Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 204: Surrender of Ueno Castle

We cannot retreat, we cannot win the battle, and there is no guarantee of surrender.

This is the dilemma faced by the Japanese pirates, and it seems that there is only one way out: death.

There is not much time left for them.

One order from Jushi Deduo could affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians.

It would definitely be impossible to inform Emperor Kotoku in three days, so Li Chengqian had calculated the time well.

"In your opinion, what is Li Chengqian like? If we lead the entire city to surrender, how confident are we that we will be pardoned?"

Jushideduo looked at the two often defeated generals, Maono Wakiko and Azumi Hirafu.

He used to think that these two people were wasting rice, but now after the fight, he was also one of them.

"Li Chengqian is a fickle, vicious and cunning man. He cannot be trusted, but at this juncture, we have no choice but to take a gamble."

Mao Ye Zhizi replied that the Japanese pirates had no other choice.

If you resist, you will be slaughtered if you are defeated.

If you surrender, there is still a great chance of being saved.

After all, when the war broke out, there were very few people who buried and killed prisoners of war.

Unless there is absolutely no other choice, no general would be willing to bear the infamy of killing prisoners of war.

"Let the craftsmen in the city fill up the gap first to prevent the Tang army from launching a surprise attack."

Jushi Deduo's eyes never left the destroyed section of the city.

Li Chengqian seemed to be a man favored by heaven, possessing such a magical weapon that could split mountains and rocks.

This also made him feel more powerless.

Li Chengqian's army crushed them in every aspect.

It is hard to imagine what the scene would be like when such a divine object exploded among the crowd.

In terms of military construction, Japan lags far behind.

"Also, order all the generals to come to the city to discuss matters."

Now, Jushi Dedo has several more reasons to surrender.

With such a magical object in hand, Li Chengqian is already invincible.

Half a day ago, he still thought he could have a chance to fight against Li Chengqian's army.

However, when the unknown object, homemade explosives, appeared before their eyes and they witnessed its destructive power, any hope of luck was extinguished.

God knows how many of these things Li Chengqian has.

Even if there are not many, a few explosions suddenly happening around you when the battle is in full swing can deal a huge blow to morale.

Wars in the cold weapon era placed great emphasis on military momentum and morale.

The next day.

Mao Ye Zhizi once again served as an envoy to the Tang army.

"It seems that the defender of Ueno Castle made a wise choice."

Li Chengqian met Mao Yezhizi at the central army camp.

"I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will also take into account the mercy of God and forgive the soldiers and civilians in Ueno Castle."

"This is our letter of surrender from the garrison commander of Ueno Castle, Jushitoku."

Mao Ye Zhizi respectfully raised the cloth roll above his head and walked slowly forward.

Li Chengqian said nothing, but silently took the letter of surrender from Mao Yezhizi.

When you open them, you'll see that they're all written in Chinese characters.

"You really know what's good for you. Surrender unconditionally."

In order to survive, the Japanese pirates kept a low profile.

On the other hand, only by being able to bend and stretch and keep the fire burning can one make a comeback.

"I don't know when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will enter the city, and how to conduct the surrender ceremony?"

Mao Ye Zhizi bowed and asked, at this moment, he maintained the appearance of a subject.

Perhaps in the eyes of many Tang people, the Japanese pirates were spineless.

But Li Chengqian could smell a hint of danger from it.

The Japanese pirates have always been like this. They are shameless and spineless and like to rely on the strong.

But this also allowed the Japanese pirates to stand on the shoulders of giants, keep pace with the times, and always be at the forefront of the world.

This is their unique way of survival. When they are not strong enough, they just cling to it.

But when he has achieved transcendence, he will display extremely cruel means, slaughtering or enslaving other races.

He who knows the times is a hero, and this saying could not be more appropriate when applied to the Japanese pirates.

Putting aside other things, Li Chengqian had to admit that the Japanese pirates were really excellent.

It is in such a resource-poor island country that it has developed through generations and become a world empire.

If there were better resources and environment, the height would be unimaginable.

Can't stay.

A nation that is so good at judging the situation, able to bend and stretch, and yet harbors evil intentions must be eradicated.

Otherwise, it will be a tragedy for other nations.

Li Chengqian ordered the killing of too many people. To massacre 200,000 people at one time was also a psychological burden.

But at this moment, he became even more determined to kill.

Then let Ueno Castle replace Nanjing City.

"I will enter the city tomorrow. Go back and tell the supreme commander of Ueno Castle to gather all the weapons and ironware in the city on the open space in the east of the city, and all the soldiers and civilians should leave the city and gather in the south."

"I will send someone to check first. I will enter the city only if they meet my requirements. If there is any mistake, tomorrow will be the day of bloodbath in Ueno City."

Li Chengqian warned, be very careful.

This cannot rule out the possibility that this was a false surrender by the Japanese pirates.

"Okay, I will convey your Highness' words."

Mao Yezhizi responded.

Ueno Castle surrendered unconditionally.

So there was no further discussion and Mao Ye Zhizi set out on the journey back to the city.

"You all should withdraw, General Futu stay!"

After a while, Li Chengqian asked the rest of the generals to withdraw.

"What orders does your Highness have?"

There were only two people left in the camp. In fact, Futu Daochen had guessed Li Chengqian's intention.

But he couldn't say it. Even if he knew, he could only pretend not to know.

Your heart is unpredictable.

"After tomorrow, I will continue to lead the army northward and attack the Japanese imperial capital. I will leave 20,000 soldiers for you to guard Ueno Castle. Do you have the confidence to suppress the surrendered Japanese pirates?"

There is no need to say too much. As his master, he cannot say some things clearly.

This is the way to be a king. It is the same as saying it even if you don’t say it.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely defend Ueno Castle and solve your worries."

Futu Daochen assured, and he also understood Li Chengqian's concerns. He was a traitor and could only do what a traitor should do.

"Thank you for your hard work, General Futu!"

Li Chengqian patted Futu Daochen's shoulder heavily, his tone slightly heavy.

The Futu Daochen at this time is the Bai Qi of that year.

Faced with more than 200,000 prisoners of war and only 20,000 soldiers, how should they suppress these Japanese pirates who have a blood feud with the Tang army?
There can only be one answer.

That is killing.

Li Chengqian had issued an order to kill the Japanese pirates before, but he did not mention this order to the Japanese pirates who surrendered.

This is something that Futu Daochen needs to understand.

Moreover, Futu Daochen has never disappointed Li Chengqian in this regard.

However, the number of people involved this time is not just one or two, but hundreds of thousands.

There are also the elderly, the weak, women and children.

Being the one who issues the order is also a very cruel thing.

In a blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Two days later, the Tang army arrived at the city again in a mighty force.

A huge army of nearly 70,000 people quickly deployed on the wide and flat terrain within a few miles below the city. They were so powerful that they seemed to swallow up the sky and the earth!

The Tang army was well-organized, mighty and majestic, which was intimidating.

The armor on their bodies shone brightly under the scorching sun, as if countless bright stars had fallen to the earth, shining brightly.

The various weapons in their hands reflected a bone-chilling cold light, and the chill was so widespread that the temperature of the originally scorching air around them suddenly dropped by several degrees.

Although this was a surrender ceremony, the Tang army still deployed an extremely aggressive battle formation.

The heavy and solid shield array stretched in front like a solid wall of steel, while behind it were well-trained archers with superb archery skills ready for battle.

On the high ground on both wings, teams of elite cavalry patrolled back and forth, ready to provide support at any time.

And right in front of the Tang army were the unarmed Japanese soldiers and civilians.

As they watched the Tang army gradually approach them, a commotion broke out in the crowd. Fear and panic spread instantly, and people retreated one after another.

"The surrendered general Jushi Deduo pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Heaven!"

Along with this loud shout, Jushi Deduo was seen leading several main generals and slowly walking towards the Tang army.

Their steps were somewhat frivolous, as if they might fall to the ground at any time, with a hint of helplessness and awe on their faces.

When they arrived in front of the battle formation, everyone bowed in unison, as if expressing their most sincere submission to the powerful army before them.

But whether they are sincerely convinced in their hearts, only they themselves know.

Jushi Deduo respectfully held up the sword that symbolized his status and power with both hands, raised it high above his head, and bowed in the direction of Li Chengqian.

He moved very cautiously, fearing that any disrespect would anger the other person.

At this moment, he is no longer the majestic general who commands a region, but a man who chooses to surrender in order to survive after being defeated.

For him, it was humiliating.

Death is not scary, but living in humiliation requires tremendous courage.

He is the commander of Ueno Castle. He is not just one person, but represents more than 200,000 Japanese soldiers and civilians.

He could not die for the glory of a samurai, but had to live for the thousands of soldiers and civilians behind him.

"drive!"

At Li Chengqian's signal, Heichi Chang patted his horse's back and drove his steed out of the formation. The sound of horse hooves echoed throughout the quiet wilderness, raising a cloud of dust.

In the blink of an eye, Hei Chi Chang Zhi had arrived in front of Ju Shi De Duo. He stretched out his hand expressionlessly and took the sword that symbolized power from Ju Shi De Duo's trembling hands.

Then, Heichi Changzhi suddenly pulled out the sword and held it high. The sunlight shone on the sharp blade, reflecting a dazzling light.

This scene was not only seen by the Tang army, but also by the Japanese soldiers and civilians in the distance. For a moment, the battlefield fell into a brief silence.

Suddenly, someone shouted first: "Fight! Fight!..."

These two words were like the spark that ignited a powder keg, instantly detonating the emotions of the Tang army.

In an instant, overwhelming shouts rose one after another, resounding through the sky.

The soldiers raised their weapons and struck the ground hard. The crisp sounds of metal collision intertwined together to form an exciting and stirring melody.

The earth seemed to tremble at this moment, and billowing smoke and dust rose into the sky, covering the sky and the sun.

This scene was so spectacular that it made people's blood boil. Every Tang soldier was immersed in the joy of victory, releasing his inner excitement and pride.

Amidst the deafening shouts, Heichi Changzhi held the sword tightly, like an unshakable mountain. When the shouts behind him gradually died down, he suddenly put the sword back into the sheath.

Heichi Changzhi returned to the formation and handed the sword to Li Chengqian.

"Follow the plan and proceed step by step!"

Li Chengqian looked ahead with a firm gaze and reached out without hesitation to take the sword that symbolized victory and glory.

He pulled it out immediately, and the cold blade flashed with cold light, as if telling of past glory.

But at this time, it was just Li Chengqian's trophy.

"promise!"

Cheng Mingzhen came out in response, he stood tall and majestic, followed closely by a team of well-trained and well-equipped light cavalry, who quickly rushed into Ueno Castle.

After a long time, a bright Tang army flag was slowly erected on the top of Ueno Castle. The flag fluttered in the wind.

It was like a proud fiery red phoenix soaring in the sky. Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but cheer, their excitement beyond words.

"Your Highness, please look, that's the flag signal. General Cheng has successfully taken control of Ueno Castle."

Fu Tu Dao Chen on the side excitedly pointed at the top of the city wall and said, "There were flags flying on the top of the city wall, changing unpredictably, conveying various instructions and information."

Only the people in this department know what it means.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, and then he shouted an order: "The front troops enter the city, and the rear troops cover the rear!"

As soon as he finished speaking, under the strict protection of many personal guards, Li Chengqian took the lead and led a large army into Ueno Castle.

When he passed by Jusetodo, he didn't even glance at this important official who played a pivotal role in the history of Japan.

You know, Kyotoku was a famous figure in Japanese history. He served five emperors in his lifetime.

With his outstanding talents and wisdom, he made countless contributions. His achievements were so brilliant that they even surpassed many emperors in power at that time.

Therefore, he was deeply respected and praised by the Japanese. However, at this moment, facing Li Chengqian and the powerful Tang army, he could only lower his head helplessly and feel sad.

In this time and space, he will be a criminal of Japan and will no longer have a future.

Li Chengqian led his troops away and did not stop in Ueno Castle. Instead, he led his troops through it, intending to destroy the country as soon as possible.

"General Jushi, please cooperate and withdraw these Japanese soldiers and civilians into Ueno Castle in batches."

Not long after, Futu Daochen walked up to Jushi Deduo with a smile on his face.

As if they were old friends, Futu Daochen was very cordial and did not show any hostility.

"Please give me your instructions, General!"

Seeing this, Jushi Deduo also breathed a sigh of relief.

"After you and I, we are colleagues. There is no need to be so polite. The most urgent task is to stabilize the military and public opinion in Ueno Castle. Do not let unrest occur, otherwise it will be difficult to explain."

"I wonder if the generals have any good suggestions?"

Futu Daochen looked at the main generals of Japan one by one.

(End of this chapter)