"The Tang Army rejected Gao Chang's peace talks?" On the sickbed, Ju Wentai could not help but frown when he heard the envoy's report.
"Father, what should we do?" Qu Zhisheng panicked. The 100,000 Tang Army was a terrifying force. Gao Chang alone might not be able to stop it.
Ju Wentai shook his head. He was not surprised by this result. After all, the Tang Army came from afar. It was impossible for them to give up so easily.
"At this moment, the Tang Army naturally won't negotiate easily. As long as the Tang Army is stopped at Gao Chang City, the Tang Army will naturally negotiate!" Ju Wentai said solemnly.
"Now, which city is the Tang Army marching to?" Ju Wentai asked Gao Chang's envoy.
Gao Chang's envoy replied, "Your Majesty, according to the scouts, the Tang Army's marching direction should be Tian Tian City."
"Tian Tian City! With Tian Tian City, we can definitely stop the Tang Army. "Ju Wentai was slightly relieved when he heard the direction of the Tang Army's march.
Tian Tian City was the only way to Gao Chang City. It was Gao Chang's first line of defense. He had already expanded it many times, and its defense had greatly increased.
This was a matter of life and death for Gao Chang. Ju Wentai ignored his own health and said to Gao Chang's envoy, "Tell me everything you saw and heard in the Tang Army!"
Gao Chang's envoy told him everything in detail. When he mentioned that Mo Jiazi refused the diamond bribe, Ju Wentai's face suddenly changed.
"Oh no, Tian Tian City is in danger!"
Ju Wentai could not help but shout.
"Father, don't worry. Tian Tian City's walls are strong and thick. There are enough military equipment and provisions. The guards are loyal. In addition, many herdsmen have moved into the city. If the army and people work together, they can definitely stop the Tang Army!" Qu Zhisheng quickly stepped forward to support his father and comforted him.
Ju Wentai's face was pale. "If it were a few years ago, I would naturally believe that Tian Tian City, which has been expanded for many years, can stop the Tang Army. However, Emperor Tang even sent Mo Jiazi! I'm afraid Tian Tian City can't be saved. "
"Mo Jiazi? It's said that he just writes erotic novels to make some money.. Why does Father attach so much importance to him? " In the past, Qu Zhisheng only liked the goods produced by the Mo Jiazi Village and was very interested in the Mo Family's ink skills. He did not care about the various legends about Mo Jiazi that were circulating in the Western Regions.
Ju Wentai's face was ashen. "Mo Jiazi controls the most mysterious Firearms Administration of the Tang Dynasty. Tuyuhun's Three Castles, which Tuyuhun was proud of, fell into the hands of Mo Jiazi. Although Tian Tian City is slightly better than the Three Castles of Tuyuhun, I'm afraid it won't last long in the hands of Mo Jiazi."
"Then what should we do?" Qu Zhisheng's face changed.
Fortifying the walls and clearing the fields and defending the city were the tactics established by Gao Chang. If the Tang Dynasty broke through Tian Tian City in a short time, they would be able to obtain supplies and a foothold. Once Gao Chang gained a foothold, Gao Chang might really be in danger.
"Hurry up and urge General He Lu to come to the rescue before the Tang Army besieges Gao Chang," Ju Wentai said.
"Then what about Tian Tian City?" Qu Zhisheng asked unwillingly.
Disheartened, Ju Wentai said, "I'm afraid Tian Tian City is finished!"
Ju Wentai's guess was not wrong. At this moment, Tian Tian City was surrounded by 100,000 soldiers. The population of Tian Tian City was only a few thousand. In the past, it was a rare strategic town in the Western Regions. Adding in the constant influx of herdsmen, the population was only about 10,000.
However, the Tang Army in Tian Tian City had 100,000 soldiers, which was ten times more than his. This time, Tian Tian City could be said to have encountered the most powerful opponent since the establishment of the city.
"General! The Tang Army is very powerful. There are 100,000 soldiers. I'm afraid Tian Tian City will find it difficult to resist. "In front of the east gate tower of Tian Tian City, a general asked Ju Wensheng, the mayor of Tian Tian City.
Ju Wensheng, the mayor, was a member of the royal family of Gao Chang and was Ju Wentai's younger brother. He had won Ju Wentai's trust and appointed him as the mayor of Tian Tian City to protect Gao Chang City.
Ju Wensheng looked at the Tang Dynasty cavalry under the city and said with a solemn face, "The Tang Dynasty's troops are indeed much stronger than our Tian Tian City. However, our Tian Tian City is defended by a strong city. We have no fear of the Tang Army at all."
The defending general frowned and said, "According to Sun Tzu's Art of War, 'Encircle when ten times, attack when five times, and fight when ten times. Now that the Tang Army is ten times stronger than our Tian Tian City, Tian Tian City has no chance of winning. "
According to His Majesty's original plan, Tian Tian City only needed to defend against the attack of 30,000 troops. In fact, the Tang Army's 100,000 troops had far exceeded Tian Tian City's ability to withstand.
Ju Wensheng coldly shouted, "We have to defend even if we can't. The Tang Army came from afar and is short of provisions. Our army only needs to defend Tian Tian City, and we can usher in an opportunity for Gao Chang. Besides, the Tang Army crosses the desert and can't transport large siege weapons. Tian Tian City's walls are strong and thick. If the Tang Army wants to attack the city, they have to ask whether the city under my feet agrees or not."
Ju Wensheng had enough confidence in Tian Tian City under his feet. He had personally supervised the construction of every fortification here. According to his observation, the Tang Army did not carry large siege weapons. He believed that Tian Tian City, which had been run by Gao Chang for generations, would definitely be able to block the Tang Army.
"I didn't expect the small Western Regions to have such a strong city." Under Tian Tian City, Hou Junji could not help but exclaim as he looked at the heavily guarded Tian Tian City.
Even from the opponent's point of view, Hou Junji had to admit that Tian Tian City was indeed extraordinary. In terms of defense, Tian Tian City had surpassed the walls of an ordinary county in the Tang Dynasty and was very close to a county city. This was extremely rare in the countries of the Western Regions.
"It's a pity that the General has broken through many cities. What's a small Tian Tian City to you?" Xin Yaoer flattered Hou Junji.
Hou Junji could not help but smile proudly and said, "If it were in the Tang Dynasty, a small Tian Tian City would naturally be nothing. However, our army came from afar and did not have large siege weapons. We still have to rely on Mo Jiu's firearms surveillance."
"I hope that Mo Jiu was not bragging when he said that he could break through with one blow." Xin Yaoer glanced at Merton from the corner of his eyes.
Meton was too lazy to pay attention to Xin Yaoer. Instead, he cupped his hands and said to Hou Junji, "If the firearms surveillance wants to attack the city, they need the help of the army to get the gunpowder close to the city gate."
Hou Junji waved his hand and said, "This is easy. I don't know which city gate Mo Jiu wants to attack. I will ask Xin Yaoer to cooperate with you."
Meton shook his head and said, "It's not any city gate. It's the four city gates in the north, south, east, and west of Tian Tian City. Attack them together."
Hou Junji could not help but be surprised and said, "Attack all four city gates together?"
Meton nodded and said, "That's right. Ever since the gunpowder broke through the Three Castles of Tuyuhun, I believe that the countries in the Western Regions must have taken precautions. However, even if the countries in the Western Regions are prepared, they will usually leave one city gate open as a counterattack. As long as one of the city gates in Tian Tian City is not sealed, it will definitely be breached by the gunpowder. When that time comes, Tian Tian City will definitely be taken down."
"Let's do as Merton says." Hou Junji looked deeply at Meton and shouted.
"Where are Xin Yaoer, Xue Wanjun, and Niu Jinda?"
"I am here!" The three of them stepped forward at the same time.
"The three of you will be in charge of the north, south, and west city gates. I will personally be in charge of the east gate. You must cover the firearms surveillance as they approach the city gate." Hou Junji shouted.
"Understood!" The three of them accepted the order and immediately led their troops to the other three city gates.
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