Outside Shanhaiguan, the setting sun looks like blood.
Wu Sangui stood at the top of the city, looking into the distance with a solemn expression.
"Master, Wu Guogui, Hu Xinshui and Xia Longshan are all experienced in battles, and they have their uncle secretly helping them, so you don't have to worry too much!"
Wu Zhi, who was on the side, saw the worried look on Wu Sangui's face and persuaded him in a low voice.
When Wu Sangui heard this, he glanced sideways at him, shook his head and said, "Things are not as simple as you think. You know..."
As he spoke, he stopped again and looked back into the distance.
Wu Zhi saw that Wu Sangui stopped speaking halfway, knowing that the other party still didn't trust him, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
It turned out that when Dorgon besieged Shanhaiguan last time, after Wu Guogui and others accepted gifts from each other in private, Wu Sangui became very wary of them and stopped discussing confidential matters with them.
Sometimes I am really bored, so I just talk privately with Mrs. Ru Chen Yuanyuan behind closed doors.
And Chen Yuanyuan is said to be both talented and beautiful, but in fact it only depends on her chest and a pretty face. How can she understand military and national affairs?
Fortunately, Chen Yuanyuan can be considered a person who has seen the world, and she is not some stupid village woman who speaks straightforwardly.
So when Wu Sangui said something she couldn't understand, although she spoke softly and rambled on the surface, she secretly wrote down everything and asked Wu Zhi for advice afterwards.
Although Wu Zhi looked down on this kind of brothel girl who used sex to serve others, because he had been greatly favored by Wu Xiang, he did not want to see Wu Sangui's troubles and tried his best to answer them.
Seeing that Wu Sangui was hesitant to speak at this moment, he tentatively said: "Master, you don't have to worry too much. You must know that Wu Guogui took care of the several Jurchen girls who were lurking in the city before. Moreover, the old slave also checked afterward, and there were no traces left. Put down any header or tail..."
Hearing this, Wu Sangui looked at Wu Zhi carefully and then said in a deep voice: "But this time the situation is different. You must know that Wu Guogui brought half of Guan Ning's cavalry, and it was Dorgon's confidant Suk Saha who wanted to make a sneak attack. .”
"If I lose this time, not only will I lose my troops, but I may also be reprimanded by His Majesty for sending troops to resist the decree. Then..."
Wu Sangui said, then stopped and stared at Wu Zhi closely.
Wu Zhi couldn't help but feel happy when he saw that although Wu Sangui had not finished speaking, he had revealed most of the truth to him.
He thought for a moment, then bowed and said: "Master, I think you are worrying too much. Not to mention that Wu Guogui and the others have not come back now. Even if they are defeated, what's the harm?"
"You must know that after His Majesty killed Tong Tu Lai, Suk Saha and others also led troops to attack the city. It is normal for us to have some damage. Master, there is no need to worry too much!"
It turned out that after Tong Tu Lai was killed, Suk Saha, Obai and others led troops to invade the pass.
Wu Sangui originally planned to ignore it, but Zu Dashou sent someone to send a message saying that Su and Ao didn't have much military rations and were just bluffing, asking him to attack them and return home.
Although Wu Sangui had doubts, he was under great pressure due to the successive victories of Gao Jie, Zuo Liangyu and others, so he acted according to Zu Dashou's arrangements, but only sent a thousand Guanning cavalry.
Unexpectedly, these one thousand people actually won an unprecedented victory, which made him regret it.
However, Suksaha and Obai were about to retreat, but because of this disastrous defeat, they did not dare to return and stayed near Shanhaiguan, hoping to take advantage of their merits.
Just when Wu Sangui was in trouble, Zu Dashou sent another message, saying that Suk Saha was alone and had only more than a thousand cavalry at his command, and asked him to send a strong force to attack.
He also said that if he could cut off Suk Saha, Obai would not dare to stay for a long time. When the time comes, their uncle and nephew will join forces and they will be able to regain Ningyuan, Jinzhou and other places.
After Wu Sangui got the news, he thought about it for a whole night and couldn't make a decision.
Because although he has elite soldiers, he has no trustworthy generals.
If he were to lead the team in person, he would be worried that it would be a trap.
Just when he was hesitating, he suddenly received news that Gao Jie had captured Xi'an.
After Wu Sangui was surprised, he immediately asked Wu Guogui and others to take 3,000 Guan Ning cavalry out of the border to attack Suk Saha.
But when he calmed down, he felt a little regretful.
Because if Wu Guogui and others surrendered with their troops, not only would he not be able to regain Jinzhou and other places, he might also be guilty of collaborating with the enemy and treason.
Just when Wu Sangui was deep in thought, Wu Zhi's voice sounded again: "Master, the old slave once asked Qiu Yue to leave the customs to see him off. Qiu Yue came back and said that Wu Guogui was very interested in fighting, and he didn't bring any gold, silver or other valuables. I don't think so. Something will happen."
Wu Sangui shook his head and said, "Wu Guogui has never valued these things. He likes..."
As he spoke, he stopped again and looked at Wu Zhidao: "You old guy, you are really cunning!"
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "Although this old slave is a bit stupid, the young master does everything he does with his whole heart."
Wu Sangui nodded with satisfaction and said, "You have your heart. In fact, this is what I do out of necessity."
"You must know that Gao Jie and Zuo Liangyu have already captured Xi'an. If I don't make some military exploits, I'm afraid I will be suppressed by them."
When Wu Zhi heard this, he smiled and said: "Master, I think it is too early to say victory or defeat now. You must know that although Jierhalang was defeated, he is still wandering around Yulin."
"And I heard that Bumbutai has convinced Dorgon and asked Daishan to lead two red flags to support him."
"Once Daishan enters Shaanxi, it will be good if Gao Jie and others can save their lives, let alone meritorious service."
Wu Sangui shook his head and said: "No, this matter may not be as simple as you think. You must know that Chongzhen has almost left no stone unturned since he obtained the true biography of Taizu. It is impossible for him to fail to see this."
"Right now, Gong Yonggu has been standing still. He must be preparing for this. Moreover, I heard that after the unification of the two red flags, many people were infected by the plague, and their combat effectiveness has been greatly reduced."
"If this were not the case, the Jurchens would have sent troops to assist Jilhalang long ago. They delayed sending troops until now, probably because they had no choice but to do so."
Wu Zhi was silent for a while and said, "Even if the Jurchens' combat power is weakened, they are still invincible to Zuo Liangyu's group of bandits. Young master, don't worry too much."
"Furthermore, my uncle has already taken control of Jinzhou's military power. As long as Suk Saha is removed, it will be just around the corner to conquer Jinzhou and other places. By then..."
While the two of them were talking, a maid with a voluptuous figure and handsome face walked over and invited Wu Sangui to dinner.
Wu Sangui had no intention of eating at the moment, so he dismissed the maid casually. Just as he turned to look outside the pass, he turned back and called the maid back: "Chunhua, has Mr. Li (Li Guozhen)'s meal been delivered?"
Hearing this, Chunhua smiled sweetly and said, "Don't worry, sir. Madam has already asked the slave to deliver the food, and the slave also warmed a pot of wine for him. He was very happy to drink it."
Wu Sangui nodded and said, "Okay, tell Madam, don't neglect Mr. Li!"
After the spring flowers fell, they curled away.
