Two days later, Li Zicheng still did not make any move, whether it was Wang Ziyong, who was the leader of the 36th Battalion, Gao Yingxiang, who was his uncle, or Luo Rucai, the leaders of these rebel armies, no one received a clear reply from Li Zicheng, and their invitation letters were like stones sinking into the sea, and there was no news.

However, in the past two days, these people have been like ants on a hot pot, living like years, especially wanting to get Li Zicheng's true attitude. After all, whoever doesn't know the name of the Wyvern Chariot is particularly interested in this strange big guy, and it is simply a great weapon for siege!

Of course, this was based on certain conditions, and there were no redcoat cannons in the county towns attacked. Otherwise, the Wyvern is the best target!

However, in this era, although the penetration rate of firearms in the Ming army was very high, it exceeded 50 percent. However, not every county town is equipped with redcoat cannons. Especially in the land of Guanzhong, there are very few cities with red-coated cannons.

Different from firearms such as firearms, tiger squat guns, and three-eyed guns, the cost of red-coated cannons is extremely high and very expensive. In the entire army of the Ming Dynasty, only the naval division and the Guanning Iron Cavalry in Liaodong had the most red-coated cannons, and almost all the cities of the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong were covered with red-coated cannons to resist the invasion of Houjin.

The leaders of the rebel armies from all walks of life were restless, and they couldn't hold back in their hearts, the temptation of the Wyvern Chariot was too strong!

As a result, the leaders began to move, gathering their own henchmen and holding secret talks.

Huozhou City, Luo Rucai and Zhang Xianzhong got together again, sitting side by side in the hall of the Zhizhou Yamen, and the other generals sat on both sides.

"Made, Li Zicheng really took a shit luck, and he actually obtained such a powerful siege equipment, and he captured Xizhou City without much effort, with very few casualties. Damn, how come Lao Tzu doesn't have such good luck, having such a domineering chariot is more useful than the firearms such as tiger squat cannons and firearms. ”

At this time, Luo Rucai smiled slightly, stopping Zhang Xianzhong from continuing to complain.

"Chief Zhang, now is not the time to talk about this. The top priority, our first task is to see if we can get a few of those strange chariots from Li Zicheng? As long as we have one or two, we can get the farmer to build more. ”

Sun Kewang stood up, although his face was flattering and flattering, it was difficult to hide the greed in his eyes.

"Yes, father-in-law, as long as we have that kind of strange chariot, we will attack the county seat in the future, and we will get twice the result with half the effort and save a lot of trouble. Moreover, only by capturing more cities and capturing more government treasury silver warehouses can we further expand our troops. ”

"Yes, that's right, the most important thing for us at the moment is to get that strange chariot." Zhang Xianzhong nodded, with a look of deep approval, turned to look at Luo Rucai, and asked, "Leader Luo, do you have a good way, how can you get that strange chariot from Li Zicheng's hands?" ”

However, Luo Rucai did not answer, but always had the kind of secretive smile on his face, turned to look at Li Dingguo on the side, and said loudly: "Chief Zhang, there is no good way to do it, you might as well ask this righteous son of yours." ”

A word woke up the person in the dream, Zhang Xianzhong immediately reacted, thinking of his youngest son Li Dingguo, don't look at people small, but his insights are very unique.

"Dingguo, do you have any good ideas on how to get that strange chariot in Li Zicheng's hand?"

Li Dingguo thought for a moment, and then replied slowly: "Father-in-law, I think that if you want to get Li Zicheng's kind of strange chariot, you can only outwit it, not force it. The best way to do this is to befriend him and gain his trust step by step, so that he can slowly plot the strange chariot. ”

Zhang Xianzhong was in a very bad mood, and Li Dingguo's suggestion was not what he wanted. In that case, I wonder when we will be able to get a strange vehicle?

seemed to feel what Zhang Xianzhong was thinking, and wanted to use the strong, Li Dingguo's words changed, and reminded: "Father-in-law, the reason why I said that I can't use the strong is not only because the combat power of the Li family army is extraordinary, but also because the development of the Li family army is too fast, and Li Zicheng's name is extremely appealing, just in four days, after breaking through Daning City and Xizhou City, the strength of the Li family army has increased nearly twice, and now there are eight or nine thousand people. ”

"Although the new recruits are mixed and of different qualities, they are better than the number of people. Among the thirty-six battalions of rebel armies, they definitely belong to the middle and upper classes. If you are not absolutely sure, it is better not to use it strongly. Moreover, the expansion of the Li Jiajun has not stopped, the personnel is still increasing, and it will not be too long to catch up with our overall strength. ”

Li Dingguo's last words completely extinguished the remaining strong thoughts in Zhang Xianzhong's heart, and he began to tend to befriend Li Zicheng, adopt a soft policy, and throw away the benefits, so as to obtain a strange chariot.

At this time, Sun Kewang said mysteriously: "Father-in-law, since it doesn't work with force, and the method of friendship is too slow, we might as well find another way to buy some soldiers of the Li family's army, not seeking to obtain the strange chariot, but hoping to obtain the blueprint of the bizarre chariot." In that case, as long as you have the blueprints, you can still build a strange vehicle. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong's face suddenly turned overjoyed, and he couldn't help but praise repeatedly: "Wonderful... It's wonderful.... Great idea, just do it! ”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xianzhong did not lose his rationality, and further added: "Obtaining the drawings and befriending Li Zicheng, two steps, at the same time, as long as one of them works, the goal is achieved." ”

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Luo Rucai left the county government and returned to his residence, and as soon as he sat down, his henchmen on the side couldn't help but ask: "Chief, my subordinates really don't understand, when Leader Zhang and they discussed how to obtain the strange chariot, why did you keep talking all the time?" Aren't you interested in strange chariots? ”

However, Luo Rucai showed a meaningful smile and said loudly: "Compared with the strange chariot, I am more interested in Li Zicheng and his Li Jiajun. ”

The henchman was stunned for a moment and didn't react, Luo Rucai ignored him, but looked at the sky outside with a faint gaze, and muttered to himself: "It seems that I should change the object of the alliance, this Zhang Xianzhong's vision is too short-sighted, and he does not see the true potential of Li Zicheng and Li Jiajun." ”

In the evening, in Xizhou City, Li Zicheng's residence, Li Zicheng once again received invitations and congratulatory letters from various leaders. Especially Gao Yingxiang's letter, Liu Fangliang and the others were puzzled and puzzled, and even asked: "Boss, what does this high leader mean?" According to his old habits, as long as we capture a city, he can't wait for someone to take over. It's good now, don't care about Xizhou City. Even the things that I wanted about Daning City two days ago are not mentioned now, but they have sent us some gold, silver and jewelry, which is really strange every year, especially this year. ”

As soon as Liu Fangliang finished speaking, Dang Shousu couldn't help but echo it.

"And it doesn't stop there? As if they had discussed it in advance, they sent gold, silver, and jewelry to congratulate them. Moreover, looking at their posture, I am afraid that they are one step later than the others, and they are in a hurry to give gifts. ”

However, Gao Yigong pursed his lips, looking disapproving, and his words were full of sarcasm, imitating Li Zicheng's previous way of speaking.

"Cut~! What's so strange about that? None of these old foxes are good-looking, and they are like monkeys. It's all weasels who give New Year's greetings to chickens, and they are uneasy and kind. If it weren't for our Wyvern Chariot, would the posture be so low? Will they be so flattering and stammering? ”