Outside the imperial city, the shouts of killing shook the sky.
Zheng Fu, Minister of the Ministry of War, personally led people to guard the gate, pointed at Li Kechang, and said angrily: "Your Highness Prince Gong, I didn't expect that you would consider a traitor as your father and join the Northern Dynasty?"
Li Kechang had already changed his face at this time, and said solemnly: "Master Zheng, don't blame me, I just don't want to be buried with the emperor!"
"Haha, haha!"
Zheng Fu looked up to the sky and laughed, and then said: "You are a blood relative of His Majesty, the royal family of Annan. If Annan is destroyed, every one of you Li family will be buried with His Majesty!"
Li Kechang shook his head and said: "If I had not surrendered, I would have died three days ago. His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and His Royal Highness King Xi are generous and righteous, and do not want to increase the number of killings. They promised us that we only need to capture the emperor's brother and go back
, you can survive."
Zheng Fu sneered: "The people of the Northern Dynasties have always been cunning, do you really believe them? Do you think they will let you go if they capture Annan?"
Li Kechang said: "I have to believe it, because if I don't take action, I will still die after Thang Long City is destroyed. I have no choice!"
Zheng Fu was speechless by these words, which seemed... quite reasonable...
No, you are a traitor. You have betrayed the emperor and Annan. Why are you trying to reason with me?
"Your Highness is confused!"
Seeing that it was difficult to use force, Zheng Fu shook his head and began to use emotion and reason.
"The artillery of the Ming army was devastating, so why didn't they take advantage of the victory and pursue it? That's because they had no ammunition! Thang Long City was impregnable, and the Ming army had no way to break the city in a short period of time, so they came up with a plan to alienate His Highness and work for him.
If His Majesty finds out that he has lost his way, and works together with His Majesty to defend against the enemy, the Ming army will have no supplies and can persist for at least a year and a half, and they will definitely retreat!"
Li Kechang smiled faintly and said: "Master Zheng is really a loyal man to the country. It's a pity that Shenglong City still cannot be defended. After tonight, there will be no Annan again!"
"What did you say?"
"I mean, the Ming army's ammunition is enough to break through the city gate, and it's coming soon!"
"You, you...this is alarmism and bluff!"
"Whether I am being alarmist or not, you will know in a moment. Now I want to capture the emperor's brother before the Ming army arrives to claim credit. This is my only hope for survival. Since Mr. Zheng is willing to die for his country, then yes
I can’t stand it any longer!"
After finishing speaking, Li Kechang waved his hand, and someone immediately came forward.
"Wait...wait a minute!"
Zheng Fu quickly stretched out his hand to stop him and asked: "Your Highness just said that the Ming army still has ammunition?"
"Of course!"
"Since we have ammunition, why not attack the city directly?"
"People say that a cannonball costs three hundred taels of silver, so save as much as you can."
Zheng Fu suddenly felt speechless. To save money?
A Thang Long city is not worth a few artillery shells?
Now it’s not just Thang Long, taking down Thang Long is equivalent to taking down the entire Annam!
"Your Highness...can you discuss with the Ming army how much their artillery shells are worth, and we will pay for it!"
This time it was Li Kechang's turn to be speechless. Does he want money?
"Master Zheng, don't be ridiculous. The Ming army is about to attack. I must capture the emperor before the city is broken. This is my last chance!"
"Wait a minute!"
Zheng Fu frowned and said, "Are you going to stop thinking about it? What if what the Ming army said is false? What's more, you are now out of the control of the Ming army. If we work together and fight to the death,
Fighting may not lead to defeat!"
Li Kechang shook his head and said: "Master Zheng, you are thinking too much. Come on, do it!"
Zheng Fu stretched out his hand again: "Wait a minute, wait a minute!"
After being stopped again and again, Li Kechang became impatient and said angrily: "Now you and I are enemies, not friends. What are you waiting for? Let me show you the truth!"
Zheng Fu sneered and said: "There are tens of thousands of elite soldiers and generals in Shenglong City. Now there are five thousand elites standing behind me. Are you sure you want to fight, Your Highness?"
Li Kechang waved, behind him
A man came forward.
Zheng Fu looked at him doubtfully. Judging from his attire, he was just an ordinary soldier.
Then, the man took out a black iron lump from his body and pulled it hard, and white smoke came out.
Then, he raised his hand and threw the iron lump towards the city gate.
While everyone was staring at the iron lump emitting white smoke, Li Kechang quietly covered his ears.
Boom!
A huge explosion sounded in the ears, making the eardrums hurt.
At such a young age, Zheng Fu was suddenly frightened like this. He sat down on the ground with fear in his eyes.
He suddenly understood how these people escaped from the tight guard.
This black iron lump is as powerful as an artillery piece!
It’s so scary!
Li Kechang had already lost his patience and ordered: "Attack!"
"Wait...wait a minute!"
"Fu Zheng, are you done yet?"
Li Kechang is going crazy. If you want to fight, just fight. What are you waiting for?
Zheng Fu stood up tremblingly and said, "Excuse me, Your Highness, is there really no room for change in this matter?"
"I beg you, fight!"
"No... I just want to ask the last question, is the Ming army really going to attack tonight?"
Li Kechang said impatiently: "Of course it's true!"
"Then..."
Zheng Fu calmed down and asked: "Is it too late for me to surrender now?"
Li Kechang:......
Behind Zheng Fu, the imperial guards were also stunned with shock.
What's going on?
Zheng Fu took two steps forward, and Li Kechang subconsciously stepped back.
"Your Highness, I am always loyal to you, but you can't do this..."
Li Kechang's mind was a little confused. After a long time, he said: "If you want to surrender, I have no right to make the decision. However, what the Ming army wants is the result. If Mr. Zheng can capture the emperor's brother, His Highness King Yin of the Ming Dynasty will
Be happy, maybe things will work out!"
Without even thinking, Fu Zheng turned around and said: "You all heard clearly, the only chance to survive is to capture His Majesty... No, to capture the rebel Li Sicheng, what are you waiting for?"
The guards all looked at each other, why did they suddenly change sides?
Soon, someone said: "As long as you can survive, you don't care what you do, brothers, come on!"
"That's right, who are you following?"
"My wife and children are still in Thanh Hoa. I don't have to worry about so much anymore. Count me in!"
"I'll go too!"
"And me!"
Everyone rebelled, followed Zheng Fu, and broke into the palace.
Li Kechang scratched his head and thought to himself, are you trying to take credit from me?
Da da da...
There was a rapid sound of horse hooves, and someone shouted: "Li Kechang, you traitor, I will fight with you!"
Li Kechang recognized the voice and it was his eldest nephew, Prince Li Bin.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he ordered: "Capturing the prince is also a great achievement!"