son-in-law

Chapter 661
The city of Luoyang is so huge that it is difficult to look at the head and the tail.Seeing that the city wall was difficult to defend, Zhao Yafu immediately retreated and ran to the imperial city.Call the veteran Feng Dang, let Feng Dang open the door, and say that he will take the Jinwu Guard into the imperial city for defense.

But Cao Mian ordered Zhao Yafu to stay outside the imperial city to stop the enemy.

Zhao Yafu asked: "The enemy has three divisions, and I have less than 7000 people under my command. How can I resist?"
Cao Mian said: "I don't care what you do, in short, don't even think about coming in."

Seeing Cao Mian's stubbornness, Feng Dang broke into the Changqiu Palace to meet the Queen Mother.

At that time, Cao Yuzan was watching the battle from the watchtower of the imperial city.The battle situation is not good, Cao Yuhan's complexion is waxy.At this time, there was a princess in red robe standing next to the queen mother, it was Tang Linger, the princess of Chang'an.To say that the princess is really in a bad situation today, he got up early to discuss business, but was trapped in Ziwei Palace.

The old general knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty! Make an order and let Zhao Yafu come in!"

Cao Yuzan asked: "Luoyang City is so high that even Zhao Yafu can't hold it, but can the imperial city be held?"

Feng Dangdao: "The city is big, and it is difficult to keep the head and the tail, so it is difficult to defend. The imperial city is small, and the soldiers are all over the city, so we can stick to it."

Cao Yuzan sighed and said, "I'm a woman, I don't know how to fight, so I'll listen to the old general."

……

An Guogong Tang Zhen stood on the top of the Zuixian Tower and watched the battle.Seeing Zhao Yafu leading troops into the imperial city, I feel at ease.It seems that this battle will last until dark at least.

The main generals of both sides, Zhao Yafu and Zhu Xieke, are well-known generals who have been in battle for a long time, and they are quite organized in both attack and defense, but at this time, Zhao Ting's banner cannot be seen, and Duke An is also puzzled.

Not long after, the news came through, saying that King Xian and Su Yu were both in Zhang Yunlong's team. Zhang Yunlong's cavalry had arrived, but the armored infantry moved slowly, and it was estimated that they would not arrive at Changxia Gate until evening.Even if they come, Zhang Yunlong may not use troops.The speed of Zhao Qiang's Department of the Seventh Division was even slower, and it is said that King Xian has ordered to urge them.

Tang Zhen circled dots on the map to calculate the time.Zhao Yafu had to hold out until evening at least, when King Kang's soldiers rushed in to fight Zhu Xieke.The two sides fought fiercely until dark, and the best result would be that both sides would be injured, and that was the time for the virtuous king to clean up the mess.

If one side wins, it would be a miserable victory. With Zhang Yunlong's first division, it must be a draw.

Thinking of this, a sneer appeared on the corner of An Guogong's mouth.

……

Changqiu Palace, Feixiang Palace.

Cao Yuzan, who came down from the watchtower, had a face as heavy as water, and was quite tired.The palace is empty and deserted.Holding the hand stove, the hands are still cold.The little emperor Zhao Ce was still playing with the black cat, laughing from time to time.

Can vaguely hear shouts from a distance, more than [-] Jinwu guards "broke" into the imperial city, and Zhao Yafu began to deploy defenses.

Cao Yuzan was in a complicated mood. She seemed to have something to say, but she couldn't say a word.

At this time, I saw a female general standing outside the hall, asking for an audience.

Cao Yuzan looked up and saw that it was a cross-sword woman wearing a red flying fish suit, and Mei Hongshan, acting commander of Jinyiwei.

Without using the eunuch's message, Cao Yuzhan directly waved to Mei Hongshan.Mei Hongshan strode in and knelt down on one knee: "Mei Hongshan asks the empress to open the military warehouse in the palace and distribute armor and crossbows to the Jinyiwei."

Cao Yuzan chuckled lightly: "Sequoia, do you think my palace is an armory? No, I've sent it all away. But I still have a set of armor, which I prepared for myself before. At that time, I was still thinking, We also want to mount a horse and swing a knife. But I tried it once, and I can’t even walk in armor, so what kind of knife can I hold. Since I don’t need it, I’ll give it to you.”

Mei Hongshan thanked her, and at this time Cao Yuzan said again: "This man fights, it's terrifying. Seeing that soldier covered in blood makes me feel uncomfortable all over. Sequoia, you are a woman, why don't you just stay and guard At the door. Let me watch you, so I can feel more at ease."

Afterwards, the plum red shirt was neatly dressed, and she rode a horse and stood at the gate of Changqiu Palace.To say that Cao Yuzan's set of armor is really good, but it's a pity that her light and fluffy body can't wear it, and she can't breathe under the pressure.Wearing it on a plum red shirt now, she is really heroic.The female general carries a long pole Mo Dao, and the distant view envies others.

At this time, Cao Yuzan's hands were not so cold, she put down the hand stove, and glanced at Princess Chang'an who was sitting beside her.This old girl from the Tang family really has a big heart, and she was born to be a big showman. It was a mess outside, but there was no change on the face of the princess.As expressionless as ever.He just sat there firmly, holding the stove in his hand, against his belly.

Cao Yuzan smiled wryly: "Ling'er, you may be able to witness a great event today."

Tang Ling'er didn't look sideways: "Looking at the situation, it must be."

"No, it's not too big now." Cao Yuzan sighed: "Wang Rui and Kang Wang are completely torn apart by this trouble, and today we must decide the winner. After today, no matter who wins or loses, the royal family will win." The power will usher in a big change. If King Kang wins, Emperor Daxing will be able to secure the throne. If Prince Rui wins, our orphans and widowed mothers may not even have their lives. At that time, Linger must pay more attention to safety, and Hugh will leave me It’s better if it’s too close, so as not to get involved. Now, there are still several princesses in the palace. For example, Prince Kang’s only daughter, Zhao Tan..."

Perhaps it was because she had lost control of the situation, which made Cao Yuhan look more relaxed. Now she can only resign herself to fate and wait for the result.

Cao Yuzan sat there chattering, Tang Linger didn't bother to talk to her.

Princess Chang'an is only interested in the economy and is not sensitive to politics. She usually doesn't inquire about it, but thinks that it is something that her brothers should worry about.Just find a way to make money by yourself, and it is enough to stabilize the daughters-in-law in the family.The idea of ​​a man leading the outside and a woman leading the inside is deeply ingrained in the heart of the princess.

Cao Yuzan babbled, then suddenly changed the topic: "...I was thinking, if Prince Rui and King Kang were both injured, what would the virtuous king do? The sons of the virtuous king make me feel worried. I don't know if this sage What happened to the king? There are many concubines, but only five sons were born. In the end, the best two died on the battlefield. The remaining three, the largest of them, are less than five feet. Alas Linger, tell me, if the virtuous king controls the overall situation, who will he choose to be emperor?"

Tang Ling'er was a little annoyed, but Cao Yuzan was the queen mother after all, Tang Linger would not show annoyance, but said in a low mood: "The royal family has many secrets that are not known to outsiders. Maybe the virtuous king has planned it long ago, or maybe he hasn't. .If not, when his soldiers come here, they will persuade King Rui and King Kang to make peace. If so, it would be the best."

Cao Yuzan suddenly thought of something, and rolled his eyes.Then Tang Ling'er was persuaded to go to Anle Palace where Zhao Tan was to rest, saying that it was far away from the imperial city wall and there was no blood to be seen.And what do you say, don't disturb the fetal gas, and so on.

After Tang Ling'er left, Cao Yuzan said to Li Wantang, "It's a coincidence that she came."

Li Wantang nodded: "Let the old servant keep an eye on her, maybe it will be useful when it is absolutely necessary."

Cao Yuzan sighed: "There is nothing more ruthless than the emperor's house. If you really get to that point, you can only try it."

……

The Changxia Gate has been opened, and the First Cavalry Regiment under Zhang Yunlong has entered the city.Su Yu said that the military academy can station troops, and it is closer to the imperial city.Zhang Yunlong felt that this idea was good, so he led the team to Jingxingfang.

Ziwei Palace is in the northwest corner of Luoyang City, while there is no fighting in Nancheng, which seems to be relatively stable.

There was no one to be seen on the road, only the high-rise buildings in the square city were crowded with people, people turned their heads and looked at the direction of the imperial city, and the fire at Hui'an Gate was still burning, fortunately the city gate was mostly made of green bricks After it was completed, it still stands majestically, but the gate tower on the top has burned down and collapsed.

In the north of the city, the fire was burning into the sky, the black smoke filled the air, and the sound of fire and thunder could be heard from time to time.It is said that the Fourth Division brought in the trebuchet and was throwing fire and mines into the imperial city.It is estimated that there will be a fire in the imperial city soon, and the little widow and Emperor Daxing will hide in the cellar by then.

Su Yu suddenly remembered something and was startled: Ling'er left earlier than me in the morning..., she won't be in the imperial city, right?

"Shi Maosheng."

"exist!"

"Go to Qinghuafang and find out where the Princess Chang'an is."

"Order!"

……

At around Shenshi, Liang Cong's No. 12 division belonging to King Kang entered through Houzai Gate, followed Tianjie all the way to the north, and saw the imperial city in the distance.But at this time, it was discovered that there were heavily armed soldiers in front of the Nanxingjin Bridge in the imperial city.

No. 11 division Zhonglang will guard Shi Beng here, cut off the support team of the imperial city, and protect the rear of the fourth division.

1 people crowded here, densely packed. Seeing this, Liang Cong asked Kang Wang, whether to fight or not?

Kang Wangdao: Of course we must fight.

Liang Cong said: "Both sides are regular armored soldiers. In such a narrow and long area, if we fight at night, it may not be possible to tell the winner."But can the imperial city hold on for so long?
Kang Wang said anxiously: "Then what do you say?"

Liang Cong said: "When the Eighth Division of Hangu Pass and the Ninth Division of Guangcheng Pass come, we will surround them. They are inside and we are outside. We have supplies, but they do not. Then they must break through, and we will occupy the nearby squares. City, relying on the favorable terrain to set up an array and wait for work with ease."

Kang Wang was puzzled and said: "Just now you said that the imperial city couldn't hold on, so why did you say to surround them? Wouldn't it be too late?"

Liang Cong said: "What I mean is that the imperial city can't be saved anyway, so let's not save it at all. Wouldn't it be better for King Baokang to win and become emperor himself?"

Kang Wang was in distress, if Emperor Daxing died in the city, would he be the emperor himself?After working hard for more than [-] years, it turned out to be nothing.When you get to the Underworld, why don't you be laughed at by Fan Yu?

"No, we must fight!" Kang Wang said anxiously: "If we come and don't fight, Zhao Yafu will give up resistance if he sees it, and the imperial city will be lost soon. Then we have no time to wait for the eighth and ninth divisions. "

Liang Cong laughed loudly: "Okay! Then let's get started!"

Liang Cong's laughter stopped abruptly, he turned his head, his murderous aura suddenly rose, and pointed: "Adjutant Chen, send a regiment to put my banner up, so that Zhao Yafu can see it!"

(End of this chapter)