On the early morning of September 22, Li Zixiong led his army to cross the Dajiao River and surrounded Baitan City in front of Li.

The storm suddenly changed overnight. The Xi defenders in Baitan City looked at the Middle Earth battle flag fluttering in the wind outside the city and the rainbow-like momentum. The neatly-shaped Middle Earth army was dumbfounded and as dumb as a wooden chicken, feeling as if dreaming was unreal. How could this be possible? The divine weapon from the sky, where did the Middle Earth army come out? Yesterday, everything was normal before the sun set, but why did the heaven and earth change color when they opened their eyes today?

The answer is actually very simple. The Middle-earth people invaded, just like the Turks suddenly crossed the flat pine forest and attacked the important town of Guifang in the northern part of Xi. The Middle-earth people also suddenly crossed the Great Wall and began to attack Baitan, the important town of the southwest of Xi. The situation suddenly deteriorated to such an extent because the five Xi tribes fought on an expedition to the Hechenshui River, and the internal emptiness. In addition, after more than two months of fierce fighting between the Xi tribe and the Khitans, they are now suffering from losing their troops and losing their strength. It is the best opportunity for the surrounding powers to take advantage of the situation and take advantage of the situation. So the Turks and the Middle-earth people "take action" at the same time, from north to south, formed a force of attack on the Xi tribe from north to south, and the Xi tribe suddenly fell into the desperate situation of the destruction of the clan and the race.

How to deal with the crisis of genocide? Everyone's eyes were turned to the Supreme Commander of Baitan City and Su Zhi.

The Chuhe family is the largest surname of the Mukun tribe of the Xi tribe, and the territory of the Mukun tribe is the main river on both sides of the river centered on Baitan City. Chuhe Suzhi is the eldest son of the Mukun tribe Qijin Chuheyuan, and the theoretical first heir. When he was young, he went to Youzhou to study famous scholars. When he grew up, he was both civil and military, and outstanding among the younger generations of the five Xi tribes. This time, the Xi tribe's expedition to Khitan, and the defense in the southwest was crucial. Considering that Suzhi was very familiar with Youyan in the Middle Earth and had close contact with the children of the Youyan wealthy families, he even set up many eyeliners in Youyan. He also made a lot of insights in Youyan. King Ah Hui and Shijin Chuheyuan made an unanimous decision to hand over the important defense tasks of the southwest region to Suzhi, boldly appointed the younger generation to create a new generation of strong men for the Xi tribe.

Su Zhi lived up to expectations and did his best to ensure the stability of the southwest part of Xidi in the past two months. He also found out through various channels that the main reason why the Saint Lord and the Central Government of the Middle Earth stayed in Youzhou and did not return to the Dongdu was that the rebellion in the Dongdu had been quelled and internal worries were alleviated. However, northern Ji and Youyan were in chaos due to the rampant white-haired thief in the Middle Earth, which had seriously endangered the security of the northern border town garrison and exacerbated the deterioration of the relationship between the north and the south. The Saint Lord and the Central Government of the Middle Earth had no choice but to stay in Youyan temporarily to stabilize the hearts of the people.

Su Zhi made a judgment based on this. The Saint Lord of the Middle Earth and the Central Government were stranded in Youzhou, and had no relationship with the Xi tribe and would not pose any threat to the Xi tribe. So he immediately drew some main forces from Panlong Fort to Baitan City, increasing the killing of the horse and thieves coalition forces on both sides of the straits.

However, the facts proved that Su Zhi was wrong in his judgment. In today's crisis, the Xi generals in Baitan City determined that the path was one foot taller and the devil was one foot taller. Su Zhi was smart and was mistaken by his cleverness. He eventually took the plan of luring the tiger away from the mountain. The facts are obvious. Panlong Fort, which has weak defense forces, was attacked by the Central Earth army. He was caught off guard and lost in an instant, and there was no time to call the police. Then the Central Earth army roared north and surrounded the unprepared Baitan City overnight.

Su Zhi regretted that his speculation about the battle situation was no different from that of other people. He also thought that he had fallen into the trap, but this was no longer the point. The current focus was on how to save himself. If he couldn't even save himself, how could he turn the tide and save the entire Xi clan?

Su Zhi was very decisive and asked his uncle and Palmer to be messengers to immediately leave the city to visit the commander of the Middle-Turkey Army. While making an appointment to negotiate in advance, he also inquire about the reality of the Middle-Turkey Army.

At this moment, Li Zixiong, Han Shiyan, Yang Gongdao and others were about to take the Leopard Cavalry to the south and rush to Gubeikou. Suddenly, they heard that the messenger from Bai Tan was coming, so they decided to delay it and meet the messenger first. If they could find out some valuable information, it might help the selection army win greater results.

Li Zixiong came forward in person, but when the director and Palmer saw him, they were shocked and knelt down on the spot.

Chu and Palmer met Li Zixiong, which had a profound influence on him. Nine years ago, when the Holy Lord ascended the throne, Yang Liang, the King of Han, rebelled. Li Zixiong was ordered to dispatch troops to suppress the rebellion in Youzhou. After victory, he became the general manager of Youzhou and was responsible for stabilizing the situation in Youyan. As a close neighbor of Zhongtu, the Xi tribe had close trade with Youzhou. In addition, he paid regular tribute every year, and Youzhou was also responsible for receiving and escorting him. Therefore, the high-level officials of the two places were frequently contacted. Many Xi nobles were proud of knowing Li Zixiong at that time. After all, Li Zixiong was a founding father, with a great reputation, and was deeply trusted and respected by the Central Earth emperor. He had a bright future. Should I try my best to curry favor with him. Later, Li Zixiong was indeed promoted and transferred to the Minister of the Central Civil Affairs Department, with a strong power.

Such a powerful man who personally led the troops to attack the Xi tribe was enough to prove the determination of Zhongtu to annex the Xi tribe and recover Anzhou. So for Chu and Palmer, the mission had been completed. Seeing Li Zixiong, he found out the reality of the Zhongtu army. The two sides were not opponents of the same level at all, and the strength was too great. The Xi tribe was finished and the Mukun tribe was finished.

Li Zixiong was so scared that he was deserted when he saw the messenger of Xi clan. He knelt on the ground and didn't even dare to raise his head. He was not good at scaring him with murderous intent. He had to change into a smile and wanted to ask with kindness. As a result, he shouted "King Jianchang..." with Palmer, which surprised Li Zixiong, "Do you know me?"

Chu and Palmer nodded repeatedly, plucking the courage to tell them about their "old love", which was nothing more than some care for the Xi tribe and Mukun tribe when Li Zixiong was in charge of Youzhou. Unfortunately, Li Zi was arrogant and arrogant at that time, and regarded the Donghu captains as grass. Except for a little impression of the powerful Xi tribe Ah Huizheng, the rest looked at him indifferently and did not know anything.

When Chuhe Palmer saw Li Zixiong's face and his courage gradually became stronger, he changed his subject and used implicit words and tactful tone as much as possible to ask why the Central Tu army wanted to attack Bai Tan, invade Xidi, why they wanted to betray, bully the weak, and attack a small vassal.

As soon as this was said, Li Zixiong, Han Shiyan and other generals in the tent immediately noticed a key point, that is, Chuhe Palmer did not know that Li Zixiong was already a rebel from Middle-earth, nor did he know whether the army in front of him came from Guifang. He mistakenly thought that Li Zixiong was a central minister of Middle-earth, and mistakenly thought that the army in front of him came from Youzhou.

This is a fighter, a good opportunity that will definitely expand the results if you can seize them.

Li Zixiong hesitated for a moment and replied in one sentence, "I am ordered to recover Anzhou, and anyone who is obstructed will be killed without mercy."

The weak are furious, but they are powerless to stop them. This is the sorrow of a weak person. In the cruel environment where the strong prey on the weak, the weak are always food for the strong. This is the law of survival, and it is not transferred by human will.

"I will give you a day." Li Zixiong said coldly, "Tomorrow morning, I will start to attack the city. Please tell the general Bai Tan that if you resist stubbornly, I will slaughter the city bloodily."

Chu and Palmer were so upset that they left in a hurry.

When Li Zixiong waited for his figure to disappear outside the tent, he immediately waved at Han Shiye, "Donald Xinyi, follow the pre-determined plan, go south to Gubeikou quickly."

Han Shiyan bowed and accepted the order.

Li Zixiong turned around and looked at Zhou Zhong, Lai Yuan, "Duke Yining and Marquis of Hailing, I will give you the important task of surrounding Bai Tan. As for the opportunity in front of you, it is of course good to seize it, and it doesn't matter if you can't. After taking Panlong Castle, you will definitely return as fast as possible, at most three or four days. Then you will take down Bai Tan and attack the Xi Palace in one go, forming a force of attacking the north and south with the white hair. Such a big thing can be decided."

Zhou Zhong, Lai Yuan agreed in unison.

Around noon, Li Zixiong led the Leopard Cavalry to speed away from Gubeikou. At the same time, the people in Baitan City were panic and the morale was sluggish.

The news brought back by Chu and Palmer confirmed the previous speculation. The appearance of the meritorious veteran Li Zixiong of the Middle Earth further proved Zhongtu’s determination to recapture Anzhou. In this way, Baitan City was in danger, and the situation of the entire Xi tribe was also in danger.

"Although the situation is extremely dangerous, the vitality still exists." Su Zhi saw that everyone was in a low mood and had to try every means to boost morale. "Previously, the Xi Palace had determined that the purpose of the Turks suddenly surrounded Guifang should be to force the king to withdraw his troops immediately to restore stability in the northeast as soon as possible. Because from the current fierce confrontation between the north and the south, if the Turks wanted to annex our Xi tribe, they would inevitably be obstructed by the Middle-earth people, and the war between the North and the South might break out early, so the Turks do not have the reasons and conditions to annex our Xi tribe. If this speculation is correct, then when the king withdraws his troops, the Turks will also quickly evacuate to avoid both sides' defeat and the Middle-earth people will be vacant. If the Turks withdraw, the king will take the main force to rescue Bai Tan, and this is where our vitality lies."

Su Zhi said this, seeing that everyone was still worried, he continued, "The Turks would never allow the Middle-earth people to recover Anzhou, so when the news of the Middle-earth people's attack spread, the Turks and our Xi tribe had a common enemy. The two sides could shake hands and make peace under the Guifang City and join forces to fight against Middle-earth. In this way, Middle-earth would inevitably withdraw their troops."

Chuhe Palmer couldn't help but question, "If the speculation of King Xi's mansion was completely wrong, if the Turks had already captured Guifang, seized the Songshan Pass, and cut off the retreat of the king and the five armies, the situation had deteriorated to the extreme, when will Bai Tan wait for reinforcements?"

At this time, the deputy commander of Bai Tan's garrison army, Ah Hui Shijia of Qi'er's troops, also spoke, "Break through the siege and go to the Xi Palace. We face the Middle Turkish army that is several times higher than ours, sticking to Bai Tan is just a dead end. Only by breaking through can we win a glimmer of hope. After breaking through, it is field battle. Field battle is the strength of our horse army, and attacking is the advantage of the Middle Turkish people. We stick to Bai Tan is equivalent to attacking the enemy's strengths with our own shortcomings and destroying ourselves."

"Break through the siege and die." Su Zhi flatly rejected.

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