"The matter is urgent now and the country is in danger. In a moment's notice, all my dear friends generously donated their money! When the Liu thief retreats, I will repay you twice as much!"
On May 6, the first year of Chongzhen, Qianqing Palace in the capital.
The restless Zhu Youxiao almost begged the ministers, hoping that all officials could collect five million in reward silver. However, the ministers all said that "the family's financial resources are exhausted and there is nothing they can do."
Zhu Youxiao threatened to die, but the ministers were still stubborn, so they had to order Du Xun to go out of the city and reply to Marquis Ping Liao: "This matter is of great importance, let me consider it again."
Outside Zuo'anmen City, at the main tent of Ping Liao Hou's army, Liu Zhaosun looked at the confidants around him and said calmly:
"The Emperor refuses the peace agreement, what's the next step?"
Even if Liu Zhaosun could afford to wait, the 160,000 troops behind him could not afford to wait.
When things have developed to this point, it can be said that the arrow has to be fired.
However, he did not want to be recorded in later history as a traitor and regicide.
Liu Zhaosun glanced around and his eyes fell on Kang Yingqian. Kang Yingqian understood the idea and immediately stood up and said:
"General Liu, the Emperor has been kidnapped by the traitors in Donglin and ordered not to leave the Forbidden City. It is the time for our loyal ministers and good generals to serve the country. We should attack the city in one fell swoop, cut off the culprits, and save the emperor from hanging upside down! The troops of Qinwang from all over the country are coming soon. Time waits for no one, no room for delay!”
Qiao Yiqi and Ma Shiying also echoed:
"The Marquis of Ping Liao led his army to enter the Pass to quell Jingnan, just for this moment. There must be no hesitation at this moment!"
Liu Zhaosun nodded slightly. Although the rebellion had long been numb after fighting all the way from Shanhaiguan to here, this final kick did still require a certain amount of courage.
Marquis Ping Liao looked at Sun Chuanting, who had been silent. For more than two months, Sun Chuanting had been staying in Kaiyuan to assist Mrs. Gaoming in handling Liaodong government affairs. Not long ago, he was urgently recruited to western Liaoning by Liu Zhaosun, and then followed Kaiyuan's army to kill all the way from western Liaoning. Go to the capital city.
Seeing that the snowball of the troops under Marquis Ping Liao seemed to be getting bigger and bigger, the morale of the troops was even stronger than when they fought against Hetuala last year.
Sun Chuanting also knew that these more than 100,000 people were a mixed bag, and many of them followed suit. However, with Kaiyuan's current strength, if he wanted to engulf the world, he could only absorb the surrendered troops in this way.
He saluted Marquis Ping Liao and said in a gentle tone:
"The army is invincible. From Shanhaiguan to Tongzhou, we have sent a message to decide. We should attack the capital in one fell swoop. We cannot delay the time. Otherwise, not only will we be short of food and fodder, but we will also be threatened by soldiers and horses from all sides. Jianzhou in Liaodong and Haixi will see us too." If we don’t return to Kaiyuan for a long time, the two foreign leaders will inevitably have other thoughts."
Liu Zhaosun's expression was stern, and what Sun Chuanting said made sense.
There are no absolutely loyal subordinates, just like there are no permanent friends. When entering the pass this time, Ping Liaohou did not allow the Jurchens from Jianzhou, Haixi and other tribes to participate in the war, mainly because he was worried about triggering strong resistance from the people in the pass.
However, he summoned more than a hundred officer leaders from various Jurchen tribes, including Niulu and above, to accompany them. They were called to watch the battle. In fact, they were used as hostages to remind Dudu and Burhanggu not to act rashly.
After witnessing the betrayal and corruption of his subordinates again and again, Liu Zhaosun was completely disappointed with human nature. In the future, fewer and fewer people will be persuaded by virtue, and coercion and inducement will become the norm under his control.
"What Lord Sun said is true, so what do you think should be done?"
Sun Chuanting glanced at everyone and then said:
"General Liu, the capital is the most prosperous area. The north-south canal runs through it. The money, food and wealth from all over the world are gathered here. It cannot be taken lightly. Most of the dignitaries living in the city are inextricably linked with the powerful gentry of the provinces, prefectures and counties. It can be said that A single move can affect the whole body. Unless you want to be the enemy of the world, you need to adopt different strategies for different officials, and you cannot kill them all. And if you want to achieve this, you must first consider when to attack the city. Entering the city? Who enters the city? What should we do if there is an accident after entering the city? The Kaiyuan Army has strict military discipline, and the soldiers obey orders without saying much. They will all obey the orders of General Ping Liao, but the border troops who have recently surrendered are different. .”
The lower official believed that the surrendered border troops must not be allowed to enter the city, otherwise the disaster would be endless. "
Liu Zhao touched Sun Chuang's palm and smiled. It was still Sun Chuanting who was old enough to seek the country. He suddenly remembered Li Zicheng's entry into Beijing in history.
When the Shun Army first entered Beijing, the military discipline was strict. Every day, soldiers were beheaded for violating military discipline, robbery, rape, and adultery. Later, when the Shun Army was defeated by the Qing Army in a stone battle, the military discipline of the Shun Army in Beijing was reduced. Gradually it became disorganized.
Liu Zhaosun believed that he could do better than Li Zicheng.
After all, he now doesn't have to face the sudden entry of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty, or other powerful forces backstabbing him.
Because the Kaiyuan Army is now equivalent to the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. Take the path of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, leaving the Manchu and Qing Dynasties with nowhere to go.
Therefore, there is no threat behind Ping Liao Hou, and he will never be like the Dashun Army in history. After occupying the capital, they suffered a disastrous defeat and then suffered another defeat until they were finally completely destroyed.
"Deng Changxiong! Immediately mobilize two thousand soldiers from the First and Second Guards Army. After preparing to break the city, they will enter the city with my officers. The remaining soldiers will guard the nine gates of the capital and prevent other soldiers and civilians from entering the city! There is no officer! General orders, anyone who dares to enter Beijing city at will will be killed!"
Deng Changxiong took the order and left.
Kang Yingqian coughed twice, leaned into Liu Zhaosun's ear, and whispered:
"Marquis Ping Liao, do you want to tell the world about the story of Jianwen that I told you before?"
Liu Zhaosun was stunned for a moment and looked at Kang Jianjun hesitantly.
Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunwen disappeared after the Jingnan Fire. Some people say that he escaped from Nanjing disguised as a monk. Others say that after the city of Nanjing was destroyed, he was killed by King Yan, thrown into the fire and burned to charcoal.
"Emperor Shenzong was kind to me back then. If it weren't for Emperor Wanli's support, I don't know where I am now, and I can't bear to treat his descendants..."
Kang Yingqian hurriedly stepped forward, trying to cover Marquis Pingliao to prevent him from talking any more.
Qiao Yiqi, Sun Chuanting, Ma Shiying and others around them all pretended not to hear anything. They all turned their heads to the side and stared at the moat in a daze.
"Marquis Ping Liao! Is this the time for women to be kind? Look at it."
Kang Yingqian took Liu Zhaosun's hand and pointed at the continuous fortresses surrounding the city wall.
A hundred steps away from the two of them, a family of refugees who went on an expedition with the army were busy cooking. It was unclear whether the meat cooked in a broken pot was human legs or dog legs.
Since the food road extends for thousands of miles, Kaiyuan's army has long been running out of food and grass, and now it can barely supply part of the surrendered Ming army. As for the refugees who followed them, they have to solve their food problem on their own.
"Ping Liao Hou! Did you see that? Hundreds of thousands of people are watching the siege of the city and the distribution of food. Their eyes are pierced! Why do you care about Emperor Shenzong? Emperor Shenzong is buried underground. You and the dead What kind of kindness are you talking about? Have you forgotten how the imperial court treated us harshly during the bloody battle in Sarhu?!"
Liu Zhaosun sighed and was about to speak when Sun Chuanting suddenly broke the silence.
"General Liu, the emperor must get rid of him, otherwise there will be endless troubles. At present, the Ming Dynasty is raging in the north and south, and civil unrest is happening everywhere. We can't be kind to women, otherwise, tomorrow there will be ten Zhu Youxiao popping up and attacking Restoration of the name, when the time comes, not just the dozens of people who died today will die."
Kang Yingqian took the lead and knelt down. A large area of people knelt down under the darkness all around. Ma Shiying took the lead and shouted:
"The matter has come to this, if Marquis Ping Liao does not obey, please behead the official!"
Liu Zhao and Sun Moran, after a long time, shook his head and sighed:
"Are you going to put me on the stove to bake?"
Kang Yingqian stepped forward quickly and whispered:
"Don't worry, I have made all arrangements, and King Xin Zhu Youjian is on his way..."
On the sixth day of May in the first year of Chongzhen, the sky above the capital was filled with fireworks and a light rain continued.
The people spent their time in fear and anxiety. In the afternoon, there were hail, thunder and lightning, and miserable wind and bitter rain.
The people rushed to spread rumors that there was a vision coming from the sky, and the Ming Dynasty might not be saved.
At dusk, I saw the imperial city burning in the distance.
Historical records record:
When the superior (Liu Zhaosun) saw smoke rising from the palace, he hurriedly sent his envoys to rescue him, but it was too late. The envoys found his body in the fire and returned it in vain.
The emperor cried and said: Sure enough, Ruo (Emperor Chongzhen) is dementia! Then all the evildoers in Donglin were punished.
(End of Volume 4)
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