400,000 Turkic troops surrounded Yanmen County, nearly 10 days of fierce fighting caused heavy casualties on both sides, the Turkic army has been killed and wounded nearly 80,000 people, due to the arrival of the Fengzhou army and the unexpected loss of Xicheng Pass, forced the Turkic army to divide 130,000 people to deal with it, at this time, the Turkic army besieging Yanmen has been less than 200,000, the lack of troops and siege weapons made the Turkic army forced to suspend the siege of Yanmen City.

At this time, more than half of the Sui army guarding Yanmen City was killed and wounded, and only more than 40,000 people remained, and the huge physical consumption made the Sui army gradually reach the end of the crossbow, and the truce of the Turkic army undoubtedly saved the Sui army at a critical moment.

The city of Yanmen was full of holes, but it was still standing majestically, the city was finally quiet, the corpses had been cleaned away, there were large shocking bloodstains and ruins everywhere, and groups of exhausted Sui soldiers fell asleep at the head of the city.

Yuwen Chengdu rode slowly around the city, and the cessation of the Turkic army gave the Sui soldiers a valuable rest, they had rested for a day, and after another day of rest, their physical strength could be restored to seventy percent, so that they could hold out for at least another five days.

At this time, his heart was also full of gratitude to Yang Yuanqing, it was the arrival of Yang Yuanqing's reinforcements that greatly relieved the pressure on Yanmen City, so that Yanmen City was not broken in the end, and he had to let the saint understand this rescue no matter what.

At this time, a soldier rushed to report: "General, the Holy Lord has announced that you are going to meet you!" ”

Yuwen Chengdu nodded, he collected his thoughts, and galloped towards the city.

The easing of the situation has gradually improved Yang Guang's mood in the past few days, he saw the hope of relieving the siege, and a smile began to appear on his face, at this time, he was sitting in the room slowly tasting a bowl of bird's nest porridge.

A eunuch reported at the door, "Your Majesty, General Yuwen has arrived. ”

"Announce him in!"

After a moment, Yuwen Chengdu hurriedly walked in and bowed, "See Your Majesty!" ”

Yuwen Aiqing. I heard a rumor that Xicheng Pass was occupied by the Sui army, but is there such a thing? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has just captured a Turkic soldier who secretly came to collect the corpse. According to his confession, the reason for the Turkic troop movement was that Xicheng Pass was occupied by the Sui army, and Shibi Khan personally went to supervise the battle. ”

"In this way, Yang Yuanqing's army can cross Gouzhu Mountain and rush to the rescue, right?"

Yuwen Chengdu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that it's just that Xicheng Pass is occupied. But the situation in Guanxi has not changed, Yang Yuanqing's army is still fighting against the 100,000 Turkic army, and Chen suspects that it was the sudden appearance of the Sui army team last time that occupied Xicheng Pass. ”

Yang Guang pondered for a moment, not understanding for a while, "What is the significance of the occupation of Xicheng Pass?" ”

"Your Majesty, the occupation of Xicheng Pass is a matter of the whole situation, and it is very likely to cut off the logistics of the 100,000 troops in Guanxi. So that Yang Yuanqing's main force can get fighters, once Yang Yuanqing defeats the 100,000 Turkic army in Guanxi, then the Turkic army besieging the city will inevitably retreat north. The siege of Yanmen was then lifted, and the minister deduced that within three days, a major change in the tide of battle would inevitably occur. ”

Yang Guang nodded slightly, "This time he performed quite well." ”

Yang Guang refers to him here, he is referring to Yang Yuanqing, Yuwen Chengdu took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, it can be seen from this battle that Yang Yuanqing is indeed a Sui minister, and the minister thinks that he established himself in Fengzhou because of Yang Xuangan's rebellion. If he has a different heart, he can completely ignore the danger of Yanmen, as long as the world is in chaos, he can take the opportunity to rebel. But Your Majesty, as it turns out, this is not the case. ”

In fact, Yang Guang understands better than anyone else that no matter what purpose Yang Yuanqing is in to save the driver, it is an indisputable fact that he saved himself, which also shows that Yang Yuanqing's problem has not yet reached the point of endangering his society, and it can be solved through political means.

"I know it in my heart, I don't need you to intercede for him!"

"Wechen doesn't dare."

After a pause, Yang Guang asked again: "Ten days have passed, why haven't the reinforcements from the south come yet?" Could it be that Shi Danai did not succeed in breaking through? ”

"Your Majesty, if Shi Danai does not succeed in breaking through, the Turks will definitely send his head to show ridicule, since there is no abnormal movement, the minister estimates that there is an eighty percent chance that the breakthrough will be successful, it will take a certain amount of time for the troops to gather in various places, it should be these two days, the reinforcements from the south will come, in fact, the minister feels that the role of the reinforcements in the south is not big, just a pressure effect, what really makes the Turks jealous, or Yang Yuanqing, the Turks are afraid of him from the bones."

"I know, step aside! The more critical the two days, the more careless it is. ”

Yuwen Chengdu saluted and retreated, the corners of Yang Guang's mouth showed a hint of imperceptible sneer, who said that the support army in the south has no effect, isn't he just short of soldiers in his hands now?

Loufu County, an army of 200,000 people is rushing north, this is the Sui Dynasty army that rushed to rescue the Sui Emperor Yang Guang, divided into two armies, the left army was led by Qu Tutong, the governor of Guannei, and Wang Wei, the deputy of Taishou, was the deputy general, including Qu Tutong's own 50,000 troops and 50,000 county soldiers from Hedong counties.

The other right army was led by Shaofu Siqing and Yun Dingxing, the general of the Right Tun Guard, with 50,000 defenders of the capital as the main backbone, and the rest were county soldiers from Henan, Guanzhong, and Hebei counties and more than a dozen spontaneously formed Hedong Righteous Army, totaling more than 50,000 people.

The two armies divided their troops into two routes, and slaughtered to the Xinkou in the east of Loufu County, which is an important pass leading from Loufu County to Yanmen County, which is formed by Tuoshui through Wutai Mountain, and is a shortcut to enter Yanmen County.

Among the more than a dozen rebel armies under Yun Dingxing, there was a 500-strong rebel army that was recruited and led by Li Yuan's son Li Shimin, which was the first time that Li Shimin independently unified the army and was the most critical first step in his life.

In the team, Li Shimin rode on a white horse, he wore a silver helmet, dressed in bright light armor, holding a wolf tooth lance, particularly heroic, Li Shimin is 16 years old this year, skilled in riding and shooting, proficient in the art of war, can be described as both civil and military.

Behind him, there are also two young generals, one is the son of Changsun Sheng, Changsun Wuji, he is more than a year older than Li Shimin, eighteen years old this year, and Li Shimin is a close friend who grew up together, the eldest grandson Wuji is heavy on martial arts, and was appointed by Li Shimin as a marching Sima, and the other is Li Shimin's brother Li Xuanba, his war horse is a big Wan horse that Li Yuan spent a lot of money to get, the war horse is tall and strong, the physique is strong, and it is one size bigger than an ordinary war horse, which can withstand Li Xuanba's weight and the weight of two sledgehammers, and a tall body. The sturdy war horse and the two big hammers are daunting.

In addition to these two young partners, Li Yuan was not too worried about them, and asked another experienced general, Hou Junji, to follow them. Hou Junji was also born in the forbidden army, and later entrusted favors to be an eagle Yang Lang general in Taiyuan County, quite valued by Li Yuan, this time Li Shimin went out for the first time, Hou Junji volunteered to accompany Li Shimin in his personal capacity, he didn't talk much. But he really managed 500 newly recruited soldiers for Li Shimin.

The eldest grandson Wuji urged him to step forward, walked side by side with Li Shimin, and asked in a low voice: "Erlang, if Yanmen City has been broken, what should I do?" ”

Li Shimin shook his head and smiled: "Judging from the current situation, Yanmen City should not be broken, but even if Yanmen City is not broken, this siege of Yanmen is also a great blow to his emperor's prestige. The impact is far-reaching, and many magistrates who have been ambiguous will gradually become clear. As long as the magistrates began to support the rebel forces, then the Sui Dynasty was not far from its final downfall. ”

Eldest Sun Wuji nodded thoughtfully, and after a moment he remembered something, and asked with a smile: "I've been thinking, who will be our biggest opponent in the future?" What does Jiro think? ”

"Guess?" Li Shimin said with a smile.

The eldest grandson Wuji thought for a while and said, "I think it should be Wagangzhai in the Central Plains, or Dou Jiande in Hebei." ”

"Why didn't you think of Yang Yuanqing?"

Although Yang Yuanqing has courage and talent, Fengzhou is too suppressed by the Turks, and it is difficult for him to develop, and Wagangzhai is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains. There is a large population, and there is a hero like Li Mi, if Li Mi can succeed in seizing power, then I think Wagang will be the first major force, and Corporal Dou Jiande Lixian, and Hebei has the advantages of the land. The only thing that is missing is the time of heaven, but if the Sui Dynasty is not there, then the regret of the time of heaven is not to be worried, and I think he will develop and become a great enemy. ”

Li Shimin smiled slightly, "I'm optimistic about Yang Yuanqing, if I guess correctly, the reason why Yanmen Pass was not breached is that Yang Yuanqing sent troops, if so, in this battle, he will be righteous, and in the eyes of the world, he will no longer be rebellious." ”

"But Fengzhou is indeed suppressed by the Turks, and it is difficult for him to develop."

Li Shimin shook his head, "His future dominance of the world has nothing to do with Fengzhou, Fengzhou is just his springboard, and my father also believes that Yang Yuanqing will definitely be the first rival." ”

At this time, Li Xuanba said angrily in an urn next to him: "Since he is a strong enemy, I will smash him to death with a hammer!" ”

Li Shimin glared at him fiercely, pulled him over and reprimanded him in a low voice: "Who let you eavesdrop on the side?" ”

Li Xuanba was most afraid of his second brother, and when he saw that his second brother was angry, he lowered his head in fright and muttered: "You are so loud, of course I heard it."

"Remember, we can't say what we just said to anyone, or our whole family will die."

"Can't you say it to your mother?"

"Yes! I can't say it, if you say it, your father and mother will be killed by you. ”

"In that case, why are you going to say it?"

Li Shimin was angry, so he wanted to slap his scalp, and at this time, a cavalryman galloped over and said to Li Shimin: "General Li, General Yun invites you to come over for a meeting." ”

"I see!"

Li Shimin glared at Li Xuanba again, "Do you remember what I said just now?" ”

"I remember!"

Li Xuanba muttered in a low voice: "Then I'll tell myself, it's always okay like this!" ”

Li Shimin had no choice but to urge the horse to gallop away, and the eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said to Li Xuan: "I know, you actually want to have a competition with Yang Yuanqing, right!" ”

Li Xuanba's eyes lit up, and he nodded again and again, "The second brother said that I am not his opponent, so I don't believe it, I must have a competition with him." ”

"As long as you listen to me and forget everything you just heard, I will find a way to let you have a competition with him, my father has a good relationship with him, and he will give me a face."

Li Xuanba blinked his eyes, "I can't remember what you were talking about just now." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji laughed, but secretly thought in his heart: "This Li Xuanba is not stupid sometimes.