Starting in Saarhu, it is a bit difficult to make a comeback.

Chapter 4: Big Brother Has a Problem (New book, please collect and recommend)
After retracting his thoughts, Li Rubai said seriously: "Xian Zhong, this matter is not trivial. It is related to the overall situation. Before the news is confirmed, it must not be spread in the camp, so as not to disturb the morale of the army."

Li Xianzhong said: "Father, don't worry. The servants accompanying the expedition are all close friends. I have already ordered them not to talk nonsense. In addition, I have sent a few Ye Buzuo to the Saarhu area to find out the truth. I believe they will be here soon." Accurate news will come.”

"However, the defeat of our army in Sarhu was witnessed by Haqiya and others. The situation of the West Route Army is indeed not good. It stands to reason that the North Route Army should arrive before the West Route Army. Now the two sides are fighting near Sarhu , presumably due to Juniper's greed for power. It is better to believe that this matter exists than to believe that it does not exist. At least one thing is certain, the main force of the Jianzhou Tatars is now in the north of Hetuala, and Hetuala must Empty. This is our good opportunity. Now General He has led his troops to Crow Falcon Pass. Our South Route Army is making slow progress, so we ask our father to send troops quickly. This opportunity cannot be missed, it will never come again! The child is willing to lead the troops as a vanguard. , clear the way for my army."

Li Xianzhong made an impassioned speech that made Hazia very excited.

However, unexpectedly, Li Rubai didn't react much, and just said calmly: "This matter is not trivial. I will discuss it with the generals. Haqia has worked hard. Xianzhong, please send her to rest first."

Li Rubai's attitude made Li Xianzhong very puzzled. Since he had confirmed Haqiya's identity, he should naturally know that it was absolutely impossible for Ye Hebu to cooperate with Nurhaci to deliver false news.If the Southern Route Army had made slow progress before, it could also be explained by the sudden poisoning of the commander, leaving the army without a leader.But at this time, Li Rubai was completely awake. Even if he could not lead the troops in person, he should make arrangements to march immediately.

He is the commander-in-chief of the Southern Route Army, and he can make his own decisions. If he actually has to discuss this kind of matter with the generals, wouldn't it mean that they have to argue with each other again and have too many dreams at night?

Although he had a bad premonition, he had no choice but to act according to the order and said: "I will obey the order in the end!"

After settling Haqiya, Li Xianzhong quickly found Li Sanshun and asked, "How is the investigation of the commander's poisoning?"

Li Sanshun said: "Major General, the cook in charge of the camp's meals last night, Old Liu Tou, has been silenced. All clues have been cut off, but it must be the Tatars."

The poisoning must have something to do with the Tatars, but there must be someone in the army cooperating with the Tatars. Li Xianzhong asked: "Have any strangers been in and out of the camp in the past two days?"

Li Sanshun said: "There are no strangers, but someone from Tieling's hometown came to the camp the day before yesterday. I know that person as the steward of my great-uncle Li Chenggong's family."

Although Li Xianzhong really had no impression of this "uncle", his intuition told him that there must be something wrong with that manager.So he quickly asked: "Is this person still in the camp?"

Li Sanshun said: "He is no longer here. The man left the camp after less than an hour. The young master sent him out of the camp himself."

It seems that my eldest brother Li Huaizhong is not that simple.Li Xianzhong finally remembered that in history, Li Huaizhong's son Li Maozu once served as the governor of Guangxi under the Qing Dynasty. He fought desperately to resist the Nanming attack in Yongzhou. After the city was broken, he refused to surrender and was eventually killed.Could it be that Li Huaizhong had secretly colluded with the Tatars at this time?

In fact, there has been constant controversy throughout history over whether Li Rubai colluded with Hou Jin. Even Li Rubai's subsequent suicide could not quell these criticisms.

However, there has never been direct evidence to prove that the Li family in Liaodong colluded with Hou Jin. Many of the Li family's children later died in battles with Hou Jin. After Tieling fell, more than 20 relatives of the Li family were killed by Jianqi. .At least before the Qing army entered the customs, the Li family of Liaodong, as a general of the Ming Dynasty, had absolutely no initiative to collude with the Hou Jin. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Li family was a loyal family.

But they are a big family after all, and it is not impossible for one or two traitors to collude with Hou Jin.

Thinking of this, Li Xianzhong was really worried. Originally, Saarhu's start was abnormal enough. The two Ming armies in the northwest were almost completely wiped out. If the south route army really had a tacit understanding with Hou Jin, it would be really difficult for him, a "keyboard man" "Yes.

When Li Xianzhong returned to the big tent, he found that things were indeed not good.Almost everyone has questioned the authenticity of the defeat of the Western Route Army.

Of course, this is also expected. After all, most people at this time believe that this time the Ming Dynasty will attack with all its strength, it will plow the court and clear the holes, and easily crush the Jianzhou Jurchen. Who could have imagined that it would be defeated so quickly?
So Li Xianzhong hurriedly said: "In fact, no matter whether the West Route Army is defeated or not, we should march in according to the original plan. The people sent by the general will come back from Saarhu soon. There is no need for us to have unnecessary arguments here!"

"The military situation is urgent. The commander's poisoning has delayed our army's schedule. Therefore, the general suggested that we march while verifying the accuracy of the news. At least the main force can no longer stay in Qinghe Fort. The army must set off immediately, at least to advance to Yao first. Falcon Pass, ready to march to Hetuala at any time."

After hearing Li Xianzhong's request to advance troops immediately, Li Huaizhong seemed very anxious and immediately said: "Commander Father, if the West Route Army is really defeated by Jianlu, is it too risky for our army to go deep alone? The general still advises to be careful. For the best, make a decision before taking action. Why not wait until the news is confirmed before making a decision?"

Li Huaizhong's words were quickly echoed by many generals. Only the supervisor Yan Mingtai firmly supported the immediate march.

Li Xianzhong suddenly felt bad. It seemed that many generals in Liao Town were afraid of war. This was not a good sign.

But fortunately, Li Rubai finally expressed his stance and said: "What Xianzhong said makes sense. No matter what happens to the Western Route Army, we should march as planned. Let's prepare now and march the entire army to Crow Falcon Pass."

The coach had spoken, and the generals naturally did not dare to have any objections and all accepted the order to leave.

However, Li Rubai retained Li Huaizhong and Li Xianzhong.

Said: "You two must have something to say. Now that there are no outsiders, you might as well say it."

Li Xianzhong cupped his hands and said, "Is it better for the eldest brother to speak first?"

Li Huaizhong was not polite and said: "Commander Father, this encirclement and suppression of Jianzhou is a good opportunity for my Li family to rise again."

Then he glanced at Li Xianzhong and said: "Xianzhong is still young and doesn't know the court's methods to deal with our Li family. Now we only have this little family wealth left, so we must preserve our strength. If Du Song and others are really defeated , then the imperial court can only rely on our Li family in Liaodong, so we must not advance lightly."

He can understand Li Huaizhong's thoughts. The Li family has only the last bit of wealth left; if it is lost again, it will probably be doomed.But this is too short-sighted. If the Ming Dynasty even lost Liaodong, where would the "Li Family of Liaodong" come from?
Li Xianzhong looked at Li Rubai. He cared more about Li Rubai's thoughts than Li Huaizhong. If Li Rubai thought the same way, then it would be difficult for the South Route Army to make any big achievements.

As a guerrilla general, he only had some say because of his father's favor. Without Li Rubai's orders, he would not be able to mobilize the army at all.

At this time, Li Rubai was like an old monk in trance, with no trace of emotion on his face, as if Li Huaizhong had never said anything.Sure enough, Jiang was still old and spicy, and Li Rubai showed no emotion or anger, so that Li Xianzhong couldn't tell his attitude at all.

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