Guancheng County was surrounded on three sides, and Cui Quan's army had lost two battles, losing over six thousand soldiers. Cui Quan left behind a hundred and fifty thousand soldiers to guard the three city gates, while the rest stayed within the city to maintain order.
Arriving at the Provincial Governor's Manor, Cui Quan told Cui Junchuo and the rest about the situation outside the city.
The few of them were shocked, and Cui Junchuo's face was as white as paper, "How is that possible? According to what you said, there are over a hundred thousand soldiers outside the city, and there are even soldiers that Wang Yu brought from Sui Province! Doesn't that mean that the imperial court already knew that we were going to attack? But Guancheng County had sealed the city gates for over a month, so how did the news get out? "
Zheng Shuwu's face was dejected as he muttered, "It's over! It's all over! If I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have listened to your slanderous words! Now that Guancheng County is surrounded by the army, what should we do? "
Cui Junchuo looked at Zheng Shuwu coldly and opened his mouth, but he did not say anything. At this time, he did not have the mood to argue.
Cui Wenji was the oldest out of the three, but because he took good care of himself, his body was the best. He stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before saying,
"Now is not the time of life and death. There are only a hundred thousand soldiers outside the city, and we have three hundred thousand! Furthermore, our Cui Family and Xingyang Family have not gone all out, and we can still mobilize fifty thousand hidden guards and thousands of death warriors! Furthermore, our consecrators have not made a move, and with their martial arts, they can fight against a hundred! When the time comes, we can attack from the inside and outside, and we can definitely kill our way out!
But at that time, Li Shimin will definitely not let us go. But our families can go to the Turks or live in seclusion in Southeast Asia, and when the time is right, we can return to the central plains! "
Hearing that, Cui Junchuo and Zheng Shuwu's eyes lit up, and Zheng Shuwu hurriedly said, "Then in Brother Cui's opinion, what should we do now?"
Cui Wenji muttered, "The two of us will send a messenger pigeon to mobilize the hidden guards outside, and let them rush to Zhengzhou as soon as possible. When the time comes, we will wait for the opportunity to make a move! During this time, we just need to be careful of the army outside the city! Our army might not be able to defeat them outside, but we can defend the city. With the city walls as our backing, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers outside won't be able to break into the city! "
"Yes, yes, yes. Let's defend the city first. When the reinforcements arrive, we'll launch a pincer attack and kill our way out! Didn't they recruit a bunch of new soldiers? Let them guard the city gates. Even if the imperial court's army attacks the city, the casualties won't be our people. In the future, with the strength of our clans, where can't we dominate? "
Zheng Shuwu nodded as he listened.
Cui Junchuo also felt that it was reasonable. He turned to look at Pan Zhenyue and ordered, "Zhenyue, send the new army to defend the city. The old soldiers will supervise from the side and enforce martial law in the city. Strictly forbid the citizens from gathering and causing trouble. Let all the retainers of the Cui Residence come to the various commoners' square regularly to give lectures to pacify the citizens and encourage them to help us defend the city! Increase the patrols and prevent anyone from inciting the people to defect to the imperial court! "
"Yes! Taigong! I'll make the arrangements right away! "
Pan Zhenyue cupped his hands and left with Cui Quan!
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"Hey! Join the army! As expected, the army didn't attack Luoyang today. Wei Zuocheng is really good at foresight! Tell me, how did he know that the Black Armored Army and the Pacifier would lead the army here today? Does Wei Zuocheng, that old man, know how to calculate? "
Guancheng County, East City Gate.
Liu Rengui and his group were standing on top of the city walls to defend the city. Seeing that there were no outsiders around, Old Feng whispered excitedly.
Liu Rengui faintly said, "Miss Li Yu must have used the telegraph to send a message to Chang 'an that day. The Black Armored Army's combat power is unparalleled, and their speed is astonishing. From Chang' an to Zhengzhou, they can reach there in less than two days. Minister Wei must have calculated the time in private! As for the Pacifier, it shouldn't be hard for him to gather 100,000 soldiers in two days! "
"Oh! I thought Wei Zuocheng was an old immortal who could foresee things! "
Feng Wu scratched his head and muttered, "Sigh, Join the army. I just heard that Cui Quan's army met Wang Yu, the Provincial Governor of Suizhou, and our Provincial Governor's army at the West City Gate. After a bloody battle, Cui Quan left behind 6,000 corpses and fled back into the city!"
"Wang Yu? Suizhou is more than 400 miles away from Zhengzhou. Why would he appear in Zhengzhou now? "
Liu Rengui was puzzled. After a moment of silence, he said, "Guancheng County is surrounded by Guancheng County.
The Cui Family can either go out of the city and fight a bloody way out, or stay in the city and wait for the reinforcements of the Cui Family of Boling and the Zheng Family of Xingyang! But in my opinion, the possibility of them choosing the latter is higher. So before their reinforcements arrive, we must find a way to get in touch with the army outside the city. Otherwise, the Cui Family may really escape this time! I'll find a way to go back tonight and discuss with Wei Zuocheng. You help me cover it up! "
Feng Wu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Join the army. It's cold at night. I don't think anyone will come to patrol. Just go!"
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Outside the city.
The Black Armored Troops and the provincial government's army had already set up their tents and started cooking. Apparently, they were planning to set up camp outside the city!
South of the city, in the central tent.
"General Duan, now that Guancheng County is surrounded by us from three sides, the rebels will not be able to escape even if they have wings. When do you plan to attack the city?"
Ren Can also came to the central tent of the Black Armored Troops. At this time, he looked at Duan Zhixuan and asked.
Even though he was a pacifying ambassador, he did not dare to be negligent in front of Duan Zhixuan. Duan Zhixuan was also involved in the Black Tortoise Gate incident. He was a real hero!
Duan Zhixuan picked up the teacup and took a sip. He then pondered for a moment and said, "We only have 150,000 soldiers. Although we are not afraid of the Cui Family's army in the open, if we want to attack the city with this small number of people, it is no different from wishful thinking! Moreover, the Black Armored Troops are only good at fighting in the open. They are not good at attacking the city. So, let's just surround the city first. In two days, General Li's army will arrive. At that time, we will discuss attacking the city! "
"Mm! That's the best! "
Ren Can and Wang Yu both nodded.
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It was a moonless night.
On the other hand, Guancheng County's Cheng Tower was filled with torches. Although under normal circumstances, no one would attack the city at night, there were still many soldiers guarding the tower.
Liu Rengui used the excuse of going to the toilet to sneak away. Along the way, he avoided the patrolling soldiers and finally came to the house in Wuning Lane.
"Is Liu Rengui back?"
At this time, Wei Zheng and the others were still awake. Wei Zheng asked softly when he heard some movement from the well.
"It's me! It's me! "
Liu Rengui answered and quickly walked over. At this time, a weak candlelight was lit in the tunnel. Liu Rengui looked at everyone excitedly and said, "Good news! Good news! In a few more days, you won't have to hide in this tunnel anymore! "
Li Yu's eyes lit up when she heard that. She asked, "Brother Liu, are the reinforcements here?"
Girls loved to be clean. Ever since she moved into this tunnel, she had not taken a bath for a few days. She was very uncomfortable! Moreover, the tunnel was not very ventilated. With so many people living here, the smell was naturally unpleasant. She had had enough of this place!
Liu Rengui looked at Little Yu 'er with admiration and said, "Miss Li Yu is right. The reinforcements sent by the imperial court have arrived! Three thousand Black Armored Troops, one hundred and thirty thousand soldiers from the Henan Province Pacifier, and twenty thousand soldiers from the Provincial Governor of Sui Province, Wang Yu, have surrounded Guancheng County! When the army outside the city breaks into the city, you will be saved! "
"Ah! That's great! That's great! Finally, the army is here! We can finally see the light of day again! "
Little Yu 'er cheered when she heard that.
Wei Zheng shook his head and said, "It's too early to say that. The army outside the city will not be able to break into the city. We have to wait for the reinforcements to arrive!"
"Reinforcements? How can Wei Zuocheng be so sure that there will be reinforcements? "
Liu Rengui was puzzled.
They had returned after sending the information to the imperial court at Songyue Temple. As for how the imperial court had arranged it, they had no idea!
Wei Zheng smiled and said, "Duan Zhixuan's Black Armored Troops are very mobile and fast. They are very suitable to be the vanguard! Since His Majesty has sent the Black Armored Troops to be the vanguard, he will definitely send reinforcements. Let's wait. Wang Yu's appearance means that His Majesty has already taken precautions against the Cui family. In this battle, the army sent by the imperial court cannot be underestimated. The Cui family cannot win! "
"Mm! Wei Zuocheng is right! "
Liu Rengui nodded thoughtfully.
Little Yu 'er said, "Wei Zuocheng, since we have reinforcements behind us, do you think the Cui family will have reinforcements outside the city?"
Wei Zheng's eyes darkened when he heard that. After a while, he looked at Liu Rengui and said, "You have to ask Liu Rengui this question!"
Liu Rengui quickly cupped his hands and said, "I think the Cui family will definitely have reinforcements."
"Why do you say so?"
"Wei Zuocheng, as far as I know, the three hundred thousand soldiers in the city, other than the young men recruited in the past few months, the rest are the state's soldiers and the Secret Guards raised by the Cui family. The Cui family of Boling and the Zheng family of Xingyang did not send out a single soldier. Therefore, I guess that they must have some forces outside the city that they can mobilize! And today, they chose to guard the city instead of going out to fight. This confirms my guess! "
Liu Rengui cupped his hands and replied.
The atmosphere in the tunnel became solemn again. Wei Zheng stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Now, it depends on which side's reinforcements arrive first! If the Cui family's reinforcements arrive first, they will definitely go out to patrol the city. The situation will not be good if they are attacked from both sides! "
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