For the next few days, Li Guo did not stay in the room all day, but kept running outside and looking around.

The new branch of the army, the health soldiers, he had seen it from afar when he was in Kaifeng, and now he can observe it up close. Seeing them skillfully handle the injuries of the wounded soldiers, and with their care, the proportion of those wounded veterans who were basically restored to their original state was really much higher than he remembered.

In addition, he also felt the power of literary and artistic soldiers.

This literary soldier, when he first heard about it, he felt that this class of troops was really idle and panicked, how could there be such a class of troops in the army! You know, the army is for war, not for games.

However, when he really saw the performance of the literary and artistic soldiers, and saw the effect of the performance of the literary and artistic soldiers, he had nothing to say! If you really want to say it, there is only one word: serve!

It is really with literary and artistic soldiers that the morale of the army is stable and the people support it.

After experiencing these firsthand, Li Guo understood why the combat effectiveness of the imperial court officers and soldiers had not weakened after absorbing a large number of prisoners, but had been increasing because of the increase in numbers.

He knew very well in his heart that generally speaking, for thieves like them, those who could survive could be regarded as elite. On the other hand, it's knowing how to fight. If the signs are wrong, the first to flee is definitely the old thief.

However, in the imperial court officials and army, there is no such thing, everything is obeyed by orders, no matter what the situation is, when you hear the drums, you advance, and when you hear the gold, you retreat, this is an iron law.

In other words, the old thieves among the thieves have also become part of the strict military discipline when they become the officials and soldiers of the imperial court.

In addition, there are also Jinyi guards at all levels who are teaching reading and literacy, and they understand what they are fighting for.

Subconsciously, of course, Li Guo would compare Li Zicheng's army with such an imperial army, and the conclusion he got was naturally obvious, that is, Li Zicheng had absolutely no possibility of winning!

After coming to such a conclusion, Li Guo was silent a lot in the following days. Sometimes, he even stopped going out, and stayed in his room by himself.

………………

On this day, Li Guo was in a daze in his room again. Suddenly, Liu Zegang came over excitedly and said to him: "The prince of the country is invited!" ”

Upon hearing this, Li Guo was a little surprised. It's only been a few days, and the Duke of Xingguo has returned?

So, he went over with curiosity.

When he saw Xingguo Gong, he couldn't see at all that Xingguo Gong had just returned from leading his troops from the battle, so he asked a little curiously: "How is the war on the front line?" ”

"After cleaning up Gao Yigong and Yuan Zongdi's department, it's about 80,000!" Zhang Mingwei said casually, "There are more than 5,000 people, their families are all in Chongqing, and I am worried about the safety of my family, so I will put them back!" ”

Li Guo was immediately shocked when he heard this, although he understood that the imperial army led by Guogong would definitely be able to defeat his uncle's men. However, it's only been a few days, and he really has to come when he goes, and then he destroyed about 80,000, and how many 80,000 are there on his uncle's side?

If it weren't for the fact that he had seen what the army of the Duke of the Kingdom was like these days, if it wasn't for the fact that he knew, with the respect of the Duke of the Kingdom, there was no need to lie in front of them, he really didn't believe it.

However, he still had a question, and he still asked: "Since the war is so easy for the Duke of Guo, why don't you take advantage of the victory to attack and completely level the land of Shu?" ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he said with a smile: "Although the military is heavy, the people's livelihood must be given priority. It is the primary duty to stabilize every place that has been laid down first, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Otherwise, if he keeps fighting, he Li Zicheng avoids not fighting, and if the war drags on, it will make the people unrestful, don't you say? ”

Hearing this, Li Guo once again understood that Guogong's heart was really pretending to be the people!

He was thinking about it, and he heard Zhang Mingwei also say to him with emotion: "It's just a pity that Li Zicheng has been blackmailing the families of his brothers in the army, otherwise, this war will end faster." Most thieves can recognize the reality and are inspired by the imperial court, just wanting to live a good life. ”

Of course, Li Guo also knows this, and he himself is one of them. This war, since the imperial court has completely changed, no, since the Xingguo Gong took power, there is no point in being a rebel army!

At this time, after Zhang Mingwei finished sighing, he said to Li Guo with a smile: "I was in a hurry last time, and I didn't have time to ask you." What are your plans for the future? ”

After finishing speaking, he thought for a moment and added: "Li Laiheng has been talking about you, and now he is Liaodong Bo, the general army of the Dongjiang River after the reconstruction, stationed on Phi Island, and containing Jianjiao. ”

Li Guo didn't reply immediately, just looked up at Zhang Mingwei and listened quietly, as if he was thinking about something.

"For now, Li Laiheng's forces are still weak, and they are not enough to confront Jianyu head-on. If you had passed, Lee Rae-hyung would have been very happy. However, Li Laiheng was promoted to the general army after making military achievements. As for you, I can play to the court, protect you as a guerrilla general, and serve under Li Laiheng, I don't know if you are willing? ”

After Zhang Mingwei finished speaking, he looked at Li Guo and waited for him to agree. Because he understands that Li Guo shouldn't mind that his righteous son is better than him. And Li Zicheng is his uncle, and it is impossible for him to stay here to beat his uncle.

The so-called righteous annihilation of relatives is really not so easy to say! Especially for people who value feelings, it is even more difficult!

However, what Zhang Mingwei didn't expect was that after he finished speaking, he waited for a while, and saw Li Guo shaking his head, and said with a sincere face: "Guogong, I want to stay in Shu and go to Chongqing to persuade again, hoping to end the war in Shu as soon as possible!" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Mingwei was very surprised. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and said, "If Li Zicheng was willing to surrender, he would have surrendered a long time ago, and he would not have delayed until today." I'm sure he'll know that he doesn't have a chance to win. However, does he have the slightest intention of surrendering? ”

Hearing this, Li Guo couldn't help but be silent. Because he understands that Xingguo Gong really understands his uncle, it is estimated that he will not be able to persuade him if he goes back to persuade him.

However, Li Guo still wanted to try again. If it succeeds, not only will not only my uncle survive, but the people will no longer have to suffer, and they will be able to live and work in peace and contentment like the people here in Chengdu!

Therefore, Li Guo still insisted: "It's man-made, I still want to try again!" ”

Zhang Mingwei looked at him and didn't speak immediately, seeing that his expression was firm, obviously made up his mind, he said: "If you want to enter Chongqing again, I'm afraid you will have to worry about your life." I don't want Li Laiheng to lose one less relative, and I don't want you to end up like this......"

Hearing this, Li Guo couldn't help but be very moved. He didn't expect that he would be so valued by the Duke of Xingguo. Suddenly, an urge to die for his confidant suddenly welled up from the bottom of his heart.

In fact, the reason why Zhang Mingwei said this is just that based on the original historical performance, he didn't want these people who would sacrifice their lives to resist the Qing Dynasty, whether they were thieves or officials and soldiers, they could have a good result!

"So be it!" Zhang Mingwei thought for a while, and then said to Li Guo, "You go to Tianjianxiu Army, go to the front line, if possible, persuade more people to abandon the dark and turn to the light, how about it?" ”

If Li Guo had just returned from Chongqing, he would not have been arranged like this, and would have chosen to go to Liaodong. But after seeing and hearing for so many days, seeing the compassionate mind of the rejuvenating prince and the wish of the people to live and work in peace and contentment, Li Guo finally chose to face his former companions bravely, and immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay! ”

So, Zhang Mingwei began to arrange Li Guo's affairs, and two days later, he asked Li Guo to set off to Tian Jianxiu's army.

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There are more than 100 riders, who are riding to Chongqing. All of these people were from Liu Zongmin's army, and they came to Chongqing to report the military situation to Li Zicheng.

When they arrived at the gate of the city, after checking the military plates, they were about to enter the city, when suddenly, someone in this team exclaimed: "Look? ”

Hearing this man's words, a group of people heard the sound and looked at it. But he saw that he exclaimed that there were rows of heads hanging at the city gates.

Immediately, someone said disapprovingly: "What's all the fuss about, beheading is not very common." Before, He Yilong's head was hanging! ”

"It's not!" The exclaimed man just now pointed his finger and said, "Have you seen it, those are He Baisui's family, I recognize them." His wife, son, daughter, see? ”

"Hey, really!" Hearing him say this, some of these people recognized it again.

When the thieves guarding the gates heard them, they accosted, "What's so strange about this?" He Baisui betrayed the general, resulting in a big defeat at the front, and his family naturally wanted to be beheaded! Look, it's all written on the notice over there. ”

"It can't be!" As soon as they heard this, six or seven of the knights immediately denied it.

"He Baisui was beheaded in the court to show the public, because he was seen through his deception and was established by the court!"

"Yes, we all saw it with our own eyes, He Baisui and many others were all beheaded in public."

"Why are you indiscriminate, just cut down other people's families, who will dare to sell their lives to the general in the future!"

“……”

Among these people, many of them were released back by Zhang Mingwei, and they belonged to a few of the 5,000 or so people.

Because their status was high enough, after they fled to Liu Zongmin's army, Liu Zongmin's people rushed back to Chongqing with them to report the latest news. It's just that they didn't expect to see He Baisui's family at the gate of the city that they were all beheaded by the general.

Thinking that He Baisui was working hard for the general on the front line, but his family couldn't save it, to be honest, they were a little chilled all of a sudden. At the same time, because their situation is similar to He Baisui, and their families are all in Chongqing, there is a feeling of sadness and sympathy for the death of rabbits and foxes.

Therefore, of course, they were upset for the hundredth birthday, and suddenly, the city gate was opened.