As soon as the siege battle started, Xue Renguo had some doubts about his life, because the morale of the Yan army was high and they were too fierce. They rushed to the top of the city with all their strength and attacked the four city gates at the same time. The ground shook and the city swayed.

As for his generals, they were passively defensive and had no passion at all. If this continued, the city might only be broken in a matter of seconds. So he could only go up to the top of the city to guard it, and anyone who dared to retreat would be immediately beheaded. This way

After this operation, the Yan army's offensive was suppressed somewhat.

However, Xue Renguo clearly realized that the morale of the Western Qin generals was currently low and they really could not resist the Yan army with high morale, so he planned to break out.

At present, the Western Qin Dynasty has a total of five counties, namely Tianshui County, Longxi County, Jincheng County, Lintao County, and Chuihe County. To the west of Chuihe County is the territory of Emperor Li Gui of Daliang.

Xue Renguo summoned two generals, Zong Luohu and Chang Zhongxing, at night and said to them: "Now the Yan army's momentum is at its peak, but I think that momentum will weaken again and again, so I plan to go up to the house to draw fire.

According to Lati's tactics, first retreat to Longxi County, wait until the Yan army is exhausted, and then come back to fight with him and defeat him in one fell swoop."

Zong Luohu almost fainted. After saying so much, he just wanted to run away. Tianshui is the capital of Western Qin, which is the foundation of the country. If the emperor abandons the capital and flees, Western Qin will definitely lose its people. By then, no one will sacrifice their life for the emperor. This is simply

Digging one's own grave.

He originally planned to give advice to Xue Renguo, but he hesitated because he wanted to see what Xue Renguo did. At this time, Yao Hui said beside him: "Your Majesty is really wise. The Yan army has been running for thousands of miles and is already exhausted at this moment.

If we lure the enemy deep and close the door to beat the dog, they will definitely die. I agree with the emperor's decision."

Chang Zhongxing hesitated for a moment and then said: "Yes, I also think that your Majesty's decision is the best policy at present, and I fully agree with it."

Let’s not talk about what will happen to Zong Luohu if he objects. Let’s just talk about the current three-to-one situation. It is estimated that his opposition will have the same result as no opposition, so he still won’t say anything.

But he didn't express his position, he just bent his waist lower.

Xue Renguo snorted, obviously very dissatisfied with Zong Luohu's uncooperative attitude: "Zong Luohu has no strategy and is defeated repeatedly, so he can't see how sophisticated my strategy is, and I don't bother to talk to him.

Then, after we retreat, we hope that General Zong can hold the city for at least a month and wait for the Tuque people to come. This heavy responsibility will be handed over to the general. I hope you will not refuse."

Zong Luohu almost became angry, but he didn't dare to refuse. Even knowing that Xue Renguo was using him as cannon fodder, he still immediately accepted the order.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, even if I risk my life here, I will definitely protect Tianshui County."

Yao Hui said: "Your Majesty, although General Zong does not understand strategy, he is brave and good at fighting. If he really defends the city personally, there is no need for too many soldiers. I think two thousand people are enough. When the Tuque army goes south, the Yan army will

There is no place for death. So we must go to Longxi County as soon as possible."

Zong Luohu thought to himself, what kind of logic is this, it’s nonsense.

"Okay, when the army breaks through tomorrow night, this place will be handed over to General Zong Luohu."

Qin Hu really did not expect that Xue Renguo would be so shameless that he would abandon the capital and flee directly. When Xue Renguo's tens of thousands of troops rushed out, the Yan army was unexpected, and he broke through the defense line and escaped. Afterwards, Qin Hu

The only feeling I have is that I feel a bit dumbfounded.

Zong Luohu's mood is even more complicated. Xue Renguo is too useless. But what he often thinks of is that Xue Ju was very good to them back then. But in the current situation, if the sudden attack goes south, it is still possible to drive Qin Hu away. As long as he wins the battle

With this battle, Western Qin will be stable for a few years.

But Zong Luohu was an experienced general after all. After more than a day of analysis, he felt that the Tuque people would probably not go south, because according to the intelligence, Chuluo Khan's troops had not moved a step so far.

Maybe something happened.

There were only two thousand old and weak men left under him, and their equipment was very poor. It was impossible to hold on, not to mention a month, not even three to five days. Because he found that many soldiers had slipped out and surrendered.

That night Zong Luohu hung a white flag on the top of the city and surrendered to the Yan army.

The news that Qin Hu captured Tianshui County spread like the wind throughout the world, and Chuluo Khan naturally received the news. At this moment, he was hesitating whether to accept Changsun Wuji's suggestion to withdraw his troops.

"Xue Renguo was at odds with the generals, and the army did not have the courage to fight. When he heard that Zong Luohu had sacrificed Tianshui County, he immediately retreated from Longxi to Jincheng County, so this man cannot be relied on."

Prince Jieli advised Chuluo Khan: "Khan, the conditions proposed by Qin Hu are very tempting, and if we march unilaterally and face the Yan army independently, we will definitely suffer heavy losses. It seems very unsafe."

Tuque's current national policy is actually to provoke civil strife in the Central Plains and weaken China. If they enter by force, it will be equivalent to weakening themselves, which is not a wise move.

"At present, the princes of the Central Plains are working on their own, and no one's army is weak. It is more difficult to conquer than during the period of great unification. It is better to continue to pursue the policy of weakening. In the future, even if someone unifies, it will still be a dilapidated country. By then, we can do whatever we want

Bullying and slowly encroaching will have a better effect than sending troops now."

Chu Luo finally accepted Jie Li's suggestion and announced the withdrawal of troops.

Changsun Wuji immediately returned to Tianshui.

At this time, Qin Hu was attacking Longxi County.

"Longxi County Guard Chang Zhongxing is a despicable and shameless villain. Your Majesty will give me a thousand men and horses. I will go to the top of the city to persuade him to surrender. I will definitely make him fall apart, and your Majesty will be able to seize this city without any bloodshed." Zong Luohu.

He had just surrendered and was eager to make a contribution, so he asked Qin Hu for advice.

Qin Hu was overjoyed: "If General Zong can perform meritorious service, he will be granted the title of Marquis immediately. I will never break my promise. If Chang Zhongxing is willing to surrender, I will treat him favorably."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zong Luohu led a thousand men and horses to the city wall of Longxi County and shouted to Chang Zhongxing: "General Chang, I am Zong Luohu. The emperor has run away. What are you still insisting on? Haven't you heard, Tuque people?

We have already retreated and there will be no more reinforcements. You’d better surrender as soon as possible.”

"The King of Yan said that as long as you are willing to surrender, money and status are not a problem. His Highness the King of Yan wants Xue Renguo and will not be an enemy of the people in the city."

"There are at most a few thousand troops in your city, and it is impossible to resist hundreds of thousands of Yan troops. As the saying goes, a man who knows the current affairs is a hero. You have always been smart, so it is impossible that you don't understand this truth."

Chang Zhongxing wanted to surrender a long time ago, but he was indeed very smart, especially knowing that when negotiating terms for business, he must first increase his own worth, otherwise even if he gains something, he will not gain much.

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