There is no news from Li Zicheng yet, but the news sent by Li Mu shows that Li Zicheng's troops in Datong have temporarily stabilized their positions and can hold out for some longer. Moreover, the Qing army, including the Mongol soldiers, was only more than 10,000 men.

It was Li Guo who led the troops across the river to attack, with more than 20,000 horses, but they were blinded by the Qing army in the early stage. may have also received an order from Li Zicheng, so he stuck to the Yellow River and did not retreat.

Li Yan also asked the passes of the Great Wall to strengthen surveillance, but there was no sign of where the Qing army was assembled, indicating that the Qing army's entry into the army was only an isolated incident, not a full-scale war with him. However, he did not let down his vigilance, and made all localities strictly vigilant, and set up recruit training camps in Jinan, Cangzhou, and Beijing, respectively, and sent some troops and veterans who had recovered from injuries to train new soldiers.

But now, there is one thing waiting for him to deal with. Chongzhen's daughter, Princess Changping, came, and was in front of him at this time, dressed in white. However, Princess Changping's physical condition was not good, her left arm was cut off, her face was also very pale, and she looked very thin.

After Li Zicheng entered the palace, the eunuchs and palace maids found that Princess Changping was not dead, so they handed it over to Li Zicheng. And Li Zicheng just entered Beijing, and he also intended to win people's hearts, so he also arranged for people to treat him wholeheartedly. However, Li Zicheng soon withdrew from Beijing, only taking Chongzhen's three sons with him, and did not care about this princess who did not pose a threat to the throne.

Zhou Kui had been ruined by Liu Zongmin's house, and he died soon after the Qing army withdrew, and Changping had no place to live. The other relatives did not dare to take it in, and the ministers who went south did not dare to take it with them. After all, it was the princess of the Ming Dynasty, Li Yan ignored it, and they didn't dare to provoke it.

In the end, it was Luo Yangxing who took the risk to take Changping to his home, but he also made a report when he surrendered to Li Yan, but Li Yan was not interested in it. A princess of the former dynasty is indeed a chicken rib, and Li Yan should not know about it. But now, Princess Changping came directly to him.

Li Yan glanced coldly at Luo Yangxing, who was kneeling on the ground.

And Luo Yangxing also saw Li Yan's displeasure, and immediately kowtowed: "Generalissimo, Princess Changping has been crying and begging for a long time, and her subordinates have no choice but to bring the princess to see the generalissimo." ”

Li Yan said dissatisfiedly: "Since Princess Changping is in your place, why didn't you report earlier?!" ”

Luo Yangxing was stunned for a moment, and then immediately replied: "At that time, the generalissimo was at war with the Qing army, and his subordinates were lucky. When the generalissimo was victorious, his subordinates were afraid that the generalissimo would think that his mind was impure, so he delayed it. Ask the Generalissimo to punish him. ”

Li Yan said coldly: "If you are loyal to the previous dynasty, I won't cure your crimes, get up." ”

After Li Yan finished the play with Luo Yangxing, Princess Changping squatted slightly and said, "Changping has seen Li Yibin. ”

Li Yan was a little embarrassed by this title, as if he was ridiculing him for not thinking about his relatives, and he blatantly became a thief of the Ming Dynasty.

"The princess is weak, so there is no need to perform these false courtesies, please take a seat." Li Yan commanded.

Changping was about to resign, but at this time, more than a dozen officials were brought in.

Headed by the new secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Li Mingrui. Li Mingrui had been persuading Chongzhen to move the capital to Nanjing, but Chongzhen's indecision, coupled with the opposition of the courtiers, Chongzhen finally ended up committing suicide in the coal mountain. And Chen Yan, who opposed the relocation of the capital, was roasted and plundered by Liu Zongmin, and finally beheaded, Guang Shiheng was clamped and broke his leg, and he had fled to Nanjing at this time.

Therefore, Li Mingrui was so disappointed in the imperial court that he did not go to Nanjing, but stayed and surrendered to Li Yan. Moreover, the burial of Chongzhen, the formulation of the name and temple number for Chongzhen are also his handwriting, which can be regarded as the last loyalty to Chongzhen.

"The ministers meet the generalissimo." Li Mingrui and others knelt down and saluted Li Yanxing.

Li Yan pointed to Princess Changping, who was still standing, and said, "This is the princess of Emperor Huaizongduan-Changping, you can also meet her." ”

Everyone looked at the thin girl in surprise, whether they were ashamed or reverent in their hearts, they all bowed to the elder in a regular manner: "Meet Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

Changping had no choice but to order: "All the secretaries, please get up." ”

"Command Luo to explain the situation of the princess to the ministers." Li Yan commanded Luo Yangxing. Luo Yangxing obeyed the order, so he had to say what he had just said to Li Yan again.

With the presence of these courtiers of the former dynasty, it is convenient to speak. No matter what the situation is, it will not be said that he Li Yan treats the princess of the previous dynasty harshly.

Li Yan said, "Princess, please take a seat." Now that the princess has appeared, she has moved back to the palace to live. I heard that the emperor has selected a horse for the princess, and after the princess's filial piety period has passed, Li will preside over the princess's wedding. ”

Changping didn't sit down, but asked: "Li Yibin, I came this time to confirm two news from Li Yibin. ”

"Princess, please speak."

Changping took a deep breath before asking, "Recently, there have been rumors in Beijing that my three imperial brothers have been executed by Li Zicheng. Hearing that this was news from Li Yibin, Changping wanted to ask Li Yibin to tell the truth. ”

Li Yan nodded and said, "This news should be true." ”

"Should?" Changping asked with a trembling voice.

Li Yan replied: "My people have not seen the three princes, so they can't be sure. However, the news from Li Zicheng is indeed true. At the same time, there were also two clans of King Qin and King Jin, totaling more than 1,000 people. ”

Changping was dizzy and almost fell, after all, he was missing a left arm, and his balance was not as good as before. But she was right next to her chair and sat down.

She held back her tears and asked, "But there is also a legend in Jingzhong that there is news of the crown prince in Nanzhili." ”

Li Yan replied: "This is just a folk rumor, not enough to believe. Please mourn the princess. ”

Changping's tears finally couldn't hold back anymore and poured out like a river bursting its banks. Her parents are dead, her grandfather's family is gone, and now the only three brothers who support her to stay alive are basically no longer alive, and she feels that she has nothing to love.

Li Mingrui and the others also knew the news, which also prompted them to stay in Li Yan's camp more firmly. Although there was a blessed king in Nanjing, whether it was the absurdity of the emperor or the short-sightedness and selfishness of the courtiers, they were even more disappointed.

"Please, princess." Everyone bowed to Changping and pleaded.

After a long while, Changping looked at Li Yan and asked, "If I don't want to get married, will Li Yibin allow it?" ”

Li Yan said casually: "I also have to ask the Zhou family about this, as long as they agree, I will not interfere." ”

Changping was a little surprised, and those courtiers of the former Ming Dynasty were also very surprised.

"Then I want to go to Nanjing?" Changping asked tentatively.

Li Yan said with a smile: "Your freedom is not restricted, you can go south at any time, and your safety is guaranteed in Shandong Henan." However, once I enter the Nanzhi Territory, I can't guarantee it. ”

"Really?" Changping asked with some excitement.

Li Yan nodded: "Naturally, take it seriously." However, the princess still took care of her body and set off again, otherwise with the princess's current condition, I am afraid that she would not be able to go to Nanjing. ”

"Didn't Yibin say that I could go south at any time?" Changping seemed to hear something else and immediately questioned.

Li Yan explained: "This is just my suggestion, the princess can still go south at any time." ”

"Then thank you Li Yibin." Changping slowly stood up, bowed to Li Yan and thanked him, and then went out first.

Li Yan asked Luo Yangxing to go out with him.

And Li Mingrui immediately reminded: "Generalissimo, is it hasty to let the princess go south?" This is a good opportunity to win the hearts of the people in the world, please think twice. ”

Li Yan smiled and said, "It's okay, you don't have to worry about it." ”

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