Just when Tanghe, the Duke of Xinguo, was occupying Shuzhou, the seaport of Goryeo, and wanted to give relief to the local wealthy people, the heavily-gathered Route Army had begun to launch the final attack on Pyongyang.
Zhu Yunxi rejected the suggestion of his generals to let Goryeo drop troops as the vanguard to ascend the city. Instead, he ordered trebuchets and artillery to bombard the already dilapidated city wall to the north of Pyongyang.
Various projectiles flying all over the sky with howling death, venting wildly at the top of Pyongyang city. The ancient city of Pyongyang is like an ancient city that is constantly hit by floods. It is precarious in the wind and rain and can collapse at any time.
On the outside of Pyongyang's city wall, the green bricks wrapped around it have been completely lost, revealing the yellow rammed earth inside. With each impact of the projectile, dust flew up and yellow sand filled the sky.
Under the huge yellow umbrella of the Ming army, Zhu Yunxi looked at the swaying city wall and slowly said, "I estimate that the city wall here will collapse in half a day! After the city wall collapses, with the crossbowmen taking the lead, Yongping
Hou Xiecheng and Jingchuan Hou Cao Zhen lead their men to fight into the city!"
"Here!"
There were dozens of generals behind Zhu Yunxi, and the two old marquises whose names were called burst into laughter.
Your Highness is so kind that he never forgets old guys like them and leaves all the work of making money to them.
Just when they were triumphant and thinking about making a fortune, Zhu Yunxi turned around, looked at them and said sternly, "After entering the city, if the people of Goryeo do not resist, then the ministries are not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately, rape and plunder.
The reward will come from Pyongyang's treasury." After saying that, he said sternly, "Remember, as long as they don't resist, they are not allowed to massacre without authorization, and any offenders will be executed!"
The two old princes looked at each other. If they didn't kill people, set fire to loot, how could they fight vigorously? But the emperor's grandson did not dare to disobey the order, so he had to bow his head and agree.
In the opinion of these veteran military leaders, when facing a city that refuses to surrender, it must be massacred three or five times to effectively frighten people's hearts.
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But for Zhu Yunxi, he couldn't do this when the overall situation was decided.
"Go and prepare!" Zhu Yunxi looked at the dilapidated and precarious Pyongyang city wall again, "I guess Pyongyang City is actually not very determined to resist anymore!"
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The resistance of Pyongyang City is not only not resolute, but also deeply shaken.
The 70,000 elite reinforcements from Wang Jing were wiped out by the Ming army outside Pyongyang City. The water of the Datong River was dyed red. Those cremated corpses, the fire that lasted all night, and the smell of human flesh had long made the people, officials and gentry in the city
, terrified.
Pyongyang officials including the magistrate's office, soldiers, magistrates, and soldiers gathered together. Their ears were filled with the sound of explosions on the top of the city, and their faces were full of sorrow, and they were out of their minds.
"Everyone, Pyongyang has become an isolated city! The number of available troops is only 30,000!" Pu Changhao, who has the highest official position in Pyongyang and is equivalent to the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, said slowly with a gloomy face, "The Ming army bombarded with artillery day and night.
The destruction of the city is a foregone conclusion. Where should we go?"
All the subordinate officials glanced at each other and immediately lowered their heads. What Master Puan Yin said had some other meanings. He was not talking about where Pyongyang City should go, but where these people should go.
The destruction of the city is a foregone conclusion. If you are a loyal minister and a filial son, you should be loyal to the country.
But................
Everyone heard the implication of Lord Judge Yin's words and understood. At the moment, resistance is a dead end. However, no one dared to say surrender without resistance.
After a long time, Pan Yin's confidant Cao Cao said, "Sir, the most urgent matter right now is where the people in the city go!"
Suddenly, Pu Changhao's eyes lit up and he said urgently, "Go on!"
"The Ming army outside is an army of tigers and wolves!" Bing Cao continued, "I heard that the people leading the army this time are all veterans who fought with the Ming emperor to conquer the world. They slaughtered the city at every turn, leaving no chickens or dogs behind. The most vicious ones were
.Once the city is defeated, all the people in the city will become the victims of the Ming army!"
"The reason why I study and become an official is to be loyal to the king, and more importantly to the people of Goryeo!" Bing Cao looked at the crowd and continued, "Actually, I am waiting to die. I am just trying to fulfill the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers. But the people in the city,
How innocent!"
"Your words have won my heart. We can serve the country with our lives, but we cannot let the people in the city die under the sword of the Ming army and become nothing more than fish meat just because we have a little name for loyalty." Pu Changhao sighed,
Geng swallowed, "If Pyongyang turns into a monster, how can we pretend to be loyal ministers when we are under the Nine Springs!?"
"We deeply appreciate your love for the people!" A group of officials said one after another, "We read the books of saints and sages in order to benefit the people. If we can't benefit the people, that's it. If we cause the people to die, we are really unfaithful and unfilial.
!”
Suddenly, there was a burst of crying in the hall. These people all care about the people and are afraid that the Ming army will massacre the city and cause heavy casualties to the people. The so-called concern for the country and the people is nothing more than that.
In fact, only they themselves know what their intentions are.
The virtues of dignitaries throughout the ages, no matter which dynasty or generation, or where they are, are the same. Before they want to do something dirty, they will find a grand excuse and reason for themselves, and use it as a righteous statement.
Rhetoric, excuse yourself.
At this time, Pyongyang's Hucao Junjun suddenly said, "Sir, Xiaguan has a relative who escaped from Anju City. He said something to Xiaguan!"
"Say it quickly!" Pu Changhao said urgently.
"The grandson of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty led a large army to conquer Goryeo because our monarch was not in the right position!" Hu Cao joined the army and looked at everyone, and continued, "To be honest, the monarch did gain the throne through military dissent, but he did not treat the previous dynasty well.
Royal Family.”
In the past, these words would definitely have caused an uproar. But at this moment, everyone nodded in agreement. The Li family was originally a general of Goryeo, and his usurpation of the throne was known to the world.
"Furthermore, after the Li family came to power, they destroyed the rules that the aristocratic families had governed for thousands of years in Goryeo. They suppressed the aristocratic families and deprived the aristocratic families of the power of their surnames. They gave the fields of many generations of officials to the mud-legged people. This is not an inversion of the world and etiquette.
Are you completely bereft?"
"Furthermore, the Ming Dynasty was angry because the Li family repeatedly provoked troubles in Liaodong and occupied Liaodong's land."
With that said, Hucao joined the army and looked around again, "To provoke a powerful country is a way to die. The disaster that Goryeo is experiencing now and the loss of life are all caused by Li's lack of morality!"
"Well, although as a minister you shouldn't say this, you are also speaking for the people!" Pu Changhao nodded.
"Xiaguan's relatives who fled from Anzhou said that the Ming Dynasty conquered Goryeo because of the Li family and had nothing to do with the Goryeo officials and people. Since the Li family has lost their morals, why should we sacrifice the lives of the innocent people of Goryeo for the sake of the Li family?
"
"The Ming Dynasty restored the world to Korea, and we can still work for the welfare of the people of Korea. If we become a foolish and loyal person and let the people of the city die due to criticism, not only will we not be remembered in the history books, but we will probably be cast aside by future generations!"
"Well said!" Pu Changhao slapped his thigh, "That's very true!"
Everyone nodded immediately, as if what Hu Cao joined the army said was a wise saying.
"However, the military power of the entire city is in Pang Guang's hands. We have a heart to care for the people, but he has no intention of doing so?" Pyongyang's military officer also said, "Moreover, this person is a die-hard loyalist of the Li family. I'm afraid...
....."
Everyone was dejected and sighed again.
"I think I have a solution!" Hu Cao joined the army and stood up, slowly walked to Pu Changhao and whispered for a while.
Pu Changhao's eyes became brighter and brighter as he listened, but they were also full of fear.
"Is it possible?" Pu Changhao asked in surprise.
"Extraordinary means are used to do extraordinary things! Pang Guangda's men are not monolithic, and not everyone is stupid enough to want to die in battle!" Hucao joined the army and continued, "Besides, as long as this plan is successful, it will be a big deal for you.
Contribution. The emperor’s grandson of the Ming Dynasty is just outside the city. If you have accomplished such great achievements, you must have a place in front of the emperor’s grandson!"
Pu Changhao hesitated again and again, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll just follow your plan!"
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Boom, boom!
Explosions broke out all over the city, and the Ming army's projectiles continued to fall on the houses in the city, causing casualties. The streets in the northern city wall had long been turned into ruins. Under the ruins, it is unknown how many innocent lives were buried.
"You want me to drink at this time?" Pang Guangda led his soldiers to supervise the battle on the city wall. After hearing the report from his men, he glared and said angrily, "The city is in danger, do they still have the heart to drink?"
"General, Mr. Judge Yin said that they want to have a farewell drink with the general!" The officer who sent the message roared at the sound of the explosion, "My lords, you have all begun to have a death wish and vowed to live and die with Pyongyang. They set up a banquet.
, I want to drink the last glass of farewell wine with you, General!"
Live and die with Pyongyang and serve the country with your own life!
Thinking of this, Pang Guangda's ferocious face showed some admiration.
"I didn't expect these weaklings to be so tough!" Pang Guangda looked at the city, "Okay, then I will send them off, general!" After saying that, he ordered other officers at the top of the city, "Guard well, if the city wall
If it breaks, use people to pile it up!"
Afterwards, he took a few soldiers and quickly walked towards the judge's mansion.
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After entering the Punisher's Mansion, Pang Guangda was a little surprised. Not only did he arrive, but also several deputies who were assigned to supervise the battle on other city walls also arrived.
"You dare to leave your post without permission?" Pang Guang said angrily.
"General, we are here to see you all off!" A general said, "Martial men fight to the death, officers die for their country, we are here to see you off on your last journey!"
Pang Guangda didn't say anything more, but led his lieutenants directly into the hall.
There was a sumptuous table of wine and food in the hall, and there were a few boxes on the floor, but there was no one there.
"Where are the people?" Pang Guangda suddenly felt strange.
As soon as he finished speaking, there were suddenly noisy footsteps and suppressed cries of pain outside. In an instant, dozens of servants maintained by the officials, holding bows and crossbows, surrounded the warriors.
"Pu Chang!" Pang Guangda said fearlessly, "Get out of here, I am planning a Hongmen Banquet? What are you going to do? Are you going to kill me and lead the army to surrender?"
Although he is a military commander, he is not a fool. After thinking about it for a moment, he will understand that he has fallen into someone else's trap.
"You ministers are really insidious and vicious!" Pang Guangda continued to curse.
"The general is right! Lord Judge Yin is going to lead the people in the city to surrender to the imperial army!" Pyongyang Hu Cao joined the army, opened the curtain, came out from behind, and said with a sneer, "If you are aware of the honor, give the order.
The soldiers put down their weapons. If not... we would never have thought of walking out of here today!"
"Haha!" Pang Guangda sneered, sat down directly, grinned and said loudly, "Before I came, I had already issued an order. Anyone who dares to surrender will be killed! Even if you kill me, the people under me will not listen to you.
Order!"
The reason why he was confident was that besides him, the second-in-command of the army also served as the commander at the head of the town and was in charge of the army.
As he spoke, Pang Guangda narrowed his eyes, "You scholar, dare to kill me?"
"If I don't kill, someone will kill me!" Hu Caojun slowly opened a box, and suddenly the room was filled with golden light. The box was filled with alluvial gold.
"Whoever kills Pang Guangda, this gold belongs to him!"
"Who dares?" Pang Guangda looked at the men around him and sneered, "Who among my people dares to kill me?"
"Kill him, then go out and kill his deputy. Not only will you get gold, Lord Judge Yin will also say good things to you and recommend you in front of the grandson of the Ming Dynasty emperor!" Hu Cao joined the army and continued loudly, "
To be honest, Lord Judgment Yin has already signed a letter with His Highness the Emperor Grandson of the Ming Dynasty. You can choose for yourself whether you want to be a hero of the Ming Dynasty or a dead man!"
The generals were dubious, with hesitant eyes.
No one wants to die, everyone wants to live.
"If you don't agree, I will let people outside shoot you to death. Then I will lead people to the city gate, kill the soldiers guarding the gate, and open the city gate!" Hu Cao joined the army and continued to sneer, "When the time comes,
For those of you who are unwilling to serve the Celestial Empire, your family members will become slaves!"
"Whether you die inexplicably or enjoy the glory and wealth of the Ming Dynasty, you choose for yourself!"
"Hahaha!" Pang Guangda looked up to the sky and laughed, "If you dared to bring people to the city gate, you would have gone long ago. Why are you here..."
Bang, suddenly, the huge and burly body shook.
Then a trace of blood flowed from his forehead, and he turned around in horror, only to see a subordinate holding a hammer with snow in his hand, looking at him in a panic, his hands shaking.
"you............."
Bang bang, in an instant, three or five Goryeo officers surrounded Pang Guangda and struck him with a hammer. In the blink of an eye, Pang Guangda's head was bloody and shattered into pieces.
"Lord Hu Cao, we listen to Lord Judgment Yin!" The deputy general wiped the blood on his face and said, "I will kill his deputy right now and ask people to open the city gate and surrender!"
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