Qi Wentai was hesitating, Jiang Chuan stood two steps away in front of him, quietly looking at the tangled and changing look in his eyes through the light, waiting for his answer.

Finally, in fact, it didn't take too long, that is, less than half a pillar of incense, the look in Qi Wentai's eyes finally calmed down, there was no entanglement, and he became firm.

"Lord Wang, I admit that I am at odds with Zu Dashou, and I have been pressed by him. To say that I don't want to replace it is false. But what I Qi Wentai wants, I still like to get it cleanly. I rose from a small soldier to the position of deputy chief soldier now, and there is nothing else, relying on my military merits step by step.

The reason why the emperor sent me here is because I Qi Wentai is worthy of my conscience and worthy of the emperor's trust. Today, Wu Sangui sent troops to obstruct the entry of the prince's army, although Zu Dashou was at fault, but he was not guilty to death. If the prince wants someone Qi to speak with a clear conscience for his own future and life, then please forgive someone Qi for not being able to do it. If the prince wants to kill Qi, then please do it. ”

Qi Wentai's tone was very calm and decisive, revealing a sense of determination, obviously really made up his mind.

Jiang Chuan slowly put away the smile on his face, looked at him with a cold face, and said word by word: "Qi Wentai, do you think that if you pretend to be such a high-spirited posture, this king will not kill you?" Since you are bent on death, then this king will fulfill you, and go down to be a companion with Zu Dashou. ”

After saying that, Jiang Chuan glanced at the mountain armor and turned around.

Shanjia said coldly: "Qi Wentai, give you one last chance, admit your mistake to the prince, and the prince will spare your life." ”

Qi Wentai said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Qi has made up his mind, please let the general do it." ”

After saying that, he closed his eyes and waited for the blade to be added.

Shanjia's eyes flashed, and the long knife was raised, slashing downward, and the long knife brought the sound of wind in the air.

……

Jiang Chuan sat on a Taishi chair with his back to the door, his eyes closed, not knowing whether he was thinking about things or falling asleep.

There was a sound of steady footsteps, and he walked behind Jiang Chuan and stopped two steps away: "Lord Wang, several generals are here, seeing that Lord Wang is resting, they are all waiting in the hall outside." ”

Jiang Chuan slowly opened his eyes, stood up and faced the comer: "Bai Mu, let them all come in." ”

Bai Mu answered and was about to leave, but was stopped by Jiang Chuan: "Zu Dashou, those people have been cleaned up?" ”

Bai Mu said: "Please rest assured, the hands of the last general who personally led the people have been cleaned up, and the corpses are now buried." Zu Dashou's personal soldiers and family members were also executed together. ”

Jiang Chuan nodded lightly, and suddenly said, "Bai Mu, do you think this king should kill them?" ”

Bai Muleng paused for a moment and said, "The last general only knows that what the prince wants to do always has the prince's reason. The prince asked the last general to kill whoever the last general wanted, even if he let the last general kill himself, the last general would have no complaints. ”

Bai Mu's tone was so calm and natural, it was obvious that he was thinking exactly what he was thinking.

Jiang Chuan sighed as if talking to himself: "Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui and these two people must die even if they don't have today's scene." If these two people do not die, the king's thoughts will not be clear, and when he sees them, he will have a feeling of swallowing flies in his heart. When people live, it is very important to have a clear mind, otherwise it will be awkward for a lifetime. ”

Bai Mu couldn't understand what Jiang Chuan was saying, but he was still listening carefully, with only determination in his eyes.

Without Jiang Chuan, they would not be there.

Jiang Chuan picked up the teacup and drank all the cold tea in it in one go, only then did he feel a little calmer in his heart, and asked again, "How is Qi Wentai?" ”

Bai Mu laughed: "Qi Wentai thought that he was going to die, but he didn't expect that the prince not only spared him from dying, but also let him take Wu Sangui's place." When the last general accompanied him to the barracks to appease those Ming troops, he still looked a little apprehensive along the way. Now he is in the camp to pacify those Ming soldiers. ”

Jiang Chuan nodded and said with emotion: "Life and death are the most characterful. Qi Wentai faced high-ranking officials and death threats, but still chose to stick to his principles and bottom line in the end, such a person can be used. ”

Bai Mu was a little puzzled and said, "But Lord Wang, this person hesitated for a moment before making a decision at first." ”

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "If he said that without hesitation, this king would not dare to use him." This kind of person is either a saint who is really not afraid of life and death, has no desires, or is a scheming man who wants to gamble with his life.

Neither of these can be used. A saint who has no desires, no desires, and is not afraid of life and death, what else can attract him with this king? The scheming hero, this kind of person is even more afraid to use it, and once the power is great, it may backfire at any time, and it can't be used.

Only after hesitation and entanglement, people who finally insist on respecting their own bottom line and principles can be used, they are entangled because they are also afraid of death, and they are also motivated by the high position of the future, which shows that they are ordinary people who have something to ask, and people who ask for it are often as long as you can give him what he wants, he will follow you.

And after hesitation and entanglement, he finally chose to respect his bottom line and principles, such a person has a measured and bottom line, he can use it, and he can use it with confidence. ”

After hearing this, Bai Mu suddenly admired and said: "The prince is wise, congratulations to the prince for getting another talent." ”

Jiang Chuan shook his head and said: "People with good character and a bottom line will not do too bad things." But if you want to do good, you need to be capable. Let's see. ”

Bai Mu went out as if he didn't understand.

Hu Zongxian, Di Qing, Bai Shan, and Shanjia quickly rushed in.

"The last general will wait to see the lord!" The four bowed.

Jiang Chuan waved his hand and smiled: "No courtesy, sit down." ”

After thanking the four of them, they sat on both sides, Hu Zongxian and Di Qing sat on Jiang Chuan's left hand side, and Bai Shan and Shanjia sat on Jiang Chuan's right hand side, their eyes on Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan's eyes swept around the crowd and said, "The situation should have been told to you, and I summoned you here to discuss how to fight this battle." ”

Shanjia spoke first: "Lord, Hao Shaoqi's 50,000 rogues are not to be feared, and the last general can clean them up with 30,000 forwards." ”

Bai Shan took it and said: "Of course, Hao Shaoqi's 50,000 Liukou is not to be afraid, I think the main point is not this, but Jingshi." ”

Jiang Chuan nodded and said, "Yes, Hao Shaoqi's 50,000 horses are not worth mentioning. What I'm worried about now is how to solve the siege of Jingshi, and where to solve it, after all, we are here under the banner of entering the King of Guanqin. If you sit and watch the capital being besieged and are indifferent, I'm afraid it won't be reasonable. So, tell us what you think. ”

As soon as Jiang Chuan's words were spoken, the four of them began to ponder.

Soon, Hu Zongxian spoke: "Lord, this is back to an old question that I considered before. Does the lord want a living Ming Emperor or a dead Ming Emperor. Only when this is clear can we formulate corresponding countermeasures. ”

Jiang Chuan's expression froze, what Hu Zongxian said was indeed a key issue.