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No one expected that when Chen Xuanli had just led the army to Tongguan, the imperial court urgently summoned him to return to the court, which not only surprised Chen Xuanli himself and his generals, but also shocked Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and others.

The only one who was not surprised was Yang Xi, because this was his request in a secret letter to his father Yang Guozhong, and there was a similar request in a recital to Emperor Li Longji.

Chen Xuanli deliberately delayed the speed of the rescue, and almost made Tongguan have an unmanageable crisis, which is a despicable act of ignoring the country's righteousness, no matter what he had with Yang Guozhong before, no matter who wants to take advantage of the Tongguan crisis to vent his personal anger, no matter who can tolerate it.

Yang Xi was very angry, Chen Xuanli had to punish him. He was also afraid that after Chen Xuanli arrived in Tongguan, he would compete with him for military power, so that civil strife would start in Tongguan, giving the rebels a plan to take advantage of.

Whether from a personal point of view or from the general interests of the country and the nation, he did not want Chen Xuanli to stay in Tongguan, so he wrote a letter to the imperial court to make it clear that Chen Xuanli must be disposed of, and at the same time, he asked the emperor to recall Chen Xuanli. In a letter to his father Yang Guozhong, he also stated the harm of Chen Xuanli's stay in Tongguan, and asked his father to find a way to get rid of him no matter what.

Chen Xuanli left Tongguan, and the sixty or seventy thousand horses in Tongguan would all be under his command, and no one else had this prestige to challenge his authority, which Yang Xi was very eager for, and he also hoped to use Chen Xuanli's matter to establish his authority again. Now that the imperial edict has come, it is very timely, Yang Xi is very happy, and he also believes that Emperor Li Longji is also angry with Chen Xuanli's deliberate delay and wants to punish him.

For such a person who disregards the righteousness of the country, Yang Xi has no good feelings, no matter how good this person has performed before.

Even if the imperial court immediately ordered Chen Xuanli to be beheaded, he would have applauded it.

"General Chen, I really didn't expect that as soon as you arrived in Tongguan, the imperial court's edict announcing that you would return to Beijing to carry out an important mission followed, and I originally wanted to cooperate with General Chen to fight together to block the rebels outside Tongguan, but now it seems that there is no chance, so I can only stay for later!" Yang Xi had already put away the surprised look just now, and said to Chen Xuanli, who had not yet come back to his senses, in an indifferent tone: "However, General Chen led the army all the way forward, it must be very tiring, so let's rest for a while in Tongguan before setting off!" I believe that His Majesty the Emperor can be considerate and understanding!"

After seeing the imperial court's edict ordering him to return to Beijing immediately, Chen Xuanli was extremely shocked, and then guessed what the emperor was doing this for, and he didn't even pay attention to what Yang Xi said just now, until Yang Xi finished speaking, he came back to his senses, and said a little embarrassed: "Marshal Yang, the last general didn't expect that the imperial court would send an urgent edict!"

Yang Xi's eyes were very indifferent, Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and other generals did not look very friendly, all the generals under his command were extremely shocked, Chen Xuanli's original plan was useless, and he even had a feeling of being at a loss.

"Is this a method used by Yang Guozhong?" A thought popped up in Chen Xuanli's heart.

But before he could react, a sergeant quickly ran up to Yang Xi and reported loudly: "Report to the marshal, the rebels have begun to attack the city!"

As soon as he heard that the rebels were attacking the city again, Yang Xi's heart sank, and he didn't have the heart to worry about anything with Chen Xuanli anymore, but immediately announced his order loudly: "General Tian, General Gao, you are responsible for placing the reinforcements led by General Chen, no matter what, let them rest first, and there must be no sloppiness!" The other generals will follow the commander to the head of the city to defend against the enemy, and if anyone dares to coward the enemy, there will be no mercy!"

Yang Xi's last murderous words startled Chen Xuanli, and also startled the other generals who had just arrived here, Yang Xi's momentum was very extraordinary, making many people feel uneasy.

After the generals received the order, Yang Xi saluted Chen Xuanli again, "General Chen, the rebels have begun to attack the city again, I don't know if General Chen wants to go back to Chang'an immediately, or rest for a while before leaving?" Or go to the city to defend against the enemy or watch the battle with Ben Shuai? ”

At this time, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong and the other generals were about to leave, but after hearing Yang Xi's words, they still slowed down and wanted to see how Chen Xuanli reacted.

Facing the gaze of Yang Xi and the generals, of course Chen Xuanli couldn't be silent, he hesitated slightly, and could only answer unnaturally: "The last general will go to the city with Marshal Ge Shu and Marshal Yang to watch the battle, and if necessary, the last general can also go to the city to kill the enemy!"

The development of the situation is completely out of his control, as soon as he arrives in Tongguan, he seems to be a little involuntarily, from Yang Xi's decisive arrangement and the obedience of the generals, he has judged that Yang Xi has mastered the situation in Tongguan, as long as he does not obey, other generals are likely to attack him, he can only act according to Yang Xi's wishes, and can not show stage fright, going to the city to watch the battle or participate in the battle is the only choice he can make now.

"Okay, let's ask General Chen and other generals who have just arrived in Tongguan to go to the city with Ben Shuai, the rebels' offensive must be fierce, and we must defend with all our might!" Yang Xi said, did not delay any longer, once again ordered the generals to go their own way, and after he whipped his horsewhip, he quickly ran towards the direction of the South Gate Tower. Chen Xuanli and the generals who came with him could only follow Yang Xi and the generals behind him in the direction of the south gate.

As soon as they arrived at the south gate, many people were surprised to see what they saw, countless rebel sergeants were frantically attacking in the direction of the south gate, and many sergeants rushed forward carrying bamboo or wooden rafts.

The bed crossbows on the head of the city had already begun to shoot, and the rebels had not yet rushed within the range of bows and arrows, but the bows in the hands of the Tang sergeants on the city walls were full, and all the arrows were wound.

When Yang Xi led Ge Shuhan, Wang Sili, Pang Zhong, Tian Liangqiu, Gao Shi and other generals to meet the follow-up reinforcements led by Chen Xuanli, there were many major generals left behind in the city, Li Chengguang in the direction of the east gate, and Li Fude, Liu Guangting, and Lu Chongben on the south gate tower.

The rebels' overwhelming offensive exceeded Yang Xi's previous expectations, but he was not a little surprised, but Chen Xuanli and other generals who came with him to rescue Tongguan were taken aback, he didn't expect the rebels' formation to be so large, looking at the situation of the rebels' formation, a frontal attack invested at least more than 20,000 troops, and the rebels came with bamboo and wooden platoons, just to fill the forbidden ditch and attack.

Yang Xi ignored the surprise of Chen Xuanli and others, and calmly issued a new order, the sergeant at the head of the city was still like yesterday, after the rebels arrived at the east edge of the forbidden ditch and entered the range of bows and arrows, they began to shoot intensive arrows, and at the same time ordered the sergeants to prepare a large amount of hay and hot oil, and after giving these orders, they turned their heads to Wang Sili on the side and shouted orders: "Where is General Wang Sili!"

Wang Sili was slightly stunned, but immediately stepped forward and responded loudly: "The last will be!"

"General Wang, this commander orders you to lead 3,000 men and horses and prepare to attack the enemy out of the city!"

Wang Sili was only stunned for a moment, and immediately understood what Yang Xi meant, straightened up and agreed: "Yes, Marshal!" The last general's order!"