Just when Lord Xin Guo Tanghe occupied Shuzhou, the seaport of Goryeo, and wanted to give relief to the local wealthy people, the heavily-gathered Central Route Army had begun to launch the final attack on Pyongyang.
Zhu Yunxi rejected the suggestion of his generals to let Goryeo drop troops as the vanguard to ascend the city. Instead, he ordered trebuchets and artillery to bombard the already dilapidated city wall to the north of Pyongyang.
Various projectiles flying all over the sky with howling death, venting wildly at the top of Pyongyang city. The ancient city of Pyongyang is like an ancient city that is constantly hit by floods. It is precarious in the wind and rain and can collapse at any time.
On the outside of Pyongyang's city wall, the green bricks wrapped around it have been completely lost, revealing the yellow rammed earth inside. With each impact of the projectile, dust flew up and yellow sand filled the sky.
In the center of the Ming army, under the huge yellow umbrella, Zhu Yunxi looked at the swaying city wall and slowly spoke, estimating that the city wall would collapse in half a day! After the city wall collapsed, the crossbowmen took the lead, Yongping
Hou Xiecheng and Jingchuan Hou Cao Zhen led their men to fight into the city!
Here!
Among the dozens of generals behind Zhu Yunxi, the two old marquises burst into laughter when their names were called.
Your Highness is so kind that he never forgets old guys like them and leaves all the work of making money to them.
Just when they were complacent and thinking about making a fortune, Zhu Yunxi turned around, looked at them and said sternly, after entering the city, if the people of Goryeo did not resist, the ministries were not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately, rape and plunder.
, came out of Pyongyang's treasury. As he said this, he explained sternly, remember, as long as they don't resist, they are not allowed to massacre without authorization, and any offenders will be executed!
The two old princes looked at each other. If they didn't kill people, set fire to loot, how could they fight vigorously? But the emperor's grandson did not dare to disobey the order, so he had to bow his head and agree.
In the opinion of these veteran military leaders, when facing a city that refuses to surrender, it must be massacred three or five times to effectively frighten people's hearts.
But for Zhu Yunxi, he couldn't do this when the overall situation was decided.
Go get ready! Zhu Yunxi looked at the dilapidated and precarious Pyongyang city wall again. He estimated that in Pyongyang city, the determination to resist was actually not very firm!
~~
The resistance of Pyongyang City is not only not resolute, but also deeply shaken.
Seventy thousand elite reinforcements from Wang Jing were wiped out by the Ming army outside Pyongyang City. The water of the Datong River was dyed red. Those cremated corpses, the fire that lasted all night, and the smell of human flesh had long made the people, officials and gentry in the city...
, terrified.
In the official office of Pyongyang City Magistrate, soldiers, magistrates, soldiers and other Pyongyang officials gathered together. Their ears were filled with the sound of explosions on the top of the city, their faces were full of sorrow, and they were out of their minds.
Everyone, Pyongyang has become an isolated city! There are only 30,000 available troops! Pyongyang has the highest official position, which is equivalent to the judge of the Chief Secretary of the Ming Dynasty. Park Chang had a gloomy face and slowly spoke. The Ming army bombarded the city with artillery day and night. The city has been destroyed.
It’s a foregone conclusion. Where should we go from here?
All the subordinate officials glanced at each other and immediately lowered their heads. What Master Puan Yin said had some other meanings. He was not talking about where Pyongyang City should go, but where these people should go.
The destruction of the city is a foregone conclusion. If you are a loyal minister and a filial son, you should be loyal to the country.
But................
Everyone heard the implication of Lord Judgment Yin's words and understood in their hearts. At the moment, resistance is a dead end. But no one dared to say surrender without resistance.
After a long time, Pan Yin's confidant Cao Cao said, "Sir, the top priority right now is actually where the people in the city go!"
Suddenly, Pu Changhao's eyes lit up and he said anxiously, "Keep talking!"
The Ming army outside is an army of tigers and wolves! The soldier continued, "I heard that the people leading the army this time are all veterans who fought with the Ming emperor to conquer the world. They slaughtered the city at every turn, leaving no chickens or dogs behind, and they were the most vicious. Once the city
Broken, the people in the city became the victims of the Ming army!
I am studying and becoming an official because I am loyal to the king, and more importantly, the people of Goryeo! The soldier looked at the crowd and continued, "In fact, I will die just waiting to die. I am just fulfilling the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers. But the people in the whole city are so innocent!"
Your words have deeply touched my heart. We can serve the country with our lives, but we cannot let the people in the city die under the sword of the Ming army and become mere fish just because we have a little name for loyalty. Pu Changhao sighed and choked up.
, if Pyongyang turns into a monster, how can we pretend to be loyal ministers under the Nine Springs!?
We deeply believe in your love for the people! All the officials said, "We read the books of sages to benefit the people. If we can't benefit the people, that's it. If we cause the people to die, we are truly unfaithful and unfilial!"
Suddenly, there was a burst of crying in the hall. These people all care about the people and are afraid that the Ming army will massacre the city and cause heavy casualties to the people. The so-called concern for the country and the people is nothing more than that.
In fact, only they themselves know what their intentions are.
The virtues of dignitaries throughout the ages, no matter which dynasty or generation, or where they are, are the same. Before they want to do something dirty, they will find a grand excuse and reason for themselves, and use it as a righteous statement.
Rhetoric, excuse yourself.
At this time, Pyongyang's Hucao Junjun suddenly said, Sir, Xiaguan has a relative who escaped from Anzhou City, and he said something to Xiaguan!
Say it quickly! Pu Changhao said urgently.
The grandson of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty led a large army to conquer Goryeo because our monarch was not in the right position! Hu Cao joined the army and looked at everyone, and continued to say, to be treasonous, the monarch did win the throne through military dissent, and he did not treat the previous royal family well.
In the past, these words would definitely have caused an uproar. But at this moment, everyone nodded in agreement. The Li family was originally a general of Goryeo, and his usurpation of the throne was known to the world.
Moreover, after the Li family came to power, they destroyed the rules that the aristocratic families had governed for thousands of years in Goryeo. They suppressed the aristocratic families and deprived the aristocratic families of the power of their surnames. They gave the fields of many generations of officials to the mud-legged people. This is not a reversal of the world and a loss of etiquette.
Exhausted?
Furthermore, the Ming Dynasty was furious because the Li family repeatedly provoked troubles in Liaodong and occupied Liaodong's land.
Saying this, Hu Cao joined the army and looked around again. Provoking a powerful country is the way to die. The disaster that Goryeo is experiencing now and the loss of life are all caused by Li's unethical behavior!
Well, although as a minister you shouldn't say this, you are also speaking for the people! Pu Changhao nodded.
Relatives of the lower officials who fled from Anzhou said that the Ming Dynasty conquered Goryeo because of the Li family and had nothing to do with the officials and people of Goryeo. Since the Li family has lost their morality, why should we sacrifice the lives of the innocent people of Goryeo for the sake of the Li family?
The Ming Dynasty restored the world to Korea, and we can still work for the welfare of the people of Korea. If we become a foolish and loyal person and let the people of the city die due to criticism, not only will we not be remembered in the history books, but we may also be cast aside by future generations!
Well said! Pu Changhao slapped his thigh, this is so true!
Everyone nodded immediately, as if what Hu Cao joined the army said was a wise saying.
However, the military power of the entire city is in the hands of Pang Guangda. We have a heart to care for the people, but he does not have this intention? Pyongyang Soldier Cao also said, and this person is a die-hard loyalist of the Li family, I am afraid...
...
Everyone was dejected and sighed again.
The official has a way! Hu Cao joined the army and stood up, slowly walked to Pu Changhao and whispered for a while.
Pu Changhao's eyes became brighter and brighter as he listened, but they were also full of fear.
Is it possible? Pu Changhao asked in surprise.
Extraordinary means are used to do extraordinary things! Pang Guangda's men are not monolithic, and not everyone is stupid enough to want to die in battle! Hucao joined the army and continued, besides, as long as this plan is successful, it will be a great achievement for you. Ming
The emperor's grandson is just outside the city. Your Excellency has accomplished such a great feat. There must be a place for you before the emperor's grandson takes over!
Pu Changhao hesitated again and again, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll just follow your plan!"
~~~
Boom, boom!
Explosions broke out all over the city, and Ming army's projectiles continued to fall on the houses in the city, causing casualties. The streets in the northern city wall had long been turned into ruins. Under the ruins, it is unknown how many innocent lives were buried.
.
You want me to drink at this time? Pang Guangda led his soldiers to supervise the battle on the city wall. After hearing the report from his men, he glared and said angrily, the city is in danger, do they still want to drink?
General, Lord Judge Yin said that they wanted to have a farewell drink with the general! The officer who sent the message roared amidst the explosion, Sirs, you have all begun to have a death wish and vowed to live and die with Pyongyang. They set up a banquet.
I want to drink the last glass of farewell wine with you, General!
Live and die with Pyongyang and serve the country with your own life!
Thinking of this, Pang Guangda's ferocious face showed some admiration.
I didn’t expect that these weaklings could be so tough! Pang Guangda looked at the city, okay, then I will send them off as a general! After saying that, he ordered other officers at the top of the city to guard the city wall. If the city wall is broken, use people.
Pile it on!
Afterwards, he took a few soldiers and quickly walked towards the judge's mansion.
~~~
After entering the Punisher's Mansion, Pang Guangda was a little surprised. Not only did he arrive, but also several deputies who were assigned to supervise the battle on other city walls also arrived.
You dare to leave your post without permission? Pang Guang said angrily.
General, we are here to see you all off! When a general opens his mouth, military men will fight to the death, and civilian officials will die for their country. We are here to see you off for the last time!
Pang Guangda didn't say anything more, but led his lieutenants directly into the hall.
In the hall, there was a sumptuous table of wine and food, and there were a few boxes on the floor, but there was no one there.
Where are people? Pang Guangda suddenly felt something strange in his heart.
As soon as he finished speaking, there were suddenly noisy footsteps and suppressed cries of pain outside. In an instant, dozens of servants maintained by the officials, holding bows and crossbows, surrounded the warriors.
To be continued...