Chapter 81 Capturing the Pseudo King of Yan Alive

Outside Yancheng, 50,000 troops were waiting in full formation.

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

A strange thing happened. The total number of Shenji Camp and Forbidden Army was only 50,000 at most.

On the other hand, the Puppet Yan lost 20,000 dragon cavalry and still had 80,000 infantry left.

Including the soldiers who originally guarded Yan City, the county soldiers in the city, the heavy supply troops, etc., we can gather at least 150,000 people!

But even so, these pseudo-Yan soldiers were actually ordered by their superiors that no one could go out of the city to fight and defend Yan City.

Ordinary soldiers could not figure out why King Yan would do this. However, King Yan and his staff, who had obtained the information, were in doubt and shock.

Even, there is a trace of fear.

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

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

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

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

But who would have thought that suddenly divine thunder would descend from the sky and continue to bombard their military formation.

Countless soldiers and dragon-blooded horses were blown to pieces, and the violent shock wave could even blow up a dragon-blooded horse weighing three hundred kilograms.

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

The soldiers were also extremely frightened, and they turned around and ran away, coerced by the dragon-blooded horses.

Even the commander of the dragoons, General Cheng Decheng, was hit by the flying thunder and was seriously injured.

Just during the tea time, the entire dragoon collapsed and fled in panic.

On the way, they were ambushed and surrounded by countless Yu imperial troops.

In the end, all the dragoons were wiped out, and only about a hundred people fled back in panic.

But even after they escaped, they were delirious, talking nonsense, and their eyes were full of fear.

What they faced were not ordinary soldiers at all, but heavenly soldiers and generals!

Only heavenly soldiers and generals can master heavenly thunder!

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

In the palace of the Puppet King of Yan, Zheng Yuantao, the Puppet King of Yan, looked at his staff and said angrily: "Twenty thousand dragon cavalry disappeared into thin air in just half a day. How is this possible! It is really ridiculous!"

"Where's Cheng De! He also vowed to conquer the deserted city for Gu. What a waste!"

"What kind of heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals, Gu absolutely doesn't believe it!"

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

Suddenly someone said: "Your Majesty, are the so-called heavenly soldiers and generals related to the so-called 'Xianxian Order' two years ago by Emperor Zhengyong?"

"Emperor Zhengyong, maybe he has really found an immortal, or someone who cultivates immortality."

"Only the so-called 'magic weapons' refined by cultivators can kill mortals so easily!"

"Oh? Magical weapon?"

Zheng Yuantao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly said: "Is there anyone who cultivates immortality in our Yan land? If there is, please summon him immediately. I am willing to..."

"Boom!"

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

"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom...!"

Immediately, there were continuous roars, and it seemed that the entire Yan City began to shake.

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

"Attack, attack the city!"

"Is this thunder? Is this thunder!"

"The earth shook, I, we are waiting..."

"Boom!"

Another series of huge earthquakes came, and everyone in the palace became extremely pale and full of fear.

How long can a mortal persist under the thunder of heaven?

"Quick! Send the order! Everyone is guarding the city wall. No one is allowed to go down the city wall without Gu's order!"

"No, no!"

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

Many servants and maids saw this and secretly stole some property from the room before sneaking away.

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

It was just tea time when suddenly there was a commotion and noise in the palace.

Zheng Yuantao's face became even more ugly, and he shouted angrily: "Who is outside! Where are the guards! Where are the lonely guards!"

"Ah...!"

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

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

"Bang!"

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

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

"Meng Guang! I personally promoted you, how do you treat me!"

Meng Guang!

The deputy commander-in-chief of the Yancheng City Guards was originally just a bandit leader who was forced to go to Liangshan, but he was discovered and subdued by Zheng Yuantao.

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

Meng Guang bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, I really want to thank you for saving me from the fire."

"However, the prince is self-reliant. This is a very disrespectful thing. He has given many warnings in his humble position, but the prince insists on going his own way, which is why he is in this situation now."

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

"Besides, the reason for doing such a humble job is just to find a way for my brothers to survive."

"As for you, Your Majesty, if you despise your position and do this, you can also save your life. It can be regarded as repaying Your Majesty for your promotion."

"Bold!"

Zheng Yuantao said angrily: "Today Emperor Zhengyong assassinates my father with despicable means. How can such an unkind and unfilial person be the master of this world!"

"It is God's will to replace you alone!"

Meng Guang looked at Zheng Yuantao as if he were an idiot, shook his head and said, "My lord, you are suffering from hysteria."

"Your Majesty is fine, why do you want to assassinate the old prince?"

"Stop talking nonsense, for the sake of our brothers' survival and future, please let the prince surrender without mercy."

"Looking for death! Prince Gu is..."

Meng Guang was impatient. The sky thunder outside the city was still pounding the city, and it would be broken sooner or later.

He wanted to take the lead in capturing the false King Yan before other soldiers could react. When the time comes, if you take the fake King of Yan as a hostage and surrender to the imperial court, you will definitely be reused.

Immediately said: "Take it!"

"Qiang!"

"Qiang Qiang!"

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

"Seeking death!"

Zheng Yuantao shouted angrily, stretched out his hand to grab the long sword, and was actually inextricably killed with these soldiers.

After all, he is a child of the royal family and has practiced martial arts since he was a child. Although he is not proficient in it, ordinary soldiers are really no match for him.

"Waste!"

Meng Guang cursed angrily, fearing that the night would be long and full of dreams, he immediately drew his knife and rushed forward towards Zheng Yuantao.

He was the leader of the horse thieves before, his martial arts had already reached the first-level level, and he had experienced hundreds of battles. In just a few rounds, he knocked Zheng Yuantao to the ground, his face covered in blood.

"Find a rag to stuff it with, don't let him commit suicide!"

Meng Guang said: "Brothers, take down the fake King of Yan, and you will be promoted and rich, right before your eyes!"

"Go! Surrender out of the city!"

"No!"

outside the city.

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

With the unison bombardment of three rounds of red-coated cannons, the entire southern wall of Yancheng City Wall was already in tatters.

It even made a few big holes.

However, not a single soldier showed up on the city wall. It was not known whether he was hiding under the battlements or running away.

Chen Wannian said excitedly: "With this weapon for siege, why worry about the uncertainty of 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 gathered on the city gate, the city gate would have been destroyed long ago!"

Chen Wannian shook his head and said: "Not necessarily. Puppet Yan has obviously made up his mind to defend. The city gate has long been blocked by bricks, stones and wood, unless... hmm?"

His expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly looked toward the city gate.

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

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

“It’s indeed a white flag!”

"What are the Puppet Yan doing? Surrendering?"

"So fast! Our thunderbolts haven't been used yet..."

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

"Okay!"

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

Soon, a figure jumped down from the wall of Pseudoyan City and rushed towards them quickly.

When he was still 200 meters away from the military formation, he stopped wisely and shouted:

"My general, Meng Guang, the deputy city guard of Yan City, is thinking of Your Majesty's great kindness. In order to prevent the lives of Yan land from being ruined, I am specially given to change my mind, capture the fake King of Yan alive, and offer it to the heavenly army!"

"I also hope that your majesty's benevolence and righteousness and the heavenly army's benevolence and righteousness can save the people of Yan from fighting on the battlefield!"

"Huh?"

Chen Wannian murmured: "Caught the fake King of Yan? Meng Guang? He is also a master who knows current affairs!"

He immediately shouted: "Where is the fake King of Yan?"

"General, please look!"

Everyone looked and saw a figure tied up with five flowers standing on the wall of Yan City. Who could he be if he wasn't Zheng Yuantao, the fake King of Yan?

The three of them looked at each other and discussed a few words in private, but Chen Wannian said loudly: "General Meng, you guys can understand the general situation of surrendering to the city. This is the blessing of the land of Yan and the blessing of your majesty!"

"Send the order, all Yancheng soldiers put down their weapons and surrender in the south of the city!"

"By raising the power in my name, this general will ensure the safety of your lives and the safety of the people of Yan!"

Meng Guang was overjoyed and said: "Thank you so much, general! We will surrender!"

After giving the order, the south gate of Yancheng slowly opened shortly after. Group after group of pseudo-Yan soldiers, under the guard of the Forbidden Army, threw away their swords and helplessly came to the outside of the city and squatted together, waiting for the arrangements of the Forbidden Army.

At this time, Meng Guang also escorted Zheng Yuantao to what became the Forbidden Army camp and personally handed him over to Chen Wannian.

After verifying his identity, he waved his hand and took Zheng Yuantao away regardless of his struggles and whimpering.

"General Meng, who has a deep understanding of righteousness and has the merits of first righteousness, dedication of the city and capturing the leader of the thief alive, I will report the truth to Your Majesty."

Meng Guang also sighed secretly and said: "General Chen, the Puppet Yan King Zheng Yuantao was once kind to the last general. When he rebelled, the last general tried to persuade him three times, but unfortunately he was ignored by the Puppet Yan."

"If it weren't for that kindness, the general would have surrendered long ago."

"Now that I have captured the fake King of Yan with my own hands, the general feels really uncomfortable."

Chen Wannian shook his head and said: "Hey, what did General Meng say? How can a small favor compare to the great justice of the world?"

"Now that Yu is in turmoil, what the court needs is a loyal person like you who knows kindness."

"If the pseudo-Yan succeeds in becoming independent, then not only the Northern and Yan lands, but also the entire world will be in chaos."

"General Meng's move, on a grander scale, will save the people of Yuli from disaster."

"Even if you think about it on a small scale, it has saved hundreds of thousands of people in Yancheng!"

"This general will definitely report to Your Majesty the truth. General Meng is righteous!"

Meng Guang's face turned red after being told by Chen Wannian, but he still said respectfully: "Don't dare to be the last general!"

"By the way, General Chen, I once found out that the puppet king of Yan had a stronghold outside the city, where he hid a large amount of soldiers, horses, equipment, and food. It was originally prepared for the Binzhou rebels."

"Now that the imperial army has captured Yancheng, General Mo is willing to go there in person to capture that stronghold!"

"Okay!"

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

After Meng Guang left, Chen Wannian thought for a few breaths, his eyes flickered, and then said: "Send the order!"

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

"Eight hundred miles haste, and the message will be sent back to the capital as quickly as possible."

"No!"

Looking at the back of the leaving messenger, Chen Wannian murmured: "Meng Guang?"

"Loyalty and righteousness, or... recklessness in troubled times? Hero?"

Asking for a monthly ticket~

(End of chapter)