As night fell, the intruders retreated and did not attack again at night.
It was probably because they could not bear the heavy casualties.
Most of the Ming troops in the city had been cleared, and Beijing had basically been captured.
Although Liu Zongmin wanted to attack all night and annihilate this stubborn Ming army, firstly, his old battalion troops controlled various city gates, and he was the commander-in-chief of the entire army, so he could not focus on Xuanwu Gate.
He can only issue an order, and the Ministry of Life will be responsible for capturing Xuanwumen, and he can handle other matters himself.
As soon as Liu Zongmin left, the generals of the Chu army in charge of the attack relaxed.
There were too many uncontrollable factors in the night attack, and no one wanted to fight at night.
They just stayed around and waited for dawn.
When enough artillery is mobilized after dawn, the Ming army's defense can always be broken.
The difficult night passed slowly.
The soldiers of the Xishan Army were on guard, but they did not wait for the attack of the Chuang Army.
However, people in the barbican city were already in a state of confusion, and an atmosphere of despair filled the air above the team.
At this time, everyone knew that the team was in a desperate situation and was surrounded by enemies on all sides.
The whole city was filled with lights and carnival at night.
The soldiers were cheering, looting wantonly, and enjoying the fruits of their victory.
The city is full of enemies and surrounded by hundreds of thousands of troops.
Where should this team go?
Although people's hearts are floating and morale is low, it can be seen from Chen Yue's past power and the fact that most of the grassroots officers leading the army are from Chen Yue's retainers and rural soldiers from Xishan Town.
These people have been deeply favored by Chen Yue in the past and have long since Chen Yue regards his loyalty as his lord.
It can be said that this army is Chen Yue's private army.
It is no different from the servants of other Ming army generals.
Their loyalty is not to the Ming court, but to Chen Yue.
Therefore, although morale was low, there was no commotion in the army.
The soldiers wiped their weapons silently, or leaned against the city wall and closed their eyes to rest.
They believed that even if they were in a desperate situation, their general would lead them to fight a way out.
The long night passed like this, and dawn came again.
Just when the soldiers of the Xishan Army were preparing for a new day of fighting, what awaited them was not an attack from the Chuang Army, but an acquaintance they hated.
Hao Yaoqi walked into Wengcheng with empty hands amidst thousands of angry pairs of eyes.
Looking at these familiar faces on the wall, he couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.
Although he was originally a member of the army, and there was no betrayal, there was still an indescribable melancholy in his heart.
The reason why Hao Yaoqi came alone to persuade him to surrender was to make up for the pain in his heart.
I hope Chen Yue can listen to his words.
In this case, we can still be brothers in the future and work together under King Chuang's tent.
That would be great, Hao Yaoqi prayed secretly.
"Iron Lion, you ungrateful villain, a shameless person who seeks glory from a seller, you still have the nerve to come back."
Yu Feng stood at the gate of the tower, pointing at the Iron Lion and yelling.
"Kill him, kill him."
Other Xishan Army soldiers also started to clamor.
Some people raised their weapons and pressed towards Hao Yaoqi.
However, whether to kill or not can only be decided by the general Chen Yue.
Under the angry eyes of countless soldiers, Hao Yaoqi walked into the tower.
"Brother Tie, do you still have the nerve to come see me?"
Chen Yue's face was as dark as water, and he coldly scolded Hao Yaoqi.
Hao Yaoqi sighed, cupped his fists and saluted, "Hao Yaoqi, the general under the command of King Chuang, has met Lord Zhongcheng."
"Brother Hao Yaoqi, when did you change your name?
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Did you do something treacherous?
You feel that you can't meet people with your original name?"
Chen Yue mocked.
"I followed King Chuang when I was in the fourth year of Chongzhen.
In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, King Chuang led eighteen cavalry out of Shangluo Mountain and marched into Henan, including me."
Hao Yaoqi shook his head and said: "Ten years of Chongzhen Five years after King Chuang broke through Kaifeng, the army of Chuang had already developed It grew to more than 100,000 people, occupying half of Henan.
At this time, King Chuang began to think of fighting for the Ming Dynasty, so he sent me to Beijing, first to inquire about the movements of the Ming Dynasty, and then here.
Laying down the foundation, one day when King Chuang launches his Northern Expedition, he will be able to respond internally.
In order to quickly establish a foundation in Beijing, I chose to join the powerful and rely on my own strength to work as a thug for the subservient prince Wu Keming.
I really hoped to gain his appreciation, seek an official position in Beijing, and accumulate strength, so that I can become king one day.
When the army attacked Beijing, I responded internally and cooperated with King Chuang to capture Beijing. " "So, you were a spy of Chuangjun from the beginning."
Chen Yue's expression became solemn.
He originally thought that Iron Lion betrayed himself for glory and wealth, but he didn't expect that he was Li Zicheng's man all the way, and he was also The general of the Chuang army.
"Exactly."
Hao Yaoqi nodded and finally talked about the matter.
He felt relieved.
"In that case, I can't blame you.
The only blame is that I, Chen Yue, was blind and mistook my enemy for my brother.
I deserved to be betrayed."
Chen Yue smiled self-consciously, his heart full of frustration.
A spy who broke into the army, He actually regarded him as a confidant and appointed him as the commander of the first battalion.
What if he didn't deserve it?
In the future, I will have to establish a special internal security organization to be responsible for strictly investigating the details within the army, Chen Yue said to himself.
"Brother Chen, although I, Hao Yaoqi, am a man who wants to conquer the king, I still have feelings for our Xishan Army after spending time together day and night.
After all, this army also has my hard work.
As for Brother Chen, you have saved You are the person I admire most.
I don’t want to see you or our Xishan Army come to an end.
Now that Beijing has been captured by Dashun, the Ming Dynasty can be considered dead.
Brother Chen, surrender, I have already recommended you to King Chuang.
As long as you are willing to surrender, King Chuang will reuse you.
In this way, we are still brothers."
Hao Yaoqi said to Chen Yue in a sincere tone.
In order to accept Chen Yue's surrender, he had just had a quarrel with Liu Zongmin, and relied on Li Zicheng's order to convince Liu Zongmin and agree not to attack.
"Haha, I appreciate Brother Hao's kindness.
Surrendering is impossible."
Chen Yue smiled and refused directly.
Although I had already made up my mind to surrender, I couldn't be too eager.
At least the conditions still had to be negotiated.
"Brother Chen, I know you are a loyal person, but the Ming Dynasty is dead, our army has captured the palace, and the emperor is gone.
Who else are you loyal to?"
Upon hearing that Chen Yue was unwilling to surrender, Hao Waiqi immediately I was anxious and advised him earnestly.
"King Chuang said that as long as you are willing to surrender, he will make you Pingnan Bo, and your army will return to your command.
Aren't you the governor of Tianjin?
I don't have the official position of governor in Dashun, so King Chuang said that he would make you a Jie.
The envoy is a frontier official who is comparable to the governor and governor."
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Ah, Chen Yue was suddenly shocked.
Li Zicheng was so lenient to the surrendered general and did not reduce his military power, but also entrusted him with important tasks.
This kind of magnanimity was not unkind.
"But, I fought with you yesterday and killed so many soldiers of the Chuang Army.
The King of Chuang will let things go by the wayside.
Maybe they can settle old scores after I surrender," General Chen Yue said doubtfully.
According to the history in my memory, Li Zicheng was a capricious tycoon, and a murderous butcher.
Would he be so magnanimous?
Chen Yue didn't believe it.
"Hey, what does this mean to you?
Do you know Liu Yongfu, the former deputy commander-in-chief of Henan Province in the Ming Dynasty?
During the Battle of Kaifeng, he injured one of King Chuang's eyes.
King Chuang ignored the blame and swore by breaking his arrow that he would never retaliate in the future. ."
Hao Yaoqi smiled.
"Open-minded and magnificent, he is worthy of being the king of Chuang who leads thousands of troops across the Central Plains."
Chen Yue praised.
"So, Brother Chen, are you willing to surrender?"
Hao Yaoqi shouted in surprise.
"Of course, those who know the current affairs are heroes.
King Chuang is such a hero.
I, Chen Yue, am truly lucky to be able to serve for him."
Chen Yue said with a smile
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