The soldiers woke up in panic and fled in all directions.

Li Chengqian led another team of soldiers and took the opportunity to rush into the camp, waving weapons and hacking at anyone they saw.

They were like a whirlwind, wreaking havoc in the enemy camp.

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo were awakened by the sudden attack and they hurriedly organized their soldiers to resist.

But the soldiers of Li Shimin and Li Chengqian did not want to fight. After making some noise in the enemy camp, they quickly retreated.

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo were so angry that they gnashed their teeth, but there was nothing they could do.

This went on and on, and every once in a while a general would harass the area.

The location of the harassment was different, which kept Li Zicheng's army on high alert all night.

Although such harassment did not cause much substantial damage, it greatly distracted the energy of Li Zicheng's army.

By the next morning, Liu Zongmin and Li Guo's army all had dark circles under their eyes.

Although they were exhausted, they ordered the felling of trees to build siege engines.

They knew that time was running out and they could not delay any longer.

However, just as they were about to take action, harassment from Li Chengqian and Li Shimin came again.

Li Shimin led a team of archers, hiding in the distance and shooting arrows at the enemy camp.

The sharp arrows fell like raindrops, making it impossible for the enemy soldiers to defend themselves.

Li Chengqian led a team of cavalry, galloping back and forth around the enemy camp, raising a cloud of dust and disrupting the enemy's vision.

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo were extremely angry, but they did not dare to attack rashly for fear of being ambushed by the enemy.

They could only organize soldiers for defense while speeding up the construction of siege equipment.

This harassment battle lasted for a whole day, leaving Liu Zongmin and Li Guo's armies exhausted and their morale greatly affected.

At the same time, Chongzhen was anxiously waiting for news from the front in the palace. When he received Li Chengqian's battle report last night, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

Shock came over me first.

He had never thought that under such a difficult situation, Li Chengqian and Li Shimin could lead limited troops to cause such great trouble to Li Zicheng's army.

The boldness and wit of that night attack made him look at these people from different eras with new eyes.

He seemed to see a ray of light in the darkness, and his originally heavy mood was lifted.

Relief then spread.

At this moment of life and death, Chongzhen was extremely pleased that someone could stand up so bravely and fight hard to defend the capital.

He saw hope and thought that there might be a chance for the Ming Dynasty to turn around.

He recalled his past helplessness and despair, and now, this battle report was like a shot in the arm, rekindling his fighting spirit.

Chongzhen was deeply moved by the efforts and sacrifices of Li Chengqian and others.

They could have stayed out of it, but they chose to share the hardships with the Ming Dynasty.

Chongzhen imagined their heroic performance on the battlefield and his heart was filled with gratitude.

He knew how precious such loyalty and bravery were in these troubled times.

Chongzhen also came to the city wall again to boost morale.

He was wearing a dragon robe, had a determined look on his face, and a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

When he saw the soldiers under the city, his heart was filled with emotion.

Some of these soldiers were still very young, but their faces were full of determination;

Some have experienced many vicissitudes of life, but still stick to their posts.

They are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty and heroes who defend the country.

Chongzhen said loudly: "Soldiers, I believe you also saw the battle outside the city last night.

We are facing an unprecedented crisis, but as long as we unite as one, we will be able to defeat the enemy.

Our comrades fought bravely among the enemy and set an example for us.

We should learn from them and fight to the last drop of our blood for the Ming Dynasty and our homeland!"

After hearing Chongzhen's words, the soldiers were filled with strength. They shouted in unison: "Defend the capital! Defend the Ming Dynasty!"

The voice resounded through the sky, as if announcing their determination to the enemy.

At this time, Li Chengqian and Li Shimin led a thousand Ming cavalry and once again launched an attack on Li Zicheng's army.

Chongzhen witnessed Li Chengqian's entry and exit from Li Zicheng's army seven times.

Li Chengqian rode on his warhorse and shuttled through the enemy army like a flash of lightning.

His figure was agile and brave, and he wielded the weapon in his hand with great vigor.

Every charge can cause huge losses to the enemy;

Every retreat was a clever way to avoid enemy attacks.

Chongzhen was stunned and filled with admiration.

Outside the capital, Li Chengqian was engaged in a fierce tug of war with Liu Zongmin and Li Guo.

The battlefield was filled with smoke and the sound of killing was deafening.

The actions of Li Chengqian and Li Shimin greatly restricted the siege plans of Liu Zongmin and Li Guo.

Under the leadership of Li Chengqian and Li Shimin, the Ming soldiers used flexible tactics and sometimes launched surprise attacks to catch the enemy off guard.

Sometimes guerrilla tactics were used to keep the enemy on the run.

He made full use of the terrain and speed advantages and engaged in a thrilling battle with the enemy.

Liu Zongmin and Li Guo were in trouble.

They originally planned to launch a quick siege on the city without giving Chongzhen any breathing time in the city, but they did not expect to be held back by Li Chengqian.

Their siege plan was disrupted and the morale of the troops was greatly affected.

They tried every possible way to break through Li Chengqian's defense, but failed every time.

Inside the capital, Li Chengqian was holding the enemy back outside the city, giving them valuable time for training.

The soldiers seized the time to train and improve their combat effectiveness.

The generals actively deployed defenses, strengthened the city walls, and prepared various city defense equipment.

The entire capital city was filled with a tense yet determined atmosphere.

On the other side, Li Zicheng also received news from Liu Zongmin and Li Guo.

His face became very gloomy and his heart was filled with worry.

He knew that things were heading in a bad direction.

If the capital cannot be captured as soon as possible, the situation may become more complicated.

Song Xiance also sensed that something was wrong. He came to Li Zicheng and said, "Prince Chuang, the situation is critical now. We must speed up our march and take the capital as quickly as possible to prevent anything from happening."

Song Xiance's eyes were full of worry, he knew very well the importance of this battle.

Li Zicheng nodded and said, "You are right, we can't delay any longer.

Pass on my order, the entire army should speed up the march and must reach the capital in the shortest possible time."

As Li Zicheng's order was issued, the entire army moved again.

They quickened their march and headed towards the capital.

Outside the capital, Li Chengqian was still fighting fiercely with Liu Zongmin and Li Guo.

He knew that his mission was not yet completed, and he had to continue to persevere and buy more time for the defense of the capital.

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