Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 95 Chapter 95, Ci Hong ordered Jin Xing to instigate rebellion, and Chengchou encouraged Zicheng
Niu Jinxing sat in the tent, staring at the oil lamp in front of him in a daze.

Ever since he was captured by the Daming army, Niu Jinxing's life has been so dull and boring. He was imprisoned in this small camp every day, and he couldn't even leave to defecate.

After so many days, Niu Jinxing became very haggard, with sunken eye sockets and no energy at all. He looked like a living dead.

There was a sound of footsteps, and someone lifted the curtain of the tent and walked in.

Niu Jinxing raised his head subconsciously, and couldn't help being startled when he saw the person coming, he hurriedly stood up and saluted: "The sinner Niu Jinxing has seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

It was none other than Zhu Cihong who came.

Zhu Cihong did his part, directly dragged the only chair in the tent and sat down, and then said, "Niu Jinxing, I will give you a chance today. If you can grasp it, then from now on you will be a courtier of Daming."

Niu Jinxing's heart trembled when he heard the words. Although Zhu Cihong didn't say it clearly, it was obvious that if Niu Jinxing couldn't grasp it, the consequences would be disastrous.

Niu Jinxing quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Your Highness, please give orders, the sinner must act according to His Highness's orders."

Now that life and death are in Zhu Cihong's hands, how can Niu Jinxing dare to say a word?
Zhu Cihong nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Niu Jinxing's attitude: "I ask you, among the many ministers under Li Zicheng's command, which ones do you think are likely to be persuaded to surrender, and which ones are impossible to be used by Daming?"

As soon as the question was uttered, Niu Jinxing fell into deep thought.

After a while, Niu Jinxing said: "Returning to Your Highness, people like Song Xiance, Yuan Zongdi, and Li Laiheng all feel that Li Zicheng, a traitor, has some dragon spirit and want to follow Li Zicheng wholeheartedly. Such people can only kill without pardon." .As for Li Yan, Tian Jianxiu, He Jin, Ma Shouying and others, they joined halfway, and they have little loyalty to Li Zicheng, so they can be won over."

Zhu Cilang nodded and said, "The leaders of these two factions should be Song Xiance and Li Yan, right?"

Niu Jinxing nodded quickly.

Zhu Cihong said: "Very good, then you should immediately write two letters to this palace, one for each of these two people. Tell them that as long as they surrender to Daming, this palace can let the past go, and recommend them to continue to be officials in front of the father."

Niu Jinxing was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness, Li Yan can naturally win over, but Song Xiance is Li Zicheng's lackey, he..."

Zhu Cihong patted the table and shouted: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Niu Jinxing was so frightened by Zhu Cixiang that he almost knelt down on the spot. He didn't even dare to say anything and hurriedly wrote a letter.

Soon the two letters were finished, Zhu Cihong picked up the letter and read it, and was quite satisfied with the content.

"Well, you wait. If the letter is of any use, you will be free soon."

After leaving such a sentence, Zhu Cihong left the tent.

Fang Gonggan was waiting outside, Zhu Cihong first took the two letters written by Niu Jinxing in his hand, then took out two letters from his bosom, and put the four letters together in Fang Gonggan's hand: "Find some Be smart, make sure these four letters can be delivered to Song Xiance and Li Yan. Hurry up, we are going north tomorrow."

Fang Gongqian quickly responded.

……

The next day, Baoding welcomed a new guest.

Li Zicheng stared at the "guest" in front of him, his eyes flickering, and he said coldly after a long time: "Hong Chengchou, you Chinese traitor, you actually have the face to appear in front of me?"

The person who came was none other than Hong Chengchou, the former Governor of the Ming Dynasty Ji Liao, and now the Minister of the Qing Dynasty.

Hong Chengchou did not get angry when he heard this, but smiled calmly and said: "Your Majesty is in such a critical situation now. Hong came here to save your Majesty's life. Could it be that your Majesty doesn't even want his own life?"

Li Zicheng sneered and said: "I really don't want to die, but I also look down on you who are greedy for life and afraid of death! If Dorgon asks you to come, tell me anything, and get out of here!"

Facing Li Zicheng's humiliation, Hong Chengchou remained calm and said slowly: "Prince Rui asked Hong to tell His Majesty that now Prince Zheng Jierhalang has led his army south to attack Shanhaiguan, and the main force of Ming Dynasty will move north to support in a few days. The capital. This is your majesty's opportunity, I hope your majesty can seize this opportunity to recruit troops, recover in time, and go north to attack the capital again."

After hearing this, Li Zicheng's expression did not change much, but he frowned and said: "Don't think that I don't know that that old guy Jierharang has always been at odds with your master Dorgon. Why do you think that Will Jierhalang definitely do what Dorgon wants?"

Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "Prince Zheng and Prince Rui are both assistant princes. If we go south in the Qing Dynasty, we must get the approval of the two assistant princes before we can send troops, so your Majesty's worry is unnecessary."

Li Zicheng pondered for a while, then asked, "Is there anything else?"

Hong Chengchou said: "Our Prince Rui hopes to learn more about the deeds of the Ming Crown Prince Zhu Cihong."

After hearing this name, Li Zicheng's expression changed: "Zhu Cihong?"

Hong Chengchou nodded and said, "Yes, Prince Rui is very interested in this person."

Li Zicheng's face was serious, and he said coldly: "No comment. Tell Dorgon, if we send traitors from our Chinese Han people over again, I will kill every one I see, get out!"

Hong Chengchou's expression changed, and there was obviously anger rising in his heart, but he had nowhere to vent when facing Li Zicheng, so he could only walk away in despair.

Looking at Hong Chengchou's leaving figure, Li Zicheng spat heavily and said, "What the hell!"

The Dashun officials on the side didn't react as much as Li Zicheng, on the contrary, the expressions on their faces were all very happy.

Song Xiance couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, once these Jian slaves go south, our Baoding Mansion should be able to hold on. This is good news."

Keeping Baoding Mansion means that half of the Hebei Plain in the south is in the hands of the Dashun Army. The supply of various materials, whether it is military resources, financial resources, or food, is very beneficial.

Li Yan also smiled and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the resources of the Ming Dynasty are definitely not as good as ours. As long as we delay for a few more months, even if we don't take the initiative to attack, the capital will collapse without a fight."

Several other ministers expressed their agreement one after another, and the atmosphere was very active.

Since the defeat of Gu'an City, Li Zicheng retreated to Baoding, gathered the defeated army one after another and sent people to arrest strong men to join the army. Now there are about [-] soldiers and horses, which can be regarded as regaining some scale.

But the soldiers and horses have been regrouped, but the morale has not been regrouped. This is a big problem.

The reorganization of morale will either require new victories, or it will take time to slowly calm down.

Now that the Ming army has overtaken the Dashun army in number, time has become the only way for the Dashun army, and the method of Man Qing going south is undoubtedly the best way to give the Dashun army time.

Li Zicheng let out a sigh of relief, stretched out his hand to knock on the table, and said: "Although Jiannu did buy me time, we must also be wary of these alien races, who are not my race, and their hearts must be different! After we unify the world, we must We need troops to leave Liaodong and destroy these dogs!"

Although Li Zicheng wants to rebel against Ming Dynasty, his identification with Han people is also deeply rooted in his bones, which can be said to be innate.

Regarding this point, Li Zicheng's courtiers also had no objection.

Anyway, it's all for the future, let's talk about it later.

Li Zicheng collected himself, and suddenly said: "With our current strength, can we immediately counterattack the capital?"

When Li Zicheng's voice fell, the others were taken aback.

Li Yan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the morale of our army is low now, and we should focus on defense in a short time."

Song Xiance also said: "Let's wait until the soldiers and horses from all over the world gather in Baoding, and then make plans, Your Majesty."

After sweeping the Central Plains before, Li Zicheng also dispatched soldiers and horses to garrison Shandong, Henan, and Shanxi. After the defeat of Gu'an, he immediately issued an order to ask these soldiers and horses to come to support the rendezvous.

But considering the reason of the journey, most of the soldiers and horses should have just left, and even some generals may not have received Li Zicheng's order yet.

At this time, relying on the remnant soldiers in Baoding Mansion to attack is simply asking for a dead end.

Li Zicheng was dissuaded by everyone, so he had no choice but to let go of this idea.

After a while, the meeting was declared over. Li Yan left Li Zicheng's temporary residence, and there was a sudden sound of footsteps behind him.

Li Yan glanced at Song Xiance: "Is there something wrong with the military advisor?"

Song Xiance sighed, and said, "Your Majesty's mood has fluctuated a lot during this time, it's really not good news."

Li Yan's eyes flickered, and he said: "It's okay, as long as the Manchus can defeat Da Ming's army, then we can continue to destroy Da Ming, and His Majesty's mood will naturally recover."

Song Xiance looked around for no one, and suddenly said softly: "General Li Yan, do you really think we can still destroy Daming?"

Li Yan was stunned for a moment, and after a while he said: "Of course it is possible, does the military advisor have any other ideas?"

Song Xiance coughed and said, "Junshi Niu... wrote me a letter recently."

Li Yan's footsteps stopped suddenly.

After several seconds, Li Yan said slowly: "Actually, I also received his letter."

Song Xiance breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The contents of your letter and mine should be the same."

Li Yan didn't speak, just nodded slightly.

Song Xiance said: "Brother Li thinks, is the promise made by the prince in this letter reliable?"

Li Yan was silent.

Song Xiance said: "Brother Li, don't you believe me?"

Li Yan sighed, and said: "Even if the promise of His Royal Highness is reliable? We have been loyal to His Majesty for so many years, can His Majesty of Ming Dynasty really let us go? Or after this battle is over, Make another plan."

After saying this, Li Yan strode away directly.

Song Xiance stood there alone, his face uncertain, and after a while he suddenly smiled.

"What a good Li Yan, what a good one to retreat!"

Song Xiance's expression suddenly became relaxed, he hummed a little song, put his hands behind his back, and left with a shake.

(End of this chapter)