"Since you think Wu Xiang is acting, how are you going to deal with him?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Cixiang with a smile on his face and said kindly.
Zhu Cixiang pondered for a moment and then said: "My son heard from my father that after Wu Sangui was captured, he secretly communicated with Zu Zerun, and Dorgon did not immediately grant him an official position. This shows that both of them are suspicious."
"Although the Guan Ning cavalry has been damaged, its foundation is still there. In addition, Wu Sangui has been guarding Ningyuan for many years and there should be many party members. If we can win them over, it will be good for us."
"The reason why Wu Xiang acted is because he saw this. Then we might as well tell Wu Xiang openly that the court knows about Wu Sangui's difficulties. If he can persuade Wu Sangui to return, the past can be forgotten!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Zhu Cixiang's story, he looked at Brother Li Wu without comment and said, "What do you think of the prince's suggestion?"
When Brother Li Wu asked, he hesitated and said: "His Highness's plan is of course a good one!"
"It's just that I heard that Wu Sangui valued Chen Yuanyuan very much, but now she has become Zu Zerun's concubine. I'm afraid Wu Xiang may not be able to convince him."
"If Wu Sangui doesn't come back and we don't deal with Wu Xiang, we're afraid it will attract criticism."
Zhu Cixiang shook his head and said, "Brother Li Wu, you are wrong. Wu Sangui may be lustful, but he will never give up his future for a woman."
"And if my father hadn't given Chen Yuanyuan to Zu Zerun, we wouldn't be able to recruit him again. We must know that the Wu and Zu families are extremely powerful in Liaodong. If we don't let them create a gap, how can the imperial court control Liaodong!"
"Furthermore, as long as Wu Xiang has a letter to go to, even if Wu Sangui does not surrender, Dorgon may not reuse him..."
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy to see that Zhu Cixiang had made great progress.
After the other party finished speaking, he tested: "If Wu Sangui has not surrendered and Dorgon reuses him, what are you going to do with Wu Xiang and kill him?"
Zhu Cixiang was stunned when he heard this, and then said hesitantly: "This shouldn't happen!"
"You must know that the Jurchens have always disliked the Han people. In addition, Dorgon now hates the Han people deeply because of the recent death of his ancestor. How could he reuse Wu Sangui at this time?"
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Prince, your statement is too absolute!"
"You must know that Dorgon is not a mediocre person. Anyone with great ambitions can put aside personal feelings and focus on the overall situation."
"Nowadays, the Jurchens are newly defeated, the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty are panicking, and the various Mongolian ministries are changing. At this time, in order to stabilize the situation, why can't Dorgon reuse Wu Sangui?"
Zhu Cixiang was also a smart man. Knowing that Zhu Yuanzhang was trying to use this incident to remind him, he immediately respectfully said: "My son is wrong!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, looked at Brother Li and said, "What do you think should be done with Wu Xiang?"
When Brother Li Wu asked, he thought for a while and said, "The last general thought it would be better to put Wu Xiang in prison, put pressure on him, and persuade him to surrender. If Wu Sangui does not return, we will punish him!"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "When will he be punished?"
Brother Li Wu was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
At this time, Zhu Cixiang said: "Father, can we hand Wu Xiang over to Zu Dashou?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised and said: "Oh, please tell me the reason!"
Zhu Cixiang pondered: "Actually, the key to this matter is not Wu Xiang's life or death, but how to use him to make the situation in Liaodong most beneficial to us."
"Therefore, we can find a reason to hand over Wu Xiang to Zu Dashou. First, we can show our trust in him, and secondly, we can put pressure on him, and at the same time, we can transfer the conflict..."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Okay, you will handle this matter, but you must calm public opinion and don't let the people become resentful and affect the dignity of the court..."
While they were discussing the details, a Jin Yiwei hurriedly came in to report that Liu Fangliang and Li Guo had suddenly launched a fierce attack a day ago. Shen Zhanran could still support it, but Huang Degong was retreating steadily and had now retreated to the Guxian area.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard the report, he immediately frowned.
He was silent for a while and looked at Li Wu
Brother said: "Go and notify Jiang Yingkui and ask him to immediately lead 3,000 cavalry to assist Huang Degong. They must carry our banner along the way and make a loud noise!"
Brother Li Wu bowed and quickly walked out of Dongnuan Pavilion.
Seeing this, Zhu Cixi hesitated for a while and said, "Father, you don't want to lead your army to sneak attack Liu Fangliang, do you?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Cihong in surprise and said, "Why do you think we will attack Liu Fangliang?"
Zhu Cihong said: "I heard that Liu Fangliang has 50,000 men. Even if Jiang Yingkui is good at fighting, he will never be able to stop him with 3,000 men."
"Now that you let Jiang Yingkui use your banner, you just want Liu Fangliang to gather heavy troops in the front so that you can steal camp in the rear!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, our Lang'er has the talent of a general!"
When Zhu Cixi heard this, not only did he not show any joy as before, but he said with a worried look on his face: "Father, I think you must not steal the camp."
"First of all, Liu Fangliang has suffered losses before, so he will definitely be prepared this time. And you... I heard from Mr. Shen Zhanran that there is a powerful army hiding in the dark. If you don't If you meet him carefully, you may not be able to take advantage!"
Zhu Yuanzhang saw the embarrassment on Zhu Cixiang's face, so he smiled and said, "You want to say that we have used this method many times, and they will definitely find out if we use it again, right?"
When Zhu Cihong saw that Zhu Yuanzhang had revealed his thoughts, he shook his head and denied, "No, my father used his troops like a god, how could Liu Fangliang and others see through this!"
He said, and then said politely: "It's just that the battlefield is dangerous, and the timing of Liu Fangliang and Li Guo's attack is too coincidental. I'm afraid they are coming for you, my father, so I'm a little worried."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "You are right, but don't worry too much!"
"When a soldier comes, he never tires of deceit, and the reality always corresponds to reality. As long as it is used properly, the enemy can be defeated even with the same method."
"Furthermore, their attack this time is a bit abnormal. We suspect that a big change has occurred in Shaanxi. They are making a last ditch effort. As long as we block this wave of attacks, the situation may be reversed..."
As he was talking, a guard in golden clothes hurried in to report that Wang Jiayan had just died of illness.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard the report, he instinctively looked at Zhu Cihong.
Seeing that the other party's face was full of grief and anger, he signaled the Jin Yiwei to retreat and said in a deep voice: "Lang'er, do you still remember what your father just said?"
Zhu Cixiang's body trembled slightly, and then he calmed down and said calmly: "Father, Mr. Wang passed away suddenly, and the morale of the army may be shaken. I want Mr. Fan to temporarily leave the capital and order him to temporarily take over the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. What do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while and said: "We have asked Ni Yuanlu to return to Beijing. You can let him take over this position temporarily!"
"Ni Yuanlu?"
Zhu Cixiang was a little surprised and said: "He is originally a member of the Donglin Party and has never held the post of the Ministry of War. Is it inappropriate to suddenly act as Minister of the Ministry of War?"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but frowned when he heard this.
