Iron Dynasty

The soldiers entered Tongguan with neat steps.

Inside the pass, Sun Lirong had already come down from the city wall. Looking at the soldiers of Chen Guodong who were purifying the military discipline, Sun Lirong suddenly felt a little strange.

It's just that this strange feeling was quickly replaced by a desire for silver.

General Chen, King Zhao will definitely reward you for giving him so much money. Sun Lirong laughed, but he was thinking about how to occupy the money.

Chen Guodong and Ye Qingyun had already entered the gate, Chen Guodong still had a flattering smile on his face, but a cold look flashed in Ye Qingyun's eyes.

The Qingzhou soldiers who came with him this time are all elite veterans. Although there are only 5,000 people, it is enough to capture the city gate.

Sun Lirong didn't realize the danger at this time, he and Chen Guodong greeted each other and walked to the front of the box.

Just when Sun Lirong stretched out his hand to open the box, Ye Qingyun suddenly attacked and pulled out the sword from his waist and stabbed Sun Lirong's heart from behind.

This sword was so deadly that Sun Lirong fell to the ground without even screaming. The other Zhao soldiers were shocked when they saw it, and rushed towards Ye Qingyun and Chen Guodong.

kill!

The Qingzhou army soldiers who entered the city rushed towards the Zhao army soldiers at the same time. Although they have been killing the enemy with firearms, their melee skills have never been reduced.

Moreover, the tempering of the war has made them rich in experience, and every move is less useless, but every move is fatal.

Sun Lirong died, which made the soldiers at the gate of the city a little confused. After fighting with the Qingzhou Army, they were beaten and retreated.

Zhao Jun soldiers were horrified and kept withdrawing to the pass.

At this moment, Ye Qingyun lit the fireworks, and with a loud explosion, colorful flames exploded in the sky.

It was almost dusk, and in a forest five miles away from Tongguan, Niu Ben saw fireworks in the direction of Tongguan.

At this time, he said to Qi Guangyi and Baimu: You lead the cavalry to help immediately, and the general will come!

Yes, General.

Qi Guangyi and Bai Mu said that the two of them rode their horses and led the cavalry towards Tongguan.

Niu Ben immediately led the army to go after him.

When he arrived, Ye Qingyun had successfully controlled the city gate and city wall, while Qi Guangyi and Bai Mu quickly controlled other city gates with the advantage of cavalry.

General, Tongguan defender Sun Lirong is dead. The leaderless defenders in the city are not our opponents at all. They have been defeated now. Ye Qingyun said.

Niu Ben nodded, the cavalry led by Qi Guangyi and Bai Mu were more than the defenders, and there was no reason they couldn't take it down.

He asked Lu Fei to lead the soldiers into the city to further destroy the Zhao army in the pass, and at the same time said to the King of Huainan and Chen Xinran: Your Highness, General Chen, take Tong Pass, and Chang'an is right in front of you. I hope you two can help us and take Chang'an in one fell swoop.

The King of Huainan and Chen Xinran now admire the Western Expedition Army, and in their opinion, this is really an elite division.

The two bowed their hands to Niu Ben and said in unison, Only by the general's orders.

Niu Ben nodded, the fact that Tongguan could be taken down so easily this time was a success of their plan, but the most important point was the issue of the defenders of Tongguan.

In the past, at least 100,000 soldiers could be stationed in this Tongguan, but now the huge Tongguan has only 30,000 soldiers.

First Hulao Pass, then Tong Pass, Zhao Wang's weakness was seen by him, and now is the opportunity to destroy Zhao Wang in one fell swoop.

The army entered the city, and the remaining defenders in the city were quickly cleaned up. When Ye Niuben once again concentrated the generals to formulate a plan to attack Chang'an.

Unlike usual, Niu Ben's attack plan was quite bold this time. He ordered Qi Guangyi and Bai Mu to lead the cavalry to Chang'an first.

If Chang'an's defenses were weak, he would take the opportunity to harass him. At the same time, he asked Qi Guangyi and Bai Mu to get in touch with the Chang'an nobles. If these nobles still can't see the situation clearly, they can only say that they are too stupid.

However, in Niu Ben's opinion, as long as Qi Guangyi and Baimu's cavalry arrive, this will be the last straw to crush King Zhao.

Because when the time comes, the Chang'an aristocracy will inevitably turn to them to deal with this rebellion.

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Chang'an.

The sudden increase of soldiers on the street made the people a little uneasy, and the peaceful atmosphere of Chang'an has gradually become a little strange this month.

And the fact that Luoyang City was looted by Zhao Jun made them very worried, for fear that they would end up with the people of Luoyang.

Father, the Qi army is coming fiercely. My son always feels that Chang'an is not a place to stay for a long time. It is better to loot the money and bring the people back.

Zhao Yuanliang persuaded him in the study room of the palace.

King Zhao fondly caressed the exquisite ceramics in the study. This is an official kiln porcelain that only emperors can enjoy, but now he has to abandon all of them. He is not reconciled.

Hmph, if it wasn't for Deng Yuan and Wang Xi being incompetent, why would this king be so embarrassed now! King Zhao was furious.

Zhao Yuanliang naturally shied away from the defeat of Juyongguan. In fact, he was the main general of the Juyongguan battle.

But he was greedy for life and feared death, so he didn't go to this battlefield and stayed in Yuanzhou.

Although he hated Xiao Ming very much, in his heart he was a little afraid of Xiao Ming's army, and he had lingering fears during the last trip to Qingzhou.

Father's words are very true. It's just that Wang Xi was put in prison. This Deng Yuan is still useful. I hope father and Wang think twice.

Zhao Wangwen nodded, You have some truth in what you said, so let Deng Yuan continue to stay in the army and make atonement for his crimes.

Zhao Yuanliang breathed a sigh of relief, and he continued: Is it just that the father is still planning to stay in Chang'an? After all, this is not a place to stay for a long time.

King Zhao already had the intention of evacuating Chang'an. The treasury of Chang'an was looted by him, and he had nothing to cherish except the palace.

It's just that there is still a bit of luck in his heart. If King Qi no longer goes west, he may not have to withdraw from here. After all, who wants to leave this place of flowers.

Now I'm just waiting for the news from Tongguan, but you have to prepare. If the news is unfavorable, you will immediately burn down Chang'an and force the people to move to Yuanzhou. There was a stern look in Zhao Wang's eyes.

He doesn't care about the rise and fall of the Great Yu Kingdom at all, in his eyes only his own kingship, for which he can destroy everything or betray everything.

Yes, father and son, I will prepare now. Zhao Yuanliang secretly rejoiced in his heart, just like King Zhao's mind, even if he could not obtain the imperial power of the Great Yu Kingdom, he still wanted to enjoy the glory and wealth in his own feudal kingdom.

After a pause, he remembered something and suddenly asked, Father, what about the Thirteenth Prince?

Let the thirteenth prince be left to Xiao Ming, but this king wants to see how he treats a two-year-old prince. King Zhao sneered.

Zhao Yuanliang laughed at the same time. At this time, he resigned and left the palace, but his pride with King Zhao came to an abrupt end the next day.

Qi Guangyi and Baimu led a large number of cavalry to appear outside Chang'an City.

PS: It took a long time to take my wife to the hospital for check-up today. Let’s make two updates today. I’ll make up for everyone tomorrow before three o’clock. I’ll update it normally at night, sorry.