Chapter 1768 It’s hard to imagine
Xu Shiji was in a dilemma, but there was nothing he could do at the moment.
Rejecting this false imperial edict, if something happens to Zhao Chen in Silla, how should Xu Shiji explain it?
But if he accepts this imperial edict, Zhao Chen will definitely be charged with the crime of forging an edict in the future.
This will be a fatal blow to Zhao Chen and Zhao Chen's future.
Even if the emperor didn't want to do anything to Zhao Chen, what about those ministers?
If Xu Shiji guessed correctly, not everyone was willing to see Zhao Chen become the future emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
These people will definitely criticize Zhao Chen for this matter.
Moreover, Zhao Chen did not have any chance to defend himself in this matter.
"Military advisor?" The general of the border army on the side reminded Xu Shiji in a low voice when he saw Xu Shiji stunned.
Xu Shiji came to his senses and saw everyone looking at him.
Xu Shiji slowly stretched out his hand and took the imperial edict in his hand. He did not look at the imperial edict, but asked: "Did His Highness say how to solve the problem of food and grass?"
Xu Shiji thought for a long time, but still felt that no matter what, he still had to save Zhao Chen's life first.
The most important thing is the subsequent punishment, guilt, and saving one's life.
But Xu Shiji wanted to know how they could raise food and fodder for a hundred thousand troops now.
Their food and grass are simply not enough to support the movement of a hundred thousand troops.
And now that the road is blocked by heavy snow, the food and grass from behind cannot be transported at all.
"His Highness said, please ask the military advisor to send someone with the King of Han's seal to Wangyou Bookstore in Shacheng, and someone will help the military advisor solve the food and grass issue." A soldier from the Xuanjia Army handed over the King of Han's seal.
"Wangyou Bookstore?" Xu Shiji was stunned.
He didn't quite believe it.
A hundred thousand troops, traveling long distances, would consume an astronomical amount of food and grass every day.
Wangyou Bookstore is just a bookstore. Where did they get all this food?
…
Returning to Xincheng again, Zhao Chen clearly felt the new
The enthusiasm of the city's soldiers towards him.
Serve tea and water, greet everyone with a smile, and be respectful and courteous.
It's just that Zhao Chen was not imprisoned.
In fact, this is normal. A person who can defeat Tuo She will do the same to anyone else.
Today's battle cheered everyone up.
It also allowed everyone to see the hope of preserving the new city.
Leaving the tower, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu still had smiles on their faces.
The three of them came to a restaurant in the city and ordered some Silla dishes.
It was much better than what Zhao Chen had eaten outside before, at least there was meat here.
The three of them drank a glass of wine. Cheng Chumo looked at Zhao Chen and said, "Zhao Da, although you are here today, Yuengai Suwen will definitely not give up."
"And knowing you're here, there's a good chance he might even want to kill you here."
"Yes, Yeon Gaesumun was beaten like a lost dog by Zhao Dayou in the battlefield of Goguryeo. Now I know you are here, and they are pressing down with a large army."
"Tomorrow, I'm afraid there will be a large-scale siege."
"It is estimated that the surrendered troops came first, and when our strength and endurance were exhausted, it was time for his Goguryeo army to attack." Qin Huaiyu also said slowly.
During the time when the two were leading the army in Silla and Baekje, their vision was naturally not as good as before.
Soon he realized what Yeon Gaesoo might do next.
But realizing it doesn't have much effect.
The only thing they can do now is to defend the new city and wait for the support of the Tang Dynasty border army.
"We have to let the soldiers of Xincheng defend the city in batches. Of the four gates of Xincheng, only the north gate was attacked before. It is expected that all four gates will be attacked at the same time tomorrow."
"In this way, in addition to
Besides the north gate, each other city gate requires at least 5,000 to 7,000 defenders. "
"And these people are divided into day and night."
"The pressure on defense will be great." Zhao Chen said slowly.
The pressure faced by Xincheng soldiers has almost doubled.
Fortunately, Yeon Gaesumun just asked the army to attack from the front north gate.
Once the troops are divided, Yeon Gaesumun can do it, but their defense will be stretched thin.
But if one city gate is breached, it will be the fall of the new city.
Zhao Chen's words caused Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu to fall into silence at the same time.
At this time, they even had the idea of leaving everything behind and escaping from here.
The completely disproportionate combat capabilities were simply not enough for them to defend the new city.
Although Zhao Chen said that as long as the new city is defended for half a month, one hundred thousand Tang Dynasty border troops will come to support the place.
However, once Yeongae Suwenzhen leads a large-scale attack, in half a month, the defenders of the new city will probably be outnumbered.
There is even a possibility that the whole city will fall.
"Can you ask the people in the city to help defend the city?" Cheng Chumo asked.
Zhao Chen and Qin Huaiyu shook their heads at the same time. It was okay for the people of Xincheng to help carry defensive supplies. If they were allowed to defend the city together, it would only make Xincheng fall faster.
"Cheng Er, you think of a way to collect all the drinks in the city and send them all behind the four city gates."
"In addition, pile up firewood and stones to block the city gate. From now on, no one is allowed to leave the city to fight." Zhao Chen said to Cheng Chumo.
"Then what should you do?" Cheng Chumo said quickly.
He naturally knew that Zhao Chen was defending the new city.
But once the city gate is blocked, what will Zhao Chen do?
By that time, I really couldn’t leave even if I wanted to.
Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu, and the people in this new city
Everyone else can die.
Even everyone can die here, but Zhao Chen can't.
"How long has it been? Are you thinking about anything else?" Zhao Chen frowned.
"Can……"
"Cheng Er!" Cheng Chumo was interrupted by Qin Huaiyu.
Seeing Qin Huaiyu shaking his head at him again, he stopped persuading him.
Zhao Chen came here from Shacheng. If he just wanted to escape back in the end, he wouldn't come here.
If you are thinking about escaping from the new city now, don't you think that this is a losing situation?
They kept telling the Xincheng soldiers that they would be able to defend Xincheng.
But what about themselves?
But he was afraid that if the new city fell, what would Zhao Chen do?
As generals, they should not have the thought of planning a retreat.
In front of them, there is only one way to fight to the death.
"Then tomorrow, Zhao Da, you will help us guard the south city. I will be in the north city, Qin San will go to the west city, and I will send two more veterans to guard the east city." Cheng Chu was silent for a while, and then said slowly.
"Okay." Zhao Chen nodded without any hesitation.
…
A night of silence.
The university played all night, but suddenly stopped in the early morning.
The entire new city is shrouded in white, giving it a unique charm.
But among the Xincheng soldiers on the tower, everyone's face showed nervousness.
They also received news that today, Yeon Gaesumun is likely to command an army to attack the new city from all directions.
They have to face four times as many enemies as they do.
The difficulty in this can be imagined.
"Buzz——"
A long horn sound came from a distance, and everyone's expressions immediately became serious.
In front of them, countless Goguryeo troops were slowly coming towards them.
