How did you, a prisoner on death row, become an important weapon of the country? Yecheng Gao Weiming

Facing Wu Sangui?

After hearing King Chuang's words, the three of them were stunned, and all looked ugly.

You know, at this time, if there is anywhere in the country the last force of the Ming Dynasty, it is the Liaodong elite under Wu Sangui of Shanhaiguan.

Wu Sangui is now the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, and was recently conferred the title of Ping Xibo by Zhu Youjian. He is in charge of 50,000 elite troops in Liaodong and is ready to go.

According to the intelligence, this person had been ordered by Emperor Chongzhen to rush to King Qin in Kyoto at night, and now he does not know where he has gone.

King Chuang asked the three of us to lead the troops out of the pass to fight against Wu Sangui?

For a time, the three people had different thoughts.

Although Liu Zongmin was the right-hand man of King Chuang and the general of the Chuang army, he really didn't want to lead the attack at this time.

Let's not talk about whether they can defeat Wu Sangui's 50,000 troops, but let's just say that the time for rewards based on merit will soon come.

If we leave the capital and leave Li Zicheng's side, who knows what will happen next?

If Yuan Zongdi, Li Guo, Liu Fangliang and other high-level leaders of the Chuang Army took the opportunity to take over, who would he cry to?

In addition, he is also at odds with the dog-headed military advisor Niu Jinxing. What if the other party gets into trouble with his underhanded tactics?

Even if the army is defeated, not to mention that there will be no place for this face, and the position of the general in charge may not be preserved.

Now is no longer the time to follow King Chuang and fight to the death. There is no room for any mistakes.

So after listening to King Chuang's words, Liu Zongmin lowered his head subconsciously and remained silent.

Li Zicheng saw this and sighed deeply.

After all, they are a bunch of idiots.

Now, just after entering the capital and destroying the Ming Dynasty, are you already pursuing pleasure?

You know, not to mention the evil tiger Wu Sangui in the east, there are Manchu slaves looking at him further east.

Zhang Xianzhong was also uneasy in the west, and the Daxi Dynasty established was developing in full swing.

If I, Li Zicheng, want to imitate the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and unify the world, I still have a long way to go.

But he didn't have any good ideas.

The Liu Zongmin in front of me has been through life and death over the years. He even killed his wife and children but still wanted to help me wholeheartedly.

After finally breaking into the capital, let people risk their lives at great risk?

I'm afraid even a stupid person wouldn't be willing to accept it.

Li Zicheng had no choice but to look at Li Yan and Hong Niangzi and his wife, hoping that they would take the initiative to take on this important task.

As for his nephews Li Guo, Liu Fangliang, Yuan Zongdi and others, on the one hand they are not capable enough, on the other hand they are Li Zicheng's absolute confidants.

If you throw it out rashly and die in battle, it will be another big loss.

only……

Li Yan also felt miserable.

Niang Xipi!

King Chuang, you want to leave such a difficult task to me?

You know, my mother-in-law was originally positioned as a military advisor and scribe.

Why was he stunned because he was a general who led troops because he was talented in literature and martial arts?

The tragedy of Lu Xiangsheng and Mr. Lu was still vivid in his mind and Li Yan did not dare to forget it.

Among the intruders, the most distinguished ones were those who were not from farmers with mud-legged backgrounds. The rest would be looked down upon and treated with contempt.

Aren't Shen Lian and the other two the best examples?

Li Yan was born in Juren, so he was not much better. As his military achievements continued to increase, he became more and more jealous of Li Zicheng and others.

By throwing me out to fight against Wu Sangui this time, could it be that you want to take the opportunity to reduce my military power?

Li Yan's mind turned around and he secretly stopped the passionate Madam Hong Niangzi.

He organized some verbal responses.

"King Chuang! In my opinion, this is the best time to persuade Wu Sangui to surrender."

"You must not use weapons rashly, forcing Wu Sangui to burn his boat, or even turn around and surrender to the Qing Dynasty to become a slave!"

"Oh?"

When Li Zicheng heard this, his eyes showed a bit of brilliance and he asked.

"Sir, please be careful!"

Seeing that Li Zicheng was interested, Li Yan felt convinced and smiled.

"King Chuang, you see, if Wu Sangui really wanted to be a diligent king, he would have arrived long ago from Shanhaiguan to the capital day and night."

"But Chongzhen issued an edict on the first day of this month. Nineteen days later, Wu Sangui is still walking around. What does it mean?"

"Doesn't it mean that he is hesitant? Firstly, he is afraid that we will not be able to defeat our army, and secondly, he is afraid that Zhu Youjian will not be able to defend the capital."

"Now that the victory has been decided, the news of the fall of the Ming Dynasty should be announced to the world immediately."

"I predict that if he, Wu Sangui, hears this news, he will not dare to come to the capital to die again."

"He has only two choices."

"One, surrender to our Dashun Dynasty immediately and protect yourself wisely!"

"Two, turn around and surrender to the Manchu Qing slaves, become slaves of the slaves, and help the tyranny!"

"Hiss...that's it!"

Li Zicheng's expression became even more joyful when he saw that Li Yan had clarified the outcome of this serious problem in just a few words.

to be honest.

He was also unwilling to use the exhausted troops of the Breaking Army to confront the 50,000 elite troops of Liaodong.

That group of people had been guarding Shanhaiguan since the Wanli period and had not allowed the Jian slaves to take over the Central Plains for decades. How could they be easy to deal with?

Although it was eventually lost several times, it was never completely wiped out.

Otherwise, the Manchu Qing Dynasty would not have dared to burn, kill and loot after going deep into the hinterland. They would have already arrived at the capital and overthrew the entire Ming Dynasty.

"Sir! This is a good idea! It's just..."

Li Zicheng clapped his hands in praise, but then asked confusedly: "How can I make Wu Sangui willingly surrender to me? Instead of surrendering and becoming a slave?"

Li Yan had already made plans in his mind and grinned.

"Haha! King Chuang, when I and Mr. Liu were chasing stolen civil and military officials, they arrested a person. This person's name is Wu Xiang, and he is Wu Sangui's biological father."

"Not only did we arrest him, we also arrested more than 30 members of his Wu family."

"With them in hand, as long as they show kindness and power, there is no need to worry about Wu Sangui not surrendering!"

"Hahaha, wonderful! Wonderful! Simply wonderful..."

Li Zicheng laughed loudly when he heard this and felt more and more comfortable.

Yes.

There is his father Wu Sangui and a family of more than 30 people holding it in his hands.

You, Wu Sangui, still want to fight me? Still want to seek refuge with the Manchus?

Aren't you afraid that the whole family will be executed and you will be left alone?

He completely understood what Li Yan meant.

As long as Wu Xiang is allowed to recruit his son Wu Sangui, the matter will be promising.

Li Yan was relieved to see that King Chuang was so kind and accepted his suggestion. He no longer had to face Wu Sangui head-on.

He was even happy.

Because persuading Wu Xiang and recruiting Wu Sangui to surrender was still a great achievement, it was simply a vain achievement.

This will be of great benefit to King Chuang's enthronement and rewards soon after.

Maybe, I, Li Yan, and my wife can be made marquises and prime ministers, or even a king with a different surname.

Unfortunately, Li Zicheng's next words made Li Yan speechless.

"Let's do this! Zong Min, how about I send you to persuade Wu Xiang? Let the old man not be ignorant of the promotion and persuade his son Wu Sangui to surrender as soon as possible for me to use!"

"If this thing is done well, you will be the first to contribute to the founding of the country!"

Li Zicheng said something casually, which made Liu Zongmin extremely happy.

He didn't wait for Li Yan to protest and knelt down to receive the favor.

"Brother! Don't worry, brother will definitely handle this matter beautifully!"

"Hahaha, Zong Min, I don't trust anyone, but why can't I trust you?"

Li Zicheng helped Liu Zongmin up with both hands, and the two burst into laughter. The relationship between the emperor and his ministers was really that of brothers.

Only Li Yan was completely left out and stood there awkwardly.

He was going crazy.

Mom's skin!

I came up with the idea of ​​recruiting Wu Sangui to surrender, and I also came up with the method of persuading Wu Xiang.

Why did the credit fall on Liu Zongmin?

King Chuang, you can't be so partial, right?

It's a pity that Li Yan couldn't say a word when he saw the two of them being affectionate.

What?

Not convinced?

I don't like you. In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, when King Chuang was in dire straits, he also chopped up his wife with his own hands.

Li Yan did not say that he did not seek refuge with King Chuang at that time.

Even if he takes refuge, he can't be so cruel. No wonder the monarch and his ministers are so close.

only……

Li Yan sighed deeply in his heart.

Liu Zongmin had a ruthless nature and was even more seductive. It was rumored that Wu Sangui had a concubine named Chen Yuanyuan. She was so tall that she was one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai.

If he is asked to do this, his good intentions may turn out to be bad things.

At that time, it is likely to bring disaster to the Chuang army.

After all, he couldn't say a word, so he could only secretly hope that nothing would happen.

……

But here, Chuang Wang had just solved his serious problem.

As soon as the two thousand troops led by Hao Yaoqi left the city, there was no trace of Shen Lian and others, and they could only wander around like headless flies.

Shen Lian and his party have arrived at Huangling Town and are about to start excavation work at Deling.