Lars left the Heavenly King's Mansion and immediately mobilized the soldiers stationed in the city. They all gathered in the military camp. This force totaled 15,000 people. Although they were not the most elite soldiers, they were still densely packed soldiers who could Hold on to the situation.
Lars mobilized his soldiers and issued his first order after taking office.
This order was to strengthen Lars's own rights. He ordered that except Hong Xiuquan and himself, no one else would listen to the orders. Hong Xiuquan was generally unlikely to come to the military camp, which resulted in Lars's ability to control the army alone. Due to the situation, Lars asked the assembled soldiers to stand by and then issued the second order.
Lars's second order was to send soldiers to each city gate to deliver orders, asking all generals stationed at the city gates to stick to their positions and not leave their posts without authorization.
The two orders were conveyed, and the soldiers in Nanjing took their positions and were fixed by Lars.
In the military camp, Lars summoned his foreign generals.
Lars did not speak in Chinese, but in a foreign language that everyone could understand, and said in a high-pitched voice: "Everyone, we have stayed in Nanjing for such a long time, and now we have reached the most critical moment. In the last period of time, I hope you will cooperate sincerely and assist Mr. Li in winning Nanjing."
Everyone nodded in approval, extremely excited.
This moment has finally arrived.
…
Wang Buyi returned to Taipingmen, feeling regretful.
He went to see Hong Xiuquan in order to gain support, but he did not get soldiers to reinforce the city gate. Wang Buyi was not sure how violent Li Zhen's attack would be. At the same time, Wang Buyi was not sure how long his soldiers could block it. The soldiers under his command failed to stop it, but the rescue soldiers in the city failed to arrive in time. I'm afraid something bad would happen.
However, no matter how worried Wang Buyi was, he could not change it.
Next, he could only do his best to prepare.
Wang Buyi stood on the tower, constantly assigning tasks to the soldiers, and they must guard the Taiping Gate.
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Outside Taipingmen City, the camp where Jiangbei Camp is stationed.
In the Chinese army's tent, Li Zhenzheng was reading a book. He was not affected by the war. While Li Zhen was reading, the tent curtain was rolled up, and Long Ao strode in. He said with a happy face: "Commander, there is news from the city. , Lars has made preparations, everything is ready, now, we just need to implement it according to the plan."
Li Zhen stood up abruptly, with a proud look on his face, and said loudly: "Okay, another step has been completed. Brother Long, you bring Xu Yuan. Now it's Xu Yuan's turn to play."
Long Ao said: "Yes, I will go immediately."
Long Ao turned around and left, quickly bringing Xu Yuan back.
Xu Yuan looked haggard and tired. He looked at Li Zhen with a look of fear in his eyes. During the time he stayed in the army, he was tortured to death by Li Zhen's people. He would never do it again. Unable to resist, when he saw Li Zhen, he simply knelt down with a plop and said loudly: "Xu Yuan, the villain, has met the admiral."
"Get up."
Li Zhen waved his hand and said.
Xu Yuanzhan looked respectful, not daring to go any further.
Li Zhen had a smile on his face, as if he was harmless to humans and animals, but Xu Yuan had already deeply realized how terrible Li Zhen was. During this period of being a prisoner, he was tortured by Li Zhen's men and was in pain, so Xu Yuan Yuan was very afraid of Li Zhen. Seeing Xu Yuan's fear, Li Zhen smiled and said, "Xu Yuan, I came to you because I have a big thing for you to do."
Xu Yuandao: "Please give me your instructions, Lord Admiral."
Li Zhen said: "Tonight, I plan to defraud Nanjing City. You will take some of the imprisoned Taiping soldiers to defraud Nanjing City. You and all the soldiers will pretend to be soldiers who have just escaped in embarrassment and defraud Nanjing City." As long as you deceive the gate of Taiping Gate, I will lead the soldiers to attack the city and seize Nanjing."
"Hiss, hiss,."
Xu Yuan took a breath and finally understood Li Zhen's intention of keeping him.
Li Zhen asked him to go to the city, which was really vicious.
Li Zhen asked with a smile: "Xu Yuan, can you complete it?"
Xu Yuan looked at the smile on Li Zhen's face, but he also noticed the flash of killing intent in Li Zhen's eyes. He did not dare to refuse, and immediately nodded and said: "If it can be done, the villain will definitely be able to do it." Xu Yuan knew that If he refused, he would definitely be killed immediately, and Li Zhen could also choose another person to deceive the city, so Xu Yuan did not dare to refuse.
At the same time, Xu Yuan was also thinking about cheating the city.
If he leads a group of soldiers to falsely open the city of Nanjing, he can rush into the city with his soldiers after the Taipingmen gate is opened, and then order the soldiers to close the city gate. Even if Li Zhen asks his men to follow him, after entering the city , Xu Yuan can also let the soldiers in the city fight back, which is his chance to escape.
When he thought of this, Xu Yuan became happy again.
Li Zhen saw Xu Yuan's expression in his eyes and had already seen through Xu Yuan's thoughts. However, Li Zhen did not expose Xu Yuan's thoughts and waved his hand: "Since you agreed, then quit and be good tonight." You must act in accordance with my orders. After entering the city, I will forgive you for the sins you have committed in the past."
After Xu Yuan heard this, he felt contempt in his heart.
He got rid of Li Zhen and returned to the Taiping Army. He was still a powerful prime minister. However, he followed Li Zhen but was innocent. This obviously could not satisfy Xu Yuan.
Xu Yuan left to prepare for the next thing.
After Xu Yuan left, Long Ao walked in and said with a smile: "Commander, the fish has been taken, and the city of Nanjing is already in the palm of your hand."
Li Zhen smiled slightly, with endless anticipation in his eyes.
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It was already a cold wind howling on the November night.
Moreover, it was pitch black all around. If there were no torches shining, you would definitely be unable to see. Fortunately, there were torches shining on the tower of Taiping Gate, illuminating the sky above the tower. On the tower, soldiers were standing ready, all on guard. , not daring to relax at all.
Wang Buyi stood upstairs, still patrolling.
The one facing the threat was the Taiping Gate he was guarding. If the city gate was breached, he would be the first to suffer. Therefore, Wang Buyi focused on patrolling.
"General, soldiers are coming to the city."
While Wang Buyi was patrolling, a shout came.
Wang Buyi followed the sound and saw a group of foreign soldiers coming from the city. The leader was Lars. When Wang Buyi saw this, he secretly murmured in his heart, what did Lars do with his troops so late? But , he immediately went downstairs to greet Lars. When the two met, Lars said: "General Wang, go and rest. I will keep an eye on you. You are responsible for guarding during the day."
At this time, Lars actually had a chance to kill Wang Buyi, but that would alert the enemy and easily scare Hong Xiuquan, so Lars did not take such a method, but followed Li Zhen's plan and adopted a mild method.
When Wang Buyi heard this, he was immediately grateful.
All the doubts in his heart disappeared. Wang Buyi said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Lars. I won't bother you with the vigil tonight. I will be responsible for guarding during the day."
Lars nodded in agreement and took over the right to defend the fire gate.
ps: The fourth update, we will continue to write the fifth update, which is in progress.