Chapter 539 Turks Besiege Yunzhou

After the Eastern Turks were defeated by Pei Xingjian, the remnants of Ashide Fengzhi, in order to avenge the captured Ashide Fengzhi, surrendered to Ashide Wenfu.

Under Ashide Wenfu's instruction, 60,000 Turkic troops launched an attack on Yunzhou of the Tang Dynasty. 60,000 Turkish cavalrymen approached the city of Yunzhou.

"Quick, quick, quick, the Turks are coming!" The Yunzhou defenders found that the Turkish cavalry were coming to attack, and the soldiers in the city were carrying thunderstones, rolling logs and other defensive things. The

Yunzhou defenders were in a serious battle, and the Turkish cavalry outside the city was coming in force.

"How many soldiers and horses does the Turk have?" asked the Yunzhou defender.

"There are 60,000 cavalrymen! With our limited strength, I'm afraid we can't defend Yunzhou City." said the deputy general.

"Whether we can defend it or not, you must defend Yunzhou City for me. Even if we all die in battle, the Turks must not succeed."

"Have you lit the signal smoke to inform the rear?" asked the Yunzhou garrison commander.

"The signal smoke has been lit. The nearby states and counties should be able to see it. Maybe they will send troops to rescue us." said the deputy general.

The defenders of Yunzhou City could not repel the Turks. At most, they could try their best to defend. Now they could only pin their hopes on reinforcements.

"Attack!" The moment they spoke, the Turkish general roared and ordered an attack. The 60,000 Turkish cavalry dismounted and became infantry, launching an attack on Yunzhou.

"The Turks are attacking, everyone get ready!" The general defending the city immediately ordered.

The defenders took their positions, the archers drew their bows and arrows, and the defenders were ready. The Turks attacked Yunzhou City, and the defenders fought back.

After a bloody battle, the Yunzhou defenders blocked 60,000 Turkish cavalry outside Yunzhou City, and the Turkish cavalry besieged Yunzhou City.

In the Daizhou Governor's Office, Dou Huaixiu summoned his officials to discuss the rescue of Yunzhou. Dou Huaixiu had just received smoke from the direction of Yunzhou that there was an enemy invasion.

"Everyone, now that the Turks have invaded, it is time for us to serve the court. I, Dou Huaixiu, have decided to lead the troops to rescue Yunzhou, and all the affairs of Daizhou will be handled by the Chief Secretary." Dou Huaixiu said. "

Wait a minute, Governor!" The Chief Secretary of Daizhou stepped forward and said.

"What does the Chief Secretary have to say?" Dou Huaixiu asked.

"Tens of thousands of Turkic troops besieged Yunzhou, and Daizhou only has a few thousand soldiers. We are not strong enough. If we go to reinforce them, Yunzhou will not be relieved, and we will all be killed." The Chief Secretary said. Daizhou

has less than 8,000 soldiers. It is impossible to bring all of them to rescue Yunzhou. After all, Daizhou still needs soldiers to defend it.

What if Dou Huaixiu leaves at this time and a Turkic cavalry arrives right after him? What can he do to defend Daizhou?

The Chief Secretary was worried that this might be a trick of the Turks to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so he had to do it.

"Then what do you think we should do? If we do nothing and just wait for Yunzhou to be conquered by the Turks, what if His Majesty finds out?"

"If we are blamed for this, neither you nor I can afford it. Losing our jobs is a small matter, but I am afraid that the emperor will be furious and execute all the people in the family." Dou Huaiqi said.

It's not that he has not thought about it. This is very likely a trick by the Turks. If

the states near Yunzhou do not go to rescue, the Turks will conquer Yunzhou, and then Yunzhou will become a hell on earth.

If the surrounding states go to reinforce, they may be insufficient to defend the city, and the Turks may take advantage of the situation and break into the city.

But not going to rescue is not an option, and Dou Huaiqi is at a loss.

"We can rush to Chang'an at 800 miles and ask His Majesty to send troops to rescue." The chief historian said.

"It's fine to report to Chang'an, but distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. After all this, Yunzhou has already fallen. If we do nothing, we will still be implicated." Dou Huaixiu said.

This written report must be made, but we can't just sit here and do nothing.

"The governor can take a thousand soldiers and notify the nearby states and counties to send troops. When we reach the border of Yunzhou, the number of soldiers must be over ten thousand." The chief secretary said.

Drawing troops from various states and counties can solve the problem of insufficient troops, and there is no need to worry about not having enough troops to defend the city.

As for mobilizing the people of the whole city to fight against the Turks, unless it is a last resort, otherwise, it will not be done anyway.

However, the distance between the states and counties is different from that between Yunzhou and Yunzhou, so it is unlikely that they can gather together in a short time. Moreover, without the emperor's edict, it is still unclear whether the other party is willing to send troops.

"It has to be this way! Immediately send all the messengers to send messages to the states and counties, asking them to cooperate, and send an urgent message to Chang'an within 800 miles to report to His Majesty." Dou Huaiqi said.

"Yes!" The personal soldiers took the order and left.

"Report!" A personal soldier rushed over and said with a fist: "Report to the governor, the right general Cheng Wuting wants to see you!"

Dou Huaiqi and others were overjoyed after hearing this, because Cheng Wuting had 20,000 soldiers and horses.

Pei Xingjian returned to the court, but left Cheng Wuting to continue the pursuit and wipe out the remnants of the Turks. Pei Xingjian was worried that Cui Zhiti could not deal with the remnants of the Turks.

Therefore, before Pei Xingjian went back, he asked Cheng Wuting to stay and continue to encircle and suppress the remnants of the Turks.

Cheng Wuting chased the remnants of the Turks all the way through Daizhou, and wanted to replenish some supplies in Daizhou, and then chase the remnants of the Turks in the direction of Yunzhou.

Cheng Wuting also saw the smoke from the direction of Yunzhou, and concluded that the remnants of the Turks were attacking Yunzhou at this time.

"What are you still standing there for? Come in quickly!" Dou Huaixiu said.

"Yes!" The personal soldiers took the order and retreated.

There was a sound of footsteps outside, and Cheng Wuting in military uniform appeared in front of Dou Huaixiu.

"General Dou!" Cheng Wuting clasped his fists and saluted Dou Huaixiu.

"General Cheng!" Dou Huaixiu clasped his fists and saluted, "I wonder why General Cheng came to Daizhou?"

"I was ordered by Pei Xingjian, the general manager of the Dingxiang Army, to wipe out the remnants of the Turks and pursue them all the way to Daizhou. I want to replenish military supplies in Daizhou." "

I hope that Governor Dou can be convenient and provide food and grass for me and my soldiers. I still need to pursue the remnants of the Turks." Cheng Wuting said.

Cheng Wuting entered Daizhou City to replenish military supplies so that he could continue to pursue and wipe out the remnants of the Turks. Dou Huaixiu was the governor of Daizhou, and replenishing military supplies in Daizhou required his consent.

Therefore, Cheng Wuting had to come to Daizhou City to visit the governor of Daizhou, Dou Huaixiu.

"I see. Food is not a problem. I will have someone provide your army with enough food."

"But now, there are smoke rising from the direction of Yunzhou. There are tens of thousands of Turks attacking Yunzhou. It's true. The military strength of Daizhou is limited, and we can't withdraw too many troops to rescue Yunzhou." "

It's unlikely to dispatch Qingchao, so I want to ask General Cheng to send troops to rescue Yunzhou with me." Dou Huaixiu said.

Now, Dou Huaixiu can only pin his hopes on Cheng Wuting, hoping that he can allocate some troops to help him rescue Yunzhou.

Dou Huaixiu didn't know that Cheng Wuting also planned to go to Yunzhou.