Chapter One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty: Coexistence or Death!
When Wang Bin, the censor of the Yangzhou Prefecture, learned that the Yan army was heading south, he was worried that Yangzhou would bear the brunt. Fortunately, the Yan army went straight to the capital, which made him slightly happy, but at the same time he couldn't help but worry about the capital.
I hope the navy can stop the Yan army north of the Yangtze River.
Wang Bin spent a few days on tenterhooks. Before he could hear the news from the capital, he heard his subordinates coming to report.
"Sir, what's wrong, the Yan army is coming straight to us?"
Wang Bin suddenly jumped up, his eyes widened and he said in shock, "Didn't Yan Jun go to the capital? How could he come to Yangzhou?"
"I don't know, my official. I just got the news that the Yan army is less than ten miles away from Yangzhou."
Wang Bin's expression changed and he immediately shouted, "Quickly, close the city gate tightly!"
At the same time, Wang Bin sent a horse to report the news to the court. ??
Except for the two thousand defenders, Yangzhou City has no soldiers and horses. If you want to resist the Yan army's hundreds of thousands of troops, this defender is not enough.
However, Wang Bin had a way. He immediately ordered all the young men in the city to be summoned to detail all the evil deeds of the Yan army.
"Zhu Di blew up the Yellow River embankment, causing millions of people in the Jianghuai area to plunge into dire straits. The floods have not subsided until now. Think about it, what will happen to you if the Yan army is allowed to enter the city?"
After Wang Bin deceived for a while, the image of Yan Jun's cannibalism without spitting out bones was finally painted in the minds of the people. Everyone went to the city one after another, picked up swords, bows and arrows, and prepared to fight to the death with Yan Jun.
Even the women were organized and kept carrying stones and wood towards the city wall.
Wang Bin saw that the morale on his side was booming, and he became more confident in fighting the Yan army.
"My lord," the subordinate hesitated to speak.
"What's wrong?" Wang Bin turned around.
The subordinate seemed to be unable to bear it, and advised, "Sir, these are common people, how can they be the opponent of the wolf-like Yan army? If we let them defend the city, wouldn't we let them die in vain?"
Wang Bin also knew that Yangzhou City would definitely not be able to be defended, but what he needed to do now was to buy as much time as possible for the capital and the emperor. For this reason, he would not hesitate to die!
As long as the Yan army can be held at Yangzhou City for one more day, it will be worth it no matter how many people are sacrificed!
"I've made up my mind, go ahead and do the work!" Wang Bin didn't explain anything and just dismissed his subordinate casually.
A glimmer of light flashed in the subordinate's eyes, and then he gestured to the two people around him.
When Wang Bin saw that the three of them did not retreat, a bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart.
"What are you going to do? Come on, come on!"
"Hahaha, sir, please stop shouting. No one will listen to you even if your throat is broken by shouting." The subordinate straightened up and no longer looked as obedient as before. Instead, he smiled.
Very arrogant.
Wang Bin pointed at him and shouted, "What do you want to do? Do you want to rebel?"
"Sir! You have to be loyal to the court. That is your own business. Please don't drag the entire people of Yangzhou City with you. I am helpless. I have to do this for the sake of the people. Please forgive me." After the official said,
He immediately nodded to the two of them.
The two of them took out the ropes they had prepared and jumped on them.
Wang Bin still wanted to hide and escape, but he was a scholar and he was no match for the two of them. However, as soon as they met, the two of them put a rope around his neck, and then wrapped it around his arms to tie him up.
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Wang Bin was furious, "What are you talking about for the people? You shameless person, you are a traitor to the imperial court and Zhu Di's lackey!"
"Whatever you say." The official waved his hand lightly. Now that he was in control of the situation, he didn't bother to listen to Wang Bin's nagging anymore.
The two men immediately lifted Wang Bin up from left to right.
"Taking him to see King Yan is also our vote of approval!"
The three of them laughed in unison when they heard this.
"Traitors and rebels, you will not die well."
The subordinate officer squatted down with a smile, came close to Wang Bin's eyes, and chuckled, "Whether we die, you probably won't be able to see it. Whether you die or not depends on King Yan's wishes."
After saying that, the subordinate officer stood up and said loudly, "Take him, let's go to meet King Yan!"
Zhu Di saw that the four gates of Yangzhou City were tightly closed and the city walls were densely packed with people. He thought that Yangzhou City was heavily guarded.
He couldn't help but look at Dao Yan with a bad expression. Is this the Yangzhou city that you said can be easily entered?
Dao Yan saw that Zhu Di had a bad look on his face, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Zhu Di had many talents around him now, so he didn't necessarily have to be Dao Yan. He could kill him in anger.
What exactly are the people in the city doing? Isn't it agreed upon? The inside should be coordinated with the outside, and as soon as King Yan arrives, the city gate will be opened to welcome him.
Just when Dao Yan was anxious and at a loss, the city gate in the distance opened a gap.
Dao Yan saw the glimmer of light coming from the gap, as if he saw the hope of life. He quickly shouted, "Your Majesty, please look, the city gate is open!"
Without Dao Yan's reminder, Zhu Di also saw it. With a satisfied smile on his face, he glanced at Zhu Neng.
Zhu Neng immediately mobilized his army and rushed forward, taking control of the city gate, and then quickly occupied all parts of the city wall.
The subordinate officers escorted Wang Bin to kneel respectfully on the road. When they saw King Yan riding in, they quickly shouted "Yang"
Li Pu, the judge of the state capital, respectfully welcomes His Highness the King of Yan, who is a thousand years old!"
Zhu Di couldn't stop the smile on his face. He glanced at the bustling Yangzhou City, then looked down at Li Pu and nodded, "Li Pu, you have meritorious service. I will note it down."
Li Pu, who was lying on the ground, was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly pretended to be humble and said, "Your Majesty is overly commendable, but your low-ranking official is just a small contribution and is not worth mentioning by Your Majesty."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Pu stood up happily and stood aside, with uncontrollable excitement on his face.
Zhu Di moved his eyes to look at Wang Bin who was tied up and asked, "Who are you?"
Wang Bin's eyes widened and he roared angrily, "Traitors, everyone will find them and punish them!"
Zhu Di's face instantly turned pale.
When Li Pu saw it, he quickly explained, "My lord, this is Wang Bin, the supervisory censor. He is the one who ordered the people to go to the city and want to fight to the death with the prince."
"It turns out it's you!" Only then did Zhu Di realize that the defenders who had shocked him just now were actually ordinary people pretending to be one.
Zhu Di was deeply ashamed that he would be intimidated by a group of common people, and naturally he also hated Wang Bin.
Li Pu quickly helped, "Your Majesty, this person who doesn't understand current affairs can be killed without injustice."
Zhu Di was just about to nod, but suddenly his heart moved, "Today, our king captured the city of Yangzhou without any blood, so I will spare your life. Take it and keep it under my supervision!"
Li Pu did not expect that Wang Bin could escape in this way, but this was King Yan's decision, and he did not dare to say anything.
Instead, he had an expression of great admiration on his face and said, "Your Majesty is really far-sighted, and it is indeed not a good time to be stained with blood today. Your Majesty's ability to capture Yangzhou City without any blood will surely win the hearts of the people of the world!"
"Hahaha" Zhu Di laughed proudly. He also thought about it in his heart. The reputation of being indestructible was more important. How could he destroy it just because of Wang Bin?
Seeing that the Yan army only fired artillery to bombard the Longjiang Water Village for more than ten days in a row, but no one attacked, Han Du felt something was wrong.
"Your Majesty, something is wrong. Why don't we see the Yan army ships crossing the river?"
Zhu Biao was a little confused, "Now that the navy is still there, the Yan army doesn't dare to cross the Yangtze River, right?"
Without killing the navy, who would have the courage to cross the Yangtze River? Aren't you afraid that the navy would knock them into the Yangtze River to feed the fish?
"Something's wrong!" Han Du shook his head violently, "I've been observing for the past few days, and I can't see clearly the movements of the Yan army. Moreover, there are also a few cannons used to attack Longjiang Water Village every day."
Xu Huizu couldn't help but nodded, clasped his fists towards the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I think what Han Du said makes sense. Yan Jun's behavior is indeed a bit strange. Maybe there is fraud in it!"
Seeing that both of them had such opinions, Zhu Biao couldn't help but start to become suspicious.
"Then what do you think should be done?"
Han Du and Xu Huizu looked at each other and said in unison, "Order the navy to attack and test the strength of the Yan army."
"Accurate!"
The navy received orders to attack the north bank. Unexpectedly, there was no decent resistance and they easily attacked.
Looking over, I saw that my mother only had 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers and horses feigning attack, and Zhu Di's army had already disappeared.
Han Du got the news and quickly reported to Zhu Biao.
"The main force of the Yan army is missing?" Zhu Biao suddenly stood up.
At this time, the Yan army disappeared without a trace, and there was no doubt that there must be a conspiracy.
Before Zhu Biao could ask further questions, Xie Jin took the memorial and asked to see him.
"pass!"
After Xie Jin came in, he immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Yangzhou Prefecture has come to report that the Yan army is going to attack Yangzhou!"
It’s over!
Zhu Biao sat back immediately. There was no army stationed in Yangzhou Prefecture, and it was impossible to resist the Yan army. Only now did he get the news, even if he sent another navy to intercept it, it was too late.
Once the Yan army takes Yangzhou, I am afraid they will immediately cross the Yangtze River, and then go up the river towards the capital!
In just ten days, the Yan army arrived at Longtan, which was only thirty miles away from the capital.
Zhu Biao ordered a court meeting.
Seeing the ministers lined up on both sides, standing motionless in a dense crowd, with no one absent, Zhu Biao felt quite comforted.
"The Yan army is at Longtan and can reach the capital at any time. There are only 50,000 defenders in the capital."
After a pause, Zhu Biao continued in a dry voice, "Once the capital city is destroyed, you will all be prisoners. If anyone wants to leave, you can leave now. I don't blame you!"
When Wang Yue heard this, his eyes instantly turned red and he had to lower his head to avoid being seen.
But after Zhu Biao's words fell, the entire Fengtian Hall was audibly quiet. There was no movement, and no one turned around and left.
Zhu Biao was moved, took a deep breath, and asked again, "I'll say it again, if you want to leave, I will never stop you, and I will never blame you!"
Han Du looked firm, raised his hands and said solemnly, "My lord! I am willing to live and die together with the capital!"
"I, my ministers, are willing to live and die together with the capital!"
"I, my ministers, are willing to live and die together with the capital!"
"I, my ministers, are willing to live and die together with the capital!"
The ministers knelt down one after another, extending from the Fengtian Hall to the steps and square outside the hall.