Chapter 126: Night Attack

Late at night, Su Qingyuan held heavy eyelids and followed Lu Li up the city wall.

Lu Li took off his cloak and wrapped it around her: "Is it cold?" ”

Su Qingyuan tugged at his clothes: "The thickest jacket is on, the fox fur is also on, the Zhaojun set and the Guanyin pocket are also on, and now you put the cloak on me again - why don't you just bring the quilt and wrap me?" ”

Lu Li thought about it seriously and sighed: "It's me who didn't think about it." ”

Su Qingyuan was speechless.

Duan Ran followed not far behind, but he didn't roll his eyes to the sky.

At this hour, the people of the city were already asleep, and it was almost darkness as far as the eye could see. There are few lights, I don't know whose sons and daughters are reading at night, or whose women are sewing clothes.

Outside the city, there was a sea of fire.

It was a bonfire in the ironclad barracks, burning vigorously. From such a distance, it was as if the subtle sound of Mars exploding could still be heard.

Around the camp, there are many ironclad soldiers patrolling. The procession of torches meandered like a long dragon, with long knives and iron cloaks, and the cold light shimmered.

Su Qingyuan looked at it for a while, and suddenly sighed lowly.

Lu Li hurriedly hugged her: "What's wrong?" ”

Su Qingyuan raised his head and looked at him: "What do these people think outside?" When it's so cold at night, don't they want to get a good night's sleep? ”

Lu Li pulled her to the city tower and helped her sit down: "You should be more concerned about the people in the city." When the soldiers are in the city, how can they sleep soundly? ”

Su Qingyuan couldn't help but feel sorry when she heard this.

Yes, for the sake of some people's ambitions, so many people have to risk their lives, sacrifice family happiness, and sacrifice the best sleep......

It's so hateful!

Lu Li leaned against the window and stared coldly outside.

Half an hour ago, 30,000 city guards had already infiltrated the tunnel. You're almost out of town now, right?

There are a total of six exits in the tunnels of the palace, but five of them are hidden in a courtyard in the capital, and only one is outside the city walls.

Xiangquan Mountain is steep and deep, suitable for outlaws to hide, and also suitable for gods to descend from the sky.

Like, at this moment.

A patrol of ironclad soldiers fell silently.

A bonfire inexplicably burned the tent next to it.

A war horse's tail caught fire and galloped wildly, and the flames it brought with it ignited a field of weed.

The flames began to spread, and several tents around were in some kind of danger.

Some soldiers woke up and began to curse.

Someone poked their heads out and looked.

Someone tried to chase the mad horse, but when they didn't succeed, they gave up.

The horse galloped all the way out of fifteen or sixteen miles, and in the middle of it bumped into many tents and alarmed many people.

More and more soldiers jumped up and cursed, because there were more and more places on fire.

This small incident finally alarmed one of the commanders of the Ironclad Army.

He got up sleepily and shouted at his men, "Don't take that beast yet!" ”

The soldiers immediately rushed forward.

At this moment, a fire suddenly burst into the sky somewhere in the camp.

The commander was stunned for a moment, and his face changed greatly: "That direction...... Quickly call someone to ask if the grain and grass are okay! ”

By this time some of his most astute soldiers had gone to chase the horses, and the attendant had to carry a man out of the tent next to him, and told him to inquire about the details.

Half an hour later, the soldier came back panting: "My lord, the food and grass ...... The grain and grass were burned! ”

The commander had already gone back to sleep, but when he heard this, he jumped up suddenly: "Burned? Why did you just come back and say it?! ”

The soldier was a little aggrieved: "The subordinates just heard about it, so they came back to report it......"

The captain's face was darker than the night sky.

Sure enough, fools make mistakes - do they all rely on their legs to deliver news in the army!

This time and again, half an hour has passed, can the thief who set the fire still be caught?

The commander didn't even have time to put on his armor, and rushed out of the tent and roared: "The soldiers of the Black Flag Deputy Battalion listen to the order - immediately purge it!" Hunt down the arsonists! Make no mistake! ”

The soldiers in the tents heard the movement and came out in a hurry.

This can't be blamed on the loose discipline of the ironclad army. After all, the errands of the Black Flag soldiers on weekdays are to clean up the battlefield, bury a stove and cook a meal. The tense task of getting up and catching a thief in the middle of the night is still the first time for them that a big girl has gotten into a sedan chair!

Fortunately, after a period of chaos, the team next to him was also alarmed.

Several commanders got together and finally realized that the problem was not simple.

First of all, it is that the patrol team has not appeared for so long.

Then, the war horse, which was supposed to be sleeping peacefully, was suddenly frightened.

Then, the most important grain and grass are burned......

"Not good! I'm afraid there is movement in the city, so I need to report it to the general immediately! I don't know who shouted like that.

So, all the soldiers finally got on the alert, and while trying to chase the thief, they were busy reporting to Su Yi to know.

And at this moment, on the other side of Xiangquan Mountain, there was already a killing sound.

On the city tower, Su Qingyuan stood up and walked to Lu Li's side: "When my father comes back to his senses, I'm afraid the situation will be reversed." At this time, it is estimated that 10,000 or 20,000 of them have already been killed, do you want to accept it when you see it and let them withdraw? ”

Lu Li grabbed her hand and held it in his palm, silent for a long time.

"What's wrong?" Su Qingyuan sensed that his mood was not quite right.

Lu Li said gloomily: "You forgot." The tunnel can go out but not in, these people go out tonight, and they don't plan to come back. ”

Su Qingyuan was startled, and her eyes immediately became wet.

Lu Li turned around and wiped the corners of her eyes for her: "Don't be sad." You watch with me—see how many miracles our people will do tonight! ”

Su Qingyuan stared hard at it for a long time, and finally spoke, and asked in a dumb voice: "Do they know it themselves?" ”

"Yes." Lu Li sighed.

"30,000 people ......" Su Qingyuan lowered his head, and couldn't bear to look at it again.

Lu Li gritted his teeth: "If I dare to spare 30,000 people, I will make Su Yi pay the price of 60,000 or 90,000 people!" Over the years, he has always thought that I am weak and can be bullied, if I don't give him some color, I am afraid he will think that the country is already within reach! ”

Su Qingyuan broke free of his hand with all his might, and slowly retreated to the back, unable to bear to look at it anymore.

"Kite?" Lu Li turned his head.

Su Qingyuan sat down, only to feel a sense of powerlessness in her chest, and unprecedented exhaustion swept over her body and mind.

My head started hurting again. Only then did she realize that her spirit had not yet recovered, and she really shouldn't have come out tonight.

Lu Li walked back quickly and held her: "Ah Kite, are you angry with me?" ”

Su Qingyuan smiled bitterly: "What am I angry about?" There is no one who does not die in war, and it is certainly better to die an opponent than to die yourself......"

She knew that Lu Li was right, she was just a little sad.

That's going to kill so many people.

The smell of blood has spread to the castle towers. I heard shouts of murder and the desperate wails of someone before they died.

Lu Li noticed that Su Qingyuan was trembling, so he hurriedly put two benches and a chair together, and temporarily set up a bed to help her lie down: "I shouldn't have taken you out - you wait a minute, and when Duan Ran finishes his errand, I will ask him to send you back." ”

Su Qingyuan shook her head slowly: "I won't go back." There are so many people fighting outside the city, how can I go back to the palace to sleep peacefully? Go and watch, and leave me alone. ”

Lu Li hesitated for a moment, and sure enough, he returned to the original window.

It was the highest place on the city wall. Standing there, the scene of the soldiers fighting on both sides outside the city can be seen.

At this moment, as Su Qingyuan was worried about, Su Yi had come back to his senses and gradually got rid of his busy state. The ironclad soldiers in the distance continued to come to help, and the city protectors, who had only 30,000, gradually seemed to be alone.

However, they have no way out, and the more they fight, the more courageous they become.

Kill! Kill!! Kill!!!

The cold light of the blade continued to flash, reflecting the color of blood, and it looked particularly terrifying in the night.

The ironclad soldiers gathered around one by one, and fell down one by one.

The corpses on the ground gradually piled up, and the number of guards decreased at a visible rate.

Su Qingyuan slowly stood up, returned to Lu Li's side, and watched silently.

Lu Li stretched out his hand and hugged her waist: "Don't be afraid. ”

Su Qingyuan agreed, and looked at the fight below: "I originally thought it was just a sneak attack...... Does it have to be this way? ”

Lu Li sighed: "I really have to do this. The morale of the ironclad army is very high, and if we attack the city tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, our chances of victory are extremely small. We only have this one way to kill their spirits, and it's best to delay the siege until the defenders of Luoyun City come to help—if not, at least let the old thief know that it is not so easy to take over the world! ”

Su Qingyuan listened to him quietly, and sighed for a long time: "It would be great if foreign aid arrived tonight." ”

Lu Li smiled bitterly: "You can't rely on luck to fight. Time is too tight, and the people from Falling Cloud City can't catch up. Moreover, even if you can make it over, it is not suitable to fight people immediately after a long journey. Either way, it's impossible to change the tide of battle tonight. ”

Su Qingyuan saw that there were people outside who were constantly trying to shoot arrows at the city wall, so he followed their arrows and saw a high pole on the city wall.

"What's that?" Looking at the few lanterns hanging on the pole, Su Qingyuan was puzzled.

Lu Li explained to her: "This is to deliver a message to the soldiers outside. In the melee, the advance and retreat, gathering and dispersing of the soldiers and the direction of the soldiers all depend on these lights. ”

Su Qingyuan looked at the soldiers guarding the lamp seriously, and every time she saw them move the lamp, she immediately lowered her head to look at the soldiers below, as if she was very interested in this magical "language".

Lu Li knew that she was diverting her attention, and he didn't intend to expose her.

Tonight's time passed very slowly.

The battle under the city walls, every movement is like a deliberately exaggerated performance on the stage, which is so slow that it is anxious. Although it was so far away, Su Qingyuan could still imagine the cold and sticky fear of blood splashing on her body.

Even the starry sky seemed to have become much dimmer because of this fight.

Su Qingyuan stared at the night sky for a long time, and finally found the three bright stars in Betelgeuse.

It turned out that they had moved to the west.

Counting the hours, it's probably already ugly, right?

How many people died outside the city, Su Qingyuan didn't dare to ask.

At this time, Lu Li suddenly turned around, summoned a soldier, and gave a few instructions.

The soldier ran out. After a while, Da Sima rushed in, his cheeks slightly reddened: "Your Majesty, everything is going well outside the city!" ”

Lu Li nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Give them the order - go all out to break through!" ”

Yes, at this time, the city guards have fallen into the siege of the ironclad soldiers, and if they want to leave, they can really only "break through".

Da Sima frowned: "Now that they have killed the red eyes, they don't even pay much attention to the lantern language!" ”

Lu Li looked outside, gritted his teeth and said, "Then hang a few more lights, all pointing southwest!" ”

Da Sima thought for a moment, suddenly turned around, and ran out without saying a word.

"What's going on?" Su Qingyuan was a little puzzled.

Lu Li pursed the corners of his lips: "Of course he agrees with my decision." ”

Su Qingyuan's heart moved slightly: "If you let them break through, does it mean that they don't have to die?" ”

"Don't be too optimistic," Lu Li smiled bitterly, "If you look at the situation outside, you will know that Su Yi has suffered a big loss, and he must hate us at this moment." I want to leave now, I'm afraid it's not so easy. ”

Su Qingyuan looked at the soldiers of the city protection army who looked very small in the sea of ironclad army, and was speechless.

Lu Li hugged her and sighed: "I ordered them to fight in the southwest direction, Luo Chuan should be able to understand what I mean." Whether or not they obey the order and whether they can escape depends on their creation. ”

"Luo Chuan?" Su Qingkite repeated the name.

Lu Li nodded: "It is the main general who led the troops out of the city this time." He has been depressed in the military department for decades, and this time he went out of the city, he tried his best to ask for help...... His family was in the city. ”

Su Qingyuan carefully tasted the meaning of his words, and was gloomy for a long time.

Lu Li sighed: "Such a good general, I really can't bear his life." I hope he can know my intentions and rush out with the rest of the people to receive reinforcements from Falling Cloud City......"

Su Qingyuan nodded heavily, and hope finally ignited in her heart again.

Yes, and Falling Cloud City! All the remaining soldiers had to do was escape from the siege of the Ironclad Army and meet reinforcements from Falling Cloud City - they didn't have to make unnecessary sacrifices!

These 30,000 people, at the beginning of leaving the city, were like tigers descending from the mountain, and in just two hours, countless enemies have been killed, and all of them are worthy of the title of "warriors". It's just that at this time, they are really exhausted, and if they delay any longer, they can only be slaughtered.

Su Qingyuan involuntarily held her hands in front of her chest, closed her eyes slightly, and prayed sincerely.

She has never believed in gods and Buddhas, but at this time, she can't wait to ask for all kinds of gods for those soldiers who fought bloodily outside the city.

The lantern to the southwest has been hung. After a while, the besieged guards really turned around and rushed to the southwest instead.

Su Qingyuan opened her eyes and looked nervously, not daring to wander for a moment.

At this time, Da Sima rushed in again.

Lu Li hurriedly let go of Su Qingyu's waist.

Fortunately, Da Sima did not notice these details. He just reddened his eyes slightly, and said to Lu Li heavily: "That's all we can do." ”

Lu Li nodded: "This is the limit." As for life and death, let it be up to the destiny of heaven. ”

There seemed to be tears in the corners of Da Sima's eyes, but his face flashed with excitement: "Destiny!" No matter what the destiny is, we fought this battle beautifully! The ministers and Dingguo Gong roughly estimated that by now, more than 60,000 of the old thief's generals had fallen, and more importantly, most of their grain and grass had been burned! Now that the winter is almost over, there will never be a lot of food in the homes of the people outside the city, so I see how long the old thief can last haha...... The emperor's two-pronged move is really wonderful, and the old thief is afraid that he won't know that the grain and grass are burned at this time! The people who command the firefighting are all useless commanders, and it's no wonder that they can be saved! ”

Lu Li smiled reluctantly, his expression still not relaxed: "The lives of so many soldiers have not been lost in vain. ”

Da Sima finally burst into tears: "It won't be in vain, it won't be in vain!" After tonight, our disadvantage should be reversed by more than half! If that old thief still dares to attack the city, we will tell him to come and go!" ”

Su Qingyuan listened quietly beside her, both surprised and emotional.

It turns out that such a disadvantage can also be reversed. She didn't know how much thought Lu Li and his henchmen had put into it during this time, but it was conceivable that those plans must have been very hard.

She should be happy for him.

But in addition to being happy, it is more distressed.

Lu Li is the emperor, the backbone of this court and the world, no matter how difficult and tiring it is, he can't say it.

Su Qingyuan couldn't help but turn around and looked at Lu Li in a daze.

"What's wrong?" Lu Li asked in surprise.

Su Qingyuan came back to her senses and hurriedly shook her head: "It's okay." ”

Da Sima took two steps back and said cautiously: "The Queen Mother is a person who understands righteousness, and she will not be disturbed by small rights and wrongs. The old thief conspires against him, and he must not tolerate it in the world. Even if the Queen Mother has affection, please take the world first......"

Su Qingyuan understood what he meant, and reluctantly smiled: "Ning Qing, please rest assured, the mourning family is not so confused." ”

Da Sima thought for a moment, did not continue the topic, and asked Lu Li some details about settling the soldiers before retreating.

Lu Li walked over again and helped Su Qingyuan sit down on the chair, and asked in a low voice, "What did you watch me do just now?" ”

Su Qingyuan reluctantly pulled the corners of her lips: "Look at your good looks." ”

Lu Li couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.

Su Qingyuan leaned into his arms and sighed in a low voice: "My father is really guilty...... On both sides were South Vietnamese soldiers, but they wanted to kill each other for their own selfish interests...... So many innocent lives were lost in his hands in the final analysis! I don't understand what he thinks......"

"He probably didn't expect so many people to die." Lu Li sneered.

Su Qingyuan thought about it carefully and nodded approvingly: "Yes." He may have thought that the night of the dinner at the Qingyin Pond Pavilion would change the dynasty. ”

Thinking of that night, her heart ached again.

Although many things were handled in a hurry that night, she still remembered the last glance that Su Qingluan looked at her.

At that moment, she seemed to understand the silent sister a little.

Qingluan. The girl helped Aunt Nian to make small moves to harm her, and at the same time helped her father to put poison in the water pavilion - she was so panicked, she should be very afraid that she would become an outcast.

It's a pity that so many efforts were ultimately in vain.

Those who seek great things regard human life as a mustard, and this is true of Aunt Nian, and even more so of my father.

Outside the walls tonight, there is a river of blood......

Su Qingyuan looked out, and soon found the city protector who was still desperately rushing to kill.

In the southwest direction, there is already a gap on the verge of appearing.

Su Qingyuan exclaimed in surprise: "It's about to succeed!" They can get out! ”

Lu Li nodded, but there was no joy on his face.

Su Qingkite's smile quickly faded.

It's true that I'm about to rush out, but there are so many fewer people!

How many people are left? Six thousand? Five thousand?

The long knives in their hands were still swinging, but they were rarely able to cut down their enemies with a single sword.

Is the long knife curled, or are the soldiers exhausted? Or is it a combination of both?

Watching this scene on the city wall, I feel powerless, and it's really difficult.

Su Qingyuan looked up at Lu Li, but saw that his eyebrows were tighter than just now.

Su Qingyuan was a little nervous: "What did you find again?" ”

Lu Li hesitated for a long time, and finally said in a dumb voice: "Do you feel ...... Did they break through too easily? ”

Su Qingyuan immediately shook her head: "How can it be easy?" It's taken so long to get out of the way! Where do you see 'easy'? ”

Lu Li stared outside and was silent for a long time.

Looking closely at the formation of the ironclad soldiers, it doesn't seem like it was deliberately releasing water. However, the city guards that had been exhausted had clearly lost their previous sharpness, how could they break through so easily?

While he was thinking like this, the remaining guards finally made a gap, and suddenly sped up and rushed out.

The position was far from the city walls, and the soldiers looked the size of ants. If it weren't for the constant torches, you wouldn't have seen anything on the walls.

At such a distance, the color of the clothes worn by the soldiers was naturally invisible, and they were all the same thick black, and occasionally one or two bright lights would be reflected, most likely because the heart guards on the armor were illuminated by the firelight.

"Will there be fraud?" Lu Li asked himself.

But he then dispelled that suspicion.

In such a hurry, it was impossible for Su Yi to have time to plan a scam.

Besides, he couldn't see the purpose of this scam.

You know, these 30,000 city guards are destined to be sacrificed, who will set up a scam for the dead?

Lu Li gradually relaxed his heart and released his clenched fists.

At this time, Su Qingyuan had been happily beside her for a long time.

With tears in her eyes, she muttered over and over again: "Get out, survive!" Out ......"

Lu Li grabbed her hand and cried with joy: "Yes, they survived - our warriors survived!" ”

The siege and storming outside the city have turned into a pursuit. The defenders stopped fighting and began to run as hard as they could to the southwest.

Su Qingyuan could hardly help but shout and cheer for them.

Lu Li bent down and hugged her: "It's about to dawn, let's go home." ”

"Hey, I haven't finished reading it yet!" Su Qingyuan was anxious.

Lu Li smiled: "Don't look at it. Wait a few more days, and when the reinforcements from Falling Cloud City arrive, it will be the day of triumph for our warriors. ”