans a chance to react. Flocking to form a general trend.

However, I heard from the scout battle report that Yin Qinzhou didn't hold on for even an hour...

The scout definitely replied: "To be precise, there was not even an hour. The two sides had not yet engaged in battle. The artillery of the right guard was fired, and the left guard was defeated. With the incident in the middle of the night, all the broken troops were driven to the north of the Weishui River, and now the Youtun Guard has cleared the north of Xuanwu Gate and attacked Xuanwu Gate with all its strength."

Yuwenshi and his lips trembled: "Cannon?"

The scout nodded: "The guard on the right is equipped with dozens of artillery pieces, and they launched a volley by surprise without everyone's knowledge, and countless shells fell on the guard on the left...it must be the guard on the left, really You Tunwei didn't give them a chance to fight at all."

The power of artillery is known to the world, how can flesh and blood resist it?
Li Daozong looked at Yuwen Shiji with a stern expression, and asked, "Mr. Ying, you swore before that the output of the foundry bureau was not enough to equip an army. How can you explain the artillery and shells of Youtunwei now?"

He claims to be a famous general in the world, and he is not afraid of anyone or any army when he has the upper hand, except for firearms. After all, the power of firearms that shattered the earth that day cannot be resisted by manpower. Scrapped dead leaves, no resistance.

But it is clear that there have been many investigations of the Foundry Bureau, why are Youtunwei still able to produce so many artillery and shells?
Don't say anything before keeping it, that's simply impossible.

Facing Li Daozong's questioning, Yuwen Shiji's face was ashen, his lips trembled, his eyelids twitched, and he didn't know how to answer.

However, there is still a more serious problem. Since Youtunwei has already equipped enough artillery and shells, why have they been hiding them and not taking them out?

Is the East Palace Six Rate, who is also His Majesty's arm, also equipped with enough artillery?

Is it because the number of artillery pieces is not enough to completely annihilate the rebels, and they should be used in times of crisis, or is it a deliberate effort to "lead snakes out of their holes" and lead all the troops not loyal to the emperor to the city of Chang'an, and then deal a devastating blow ?

The more Yuwen Shiji thought about it, the more frightened he became, and a thin layer of sweat soon oozed from his forehead.

Li Daozong snorted coldly, turned his head and said to the captain next to him: "There is still no way to retreat at this time, pass on the order to capture the Wude Palace at all costs, no matter whether you can control Your Majesty, the battle must be ended as soon as possible!"

"Here!"

The captain also knew that it was time for life and death. Once Fang Jun captured the Xuanwu Gate and entered the palace, he would be attacked by the enemy, not to mention the capture of the Martial Virtue Palace.

The captain rushed to deliver the order, and Li Daozong called a scout to him and asked, "Is there any movement from King Jin in the south of the city?"

The scout shook his head and said, "No news has come yet."

Li Daozong looked at the Wude Palace not far away where the battle was fierce with his hands behind his back. After thinking for a while, he estimated that the news that Fang Jun defeated the left guard had probably spread to Yuanqiu. Palace, the communication is not smooth, so the news has not been delivered yet.

With a flash of thought in his mind, he immediately made a decision: "Send the order, and all the reserve teams will gather, and follow the Commander to attack the Hall of Liangyi and the Hall of Taiji, and take Chengtianmen directly!"

If the King of Jin knew that the Zuo Houwei was defeated by Fang Jun's artillery, he would definitely react. He would either lead his army to break through Cheng Yaojin's block behind him and go south into Zhongnan Mountain, or gather troops to storm Mingde Gate and approach Chengtian Gate.

If it was the former, he would be trapped in the palace, and when Fang Jun entered, there would be no hope of surviving, and he would die on the spot; but if it was the latter, he should rush to Chengtianmen to meet him in advance. It can completely occupy the Taiji Palace, and the East Palace outside the city is beyond the reach of the six leaders.

But the delay in the news is too serious, if the news from King Jin arrives, it may be too late...

So he can only make a decision in advance.

Yuwen Shiji also recovered from the shock at this time, listened to Li Daozong's order, and nodded repeatedly in agreement: "It is best to be able to control your majesty, but even if you capture the Wude Palace, your majesty is very likely to escape through the secret road." , it would be better to join forces with the King of Jin to completely occupy the entire Chang'an!"

As long as he occupies the Taiji Palace or even the entire Chang'an City, it means that King Jin has temporarily controlled the center of the empire and gained nominal ruling power. Came from Chang'an and became a supporter of King Jin.

Even if Youtunwei is invincible with firearms, even if the Six Commanders of the East Palace are brave and good at fighting, how can they be enemies with the clans and armies all over the world?
The best outcome would be to help the emperor escape from Chang'an and flee to the Western Regions along the Hexi Corridor. Since then, the empire has been divided...

But for the Guanlongmen faction, it was already the best situation.

Although it is extremely difficult to seize the long and narrow Hexi Corridor and completely annihilate the emperor, it is better to be able to occupy the center at any rate than to be swept into the palace by Fang Jun.

Li Daozong said indifferently: "In this way, Duke Lao Ying is sitting here, and I will lead the army to attack Liangyi Hall and try to open the Chengtian Gate!"

He really didn't bother to talk to Yuwen Shiji. The veteran of the three dynasties of the Tang Empire was good at scheming but neglected strategy. Go, fall short.

Immediately without further words, he assembled the 3000 men and horses who had been withdrawn from the battle in advance for repairs, and then personally led the army to leave the Wude Hall, went west from the Ganlu Gate on the south side of the Ganlu Hall, and went straight to the Liangyi Hall.

At this moment, the focus of defense in the entire palace was on the Wude Hall. Li Daozong led an army to attack unexpectedly. The Liangyi Hall was weak and quickly fell.

Li Daozong went straight to the Taiji Hall without stopping, Chengtianmen was in sight.

(End of this chapter)