Just like a grand concert that suddenly came to an abrupt end when it reached its peak, this attack, just when it was about to reach its peak, had to be terminated because of this autumn rain. , this late autumn rain hits people, the chill can penetrate directly into the bones, and people can't help but shiver.
Although these rebels plundered a large amount of supplies in Anlu, the total number of supplies was still seriously insufficient.
Although the merchants brought some of the ordnance and medicine they urgently needed, the prices they offered were also terrifyingly high.
In order to pay for these goods, the rebels' own supplies were squeezed to a minimum.
The clothes they wore could not withstand such cold rain.
When it rains, it is not conducive for the attacker to launch an attack.
What's more, now that the rain is hitting him, his whole body is shaking, not to mention his combat effectiveness.
No matter how much the rebels wanted to make a final decision, when God was not on their side, they could only withdraw their troops hastily.
However, since the rebels controlled the entire battlefield, they were able to withdraw their troops in a leisurely manner, and could even pull out arrows from dead bodies and recycle them.
It's just that the rebels lacked good bows, so even if they recycled these heavy arrows, it would be difficult for them to be effective.
The defenders, on the other hand, seized this rare time to enjoy the hot rice and soup delivered from the kitchen, treat the wounded, and collect the corpses.
In this battle, the number of casualties among the defenders alone reached nearly two hundred.
For the number of people in this garrison, it has to be said to be an unbearable huge loss.
The siege party may die more, but the defenders have no time to consider this issue now.
They only know that they cannot afford a few such casualties.
In almost every section of the defense area, people came to ask for troops and reinforcements.
The bigger problem than troops was supplies.
There are not many of these powerful defensive weapons left.
The tactic of throwing empty barrels has also lost its deterrent effect.
Those rebels no longer care whether you are an empty barrel or a real enemy of ten thousand people, they just keep their heads down and charge.
In the battle the night before yesterday, ten thousand enemies used too many.
Although the palace's craftsmen stepped up their production, the materials were limited, and the speed could not be increased infinitely, so the total number was still pitiful.
Apart from these things, there are not many in stock such as arrows, rolling logs, and stones, and the reserve of gunpowder is not too sufficient either.
Water and oil are not a problem, but it takes time to boil that stuff.
With such a high-density attack by the rebels, everyone may not have time to turn cold water into boiling water.
Yang Chengzu said: "Let everyone know that this battle cannot be solved with firearms or tens of thousands of enemies.
In the end, it has to be fought face to face, sword to sword.
The rebels attack the city, and we will hold the city while the rebels advance.
We will hold on to the mansion.
In short, we have our own families behind us.
Don’t complain to me.
Just kill a few more people before you die.”
Taking advantage of the rainy situation, Yang Chengzu ate a few mouthfuls of food and went to see his empress at Hou Gong's side.
The most important thing in the entire palace is the inner palace.
If something goes wrong here, fighting in other places will be meaningless.
His arrangements here were also the heaviest.
When the defenders in other places were in serious distress, Hou Gong even retained a reserve team of 200 people.
The sergeants sent here are not the strongest physically, nor are they skilled in martial arts, but the ones selected by Yang Chengzu to be the most obedient and able to obey orders.
During the entire battle, these people never complained or gave him any urgent orders.
They just used the method of repeated white soldiers to charge, killing the attacking enemies again and again.
The officer leading the army named Li Zongyun was young, just in his early twenties.
He was a military householder in King Xing's farm.
He joined the army and was promoted to the rank of Dianzhang.
He had several injuries on his body, but they were only bandaged hastily and were not taken seriously.
When he saw Yang Chengzu coming, he just puffed up his chest proudly, "Where Li Zongyun is in charge, there will never be any problems."
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In Fengxiang Palace, all the important figures in the palace are now gathered here.
The female members of the Yang family were also recruited by the princess and had the honor to enter Fengxiang Palace to accompany her.
There are differences between men and women.
The Crown Prince was not present, saying he was resting in the back, while the two princesses, the princess and his wife, etc., were all staying here.
Seeing Yang Chengzu covered in blood and looking exhausted, Concubine Jiang's nose felt sore.
She waved her hand and everyone retreated.
They were the only two people left in the East Pavilion.
Gently pulling Yang Chengzu up and letting him sit in front of her, Concubine Jiang looked at his face carefully, then took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood on his face.
Yang Chengzu was about to kneel down in a hurry, but was stopped by Concubine Jiang.
"Chengzu, it's all thanks to you that the palace can be maintained until now.
Speaking of which, you are just a young man in his twenties.
If you are the son of the Ai family, it is not inappropriate.
So when we are alone, we will Whatever.
You can treat me as your mother.
In fact, I get along very well with you, and there’s nothing wrong with saying that you are my son.”
"In fact, in my heart, I have always felt that you are like my mother.
Ever since I first entered the palace, I have felt that you are like my mother.
But compared to the princess, my status is different.
No, I can only think about these words in my heart, how can I dare to say them out?"
"You silly boy, what can't you say?
Lu Bing and you, in my eyes, are all my sons."
Concubine Jiang wiped the blood on Yang Chengzu's face with a handkerchief and said lovingly: "You have made friends with many women outside and brought them to the house.
Don't you think the Ai family is just a Miao?"
It can change your future, but the mother will always pamper her son, so the Ai family not only ignores it, but also helps you make the decision.
Don't you understand this?
But in the future, you must be careful and don't let it happen again.
Such nonsense, otherwise the Ai family will be angry, not as a princess, but as a mother. " "My son understands.
From now on, I will definitely behave myself and don't dare to cause trouble."
"It's good to understand.
From now on, when there are only two of us, we don't need to be so polite.
Just treat the Ai family as your mother, just like your Liu Niang.
The current situation, I heard is very bad, the Ai family entrusts You have never forgotten your matter."
"Mother, no, mother.
You believe me, the situation is not that bad.
We will definitely get through this.
I will have to serve in front of you from now on, and I will not lose.
You are the master of this house. , you must be able to hold on.
If you lose your confidence, then there is really no need to fight this battle. " Concubine Jiang sighed, "I understand.
In the last battle, you were actually trying to make the Ai family feel at ease.
I know that.
I am not an excellent woman and have no abilities.
I can only live a peaceful life.
If something like this happens, , there is no other way to think about it.
But for the sake of the prince, for the sake of the people of this house, even if I pretend, I will pretend to be confident.
In fact, I have arranged people in Fengxiang Palace.
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If the rebels really come here, I will let everyone go on the road together, so that they will not be embarrassed alive.
My child, just go ahead and do it.
No matter how much it costs, use it.
The Ai family will support you no matter how many fields you have.
If you can keep it, the world will be at peace.
If you can’t keep it, take your son with you and we won’t blame you
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