Chapter 712 The 8.5k Chapter of the Battle of the Capital
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Wu Sangui helped Wu Yingxiong up and ordered him to be given a seat.
After Wu Yingxiong sat down, he continued.
"To inform my father, I have one more thing to report here, which is about the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition..."
When Wu Sangui heard this, he narrowed his eyes slightly and asked.
"Oh~ What's the specific situation?"
Wu Yingxiong said.
"According to the information I have received, the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition was conducted by the Ming Emperor himself."
"The number of troops mobilized reached 100,000!"
"In this Northern Expedition, the Ming army was divided into two groups, one by sea to attack Tianjin, and the other along the canal. The target was also Tianjin."
"After the two Ming armies turn around in Tianjin, they will advance towards the capital."
Wu Sangui nodded slightly when he heard this.
"In this battle, the Ming army is really moving step by step!"
No wonder Wu Sangui lamented, in fact, almost every time the Ming army fought, they advanced step by step and steadily.
Rely on solid hard power to defeat the enemy and win!
The strategies and tactics used are very stable, and all kinds of opportunistic means are almost non-existent!
Such a Ming army is undoubtedly terrifying!
Because such a Ming army has almost no weaknesses.
Facing such a Ming army, if the enemy wants to win, it can only win with hard power.
All kinds of ingenious schemes were almost impossible to work against the Ming army, which was bent on forming a stronghold and fighting the war.
Wu Yingxiong continued.
"According to the news coming back from Beizhili, Baoding garrison Zhao Liangdong surrendered, Tianjin garrison Mingfu died in battle, and now the Ming army has advanced to the vicinity of the capital!"
"The defeat of the capital is just around the corner!"
"It is expected that after the Ming army breaks through the capital, they may choose to attack Shanhaiguan or Shanxi."
"At the latest by the end of this year, the Ming army will recover the entire land in Guanzhong except Guanzhong."
Wu Yingxiong's face suddenly became solemn and he spoke.
"At that time, Guanzhong will be in danger!"
Wu Yingxiong knew that Zhu Hongyu had great ambitions, and he was by no means a man of peace.
After the Ming Dynasty resolved the war between Beizhi and Shanxi, Zhu Hongyu would never leave Guanzhong alone.
Furthermore, Wu Yingxiong had no doubt that after the Ming army defeated Beizhi and Shanxi, it would still have the strength to continue to mobilize troops against Guanzhong.
For the Ming Dynasty, which controls the important financial and tax territory of Jiangnan, a war of this scale is far from being considered as a militancy.
Didn’t you see that Zhu Hongyu didn’t even mobilize the reserves?
The whole of Jiangnan is still singing and dancing, and nothing has been affected by the war.
The current Ming Dynasty court is very rich!
When Wu Sangui heard this, he also realized the seriousness of the matter.
But he, who had experienced many ups and downs in his life, did not panic, but spoke calmly.
"Ying Xiong, what do you think of my father sending someone to proclaim his vassalship to the Emperor of Heaven and ask for peace?"
When Wu Yingxiong heard this, his face showed an expression that he didn't know whether he should say something or not.
You really don’t know what to do!
If you hadn't opened Shanhaiguan back then, the Ming Dynasty would not have been destroyed.
If you hadn't led troops into Burma, Yongli would not have been captured, and Nanming might have survived a little longer.
For an old traitor with a bad record like you, I'm afraid the Ming Dynasty won't be able to tolerate you!
Oh, the last point seems to be a good thing for the current Ming Emperor.
But this can't clear your identity as a traitor!
I'm afraid you have forgotten that your surname has now been changed to Aisin Gioro.
Wu Sangui glanced at his son and said in a relaxed tone.
"Whatever you want to say, just say it!"
Wu Yingxiong bowed slightly and then spoke.
"My son, I feel that the Ming Dynasty may not accept my title of vassal from the Qing Dynasty!"
Wu Sangui nodded and said.
"I think so too!"
Wu Yingxiong was completely stunned when he heard this.
Then what are you talking about here?!
Wu Sangui added with a smile.
"It doesn't matter if you don't accept it. Let's send someone to talk first. If it can delay my army's western expedition for a longer period of time, it would be best."
"Even if it can't be done, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I, the Qing Dynasty, won't have any losses!"
"At most, I will lose some face!"
Wu Yingxiong suddenly realized and praised.
"Father is brilliant!"
"I admire you!"
Wu Sangui asked after nodding slightly.
"Ying Xiong, who do you think is better to do this?"
Wu Yingxiong pondered for a while and then said.
"To inform my father, I think it may be possible to let one of Liu Xuanchu and Fang Guangchen go and give it a try."
"As far as I know, when he was in Kunming, Liu Xuanchu had contact with people from the Ming thieves. When Liu Xuanchu persuaded his father to send Yongli to the capital and hand it over to the court, the Ming thieves were involved.
in."
"And Fang Guangchen's father, Fang Yizhao, was a Jinshi in the Tianqi year and was once an important member of the Ming court. Perhaps he still has some dignity in the Ming court."
When Wu Sangui heard this, he frowned slightly and said.
"Liu Xuanchu had contact with the Ming thief? How come I didn't know about this, and how did you know about it, Ying Xiong?"
Wu Yingxiong bowed slightly and then spoke.
"Reporting to the Emperor Father, this is what Liu Xuanchu said personally!"
"He didn't dare to tell his father openly, so he planned to confess to his father through the mouth of his son."
"Mr. Xuanchu's loyalty to our Qing Dynasty can still be guaranteed!"
When Wu Sangui heard this, he just nodded slightly and said.
"Well, that's all, it's just a small matter!"
"Then let Liu Xuanchu handle this matter!"
"I believe Mr. Xuanchu will not disappoint me!"
Although Liu Xuanchu took the initiative to confess his involvement with Daming, Wu Sangui inevitably still had a grudge.
This time, he sent Liu Xuanchu as an envoy to the Ming Dynasty. To put it bluntly, he was testing Liu Xuanchu.
I just want to see if Liu Xuanchu can be trusted, that’s all!
When Wu Yingxiong heard this, he leaned forward and said without any hesitation.
"My son, let's start making arrangements now!"
Wu Sangui nodded slightly, then waved his hand to signal Wu Yingxiong to leave.
After Wu Yingxiong resigned, Wu Sangui continued to have fun in the powder pile.
He looks like a king who has subjugated his country!
If it weren't for the support of his two good sons, one in charge of military affairs and the other in charge of government affairs, the Western Qing Dynasty would have fallen apart long ago.
…
Wu Yingxiong left Wu Sangui's palace, and after greeting Chen Yuanyuan, he left the palace in a sedan.
Although Chen Yuanyuan seems to be left out now, she is actually not.
Wu Sangui is still very fond of Chen Yuanyuan. You know, Chen Yuanyuan is now in charge of many matters in Wu Sangui's harem.
Although she is not a queen, she is already exercising the power of a queen!
Wu Yingxiong was sitting in a sedan chair, and several bearers carried it quickly and steadily. It didn't take long for him to return to his mansion.
The middle door of the mansion opened wide, Wu Yingxiong got out of the sedan and strode into the mansion.
However, as soon as Wu Yingxiong entered the mansion, he saw a fat woman running toward him.
This woman was wearing gorgeous clothes and was also covered with expensive jewelry.
Although her figure has gained weight now, her outstanding charm when she was young can still be seen from her face.
This person is none other than Wu Yingxiong's first wife, Princess Jianning.
A Mongolian aunt who was very beautiful when she was young, but now her figure is seriously out of shape.
When Princess Jianning saw her husband coming back, she cried and threw herself into Wu Yingxiong's arms, causing Wu Yingxiong to stagger.
"Master, you are finally back!"
Wu Yingxiong bared his teeth for a while, but he still patted Jianning's back gently, and softly comforted his wife who had been with him through thick and thin.
"Jianning, what's wrong with you?"
"But what's wrong with you? Just tell me and I'll find a solution for you."
Princess Jianning raised her head from Wu Yingxiong's arms, with a typical Mongolian wide face showing an expression about to cry, and asked.
"Your Highness, I heard that the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition is underway, and I would like to know how the battle is going over there in Beizhi!"
Although Princess Jianning is now Wu Yingxiong's wife, he still can't worry about his natal family, which is the Manchu side.
Wu Yingxiong took a breath and said after hearing this.
"No...it's okay!"
"Send me away first, and I'll tell you slowly..."
After Princess Jianning heard this, she let go of Wu Yingxiong, who was almost strangled to death by him.
…
On the second day, Wu Yingxiong got up early and prepared to go to the morning court after being pestered by Princess Jianning all night and unable to sleep well.
Because Wu Sangui was lazy now, almost all the government affairs of the Western Qing Dynasty fell on Wu Yingxiong.
He can't avoid this kind of thing no matter what!
Wu Yingxiong gathered his energy and organized the morning meeting.
After the morning court, he summoned Liu Xuanchu alone in the imperial study.
Liu Xuanchu strode into the imperial study from the outside, came to Wu Yingxiong, and bowed down.
"Your Majesty, Liu Xuanchu, pays homage to the prince!"
After Wu Yingxiong finished his salute, Wu Yingxiong reached out to help Liu Xuanchu up and said.
"No gifts, no gifts!"
"Hurry up and give Mr. Xuanchu a seat!"
Not long after, the little eunuch who was waiting next to him brought an embroidered pier for Liu Xuanchu.
Liu Xuanchu sat on the embroidered pier and asked Wu Yingxiong.
"I wonder why Your Highness summoned this old minister?"
Wu Yingxiong touched his chin and stated his purpose with a smile.
"For the purpose of the Western Expedition, my father is planning to hold peace talks with the Ming thieves for the time being!"
"So that our army can be free to launch the Western Expedition. I proposed to my father that I would like to have my husband lead a team to Nanjing to discuss peace talks with the Ming thieves on behalf of the Qing Dynasty."
"I wonder if you are willing, sir?"
When Liu Xuanchu heard this, his buttocks separated from the embroidered pier and he knelt on the ground and said.
"Everything is at the discretion of His Highness!"
Wu Yingxiong nodded slightly and said.
"good!"
"Sir, please get up. No need to kneel down. Let's just sit and talk slowly."
Liu Xuanchu sat back on the embroidered pier, and then asked.
"I wonder what the bottom line is for our peace talks with the Qing Dynasty this time?"
"Please, Your Highness, tell me everything about this, so that I can go and negotiate with the Ming thieves."
Wu Yingxiong said with a smile.
"According to my father's wishes, I, the Qing Dynasty, can take the imperial title and even declare vassalage to the Ming thieves. As long as it can buy more time for my army to march westward and delay the Ming thieves' attack on Guanzhong, these are all negotiable.
"
"Even if it requires me, the Qing Dynasty, to pay some substantial price, it's not impossible."
When Liu Xuanchu heard this, he touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he raised his head and said.
"For example, getting married?"
"Even telling the Ming thieves that the Qing Dynasty is preparing to conquer the west and evacuate Guanzhong?"
When Wu Yingxiong heard this, he touched his chin and said.
"Well...it's not impossible!"
"Haha, Mr. Xuanchu, do you think that if we, the Qing Dynasty, express our intention to march westward to the Ming thieves, can we get some assistance from the Ming thieves?"
"If you can't get it, it's okay to purchase a batch of Ming army's arms through trade!"
Liu Xuanchu shook his head and said.
"Reporting to Your Highness, I can't guarantee it!"
"But I will try my best."
Wu Yingxiong nodded slightly and said.
"That's enough!"
"In this case, the responsibility for this matter will be handed over to Mr. Xuanchu."
"Mr. Xuanchu, get ready and go to the capital as soon as possible to meet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!"
Wu Yingxiong now even has plans to capture the capital.
It wasn't that Wu Yingxiong was pessimistic, but that he really couldn't see the possibility of the Qing army in the capital making a comeback.
Even if all the main forces of the Qing army outside the pass entered the pass, there would be no possibility of a comeback in the face of 100,000 Ming soldiers.
Liu Xuanchu resigned with fists in his hands.
…
The outer city of the capital!
The roar of heavy artillery continued, but this time the Ming army's heavy artillery positions were moved into the outer city and deployed in the outer city.
Then they started bombarding the inner city of the capital!
Amidst the rumbling sound of artillery shelling, shells fell like rain.
The Ming army's heavy artillery bombardment almost became a nightmare for all Qing armies.
The inner city wall didn't last long either, before it turned into a pockmarked face.
The Ming army's hot air balloon also took off again and began to continue dropping surrender letters into the inner city.
Letters of persuasion to surrender fell like snowflakes one after another, constantly falling on the heads of the Qing soldiers.
The morale of the Qing army plummeted!
In order to prevent the rebellion in front of the Green Camp's formation like what happened in the outer city, Obai adjusted the generals of the Green Camp.
Each Green Camp general is assigned an Eight Banners soldier as a deputy.
Although he didn't say anything, his surveillance attitude was clearly revealed.
To put it bluntly, these Eight Banners soldiers were thrown into the army to serve as military supervisors.
If there is any change among the green camp generals, these Eight Banners soldiers have the power to directly take over the command.
But in this way, Oboi's distrust of the Han people was fully exposed.
After that, the morale of the Qing army dropped even more sharply.
Guo Yong, who had just surrendered, knelt in front of Zhu Hongyu and said with a very sincere attitude.
"Your Majesty, please give the order to attack the city!"
"The last general is willing to serve as the vanguard of the army!"
When Zhu Hongyu heard this, he waved his hands and said.
"No hurry, no rush!"
"Let's shell the city first and then attack it for a while, and then we'll talk about the siege."
After saying this, Zhu Hongyu turned around and asked the messenger next to him.
"Have the siege equipment been transported into the outer city?"
The messenger responded with cupped fists.
"Your Majesty, all the siege equipment has been transported into the inner city. As long as your Majesty gives the order, our army can launch an siege at any time!"
When Zhu Hongyu heard this, he nodded slightly and said.
"I have tried to persuade them to surrender. Since the Qing captives are unwilling to surrender, there is no need to persuade them!"
"Send the order, the heavy artillery will extend its range of fire, and the shells will cover the fire for another half an hour!"
"Half an hour later, the hot air balloon took off and dropped 500 incendiary bombs into the inner city."
"Instruct all attacking troops to launch an attack across the board after the incendiary bombs have finished burning!"
"At the same time, launch an attack on the nine gates of the inner city. Within half a day, I will conquer the inner city!"
"Then the troops will arrive at the imperial city!"
"Can it be done?!"
Zhu Hongyu's eyes were full of uncontrollable excitement. After the Ming army broke through the inner city, it would be the imperial city's turn next.
The restoration of the country is really just around the corner!
After Zhu Hongyu finished speaking, the generals around him knelt down on one knee and performed a military salute.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, we will ensure that the mission is completed!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.
"Let's prepare for the siege!"
The Ming army outside the city was making vigorous preparations to attack the city, but the Qing army inside the city was in extreme panic.
Explosive bombs kept falling on their heads one after another, causing great damage to them.
The Ming thieves' artillery seemed to have eyes. No matter where they moved, bombardment would always follow.
Send cannonballs over their heads one after another!
The large number of casualties caused the already low morale of the Qing army to become even lower.
Boom! Boom!
The artillery of the Qing army was unable to fight back against the bombardment of the Ming army.
Often the Qing army's artillery had just opened fire, and as soon as its position was exposed, it was quickly pulled out by the Ming army's heavy artillery.
Just when the Qing army was gradually despairing, the Ming army's hot air balloon floated in the sky again, giving them a heavy blow.
Dozens of hot air balloons floated over the inner city of the capital in succession, and what followed was a scene that was very familiar to the Qing army.
The ignited incendiary bombs fell towards the ground!
Snap! Snap!
The clay pot filled with gasoline smashed to the ground, and the flames spread along the flowing gasoline.
Almost everything in his path was set on fire!
In Chinese cities of this era, most architectural structures were made of wood.
Such an urban building structure has almost no resistance when faced with incendiary bombs.
The fire spread rapidly, and the Qing army tried desperately to put out the fire, but it only slowed down the spread of the fire.
Within a short while, the Qing army was unable to put out the fire.
The Ming army's incendiary bomb offensive caused great damage to the Qing army defending the city.
Many Qing soldiers were directly burned to death by the fire and turned into charred corpses, or died in the billowing smoke formed when the flames spread.
Boom! Boom!
The Ming army's shelling continues!
But as time went by, the fire burning in the inner city was extinguished little by little.
Woo! Woo!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The penetrating horn sound and the deep and powerful war drum sound resounded.
The Ming army launched an siege.
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
"The Ming Dynasty will be victorious, long live your majesty, and regain the old capital!"
"..."
Amid the shouts, the Ming army launched a fierce attack on the inner city of the capital.
The Ming army began to launch offensives from all directions, and one troop after another attacked the nine gates of the inner city.
The Qing army wanted to send troops to stop the attack, but it was impossible.
Facing the Ming army with momentum like a rainbow and an offensive like a wave, the Qing army continued to retreat.
They only held on to the city wall defense line for half an hour, and then collapsed.
The Ming army invaded the inner city!
The Qing army tried to rely on the trenches and bunkers in the inner city to resist, but in the blink of an eye, every line of defense collapsed.
Because, there are a large number of green soldiers down there who are working hard but not working hard.
When the Ming army didn't charge forward, they fired scattered shots and arrows. As soon as the Ming army rushed up, they would throw away their weapons, kneel on the ground and choose to surrender.
There are not many people who will fight to the death for the Manchus!
Even the Green Camp General's orders to Obai began to be violated openly and secretly.
Manqing finally experienced the feeling of being transferred from the front of the formation to buy teammates!
As for the Eight Banners soldiers who were assigned as deputy positions in the army, they simply failed to play their due role.
They are indeed deputies, and they do have the power to take over the command of the principal at critical moments.
But there’s no way the people below won’t listen to them!
It would be fine if the Manchu Qing Dynasty was strong and powerful. The Green Camp Han Army would not dare to disobey the military orders of the Eight Banners Master.
But the current situation is that Manqing is about to die. Do these Eight Banners soldiers still want to continue to dominate?
As for the Eight Banners soldiers who were bossed around by Ma Xieyi, if they had a good temper, they might just ignore them.
Pretend you haven’t seen anything!
If you have a bad temper, you won't let him go. You might just pick him up with a knife and chop him down.
Facing the Ming army's offensive, the Qing army's defeat was a matter of course!
Basically, as long as the Ming army launched a charge, the Qing army would be unable to resist.
Ao Bai sent out the Eight Banners soldiers he had formed in an organized manner, hoping to use these Eight Banners soldiers to resist the Ming army's offensive.
However, as soon as the two sides came into contact, these so-called Eight Banners elites were defeated by the bayonet charge of the Ming army!
Earth-shaking shouts of killing continued one after another!
The Qing army's defense lines were continuously broken through, and their living space was continuously compressed.
It was not until half a day later that the entire inner city was captured by the Ming army, and large flags with clear characters were flying throughout the entire inner city.
The red red flag is like a burning flame, fierce and warm!
The Qing army had no choice but to retreat into the imperial city!
But the battle had reached this level, and the only ones who could follow Obai into the imperial city were the Eight Banners soldiers.
Almost all the Green Camp soldiers have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.
While the Ming army gathered prisoners of war, they prepared to launch an offensive against the imperial city.
Zhu Hongyu received the news that the inner city was breached, and the smile on his face quickly spread.
"Haha, hahaha!"
"Not bad, well done!"
"..."
After pondering for a while, Zhu Hongyu then ordered.
"Prepare an offensive against the Imperial City, quickly attack the Imperial City, and completely regain the capital!"
Following Zhu Hongyu's order, the Ming army, which had just breached the inner city, launched a non-stop offensive against the imperial city.
Heavy artillery was transported into the inner city one after another and aimed in the direction of the imperial city.
In order to delay the Ming army's offensive, Obai pulled Emperor Xuantong, who was wearing a dragon robe, to the wall of the imperial city on the eve of the Ming army's artillery bombardment.
The Eight Banners soldiers on the city wall received the instruction and shouted in unison.
"Prince Zhu is here, who dares to fire!"
"Prince Zhu is here, who dares to fire!"
"..."
Although Xuantong was a fake Prince Zhu, the entire Ming army didn't know it.
They thought that Prince Zhu San was real!
Although Zhu Hongyu knew that the third prince Zhu was fake, he would not tell the truth in order to use the help of the Manchus to destroy the legitimacy of the third prince Zhu.
Since the Manchu Qing Dynasty said that it was the third prince Zhu, Zhu Hongyu acquiesced.
So much so that almost everyone in the world thought that the puppet supported by the Manchu Qing Dynasty was really the Third Prince Zhu!
Seeing the Manchus pulling Prince Zhu to the city wall, the Ming army's gunners hesitated.
I don’t dare to fire anymore!
The Third Prince Zhu, although he is now a puppet of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he is still the prince of Emperor Chongzhen.
Due to the awe of ordinary people in this era towards the imperial power, not everyone would dare to do such a thing as killing royal family members.
Niu Meng, the artillery commander of the Ming Army, saw this scene and said with a very solemn expression.
"Quickly, send someone to ask for your Majesty's instructions!"
"Your Majesty, please make up your mind!"
Whether to fire, whether to aim at the Third Prince Zhu, such an order can only be given by Zhu Hongyu.
Niu Meng would not dare to overstep his authority!
However, as soon as Niu Meng finished speaking, Adjutant Li Tai grabbed his arm and spoke with a very solemn expression.
"General, this matter cannot be brought to your Majesty's discretion!"
Niu Meng frowned and said.
"That's a member of the royal family!"
Niu Meng pointed at Prince Zhu San at the top of the imperial city and said.
The meaning is very clear. If we kill him directly without the emperor's order, the consequences will be very serious.
Li Tai shook his head and said.
"Because of this, we cannot even take it to His Majesty for instructions!"
"Your Majesty must not bear the reputation of killing a clan member. General, maybe you understand?"
"The emperor has something to do, and his ministers will obey him!"
"In any case, this order can only be issued by you and me, and it must not be brought to the attention of His Majesty."
Niu Meng took a deep breath, then exhaled a heavy breath, nodded vigorously and said.
"Okay, I understand!"
"Send the order, the whole army opens fire, give me a hard beating!"
"..."
After the order was given, Niu Meng turned around and smiled at Li Tai and said.
"I'll take the blame this time!"
"I don't need you anymore!"
"Probably when this war is over, I will go to court-martial!"
Now the expression on Niu Meng's face was full of bitterness.
Li Tai opened his mouth, wanting to say something to comfort Niu Meng, but nothing came out.
…
As the bombardment began, the Ming army's heavy artillery aimed at Chengtianmen and opened fire.
Amidst the rumbling shelling, Xuantong and others on the gate tower of Chengtianmen were quickly covered by artillery fire.
The screams are endless!
Amidst the rumbling shelling, the Ming army launched its final charge towards the imperial city.
The Eight Banners soldiers in the imperial city resisted desperately, but they were unable to change the overall situation.
At that time, Yangzhou, Jiading, Jiangyin and other places also resisted desperately in front of the Qing army, but what was the result?
There won't be any surprises!
The living space of the Eight Banners soldiers was continuously compressed.
More and more Eight Banners soldiers were killed, but more Eight Banners soldiers chose to surrender to the Ming Dynasty.
Because if they surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, they would have a chance to survive!
Habai, Wutuo and others are proving to the Eight Banners that the Ming Dynasty is tolerant.
The Manchus and Mongols could also join the Ming Dynasty and work together to rebel against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty, and they would not be treated differently.
Of course, if they choose to surrender at this time, they will most likely end up in a labor camp.
But entering a labor camp is better than dying!
Obai and his Goshiha were surrounded by the Ming army on the gate tower of Chengtianmen.
The shelling just now was not able to completely destroy Chengtianmen.
In other words, the focus of the Ming army's attack was never on Chengtianmen. The reason why they bombarded Chengtianmen was just to kick off the attack.
The Ming army scaled the walls of the imperial city and besieged the remaining Qing troops near the gate of Chengtianmen.
Moreover, we are still increasing our troops!
Obai watched as fewer and fewer Eight Banners followed him, and people kept falling in a pool of blood. His glasses were full of despair.
"kill!"
"Kill with me!"
Ao Bai waved his knife desperately, his face looking ferocious and terrifying.
Although he is old and not as strong as before, he still has the courage to fight to the death.
He brandished his sword and charged at the Ming army!
I want to use my heavy armor and bravery to recruit a few more Ming soldiers to support me before I die.
However, Obai was only halfway through his charge when his entire body lost balance and threw himself forward.
Several Ming soldiers facing him were holding muskets and bayonets on their muzzles, aiming at Obai and pulling the trigger without hesitation.
The muzzle of the gun spits out a large amount of gunpowder smoke, and the lead bullet is squeezed and deformed by the rifling, and then spins out of the muzzle.
There was a loud bang, and the lead bullet hit Obai's leg.
It penetrated directly through the heavy armor on Obai's body, and a ball of blood and bone fragments exploded on his leg.
Then, Obai fell to the ground and let out bursts of shrill screams.
"Protect Shaobao, protect Shaobao!"
"..."
The remaining Eight Banners soldiers wanted to surround Obai to protect him, but they were greeted by a series of gunshots.
The crackling gunshots kept ringing!
Almost all of these Eight Banners soldiers who still wanted to resist to the end were shot dead on the spot.
Unlike Obai, these Eight Banners soldiers have no value in being kept alive.
Zhu Hongyu named Obai to be captured alive, but he did not say to keep these Eight Banners soldiers.
As all the Eight Banners soldiers around him were killed, Ao Bai became completely alone.
Several Ming soldiers rushed forward and took Oboi into custody.
They stripped off Obai's armor and tied him up with ropes.
"I caught Obai!"
"I caught Obai!"
"..."
With the capture of Obai, it also symbolized the end of the Battle of the Capital and the victory of the Ming Dynasty.
Waves of cheers rang out from inside and outside the capital.
"Wonderful victory! Wonderful victory!"
"The Ming Dynasty will be victorious, Your Majesty will be victorious!"
"The sun, moon, mountains and rivers will always be there, and the Ming Dynasty will always be there!"
"..."
Amidst the earth-shaking cheers, the flag belonging to the Ming Dynasty was raised again on the imperial city.
Not far ahead is the Forbidden City.
"Don't kill me, don't kill me!"
Emperor Xuantong who was hiding in the corner was also lifted out, but at this time, his face was full of fear, and his urine and feces were flowing out.
When he was taken out, he let out screams and wails.
Wu Wei, the battalion officer of the imperial guard division who led the assault on Chengtianmen, glanced at Emperor Xuantong, then at Obai who had a broken leg beside him, and gave an order.
"Send the person to His Majesty!"
"The remaining people will continue to clean up the remaining resistance in the imperial city and prepare to take over the defense of the Forbidden City."
The surrounding Ming troops all performed a military salute, hammered their chests with their right hands, and then responded.
Obai's face turned pale due to the severe pain in his legs, but even so, he continued to struggle and curse.
"You damn thief, kill me quickly!"
"Kill me quickly, don't let me look down on you!"
"..."
However, no matter what Obai said, no one took him seriously.
The Ming army just continued to carry out their actions in an orderly manner.
…
Zhu Hongyu sat astride the horse, and Niu Meng knelt in front of him to plead guilty.
"Your Majesty, this time the bombardment of Xuantong's puppet emperor was done by the general himself, please punish him!"
Zhu Hongyu glanced at Niu Meng who was kneeling in front of him, got off his horse, leaned over to help him up, and said warmly.
"Get up, you are just executing my military orders and firing artillery to attack the Qing prisoners who are defending the imperial city and refuse to surrender. What crime do you have?"
To be honest, Zhu Hongyu's sense of Niu Meng is very good now.
In other words, no one in power would have a bad impression of his subordinates who take the initiative to take the blame for themselves.
Although even if Niu Meng reported the matter, Zhu Hongyu would not be very embarrassed.
After all, "Third Prince Zhu" not only became a puppet of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but also chose to submit to the Manchu Qing Dynasty. This meant that he had lost his own legitimacy.
It is not an exaggeration to even say that he is a national traitor!
If Zhu Hongyu wanted to deal with other clans, it might harm his reputation, but dealing with the fake Prince Zhu.
But it doesn’t matter!
People in the world will only praise Zhu Hongyu for his righteousness in annihilating relatives!
But even so, Zhu Hongyu's sense of Niu Meng is quite good.
Although the outcome doesn't matter, his starting point for daring to take the blame for himself, the emperor, was good.