Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 285 Li Zicheng's Fear
After Lantian closed, a large number of Frang machine guns were almost placed in front of them, but within a hundred steps, the tongues of flames opened up, and the artillery fire was loud.

But the army in the pass could only stay in the city in humiliation, not daring to go out to meet the enemy.

Without him, even with the reinforcements from Xi'an City, there are only 8000 people, so they are fighting with 200,000 people in the field?

"Boom--"

The city wall was constantly being bombarded, and gaps kept popping up, hiding under the female wall, and from time to time, many bricks fell, injuring many soldiers.

"General, within two days, Lantian Pass will surely fall, so we have to think long-term!"

The deputy general couldn't help but said anxiously.

"How to plan?" The general couldn't help scolding: "How many people are on the opposite side, how many of us? Do you want us to abandon the pass and flee to Xi'an?"

"King Chuang's power shakes the world. This officer and soldier is by no means an opponent. Wait a few more days and King Chuang will definitely come back."

Everyone bowed their heads one after another, cursing secretly in their hearts.

For a long time, the Chuangjun had always followed flattery as the best policy, and they would never stick to the city. Now that Chuang Wang became the emperor, he changed his requirements, which made them quite uncomfortable.

It is difficult to change the tactics.

Therefore, in the defense of the city, facing the attack of artillery, they have nothing to do. Wood, rolling stones, and hot soup are almost useless, and they can only sit and be beaten.

Soon, from daytime to afternoon, hundreds of cannons fired in salvo, hitting Lantianguan like pockmarks on the face, which was extremely ugly.

The policy of doing nothing gave Chuang Jun a blow, and his morale plummeted, and he couldn't hold back at all.

Therefore, in the evening, a half-foot-long gap appeared in the city wall. The Ming army attacked in an orderly manner and quickly occupied it, thus continuously pouring into the pass.

In one go, it is like a textbook-like siege of a city.

"His Royal Highness King Yu really lives up to his reputation—"

"Our Sanqin disciples are still mighty!"

"Breaking thieves is nothing to worry about, Da Ming Wan Sheng—"

This stunned the gentry fighting outside the city, flattering each other, eloquently speaking, and constantly praising.

Zhu Yixi sneered in his heart, when Li Zicheng entered Shaanxi, did you also look like this?

For the gentry class, whoever has milk is a mother, he is very clear. If Li Zicheng hadn't searched too hard before, how could this group of people be like this?

He said calmly: "Lantian Pass is nothing to worry about, we still have to fight Li Zicheng to see the truth."

The gentry suddenly felt cold, and Li Zicheng's past achievements came to mind again, and he regretted his reckless move:

Turned too fast...

Immediately, the army entered the customs one after another.

After that, it is the Bashui River, and after crossing it is the city of Xi'an.

At this time, Li Zicheng, who was desperate to return, finally returned to the city of Xi'an that he dreamed of.

"Your Majesty, you are finally back!"

The charming and plump Concubine Dou, Dou Meiyi, threw herself into his arms all of a sudden, weeping softly, her beautiful eyes were slightly red, like rain hitting plantains, making people love her.

Even Li Zicheng, who had no interest in beauty for a long time, also felt hot in his heart, and his love for beauty suddenly arose: "My concubine, get up quickly, it's very cold on the ground, don't freeze."

Dou Meiyi's face was shy, and her jade hand ran towards her crotch at some point, and touched it carefully, only to feel that it was nothing, and her heart became more and more disappointed.

I thought my body, which had been empty for twenty years, could be nourished, but it turned out to be just a decoration.

Being accepted in Beijing is like a beautiful dress that can't help being shown off, even covering up the proof of my poor health.

"The emperor has worked hard."

Gao Guiying snorted coldly, picked up the tiger skin and put it on for Li Zicheng, and said softly: "This time the hypocrisy came very urgently, the emperor should also pay attention to his body."

Dou Meiyi hurriedly showed a flattering expression, and stood aside, mocking Gao Guiying in her heart.

Married to Li Zicheng as a living widow for more than ten years, this is not a good feeling!
"The queen has worked hard to maintain Xi'an Mansion."

Li Zicheng nodded, with a look of tiredness in his single eyes, half lying down, he closed his eyes, and asked:
"The grain road was cut off. Thanks to you for sending me a letter in time, otherwise Xi'an would have fallen if there was a delay."

Thinking of this, he was terrified.

If you fall into the quagmire of Hanzhong and are attacked head to tail, you will really face a desperate situation.

"Zhu Yixi is the emperor's life-and-death enemy, and even the chief culprit of Guoer's death. How can my concubine forget it?"

Gao Guiying said bluntly: "The others are fine. Zhu Yixi is originally from Shaanxi, and he poses the greatest threat to the emperor."

"I swear to the death that I will never forget the revenge of my son!"

"Although this person is young, he has great ambitions."

Li Zicheng said coldly: "The Manchu Qing went south along the canal. He didn't want to protect Nanjing, but took the Wuguan Road and invaded Shaanxi. He was bold and ambitious!"

After a long time, Li Zicheng fell asleep slowly, and there was a loud snoring sound, obviously extremely exhausted.

Gao Shi sighed, tucked the quilt up for him, and then turned to leave.

"Although there are few rules in the palace, it is better to follow them yourself."

Glancing at Dou Meiyi who was waiting to stand, Gao Guiying said lightly, without any jealousy on her face.

Dou Meiyi breathed a sigh of relief, showing a cute smile.

After he left, she looked at Li Zicheng with a complicated expression, and it took a long time before she left.

And Gao Guiying directly saw his younger brother Gao Yigong, and he also looked tired.

"Sister!" Gao Yigong shouted.

"How is Hanzhong?"

Gao Guiying asked in a deep voice.

"When we reached Hutou Pass, it's only Baocheng, less than two hundred miles away from Nanzheng."

Gao Yigong said helplessly: "When I saw your letter, my brother-in-law turned his head immediately, and returned without any delay."

"Only Laiheng (Li Guo's adopted son Li Laiheng), Hao Yaoqi, Zhang Nai (Li Zicheng's adopted son) and others are left to continue. It is estimated that it will be difficult to win."

"Zeng Ying is really a hero."

Seeing his younger brother like this, Gao Guiying sighed and said, "It's not that the Ming court is empty, but that the emperor doesn't know how to employ people, that's why we are victorious in all battles, and King Chuang can be called emperor."

"Go back and rest!"

"kindness!"

Gao Yigong hurriedly responded, walked in big strides, and left the palace.

Soon, due to the return of most of Li Zicheng's soldiers and horses, the entire Xi'an Mansion stabilized in an instant, and the previous turmoil immediately subsided.

As a result, there were more than 200,000 troops stationed inside and outside Xi'an, which greatly calmed people's hearts.

Li Zicheng didn't recover until the evening when he slept. He rubbed his one eye and said in a deep voice, "Let everyone come see me."

"Your Majesty, the soldiers and horses are exhausted, many people are resting, let's wait until tomorrow!"

Gao Guiying had waited for a long time, prepared the food, and said softly: "I have called Zehou over. He has been in Xi'an these days and knows a lot. You can ask him."

"The queen is still considerate!"

Li Zicheng smiled and began to feast on it.

After a while, Tian Jianxiu came quickly, and it happened that Li Zicheng was also full.

(End of this chapter)