The outer city of the capital was already in chaos, and this time the Dashun army really invaded the city.

None of the Ming Army sergeants stationed in the outer city fought with the Dashun Army sergeants in the outer city. They all headed towards the inner city desperately, and some chose to surrender and submit to the Dashun Army.

The walls of the inner city are also tall and majestic, and are stronger than the walls of the outer city.

This time, Cao Huachun, who was stationed at Zhengyang Gate, was not confused. He opened the city gate and allowed a large number of sergeants to enter the inner city. Of course, some people also entered the inner city during this period.

The outer city was in chaos, and the inner city was not much better. The civil and military ministers in the court were alarmed. They never expected that in just over a day, the bandits would capture the outer city and approach the inner city.

Forbidden City, side hall.

Zhu Youjian's face turned pale. He looked at the civil and military ministers gathered in the side hall and was speechless. The Ming Dynasty had lasted for more than two hundred years, and this was the first time that the capital had been breached. He couldn't believe it. Was it once so powerful?

Is the Ming Dynasty really going to end in his hands? If this is the outcome, then he will go underground and have no face to meet his ancestors.

There was an unusual silence in the side hall, and no one spoke. Although the inner city wall was extremely strong and tall, more than a million bandits invaded the outer city, and it only took more than a day.

When Cao Huachun stumbled into the side hall, all eyes turned to him.

"Report, report to the emperor, the outer city has been occupied by rogue bandits, I, I, I am leading the sergeants to defend the inner city desperately..."

Zhu Youjian, who had been stunned for a long time, finally spoke with a ferocious expression on his face.

"I, I didn't expect that the bandits actually captured the outer city of the capital. This is a shame for our Ming Dynasty, an unprecedented shame. How can I see my ancestors..."

Cao Huachun, who was kneeling on the ground, did not dare to speak any more.

Wang Chengen, who was beside Zhu Youjian, was also trembling slightly, but he still spoke to Zhu Youjian in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, please be patient. The inner city is guarded by tens of thousands of soldiers and cannot be breached by rogue bandits..."

Zhu Youjian turned to look at Wang Chengen and snorted heavily.

"Cao Huachun, I ask you, where did Gao Qi sneak to? I entrusted the outer city to him, has he failed to live up to my trust?"

It was still very quiet in the side hall. You must know that Gao Qiqian's identity is not ordinary. He has experienced hundreds of battles. Compared with the commanders in the court who are both civil and military, they can't be traced. That's why he is responsible for garrisoning the outer city.

Since Gao Qiqian could not defend the outer city, it not only showed the power of the rogue bandits, but also hinted that the inner city was really difficult to defend.

It has become difficult for the DPRK to find a general to lead the army.

Finally, Cao Huachun spoke with a cry.

"Your Majesty, I don't know where Lord Gao has gone. I heard that the officers stationed at Guangqumen surrendered to the bandits and opened the city gate, which led to the bandits entering the outer city. Maybe Lord Gao has died for his country.

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Zhu Youjian pointed at Cao Huachun, and it took a long time before he spoke again.

"Okay, let's not talk anymore, Cao Huachun, I have entrusted the inner city to you. Don't live up to my expectations. Guard the inner city. As long as you hold on for a few days, the armies from all directions will definitely arrive..."

In the main hall, the civil and military ministers had different expressions, and some of them were probably already considering their options.

No one noticed Cao Huachun's expression, and no one noticed that Cao Huachun raised his head and looked at Wang Chengen who was standing next to the emperor. At that time, Wang Chengen was just a young eunuch under Cao Huachun. He was sent by Cao Huachun to monitor the emperor who was still King Xin.

After so many years, Wang Chengen's status far surpassed that of Cao Huachun.

Within a few minutes, everyone in the hall dispersed.

Zhu Youjian stood up expressionlessly and headed towards the harem. At this time, he also had to prepare a retreat. If the inner city was breached, the queen and concubines in the harem would not be able to be taken away.

Wang Chengen followed Zhu Youjian, lowering his head and not speaking, and had nothing to say...

When entering the outer city, Li Zicheng was not happy at all.

The Dashun Army failed to break through Yongding Gate and failed to show its strong strength. If the Ming Dynasty officer had not chosen to open the Guangqu Gate and surrender, the Dashun Army might not have been able to capture the outer city of the capital in a short time.

In the morning attack, the losses of the sergeants of the old camp were even more heavy. After all, these sergeants of the old camp had experienced blood and fire fighting, and they used full morale to storm the city gate. Almost no one retreated, and the desperate resistance of the Ming army on the city wall also failed.

Beyond Li Zicheng's expectations, especially those Hongyi cannons, caused too many casualties to the sergeants of the old camp.

This was also a big blow to the morale of the Dashun Army. Fortunately, the sergeants still captured the outer city.

The moment the sergeant entered the city, Li Zicheng also issued an order, not to kill innocent people indiscriminately, not to plunder the people, and anyone who disobeyed this order would be killed without mercy.

Li Zicheng has made a decision that he will not attack the inner city today. He needs to think carefully about what method to use to capture the inner city. Li Zicheng, who has taken control of the outer city, is no longer in a hurry. In his opinion,

It is only a matter of time before the inner city is captured.

When Liu Zongmin came to his side, Li Zicheng said with a straight face.

"I heard that some soldiers entered the city and attacked ordinary people. Is this true?"

Liu Zongmin lowered his head and did not answer immediately.

Seeing Liu Zongmin's expression, Li Zicheng understood, and he spoke fiercely.

"Any indiscriminate killing of innocent people will be governed by military law. There is nothing to say. No matter who it is, no matter what level of officer he is in the Dashun Army, as long as he violates the military order, he will be killed without mercy. Zong Min, please give me a note

Come on, I know you pity your sergeants, if you are unwilling to take action, then let me handle it..."

Liu Zongmin immediately raised his head, cupped his fists at Li Zicheng and spoke.

"King Chuang, don't be angry. I will handle this matter and I will do it well..."

Li Zicheng nodded.

"We will not attack the inner city today. Order the sergeants to maintain order in the outer city. Also, arrange for the sergeants to remove all the stones blocking the city gate. Tomorrow at nine o'clock, we will begin to attack the inner city."

Just as Liu Zongmin left, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance came over.

Before the two of them could speak, Li Zicheng spoke with a serious expression.

"When I was outside the city, I issued an order. After the sergeants entered the capital, they were not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately or harass the people. Some sergeants forgot about it and thought that what I said did not count. They thought that they were trying their best to attack the capital.

They have made great achievements, do they want to overthrow the world? Niu Jinxing, you handle this matter. If Liu Zongmin blocks it, tell him that I asked you to handle it. If Liu Zongmin dares to disobey the order, I will join him.

and punish..."

Li Zicheng's tone was so severe that Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance had never seen him before.

As soon as Li Zicheng finished speaking, Niu Jinxing spoke calmly.

"King Chuang, don't worry. We will do this well and capture the capital. We must ensure the tranquility of the city. If our Dashun Army sergeants kill innocent people indiscriminately and plunder the people in the capital, it will definitely have a bad impact and make the Dashun Army unable to

We have a good foothold in the capital. King Chuang, your decision is extremely wise. I believe that as long as we stabilize the outer city, reassure the people, and gain the support of the people, our Dashun Army will be able to quickly capture the inner city and occupy the entire city.

The capital..."

Niu Jinxing's words made Li Zicheng's face look a little better.

"Niu Jinxing, I feel relieved when you say this. I have issued an order. The sergeants will temporarily rest and adjust today to stabilize the situation in the outer city. The attack on the inner city will begin at 00:00 tomorrow."

...

The sky is getting dark.

Huang Degong stood in the open field, looked in the direction of the capital, and sighed heavily.

There were less than a thousand sergeants following him. These people all escaped from the capital through the secret passage of Long'an Temple. When Huang Degong entered Long'an Temple and saw the bodies of the abbot and monks in the open space, he understood everything.

"Brothers, you followed me and fled the capital. From now on, you will be my biological brothers, Huang Degong. Let's leave the capital and go to Xuanfu. We will gather the brothers from Xuanfu and fight back to the capital..."

Very few people escaped from the capital. After the Dashun Army invaded the outer city of the capital, they quickly took control of all the city gates and blocked the escape routes for people in the city. However, there were obvious problems with the arrangement of the Dashun Army, that is, almost all of them

All the sergeants entered the city, and only some of them stood guard outside Yongding Gate. This allowed Huang Degong to safely evacuate from the direction of Guangqu Gate.

As for Gao Qiqian, he had already evacuated. Gao Qiqian had already made plans. He led some of his sergeants and headed directly towards Shandong. That place was controlled by the Denglai New Army. At least it was safe for now.

, Besides, Gao Qiqian had a good relationship with Wu Zongrui, so he could establish himself in Shandong, or at least survive.

...

The outer city gradually became quiet.

Li Zicheng's order worked. Some people saw it with their own eyes. The sergeants who entered the city to kill innocent people were directly beheaded. More sergeants gathered quietly in the open area. No one entered the people's homes, and no one entered the city.

Knock on the shop door casually.

Although most of the people stayed at home and did not dare to open the door, waiting silently for the final verdict, they were still concerned about the situation outside and whether they could save their lives. Some people saw groups of sergeants through the cracks in the door.

As they passed by, no one knocked on the door, and they didn't even turn to look at the houses.

When it was getting dark, the outer city was still very quiet.

The people in the capital were also simple and simple, and they felt a little relieved.

...

Taisui Altar has become Li Zicheng's temporary camp, and it is also where the main force of the Dashun Army is concentrated.

Li Zicheng looked at Liu Zongmin, Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others with a calm face.

"The people in the capital have calmed down. I'm very happy. The sergeants must patrol day and night to prevent anyone from fishing in troubled waters. Tomorrow's attack will still launch a full-scale attack. Liu Zongmin, you lead the sergeants from the old camp to attack Zhengyangmen, Xuanwumen and Chongwenmen.
Chapter completed!