The entire Ottoman Empire collapsed much faster than expected.

It was like a giant, whose sturdy body was daunting, but its speed of falling also shocked everyone.

When the Fourth Army headed westward and headed straight to the Mediterranean Sea, it meant...at this time... the entire Ottoman Empire was cut off in half.

Istanbul in the north and Serbia were cut off from the peninsular, Egypt and North African territories in the south.

The idea of ​​the Ottomans trying to assemble a large army at this time had turned into a moon in the water.

Because the offensive came too quickly.

For people of this era, the advancement of the Ming army was like lightning.

You can't even organize a large army, but you find that the strong cities have been broken.

I originally wanted to defend the enemy on the border 300 miles away, but when you were about to organize the army and horses after 300 miles, the army and horses had not yet gathered, and the troops had arrived!

Everything is like a snowball.

The Kashas who were trying to resist... looked tired and helpless.

The food and grass that was originally expected to be allocated was intercepted by the new army that penetrated deep into the country before it arrived.

People's hearts are floating...there are no leaders in the crowd.

The emperor's decree from Istanbul... was even in chaos, and it was impossible to convey it effectively, because when the decree set out from Istanbul, Kasha was still stationed here. When the order arrived, Kasha was already happily welcomed the Han friends who had come from afar.

Then…in Istanbul.

People were frightened to find out... a large number of cyclists began to appear in the suburbs.

This is the scout of the new army. Before the army arrived, the cavalry would spread out like sand.

They are often light horses, and the war horses under their seats are extremely majestic, and they can be said to be one in a thousand.

They were only wearing leather armor, equipped with long swords and short guns. Their swords were not bulky, thanks to the Ming Dynasty's excellent smelting level. They were not only sharp, but also as thin as a cicada's wing, and were also extremely rigid.

They often have three or five people in a team, and rarely fight head-on with people. They will explore the terrain, simply draw maps, determine the location of drinking water, mark mountains, forests and rivers, and even bolder ones will appear near the Ottoman garrison, and use various methods to detect the number of people on the other side.

Once a large number of enemies appear to surround them, they will retreat like a gust of wind and will never stop.

These people seem to have become lusts and are unstoppable.

But for Istanbul... as soon as these rumored scouts appeared... the city suddenly became panic.

Too fast, too fast.

The appearance of the scout... means... the main force of the Ming army... will soon arrive here...

There was no decent resistance in the entire southern Ottomans.

And this Ottoman's greatest capital is now... exposed to the threat of the Ming army.

The city has begun to get nervous.

The emperor has issued an order to resist firmly.

But there were many bad news in the city about the emperor's plan to abandon the military and civilians here and move to Edirney.

People are at a loss.

The Ottoman occupied this place for a hundred years.

And now... many people vaguely realize that... here... they may soon be replaced with a new owner.

Countless imperial guards have gathered here, with hundreds of thousands of people.

A large number of people who spread fear were arrested and immediately threw them into the dungeon.

But even so, it is still impossible to curb the spread of all kinds of terrible news.

Fear spreads in this city every day!

And in the palace.

Suleiman's face...has become more and more gloomy as the war progresses.

He felt powerless.

No matter how you want to resist, once a new combat order is issued, someone told him that the order is outdated because the enemy has made progress in renewal.

The fall of strong cities made him increasingly angry.

He is a very smart person.

Even... he believed that the Ottoman would be rejuvenated under his rule.

But now... he found that in this war, his previous experience had no effect at all.

So... uneasiness and anxiety began to breed and spread within him.

The large number of actions of surrendering to the enemy made him feel a little panicked and became even more suspicious.

Any bad news was enough to make him angry for a long time.

But...at this moment... he felt more and more... it seemed that only Li Zheng... could make him feel relaxed.

Li Zheng, who served as a steward, could always find any way to comfort him.

When the enemy appeared, Li Zheng told him that Your Majesty did not have to worry. The other party was as vulnerable as a long journey.

When the Ming army was unstoppable and penetrated the border, Li Zheng was in his control and cited the scriptures with confidence, telling him that Your Majesty does not have to worry, the other party’s foothold is not stable and the front line is too long. This is the way to destroy yourself by greed. Your Majesty only needs to temporarily strengthen the walls and clear the fields, just like the battle of Guandu. When the time is right, send elite troops to take Yuan Shao’s granary directly, and then you can win in one battle.

And now... the Ming army has arrived in Istanbul.

Suleiman has become less patient and his anxiety is almost attained.

Li Zheng was still looking at Suleiman calmly and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, during the Spring and Autumn Period, Yan general Le Yi led the army of five countries to attack Qi. When Qi was in danger, there were only two cities left. It was already in danger. Tian Dan held on Jimo, burned his boats, fought with the bandits to death, and finally defeated the Yan army in one fell swoop and recovered the former land of Qi. Your Majesty, your Majesty's capital is stronger than Jimo. Your Majesty's imperial guards are ten times better than Qi's army. Your Majesty's wiseness is even more comparable to Tian Dan. Why is Your Majesty worried? As long as Your Majesty is here, there is enough food and grass in the city, the soldiers are grateful for Your Majesty's kindness and are willing to work together with Your Majesty. The people deeply hate the Ming army and are willing to live and die with Your Majesty. So... what can you worry about?"

At this time, Suleiman felt a deep feeling in his heart.

It’s the person in front of you... or this group of people, you can’t believe a word of what they say, or it’s even poisonous!

But……

These words... are so pleasant.

But it seemed... I heard it in my heart again.

He took a deep breath and said hesitantly: "I am Tian Dan, I am Tian Dan?"

Li Zheng looked full of confidence: "Yes, Tian Dan is not as good as Your Majesty. The most urgent thing at the moment is to select good generals, defend the capital, and fight the thieves to death. In my opinion, Your Majesty has three victories, while the thieves' army has three defeats. One of these is a cliché. Your Majesty is deeply loved by the people, and the thieves' army is far away, and the people hate it."

Li Zheng paused and continued: "The capital has stood for thousands of years. Since the ancestors and ancestors established the capital here, it has been repaired for a hundred years. It is indestructible and the soldiers are united. The thieves are tired, just like the end of a powerful crossbow, which is the second of these."

"The third is crucial. Your Majesty is rich and blessed with the heavens, and has a long-lasting and distant man. Since ascending the throne, he has been kind and generous, and everyone believes in love. My ministers and others... all want to die for His Majesty. On the other hand, the Ming Emperor and Fang Jifan were despicable and disgusting, cunning, and beastly. Your Majesty such a kind king must have the help of God. How can there be a reason for destruction? Since ancient times, there has been a way of attacking without morality. Those who have virtue have overcome without virtue. I have never heard of other things."

Suleiman was still feeling uneasy.

In fact, he never knew... Li Zheng was talking nonsense.

But at this moment... it was a mystery, as if it was a psychological suggestion that I believed it.

He is a human being after all, a mortal with flesh and blood.

Because of this... he will constantly comfort himself psychologically when encountering major setbacks like the most ordinary person.

And Li Zheng's words... made him feel relieved.

He was silent for a moment, nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. I want to fight the thief to death, so you and others should help you."

Li Zheng bowed solemnly: "Your Majesty is very kind, I will never forget you. I will repay you with my own death."

call……

Suleiman stood up long.

He still frowned.

I was full of concerns.

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