In fact, after Yang Feng and the princess started their brutal charge, they quickly collapsed.
Those were not his adopted sons who could live and die together. Most of those adopted sons had been sent away to various places over the years and then either killed on various charges or forced to die on the battlefield. Although
There are indeed a small number of officers among these, but most of them are actually newly recruited in the past six months. As for this kind of new adopted son, it is just because he regained power and then wanted to follow him to seek wealth. It only lasted half a year in total, so
Is it possible to get a loyal and adopted son if you take a little time?
Give me a break.
In fact, the vast majority of people follow the trend.
They learned that the princess was coming, and they were afraid that Lan Yu would die and lose their wealth, so they had the courage to cross Xinyi to intercept her.
The main reason is that he is arrogant and domineering.
After all, their purpose in becoming Lan Yu's adopted son was to be arrogant and domineering. They were completely unaware of how terrifying the enemy they had to face was, and they just regarded this as a way to show off their prestige in the same way that they were usually arrogant and domineering.
Just a princess!
A woman need not be afraid.
but……
After discovering to their horror that Yang Feng was really like the legend, most of them immediately collapsed.
Only two to three hundred truly loyal ones, the remaining ones from that batch of adopted sons, did try to rush forward and fight Yang Feng, but in the end they all either fell to bullets or were nailed to death by spears from the Shenji Battalion.
As for their interception, of course it had nothing to do with Lan Yu.
That's just because their generals are ignorant.
What a rough guy!
Simple-minded.
Lan Yu asked them to guard Fushan and not allow anyone to pass, and they obeyed the order completely.
And then even Her Royal Highness the Princess, who carried the imperial edict, dared to stop it!
A bunch of idiots!
Of course, these are no longer important.
Her Royal Highness the Princess finally arrived at Fengyang and ended Lan Yu's final struggle.
"So, I have not escaped the murderous hands of Emperor Daxing after all?"
In the flickering light, Lan Yu sat there holding a wine glass and spoke calmly.
He has accepted the imperial edict.
Of course, he did not commit suicide immediately.
"Yes, in the twenty-sixth year of Hongwu, you were killed for treason. You were skinned and killed, and your clan was exterminated. It is said that more than 10,000 people were killed, and some said tens of thousands. And it was not just you, Cao Zhen, Wang Bi and others, a total of 13 people.
It is also said that Chang Sheng was also included, but the records of later generations are quite confusing. It is also said that he later died in the battle of Jingnan between Zhu Di and Zhu Yunzhen. In short, let’s just consider him doubtful!”
Yang Feng said.
There are two types of records about Chang Sheng.
One died in the Lanyu case, and the other died in the Battle of Pukou during the Jingnan period.
"Sure enough, it was Emperor Daxing's trick. When Ye Sheng died, I guessed that he wanted to purge us veterans, but I didn't expect that he would let Zhou Dexing go again, so I thought I was wrong.
It turns out that my guess was not wrong, it was just an accident like yours.
I have lived for many more years.
Thanks!"
Lan Yu said.
When Zhu Yuanzhang killed Ye Sheng, it was speculated that he was preparing to clean up Lan Yu's group. He first killed Ye Sheng as part of Hu Weiyong's group, and then asked Lan Yu to think of a solution in a panic, or to secretly connect with several other veterans who had good relations with Ye Sheng.
, and then Zhu Yuanzhang used this to say that they intended to rebel, and finally wiped out the group.
This makes sense.
After all, these guys have iron certificates, and they still have to find a reason after all.
"That's not necessary. Although my appearance has allowed you to live for a few more years, now I am sending you on your way."
Yang Feng said.
"That's fair!"
Lan Yu said with a cold smile.
Of course, he also admitted that Yang Feng did help them.
After all, his children and grandchildren don't have to die.
For them, as long as they keep their children and grandchildren and keep this title, they were saved from being executed because of Yang Feng's appearance, but now they are forced to commit suicide by Yang Feng. Logically speaking, they hate Yang Feng, but the problem is that Yang Feng
After all, they preserved the glory and wealth for future generations.
"I think it's fair too."
Yang Feng said.
"So, Zhu Yunwen originally inherited this Ming Dynasty?"
Lan Yu said immediately.
"Yes, after he succeeded to the throne, he immediately cut down the vassal state under the instigation of civil officials, and successively eliminated the kings of Zhou, Qi, etc., and then forced King Xiang to death. He also wanted to capture Zhu Di, but the latter took advantage of the situation and raised troops. In the name of the Qing Dynasty, he sided with the country and fought for several years.
Then they raided the capital.
Zhu Yunwen himself lit a fire in the palace, and some said he was burned to death, while others said he ran away.
But in short Zhu Di ascended the throne.
All subsequent Ming Dynasties will be his descendants."
Yang Feng said.
"Hahahahaha, all the efforts of Emperor Daxing were in vain. He thought he had arranged everything properly, and even killed those of us who he was worried about so that his grandson could safely succeed to the throne as the Emperor of Peace. But instead
If we, the old ministers, and his sons are gone, we will not threaten his grandson, but his son has snatched the throne."
Lan Yu said obviously happily.
He was obviously gloating about this result.
"Well, the meat still rots in the pot after all."
Yang Feng said.
"snort!"
Lan Yu snorted coldly.
Then he sat there slumped, with unwillingness and anger, drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and then threw the glass on the ground. Of course, there would be no sign of throwing the glass. The core of his subordinates were the four armies.
Shenji Camp, it is impossible for the latter to become an enemy of Yang Feng to protect him.
In fact, the main generals of these four armies had already made it clear that they were loyal to the Empress of the State when they received the order.
They are a legion created by His Majesty the Emperor.
His Majesty the Emperor is dead. If there are no descendants, of course they will support King Yan. But now that they know that the Emperor has a posthumous son, of course they must be loyal to the Queen.
"Mr. Liang Guo, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now. I wish you a safe journey."
Yang Feng said.
After saying that, he stood up and walked outside.
Lan Yu didn't say anything, just drinking there. Just when Yang Feng was going out, Yongping Hou Xie Cheng walked in. He didn't even look at Yang Feng and went straight into the lobby. Yang Feng looked at his old friend's father.
Looking back, he thought about his old friend. As for how the two of them drank and scolded Zhu Yuanzhang inside, it was none of Yang Feng's business. He watched Xie Cheng go in, closed the door for them, and let the two
The guys who had been on the road together in history re-entered their path, and he just kept walking outside.
The little princess is still waiting outside!
"how's it going?"
the little princess asked.
"They are all smart people. They have reached this point and will not do stupid things."
Yang Feng said.
At this time, a general came to them.
"Princess, the troops on the north bank are retreating."
He saluted and said.
"They are waiting for King Yan, don't worry about them, King Yan won't be that stupid."
Yang Feng said.
The retreat of Zhou Dexing and others is also to continue to delay time. Lan Yu has no place to retreat, but they can keep retreating. The little princess's carriage is not fast anyway. As long as they keep retreating, they can delay it until King Yan does it.
Make a decision. But Zhu Di will not be so stupid. After all, he has escaped now. If he gets involved again, he will jump into this pit. And unless he proclaims himself emperor in Peking, it will be useless after all. Only the emperor can do this.
To change, even if he is also called the Supervisor, he is still not qualified to change. But if he calls himself the emperor, then he will have no way out.
He still has a way out now.
After all, even if he loses the mainland, he still has the Western Region.
but……
There are no absolutes in this world.
It is not ruled out that Zhu Di was really afraid that his Zhu family could be stolen by him, so he resolutely chose to fight for the Zhu family.
In short, both possibilities exist.
"Let's go, it's time for us to rest!"
Yang Feng said.
Then they boarded the carriage.
the next day.
Those who stayed behind reported to Her Royal Highness the Princess that Lan Yu, Duke of Liang, and Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping, had followed Emperor Daxing.
Both of them got drunk and let their men use short muskets to have fun.
This method of suicide is clearly popular.
After all, hanging, taking poison, and committing suicide are all unavoidable pains. Only this simple pleasure, pressing the trigger against the temple, basically dies without feeling pain. At this point, Lan Yu finally ended his life. In fact, he was already young.
After sixty, for the ancients, this was already very good.
Yang Feng handed Lan Yu's army to Zhang Yi, who had rushed back from Qingliu Pass. He did not need to follow Emperor Daxing. The Marquis of Heqing was also the second generation, and his father was Zhang Long, one of the twenty-four generals of Huaixi.
At this time, King Chu and King Min who arrived from Wuchang had also arrived in Beijing to prepare for the funeral. King Min took Cao Xing with him, so Cao Xing had no choice but to commit suicide facing the Xiaoling Mausoleum after disembarking in the capital.
So another veteran fell.
Yang Feng and the little princess crossed the Huaihe River and continued to deliver the message to the north.
As for Zhu Yunwen, he continued to retreat.
However, he was still supported by civil servants and gentry along the way, and on the grounds that the empress, Princess Hanshan, and Yang Feng colluded to steal the country of the Ming Dynasty, he went around and called on the Ming Dynasty to be loyal and righteous.
Everyone likes Jingnan.
so……
Peking.
"Jingnan, Jingnan!"
"Jingnan!"
…
In Prince Yan's palace, a group of generals shouted with indignation.
Zhu Di, on the other hand, sat on his throne with a solemn expression, silently watching their performance.
It is indeed a performance.
Of course he knew very well that the reaction of these people had nothing to do with their loyalty to the Zhu family. They just wanted to use this to become princes for generations. But the problem was that even if they failed, they would not lose much. After all, they were just a group of commanders or even thousands of households.
There are only a hundred households, and even if they die in battle, nothing will happen to their families.
At most, they will be reduced to common people.
Compared with what you gain if you succeed, the risk is totally worth it.
But he is different. Once he fails, he will lose everything.
The title and the fiefdoms in the Western Regions will no longer belong to him.
"Your Majesty, what are you still hesitating about? Yang Feng's wolf ambition is obvious. The princess has been stunned by him and won't think about anything else. What's more, once she gives birth to a son, doesn't she want her son to be the emperor? Regardless of the queen,
Whether she gives birth to a prince or not, Yang Feng will let him become a prince. It is just a matter of finding a baby from outside to replace him. The queen will agree. She only needs to have a son to succeed him. It doesn't matter whether he is her biological child or not. No one else knows whether he or she has been raised since childhood.
The princess must control the government, and the queen is just an ordinary woman. However, the princess has long been in control of the capital, and both the military and the people respect her. As can be seen from this defense of the city, she will naturally have the final say in the court from now on.
And she was confused by Yang Feng, and in the end it was Yang Feng who had the final say.
Next, he must follow Yang Jian's example, eliminate loyal ministers and clan members step by step, replace them with his party members, and completely control the court.
Who can stop him from stealing the country twenty years from now?"
Meng Shan said.
"Yes, even if your Majesty has no intention of proclaiming himself emperor, can he just sit back and watch the Ming Dynasty change hands?
The king proclaimed himself emperor and raised an army, and then announced to the world that the imperial edict was a forgery, and the old ministers did not need to obey it. Then the Marquis of Jiangxia would definitely submit, and the kings would follow. If the troops from the north swept southward, the armies in the south would inevitably turn against each other. No matter how powerful Yang Feng was,
After all, there is only one person, can he alone defeat the world?"
Chen Gui said.
They did not go on Zhu Di's expedition to the west.
In fact, the three generals following Zhu Di were Zhu Neng, Qiu Fu, and Tan Yuan.
As for Zhang Fu, he does not count as his bodyguard.
"Hey, it's so lively!"
Following the voices outside, King Liao walked straight in, followed by Guo Ying and Yang Wen.
Guo Ying was released long ago.
However, the situation was chaotic at this time, so he stayed in Peiping, together with Yang Wen's troops. Yang Feng went south alone, but Yang Wen and the Liao vassal guards stayed in Peiping to wait for the court's order...
The generals immediately shut up and looked at the King of Liao warily.
They knew very well that the King of Liao would not participate.
Even once King Yan proclaims himself emperor, King Liao and Yang Wen will probably become enemies immediately. The latter's Liaodong Army Corps is not weak, and King Liao is a guard in Peiping, because all the musketeers and cavalry are actually very powerful in combat, almost
They are on the same level as the elite guards of King Yan, but fortunately there is Guo Ying. Once Guo Ying supports King Yan, it will be difficult for Yang Wen not to support him.
His prestige is enough!
After the King of Liao finished speaking, he stepped aside, and then Guo Ying stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I have followed Emperor Daxing for decades, serving as a bodyguard and becoming a lord. I have been favored as the head of all generals. Now that Emperor Daxing is visiting the sky, I should accompany you to death. Today I come to say goodbye to your Majesty and invite your Majesty.
Send the veteran’s body back to the capital!”
He saluted Zhu Di and said.
Meng Shan and others were stunned for a moment.
Zhu Di stood up immediately and quickly stepped forward to support Guo Ying.
"Marquis Wu Ding, the edict has not yet been issued. Why should Wu Ding be in a hurry? It will not be too late to make a decision after the edict is received."
he said.
He knew very well that Guo Ying helped him suppress these generals.
Guo Ying's choice silenced these generals.
Of course, the main reason is that Guo Ying is afraid that he will make the wrong choice.
"Your Majesty, since you already know about this matter, why do you have to wait for the edict? I am old and don't want to suffer the pain of traveling thousands of miles. I will leave all my future affairs to your Majesty."
Guo Ying said.
After speaking, he saluted Zhu Di again.
Then he turned around and walked straight out under the protection of King Liao and Yang Wen.
Zhu Di looked at his back silently.
There was silence in the main hall.
"Send the order, this king will go to the capital for burial."
he said.
Then he looked at Meng Shan and others who were obviously wilted.
"Wealth and honor should be obtained from foreign lands. There are still tens of thousands of miles of fertile land in the west. There is no place where we can't make achievements. The ancients still had thousands of miles to look for feudal princes. Why should you be like the rich country people and cling to this corner?"