In fact, now Li Yan and his subordinates have really reached the end of the crossbow. For most of the month, they crisscrossed between Yan'an Mansion and Xi'an Mansion, flickering and moving among the 200,000 troops of Duoduo and Azig. Just when the county seat of Fuxian County was crumbling, he rushed to the battlefield, but in fact, he was no longer able to fight.

The commander of the Qing army, Azig, was frightened by Li Yan's series of strange and efficient attacks, for fear of repeating the mistakes of Duoduo, so he decisively ordered a retreat, which made the war in Fuxian end quickly.

In fact, it was only 10,000 light cavalry under Li Yan's command who rushed to Fuxian, and many of them were soldiers drawn from the Xi'an garrison in a hurry, and their combat effectiveness was naturally far inferior to that of Li Yan's rear battalion.

The main force of the rear battalion was led by Yang Fan, who was still circling around the Huangling area at this time, and had no time to rescue Liu Zongmin's main force in Fu County.

Azig's Northern Route Army slowly retreated, and finally disappeared from the sight of the Shun army, the biggest gain of the battle during the period was actually Wu Sangui's Han military camp, because Li Yan did in it, the Han military camp broke out camp roar, plus the slaughter of the Qing army, a total of more than 4,000 Han soldiers were killed and wounded.

It was not until it was confirmed that the main force of the Qing army had withdrawn from the battlefield that Liu Zongmin led Yuan Zongdi, Tian Jianxiu, Li Guo and others out of the city in person.

When he saw Li Yan, he caught a glimpse of Niu Jinxing standing beside him. Liu Zongmin held back the anger in his chest, and arched his hand at Li Yan without being salty, even if he had thanked him for his rescue. Li Yan was not demanding, and he returned the salute lightly, and there was no dialogue between the two.

Ox Venus is even iron-green. Originally, he planned to seize the command of the reinforcements, put Li Yan in the air, and cooperate with Liu Zongmin to get some credit to appease Li Zicheng's dissatisfaction. But he didn't expect that as soon as he left Xi'an, he was placed under house arrest by Li Yan in the army. Follow the army and turn south. These days, they slept in the open air, galloping all the way, first raiding Duoduo's grain road and Lingbao County, forcing the South Route Army to retreat, and then turning to the north, Yang turned to set up an ambush in Huangling. While storming the troops of Shuotuo and Tangtong, Li Yan led light cavalry to attack Fuxian, forcing the Qing army's Northern Route Army to retreat dozens of miles.

With such military exploits, where can anyone in the Dashun army be compared?

Although Niu Jinxing was full of resentment, he also had to admit that Li Yan was indeed the leading wise general in the Shun army, and Liu Zongmin was really different from him.

The silent Liu Zongmin welcomed Li Yan's troops into the city. The county government of Fu County is Liu Zongmin's temporary administrative office, and along the way, Yuan Zongdi and others surrounded Li Yan happily, but Li Yan always had a faint smile. Again, he didn't say a word.

In the lobby of the county office, a sumptuous banquet has already been prepared, but drinking in such an atmosphere is really a little depressing.

After taking his seat, Liu Zongmin glared at Niu Jinxing unwillingly, but he didn't know how to speak. Li Yan stood up, bowed his hand to the generals and Niu Jinxing present, and then took out a talisman from his arms and put it on the table.

"Prime Minister. There were many offends the day before yesterday, and General Yan borrowed the right to apologize to you for this glass of water and wine. "Finished. Li Yan picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all.

"This rescue of Yan'an Mansion, Yan had no choice but to make this decision, but in his heart, he focused on the overall situation of the country. Yan also knew that the prime minister and General Quan should have a secret decree in their hands, and the military affairs of the governors of Shaanxi and Yu were just expedient measures. In this case, I don't bother with the two of you. Now that the overall situation has been stabilized, Yan handed over the soldier talisman entrusted by His Majesty to the two of them, accompanied by 10,000 light horsemen, all of whom were His Majesty's pro-army, and they were also handed over. After that, there will be two Lao. Yan Zi should be in the army, but if there is any send, just give a command! ”

After saying these words, Li Yan gave up his hand again, turned around and walked out.

This move made Liu Zongmin and Niu Jinxing embarrassed, and the rest of the generals looked at each other, and a few people who understood the taste of it couldn't help but sigh and were silent.

Li Yan's actions, even Shen Ce, who had been following him, did not expect it. Out of the lobby, Shen Ce hurriedly caught up with Li Yan, "General, why are you like this, why do you want to relieve yourself of military power, isn't this handing over the sword to the other party, we can only wait to be killed?" ”

Li Yan's expression was the same as usual, "My life was saved by King Chuang, he is my benefactor and a king, he will never want to take my life, he just misbelieved the traitorous words of the court." A few days ago, I had already presented a stamp, and I was sent to Xi'an as soon as possible. This seal and today's actions are to show my intentions, but the court is in need, and I, Li Yan, will still be duty-bound! ”

"It's ......!" Shen Ce stomped his feet anxiously, "According to the reliable information of his subordinates, Niu Jinxing and Liu Zongmin both have His Majesty's secret decree in their hands, and they know what the content is without reading it. If it weren't for the danger of the army, which required the general to turn the tide, His Majesty would never have invited the general to go out of the mountain again. Now that the overall situation is stable, what they are fighting is to cross the river and demolish the bridge! ”

This time, Li Yan thought very clearly, Li Zicheng was very clear about his suspicions, but he really couldn't imagine that Li Zicheng would have any reason to kill him. Is it just for the proverb of "eighteen children master artifact". What Li Zicheng suspects in his heart is nothing more than that he has the military power, and even this expedition is a helpless move, as long as he retreats bravely and dismisses himself immediately after success, what reason will he have to be unfavorable to himself?

Shen Ce could only sigh secretly. When Zhu Ping'an sent him to Li Yan's side, he soon discovered that although Li Yan was a genius, his personality pattern had serious flaws. The gratitude and trust in his heart for Li Zicheng made him look at the problem only from a relatively narrow perspective, it can be said that from the bottom of his heart, Li Yan believes that Li Zicheng's suspicion of him is only temporary, and sooner or later, he will wake up.

Just like this time, Gu Junen had completely passed on the content of Li Zicheng and Niu Jinxing's court discussion to Shen Ce, and Shen Ce also told Li Yan some key information, but Li Yan only planned the tactical strategy of "attacking the east and attacking the west" according to the situation, and then took the initiative to hand over the military power, it seems that he intends to use his own actions to show Li Zicheng that he really has no covetousness. But will it work?

10,000 light horsemen were handed over, and it was uncertain what position Yang Fu and other descendants had reached at this time. In case Niu Jinxing and the others make any changes, Li Yan has only more than 100 guards around him, how can he resist it?

Zhu Ping'an had repeatedly told him that Li Yan's life must be safe, and it was not until today that Shen Ce knew that this was not alarmist. For a moment, Shen Ce also had a feeling of helplessness.

After Li Yan and the others left, Liu Zongmin and the others were stunned for a while before they came to their senses. Niu Jinxing looked at everyone present, Yuan Zongdi, Tian Jianxiu, and Li Guo were veterans who followed Li Zicheng, and Li Guo was still Li Zicheng's righteous son. The rest of the people are Liu Zongmin's generals, and it should be said that there are no outsiders here.

But behind Li Guo, there has always been a red-faced young man with a wide forehead, thick eyebrows and big eyes, heroic spirit, and he looks like he is about fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Who is this......?" Niu Jinxing glanced at the boy with his eyes.

"Oh!" The corners of Li Guo's eyes and eyebrows were full of melancholy, and Niu Jinxing asked a few words before he realized, and then turned back to the young man and said, "Red Tiger, don't greet the prime minister yet!" ”

"The villain Li Chihu has seen the Prime Minister!" The young man was neither humble nor arrogant, and bowed down.

Li Guo said: "This is the righteous son of Xiaguan, and his name is Red Tiger." His father was the same clan as Xiaguan, who left his hometown in his early years to follow the maritime merchants to the sea to make a living, but unfortunately died in a foreign land, leaving only this heir. I heard that I had entered Beijing with the army, so I came to defect. The subordinate took pity on his loneliness, and specially accepted him as a righteous son, and stayed by his side to be a personal soldier! ”

Niu Jinxing nodded noncommittally, "Since he is the general's righteous son, he is not an outsider!" This official has a secret edict from His Majesty here, and I will look at it with you! ”

Niu Jinxing took out the secret edict and handed it to everyone for reference. After everyone saw it, they all gasped, but no one dared to speak in vain.

"His Majesty has given an order to General Quan, and the content described is the same as the secret edict." Niu Jinxing said slowly: "Li Yan supports the army and dictates himself, and he does not obey the order. Dare to put the official under house arrest, turn to the south, follow the will of His Majesty, once he detects that he has different intentions, he will immediately lock it up and send him to Beijing to discuss the crime! ”

Liu Zongmin didn't speak, just nodded slowly.

Yuan Zongdi, Tian Jianxiu, Li Guo and other three people were surprised, Tian Jianxiu was in the Shun military camp, treated people generously, known as a Confucian general, and hurriedly said at this time: "Prime Minister, the general's move is also to contain the soldiers and horses of the Eastern Captives, all to relieve the siege of Fu County, if you are guilty of this crime, it is inevitable, it is inevitable that it will be difficult to block the mouth of Youyou!" ”

Niu Jinxing snorted coldly, "Then his private dealings with the remnants of the former Ming Dynasty are considered rebellious?" ”

"This ......? Does the Prime Minister have any evidence? ”

"Hmph, Your Majesty has already detected it, as early as the Battle of Tongguan, Li Yan privately met with Zhu Ping'an, the general soldier of the former Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Ping'an had been wooed and lured in many ways. Now, Li Yan has repeatedly asked me to form an alliance with the remnants of the former Ming Dynasty in Jiangnan to fight against the Eastern Captives, isn't this a clear proof? ”

Tian Jianxiu was speechless for a while, and Niu Jinxing looked at Yuan Zongdi and Li Guo again, "General Yuan, you are an old minister who followed your Majesty when he raised his army, and His Majesty has a lot of faith in you." General Li, you are not only the nephew of His Majesty, but also the righteous son of His Majesty, you should clearly distinguish the importance of this, are you willing to disobey Your Majesty's will for the sake of a Li Yan? ”

Tian Jianxiu and the other three looked at each other, so they had to get up and salute, "Don't dare!" ”

Niu Jinxing patted the wine table, "Okay, there are three of them, this sentence is done!" The official also said something in his heart, after all, Li Yan is a national general, and the official can't talk about the crime lightly, and he has to look at the meaning of His Majesty. If the three of them have a heart, they can intercede for him, and if his majesty misses the old feelings, maybe he will be pardoned! ”

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

Niu Jinxing nodded with satisfaction, and exchanged glances at Liu Zongmin, Liu Zongmin nodded silently, but there was a hint of murder in his eyes. (To be continued......)