Rongqiu was captured by the Han army, and the main general Wang Jie committed suicide, which was undoubtedly worse for the precarious Xicheng.

In the past few days, the days of Kui Hustle and Bustle have been too bitter, and they have been hit hard one after another.

first lost Yang Guang and Jin Dan, and then lost Wang Jie, the two most warlike generals around him fell one after another, making Kui Huan no longer a general who could take charge alone.

In Xicheng City, people were panicked, thinking that the Han army would attack Xicheng in a big way next, but in fact, the Han army's large-scale attack was delayed, and it was only a feint and harassment of a small army.

The reason why this happened was not that the Han army did not want to fight Xicheng, but that there was an accident within the Han army, and Saizun was critically ill.

These days, Saizun's physical condition has not been very good, Saizun himself didn't take it seriously, Liu Xiu, Wu Han, Cen Peng and others didn't take it seriously, they all thought that Saizun was just suffering from the wind and cold, and he would be fine after a few days of recuperation.

Generals like them, who often fight abroad, have long been commonplace in minor illnesses and disasters, and no one cares about them in particular.

As a result, it was not a minor illness that he had this time, and he didn't care about it at first, but when the disease broke out in full swing, it was too late to care about it, and he couldn't do it at that time.

Not long after Liu Xiu captured Rongqiu, he heard the news that Saizun was critically ill in the camp, and he hurried back to the Han army camp.

Entering the sacrificial tent, he saw him lying weakly on the bed, with several medical officers standing around him, Jiang Shiyun was also among them, Liu Xiu asked urgently, "How is the condition of the first grandson?" ”

All the medical officers looked at each other, and they all lowered their heads and said, "Weichen is incompetent! ”

Liu Xiu was stunned for a moment, turned her head to look at Jiang Shiyun, and asked in a deep voice, "Miss Jiang, you say, how is the condition of the first grandson?" ”

Jiang Shiyun glanced at Liu Xiu, also lowered his head, and whispered, "The sacrifice general has ...... He is terminally ill. She didn't go on.

Liu Xiu asked urgently: "What medicinal materials do you all need, even if you report it, even if I dig three feet into the ground, I will find it!" ”

The doctors looked at each other again, but no one said anything more. Seeing this, Liu Xiu's heart sank again and again, and she couldn't help but raise her voice and asked, "You guys are talking!" ”

No one spoke, and the heads of the medical officers hung lower than the other, and the people only knelt silently.

Liu Xiu was about to speak, but at this time, the priest who was lying on the bed slowly opened his eyes, turned his head to look at Liu Xiu, raised his hand slightly, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty......"

Hearing the words, Liu Xiu's body was shocked, he walked quickly to the bed, knelt down, held the hand of the priest, and said with a forced smile: "First grandson, I'm here!" Don't worry, I'll cure you! ”

Saizun shook his head slowly. Wu Han and the others, who followed Liu Xiu back to the camp together, stepped forward one after another and said, "First Sun, you have to listen to Your Majesty, Your Majesty said that if you can be cured, there must be a way!" ”

"I know my condition best." Sai Zun glanced around at Wu Han and the others, the corners of his mouth hooked, and then, his gaze fell on Liu Xiu's face, and he said weakly: "Your Majesty is benevolent, not killed, Rongqiu surrendered the army, Weichen, and his heart is very peaceful......"

Liu Xiu nodded, patted the back of Sai Zun's hand, and said: "In this battle, this expedition has already killed too many people, and there should be no more deaths." ”

Sai Zun said: "Your Majesty, there is not much food and grass left in our army, and this battle is no longer suitable for fighting. ”

Liu Xiu clenched the hand of the priest and did not speak. Sai Zun continued: "Kui Huan, time is short, even if His Majesty withdraws the army, he will not live long, after Kui Huan's death, his successors, regardless of prestige or loyalty, are not as good as Kui Huan, and when that time comes, Your Majesty will send troops to Liangzhou,

If the soldiers are not bloody, the great cause can be accomplished. ”

Hearing these words, Liu Xiu couldn't help it anymore, tears fell down, and they dripped on the bed. He choked up and said, "First Sun, you have to rest well, don't think about these things anymore, you are tired and sick!" The breath of sacrifice became weaker and weaker, and he muttered: "Minister, Yu Yingchuan, following Your Majesty, has been following Your Majesty for ten years, the minister's greatest wish is to help Your Majesty, restore the Han Dynasty, and revitalize the Han industry

Go, ashamed of Your Majesty, the grace of knowing the situation, ashamed of Your Majesty, and the high hopes of your ministers......"

At this point, tears flowed down the eyes of the priests. Liu Xiu cried even more, and Wu Han, Cen Peng, Geng Yi, Cho Period, and the generals who were standing behind were all crying silently.

"Your Majesty, it has been nearly two years since you left Luoyang and fought abroad, the imperial court cannot do without the Son of Heaven, otherwise, there will be chaos, Your Majesty, withdraw the troops, now, it's time to withdraw the troops......"

The voice of the priest gradually weakened, and he held Liu Xiu's hand, and let go weakly.

"The first grandson! The first grandson? The first grandson ...... "No matter how Liu Xiu called, the priest couldn't open his eyes.

Seeing this, Wu Han and the others knelt on the ground one after another and began to cry.

Under Liu Xiu's command, Xi Zun is not the most dazzling star, but he is a conscientious person.

Liu Xiu, who he followed in Yingchuan, was later placed under house arrest by Liu Xuan, and he was not by Liu Xiu's side, but after Liu Xiu was sent by Liu Xuan to inspect Hebei, he called and abandoned his family and followed Liu Xiu.

In Hebei, Saizun followed Liu Xiu, fought in the south and the north, was born and died, fought Wang Lang, leveled the righteous army, exterminated local warlords, and made great achievements.

The Qing name is well-known at home, and the honesty is written in the world. Although he did not see the day when Liu Xiu achieved great things, his name and life were recorded in the Qing History, and his portrait was also hung on the cloud platform of the Luoyang Palace.

The death of Sai Zun was a big blow to Liu Xiu, and Liu Xiu was deeply saddened. For the next battle of Xicheng, Liu Xiu no longer wants to fight.

On this point, Wu Han and Liu Xiu have the opposite opinion.

Wu Han believes that Yang Guang and Wang Jie are dead, and there are no capable generals around Kui Huan, in addition, Rongqiu has been captured by his own side, and Xicheng has completely become a lonely city, and now is a great opportunity for his side to conquer Xicheng in one fell swoop.

At this time, Wu Han could not accept Wu Han's withdrawal of troops, to be precise, the soldiers in the entire army could not accept it.

The crusade against Kui Huan has been fought for nearly two years, and the first battle of Hanyang ended in a great defeat for his own side.

After waiting for so long and making so many preparations, how could they take the initiative to withdraw their troops when they finally waited for the second Battle of Hanyang, and it was still their own overall advantage?

Liu Xiu can understand Wu Han's mood, and Liu Xiu can also understand the mood of the soldiers in the army, but he really doesn't want to fight anymore.

In fact, as the priest said before his death, Kui Huan has been terminally ill, time is running out, and after Kui Huan dies, he will attack Liangzhou again, and the result will be twice as effective with half the effort.

In the past two days, Liu Xiu, Wu Han and others have been discussing whether their side should withdraw their troops.

Before Liu Xiu and others could discuss a result, Wang Yuan returned to Hanyang from Chengdu.

Wang Yuan went to Chengdu, the main purpose was to find Gongsun Shu to borrow troops, but Gongsun Shu didn't even lend him a hair, and Wang Yuan returned to Liangzhou empty-handed.

After arriving in Liangzhou, he also heard about the battle situation in Xicheng, and learned that Yang Guang and Wang Jie had died one after another, and Wang Yuan was also saddened.

He cobbled together more than 5,000 people in Wudu and Longxi in Liangzhou, and then brought these 5,000 people to reinforce Xicheng.

Outside the city of Xicheng, there were more than 100,000 Han troops stationed, and Wang Yuan only brought 5,000 people over, which was tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg and bringing about his own destruction.

And Wang Yuan himself did come with the heart of death. If you want to say that under Kui Huan, the most loyal to him is actually Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan's loyalty to Kui Huan is probably better than that of Yang Guang and Wang Jie.

Coincidentally, when Wang Yuan rushed to the vicinity of Xicheng with 5,000 soldiers and horses, Liu Xiu, Wu Han and other generals were in the camp to discuss whether to withdraw their troops.

The one who stayed outside the city and feinted to attack and disturb Xicheng was a partial general of the Han army, with 10,000 people, who was shouting outside Xicheng!

Wang Yuan realized that his opportunity had come, and he led an army of five thousand dragons to suddenly kill him from the southwest of Xicheng.

The partial generals of the Han army outside the west city were greatly surprised when they saw a Long army of soldiers and horses coming from the southwest, and hurriedly commanded the soldiers to line up to meet the battle.

As soon as the Han army lined up the battle array, the Long army led by Wang Yuan came to the front.

Wang Yuan took the lead, and while running forward, he kept shouting loudly: "The million Shu army has arrived, and you won't be captured yet?" I am Wang Yuan! The million Shu army has arrived, and you are not ready to be captured? ”

The general of the Han army really knew that Wang Yuan went to Shu and asked Gongsun to borrow troops, but as for whether Wang Yuan borrowed soldiers and horses, he didn't know.

Hearing Wang Yuan shouting and shouting, borrowing a million Shu troops, the Han army generals were shocked, and the 10,000 soldiers under his command were also frightened.

Taking advantage of the chaos of the Han army, Wang Yuan led 5,000 Long troops to break through the Han army formation, and ran into Xicheng in one breath.

After Wang Yuan entered Xicheng, he didn't stop for a moment, and went directly to see Kui Huan. Kui Huan was almost desperate now, and suddenly saw Wang Yuan break through the Han army and come to Xicheng, he couldn't believe his eyes.

His first reaction was to ask eagerly, "Hui Meng, ...... you But borrowed soldiers and horses? ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "Great King, Gongsun Shu is lending every soldier and soldier to Weichen!" ”

"That'...... So how did Hui Meng enter the city? ”

"Weichen is using deception to disperse the Han army!" Wang Yuan hurriedly said: "King, Xicheng can no longer be defended, you have to break through quickly!" ”

"Breakout?"

"Yes! Break through to the north of the city! Then go to Jicheng! Wang Yuan said: "Jicheng has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses of our army, and there is Weishui as a moat, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it will be difficult for Han thieves to break through!" ”

"This ......"

"King, you can't wait any longer, now the Han army hasn't reacted yet, it's a good opportunity for the king to break through!"

Zhao Bing suddenly said lightly: "General Wang entered the city strangely, and now lures the king out of the city, I don't know what he means?" ”

His words can be described as heart-wrenching. More than 100,000 Han troops were outside the city, and Wang Yuan only took about 5,000 people to break through the Han army and successfully enter the city, which is also too weird.

The only possibility is that the Han army is deliberately letting him into the city, and now he is encouraging the king to go out of the city to break through, who knows if this is a conspiracy between him and the Han army?

Zhao Bing's understatement can kill people and put Wang Yuan to death. But Wang Yuan is not a civil servant like Zheng Xing and Shen Tugang, and he will have a verbal dispute with Zhao Bing.

After listening to Zhao Bing's words, Wang Yuan didn't say a word, he directly drew his sword, the blade of the sword went straight to Zhao Bing's neck, and said coldly: "Zhao Bing, do you dare to slander Ben Jiang again?" ”

Zhao Bing, who is very eloquent, is not afraid of the talented Zheng Xing, not Shen Tugang who dares to give direct advice, but he is really afraid of Wang Yuan.

At this time, Wang Yuan put his sword against his neck, he was almost scared to pee, his body trembled, and he screamed: "The king saves the minister, the king saves the minister!" ”

Kui Huan sighed, and said with some displeasure: "Hui Meng, speak well, move the sword and move the sword, what is this doing!" ”

Wang Yuan does not accept anyone, only Kui. As soon as Kui Huan said a word, he immediately put away his sword, bowed to Kui Huan, and said: "It's because the minister is too anxious and has lost his manners in front of the king, and I hope the king will forgive me." ”

Without waiting for Kui to speak, Wang Yuan immediately continued: "King, now is a matter of life and death, I really can't wait any longer, King, quickly follow the ministers and take refuge in Jicheng!" At the moment, only Jicheng can stop the Han army! Kui Huan closed his eyes, thought about it, and after a while, he said, "Okay! Follow Huimeng alone and go to Jicheng! ”