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As the saying goes, 'It's hard to persuade a damned ghost with good words!' ’

Although this sentence is cruel, in many cases, it is the true truth.

Sure enough, before noon, the scout in front sent back the news.

Yang Guozhu's Xuanfu army, pursued the Qing army to Niujiaqiao, sixty miles south of Tongzhou, encountered an ambush by the Qing army, suffered heavy losses, Yang Guozhu only took less than 3,000 personal guard cavalry battalions, fled back to the Tongzhou Ming army station.

There were originally more than 10,000 people in his department, but because of this rash advance, Yang Guozhu's family wealth in the past few years was completely lost.

When Liu Ruyi heard the news, he was also quite unhappy.

Attacking the enemy's strengths with one's own shortcomings is in itself a very irrational act.

War is not a child's game, let alone a game, every move, every decision of the generals is related to the lives of the soldiers under his command!

Yang Guozhu is loyal to Jun, this seems to be not wrong.

He received an order from the imperial court, and as soon as possible, he ordered a large army to pursue the Qing army that had entered the heart of the Ming army.

But the question is, is the imperial court's decision really right?

The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty all seem to be rich and rich, and they are only eight buckets high, but how many people can be people who really know about military affairs?

For example, today's first assistant Yang Sichang, who was born in a wealthy family, has been famous since he was a child, and his career is also smooth, but at this time, he single-handedly supported the bandit suppression cause in the entire south of the Ming Dynasty. But he tried his best and worked hard, but he still did not have the ability to change the situation in Huguang and Sichuan.

It's not that he doesn't do his best, it's that he really doesn't have the ability to dominate the world!

Although Liu Ruyi finally fulfilled his wish for Yang Sichang, this old man, under the painstaking efforts, was already terminally ill at this time, and his life was not long.

When he was in Huguang, Liu Ruyi originally wanted to come to Sichuan in person to visit the 'good minister' of the Ming Dynasty, but unfortunately, all kinds of things were complicated, and he caught up with the entrance of the Qing army.

Not long after, there was a commotion outside the tent, and a personal soldier came in to report: "General, Yang Guozhu's strong army in Xuanfu Town is here!" ”

Liu Ruyi's brows furrowed slightly, but he instantly stretched out again, "Please!" ”

"Yes!"

In a moment, Yang Guozhu came to Liu Ruyi's tent under the guidance of his own soldiers.

I didn't see him for a day, but Yang Guozhu seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, his hair was still black and white, but at this time it was already white, and the layers of folds on his face were like the wasteland in the Northwest Desert, he looked at Liu Ruyi, but the tears fell out first.

"Yang Shuai's festival is mourning! This time...... Ay! Liu Ruyi didn't know how to comfort this 'loyal general' of the Ming Dynasty, so he just sat silently with him.

Yang Guozhu sobbed for a while, but he still couldn't ease his senses.

Today, I am afraid that there are more tears than in his life.

After a long time, Yang Guozhu sighed deeply, "Hey~~!" Brother Liu, I regret not listening to what you said at the beginning! Me, am I really doing something wrong? Poor thing! Have pity on my more than 10,000 children in Xuanfu Town! How should I explain to their families and relatives? ”

In fact, the reason why Yang Guozhu was able to quickly train this batch of new troops in Xuanfu Town after more than a year of hard work was because of Liu Ruyi's light.

In the battle of Songjin, Liu Ruyi and the Caishi Army became famous all over the world!

And Yang Guozhu and Liu Ruyi are good friends, and they are also known all over the world, and Liu Ruyi's name is there, so that the sons of Xuanfu Town also have an inexplicable confidence in Yang Guozhu, and when the Xuanfu Army expands, they will enthusiastically join!

But they didn't think that before the war began, they had inexplicably become political cannon fodder, and it was difficult to preserve even their bones.

'Die before you get out of school!' This is probably the greatest sorrow of a man.

Liu Ruyi rubbed his temples a little tiredly, looked at Yang Guozhu's eyes and said, "Yang Shuai, things haven't been bad to that extent, you have to cheer up!" This war has just begun, and we still have a lot of opportunities! In this battle, I will win! ”

Liu Ruyi said very firmly, without the slightest hesitation, but Yang Guozhu was a little stunned, and said with a slight tremble: "Liu, no, general, you, do you have a good plan to break the Manchu enemy?" ”

Liu Ruyi couldn't bear to deceive Yang Guozhu, and slowly shook his head, "Not for the time being!" However, things are man-made, we still need to be patient, there will always be opportunities! ”

Yang Guozhu couldn't help but be a little disappointed, but he also knew that the Manchu Qing Dynasty was powerful, and Liu Ruyi's prudent approach was the only way to win.

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Yang Guozhu left, but Wang Pu came to Liu Ruyi's tent in a hurry.

He is Liu Ruyi's hardcore younger brother, so he is naturally much closer than Yang Guozhu, and he doesn't have too many scruples when he speaks, "Brother Liu, I just saw Yang Shuai coming out of here, he?" He's come to see you? ”

Liu Ruyi nodded, "It's a pity that there are more than 10,000 children in Xuanfu Town!" ”

"Hey!" Wang Pu also sighed, "Lao Yang is too serious!" Brother Liu, you have already told him clearly, but he is still ...... Ay! It's fate! ”

Liu Ruyi couldn't deny it, and changed the topic: "The imperial court, is there any latest news!" ”

"Brother Liu, if you don't say it, I really forgot! This time, I'm here for the news! When Wang Pu heard this, he lowered his voice and said: "I heard rumors in Beijing that the southern camp was broken by the Qing army last night, and the emperor was furious, and he killed several eunuchs and palace maids of the governor one after another. This morning, the news of Yang Shuai's defeat caused an uproar in the court. At this time, the emperor and those old ministers are still deliberating, and I believe that it will not be long before the news comes! ”

Liu Ruyi nodded.

At this point, Kyori has almost no secrets. Emperor Chongzhen is struggling now!

However, Liu Ruyi didn't have time to pay attention to Emperor Chongzhen's thoughts at this time, after today, Liu Ruyi also guessed some of Huang Taiji's thoughts, that is, to give himself eye medicine.

Near Tongzhou, the armies of the nine sides defended, even if Huang Taiji attacked with all his strength, he couldn't escape too cheap, and what he could choose was only the weak link on the periphery of the Beijing Division.

To be honest, for Huang Taiji's behavior, Liu Ruyi is happy to see it in his heart!

After all, when Emperor Taiji 'beats' Emperor Chongzhen to the pain, Emperor Chongzhen will understand who is the pillar of the Ming Dynasty!

Relatively, Liu Ruyi will also get greater rights!

But such a blatant rampant behavior of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, intentionally or unintentionally, was a great blow to the morale of the Ming army!

Just imagine, except for the city of Jingshi, except for Tongzhou, where the armies of the nine sides are stationed, and the places of Jingshi, if people can no longer feel any sense of security, the material supply line of the Ming army will be seriously affected.

This is something that Liu Ruyi is absolutely not happy to see!

At the moment, I still have to let Huang Taiji understand that his hand can't be stretched too long......

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Forbidden city.

The meeting has ended, but no result has been discussed.

Emperor Chongzhen sent several henchmen and old ministers to the imperial study, and he was furious.

"Let's talk about it! What now? Huang Taiji has put the knife on my neck, you say, what should I do about this matter? Yes! On weekdays, don't you all claim to be merry and talented? How? Now, when my Ming Dynasty was in danger, you were all dumb? Emperor Chongzhen's face was pale, his thin fists were clenched, and he didn't save any face for these old ministers at all.

Several powerful pavilion elders glanced at each other, but they all shook their heads.

To this extent, they simply can't find a solution to the problem!

Do you want the Beijing camp to attack and fight the Manchus? How is this possible? Is the safety of Jingshi still in danger?

Not to mention, with the combat effectiveness of the Beijing camp, can it defeat the brave Eight Banners Iron Cavalry!

Looking at the courtiers around him who were like 'angry bags', Emperor Chongzhen was even more angry in his heart, and scolded loudly: "Say! What to do? What is the use of raising you? Yes! Just today, more than 10,000 elite sons and daughters of my Ming Dynasty have died! You say, "What should we do about this?" Do you have to sit back and wait for Huang Taiji to break through the Jingshi and let me die in the Ming Dynasty? ”

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen said it was so serious, he was already really angry, on the side, Zhou Kui blinked his eyes a few times, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you still have to tie the bell to the bell!" At this time, when it comes to this situation, it is necessary for the Duke of Qi to come out! ”

Although Liu Ruyi has a large list of titles and official positions at this time, people in the army generally call him 'general', while people in the court call him 'Duke of Qi'!

Hearing Zhou Kui's words, Emperor Chongzhen's heart couldn't help but become even more angry, and a faint green light appeared on his face, "Liu Ruyi? If he is willing to fight, will there be Yang Guozhu's defeat today? What is he? Is he my adopted father? Zhou Kui, how can you let him play? ”

How did Zhou Kui not know the contradiction between the emperor and the Duke of Qi?

He didn't dare to look at Emperor Chongzhen's eyes, and bowed his head respectfully and said: "Your Majesty, it's not difficult to want the Duke of Qi to send troops!" After all, he is still a courtier of the Ming Dynasty! When your decree arrives, he must not resist it, right? ”

Not to mention, although Zhou Kui has no ability, but in his early years, he was born as a fortune teller, and he was very good at figuring out people's minds, at this time, he simplified the most complex contradiction in the heart of Emperor Chongzhen, the most straightforward simplification, Liu Ruyi is a courtier of the Ming Dynasty after all, the emperor's holy decree has arrived, and the next choice depends on him!

Emperor Chongzhen also understood what Zhou Kui meant.

If Liu Ruyi doesn't want to fight, then he won't come all the way to Beijing to help this time, will it be, will he be too harsh on him? ’

But in just an instant, Emperor Chongzhen abandoned this thought in his heart and forced himself to calm down his emotions, "Draft a will!" ”

"Yes!"

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At this time, in Liu Ruyi's big tent, Liu Ruyi was also doing his best, thinking about ways to fight against the Manchus.

Huang Taiji's small means at this time, although small, but very effective.

If he comes like this a few more times, Daming is afraid that there will be civil strife before the battle.

However, at this time, the main force of the Qing army firmly guarded the line of Pinggu and Xianghe, even if Liu Ruyi wanted to make a move, but there was no chance of doing too well.

The war has just begun, and it is far from the time to expose the most reluctant capital, for the sake of the overall situation, Liu Ruyi naturally forced himself not to be impulsive!

But things can't go on like this, and the Ming army can't always be in a situation of being passively beaten......

At this time, the soldiers outside the door said respectfully: "General, there is a holy decree!" ”

Liu Ruyi was stunned, straightened his clothes, and went out of the tent to receive orders.

The eunuch who announced the decree was Cao Huachun, and Liu Ruyi had a few encounters with him, but he had no friendship.

Cao Huachun didn't dare to be pretentious in front of Liu Ruyi, and after a few polite words, he directly read out the holy decree.

The meaning of the holy decree is also very simple, Emperor Chongzhen hopes that Liu Ruyi will find an opportunity to take the initiative to attack and save the morale of the Ming army, so as to boost the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

"Duke Qi Guo, the emperor has high expectations for you!" After reading the holy decree, Cao Huachun smiled and arched his hand at Liu Ruyi.

Liu Ruyi smiled, "Gonggong Cao, what does the emperor mean, has it ever been, has it ever stipulated a time limit?" ”

Cao Huachun was stunned, thought for a moment, and then said: "This, this emperor didn't say it explicitly!" Presumably, the sooner the better! However, Qi Guogong, you are the main general, and all this is naturally arranged according to your intentions! ”

Liu Ruyi smiled and nodded.

Isn't Emperor Chongzhen so unreasonable? This time, it's just to sell him face.

"Please return to the emperor Gonggong Cao, the minister Liu Ruyi, he will do his best and not return to the emperor's trust!"

Cao Huachun couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Qi Guogong understands righteousness and deserves to be the first hero of my Ming Dynasty!" The old slave immediately returned to the palace and presented the meaning of the Duke of Qi to the emperor! ”

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