When the army rushed into Loushan Pass, the battle was completely over. Yang Chaodong's body was also dug out from the city gate. For the soldiers, this was a meritorious service. Even if Yang Chaodong died, they wouldn't let him escape. This was the consensus of the army.
Liu Wei stood on top of Loushan Pass in high spirits. After taking down Loushan Pass, things would be easier in the future.
What made Liu Wei even more excited were the ten mortars. After the battle, Liu Wei could not wait to see them. They were really good stuff!
Jiaozhi, Haiyang City.
Qi Jin looked expressionlessly at Mo Jinggong, who was standing in front of him. Compared to Mo Jingzhang, this nominal king of Annan did not have as much backbone.
After Mo Jingzhang's head was delivered, he quickly ran to Haiyang. He was also wearing the Daming second-class chieftain's uniform, but it could be seen that it was made in a hurry.
At a glance, Qi Jin could see several mistakes, but these were not the focus of Qi Jin's attention.
What Qi Jin was concerned about was the middle-aged man standing behind Mo Jinggong. Although he stood behind Mo Jinggong with his body bowed, Qi Jin still remembered him.
According to Daming's intelligence, this man's name was Mo Yuche. He was the one who helped Mo Jinggong ascend the throne.
After a detailed understanding, Qi Jin found that Annan was quite interesting. It was popular to play the game of holding the emperor to order the feudal vassals.
On Li Chao's side, Ruan Huang's father, Ruan Gan, played this game. After Ruan Gan died, his son-in-law also learned this game. Now, Li Chao was also playing this game.
Qi Jin could see that Mo Yuche had a great influence on Mo Jinggong. Even if he did not hold the emperor to order the feudal vassals, Mo Jinggong still listened to him.
At this time, Mo Jinggong and Mo Yuche were very nervous. Both of them were waiting for the reaction of the Daming General sitting on top.
Although the two of them felt very humiliated, the Great Ming Dynasty's commander-in-chief actually didn't move at all when they came in. They bowed and the commander-in-chief just sat there, but the two of them still didn't dare to move.
At this time, they were at the chopping block. Who knew if the Daming Grand Marshal would cut them down?
When the news of Mo Jingzhang's death in the battle and the fall of Haiyang City reached Wenlan Province, Mo Jinggong was scared out of his wits.
Originally, he was not a match for Jeong Jian. Now that the Daming came, Mo Jinggong felt that he was dead.
At this time, Mo Jinggong had to make a choice between Daming and Jeong Jian. Because he was sandwiched between the two, he would be the first to die.
However, some people felt that he should choose Jeong Jian, while others felt that he should choose Daming. While he was hesitating, another piece of news came.
Daming had sent troops, not in Haiyang, but on land. The army had occupied Lang Shan.
Once this news came out, Mo Jinggong knew that he was completely finished. The discussion also came to a conclusion.
All along, Mo Jinggong did not want to surrender to Jeong Jian. He and Jeong Jian had a great enmity. Two Mo Dynasty Kings had died, members of the royal family had been slaughtered, and a large number of ministers had died. Many of his followers were enemies of Jeong Jian. Under such circumstances, if he surrendered to Jeong Jian, would these people agree?
Perhaps they would directly rebel.
Also, could Jeong Jian and Daming be the same?
If he surrendered to Jeong Jian, he probably would not live past the next day. However, it was different for Daming. Daming needed him to continue ruling for them. This was very important.
After comparing the two, Mo Jinggong naturally knew what to choose. As for Qi Jin's identity of Chieftain Daming, Mo Jinggong had no choice.
Qi Jin got down from his seat, walked past Mo Jinggong, and went straight to Mo Yuche.
Glancing at Mo Yuche, Qi Jin smiled and said, "You are Mo Yuche?
Did you help Mo Jinggong ascend the throne? "
Although Qi Jin's words were very kind, the temperature in the hall seemed to have suddenly dropped by several degrees. Both Mo Jinggong and Mo Yuche's hearts sank.
Just as Mo Jinggong turned around and was about to speak, Qi Jin stretched out his hand to stop Mo Jinggong. He only looked straight at Mo Yuche.
Mo Yuche's face was ashen. He raised his head to look at Qi Jin and slowly said, "In reply to Grand Marshal, I am Mo Yuche!"
Qi Jin nodded and said, "You are Mo Yuche. Men, drag him out and behead him!" After saying this, Qi Jin turned around and walked back.
Hearing Qi Jin's words, Mo Jinggong and Mo Yuche's expressions changed greatly. Both of them turned pale with fright. Mo Jinggong looked at Qi Jin in disbelief and said, "Grand Marshal, this Grand Marshal!"
Qi Jin turned his head to stare at Mo Jinggong and directly stopped him from speaking. The Daming soldiers would not stop just because Mo Jinggong spoke. They knew who to listen to.
Several people rushed up and directly pressed down on Mo Yuche and walked out. Soon, a head was placed on a plate and brought out.
Glancing at the ashen-faced Mo Jinggong, Qi Jin sneered and thought, "You dare to threaten the emperor and order the feudal vassals? The Han people are your ancestors."
The reason why Qi Jin killed Mo Yuche was very simple. This person was in the way. The Daming needed Mo Jinggong, not Mo Yuche.
Glancing at Mo Jinggong, Qi Jin said directly, "Lord Mo, next, please write a letter and find a confidant of yours to take our people to Lang Mountain. Then, he will bring the people from Lang Mountain to help Lord Mo defend the city along the way, in case Lord Mo has insufficient troops."
"Jeong Jian actually dared to send people to attack Lord Mo. That is equivalent to slapping the Daming in the face. I want him to know that the Daming's face is not that easy to slap."
Qi Jin's meaning was very clear. You have to hand over all your power and territory. Killing Mo Yuche was to establish your prestige.
As for Mo Jinggong, Qi Jin only regarded him as a memorial tablet. If it was not for the Daming's arrival, this memorial tablet could be pushed down.
As for Mo Jinggong's refusal, Qi Jin would not take it to heart. After killing Mo Jinggong and the others, he could directly start the fight. Someone would stand up for them.
Mo Jinggong was scared to death. This Daming Grand Marshal really dared to kill people!
"Someone, bring Lord Mo to rest. When Lord Mo is done writing the letter, then tell I!"
Qi Jin waved his hand and said. This was also because Qi Jin did not let Mo Jinggong write the letter on the spot.
After all, Mo Jinggong was willing to cooperate, so the memorial tablet should be given enough respect.
After waiting for Mo Jinggong to leave, Qi Jin turned his head and looked at the people behind him. "Have the people sent to contact Ruan Huang set off?"
Other than Mo Jinggong, the second person Qi Jin chose was Ruan Huang. It was impossible for him to set up only one memorial tablet.
Next, when fighting the Mang Yingli, Qi Jin needed enough people. Whether it was Ruan Huang's people or Mo Jinggong's people, they were all good helpers, or in other words, good cannon fodder. They were needed in some places, such as the high mountains and dense forests.
"Grand Marshal, the people have been sent. I believe there will be a result soon," replied the person standing behind Qi Jin.