Originally, Su Chengdong's road was going very smoothly, because Cha Jung-hyun, the commander of the Western Front of the Goryeo Army, focused his defense on the Guicheng line. Turtle City has convenient transportation, which can not only go west to support Dingzhou, but also go east to help protect White Wolf Mountain, and also hold the attack of the northern Silk Country, which is indeed a superior choice from the perspective of strategic position. But what Che Zhengxian didn't expect was that Chang Miao never wanted a full-scale attack, and his focus was on Dingzhou City on the west coast from the beginning.

However, Chang Miao's great momentum still confused Cha Jung-hyun, and while Turtle City was attacked by the army of the Silk Country, the offensive in the direction of White Wolf Mountain was much more intense. Cha Jung-hyun judged that the other party's focus must be on breaking through the defense line of White Wolf Mountain, he did not like political struggle like Han Wen, and he attached great importance to the importance of White Wolf Mountain in the situation of the entire battlefield. However, because Li Chenghui could not actually control the troops on the Western Front, he did not know Li Chenghui's strategic judgment at all, and he still ordered the deputy general He Qianbing to lead his troops to reinforce Li Chenghui in White Wolf Mountain.

And Su Chengdong was waiting for this opportunity, and his tepid attack on the West Coast suddenly became fierce. This made the Goryeo defenders completely unable to adapt, and within a few days, Longzhou, Yanchuan, Donglin, Xuanchuan, and Guoshan were all lost, and the army of the country of silk advanced for hundreds of miles, directly threatening the flank of the turtle city, once the Dingzhou city was lost, the turtle city would also lose the barrier on the flank. What's worse is that there is no main force of the Goryeo army after Dingzhou, and although the city of Anju in its rear is strong, it is not strong enough troops. Once Anju falls, not only will the back road of Guseong be cut off, but there will also be almost no Goryeo Army on the road to Pyongyang!

Cha Zhengxian knew that something was wrong, and was about to transfer manpower from the troops at hand to rush to support Dingzhou, when the attack of the army of the country of silk suddenly became fierce. The enemy general Zhong He successfully attacked Fangxian Village in the southwest of Guicheng and cut off the road to reinforce Dingzhou.

Just when Su Chengdong's troops marched to Dingzhou City. The 30,000 army led by Lu Xuan arrived at Dingzhou City in time. In the face of the crisis, Lu Xuan stabilized the wavering military spirit in Dingzhou City in time, and at the same time set up an ambush in Dingzhou City. Wait until Su Chengdong's department comes to Dingzhou City. Without much effort, the vanguard opened the gates and rushed straight into the city, and by the time the ambush was everywhere in the city, it was too late.

Wu Yuanlong, the pioneer who realized the plan, desperately controlled the troops and wanted to withdraw from the city, but was attacked by Li Yong, and the gap in martial arts quickly ended the battle, Wu Yuanlong was stabbed to death by Li Yong, and most of the vanguard troops died in Dingzhou City, and the remnants fled outside the city. Su Chengdong led his troops to reinforce, but was blocked by Lu Xuan, and the two sides fought a fierce battle. Su Chengdong had no choice but to withdraw for the time being.

But in this way, Dingzhou City became difficult to overcome, Chang Miao's original plan for a surprise attack was hit hard, and at this time, Che Zhengxian also repelled Zhonghe's troops to recapture Fangxian Village, and now Su Chengdong's department, which was deep behind the enemy, was caught between the two enemy armies and had to take a defensive position.

Chang Miao, who received the urgent report, hurriedly handed over the command to the veteran He Ling, with Gai Yanxiao as the deputy general, and then ordered the soldiers of the Huwei Battalion to personally lead the starry night and went straight to Dingzhou City.

The long-suppressed desire to fight of the Tiger Guard Battalion was fully vented, and they made a long-distance attack to Turtle City within three days, and successfully defeated a part of He Qianbing's troops returning to Turtle City. After that, Wang Hanxin attacked Taichuan, and Gaoding captured Fangxian Village, but instead surrounded Che Zhengxian in Turtle City.

Taking advantage of the chaos of the Goryeo army, Chang Miao attacked Dingzhou City non-stop. When the sun rose on the fifth day, the Goryeo army in Dingzhou City was shocked to find that a large number of cavalry from the Silk Country had appeared outside the eastern city!

However, at this time, the Tiger Guard Battalion was already a tired force, and the greater significance of his appearance was the spiritual level rather than the actual combat effectiveness. The prestige of the Tiger Guard Battalion and its sudden arrival frightened the Goryeo army, and at the same time greatly boosted the morale of Su Sungdong's troops. Although Lu Xuan also wanted to take advantage of the Tiger Guard's unstable foothold, he would defeat it. But the timely support of Su Chengdong's department made Lu Xuan's plan come to naught. The two sides were at a stalemate under Dingzhou City.

Looking at the city wall of Dingzhou City, Chang Miao sighed repeatedly: "Lu Xuan really deserves to be a good general." The city defense of Dingzhou City has been arranged by him, and it may not be so easy to conquer it again. Li Chenghui expected this strategy to attack the east and west, and the subsequent war may be protracted. ”

Xue Boren, who was following along, said, "What Lord Du Hu has seen is extremely true. Since it is no longer possible to raid Pyongyang, it is better to take advantage of the opportunity of our army to encircle Turtle City and seize Turtle City first, and if Turtle City succeeds, it can bypass and attack Anju from there. ”

Chang Miao shook his head and said: "Brother Xue's strategy is good, but it's a pity that now our army's intentions have been exposed, not to mention that it will take time to conquer Turtle City, even if it is to attack Anzhou now, I am afraid that the Goryeo army has also been prepared, and it is not so easy." ”

After pacing a few steps, Chang Miao suddenly changed his words: "According to what Brother Xue said, I ordered you to immediately lead your troops to Turtle City, if Turtle City is lost, Goryeo will inevitably divide troops to defend Anzhou, and the importance of Dingzhou City will be greatly reduced, and this alone has its value." ”

"Yes." Xue Boren clasped his fists and saluted, and took the order away.

After that, the battle between the two sides did not achieve anything, whether it was White Wolf Mountain, Turtle City or Dingzhou City, all of them fell into a stalemate. It wasn't until October arrived, that Turtle City finally couldn't hold on to being captured, and the defender Cha Jung-hyun broke through. By this time, the prelude to winter had already begun, and cold particles were floating in the air. If the war drags on until winter, it will obviously be very unfavorable for the country of Juan.

And at this time, Chang Miao received a report from Chang'an - Emperor Liu Yutong died!

The news took the breath away of all the generals present. The emperor died, so what should be done in this war now? It is reasonable to say that during the national funeral, it is right to strike the army and negotiate peace, but at this time, the war is in a state of stalemate, and if the troops are withdrawn, they will be pursued and killed by the Goryeo army, and the casualties at that time can be imagined. Moreover, once this news is learned by the other side, the peace talks will inevitably be in a very unfavorable situation, and I am afraid that the hard-earned gains of the past six months will be in vain.

Chang Miao sat in his seat and stared at the report in front of him, his eyes flickering frequently, and the expression on his face fluctuated. The generals were silent, for fear of interfering with his thoughts. In the end, a smile appeared on Chang Miao's face, and he slapped the table and said: "Quickly order people to go to Turtle City to recall the Tiger Guard Battalion, and the rest of the troops are ready to pack, and we will withdraw our troops!" ”

"Withdraw troops?!" Although the generals are psychologically prepared, it is somewhat unacceptable to be said so lightly by Chang Miao. It is not so easy to know how many lives will be lost in other countries' land as a result of this withdrawal.

Su Chengdong, who was standing on the side, rolled his eyes, stepped forward and hugged his fists and said: "May I ask Lord Duhu, should the news of the emperor's death be tightly sealed to prevent the army's heart from wavering?" ”

Chang Miao glanced at him and smiled slightly: "Let it be." ”

"Yes." Su Chengdong also smiled slyly. From Chang Miao's answer, he already understood Chang Miao's true purpose. (To be continued......)