Chapter 81: Capturing the Fake King of Yan

Outside Yancheng, 50,000 troops were on full alert.

The gates of Yancheng in the distance were closed and the city walls were filled with soldiers guarding the city.

A strange thing happened. The total number of people in the Shenji Camp and the Imperial Guards was only 50,000 at most.

On the other hand, even though the Pseudo-Yan lost 20,000 dragoons, it still had 80,000 infantry left.

Together with the city defense soldiers who originally guarded Yancheng, the county soldiers in the city, the baggage soldiers, etc., at least 150,000 people can be gathered!
But even so, these pseudo-Yan soldiers were actually ordered by their superiors that no one was allowed to leave the city to fight and they were to defend Yan City to the death.

Ordinary soldiers simply could not understand why Prince Yan would do this, but Prince Yan and his staff, who had obtained the intelligence, were now confused and shocked.

Even, there is a hint of fear.

The more than 20,000 dragoons under his command are the strongest force under his command.

How come it was destroyed by Dayu in less than half a day?

Not only were they wiped out, more than half of the dragoons surrendered on the battlefield, and only less than a hundred managed to escape.

According to what they said, the dragoons were heading towards the capital at a rapid speed and had already crossed the Hushan Pass.

But who knew that suddenly thunder fell from the sky and continuously bombarded their army formation.

Countless soldiers and dragon blood horses were blown to pieces. The violent shock wave could even blow away a dragon blood horse weighing three hundred kilograms.

Countless dragon-blood horses were frightened and ran around in panic.

The soldiers were also extremely frightened, and turned around and ran away under the influence of the dragon blood horses.

Even the dragoon commander, General Cheng Decheng, was hit by the flying thunder and suffered serious injuries.

In just a short while, the entire dragoon cavalry collapsed and fled in panic.

On the way, they were ambushed and surrounded by countless Dayu imperial guards.

In the end, the dragoons were completely wiped out, with only a hundred or so men escaping in panic.

But even if they escaped back, they were still confused, talking nonsense, and their eyes were full of fear.

What they were facing were not ordinary soldiers, but heavenly soldiers and generals!

Only the heavenly soldiers and generals can control the heavenly thunder!

"Tell me, who is the person who killed the 20,000 dragoons under my command?!"

Inside the Pseudo Prince of Yan's mansion, the Pseudo Prince of Yan, Zheng Yuantao, looked at his staff and said angrily, "Twenty thousand dragoons, they disappeared in just half a day, how is this possible! It's really ridiculous!"

"Where's Cheng De? He even vowed to help me conquer the deserted city. What a waste!"

"I don't believe in any heavenly soldiers or generals!"

Hearing what Zheng Yuantao said, the faces of the staff and officials present changed slightly.

Suddenly someone asked, "Your Highness, are those so-called heavenly soldiers and generals related to the so-called 'Xingxian Order' issued by Emperor Zhengyong two years ago?"

"Emperor Zhengyong may have really found an immortal, or someone who cultivates immortality."

"Only the so-called 'magic weapon' refined by immortal cultivators can slaughter mortals so easily!"

"Oh? A magical weapon?"

Zheng Yuantao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly said, "Are there any immortal cultivators in Yan? If so, please summon them immediately. I am willing to..."

"boom!"

A loud roar suddenly came from the south of the city.

“BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM…!”

Then, continuous roars sounded, and it seemed that the entire Yancheng began to shake.

The entire palace was filled with smoke and dust, as if there was an earthquake.

"Attack, attack the city!"

"Is this the thunder from the sky? Is this the thunder from the sky?!"

"The earth is shaking. I, I, I..."

"Boom!"

Another series of huge earthquakes came, and everyone in the palace turned extremely pale and filled with fear.

How long can a mortal last under the thunder from heaven?
"Quick! Pass the order! Everyone defend the city wall. No one is allowed to leave the city wall without my order!"

“Yes, yes!”

The messenger ran out in panic, and the entire palace was in chaos.

Seeing this, many servants and maids secretly stole some valuables from the room and then sneaked away.

Some of the staff and officials who were originally in the meeting hall, seeing that the situation was not good, quietly sneaked out of the hall and ran away.

It was only a cup of tea when there was suddenly a commotion and noise in the palace.

Zheng Yuantao's expression became even uglier, and he shouted angrily: "Who is outside? Where are the guards? Where are my guards?"

"what……!"

Suddenly there was a scream, followed by the sound of swords clashing and shouts of killing.

The few people left in the hall seemed to have guessed something and looked terrified.

"boom!"

The gate of the palace was suddenly pushed open, and a group of fully armed soldiers with blood on their armor rushed in.

The leader was a tall and strong middle-aged man with a very fair complexion.

"Meng Guang! You were promoted by me personally, how do you treat me?"

Meng Guang!

The deputy commander of the Yancheng City Guard was originally just a bandit leader who was forced to join the Liangshan bandits, but was discovered and subdued by Zheng Yuantao.

Unexpectedly, the first person to betray him in the disaster was Meng Guang!

Meng Guang bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am truly grateful to Your Majesty for saving me from this dire straits."

"However, Your Majesty's self-determination is extremely disrespectful. I have often advised you against it, but Your Majesty insisted on doing so, which led to the current situation."

"Meng Guang is not talented. Although he is only a deputy general defending the city, he also knows the meaning of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism."

"Besides, I did this just to find a way out for my brothers."

"As for you, Your Majesty, by doing this, I can also save your life, which can be regarded as repaying your kindness in promoting me."

"Be bold!"

Zheng Yuantao said angrily: "The current Emperor Zhengyong used despicable means to assassinate my father. How can such an unkind and unfilial person have the face to rule the world!"

"It is God's will that I take his place!"

Meng Guang looked at Zheng Yuantao as if he were an idiot, shook his head and said, "Your Highness, you are hysterical."

"Your Majesty, why did you want to assassinate the old prince?"

"Stop talking nonsense. For the sake of our brothers' lives and future, please surrender, Your Majesty."

"You're looking for death! I'm the prince, but..."

Meng Guang became impatient. The thunder outside the city was still bombarding the city, and it would be destroyed sooner or later.

He wanted to capture the fake King of Yan before the other soldiers could react. Then he would be given important positions by taking the fake King of Yan as a hostage and surrendering to the imperial court.

He immediately said: "Take it!"

"Qiang!"

"Qiang Qiang!"

The soldiers under his command drew their swords and rushed towards the fake King of Yan, Zheng Yuantao, trying to capture him.

"court death!"

Zheng Yuantao shouted angrily, stretched out his hand to grab the sword, and actually fought with these soldiers.

After all, he is a member of the royal family and has been practicing martial arts since childhood. Although he is not proficient in it, ordinary soldiers are no match for him.

"waste!"

Meng Guang cursed angrily, fearing that the night would be too long and nightmares would arise, so he immediately drew his sword and rushed forward towards Zheng Yuantao.

He was the leader of a horse bandit before. His martial arts had already reached the first-class level and he had been through hundreds of battles. In just a few rounds, he knocked Zheng Yuantao to the ground, with blood all over his face.

"Find a rag to stuff it in there and don't let him commit suicide!"

Meng Guang said: "Brothers, take down the fake King of Yan, get promoted, get rich, and live a life of glory and wealth, right before your eyes!"

"Go! Leave the city and surrender!"

"promise!"

outside the city.

Chen Wannian, Chen Hongxiu, Zhao Tieshan and others were looking at the city wall in the distance excitedly.

With the simultaneous bombardment of three rounds of red cannons, the entire southern wall of Yancheng City was already in ruins.

It even made a few big holes.

And on the city wall, not a single soldier showed his head. It was unknown whether they were hiding under the battlements or had run away.

Chen Wannian said excitedly: "With this siege weapon, there is no need to worry about the unrest in the world!"

"Your Majesty...you are truly a god!"

Chen Hongxiu suddenly said: "The accuracy of the red cannon is still not very accurate. If three rounds of shells could be concentrated on the city gate, it would have collapsed long ago!"

Chen Wannian shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. The Pseudo-Yan has clearly made up its mind to defend to the death. The city gate has long been blocked by bricks, stones and wood, unless... hm?"

His face suddenly changed and he looked towards the city gate in a hurry.

"Look, is there a white flag raised on the city gate?"

The two of them also looked over quickly, their eyes full of surprise.

"It's a white flag indeed!"

"What is the fake Yan doing? Surrendering?"

"So fast! We haven't even used our thunderbolt yet..."

Chen Wannian frowned and said, "Stop the bombardment first and see what they are doing."

"it is good!"

Under Chen Hongxiu's order, the shelling stopped and the entire battlefield fell silent.

Soon, a figure jumped down from the wall of the pseudo-Yan city and rushed towards them at a rapid speed.

When they were still 200 meters away from the army formation, they stopped tactfully and shouted loudly:

"I am Meng Guang, the deputy governor of Yancheng. I am grateful to your majesty for your kindness. In order to save the lives of the people in Yan, I have been granted the right to change my ways, capture the fake King of Yan alive, and present him to the Heavenly Army!"

"I hope that your majesty and the heavenly army will be benevolent and righteous and save the people of Yan from the bloodbath on the battlefield!"

"Ok?"

Chen Wannian murmured, "Captured the fake King of Yan? Meng Guang? He is also a man who knows the current situation!"

He immediately shouted, "Where is the fake King Yan?"

"General, please look!"

When everyone looked over, they saw a tied-up figure standing on the wall of Yancheng. Who else could it be but the fake Yan King Zheng Yuantao?

The three of them looked at each other and discussed a few words in private. Chen Wannian said loudly: "General Meng, you can be sensible and surrender the city. This is a blessing for Yandi and His Majesty!"

"Order all Yancheng soldiers to drop their weapons and surrender in the south of the city!"

"This general will use his name to raise his power and will be able to protect your lives and the lives of the people of Yandi!"

Meng Guang was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, General! We surrender!"

At the command, the south gate of Yan City slowly opened soon. Team after team of pseudo-Yan soldiers, under the protection of the imperial guards, threw away their swords and reluctantly came to squat together outside the city, waiting for the imperial guards' arrangements.

At this time, Meng Guang also escorted Zheng Yuantao to the imperial guards camp and personally handed him over to Chen Wannian.

After verifying his identity, he ignored Zheng Yuantao's struggles and whimpers and casually waved his hand to take him away.

"General Meng, you are very understanding of justice. You have the merits of being the first to rebel, surrendering the city, and capturing the bandit leader alive. I will report the truth to His Majesty."

Meng Guang also sighed secretly and said, "General Chen, the Pseudo-Yan King Zheng Yuantao was once kind to me. When he rebelled, I tried to persuade him three times, but unfortunately, the Pseudo-Yan ignored me every time."

"If it weren't for that favor, I would have led my troops to surrender long ago."

"Now I have captured the fake King of Yan with my own hands. I feel really bad."

Chen Wannian shook his head and said, "What are you talking about, General Meng? How can small favors compare to the great justice of the world?"

"Now that Dayu is in turmoil, the court needs loyal and righteous people like you who know how to be grateful."

"If the Pseudo-Yan succeeds in establishing itself, not only the North and Yan, but even the entire world will be in chaos."

"General Meng's move, to put it in a bigger way, saved the people of Dayu from the dire straits."

"Even if we put it mildly, it saved hundreds of thousands of people in Yancheng!"

"I will report this action to your majesty truthfully. General Meng is righteous!"

Meng Guang's face turned red after hearing what Chen Wannian said, but he still said respectfully: "I don't deserve it!"

"By the way, General Chen, I have learned that the fake King of Yan has a stronghold outside the city, hiding a large number of soldiers, equipment and food, which was originally prepared for the rebel army in Binzhou."

"Now that the imperial army has taken over Yancheng, I am willing to go there in person and take over that stronghold!"

"it is good!"

Chen Wannian said: "I wish General Meng great success!"

After Meng Guang left, Chen Wannian thought for a few breaths, his eyes flickering, and then he said, "Messenger!"

Soon, a messenger came in and Chen Wannian handed him the military order that had already been written.

"Eight hundred miles, send the message back to the capital as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Looking at the departing messenger, Chen Wannian murmured, "Meng Guang?"

"Loyal and righteous, or... a ruffian in troubled times? A hero?"

　Asking for a monthly ticket~
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　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
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　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)