Wu Sangui entered the capital to face the saint, which was actually the meaning of Yang Sichang, the second assistant of the cabinet.

Yang Sichang, who controls the military power, has made a careful analysis of many generals, and believes that under the current situation, it is necessary for the emperor to encircle the general army in the north, and only when he really controls these general troops can the north have a chance to really stabilize, and among the personnel that the emperor needs to encircle, the new Shanhaiguan general Wu Sangui bears the brunt.

Zu Dashou, the former chief soldier of Shanhaiguan, has surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and Zu Dashou is Wu Sangui's uncle, the relationship between the two is extraordinary, it can be said that Wu Sangui can become the chief soldier guarding the Guanningjin defense line at a young age, Zu Dashou has made great contributions, but Zu Dashou, who has surrendered, will have a negative impact on Wu Sangui, this is something that no one can say.

Once there is a problem in Shanhaiguan, then the capital of the Ming Dynasty will be completely finished, and the capital will not be able to resist the iron hooves of the Houjin Tartars, and at that time, no one can save it.

Yang Sichang's analysis was accurate, and the emperor agreed to let part of the general army from the north enter the capital.

In fact, Yang Sichang is preparing for the emperor's summoning of the general soldiers, far more than the north, including the south, including Huang Degong, the general soldier of Zhejiang, Mu Tianbo, the general soldier of Yunnan, and Zheng Zhilong, the general soldier of Fujian, etc., that is to say, Zheng Xunrui thought of the candidate Yang Sichang also thought of it, but unfortunately the current opportunity is not mature, the Houjin Tartars are still wreaking havoc in Beizhili, if these general soldiers come to the capital, they may face too many dangers, and they can only be summoned after the Houjin Tartars are withdrawn.

Wu Sangui and the others entered the capital and also faced danger, but their general soldiers had experienced too many battles, and they were able to resist a small group of Houjin Tartars, and relying on the role of intelligence, they found the best time to enter the capital.

After Wu Sangui received the imperial decree. There was almost no hesitation, and immediately set off for the capital.

Shanhaiguan is more than 600 miles away from the capital, you need to pass through Yongping Mansion to enter Shuntian Mansion, the road is full of dangers, in case you meet a large share of Houjin Tartar, whether you can save your life is unknown. But Wu Sangui still decided to enter the capital.

In fact, Wu Sangui was also nervous in his heart.

The defeat in the Battle of Songshan, Wu Sangui also suffered losses, and what worried him even more was that his uncle Zu Dashou surrendered to Houjin Tartar, although the imperial court appointed him as the chief soldier of Shanhaiguan and took over the position of Zu Dashou, but who knows what many adults in the court think, whether they will be impeached secretly.

After receiving the edict from the imperial court, Wu Sangui also made a detailed analysis. He thinks that under the current situation, it is impossible for the imperial court to do anything to him, after all, the Houjin Tartars are plundering in Beizhili, and Li Zicheng is also eyeing Shanxi and Henan and other places, and the imperial court needs someone to serve at this time, and the status of Shanhaiguan is too important, and the sergeants stationed in Shanhaiguan are almost all trained by him Wu Sangui and Zu Dashou. Others simply cannot command effectively.

After thinking about this clearly, Wu Sangui made up his mind. You must go to the capital, on the one hand, to feel the meaning of the imperial court, and on the other hand, to see what the situation in the capital is.

More than 600 miles is nothing to Wu Sangui, and the five hundred personal soldiers he led are also fast, you must know that these people are all Guanning Iron Cavalry.

Late March. Wu Sangui arrived in the capital.

It took only three days on the road, and there was a smell of day and night, so as to avoid direct contact with the Houjin Tartar.

However, Wu Sangui still learned the news that Houjin Tatars had been stationed in the area of Baoding Mansion for nearly a month and had been recuperating. The momentum of the offensive also slowed down, and this news made Wu Sangui sensitively aware that Abatai might have looted enough money and population to prepare to leave.

Entering the capital, as soon as he settled down in the official post, Wu Sangui hurriedly went to Wenyuan Pavilion, and Yang Sichang, the second assistant of the cabinet and the secretary of the military department, wanted to see him.

Yang Sichang's current power, Wu Sangui is very clear, this is a character he must befriend, he must not be offended, otherwise there will be no good fruit to eat, Wu Sangui has not been the chief soldier of Shanhaiguan for a long time, and he has not been able to completely control the entire Shanhaiguan, after all, the former chief soldier is his uncle Zu Dashou, and after the fiasco of the Battle of Songshan, the morale of the sergeant also needs to be encouraged, so it is said that what Wu Sangui needs during this time is time, once he can completely control Shanhaiguan, There's no need to care so much about other people's actions.

Hurriedly came to the Forbidden City, and there were already officials from the Ministry of Rites waiting outside the Imperial City.

When entering the imperial city, Wu Sangui suddenly felt a little dizzy, and his face was slightly pale, his original meaning was to think that after arriving in the capital, he would live in the official post, and by the way, he would inquire about the situation inside the capital, make adequate preparations, and then meet the emperor, or Lord Yang Sichang, and have a bottom in his heart.

But now that none of this has been realized, it is time to meet Lord Yang Sichang in the midst of wisdom.

It's a blessing or a curse, it's a disaster that can't be avoided, and Wu Sangui can't think of it so much.

Yang Sichang was waiting in Wenyuan Pavilion.

Wu Sangui saluted in a proper manner, waiting for Yang Sichang's teachings, but Yang Sichang did not say anything important, but asked about the situation in Shanhaiguan, including how many sergeants there were, whether the money and food were sufficient, and so on.

Wu Sangui answered these questions very carefully, and he answered whatever Yang Sichang asked, which can be described as cherishing words like gold, and he was unwilling to say one more word.

Yang Sichang's speed of inquiry was not very fast, but Wu Sangui, who answered the question, already had sweat drops on his forehead.

Just when Wu Sangui was still thinking about what would happen next and what Yang Sichang would say, Yang Sichang suddenly ended all the conversation and asked him to wait patiently for the emperor's summons at the official post.

Confused, Wu Sangui left the palace.

On the way back to the official post, Wu Sangui was in his heart, and he couldn't understand what Yang Sichang suddenly summoned, in fact, the situation that Yang Sichang asked, the military department was clear, Shanhaiguan has become the most relied on barrier in the capital, and the Shanhaiguan court can resist the comprehensive attack of Houjin Tartar, so how many garrisons there are in Shanhaiguan, what is the situation of money and grain, etc., Yang Sichang is completely clear, and there is no need to ask at all.

Besides, Wu Sangui came to the capital, he came to face the saint, the emperor has not yet summoned him, but Yang Sichang has taken the lead, does Yang Sichang not know the rules and dare to summon him in advance.

Wu Sangui really couldn't understand the reason, he frowned, and lowered his head all the way.

Horseback riding is not allowed in the inner city of the capital, Wu Sangui can only walk under the escort of his own soldiers, seeing Wu Sangui's sad appearance, the soldiers around him do not dare to ask.

As soon as he returned to Guanyi, the soldiers who were waiting at the official post immediately reported to Wu Sangui and handed over an invitation.

"Lord Commander-in-Chief, the Governor of Zuo and the Commander of the Jinyi Guard, Tian Hongyu, sent an invitation to invite your Excellency to the banquet tonight."

Wu Sangui was annoyed in his heart, he didn't think about going to the banquet at all, he needed to think quietly, and he needed to figure out what Yang Sichang's purpose was, so he didn't pay attention to the report of the soldiers, and entered the room with the invitation in his hand.

When entering the room, Wu Sangui instructed no one to disturb, and if anyone came, he said that he had been trekking for a long time, was not feeling well, and had rested, and that he would talk about something another day.

After thinking about it in the room for half an hour, Wu Sangui still didn't understand anything.

This is the most unfavorable situation.

Wu Sangui knew very well that Yang Sichang had the ability to adjust his position, although it was said that almost all of the Shanhaiguan garrison were Zu Dashou and his Wu Sangui's cronies, but as long as the capable people went to take office, they could still control the situation in a short time.

This analysis made Wu Sangui fall into deep distress, and he even regretted coming to the capital.

Inadvertently, Wu Sangui looked at the invitation card on the table.

It was this unintentional glance that shocked Wu Sangui's heart, and he almost forgot Tian Hongyu's invitation.

Tian Hongyu is Tian Guifei's father, relying on Tian Guifei's identity, he served as the left governor of the Five Military Governor's Mansion, and concurrently served as the commander of the Jinyi Guard, although Tian Guifei has passed away, but with Tian Hongyu's ability, he must know the situation in the capital, maybe he will go to Tian Mansion for dinner, and he will be able to find out some news and help him solve the mystery of Yang Sichang's summons.

Thinking of this, Wu Sangui patted his head, helpless for his own stupidity, how could he lose this close opportunity, as for the meaning of Tian Hongyu's invitation, Wu Sangui also vaguely understood, after Tian Guifei's death, Tian Hongyu's situation is definitely not as good as before, he needs to find protection, and he needs to make friends with outside forces, otherwise the future will not be easy.

The best of both worlds, how could Wu Sangui miss it.

Besides, the initiative is on his side Wu Sangui, Tian Hongyu sent an invitation so impatiently, he must have something to ask for, and he Wu Sangui can grasp the opportunity very well when the time comes.

There is also the most critical point, that is, he Wu Sangui has just come to the capital, and Tian Hongyu knows the news, which shows that Tian Hongyu is clear about the situation in the capital.

When Wu Sangui walked out of the house, the expression on his face had become much more cheerful.

The guards outside were very surprised, and when the chief soldier entered the house, he was still full of sadness, how could everything be all right in such a quick time.

Wu Sangui ordered his close 20 personal soldiers to get ready and follow him to Tianfu for a banquet, and at the same time arranged for more than 100 personal soldiers to be scattered around Tianfu and do all the vigilance.

At the end of the day, Wu Sangui set off from the official post and went to Tianfu.

Tianfu is in the outer city, Wu Sangui can ride a horse, but he did not choose to be public, but recruited a carriage and took a carriage to Tianfu, as for the personal soldiers, they also took a carriage and went to Tianfu together, as for those who were responsible for the perimeter guard, they rode to Tianfu.

In the carriage, Wu Sangui adjusted his mentality again, thinking clearly about what problems he needed to figure out, and what kind of attitude he could give to Tian Hongyu.

When the carriage stopped in front of Tianfu, Wu Sangui's heart completely settled down. (To be continued.) )