Shanhaiguan, the world's first Xiongguan, strangles Liaodong in the north, faces the sea in the east, is the only place for Liaodong to enter the pass, and it is also a real throat fortress, and the place where soldiers must fight.

For more than 200 years in the Ming Dynasty, the emperors of all dynasties would order the repair and reinforcement of the city defense, and finally made Shanhaiguan a fortress that can be called impregnable.

It's just that no matter how strong and tall the pass fortress is, it also needs people to defend it. If the walls in the hearts of the people guarding the pass have collapsed, then no matter how majestic the pass is, it will be useless.

In Shanhaiguan, the General Soldier's Mansion, the Shanhaiguan General Soldier Zu Dashou was looking worriedly at the huge Ming map hanging in the meeting hall, and the black circle representing the Dashun Army had accounted for most of the Ming Dynasty.

Now Li Zicheng's Dashun army has captured Hajian Province and is heading towards the land of Gyeonggi. And the Western Route Army of the Dashun Army has also passed through Zhending Mansion and is heading towards Baoding Mansion.

In the entire northern part of the Ming Dynasty, there are only a few hundred miles of land left near Jingshi.

It can be said that there is no danger around the entire capital, and the capital is already exposed to Li Zicheng, a rough man, like a weak woman.

"Uncle, according to the report of the Tanma, Li Zicheng has already sent a partial division in the direction of Shanhaiguan, obviously trying to attack our idea."

Next to Zu Dashou was a heroic young general, who was looking at the map and said in a deep voice.

This person is Zu Dashou's nephew, Wu Sangui, the deputy general of the outpost battalion of the Shanhaiguan garrison.

"Do you know how many thieves are coming?" Zu Dashou asked with a frown.

According to the comprehensive judgment of the news reported by several waves of horse exploration, there are at least about 50,000 people in the thieves, and the leading general is Hao Shaoqi, the general under Li Zicheng. Judging by the speed at which they are traveling, they will arrive here in two days at most. And their forward cavalry could reach the pass in a day. Wu Sangui said in a deep voice without hesitation, obviously knowing all this information.

"Hao Shaoqi? This person seems to be Li Zicheng's righteous son, it is said that he is brave in battle, and he is Li Zicheng's pawn, and most of his subordinates are the elite men and horses of Li Zicheng's old battalion. Li Zicheng sent this person here, obviously determined to win our Shanhaiguan. Zu Dashou pondered for a moment and immediately remembered this person's information.

"Uncle, how are we going to deal with it now?" Wu Sangui's voice was a little eager.

"How to deal with it? Now we only have 40,000 horses, including 10,000 Guanning iron horsemen. This is the last capital of our two families, and it must not be consumed casually. You should understand that in this troubled world, having soldiers and horses is the king. If there are no soldiers and horses to protect it, it is not as good as a dog in this troubled world. Zu Dashou's voice was a little low, with some frustration.

"But uncle, we can't do this and wait for the rogues to attack. It's better to take advantage of the fact that the Liukou has not yet arrived, I will take Guan Ning Tieqi out to ambush this Hao Shaoqi, catch them off guard, and let them not underestimate our Guan Ning army. Wu Sangui said loudly.

"No, you can't. Now we have that little bit left, and we can't consume it here. These 40,000 horses are the capital for our two families to prosper again in the future. To deal with Hao Shaoqi's gangster, there is someone who can help us deal with him. Zu Dashou looked at the eager Wu Sangui and said in a deep voice.

Wu Sangui was stunned for a moment, and then reacted: "Uncle, are you talking about Jiang Chuan, who has just been crowned King of Qin?" ”

Zu Dashou nodded and said slowly: "Who else can there be besides him." If there is still a glimmer of hope in this Ming Dynasty, it can only be on him. This person was born like a demon, and in less than a year, he destroyed the Manchu Tartars, and even the famous Yuan Chonghuan was defeated at his hands. If such a person is not a demon, then what should he be? Now, the emperor has made him king, asked him to control the affairs of Liaodong, and ordered me to obey him and let him enter the king of Guanqin. If I don't take refuge in him, what way out will I have? ”

Wu Sangui took a step forward and said loudly: "But this person is ambitious, obviously not the kind of person who is willing to live under others, if we take refuge in him, our 40,000 Guan Ning army will become his men, and we can only be driven by him in the future." Why don't we stand on our own, with my uncle's ability to lead 40,000 Guan Ning troops, can't we create a foundation in this troubled world? In the troubled times, it is a good time for us to make contributions and achieve great causes. ”

Zu Dashou smiled bitterly and said to Wu Sangui: "Sangui, you are still too young. If it were somewhere else, you might be able to stand on your own feet. But now we are in Shanhaiguan, with Li Zicheng in front and Jiangchuan in the back. If we don't choose one of these two people and stand on our own, then we will be attacked by both sides. Do you think we can deal with both at the same time? ”

Wu Sangui was stunned when he heard this, and began to feel that what he was thinking was a little simple.

Zu Dashou continued to smile bitterly and said: "Even if we are not afraid of Hao Shaoqi's 50,000 horses, but can we deal with Jiangchuan?" As I said, this man is a demon. For decades in the Ming Dynasty, Liaodong, which was not pacified during the reign of the three emperors, was completely pacified in less than a year in his hands, and the three Korean kingdoms and the Mongolian tribes all surrendered one after another. If such a person and such a means are against us, how long do you think we can last? ”

Wu Sangui actually knew what Meng Lang had just said in his heart, but he was unconvinced: "Uncle, you can't raise the morale of others and destroy your own prestige." Our ancestors, the Wu family are also generations of generals, isn't it better than a yellow-mouthed child who doesn't know the origin and doesn't know the details? Shanhaiguan is impregnable, and the Manchu Tartars have attacked many times in vain, so I don't believe that he Jiangchuan can have three heads and six arms? If he dares to embarrass us, I will definitely let him know how powerful I am Wu Sangui. ”

Zu Dashou knew that this nephew had always been a master of art and bold, and he didn't want to say more, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, I have my own measure in this matter." Go down and tell the scouts to continue to investigate the movements of the rogues, and tell me as soon as there is any news. I'm going to take a nap. ”

After finishing speaking, Zu Dashou walked towards the inner courtyard, he had not slept for a day and a night. It's going to be exhausting, and you really have to make up for it.

Wu Sangui agreed, but he was still a little unconvinced in his heart, and secretly made up his mind to compete with Jiang Chuan, who was crowned king at a young age, and let him know that I Wu Sangui was powerful.

Wu Sangui strode out of the General Soldier's Mansion, and went up to the wall with a few relatives to inspect.

While he was inspecting, suddenly a young general hurriedly rushed up the city wall to Wu Sangui's side and said urgently: "Little general, the forward army of the Jiang family army has arrived fifty miles away from us, and the forward general Shan Jia sent someone to report and ask the general soldier to open the gate and welcome them into the pass." But the chief soldier had just fallen asleep, and the last general had no choice but to report to the little general. ”

Wu Sangui was panicked in his heart when he heard this, he came so quickly! After all, the Jiang family's fierce and good fighting is already like thunder. No matter how disdainful he is, he is still a little apprehensive when he really has to face it.

"Don't panic, order the Guanning Iron Cavalry to assemble and stand by. I'm going to go to my uncle. Wu Sangui hurriedly gave an order, and quickly ran down the city wall towards the General Soldier's Mansion.