Li Zicheng was a little restless in Beijing, and he was about to officially ascend the throne in a while, but at this time, the Qing soldiers were entering the mainland. , the latest chapter access: ШШШ.79xs.СоМ . What's more, nearly 30% of the troops in the capital are now infected, and it is not known how many will get sick in the future, which makes them have no confidence at all.

If his 60,000-strong army in Beijing hadn't been attacked by the plague, he wouldn't have cared about the attacks of the Qing army on both sides. He believed that he could defend Beijing for more than half a year, and then transfer troops from Shaanxi and Shanxi to wipe out all these hateful Dongyu in the Zhili area.

However, the current situation is that Li Yan is watching from the south, while his 'elite' troops are plagued by epidemics, and most of the troops around Beijing are former Ming officers and soldiers who have surrendered. He couldn't believe the combat effectiveness of these troops, none of them in Jizhou, Sanhe, Miyun, and Huairou could hold for two days. Even if he wanted to send troops to reinforce him, he didn't have time.

In just a few days, the Qing soldiers drove straight into Shunyi and Tongzhou. And these cunning Qing troops actually used the banner of revenge for Emperor Chongzhen, which is also too funny, what qualifications does the Qing army have to avenge Chongzhen? What is even more surprising is that the gentry from all over the country actually welcomed them, provided grain and grass to the Qing soldiers, and even organized village warriors to lead the way for the Qing soldiers.

Now he finally tasted Chongzhen's internal and external 'friendship' back then. Back then, he was able to escape the fate of defeat and death, but he relied on the East Captives to attack Beijing. So he was hesitant now, and he didn't know what to do.

"Prime Minister, what do you think?" Li Zicheng first asked Niu Jinxing.

Niu Jinxing has been meeting with Qianming's officials these days. He was in charge of the appointment of hundreds of officials, so those officials who did not want to lose their power, but wanted to keep their family wealth, flocked to him, vying to come to him to take the 'door' road. When he knew that the Qing army was attacking Beijing in two directions, he was a little confused.

"There are only two ways to get there. Either hold on to reinforcements or retreat west as soon as possible. Niu Venus suggested.

Liu Zongmin frowned and said: "The plague is rampant in the city, and there are many sick soldiers in the army, how can they defend it?" ”

Li Zicheng is also not satisfied, he occupies Beijing, and the enthronement ceremony has not yet been held, how can he be hastily withdrawn? Now Wu Sangui was sent to Tongzhou, Liu Fangliang went to Shunyi with 5,000 soldiers, and Gu Ying went to Changping with 5,000 men, to see if they could stop the Qing army.

Song Xiance suggested: "Your Majesty, why don't you transfer all the 40,000 troops from Baoding, Zhending, Wuqing and other places, first defend Beijing with all your might, and wait for reinforcements from Shanxi and Datong to come over." As long as they can hold out for two months, the 'elite' soldiers in Shaanxi will be able to rush over. ”

Li Zicheng adjusted his blindfold, frowned, and said, "No, no." Isn't this the way to learn from Chongzhen? If all the troops in the south are transferred, wouldn't it be cheaper for Li Yan? ”

Song Xiance couldn't say anything, he knew that Li Zicheng was reluctant to give up Beijing. However, it is said that the Qing soldiers dispatched 400,000 troops this time, which is really an unprecedented scale. Listening to Wu Sangui, even in the Songjin War that year, the Qing army was only a hundred thousand horses. Several times into the south of the Kou plunder, there are only tens of thousands. This large-scale southern invasion of the Qing army is not small.

Liu Zongmin said loudly: "Zicheng, you can decide for yourself." Whether to fight or to go must be decided as soon as possible, otherwise the brothers will not be sure in their hearts. ”

Before Li Zicheng could make a decision, Li Laiheng came in and reported: "Report to the emperor, there are cavalry of the Qing army in the eastern and northern suburbs. ”

"What about Liu Fangliang and Wu Sangui?!" Li Zicheng asked a little out of shape: "Shunyi and Tongzhou are lost?!" ”

Li Laiheng said helplessly: "There is no news, the news between the capital and the two places is broken." ”

Li Zicheng immediately ordered: "Send the cavalry out to disperse and annihilate those Qing cavalry." Send someone again to see what the situation is in Shunyi and Tongzhou! Just go! ”

When Li Laiheng left, Li Guo asked, "Your Majesty, is this what you want to keep?" ”

Li Zicheng hesitated for a moment before he said, "Let's take a look at the situation in Shunyi Tongzhou first." ”

"Uncle, you can't hesitate now." Li Guo blurted out, and even forgot Li Zicheng's identity as the emperor: "If we defend it, we will gather troops around Beijing, and send people to Shaanxi and Shanxi to send orders to let them bring troops over." If not, then it is time to prepare for a retreat. The vanguard of the Qing army has already arrived in the suburbs, and Tongzhou and Shunyi are also more auspicious. If the Qing army blocks Beijing on all sides, then it will have to be defended if it is not defended. ”

"I know, I know!" Li Zicheng said loudly: "Wu Sangui has an army of 30,000 there, and he has been fighting against Donglu all year round, so he should be able to hold out for some time." The key is that Shunyi and Changping in the north must open up access roads to ensure their grain routes. ”

Liu Zongmin stood up dissatisfied and said, "I'll go and see the barracks outside the city, you can discuss." After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for Li Zicheng to speak, and left directly.

Niu Jinxing was also very nervous when he saw Li Zicheng's hesitation, and he had some bad premonitions. At this time, he suddenly thought that there were also the princes and two princes of the former Ming Dynasty, and the Qing army was under the banner of avenging Chongzhen, if the war was unfavorable, the three sons of Chongzhen had to be dealt with.

But he didn't bring it up. If this suggestion was made by him, then he would have no way to retreat, and he could only follow Li Zicheng all the way to the end. But now it seems that it is really hard to say whether this Great Shun Dynasty can dominate the world.

Li Zicheng waved his hand angrily and ordered, "Let's all go down." Do your job and don't slack off. Be calm, and don't let the officials and the people be afraid. What kind of wind and waves have we not passed? It's not a big deal! ”

"The ministers are leaving." Niu Jinxing and the others bowed to Li Zicheng, and then withdrew from the Qianqing Palace.

Li Zicheng immediately asked people to call Li Guo back. He commanded in a low voice: "You bring 10,000 horses, and you must pick good health from each battalion to garrison Baoding." Let the troops in Baoding go to Zhending, and we must guard Zhending and Jingcheng well, which is our way out. ”

Li Guo asked puzzledly: "Uncle, do you want to guard or leave?" Now our troops are not enough, and you are taking care of both ends like this, so that the brothers are not at ease. ”

"Whether you go or stay, you have to be prepared." Li Zicheng said worriedly: "The eighth day of the fifth month is the day of enthronement, no matter what, we have to inherit this imperial lineage." After ascending the throne, everything is easy to say. ”

"You have all ascended the throne, if you leave Beijing again, the subjects of the world will have ideas, right?" Li Guo reminded.

Li Zicheng smiled and said confidently: "No." Our Dashun Jingshi was originally in Xi'an. I'm just a royal driver this time, and we're all in Beijing, so what can't the subjects figure out? As long as we are ready, we can call again, and we don't have to care about the gains and losses at this time. If we had considered these imaginary things back then, we would not have been in the situation we have today. ”

"Zong Min there~" Li Guo reminded.

Li Zicheng nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll talk to him." You go and pick the soldiers now, and leave tomorrow night. ”

"Okay, I'll go get ready."