The results of the battle of Luoyang soon spread all around, and gradually spread to all parts of the country. After Murong Chui, who was attacking Yangcheng County, heard the news, the attack became even more powerful. Before, he wanted to use this to deal with Huangfu Zhen's army, so as to defeat the Tang army between the two waters.

But now, he is going to rush to rescue the emperor and them.

However, the defenders of Yangcheng County, who also got the news, also became tough at this meeting. Not only because they knew that the role of their side was very crucial, but also because the reinforcements sent by Huan Wen's side had finally arrived at this time.

As Chen Kang said, when Huan Wen, who was in Xuchang City, learned that Murong Chui gave up the siege of himself and went to attack Yangcheng County instead, he did have the idea of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight at first. I am going to wait until Tang Yan and the two sides fight to the death, and then send troops to reap the benefits.

But this matter slowly changed later, mainly because of Xi Chao's persuasion.

The reason given by Xi Chao is that the Jin army has not fully recovered now, and the follow-up replenishment of troops has not yet arrived.

If the Yan army drove the Tang army out of Henan County in this battle, it would mean that they would soon be able to concentrate their forces against themselves with confidence.

At that time, I am afraid that those who remain in Xuchang City will have to face a difficult situation. Therefore, on the surface, it seems to be helping Tang Jun and Li Xin, but in fact, it is also helping himself and buying more time for himself.

After hearing this persuasion, Huan Wen changed his mind and dispatched 2,000 people from the soldiers and horses in Xuchang City to Yangcheng County to help defend the city.

Originally, Murong Trai might soon attack Yangcheng County, but because of the extra 2,000 men, the time dragged on a few more.

In the past few years, the war situation in the entire Henan County has changed greatly. After the defeat of Huangfu Zhen and others, they immediately fled all the way to the east, first fleeing to Zheng, the county seat of the Gui family

But because of Deng Qiang, they quickly caught up again, and after thinking left and right, Huangfu really felt that he could not stop the Tang army with the county seat of the Gui family. Therefore, they simply gathered their soldiers and horses and abandoned the city, and the group fled eastward, all the way to Gongxian City.

Escaping all the way can be described as embarrassing, after all, there are few cavalry in their group, and most of them are foot soldiers, how can they outrun the cavalry of the Tang Army.

More than 2,000 people came out of the county town of Guishi, plus the remnants of the soldiers gathered after the defeat on the battlefield, a total of about 6,000 people, and the only ones who escaped safely to Gongxian were only in their early 2,000s.

It just so happened that here in Gongxian County, Huangfu really ran into some generals such as Murong Zhong who escaped from Luoyang City. They left first at the moment the city was broken, otherwise, I am afraid they would not be able to escape.

Everyone gathered together, and the current situation was aroused, and they couldn't help but sigh.

At this point, after the Yan army retreated all the way, only Gong County and Chenggao County further east were still in their hands. The only one that can be regarded as reassuring to everyone is probably that the tiger prison is still in his own hands

And just when they were concentrated in Gong County, Zhao Ji and the others came to attack and advance, leading the army to almost sweep the entire northern part of Henan County.

Except for Yangcheng County and Yangzhai County in the hands of the Jin army, as well as the two counties and one pass in the hands of the Yan army, all other counties and passes fell into the control of the Tang army

Zhao Ji began to mobilize town troops from Hongnong and Shangluo Second Counties to rush to the counties, and at the same time reported to Li Xin. In this case, officials can soon be dispatched to take over these places.

The three of them gradually gathered their large armies and began to gather around Gongxian County, preparing to attack the city.

Gongxian County is located in the southwest of Gongyi City in the later generations, and the distance is not very far, located in the southeast after the confluence of the two rivers of Yiluo.

The topography of the cluster has begun to narrow sharply, because it is Songshan Mountain to the south, Fuxi Mountain to the east, and the Yellow River to the north.

Due to the high mountains to the east and south, the only way to get from here to Xingyang County in the east is to follow the narrow road on the banks of the Yellow River. It just so happened that in the narrowest place was where the Tiger Prison was located.

Therefore, Gongxian is the barrier of the Tiger Pass, and anyone who comes from the west to attack the Tiger Pass must first take Gongxian County

Otherwise, once the army attacks Guancheng with all its might, the enemy in Gongxian suddenly kills out, or attacks the rear, or cuts off the grain route, which is definitely an extremely dangerous thing.

In Gongxian County, Huangfu Zhen had just figured out the situation of the soldiers and horses in his hands. At this moment, all the soldiers and horses gathered in the city were less than 5,000 men.

With such some people to guard the county seat of Gongxian County, there will naturally be no big problem, but if you want to forge ahead, I am afraid it will be impossible.

Especially in the face of the powerful Tang Army, going out of the city to meet the battle with this little force is just a send-off. Fortunately, he had already sent people to inform Yecheng and Murong Chui separately before.

If all goes well, after holding out here for a while, you should be able to hold out until reinforcements arrive.

"General, although the Tang Army has been besieging the city for the past two days, it has not attacked the city, I don't know what tricks they are doing!" When standing on the head of the city to observe the enemy's situation, Murong Zhong said to the emperor.

"If it's expected, it should be gathering more soldiers. In this way, they will be able to attack the Tiger Prison Pass at the same time as they attack Gongxian County. Huangfu really looked at the Tang army camp outside the city, in terms of quantity, the camp tents are not particularly large, and the total strength is only just 10,000.

"If that's the case, aren't we in danger? If Gongxian is captured here, if the Tiger Prison Pass falls into the hands of the enemy, I'm afraid that even if our reinforcements arrive, we won't be able to come from there! I heard that Dagu Pass and Yuyuan Pass have fallen into their hands, so the road to the south is not passable, so don't we have to be trapped in Henan County? Hearing this, Murong Zhong couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yes! In such a situation, we are now facing a dilemma. If we give up Gongxian and stick to the Tiger Pass, we may be able to keep it and win a chance to recapture the cluster in the future. But in that case, it means that we will completely give up Henan County. If we stick to the cluster, we can certainly echo the Tiger Pass, reduce the pressure for them, and contain the Tang Army. But after a long time, I'm afraid we'll really be trapped here! Huangfu really sighed and said lightly.

"In the opinion of the last general, we should still retreat to the Tiger Prison Pass. After all, the walls of the city were not strong, and the terrain was dangerous enough to be defended by a small number of troops. As for Gongxian and other places, as long as the tiger prison is in our hands, we can naturally take it back in the future. Hearing these two roads, Murong Zhong groaned for a while, and then immediately said.

"Yes, yes, we should retreat to Tiger Prison. There is danger to defend there, unlike the thin-walled city here, which is unbearable! The others also hurriedly chimed in.

In short, everyone's meaning is basically understood, and they don't want to risk here, but want to go to a safer Tiger Prison.

Huang Fu really looked at the expressions of the people around him, and knew what they thought. In fact, these two paths are similar, and the key is when the reinforcements will arrive. But in comparison, it is naturally more reassuring to be on the Tiger Prison Pass.

Thinking of this, Huangfu, who was a little hesitant in his heart, couldn't help but start to lean towards the Tiger Prison.

"General, this matter should have been decided early. Otherwise, once the Tang Army captures the Tiger Pass, we will really have no way out! Murong Zhong saw that he didn't say anything, and hurriedly persuaded him again.

"Well, since you all think it's more advantageous to retreat to the Tiger Prison, let's go to the Tiger Prison! Tonight, let's break through! Huangfu really looked at everyone and said slowly.

Just as Huangfu Zhen was discussing the way out, at this time, in the camp outside the city, Zhao Ji and the three were also discussing things.

"The soldiers and horses transferred from each of them have gradually arrived. In another day, we will have 18,000 men and horses available, and at that time, it should not be a problem to take Gong County. However, the key to this lies in the tiger prison behind. If it's possible, we should take it down first! Zhao Ji said to the two.

"It's better for you to lead the army to the Tiger Prison Pass first, and then take it first. As for the enemy of Gong County, leave it to me! As long as I have 3,000 cavalry, it is enough to block the other party, unless the other party does not leave the city, otherwise, don't think about going back when you come out! Deng Qiang proposed.

"That's what I'm thinking, let's split up and have a bigger grasp. In addition, we should pay special attention to those ferries on the side of the big river, in case the Yan army on the north bank crosses the river to support, we must be prepared! Zhao Ji nodded.

"Leave the matter of patrolling the riverbank to me! I took the rest of the cavalry along the river and kept a close eye on the river. With me, I will never let the enemy army cross a step! Chen Kangmao recommended himself.

"Okay, then we're done! Later, we will divide our troops and strive to take Henan County as soon as possible! Zhao Ji immediately agreed.

After discussing the matter, the three of them immediately began to prepare, preparing to move immediately when the second army was all assembled.

However, in the evening, Huangfu Zhen and his entourage opened the city gate, first feint to attack the Tang army camp from the south gate, but broke through from the north of the city while taking advantage of the chaos. Although their movements were blocked, Huangfu Zhen and a group of Yan army generals fled.

After all, all of them have good horses, and there are many people to escort them, and once they want to run, they really can't catch up for a while. By the time Deng Qiang and the others reacted and wanted to catch up, they had already run away.