Under the city of Tianlong.

The siege of the Omani army had reached a fever pitch two days earlier. Seeing the hope of completely entering Tianlong City, the Omanis were almost crazy, and took turns to transfer their troops in an attempt to break through the last defense of the Tiannan Army.

Due to the fact that several of his divisions and regiments that are the best at fighting have suffered heavy losses, Leji has deeply felt his weakness in the past few days. Under the fierce attack of the Omanis who were not afraid of death, the wall at that gap had been lost several times, and it was stubbornly recaptured several times. But the price paid by the Tiannan Army for this is an astonishing sacrifice.

If this continues, the troops are afraid that they will no longer be able to hold on.

For the first time, Leji considered in his mind the idea of abandoning the city wall and relying on some of the city defense systems built in Tianlong City over the years to continue to delay time. But if the situation really comes to this point, with this negative method, the situation in Nanjun will really be irreparable that day.

As long as the Omanis are ruthless, drag on for a few days and pay more losses, what can they do?

With Saladin's heroic mentality, and the long-cherished desire of a large number of Omani nobles for land and expansion, these sacrifices could not stop them.

"General, come and see!"

A shout of surprise with disbelief woke up Leji. He walked briskly out of the upper floor of the gatehouse, came to the wall, and looked out.

The Omani army is moving!

Although the attack on Tianlong City still did not stop, at the end of the line of sight, to the south of the Omani military camp, a large number of men and horses could be vaguely seen leaving and heading south. Looking at that scale, I am afraid that there are at least thirty or forty thousand people, and after the siege of the city until now, such a force is almost close to one-third of the Omani army!

"The Omanis have retreated! At least three divisions! ”

The other Tiannan legion soldiers at the head of the city also discovered the abnormal behavior of the Omani army one after another, and they couldn't help but be overjoyed.

The good news spread, although everyone was incredulous and completely incomprehensible, but it was an indisputable fact that the strength of the enemy under Tianlong City had been greatly reduced! It's not that no one suspects that the Omanis are playing tricks, or trying to make some conspiracy, but the situation in Tianlong City is already like this, and the Omanis just need to step up their attacks step by step, can they use such means?

There must have been some amazing change somewhere that forced the Omani army to divide its troops to rescue when Tianlong City was about to be breached.

"Taiping Army!"

After resorting out the battle situation in the southeast, this force jumped out of Leji's heart. In the current situation, only this rebel army, which has accepted the Empire's recruitment and stated that it will go south to fight against the Omani army, can make such an astonishing move at this time and at this juncture.

"Quick, let people out of the city, no matter what, we have to find out what the Taiping Army did!"

Leji knew very well whether the situation in the Battle of Tiannan could be reversed, and ninety percent of his hopes fell on this unexpected change. So, a quarter of an hour later, on the unsurrounded north gate of Tianlong City, a group of cavalry was put down in a rope basket, and a large circle was made to avoid possible interception by the Omanis as much as possible, and then turned around and rushed south.

At this time, on the top of Pingling Mountain, the fire of Gu Qingguan had just ignited a spark!

………

This day is destined to be a moment that will change the history of the entire Eastern Continent.

Part of the Taiping army slowly retreated, and part of it was stationed at the foot of Pingling Mountain to assess the results of the fire on the ancient Qingguan granary.

After gathering information from several sources, the Omanis were alarmed by the danger of the grain storage point in the rear. Under Saladin's anger, he urgently sent the Three Masters Regiment to return to Pingling Mountain.

Leji, who was defending the city, also immediately sent scouts to the south to find out what the Taiping army had done, and urgently adjusted the plan to defend the city. In fact, there was speculation in Leji's mind about the possible moves of the Taiping army. Fighting big with small, defeating strong with weak, there are only a few tricks throughout the ages. If it is as he guessed, the Omani army is likely to rush to the last minute, frantically attacking, gambling on the last chance.

If you don't prepare in advance, even if victory may be within reach, it will fly back into the hands of the Omanis at the last minute.

The fire of Guqingguan burned for a whole day and a night!

Seven or eight miles away, seeing the light of fire in the sky, the army of Omanis returning to help was already in a commotion. The generals who led the army felt even more deeply frightened and uneasy. At this time, receiving information from the cavalry, Chen Wu promptly ordered the Taiping army to evacuate.

It has been burning for so long, and the situation on the top of the mountain is already known without looking, but I am afraid that there will not be a single grain left!

At the same time, he did not forget to send a special team of cavalry to Tianlong City, and passed the news from Gu Qingguan and the information of the Taiping army's participation in the war to Leji, so that the other party could make targeted adjustments. In fact, Chen Wu was very suspicious that even if he didn't do much, after discovering the movement of the Omani army, he would be able to deduce what was going on with Leji's ability.

However, it's safer to send someone to take a trip after all, isn't it!

When the three divisions of the Omanis rushed to the foot of Pingling Mountain, they saw a scene that chilled their hearts. The Taiping army, which had just withdrawn not long ago, the two or three thousand Guqingguan defenders who were hovering on the mountainside, looking dejected and disgraced, and the top of the mountain that had turned into a white field.

The Omanis have worked hard, and the grain transferred all the way from the Red River Valley, Nanfeng Fortress, and Guqingguan in the rear has been wiped out!

After the anger, panic and powerlessness filled the bodies and minds of the returning soldiers.

The three division commanders who hastily received the order did not know how to pass the news back. Not only did they have to face Saladin's wrath, but they also had to face a grim reality. Without the 200,000 stone grain in the ancient Qing Temple, what would the hundreds of thousands of Omanis army under Tianlong City eat!

"You must do your best to send the news back, please make a ruling!"

The three division commanders, you look at me, I look at you, and they gave the order head-on. As for the Taiping army, which had just withdrawn and had a total of nearly 20,000 men, they could no longer bother to chase after it. Having said that, this time when the rescue was ordered, all the soldiers traveled lightly and hurriedly, and only brought enough rations for three days. Even if they tried to catch up, the army would not have enough food. When the time comes, nearly 40,000 Omani soldiers will be hungry, and there will be chaos!

No one can afford that consequence.

With the two teams of cavalry returning to Tianlong City one after the other, the news of the battle of Gu Qingguan spread quickly.

The cavalry of the Taiping army circled through the north gate of Tianlong City, and then shot the arrow book towards the city. Half a day later, the scouts sent by Leji himself also brought back similar news. The intelligence on both sides corroborated each other, and together pointed to a piece of news that made the military and civilians of Tianlong City feel very excited.

The transshipment grain station set up by the Omanis on the front line was successfully attacked by the Taiping army, and it was burned to the ground!

Now, the Omani army outside Tianlong City has fallen into a huge crisis, and it is likely that they will not have enough military rations. Considering the long grain route from the rear of the Omanis to the front line, and the strong walls and clear fields strictly enforced by the Tiannan Army and the Governor of Tianlong, it is likely that the large army outside the city will retreat without a fight...... Or even collapse directly because of lack of food!

This is not sensational, or deliberately exaggerated, in the history of the Eastern Continent, in the history of the Eastern Continent, there were even hundreds of thousands of troops in the previous dynasties who mutinied and fled overnight.

"Don't be careless!"

Le Ji barely maintained his usual commanding demeanor, but the soldiers who were familiar with him could feel the excitement of his expression and the ease of his heart from the veteran's trembling white beard: "Gu Qingguan is just a grain storage point, and it is impossible for the Omanis to be so unwise to store all the grain there." In the camp of their army, there must be a large amount of food for the army, which must be enough for at least a week or even ten days! ”

Moreover, no one can say when the next shipment of grain from the Omanis will arrive.

Before figuring out the news, it is very reckless to jump to conclusions.

"Pass my order, and the whole of Tianlong City will be ready to continue to fight. At the same time, try to get the word out to the outside squad so that they will not hesitate to delay the Omani baggage transport troops. In addition, it is necessary to spread the news of our army's victory, so that every soldier and citizen in the city knows about it. Sue them, we still have reinforcements outside the city! ”

………

If the mood of the soldiers and civilians in Tianlong City is still a little solemn in surprise, then in the barracks of the Omani army, it is almost gloomy.

As early as a day ago, they were still full of ambition, thinking about taking Tianlong City in five days or a week, and sweeping away the empire's Qiē forces in Tiannan County. But just a day later, the terrible news came back. First, I received the news that the ambush soldiers of the empire attacked Gu Qingguan, and after the army rushed to the rescue, I got the bad news that "I went one step late, and all the ancient Qingguan was burned"!

Compared to this bad news, the loss of a Valanga division is nothing.

In normal times, 8,000 people were lost in vain, and perhaps the Omani courtiers could be shaken, but in the face of the major event that the entire Tiannan offensive was facing intermittent survival, no one cared.

Everyone is asking how much food they have!

General Yan Huahuizao had already asked the quartermaster and gave a definite answer: "With the current supply and demand, the grain and grass in the camp can still be used by the army for nine days." If the daily supply is deducted, it can last for another three days! ”

It's less than two weeks!

What can an army of more than 100,000 do with this little time?

Even if you immediately pull out the camp and return tomorrow and go straight to the South Peak Fortress, it will take eight days on the road. If there is an accident during this period, or if you are harassed and entangled by the Imperials, it may take even longer. Although at the South Peak Fortress, they can join up with the troops left behind, get some supplies, and stabilize the shape for the time being. However, there is also not much food in the South Peak Fortress!

Whether to fight or retreat, Saladin must make a decision, and there is not much time left for them.