The Qi army's heavy artillery bombardment, shells hitting the city wall one after another, was extremely shocking.

After several rounds of shelling, the city wall was dented in many places, and broken bricks and soil fell down.

The Mongolian soldiers at the top of the city were all frightened. The Qi army's artillery was like thunder and hammering into their hearts. Their faces were full of fear.

Liu Yuanzhen cheered up and said, "Don't panic, wait for seven days, and we will withdraw after seven days."

Outside the city, the artillery of the Qi army roared. The soldiers of the Qi army in formation heard the sound of the artillery, and their morale was already high without the need for Zhao Tai to mobilize.

At this time, outside Yangquan City, every time a cannonball hit the city wall, the more than 100,000 soldiers arrayed outside the city burst into cheers.

The hot air they blew out gathered into wind and clouds, causing the sky and earth to change color. The sound waves passed over the city like a hurricane, causing the city and its defenders to shake.

At this time, Zhao Tai was stationed on horseback under the banner of the great banner, staring at the city wall. Suddenly, there was a loud "rumbling" sound on the Yangquan city wall.

Under the artillery bombardment of the Qi army, a section of the city wall that was several feet long collapsed. The wall collapsed, and the rising smoke instantly enveloped the city wall.

Wu Xian laughed and said: "Hahaha~ It collapsed, it collapsed."

Seeing this, Zhao Tai no longer hesitated, pulled out his sword, pointed forward, "Attack!"

"Kill!" The roar of the mountain and the tsunami sounded, and the Qi army surged towards the city like a tidal wave.

At this time, many Mongolian troops on the top of the city were stunned. They did not expect that the city wall they were relying on was so fragile in front of the artillery, and actually collapsed with a gap of several feet.

Yangquan is not a strong city, and now that the city wall has been smashed, the defenders immediately fell into despair.

They watched Qi Jun rushing over, and Liu Yuanzhen finally reacted and shouted loudly, "Quick, shoot the arrow!"

The Qi army held their weapons and charged across the field. Qi general Liu Zheng led a group of soldiers and horses, plunged into the collapse, and led the Qi soldiers to climb up the slope.

When they climbed up the gap, the Mongolian troops above quickly poked them with long spears. Soldiers from both sides fought fiercely at the collapse. Some people were stabbed to death one after another, and then rolled down the city wall screaming.

At this time, Liu Yuanzhen led his subordinates to resist desperately, but facing the powerful Qi army, these soldiers of the princes were no match at all.

Soon, figures of Qi troops began to appear on various sections of the city walls. Qi general Liu Zheng had already led his troops to break through the gaps and enter the city.

"Young Marshal, I can't stand it anymore." The general came to Liu Yuanzhen's side and suggested in horror, "Let's run away."

Liu Yuanzhen looked around and found Qi troops climbing up everywhere on the city wall. He could only say reluctantly: "Retreat!"

Not long after, Liu Yuanzhen led nearly a hundred cavalry to the north gate. His subordinates opened the city gate and everyone immediately rushed out of the city on horseback.

Liu Yuanzhen ran out and couldn't help but look back in the direction of Yangquan. At this moment, a stumbling rope suddenly stretched out on the road.

The war horse neighed and rolled forward, throwing Liu Yuanzhen straight away and hitting the ground heavily.

"Kill!" The Qi troops who were ambushing on both sides rushed out and killed and captured almost all the Mongolian troops who escaped from the city. Only a few cavalry escaped by chance and ran back to Taiyuan in embarrassment.

At dusk, the Qi army's attack on Yangquan ended, and the city had been completely occupied by the Qi army.

In this way, Qi State completely controlled the exit from Jingxing and established a firm foothold in Hedong.

At this time, after the Qi army took control of the city, they cleaned up the battlefield a little and invited Zhao Tai to stay in the city for the night.

In the past, when Zhao Tai fought against the Mongolian army, he was always kinder to the Han army in Mongolia and would not go on a killing spree.

This time, Zhao Tai showed his extremely cruel side, almost killing all the Han troops defending the city.

Previously, the Qi State was weak and adopted a policy of co-opting those Han princes who surrendered to the Mongols.

Now that the Qi State has become stronger, it is beginning to fight the decisive battle with the Mongols. However, at this time, those princes, faced with the surrender of the Qi State, have not taken the initiative to surrender.

Then the strategy of coaxing is useless.

Therefore, Zhao Tai needs to let them know the consequences of not surrendering.

At this time, Zhao Tai entered the city. Although the city had been cleaned and the bodies were taken out of the city and buried, the blood stains on the ground could not be removed.

Zhao Tai stepped on the bloody mud that covered his insteps all the way to Yangquan County Yamen. He attacked many generals in the city and then came to report.

"Your Majesty, the enemy troops in the city have captured more than a hundred people, and the rest have been killed." Wu Xian cupped his fists and said.

Zhao Tai nodded slightly and asked, "Has Liu Yuanzhen been caught?"

At this time, there was a commotion outside. Jin Hu led several subordinates and escorted several tied people to the outside of the lobby.

Jin Hu is Wanyan Chenghu. He changed his surname to Han in order to abandon his Jurchen identity and better integrate into Qi State.

Zhao Tai relied on the remnants of the Jin State to make his fortune, and there were many Jurchens in the army. However, as the strength of the Qi State expanded, more and more Han people were under Zhao Tai's command, and the proportion of Jurchens in the Qi army became smaller and smaller.

After Wanyan Chengde died in battle, only Wanyan Chenghu remained among the Jurchens among the top officials of Qi.

At this time, many Jurchens have realized that the Kingdom of Jin has become history, and if they want to make a difference in Qi, their status as Jurchens will not bring them benefits, but will hinder their progress.

Therefore, Wanyan Chenghu took the initiative to change his surname to Jin, and many real girls in the Qi army also followed suit and changed their surnames to Han.

At this time, Jin Hu pushed Liu Yuanzhen in and saluted: "Your Majesty, Liu Yuanzhen was caught by my ministers."

Zhao Tai smiled and said, "The Qing family did a good job. I thought I let this guy run away."

Liu Yuanzhen was tied up and stood in the hall with his hair disheveled, saying nothing.

Zhao Tai looked at him and said in a cold voice: "Liu Yuanzhen, the lonely king is approaching the city with troops and sincerely recruiting you. If you don't surrender, you know the consequences."

Liu Yuanzhen was frightened in his heart and no longer had the courage he had when he refused to surrender. "My father is a Mongolian prince and he is in Taiyuan. If I surrender, I will harm my father."

Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "He is a filial son!"

Liu Yuanzhen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that Zhao Tai would let him go. Unexpectedly, Zhao Tai waved his hand and said, "Take him down and behead him alone."

Zhao Tai has long said that if he does not surrender, he will be chopped into pieces.

Now is the moment for a decisive battle between Zhao Tai and Mongolia. Zhao Tai must use brutal killings to scare the Han army in Hedong.

Let them know that he is only merciful to those who surrender to the Qi State, and will never show mercy to those who are lucky enough to continue serving the Mongols.

When Liu Yuanzhen heard this, he was instantly shocked. He first begged loudly for mercy, but when he saw that Zhao Tai had no intention of letting him go, he immediately cursed.

Zhao Tai and Liu Yuanzhen were dragged out, and then he ordered: "Arrange a few prisoners to watch the execution, then cut off their hands, cut off their noses, and return them to Taiyuan. Tell them that due to the solitary king's army, all cities in the east of the river will have soldiers to resist."
Chapter completed!