At this time, Zhou Zheng brought Cao Bianjiao's cavalry into a wanton attack on Li Zicheng's remnant army.
Li Zicheng galloped, thinking of the "ten-faced net" a few years ago. That time, he also ran away like this.
"When I arrive in the capital, I will surely be able to regroup!" Li Zicheng growled ferociously.
He has already taken down the capital and overthrew the Ming Dynasty. Seeing that the whole world belongs to him, who knows that these short hours will be earth-shaking!
Li Zicheng hated him, and he became more anxious to fight.
Cao Bianjiao's cavalry rushed wildly in the back, rushing Li Zicheng's army into disarray, and far fewer people were killed than trampled to death.
Man Gui, Yang Guozhu, Gao Jie and others led the army behind, like a fan, culling like tigers.
On the other side, Lu Xiangsheng, with Cao Wenzhao, and Zhao Lijiao chasing Wu Sangui and others, went straight to the capital.
Li Zicheng ran, and from the direction of the capital, an army of 20,000 came. Li Zicheng recognized at a glance it was Li Guo and Tian Jianxiu.
Li Zicheng was overjoyed, and after the death of the two, he fled to the capital.
Li Guo, Tian Jianxiu led the army forward, opened the battle, and resisted the cavalry led by Zhou Zheng and Cao Bianjiao.
The tactics of the cavalry are the most flexible. They cut the two armies directly, divided and encircled them. When the infantry of Mangui and others came up, it was an immediate battle, or massacre.
Facing the flexibility of cavalry, infantry has a natural disadvantage.
Zhou Zheng only slightly suppressed Tian Jianxiu, and Li Guo continued to chase Li Zicheng with his army.
Li Zicheng took the remnant army and ran back to the capital desperately. The capital immediately became tense, and all the people all went up to the top of the city, waiting in full battle.
The news of Li Zicheng's defeat in the capital spread all over the capital like wings.
Those who were demoted, the generals were naturally frightened and panicked.
And Li Zicheng's people are also terrified, I didn't expect Li Zicheng to succeed or fail so quickly!
But what Niu Jinxing and the others are thinking about is not how to deal with Zhou Zheng's upcoming army, but to motivate Li Zicheng to ascend the throne in Beijing and proclaim his emperor to boost morale!
Li Zicheng was in shock and did not decide immediately.
The basement chamber of the Military Intelligence Department.
When Zhou Fang heard the news, he was excited and shot the table continuously, trying his best to control, and shouted, "I know I know! I know my second brother can do it!"
The officers of the Military Intelligence Department are as excited as they are. They have been lurking for so many years, and finally they have waited!
Their adults defeated Li Zicheng, more than 100,000 troops are coming to the capital, Li Zicheng is completely defeated, it is not far away!
Zhou Yanru, Ma Shiying and others were equally excited, looking up above their heads underground, looking forward to Zhou Zheng entering Beijing as soon as possible, driving away Li Zicheng, and seeing the sun again!
There was a mess in the palace. I don't know how many rumors are circulating, and no one can control it.
Crown Prince Zhu Cihong hugged Li Zhong, with a surprised and suspicious expression on his face: "Grandpa Li, did Zheng Xibo really defeat the thief? When will he come to rescue me?"
Li Zhong knew that Zhu Cihong was frightened. He looked at his dirty face and soothed: "It's coming soon, your Highness will wait. The thief has fled back to the capital, and Zheng Xibo must be on the way to chase him. Your Highness will soon I'm saved..."
Zhu Cihong was only ten years old, with a pale face and shaking all over, nodding as if crying and laughing.
Li Zhong was actually more scared than Zhu Cihong in his heart. He hugged him and looked out the door tremblingly.
In the chaos in the capital, Zhou Zheng galloped with his cavalry straight to Dongzhimen.
Before Li Zicheng had settled down, Zhou Zheng's army chased him again. There was a panic and ordered the army in the capital to defend the city.
Zhou Zheng brought only 20,000 cavalry, unable to attack the city immediately, the cavalry went around the city and sent people to surrender.
Naturally, Li Zicheng would not surrender. He defended the city while mobilizing the surrounding army.
Li Zicheng's army is really very large, but because he suddenly broke through the capital and scattered in the five northwestern provinces, there are all sorts of miscellaneous, and there are also millions of troops.
Zhou Zheng stood ten miles away from Dongzhimen, sitting on a horse, staring at the capital indifferently.
Cao Bianjiao came back from the front and said, "My lord, there are cannons in the city. It is estimated that there are still 10,000 or 20,000 people in it. We cannot attack them temporarily."
Even if it could, Zhou Zheng would not.
These cavalry are Zhou Zheng's baby bumps, so much effort and time have been devoted to training them, and he won't waste it on siege.
Zhou Zheng said calmly: "Don't worry, wait for Lu Xiangsheng and Man Gui, Yang Guozhu to arrive. The cavalry walks around the city, don't get out of Li Zicheng."
Now that almost all of the Northwest has been lost, if Li Zicheng escapes back, he will not be able to set off a storm, adding extra trouble to Zhou Zheng.
Cao Bianjiao answered, beat the horse and left.
Martial law has been imposed in the capital, but there is still panic and rumors.
Especially Li Zicheng's army, which was originally indiscriminately disciplined, is now in a state of panic all day long. I don't know how many people expressly or secretly hand out letters with the intention of obeying.
In the Qianqing Palace, Niu Jinxing chased Li Zicheng, and said, "Your Majesty, as long as you ascend to the throne, the world will follow. What counts as a small Zhou Zhengyun?"
Li Zicheng's face has been pale since he escaped, and he hasn't been relieved at all. While walking in a hurry, he said anxiously and impatiently: "But they don't agree. They must concentrate on destroying Zhou Zhengyun..."
Niu Jinxing looked at Li Zicheng's profile, knowing that he was moving, his eyes flickering, and suddenly he took a step further, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Gao Jie has always been very close to Li Yan and Song Xiance. Will they..."
Li Zicheng's expression changed drastically, stopped, and stared at Niu Jinxing fiercely.
Niu Jinxing had a sudden heart, and he hurriedly bowed and stopped talking.
The Xing clan has long since disappeared, and the relationship between Xing clan and Gao Jie is being reported in the palace now. If this is pointed out, it will definitely die immediately!
Li Zicheng is now annoyed to carry a knife to kill. Seeing Niu Jinxing's eyes flashing, he said: "You mean, Li Yan, Song Xiance and Gao Jie betrayed me together and turned to Zhou Zhengyun?"
Niu Jinxing suppressed the panic, pretending to be calm and said: "Do not rule out this possibility. Your Majesty think about it. All the way, Li Yan and Song Xiance have been blocking your Majesty. This is obviously beneficial to your Majesty. Why do they stop it? Especially? It is enthronement! If you had enthroned before, morale would have been boosted. Zhou Zhengyun would have died a long time ago, so how come you are in the current situation?"
Li Zicheng is now suspicious, and no one dares to believe it. Listening to Niu Jinxing's words, he was murderous in his heart. What is the only remaining reason and angrily said: "Get Li Yan and Song Xiance up for me, tortured!"
Niu Jinxing was overjoyed, his face still motionless and said: "Follow the decree. Then ascend to the throne..."
Li Zicheng also felt that it was not the case to be emperor in Xi'an, and waved his hand: "Go and prepare."
Niu Jinxing was overjoyed, and while arranging people to catch Li Yan and Song Xiance, the two rivals, he set about the arrangement of the ceremony.
Once Li Zicheng ascends the throne and proclaims emperor, he will be the prime minister!
When Song Xiance and Li Yan were arrested suddenly, they naturally shouted wronged.
But Li Zicheng now doesn't dare to believe it, and listens wherever he is. It is already extremely patience not to kill him directly.
The atmosphere above and below the capital became weird. Zhou Zheng's army besieged the city, and soldiers and horses from behind were rushing. Li Zicheng's people were actually busy preparing for the ceremony! (End of this chapter)