Changsheng opens treasure chests everywhere

Chapter 452 Battle of Suiyang
In addition to people, war requires money. Datang lost Luoyang and Chang'an, and the treasury fell into the hands of the rebels. Where is the money?
At this time, the Tang Dynasty only had the Yangtze River and Huaihe River basins in its territory, so the military expenditure could only rely on taxes from these places.

Suiyang is located in the middle section of the Bianhe River section of the Grand Canal, and is an important military center in the Jianghuai River Basin.Once Suiyang fails and the canal is cut off by the rebels, Datang will not be able to get taxes from Jianghuai and other places, and there will be no need to fight the battle.

Therefore, whether Suiyang City can be defended is almost related to the life and death of Datang!

But in the Tang Dynasty at this time, all the troops were in the hands of Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, and they were used to recover the Hebei area.Being firmly restrained by the rebels, he was unable to rush to rescue Suiyang at all.

Seeing that Yin Ziqi led the army to attack, Xu Yuan, the prefect of Suiyang, hurriedly asked Zhang Xun of Ningling who was nearby for help.

Zhang Xun analyzed the advantages and disadvantages, and found that Suiyang could not afford to lose, and Ningling City was too small to resist the rebels, so he made a decisive decision and led only 3000 troops into Suiyang.Combined with the original Suiyang soldiers and horses, there are only more than [-] soldiers.

Yin Ziqi ordered the army to attack the city with all its strength, and Zhang Xun led the soldiers to fight hard day and night, repelling more than 20 attacks by the rebels in one day, fighting non-stop for [-] days, capturing more than [-] rebel generals and killing more than [-] ordinary soldiers!
For a time, Suiyang's morale was greatly boosted!
"Brother Zhang is both wise and courageous, so the command is left to Brother Zhang!"

Zhang Xun commanded properly, Xu Yuan was open-minded, and immediately handed over all military power.The original Suiyang prefect is now willing to carry out post-work such as transporting food and grass, repairing war equipment and so on.

In this way, the two cooperated closely. Although the rebel army had more than [-] troops, they could not attack for a long time.In desperation, they could only besiege rather than attack.

The battle of Suiyang was of great importance. For a time, both Buddhists and Taoists focused their attention on this place.But in the offensive and defensive military, when both sides are watching closely, no one has the opportunity to do anything.

Therefore, the victory or defeat of this battle can only depend on the generals of both sides.

"What a Zhang Xun! What a Xu Yuan!"

After several months of this, Suiyang City is still holding on.Even Guang Chengzi and other Jinxian couldn't help admiring.Although the position is not high, but in terms of bravery and strategy, he is not inferior to Guo Ziyi or Li Guangbi!

Yin Ziqi was also a well-known general of his generation, and he was unable to break through the city with twenty times the force.Not only that, but one of his eyes was shot blind by Zhang Xun during a battle!
"Damn Zhang Xun! After the city is broken, he will be hacked into pieces!"

After losing one eye, Yin Ziqi jumped into a rage, and immediately played to An Qingxu, asking for reinforcements.

Knowing the importance of Suiyang, An Qingxu immediately mobilized troops from Hebei and other places to continuously support Yin Ziqi.

In this way, Yin Ziqi's army has been kept above [-].But Suiyang was isolated and helpless, with only the original [-] people.Although there were conscripts in the city, the number never exceeded [-].

In this way, the two sides fought fiercely for several months.Counting the time, this battle started in the first month, and now it is July, and it has been fighting for more than half a year!

It has to be said that it is a miracle that Suiyang held on for half a year with only this little force.

"Haha! Zhang Xun, let's see how persistent you are!"

In order to capture Suiyang, Yin Ziqi asked for help again.But this time, An Qingxu also spent a lot of money, mobilizing 20 troops from various places to support him.In this way, there should be [-] rebels, while in Suiyang City, the Tang army is already less than [-].

Under such circumstances, it is almost impossible to defend the city.

After fighting for half a year, as the so-called heroes cherish each other, although Zhang Xun shot him blind, Yin Ziqi couldn't help but love talents, and persuaded Zhang Xun to surrender several times.But unfortunately, they were all dismissed by Zhang Xun.

The reinforcements were about to arrive, and Yin Ziqi was proud of it, as if the broken city was just around the corner.

"General! Not good!"

At this moment, the lieutenant rushed to report.

"The spies report, the [-] troops of the Tang army are here!"

"what!"

Hearing this news, Yin Ziqi, who was still full of pride just now, stood up abruptly, then frowned and shouted.

"This is impossible! Where did the Tang army deploy 5 troops, and how did they come to Suiyang!"

"This...Actually, to be more precise, it is Jiangnan Taoist soldiers and horses. They came by boat through the canal, and the journey was unimpeded."

"Jiangnan Road..."

Yin Ziqi was taken aback again, Jiangnan Road has an army of [-], and is rich in money and food, if they are, they can indeed easily distribute [-].

"hateful!"

After a while, Yin Ziqi roared angrily, seeing that Suiyang was about to collapse, Jiangnan Dao followed suit.

Just imagine, with 6000 people, Zhang Xun can stop an army of 10,000+ for half a year.At this time, with the [-] Jiangnan Dao army, it would be foolish to try to break through Suiyang City. !
"My lord, our reinforcements are already on the way, should we let them go back?"

After a while, the lieutenant asked in a low voice.

"No, let them keep coming!"

Yin Ziqi's eyes were gloomy. At this time, there were 20 troops in Jiangnan Dao. Yin Ziqi's addition of [-] troops, even [-], would not help.But the matter has come to this point, no matter how many more battles have to be fought, how can it be possible to admit defeat at this point!

"Damn Xiaoxia Mi!"

At the same time, the three great men who had been paying attention to Suiyang couldn't help being angry when they saw the [-] reinforcements from Jiangnan Road.

Yin Ziqi didn't know why Jiangnan Dao sent troops, but the three masters knew very well that Jiangnan Dao was actually Mi Xiaoxia's private territory.At this time, the army was launched, and it was naturally his order.

After these few months, Puxian Bodhisattva has returned from injury, but compared with Taoism, after all, there is still one less person, so he is often suppressed by Taoism.And the culprit who caused this situation is Mi Xiaoxia!

Mi Xiaoxia returned with Qiu Shouxian and never came back to the mortal world. He thought he could stop for a while.Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, he would do such a trick again, which undoubtedly dealt another heavy blow to Buddhism.

"Presumptuous Mi Xiaoxia!"

At Daleiyin Temple in Lingshan, the Tathagata Buddha was furious when he received the message from Manjusri Bodhisattva.

Since Suiyang could not be attacked for a long time, the rebels were unable to go south.And in order to attack Suiyang, Yin Ziqi mobilized a large number of troops.Correspondingly, the troops in Hebei were reduced, and the pressure on Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi was greatly reduced, almost winning consecutive battles.

If it continues like this, Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi will conquer Hebei, and the Tang Dynasty will turn around, and the rebels will no longer be able to go south.

At that time, it will be impossible to destroy Datang, at most it will just divide the world equally.In fact, the rebel army has no national weapon to suppress luck, so it will always be a rebel army, and it cannot last long, and it is just a luxury to divide the world evenly.

Suiyang is so important, but Mi Xiaoxia intervened at this time, Rao the Tathagata Buddha couldn't help being angry at the beginning.

"Brother, don't be angry. I'll take another hard walk, talk to him about the conditions, and let him withdraw."

"What are you talking about!"

The Tathagata Buddha glared at Vairocana Buddha who volunteered, and now he wished he could kill Mi Xiaoxia.

"...That's all, that's all, you go for a while."

But after a while, the Tathagata Buddha still nodded helplessly.

Matters in the mortal world are not comparable to the world of immortals, they can be solved directly by cultivation and force.Even if Mi Xiaoxia is killed and the New Sect is destroyed at this time, the [-] army will not withdraw, and even the remaining [-] may come.

At this time, if you want to relieve the predicament of Suiyang City, you can only negotiate with Mi Xiaoxia and let him withdraw the army.

Think about the original Liangshan Uprising, Mi Xiaoxia played such a trick, sending the Jiangnan Army to reinforce Li Guangbi, which directly led to the subsequent defeat of the Liangshan Army.

This Anshi Rebellion, Mi Xiaoxia did this again, just thinking about it makes people resentful.But there is no way, who will let people have a territory and an army in the mortal world.

"Nephew Mi, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

In the Moyun Cave of Jilei Mountain, Vairocana Buddha sat there dryly, looked at Mi Xiaoxia who was drinking tea, and said something with a smile.

If he hadn't been waiting for him, why would Mi Xiaoxia be in Jilei Mountain instead of Qingqiu.

"Whatever you think, as long as you're happy."

Mi Xiaoxia smiled, then stopped talking and continued drinking tea.

"Hey, we're also in an old relationship, so let's not go around in circles."

With the previous experience, Vairocana Buddha was very familiar with the steps, and said directly with a smile.

"See what benefits you want, so you withdrew from Suiyang City."

"Since you said so, I won't make it difficult for you, just follow the example last time, and come alone."

Mi Xiaoxia put down the teacup and said directly.

"The one who was kidnapped by your Buddhism in the past, now I only send the Lingya Fairy to release him, and I will withdraw immediately."

"It's definitely not going to work."

Guessing that Mi Xiaoxia would make this request, Vairocana Buddha shook his head without thinking.

At this time, in the battle surrounding the Tang Dynasty, five powerful figures from both sides of Buddhism and Taoism descended to the world. Before the loss of Qiushouxian, Buddhism had already lost one person.At this time, if the Lingya Fairy is released again, wouldn't it be another person missing.

At other times, this request is not impossible, but it is absolutely impossible now.

"Then go back and ask Tathagata Buddha, I only want the tooth fairy."

Mi Xiaoxia snorted softly, and then looked like seeing off the guests.

"My good nephew, you can't delay like last time, only this time, we have to make a deal, otherwise I will be scolded by my brother when I go back."

Buddha Vairocana smiled, with the experience of last time, he has indeed learned a lot.

"In that case, I'll give you a discount."

Mi Xiaoxia raised his head, looked at Vairocana Buddha seriously, and said.

"The golden-nosed white-haired mouse spirit, and the three rhinoceros spirits from Xuanying Cave back then, if you send them here, you can reach the Spirit Tooth Fairy."

"Tsk tsk, nephew, your appetite is too big, you want four at once."

"The four of them have a slightly lower level of cultivation, and their backgrounds are far from comparable to the Lingya Fairy. Besides, as far as I know, their hearts are not in Buddhism. Speaking of which, I'm at a disadvantage, so the four of them, one less, can't talk about it." !"

"Well... well, I'll report it!"

Seeing Mi Xiaoxia's resolute attitude, Vairocana Buddha hesitated a little, then got up and returned to Lingshan.

"I want four of them..."

The Tathagata Buddha of Daleiyin Temple could not help but frown slightly after hearing the report from Vairocana Buddha.

These four monsters, the Rhinoceros Spirit, are all low-grade Golden Immortals, and their cultivation is not bad.The mouse essence is just a top-grade earth immortal, not worth mentioning at all.

Speaking of which, replacing the Lingya Fairy with the four of them is not a bad deal.Lingya Immortal is not only a middle-grade golden immortal, but also one of the Seven Immortals who accompanied him back then, and his magical powers are far from comparable to the four of them.

But there is a problem at this time, and this problem is precisely on the mouse spirit with a low cultivation base.

They have the talent of the Rat Race and have the ability to explore the earth's veins.And it just so happens that there is a vein in Lingshan that leads directly to Daleiyin Temple.If the mouse essence is handed over, then the prohibition on the protection of Lingshan Mountain will be useless.

(End of this chapter)