Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 104 Chapter 104, Wu Sangui began to waver, Prince Zheng was surprised to be tricked

Shanhaiguan.

Wu Sangui, governor of Jiliao in the Ming Dynasty and minister of the Ministry of War, stood on the wall and stared at the plain outside.

There, the overlapping Qing army tents filled the sight, giving people a great sense of oppression.

Today's war has just ended, and under the bloody setting sun, countless Qing troops are slowly retreating to these camps.

Looking at the numerous corpses on and off the wall, and smelling the strong smell of blood in the air, even a battle-tested veteran like Wu Sangui felt quite heavy in his heart.

Although the Qing army launched attacks every day, those truly elite Eight Banners soldiers never appeared.

What does this mean?
Wu Sangui had a sullen expression on his face, and said softly to himself: "Is the logistics exhausted... Huh, I didn't expect that old thing Jierhalang would learn badly too!"

For Wu Sangui, this is actually a very bad situation.

The supplies in Shanhaiguan were originally in relatively short supply. Although new supplies were constantly being shipped from the rear, considering that people in the capital were starving to death every day, we knew that the supplies shipped were actually relatively limited.

Wu Sangui always has a feeling that these supplies may be cut off at any time!

What will happen to Shanhaiguan at that time?
Without food, even if Wu Sangui had extraordinary abilities, he would still be defeated.

Standing beside Wu Sangui were several generals of the Guan Ning Army, all of whom were also frowning.

Zheng Jiaolin snorted softly, and said, "These slaves are really too cunning. My lord, we can't continue to be passive like this, or else we should find a way?"

Wu Sangui glared at Zheng Jiaolin angrily and said, "Come on, you can tell me a way!"

Being reprimanded by Wu Sangui, Zheng Jiaolin shrank his head in fright, but still couldn't help but say, "Actually, my lord, the last general really has an idea to solve the situation in front of me, but I just don't know if my lord dares to use it."

Wu Sangui looked at Zheng Jiaolin in surprise: "Do you really have an idea? Come on, let's talk about it."

Zheng Jiaolin leaned close to Wu Sangui's ear, and said softly: "My lord, it seems that Daming is exhausted now, and the crown prince has repeatedly targeted you. Let me tell you, why don't we just be like your uncle Zu Dashou?" That's the opposite, if you take the Jiannu army and bring down the capital, are you afraid that you won't have any wealth?"

Wu Sangui froze when he heard this.

He really didn't expect that Zheng Jiaolin came up with such an idea!
Surrender to Manqing?

But thinking about it carefully, Zheng Jiaolin's idea is actually...not impossible.

In Wu Sangui's view, the military strength of the Ming Dynasty cannot be compared with that of the Manchu Qing. If Wu Sangui really sacrificed Shanhaiguan and surrendered, then Zhu Cihong's 3 soldiers would disappear in minutes under the pressure of the Manchu soldiers.

Once Zhu Cixiang is defeated and the British Duke is far away in Baoding, who else will be able to defend the capital?

Moreover, the Manchu Qing Dynasty never stopped trying to persuade Wu Sangui to surrender.

Although Wu Sangui's cheap uncle, Zu Dashou, was not on the front line, letters came every now and then, saying nothing more than that the Manchus were equally generous to the Hanchens, and as long as Wu Sangui surrendered, he would definitely be rich and powerful, and he didn't have to accept the approval of Emperor Chongzhen. The birds are so angry.

If this is really a surrender, it is not known whether Chongzhen will be angry or not, but Zhu Cihong will definitely not be angry.

Thinking of this, Wu Sangui suddenly... felt moved.

Zheng Jiaolin has followed Wu Sangui for many years and immediately noticed Wu Sangui's thoughts from the subtle changes in his expression, and immediately said: "Sir, please think about it, Jianu is so cruel, it is not something that can be solved in three to five years. Your Majesty is a moody master. If you, the current governor of Jiliao, continue to serve, you will inevitably end up with the fate of Yuan Chonghuan, Sun Chengzong and others. Instead of doing this, it is better to learn from your uncles, Zu Dashou and Hong Chengchou, who are still building Is everything going well over there, slave?"

Wu Sangui: "..."

This is also a point, the governor of Ji Liao in the Chongzhen Dynasty, there are really few people who have a good end.

On the closed wall, Wu Sangui fell into a long meditation.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps.

"My lord, urgent report from the capital!"

Wu Sangui's thoughts were interrupted, and he said unhappily: "What's the matter? Let me have a look."

Looking at the urgent report in his hand, Wu Sangui's expression suddenly froze, and then became extremely complicated.

Seeing this, Zheng Jiaolin couldn't help being curious, and said, "My lord, what happened?"

A few seconds later, Wu Sangui breathed a sigh of relief, and said slowly: "The British...has broken through Baoding and seized millions of shi of grain, and will lead the army to escort all the grain to the capital in a few days!"

"What?" Zheng Jiaolin was stunned.

Wu Sangui sighed, and suddenly laughed: "Perhaps, this is the will of the heavens? Old Zheng, what you just said, hide it in my heart, and don't let others hear it, or I will protect it." I can't miss you!"

Zheng Jiaolin looked frustrated and nodded helplessly.

Now that Baoding has been conquered and the British capital has led the army northward, the situation in Ming Dynasty has completely changed.

The idea of ​​surrender in Wu Sangui's heart had just arisen, and before he even had time to stabilize it, it was extinguished directly.

Wu Sangui cheered up, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, pass on the order and let the brothers get ready, His Royal Highness... will lead the troops to Shanhaiguan soon!"

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Outside Shanhaiguan.

Jierharang had a relaxed expression, holding a wine glass in his hand, and he didn't even forget to whistle.

"Come, have a drink!"

Beside Jierhalang, many Manchu and Qing generals laughed and raised their glasses one after another.

For these Manchu generals, this time the expedition seemed to have become a field tour, in addition to drinking every day, they still drank.

As for things like fighting, it is natural that the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty and the Eight Banners of Mongolia will serve. It is impossible for the noble Manchu Banners to appear on the battlefield.

After drinking for three rounds, Beizi Man Dahai couldn't help complaining again: "Prince Zheng, we have been here for a month, when will we officially start fighting? I'm tired of drinking every day."

Facing Man Dahai's complaints, Jierhalang laughed loudly: "Boy, you are still young and don't know the benefits of wine! At my age, drinking every day is already very content. As for when to attack? , then it depends on when the Ming army collapses."

Man Dahai said a little unhappy: "What if the Ming army cut down on food and clothing and desperately supplied the front line? When will we wait!"

The Qing Dynasty was actually like this. All Manchu and Mongolian adult men were all soldiers. Once a war started, all materials would be supplied to the front line first. It was an out-and-out war machine country.

Ji Erhalang smiled and said: "That's impossible! I told you a long time ago, and there is Li Zicheng. Even if the Ming army resists us, Li Zicheng will stab them in the back and force them Withdrawing."

Although Hong Chengchou is currently taking orders from Dorgon, the Qing Dynasty and Li Zicheng secretly contacted, and even led the matter of Li Zicheng's actions. As the assistant king, Jierhalang naturally knew it clearly, so he was so confident.

The current Dorgon is not the Dorgon who is in power. As long as many things involve the national interests of the Qing Dynasty, it is impossible to bypass Jierhalang.

Suddenly, someone smashed a wine glass in front of Jierhalang's table, and with a bang, the wine splashed, and several drops landed on Jierharang's face.

Jierhalang was furious, and charged at the case: "Which short-sighted thing dares to behave wildly in front of this king?"

A voice chuckled and said, "Don't have eyes? That's better than a fool without a brain!"

Ji Erhalang became more and more angry, he looked at the other party, and then he was taken aback: "Dodo, why are you here?"

According to common sense, Duo Duo should be in Shengjing City at this moment, helping Duo Ergun stabilize the situation in the rear of the Qing Dynasty.

Duoduo sneered, and said to Jierhalang: "Prince Zheng, the reason why I appear here today is to solve the trouble for you, a fool."

Jierhalang's face darkened, and he said coldly: "Just say one more thing, even if your elder brother came to plead for you in person today, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to get out of this place!"

Duoduo laughed loudly and said, "Really? Then I'll just say it straight, Prince Zheng. You think that the Ming army was mobilized by you, but the fact is that the Ming army has already divided into two groups. It’s just one of the Ming army’s roads, and the other road has already broken through Baoding City, beat Li Zicheng to the ground, and fled to Henan!”

As soon as Duoduo said this, all the Manchu generals present were shocked.

Jierhalang couldn't believe it at all, and roared angrily: "This is impossible! Duoduo, don't talk nonsense here to confuse the soldiers!"

Duoduo laughed loudly, and said, "Nonsense? This news has spread throughout the entire capital of the Ming Dynasty, and you, Prince Zheng, are the only ones who are foolish enough to drink and have fun here every day without knowing anything! This time we If the Qing Dynasty loses, the biggest responsibility lies with you, Prince Zheng!"

Jierhalang stared at Dodo viciously, with an extremely ugly expression on his face.

Judging from Dodo's confident reaction, what he said just now should be absolutely true.

The Ming army was so daring. Even though they knew that the Qing army was going south, they still divided into two groups, and even achieved complete success.

In other words, since this war has been fought, Jierhalang has been completely crushed and played by the commander of the opposite Ming Dynasty in all directions.

If this matter gets out, it will definitely deal a huge blow to Jierhalang's prestige within the Qing Dynasty.

If you want to make up for it, there is only one way.

Ji Erhalang exhaled heavily from his mouth, threw the wine glass in his hand on the ground heavily, smashed it to pieces, and roared with red eyes.

"Don't fucking drink it! Go back and rectify the army, give me a good fight tomorrow, take down this damn Shanhaiguan, and let these Ming people know what will happen if they underestimate our Qing Dynasty! "

(End of this chapter)