Zhu Youzhen is now at a loss when he was stationed in Chang'an City. The battle situation was a bit beyond his expectations. Zhu Youyu's series of measures in Chang'an City grabbed the army tightly, and Sheng Zhonghuai's several strategies also made the entire Chang'an City strongly tied together. These factors combined together actually made Zhu Youzhen unable to do it for a while.

It has to be said that Jing Xiang's death had a great blow to him, and now Fan Sheng was killed by Zhu Youyu, which made his most powerful card in the city lose its effect.

Without Fan Sheng’s central contact, the imperial guards in the city who were originally encircled by Zhu Youzhen were like a mess of sand, without a backbone, how could these people dare to act rashly? What’s more, in order to keep the secret, most of them didn’t know each other.

Jing Xiang's death caused Zhu Youzhen to lose his brain, while Fan Sheng's death caused Zhu Youzhen to break one arm.

Now Zhu Youzhen has gathered more than 60,000 troops in Chang'an. When he set out from Luoyang, he and Xu Fu led 20,000 people to capture Tongguan, and then collected more than 30,000 defenders from Tongguan. Later, after Cao Xuan withdrew from the balance and stabilized the Xuanwu situation with Zhu Chi, he sent 10,000 reinforcements to the city of Chang'an.

However, the army was stationed at the city and consumed countless daily life. The winter was cold and the supply of charcoal was insufficient, so it could only make soldiers log wood to keep warm. However, the supply was in short supply, and the number of people injured was increasing.

Putting down the secret report just delivered, Zhu Youzhen looked at Xu Fu with some sorrow and said, "Under the leadership of Liu Ruyan, the right Qianniu Guard of the Tang army has already been in two Zhejiang and western Zhejiang. Qian Hongzong died and Du Xian surrendered. At this time, Dai Yue led his troops to attack again. Although Cao Bin defeated Dai Yue and counterattacked Gunzhou, once he could not quickly take Gunzhou and take Dai Yue, Liu Ruyan would inevitably lead troops to attack Huainan. If Huainan was trapped, Jiangnan would be in danger."

"The Tang army fell into Liangzhe and would inevitably be unable to invade Huainan again in a short period of time. Reorganizing Liangzhe, expanding influence, and consolidating rule are things that people must do first. Otherwise, Fujian Ronghong will definitely take advantage of the situation." Xu Fu said: "Cao Bin is not a rogue person. If he is not sure, he will not drive away the troops."

"I hope this is the case, the key is to have a word fast." Zhu Youzhen said: "It's just a matter of time, but the place of Pinglu and the Tang army stationed, they will not miss this opportunity? I have sent someone to tell Cao Bin that the poor enemy should not be pursued, and that generation will go to the next level. The current plan must stabilize Huainan, so as to connect Ezhou and Wuning, and wait until we take Chang'an before making a decision."

"Cao Bin was worried that once Chang'an fell into our hands, he would lead Gunhai to the Tang people. Since Dai Yue wanted to share the pressure of Chang'an and led his troops to invade, Cao Bin succeeded, naturally wanted to take Gunhai into his hands. If he succeeded, the situation in the Central Plains would improve. Although it was a bit risky, it would be very beneficial to us if it succeeded. This would also protect Xuanwu's wings."

"My nephew still wants to ask for the word "stable"!" Zhu Youzhen sighed lightly: "In the battle of Luzhou, I took great risks because of great profits, and finally collapsed in the overall situation. I really don't want to have a second such thing."

Xu Fu was a little surprised to see Zhu Youzhen. This incident has always been Zhu Youzhen's reverse scale, so he almost couldn't recover because of this. However, now it seems that he has already made a frank statement. Zhu Youzhen is naturally completely different from the past. He is a big step up and has a lot of people's atmosphere.

"I will lead the troops to attack tomorrow!" Xu Fu took a breath: "Six or seven out of ten generals of the imperial guards are promoted by me. If I go into battle myself, some of them must be afraid of my power or feel my kindness and are slow. In this way, there will be an opportunity to take advantage of it."

"The two armies are facing each other. Until now, both sides are already jealous. Zhu Youyu seized the families of these people, and they have no way to retreat. Now they must be worried about revenge because they killed too many soldiers of me, and they have no way to retreat. They have no way to retreat. They can only fight to the end. Uncle is the commander who coordinates the overall situation, so how can he take risks easily?"

"Will you kill them after taking Chang'an?" Xu Fu asked with a smile.

"Of course not!" Zhu Youzhen said: "As the times are forced, the soldiers are innocent. After the city is broken, they will only kill Zhu Youyu. It is Sheng Zhonghuai who ruined my major affairs. If possible, I want to be included in the curtain! This person is really a talent."

Xu Fu nodded slightly: "Since that's the case, what can I do if the city is in front of you?"

"Uncle has great prestige among the senior generals of the Imperial Guard. A few years ago, my nephew also put a lot of effort into the low-level Imperial Guard officers, but because Fan Sheng died, he was unable to play a role for the time being. I have ordered Shi Hong to send someone to sneak into the city and contact him in the middle. I guess there will be news soon." Zhu Youzhen said. "So now, we can only wait."

"At present, this is the only way, but the daily attack cannot stop. Otherwise, the city will inevitably notice something different. If there is no external force to force them, they will have time to clarify the inside." Xu Fu said.

"That's true!" Zhu Youzhen said.

The two were discussing military affairs, but Shi Hong walked in with crutches.

After escorting Jing Xiang and being attacked, Shi Hong was lucky enough to die. After resting for more than a month, she still had not recovered. However, after Zhu Youzhen repeatedly attacked Chang'an and suffered setbacks, she could only take Shi Hong from Luoyang. Shi Hong was once Fan Sheng's right-hand man to the past, and she knew the secret spies in Chang'an City and the low-level imperial guards who had served. Now only he can restart the internal response in Chang'an City.

"Your Highness, good news." Shi Hong's face was flushed and she looked extremely excited. "There is good news in the city."

Zhu Youzhen stood up suddenly: "The people you sent have achieved results?"

"No." Shi Hong shook his head and said, "It is not easy for the people sent to win the trust and convince them, but there is other good news in the city."

Zhu Youzhen felt a little disappointed and sat down slowly: "I wonder what good news is?"

"Does Your Highness remember Hao Ren?" Shi Hong asked.

"Of course I remember that the leader of the gangster in Chang'an, Fan Sheng used this person's power to smuggle goods from the north and make money for me. By the way, this person's eldest son Hao Meng was once my personal guard, but he was a fierce general. Unfortunately, he died in Huguan!" Zhu Youzhen sighed.

"Zhu Youyu has all young and strong men to help defend the city, so Hao Ren gathered his gang members to help defend the city. Because of his bravery in fighting, he was very trusted and was awarded the title of General Zhuangwu. Now he has a civilian and strong team of up to 5,000 people in the city." Shi Hong said.

Zhu Youzhen was slightly stunned, "You mean, Hao Ren sent someone here?"

"That's right!" Shi Hong said: "Hao Ren had many contacts with the secret spies in front of the palace, so he discovered our people as soon as they entered the city, so he sent his confidant out of the city with me, intending to help His Highness break through the city."

"Creative?" Zhu Youzhen took a deep breath. "Didn't Zhu Youyu seize the families of these people?"

Shi Hong chuckled and said, "Your Highness, Hao Ren has only one son, Hao Meng. He was the first to be a personal guard for His Highness and died in the battlefield. His wife passed away two years ago. There are only some concubines around him. How can these people tie Hao Ren? This eldest son died for His Highness and served for His Highness a few years ago. I think it is credible. Moreover, after I interrogate him repeatedly, there should be no problem."

"What did Hao Ren say?" Zhu Youzhen said.

"Hao Ren said that his command can only fight the descendants, but there are only more than a thousand people. The rest of the people are strong and embarrassed, so he wants to ask His Highness to send hundreds of elite troops to lead them into the city through secret passages. In this way, he can control a city gate. As long as His Highness acts quickly, it should be fine to break the city!" Shi Hong said.

Hearing this, Zhu Youzhen had no doubts anymore.

"He has a secret passage to enter the city? Since that's the case, why only hundreds of people?"

"Your Highness is a secret way, but it is naturally difficult to follow. Hao Renyan's five hundred people is the limit. If there are too many, it will be difficult to hide the way and hide it, and it will be easily exposed." Shi Hong said.

"Select five hundred martial arts skilled and daring to fight." Xu Fu said: "The commander of Xu Chong enters the city."

"Let's change someone!" Zhu Youzhen said: "Although Hao Ren is an insider, once it is activated, it will definitely be the most dangerous place. I don't want Brother Shi to take the risk."

"Xu Chong can take on this task." Xu Fu said calmly: "First, Xu Chong is extremely brave and brave, looking for an enemy. Secondly, there are many generals in the city who know him. If he enters the city to command, he will inevitably disrupt the morale of the enemy. Maybe he can temporarily instigate some imperial guards. As long as we act quickly, we will send reinforcements continuously and hold a city gate, Chang'an will be in chaos."

Zhu Youzhen nodded slightly: "Then it's Brother Lu Xu Shi. Shi Hong, please arrange it! Tell Hao Ren that he will be the first to be successful in this battle. I will not treat him with all my honors. We should give him all the honor and wealth."

"Yes, let's arrange this." Shi Hong left excitedly.

Hao Ren's secret path to leave the city is really difficult to pass. At the entrance, it was actually under the moat. If you want to enter the secret path, you must first dive under the water, cross the entire moat, and then dive through the waterway for dozens of steps before you can breathe. Those who are not familiar with water cannot do it. This alone eliminated many people. It took a whole day to search for 500 elites. Under the leadership of Hao Ren's confidant from the city, he went into the water from a remote place and sneaked into the city from the secret path.

Even though Xu Chong is skilled in martial arts and has a very good water quality. After his head emerges from the water, he is dizzy and feels so tight that he feels vomiting. The person who leads the way obviously often walks through this waterway. After his head emerges from the water, he picks out a fire stick from the wall and ignites a lamp. Xu Chong sees a dark hole appearing in front of him.
Chapter completed!