The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 118 Pingnan Besieged
Xunzhou, Pingnan County.

As the only intermediate-level county in Xunzhou, Pingnan County was originally second only to Xunjiang County, a military center. However, since the Yuan army attacked Guangxi last time, the Southern Song army stationed in Xunjiang County has existed in name only.The entire Xunjiang County is also full of desolation, and Pingnan County has become the county with the largest number of people in Xunzhou.

Wen Tianxiang led the army to resist Ali Haiya with difficulty. At this time, the army was stationed in Pingnan County, relying on the power of the people to fight against Yuan together.

Ali Hague's deputy Jesur led an [-] army to besiege Pingnan for two months, but he still failed to break through the city.

In the city, Wen Tianxiang's army is no more than [-] people.

These days, he is like a nail stuck on the way of the Yuan army attacking Leizhou, and he can't pull it out, but if he goes around, he is afraid that the rear will be unstable.

There are more than [-] troops from Leiqiong and Qiongzhou, echoing each other from a distance, even with the strength of Ali Haiya, they almost have to go out, after all, he is fighting a siege battle.

Wen Tianxiang guarded Xunzhou, but it prevented him from moving with all his troops.

It can be said that Wen Tianxiang is Ali Hague's heart disease in Guangxi.

Originally, Ali Haiya thought that as long as the army was besieged for a while, Xunzhou would be lost without losing much troops, but now that Qiongzhou was defeated and Tanjin was lost, he dared not spend any more.Kublai Khan asked him to pacify Guangxi and Hunan, but the army of the Southern Song Dynasty was gradually growing. It is conceivable that as long as the news of Tanjin's fall spreads to the central capital, his political opponents will take the opportunity to impeach him. Liehui will issue a decree to condemn him.

Ali Haiya did not dare to allow the Southern Song Dynasty to continue to grow, so he ordered Jesur to take down Xunzhou no matter the cost.

He needs to destroy the Southern Song Dynasty in a short period of time in order to make up for his mistakes and maintain his position in the Yuan Dynasty.

As a Uighur, he held a high position in the Mongolian court, and only he knew the feeling of walking on thin ice.

At this time, outside Pingnan County, the Yuan army's formation spread far and wide without seeing its tail.

After Jesur received Ali Hague's letter, he immediately reorganized his army and left the camp, as if he wanted to take Pingnan by force.

With 8 yuan of soldiers, it is very possible to storm Pingnan, although it is bound to pay a heavy price.

At the head of the city of Pingnan County, Wen Tianxiang, who is as elegant as jade, stands on the head of the city, surrounded by Liu Zijun, Zou Wei, Du Hu and other generals, with a dignified expression.

Wen Tianxiang shook his head towards the east, and said: "The emperor has captured Tanjin, and Ali Hague has wiped out our army at any cost!"

Liu Zijun was about the same age as Wen Tianxiang, with a Chinese face, and asked, "The military order, what shall we do?"

Wen Tianxiang said slowly: "Defend! As long as we are still here, the Yuan thieves will not have the energy to encircle and suppress the emperor's soldiers and horses wholeheartedly."

Liu Zijun frowned slightly, and said in a very low voice: "I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for a long time..."

Wen Tianxiang said: "Fight to the last one must defend."

As he spoke, he sighed and said, "Go down and encourage the soldiers to prepare them for the battle! As long as we persist long enough, I think the emperor will definitely find a way to relieve the siege of our army."

Liu Zijun, Zou Wei, Du Hu and others handed over their hands and left under orders.

Wen Tianxiang looked again at the Yuan army formation hundreds of meters away from the city wall.

The sky was gloomy, with dark clouds overwhelming, and it seemed that a torrential rain might pour down at any time.This made the atmosphere on the top of the city even more dignified.

Suddenly, several cavalry came out of the Yuan army's formation.

The leader is a commander in black armor, five big and three thick, extremely burly, and it seems that his status in the Yuan army is not low.

Next to him were a few soldiers who were pointing their spears at the horse. There were two people, a white-haired old woman, and a disheveled young man.

Wen Tianxiang looked at the two people clearly, his body swayed, and he almost fell down.

When they were only 300 meters away from the city wall, the commander-in-chief immediately decided with his own soldiers, and shouted: "Wen Tianxiang, hurry out of the city and surrender, and spare you and the people in the city!"

"Fuck you!"

"Dog element thief!"

Most of the Xingguo army were unyielding men like Wen Tianxiang, and they immediately cursed.

However, when Du Hu, Zou Wei and the generals saw the appearance of the old woman and the young man clearly, their faces were shocked and turned pale instantly.

Wen Tianxiang looked down at the commander, his eyes were about to burst into flames, and he remained silent for a long time.

The commander shouted again: "If you don't leave the city and surrender, I will take the lives of your mother and eldest son."

It turned out that the old woman and young man were Wen Tianxiang's mother and eldest son.They were killed by spies during the battle, but they were captured.

Wen Tianxiang still didn't speak, his body swayed slightly, his eyes were a little rosy.

After fighting all the year round, there are not many relatives left.His wife had already been killed by the Yuan army.

Next to him, his second son shouted anxiously: "Father, find a way to save grandma and elder brother!"

"Get out!"

Wen Tianxiang yelled at him, "Do you know how many people there are in this city? If I surrender, will the Yuan thief really spare them?"

Jesur attacked the city several times and suffered heavy losses.However, Wen Tianxiang knew that if he destroyed the city, he would definitely massacre the city to vent his anger.

Family, country, and people, which is more important, has long been a conclusion in his mind.

He, Wen Tianxiang, was willing to risk his own life.

The second son gritted his teeth, stepped back, his eyes were red.

The commander under the city waited for a few minutes, and seeing that Wen Tianxiang was still silent, he snorted heavily and raised his right sword.

"drink!"

Two yuan army cavalry galloped to the left and right respectively.

Wen Tianxiang's mother and eldest son were tied behind the horses with hemp ropes and dragged along staggeringly.

In just a few seconds, Wen Tianxiang's mother rolled to the ground because she was too old to keep up with the horse's speed.

Later, his eldest son did the same.

The two horses dragged them galloping outside the city wall like this, and the yellow dust billowed.

Wen Tianxiang clenched his hands tightly, his mouth was bleeding from biting, and two lines of tears rolled down his face.

His second son even wanted to fight out of the city with a gun, but was held down by several soldiers.

Wen Tianxiang's voice was hoarse, and he suddenly shouted: "No one is allowed to leave the city, and those who disobey the order will be executed!"

"Father!"

His second son was only eighteen years old, and he was just at the young age. Hearing this, he stopped short, and then angrily threw the spear on the ground. There was a bit of resentment in his eyes looking at Wen Tianxiang's back.

Father is a qualified courtier and general, but not a qualified son, husband, or father.

In Wen Tianxiang's heart, nothing is as important as the country.

In just a few minutes, his mother and eldest son were dragged to a bloody mess.

On the avenue, several bloodstains were shocking.

His mother was dragged behind the horse and couldn't even move.

Wen Tianxiang slowly closed his eyes.

After another 2 minutes, a mournful roar suddenly sounded from the city, "Father! Son, let's go first!"

Wen Tianxiang's eldest son suddenly struggled with a burst of strength from nowhere, picked up a stone while running, and slammed it heavily on his forehead.

Immediately, he fell limply to the ground, and was dragged by the cavalry of the Yuan army, motionless.

The two horses dragged the two corpses and were still galloping, and after two laps, they returned to the commander's side.

On the bodies of Wen Tianxiang's mother and eldest son, not even a complete piece of cloth can be seen.

Countless soldiers on the top of the city cursed.

Zou Wei, Du Hu and the others had ruddy eyes, and tears were about to overflow from their sockets.

"You are so cruel!"

Wen Tianxiang's second son burst into tears and yelled at Wen Tianxiang's back.

Wen Tianxiang's body shook violently a few times, his face flushed suddenly, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood.

The sky suddenly exploded with thunder.

Wen Tianxiang's tall and straight figure fell to the ground following the thunder, if the soldiers beside him hadn't seen the opportunity quickly, they might have fallen off the top of the wall.

Du Hu and others rushed over, "Military orders! Prime Minister Wen!"

Wen Tianxiang saw that his face was full of sickness at this moment, as if he had lost all energy, and he said with an air of gossamer: "Ask, Your Majesty for help..."

As soon as the words fell, he passed out.

Seeing his mother and eldest son being dragged to death by war horses with his own eyes, even with his determination, he couldn't bear it.

"Military doctor! Military doctor!"

Liu Zijun hurriedly yelled for the military doctor to come and treat Wen Tianxiang.

Wen Tianxiang was quickly carried down by the soldiers.

Du Hu, Liu Zijun, Zou Wei and others will gather at the top of the city. Liu Zijun will succeed Wen Tianxiang in charge of the overall situation, and said: "Everyone, now Pingnan County can only rely on me. The military order strictly prohibits you from going out of the city. We will wait by the wall first." Wait for the military order to wake up, and then discuss countermeasures."

Zou Wei was a rather thin man, he mused after hearing the words, "Prime Minister asked me to ask for help, how can I get out?"

Liu Zijun said: "The Xunjiang River in the county leads directly to Tanjin. The Yuan army is not good at water warfare, and the Xunjiang River is dangerous. Maybe there is a chance to rush out."

"I go!"

At this time, Wen Tianxiang's second son suddenly ran up and said to Liu Zijun.

Liu Zijun frowned, "Wen Qi, you..."

Wen Qi puffed up his eyes and said: "I want the emperor to send troops to help, to avenge grandma and elder brother!"

Zou Wei sighed softly at the side, "Let me go, it's not a child's play that life is in danger at every turn."

Wen Qi stared at him with red eyes, "I am familiar with water, so why not?"

Liu Zijun looked at Zou Wei, then at Wenqi, and finally sighed, "Then Wenqi will lead twenty elite soldiers out of the city to ask for help..."

Zou Wei is the commander in chief of the army, so he has to stay here to guard, but it is really inconvenient to leave.

Not long after, several small boats came out from the south gate of Pingnan County, drifting towards the outside of the city.

In the sky, there was a sudden downpour of rain.

Thunder and lightning, almost night.

Behind the Yuan army's formation, there was also the sound of heavy drums and horns at this time.

(End of this chapter)