Song Xiance was very short, even shorter than Niu Jinxing. His nickname was Song Xiaozi, and he was known as Song Boy. To put it in later generations, he was a dwarf. Although he and Niu Jinxing were both aides to thieves, Lao Niu was wise and resourceful. Jianghu, who made a living by divination and fortune-telling, was a master of Dunjia and prophecy. He was the one who made up the set of prophecies "Eighteen Sons Master Artifact" to confuse the people. He was highly regarded by Li Zicheng and was named the founding military advisor.
"Whether we are self-sufficient or whether the court is so skinny that a camel is bigger than a horse, these are not important. What is important is what the Lord thinks at the moment. Should he dominate the country for a long time or become a prince and general?" Song Xiance looked at Li Zicheng, and everyone looked at him. Come all.
Li Zicheng was startled and looked a little dazed. What was the purpose of the rebellion? Was it because he was unwilling to do nothing, or was it just to fill his stomach? In the past fifteen years, sometimes I was like a lost dog, and sometimes I was full of ambition. During this period, I experienced many lives and deaths, and my original intention has changed again and again at different stages. When I was down, I was content with a corner to settle down. When I was successful, I was a little confused. I didn't know where to go. How could I become a king on my own? , founding a country and proclaiming himself emperor, none of them are unified, they are just fakes with the prefix "Cao".
After thinking about it, Qianqiu Hegemony is nothing more than a smile. The biggest wish deep down in my heart is actually to gain the approval of the imperial court. This is why in history, Li Zicheng still had to negotiate with Chongzhen when he attacked Beijing. If you agree with me, I will withdraw. I still work for you, which is why he hastily ascended the throne in Beijing and then retreated after defeat, as if it didn't matter. For him, it's enough for him that I have been the emperor, sat on the throne, and been the orthodox in this life.
"The Lord's intention is that it is enough to be recognized by the orthodox." Song Xiance said, nodding slightly and feeling a little disappointed. He was a charlatan and believed in his own way. He always felt that he could assist a new generation of kings and start a new era. Emerging toward the future.
"Is it possible that Li Zicheng is not the real God, and that the Eighteen Children have someone else?" Song Xiance wondered secretly. He raised his head and scanned the generals in the hall. Looking at their words and expressions, he saw that many of them were obviously willing to surrender, and he felt even more lonely.
Historically, when Li Zicheng was defeated by Wu Sangui at Shanhaiguan and evacuated from Beijing, and was chased by the Qing army to Zhending Mansion, when he was defeated, Song Xiance sighed: "I'm afraid this is not God. There is someone else for the eighteen children!" His love for Li Yan also brought disaster to Li Yan's life.
At this time, this scene is very similar to history. Although Li Zicheng did not attack the capital, he still had all the mansions under his nose. Although Qing Sui may not have defeated the rebel army, he was beaten by the young eunuch with a bruised nose and face, and he ran away with his head in his arms. Now In the embarrassment, he actually wanted to surrender.
Song Xiance was unwilling to give up: "In previous years, he was so miserable that he never thought of surrendering. At this time, the situation of the rebel army's founding of the country is very good. If given time, it will thrive. How can we surrender just by saying that we are being hunted down when we seem to be in a weak position? Escape is actually a strategic retreat. Once the withdrawal is successful, it will be an unprecedented victory. The successive defeats of several palaces will shock the Ming Dynasty, which is enough to stabilize the situation around Xi'an. Secondly, there will be a lot of plunder along the way to fill the national treasury. With the current strength, it will be enough to compete with the imperial court. In time, Let’s wait and see if we can achieve hegemony!”
These words made everyone's hearts come alive again, and they fell into uncertainty.
Li Guo sneered: "The Qianqiu hegemony has come to nothing. Although the rebel army has a foundation, it is difficult to resist the attack of the imperial court. In the past, it was still possible to fight, but since the little eunuch was born, have we been able to ask for it? Don't talk about using time. , whether we can escape back now is still a question. Even if we escape, who can guarantee how long our Dashun country will last? Why not take advantage of this opportunity to surrender and make kings and marquises in a dignified way, stop wars, and let the people of the world live without causing harm. …”
Song Xiance wanted to refute, but Niu Jinxing intercepted him: "At this time, we are not in a desperate situation. There is still room for surrender or not. Why don't we go back to Xi'an first? If we can't go back, it won't be too late to discuss the matter of surrender. What do you think?" "
Niu Jinxing's sharp eyes knew that everyone was divided into two factions. Song Xiance and Liu Zongmin were the non-surrender faction, while Li Guo was the surrender faction. As for Li Zichen himself, who seemed to be undecided, he was actually on the surrender faction. As for himself, he followed Li Zicheng and his son. , but I don’t think this is the best time to surrender. It’s not all out now, so why be so anxious.
Song Xiance and others nodded in approval, but Li Guo asked: "If we are at the end of our rope, how can we negotiate terms with the imperial court?" Everyone was startled, and Li Zicheng raised his eyebrows. Li Guo was right. Who will negotiate terms with you when you are surrounded and can be crushed to death by reaching out your hand?
Niu Jinxing was confident: "Even if we are trapped, we still have Dashun State, Xi'an City, etc. as conditions for negotiation." Li Guo sneered: "I'm afraid that by then, we have been trapped, and Dashun State will be leaderless and collapse in an instant."
Niu Jinxing was dumbfounded by his words, and Li Zicheng came to the rescue: "Let's break out first. If the situation is unfavorable, there is still room for decisive surrender."
Everyone nodded in agreement with their own concerns, and put the matter aside for further discussion. Now that the main force has crossed the river, they should go south early before the officers and soldiers can react. Once the main force breaks out, there will be no worries about the rest.
As for Luo Hu and Gu Kecheng's troops on the north bank of the Hutuo River, he was not worried. They surrounded Zhending Mansion with refugees, and then attacked Huang Degong's defense line with all his strength to cross the river easily. If the little eunuch followed closely, Liu Fangliang and Zhang in the rear were behind. Nai can cooperate with Luo Hu in front to counter-flank!
Just in case, Li Zicheng ordered Gao Yigong and Huaihou Liu Guochang to lead the main force of 5,000 people to the rear, and cooperate with Luo Hu to provide assistance at the right time. Then he sent an order to the entire army to go south as soon as it became light.
It was almost early in the morning. Chang Yu, who was sleeping in Zhending Mansion, suddenly woke up and even made a sound in surprise. Immediately, the door of the room was knocked open with a bang, and the two brothers Chen Suole and Chen Ruxin who were on duty outside came to the door with knives. After entering, there was even more commotion in the courtyard.
"Superintendent..." The two of them were surprised to see Chang Yu sweating profusely and sitting on the bed with a solemn expression and a slightly frightened look.
"The Governor had a nightmare." Chang Yu looked at the flickering candlelight on the bedside and took a long breath.
"What did the governor dream about?" After a while, Li Muxian, Qiao Sanxiu and others came after hearing the news and filled the room.
"The rebels counterattacked and defeated the officers and soldiers, slaughtering Baoding City and killing the capital. The imperial city fell and the fire was raging..." Chang Yu whispered, everyone was shocked and looked at each other without saying a word.
Taiyuan became famous in the first battle, and was invincible in subsequent battles. In addition to being able to deploy troops like a god, it also requires a strong psychological quality. There is no doubt that Chang Yu has everything, but how can a person with a strong heart doubt himself? Ability, and thus had this dream?
Chang Yu couldn't understand either of them. His first nightmare in time travel made him feel bad. Could it be that something had changed?
Just when everyone was looking at me with a word of comfort, the soldiers came to report: there was a strange movement of the bandits outside the city.
Everyone frowned, Chang Yu got up and went to the city. When he left the room, he saw the sky was slightly bright. The cool breeze blew, and his spirit was shaken. He thought to himself, what are the rebels doing so early in the morning? Could it be that Li Guo is back?
