Outside Jinman County, the fourth day of the siege.

"Boom!" "Boom!"

On the position, the artillery of both sides was constantly firing at each other. In a few moments, the Zhou artillery gained the upper hand and destroyed the opponent's artillery position. This is already the daily routine of the warring.

Taking advantage of the interval, the people in Jinman County picked up all kinds of equipment and materials and went out of the city to repair the civil fortifications.

Han Wugong, a student of state studies, was at the east gate of the city, commanding the people. Looking at the rolling military camp in the distance opposite, I was full of worries about my future and fate. Can Jinman County hold on?

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In Jinman County, in the Governor's Palace, after Qi Chi finished his affairs in the morning, he drank tea and ate some pastries with his staff Zeng Jigao and Hu Chi in the study. Zeng Ji Gaogang followed the main general Le Bai back from the frontline position.

Qi Chi was wearing a green shirt, in his early fifties, with a medium build, slightly thin, gray sideburns, and a solemn bearing. He's always been very strict with the rules! Only in front of a closer, or more powerful staff, will the affinity be shown.

Qi Chi asked about the situation of the battle outside the city for a while, and couldn't help but laugh at himself to the two henchmen: "If I am a mediocre official, why is the situation like this?" Alas, I am fully responsible for putting the whole army in such a dangerous place! ”

Hu Chi comforted: "Marshal, it's not wrong to go on that day. Who would have thought that Baye Gu Xiaode would be able to defeat my main army of 40,000 with 20,000 cavalry? Although it was a hostile position, he had to admit that the other side was indeed a number of military chiefs.

Qi Chi smiled slightly bitterly, lowered his head and drank tea, looking a little sad.

It's one thing to want to get it or not. It's another thing for him to make a decision. In particular, Ji Gao did not agree to send troops at that time.

He has to be strong all his life. Studying and taking the imperial examination are all the best choices. For the official is a lonely minister, a famous minister. Famous ministers in their forties, how many people have been there since the dynasty was established? Moreover, he quelled the rebellion in the southwest, expanded the territory for thousands of miles, and was able to become a marquis. Wenchen has achieved this point, it can be said that it is enough to leave a name in history and retire successfully.

The Son of Heaven entrusted him with state affairs and sent him to the Western Regions. With his pride, how could he take Jia Huan's credit and peace of mind as his credit? But, this time, he paid a terrible price for the pride in his heart.

Nowadays, Jinman County, the guard must be guarded. But for how long? Now, all the hopes of Zhou Jun are pressed on Jia Huan. I hope that Ziyu can afford this historical responsibility!

Before Baye Gu Xiaode besieged him, he had already transferred troops to defend the mountain pass from Beiting to Gaochang. Avoid, Baye Gu Xiaode attacked the belly area of the Zhou army. At the same time, a messenger was sent to convey the situation to Jia Huan from the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains.

Seeing this, Zeng Jigao said loudly: "Handsome, don't worry. With Jia Ziyu's political talent, and a famous general like Shen Qian under his command, within a few months, he will definitely be able to pacify the Tuqi Shi people. Led the army to the north court. At that time, the siege of Jinman will be naturally unraveled. ”

Qi Chi nodded and let out a long breath. To receive the spring of March.

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The situation in Jinman County was stalemate, and the pressure on the Zhou army was not great. However...

The messenger sent by Baye Gu Xiaode to Gongyue City, Baihu Ku arrived on the fourth day of the first month. After the Khan of Fengde met him. Kuode stayed in Gongyue City for several days, and arrived at Pingluo Town, a town eight miles away from Jinman County, on the 20th day of the first lunar month.

This is the camp of Baye Gu Xiaode. Kuo Kou brought a piece of news that made Baye Gu Xiaode furious: Jia Huan, the commander of the Western Route Army of the Zhou Army, attacked Broken Ye City and gave the princess Uniri to death in white silk!

In the early spring, the Jinman River from the Tianshan Mountains flows through the three richest counties in the entire Beiting: Jinman, Luntai, and Pu. The town of Pingluo is right next to the Jinman River.

In the middle of the town, large tracts of fertile land were destroyed. Countless slaves toiled, supplying the army with food and ordnance. This is the harvest of Baye Guxiaode's raiding of the three counties: population, materials! Although Zeng Jigao ordered a retreat, the wall was clear. But since ancient times, it has been difficult to leave the homeland!

On the twentieth day of the first lunar month, all the slaves, herdsmen, and soldiers felt the wrath of the commander Baye Gu Xiaode.

"Jia Huan!"

In the midst of the king's tent came a terrible cry. Baye Gu Xiaode yelled in the tent, and it was difficult to vent his depression in his heart. Unizh, she died like this?

Bano Kotaka didn't know that Uniri was dreaming of getting rid of him. and once offered advice to the Khan of Fund. All he knew was that Unizh was the woman he liked. His wife! At the age of seventeen, he didn't know what this kind of feeling was called.

"I want you to bury the princess."

Later, two hundred Hannu were beheaded for no reason. This section of the Jinman River is dyed bright red.

When the heads of these slaves fell to the ground, Baye Gu Xiaode summoned Poshi, Fuzhong, Utler, and Kubedu to discuss in the king's tent. Baye Gu Xiaode sat in the main seat, with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "I am ready to invite the Qarluq people to attack Jinman County together. ”

In the king's tent, several people looked at each other. Invite the Qarluqs and there will be less to share. But Baye Kotak's mood at this time was obviously wrong.

In the end, he still came forward with General Luo and persuaded him euphemistically: "Leader of filial piety, the Qarlu people are not good, they are wolves." The wolf came to the North Court to eat meat..."

Baye Gu Xiaode raised his palms, stopped Po Shi from continuing, and said to everyone: "Don't persuade you. I'm calm. The news that Kuaku brought back was not only the murder of the princess. Also, the front of the Zhou army almost reached Gongyue City. In my judgment, the Khan of Fengde will not last long. The sooner we end the battle in Jinman County, the more we will be able to take the initiative. ”

After about half an hour, the leaders dispersed. Later, the messenger of Baye Ko Xiaode made a swift trip to the Qarlu tribe in the Jinshan Mountains.

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In the following ten days, Bayogu Xiaode's attack on Jinman County increased significantly. All sorts of means are used. For example: driving slaves to fill ravines and consuming gunpowder of the Zhou army. By the end of the first month, half of the fortifications outside Jinman County were captured by Hu Qi.

The fighting became more and more intense. A large number of soldiers are dying every day on both sides. A few hundred today, a few hundred tomorrow. However, the Bagno Kobu, which was obviously more powerful, had the upper hand.

The Zhou army in Jinman County is facing great pressure, and it is no longer in the state of ease and stalemate before. At one point, an army of the ancient tribe of Bano attacked under the walls of Jinmancheng. The situation has become dangerous!

On the eighth day of the second month, Ralda, the prince of Qarluq, arrived with 10,000 cavalry. On the second day, there were Hu cavalry in front of the battle and cursed the battle. "Grandson Zhou, what kind of skill is hiding in a turtle shell. Come out and fight your grandfather against the three lilies. ”

"Trash Week people! He also dared to call himself a heavenly soldier. Come out and hit me! ”

All kinds of foul language continue. Trying to provoke the Zhou army to fight.

In the command post on the front line, more than a dozen thousand generals and generals surrounded the adjutant general Le Bai, and asked for battle: "General Le, let me fight!" Hu'er scolded us for being tuberculosis, how could we bear this breath. People die and birds rise to the sky. Labor and management are not affected by this bird's spirit. ”

Le Bai grimaced, gritted his teeth and said, "No." No one is allowed to fight without my orders. ”

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On the tenth day of the second month, Qi Chi received a piece of women's clothing from a messenger sent by Baye Gu Xiaode. And the message:

I heard that you Qi Chi is a famous minister of the Zhou Dynasty. Now you have been besieged for a month, and there are no reinforcements outside. Why don't you die in battle and hide in the city like a woman? If you think you're a woman, put on this dress I gave you.

In the lobby of the Governor's Palace, Le Bai, Hu Chi and others were angry. This is not just an insult to the marshal, but also an insult to them.

And the one who came came was holding his arms, as if he didn't see the angry expressions of the Zhou army, and sneered contemptuously, "Hehe, Qi Chi Qi Dashuai, what is your answer?" I'll go back and report it to the head of my house. ”