Li Sicheng had no idea in his mind, so he looked behind him at Zheng Fu, the Minister of War.
Zheng Fu was a veteran of the three Annan Li dynasties and had the most say in national affairs.
"My veteran believes that these troops should be allowed into the city, but their weapons should be surrendered, and then placed in batches. We will make plans when the situation becomes clearer."
Three thousand people are quite a fighting force, so it would be a pity to abandon them like this.
What's more, these are all Annan people!
However, we must treat it with caution. We must first find out whether these people are sincerely surrendering or whether it is a trick of the Ming army.
The best way is to disarm them and then guard them in batches.
When the matter is investigated clearly, the addition of these people will undoubtedly increase the number of guards in Shenglong City.
If the Ming army really instigated rebellion and intended to sneak into the city, they had no weapons and were scattered, so even if they had any evil intentions, they would not be able to stir up trouble.
At this time, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves.
"Report, the main enemy force in the north of the city has begun to attack!"
Hearing the news, Li Kechang became anxious and said quickly: "The Ming army must have come for my brother and these three thousand troops. Please make plans early!"
Li Sicheng was even more confused. There was a hundred thousand Ming army in the north of the city. Why did he choose this time to attack the city?
Is it really for these three thousand people?
If this army did not rebel, it would be a pity to be eaten by the Ming army.
But the question is, could it be another trick of the Ming army...
Seeing his father's hesitation, Prince Li Bin said, "In my opinion, let the soldiers enter the city first. According to what Zheng Shangshu said, just collect the weapons and place them separately."
Li Sicheng looked at Zheng Fu again, and Zheng Fu nodded.
"Well, open the city gate! Your Majesty, please bring someone over and conduct a strict interrogation."
"Yes!"
Li Bin hurriedly walked down the city wall and directed people to open the city gate.
The city defense gathered men and horses, holding swords and guns, as if they were facing a powerful enemy.
"Everyone, listen, come forward in batches, one hundred people at a time. If you don't obey the order, don't come in!"
After about an hour of burning incense, the first group of 100 people came forward and were inspected according to the instructions. Then they were supervised by special personnel and entered the designated camp.
Then, the second batch, the third batch...
Before dark, all three thousand people entered the city and were taken to different camps to settle down.
The whole process was orderly and without any problems.
Seeing the city gate slowly closing, everyone let out a long sigh of relief.
It seems that Prince Gong did not lie and these people are trustworthy.
However, it is too early to say this now, because the Ming army's position has advanced five miles and re-camped outside the range of the city wall artillery. They should be preparing to launch a general attack.
Thang Long City began to be on alert throughout the city, and Prince Le Bin led the entire army to prepare to face the enemy.
As night falls, the city lights up.
Outside the city, the Ming army's camp was also brightly lit, and they should be making preparations before the war.
Li Bin simply slept on the top of the city, ready to welcome the Ming army's attack at any time.
In the battle of Qinghua City, the Ming army’s artillery fire stunned everyone.
This time, he is confident to regain his face!
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In a relatively spacious house, Prince Gong Li Kechang was placed under house arrest. However, due to his status, his freedom was only restricted, and he was served delicious food and drinks.
He was not impatient, drank tea leisurely, and began to look forward to his future life...
Boom!
Suddenly, there was a loud noise not far away.
The tea cup in Li Kechang's hand shook, and the hot tea splashed out and sprinkled on his hand.
He quickly put down the teacup and wiped his hands.
Immediately afterwards, there was another muffled sound——
Boom!
This time the explosion is farther away and bigger
The location is the barracks in the north of the city.
Li Kechang picked up the tea cup again, took a sip and looked out the window.
There were people running around all around, shouting something from time to time.
Here we go!
Li Kechang closed his eyes and listened quietly.
The explosions outside were heard one after another, and the sound reached my ears.
The three thousand people who entered the city during the day were indeed Annan people who stayed behind in Thanh Hoa, but there were a hundred Ming troops hidden inside.
One hundred people are hidden among three thousand. Without careful inspection, it is difficult to find clues.
They did not carry muskets and artillery, but hid a few grenades on their bodies.
Just tuck this thing into your clothes and it will be hard to find.
Because when they entered the city, the city defenders only stared at the swords and guns in everyone's hands, and did not know that they had secret weapons.
At first, Li Kechang was very surprised when he learned about this plan.
Do you want to destroy the city with just these few black iron lumps?
However, people don't care and don't seem to take Thang Long City seriously.
"Who...ah!"
Just as he was thinking wildly, there suddenly became a noise outside.
Screams kept coming, and then the door to his room was opened.
Li Kechang straightened his clothes and walked out of the room.
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"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
A fast horse rushed to the north city gate, and the officer on the horse shouted loudly, as if there was an urgent military situation.
Li Bin came up to meet him, but found that the person who came was Zheng Fu's son, Zheng Shao, the commander of the imperial guard.
This person is responsible for guarding the palace. Is the explosion just now related to the palace?
Li Bin had a bad thought in his mind and quickly asked: "What happened? Why was there an explosion?"
Zheng Shao looked disgraced and gasped, "Reporting to His Majesty the Crown Prince, it's... the enemy!"
Li Bin was full of doubts. He guarded the city gate and never left. When did the Ming army enter the city?
"What nonsense are you talking about? Where did the enemy troops come from?"
Zheng Shao said: "It's His Royal Highness Prince Gong, he, he..."
Li Bin looked horrified and asked, "What do you think happened to Prince Gong?"
"His Royal Highness Prince Gong, he, he..."
"Say it quickly!"
"He... took his troops and went to the palace to kill!"
Li Bin was shocked and angry, and asked: "Isn't Prince Gong under house arrest? How did he get out? And those troops, didn't they say they would be guarded in batches? What happened?" p>
Zheng Shao looked heavy and almost cried: "Those people had cannonballs hidden in their bodies, and then... they exploded..."
Hearing this, Li Bin suddenly understood.
From the explosions just now, we can roughly determine the locations, which are the camps where the three thousand people were imprisoned.
These people didn't know what method they used to ignite the cannonballs, and he had witnessed the power of these cannonballs with his own eyes.
It turns out that all this is a conspiracy of the Ming army!
Li Bin didn't hesitate any longer, got on his horse and shouted loudly: "Prince Gong has rebelled, Your Majesty is in trouble, everyone must assemble and come with me to rescue him!"
The city defender hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the Ming army will attack at any time!"
"I'll leave you a battalion of troops. You just have to defend it. The Ming army doesn't have firearms and they won't be able to get in for a while!"
After finishing speaking, Li Bin led the hurriedly assembled troops and rushed towards the palace.