Luck is important.
Wu Nian asked Li Tianbao to raid the southeast coast, thus completing his strategic purpose.
As a result, Li Tianbao accidentally invaded Hangzhou City. If I am not careful again, I will go north to Nanjing.
Li Tianbao and Liu Tianfang, two thousand households, plus two extra thousand households, Wang Baihui and Yan Changshan, carried the Chu army prisoners and headed for Nanjing in a mighty manner.
Along the way, anyone with eyes could see the banners of the Han army.
Anyone with ears has heard this.
People's hearts throughout the southeastern coastal areas were boiling like a cauldron of oil.
Nanjing.
It was the capital of Chu State, with a royal palace and various government offices. According to Chu State's plan at that time, if the Chu capital fell, it would retreat to Nanjing.
But now Nanjing is in danger first.
Could it be that King Wu Nian of Han really had a destiny?
The Chu Dynasty gradually declined, but the Han Dynasty prospered?
Ordinary people just watched the excitement and didn't realize how serious it was. Anyone with a bit of culture can't help but think about it.
Then some people had a wrong idea, and some people threw themselves into this wave angrily.
The crooked person wants to defect to the Han army and try to become a slave to the dragon.
Angry people either went north alone or organized troops to go north to Nanjing.
The city of Nanjing suddenly became the eye of a typhoon.
morning.
The sky was covered with dark clouds and exuded an ominous atmosphere.
Nanjing City has been put under martial law, and people are not allowed to enter or leave. There are soldiers patrolling and standing guard everywhere.
When they encountered someone moving around in the city, the soldiers couldn't help but stop them and conduct interrogations. Those without official documents will be treated as spies and arrested and imprisoned.
The official office, inside the hall.
The main officials in Nanjing gathered together, headed by Wan Chongguo, the Minister of Civil Affairs in Nanjing.
He sat on the main seat, and the other officials sat on both sides.
Everyone looked ugly.
As the chief officials of the accompanying capital, their rank and treatment are the same as those of the capital officials of Chu Capital. But there is little power.
The officials here were either demoted because they offended Long Yan, or they were retired.
No matter whether you have ability or not, you are very relaxed.
Now we have encountered a big disaster.
It's like a person is sitting at home, but disaster comes from the sky.
"Hey." Wan Chongguo sighed slightly and said, "In Nanjing, the city wall defense is much stronger than that in Hangzhou City, so there is no need to talk about the soldiers."
"I am not worried about defending Nanjing City."
"The question now is. What should we do with Zhang Haoyong?"
They already knew the general process of the matter. Xun Ze, the governor of Zhejiang, is currently in Nanjing and is under house arrest in Guanyi.
They did not dare to deal with the dignified officials.
But they killed the little fourth-grade Guangwei general Zhang Haoyong if they wanted to.
The question is whether to kill or not to kill.
"Master Wan said this. Chen Mingzhi came up with a very sound idea. Zhang Haoyong insisted on going his own way and encouraged Xun to attack. As a result, the army was defeated and Hangzhou fell. But he had the nerve to escape."
"He should be killed immediately."
Jin Pinggui, the Minister of Rites in Nanjing, said with an angry look on his face.
"Master Jin's words are wrong. Although Zhang Haoyong should be responsible. But he led the army to break out. Apart from him and Chen Mingzhi, there is no third person who can do this. He is a general."
"Nowadays, the country is troubled. The generals have too much money and nothing to eat. It is a pity to kill one's own talents. The best thing is not to let him be the head coach in the future."
"Besides. Now Zhang Haoyong is still on his way to Nanjing. Are you going to send someone to make him commit suicide? I can't guarantee that he will defect to Li Tianbao in anger. Isn't that pushing his talents to the enemy? "
The Minister of War in Nanjing paid the tribute. He had white hair and a withered face. He looked like he was half buried in the ground, but he was still in good spirits. He shook his head and said.
"Proactively offered to fight, but lost without punishment. Are the laws of the country and the dynasty in vain?"
"As for how to kill him, that's easy to do. Send someone to tell Zhang Haoyong that his life is in danger now, and the court allows him to convert his merits into a crime, trick him into coming to Nanjing, and then kill him at Caishikou to seize his military power."
Jin Pinggui shook his head violently, as if he would never give up until he killed Zhang Haoyong.
"I've said everything that needs to be said. I won't argue with you. Let Mr. Wan make the decision." Duan Li was not interested in arguing with Jin Pinggui and waved his hand.
"Master Wan." Jin Pinggui immediately raised his hands towards Wan Chongguo, making a pleading gesture.
Wan Chongguo smiled bitterly and looked troubled.
This is really a problem.
Just like the two said. It’s okay to kill or not to kill.
After thinking for a while, Wan Chongguo felt that Duan Li, the Minister of War, made more sense. The country is in difficulty, which is the time to employ people.
"For Zhang Haoyong, send someone to reprimand him. He will be fined for one year. Let him speed up his march and come to Nanjing to defend."
"For Chen Mingzhi, send someone to praise him. Give him money, cloth, and labor. The specific reward will be decided by the court."
When Wan Chongguo said this, when he saw Jin Pinggui, the Minister of Rites, wanted to open his mouth, his face darkened and he said: "Everyone, now that the country is facing a national crisis, we should abandon all differences and focus on defending the city of Nanjing."
"Ok, deal."
"yes."
Jin Pinggui had no choice but to surrender with everyone.
...........
"Wow!!!!" The water roared, and the waves beat against the hull of the boat. The flag with the word "Han" rustled in the breeze of the river.
The Han army advanced by land and water and reached Nanjing.
Li Tianbao asked Liu Tianfang to guard the warships and prisoners, and he led twelve thousand soldiers and horses to the open space south of Nanjing and set up camp.
Li Tianbao led Wang Baihui, Yan Changshan and others on horseback, came to the city, and looked up at the city of Nanjing.
"It is rumored that Nanjing has a royal spirit, and now it turns out that it is indeed the case. What a majestic city." Li Tianbao looked at it for a long time, showed admiration, and said to the people around him.
Everyone nodded.
Many dynasties have established their capitals in Nanjing.
It certainly has a royal air.
"It's a pity. I can't attack it." Li Tianbao withdrew his gaze, changed the subject, and said with regret.
What a majestic city.
The soldiers on the city were arranged neatly, with a large proportion of heavy armored soldiers, and there was a murderous aura.
As expected of the soldiers accompanying the capital, they were much more elite than those in Zhejiang.
With his small number of troops, it is simply a dream to attack Nanjing City.
"Although we cannot capture it, our goal of showing off our power has been achieved. Now the people along the southeast coast are floating."
Wang Baihui cupped his fists and said with high spirits.
"That's right." Yan Changshan's face turned red and he nodded heavily.
"Yes." Li Tianbao hummed, and then ordered: "We will stay outside Nanjing for three days. We will withdraw our troops after three days. Return to Panheng, Zhejiang."
"Until the king captures Hebei."
"Yes." Everyone bowed in response.
Everyone was in a good mood and their tasks were exceeded.
Next, it’s up to the king.
And will the king fail?
never!
