The brutal battle continued, on the top of the city, on the ladder, the corpses of the Qing army and the Taiping army continued to fall, only a moment later, at the foot of the city wall, the corpses of both sides were piled up, and the blood stained the land red.

The Taiping army through a multi-level, all-round attack, has seized the opportunity, compared with the Qing army, is the upper hand, with this momentum, there are constantly Taiping soldiers through the ladder rushed to the city, and then with the Qing army in the battle.

In the face of the strong Taiping army, the Qing army stuck on the city tower is also moving forward, fighting desperately, without the slightest intention of retreating, it seems that there is quite a momentum to swear to live and die with the city tower.

The war has come to this point, and both sides understand in their hearts that there is no way out for both sides, especially the Qing army, and there is no other way to go except for a battle to the death.

If the Taiping army fails to attack the city, although it will cause a certain degree of damage to morale, but that's all, but the Qing army is different, if the Qing army loses the city, it is equivalent to a complete declaration to the world, they will lose the most ruthless trace of dignity in this land, throw away the last straw, they will be a complete failure.

The weight of this is clear to both sides better than anyone else.

As the battle progressed, the cries of despair, the heart-rending howls, and the deafening shouts of murder were intertwined, and a sad song of pathos was played on this cruel battlefield.

Yes, no matter who wins or loses, it is the Chinese nation that is injured, and this is a tragic thing that makes the relatives painful and the enemies happy, but if the nation wants to move forward and the times change, it must be impossible to avoid the pain caused by this injury, and only after experiencing this pain, the Chinese nation can really be reborn in Nirvana and burst out with incomparably brilliant light again.

This also illustrates the necessity of this war, the importance of this war, from a deeper level.

As the Taiping army continued to cut down the Qing army that blocked them and constantly rushed to the city, the advantage of the Taiping army was becoming more and more obvious, although the Qing army was still making desperate resistance, but it was clear that the situation was more and more favorable to the Taiping army.

Looking at the battlefield situation in front of him, Bao Ping'an let out a long breath, and the frowning brows that had been frowning slowly relaxed, and he said in a slightly cheerful tone: "

: Finally rushed up!"

"If the soldiers who have already rushed to the tower can carve out a fixed safe area at the top of the city, so as to guide more soldiers to climb the tower, then victory is a foregone conclusion." Li Hongzhang also has his own judgment on the current situation, and it can be judged from his words that he is also very optimistic.

"No problem, it can be done, just wait and see." Faith at this time is incomparably strong.

"Hmm," Li Hongzhang nodded.

At this point, Li Hongzhang did not have the slightest doubt about what Bao Ping'an said, because he also had great confidence in the Taiping Army, and he believed that the Taiping Army would not let them down.

Even when the battle at the East City Gate was striding forward under the command of Bao Ping'an and Li Hongzhang, the situation at the other gates was similar to that of the East Gate, and there were also some Taiping troops who had attacked the city tower and were trying their best to expand the results.

It seems that the Taiping army is not far from the victory of the last one.

At the location of the command center of the Qing army, Monk Lingqin and Prince Gong were sitting on their chairs with a sad stomach, no one spoke, and the atmosphere at the scene was extremely dull.

They were at a loss for what to do with the battle in front of them, they really didn't have much to do to stop the Taiping army from advancing further, and the bad news they received in their ears made them a little numb.

When the news of more Taiping troops attacking the city came, the two of them finally couldn't sit still.

"Lao Gong, it seems that he really can't hold it, according to what we said before, let's let the emperor withdraw quickly." Monk Grinqin was a little panicked.

"Aren't you talking nonsense, if the emperor is willing to listen to us, do I still have to worry so much? I really don't know what Emperor Lu Dao is thinking, when has it been, and he is still unwilling to withdraw, do you really want to live and die with Shuntian, I really don't understand." Prince Gong is anxious and angry, and he has long lost his former calmness and indifference.

"Yes, the emperor has been weird for a while, I really don't know what he is thinking in his heart." Monk Lingqin also felt the same way, and he also noticed Xianfeng's strangeness.

"Old monk, we don't have time to wait any longer, we must persuade the emperor to leave immediately, even if the emperor doesn't want to go, we can't help him, even if we tie him up, we can't make a big deal and joke with the emperor's life." Prince Gong gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.

They must take Xianfeng away from this already dangerous place in Suncheonfu.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Monk Greenqin also felt that this was the only way to go.

"Then let's divide the work, I will stick here to buy you more time, and you will take the emperor away." Prince Gong didn't think about it, so he decided on the next step.

"Then how can it be done, no, no, I will hold on, you and the emperor go, no matter what way you say, it will not be your turn to lead the army to hold on, I am the commander of the army, it is my responsibility to lead the army to resist the enemy, or you take the emperor away." As soon as Prince Gong's words were finished, Seng Lingqin refused, he was not willing to leave this "good" thing to Prince Gong.

"Old monk, how can I not understand your kindness, but taking the emperor away is a big deal, and nothing can happen, and besides, don't think about the road ahead too simply, the front is more dangerous than here, and only you can ensure that the emperor evacuates safely, so you don't have to fight, everything is important to big things." Prince Gong said sincerely.

"This ......," Monk Grinqin was speechless for a moment.

Yes, Lao Gong is right, the danger of the road ahead may be far greater than sticking here, and more importantly, it is necessary to protect the emperor, so maybe it is indeed more appropriate for him to go than Prince Gong, Monk Greenqin thought.

"How about the old monk, have you figured it out?" Prince Gong urged.

Time is pressing, they can't have the slightest hesitation, once the city is broken, they want to leave, it will be too late.

"Okay, everything is up to you, but, Lao Gong, you remember for me, I can wait for you in Shengjing, you can't come." Monk Greenqin had a serious expression, stared at Prince Gong's eyes, and said word by word.

Monk Lingqin hopes that after this battle, everyone will still be alive.

Although the Qing Dynasty is at the end of the road, the past prejudices have long been put aside between these two important ministers of the Qing Dynasty, and the relationship is getting deeper and deeper, but unfortunately, there is not much time left for them.

"Then it's decided, I will definitely drink with you for three days and three nights," Prince Gong said proudly.

"Time is of the essence, so don't leave it at that." Monk Greenqin hugged his fist towards Prince Gong and said solemnly.

"The road ahead is precious, and there will be a period later." Prince Gong also slowly raised his hand and hugged his fists, and there seemed to be tears flashing in his eyes.

Although the words of the two of them were refreshing, they both understood very well that they didn't know if there was a chance to see Lu Dao again, and they couldn't help but feel a little sad in their hearts.

Monk Greenqin's nose was a little sour, he forcibly endured the agitation, nodded vigorously at Prince Gong, and then turned around and left resolutely.

Prince Gong looked at the back of Monk Lingqin leaving, sighed, and then stepped out of the command post and headed towards the east city gate.

He had to personally command the army to resist the Taiping army, and buy more time for the departure of Seng Lingqin and Xianfeng.

When Prince Gong arrived at the East Gate, the Taiping Army had successfully carved out a safe position at the head of the city, and was expanding the scope of the position by doing so.

Seeing that the situation was critical, Prince Gong could not afford to think too much, he strictly ordered the army defending the city not to take half a step back, and to defend the head of the city, and also to wait for the opportunity to drive the Taiping army out of the city.

Under the strict orders and command of Prince Gong, the Qing army, whose morale was slightly low, swept away the previous decline, and its morale gradually soared, and began to snipe the Taiping army vigorously.

The momentum of the Qing army soared in front of him, although the Taiping army had doubts. But the will to attack was even stronger, because the stronger the stronger, the stronger it was, the way the Taiping army would win.

The battle between the two sides at the head of the city is even more fierce. (To be continued......)