Late Tang

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Yunzhou City seemed to be in danger, as if it could be breached at any time, and then Yelu Shilu attacked the city with all his strength regardless of casualties, but the result was that the two sides fought bloody battles until dark, and Yelu Abaoji was knocked down from the tower. The upper body was cushioned with some strength, but he suffered several fractures all over his body, vomited blood several times, and was unconscious all the time.Afterwards, Deputy Marshal Yelu Fugu also personally led a death squad composed entirely of Khitan warriors, and climbed the city under the cover of a large number of crossbowmen. The two sides fought until dawn. Sachi Chong boarded the city tower, but every time he was finally driven off the city wall again.

Fighting until dawn, Yunzhou City was on the verge of shaking, but it never fell down.

Although not reconciled, when the dawn came, the defenders on the city began to display their superior long-range equipment again, and their ballista throwing guns and cloud chariots were almost destroyed, and they continued to attack the city. It can only be sent to death in vain.It is obviously not a wise move to continue to attack at this time.What's more, the huge casualties and high-intensity siege battles made all the leaders of the coalition tribes feel great pressure.They went south to make a fortune, not to storm an impregnable Xiongguan fortress.

If they continue to attack the city like this, not only will they not be able to grab money and children, but they will also let their few tribal warriors drain the last drop of blood under the city.

Finally, at the request of the leaders of various tribes, Yelu Shilu had to withdraw his troops with money.

At this time, Song Jirong and other generals of the Qin army on the top of the city were also exhausted. Ten thousand against one hundred thousand, it was not easy to defend to this level.If there is an elite cavalry in hand, it is a good time to go out of the city at this time, but now they can only watch the barbarian's ladder retreat, symbolically firing a burst of stone bullets to send off the matter.

In fact, compared with the Hu people, the Qin army defending the city was under greater pressure.

Although a city like Yunzhou is strong, no matter how strong the city is, it needs people to guard it.Especially when faced with the siege of hundreds of thousands of barbarians, the overwhelming pressure to break the city almost at any time is very huge.If it weren't for the four artillery battalions and many heavy equipment left by the Western Expeditionary Army in the city, it would be impossible for them to defend until now.If it hadn't been for destroying the enemy's catapult array and buildings, the city would have fallen long ago.Even so, the nightly battle last night also caused heavy losses to the defenders on the city, and countless civilians and soldiers of the Qin army died in the battle.

When Yelu Shilu returned to the camp, he didn't even take off his armor, he only took off his helmet, and immediately went to the wounded barracks.In the wounded barracks, there were lightly and seriously wounded everywhere.

Yunzhou City was like a huge meat grinder. While continuously killing and wounding the guards of the Qin army, the Hu people suffered more casualties.Up to now, according to rough statistics, more than 10 of Yelu Shilu's [-] horses have died in battle, and more than [-] have been seriously injured. These are basically the same as dying in battle, they can only wait to die.There are even more people with minor injuries and disabilities.

The number of combat personnel decreased by more than [-]%, leaving less than [-] soldiers capable of fighting.

Following the death of his brother Yeluzaci, his nephew Yelu Abaoji is also seriously injured, and he has not woken up for a day and a night.

"How's Shari?"

"Tat Marong Shali was seriously injured. Before falling from the city, he had already broken several ribs, and then fell from the top of the city. Although there were corpses under him to relieve some of the momentum, he was still seriously injured. Severe. Fractured left calf, dislocated both arms, severe muscle loss, injured internal organs, broken ribs punctured spleen, and concussion to the brain.”

Listening to the white-bearded doctor talking non-stop, Yelu Shilu's face became more and more ugly.

"When will he wake up?"

"According to the current situation, he should have woken up, but he couldn't wake up for a long time, probably because of the concussion in his head. This depends on the luck of the horse. If you are lucky, you may wake up soon. , and then the other injuries should be able to recover after resting for about a year. But if you are unlucky, maybe, maybe"

"Maybe what?"

"Yu Yue should know that the human head is the most mysterious and unpredictable, and it is extremely difficult to treat if it is injured. If it is not good, it may never wake up, and maybe it will be more dangerous."

Yelu Shilu grabbed him and said, "I want you to cure him immediately, otherwise, if something happens to him, you will be buried with him."

The doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead, the old man was powerless.The old man heard that Dengzhou in the south now has the largest medical clinic in the world and the most comprehensive doctors, especially Liao Chang of Dengzhou Medical College, who is known as the Little Doctor Immortal and has extraordinary medical skills. Maybe he can find a way to send him to Dengzhou, or invite The little fairy doctor came to treat him. "White Beard immediately thought of a way to divert the disaster to the east.

Yelu Shilu glared at the old man, pushed him aside, glanced at A Baoji who was in a coma, sighed, turned his head and left.At this time, how could he go to Dengzhou to invite that little fairy doctor? As for sending his nephew to Dengzhou, it became even more impossible. "

He turned around and went back to the camp, only to find that the deputy commander Fu Guzhi was already sitting in his camp, and even asked his soldiers to make tea.The tea has already been boiled, Fu Gu saw him come back, clasped his fists and said: "Please forgive me, Marshal, I made tea myself."

Yelu Shilu waved his hand: "They are all my brothers, so why be polite."

"Is there a problem?"

Fu Gu just put down his teacup and straightened his face. Of course he didn't just come for a cup of tea.

"Marshal, I think that maybe we should make some other considerations."

"Other considerations? What considerations?"

"For example, withdrawing troops!" Fu Gu only replied.At this point in the battle, they are really riding a tiger. If Yunzhou City can't win, it will be difficult for them to gain a foothold in Daibei.What's more, the Southward Corps was wiped out, the three towns of Yanmen, Chengde, and Weibo were silent, but the Qin army's reinforcements had arrived ahead of schedule, which made their current situation worse every day.The Khitan people didn't really come to clean up some kind of house for Li Keyong when they went south this time.When they went south, the most important thing was to use the road to replace the north, and finally pointed directly at the states behind the mountains, and even went to Junduguan, threatening Yanjing and forcing Li Jing to send troops back from the north to relieve the pressure of the two legions at this time. The huge pressure caused by the 10,000+ Qin army burning and killing everywhere in the Khitan and Xi borders of Huangshuituhe.

Let these 10,000+ people burn, kill and loot everywhere on the grassland, and the Khitan will be the first to fail.

But this troop dispatch, so far, can be said to have failed.It is impossible for them to hit Junduguan, and they can't even hit Yunzhou.That being the case, it's better to leave early, or stay here, if Li Jing surrounds them, then their soldiers and horses may be wrapped in dumplings.They were already one of the few mobile forces in Khitan, if they were wiped out, then the Qin people would have no worries about burning, killing and looting on the grassland.

"Hasn't Li Keyong been in touch yet?"

Fu Gu only smiled wryly: "That Shi Yan has been a little evasive recently, saying that he hasn't been in touch yet, and the road is far away. I guess, I'm afraid that Li Keyong may be held back by the troops from the east of the river. He has a very good relationship with Li Jing. In addition, I suspect that Li Keyong has sent an order to the Yanmen Army not to let them go north when he saw the bad situation here. No worries, they will kill them at any time. If they come, they will be in trouble. Commander, don't forget that there are [-] Li Siyuan's subordinates that we ignored at Niupi Pass in the north of Yunzhou."

"Tie Muci and Gui Chi'er haven't cut off Li Siyuan's head yet?" Yelu Shilu frowned. There are still 3 people over there. Hit Niupi Pass and eat Li Siyuan's remaining soldiers and horses together.

"There is no news yet, and we haven't contacted us for two days. Could it be that something happened?"

Yelv Shilu: "An accident? What happened?" He asked knowingly, if an accident happened, it was absolutely impossible to be defeated by Li Siyuan, it could only be that the Qin army had a support soldier suddenly appearing outside the Great Wall. "Where are Li Jing's reinforcements?" He felt a little uneasy.

"The news came back yesterday that Li Jing is still in the military capital and is gathering troops. It is said that the reinforcements this time will exceed 10."

"Are you sure Li Jing is still in the military capital at this time?" Yelu Shilu squeezed his beard. Before that, Liu Xun's tens of thousands of people suddenly appeared on the battlefield of Jincheng, causing the death of Sarah and the destruction of fifty thousand soldiers. of.Since Liu Xun arrived in Jincheng so soon, there is no reason for Li Jing to remain in the military capital.Even if he respects his status and refuses to take risks, he can still send troops to help first.

Something is not quite right.

A thought suddenly flashed in his mind, Li Jing is not the kind of person who dare not take risks, on the contrary, Li Jing likes to use odds most when using soldiers, and likes to charge when fighting.There is no reason for such a young commander-in-chief to stay in the military capital under the favorable circumstances.Could it be?The military capital pass is just a false flag, and Li Jing has actually led his troops out of the pass?Could it be that Tie Muci and the others had no news for two days because they had already met Li Jing?

Have they been annihilated by Li Jing?

Hey!

He couldn't help cursing, since he crossed the Yin Mountain, he always felt that the information could not keep up with the rhythm.Sometimes, the information sent back is still wrong.Just like Liu Xun's support soldiers, the spies didn't find any traces until they suddenly traveled thousands of miles and appeared on the Jincheng battlefield.

They are really useless guys, if only they can have some more useful information.

Being here, he felt like he was in a dark night, except for his side, the rest of the place was covered in fog.

Perhaps, it is time to consider retreating.Although he didn't have any information, he felt that there was already a big sheet rushing towards him in the surrounding area.

"Commander, Shali is seriously injured, and the conditions are poor and he cannot be healed. It is better to send him back first. At this time, it is not helpful for those wounded soldiers to stay. It is better to let them go back together, which can save some food and grass. Burden." Fu Gu could only see Yelu Shilu's hesitation, and immediately suggested tactfully.

It is actually just a step to send Yelu Abaoji and the wounded soldiers back.Once Abaoji and the others were really let go, it would be much easier to talk about retreating later.What's more, it's really not helpful for these wounded soldiers to stay here. Send them away now. Once the situation is urgent, they will have no burden around them, and it will be much easier to advance and retreat.

"Okay, just as you said, send a team to send all the wounded who can move back with Abaoji." After a pause, Yelu Shilu said again: "Send some more scouts, and send out a hundred If you find the Qin army, report back immediately. Well, then send a letter to Tiemuci, asking him to kill Li Siyuan quickly, and then take Li Siyuan's head to Niupiguan to persuade him to surrender. "

"Should I ask Shi Yan to send a letter to Li Keyong to send out the Yanmen Army to help us contain Zhang Zimian and Liu Xun in Shuozhou?" Fu Gu only added.

"Okay, tell Li Keyong that if he doesn't send troops as agreed, then we will retreat beyond the Great Wall."

He sighed a long time, "Let me take a rest, build another batch of equipment, and we will attack again with all our strength. If we can't attack again, then we will retreat!" Yelv Shilu still retreated unwillingly at this time, maybe , Attack again, you can break through Yunzhou.Perhaps, Li Keyong will eventually send troops as promised.