The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 94 The Power of Guanlong
Hedong City has been besieged for nearly a month, the people are poor, the soldiers are lacking, and food is in short supply!Qu Tutong confirmed that Li Yuan's army had gone, and ordered Yao Junsu to take [-] troops to Yuxiang County in the north of the city to transport grain.

At this time, Dugu Huai'en, who was disguised as a young and strong citizen, was recruited into the city. He received a pair of armor and became a city defender.

In the middle of the night, Dugu Huai'en went to the camp of the deputy general Sang Xianhe, and his soldiers outside said: "Report to General Sang quickly, and tell the Dugu family to come."

After a while, Sang Xianhe personally came out to meet him: "Is it General Wynn? Why is he dressed like this?" Without waiting for an explanation, he grabbed Dugu Wynn and said, "Let's talk!"

Sang Xianhe Guanbai Huyalang is a veteran general, his father and uncle are both Duguxin's subordinates.After his father died in battle, Sang Xianhe was brought up by the Dugu family, and later relied on the relationship of the Dugu family to rise to today's position step by step.

Dugu Wynn handed him the letter from the Patriarch Duguzheng.

Sang Xianhe looked at it again, nodded and said: "Since the family wants me to surrender to General Li, I will obey. In fact, after the news of the Holy Majesty's self-immolation, the whole army has their own thoughts and is truly loyal to the people of the Sui Dynasty. It's Qu Tutong and Yao Junsu, Yao Junsu just happened to go to Yu Township to collect food, but it's a pity that General Li has already left, otherwise tonight would be a great time to break the city."

Dugu Huai'en said happily: "Actually, the army has not gone far. General Sang can send someone to inform General Li."

Just after finishing speaking, a soldier reported from outside the tent, "General Sang, General, please discuss the military situation."

Sang Xianhe nodded, "Wynn sit down for a while, I'll come as soon as I go."

Sang Xianhe went to the top of the city, and when he went up to the city, he saw Qu Tutong standing at the top of the city, gazing at the direction of the Yellow River. The distance from Hedong City to the Yellow River is only more than ten miles away. If it was daytime, he could see the Yellow River ferry, but now it is dark. It was pitch black outside the city.

"See General!" Sang Xianhe stepped forward to salute.

Qu Tutong pointed in the direction of the Yellow River and said, "Just now the scouts came to report that Li Yuan's [-] troops are preparing to cross the river. This may be a chance for war."

Sang Xianhe was overjoyed, but he frowned and said: "General Yao is not here, I should have sent troops, but I am not good at night battles, I'm afraid I might miss a big deal."

Qu Tutong understood that he didn't want to go, and said dissatisfiedly: "Then you defend the city, and I will attack Li Yuan at night."

Sang Xianhe hurriedly gave a deep salute, "I will definitely stick to the city and wait for the general to return in triumph."

Qu Tutong knew that Sang Xianhe's talents were mediocre, but he didn't know that Sang Xianhe had a different heart. After all, he had defended the city with him for so long and worked very hard. If he wanted to surrender, he would have surrendered long ago. Run to the Yellow River!

Qu Tutong led his army to touch the front of Li Yuanjun's big tent, and was not in a hurry to attack, but to observe the movement. At this moment, a scout rushed to report: "General, something is wrong! Tens of thousands of people from the south have been killed. .”

"Not good! I fell into Li Yuan's trick!"

As soon as Qu Tu's call was heard, arrows were fired from the other side's camp. Hundreds of cavalry were caught off guard and were shot to the ground one after another. Qu Tutong was fearless in the face of danger and immediately ordered to retreat to the city.

Not long after the army rushed back to Hedong City, Qu Tutong shouted: "I am Qu Tutong, open the city gate quickly!"

Sang Xianhe appeared on the top of the city and said with a sneer, "General Qu Tu, the Sui Dynasty is over. The soldiers and I have unanimously decided to surrender to General Li. Those who know the current affairs are heroes. I advise the general to surrender too!"

Qu Tu was so angry that he jumped into a rage, pointed at the top of the wall and cursed: "Sang Xianhe, I will cut you to pieces in the future!"

Sang Xianhe waved his hand, "Shoot the arrow!"

Arrows rained down on the top of the city, and Qu Tutong's cavalry were killed and wounded. At this time, the chasing troops from the south came and tens of thousands of troops blocked from the north.Qu Tutong was defeated, and he only led hundreds of soldiers to break out of the siege and fled north.

As the sky was getting brighter, Qu Tutong had to go to Yuxiang County to find Yao Junsu. Yao Junsu still had 4000 people under his command. They could join forces and retreat to Hanoi County.

Qu Tutong came to a small mountain, and there was a small town three miles in front of him, where food could be found. At this moment, the drums of the small mountain were beating loudly, and an army rushed down from the mountain, and then came from the front and back of the mountain. An army rushed out, tens of thousands of people surrounded Qu Tutong.

Qu Tutong drew out his knife and shouted: "The man will die in battle and serve the court!"

The soldiers drew their swords and rushed to kill. Li Yuan on the top of the mountain ordered: "Don't kill, but catch alive!" Qu Tutong was a famous general in the Sui Dynasty. If he surrendered, he would be better than a hundred thousand troops.

Qu Tutong was soaked in blood all over, exhausted and beaten.

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Qu Tu Gong, when will you wait if you don't surrender now?"

Qu Tutong lost his fighting spirit, knelt down to Jiangdu again and again, and cried loudly: "The minister was defeated with all his strength, and he did not disappoint the holy majesty, the gods of heaven and earth, as we have seen."

Li Yuan rejoiced and said, "Grand Qu Tu, we are both officials of the Sui Dynasty, all for the sake of the Sui Dynasty."

Qu Tutong let out a long sigh: "Qu Tutong is willing to serve Duke Tang!"

Li Yuan took off his battle robe and put it on him, and said to others: "I have Duke Qu Tu, which is better than a hundred thousand soldiers!"

Li Yuan then ordered him to recruit Yao Junsu, who was in charge of grain in Yuxiang County.

Yao Junsu was overwhelmed when he saw Qu Tutong, and Qu Tutong also wet his clothes with tears.He said to Yao Junsu: "Our army has already lost, we have no choice! It is better for you to surrender earlier."

Yao Junsu sneered: "Qu Tutong, you are outstandingly talented, and the Holy Majesty has shown great kindness to you! Dai Wang even entrusted the gate of Guanzhong to you. But you are lucky, the Holy Majesty betrayed the country and surrendered not long after he was martyred... You actually have the face to be a lobbyist for Li Yuan! The horse you ride and the armor on your body were rewarded by the king, how shameless you are?"

Qu Tutong said in shame: "Jun Su, I came here because I tried my best!"

But Yaojun never listened, and sneered: "I was just an ordinary soldier in the early years, and it was the Holy One who raised me step by step to where I am today. I am not as talented as you, but I am more loyal than you!"

Qu Tutong got off his horse and disarmed in shame, and walked back with empty hands.

Knowing that the county town of Yuxiang was dilapidated and low, he could not stop Li Yuan's army, so he abandoned the county town and led [-] cavalry to flee to Hanoi County and defected to Pei Renji.

However, after Li Yuan's army captured Hedong City, he trusted Qu Tutong, who was good at guarding, to be the governor of Hedong County. He led an army of 10,000+ and turned south to attack Tongguan. In the end, he was betrayed by the general Dou's family around him, which broke Tongguan.

Li Yuan immediately led 15 troops into Guanzhong from Tongguan and marched towards Chang'an.

The Yin Shishi was forced to return to the capital, but was attacked from behind by Li Yuan's daughter Li Xiuning's [-] rebel army, and the Yin Shishi's army was defeated and retreated into Chang'an!
(End of this chapter)