Shanhaiguan.

The Governor of Ji and Liao of the Ming Dynasty and the Minister of War Wu Sangui stood on the wall and stared at the plain outside.

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

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

Looking at the numerous corpses on the wall, smelling the strong smell of blood in the air, even a long-standing general like Wu Sangui, was 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 sinister expression and said to himself softly: "Is the logistics consumed... Humph, I didn't expect that Jiergalang, an old guy, also learned bad things!"

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

The supply in Shanhaiguan was originally quite short of money. Although new supplies were indeed transported continuously in the rear, considering that the capital had starved to death every day, we could know that the supply transported was actually relatively limited.

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

By that time, what should Shanhaiguan do?

Without food, even if Wu Sangui has the ability to do everything, he will not be able to escape the fate of defeating the war.

Next to Wu Sangui were several generals from Guanning Army standing, each of them browning.

Zheng Jiaolin snorted and said, "These Jiannu are so cunning. Sir, we can't continue to be passive like this, otherwise we will find some solutions?"

Wu Sangui glared at Zheng Jiaolin with anger and said, "Come on, you should tell me a way!"

Zheng Jiaolin was scolded by Wu Sangui and suddenly shook his head in fear, but he couldn't help but speak: "Actually, sir, I really have an idea to solve this situation in front of me, but I just don't know if sir dares to use it."

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

Zheng Jiaolin leaned closer to Wu Sangui's ear and whispered: "Sir, the Ming Dynasty seems to be exhausted now, and the prince has repeatedly targeted you. If you want me, we might as well just go against you like your uncle and grandfather Dashou, and lead Jiannu's army to defeat the capital. Are you still afraid that there will be no wealth at that time?"

When Wu Sangui heard this, his expression froze.

He really didn't expect that Zheng Jiaolin had such an idea!

Surrender to the Qing Dynasty?

But after thinking about it carefully, Zheng Jiaolin's idea is actually...it's really possible.

In Wu Sangui's view, the Ming Dynasty's military strength cannot be compared with the Qing Dynasty. If Wu Sangui really sacrificed Shanhaiguan to surrender, then Zhu Cixuan's 30,000 people would be gone in minutes under the pressure of the Qing Dynasty.

Once Zhu Ciyang is defeated, the British Duke is far away in Baoding, who else will guard the capital?

Moreover, the Qing Dynasty never stopped persuading Wu Sangui to surrender.

Although Wu Sangui's cheap uncle Zu Dashou was not on the front line, he wrote a letter every now and then, saying that the Qing Dynasty was equally generous to Han ministers. As long as Wu Sangui surrendered, he would be rich and noble, and he would not have to be furious from Emperor Chongzhen.

If you really surrender, you don’t know whether Chongzhen’s anger should be taken, but Zhu Cilang’s anger would definitely not have to be taken.

When Wu Sangui thought of this, he suddenly... was a little moved.

Zheng Jiaolin followed Wu Sangui for many years, and immediately noticed his thoughts from the subtle changes in Wu Sangui's expression, and immediately said, "Sir, think about it, Jiannu is so cruel, that it is not something that can be solved in three to five years. Your Majesty is a moody master. If you, the governor of Ji Liao, you will definitely be able to follow Yuan Chonghuan, Sun Chengzong and others. Instead of doing this, it is better to learn from your uncle, Zu Dashou and Hong Chengchou. Are they still doing well with Jiannu now?"

Wu Sangui: “…”

This is also a point. There are really few Governors of Ji Liao in the Chongzhen Dynasty who have a good ending.

On the wall, Wu Sangui fell into a long pondering.

At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps sounded.

"Sir, the capital is urgently reporting!"

Wu Sangui was interrupted and said unhappily: "What's the matter? Take it to me and take a look."

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

Seeing this, Zheng Jiaolin couldn't help but be curious and said, "Sir, what happened?"

A few seconds later, Wu Sangui breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "The British Duke... has captured Baoding and seized millions of stones of grain. He will lead the army to escort all the grain to the capital soon!"

"What?" Zheng Jiaolin was stunned.

Wu Sangui sighed and suddenly laughed: "Maybe, this is God's will? Lao Zheng, keep what you said just now in my heart, don't be heard by others, otherwise I can't protect you!"

Zheng Jiaolin nodded helplessly with frustrated face.

Since Baoding was conquered and the British Duke had led his army north, the situation in the Ming Dynasty had completely changed.

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

Wu Sangui cheered up and said in a deep voice: "Okay, send the orders to prepare the brothers. His Highness... will lead his troops to Shanhaiguan soon!"

...

Outside Shanhaiguan.

Jirgalang had a relaxed expression, holding a wine glass in his hand, and even did not forget to whistle.

"Come on, have a drink!"

Around Jiergalang, many Qing generals laughed and raised their glasses.

For these Qing generals, this expedition seemed to have become a wild parade, and they also drank in addition to drinking every day.

As for war, it is naturally served by the Eight Banners of Han and Eight Banners of Mongolia. The noble Manchu Banners cannot appear on the battlefield.

After three rounds of drinking, Beizimandahai couldn't help but complain again: "Prince Zheng, we have been here for a month. When will we officially start the war? We are tired of drinking every day."

Faced with Mandahai's complaints, Jirhalang laughed: "Boy, you are still young and don't know the benefits of alcohol! Like me, I am very satisfied with drinking every day. As for when to attack, it depends on when the Ming army collapsed."

Mandahai said with some displeasure: "What if the Ming army is desperately supplying the front line? When will we go!"

This is actually the case in the Qing Dynasty. All the Manchu and Mongolian adult men are soldiers. Once war starts, all supplies are given priority to supply the front line. They are completely war machine countries.

Jiergalang laughed and said, "That's impossible! I've told you a long time ago, and there's Li Zicheng. Even if the Ming army held us tightly, Li Zicheng would stab them in the back and force them to retreat."

Although Hong Chengchou is currently obeying Dorgon, the Qing Dynasty and Li Zicheng secretly contacted each other and even led the Li Zicheng's actions. Jirgalang, as the auxiliary government, naturally knew it clearly and was so confident.

Dorgon is not the one who is powerful in the court and the opposition. As long as many things are involved in the national interests of the Qing Dynasty, it is impossible to bypass Jiergalang.

Suddenly, a wine glass was smashed in front of Jirgalang's table. A thud of wine splashed, and several drops fell on Jirgalang's face.

Jirgalang was furious and slapped the table: "Who is blind and dares to act wildly in front of me?"

A voice laughed and said, "Not having eyes? That's better than a fool who doesn't have brains!"

Jirgalang became more and more angry and furious. He looked at the other party, and then he was stunned: "Doduo, why are you here?"

According to common sense, Duoduo should be in Shengjing City at this moment to help Dorgon stabilize the situation in the rear of the Qing Dynasty.

Duoduo sneered and said to Jirhalang: "Prince Zheng, the reason why I appeared here today is to solve the problem for you, a fool."

Jirgalang's face turned gloomy and he said coldly: "Say one more thing, even if your brother comes to plead for you today, you may not be able to get out of here!"

Duoduo laughed out loud and said, "Is that so? Then I'll just say it directly, Prince Zheng. You think the Ming army was mobilized by you, but the fact is that the Ming army had already divided into two groups. In front of you, only one of the Ming army. The other party has now broken through Baoding City, beat Li Zicheng to the point of running away, and fled to Henan!"

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

Jirgalang was completely unbelievable and roared: "This is impossible! Duoduo, don't talk nonsense here and demagogue the morale of the army!"

Duoduo laughed loudly and said, "Nonsense? This news has spread throughout the Ming Dynasty's capital now. Only you, Prince Zheng, are still foolishly drinking and having fun here every day, and you don't know anything! If our Qing Dynasty loses this time, the biggest responsibility is you, Prince Zheng!"

Jirgalang stared at Dodo viciously, his face extremely ugly.

Judging from Duoduo's fearless reaction, what he said just now should be true.

The Ming army was so bold that they still divided the troops into two groups even though they knew that the Qing army was heading south in large numbers, and even achieved a successful success.

In other words, until now, Jirgalang was completely defeated by the Ming Dynasty on the other side.

If this matter is spread, it will inevitably have an extremely huge blow to Jirgalang's prestige in the Qing Dynasty.

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

Jirgalang exhaled a heavy sip of wine from his mouth, threw the wine glass in his hand to the ground, smashing it to pieces, and his eyes roared red.
Chapter completed!