The Legend Zhuohua

Chapter 77

Juliang Pass has always been the strongest barrier in the Central Plains. However, once Juliang Pass is broken, it means that the rich and fertile Central Plains region will be completely exposed to the iron cavalry of Beiliang.

The 200,000 soldiers stationed at Juliang Pass were all soldiers that Liu Yan had led for more than five years. They were brave, adept at fighting, and well-trained. They were the most elite of all the armies of the Chen State, and they were also the troops that Yelujing feared the most. But now, as he looked at the tall city wall of Juliangguan, his silver-gray pupils shone with determination to win.

The Northern Liang Army had been here for a day and a night, but he was not in a hurry to send troops. Firstly, the Northern Liang Army was already tired from the long journey, and secondly, he had other plans. During these twelve hours, there was always a group of people reading Yelujing's documents loudly in the direction of Juliangguan, mourning for Liu Yan's loyal and patriotic king, but not having a good death, and rebuking the king of Chen for being stupid and immoral, framed Zhongliang, and recruited two hundred thousand people. Chen soldiers surrendered in Kaicheng to avenge Liu Yan.

"Your Highness, is this really useful?" The deputy general looked ahead in the direction of Juliang Pass with suspicion.

Yelujing was wearing a battle armor, with a handsome face, but he looked feminine and cruel. He smiled and said: "These soldiers treat Liu Yan like gods and are loyal to Chen Guo. It is impossible for them to surrender, but as long as their military morale Once there is confusion and hesitation, we can take Juliang Pass at the minimum cost!"

The deputy general nodded thoughtfully: "Then how long do we have to wait to attack?"

Yelujing pulled out his scimitar. The scorching sun shone on the sharp blade, and a bright light illuminated his eyebrows.

"Today!"

Liu Chen went out of the city to fight, and the nine gates of Dingjing were blocked. People in the city were panicked. They didn't know how the battle at Juliangguan was going to go, but most people only had despair in their hearts.

The aristocratic family had already secretly packed up their valuables and were ready to abandon the city and escape at any time.

"Half of the soldiers guarding the city have been transferred to the front line. If we want to break through and go south, it is not difficult to go all out." Everyone was talking about it, "His Majesty leads more than 200,000 defenders to block Juliang Pass. Although it cannot stop the north Liang Tieqi, but it can still slow down for a few days, leaving us with a chance to escape."

Some people doubted: "But your Majesty is fighting on the front line, but we abandoned the city and fled. Aren't you afraid that a hundred years from now, the history books will criticize us?"

"Oh, sir, you are wrong. Why abandon the city and flee?" Zhou Cishan smiled faintly, "We are strategically shifting and retaining our strength. This time when Beiliang went south to attack the city, His Majesty was so willful that he harmed loyal people, causing the monarch and his ministers to be alienated, and the people to be resentful. This battle is inevitable, so do we have to be buried with Dingjing?"

Zhou Cishan's words silenced everyone, and he continued: "All of you here are the heads of various aristocratic families. You have experienced the baptism of fire from one dynasty after another. The reason why our family has been able to stand firm after thousands of years and several dynasties." , because we can defend it and know how to advance and retreat. If we die for our country, then Dachen will really have no hope. It is better to retreat to the south of the Yangtze River and rely on the great river and natural chasm to fight against Beiliang. After regrouping our strength, we can wait for an opportunity to revenge and take back Dingjing."