In Xiangyang City, the summer heat exposed to the sun in summer has already begun to show its power with the sound of cicadas making noises; it is just because it is right next to the Han River, there are many tributary rivers and canals inside and outside the city; so it is still quite wet and cool in some local areas.

For example, in the Gaoyang Pavilion beside Xijia Pool, which is a sacred place for summer vacation, the Fengquan Pavilion and the Furong Platform, which are surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers, are all cool and shaded; and on the Diaoyu Platform, which is connected by only a corridor on the west side of the pool and is even more refreshing and pleasant.

In the water pavilion with shimmering waves, the red medicine that looked more peaceful and elegant in the single skirt of the gauze was surrounded by two little white-haired adopted daughters amber and jade. He brought grapes, peaches, plums, lychees and other fresh fruits to tease the small crisp noodles. Now he has named Tama pet;

The bear and wolf dog, who were eating more and more round, lazily lay on the wooden ground beside him and took a nap with his eyes closed, allowing his small feet to gently stomp around his fluffy and shiny fur, making waves of comfortable snoring.

Even if he was alone during the holidays, Zhou Huaian, who was always carrying a lot of official documents, was dictating some of his chance thoughts and thoughts, and then wrote them down by small pendants that were also wearing cool and transparent clothes as part of his private life diary.

His eyes were staring at a simple version of the map sand table with the troops entering the pass:

The first army's four newly trained (partially firearmed) battalions; the sixth battalion of the sixth army's garrison has entered the south of Chang'an City.

The second army's five basic cavalry (lightly equipped) camp heads, and one cavalry (armored) camp heads; the third army's three cavalry and infantry camp heads; they are waiting in Lantian County.

The two mixed (much-matched) camps of the Fourth Army; the Eighth Battalion of the Fifth Army (slightly small in organization); standby in Lantian Valley after Lantian Pass and Lantian Valley.

In addition, there were engineering regiments, artillery regiments, three detachments, life-catching regiments, cart regiments, and mule and horse regiments. There were a total of 28 basic battalions on the water and land, and about 30,000 soldiers had arrived on the front-line battlefield.

In addition, the eighth battalion of Jiansheng Army and more than 10,000 supporting civilians on Shangluo Road were repaired; three new garrison battalions patrolling and maintaining the rear transport route; five (boats, ships, mules, horses) combined transport brigades, with a total of more than 20,000 auxiliary personnel with a certain degree of organization and armedness.

In this way, as the military and material support of 50,000 yuan was initially implemented, we were waiting for the corresponding opportunity to come and the countermeasures after the corresponding incident occurred. Just as Zhou Huaian's wishes came true, soon a voice came from the other side of the corridor outside:

"Good news from flying books in the pass!!"

"I reported to the Grand Governor that the advance army stationed in the south of Chang'an City won the first battle. The two battalions of Xinlian Third Battalions and Zhanfeng Battalions were on the side of the Qingming Canal outside Guanghua Gate, and fought against the Dangxiang Fan's army and fell 8,000 infantry and cavalry, and they were severely defeated."

"The other two defenders took advantage of the situation to attack and intercept them, and more than half of them were captured on the spot, and they were defeated. They seized countless instruments and objects in the camp. The enemy chief Tuoba Sizhong was in a chaotic battle and was in a search later."

"In addition, as a pre-appointed support and response, the horse team of Lantian County and the rear troops in Lantian Pass were subsequently dispatched one after another. Finally, at Dongchengyi west of Dachang Pass, most of the Weibei Army that was being rushed to be mobilized."

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"..... The troops were defeated in the last battle, and more than 4,000 were killed. The full guard of the Weibei Jiedushi was seized. However, the enemy general Dongfang Kui was almost out of the siege and left..."

In the Weiqiaoyi Camp north of Chang'an City, Cui Anqian looked at Dongfang Kui, who was covered in blood and dust, and was fleeing back in a panic with a bald head.

"Your Weibei Army's unit, Tuoba Sizhong's co-dangxiang team, has not only been more than ten thousand, but only these people have escaped... "

"Your Majesty knows, you knows you,"

Dongfang Kui, who was disheveled and covered in blood scabs on his face, sobbed and lamented:

"Our troops arrived without stopping to come after receiving a request for help from the Dangxiang Army; then the Taiping thief was Xun who had been thinking for a long time, and suddenly attacked in large numbers. Our soldiers fought and fought all the way to Dulingyuan. They just encountered an ambush in Fanchuan, and finally tried their best to be dispersed by a large number of horses in the bandit army."

Then Dongfang Kui stamped his feet and beat his chest more and more:

"If Biaoxia hadn't been worried about keeping this body and repaid her husband to learn about the enemy's situation, why would he feel sad to go to death with his sons and men? This time, the bandits not only had many bows and crossbows, but also had great firearms. Although the official army was ready to set up a formation, the places where the bandits' firearms were attacked from afar were all fireworks that could not be seen, and they rushed to avoid them and could not be recaptured."

Hearing this, Cui Anqian's expression changed slightly, and he waved his hand to stop the military academy who was approaching:

"What kind of firearm did the thief army use? Tell me carefully quickly."

In Chang'an City, Empress Cao, who received the news, also took a carriage and dozens of carriages of inner-domestic goods to reward the teacher; and also stood on the top of the city and praised loudly in public at Chai Ping and others:

"It's a great honor. Xiao Chai, you guys are doing a great job. If everyone is doing their best with their lives like Taiping Jianer, why worry about the world being unable to settle down?"

"So I want to reward you very much. As tens of thousands of soldiers in the capital and more than 100,000 strong men...

Immediately, she waved her hand and asked someone to lift boxes of reward utensils, and introduced in person:

"Come on, this is the black gold and beautiful robe of Yiwei of the troupe of the Da'ui, this is the lion armor and tiger armor of the inner warrior,"

"This is the golden cup of amber cow head among the royal utensils... and don't worry, everyone has a share."

However, on the way back to Danei, some of the companions couldn't help but advise Empress Cao:

"Empress, why are you so condescending to this generation? If you have the heart to encourage others, you just need to send an envoy or a close minister, then you will..."

"Otherwise, what if you are more? Because the big men in the city have nothing to do, we, the woman, have to give up the skin and win over it!"

Empress Cao, who was over 100 years old and was in full military uniform, interrupted coldly:

"If someone is sent there, I'm afraid I won't know if I'll make up some evil things, and that'll really ruin something."

"That would be too generous and grand, so what do you think of the soldiers in the city?"

The female official once again advised her.

"It is to let those people watch it carefully, and the benefits and gains and losses of working for the country; is it that even the foreign aid army sent by my son-in-law is inferior to that of a foreign aid army..."

Empress Cao also sighed:

"This is not only a single motivation and touch to them, but also a measure to calm down the current vain people in the city. We are not able to do anything else. We can win over the emperor and keep the current situation."

After all, the battle in the north of the city won first and then lost, and the general "Flying Mountain Tiger" Meng Juehai returned seriously injured and has not yet woken up. This has severely damaged the morale and fighting spirit of the defenders in the city. There is no one who dares to say that he will go out of the city and fight again. She can only seek help from outside.

Besides, among the fugitives who were brought back through this battle, many of them were the families of the soldiers of Daqi outside the city; this alone was enough to make her use to win over and appease many people in connection with her, and to suppress more doubts.

In the mansion of the Tang Dynasty's son-in-law, General Yulin, and the mansion of the Great Qi Guangluqing and the relative of Xue Tong, everyone at the banquet was also in a bleak atmosphere;

"The official army's defeat in Dulingyuan and Qingmingqu has been confirmed,"

"The Weibei Army flags and armor piled up like mountains and the flags and ceremonies that were gathered in person by the people who were visiting him, but they could not be fake."

"There are also the large piles of Jingguans piled up outside Guanghua Gate, which are all really bald and furious. Not to mention the mounts that drove into the city to the large group of mounts, which is even more obvious to all."

"Why don't the official army want to... Then why should we live?"

"Why don't you wait any longer, after all, this matter is very important and involves our wealth and safety..."

"Nothing is said, this is just a temporary defeat and a local victory. Xianggong Cui still hides heavy troops from Ba Shang. The news between Wei Bridge is still unsuccessful in the city."

"There are many loyal ministers and righteous men in the city, and they still have sincerity. How can we do that fearless person who retreats until the beginning of the day?"

"Do you still have to live the days when despicable people enter the house in a random manner, and play the wife and daughter in the back house, and ask for it?"

However, after this very unpleasant banquet disappeared, among the people of all kinds who left from the back door and followed him, one of them did not return home directly, but came to his own house. After a moment, he pretended to be a servant in blue and came to Jingzhao Mansion.

Then, he said in the side room, politely in a polite voice:

"I have great wealth and great fame and wish to give you. How about I recommend it to me?"

Then the familiar generals and officials who returned to the scene were taken to the back court of the Jingzhao Prefecture Interior Office and whispered:

"Please bring me a little bit, Ambassador Meng is dealing with important matters, and I will see you in a moment..."

However, after a moment, this man did not wait for the expected patrol ambassador of the Five City Gates and the young Yin Mengkai, but saw another group of people who shocked him and couldn't help but want to turn around and run away.

"Lu Chengze, Bachelor Lu, where do you want to go?"

However, he was the former Jinwu General who was the first military officer in the capital, Zuo Pushe, the current Minister of the Grand Qi Procuratorate, and personally led a team of gray-clothed troops to block his way. He rushed up and pushed him to the ground without saying a word. He also used a rope to wrap his neck around and pulled it to the left and right until his neck was broken.

Then Zhang Zhi smiled at a young military general Zhan Yan who was in a slutty manner in Daqi:

"Thank you, General, for understanding the righteousness, we will naturally give you a favor..."

"I'm not for myself, but for everyone's grudges. In any case, don't let the Taiping Army gain power and ride on our heads..."
Chapter completed!