More than 20,000 officers and soldiers were the most powerful force. When the army array appeared in sight, the atmosphere in the city became high. However, the people in the northeast were quickly dispersed, and everyone's mood immediately became much lower.

What really shocked them was the battle against the South Road.

What you can see most clearly at the top of the city is the smoke and dust raised by the soldiers and horses. You can see the Zhao Jiajun cavalry leading the smoke and dust all the way towards the officers and soldiers on the south road, like countless gray dragons rushing towards a fat pig or a fat cow.

, biting and clawing at the thorns, biting off and cutting off pieces of meat. Everyone watched all this with fear. When the dust dispersed and the situation below the city could be seen clearly, the army had already collapsed.

"So ferocious, so ferocious." Everyone watching the battle murmured with emotion. Everyone's hands and feet were cold, and their faces were pale. The opponent's more than three thousand cavalry were so powerful. According to Wang Zaijin, there were nearly

The 20,000-strong bandit army was ready to attack, and the bandit infantry was no less powerful than the cavalry.

At present, one is worth five, and one is worth ten. When the bandit army comes over, the capital will be able to gather 200,000 soldiers and horses to fight against the enemy, not to mention that 20,000 of these 200,000 are truly worthy of fighting. It would be good.

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After reading this, many people hurriedly walked down the city, and their expressions became less desperate and sad as they walked down. It is really impossible for the emperor and his courtiers to do anything, and there is no need to hang from a tree. Everyone can move down.

However, when walking in the city on horseback and in sedan chairs, when they saw the heavily armed imperial guards and eunuchs, everyone's worries were relieved. It seemed that the palace had already been prepared.

Someone reported it to the master, and someone reported it to the royal family. The news and details of the defeat of the two groups of officers and soldiers soon spread throughout the capital. This devastating and quick victory eliminated the last trace of luck in the capital, and everyone could finally make a clear decision.

One thing is that if Xuzhou soldiers and horses attack the city, it will mean a change of dynasty. If they negotiate a peace and withdraw their troops, the Donglin faction represented by Zhao Nanxing will completely collapse.

But it may not be a bad thing for the Donglin Party to go back to their hometown. Xuzhou is not far from the south of the Yangtze River. These bandits are setting up flags at this time and need to recruit talents to join them. Maybe these Donglin people will hit it off with Xuzhou and make a comeback.

The atmosphere of the new dynasty may have been even more prosperous than it is today, but some truly knowledgeable analysts said that the bandits in Xuzhou, who valued military affairs, officials, and business but not scribes, might not be able to appreciate literati like Donglin.

After the news of the defeat came back, the palace urged Zhao Nanxing to negotiate peace, but how could Zhao Nanxing dare to leave the city? From the righteous discussion at the court meeting to being urged to leave the city to negotiate peace, only a few hours passed. Zhao Nanxing, the Minister of Civil Affairs, suddenly

He was seriously ill and was paralyzed in bed, unable to speak or move. He really couldn't leave the city. After the news spread, everyone laughed and said that Zhao Tianguan was really considerate of people and always struck out at the most critical moment.

The dignified Minister of Civil Affairs was lying on the ground rolling around, and there was not much other people could do. Besides, there was no way to negotiate peace now. It was hard to send people out of the city and go directly to the Xuzhou cavalry to say that they wanted to negotiate peace. Then there would be nothing at all.

As a result, it will be regarded as a joke, and everyone from the eunuchs to Qingliu is frightened. After so many years of peace and the capital has been away from the battlefield for so many years, it has been a long time since we have seen such a brutal attack and killing, such a simple and efficient encirclement and annihilation.

Thinking about the scene at the top of the city, everyone was frightened and no one wanted to leave the city.

The big bosses in the inner court and the outer court are stalling. They are unwilling to leave the city. There are Xuzhou bandits approaching outside. To protect the safety of the capital, all the city gates are closed tightly. Even if you want to go out, you can't get out.

But except for those people who are being watched closely by the emperor and factory guards, no one else is willing to stay here and wait for death. There are three thousand enemy cavalry outside now. If you want to run away, you can still run away. If you really want to leave when the army besieges the city,

But I can't leave.

Da Ju and the big brothers can't leave, but their nephews can leave. The wealthy families can't move all their belongings, but their eldest sons and grandsons can leave. There are also people who feel they are of high status and don't want to stay here to die, so they have to leave.

The common people know that the city gate is closed and there is no way to get out, but these wealthy people know how to get out. It is just to find the important people in charge of the city defense, and then spend enough money, there is always a convenient way to go to the capital.

It was so big that it would take a lot of time for three thousand enemy cavalry to circle from one end to the other. Taking advantage of this gap, they could not get far out of the city. Besides, the bandits outside seemed to have no intention of looting, so they were waiting quietly there.

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Hu Wang, the eunuch who went to report the news to the Central Government, was talking about the interdependence of good and bad fortune. It is said that the bandit army won the battle. It was a big crime for an eunuch like him who was serving in the Beijing camp. He originally thought he would be reprimanded or even convicted, but he didn't expect it.

The oral message and official documents didn't come, but the gold came first.

The palace must control the city defense. Official documents were issued, the imperial army, internal eunuchs and the trustworthy camp leaders of the Beijing camp controlled the key points of the city gates. Hu Wang also received the order and led more than 3,000 people to guard the west gate.

The location happened to be farthest from where Xuzhou's soldiers and horses were, so the most people came to find it.

I gave him a lot of property and land deeds, just to open the door for convenience and let people out. At first, Hu Wang didn't dare to take it, but the benefits of money were too many. News from all over the city said that Xuzhou

Before the soldiers and horses were moved, everyone started to think about making a fortune. Hu Wang discussed with the military commanders at all levels and the people from the military and horse divisions of the five cities, and at least some of the factory guards and internal eunuchs were called together, and it was decided.

After the benefits are distributed, immediately open the door and let people out.

After colluding, everyone became bolder, because there is no telling how many connections are involved, and the money taken by each family may be provided to the big bosses. No one will be punished for this, even if they get rich, Hu Wang even

They also made a set of rules. Those who wanted to leave the city first went to his stationed house to pay money, and then the officers and soldiers took them to the city gate to release them. Four people were released at a time, and the distance between each other was widened.

Avoided exposure.

It was getting dark, and all kinds of true and false news were circulating in the city, which made the rich and noble people panic and did not dare to wait for death in the city. They were also well-informed. After knowing that they could leave the city, they were willing to provide more information.

silver.

Money attracts people's hearts. Even if there is no bandit army outside the city, the city gates will be closed when it gets dark. But the people who are trying to get money are so greedy that they will let people out of the city even after dark. The city gates will be closed. They are here.

I got a thick rope and a big basket and put the people down. Everyone got what they needed and everyone was happy. Someone was already planning. If we do this for a few days, we can leave, or open the city gate and let the bandits in. We have so much money in our hands, why bother?

To die.

The eunuch Hu Wang's house was brightly lit, and gold and silver treasures were everywhere. They were shining brightly under the candlelight. They were really jewels. Hu Wang's face was full of smiles. He looked here and there, making calculations.

Thinking about how much they got today and how much they can get tomorrow, they even look forward to the tense situation of siege to continue for a few more days.

"Eunuch Hu, the next one is here." A guard outside announced that they would meet alone when collecting money. Eunuch Hu wanted to meet people to ask for the price. Anyway, they were familiar with the details of all kinds of people in the capital and would not make any mistakes.

Got business.

Listening to the sound of footsteps, Hu Wang lowered his head while keeping accounts, and said without raising his head: "If a person goes out of the city, he will get one thousand taels of silver in cash, and the full gold will be exchanged for five. If there is a bank note from Yunshan Bank, it will be nine taels of face value."

Zhe, I also have a court here, and I can appraise any land deeds, jewelry, etc., and I will never be vague about it."

"Eunuch Hu, Xuzhou has a letter for the emperor and Eunuch Wei." The person who came in said in a low voice.

Hu Wang didn't react for a moment, but the next moment he looked up in shock, only to see a strong man in his forties standing in front of him, wearing a square hat, a sparse beard under his chin, and a semi-old satin robe.

, jade pendant and precious ring, the standard dress of wealth, but Hu Wang has stayed in Dongchang and Jingying, and has seen some powerful people. The strong man in front of him looks ordinary, but there is a ferocity inside. Although the palms are well-maintained,

Well, actually quite powerful.

The Xuzhou thief actually came to him. It was at this moment that Hu Wang felt cold all over when he thought of this. He subconsciously wanted to call for help, but then he thought of the distance and it was useless to call for help, so he endured it.

Seeing his reaction, the strong man nodded with a smile and said in a low voice: "Eunuch Hu is indeed a measured man. I didn't intend to go back alive this time, so Eunuch Hu shouldn't think about any tricks. This case

We don’t have to bear responsibility for each other, I’ll deliver the message and you’ll deliver it, it’s that simple.”

Eunuch Hu Wang's throat was dry, but at this time he could only nod numbly. He watched the man take out a letter from his arms and put it in front of him. The envelope was sealed with fire paint. After putting it on the table, the man took out another letter.

He put a gold ingot on the envelope and said with a smile: "This letter will be sent tonight. Don't be too clever. If it doesn't work out, getting rich or not is a trivial matter. Life and death are big things. Do you understand?"

The Xuzhou thieves were so powerful and so rampant. They dared to send people to deliver messages while the capital was still in the hands of the imperial court, and even threatened them so arrogantly. Hu Wang thought to himself, but a smile appeared on his face and he nodded repeatedly.

The smile on the man's face became gentle and polite again, but he raised his voice and said: "Why is the offer so high? If I accept it, what will I have left? Even if I wait in the city, it will be worse than

It’s better to go out of the city and die poor, so I say goodbye!”

After saying that, the man turned around and left. Hu Wang stared at the unsigned envelope in front of him, but there was laughter from outside. Everyone felt that the man just now was stingy and couldn't see the market in front of him clearly.

There was laughter outside, but Hu Wang couldn't laugh. Should he send this letter or not, and send it to Eunuch Wei? His family's money-making and manipulation at the city gate would definitely be known, and it might be a serious crime. No

If it was a gift, it would be difficult to hide it with Eunuch Wei's ubiquitous ears and eyes.

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