Zhang Fan came to the front room. Seeing Liang Chao, he was already waiting here. But Liang Chao is not alone here. There's a teenager in the back. looks quite heroic. However, it may be that the hesitant age is too young. There is still a slight greenness on the face. But Zhang Fan is always strange. This young man. But it's a sight to behold. There's always something different. That feeling. Zhang Fan can only be seen in the faces of those who have experienced the war.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Fan asked Liang Chao. But his eyes also kept looking at the boy. Zhang Fan always felt that he was very familiar. I should have seen him. But this time and a half. Zhang Fan really can't remember.

"Your Excellency. Someone returned. This time he brought him to meet the lord. Liang Chao said.

"Oh." Zhang Fan heard him say this. His eyes were completely on the young man behind Liang Chao. Apparently. The person Liang Chao said was him. And look at Liang Chao's tone when he spoke. Obviously, this young man Zhang Fan knew him. And it's no stranger.

"Nurhachi. I've seen adults. "Teenager. No. Nurhachi stepped forward. Salute Zhang Fan.

"Nurhachi." Zhang Fan was really taken aback. Lift him up. Take a good look. "It was you."

It's no wonder that Zhang Fan can't recognize him. Two years of time. Nurhachi's changes are too great. Nurhachi today. Unless he opens his mouth and says his name. Otherwise, there is still a little bit of a foreigner on his body. It doesn't have the kind of braids that are unique to the Jurchens like before. Nurhachiya also had long hair on his forehead. Now it's tied in a bun. It's exactly the appearance of a Han person.

Most importantly. His appearance hasn't changed much, though. But the temperament revealed on the face is also different.

"You ......" Zhang Fan wanted to ask him something. But I didn't know what to say for a long time.

"Grown-a-Lord means this hair." Nurhachi was also honest. Just say it.

This is indeed a noteworthy point. Nurhachi said in the end. He was a Jurchen after all. Naturally, there is a great deal of emphasis on this kind of tradition. In the original history. After Nurhachi was captured by Li Chengliang. As a horse boy. But it didn't change the custom. But now. Nurhachi, however, grew long hair.

As a matter of fact. This is not difficult to understand. Although it is said that Nurhachi's grandfather and father were in conflict between the two sides. Died at the hands of the Ming army. Although it was manslaughter. But this is obviously the end of the beam. Here it is, though. This misunderstanding did not get deeper and deeper. At that time, the Ming army told the facts. The remains of his grandfather and father were returned.

The most important point is: This time the conflict. It wasn't provoked by Da Ming. It is not a ploy that Li Chengliang intends to use to pacify the northeast. It was indeed Wang Gao who launched the attack.

Nurhachi had already understood this time. Now he and his brother are alone. Other relatives turned into rebellions again. and harmed all his household. This is naturally what will make him so.

"If you don't want to say it, forget it." Zhang Fan saw that Nurhachi didn't want to talk about it. I'm not going to ask about it. "How. Now come to the capital. Something doesn't work out. ”

"This year. Master Li expanded six places, including Kuandian. Now Wang Gao and the other group have settled down a lot for the time being. Master Li saw that there was nothing to do for the time being. That's why I came to the capital. I said someone wanted to see me. Nurhachi said calmly.

Let's talk about it. Nurhachi is also truly extraordinary. Although Wang Gao is indeed a heinous crime. But he was, after all, Nurhachi's maternal grandfather. And Nurhachi spoke of him at this time. But it was very calm. There was not the slightest fluctuation of thought. This couldn't help but make Zhang Fan sigh.

But then again. This Wang Gao is really not a thing. back then. Wang Gao was the head of the Jurchen tribe. He often led people to rob the people's livestock or something. The Ming court was also seeking peace at that time. A mutual market was opened in Fushun. However, Wang Gao was not satisfied. The tribute horses he provided were basically very weak. But no matter what, the Ming Dynasty still has to retain the bearing of the Celestial Empire. Every transaction. The money given to Wang Gao is a lot.

Arrived at Fuyi Hall. Wang Gao will not be idle. Trouble every time. Grab the drink and drink it. That's it. The question is every time Wang Gao gets drunk. If you start going crazy, you have to scold the street. The attitude is arrogant. But no one dared to say anything about him.

And every time. After Wang Gao finished making trouble. He also led his subordinates to rob him. And. On several occasions, those who were unlucky enough to be dismissed were all officials of the Ming Dynasty. The reason is that these officials have a stronger sense of responsibility. It is necessary to inspect and inspect the quality of the tribute horses supplied by Wang Gao. This offends the gang. It's going to be a mess every time.

Until that time. Wang Gao kidnapped a group of merchants from the Ming Dynasty. Ming official Pei Chengzu went to Wang Gao's camp to ask for someone. As a result, Wang Gao not only did not let go. Pei Chengzu was also brutally killed by caesarean section. Along with dozens of people brought by Pei Chengzu, they were killed.

This thing. It wasn't a big deal. After all, this is only the lives of dozens of people. Sounds too bastard, though. But if you don't pursue it, no one will say anything. But this thing. The people under Wang Gao couldn't stand what he was doing. These people fled from Wang Gao. I entered Fushun and wanted to return to obedience.

This incident can be regarded as a big loss of face for Wang Gao. After all, his own men have abandoned him. Return to the Ming Dynasty. This is for a tribal leader like Wang Gao. It's a shame. Plus. Wang Gao has been here in the past. I have always felt that Ming Court is extremely weak. Every time I make trouble, I return safely. And he can also be compensated by the Ming Court.

And so. Despite the opposition of the people below. Wang Gao decided to use this as a reason. Rebellion.

As everyone knows. At that time, Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, although he disagreed with the appeasement of the Ming court. But Li Chengliang is also worthy of being a famous general of the Ming Dynasty. He turned to the opportunity. During this period of relaxation for Wang Gao and others. Start preparing early.

But. Although Li Chengliang has already prepared. But the so-called plan cannot keep up with the changes. Wang Gao's invasion came too quickly and suddenly. Li Chengliang had just received a Jurchen coming to surrender. I knew in my heart that something big was wrong. But before Li Chengliang could give the order. The news of Wang Gao's attack on Fushun came again.

And Wang Gao and the others moved too fast this time. Break Fushun. After plundering and retreating. Li Chengliang's team arrived in a hurry. But it was too late. It was in that little encounter. Nurhachi's grandfather and father were unfortunately killed by the Ming army by mistake.

And after that time passed. Wang Gao and others used the pretext of punishing traitors. Explain to the Ming Court in this way. Li Chengliang was naturally unwilling. But he's a small general soldier. can't compare to those court officials in the capital. In a word. This time, Wang Gao was not blamed for anything.

But. It was because of another compromise by the Ming court. made Wang Gao feel that he didn't need to be afraid of the Ming Court at all. In his view, although the Ming Dynasty had a vast territory and a large population. But most of them are just soft eggs. So Wang Gao once again had plans to rebel.

Due to the last thing. Wang Gao and others attacked Fushun. The imperial court also had no choice. The tributary exchange with the Jurchens had to be stopped. And Wang Gao seized such a reason. and assembled the Tumut and other ministries. The overall situation is to attack Liaoyang and Shenyang. That's when it started. The war between Wang Gao and his gang and the Ming Dynasty can be said to have broken out in full force.

Not upfront, though. Although Li Chengliang has made a lot of preparations. But the other party is too much and too fierce. There was a loss for a while. However, Li Chengliang also turned the tide. Now the fighting has eased. Both sides seem to be accumulating strength. Only a few areas have been conflicted.

Take advantage of this opportunity. Li Chengliang also stepped up his own deployment. Expand the six forts in preparation for war.

Nurhachi came back this time. Although it is said that there is nothing wrong with Liaodong. But obviously. It's temporary. There will inevitably be a big war in the future.

"You have ...... in the past two years," Zhang Fan wanted to ask him something. But it's hard to ask.

"Back to my lord. I learned something under Master Lee. But he also went into battle. Once again, Nurhachi said calmly.

But even Nurhachi couldn't be more calm. He didn't say anything more. If he has been in battle, it means that he has gone to the battlefield to kill the enemy. However, the question is. Today's Nurhachi is on the side of the Ming Dynasty. And after he went to war. The knife in the hand is to be pointed at. But they are also his people.

It's not a question of maturity or immaturity. Anyone is in such a situation. It is bound to be complicated in my heart.

"Adults are not worried." Nurhachi said. "That's the way it is. Though they are my people. But after all, the wrong thing was done. It's just that many people were provoked by Wang Gao. It's not that I really want to fight. If you can kill the enemy chieftain. I think this matter will settle down sooner. ”

Say kill the enemy chieftain. That is to kill his own grandfather. Nurhachi still didn't show any fluctuations. This really made Zhang sigh.

"That's right. You said that someone in the capital wanted to see you. Zhang Fan wanted to change the subject.

"Yes. But Master Li did not tell him. I don't know who it is. Nurhachi said.

"Your Excellency." At this time. Liang Chao came over. "It should be Your Majesty."

Listen to Liang Chao say this. Zhang Fan also understood. Come to think of it. In the middle of this capital. There are many people who know Nurhachi. But I want to see him. Probably except for yourself. There is only Zhu Yijun alone.

"Look at you. I think I just arrived. Zhang Fan said. Liang Chao. You take him to the shower and change his clothes. After that, I took him into the palace. ”