The Republican coalition forces naturally gave way to a fifty-meter-wide road, allowing the honor guard to move slowly.

"Long live, long live the Republican Army!"

The soldiers looked at the five-color flag and the Chen-character handsome flag and cheered loudly.

At this time, at the top of Chaoyang Gate, the sound of rumbling drums and sharp horns suddenly sounded, as if they were competing with the people below the city.

Everyone looked up and saw the Qing Dynasty Jiangning General Tie Liang, who was the first to appear on top of the city in silver armor, dressed in military uniform.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Renjun, the governor of Liangjiang, appeared next to him. He was wearing a first-grade crane robe and a double-eyed flower feather on his head, which was very grand.

Chen Tianhua slowly reined in Ma Laohei and signaled the honor guard to stop. He raised his eyes and met Tie Liang's eyes on the city, and their eyes met heavily.

He clasped his hands on the horse and saluted:

"Lord Tie Liang, I never thought that we would meet again in this way in front of the Chaoyang Gate in Jiangning City after we parted ways in the capital city in the past. Tianhua feels deeply sad and sad!"

"Chen Tianhua! You are now a traitor who has betrayed the imperial court. I was blind back then, and I still supported you to continue to lead the army and go to Chongming Island to take charge of the East China Sea Fleet. I didn't expect that you had already planned to rebel.

Heart!"

He stretched out a finger and pointed at Chen Tianhua, his voice was low but extremely forceful, as if he was accusing.

"But today, you won!"

The next six words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Tie Liang and others in the heart. Their faces first turned red, and then turned pale.

Looking at the piles of corpses lying in the center of the square, Zhang Renjun, the governor of Liangjiang, also lowered his head and said, "Chen Tianhua, you win!"

Hearing that both the Governor of Liangjiang and General Jiangning admitted their defeat, the Qing soldiers on the city lowered their heads, while the more than 10,000 Republican and coalition troops below the city burst into cheers.

Is this an opening statement to voluntarily surrender?

Chen Tianhua was a little confused. He raised his right hand high and pressed it down gently. The cheers of the Republican Army suddenly stopped.

"Now that you have admitted defeat, why do you two adults have to fight to the death and commit murder? Those who know the current affairs are heroes. Please let the army put down their weapons and surrender in Kaicheng. Otherwise, the thousand-year-old city will be destroyed and all lives will be lost. I guarantee that everyone will be safe and sound.

It is your own choice whether to stay or go, I will never force you, and if the two adults want to go wherever they want to go, if they want to return to the capital, I, Chen Tianhua, will personally escort them out of the country immediately!" he said loudly.

Tie Liang lowered his head sadly and pondered for a moment. When he raised his head again, there was a look of determination on his face, "Chen Tianhua, you once asked someone to bring me a letter saying that you owed me a favor. Does this count?"

"That's right! Master Tie Liang! Tianhua will agree to whatever request you make today!" Chen Tianhua replied loudly.

"Okay...Chen Tianhua! Today you are at the gate of Chaoyang City in Jiangning. I have nothing to say. The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. This has been the case since ancient times. But Tie Liang is a man of the Qing Dynasty. He has the martial blood of his ancestors flowing in his body and defends the country of the Qing Dynasty.

I am obligated to do so, but I cannot surrender to you."

"My condition is just a bet. Do you dare to fight me in this city? If I lose, I will naturally have nothing to say. All the troops here will lay down their arms and surrender to you. If I win by chance, your army will

Leave Jiangning Mansion immediately and never do it again!"

Chen Tianhua was stunned. He never thought that the conditions proposed by Tie Liang would actually lead to a one-on-one challenge, and he would bet his life against him!

Doesn't he know that his horsemanship skills have few opponents in the world?

Before Chen Tianhua had time to reply, Li Xinghong beside Chen Tianhua laughed wildly and cursed loudly:

"Tie Liang, you stubborn remnant of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, you made a good calculation and bet with the capital that was destined to lose. Whether you lose or not, can the army in the city still be able to fight against our republican coalition forces?

?”

"Wherever the artillery fires, they are reduced to ashes. If they don't surrender, they will be destroyed! Grand Marshal, don't pay attention to him. As long as you give the order, all the cannons will fire! They will all be annihilated. Why bother to bother!"

"Yes, dear brother Generalissimo!" Sun Yong also agreed.

After hearing this, Tie Liang laughed and said:

"Chen Tianhua, don't you dare, or do you want to break your promise? Have you become weak in these years of pampering and indulgence in wine and sex?!" He used the provocation method.

Chen Tianhua frowned, raised his hand to stop any further discussion, and sneered at Tie Liang on the top of the city:

"Lord Tie Liang! Tian Hua Jing, you are a loyal minister and good general. You are usually upright and unyielding, and you have dedicated yourself to the country. I really want to try my best to protect you! But you would rather be buried with the decadent Manchu Dynasty than a white silk and a cup of poison."

He died quietly but chose to fight to the death on the battlefield, which is admirable! If you are like this, Tianhua will help you, come on!"

Tie Liang nodded slowly and shouted, "Come on! Prepare your horse and open the city gate!"

At this time, Zhang Renjun stepped forward, holding two drumsticks in his hand, "General Tieliang, I will personally beat the drums for you to cheer you on!"

"Okay! Tie Liang has thanked the Governor, and my subordinates are going to clear the way for you on the underground Huangquan Road!"

Tie Liang clasped his fists with both hands, bowed deeply to Zhang Renjun respectfully, stood up straight, picked up a red cherry spear, and turned around to walk down the city without looking back.

Zhang Renjun behind him was already crying, and his vision was blurry.

Chaoyangmen city gate is wide open, the heavy suspension bridge is slowly lowered, Tieliang is wearing silver armor, riding a white horse, carrying a eight-foot-long red cherry gun, dressed in the attire of the Qing Dynasty when they entered the customs more than 200 years ago, galloping out of the city

.

Under the city, the coalition forces have cleared a large open space. Chen Tianhua has also taken off his bulky marshal's uniform. He only wears a brocade cashmere jacket and a black cloak. He is riding his thousand-mile horse Lao Hei and holding a makeshift horse in his hand.

The flagpole gun dropped, and the horse slowly moved forward.

One white and one black, slowly approaching.

Chen Tianhua's riding skills and cold weaponry were well known to many coalition generals during several years of fighting against bandits. No matter how busy he was every day, he would practice for more than an hour in the morning and never let go of his martial arts.

On the other hand, Tie Liang, although he has been rolling on horses and growing up under swords since he was a child, is now middle-aged, has not fought in battle for a long time, and his bones are weak and his muscles are weak. How can he be Chen Tianhua's opponent?

"Master Tie Liang, must this be the case? Even if you die for the country today, the Qing Dynasty is now controlled by Yuan Gongbao. He will not appreciate it. He may not even have a title, so why bother?!" Chen Tianhua held his gun across his face.

On the saddle, with his hands clasped in his fists, he gave his final persuasion.

"Chen Tianhua, you and I are our own masters. We have different ways and we should not conspire against each other. I, Tie Liang, am a Manchu in life and a ghost of Manchu in death. I would rather die in battle than surrender. Needless to say, these soldiers are all good soldiers.

"Officials are all loyal ministers. If you win, please don't kill them." Tie Liang said sadly.

"Loyal ministers and righteous men have always been respected. As long as they lay down their weapons and support the Republican Charter, why should I kill them? I will make the best use of their talents and hire them according to their talents!" Chen Tianhua said solemnly.

"Please be kind to the people of the Qing Dynasty!" For some reason, Tie Liang was still nagging.

Chen Tianhua looked at him deeply and said in a deep voice:

"You are wrong. From now on, they are no longer the subjects of the Qing Dynasty, but the subjects of the Chinese nation. They are the masters of this world, and we are just the ones who govern on their behalf. Water can carry a boat.
Chapter completed!