"Father! Tian Cheng has been captured by the Tang Army! "In the Gao Chang Palace, Crown Prince Qu Zhisheng reported to Ju Wentai on the sickbed in fear.
Ju Wentai trembled on the sickbed. After a long time, he said weakly, "How long did it take for the Tang Army to capture Tian Cheng?"
A trace of fear flashed in Qu Zhisheng's eyes as he said, "Father, the Tang Army captured Tian Cheng in only half a day."
"Half a day!" Ju Wentai could not help but feel bitter. Tian Cheng was an important city in Gao Chang, and the mayor was the royal family of Gao Chang, Ju Wentai. There was no doubt about their determination to resist, but now it was captured by the Tang Army in only half a day.
"A scout reported that there was a violent explosion in the direction of Tian Cheng. It seems that the Tang Army used gunpowder," Qu Zhisheng said helplessly.
"The power of gunpowder is so strong?" Ju Wentai was terrified. Tian Cheng only held on for half a day under the attack of the Tang Army and gunpowder. Gao Chang was naturally much stronger than Tian Cheng. How long could it hold on?
"Immediately seal all the city gates. Don't let the Tang Army and gunpowder succeed!" Coincidentally, Ju Wentai also thought of this way to defend against gunpowder.
"Father, don't worry. I have already ordered the soldiers," Crown Prince Qu Zhisheng nodded.
Only then did Ju Wentai feel a little relieved. He lay weakly on the sickbed, without any strength.
"Father, please rest well. I have already found the Green Dragon True Medicine for you. Gao Chang still needs you to be there to repel the Tang Army!" Qu Zhisheng waved his hand, and a doctor held up a bottle of Green Dragon True Medicine. Now that the Tang Army was attacking, Gao Chang could not be without his father.
The Green Dragon True Medicine was extremely precious, and it was said to be miraculous in the countries of the Western Region. Most of the serious illnesses could be cured immediately, and at the very least, it could prolong life!
Ju Wentai's eyes lit up when he saw the Green Dragon True Medicine, but in the end, he shook his head and refused the temptation to prolong his life.
"Father!" Qu Zhisheng still wanted to persuade him.
"I know my own body well. Even if I take the Green Dragon True Medicine, I'm afraid I won't be able to live for long. Rather than that, it's better to use my life to quell the anger of the Tang dynasty and fight for a chance for my son." Ju Wentai looked at Qu Zhisheng and said softly.
"Father, you can't?" Qu Zhisheng was shocked and urged Ju Wentai to take the Azure Dragon True Medicine.
Ju Wentai smiled bitterly and said, "So what if this medicine can really bring the dead back to life? If I'm lucky, I'm afraid that I'll be brought back to Chang 'an City by the Tang Army and dance for the Tang Emperor like Xieli. If I'm unlucky, I'm afraid that I'll be captured by the Tang Army like Fu Yun. It's already lucky that I can die on the throne with dignity. "
It was night! Gao Chang's King, Ju Wentai, had passed away, and the crown prince, Qu Zhisheng, had ascended to the throne. The entire Gao Chang City was filled with white robes and white stripes.
"What, Ju Wentai is dead!"
In the farmland city, Hou Junji looked at Gao Chang's envoy and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. The purpose of their trip was to bring Ju Wentai to Gao Chang City to ask for forgiveness from the Heavenly Khan. They didn't expect that Ju Wentai would die before the army even arrived.
"Don't tell me that he was scared to death by my army!" Xin Yaoer laughed and said arrogantly.
When Hou Junji heard this, he couldn't help but show a trace of pride. If the news spread that the other side's King was scared to death before his army arrived, it would definitely become a good story.
When Gao Chang's envoy heard Xin Yaoer slander the Retired Emperor's name, he was angry but didn't dare to say anything.
"So, the current King of Gao Chang is the crown prince, Qu Zhisheng." Hou Junji said.
Gao Chang's envoy nodded and said, "Replying to the Minister, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ascended the throne overnight. The current King of Gao Chang is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Speak! What does Qu Zhisheng have to say? If it's the same nonsense as before, then forget it! "Hou Junji waved his hand and said.
Gao Chang's envoy braced himself and said, "His Majesty said that he has always been loyal to the Tang Dynasty. It was the former King who offended the Tang Dynasty. He asked the Minister to be merciful. In the future, Gao Chang will definitely follow the lead of the Tang Dynasty."
When they heard that Gao Chang had admitted defeat, the generals couldn't help but laugh.
Hou Junji said proudly, "It's not impossible to let Qu Zhisheng go. As long as he binds his hands and comes to the Tang Army to ask for forgiveness, this General will guarantee his safety."
"This …" Gao Chang's envoy suddenly showed a difficult expression.
Hou Junji sneered and said, "You only need to send a message to Qu Zhisheng. Let him choose whether he wants to surrender or not. Our Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. Since Ju Wentai has just passed away, I will give Gao Chang three days to mourn. If Gao Chang still doesn't surrender after three days, then don't blame me for being impolite."
"Minister, please be merciful!" Gao Chang's envoy begged for mercy.
"Come, see the guest out!" Hou Junji waved his hand and said. Now that the Tang Dynasty had a foothold in Tian Tian City, the one who should be anxious should be Gao Chang.
"Please!" Xin Yaoer stepped forward and asked Gao Chang's envoy to leave.
After Gao Chang's envoy left, Hou Junji looked around at the generals and said loudly, "The army will rest for three days. After three days, regardless of whether Gao Chang surrenders or not, immediately send troops to Gao Chang City."
With Hou Junji's character, how could he care about etiquette? The Tang Army had crossed two thousand miles of the Gobi Desert and marched for days to capture Tian Tian City. Their bodies were already exhausted. Now that they had Tian Tian City as their base, after three days of rest, the Tang Army would definitely return to its peak state. After all, the next battle they would face was Gao Chang City, which was known as the most majestic city in the Western Region.
"Mo Jiu, this time, Gao Chang City depends on you!" Hou Junji looked at Merton solemnly this time.
Meton suddenly stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "The Firearms Supervisor will certainly live up to General's expectations."
On the side, Xin Yaoer couldn't help but show a sarcastic expression. However, when he thought of the power of the gunpowder just now, he couldn't help but swallow the sarcastic words that were on the tip of his tongue.
In the Gao Chang Palace, the new king of Gao Chang, Qu Zhisheng, was anxiously pacing back and forth. If he had inherited the throne of Gao Chang in normal times, he would naturally be full of joy. However, at this time, the Tang Army was pressing on the border, and the throne of Gao Chang was a hot potato! However, he was being roasted on the fire.
"Your Majesty, the envoy sent to the Tang Army has returned!" A general reported.
Qu Zhisheng hurriedly went up and asked the envoy, "How was it? Did the Tang Army agree?"
The envoy looked at Qu Zhisheng's expectant eyes and couldn't help but lower his head and say, "Hou Junji said that as long as Your Majesty binds your hands and goes to the Tang Army to ask for forgiveness, he will let Gao Chang go."
Qu Zhisheng's face suddenly turned red and he said, "This is too much. I will bind my hands and go to the Tang Army. The Tang Dynasty wants to conquer Gao Chang without sacrificing a single soldier."
"But the Tang Army is too powerful, and they have the help of gunpowder. It's really difficult for Gao Chang to resist!" An official said worriedly.
"That's right. Back then, I advised the former king not to offend the Tang Dynasty, but the former king didn't listen. Now, disaster has come."
"That's right. Even the Turks and Tuyuhun were defeated by the Tang Army. The strength of Gao Chang is inferior to the strength of the two countries. This time, Gao Chang can't escape."
In an instant, the entire Gao Chang's palace was filled with cries of grief.
Qu Zhisheng's expression was difficult to understand. He naturally wanted to save Gao Chang, but once he angered the Tang Army, he was afraid that he would end up like Fu Yun. However, if he tied his hands and surrendered, he could save his life, but Gao Chang was doomed to die, and the throne he had just obtained would also disappear.
Just when Qu Zhisheng was in a dilemma, a report suddenly made him see hope.
"Your Majesty, General Ashina Khoru has led the Turks' army and will arrive in Khagan Butoh in a few days."
Qu Zhisheng was overjoyed when he heard this. The Western Turks' reinforcements had arrived. This time, Gao Chang could be saved.
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