Late that night, in less than a day, the news that Wuchang City was captured by Zhang Xianzhong and others spread to the Nanjing Imperial Palace, and the situation suddenly became tense, causing an uproar and anger at the top of the Dashun Dynasty.

"Newspaper... Emergency MI... Urgent military situation..."

For a while, Xingning Palace was brightly lit, and there was a constant influx of officials and generals, and Li Zicheng was even more sitting next to the bookcase, with a dignified face, still wearing a pair of pajamas, frowning, staring at a military intelligence newspaper.

"Guys, what do you think about this?"

After saying a word, Li Zicheng closed the newspaper neatly, his eyes wandered on everyone's body, looking back and forth, but his mood had returned to normal, and he looked at everyone calmly.

"Your Majesty, do you need to talk about this? Of course, it's just one word, hit! ”

Yuan Zongdi walked straight out, the first to respond to Li Zicheng, as if he had thought of something, his face was dissatisfied, the anger in his heart escaped, the breath permeated the body, emanated, and said further: "This is not the first time, these turtle grandsons specialize in this kind of trick of sneak attack behind the back and yin people, and they specialize in picking out the good-tempered ones." Picking fruits, Zhang Xianzhong, a bastard, has done a lot of work, and he has no less yin for us. Your Majesty, we can't be polite this time, we have to clean up these turtle bastards! ”

Xu Xiake also stood up, and did not show the kindness of the old man, but echoed: "Your Majesty, this time is different from the past, it is time to take action against these rebels." Otherwise, every time we capture a place, it will be difficult to guarantee that they will not run to the rear of our army and pick up ready-made cheapness, and this trend will not last. ”

"Moreover, the responsibility this time is not ours, since they are unkind first, they will not blame us for our injustice, regardless of the past alliance, such acts, sneak attack on the territory of allies, wanton plunder, no matter when it is placed, it is despised!"

At this time, Niu Jinxing also stood up, compared to the righteous indignation of others, roaring again and again, very angry, but he seemed so calm, with a calm face, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, in the opinion of Wei Chen, this is definitely an excellent opportunity, but it is not necessarily a bad thing?" ”

"Bullnose, what do you mean? Tell me what you say......"

Yuan Zongdi was the first to show dissatisfaction, and before he could finish speaking, he was stopped by Li Zicheng waving his hand, and the latter stared at Niu Jinxing, without much emotional fluctuations, and asked, "Opportunity?" What is the perfect opportunity? ”

"Marshal Yuan, you misunderstood this official."

Niu Jinxing first appeased Yuan Zongdi, smiled in return, turned to look at Li Zicheng, and continued: "Your Majesty, if the general trend has been decided today, the remaining Ming army is not to worry, it is no longer the biggest threat to our dynasty, the most important task is the rebel army flowing around the country, like a disease of boils, although it will not destroy the foundation of our dynasty, but it will also affect local stability and hinder the development of people's livelihood. ”

"Therefore, Weichen thinks that when he continues to go south, when he destroys the remaining forces of the Ming Court, he should put the matter of incorporating the rebel armies from all walks of life on the table, and if he does not accept the incorporation of the Ming Army, if he does not put down his weapons and return to his hometown, he will be characterized as bandits and eliminated."

Xu Xiake showed a sudden look, nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally agreed: "Yes, the rebel army wandering all over the country, under the guise of rebellion, said that they are in charge of the people, but in fact they are doing the opposite, burning, killing and plundering everywhere, which seriously threatens the imperial court's governance of the newly occupied land." ”

After the Great Rebellion, there was the Great Rule, and before the Great Rule, for a place that had experienced a large-scale war, the biggest trouble was the scattered guerrillas who fled and scattered, and the elusive bandits.

At this moment, Li Zicheng knew very well in his heart, and he also understood what Niu Jinxing meant by the best opportunity, that is, with the help of the affairs of Wuchang Mansion, he completely broke with those rebel armies, put the matter of incorporation on the bright side, and announced it to the Quartet, no longer like in the past, which was secretive and easy to talk about.

In short, it is a sentence, either surrender to the Dashun Dynasty and take over the adaptation, or be surrounded and suppressed, so that no one will be left behind!

However, although he knew this well and made a decision in his heart, Li Zicheng did not immediately give the order, but thought about it.

"Your Majesty, why hesitate?"

Obviously, Yuan Zongdi was in a hurry, and did not understand the meaning represented by the change in Li Zicheng's facial expression, and after urging a rhetorical question, he then said: "As Mr. Xu said, since they are unkind, don't blame us for being unjust, and solve the affairs of Wuchang Mansion, there is only one word, that is, war, completely eliminate these minions, and never suffer in the future!" ”

It is undeniable that, like Li Zicheng, as an early veteran of Li Jiajun, compared to calling him an adult, calling Xu Xiake Mr. Xu is more respectful to Yuan Zongdi and others.

Yuan Zongdi was angry and wanted to complain, but was interrupted by Li Zicheng.

"Okay, Marshal Yuan, I didn't say that I would let go of Zhang Xianzhong and those people......

"Then the emperor you?" Yuan Zongdi had an embarrassed look on his face, but he couldn't help but ask.

"It's very simple, the reason why I haven't made a decision for a long time is that I am thinking about the candidate for the commander, who should be sent to crusade against Zhang Xianzhong and these people."

At this time, Song Xiance, the dwarf son, stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, about the commander of the army that crusaded against Zhang Xianzhong, Weichen has some opinions. ”

Li Zicheng's heart moved, and he suddenly became interested, and asked: "Oh~ Lord Song, who are you talking about?" ”

For a while, all eyes were focused on Song Xiance's body, Yuan Zongdi straightened his chest, his face was red, and the whole person looked very excited and high-spirited, as if he was the best candidate for commander, and they were all waiting for Song Xiance's announcement.

"Emperor Qiqi, Weichen thinks that He Zhen can be worthy of this great task!"

"No, no!"

Yuan Zongdi was the first to sit still, and couldn't help but interrupt Song Xiance's speech, and even retorted: "At this time, He Zhen and Marshal Tian are attacking Anqing Mansion, although the battle has entered the end, but it also needs manpower to be stationed in Anqing Mansion to stabilize the situation. Marshal Tian Jianxiu's hands did not have many troops, and if He Zhen's troops were divided again, the troops would be even more insufficient. ”

Who doesn't know that Yuan Zongdi seems to be refuting, but in fact, he is recommending himself.

However, compared to the others who nodded frequently and felt that Yuan Zongdi was reasonable, Li Zicheng's reaction was very flat, and he once again put his eyes on Song Xiance's body, and asked softly, "Lord Song, what is your reason?" ”

"Emperor Qiqi, Weichen's reason is very simple, there are two reasons, one is that although only one Wuchang Mansion in Huguang was captured by Zhang Xianzhong and others, the impact is extremely bad, and it will definitely spread to the surroundings, so it should be attacked quickly. Therefore, it is only fitting for He Zhen to leave Anqing Mansion and enter Huguang. ”

"Second, since Zuo Mengeng has agreed to surrender, then he should behave and accompany General He Zhen to crusade against Zhang Xianzhong and others, so that General He Zhen does not need to take many troops from Anqing Mansion to encircle and suppress Zhang Xianzhong's people."

Wonderful, wonderful, kill two birds with one stone!