Song Laosheng led a large army to pursue Li Yuan. There were only two thousand defenders in Huoyi County. Most of these two thousand defenders were stationed in the north city, which was the army to defend Li Yuan from the north. Huoyi County was close to the mountains and had no west gate. There were only a small number of troops in the east gate and the south gate.

There were less than 200 guards guarding the south city gate, most of which were on the city wall, with only a dozen soldiers squatting beside the city gate. The city gate was closed and more than a dozen soldiers were doing nothing.

At this time, a team of Sui soldiers rushed to the city gate, about a hundred people, all of whom were tall and strong, with agile steps, a helmet and armor, a spear and a huge shield in his hands, a horizontal knife in his waist, and a archer behind him.

The person in charge was Zhao Shun, the county magistrate of Huoyi County. He held an arrow in his hand and said sternly: "I am ordered by General Song to take over the defense of Nancheng, and please evacuate!"

More than a dozen soldiers stood up in panic, and a fire chief shouted to the top of the city: "Captain!"

An officer on the top of the city wall looked over and asked, "What's the matter?"

He glanced at the hundred soldiers in full armor and asked Zhao Shun in confusion: "Prince Zhao, what's wrong with you?"

Zhao Shun raised the arrow and said loudly: "According to General Song, the county government will take over the defense of Nancheng. You can go back to the camp and standby."

The city guard officer glanced at the arrow in his hand, without any doubt, and waved his hand and said, "Brothers, go back to sleep and rest."

Two hundred soldiers came down from the city one after another, some yawned and lined up in a laziness and turned to the military camp in the city. Zhao Shun waved his hand, fifty soldiers rushed to the top of the city, and another fifty soldiers guarded by the city gate.

Li Shimin led 3,000 people to the outside of the Nancheng from Huoshan Road. They hid in a forest two miles away from the city gate. He stared at the city gate. The agreed time had come. Suddenly, a burst of dazzling light flashed on the top of the city. This was the bronze mirror flashing in the sun. They succeeded, and the suspension bridge began to slowly lower and the city gate opened. Li Shimin was overjoyed and shouted loudly, "Get into the city!"

Three thousand people rushed out of the forest and rushed towards the city gate. Li Shimin took the lead and rushed into Huoyi City first.

Song Laosheng led his army to chase after him less than ten miles, and some soldiers shouted in horror: "General Song, Huoyi County Tower!"

When Song Laosheng turned around, he saw the fire in the north city tower soaring into the sky. The smoke rolled. He was shocked and immediately realized that he had been fooled. He shouted: "Go back to the city! Go back to the city immediately!"

Twenty thousand Sui troops turned around and ran towards the city. At this time, Li Yuan personally led 80,000 troops to arrive and rushed to cover them. Seeing that the army could no longer enter the city, Song Laosheng was furious and ordered: "The three armies lined up and fought to the death with the rebels!"

Song Laosheng led his army to fight towards Li Yuan's army. Two armies broke out in the north of Huoyi County. The Sui army finally lost because it was outnumbered. Song Laosheng was surrounded by Li Yuan's general Liu Hongji, and Song Laosheng vowed not to surrender and died in battle.

The commander general was killed. The morale of Song Laosheng's troops was disintegrated and collapsed across the board. Countless surrendered people. Twenty thousand Sui troops were wiped out in Huoyi County.

Li Yuan's army conquered Huoyi County and opened the gate to the south of Hedong Road. The morale of the army was greatly boosted. Li Yuan divided his troops south. He was as powerful as a bamboo shoot and conquered Linfen County, Jiang County, Wencheng County, and Changping County. Sima Yong, the prefect of Shangdang County, surrendered to Li Yuan under the persuasion of Li Jiancheng. At this point, except for Hedong County, the rest of the counties south of Taiyuan were occupied by Li Yuan's army. In mid-April of the 12th year of Daye, Li Yuan personally led an army of 150,000 to attack Hedong County.

The Hedong County Governor Qu Tutong led 40,000 troops to defend Hedong City, and sent people to ask for emergency help from Luoyang.

In Dali City, the confrontation between the Turkic army and the Sui army has been nearly twenty days. During this period, the Turkic army has completely razed the outer city to the ground. There were many houses and the bustling outer city of Dali has become an empty battlefield. Shibi Khan ordered 40,000 Turkic troops to line up in the city and prepare to launch an attack on Dali City immediately.

But Shibi Khan was not in a hurry to attack. He was still waiting for news about Hekou City. He already knew that Hekou City and Dali City were connected through Eagle News. If Hekou City was conquered, then Yang Yuanqing could not sit still no matter what, and he would be able to lead him out of Dali City and fight decisively in the wilderness.

The main camp of the Turks was still three miles away from the city of Dali. That morning, Shibi Khan went to the outer city of Italy to inspect military information as usual. He usually stayed in the outer city of Dali in the morning and returned to the main camp in the afternoon.

As Khan went to the outside camp, the number of guards near the king's tent decreased significantly. Shibi Khan's second brother Shiliver quickly came to the camp where his sister Asdo was house arrested. Several guards stepped forward to salute, "Your Highness, Khan does not allow outsiders to visit the princess."

Shiliver said coldly: "I am not an outsider, I am her brother. Can you not be able to visit my sister?"

"I dare not be humble. Your Highness invites you to come in, please don't take it for too long."

Shiliver snorted and walked into the big tent quickly. Asdo's dome tent was divided into inner and outer tents. Carpets were laid inside the tent, and all the supplies were available. Most of them were gold and silverware brought by Sogdian merchants from the West. They were completely configured according to the Turkic princess' specifications, but there was no zi you.

Shiliffa walked into the tent, and a Turkic girl was combing Asdo's hair. She turned around and saw that it was the second prince, and quickly whispered: "Princess, the second prince is here."

Asduo quickly stood up and said happily: "Second brother, you are really here."

Shiliver smiled and asked her calmly: "You come to me, is there anything wrong?"

Most of the Khan's guards were old Khan's troops. Asdo asked a veteran she knew to send a letter to her second brother last night. She knew the conflicts at home. The second brother had always had a bad relationship with his brother. The two fought openly and secretly. His father Khan was very worried about this, so she knew that the second brother was a person who could fight for.

"Second brother, please talk to the inside account."

Shiliver nodded and walked into the tent with her. The brother and sister sat down. Asdo smiled bitterly and said, "Brother said I am very childish and stupid. What do you think?"

"That depends on what's going on."

Shiliver said slowly in a gentle tone: "For example, it is really stupid to persuade him to withdraw his troops and let him return to the grassland. He will not listen to your advice, but you can have the courage to come back and take on the responsibility of a Turkic princess, rather than timid escape, nor to help the Sui army kill his compatriots. I think you did a good job, and your father Khan is also proud of you. When you can stand up in times of crisis in the Turkic period, we all admire your courage."

Asduo sighed softly, "Actually, I know I can't persuade him. I came to the Turkic camp not to persuade him. I hope to contact those who oppose him. Everyone works together to overthrow him and re-establish the new Khan."

Liver was amazed when he said that he had set it to Asdo.

Asduo's eyes showed a firmness and looked at his brother and said, "Although he is my brother, his actions are destroying the Turks. I will not indulge him just because he is my brother and ignore his treason. The survival of the Turks is more important than any family affection. If he continues to fight Fengzhou like this, there are no need to wait for the revival of the Central Plains dynasty. Next year, or even this autumn, the Western Turks will destroy us, and there are Tiel and Khitan, they are all wolves on the grassland. Just waiting for the bloody Turks back to the grassland. Can't you see the consequences of this?"

Shiliver nodded silently. In his mind, Asduo was always that naughty and innocent little girl, but her words made him suddenly realize that Asduo had matured and was a real Turkic princess.

Asduo whispered again: "There are still some things you don't know, two months ago. My husband sent someone to contact Wutu. Brother Wutu once broke the arrow and promised that if Fengzhou is in trouble, he will definitely send troops to help. I think something has happened to the Turkic tent, but you don't know yet, second brother. I know you should be calmer than your elder brother. There is no personal grudge between you and Yang Yuanqing. If you are willing to help me, I will convince Wutu to support you as Khan, and I will also convince my husband. He can let the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty enthrone you as Khan."

Shilivershi's heart sank. He was actually worried about the Utube. Not only he was worried, but many people were worried that their wives and daughters were on the grassland. If the Utube really attacked the den from behind, the consequences would be unimaginable. He was silent for a while and asked her slowly: "How do you want me to help you?"

"I want my second brother to persuade the tribes to give up their greed and return to the grassland immediately, stop working for him, and stop interfering in the internal affairs of the Sui Dynasty."

"I'll think about it!"

Shiliversha stood up and smiled, "Anyway, you are a courageous princess, and I am proud to have a sister like you."

Shiliversha walked quickly, and Asdo slowly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that her second brother was already moved, and the inner fire of the Turks had been ignited. They couldn't support it for long, and the damn war was about to end.

After talking with his sister Asdo, the second prince Shiliver immediately rushed to the northeast corner, which was the garrison of the Turkic Throot tribe. The Throot tribe sent more than 40,000 troops this time, ranking third among all tribes, second only to the Orchid Head Division and the Second Prince's tribe.

He ran all the way to the chief's tent, and Throhuji came out after hearing the news and laughed, "Do you want to drink the Manai wine I just brewed?"

This time, Throhuji brought two sons. The eldest son led 10,000 troops to follow the third prince to attack Hekou City. The second son also led 10,000 troops to fight in the outer city of Dali. Throhuji himself led 20,000 troops to stay in the camp.

Shiliver turned over and dismounted, pointed to the tent, "Go inside and say! I have something important."

Seeing that his expression was serious and no longer joking, Throhuji walked into the tent with him. The two sat down. Shilivershi sighed and said, "You have been told that the Wutu tribe really sent troops to attack the tent. Yang Yuanqing sent an envoy to the Wutu tribe two months ago. If the time on the road was removed, then half a month ago, the Wutu tribe's army should have launched an offensive."

Throhuji was shocked, "How do you know so detailed?"

"I went to find Asduo today. She sent me a note last night. She told me that Wutu had a vow to Yang Yuanqing."

Throhuji also became anxious, and he asked again: "What else does Asdo say?"

"She wants us to unite, overthrow Duji, and re-establish the new Khan."

Throhuji nodded, "She is very courageous and deserves to be the queen."

Shiliver asked in a low voice: "What should we do? Do we need to start in advance?"
Chapter completed!