Chapter 517 Son of Heaven, there must be a way of death for the Son of Heaven!
"Drive! Drive!"
The sound of rapid horse hooves suddenly sounded in Jinling City. Tan Ma, who was responsible for conveying urgent military information, galloped into the city.
Thanks to the war clouds now shrouding Jinling City and the atmosphere was tense, not many people were still lingering on the streets, allowing Tan Ma to deliver the urgent military reports to the palace as quickly as possible.
"Report!"
"Your Highness, urgent report from Gyeonggi!"
"Yunguo Zhendong General Yang Dayan's forward 8,000 Yun troops raided Jingkou and attacked for six days. The generals guarding Jingkou resisted desperately and died in battle. All 3,000 soldiers garrisoned at Jingkou were defeated and Jingkou fell. The Yun army
The forward general Le Yi has led his troops towards the capital!"
Jingkou Jingkou, Jingshi Port.
Just by hearing the name of this city, you can tell that it is the last line of defense in the eastern part of Jinling City, the capital of Xia Kingdom.
Losing Jingkou means that before the Yun army attacks Jinling City, there will no longer be any city pass that can block the Yun army's Yang Dayan!
When the 12-year-old Prince Xia heard the news, his face suddenly showed a look of uncontrollable panic, and he suddenly exclaimed:
"The Yun army is already here? Why so fast?"
"Where is the Gyeonggi camp? Where is the army of the local king of Qin, or the soldiers from various states and counties? No matter who they are, please let the court issue an order and mobilize all the troops and horses to stop Yun's army!"
The high-ranking official in charge of military affairs in the DPRK looked desperate and said in a harsh voice:
"Your Highness, the area around the capital is now empty. There are no more troops to mobilize! It's too late to mobilize them from other places."
At this time, not only the Crown Prince of Xia, but also a large number of officials in the palace could not help but show panic after hearing the news.
Just yesterday, there were still people who were opposing the relocation of the capital and the imperial court's expedition to the north.
But at this time, facing the Yun State army that was approaching the capital, everyone was hating why they hadn't prepared to move to the north earlier.
"Then, how long do you need to prepare before you can leave the capital?" Prince Xia asked somewhat hesitantly.
"It will take at least ten more days."
Before the official could finish his reply, Gong Yingzong immediately interrupted:
"It's too late! From the entrance of the capital to the capital, it only takes two days for the army to march!"
Having said this, Gong Yingzong immediately turned to look at the little prince and said:
"Your Highness, at this critical moment of life and death, you should give up something! Except for the important ministers in the palace, the other officials have become a burden and can no longer be cared about. I also ask your highness to quickly issue an order and lead the important ministers in the palace to leave the capital!"
The reason why the imperial court could not move quickly was because there were too many middle- and lower-level officials, making it difficult to organize them quickly.
And even if we desperately fight for ten days to let all the officials leave together, they will inevitably become a burden that slows down their escape, and will eventually be overtaken by the Yun army!
Therefore, at this time, only by abandoning all the middle and lower-level officials above the Xia Kingdom's court can we escape the Yun army's pursuit.
At this time, Gong Yingzong actually had a demon in his heart, and he did not realize what his words would make the important ministers in the palace think.
Many of the middle and lower-level officials in the court are students and students of important ministers in the palace, and are close friends. Anyone who has a heart to abandon them and leave directly will be a little intolerable.
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And now that Gong Yingzong can abandon the middle and lower-level officials of the court so easily, there is no guarantee that he will not abandon them, important officials of the court, when encountering a crisis again in the future!
For a moment, all the ministers in the palace looked ugly, and while they were cold and vigilant, they couldn't help but have some strange thoughts.
The Crown Prince of Xia Kingdom was still young and had no experience in training. At this time, he was frightened by the Yun army approaching the capital. His mind was so confused that he failed to notice the complicated expressions of the officials in the palace and immediately ignored him.
He nodded hesitantly and said:
"Okay, just follow what Mr. Gong said and leave the capital as soon as possible!"
Gong Yingzong immediately clasped his fists in salute and said loudly:
"yes!"
At this time, he
All he wanted to do was to escape from Jinling City with the Prince of Xia, reestablish the court in the north, and reorganize the army. Then rely on the natural dangers of the Yellow River to separate the north, and continue to fight against the Yun Kingdom, waiting for the weather to change.
He has ignored all the other trivial matters such as the hearts of the other courtiers and the hearts of the people!
And until the news that the Xia Kingdom's imperial court decided to flee the capital caused an uproar throughout the city, and everyone was frightened, the last breath of hope that supported the Xia Kingdom's subjects finally disappeared.——
The Caishiji camp in the capital of Xia Kingdom had been captured by the Yun army at this time. The Xia army's flag was taken down and replaced by the Yunlong flag standing like a forest, fluttering in the wind in the camp.
Xiao Cheng slowly climbed to the high platform in the camp and looked at the Yangtze River in the distance.
You will see cliffs facing the river, steep mountains, turbulent water and strange rocks, and magnificent scenery.
On the battlefield not far away, there were still some sporadic sounds of shouts of death, which added to the beautiful scenery in front of them, adding a bit of a chilling atmosphere of fighting and conquering on the battlefield.
Xiao Cheng's heart was full of pride and emotion, and he chanted loudly:
"I caress the long sword with great enthusiasm, but I am not famous for helping the world. Stars and flags are raised with lightning, and the sun's feathers are flying in the sky. Thousands of horses are stationed in the fields, and five camps are stationed along the river. Mountains are climbed to command martial arts festivals, and magic soldiers are carried at the back of the water. In the ancient war,
Now the universe is at peace."
This poem was written by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, when he returned from pacifying the heroes of Guandong and was satisfied with his ambition! The whole poem is full of awe-inspiring righteousness, with neat dialogues and sonorous rhymes, fully displaying the heroic ambitions of a generation of emperors.
I led thousands of troops to come and start a bloody war, not because I wanted to fight for fame and fortune, but to completely end the war and stabilize the world.
This can't help but be the same as Xiao Cheng's mood and thoughts at this moment.
After hearing what Xiao Cheng said, the cabinet minister Xing Heshen who was accompanying him immediately exclaimed:
"This poem fully expresses Your Majesty's ambitions. It is truly a wonderful five-character imperial poem! Your Majesty is so talented in civil and military skills that none of the ancient and modern emperors can compare with Your Majesty!"
When Xiao Cheng heard this, he laughed, looked at He Shen and said:
"I would be even happier if you didn't say these flattery words at this time, but could reconcile the last poem with me and leave it as a good story for future generations."
He Shen heard this and quickly bowed to please with a smile and said:
"In terms of poetic talent, I am far inferior to Master Xin Qiji. How can the poems I have written be put together with your Majesty's poems?"
This is turning a corner and trying to flatter Xiao Cheng again.
Xiao Cheng was very happy to be flattered and was about to continue talking to He Shen when he saw a Forbidden Army general who suddenly came forward to report:
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"Back to Your Majesty, General Zhao of the Central Guard Army is back!"
When Xiao Cheng heard that Zhao Yun had returned, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said:
"Have you ever brought Emperor Xia back?"
As the general of the Central Guard Army, Zhao Yun should be at Xiao Cheng's side to protect him at all times.
It was just before that, Xiao Cheng ordered him to help Zhuge Liang and capture Yu Zhaoling in person.
"Your Majesty, I brought it back!"
Hearing this, Xiao Cheng laughed again and walked away quickly with He Shen.
In the camp, the imperial tent of Emperor Xia Yu Zhaoling had become Xiao Cheng's temporary residence.
Xiao Cheng walked into the imperial tent and directly saw the very embarrassed Emperor Xia Yu Zhaoling who was being guarded by Zhao Yun personally.
At this time, Yu Zhaoling also recovered slightly, raised his head and looked at Xiao Cheng.
Speaking of which, this is not the first time the two have met.
Xiao Cheng and Yu Zhaoling had met many times when they were in Zhongqing City to see off their relatives and discuss the first contract between the two countries.
Yu Zhaoling looked at Xiao Cheng steadily, was silent for a long time, and finally sighed and said:
"I regret it, I regretted it a long time ago!"
"Back then, Emperor Yun, when you had just come to power, when the country of Yun was troubled by foreign troubles and the country was unstable, you should risk everything and attack the country southward to destroy the country of Yun. If this was the case, how could it be possible for our country, Daxia, to reach such a state today?"
I heard Yu Zhaoling
After saying this, Xiao Cheng felt inexplicably emotional.
At that time, even Xiao Cheng, who had a golden finger, never expected that within seven or eight years, he would lead his troops to attack Xia Guojing.
The land of Ji is about to overthrow the Xia Kingdom and dominate the world.
"I never expected that the day when you and I would meet like this would come so quickly."
Having said this, Xiao Cheng suddenly paused, with a solemn look on his face, and continued:
"But even if you defeated Dayun back then, you would have just left me dormant in secret for two years. The final result will still not change in any way!"
Anyway, as long as Xiao Cheng, who has a golden finger, can survive, even if he starts a business from scratch, the Xia Kingdom will eventually be destroyed.
Hearing Xiao Cheng's words, Yu Zhaoling was stunned for a moment, then thought for a long time, and nodded silently.
The literary and martial arts, political methods, and skills of controlling people displayed by Xiao Cheng can truly be regarded as the best among emperors throughout the ages!
Such a destined generation of heroes, even if they encounter setbacks, will eventually rise again
After another period of silence, Yu Zhaoling continued:
"I have secretly sent out the imperial seal and imperial edict. I, the Crown Prince of Daxia, will succeed to the throne as king."
Speaking of this, Yu Zhaoling looked specifically at Xiao Cheng's expression.
But Xiao Cheng still looked extremely calm and didn't care at all.
After all, Xiao Cheng is not yet 30 years old, so he has plenty of time. Even if this battle cannot be completed in one battle, it will only delay the unification of the world for a few years.
Seeing this, Yu Zhaoling let out a long sigh and continued:
"After this, the new emperor will submit a surrender form to the Yun Kingdom and only ask Emperor Yun to spare the new emperor's life and my Daxia Ancestral Temple!"
There was finally a hint of confusion in Xiao Cheng's eyes.
He did not expect that Yu Zhaoling would accept the reality so quickly after this battle.
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Xiao Cheng immediately nodded without hesitation and said:
"Okay, I agree! As long as the new emperor of the Xia Kingdom surrenders, he will be granted the title of Duke of Anle, and the ancestral temple will be preserved. He can worship at all times and the incense will continue. In the future, as long as he does not violate my Dayun law, his title will never be removed or his life will be taken!"
In fact, it is difficult for people to feel completely reassured by such an oath.
But what can Yu Zhaoling do now? We can only hope that Yu Xiao Cheng can keep his promise.
"Please also ask Emperor Yun to remember that the one who created the figurines will have no descendants?"
"Be kind to our Daxia royal family today. Thousands of years later, the Yun Kingdom will be destroyed. This will become an example for future generations!"
To be honest, this sentence actually means cursing the destruction of the country of Yun.
But Xiao Cheng obviously wouldn't be so angry just because of this sentence.
Yu Zhaoling had already finished what he should say, and his heart finally settled down. He closed his eyes and said quietly:
"I have finished speaking, I hope Emperor Yun will think more about it39
For the stubborn Yu Zhaoling, surrendering to the Yun Kingdom was obviously unacceptable. At this time, he chose to close his eyes and wait for death.
Humiliating his opponent did not bring any sense of pleasure to Xiao Cheng. He was willing to let his opponent, Yu Zhaoling, get an ending that he could accept.
Xiao Cheng immediately said in a deep voice:
"Emperor, if there is a way to die like an emperor, how can he be killed with a sword?"
"Come here, get the wine ready!"
The palace servants waiting on the side quickly bowed in response.
For the accompanying imperial doctors, it was not difficult to make a cup of dove wine, but the imperial doctors obviously tabooed this and would not know how to make poison if they bit themselves to death.
Fortunately, there is a Wudang Flying Army composed of Ailao soldiers in the army. Their arrows are coated with poison that will seal their throats when they see blood. This is considered to be a prepared poisonous wine.
A moment later, when the prepared poisonous wine was brought to the royal tent.
Yu Zhaoling slowly opened his eyes, looked at the poisonous wine brought to him, took a deep breath, reached out to take it, and then said to
Xiao Cheng nodded
road:
"Thank you, Emperor Yun!"
Xiao Cheng waved his robe, turned around slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Let's go."
The corners of Yu Zhaoling's mouth curved slightly, and he didn't know what he was laughing at. Then he suddenly raised his head and drank the glass of poisoned wine.
The poison that seals the throat with blood acts very quickly. Within a few breaths after drinking it, Yu Zhaoling's face turned black, his mouth and nose bleeded, and he fell limply backwards.
The Forbidden Army General in the imperial tent carefully stepped forward to inspect, and then reported back to Xiao Cheng:
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Xia has passed away!"
Xiao Cheng nodded slightly and commanded again in a deep voice:
"Preach the decree and have a grand burial!"
"yes!"
And just when Yu Zhaoling was confirmed to be dead, in the dark, above Jinling City, the Xia Kingdom's Luck Black Dragon, which was almost broken and barely united into one, raised its head and let out a cry of compassion, unable to gather its luck anymore.
The power of Xia's national destiny spread out from the Qiyun Xuanlong one by one at an extremely fast speed.
In the entire Jinling City, a drizzle suddenly began without warning.
What's even more surprising is that after this drizzle, Jinling City, which was originally full of dragons and tigers, full of purple and gold, gave people an indescribable air of decadence.
Portrait of the end of the dynasty.
After dealing with Emperor Xia Yu Zhaoling, Xiao Cheng calmed down his mood and immediately summoned the civil and military ministers.
"This battle has been won. I, the Great Cloud, have my destiny in my hands. The world's momentum is so great that it will be difficult to reverse it. The opportunity to unify the world is right in front of us!"
All the ministers were solemn and immediately shouted in unison:
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Dayun!"
Xiao Cheng's brows were full of fighting spirit, and he shouted loudly:
"According to my decree, the army marches straight to Jinling and completely conquers the Central Plains!"
"According to the order!"
The sound of shouting in unison resounded through the imperial tent, and even floated over the entire Caishiji camp.