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"Be loyal to the Qing Dynasty and end yourself." Such words made Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, Sun Shanbao, the governor of Jiangsu, Liu Yunke, the governor of Zhejiang, and Qi Ying, the general of Hangzhou, and others only feel pale. Although they often shout slogans like "born to be a Qing person, and die to be a ghost of the Qing Dynasty", if they really die for the Qing Dynasty, it is estimated that they will not be willing in their hearts.

It's just that the current shape seems to be out of their control. As Jiangning's general Dezhubu said, if you don't want to surrender to the Xinhua army, then you can only be loyal to the Qing Dynasty. Niu Jian and other civil officials have always regarded themselves as loyal servants of the Qing Dynasty. Although they are Han Chinese, from their bones, they regard themselves as slaves of the Qing Dynasty. This makes it impossible for them to straighten their backs for the rest of their lives. However, they also seem to have gotten used to it. And Jiangning General Dezhubu and Hangzhou General Qiying, although they are Manchurians, especially Qiying is still a Qing clan. However, they did not want to die even more. Even if they knew that surrendering to the Xinhua Army would not end well, they still had a glimmer of luxury and wanted to give it a try.

"General De, the matter has come to this point, it is not a crime of war, it is really too powerful for the Xinhua Army. General Ben also intends to surrender to the Xinhua Army, leaving a life, and will be able to do his part for the Qing Dynasty again in the future. "Hangzhou General Qi Ying said high-sounding. Obviously, he was afraid of death, but in the end, he said that he left a useful body for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, which is simply shameless to the extreme!

"Haha. General Qiying really understands people, that's what General Ben thinks. Jiangning General Dezhubu said with great joy. Originally, if he was the only one who surrendered. And if everyone else chooses to be loyal to the Qing Dynasty, then he will definitely be severely punished by Emperor Daoguang, and maybe his head will be cut off directly. But now, with Qiying, a child of the clan, by his side, even if he returns to the side of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in the future, life will be much better.

Niu Jian and other civil officials looked at each other. The literati have always paid attention to discipline, and would rather die than bow to the enemy. However, although the three of them are literati. But more often than not, they are hypocritical bureaucrats who only know how to think about their own interests. In such a situation, although surrendering to the Xinhua Army would be discrediting to them, if they could save their lives. It's also a good choice.

"The official has decided. As General De and General Qi Ying said, if we die, we will be a hundred. However, the old man believes that we can keep a useful body, endure humiliation, and serve the Qing Dynasty in the future, so that we can repay His Majesty's kindness. Niu Jianyi, the governor of Liangjiang, said sternly.

"The spirit of Lord Niu. Let me wait and so on very impressed. Although Sun is not as good as Lord Niu, he thinks that his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty can be learned. The official also plans to make a living in secret. Leave this life and continue to serve the court in the future. Jiangsu Governor Sun Shanbao also said.

"Haha, both adults have such a discipline, how can they be without Liu?" Zhejiang Governor Liu Yunke also said.

In this way, the three feudal officials who had always regarded themselves as loyal ministers of the Qing Dynasty reached an agreement in an instant and prepared to surrender to the Xinhua Army. And, the reason is still so high-sounding.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since everyone has decided to surrender to the Xinhua Army, let's open the door and surrender." Jiangning General Dezhubu said. Otherwise, by the time the Xinhua army enters the Governor's Palace, it will be too late.

Everyone else nodded, for the sake of their own lives, they had left the Qing Dynasty behind.

Outside the governor's palace, an infantry battalion of the 4th Brigade of the Xinhua Army surrounded the place. Two mortars were erected just outside the gates of the Doge's Palace. The rifles in the hands of the soldiers of the Xinhua Army were also aimed at the governor's palace. They were all waiting for orders to attack.

The gate of the Governor's Palace was closed, and the Qing army inside quietly put their heads deep into the wall and looked at the Xinhua army outside the city in horror. They all knew that at this moment, Jiangning had been captured by the Xinhua army, and the entire Governor's Mansion was surrounded, and they were already unable to fly.

Brigadier General Liu Zhongming, commander of the Xinhua Army, came outside the Governor's Palace. The capture of Jiangning City was somewhat unexpected by such a light one. Originally, he also thought that it would take at least a week or so to defeat Jiangning. But now it seems that the combat effectiveness of the Qing army is even lower than that of his counterpart. From this point of view, this time the Xinhua Army led by him will easily be able to accomplish the combat objective.

"General Liu, we are ready to attack at any time. According to the information we have received, the Qing army in the governor's palace has less than 500 men, and the battle can be resolved in half an hour at most. Brigadier General Lu Ming, commander of the 4th Brigade of the Xinhua Army, said.

"Hmm. However, it would be best if it could be taken intact. Brigadier General Liu Zhongming said. After Xinhua overthrew the Manchu Qing Dynasty and unified the whole country, it would definitely move its capital back to China. Brigadier General Liu Zhongming believes that Jiangning is a very good choice for the capital. When the Ming Dynasty was founded, didn't it also set the capital here? The Liangjiang Governor's Mansion is the best garden in Jiangning City, not only the architecture is exquisite, but the scenery inside is also very good. If King Long Yu flew to Jiangning, this would be a very good place to stay.

"Take this here in one piece? It's a little difficult. Brigadier General Lu Ming said. The governor's palace was full of high-ranking Manchu officials, and they were also their diehards, and it was almost impossible to get them to lay down their arms and be captured.

"Have you sent someone to persuade you to surrender?" Brigadier General Liu Zhongming asked.

Brigadier General Lu Ming shook his head, because everything was in the hands of the Xinhua Army, so he didn't think about persuading him to surrender.

It was at this time that the closed doors of the Doge's Palace suddenly opened. The Manchu high-ranking officials, led by the governor of Liangjiang, rushed out of the gate. Seeing this situation, Brigadier General Liu Zhongming couldn't help but smile.

"It seems that there is no need to persuade them to surrender, they themselves ran out and surrendered. These guys are also greedy for life and afraid of death! Brigadier General Liu Zhongming said with a smile. The high-ranking officials of the Qing army came out and surrendered themselves, which undoubtedly saved a lot of things for the Xinhua army, and most importantly, the Liangjiang Governor's Mansion was preserved intact. On the other day, King Long Yu flew to Nanjing, and he could be regarded as having a very good place to stay.

The soldiers of the Xinhua Army all aimed their guns at Niu Jian and others who walked out of the governor's palace. The muzzles of so many black holes were pointed at them, which made several people a little frightened, and their steps were a little vain.

"This official is Niu Surrender, the governor of Liangjiang in the Qing Dynasty, and now leads the officials in Jiangning City to surrender to the Xinhua army." Niu Jian shouted loudly, his expression was very stern, as if he was planning to maintain his last dignity like this.

"I am the commander of the Xinhua Army, and on behalf of the Xinhua Army, I accept your surrender." Brigadier General Liu Zhongming said.

Subsequently, the officers and soldiers of the Xinhua Army entered the Governor's Palace, and the Qing troops in the Governor's Mansion also obediently laid down their weapons and surrendered to the Xinhua Army. Even those officials and old men have surrendered, why do they still insist?

After the Xinhua army took control of the situation, Brigadier General Liu Zhongming came to Niu Jian and others under the protection of several guards.

"I'm glad you were able to choose to surrender, and it's very beneficial for both of us." Brigadier General Liu Zhongming said with a smile.

"Humph!" Niu Jian snorted coldly, in his opinion, Brigadier General Liu Zhongming was completely showing off his victory to them.

"General Liu, we have surrendered to your army. Now, Jiangning is yours. However, we hope that your army will be able to give us the most basic guarantees. Jiangning General Dezhubu hurriedly said. Now they are all prisoners, and offending the commander of the Xinhua Army is not a good thing for them. Although, the commander of the Xinhua Army in front of him was too young, and the young man made him a little jealous. However, he also had to admit that the other party had already mastered their life and death, and they could only curry favor with each other.

"As long as you don't make some dangerous moves, your safety is guaranteed. When the war is over, your family can ransom you with money. I don't know the exact price now. Brigadier General Liu Zhongming said.

This surprised Dezhubu and the others, and even Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, couldn't help but have a hint of joy in his eyes. If it can be redeemed, it will be better soon. Even if the lion of the new Chinese army opens his mouth, it is better than being a prisoner. These high-ranking officials of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, none of them are desperately trying to make money, and they are already rich enough to rival the country.

After the Xinhua army captured Jiangning, it quickly issued a proclamation to show the people of Jiangning the policy of the Xinhua army, and after learning that many of the Xiangyong were bewitched by the Manchus to join the army, Brigadier General Liu Zhongming took the initiative to release these captured Xiangyong. This made the Xinhua Army win the favor of the people in Jiangning City.

After taking Jiangning, the Xinhua army had a stable foothold in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. After that, the Xinhua Army left two infantry brigades in Jiangning, and the remaining troops, on the one hand, attacked the area south of the Yangtze River, and on the other hand, they attacked westward by advancing by land and water, and knocked down the important cities along the Yangtze River one after another. In the Battle of Jiangning, almost all the main forces of the Qing army along the Yangtze River were wiped out by the Xinhua army, making these areas very empty, and the Xinhua army was able to defeat these cities without much effort.

The Xinhua army went up the Yangtze River and attacked the city and plundered the land. Coupled with the Qing army's siege of Guangdong, it also ended in failure. With the passage of time, the news slowly spread to all parts of the country, and for a while, the world shook. In the beginning, under the propaganda of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, everyone did not take the Xinhua Army seriously, but now, half of China is about to fall under the control of the Xinhua State. (To be continued......)