The display of nearly a thousand heads was a great psychological shock to the Guangzhou defenders. During the continuous efforts to persuade them to surrender, the defenders also learned the rules of the Ming army.

Surrendering before the city is broken is still considered safe, and you can save your life. After the city is broken, if you abandon your weapons and surrender, the soldiers will survive, but the officers will die, even the little commander.

Huang Li has seen through the layers of loyalty system in ancient times. If a hundred soldiers want to rebel, it is not as good as a small officer taking the lead.

The higher the official position, the more people and horses he brings, and the greater the impact of surrender.

For example, Wu Maozhen, Ma Xiong, and Gao Leilian's general Zu Zeqing saved the Ming army a lot of blood, which was also crucial to the outcome of the battle.

Therefore, the targets of shock were officers. These officers also knew that no matter how they strengthened their control, after the city was broken, there would not be many soldiers who could fight to the death and obey orders.

And if they don't think of a way out in advance, they will definitely die when the city falls.

Of course, the Ming army also gave them another way out. That was to kill Shang Kexi and his subordinates, and they could save their lives by holding their heads.

"...In any case, meritorious service will avoid death, surrender will be punished severely, and those who resist will be executed. All the fake officials and soldiers who can capture Shang Ni alive as a sacrifice, or be beheaded and return, the officials will be appointed to their original posts, and the soldiers will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver..."

Such a reward is extremely contemptuous and insulting. A head as big as King Pingnan is worth one hundred taels of silver.

Seeing that the two forts had finally returned to the Ming Dynasty, the defenders of the other eight forts were at war with each other. They were wary of each other and were suspicious of each other. Finally, their guns went off and a melee started.

"Those bastards are really worried." Green Camp Lieutenant General Shang Zhixiao looked at the soldiers who appeared to be normal and cursed secretly in his heart.

Shang Kexi reluctantly cheered up, put on a weak smile, waved his hand and said: "It's bad, it's early, let him go and have a rest! Tomorrow, he will seize the time and do the bad things he told his father as soon as possible."

Realizing that his pessimistic and depressed mood will put great pressure on his son. Moreover, if that kind of mental state is seen by the general public, it will have an even more beneficial impact.

The Ming army did not give the order to continue attacking other forts, so the Qing army was left in fear for another two or eight days. On the other hand, we cherish the opportunity, so don’t blame yourself for being ruthless!

The human heart is the simplest, and the most likely to change at a critical moment. As Shang Kexi said, in order to survive, you can do anything.

Although a small number of rockets missed the target, a few deflagration bombs still shot back into the fort inside the castle-like enclosed low wall.

It was just getting dark when the roar of firecrackers and a cry of killing were heard from the Yongning Fort. Then, a peaceful fight broke out from the Qiding Fort.

"We saved our lives." Shang Zhixiao looked at the city and quickly clenched his fists, feeling envious but not at all regretful.

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"Father, you summoned the children, don't you have any instructions?" Li Youcai dared to suspect that what he saw was his father during the day, his calmness and confidence were not gone, as if he had aged by more than ten years.

While frightened, Shang Zhixiao glanced at the nearby Commander-in-Chief Lian Decheng.

"Is Xinhui Fortified City really opened because of internal troops surrendering? I'm afraid it's obvious. All the rumors in the future should also be based on rumors."

"King Pingnan has reached a dead end, and there is no other way to urge the soldiers to defend. I'm afraid, that will have the opposite effect."

However, as Huang Li dug trenches and approached, and with sparse rocket bombardment, the fort was basically destroyed in a short period of time. Although Huang Li had not yet sent troops to retreat, the fort had not lost its role.

Whether the city is lost or not has nothing to do with us. Anyway, as long as we see that the situation is good and surrender, it will be over.

That was to gain a head start and give the Qing army in Guangzhou City a smaller deterrent. In fact, attacking the forts or forts has little impact on the siege, but I hope that the enemies in Guangzhou City will be in internal chaos and kill each other.

"Not to mention a few months, not a month. According to Meng Zhi's retreat speed, the city of Guangzhou cannot be saved. What is even more worrying is the morale of the troops in the city."

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Shang Kexi also attaches great importance to this, and arranges trusted generals to guard each fort.

Boom, boom, boom...the explosive gunpowder made a series of loud noises, deafening.

Shang Kexi smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Maybe!"

Shang Kexi waved his hand and said hurriedly: "The people in the city are already in chaos, but we need to take precautions. If he hears something bad, do it as quickly as possible, and keep it secret, otherwise the news will leak out."

Opportunities must be found by oneself, and those who are capable can wait. The desire to survive became the only thing in Shang Zhixiao's heart. I lowered my eyes, hiding the cold light and warmth.

And what I am asked to do is obviously not to leave a way out, and it is not the best plan.

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When our own army attacks the city, we certainly hope that there will be fewer surrendered generals like Fan Chengen; but when it is our turn to defend the city, we are afraid that there will be such rebels.

The effect of the dominoes is over and can be dealt with.

Each fort has only ten to seventeen or eight small Hongyi cannons, and is supplemented by firecrackers. They occupy the advantageous location from a low position. If they attack hard, it will be difficult to get close.

The entire fort was wrapped in fireworks, not like a burning furnace, and small and large debris burning with sparks flew into the air, not like gorgeous fireworks.

Shang Zhixiao woke up from his sleep, ran down the city wall, and looked at the shocking scene in shock and fear.

Why rush to Guangzhou City so stupidly? It is obviously not a place of death. Even if you guard the fort in the city, your chances of survival will be slightly increased.

The Gongji Fort was slowly destroyed. The tragic scene shocked the Qing army and led to a drastic change in the situation. Even the Ming army monk Ke Xi did not expect it.

The defenders of Guangzhou City looked around dumbfounded, but Huang Li in the city had not yet taken any action and sent out troops to contain the impossible support of the Qing army in the city.

The fort in the lowlands in the north of the city is crucial to Guangzhou's city defense. If it is definitely occupied by Meng Zhi, he will be able to set up artillery to bombard the city directly.

Balls of flames spattered everywhere. Amidst the howls and hisses of the panicked Qing soldiers, the gunpowder in the fort was ignited, and a more violent flame rose.

But no one dared to laugh, they all understood in their hearts. This was the solemn declaration of the Ming army. Shang Kexi was already a turtle in the urn, unable to escape even if he had no wings, and his death was imminent.

Li Youcai bowed and agreed. Listening to his father's explanation in a loud voice, his expression changed uncontrollably.

Li Youcai said: "Father, the city of Guangzhou is strong and the troops are well-equipped. There will be problems in holding on for several months."

Footsteps sounded inside, getting closer and closer. Shang Kexi raised his head and looked at his son Li Youcai who walked straight into the study.

The rapid destruction of the Gongji fort almost destroyed Shang Kexi's weak confidence. It was unimaginable that the forts in the north of the city would fall one by one, and Huang Li's artillery would soon hit the city.

When we besieged Guangzhou City for nearly ten months, building so many artillery pieces was only one reason for our victory. Ming general Fan Chengen surrendered to the city, which was also a very important reason.

The Ming army held up their binoculars and calmly observed the fort amid the fireworks, with the corners of their mouths slightly pursed.

"It is gratifying that there are only a few thousand men and horses in the vassal, and the few defenders in the city are green battalion soldiers transferred from various places. If the other green battalion can counterattack, the city of Guangzhou can be taken in battle."

All this seems to show Huang Li's confidence in conquering Guangzhou. Otherwise, he would have even persuaded Shang Kexi to surrender, and he would have been too slow to move forward, saying that he would be put to death.

Shang Kexi pointed to the chair and said in a deep voice: "Sit down, I have nothing to explain as a father."

Shang Zhixiao was thinking wildly and felt panic in his heart.

"The human heart is unpredictable!" Shang Kexi warned his son based on his past experience, "In times of crisis, for the sake of your own family's life, you can do anything."

Seeing Lian Decheng coming to patrol the city with a group of soldiers, Shang Zhixiao regained his abnormal expression, but he was thinking and weighing repeatedly in his heart.

This is a general from King Pingnan's domain. He is a very trustworthy officer. He not only directs our operations, but also monitors our green camp generals.

Just relying on the troops of his vassal, although they are said to be elite, they are far inferior to the Green Camp in terms of numbers. Even if there is no difference in combat power, in the event of a small-scale civil strife, even if the Green Camp can be defeated, the city of Guangzhou will still be defended.<

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In the middle of the night, gunfire suddenly rang out in the north of the city.

"It's over!" Shang Zhixiao whined in his heart.

The green camp soldiers guarding the fort were afraid of repeating the same mistakes and lost confidence in holding on to Guangzhou. In order to survive, they launched an attack on the feudal soldiers who were monitoring us.

In the dark of night, under the stunned gaze of the Qing soldiers below the city, rockets with flaming tails flew up from the ditch, passed through the air, and hit the Gongji Fort.

A kind of resentful emotion rose in Shang Zhixiao's heart, and I secretly squinted my eyes. Well, killing me is also a way out.

Meng Zhifan lost his mind and looked at the trenches and mountains of earth that were constantly being pushed back in the city. He felt a chill on his back and imagined that the city wall would explode in thunder the last moment.

"In this case, if there is no way out, who will risk their lives to defend the city? Huang Li also appointed a heavy reward for killing Shang Kexi, so King Pingnan will not always be let go."

Huang Li has not yet dug a trench to block the reinforcements in the city, and the isolated fort is equivalent to defending to death. The soldiers and generals of the feudal lord are still loyal to Shang Kexi, but the Green Camp soldiers are usually well paid, how can they be willing to be cannon fodder now?

When the sun rose in the sky, spreading its light and coolness, all the forts in the north of the city fell into Huang Li's hands. Anyway, the green battalion appeared on the city of Guangzhou carrying the heads of the feudal generals.

Shang Kexi has not yet realized that the crisis is lurking. It is just Huang Li inside, not the green camp inside.

Relying on the small number of people and the twilight sky, the green battalion soldiers from the two forts had not yet wiped out most of the feudal lords, and surrendered to Huang Liyiqi.

Meng Zhifan sat down as he was told, and then spoke to comfort him: "Father, if the Gongji Fort was destroyed, it is nothing."

"It's true that the Green Camp soldiers make people's hearts wander. They are all recruited from inside. The family members are in the city, trying to survive, but they can do anything."

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"Father, is the situation so minor?" Meng Zhifan was not as pessimistic as Shang Kexi. Huang Li had not yet attacked the city, and the outcome was uncertain.
Chapter completed!