After leaving the palace tent, Song Xiance grabbed Niu Jinxing and said, "Prime Minister, if others don't know, how can you not know? The situation is already imminent. How can the army wait here? If we don't withdraw the troops from Shangzhou Prefecture tonight and set up defenses tomorrow, we won't be able to do it again tomorrow."

It will be too late to withdraw."

Niu Jinxing said, "What can I do?"

Song Xiance said, "You are the Prime Minister of Dashun Kingdom. Please take the lead, Prime Minister. I will go to advise Your Majesty later. If we really have to wait, we must first send a troop to Longdan Valley to set up defenses and leave a way for the army to retreat."

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Niu Jinxing smiled bitterly and said, "Do you think His Majesty will listen to me? When I killed Brother Li Yan, how could I not know that Brother Li Yan was so loyal? Now His Majesty and General Liu resent me, what can I do?"

At this time, Gu Junen walked by and did not speak when he saw the two of them. This man had become much silent since the army withdrew from Chang'an.

Song Xiance said, "I have a good relationship with General Liu. The Prime Minister is here..."

Just as he was talking, Liu Zongmin came over from the side and cursed, "Niu Jinxing, it's all because of you that the state affairs are at this point. You killed two of my generals without any merit, and now you dare to confuse the emperor with your lies.

If you abandon my army of one hundred thousand, don't leave, I will definitely kill you."

Seeing Liu Zongmin furious and about to draw his sword, Song Xiance stopped him and said, "General Liu, you can't do this."

Seeing Liu Zongmin about to draw his sword, Niu Jinxing suddenly felt no fear at all, but said sadly, "When you wanted to kill Brother Li Yan, it was His Majesty who summoned me personally to give the order. How can you say that I did it without authorization? I was in the army.

What authority does it have to kill a general? Besides, when Your Majesty was retreating from Beijing and was suspicious of General Li Yan on the way, did the General risk his life to remonstrate with him? Now you and Your Majesty are both blaming me for killing Li Yan, as if you are both innocent.

generally."

After hearing this, Liu Zongmin became even more furious and cursed, "You are a rotten Confucian scholar and a dog-like thing. If you dare to accuse me, I will chop you with a sword."

Liu Zongmin was a blacksmith in his early years. He was tall and strong. Now he was angry. Song Xiance, a scholar, could not stop him. He hugged Liu Zongmin's waist and shouted, "General, please calm down. Prime Minister, why don't you run away."

Niu Jinxing turned around and ran away in despair. Liu Zongmin didn't care that Song Xiance was hanging on his body, and chased Niu Jinxing with his sword. After chasing for a while, Song Xiance dragged him away and lost sight of him.

Liu Zongmin said angrily, "Military advisor, why don't you let me kill that guy?"

Song Xiance said, "General, now the army is in crisis and it is time to work together as one. How can the general be so motivated?"

After such a fuss for a while, Song Xiance's heart became cold, and he gave up the idea of ​​asking Li Zicheng for advice again and returned to his tent to rest.

Early the next morning, Li Qingyan and his two followers arrived in front of the Wanjun formation and asked for a message.

Wanjun sent people to lead them in. Li Qingyan entered the formation and saw the soldiers of the Chinese army in neat appearance, arrayed on both sides. He was secretly surprised. Such an appearance could not be like that of bandits. It was just that he led the troops of Shangzhou Prefecture.

When they came to attack, why did they only stay in the city with such a strong army?

Soon after arriving at the camp, Wan Jun asked, "Who are you?"

Li Qingyan said, "I am Li Qingyan, the prefect of Shangzhou. I have met the general."

Wan Jun smiled and said, "It turns out we are old acquaintances. Why is Governor Li here?"

Li Qingyan said, "His Majesty Emperor Dashun asked me to come here and ask the general which family his soldiers are from. Why?"

Why block the way of the Dashun Army?"

Wan Jun said, "We, the Chinese Army, are the soldiers and horses of the people all over the world. We are forming an array here to protect the people behind us."

Li Qingyan said, "Your Majesty, you are serious. I, Dashun, am also fighting for the people of the world. Now the Hu people are rampantly invading China. We should fight against the Hu people together. His Majesty the Emperor does not want to fight with each other anymore. He wants to lead one hundred thousand troops south to join forces with the Ming Dynasty."

, fight against the barbarians together, and ask the general to help us and make way for us."

Wan Jun said, "Li Zicheng invaded Beijing and forced Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty to hang himself. Now why is he joining forces with the Ming Dynasty to fight against the Hu people? I wonder what the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty will think!"

Li Qingyan said, "How dare you call me Emperor Dashun by his first name? With General's attitude, do you think that my hundred thousand soldiers and horses in Dashun are just decorations?"

Wan Jun smiled and said, "I don't want the Chinese to kill each other, but let the Hu people's pursuers reap the benefits. Please go back and tell Li Zicheng, the prefect, that this road is different, so he should go elsewhere!"

Li Qingyan said anxiously, "In this Qin Mountain, where else can we go besides Wuguan Road."

Wan Jun ignored him. Seeing that talking more was useless, Li Qingyan stood up and left.

Wan Jun suddenly stopped Li Qingyan and said, "By the way, please tell Li Zicheng something."

Li Qingyan said, "What's the matter?"

Wan Jun said, "This is a private matter. Please ask Li Zicheng, but does he still remember his old friend from Wangjialou Village at the foot of Jinzhong Mountain in the tenth year of Chongzhen? If he still remembers it, please come to the battle to talk to his old friend."

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Li Qingyan immediately rode back to the Yecun camp, where Liu Zongmin was reorganizing his army and preparing to attack.

After entering the tent, Li Qingyan knelt on the ground. Before he could say, "Long Live the Emperor," Li Zicheng said, "The matter is urgent, so I will skip these etiquettes. Let me ask you, how did you go to inquire about it?"

Li Qingyan said, "Your Majesty, the thieves are indeed the same group from Lucheng County, but something is wrong now."

Li Zicheng asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Li Qingyan said, "Back in Lucheng County, when I led 5,000 soldiers and horses from Shangzhou Prefecture to suppress the enemy, there were only two or three thousand thieves, and their equipment was ordinary. Now, only half a year has passed, and I see that there are at least 10,000 soldiers and horses behind the camp, and the military appearance is very good."

They are all very neat and orderly, unlike La's new army. Many people are holding firecrackers. I looked carefully and found that the firecrackers all have no match ropes."

After hearing this, Li Zicheng said with a solemn expression, "In this case, the army will be indestructible for a moment. Which army are they from?"

Li Qingyan said, "I asked about it, but I didn't say it was a thief. I only said that it was the soldiers and horses of the people of the world."

Li Zicheng was still deep in thought when Liu Zongmin said, "Your Majesty, there is no time. We can no longer hesitate. Order the attack!"

Li Zicheng said, "Where is the Prime Minister? Today's military morale and morale cannot be rash. I want to discuss it again."

Soon a soldier would come to report that Niu Jinxing and his son were no longer in the army. According to reports from the guards last night, Niu Jinxing and his son said that they had to leave the camp due to an urgent military order from His Majesty.

Li Zicheng said, "I never arranged for him to have an emergency military order last night."

Liu Zongmin cursed, "Niu Jinxing, I should have killed him with one sword yesterday, but he dared to escape."

Li Zicheng looked into the tent and asked military advisor Song Xiance, "Xiance, please tell me what our army should do."

Song Xiance let out a long sigh and said, "Send troops and horses to attack at this time. We will win."

It will take a lot of time, and if the barbarians catch up with the army, they will definitely die. If they fail to win, their morale will collapse, and the army will die."

Li Zicheng asked anxiously, "What the military advisor said, does this mean that the army has no choice but to die?"

Song Xiance knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty forgives me. In accordance with my opinion, we can only send troops immediately, ride fast horses back to Shangzhou Mansion, seize Huangsha Ridge, and retreat to Luonan County. If it is later, it will be too late."

Li Qingyan said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing. The leader of the thieves asked your Majesty if he still remembers his old friend from Wangjialou Village at the foot of Jinzhong Mountain in the tenth year of Chongzhen."

Li Zicheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Wangjialou Village at the foot of Jinzhong Mountain, how had he forgotten this place in so many years? It was here that Li Zicheng led seventeen cavalry and hard-working horses, and finally rushed out of Shangluo Mountain. They made great progress all the way and became a powerful force that stirred up the world.

Emperor Shun.

Recalling the scene when he ascended to Longzhai on Jinzhong Mountain, Li Zicheng felt proud and asked, "What else did that man say?"

Li Qingyan said, "He said that if your Majesty still remembers his old friend, please have him talk to him before going into battle."

After hearing this, Song Xiance, Liu Zongmin and all the ministers knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, you must not do this. The thief is so cunning, so you must not put yourself in danger."

After all, Li Zicheng was a hero who came through the bloody storm. "Since we are old friends, it doesn't matter if we meet each other. I have made up my mind. Since we can't defeat the enemy, Zong Min will lead the army and immediately go to Shangzhou Prefecture to ensure that the roads in Huangshaling are clear and serve as a base for the army."

Retreat to Luonan to delay, while I go to the enemy camp for a meeting."

Song Xiance said anxiously, "Your Majesty, think twice, Your Majesty!"

Li Zicheng smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I know the name Wangjialou. He is probably an old friend."

Li Zicheng still had a shadow of the three words Wangjialou in his heart. He didn't expect to meet his old friend one day, but he didn't know if it was her!

Liu Zongmin received the military order, no longer hesitated, and immediately ordered 10,000 soldiers and horses to march towards Shangzhou Mansion. The army also began to turn around and head towards Shangzhou Mansion.

Li Zicheng led a few followers straight to Wanjun's position. It was then that he saw the camp blocking the road for the first time. The camps on the mountains on both sides were very tightly arranged, but they were already more than twice the range of bows and arrows. If they could not

Arrows cover the valley, what is the significance of setting up these two camps?

Li Zicheng couldn't figure this out. After he was informed, soldiers and horses came out quickly. A group of Chinese soldiers came in front of the formation, standing on both sides. Li Zicheng secretly admired in his heart, it was really a strong army with a neat appearance.

If you look closely, as Li Qingyan said, there are many soldiers holding fire blunderbuss without match ropes.

A man came out from behind the soldiers and said, "Wan Jun has met Emperor Li Zicheng of Dashun."

Li Zicheng looked at Wan Jun and tried to remember where he had seen him.

Wan Jun also looked at Li Zicheng and secretly exclaimed, this is the legendary Li Zicheng. Li Zicheng, who is just a heroic figure, is now dusty, his face is tired and weak, and his one eye flashes with melancholy. It is really the end of a hero, Wan Jun

Jun sighed.

Li Zicheng asked, "Where is my old friend? Do I know you?"

Wan Jun said, "I am Wan Jun. I have admired the name of King Li Chuang for a long time. Today I saw the real person for the first time."

Li Zicheng said, "If this is the case, how can we talk about old friends?"
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