Although the strength and weakness of various Qing armies have been analyzed and judged, other factors must be taken into consideration in actual combat.

Huang Li knew that in order to persuade Li Laiheng, he must not just talk nonsense, but also be more reasonable and well-founded.

This is a test for oneself. If it is not convincing, it can only develop according to the historical trajectory and end in the final tragedy.

So, he continued to ask Li Laiheng according to the topics he had imagined, hoping to get more information.

"I dare to ask, Your Excellency, what kind of difficulties will you face if you want to take the initiative to attack the Huguang Qing Army or the Sichuan Qing Army?"

Li Laiheng glanced at Huang Li thoughtfully and said slowly: "Although the Qing army in Huguang was defeated, there are still nearly 15,000 troops. The main reason is that the Yiling city is strong, the situation is dangerous, and there are naval guards, it is difficult to

Conquer."

After a pause, he continued to add: "The Qing army in Sichuan is relatively strong, and we cannot contend with it alone. After a new defeat, it is not easy to unite all the ministries to fight."

Huang Li understood somewhat. The counterattack on the western front failed, the losses were considerable, and the people's hearts were even more dispersed. Whether it was to continue to attack the Qing army in Huguang or to attack Wushan again, it was estimated that it could only be accomplished by Li Laiheng's troops alone.

This directly vetoed the counterattack against the Qing army in Sichuan, and even the weakest Qing army in Huguang found it difficult to launch a powerful counterattack.

Seeing Huang Li frowning and being speechless for a long time, Li Laiheng's eyes flickered and he said meaningfully: "Since the unfortunate death of Governor Wen, the thirteen families have been leaderless. Although the public recommended the Duke of Anhui as the leader, they all have their own ideas and cannot do it.

It is forbidden by order."

There is chaos when there are many people, and there is drought when there are many dragons, which is normal.

Huang Li looked at Li Laiheng, concentrated, and listened very carefully. This was a possible turning point.

"The public recommended the Duke of Anhui as the leader, but Zhu Shenglang, the king of Dong'an, was attached to Hao Yaoqi. The imperial court also appointed Mao Shoudeng, the highest official to liaise with each family, the Governor-General, and the Shizhou Guard occupied by Guangxing, the Duke of Jing..."

This is the divide and rule strategy implemented by the Yongli Court or the Nanming Court against the various armies that were formerly dominated by the Dashun Army.

Due to historical issues, the remnants of the original Dashun Army have been discriminated against and excluded during the Nanming Dynasty. They have always been used a lot, but they have been unwilling to reuse them.

Superintendent Wen Anzhi, with his qualifications (Jinshi of the Tianqi Dynasty) and age, and more importantly, his dedication, devotion to the country, and overall perspective, made the thirteen families a short-term sincere unity.

Huang Li listened attentively to Li Laiheng's narration, and a strange feeling appeared in his mind again. Like a movie, he could predict what Li Laiheng would say next.

"Zhaozong (Yongli temple name) died for his country in Yunnan, and the banner of restoring the Ming Dynasty and resisting the Qing Dynasty has fallen, which inevitably makes people pessimistic and despairing."

Li Laiheng looked at Huang Li and couldn't help but reveal his true feelings and full of expectations, "If a close clan member comes forward, it may be able to unite people's hearts, boost morale, and re-establish the banner of supporting the Ming Dynasty and resisting the Qing Dynasty."

Huang Li blinked his eyes and predicted what Li Laiheng was going to say next. He couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Your Excellency, I am not a member of the clan, nor am I named Zhu, nor am I the third prince of Zhu. You can tell from my age.

, I’m sorry!”

I'm only twenty-six, why do I look so anxious? Even Chongzhen's youngest son, Yongwang Zhu Cizhen, is already over thirty now, right?

How come I have this idea? My surname is Huang, but there is no father named Zhu or Li. What about the third prince? Do you want to get a hot wheel or something?

Li Laiheng said nothing and looked at Huang Li's expression intently, as if he wanted to distinguish the truth from the lie. However, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, half-smiling, which was meaningful.

It would not be surprising if the Third Prince Zhu, or a descendant of Chongzhen, had a grudge or even resentment towards the Dashun Army.

After all, Chongzhen was forced to commit suicide by Li Chuang. The hatred for killing his father was irreconcilable.

Therefore, Li Laiheng was mentally prepared for Huang Li's denial.

Although he was only the adopted son of Li Guo (Li Zicheng's nephew), when the Shun army occupied the capital, he was still young and was not among them.

But before he could say anything, Huang Li denied Sanlian, which made him even more sure of his judgment. This was not a guilty conscience, or a lack of three hundred taels of silver here, so what else could it be?

He only mentioned the close clan clan, and he denied that he was the third prince. Hehe, he was young and inexperienced in the world, and his secret was revealed in one deception.

Huang Li felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, and he didn't know that his super power had actually caused a bigger misunderstanding.

He lowered his eyes, scratched his head, and murmured: "I'm really not the third prince, but if we talk about Chongzhen's descendants, the prince is definitely gone, but King Ding or King Yong should still be there."

"As far as I know, when Wu Sangui led the Qing army into the pass, the Shun army abandoned the city and fled. King Yong was first taken to Henan by a Shun army general named Mao. Later, he was separated. He then went to Fengyang and met a censor who became an official.

..."

According to the information remembered by Huang Li, the only well-documented person of Prince Zhu's third son should be the son-in-law of Yuyao who went by the pseudonym Wang Shiyuan.

This guy worked as a monk and a teacher, and finally married a wife and had children. He hid until the forty-seventh year of Kangxi, when he was already seventy years old, before he was arrested by the Qing court.

Of course, Kang Xiaosan did not let go of this harmless old man, charging him with impersonation and subjecting him to a lenient sentence.

According to Kang Xiaosan's words: "Although Zhu has no intention of treason, he does not have the intention of treason. He should plan a big move to calm down the chaos."

Li Laiheng looked at Huang Li who lowered his head and spoke, slightly pursed his lips, and interrupted him with a half-smile, "My lord already understands."

Huang Li was a little stunned. He looked up at Li Laiheng and thought to himself: Do you understand now? I haven't said the current pseudonym of King Yong or where he lives, so you can find it!

Li Laiheng said with a smile: "Since the third prince is still here, he must be waiting for the opportunity. As long as he raises his arms, countless loyal people will gather to fight the Tatars to the end."

"Really?!" Huang Li grinned and said, "Actually, whether it's King Ding, King Yong, or someone else, it's just a banner and a name. It doesn't matter who it really is.

Important."

Li Laiheng actually nodded in agreement and said: "What Mr. Huang said is absolutely true. The third prince who was martyred by Emperor Zhaozong and whose whereabouts are unknown should be the most powerful anti-Qing banner. In the future, the third prince will definitely show up, and not just once

Twice."

When Yongli was still alive, he was regarded as Zhengsu by all anti-Qing people. Naturally, no one would think of Prince Zhu. But with Yongli gone, the legendary Prince Zhu naturally became the easiest name for anti-Qing righteous people to use.

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Chapter completed!