Aspiration

Chapter 107 A Dangerous Arrow at Close Range

Li Laiheng is very concerned about the situation outside the customs.

Hong Chengchou led the eight generals to rescue Jinzhou. This is not an ordinary battle. It will definitely determine the future situation between the Ming Dynasty and the Manchus, and also determine the future fate of King Chuang.

Lao Jiu said: "I estimate that when we return to Deshengzhai, we will have detailed information. The current information is that Dorgon only has a total of 50 troops to defend, while Hong Chengchou claims to have 20 troops, but the actual strength is [-]." , The number of troops invested in Songshan to break the siege of Jinzhou is estimated to be around one hundred million, which is a clear advantage. Emperor Chongzhen urged him to fight, but he kept procrastinating. In the past few days, there should be a new strategy."

Li Laiheng let out an "oh".He thought, wait a few days, and after a few days, we will know the situation outside the pass. If Hong Chengchou can insist on going step by step, the Manchurians will not be worried for the time being. If he wants to fight urgently, Huang Taiji will definitely come to Jinzhou for a decisive battle. Then, The Ming army is bound to be defeated.

History has proved the result of the decisive battle that the Ming army suffered a disastrous defeat.

Therefore, Li Laiheng thought, it would be great if he could intervene in the decision-making of the Ming army.

When he came to the Niudian area in Mi County, Li Laiheng saw the dense forest in front of him, and thought, this is a good place to ambush.How about leaving a few hundred people behind and making an ambush?
"Luo Hu, you lead 200 people into an ambush. The woods in front are very hidden, even if hundreds of people are in ambush, you can't see it in front of you." Li Laiheng said.

"Okay." Luo Hu replied happily.

"Old Jiu, the tail behind us has been following us for ten days, it's time to send them home."

Lao Jiu smiled and said: "People in Zuoying will wake up with fright when they dream of the banner with the word 'Li' in the future."

"Whoosh!"

Sharp, high-frequency air tearing.

Li Laiheng saw a dark shadow and flew towards his face.He raised his head, and the Arrow God flew past the tip of his nose, and deeply inserted into a tree trunk.

"Kill!" Li Laiheng shouted this word, Luo Hu and his soldiers had already rushed into the woods.Then, 800 people quickly disappeared into the woods.They searched for the murderer just now.

No need to guess, Zhang Shiqi and the others are in ambush here.

Li Laiheng broke out in a cold sweat when he missed again. He knew that every time he missed, it meant that the next danger was closer, because the more top-notch the person, the more he would sum up experience.Li Laiheng dodged the arrow just now, it was already his limit.As long as the Arrow God is five steps closer, Li Laiheng will definitely not be able to escape.

North and South Arrow God will not fail to sum up experience, forty steps, without any warning, Li Laiheng can still escape, then, thirty steps?Or twenty steps, can he still escape?North and South Arrow God absolutely did not believe it.No matter how high the talent is, there needs to be a reaction time, twenty steps, only one-thousandth of a second, no one can react.

Next time, they will definitely shoot arrows within this distance.

Zhang Shiqi and the others escaped.As expected.If they could be caught easily, then the senior management of Jin Yiwei would not have sent them here.

Li Laiheng was lucky to avoid another attack from the Arrow God.He didn't continue to hide and seek with Zuo Liangyu's troops here anymore, he ordered to return to Desheng Village quickly.

Back in Deshengzhai, Li Laiheng first went to see Li Zicheng's injuries.

Li Zicheng's injuries were not serious. The arrows pierced through the temporal bone of the eye socket, and a bone fragment fell off. The eyeball was damaged and his eyesight decreased.But, not blind.

According to historical records, there are two theories about Li Zicheng's eyes. Some say that Li Zicheng has one eye, which is a one-eyed dragon. Another theory is that Li Zicheng's eyes were not injured.In fact, neither was right. Li Zicheng's left eye was injured, but he was not really blind.

Seeing Li Zicheng, before Li Laiheng could speak, he spoke first.

"I know the situation. Fortunately, you helped several generals stop it, especially when you killed Zuo Liangyu, you made a great contribution. Otherwise, we would have killed at least 10 people. Alas, this time failed, only you Li Yan and Li Yan have seen the situation clearly. We have to learn a lesson from this matter, and we can no longer be impatient. I think that in the future, you and Li Yan should make more suggestions for decision-making on major issues. Now that Luo Rucai is here, you have What do you think?" Li Zicheng said.

Li Laiheng's heart tightened when he heard Li Zicheng's question.He learned from historical records that in ancient times, the founding emperors of all dynasties had really killed many heroes and generals.However, those things were done step by step after the founding of the country and when the regime was stabilized. Now, Luo Rucai just came to seek refuge, and Li Zicheng asked this question. He thought that Luo Rucai's tragedy was doomed.But killing Luo Rucai would be too much of a shame, not to mention that Luo Rucai was picked up by him, Li Laiheng.Li Laiheng thought, we can't control too much in the future, but at least for now we must be kind to others.

Li Laiheng said: "Since people have come to vote, let them feel that this is their destination. I think it is better to let Luo Rucai lead a front army, so that he has a sense of security."

"And then?" Li Zicheng asked.

Then?Li Laiheng was surprised, he actually asked so far.

In the future, there are two endings: kill him; crown him king.There are two choices, it all depends on Li Zicheng's temperament.

Li Laiheng thought, the future is still far away, I'm afraid it can't be up to you to decide.According to historical records, you, Li Zicheng, had only been emperor in Beijing for more than a month, and you were beaten to death by local soldiers in Jiugong Mountain, Hubei soon after.What do you say about the future?

Li Laiheng was asked by Li Zicheng and had no choice but to answer. He said: "Chuang Wang, we still have a lot to do now. What we need is people. The more people the better. We are currently dealing with the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. They are not Vulnerable. In the future, we still have to deal with the Manchu Qing Dynasty. In three to five years, or even ten years, it will be difficult to establish and stabilize the new dynasty. You can ignore it for now.”

Li Zicheng pondered for a moment, then he seemed to come to his senses, and said, "That's right, there is still a long way to go. Laiheng, you mentioned the Manchus several times, why are you so worried about the Manqings? Aren't they the descendants of the Jurchens? How many people? There are only tens of thousands. Is it necessary to be so important? In my opinion, the reason why the Manchu Qing Dynasty is rampant now is because the Ming Dynasty is corrupt and incompetent. If we establish a new dynasty in the future, they will not kneel before us. ?”

Li Laiheng knew that he couldn't explain clearly to Li Zicheng, he didn't know the future history.Li Laiheng smiled bitterly and said: "King Chuang, from now on, you will understand that the combat power of the Manchurians is the number one in the world. I estimate that with 20 troops, Huang Taiji will beat Hong Chengchou's [-] troops to pieces." It's a mess."

Li Zicheng did not believe that [-] Manchurian troops could deal with Hong Chengchou's hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers, and no matter how powerful Huang Taiji was, it was impossible for him to do so.Li Zicheng has experienced Hong Chengchou's ability. He is considered the most prestigious, talented and independent minister in the Ming court. wiped out.But he didn't argue with Li Laiheng either.He doesn't have to think about Manchuria now, what he wants to think about is Luo Rucai, because Luo Rucai proposed that the conditions for partnership are very harsh. He said that the development of military forces, the share of seizures, and the appointment of local officials are all distributed in proportions of [-]%.

Luo Rucai invented the so-called joint-stock regime.

Li Zicheng agreed to Luo Rucai's request.But Li Zicheng was very conflicted, so he asked Li Laiheng this question today.

According to the agreement reached between Luo Rucai and Li Zicheng, Luo Rucai will be able to expand the army at a rate of 30.00% in the future; he will also account for 30.00% of the materials seized in the war; he will have 30.00% of the jurisdiction and appointment of officials in the captured places. right.

Li Laiheng thought it was too funny.According to this statement, then, the country will also be a joint-stock system in the future, I have never heard of it.

In fact, Li Laiheng just didn't know it. In ancient history, rebel armies were not uncommon in this form of partnership. It's just that the final result of this form was dealt with in a special way.

Li Laiheng knew that Luo Rucai's move looked steady, but in fact the result was already doomed, he could not survive the time when Li Zicheng proclaimed himself emperor.Li Laiheng sighed, but there was nothing he could do.

Luo Rucai was stationed in Ruyang, only more than 50 miles away from Li Zicheng's Desheng village, so it was very convenient to travel.

(End of this chapter)