Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Ten miles outside Chuzhou City.

Chongzhen's guard of honor has slowly stopped on the avenue.

Zuo Guangdou, Gao Panlong, Yang Lian and others were also released from custody and were able to go out of the city to meet the emperor.

"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty!" Zuo Guangdou knelt on the ground with his head lowered and his hips raised, showing extra respect and guilt.

After all, three senior officials were entrusted with important responsibilities by the emperor and the world. They went to Chuzhou to negotiate with Wang Qi, but they were directly imprisoned without even seeing him in person. Now, not only has the matter not been completed, but also let The emperor personally went into danger and went out of the city to meet with the traitorous traitors - for his ministers, this was a great shame and humiliation!

Kneeling on the ground, not only Zuo Guangdou, but also Yang Lian, Gao Panlong and others all had red faces and looked guilty.

"Get back on your feet," Zhu Youjian's emotionless voice came from the royal sedan.

It can be seen that His Majesty the Emperor is not in a good mood right now.

Zuo Guangdou and others led a group of followers, stood respectfully by the road, and accompanied the emperor into the city.

Today in Chuzhou City, everyone knows that the emperor is coming.

Even from Fengyang Mansion and Luzhou Mansion hundreds of miles away, people came to see the emperor's majesty at night.

At this time, both sides of the royal road were lined with civilians and scholars who were kneeling to greet the emperor, as well as government officials who had already fled.

The current Chuzhou Prefecture is, to be precise, jointly managed by the parliament and the Nanjing imperial court.

Listening to the roar of the tsunami from the mountains outside the sedan, and feeling the enthusiasm of the people, Zhu Youjian, who was sitting in the sedan, felt a little better.

"The hearts of the people are still in our Ming Dynasty after all," Zhu Youjian's original grip on the dagger in his hand slowly relaxed at this moment.

Crunch.

Suddenly there was a muffled sound, and the carriage suddenly stopped. Chongzhen, who was originally agitated in the carriage, was almost thrown off the bed.

Just when Zhu Youjian was about to ask a question, he heard an energetic voice outside the sedan.

"The chief has ordered that all those entering and exiting Chuzhou Prefecture must dismount their horses and sedan chairs and walk into the city!"

Following the voice of the guard commander, more than a hundred guards at the city gate, all holding sharp swords, stepped forward.

For a moment, smoke and dust were everywhere, heavy armor was majestic, and murderous aura lingered.

These people are real soldiers who can fight in a hundred battles!

Zhu Youjian gently opened the sedan curtain and saw the black-armored guard not far away.

Under the rule of the Parliament, all soldiers were dressed in black armor and bright silver, with white armor ropes and jade circlip belts.

Very easy to identify.

Zhu Youjian naturally knew him too.

But they actually let me get off the sedan chair and walk into the city?

"How brave!" Wang Chengen almost jumped, and took two steps forward with the soldiers behind him to argue.

Click! ! !

The silver spear reached chest level and immediately landed in front of Wang Chengen. The guard commander solemnly said: "Stop, my lord, please order Emperor Chongzhen to get off the sedan chair!"

At this moment, everyone was watching the show at the city gate.

When Wang Qi entered the city, he gave the emperor a warning.

If the majestic emperor of the Ming Dynasty really got off his horse and sedan chair and walked into the city, if word spread, it would definitely be a heavy blow to the imperial power!

"Your Majesty?" Wang Chengen stepped back and bowed beside the sedan to ask for instructions.

"Call Zuo Guangdou, call Zuo Guangdou!" Zhu Youjian's voice was trembling - the trembling caused by anger and humiliation.

"I'm here, Your Majesty, I'm here!" Zuo Guangdou had been following Chongzhen's carriage. When he heard Chongzhen's words, he immediately stepped forward: "Please give me your orders, Your Majesty!"

"What's going on? There's absolutely no way I can get out of the car and walk into the city! Go and explain this to Wang Qi clearly! This matter is related to the dignity of the Ming Dynasty, and I will not give in here!" Zhu Youjian It is absolutely impossible to get off the car and walk into the city. If the people on both sides of the road see this and spread it from one to ten, then the emperor of the Ming Dynasty surrenders to a traitor, wouldn't it mean that the Ming Dynasty Kneel before the parliament?

No matter what, Chongzhen would never let this happen!

"Your Majesty, Rong Weichen comes forward to ask," Zuo Guangdou nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the city gate.

"Please inform Duke Qi that the emperor is very powerful and cannot be insulted lightly. Now that the people in the world are watching, please give the emperor some dignity!"

Zuo Guangdou's voice was so low that only two people could hear it.

The guard commander gently pushed the iron helmet on his head with the scabbard, revealing a pair of tiger eyes: "What I conveyed is the order of the chief. If Chongzhen does not get off the sedan today, then just wait."

Facing the incompetent guards, Zuo Guangdou felt that it was a scholar meeting a soldier, and he couldn't explain why!

"This is unreasonable! This is simply unreasonable!!!" Zuo Guangdou was shaking all over and his speech was unclear.

"Yi Zhi," Gao Panlong stepped forward and tugged on Zuo Guangdou's sleeve: "Maybe we can find another way to save His Majesty's face and not violate the military orders of Duke Qi."

"Huh?" Zuo Guangdou was stunned: "What can I do?"

"Just find a red carpet and lay it directly from the city gate to the temporary palace to prevent His Majesty's feet from touching the ground." Gao Panlong blinked.

"What do you mean, Your Majesty?" Zuo Guangdou took two steps back and stayed away from the guard.

"Your Majesty, I definitely don't want to waste time here. If you can enter the city, do it as soon as possible!" Gao Panlong frowned, obviously anxious.

"Okay, I'll go find the red carpet. I'll bother you, sir, to persuade His Majesty!" Zuo Guangdou had no other choice but to hand over his hand and turn around to leave.

Not long after, under the surprised eyes of everyone, a red carpet that was found from nowhere was rolled out from the emperor's chariot, rolled directly into the city gate, and headed towards the temporary palace.

The emperor, escorted by the royal guard of honor, slowly got out of the car, stepped on the red blanket with his thick-soled thick-soled boots, and walked towards the city gate step by step.

Step by step, an unparalleled sense of humiliation rose in Zhu Youjian's heart.

From ancient times to the present, how could an emperor be so humiliated by a minister who stole the country's power?

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"Sir, Chongzhen has already entered the city. He has spread a red carpet on the ground and arrived at the palace." He has personal guards to inform Wang Qi of the situation at the city gate at any time.

Closing the book in his hand, Wang Qi rinsed his mouth and then ordered: "After Chongzhen enters the city and moves into the palace, the people in the city can do whatever they want. There is no need to isolate themselves. Let them see, how is the emperor? How are the princes? They are just ordinary people who want to benefit from everything."

"My subordinate understands."

Not long after, when Chongzhen arrived at the palace and had not had any rest, Wang Qi's warrant arrived again.

"Send the chief's order!"

His personal entourage stood at the entrance of the palace and read to Chongzhen who had not yet entered: "Emperor Chongzhen has moved into the palace. The common people should not be isolated and can visit him at any time. In addition, at three quarters to noon tomorrow, the chief minister will meet with his majesty to discuss the unification of the north and the south. Substantive political matters.”

"Your Majesty, please rest," the attendant received the order. Without kneeling down or paying any courtesy, he nodded slightly and rode away on his horse.

"If God wants him to die, he will be driven crazy!!!"

Chongzhen stared at the departing bodyguard, his lips and teeth opening and closing with overwhelming hatred.

Chongzhen's entry into Chuzhou Mansion attracted the attention of the world. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the small Chuzhou City.

But at this moment, in Nanjing, where no one is paying attention, on the west bank of the Yangtze River, the water is surging at night.

Qin Erbao and others led the vanguard battalion of more than a thousand people, and took advantage of the moonlight to arrive at the gates of Nanjing.

"This Nanjing city wall is more than 30 meters high by visual inspection. It is made of rammed loess. Ten meters upward is made of green bricks. The three-layer brick wall is not easy to break even with artillery!" Familiar with Nanjing City Guards! Liu Yu, who was aware of the situation, was sent out by Wang Shouxin to meet Qin Erbao and others.

"On the city wall, there is a three-man guard team every ten meters, a patrol team every fifty meters, and a guard flag officer every three hundred meters. The shifts change every two hours, a total of two shifts. "

"It's time for the next shift change." Hiding his body among the green trees, Qin Erbao kept using his telescope to check the situation in the city. "There are still three quarters of an hour," Liu Yu raised his head, looked at the direction of the wind, and added: "The wind is blowing from the west today, and the guards on our city wall may be on guard in advance. We can take advantage of this opportunity to occupy favorable terrain. "

"In three quarters of an hour, Deputy Commander Wang will meet us in the city. At that time, the city gate will be wide open, and within one stick of incense, everyone must enter the city without delay!" Qin Erbao turned his head and gave instructions to the adjutant behind him. Said: "Pass the order, this time to seize the city, the first to capture the city will be rewarded with a reward of ten thousand taels, and the one who captures the flag will also be rewarded with a reward of ten thousand taels!!!"

Hoo ho ho.

The moon is dark and the wind is high, howling from the northwest.

As November approaches, the weather has become increasingly cold.

The guards on the city wall were hiding at the crenellations, leaning against the charcoal fire, trying to keep warm.

Nanjing City has accompanied the capital for more than 200 years. Although it is an important financial and taxation center of the Ming Dynasty, its political functions are constantly suppressed by Beijing City. Even the pay and armor of the Nanjing garrison have been reduced a lot.

Therefore, how many people can actually defend the city loyally to the death?

Sleeping on the city wall is enough to be called loyal and patriotic.

"Damn it, the emperor has gone out of the city. I have to guard the city here dryly. Who can I guard for?" The fire at his feet was almost extinguished, and Lao Zhao felt that his body was about to freeze.

"Just stop complaining." The old soldier nestled under the battlement carefully took out the wine bottle from his arms, took a sip, and then closed his eyes slightly, as if he was savoring the sweetness that entered his mouth.

"I have something to do later, so go ahead and cover for me when I switch defenses." Old Zhao really couldn't bear it anymore. The fire at his feet had been completely extinguished. If he stayed like this, he might freeze to death on the top of the city. .

"Going to find your sweetheart again?" The old pawn glanced at Old Zhao enviously: "Is it possible that all the money you have on your body will be given to Liu Ruhua, and you won't leave any behind?"

"If you don't take advantage of this moment to eat food as a soldier, why don't you regret it when the old brother in the lower body can't wake up again?" Old Zhao stood up and spat towards the bottom of the city. In a daze, he seemed to see a group of people. Flashed.

"What the hell?" Lao Zhao frowned slightly, then opened his brows in relief and cursed secretly: "Is it none of my business?"

"Let's go!" Old Zhao nodded towards the old soldier, then he held on to his old worn jacket, picked up a long knife, and walked towards the city.

Along the way, beside the city wall, there were all old soldiers staggering around, sleeping soundly, or sneaking around.

Does it make any difference whether you defend this imperial city or not?

Lao Zhao seemed to be reassuring himself: "It's better to leave early tonight."

Click.

Lao Zhao, who had just reached the base of the city wall, seemed to really hear the footsteps of a group of people and hurried towards the city gate.

"Coming from the city?" Lao Zhao immediately stood up and pressed against the blue bricks of the city wall. Then his ears were erect, listening to the sound of the city gate not far away.

Almost instantly, before Lao Zhao could react.

suddenly,

A loud bang came from the direction of the Drum Tower, and then the sky suddenly burst into flames.

Half of Nanjing was illuminated like daylight.

Lao Zhao, who was hiding under the city wall, was like a young girl who had been stripped naked, truly exposed to the present.

"what is that?"

At this moment, the entire city of Nanjing was awakened, and almost everyone fell into panic and panic.

A voice sounded in everyone's mind: Liaodong is coming?

"Leave one team behind, and the rest will support the Drum Tower!"

From the defensive position, a voice sounded, as if asking the defenders to go to the Drum Tower for rescue.

"Shoufu Gou has an order not to leave your post at will!"

Another man spoke to object.

"I am the infantry guard! Now I order you to take people to the rescue immediately! If something happens, someone will take care of it!!!"

The person who spoke earlier gave an order that was almost unquestionable.

After a few breaths, the person who spoke last seemed to give in.

Before Lao Zhao could move, a group of soldiers guarding the city had already begun to move towards the fire at the entrance to the city gate.

Only about thirty people were left to guard the city gate.

At this time, a group of men and horses had just left, and Old Zhao looked at the doorway with his eyes: more than a hundred soldiers in black armor walked out of the darkness, holding bright weapons, and killed towards the doorway.

Just count the interest.

A squeaking sound came from

That was the sound of a sharp blade entering the body.

In the dark night, it was so harsh and so heart-stopping.

"Be smart, the location of the Drum Tower won't be delayed for too long, you are ready to open the city gate!!!" It was still the familiar voice.

"Collaborating with the enemy???" Lao Zhao's eyes widened and he did not dare to move.

Rumble.

With a heavy sound, the city gate was slowly opened.

“Who is opening the city gate???”

The moment the city gate rang, someone on the city tower immediately reacted and wanted to go down to the city to stop the attack.

"Kill kill kill!!!"

Outside the city, there were already reports of killings.

Black armor and shiny silver helmet.

The Liaodong Army arrived immediately.

"Mom," Lao Zhao's legs and stomach were weak. He couldn't participate in such things.

While no one was noticing, he hurriedly ran towards the Fireworks Alley in the distance.

My old best friend is still waiting for me there.

Gou Ying, as the chief minister of the cabinet, was naturally awakened from his sleep by this matter.

The loud noise just now could be heard in almost the entire city of Nanjing.

"What's going on? What happened?"

Gou Ying was a little flustered and questioned his subordinates who came to report.

"Sir, yes, yes, the rebels are coming!!!"

"Rebels?" Gou Ying felt like the world was spinning when he heard this: "Aren't the rebels in Chuzhou Prefecture? Why did they suddenly appear in Nanjing?"

The men knelt on the ground and said nothing.

However, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is Wang Qi's trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

"Hateful!!!" Gou Ying didn't have time to dress up: "Go, summon all the generals at the general level immediately and climb to the city gate to stop the rebels!"

"Sir, there are rebels in the city. Now Dinghuai Gate and Qingliang Gate have been breached, and the rebels have poured into the city!"

"what?"

When Gou Ying heard this, there was a stabbing pain in her head, and then she fell down without any reaction. (End of chapter)