Ming Zuo

Chapter 715 No one is a hero
"This is Nanjing, it needs to be fought, but it can't be fought hard."

"Fire!"

When the power of decision was handed over to Zuo Hua, he quickly made a decision.

It's definitely going to be a fight.

Such a large fleet traveled a long distance, and finally came to the city of Nanjing. If they didn't fight, they would be looked down upon by people in Jiangnan.

But it can't fight hard, let alone break Nanjing.

Then the Ming court will definitely turn the table.

Even if the Ming Dynasty did not turn the tables, losing Nanjing would be tantamount to losing the fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River.

Without the support of Jiangnan's fiscal and taxation, the center of the Ming Dynasty in the north would definitely collapse immediately.

Without the Ming Dynasty suppressing the rebel army in the Northwest and blocking the Liaodong Jurchen, all troubles need to be taken over by Shandong.

But Shandong's strength is not yet able to cope with the greater chaos.

Development takes time.

Great power also needs to be accumulated little by little.

Shandong has the same attitude now, that is, build high walls, accumulate food widely, and become king slowly.

You must never let yourself become the target of public criticism.

Therefore, it is necessary to deal a certain blow to the Ming Dynasty, but it cannot be killed.

This degree needs to be well grasped.

Zuo Hua is very skilled at playing.

Under his order, the fleet lined up on the river, with their black muzzles aimed at the city walls of Nanjing.

After a while, thunderbolts continued and gunpowder smoke dispersed.

The city walls and land of Nanjing were all swept away by the storm.

Bricks and stones collapsed, buildings collapsed, and the earth shook, and people's hearts also collapsed.

The officers and soldiers guarding the city wall in fear, immediately turned around and ran as fast as they could.

Xie Sheng, Zheng Sanjun and others were so frightened that they were dizzy and pissed. They completely lost the demeanor of high-ranking officials, and even had to be carried by servants and subordinates before they retreated from the city wall.

The whole of Nanjing is in chaos.

Especially those aristocratic families and honored officials packed their bags and rushed out.

The major gates of Nanjing City were all blocked by the flow of people.

In order to compete for roads and trample on the dead and wounded, it far exceeded the shelling of the new army.

Standing on the boat, Zuo Hua and others certainly couldn't see the situation in Nanjing.

But after seeing the bombardment, not even a ghost could be seen on the city wall of Nanjing. Everyone was very puzzled and didn't know what happened.

Obviously there were artillery on the city of Nanjing, but in the end they didn't even fight back.

Zuo Hua scratched his head and hesitated for a long time.

"Send someone to send a message to Songjiang to report the situation here. In addition, the fleet disperses and looks around. If there are officers and soldiers who want to resist, just attack directly."

After giving the order, Zuo Hua stationed on the Yangtze River outside Nanjing.

The chaos in Nanjing continued into the evening.

Seeing that the new army did not enter the city, people's emotions gradually stabilized and order gradually restored.

Those who were going to flee thought for a while, and all went home separately, but they all closed their doors tightly, for fear of disaster.

"It's shameful! It's really shameful! There is no warrior in the great old capital of the Ming Dynasty. How can I go to see Taizu and Shizu?"

Xu Hongji stomped his feet and roared, his voice shook the roof tiles, and he severely criticized all the civil and military officials.

Of course he has the right to say that.

Because just when everyone was busy running away, he didn't run away.

He is still guarding the city of Nanjing.

This is not because he is loyal and considers death as his home.

It was because he knew that even if the new army entered the city, he and Wei Guogong's mansion would still be safe and sound.

Who told us to be friends from Shandong?

But compared with him, those civil and military ministers in Nanjing who are like bereaved dogs are completely humiliated.

It was just a round of shelling, but in the end, no one dared to stand up and resist. They were all packing up their belongings and fleeing with ordinary people.

Everyone was so scolded by him that they couldn't lift their heads, and they were all ashamed.

But now that soldiers are approaching the city, they have to find a way to deal with it.

"Lord Lu, you should be in charge of the military formation. What to do now is entirely up to you."

Hearing Tang Dazhang's words, Lu Weiqi wanted to kill him alive.

Isn't this putting him on the fire?

"Nowadays, if you want soldiers but no soldiers, no generals, even if you want to defend the city, how should you defend it?"

Lu Weiqi's angry eyes swept back and forth on the honored officials.

At the critical moment, none of these things can be used.

The ministers watch their noses and noses, and their hearts, and I stand still.Spit on one's face and do one's best, with deep morality.

Scold you whatever you want, I will not go to death.

Lao Tzu's ancestors shed blood and sweat for Daming, so they should enjoy it when they come to Lao Tzu's place.

I still want to make my fathers work hard, so what kind of salary do you officials still receive?
Seeing Xunchen's thick skin, but he refused to accept the move, Lu Weiqi was dizzy and simply lay down.

Seeing the situation froze, and the army outside the city still staring at him, Xie Sheng had no choice but to think of a way.

"Now the enemy outside the city is Zuo Ni in Shandong. It's time to attack the city. I'm afraid it's something ulterior motive. It is said that Qian Muzhai and Zuo Menggeng had an old relationship. From my point of view, why not invite him Come forward, go out to the enemy army, and find out the truth, so we can prescribe the right medicine."

Eh?
This way is good!
Anyway, it is someone else who is in charge and has nothing to do with us.

Everyone praised him one after another, and quickly sent someone to invite Qian Qianyi over.

Qian Qianyi was also in the team that fled during the day.

It's a pity that he didn't run, and the blocked road made him have to go back home.

Now that he was invited over, upon hearing the reason, Qian Qianyi wanted to pretend to be sick on the spot.

However, the bright eyes of the people around him made him wisely feel that this method was not feasible.

"Mu Zhai, you are in charge of the safety of millions of people in Nanjing. You are the emperor of the world, and everyone admires you. Please don't be afraid of hardships and dangers, and save the people of Li from fire and water."

The big hats of Xie Sheng and others were buckled one after another, and they really didn't give Qian Qianyi a chance to refuse.

"The old man has received the kindness of the local people for a long time. At this time of crisis, he sacrificed his life for righteousness, and he is unwilling to be the queen."

Unable to refuse, Qian Qianyi had no choice but to say some nice words, and took over the errand.

Early the next morning, accompanied by his servants, he walked out of the city gate in fear and went all the way to the river.

"Minister, someone is holding a white flag on the shore."

Zuo Hua looked at the words and immediately smiled.

"Hahaha, even Qian Muzhai can come as an envoy, so there is no one left in Nanjing."

"Pick him up," he ordered.

A small boat from the fleet sailed to the shore, and only Qian Qianyi was picked up.As for Qian Qianyi's servants, they were not allowed to board the boat at all.

Qian Qianyi had no choice but to bite the bullet and appear in front of Zuo Hua in two wars.

"Hehe, it turned out that the second general from the left was in person."

When he was in Linqing, Qian Qianyi met Zuo Hua.

It's just that Zuo Hua was Zuo Menggeng's servant at that time, and Qian Qianyi didn't take it seriously at all.

Unexpectedly, time has passed, and the humble servant at the beginning has become a majestic general.

Looking at Zuo Hua in a beautiful uniform, standing high and high, surrounded by heavy guards, he was actually more imposing than all the civil and military officials in Nanjing.

Qian Qianyi, an ex-official who has lost power, is really sore in his heart.

(End of this chapter)