Chapter 500: The Cup Emperor (Medium)
Zhu Qizhen immediately understood the intention of the Mongolian people, they wanted to use their own identity to open the gate of the Central Plains Gateway Xuanfu, so as to directly lead the troops to invade this great tomorrow.
He really wanted to sternly refuse this despicable request of the other party, because he knew very well what serious consequences would be brought about by doing so, once the defense line of Xuanfu was broken, the entire Central Plains would face the iron hooves of the Mengren, and the tens of millions of innocent people would also be completely exposed to the Mengren's butcher's knife!
But in the end, Zhu Qizhen still chose to cooperate. Because he knows better what he is in now, it is a man-made sword, I am a fish, and if he provokes them to anger because he goes against their will, then he will suffer.
So, under the guidance of Xuan Chengyuan, Zhu Qizhen quickly used the wording of the identity of the Son of Heaven to give an order to the defenders of Xuanfu now, ordering them not to resist, to quickly open the city gate, and open the city to surrender. I don't know whether it was fortunate or unfortunate, but in the turmoil after this defeat, he actually did not lose the seal he was carrying, so after stamping the emperor's treasure seal, the authenticity of this holy decree is even more difficult to deny.
When he first took over this will from Xuan Chengyuan's hands, he was really overjoyed, and he said a few good words again, which was really joyful. As for the other people in the tent, they laughed heartily, and they had extremely high confidence in winning the Xuanfu and even the entire Great Tomorrow.
Having said that just now, when he first gathered everyone and proposed that he could easily attack Xuanhua City, everyone was still full of doubts about this, and now, naturally, he could only say in a loud voice.
After having such a sharp weapon, the morale of the Mongolian people was naturally greatly boosted, and they were no longer entrenched, even if they sent troops to Xuanhua City. And their arrival also made the defenders in the city feel very nervous, under the command of the defender Yang Hong, countless equipment to defend the city have been prepared, the city is also lit on fire, and the iron pot has already been set up on the top, ready to serve with boiling oil once the Mongols attack.
And at the moment when the two armies confronted each other and the battle was about to break out, the Mongolian people outside the city only sent one man and one horse to rush to the city, and did not avoid the clusters of arrows shining with cold light at the head of the city. ”
The soldiers of the Ming army who were aiming at the people with bows and arrows all looked at each other, not knowing what this person had to say. Although the two armies would always say something to each other before the battle to demoralize each other, it was very rare for him to go straight to the city single-handedly. But it was precisely because of the doubts in his heart that the Ming army did not act rashly, but seemed to have turned his inquiring eyes directly on the adults on the side.
Because the first battle is related to the trend of this attack and defense, Yang Hong, as the main general in the city, is naturally at the head of the city. Now I saw that he also frowned slightly, and after being convinced that it was impossible for the bow and crossbow of the Yimeng people to shoot into the city from a few miles away, he came out from behind the city wall: "This official is Yang Hong, the chief soldier of Xuanfu, if you have anything to say, just say it." However, if you want to persuade us to surrender Kaesong or something, don't bother with it, you know it's impossible! ”
The Mongolian cavalry under the city smiled heavily, and did not distinguish, but took out the holy decree that had been prepared from his bosom and shouted: "This is the holy decree written by your Emperor Majesty himself, you can tell me if you will surrender after reading it." ”
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"What?" When everyone in the city heard this, their faces changed, especially Yang Hong, who was even more shocked, full of disbelief. And while they were amazed, the Namon man had swiftly bound the decree to the arrow, and then he drew the bowstring and shot it at the head of the city with a thud.
As soon as the holy decree fell into the city, a soldier quickly stepped forward to pick him up, and then quickly handed it over to Yang Hong. At this time, Mr. Yang, who was calm and calm just now, was already full of entanglement. Because he recognized at a glance that the handwriting of the four characters "Yang Hong personally enlightened" written on the face of the will was indeed the imperial pen of the Son of Heaven.
As an important military attache who defended strategic places such as Xuanfu for the imperial court, Yang Hong's status in the court was naturally not low, and every once in a while, he would receive a reward or an instruction from the capital. After reading more, he is naturally very familiar with Zhu Qizhen's handwriting.
It was because of familiarity that he knew that things had indeed developed to an extremely terrible situation. This shows that the Son of Heaven has indeed been captured by the Mongols, which is a situation that the Ming court, especially border guards like him, do not want to see. Because it means that the other party can use the Son of Heaven as a weapon to open their own city.
Now, the Mongolian people really started to think about it...... And when he opened the will, hastily swept over the content that made him surrender in Kaicheng, and looked at the final payment and treasure seal, Yang Hong's body shook violently, his face turned pale, and he almost fell to the ground with this holy decree.
"What to do? What should I do? Yang Hong's heart was suddenly full of contradictions. If he had set out as a loyal courtier, he would have opened the city in obedience. But then the people and the defenders of the city will be taken prisoner. Moreover, once the Xuanfu is broken, there will be no danger in the Central Plains in the rear, and the Mongolian iron cavalry can drive straight into it and kill those innocent people. In this way, he, Yang Hong, is bound to become a sinner in this world!
But if you refuse to open the city, how can you say that this will is in hand? This is really a dilemma, there is no way out!
Just when Yang Hong was full of confusion, and his soldiers were all nervous, the one under the city shouted again: "Lord Yang, do you want to be a disloyal minister who resists the order?" If that were the case, how sad would your Emperor be......"
When the words came up, Yang Hong's heart was tightened. Although the other party didn't say it explicitly, there was already a threat in that tone, as if it was a subtle indication that if you refused to cooperate, we would be ruthless to your emperor! And all this is because you, a courtier, refuse to do your will.
"Your Excellency...... This city can't be opened! Seeing that he hesitated, one of his subordinates finally spoke: "We have already suffered a big defeat, if even the Xuanfu is lost, I am afraid that the country will be in danger." ”
"I understand......" Yang Hong took a deep breath, and then his gaze quickly became resolute: "For the sake of the soldiers and civilians in the city, and in order to ensure the safety of the Daming Jiangshan Sheji, I can only resist the decree once!" ”
After making up his mind, General Yang showed his head again and shouted at the Mengren below: "You only want me to make Xuanfu Kaicheng surrender with such a so-called will, that is too child's play." How can I be sure that this must have been written by His Majesty himself, and not by your forged decree? ”
"This ...... you
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Don't you see the seal on the decree? This Emperor's Seal cannot be faked. ”
"Ha, you used treacherous tricks to disperse my Ming army, and Your Majesty is in that army, maybe this is the treasure seal you picked up somewhere after the war." No matter what the other party says, Yang Hong's reaction is just one, don't believe it!
"You ......" At this time, the other party really had nothing to do, so he could only go back after making another threat with hatred.
Although this time it was a fool of the past, there was no sense of relief on Mr. Yang's face. Because he knows that since he can't make a plan, the other party will definitely come up with another plan.
Sure enough, after hearing the results, he was first annoyed, and then waved his hand: "Since he refuses to accept it, we will let him believe it." Push the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom up for me, and let those guys in the city see it clearly. ”
When Boyan beside him heard this, he immediately spoke out to stop him: "Taishi, this is not good. After all, he is the king of a country, and it is a bit too much to do so! ”
"Hmph, what is not a gentleman, he is just a prisoner in my hands, so naturally he has to do something for us." But this time, Yexian didn't take the other party's suggestion, just waved his hand and ordered someone to do it.
After a while, the unfortunate Emperor was dragged to the front of the Mongolian army, and his face was full of panic at this time, and he shouted from time to time: "Didn't I write my will according to your will?" Why do you do this to me? As he spoke, he struggled in vain. It turned out that he thought that the Mongolian people were going to drag him to the front of the battle and behead him to show the public.
It wasn't until he spoke first that he calmed down a little: "Don't worry, our men on the grassland have always been good at talking, and since you are willing to cooperate, naturally they will not attack you again." However, the defenders of the city reasoned that the decree you wrote was forged, so in order to gain the trust of others, I had to let you show your face. ”
"This ...... How is this possible? Yang Hong, how could he not recognize my handwriting? The Son of Heaven hurriedly argued. But he obviously didn't let him listen to his words first, and as soon as he raised his hand, he gave the order to let a cavalry envelop Zhu Qizhen and rush straight to the city.
Seeing that there was a sudden commotion in the Mongolian formation, and then dozens of horsemen came towards this side, Yang Hong's face in the city became more and more solemn. Although the other party was still far away and could not see their faces clearly, he had already guessed what their purpose was.
Sure enough, a moment later, when the people arrived at the city, the cavalry was divided, revealing the pale young man wrapped in the middle. Although he looked like he had long lost his previous majesty and spirit, Yang Hong still recognized his identity at a glance - Zhu Qizhen, the son of the Great Tomorrow.
This made Yang Hong's whole person stay on the spot, although the holy decree just now had convinced him of this, but now seeing that the emperor really fell into the hands of the Mongolian people and was brought to the front of the battle, the impact on him was also quite large.
As for those defenders, although they didn't recognize the Son of Heaven, they still guessed the result just by looking at the dragon robe on their bodies, and they all trembled in fear.
At the same time, under the persecution and coercion of several Mongolian cavalry, Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to speak: "Yang Hong, Yang Qing, you should believe that the holy decree was indeed issued by me now." Please open the gates of the city quickly, and don't cause unnecessary casualties......"
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