At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 254 Disaster on Xiao Qiang
Li Sicheng had no idea in mind, so he looked at Zheng Fu, Minister of the Ministry of War behind him.

Zheng Fu was the veteran of the three dynasties of the Annan Li Dynasty and had the most say in national affairs.

"The veteran thought that these soldiers and horses should be sent into the city, but their weapons should be handed over, and they should be resettled in batches. We will make plans when things become clearer."

3000 people is not a small combat power, so it is a pity to just abandon it.

What's more, these are all Annan people!

However, we must be cautious, first of all we need to find out whether these people are sincerely surrendering, or it is a trick of the Ming army.

The best way is to disarm them and watch them in batches.

When the matter is investigated clearly, the addition of these people will undoubtedly increase the guards of Shenglong City.

If it was really the Ming army who instigated rebellion and intended to sneak into the city, they had no weapons in their hands and were scattered, even if they had evil intentions, they would not be able to stir up trouble.

At this time, a rush of horseshoes sounded.

"Report, the main force of the enemy army in the north of the city has begun to attack!"

Hearing this news, Li Kechang became anxious, and hurriedly said: "The Ming army must have come here for the sake of my younger brother and these three thousand soldiers, please make plans early!"

Li Sicheng was even more confused. The north of the city was the main force of the [-] Ming army. Why did he choose this time to attack the city?
Is it really for these 3000 people?
If this army did not rebel, it would be a pity to be eaten by the Ming army.

But the question is, will it be another trick of the Ming army...

Prince Li Bin saw that his father was hesitant, so he said: "I see, let the soldiers enter the city first. According to what Zheng Shangshu said, take away the weapons and arrange them separately."

Li Sicheng looked at Zheng Fu again, and Zheng Fu also nodded.

"Okay, open the city gate! Huang'er, take someone there and strictly check."

"Yes!"

Li Bin hurried down the city wall and ordered people to open the city gate.

The city defense gathered troops, holding knives and guns, as if they were facing a big enemy.

"Listen, everyone, come forward in batches, 100 people at a time, if you don't obey the order, don't come in!"

After about a stick of incense, the first batch of 100 people came forward, followed the instructions for inspection, and then they were guarded by special personnel and entered the designated camp.

Immediately afterwards, the second batch, the third batch...

Before dark, all 3000 people entered the city and were taken to various camps to settle down.

The whole process was orderly and without any disturbance.

Seeing the city gate slowly closing, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that Prince Gong is not lying, these people are trustworthy.

However, it is still too early to say this, because the Ming army's position has advanced five miles and re-camped outside the range of the artillery on the city wall. It should be ready to launch a general offensive.

Shenglong City began to guard the whole city, and the whole army was led by Prince Li Bin, ready to meet the enemy.

As night falls, the city lights up.

Outside the city, the camp of the Ming army was also brightly lit, it should be deployed before the battle.

Li Bin simply slept on the top of the wall, ready to meet the attack of the Ming army at any time.

In the battle of Qinghua City, the artillery fire of the Ming army stunned everyone.

This time, he has the confidence to regain his face!

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In a fairly spacious house, King Gong Li Kechang was put under house arrest, but due to his status, his freedom was only restricted, and he was served with good food and drink.

He was not in a hurry, drinking tea leisurely, and began to look forward to his future life...

boom!
Suddenly, there was a loud noise not far away.

The teacup in Li Kechang's hand shook, and the hot tea splashed out and spilled on his hand.

He hurriedly put down the teacup and wiped his hands.

Immediately afterwards, there was another muffled sound——

boom!
This time the explosion was farther away, roughly at the barracks in the north of the city.

Li Kechang picked up his teacup again, took a sip, and looked out the window.

There were people running around all around, shouting something from time to time.

it has started!

Li Kechang closed his eyes and listened quietly.

Explosions outside exploded again and again, and the sound came to my ears.

The 3000 people who entered the city during the day were indeed Annan people who stayed behind in Qinghua, but there were [-] Ming soldiers hidden inside.

100 people are hidden among 3000 people, if you don't check carefully, it is difficult to find the clues.

Instead of carrying guns and artillery, they hid a few grenades on their bodies.

This thing is stuffed casually in the clothes, it is difficult to be found.

Because when entering the city, the city defenders only stared at the knives and guns in everyone's hands, and didn't know that they had secret weapons.

At first, when Li Kechang learned of this plan, he was very surprised.

Just relying on these few black iron bumps, you want to break the city?

However, they don't care about it, and they don't seem to take Shenglong City seriously.

"Who... ah!"

Just as he was thinking wildly, there was a sudden commotion outside.

There were constant screams, and then the door of his room was opened.

Li Kechang straightened his clothes and stepped out of the room.

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"His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness!"

A fast horse rushed to the north gate, and the officer on the horse shouted loudly, as if there was an emergency situation.

Li Bin went up to meet him, but found that the person who came was Zheng Fu's son, Zheng Shao, the commander of the imperial guards.

This person is in charge of guarding the palace. Could it be that the explosion just now had something to do with the palace?
A bad thought came to Li Bin's mind, and he hurriedly asked, "What happened, why is there an explosion?"

Zheng Shao was disheartened, panting and said: "Report to His Royal Highness, it is... the enemy army!"

Li Bin was full of doubts, guarding the city gate by himself, never leaving the city. When did the Ming army enter the city?

"What nonsense are you talking about, where did the enemy come from?"

Zheng Shao said, "It's His Highness Prince Gong, he, he..."

Li Bin looked terrified, and asked, "What do you think is wrong with Prince Gong?"

"His Royal Highness, he, he..."

"Speak quickly!"

"He...brought soldiers and horses and rushed to the palace!"

Li Bin was startled and angry, and asked: "Isn't Prince Gong under house arrest? How did he get out? And those people, didn't I say that they were guarded in batches, what happened?"

Zheng Shao's face was heavy, and he almost cried, "Those people hid cannonballs on their bodies, and then... they exploded..."

Hearing this, Li Bin suddenly understood.

From the sound of the explosion just now, it can be roughly judged that the location is exactly the camps where the 3000 people were detained.

These people did not know how to ignite the shell, and he had witnessed the power of this shell.

It turned out that all this was a conspiracy of the Ming army!

Without further hesitation, Li Bin got on his horse and shouted loudly: "Prince Gong rebelled, His Majesty is in trouble, all members muster, follow me to rescue him!"

The city guard hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the Ming army will attack at any time!"

"Leave a battalion for you, you just stick to it, the Ming army has no firearms, and they won't be able to fight in for a while!"

After finishing speaking, Li Bin brought the troops who had assembled in a hurry and rushed towards the palace.

(End of this chapter)