Mao's Mansion suddenly came to the door today, which surprised both Mao Wenlong and Hong Chengchou, because the person who came was actually Lu Xiangsheng, the last pillar of the Ming Dynasty.

What was the purpose of his coming to see Mao Wenlong?

This is Mao Wenlong's greatest concern and curiosity at the moment, and at the same time, he also began to think about how to keep Lu Xiangsheng by his side and serve him Mao Wenlong.

After all, Hong Chengchou is more familiar with Lu Xiangsheng, and if Mao Wenlong is not good at asking, he can do it for him. After the three of them were polite, Hong Chengchou said bluntly: "I don't know what Governor Lu is visiting this time?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng paused for a moment, and did not give a positive answer, but said sideways: "Since the Jiayu Pass was broken, the Jin soldiers have driven straight into the Beijing Division. Datong Mansion originally had 100,000 soldiers and horses of the imperial court, but it was annexed by the rebellious Wu Sangui. The defeat of the imperial court has a great deal to do with him, and it is difficult for this person to calm the resentment in Lu's heart if he does not die. ”

Hong Chengchou and Mao Wenlong didn't interrupt Lu Xiangsheng, quietly waiting for his next step.

Sure enough, Lu Xiangsheng continued again after a moment: "It's a pity that now the imperial court has existed in name only, and there is no longer any strength to crusade against Wu Sangui, a traitor. ”

The corners of Mao Wenlong's mouth rose slightly, and he said lightly: "Does Governor Lu want to borrow troops from Mao?" ”

When Lu Xiangsheng heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, but it quickly dimmed again, he shook his head and sighed: "Borrowing soldiers, Lu doesn't dare to think about it." However, if the general army intends to attack Liaodong and crusade against Wu Sangui, a traitor, Lu is willing to take the lead, and only asks General Mao to give Lu this opportunity. ”

Mao Wenlong was overjoyed, but he pretended not to care on the surface and said, "I wonder if Governor Lu can say something, why do you have such a grudge against Wu Sangui?" ”

A trace of hesitation flashed in Lu Xiangsheng's eyes, but he soon regained his clarity, and he said in a deep voice: "Jiayuguan was broken by Huang Taiji, and Lu also thought that this was caused by our incompetence. But afterwards, Lu found that things were not so simple, Jiayuguan was raided by Jin soldiers, and there were still people secretly assisting, and these people were serving Wu Sangui. ”

Hong Chengchou and Mao Wenlong glanced at each other, and both of them showed sudden expressions. Hong Chengchou even came to a conclusion: "What Governor Lu said was that Jiayuguan was quickly broken because of the cooperation between Wu Sangui and Huang Taiji?" ”

"Not bad!"

Lu Xiangsheng showed a hideous look on his face, and said viciously: "It is precisely because the subordinates sent by Wu Sangui have become the internal response of Huang Taiji that we have been defeated so completely. ”

Mao Wenlong suddenly smiled and said: "Mao took the liberty to say something, I hope Governor Lu will not be angry." ”

Lu Xiangsheng said indifferently: "Although General Mao said bluntly, Lu is responsible for it." ”

Mao Wenlong nodded and said: "I take the liberty of asking Governor Lu, now that the imperial court is gone, why do you have to worry about these past things?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng's face immediately became gloomy, and he said with a serious face: "It's about Lu's reputation in life, Lu doesn't want to die like this and be criticized by future generations." Even if he wants to die, Lu hopes that after getting rid of the scourge of Wu Sangui, it will not be too late to die. And this is the reason why Lu did not die in Jiayuguan and chose to live in secret. ”

The smile on Mao Wenlong's face became more and more intense, and he continued to speak lightly: "Governor Lu is really a hero, just now you said that you were going to follow the army to fight against Wu Sangui, but what does this mean? ”

Lu Xiangsheng nodded and said, "I hope the general army can be fulfilled." ”

"Hahaha...... In fact, Mao had another way to let Governor Lu wash away his shame. You can also kill thieves to justify your name, I wonder if Governor Lu is interested in thinking about it? Mao Wenlong was tempting.

Lu Xiangsheng was stunned, and then said, "I want to hear about it." ”

Mao Wenlong was immediately overjoyed, at least judging from Lu Xiangsheng's current reaction, he was already fifty percent sure that Lu Xiangsheng would accept the olive branch he threw over. Mao Wenlong no longer hesitated, and immediately said bluntly: "I wonder if General Lu is interested in getting an errand here for Mao?" As long as Governor Lu is willing to agree, let alone a mere Wu Sangui, it is the Emperor Taiji of Houjin, and you can accompany the general soldier at any time if you want to fight this army. ”

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and Lu Xiangsheng's heart suddenly swelled and fluctuated. Mao Wenlong's invitation is exactly what he needs at the moment, but this face is really unbearable. No matter how you say it, he, Lu Xiangsheng, is also the pride of the dignified Ming Dynasty, and once controlled almost the generalissimo of the entire imperial court.

But this will require condescending to defect to Mao Wenlong, the warlord leader who has risen up in the wild. This is inconsistent with Lu Xiangsheng's original image and expectations in his heart, before he came to Mao Wenlong here, he gritted his teeth and came to discuss with Mao Wenlong after considering various factors.

Hopefully, Mao Wenlong can give him a chance to kill Wu Sangui and wash away the stain on his body. These are already the limits of his Lu Xiangsheng's heart, but now Mao Wenlong has not only broken his limit, but also tempted him like this.

After Lu Xiangsheng pondered for a while, his face gradually returned to calm, and he said with a straight face: "General Mao's kindness Lu has received it, but although Lu Xiangsheng is not talented, he has the emperor's trust. But he would rather die than betray the court, and Lu did not dare to forget the matter of eating the monarch and being loyal to the monarch in his life. ”

Righteous and strict, heroic and dry, he does have the demeanor of a general. Lu Xiangsheng was in front of Mao Wenlong and Hong Chengchou, and his image suddenly became taller.

However, Mao Wenlong was still smiling, and he chuckled: "Governor Lu is really loyal, which is really admirable. But ......"

"But what?" Lu Xiangsheng had doubts in his eyes.

"But if Governor Lu is for this, it is not necessary, because now Mao is actually helping the emperor. And if Mr. Lu comes to work with me, it is not against your loyalty. Mao Wenlong prompted unhurriedly.

"What? Did General Mao just say that the emperor is still alive? The other Lu Xiangsheng didn't pay attention to it anymore, and when he heard Mao Wenlong mention Chongzhen just now, he was shocked.

Mao Wenlong nodded and said frankly: "Although the Jingshi is broken, the emperor has not been harmed, if Governor Lu does not believe it." Mao is willing to send someone to send you to meet the emperor. ”

"Great, can you leave now?" Lu Xiangsheng couldn't sit still anymore, and immediately stood up and asked to go to see the emperor now.

Since he learned that the Jingshi had been breached, the emperor was nowhere to be found. Soon after, rumors began to circulate that the emperor had died in the coal mountain. Lu Xiangsheng didn't believe it at first, and he secretly went to the coal mountain to investigate, but found some clues in the place where Chongzhen was about to commit suicide. This made Lu Xiangsheng have to believe the news that Chongzhen was dead.