After Li Jing received Chongzhen's imperial edict, he did not dare to delay for a moment and led ten Tang soldiers to Shanhaiguan.

At the same time, Li Zicheng's army, which had already left Shanxi, was marching towards the capital at full speed.

This army was so vast and powerful that it spread out like a surging tide. At a glance, there was almost no end in sight.

There are hundreds of thousands of people.

However, there are only about 30,000 to 50,000 elite soldiers who can really fight.

The vast majority of the rest were ordinary people with their families. They followed Li Zicheng's army with aspirations and hopes for the future. They were a huge crowd!

Those tens of thousands of elite warriors, each wearing armor and holding sharp blades, had determination and courage in their eyes.

They moved in unison, their steps firm and powerful, and every step seemed to make the earth tremble.

Their fighting ability should not be underestimated. After countless battles, they have become a formidable force.

On the battlefield, they were like tigers descending from the mountains, unstoppable.

Whether charging into battle or engaging in close combat, they were fearless and moved forward courageously.

Their presence makes the entire army full of combat effectiveness and deterrence.

The faces of hundreds of thousands of people were filled with excitement.

They are full of yearning for the capital city. In their hearts, the capital city is a place full of hope and wealth.

They believed that as long as they followed Li Zicheng, they could live a good life.

They worshipped Li Zicheng and regarded him as their savior.

They followed the army closely, and although they were exhausted, the hope in their hearts never died out.

Their eyes were full of anticipation, as if they saw a better life in the future.

Li Zicheng rode a tall horse and walked in the center of the army. He looked around, his heart full of lofty ambitions.

There was a smug smile on his face and he was full of confidence in his future.

At this time, Song Xiance, an adviser under Li Zicheng, came to him and said, "Prince Chuang, although we have a strong army, we must not take it lightly.

The capital city is the core area of the Ming Dynasty and must be tightly guarded.

I suggest that King Chuang lead a small number of elite troops to advance first. This way, we can catch the capital by surprise and not let them be prepared. "

Li Zicheng laughed and said, "I am destined to be here, so why should I be afraid?

That young Chongzhen was already at the end of his strength, and the capital was just a piece of his pocket.

My army is so powerful that we will surely capture the capital in one fell swoop."

Song Xiance frowned slightly and continued, “King Chuang, don’t underestimate the enemy.

After all, the capital is the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it must be heavily guarded.

If we can catch them by surprise, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort.”

Li Zicheng waved his hand and said, "I have made up my mind. No need to say more. No one can stop my army."

Famous generals under Li Zicheng, such as Liu Zongmin and Li Guo, also gathered around.

Liu Zongmin said loudly: "Prince Chuang, I am willing to lead an army to capture the capital for you and take the head of Chongzhen's child."

Li Guo was not to be outdone and said, "King Chuang, I am also willing to fight and make the first contribution for you."

All the generals requested to fight, and the atmosphere was warm and arrogant.

They all wanted to demonstrate their strength in this battle and make great contributions to Li Zicheng's conquest of the world.

When Li Zicheng heard the generals' requests for battle, he felt a surge of heroic spirit in his heart.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and decided to accept Song Xiance's plan.

He waved his hand and said, "Okay! Liu Zongmin and Li Guo, listen to my order. You two will each lead 5,000 elite troops and go ahead to open the way for the main army.

We must approach the capital as quickly as possible and start the first battle."

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo took the order and left. Soon, 10,000 elite cavalrymen of Li Zicheng rushed out like arrows.

They were dressed in black armor that gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

The war horses galloped, raising clouds of dust, and the momentum was as terrifying as a storm.

These elite warriors all had firm eyes and stern faces. They had only one goal in mind, and that was to seize the capital for King Chuang.

Their actions were swift and decisive, like a black torrent sweeping towards the capital.

The sound of horse hooves echoed across the land like thunder, as if announcing the arrival of Li Zicheng's army.

Wherever they passed, the earth trembled, as if it was afraid of their power.

These elite cavalrymen were filled with an indomitable spirit. They believed that they would open the road to the capital for King Chuang and make immortal contributions to Li Zicheng's conquest of the world.

Who would have thought that they would encounter a group of people blocking their way after only walking thirty miles.

Dust was flying in the distance, and Li Shimin and Li Chengqian, leading the remaining ninety Tang soldiers and a thousand cavalry gathered from the capital, slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo reined in their horses and looked at the number of people on Li Chengqian's side with disdain.

In their view, this small number of people was like ants and could not withstand a single blow.

Liu Zongmin laughed loudly and said, "You dare to block the road with these people? They are simply courting death! Brothers, rush up and kill them all!"

Li Guo also brandished his weapon and shouted loudly: "Kill! Let them see how powerful we are!"

However, they never expected that the next scene would shock them.

The ninety flintlock soldiers on Li Chengqian's side were the first to show their power. There were loud noises of "bang bang bang", flashes of fire, and smoke filled the air.

Bullets shot like meteors towards Li Zicheng's elite cavalry.

The cavalrymen who were rushing in the front were instantly thrown to the ground, screaming in agony.

The flintlock rifle is extremely lethal, and each bullet can penetrate armor and cause fatal damage to the enemy.

The sudden attack threw Li Zicheng's army into chaos.

They looked at the Tang Dynasty soldiers holding strange weapons in horror, their hearts filled with fear.

They had never seen such a powerful weapon and for a moment they didn't know how to deal with it.

As the distance got closer, ninety Tang Dynasty soldiers quickly mounted their horses.

They all have strong postures and their eyes reveal firm beliefs.

They raised their compound bows, aimed at the enemy, and when the bowstrings sounded, sharp arrows rained down on the enemy.

The archery skills of the Tang Dynasty soldiers were extremely accurate. Every arrow hit the target and caused huge damage to the enemy.

Li Chengqian led ninety Tang soldiers and suddenly charged into the enemy camp like a tiger descending from the mountains.

They brandished their weapons, charged left and right, and wherever they went, the enemies fell one after another.

Their fighting power is extremely strong, and each of them is like a god of war, making people intimidated.

After a wave of killing, they quickly retreated without any lingering fight.

This cycle continued, leaving Liu Zongmin and Li Guo helpless.

The battle was extremely fierce, and Li Shimin's archery skills were amazing.

He sat steadily on his warhorse, his eyes grim, the bow and arrow in his hand seemed to have life, and every arrow could hit the enemy's vital point.

His archery was accurate and fast, which made the enemy tremble with fear.

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