Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

The people didn't know how to choose and their hearts were full of contradictions.

Some people were secretly thinking in their hearts, is the Ming Dynasty really going to perish?

For so many years, they have been living under the rule of the Ming Dynasty. Although life is difficult, it is a familiar life after all.

If Li Chuangwang can really bring a better life, should we look forward to his arrival?

But what if Li Zicheng was just another oppressor?

They were unsure and filled with worry.

Some people seem even more numb.

They had experienced too much suffering, and in their eyes, both the rule of the imperial court and the possible arrival of Li Zicheng were just the cycle of fate.

They feel they are powerless to change anything and can only passively accept their fate.

They just watched the scene in front of them silently, without much emotion in their hearts.

In this chaotic situation, the people's psychological entanglement reached its peak.

They don't know where the future will go or who to support.

They long for peace and stability, and a happy life, but in this chaotic world, they seem to have lost their way.

They didn't know what to do. They looked at Emperor Chongzhen and thought of Li Zicheng, and their hearts were filled with confusion and anxiety.

What will be the fate of the Ming Dynasty? Where will their own fate go?

These questions kept circling in their minds, but they could not find the answers.

The people stood there, the confusion in their hearts was like a tangled mess that was difficult to untie.

What Your Majesty said about the Qing army entering the pass filled their hearts with fear and anxiety.

They recalled the rumors about the Tartars, who were said to be cruel by nature and would massacre the people once they entered the pass.

This horrific prospect chilled them to the bone and they began to worry about their own lives and the lives of their families.

As the people listened to Emperor Chongzhen's words, the waves in their hearts became more and more turbulent.

"Li Zicheng cannot stop the Qing army." These words were like a huge rock thrown into the already restless lake of their hearts, causing ripples.

They began to re-examine their attitude towards Li Zicheng and the imperial court.

All along, Li Zicheng's slogan really made them excited. That "We won't pay taxes when Zicheng comes" was like a ray of light in the darkness, bringing them hope.

However, now His Majesty pointed out that Li Zicheng might not be able to resist the Qing army, which forced them to weigh the pros and cons again.

In comparison, they seemed to have more trust in the court.

After all, at least until now, the Qing army has not been able to capture the capital.

In the memory of the people, the capital has always been a solid line of defense in their hearts and their last refuge.

Although the court had many problems that made their lives difficult, at the critical moment of facing foreign invasion, the city walls of the capital seemed to represent stability and security.

They were extremely conflicted. On the one hand, their admiration for Li Chuang Wang had not completely dissipated, and the life without paying taxes was too tempting.

On the other hand, they were also worried that Li Zicheng would really be unable to resist the Qing army as Your Majesty said, and then they would face an even more cruel fate.

Although the imperial court had many shortcomings, the existence of the capital made them feel that there was still a glimmer of hope. Perhaps the imperial court could rise up and resist in this critical moment and defend their homes.

Various possible scenarios constantly emerge in the minds of the people, and they don’t know where the future will go.

Should they choose to believe Li Zicheng and take a gamble on a possible better life, or continue to place their hopes on the imperial court, even though the imperial court had disappointed them countless times.

They looked at Emperor Chongzhen with both expectation and disappointment in their eyes.

They hoped that the emperor would lead them out of the predicament, defend their homeland and resist foreign enemies;

Disappointingly, over the years, the various problems at the court have made their lives miserable.

They thought of Li Zicheng again, feeling both longing and fear in their hearts.

Yearning for the person who may bring change, and fearing the unknown future.

In this tangled psychological state, the people felt extremely confused and helpless.

They don't know what their fate will be or where to go.

They can only pray silently in their hearts, hoping that God can give them an answer and allow them to find a way to survive in this chaotic world.

Chongzhen pointed at a bound civil servant and said: "These people, for their own selfish interests, have completely disregarded the safety of the country and the lives of the people.

Today, I will kill them as a sacrifice to show my determination to defend the capital and the people!"

After saying this, Emperor Chongzhen decisively waved his hand, and the executioners swung their swords. Several heads rolled to the ground in an instant, and the blood dyed the ground red. The shocking scene made everyone present feel the firm determination of Emperor Chongzhen.

Then, Emperor Chongzhen climbed onto the high platform, and his figure looked particularly tall under the sunlight.

He faced the people and spoke in a loud and firm voice.

He said loudly: "Everyone, I know you have had a hard time these days.

Li Zicheng claimed that King Chuang would not pay taxes when he came, but that was all false!

If he enters the city, he will plunder it extensively, and the people will fall into even greater suffering.

The Qing troops outside the Great Wall are even more eager to attack us. Once the capital is broken, they will march straight in. At that time, our homes will be ruthlessly destroyed by the war, and our loved ones will be brutally massacred.

I swear here that I will live and die with the capital and will never retreat! "

When the people heard what Emperor Chongzhen said, they felt a complex emotion in their hearts.

They began to realize that their fate was closely linked to the fate of the capital, and that they would prosper together and suffer together.

Some people who were originally indifferent to the situation were also infected by Emperor Chongzhen's determination, and the flame of defending their homeland was ignited in their hearts.

The newly recruited soldiers initially held an indifferent attitude, thinking that the war had little to do with them.

In their minds, the upcoming war seemed to be just a fight between the imperial court and Li Zicheng, and they were just tiny beings involved in it.

Some of the new recruits thought to themselves that they could just join Li Zicheng's army when the time came.

They heard that Li Chuangwang's army was growing stronger and stronger, and their slogan was louder and louder, "We don't need to pay taxes when Li Chuangwang comes." This was undoubtedly a huge attraction for those of them who lived at the bottom of society.

In their minds, they compared the imperial court with Li Zicheng, and felt that the imperial court's rule over the years had made their lives difficult. The heavy taxes and oppression of corrupt officials had gradually made them lose confidence in the imperial court.

They imagined that after joining Li Chuangwang's team, they might be able to escape poverty and live a stable life.

No need to work hard for a meager income, no need to worry about being oppressed by the government...