After the news came that the Nanjing camp was rushing to aid the capital, Li Zicheng couldn't sit still.

The first month passed, and it was mid-February in the blink of an eye. During this period, Li Zicheng was not idle. He continued to consolidate the places he had occupied, including Baoding Prefecture, Zhending Prefecture and Shunde Prefecture. As for Hejian Prefecture, Guangping Prefecture and Daming Prefecture

For areas close to Shandong, the soldiers of the rebel army were required not to enter Shandong's territory, so as not to offend the Denglai New Army.

Li Zicheng had already changed the name of the rebel army to Dashun Army. On the one hand, it was to distinguish it from the rebel army led by Zhang Xianzhong. On the other hand, it also meant to tell the world. By this time, Li Zicheng no longer cared about his ambitions.

The rebel army led by Zhang Xianzhong has entered Sichuan, occupied Kuizhou Prefecture and other places, and is attacking Chongqing Fucheng. According to the information Li Zicheng received, it is only a matter of time before Zhang Xianzhong captures Chongqing Fucheng. It is also a matter of time to capture and occupy Chengdu Fucheng. Li Zicheng remembers it very well.

It is clear that during the rebellion, Zhang Xianzhong had a special liking for Sichuan and especially admired Zhuge Liang among the Three Kingdoms. He believed that Zhuge Liang's strategy to capture Sichuan and establish the Shu Kingdom was the best choice.

Now it seems that Zhang Xianzhong should have followed Liu Bei's example and ascended the throne in Chengdu after taking Sichuan.

In fact, after taking Baoding Prefecture, Li Zicheng could launch an attack on Shuntian Prefecture. There was no need to waste time. Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, Liu Zongmin and others all made suggestions, and Liu Zongmin even asked for a fight directly.

Li Zicheng was not sure what he was thinking. Maybe deep down in his heart, there was still a trace of fear of imperial power.

Since ancient times, emperors have been the true dragon emperor and have been blessed by heaven. After Li Zicheng became king in Kaifeng Fucheng, he thought that he was also the true dragon emperor and would be blessed by heaven. However, he, the so-called true dragon emperor, was not the same as Emperor Chongzhen.

In comparison, it seems to be a little bit behind.

Niu Jinxing once said that princes and generals have a certain kind of relationship. Li Zicheng didn't understand what he meant at first. Later Niu Jinxing explained it. Li Zicheng was very happy and felt that he could also become the destined emperor and the one who founded the Dashun Kingdom.

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Li Zicheng did not immediately lead troops to attack Shuntian Mansion. He was also worried about the situation in Henan.

Zhang Dongtao is Li Zicheng's deceased brother, but Li Zicheng did not treat Zhang Dongtao very kindly. In particular, he asked Zhang Dongtao and Zhang Guoxin to go to Jinan Fucheng to contact the Denglai New Army, so that when the Dashun Army attacked the capital of the Ming Dynasty, the Denglai New Army would not

Attack from behind and don't interfere. This is actually an impossible task. You must know that Denglai's new army is extremely powerful. Wu Zongrui, the leader of Denglai's new army, is the governor of Jiliao in the Ming Dynasty. Once the capital of the Ming Dynasty is in danger, Denglai's new army will be in danger.

How can the Lai Xin Army sit idly by and ignore this?

Unexpectedly, Zhang Dongtao completed this impossible task and brought a handwritten letter from Wu Zongkun, the governor of Shandong. Wu Zongkun informed Li Zicheng in the letter that the Denglai New Army would not enter Beizhili, nor would it launch an attack on the Dashun Army.

When Dashun's army captured the capital, Denglai's new army would naturally put forward many conditions.

This made Li Zicheng suddenly realize that the officials in the Ming Dynasty were not monolithic. Many people were leaving a way out for their future. Wu Zongrui, the governor of Jiliao in the Ming Dynasty, was probably one of them.

Zhang Dongtao successfully completed the mission, but only Zhang Dongtao and Li Yan returned to Kaifeng Fucheng. Zhang Dongtao's brother was detained in Jinan Fucheng by the Denglai New Army. This must be the back-up force left by the Denglai New Army.

During those few days, Li Zicheng had great opinions on Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others. He felt that it was because of their bewitchment that he alienated Zhang Dongtao and even plotted against Zhang Dongtao.

However, Li Zicheng figured it out in a short time. He thought of Luo Rucai. You must know that Zhang Dongtao's prestige among the Dashun Army is extraordinary. It is much higher than that of Li Guo, Liu Zongmin and others, and even higher than Luo Rucai back then. If

If Zhang Dongtao has a different intention, the Dashun Army is likely to encounter huge fluctuations or be annihilated. As the supreme commander of the Dashun Army, Li Zicheng must eliminate all hidden dangers that may arise or occur.

In other words, Li Zicheng will not let Zhang Dongtao go in the end, not to mention Zhang Dongtao's ability is too strong. Zhang Dongtao has successfully completed tasks that others think are impossible.

Li Guo wrote several letters, informing him that everything in Kaifeng Fucheng was fine. Li Guo had completely controlled the nearly 100,000 troops stationed in Kaifeng Fucheng. Zhang Dongtao, Li Yan and others had nothing to do except drink alcohol every day.

It's just that Zhang Dongtao's temper has become a bit louder, and he seems to be very dissatisfied with the current situation.

The purpose of Li Guo's return to Kaifeng Fucheng was to take control of the army and take away the military power of Zhang Dongtao, Li Yan and others.

Now that Li Guo has done this, Li Zicheng doesn't have much to worry about. Besides, Li Zicheng's spy in Kaifeng Fucheng has also written a letter, the content of which is similar to what Li Guo wrote, which makes Li Zicheng even more relieved.

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The more Zhang Dongtao degenerates, the happier Li Zicheng will be, and it will not be so complicated for him to take action in the future.

The door was pushed open, and Liu Zongmin came in furiously.

"Zong Min, what's the emergency? I came in without knocking."

Liu Zongmin looked at Li Zicheng and suddenly remembered something. He turned around and walked out. After closing the door, he knocked on the door gently and then reported loudly.

"Liu Zongmin asks to see King Chuang..."

Li Zicheng was furious and roared at the door.

"Get in here quickly..."

This rule was set by Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others, and their suggestions are reasonable. Li Zicheng's status is different from that of the past. When people under his command ask for an audience, they must follow the rules. If they are still shouting, it is definitely inappropriate.

, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance also specifically talked about Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, who also determined the rules for his subordinates.

Of course Li Zicheng agreed. He knew that Liu Bang later became emperor.

There are soldiers guarding the door, but if these soldiers see Liu Zongmin, they are unlikely to stop him. Besides, these soldiers also need time to adapt to the new rules.

After Liu Zongmin came in, Li Zicheng pointed at his nose and spoke.

"Liu Zongmin, do you think I have too many rules to follow and are you not convinced..."

Liu Zongmin was not afraid of anything, except that King Chuang would lose his temper.

"King Chuang, I didn't mean that. I just thought it would be troublesome to knock quietly when I entered, so I came in directly. If King Chuang wants me to do this, then I will definitely pay attention to it in the future..."

The anger on Li Zicheng's face still did not dissipate.

"Why, are you dissatisfied with Military Advisor Niu and Mr. Song? Are you dissatisfied with the rules they set?"

Liu Zongmin waved his hands repeatedly.

"King Chuang, I don't dare. They are scholars and have a lot of thoughts. I don't think so much. I just think it's too troublesome to see King Chuang. I have to knock on the door and report. If someone is guarding the door, it may not be possible.

Let me come in, think about how convenient it used to be..."

Li Zicheng snorted, looked at Liu Zongmin and spoke.

"Zong Min, these are the rules. Regardless of whether you are satisfied or not, you must implement them in the future. Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance said it very well. It is impossible without rules. We used to be careless because we didn't care about setting rules. At that time,

We need to save our lives. Things are different now. We are about to attack Shuntian Mansion. If there are no rules, how will we lead the army in the future..."

Hearing Li Zicheng say this, Liu Zongmin's eyes suddenly lit up.

"King Chuang, are you ready to attack Shuntian Mansion? I'm tired of waiting..."

Li Zicheng nodded and looked at Liu Zongmin.

"Why, did you come to me to ask for a fight? Did Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance ask you to come?"

Liu Zongmin waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no, I came here myself. I heard the news that the Ming army from the Nanjing camp has set off to help the Ming capital. I am worried that the Ming army from the south will come to the capital and we attack the capital.

There will be a lot of trouble..."

Li Zicheng shook his head slightly.

"Zong Min, why did you lie to me? You can't think of this. Only Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance can think of this..."

Before Li Zicheng finished speaking, a report sounded outside.

Li Zicheng glared at Liu Zongmin and spoke loudly.

"Are they Commander Niu and Mr. Song? You all can come in."

As expected, it was Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance who came in, with faint smiles on their faces.

Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Li Zicheng did not ask.

"Commander Niu, Mr. Song, if you think of something from now on, just say it directly..."

Niu Jinxing saluted Li Zicheng with clasped fists and then spoke.

"King Chuang, I think the Dashun Army can start to launch an attack on Shuntian Mansion. According to the intelligence we have detected, the Ming Army is stationed in Zhuozhou, Fangshan and Liangxiang. The number of Ming Army sergeants stationed in these places is not very large. If we

If we seize the opportunity and launch an attack quickly, we will be able to completely annihilate the Ming army stationed in these cities."

"If we waste time, the situation is likely to change."

Li Zicheng nodded.

"Master Niu, are you saying that if we attack too late, the Ming troops stationed in these places will most likely withdraw to the capital to strengthen the capital's defense?"

Niu Jinxing nodded vigorously.

"King Chuang is calculating, that's what I'm worried about. Maybe the Ming court thought that we didn't dare to launch an attack, so they didn't gather their troops. As for the Nanjing Jingying sergeants rushing to aid the capital, I don't think it's worth worrying about. They set off from Nanjing Fucheng,

Thousands of miles away, it will take at least half a month. By the time they arrive in the capital, they are already exhausted. Our Dashun Army can just go all out to completely annihilate them..."

Li Zicheng nodded again, and Niu Jinxing's suggestion made him completely determined.

"Very good, pass my order. The army will set out in three days. Tell all the soldiers that we must work together to capture the Ming Dynasty's capital in one fell swoop..."

Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and Liu Zongmin clasped their fists at Li Zicheng at the same time.
Chapter completed!