In fact, in Song Xiance's heart, Li Zicheng's occupation of Shaanxi has another advantage, that is, it can be used as a barrier for Wang Shuo's forces, and Wang Shuo can develop with peace of mind without considering external worries.At the same time, if the opportunity is ripe, when Li Zicheng has no way to retreat under the oppression of the Qing army, he can take the opportunity to force him to abdicate and hand over the army to Wang Shuo to replace him.In that way, Wang Shuo would be able to have at least 100,000 more troops, and his strength could quickly develop to a level that could compete with the Manchus.The strength of Wang Shuo's army, Song Xiance has seen it on the West Mountain of Yongping today, whether it is the spiritual outlook or the combat strength of the soldiers, his guards can be used as a model for Li Zicheng's army.Without these fifty people running freely and following Wang Shuo to kill, the Qing army would not have retreated so quickly.Moreover, no one was injured.If Li Zicheng wants to go to the northwest to provoke Wang Shuo, it is estimated that he will lose even worse than now.Besides, when Li Zicheng was defeated, and he and Li Yan were accommodating in the two times, the battle would not have started.How did he know that these guards who followed Wang Shuo were not soldiers, they were basically officers above the regimental level, and all of them could be generals, and they were of course much better than Li Zicheng's gang when they started fighting.But even in terms of strength, Wang Shuo's army has its own unique idea of army building, and its strength is indeed stronger than Li Zicheng's pro-army.Li Zicheng felt that his strength was not as bad as Song Xiance said, and it was no problem for him to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops to drive the Manchus out of Beijing.But in the battle of Shanhaiguan, he suffered a loss if he didn't listen to Song Xiance, so he was embarrassed to refute it at this time.So he said: "The idea of the military division is worth considering, let's go back to the Beijing division today, and I will give another order to let the battalions speed up their journey and come to the Beijing division as soon as possible to converge."
It's just that there is a big tail behind it, which is really annoying" Song Xiance saw that Li Zicheng was not giving up, and he still wanted to fight with the Manchus, so he no longer persuaded him.Since he won Xi'an, Li Zicheng doesn't like to listen to him, but likes to make his own ideas or listen to Niu Jinxing.It's no wonder that Niu Jinxing will follow his wishes, but he still doesn't change his mistakes about things, and what he says is often not good.At the moment, when he heard what happened after Li Zicheng made a conclusion, he said: "We still have 20,000 fresh troops, and the total enemy army is estimated to be 60,000 or 70,000 now."
The main force of the Manchus is coming, and in two days, the number of enemy troops will exceed 200,000, ten times that of ours.Your Majesty can return to Beijing today and prepare for resistance.General Li and I led 20,000 men to block the enemy along the way. ”After thinking for a while, he said: "Things are going well, but the enemy army can be delayed for half a month; If it doesn't go well, the enemy will reach the capital division after ten days. ”Song Xiance expected that Dolgon would wait for his main force to arrive before he invaded in a big way.Jingshi was a strange place for him after all, and with tens of thousands of horses, he didn't dare to come in rashly.In case he is cut off by his opponent, he will have no way back.When his main force arrives, it will take at least two days, and one day of rest, which is three days.From here to Beijing, it will take five days to walk, and he and Li Yan will block it along the way, and it will be good if Dolgon can reach the city of Beijing in half a month.Li Zicheng heard Song Xiance say this: "That's fine, there will be a labor division and a system of Li Gongzi."
It's just that you two also have to be careful, don't fight hard with the enemy, you must come back well, I am in the capital and wait for the two of you to come back safely. ”The matter was thus settled, and Li Zicheng was ready to return to Beijing with his original team.Before leaving, Li Zicheng suddenly remembered and asked: "Who is the young general who killed the enemy army under the city today, how come I haven't seen this person" Li Yan replied lightly: "He is the former junior brother of the minister, and when he heard that the minister arrived in Beijing, he came to see the minister."
When the enemy is chasing, he leads everyone to repel the enemy. ”Li Zicheng knew that Li Yan was born in the rivers and lakes and made friends with many heroes in the world, which was also a place where he was afraid of Li Yan.Hearing Li Yan say this, he boasted: "Sure enough, the hero is a young man, he is willing to join the army, if he is willing, you call him here, I can mention him as a general."
Wang Shuo has always been reluctant to see high-ranking officials, and he can't do the thing of kneeling and kowtowing.The man has gold under his knees, he kneels to his parents, kneels to his elders, let him see Chongzhen kowtow, he greets Chongzhen's ancestors for eight generations in his stomach, not to mention that Li Zicheng Li Yan knows his problem, and he doesn't take him to see the generals in the army on weekdays.Hearing Li Zicheng say this, he considered that in the future to block the Manchu Dynasty, Wang Shuo would need to lead the troops to command, and it would be more convenient to have a position.After thinking about it, Li Yan said to Li Zicheng: "This junior brother is a person in the rivers and lakes, and he is used to being lazy on weekdays, and he doesn't want to be an official.But he has the true inheritance of his master, and his martial arts and art of war are above his ministers.The minister wanted to keep him for a few days and help the minister stop the pursuers.He did not have a position in the army, which was indeed inconvenient.But Rong Chen consulted with him, and if he agreed, His Majesty would reward him as appropriate.What does Your Majesty mean" Li Zicheng knew the stinky problems of the people in the rivers and lakes, his self-esteem, and he was unwilling to obey anyone, and when he heard Li Yan say that Wang Shuo was a person in the rivers and lakes, he lost interest.Thinking about it, he said: "In this way, I will leave a will, make him the general of the rear army Zuo Guoyi, and be your deputy."
If he is willing, you can read it out in the army, you see how it is" This is in Li Yan's arms, he bowed down and saluted: "Minister's junior brother Xie Your Majesty Longen" Seeing that Li Zicheng was leaving, Song Xiance pretended to ask casually: "The former Ming prince doesn't know if he is still alive or dead" Li Zicheng "snorted" and said: "That stubborn breed has a big fate and can't die."
I don't have time, I'm free, I slaughtered Wu Xiang with him and brought it to drink, I want to see who he Wu Sangui still protects" Song Xiance said softly: "It's also a disaster for this kind of person to keep."
After a while, he said, "The minister wants to borrow the prince from His Majesty." ”Li Zicheng looked at him strangely and asked: "What are you borrowing him for" Song Xiance smiled and said: "There are many enemy soldiers, and the pursuit is urgent, and the ministers are afraid that they can't stop it."
At a critical time, the minister brought the prince to the front of the battle.If he withdraws, the minister will promise to hand over the prince to him, and if he does not retreat, the minister will slaughter the prince before the battle, and shake his morale. ”After a pause, he pretended to be an understatement and said, "Of course the minister will not really hand over the prince to him."
Wu Sangui and Dolgon are not trustworthy people, how can the ministers just use the crown prince to delay the enemy's advance as much as possible. ”Li Zicheng wanted this, as long as he had enough time to gather five battalions of soldiers and horses, he had to go back and kill Dolgon, and he didn't think much about it when he got out of his heart, and said: "That kid is here, very stubborn."
I found a former Ming Hanlin Academy attendant, and a southern barbarian named Li Chunzhi accompanied him.The man was quite honest, and he was an acquaintance he had known in the past, and the two of them could talk a few words.You can find someone to pick it up. ”Song Xiance breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and finally deceived the prince
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