Daming: Stealing Chen Yuanyuan at the beginning

Chapter 340
The oil storage tank in Laiyang city was on fire, and the black smoke billowed endlessly. It burned for three days and three nights, and the inside and outside of the city were shrouded in smoke.

The reason why Zhang Shangxian has the confidence to face the Ming army head-on is because he has a sharp weapon for defending the city, the fierce fire oil tank.

The fierce fire oil tank needs to use oil. Now the oil storage tank is attacked by the Ming army, and the stored petroleum turns into thick smoke. The fierce fire oil tank has become the ear of the deaf, a decoration.

Zhang Shangxian was desperate, and even more desperate than him were his soldiers.

There is no food and grass in Laiyang City, and there is no reinforcements outside. It will be a matter of time before the Ming army breaks through.

When the fire in the oil storage tank was finally extinguished and the smoke cleared, it was another cloudless day.The sun is shining brightly, and the government offices are full of flowers and willows.

Zhang Shangxian found it shocking and desolate.He sat in the lobby for a long time. Zhongzhong returned to the study and drank a few sips of tea, his mouth full of bitterness.

Looking up and staring blankly at the beams, I saw spider webs hanging on the beams.Zhang Shangxian sighed: "People live in the world, they are trapped in the net! In just a few years, the Qing Dynasty is no longer as magnificent as it used to be, and the world is impermanent!"

After a while, he hung a white silk on the beam of the house, tied it in a knot, stepped on the stool, and was about to hang himself from the beam.

The door slammed open, and the commander rushed in, shouting, "Master Zhang, the Ming army has entered the city...My lord, what are you doing?"

Seeing that Zhang Shangxian was about to commit suicide, the commander hurried over and hugged his legs, pulled him off the stool, and said, "It's better to live than to die. Your Excellency, you have done your best. Laiyang City was lost. It's no wonder that you have lost your head." superior……"

"I'm sorry for the court, I'm sorry for the regent!" Zhang Shangxian cried on his back.

The commander seemed to be full of resentment: "Up to now, no one has been sorry for anyone. We have held on to Laiyang City for so many days, and the imperial court did not send a single soldier. Obviously, we don't take us to heart. Master Zhang, surrender, Man Qing Not worthy of our allegiance!"

The commander is also a Liao native, and he has long wanted to surrender.

"What did you say? Surrender?" Zhang Shangxian frowned, he had never thought of this before.

"If you don't surrender, you have to surrender, the situation is compelling!" The commander clapped his hands, called in a few soldiers, forced Zhang Shangxian to the gate of the mansion, knelt down and waited for the arrival of the Ming army leader.

About half an hour later, Weng Zhiqi led thousands of cavalry to the government office. When he saw a group of people kneeling on the street at the entrance, he said loudly: "Who are you?"

The commander took two steps forward on his knees, and said in fear and trepidation: "Little commander of Laiyang City, this is Mr. Zhang Shangxian, the magistrate of Laiyang. We are willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty, and I hope that the general will show mercy!"

"Tie him up and wait until he is punished!" Weng Zhiqi shouted.

……

Seven days later, Li Cunming came to Laiyang City, and he also brought fifty thousand soldiers.

In addition to the previous siege troops, 15 troops rushed into the small city of Laiyang, making it even more crowded.Li Cunming ordered that [-] soldiers be left to guard the city, and another [-] were stationed outside the city.

He drove into the city in a luxurious and large four-wheeled carriage, and came to the street where the government office was located, but he saw hundreds of ordinary people gathered in one place, lingering.

"What's going on?" Li Cunming asked.

"I will go and ask for clarification." Gong Yonggu said.

As soon as the words were finished, Weng Zhiqi, Qi Dazhuang and Zheng Chenggong rushed out from the government office to greet him.The three of them came to Luanjia and knelt down, their faces beaming.

Li Cunming stood behind the fence of the car and said: "Tell me first, why are so many people gathered in front of the government office?"

Weng Zhiqi said: "Your Majesty, the people in the city heard that our army captured Zhang Shangxian and locked him in a prison cell. They spontaneously came to plead for Zhang Shangxian."

"I can't tell, Zhang Shangxian is deeply loved by the people." Li Cunming said, and then ordered, "Go and tell the people, I will deal with Zhang Shangxian properly, so they don't worry, just go away."

After the Jinyi guards dispersed the people, Li Cunming got off the Luanjia and entered the government office.He said to his courtiers: "Taking Laiyang City, the entire territory of Shandong will be in our hands. With no worries, I can go to North Korea leisurely."

Zheng Chenggong hastily knelt down and pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty, a few days ago, I was greedy for meritorious service, and caused the loss of soldiers and generals. I am extremely guilty..."

"Uncle Loyalty and Filial Piety, let's gain wisdom by eating a ditch." Li Cunming squinted his eyes, staring at Zheng Chenggong and said, "You were not good at land warfare, but you didn't follow my arrangement. You can only knock out your teeth and swallow your blood, and you can't blame others. Get up. Well, our army is about to send troops to North Korea, and you still have a chance to make meritorious deeds."

Zheng Chenggong stood up with sweat all over his forehead.

Li Cunming said calmly: "Uncle Zhongxiao, the overall situation is the most important thing in everything, and you can't be as self-willed as before. Remember, you are now a servant of the Ming Dynasty, and you are no longer a pirate. You don't need to beat the drum with a heavy hammer. I just remind you Once, I hope you will take it to heart."

"Okay, I won't say anything extra. Where is Zhang Shangxian? I'm going to see him."

Weng Zhiqi said: "Zhang Shangxian is being imprisoned in the cell, and I brought him up to the hall. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty."

"It's better for me to visit him." Li Cunming got up and told Weng Zhiqi to lead the way to visit Zhang Shangxian in the prison.

When we came to the dark and damp cell, Weng Zhiqi shouted: "Zhang Shangxian, I'm coming to the emperor to see you, hurry up and greet you!"

Through the fence, Li Cunming saw a middle-aged man lying on a pile of moldy straw. He covered his face with his sleeve and remained motionless.

"Zhang Shangxian, you are so brave. Seeing that I am so rude to the emperor, I want you to have a taste of Jinyiwei's tricks!" Gong Yonggu roared.

Li Cunming waved his hand to signal Gong Yonggu not to get angry.Then he walked into the cell, stood in front of Zhang Shangxian, and said, "Mr. Zhang, I'm here to see you. I heard that you love the people like a son and are deeply loved by the people. You are a rare good official. I intend to use you again. I don't know if you Are you willing to serve the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhang Shangxian still covered his face, and said in a muffled voice: "I am a Han, but I surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. First, I humiliated my ancestors, and then I couldn't defend the city. I was disloyal and filial. I have no face to live in the world!"

Li Cunming smiled lightly and said: "Mr. Zhang's attitude is quite Huang Zhong's demeanor! Sir, how do you think I am compared to Liu Bei? Liu Bei can accommodate Huang Zhong, and I can accommodate Mr. Huang Zhong."

"When I came to the gate of the government office, I saw many people coming to intercede for my husband. It can be seen that the people have a steelyard in their hearts, and my husband is a good official. Sima Qian wrote "Historical Records Xun Li Biography", which recorded many good officials and good officials. The deeds are almost as good as those of a gentleman!"

"Sir, being an official in the Manchu Qing Dynasty earned the Manqing enough face. If I don't use you, wouldn't I be inferior to the Tartars? Don't worry about it, sir. I like good officials and officials. As we all know, I will definitely not treat Mr. badly."

Zhang Shangxian began to cry, he slowly moved away his sleeves, and looked at Li Cunming with tears in his eyes.

Li Cunming bent down to help Zhang Shangxian up, and said with a smile, "Let me tell you one more thing. You used to be a student, and you didn't get any honors, right? It doesn't matter. Yan Yingyuan, the governor of Shandong I appointed, was not a Jinshi either. Sir, Are there any concerns?"

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Shangxian knelt down slowly, weeping uncontrollably.

"Ding, get Zhang Shangxian's positive emotion value of 5000"

(End of this chapter)