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Chapter 286: The Conflict of Jingcheng's Surname
For a time, the capital was filled with a tense atmosphere.
When the civil officials saw the Jinyiwei coming in with such force, they couldn't help feeling fear in their hearts.
But they were still unwilling to give up their wealth, so they organized themselves and resisted.
Some civil servants even secretly colluded with some local forces in an attempt to launch a mutiny.
They planned secretly and prepared to deal a fatal blow to Emperor Chongzhen at a critical moment.
However, their plot did not succeed. Li Chengqian and others had already noticed their movements and took precautions in advance.
In a fierce conflict, bloody scenes inevitably occurred.
The Jinyiwei wielded their butcher knives mercilessly and slashed at the resisting civil servants.
Those civil servants who were once high and mighty were now fleeing everywhere like lambs to be slaughtered.
Their blood dyed the streets of the capital red, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of blood.
In this fierce operation to plunder wealth, the super-powerful military force of one hundred Tang soldiers became the key force.
They were dressed in Ming Guang armor, holding sharp Tang swords, their postures were as straight as pine trees, and their eyes revealed determination and courage.
As the civil officials led the Jiading resistance to become increasingly fierce, and some even attempted to incite the people to resist together, the Tang soldiers stood there like unshakable mountains.
They acted swiftly and decisively, and every movement was full of power and majesty.
I saw a Tang soldier waving the Tang sword in his hand and stabbing at the rebel who was rushing in the front like lightning. The Tang sword, with its fierce momentum, instantly knocked the opponent's weapon away, causing the people around him to stop in horror.
Li Chengqian, Li Shimin, Li Jing and others showed extraordinary skills.
Li Chengqian is agile and nimble like a cheetah, and he can move freely among the chaotic crowd.
Sometimes he swung his sword to cut off the enemy's weapons, and sometimes he kicked away those who attempted to attack him.
Li Shimin was calm and composed. Although he did not take action personally, his presence itself gave people a strong sense of oppression.
Li Jing was like the god of war. He held a precious sword in his hand, and every time he swung it, there was a whistling sound, which made the enemy terrified.
The Jinyiwei were already full of curiosity about these distinguished guests from the Tang Dynasty, and now that they witnessed their superior martial arts with their own eyes, they were even more shocked.
As they watched the brave performance of the Tang Dynasty soldiers who were fighting ten enemies at once, they could not help but sigh that there was still a big gap between them and them.
Some Jinyiwei secretly vowed in their hearts to learn from these Tang Dynasty soldiers, improve their own strength, and contribute more to the defense of the Ming Dynasty.
Under the leadership of Li Chengqian and others, the Tang soldiers worked closely with the Jinyiwei and quickly quelled the resistance of the civil servants.
Although the resistance was fierce, it was eventually quelled due to the decisive actions of Li Chengqian and others and the strong suppression of the Jinyiwei.
Those who attempted to launch a mutiny were also captured one by one and severely punished.
After this bloody suppression, the situation in the capital gradually stabilized.
The civil servants no longer dared to resist easily, and they could only watch their wealth being plundered.
Although this action of plundering wealth was full of blood and cruelty, they had no choice at this moment of life and death.
Only in this way can we raise enough military pay, recruit the garrisons in various places, and prepare to resist Li Zicheng's army.
The next morning, the golden sunlight slowly fell on every corner of the capital, as if covering this ancient city with a layer of hope.
After a night of hard work, they finally succeeded in plundering the civil servants' wealth, laying a solid material foundation for the subsequent series of actions.
The action of recruiting young and strong men in the city to serve as soldiers was in full swing.
The Jinyiwei in charge of this matter set up recruitment points in conspicuous locations throughout the city. Those eye-catching notices were like battle horns, attracting the attention of many people.
The text on the notice was vigorous and powerful, detailing the critical situation currently facing the capital and the vital importance of defending the capital.
The notice emphasized that Li Zicheng's army was about to approach the city like a raging flood, and once the capital was broken, the people would suffer unimaginable disaster.
It would be a human tragedy in which homes would be destroyed, loved ones would be separated, and lives would be wantonly trampled upon.
It also explains that the so-called "King Chuang does not pay taxes" is just a slogan and a means to confuse people.
At the same time, it also clearly pointed out the huge threat posed by the Qing army outside the Great Wall, reminding the people that only by uniting and working together to resist foreign enemies can they truly protect their homes, their loved ones and their future.
In order to maximize morale, Emperor Chongzhen was present in person.
When his figure appeared in everyone's sight, the scene fell into silence in an instant.
The people opened their eyes wide, their faces filled with disbelief.
They had never thought that His Majesty would be present in person. In their impression, the emperor was high above, living deep in the mysterious palace, and was an unreachable existence.
The vast majority of people had never seen the emperor, and at this moment, all kinds of complicated emotions surged in their hearts.
Some people were so surprised that they opened their mouths wide and could not close them for a long time.
The emperor looked solemn and determined, and his serious expression made the people feel the seriousness of the situation.
They began to realize that the war had reached a critical moment concerning the life and death of the country, otherwise why would the emperor show up here in person.
Some people were filled with awe, and they secretly admired the emperor's majesty.
The dragon robe seemed to symbolize supreme power and responsibility, making them lower their heads involuntarily.
They recalled their previous dissatisfaction with the court, but at this moment, seeing the emperor personally working hard to defend the capital, they felt a greater sense of identification with the court.
Under the gaze of many people, Emperor Chongzhen ordered several civil servants who resisted most fiercely to be brought forward.
He glared at these civil servants who had been corrupt and now attempted to sabotage the operation to defend the capital, with flames of anger burning in his eyes.
The hearts of the people are like the surging river at this moment, filled with entanglement, confusion, numbness and a complex sense of insignificance.
Some people have lived in hardship for a long time and have long been disappointed with the court.
Looking at the civil servants who were brought in, they felt resentment towards the corrupt officials, but at the same time they felt that this was just an internal struggle within the court and was far from their own lives.
Many people once held a glimmer of hope for Li Zicheng's slogans.
"When the King of Rebellion comes, we won't pay taxes." This sentence was like a bright light in the darkness in their hearts, allowing them to see the possibility of escaping poverty and oppression.
However, the imperial court now said that Li Zicheng was a liar, which made them fall into deep confusion...
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