[Chapter 6 Volume 6]

Chapter 416 Chapter 409 The cold ending

In South Zhili, the government troops led by Xuanda's elite troops were attacking from all sides, and most of the connections between Nanjing and the outside world had been cut off. In mid-May, the government troops advanced to the south of the city where the terrain was relatively flat, and Emperor Xuande was stationed on the Yangtze River.

After the water battle was concluded, he crossed the river and came to the south gate in person.

Nanjing City was built and reinforced several times after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Although it was damaged once during the Jianwen period, it is still the largest and most fortified city in the south of the Yangtze River. There are no less than 100,000 troops stationed in it. A strong attack will be brutal. But so far, Emperor Xuande has won.

Once you have it in hand, there is no need to rush. Whether it is persuading surrender or taking it by force, recovery is only a matter of time. The winner is always very patient.

The only one who was anxious was the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, who felt as if he was being roasted on a fire. The imperial army had not yet officially begun to attack the city. They only fired cannons and volleys of firecrackers outside the city in demonstration every day, exacerbating the tense atmosphere inside.

Zhu Gaoxu received a secret report from the eunuchs that many civil servants and military generals were colluding to discuss taking him out of the city and dedicating him to General Xuande to atone for his sins. He was scared and angry, but he could not deal with those villains at this time, so he could only pretend not to know.

He couldn't sleep at night. When he was too sleepy, he would wake up shortly after falling asleep. When he woke up, he was always worried that someone was holding a knife on his neck. At this time, he secretly cherished a glimmer of hope, thinking that after all Xuande Zhu Zhanji was

My eldest brother's son, even if he had a falling out, blood is thicker than water. As long as he takes the initiative to surrender, maybe his nephew can give him a way out for his kindness.

But the King of Han thought carefully about this idea and found that this road was not easy to walk. There were at least several important people in the army who would not agree to surrender even if they died, such as the commanders of the "Five Armies" Wang Bin, Wei Da, Sheng

Jian and other generals, these people used to be commanders of the palace guards and have been following the rebellion. They knew clearly that there was no way to survive in the hands of Emperor Xuande. How could they be willing to surrender?

Moreover, Zhu Gaoxu himself could not bear to say that he wanted to surrender in front of his troops, because in the past he had always been tough and domineering in front of others, so how could he be easily subdued?

Now no one in the city dares to say surrender, and those who want to surrender are afraid that the generals in charge of the army will directly kill them, so they dare not say it. Only a group of people want to go out to fight to the death with the government troops... The question is if they can really fight

If you win, why are you forced to the city walls?

In the afternoon of the same day, the sun was almost setting, and Wang Bin and other commanders went outside the palace to ask for an audience. Zhu Gaoxu was announced to the palace, and Wang Bin said: "I heard that someone said that I would surrender. For the sake of this plan, I would rather fight to the death than surrender. I

Please lead your Majesty to personally lead the soldiers out of the city to compete with the officers and soldiers. With your bravery, there is still a chance of victory!"

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu had lost the courage of the past, and the heroes were also very fragile mortals. The constant sound of gunfire day and night and the worry made him too exhausted, and despair occupied his whole body and mind. He did not think there was any chance on the battlefield, and there was still nothing left.

In an isolated city, the entire war situation has collapsed. What is there to fight for? Moreover, he cannot effectively control the army in Nanjing. Everyone has their own ideas. Zhu Gaoxu is even worried that it is a trivial matter to collapse at the first touch on the battlefield, and it is likely to be done by his own people |

Die for meritorious deeds.

Sitting in the Nanjing Palace where Taizu once sat, Zhu Gaoxu was silent for a while and said: "If we want to fight, we must first assemble the army. Let the ministers come to the palace tomorrow to discuss matters and make long-term plans before making arrangements."

After hearing this, Wang Bin and others went back with a little satisfaction.

Zhu Gaoxu felt that the matter could no longer be delayed, and he learned that his nephew Zhu Zhanji was outside the South Gate City, so he secretly made arrangements that night. Early the next morning, he asked the eunuch to arrange for the ministers to enter the palace according to the rules, and he changed into common people's clothes.

, taking only one eunuch with him, he hurried out through the small gate of the imperial city.

He left the city and went straight to the army camp, but was caught by the scouts. The soldiers did not recognize him, so they kidnapped him first. After hearing the news, the ministers came to recognize him, and then they confirmed the identity of the King of Han, and took him to the Chinese army's tent.

Meeting the Emperor. The King of Han was now wearing commoner clothes without any dignity, and when he was captured, his clothes were in a mess, and his expression was very embarrassed.

When they arrived at the big tent, they saw Zhu Zhanji, the victor, sitting majestically on top. Zhang Fu, Yang Rong, Xia Yuanji and other important ministers lined up on both sides and stared angrily. Zhu Gaoxu lowered his noble head, which had been unruly for many years, and his knees weakened.

He knelt down and knelt down to his nephew who was also the emperor: "I know that my crime deserves death, so please forgive me."

The ministers expressed their opinions one after another, detailing the crimes committed by the King of Han in person, and suggested that the emperor should directly punish him in the army.

Since the Yongle Dynasty, no one, no matter nobles or ministers, dared to offend the King of Han. But now they can scold him in person without any pressure at all. Everyone seems to be letting out the bad breath they have been holding in for many years.

But the emperor quickly stopped the ministers' suggestions and did not order the execution of the King of Han, nor did he say that he was guilty of a capital crime. Even though the King of Han raised troops to rebel, he wasted lives and money, and countless people died as a result of the war... It was not Zhu Zhanji

I don’t hate him. This uncle has been bullying their father and son for many years, and finally tried to seize the throne when he just ascended the throne. This kind of thing is intolerable to any emperor. However, Zhu Zhanji feels that he has tolerated it for so long, and there is no need now

Rush to kill him.

Zhu Zhanji immediately issued an order, asking the King of Han to send a message back to the city and summon his sons. At this point, the King of Han had no choice but to do as he said.

The civil and military officials in the city learned that the King of Han had sent out of the city to surrender. For a time, they were leaderless and their organization collapsed. Fortunately, the officers and soldiers did not take advantage of the situation to attack the city. Otherwise, how could they defend the city in such a situation?

At this time, an imperial edict was sent to the city. The emperor pardoned the sins of the army and allowed them to give up their weapons and become subjects of the Ming Dynasty again. This edict immediately prevented the prosperous Nanjing from suffering another disaster. As a result, the morale of the Han army was completely lost.

No one among the soldiers wanted to fight against the officers and soldiers anymore.

The military power of Wang Bin and others disappeared in an instant, and their power was just that. No one would listen to their orders and sacrifice their lives. The few criminal leaders also knew that the situation was over, and finally retained some grace and left quietly.

Royal Palace.

The long street outside the south gate of the Imperial City, with people closing their doors and few pedestrians, seemed to have suddenly become deserted. The handyman who cleaned the street had not worked for a few days, and some leaves and debris accumulated on the road.

, it floats randomly in the air when the wind blows.

Wang Bin, an eight-foot tall man in military armor, raised his head to look at the scenery at this moment, and his eyes actually showed a sadness that was not suitable for a warrior. Thinking back to the beginning, the banners covered the sky and the armor was like clouds, and the all-powerful troops attacked the city and captured the ground.

Even if they are defeated, it seems that they should die vigorously on the battlefield; but where are those passionate things now? Only a few lonely people are left in the deserted long street.

Unexpected to end like this, people had to sigh and sigh. The gray sky reminded people of the future on the underworld, and the whole world seemed to be gradually returning to the tranquility of death. Wu learned that the King of Han had sent out of the city to surrender.

, for a time, the group was leaderless and collapsed. Fortunately, the officers and soldiers did not take advantage of the situation to attack the city. Otherwise, how could they defend the city in such a situation?

At this time, an imperial edict was sent to the city. The emperor pardoned the sins of the army and allowed them to give up their weapons and become subjects of the Ming Dynasty again. This edict immediately prevented the prosperous Nanjing from suffering another disaster. As a result, the morale of the Han army was completely lost.

No one among the soldiers wanted to fight against the officers and soldiers anymore.

The military power of Wang Bin and others disappeared in an instant, and their power was just that. No one would listen to their orders and sacrifice their lives. The few criminal leaders also knew that the situation was over, and finally retained some grace and left quietly.

Royal Palace.

The long street outside the south gate of the Imperial City, with people closing their doors and few pedestrians, seemed to have suddenly become deserted. The handyman who cleaned the street had not worked for a few days, and some leaves and debris accumulated on the road.

, it floats randomly in the air when the wind blows.

Wang Bin, an eight-foot tall man in military armor, raised his head to look at the scenery at this moment, and his eyes actually showed a sadness that was not suitable for a warrior. Thinking back to the beginning, the banners covered the sky and the armor was like clouds, and the all-powerful troops attacked the city and captured the ground.

Even if they are defeated, it seems that they should die vigorously on the battlefield; but where are those passionate things now? Only a few lonely people are left in the deserted long street.
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