But when they saw Wang Chengen respectfully following Zhu Yuanzhang, they immediately shut their mouths.
Because although they did not know Zhu Yuanzhang, they knew Wang Chengen and had heard about Zhu Yuanzhang's inspection of Yongding Gate.
In addition, the Jin Yiwei who had previously been respectful to them behaved uncharacteristically and drove them away like a wolf, so I had already guessed something in my mind.
Therefore, they looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with fear in their eyes, and some of the timid ones even trembled and almost fell to the ground.
As everyone retreated, Du Xun also saw Zhu Yuanzhang coming towards him.
He was stunned for a moment, then quickly ran forward and knelt down, crying: "Your Majesty, I have finally seen you!"
As Du Xun knelt down and cried, everyone knelt down and shouted long live.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at everyone, then looked at Du Xun, and said coldly: "Du Xun, didn't you commit suicide?"
When Du Xun heard this, his body trembled involuntarily.
However, when he saw the big flag with the word "Li" flying outside the city, he forced himself to be calm and said: "Your Majesty, I really owe you a great blessing by coming here."
"After the defeat in Xuancheng, I wanted to commit suicide, but I didn't expect to be stopped by General Li of Dashun. He said that they were not here to kill, but to liberate the people."
"Later, Emperor Dashun personally met with me and enlightened me, making me understand that my previous suicide was really unfaithful and unfilial."
"Emperor Dashun saw that his minister understood the situation, so he appointed him as an envoy to discuss the matter between the two families!"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed angrily and said, "What you said makes us a little confused. Whose envoy are you?"
Du Xun was not very scheming at first, but in his panic he saw that Zhu Yuanzhang's expression had softened, and he said that Zhu Yuanzhang had been frightened by him, and he was secretly happy in his heart.
Then he thought of his identity as an envoy, and just as he was about to get up and step forward, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes turned cold.
So he knelt down again and replied: "I am naturally your Majesty's envoy. I also spent a lot of time and effort to find a strategy for your Majesty to retreat from the enemy among thousands of rebels."
Du Xun knew that Chongzhen was strong on the outside and capable on the inside, and had great face, so he kept it secret.
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and said: "He is indeed our confidant, so tell me about it!"
Du Xun was stunned when he heard this, glanced around, and said: "This matter..."
"It doesn't matter. All the soldiers are one with us. If you have anything to say, you can just say it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted coldly.
Du Xun looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in surprise, and his body couldn't help but tremble.
Then he took another look at the big flag outside the city, his confidence increased, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, Emperor Dashun said that as long as your Majesty is in Zen, he will treat your Majesty and the royal family well."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he said coldly: "What if we don't agree?"
Du Xun smiled and shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is so wise, how could he do such a thing. You must know that Emperor Dashun has gathered more than 500,000 troops outside the city, and it will be effortless to attack the capital."
"If he hadn't been kind-hearted and I told your Majesty's suffering from the sidelines, he knew that Your Majesty was misunderstood by the treacherous ministers, so he made such a suggestion. Therefore, I think it is best for Your Majesty to agree, which will be beneficial to the country and the people."
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and said: "A good one is beneficial to the country and the people, but I'm afraid the most beneficial thing is you!"
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's unkind expression, Du Xun immediately shouted: "I risked beheading to enter the city, just hoping to find a way out for your majesty. Your majesty slandering me like this will chill all the loyal people in the world." ?”
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, a thought flashed through his mind, and then he pretended to understand Du Xun's good intentions and nodded: "Well, what you said makes sense. I wonder if there are any loyal people who have the same idea as you?"
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's change of attitude, Du Xun was secretly happy and said: "I discussed this matter with Governor Wang before, and he quite agreed with me."
"Du Xun, don't talk nonsense. When did I agree with you!"
At this time, a eunuch wearing a python robe and a four-beam crown walked quickly, and behind him were several Qianhu wearing flying fish uniforms.
After the eunuch finished speaking, he hurriedly knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang and said respectfully: "Wang Dehua, the admiral of Dongchang, is here to pay homage to your majesty!"
This was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang saw Wang Dehua. Although he was thin, he was very energetic, especially his triangular eyes, which kept moving, making people know at a glance that he was not an easy person to deal with.
"Hey, didn't you say before..."
"I am saying that as a minister, I should share more of His Majesty's worries. If it is beneficial to His Majesty, I will not hesitate even if my body is broken to pieces!"
When Du Xun saw Wang Dehua's sudden change of heart, he was about to scold him, but he robbed him of his meal. He didn't know what to do for a moment.
In fact, Du Xun also knew that coming here was extremely risky, but he thought of the promise Li Zicheng had given him, and there were also the kings of Qin and Jin outside the city as hostages.
He also thought that Wang Dehua had a good relationship with him, and he heard that Chongzhen had been frightened to tears by the rebels, so he plucked up the courage to go to the city.
Unexpectedly, after he entered the city, he found that not only Chongzhen was not frightened, but Wang Dehua also changed his mind, which made him worried.
"Since Governor Wang is so loyal to us, why didn't he fire when the bandit leader showed up just now?"
Just when Du Xun was surprised, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice sounded again, startling him.
"I originally wanted to fire, but I was afraid of accidentally injuring the two kings of Qin and Jin, so I didn't dare to fire!"
Wang Dehua replied unhurriedly.
"What nonsense! We have already made it clear that anyone who bends the knee and surrenders will be punished by everyone."
"Do you not understand our will, or do you have ulterior motives?"
Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to take the opportunity to kill Wang Dehua as well. Now that he saw that he had pushed the matter away, he took the opportunity to press him to see if he would make a mistake while busy.
When Wang Dehua heard this, he kowtowed and explained: "Although your Majesty has a clear edict, the status of the two kings of Qin and Jin is special, and I dare not make the decision without authorization, so I sent someone to inform Mr. Li."
"As for Du Xun's matter, I have just learned about it. I am insensitive when it comes to things. Please forgive me!"
Zhu Yuanzhang saw Wang Dehua's words and deeds in an orderly manner and knew that he acted after making a plan. He couldn't help but doubt whether his previous inference about Wang Dehua was correct.
Because judging from Wang Dehua's words and deeds today, he is not stupid or timid.
If so, how could he not know that taking refuge with Li Zicheng was not a good idea?
And if he didn't take refuge in Li Zicheng, then why did he do this?
In order to explore Wang Dehua's true purpose, he shouted sharply: "Now that you know it, what are you waiting for?"
When Wang Dehua heard this, he immediately shouted to Qianhu behind him: "What are you doing standing still? Why don't we capture this traitor quickly?"
As soon as he finished speaking, several thousand households behind him pounced on Du Xun like wolves and tigers.
Du Xun was shocked when he saw this. Just when he was about to tell the truth, he and Wang Dehua were deadlocked.
But then I heard Wang Dehua's voice saying: "Take him to Dongchang and torture him severely to see if there are any other accomplices?"
Du Xun heard the meaning of Wang Dehua's words and immediately shut up and allowed everyone to tie him up.
"No need to interrogate him anymore, tie him to the top of the city and skin him alive for public viewing!"
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's cold voice sounded.
When Du Xun heard this, his face turned pale with fright, and he stammered: "You...you can't...can kill me, I am the envoy of Dashun, Dashun... .....Emperor Dashun...."
"Ah! Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please spare your life, slave... slave... never again... King Governor... Lord Governor, save... ..."
Du Xun originally wanted to use the power of the rebels to threaten Zhu Yuanzhang, but when he saw the skinning knife, he was so frightened that he cried out and begged for mercy incoherently.
"What are you doing standing still? Why don't you execute him quickly? Otherwise, he will insult the majesty of the royal family!"
When Wang Dehua saw Du Xun looking at him, he hurriedly shouted to several thousand households.
Upon hearing this, one of the Qianhus immediately twisted Du Xun's chin so that he could not speak, and then quickly tied him to the city wall.
For a time, screams were heard on the city wall, and some soldiers turned pale with fear.
Du Xun's screams attracted the attention of the rebels below the city, and they all looked towards the city.
"President Wang, why haven't you fired a cannon to kill those two shameless beasts who have forgotten their ancestors?"
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's angry voice sounded again.
"Your Majesty, the King of Qin and the King of Jin are of Tian family blood after all. Your Majesty, please..."
"Your Majesty, the rebels are powerful. If we fire artillery hastily, the rebels will attack the city..."
Wang Cheng'en and Wang Dehua heard this and spoke to dissuade him one after another. However, they were only halfway through their words when they saw Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and stopped again.
Finally, under Zhu Yuanzhang's coercion, the artillery finally lit the line of fire.
"boom!"
"boom!"
"boom!"
...
As a burst of artillery sounded, the huge felt tent was blown to pieces in an instant, and the two kings of Qin and Jin were also swallowed up by the artillery fire.
