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In Beijing, as the princes and nobles of the Qing Dynasty escaped with their families, the city became even more deserted. When the princes and nobles of the Qing Dynasty fled, the people in the city knew that they could not stand it even if they were stupid. So the remaining people in the city also fled one after another. In the huge Beijing city, there were only tens of thousands of people from the First Infantry Army of the Qing Dynasty.

Yucheng, Minister of Military Affairs and Minister of War of the Qing Dynasty, and Yucheng, Minister of Military Affairs, and Pan Shien, Minister of Military Affairs, became the left-behind Beijing, responsible for commanding all affairs in Beijing. Their task was to stick to Beijing and buy time for the retreating Qing Dynasty's main force. However, in the eyes of Yucheng and Pan Shien, this task was completely to let them die. Once the imperial army came, it would be impossible to defend Beijing with these 50,000 troops with a low morale... But once the imperial army arrived in Beijing, would they still have a chance to retreat?

Yucheng and Pan Shien have always felt that they were regarded as abandoned sons, which made them very unwilling. Especially Yucheng, who had gained a lot of kickbacks from the weapons purchased by the Qing Dynasty from the UK, and his robbery over the years, had at least tens of millions of dollars in his possessions. If they were beaten to death by the imperial army, wouldn’t this money be earned in vain?

Of course, although he stayed in Beijing, his wife, children, and young men followed the main force of the Qing Dynasty to retreat outside the pass. If he disobeyed, his wife, children, and young men, and the entire family, would probably have only one way to die. Therefore, even if he knew that this time the task was for a lifetime, he could only grit his teeth and hold on to Beijing.

"Da da! Da da!" The crisp sound of horse hooves sounded on the official road, and several flag bearers dressed in Qing cavalry rushed to the bottom of the city gate of Beijing. They were Qing troops from Tianjin. Before Tianjin fell, Zhili Governor Neer sent out to report the news. However, in order to bypass the blockade of the Imperial Army, they took a long way until they arrived in Beijing two days after Tianjin fell.

"Listen, brothers upstairs. We are from the Governor's Office of Zhili, and we are ordered by Lord Naer to report the emergency military information to the court." The cavalry shouted at the city wall.

At this moment, all the gates of Beijing City were closed, and some were blocked with huge rocks. Only the gates on the west and north were not blocked. This was the retreat route reserved for the Qing army in the city. If all the gates were blocked, it would be difficult for the Imperial Army to attack, but in the same way, the Qing army in the city would not be able to escape. By then, everyone would have to die in the city.

"Hang them up with a hanging basket." A Qing army officer on the city wall said. There were only a few cavalrymen, so there was no need to worry that they were pretended to be the gangsters. There were thousands of people on the city wall, and thousands of people were on standby near the city wall.

Several cavalrymen got off their horses, used hanging baskets to board the city wall, and showed a seal to show their identity. They were taken to the Ministry of War and reported the latest military information to Yucheng, Minister of Military Affairs and Minister of War.

"Sir, Tianjin is about to fall. When we left Tianjin two days ago, the anti-bandits' offensive against Tianjin was very fierce. The city wall had been blown up by the anti-bandits, and the anti-bandits had already attacked the city. The Governor was determined to serve the country with death and was leading the soldiers in Tianjin to fight against the anti-bandits. Please prepare. Once Tianjin falls, the anti-bandits will definitely come to Beijing!" The cavalry who reported the news said to Yucheng.

"The rebels came so quickly, which was completely beyond our expectations!" Yu Cheng's face also changed drastically. This time, the Qing army could not resist the attack of the Imperial Army, which was already the consensus of the Qing Dynasty. However, the Imperial Army was able to push the front line to the city of Beijing so quickly, which still made Yu Cheng a little unbelievable.

"With Tianjin City's defense and tens of thousands of people in the city, we should be able to hold back the rebels for three or four days! We still have some time to arrange it." Yucheng murmured. It is impossible to let him stay in Beijing and wait for death. Everyone wants to survive, let alone Yucheng, who is used to enjoying wealth and glory.

"Come on, stay and place these warriors. You don't have to go back in Tianjin. It is estimated that Tianjin will be captured by the rebels by then." Yucheng said. In his opinion, Tianjin was captured by the Imperial Army two days ago, and it was only a matter of time before the whole city fell.

"Yes, sir!" The cavalry who reported the news left under the leadership of the officials of the Ministry of War.

"No, you can't stay in Beijing anymore, otherwise there will be only a dead end." Yucheng hesitated for a while, and still made up his mind to evacuate... At this time, he gave up on Beijing's words. However, now he can't care about so much. Being punished is better than being beaten to death directly.

"Come here, go and invite Lord Pan over immediately." Yucheng ordered. If he wanted to escape from Beijing, he had to discuss with Pan Shien. Although he had the final say in all matters in Beijing now, he had to decide with Pan Shien to give up such a major event as Beijing. In this case, it would be the same as the two of them who jointly bear it. The corresponding guilt would be much smaller.

Soon, the Minister of Military Affairs Pan Shien came to the Ministry of War. Although Pan Shien is 78 years old now, his body is quite strong. Maybe he would have followed everyone to retreat to the Mongolian grassland. For his body, although the outside world is bitter and cold, it is not impossible to hold on.

"Mr. Yu, what happened? Have the rebels already called?" Pan Shien said quickly after seeing Yu Cheng.

"Mr. Pan, the rebel bandits have not come yet, but it should be almost done. I just received a report from Tianjin that the rebel bandits had already broken through Tianjin's city defense two days ago. The governor of Zhili, Neer, is leading the Qing army and the rebel bandits in Tianjin. However, the rebel bandits have a great momentum and should not last long. According to my estimate, at most, there are still five days left, the rebel bandits will come to Beijing City." Yucheng analyzed.

"So quickly? The Regent and the Emperor have only been leaving for three days. So many women and the elderly and the weak will arrive at Zhangjiakou at most even in five days. We may not give up Beijing at that time, and we have to buy more time for them." Pan Shi'en's face changed drastically. He was indeed a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty. Even at this time, he was still thinking about the Qing Dynasty.

Although Pan Shien was a Han Chinese, he always regarded the Qing Dynasty as the truth of the world, and devoted himself to planning for the Qing Dynasty, and completely forgot his ancestors. However, in the end, he was abandoned by the abandoned son and ruthlessly.

"Mr. Pan, if we stay, once the rebels come to Beijing, we will have no chance. I think we might as well retreat as soon as possible! This will also lead to the footsteps of the Regent and the others earlier." Yucheng said.

"What? Lord Yu, what do you mean is that our troops stayed in Beijing and continued to resist the rebels and fight for time for the Regent and the Emperor?" Pan Shien was very shocked, and seemed to have not expected Yu Cheng to have such an idea.

"Mr. Pan, we have bought a lot of time for the court. If the rebel bandits arrive in Beijing five days later, then we will have five days left. In this case, the Regent and the others should have retreated. After joining the Mongolian tribes, we will be able to go to the north of the Mobei. At that time, it is impossible for the rebel bandits to catch up with us. Therefore, it is no longer meaningful whether we will continue to stay in Beijing." Yucheng continued.

Pan Shien lowered his head and thought, he knew that Yucheng said so much to escape. In fact, isn’t he the same? Although he is already 78 years old, he still wants to live longer!

"Master Yu, when are you planning to evacuate from Beijing?" Pan Shien asked. After some ideological struggle, he still made a decision. At this time, saving his life is the most important thing.

"Mr. Pan, it's not too late. In order to avoid the long nights and many dreams, we will leave tomorrow morning! At that time, I will lead the main force of the 1st Infantry Army to leave Beijing from the west. You can also go back and clean up and set off with us tomorrow!" Yucheng said.

"Okay, Lord Yu, I'll go back and clean up now!" Pan Shien said, then stood up and bowed to Yucheng, and then left quickly.

After convinced Pan Shien, Yucheng felt relieved. With Pan Shien walking with him, he would not have been beheaded. Even if he was dismissed, it would be no big deal. Anyway, he had already made enough money, and even if he went abroad, he could live a comfortable life.

Early the next morning, the 1st Infantry Army of the Qing army stationed in Beijing was in full swing. Yucheng's order to withdraw the troops had been issued, and the troops also began to assemble and prepare to evacuate from the west of Beijing.

However, at this moment, a warning came from Guang'anmen Square, west of Beijing.

"The rebels are fighting, and the troops are ready for battle!"

Yucheng, who had already turned over and was about to escape from Beijing, shook his body and almost fell off the horse. He never expected that the Imperial Army would actually call at this time, which was completely beyond his expectations. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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