Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 248 Chapter 248, Zhu Cihong conquered Li Yan, and Emperor Chongzhen kept laughing
More than a year ago, when Li Zicheng was ambitious and led an army of 10,000+ to besiege the city of Beijing, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army at that time could only be described by two words for the Dashun army—garbage.

Times have changed, and now when Zhu Cihong led the Ming army to break through Nanyang City, the fighting power between the two armies had completely reversed.

War is the easiest way for soldiers to grow up. The veterans of the Dashun Army were slaughtered in repeated defeats, while the recruits of the Ming Dynasty kept growing rapidly in repeated victories.

So when the Ming army swarmed into Nanyang City, the end of the war was already doomed.

About two hours after the Ming army entered the city, the battle in the entire Nanyang City was completely over.

The resistance of the Dashun army was actually not fierce. Those who really wanted to resist had already died in the previous war.

Surrounded by many soldiers, Zhu Cihong entered the city and arrived at the former residence of the Ming Nanyang Ling.

Here, the first thing he saw was the high-spirited Niu Jinxing.

"Your Majesty knows that the mere Nanyang City will definitely not be able to stop His Highness the Crown Prince." Niu Jinxing respectfully saluted Zhu Cihong.

Niu Jinxing had reason to be happy, because at the last moment, he successfully persuaded Li Yan to lay down his arms and surrender to the Ming army that had surrounded the mansion.

Although the surrender was a bit late, it was still a successful persuasion, so Niu Jinxing can still get a share of the credit.

This is enough for Niu Jinxing.

Zhu Cixiang looked at Niu Jinxing with a slightly subtle expression.

I have to admit that this military adviser of the Dashun Dynasty is indeed a character who can bend and stretch, and at the same time is very good at turning the steering wheel when the wind blows.

Originally, Niu Jinxing was at best doing things for Da Ming in order to save his life when he was captured, but after realizing that Da Ming had really shown signs of revival, Niu Jinxing immediately asked to join the Jinyiwei, and he was loyal Running around to persuade and alienate Dashun's courtiers.

Zhu Cihong asked curiously: "Niu Qianhu, aren't you worried that Li Yan will kill you directly in a fit of anger?"

Niu Jinxing said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, if Li Yan has the kind of personality that will kill the subordinates, then the subordinates will definitely not appear in front of him."

Zhu Cihong couldn't help laughing out loud: "Niu Qianhu really speaks quickly, so what about Li Yan?"

Li Yan soon appeared in front of Zhu Cihong.

The great general of the Shun Dynasty didn't seem too depressed, he saluted Zhu Cihong very calmly: "The sinner has seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Cihong looked at Li Yan with great interest, and said, "I heard from Niu Qianhu that you actually wanted to surrender to Daming a long time ago. Why didn't you choose to surrender until the last moment when the city was broken?"

Li Yan said: "Without him, I just want to repay King Chuang's appreciation."

Zhu Cihong said: "Then why didn't you just fight to the death?"

Li Yan said: "I have already died once outside Beijing."

Zhu Cihong was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized.

Speaking of which, the shot that almost killed Li Yan outside Beijing was shot by Zhu Cihong himself.

Zhu Cihong said: "Then, since you have surrendered, you have to do things for Daming properly."

Li Yan was originally from a high-class background in the Dashun regime. He has always been firmly opposed to the massacre of the city, and he advocates wooing Ming officials from all over the country. He is one of the leaders of the moderate faction.

If Li Yan is killed, all subsequent Dashun generals will not dare to surrender and can only fight to the death with the Ming army. This is not in line with Zhu Cihong's strategy of wanting a quick battle.

Don't forget, there is another Dorgon attacking Shanhaiguan.

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, then said: "Your Highness, if possible, the sinner does not want to fight Dashun directly, I hope His Highness can understand."

Zhu Cihong narrowed his eyes and said, "Then what use are you to Ben Gong and Daming?"

Li Yan said sincerely: "Sinners can join Niu Jinxing to persuade other people in Dashun to surrender for His Highness."

Zhu Cihong relaxed slightly, nodded and said, "That's how it is."

Li Yan was taken away.

Zhu Cihong let out a sigh of relief, and said to Fang Gonggan, "We can report our victory to the Duke of England and Father."

Three days later, the British Duke Zhang Shize, who was besieging Luoyang City, received a good news from Zhu Cihong.

"What, Your Highness actually conquered Nanyang City in one day?"

After hearing the news, the British public was naturally surprised and delighted.

Needless to say, the joy is victory, but the surprise is naturally the speed at which the city was broken this day.

A confidant next to him said: "Master, we have to speed up the progress."

The British Duke laughed and said, "We have already sent [-] troops north to support the capital and Shanhaiguan, how can we speed up the progress?"

The confidant said: "If the progress is too slow, when His Royal Highness entered Guanzhong, our side was still outside Luoyang City. Wouldn't it be difficult to explain to the court?"

The British Duke smiled and said sternly: "It's okay. I know from last year's Beijing city defense battle that His Royal Highness's command ability is not comparable to this old man. Isn't it normal for His Highness to enter Guanzhong first?" What's more, when the news of the fall of Nanyang City came, the old man didn't believe how long the guards in Luoyang City could last!"

Five days later, the city of Beijing.

Emperor Chongzhen sat on the main hall, listening to Wang Chengen recite the good news from Zhu Cihong with a smile on his face.

"...Since Nanyang has returned to the rule of the Ming Dynasty, the next step is to attack Guanzhong. The thief Li Zicheng must be buried in the city of Xi'an, and peace will be restored to the Ming Dynasty!"

After listening to it, all the ministers of the Ming Dynasty who were present also praised it in unison.

"His Royal Highness really uses soldiers like a god, and the veteran admires him."

"With His Royal Highness the Crown Prince here, Daming is as stable as Mount Tai!"

"Your Majesty is able to cultivate a successor like His Highness, it is really my great blessing."

Chongzhen waved his hands with a smile, signaling for everyone to be quiet, and then said: "In the current situation, [-] reinforcements will arrive at Shanhaiguan in a few days, and coupled with the overwhelming situation in Shaanxi, my Ming Dynasty should be able to usher in a peaceful and prosperous age. Your Excellencies , you are all meritorious ministers!"

Chongzhen was so excited at this moment that he couldn't help himself.

Who would have thought that just last spring, Chongzhen was still surrounded by Li Zicheng's army, and he almost ran to the old crooked neck tree in Meishan and hanged himself.

And now, it's time for Li Zicheng to consider where to hang himself!

When the ministers heard the words, they immediately opened their mouths.

"It was only under His Majesty's wise leadership that the ministers were able to make a small achievement."

"Your Majesty is the one who truly leads Daming out of the crisis."

"Without His Majesty, how could there be such a great Ming today!"

Chongzhen could no longer hide the joy in his heart, and laughed out loud.

"Wang Cheng'en, quickly draw up an order for me to let Lang'er destroy Li Zicheng quickly, so as to comfort the ancestors of Ming Dynasty!"

(End of this chapter)