Now there is at least a little more than an hour left, that is, more than two hours. According to Tong Yan's previous plan, before Zi Shi, he should be able to complete the deployment of the entire imperial city. But the sky is not as good as the people, and the anti-thieves actually launched an attack in advance.

Everyone looked at Tong Yan, they wanted to know if His Highness would only say something nice, and this time was undoubtedly the best time for him to prove himself.

Tong Yan pondered for a moment, and then asked, "What is the number of anti-thieves in this team?" How is the combat power? ”

When the soldiers who came to deliver the news heard this, they immediately replied: "Your Highness, there are about four or five hundred people who have come, all of them are dressed in black armor and black armor, and they are wearing beast masks. The weapons they use are scimitars connected by chains, and they are extremely powerful. Most of the soldiers in charge of guarding Dongyang Gate have been killed and wounded. ”

Well-trained, with unified weapons, it seems that it should be the person of the third prince or the fifth princess. This vanguard must be the elite of the elite, if it can be swallowed in one bite, it will not only greatly boost morale, but also severely damage the arrogance of the rebels.

Tong Yan stretched out his hand and touched his nose, then smiled slightly: "Okay, since they are going to enter the imperial city, I will order someone to open the gate of Dongyang Gate and let them in!" ”

As soon as his words fell, everyone present unconsciously opened their mouths wide, and their faces were full of disbelief.

Lord Wang frowned, and asked puzzledly: "Your Highness, the four city gates are our last barrier, if you let those thieves in, wouldn't we have been preparing for so long in vain?" Besides, didn't you say that you would guard the gates of the city and not let the thieves step into it? Don't...... Have you given up? ”

Hearing this, Tong Yan shook his head and smiled: "No, no, no, Lord Wang, you are wrong. If I don't let those mad dogs in, how can I close the door and beat the dogs? Quickly pass the order down, let the Imperial Forest Army guarding Dongyang Gate open the city gate, and then scatter and hide under the rockery and bridge next to Dongyang Gate. Only wait for the vanguard of the thieves to enter the imperial city, and then close the city gates. As for the rest, I've got my own arrangements! ”

"Yes, my subordinates will do it!"

Watching the herald leave quickly, Tong Yan immediately set his eyes on the demon concubine who had just arrived.

This demon concubine is extremely beautiful, in fact, when a demon turns into a human form, she will deliberately shape herself into a beauty. This is why so many emperors are deceived by banshees and do some unscrupulous and unethical things.

Tong Yan stared at her for a while, and then said with a smile: "Presumably you are the demon concubine, and you are indeed a beauty who has captivated the country and the city." Now that you're here, you seem to be willing to help me, right? ”

The demon concubine looked at Tong Yan and smiled slightly: "Your Highness, your changes are really big." We should have seen it more than once, but I didn't know that you still have this chaotic, calm and calm side. Yo Yo, could it be that I'm clumsy and mistaken about you? ”

Tong Yan smiled and said: "These are not important, the important thing is that you are willing to come, which means that we can become friends." Come on, help me get rid of that team of thieves, and show me what you're really capable of. ”

"I'm going to fix it? Don't you think highly of me, I'm a woman, how can I have such skills? ”

Tong Yan shook his head and smiled: "No, no, no, you are too humble, this faint green light on your body can't be seen by others, but I can see it clearly." As long as you use a little bit of sorcery, I think those mortals will definitely die. Am I right? ”

When the demon concubine heard this, the smile on her face immediately disappeared, and it was replaced by a deep surprise. After a few seconds, she was back laughing. "Your Highness is really discerning, okay, I'll help you. But what do I get in return? ”

Tong Yan smiled and said, "I will satisfy you, because in this imperial city, only I understand you!" Isn't it? ”

The demon concubine took a step forward, reached out and touched Tong Yan's cheek, and then said with a smile: "Why are you so likable, much stronger than your father." Don't worry, those thieves who enter the imperial city will be handed over to me. I won't let you down! ”

Tong Yan nodded and smiled: "Okay, wait for the good news!" ”

The demon concubine smiled, and then turned around and walked in the direction of Dongyang Gate.

The demon concubine had just left, and the general came from the Nanwu Gate with a hundred dead soldiers.

He walked directly in front of Tong Yan, and then knelt down on one knee and said, "Your Highness, three thousand rebels have gathered outside the Nanwu Gate, and the last general has ordered the soldiers to hold the city gate tightly. They shouldn't be able to attack anytime soon. These are the hundred dead soldiers I have trained, and I will hand them over to His Highness. ”

Hearing this, Tong Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help the general up, and then said gratefully: "General, it's really hard for you." You can accompany me in advance and retreat, this loyalty is admirable. Get up quickly, and when you see me later, you don't need to salute. In my heart, you are an elder and a role model for me! ”

As soon as Tong Yan said these words, the general's heart was not warm, and he couldn't help but shed a few tears.

"Your Highness, rest assured, even if the last general dies, he will definitely protect His Highness's safety."

Tong Yan patted him on the shoulder, and then said, "General, believe me, none of us can die." We won this battle. Now, I need you to do something for me, and this burden must be entrusted to you! ”

When the general heard this, he immediately responded: "Although Your Highness orders, the last general will never give up!" ”

"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point. The South and North Meridian Gates are the most important things, and I need you to lead half of the new army to defend the South Meridian Gate for me. ”

When the general heard this, he was puzzled and said, "New army? How can there be a new army in the imperial city? Suddenly, he thought of the eunuchs and palace maids in armor standing behind him, and then exclaimed, "You mean? Use them to guard the gates? ”

Tong Yan nodded and said, "That's right, it's them." Don't underestimate their strength, as long as they are ranked according to the formation, they are enough to block several rounds of attacks from the anti-thieves. As long as you can buy me time, I can defeat them all! Here is the formation map I drew before, you can follow the instructions above to set up a large array at the Nanwu Gate! ”

Although the general was skeptical, he still took over the formation diagram from Tong Yan's hands. This array was drawn by Tong Yan as early as when he was in the dormitory, and he had already thought about everything in advance.

The general is also well-informed, but he has never seen such a formation. However, after all, he has been on the battlefield for a long time, and after only looking at it for a while, he can see the subtleties of this array.

"Your Highness, the last general will definitely live up to his mission and guard the South Noon Gate!"

Tong Yan nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at a young general behind him. This young general looks a little similar to the general, so he must be another candidate recommended by Lord Wang.

Tong Yan also gave him a formation map and ordered him to lead the remaining half of the new army to guard the North Noon Gate. This young general was appointed by His Royal Highness, and was so excited that he and his father each led half of the new army and went to arrange the troops.

Finally, there was Xiyangmen, Tong Yan handed over the formation map to Lei Tong, and asked him to lead the remaining dozens of Imperial Forest Army straight to Xiyangmen, and round with the Imperial Forest Army there, and set up a formation to meet the enemy.

After some mobilization of troops, the flames of war broke out. Tong Yan rode a fast horse, inspected the South Meridian Gate, the North Meridian Gate and the Xiyang Gate, and finally went straight to the Dongyang Gate with a hundred dead soldiers.

According to the defense, although the imperial city can keep the peace for a while, but when the food in the imperial city runs out, the battle will definitely be lost.

If you really want to defeat the rebels in one fell swoop, maybe there is only one last way left, that is, shoot people first and shoot horses, and capture thieves and capture kings first!