Chapter 726 The second set of plans
Not only the dragons noticed these monks, but Song Li, who entered the battlefield with his blade assault regiment, also noticed it.
But now he doesn't have to do it himself, and the blade assault group around him kills the monks in his sight.
Song Li was just walking now, just like he was bringing a group of powerful soldiers to the imperial capital to hold an armed party. For a moment, Song Li suddenly felt that although this feeling of being in a high position was very birdy and a bit pretentious, it was really not suitable for him, because he was used to charging and adventures on the line of life and death.
But now he can't even lead by trying to lead the way, because not only is there a large group of guards around him, but also Xiaoyue sent by Long Ziyan.
"Mr. Prince Consort, where are you going?" Xiaoyue asked.
"I won't go anywhere. I'm so full of food just now. I'm walking around to the palace to have fun. How about I take you to the palace?" Song Li said casually.
"Of course it's good." Xiaoyue was happy and then said, "But the princess said, let me watch you and not let you walk around." Although Long Ziyan is the Dragon Emperor, Xiaoyue still followed the previous name and did not change her words.
Let me go, Long Qiqi, have you sent me a nanny? Song Li was very helpless in his heart, as if he was walking aimlessly, but his eyes occasionally glanced at the battle situation around him.
When more and more gaps in the walls of the imperial capital were opened, and when more and more established troops entered, the defense line of the imperial capital defenders was already shaking. The reason why they had not completely collapsed was that many defenders did not choose to escape, but stayed to resist with all their might.
At the same time, they also used all the means they could use, and it was common for them to exchange injuries for their lives to fight for their lives. Some even rushed into the group of soldiers with rune arrows.
The reason why they did this was only one purpose, to try to delay the attack speed of the siege army and gain more time for the defenders of Wei Qianli's second defense plan.
While the defenders on the front line were fighting to the death, the defenders on the second and third lines were retreating quickly.
As the elites of the three major legions of the empire, they were as fast as the wind when attacking, and were also orderly when retreating, showing the appearance of the elite.
Of course, their retreat was not to leave the imperial capital directly, but after leaving the battle, they began to garrison on the spot, using the houses on both sides of the street to prepare for a more tragic and cruel street battle.
No matter where the street fighting is, it will definitely cause a headache for soldiers, because not only the terrain is complex, but also the space to be used is very small, which also makes the attacking party unable to maximize the advantages of the number of people, and further tests the skills of close combat.
At the same time, for Song Li's army, when the defenders retreated into the house, their dragon comrades could no longer bombard them, otherwise it would be nothing to destroy the house, but if they hurt the innocent people in the house, they would be a great sin.
Although the two sides were fighting fiercely, neither side was an outside invader. When facing ordinary people in the imperial capital, they could not directly treat the people of the enemy country as if they were armed mobs.
Especially for Song Li, they used the banner of clearing the monarch and ruling the court. If they killed innocent people indiscriminately, they would definitely damage their reputation to a great extent. Song Li's reputation in the imperial capital was undoubtedly a huge fortune, but now it has become a rope that tied his hands and feet, making him afraid of it.
From this point of view, Wei Qianli's move was indeed very good, and it directly hit Song Li's vital point, making him afraid and unable to let the dragon bombard him. This was equivalent to destroying Song Li's most powerful force.
"Wei Qianli, I hope that this is not your original intention, otherwise even if I try to make Qian Xun hate me for the rest of my life, I will definitely destroy you." Song Li roared angrily.
Song Li has always thought that although this war is inevitable, he tried his best to reduce the harm to ordinary people.
Perhaps because he was still a grassroots at heart, Song Li had a natural favor to the ordinary people who had always supported him in the imperial capital. He liked them and did not want them to be hurt. Sometimes, looking at these ordinary, busy, but happy people, he would think of himself in his previous life.
For this reason, when he led his army outside the imperial capital on the first day, Song Li sternly told his generals that when breaking the city, they must strictly enforce military discipline. If anyone dares to induce troops to cause disaster, burn, kill, and loot, the soldiers will not only kill the soldiers, but also hold their superiors accountable.
At that time, Song Li said something very ruthlessly, saying: "The emperors were all places where I gave birth to me and raised me. I had to leave. I came back to follow the will of the people. I don't want this place to be destroyed by wars. Whoever dares to kill a commoner in vain will want his head. No matter who it is, he will leave some gods for me. If I violate my rules, I will kill people."
It is precisely because of Song Li's words that the soldiers who siege the city were more honest. Even if they were not honest, they would not be able to do anything. The superior officer was staring at them. Anyone who dared to act recklessly would punish him directly, so as not to turn back and be found out by Song Li to implicate him.
It was precisely because the soldiers who siege the city did this that the people who thought they were going to be unlucky found that Song Li's soldiers were very abide by the rules and invisibly transferred their favor towards Song Li. Many people spontaneously came out to work on the army. Although it might be just some water, dry food, eggs, etc., for the soldiers, this was enough to make them feel warm, and at the same time, they were more consciously safeguarding military discipline and their own image.
There were even many ordinary people who were originally fanatical supporters of Song Li even turned into the leading party and began to help the soldiers who attacked the city to fight the defenders.
Although before siege, Song Li ordered people to issue a topographic map of the imperial capital and asked the soldiers to remember that it is very likely that they will lose their lives when fighting because they are not familiar with the terrain.
However, no matter how familiar the topographic map looks, it is far less familiar to the people who have lived in the imperial capital for half their lives, especially some small alleys, which are not recorded on the topographic map. Now with the leading party transformed by the people, the attack speed of the siege soldiers has increased greatly, and the casualties have also been much smaller.
Of course, someone reported this to Song Li.
This made Song Li both moved and ashamed, because no matter what, it was the war he brought with him, and brought these people into it. When Song Li was grateful for their support for him, he was even more reluctant to let them be hurt.
But now Wei Qianli let the defenders enter the houses and prepare for street fighting, which almost kidnapped the innocent people who were involved in the war.
This has touched the most sensitive and unforgivable bottom line of Song Li. At this moment, when he was calling out to Wei Qianli, every word was filled with a sharp murderous intent. He did have a murderous intention towards Wei Qianli. If this matter was indeed Wei Qianli's idea, even if he had a quarrel with Wei Qianxuan, Song Li would have to kill him.
At this time, Wei Qianli was in a private house, and was not far from Song Li. Naturally, he heard Song Li's roar and felt the hostility and murderous intent in his words.
Wei Qianli could only smile helplessly.
He also knew that he was very despicable to do this. After this battle, no matter whether he could win this battle, he would be infamous and become the target of thousands of people.
But the Holy Emperor has his life, so how could he not obey?
The words that Song Li said when he persuaded surrender had already made the Holy Emperor suspicious of him, so now there are two more soldiers around him, and this imperial edict is also used to test him. If this is implemented, Wei Qianli will take the blame for the Holy Emperor. From then on, he will be infamous and have no other way except to hide from the Holy Emperor. This also makes him loyally follow the Holy Emperor and go to the black.
But if he resisted the order, the two governors might not have killed him, but they would definitely directly deprive him of his military power and then send this military order under his banner. At that time, no matter whether he is willing or not, the blame will still be taken.
Wei Qianli is not stupid, so of course he knows how to choose at this time.
Just listening to Song Li's roar and remembering his sister's current identity, Wei Qianli's heart became more and more bitter.
For the first time in his life, he began to doubt whether he was right or wrong to be loyal to the Holy Emperor like this? Even if he could really win this battle, could he get what he really wanted? If not, what is the meaning of his efforts?
Even if he can, if he wins against Song Li, he will definitely be killed for rebellion. According to the law, he will implicate the nine clans, and his sister will not be able to escape death.
Even if her sister can escape the disaster, if Song Li dies, she will definitely hate herself for the rest of her life.
Wei Qianli felt uncomfortable when he thought that his only relative would probably become his enemy.
Just when Wei Qianli was extremely entangled, the first line of defense of the defenders completely collapsed, and all the defenders who stayed to try to block the attack of the siege soldiers were almost wiped out. The number of people who were lucky enough to save their lives was counted afterwards of less than a thousand.
Although it sounds like a lot, don’t forget that the number of defenders on the city wall was 100,000 at that time, and in the end only a thousand people lived, which was definitely pitiful.
Not only did Song Li open the attack channel, but at the same time, Zhanlong also opened a gap in the city wall with the help of the dragon, and then led his troops into the imperial capital.
As early as when we first met, Song Li had exchanged views with Zhan Long, asking him to keep an eye on his soldiers. If someone dared to harm the people, he would not be ruthless.
Zhan Long didn't say anything at that time, but he was quite dissatisfied.
In his opinion, he and Song Li were purely in a cooperative relationship. In terms of status, he was not inferior to him, so there was no need to listen to him. Besides, his soldiers followed him from the south, just to make a fortune? If the city is broken, they will not be robbed, which is like not allowing tigers to eat meat. What a joke.
Chapter completed!