Chapter 258 Sunset Forbidden City (Part 2)
The already chaotic order in the capital city was completely destroyed as foreign soldiers entered the city. The dispersed soldiers and the people began to attack every house and rob all the property they saw. The jewelry, clothes, and even the collars on the children's neck were included.
The fire was blazing, and the crying screams were endless. As for whether the fire was artificially fired or shells, it was no longer possible to detect. The screams, cries of the women, the angry roars of the man and the proud laughter were intertwined, which came from both internal and external harm, and at the same time came to the residents. The disaster was unstoppable.
The brothers of Duan Wang Chengyi had already been cleaned up and the housekeeper cried. The senior brothers of the Flying Tiger Group, who had originally set up an altar in Duan Wang Mansion, actually took the lead in robbing. Thanks to the guards of Duan Wang Mansion, there were many fighting masters in the escorts, and there were guns in the mansion, the loss was not great, but the Flying Tiger Group set off a fire. Now the war is in chaos, and the fire is very difficult to save. The royal mansion will suffer a lot this time.
Cheng Yi cursed: "This group of people who are not humane, even I am a feast! If I had known that it was such a group of things, I would not have raised them. Until now, I have lifted a stone and shot myself in the foot, but this time I have made a joke."
Beile Chenglian said: "Second brother, it's not the time to talk about this. Now that foreign soldiers have broken through the outer city, they can't defend the inner city for long. We have to do one thing now and protect it."
Chenglan said: "Protector? Why? We don't have many soldiers in our hands, how can we protect us? In my opinion, we must protect our family first."
"I'm confused, my family will be protected by myself, so I don't have to worry about you and I. The second brother is in charge of the Tiger God Camp and the Shenji Camp. At this time, I have to say that there are no soldiers. Is this a tenable thing? The person who protects the car is not an old lady, but a nephew. As long as he doesn't fall, we will have a chance. Besides, the former has had a fuss, and the old Buddha feels awkward. If we don't take advantage of the protection camp, we will have no good life in the future."
Cheng Yi also understood that "Brother is right. Let's go, our brothers and three of us go to Gong Baojia. Also, call him Ziliang, he is a military aircraft, and you have to rely on him at this time. With him to protect us, the Empress Dowager will not be too demanding on us. Send someone to find the old Taoist (Xu Tong nickname)..."
"The old Taoist is so shameless. He was scolded and beaten by the Flying Tiger Group in the street. He returned to the old house in anger. I am afraid he can't get out now. Don't worry about him for now. Flying to the big neighbour, at most he will be called King Zhuang."
The inner palace was very quiet, as if the attack of foreigners was like a dream. Now that the dream has woken up, people are still there, the country is stable, the country is peaceful, the people are peaceful. However, the ministers who were kneeling in front of him were reminding Cixi that the crisis has not passed, and everything has just begun.
The speed of the fall of the outer city even exceeded Cixi's expectations. She was a little panicked and urgently summoned military aircraft. As a result, except for Han Rong, only Gang Lie and Zhao Shu, the rest of the others had never arrived. It was not that other military aircraft refused to come, but that the journey might not be clear, and I think it would not be possible to come.
Cixi looked at Han Rong, "What's the situation of the Hou Jun now?"
"The rear army... has fled." Han Rong replied with a little ashamed, "Dong Wuxing left Zhangyi Gate, fired his guns all the way, and went west. However, there are still some people in the city, and slaves can rectify them and let them follow and protect them."
Cheng Yi said: "The subordinates can also gather some soldiers from the Shenji Camp and the Tiger God Camp, and there are 1,800 soldiers, and they can still be brought together."
"What can a thousand men do to withstand?" Han Rong hated Cheng Yi very much, and he simply attacked at this time. "There are many foreign soldiers, Tiel's Cossacks team is very powerful, even more ruthless than our Heilongjiang horse team. If you catch up, can only have more than one thousand people? King Duan was the first to be in charge of the battle, and there must be a way at this time."
When Chengyi saw Han Rong squeezed him, he thought that he could not even get out of his anger. He turned his face into a pig's liver. After a while, he said, "This... at this time, the slave had no choice but to Zhang Baiqi and surrender."
"Surrender?" Cixi glanced at him, "this is what you think."
"We can first ask for a truce, and then make peace. The conditions can be negotiated. King Duan is in charge of affairs, so he should go there."
Chengyi shook her head, "Lao Fu, the slave is incompetent and cannot handle this matter. Please ask Lao Fu to issue an order and let King Qing go to negotiate. The slave is willing to resign from his responsibilities in the affairs office."
"Will you just quit your errands from the Ministry of Affairs Office?" Cixi snorted, "You shouldn't have any errands! Even you, the prince, are not worthy! Now isn't the time to say this, you have to try it if you have a solution. Han Rong, go and contact Lao Qing and let him do it with foreigners. The lives of the Emperor's Mother and I are on this. From now on, Lao Qing is fully responsible. All the conditions can be negotiated. He only signs and I admit it."
"I understand!"
Han Rong kowtowed and retreated. Cixi looked at the remaining people again, "You knelt down first and wait for me to call. If I don't have me, no one is allowed to go home."
These people surrendered one after another, and Cixi reached out to call Li Lianying, "Lianying helps comb my hair, Emperor, go and change your clothes."
Emperor Tianyou was stunned, "Dad, didn't you say that King Qing would go to negotiate? If the negotiations can be successful, maybe we don't have to leave..."
Cixi shook her head, "Silly brother, the army is coming to the city. Even if you want to make peace at this time, they must be willing to do it. Han Rong and I are singing a double act. He is going outside to order the big cart to drive and send us out of the palace. As for negotiations, we have to leave the city first. Could it be that if the foreigners catch the living, we will talk to us again?"
Emperor Tianyou realized that he was too simple and showed his timidity again. He quickly got up and took off his hat and robe, changed into a half-new black lake crepe gown, a torn jacket outside, and six tiles were buckled on his head, which looked very inconspicuous. Empress Dowager Cixi had already untied her flag head at this time, combed it briefly, and then she combed it into a Han-made horse bun.
She smiled generously, "How about it, do I look like an old Han lady now? I really didn't expect that from the time of declaring war on the great powers to today, I have to wear this outfit. The ancestors have spirits to protect our mother and son from being safe. When I come back, I will be strong and Chengyi will not want to live!"
While speaking, he changed into the Han people's flat shoes, supported by Li Lianying, walked down the ground for two walks, and then he was already adapted. The eldest prince Pu Ye was brought by Cui Yugui and changed into the Han people's outfit. He didn't know how to be afraid at a young age, but instead thought it was fun. He raised his arms and moved his legs, but he was still not honest.
Cixi looked at Cui Yugui and asked, "How are your people prepared?"
"Fifty fast gunmen, follow the car and make sure they are foolproof."
"Are they obedient?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Lafayette, they are all brought by slaves. I promise they will listen to whatever I say."
"What do you say? They all listen to it? OK, pass on my words and let them stay and guard the Forbidden City. If the people are in the city, they must be there, and they are not allowed to take a step back!"
Cui Yugui was stunned. Staying behind at this time would mean death. These fifty people were his confidants and all his strength. Why did they throw them away like this? Cixi snorted, "No one is for our palace queen, are you leaving? Why, how dare you stop listening to my words?"
"I dare not, I will go and command them now."
"Be more slick!"
Li Lianying knew that Cui Yugui was too close to the eldest prince. When Duan Wang was in trouble in the palace, Cui Yugui's quick gunman had already violated Cixi's taboo. This time he fled, it was difficult to guarantee that there would be no change on the road. Cixi obviously did not want to have more force around him that was difficult to control and abolish this team first.
When Cixi took off, the inner city had not yet fallen, and the coalition forces never expected that the Jin soldiers were so brave, with the determination to escape at the battle and the courage to abandon their armor. They were really out of reach.
The castle siege that had been expected to end in a few months so quickly. This led to the loss of its original military deployment and its own rhythm was disrupted. The troops became a competition, competing for who entered the city first, who raised the flag of his country first, and who could grab more spoils. The scene became a mess, and it was not difficult to defend the inner city in a short period of time, so Cixi would not be too panicked.
In addition to the two dignified palaces, there were also King Zhuang, Han Rong, Gang Lie, Zhao Shu, Sanjun Ji, and King Qing’s son-in-law, Prince Rouran, and Na Yantu, who is proficient in wrestling and fighting. The three and four liang princesses and Concubine Jin and Cixi were in the same car. The eldest prince crossed the car. He originally liked driving, but he felt excited and not embarrassed to do this job.
Cixi looked at King Qing who was waiting outside the door again, "Old Qing, your daughter is by my side, and I promise that they are fine. If I have mine, they will not be wronged. The capital depends on your means. Remember, everything is based on the withdrawal of foreign soldiers, and the conditions are easy to discuss."
King Qing also knew that he was taking his daughter as a hostage, and did not point it out, but said: "Don't worry, Lao Fu, the servants must devote themselves to their work until they die. While the foreign soldiers had not blocked all the doors, Lao Fu asked him to leave quickly."
The troops responsible for escorting were the Wuwei Right Army. At the beginning of the offensive and defensive battle in the capital, the Right Army did not participate in the war. At this time, Cao Zhongkun and Li Xiushan were the guardians, and the one who led the way was Duan Xiangyan Camp, and the two soldiers who were sent to the palace. Cixi learned that among these soldiers, the last two battalions were from Shandong Road Guardians, and their combat effectiveness was not enough, and they did not have high expectations for them. They only hoped that the other battalions could play a role and save their lives. Especially Han Rong's more than 180 large carts were equipped with treasures from the palace, so there must not be any accidents.
Because the palace was prepared, these big trucks were protected by the Right Army, so it was easy to walk. The third princess said, "It is actually very difficult to find a car in Beijing now. These are all the blessings of Lord Lao Fu, otherwise, they would not be able to find the car. The rear army almost caught all the cars in the city, and even the animals that were pulling the carts could not be found."
Cixi thought to himself: This is Zhao Guanhou’s foresight again. If he hadn’t reminded Han Rong to get off the car first, he would never have been so calm when walking today. Although people can leave, those treasures and treasures have been saved over the years, they would probably be robbed by foreigners. Now, all silver has been buried underground and all treasures are loaded in the car. Even if there is any loss, it will not be too great. This is his credit.
The country is in trouble and is a good general. At this time, I couldn't help but feel a little regretful. I shouldn't have sent him to Hexi to fight for the sake of the demeanor of the Tian family, and I'm in vain to lose a tiger minister. I just hope that God can open his eyes, he can leave alive on the battlefield, and also leave some vitality for Dajin.
On the street and on the road, there were all refugees. Cixi could not reveal her identity, otherwise she would not be able to even walk. The car was walking very slowly. At this moment, a bean-like gunshot suddenly sounded in front of her. The two princesses and Concubine Jin just thought they were foreigners and were frightened to death. Cixi was calmer than them, thinking about it outside the car and asked in a low voice: "What's going on?"
"It's okay, Duan Xiangyan's soldiers fired in front of them, and when they heard the gunshots, the people were scared away. The car would be much faster when it got around."
Cixi also felt that when the car walked, it was indeed not as fast as before, and the speed was much faster. Someone shouted: "This is the convoy of our Wuwei Rear Army. Whoever dared to stop it would cut it off would be no discussion." When the people heard that it was the Wuwei Rear Army, they all hid far away, but it made the car easy to leave. Cixi felt relieved and felt sad again. It turned out that Dong Wuxing's rear army had already become like a bandit in the hearts of the people. But for so long, he had been indulging the bandits to rage, which was really too late to realize.
When the car left the city gate, she gently pulled a curtain and looked back, but when she saw the towering city walls, towers, and forts, they fell overnight under the attack of foreign soldiers. She felt sad and thought: I don’t know when I will come back today. When I come back, will the Yellow Dragon Flag still be on the city? What is the surname of the world?
Just as she was about to put down the curtain, she saw the yellow dragon flag on the top of the city slowly falling down, and a white flag was rising with difficulty.
Outside Zhangyi's sect, Dong Wuxing urged his subordinates, "Hurry up! You can't delay if you let foreigners catch up, and we'll be done."
His rear army robbed the capital, and even the Ministry of Revenue's bank treasury was robbed, and he made a fortune from top to bottom. Dong Wuxing alone earned less than one million yuan. Many famous families were snatched away by him overnight.
Relying on the protection of the rear army, the court would never dare to punish him, otherwise the rear army would mutiny as a whole. Moreover, he had already decided to transport the silver out and transport it to his hometown, and he would go to protect the carriage himself. In the name of protecting the carriage, the robbery was actually robbed. At that time, the sage was surrounded by the rear army, so he would not dare to attack him. At worst, he would be dismissed and never talked about it. With this huge sum of money, he would be enough to spend his old age.
Li Laizhong accompanied him on the side. Although his income was less than Dong Wuxing, he was more than 200,000. What he thought was to rely on this money as military pay to return to Shaanxi, Gansu recruited troops in the name of organizing a regiment training, and he could rebel in a few years. At that time, he detained the two palaces in Shaanxi and held the emperor and ordered the princes.
The two of them had their own thoughts, and their troops were all confidant and direct descendants. Many of them were generals from the rear army. At this time, they all acted as strength men. The driver desperately shook his whip and drove the animals. A group of red and blue military officers pushed the cart behind them. Everyone's savings, plus the money robbed by the officers and soldiers themselves, the convoy occupied a long distance, and the dust rose high.
Dong Wuxing looked at the surrounding terrain and saw high green gauze tents on both sides. He was an old army and was only looking at it. "What the hell is this? Hurry up and send someone to check if there is any ambush."
Li Laizhong said: "Master, don't worry, foreigners are chasing the two palaces now, and no one cares about ambushing us. If what I think is right, the two palaces have left the capital and left Deshengmen and ran to Yulin. Foreigners are well-informed and must know what they will pursue them. Besides, foreigners don't like to do this kind of ambush. Now time is urgent, and there is no time to send scouts to search for such a large place."
Dong Wuxing nodded and raised his hand, as if he wanted to say something, but at this moment, a crisp sound came from the air. It seemed that a soldier had whipped a whip, or someone threw a firecracker. Li Laizhong was stunned, but he felt a chill on his face. He reached out to touch it, and his hands were red and white. Looking at Dong Wuxing, he had already fallen down his horse straight, and blood flowed in from his temple, and a bullet had shot through his vital points.
Li Laizhong was shocked. No foreign soldiers were seen around him. Who fired the gun? Just as he was about to run, another slight sound was heard. Li Laizhong only felt that someone knocked him hard on the head with a hammer, which made him unable to sit still on the horse anymore and swayed left and right to fall down. In a daze, countless scenes seemed to appear in front of him, and the scenes of his life were vivid in his mind. Then, there was a darkness.
The people of the Wuwei Hou Army were shocked, and the soldiers took their guns and drew their swords and looked around. At this time, the gunshots were loud, and several foreign flags were raised high in the cornfield on both sides, and then rows of bullets were fired out. Although there was no one, the only thing about this kind of gun roar, coupled with the pressure of the foreign soldiers, made the rear army lose their fighting spirit.
The chief officer and military advisor were killed, and the other crowds were without leaders. The soldiers were still protecting the car and could not organize any resistance. When a large number of ambush soldiers came out of the sorghum field with bayonets, these soldiers of the rear army could only flee back in a hurry. Those who ran slowly were stabbed to death. As for which foreigners from the country were killed, they could no longer care about it.
Zhang Huaizhi looked at the big carts that were thrown away and the boxes of silver and gold on it, and laughed loudly, "Master, I am convinced. How did you know that Dong Wuxing is going to take this path."
"It's nothing. His team can walk not many ways, there are only two. Just scan and listen to where he parks his car. Besides, there are cars from the two palaces on the other road, and he dare not walk. It's absolutely right to be ambushed here. This money is his ill-gotten fortune. Now it's our bet. This money is the first step. Next, I'll take you to gain fame and fortune, and start quickly!"
Chapter completed!