After Luzhou was breached, Zhao Hongming sent a large army to support the two cities of Qinzhou and Zezhou.

After more than ten days of attack, the two cities of Qinzhou and Zezhou also successfully fell into the hands of the Wei army.

So far, three of the seventeen cities in Shangdang County have gone out of the city.

The Wei army led by Zhao Hongming gradually gained a firm foothold in the Shangdang.

Li Mu, who was guarding in Shangdang County, was full of anxiety in the face of the wolf-like attack of the Wei army.

Not only him, but even the generals around him also looked worried.

Even if these people didn't say it, he knew that with only the strength of the troops in their hands and the strength of the martial arts, it would be difficult to resist the attack of the Wei army.

Even Zhao Hongming alone is enough for them to have a headache.

After all considerations, Li Mu tried to send someone back to Handan for help.

In the city of Anze, under the orders of Li Mu, a messenger hurriedly took the order.

He hurried and traveled under the stars, and it took him a few days to arrive in the city of Handan.

When the messenger arrived in Handan City, it was in the early dynasty.

He didn't care about resting, and entered the court non-stop to meet Emperor Zhao Guochengxiang and many ministers.

On the main hall of the Imperial Palace of Zhao State.

The messenger knelt in front of King Zhao, his voice trembling slightly, and he described the fact that the Haoran Sect Master had been killed by Zhao Hongming, as well as the disparity in Zhao Wei's strength.

The situation of Shangdang was extremely grim, it was difficult to hold on, and it needed the support of the imperial court.

Hearing this news, the entire Zhao Kingdom Hall fell into a short silence.

Emperor Cheng Xiang frowned, and a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

He wasn't very clear about the major affairs of the military family, but he knew Li Mu's ability.

Even he thinks that the party can't hold on, so the situation must be very unoptimistic.

But at this moment, he couldn't make up his mind whether to send troops to rescue.

Emperor Cheng Xiang glanced at Pang Hao, who was silently observing on the side.

After Pang Hao heard that the Sect Master Haoran was killed by Zhao Hongming, his first reaction was not shock and fear, but ecstasy.

He and Li Mu belonged to different camps, for fear that he would be outstanding in war and his power would expand day by day.

The two of them already had a mustard in their hearts.

Now that the sect master of Haoran Sect is dead, the biggest backer behind Li Mu is gone.

That's a big plus for him.

But for him, it wasn't enough!

Seeing Emperor Chengxiang hesitating at this moment, Pang Hao took the opportunity to step forward, and said with a calm breath: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is not appropriate to send troops to rescue at this time. ”

Emperor Cheng Xiang looked at him, and a hint of discoloration and inquiry flashed in his eyes.

Pang Hao then explained: "At this time, we are at odds with Chu, if we send troops to rescue, I am afraid that it will lead to a change in the Chu army, and at that time our army will be caught in a two-sided attack, and the situation will be even more unfavorable, so we must guard against it." ”

Hearing Pang Hao say this, Emperor Cheng Xiang couldn't help but think deeply in his heart, and felt that it made some sense.

Pang Hao continued: "Your Majesty, Li Mu has led the troops for many years and has rich experience, and we should believe that he can defuse this crisis. Besides, Shangdang is a ceded place in Korea, even if we can hold one or two cities in the end, it will be cost-effective for our Zhao State, and we have already invested a lot of troops. I hope Your Majesty will seriously consider this matter. ”

King Zhao was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, just according to what Xiangbang said." Our army will not send troops to rescue the party for the time being. ”

When the messenger heard this, his face changed, and he wanted to say something more, but Emperor Chengxiang had already gotten up and was about to leave, so he wanted to stop talking.

Pang Hao looked at his back, and a triumphant smile appeared on his face.

He knew that he had stopped Li Mu again and didn't give him any chance to turn over.

The messenger wanted to say something more, but after Pang Hao glanced at him indifferently, he turned away without any hesitation, leaving him standing there with a look of anger and helplessness.

He knew that this call for help had been a complete failure.

The news of the court's refusal to provide reinforcements reached the Shangdang and caused a stir among the Zhao army.

Some people are angry and think that the court is ruthless; Some people also expressed their understanding, after all, Zhao State was eyed by Chu State at this time, and there was no extra force to support.

But in any case, one thing is very certain, and that is that next, they must face the menacing Wei army alone, and the terrible Zhao Hongming.

Li Mu sat on the main seat, looking at the many generals in front of him, his face was full of determination.

He clearly knew that it was hopeless to ask for help, and he could only rely on his own strength at this moment: "Pass the order, start today, the whole city will be on alert, and strengthen the defense!" ”

Beside him, Jiang Qing, who served as the deputy general, looked at him worriedly: "General, with only our existing strength, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist the attack of the Wei army. ”

Li Mu said with a solemn face: "I naturally know, but we have the help of the formation, even if we can't defeat the Wei army, but it is enough to hold it for a while." ”

Jiang Qing was stunned for a moment, and asked curiously, "Formation?" General, you mean ......"

Li Mu nodded: "That's right." Earlier, I found that the terrain of this place was special, and there were traces of the formation. I have ordered people to repair the city formations in various parts of the city overnight, just waiting for the Wei army to attack the city. ”

Before the Six Kingdoms, there were countless small countries in the world.

Some cities are the capitals or important cities of some small countries, so there will be formations left.

Anze Castle is one such city.

This was once an important city of Zheng Guo, leaving a guardian formation.

Although it has been in disrepair for a long time, it can still play some role if it is improved a little, at least it can prevent Zhao Hongming for a while.

Jiang Qing's face showed a look of surprise and admiration: "The general is wise!" In this way, we will definitely be able to resist the attack of the Wei army. ”

Li Mu was silent.

He knew that what was going to come was going to be a big challenge for him.

As for whether he can get through this hurdle, he has no bottom in his heart.

After a while, Li Mu spoke: "Inform the garrisons of the rest of the cities, if the city cannot be defended, you can return to Anze." People are in the city, people are lost in the city. ”

Jiang Qingying said: "The last general understands. ”

As time passed, the Wei army began to launch a fierce offensive.

In just one and a half months, three more cities were captured.

The Zhao army guarding the city obeyed Li Mu's orders and did not resist hard.

After seeing that the city was lost, he no longer resisted and retreated to Anze in an orderly manner.

The barracks of the Wei army.

Zhao Hongming, Wu Qi, Cen Xiu and others gathered in the main tent.

During this time, their Wei army continued to attack the city, and the cities around Anze City fell one after another, and now Anze City is slightly behind the Wei army.

If they don't take Anze City, they won't be able to control the entire battle, and it will be difficult for their army to continue to advance.

Wu Qiduan sat in the tent, his brows furrowed.

He knew the importance of Anze City, and he understood the difficulty of this battle.

The adjutant generals on the side put forward their own opinions one after another, and the arguments broke out one after another.

"Anze City, I heard that the strength has reached 100,000 people, and I am afraid that the martial artists in it can account for two or three percent, which is not very easy to fight." An adjutant general said in a deep voice.

The other nodded and agreed: "Not only that, but I also heard that there is a legacy formation in Anze City, and the Zhao army has repaired it, if we want to take it again, the difficulty will be raised by a level, unless it is ......"

Wu Qi took a deep breath and interrupted: "Everyone, it seems that Anze City is indeed a little difficult to attack now, but it is not without opportunities!" ”

He knew what they had to say unless it was anything.

It is to let His Majesty be the vanguard and attack the city for them.

What did this take Your Majesty for?

No matter how strong Your Majesty is, it is only the power of one person, and there is always a time when the strength is exhausted.

When the time comes, he will be responsible for any mistakes.

With His Majesty's strength, His Majesty's desire to make a move would naturally be a great help to them, but it could not be under the orders of their courtiers.

Wu Qi is very clear about this.

All the generals know that the chief general Wu Qi has never liked to fight unprepared battles, and this time he must have a careful plan, so he will not say more.

As the night deepened, the lights in the barracks were still bright.

Wu Qi and Cen Xiu stood in front of the map, and their fingers lightly tapped on the location of Anze City, preparing for the upcoming battle of Anze.

After resting for four or five days, under the leadership of Zhao Hongming, the Wei army officially set out of camp.

The sun shone on the vast field, and the 400,000 Wei army, led by Zhao Hongming and Wu Qi, approached Anze City in a mighty way.

Their steps were firm and powerful, and their faces were full of hunger for victory.

Inside the city, Zhao Jun nervously watched the Wei army outside the city, and in the face of such a huge Wei army, their hearts were full of panic and uneasiness.

Zhao Hongming rode on the dragon horse, his expression calm and calm.

"Siege!"

Wu Qi gave an order, and the summoned Wei warriors and civilians formed a Wei army and attacked Anze City.

The 400,000 Wei army pounced on Anze City like wolves, with a huge momentum, as if it was about to swallow the entire city.

The 100,000 Zhao troops in the city were in full battle, and their faces were full of fear.

As the commander of the Zhao army, Li Mu stood up for the first time, stabilized the army's heart and said: "Start the defensive formation!" ”

Airplanes!

When the 400,000 Wei troops surged in, the ancient defensive formation that existed in the city of Anze, which stood proudly, was activated.

Suddenly, from the center of the city, a golden beam of light shot into the sky, like the first rays of the rising sun.

Immediately after, the ground of the entire city began to shake slightly, as if the earth was responding to the call of this formation.

Above the city walls, countless runes began to flicker, and they danced as if they were alive, emitting a faint light.

These runes are connected to form a grand and intricate pattern, like an ancient star totem.

A mysterious aura began to fill the air, as if an invisible force was quietly surging.

The soldiers of the Wei army felt this breath, and their faces changed slightly.

A moment later, the entire city of Anze was enveloped in a golden halo. This halo acts as a protective shield that protects the entire city. Any enemy that tries to get close will be blocked by this halo.

Inside the city, the fear on the faces of the soldiers of the Zhao army disappeared, replaced by excitement and excitement.

They knew that with the protection of this defensive formation, they would have the capital to compete with the Wei army.

"A new formation again?"

Zhao Hongming looked this formation up and down, his expression cold.

This formation looks somewhat mutilated and incomplete.

But the principle was not anything he knew.

With the advent of the protective formation in Anze City, the Wei army's offensive was in a difficult situation.

They tried all kinds of methods, but they couldn't break through this golden halo.

At this moment, Anze City seemed to have turned into a golden fortress, impregnable.

The soldiers of the Wei army looked at the scene in front of them, and their faces showed helplessness.

Zhao Hongming tried to step forward and run the Array Dao Sutra.

It is already very difficult to break through such a formation by brute force.

If you want to break this formation, you must use the power of the Formation Sutra.

He took a deep breath and began to urge the true meaning in his body.

The Formation Sutra worked in the palm of his hand, and runes were outlined in his palm, forming a small formation.

Gradually, the air around him began to fluctuate slightly, as if an invisible force was quietly surging.

Buzz.

In front of his palm, it was intertwined into a complex pattern, as if it were a miniature version of the formation.

After he carved the corner of the final formation, his whole person seemed to merge with the air around him.

Zhao Hongming snorted lightly, he waved his hand forward violently, and a huge beam of light burst out from his palm, fiercely imprinting on An Zecheng's formation.

I only heard a loud "boom", and a corner of the formation was forcibly torn open.

The runes on the edge of the mouth flashed with a strong light, as if they were silently protesting against Zhao Hongming's attack.

But instead of continuing to expand, the opening began to slowly repair.

Zhao Hongming looked at the scene in front of him, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

He knew that he had succeeded in breaking through a corner of the formation, but he also knew that this was only temporary, and he had to hurry up and rush in before the opening was completely repaired.

However, the speed of the repair of the mouth was beyond his imagination.

He was just about to give the order to charge, but the opening had narrowed to the point that only one person could pass through, and he hastily stopped.

"This crippled formation is really strong. The defenses of Anze City remained impregnable. ”

Li Mu used the formation left over from the Zheng period to envelop the entire city in it, and the defense was impeccable.

This formation seems to have the ability to repair.

After several attempts, the Wei army was still unable to open up the situation, and morale began to slump.

Zhao Hongming stood in front of An Zecheng's formation, his face gradually cold.

"Try the power of national fortune."

He took a deep breath and began to urge the true intent in his body, converging towards his chest.

The square seal with an ancient atmosphere slowly emerged.

Zhao Hongming's body began to exude a mysterious aura.

This breath seems to be condensed by the will of the whole country, full of majesty and irresistible power.

The air around him began to fluctuate slightly, and wisps of white national fortune converged and gathered in front of him.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes suddenly, and a gleam flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, the formation path is operated.

He pushed forward with both hands, and the square seal suspended in his chest vibrated slightly, and the white national fortune seemed to be inspired, and rushed towards the formation of Anze City with the formation.

This power seems to be formed by the fortunes of the whole country, and it is incomparable.

It slammed into the formation, as if it was an invisible wave, tearing apart a corner of the formation fiercely.

The runes on the edge of the mouth flashed with a strong light, and they wanted to repair it, but instead they expanded under the impact of the power of national fortune, and were constantly worn out by the formation patterns that turned into grinding plates, and finally maintained a two-person wide opening.

Seeing that Zhao Hongming had broken through a corner of the formation and created favorable conditions for the attack, Wu Qi ordered the whole army to charge and seize this rare opportunity.

But what he didn't expect was that this was completely different from the situation when he was attacking Zhengyimen.

Li Mu also seemed to have considered this, and was heavily guarded behind the formation.

It was difficult for the Wei army to open up the situation at all, but it also caused many casualties.

This Li Mu really has some ability.

In a short period of time, he was really surprised to be able to do this step. (End of chapter)