Cao Ming stood at the top of the city wall, looking at the horizon in the distance with a resolute expression, only to see that in the farthest place as far as he could see, a long dark line was slowly approaching, like an endless tide surging forward, and a strong killing intent rose to the sky, the sky looked very gloomy, but the original bright light could not bring the slightest warmth, this oppressive atmosphere was enough to drive people with weak minds crazy.
Originally, a city like Shan Yu Duhufu Fucheng, the standing army had to have at least 20,000 numbers, but the location of Shan Yu Duhufu was too unique, and the front and back were garrisons, in Datang, it can be said that in addition to Chang'an, it can be said that in addition to Chang'an, no matter what kind of danger occurs, these two important towns can support at any time, so only the five thousand defenders who can operate at least in order to maintain the city gate are left, and even these five thousand defenders usually serve as security patrols in the city.
But all of this was broken by the crisis brought about by the fall of Helan Mountain Pass overnight.
"My lord, the messenger has been dispatched, but if you want to hold on to the defenders of Yinchuan County to come to help, it will take at least ten days, and we can't hold it," an officer guarding the city half-knelt in front of Cao Ming, his tone was extremely desperate, and said.
"I never said that I could hold it, and the content of the letter was not a request for help, the reason why I am standing here is to buy time for the defenders of Yinchuan County to react, to buy time for the people to escape, and I must not let the Turkic army attack the hinterland of our dynasty" Cao Ming narrowed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and said word by word.
"Your Excellency, You" "Lao Wang, I am the great protector of the Metropolitan Protectorate, you are the general of the Metropolitan Protectorate, and our family, including the families of all the soldiers, is behind us, so we will pass the order and swear to defend the city to the death, and when the Metropolitan Protectorate is destroyed, at least let our relatives flee to Yinchuan" "Yes, my subordinates understand, swear to defend the city to the death" The officer, who was called Lao Wang by Cao Ming, had his eyes turned ruddy, and he suddenly shouted.
In just an instant, all the soldiers defending the city were shocked, and looking at the Turkic people in front of them like a tide, the fear in the depths of their eyes had turned into the most fierce light.
The so-called mourning soldiers will win, for the sake of the family, death is not terrible "Report, my lord, there is a messenger who claims to be General Li Jing, with dozens of soldiers, saying that there is an urgent military letter to be presented to your lordship, and now he is under the city, and there is also a son who claims to be your nephew, named Lin Zhe, who is also waiting under the city."
Suddenly, a news sound resounded on the city wall, Cao Ming heard this, his eyes suddenly revealed a trace of hope, and he turned around and walked towards the city.
After Cao Ming walked to the city, his eyes fell directly on Yu Wenzhe, nodded at Yu Wenzhe, and then turned to look at the messenger of General Li Jing.
I saw dozens of soldiers standing there straight, all of them were stained with a little blood, and the look in their eyes was even darker, looking very tired, but they stood upright like green pines.
"Which one is General Li Jing's messenger, where is the general's team now, do you know that the Turks have crossed the Helan Mountains, and what instructions does the general have" Cao Ming looked at the soldiers in front of him, and couldn't help admiring in his heart, although he was still very anxious, but his tone of voice had become a little more relaxed than before.
"I am Wei Cheng, the vanguard officer under the general's account, the general knows that the Turks have broken through Helan Mountain, our inspection team has just left Yinchuan County for half a day, and it was attacked by the Turks, these Turkic soldiers are tens of thousands of people, because we did not expect that there would be a Turkic army in the Tang Dynasty, so we were caught off guard, under the command of the general, we fought and retreated, and reluctantly retreated to Yinchuan City, but the general was seriously injured and is now unconscious."
"How is it possible, how can there be tens of thousands of Turkic soldiers in the rear of the Duhufu, but even so, there are still 50,000 defenders in Yinchuan City, is it not enough to eliminate those Turkic soldiers, what is the purpose of your coming here, what is going on in Yinchuan County" Cao Ming's face changed again when he heard this, and a huge panic suddenly appeared in his heart, and this panic even made him feel dizzy.
"Just seven days ago, Yinchuan received a military report that the Turkic Jieli Khan led his troops to attack the land of Weishui, Jing County, which is only forty miles away from Chang'an.
After receiving the news of Chang'an's request for help, the soldiers from all over the country rushed to Chang'an non-stop, Yinchuan County except for the defenders who must stay, has all marched in the direction of Chang'an, the current Yinchuan City is an empty city, the remaining defenders plus our team are only 4,000 people left, but Lord Li Jing had issued two military orders before he fell unconscious, that is, to send troops to recall the defenders of Yinchuan County, saying that Yinchuan County must not be lost, if Yinchuan is lost, then the Tang Dynasty is in danger, and there must be a city to protect the city, Pick up Mrs. and Miss back.
Lord Duhu, I don't know where Mrs. and Miss are, we have to protect Mrs. and Miss immediately" Wei Cheng said in a deep voice to Cao Ming.
"The Turks have hit Weishuijing County, and Helan Mountain has been lost here, is it possible that my Tang Dynasty will fall into an era of being abused by war again" Cao Ming's hands were clenched, his nails had sunk into his palms, and he didn't know it, and he muttered to himself.
"Where are the 10,000 Turkic soldiers now, are they attacking Yinchuan City, Yinchuan City is tall and heavy, and there are 4,000 defenders, if it is only 10,000 Turkic soldiers, it should be impossible to break" Yu Wenzhe suddenly spoke, his voice seemed to be forcibly squeezed out of his throat, suppressed to the extreme.
"The 10,000 Turkic soldiers retreated to the north, the target should be here, I'm afraid they want to capture the capital and take over the follow-up army of the Turks, we came by taking a small road, where are the lady and miss now" Wei Cheng turned to look at Yu Wenzhe, his eyes erupted with gloomy killing intent, and he obviously had impatience.
"Xin'er" Yu Wenzhe suddenly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when his eyes opened again, they were already filled with a chill, indifferent and infiltrating.
"Madame has already gone to the direction of Yinchuan County under the escort of more than 100 Xuanjia soldiers, uncle, Xin'er is also in Madame's departure team, I originally thought that there were more than 100 Xuanjia soldiers guarding, it should be fine."
"Damn, it would be bad if Madame met the 10,000 troops of the Turks, how long has Madame been gone" Wei Cheng couldn't control his emotions anymore and asked Yu Wenzhe.
"Half a day" Yu Wenzhe replied in a cold voice, and at the same time turned his body, facing south, and jumped on the back of the horse.
"Go" At the same time, Wei Cheng had already taken his own people and hurried towards the opposite direction of the gate of the Duhufu City.
"Zhe'er, Xin'er will be handed over to you, I will block the army of Turks here, and at least I will buy you some time."
Seeing Yu Wenzhe riding on horseback, exuding that desperate atmosphere, Cao Ming showed a smile of relief. i0 t1706231537: