For the next few days, Li didn't stay in the room for a day, but kept running outside and watching everywhere.

He had seen the new soldiers and health soldiers in the army from afar when he was in Kaifeng, and now he can observe them even closer. Seeing that they skillfully deal with the injuries of injured soldiers and their care, the proportion of injured veterans who basically had to recover as they were in his impression was greatly increased.

In addition, he also felt the power of the art soldiers.

When he first heard about this literary soldier, he felt that this army was really idle and panicked. How could there be such a army in the army? You must know that the army is for war, not for games and fun.

However, when he truly witnessed the performance of the art soldiers and saw the effect of the performance of the art soldiers, he had nothing to say! If he really wanted to say something, there was only one word: convincing!

Only with the literary and artistic soldiers can the morale of the army be stable and supported by the people.

After experiencing these personally, Li Guo understood why the combat effectiveness of the imperial government troops not only did not weaken after absorbing a large number of prisoners, but instead continued to increase due to the increase in the number.

He knew very well that generally speaking, those who survived like thieves can be considered elite. On the other hand, they know how to fight. If the situation is wrong, the first one to escape will definitely be the old thief.

However, there is no such thing in the imperial army. Everything is followed by orders. No matter what the situation is, it will advance when hearing the drum, and retreat when hearing the gold. This is an iron rule.

In other words, the old thief among the thieves became part of the strict military discipline when they came to the imperial official army.

In addition, there are also military supervisors at all levels of Jinyiwei who are teaching reading and literacy, and they understand why they are fighting.

Subconsciously, Li Guo would of course compare Li Zicheng's army with such an imperial army. The conclusion he came to was naturally obvious, that is, Li Zicheng had absolutely no chance of winning!

After reaching this conclusion, Li Guo became much silent in the following days. Sometimes, he stopped going out and just stayed in the room and was stunned.

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On that day, Li Guo was in a daze in his room again. Suddenly, Liu Zegang came over excitedly and said to him: "Duke is welcome!"

When Li Guo heard this, he was a little surprised. Just a few days later, Duke Xingguo came back?

So he went there with curiosity.

When he saw Duke Xingguo, he could not tell at all. Duke Xingguo had just returned from leading troops to fight, so he asked curiously: "How is the war on the front line?"

"I have cleaned up Gao Yigong and Yuan Zongdi's department, about 80,000!" Zhang Mingwei said casually, "There are 5,000 people, and their families are all in Chongqing. I am worried about the safety of my family, so I put them back!"

Li Guo was shocked when he heard this. Although he understood that the imperial army led by the Duke of China would definitely defeat his uncle's subordinates. However, in just a few days, he really came and then destroyed about 80,000. How many 80,000 were there on his uncle's side?

If he hadn't come to see what the Duke's army was like these days, if he hadn't known that there was no need to lie in front of them, he would have really disbelief.

However, he still had a question. He spoke out loudly and asked: "Since the Duke of the State is so easy to fight, why didn't he take advantage of the victory and completely wipe out Shu?"

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he smiled and said, "Although military affairs are heavy, people's livelihood should be given priority. First, stabilize every place he has been captured and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. This is the primary responsibility. Otherwise, if he keeps fighting, Li Zicheng avoids fighting. If the war continues, the people will be in peace. Do you think?"

Hearing this, Li Guo understood again that the Duke's heart was indeed pretending to be the people!

He was thinking, and when he heard Zhang Mingwei say to him with emotion: "It's just a pity that Li Zicheng has been threatening the family of his brothers in the army, otherwise the war would have ended sooner. Most of the thieves can recognize the reality and are inspired by the court, but they just want to live a good life."

Of course, Li Guo knew that he was one of them. This war has changed completely since the court changed, and it was because since Duke Xingguo took power, it no longer had the meaning of being a rebel army!

At this time, after Zhang Mingwei finished sighing, he smiled and said to Li Guo: "I was in a hurry last time and didn't have time to ask you. What are your plans in the future?"

After saying that, he thought for a while and added: "Li Laiheng has been talking about you. Now he is a Liaodong Bo, and he is the general of the rebuilt Dongjiang. He is stationed on Pidao and restrains Jianlu."

Li Guo did not reply immediately, but just looked up at Zhang Mingwei and listened quietly, as if he was thinking about something.

"At present, the troops on Li Laiheng's side are still a little weak, not enough to fight against Jianlu head-on. If you went there, Li Laiheng would definitely be very happy. However, Li Laiheng made military achievements and promoted to general. As for you, I can submit a memorial to the court to protect you as a guerrilla general and serve Li Laiheng's subordinates. I wonder if you are willing?"

After Zhang Mingwei finished speaking, he looked at Li Guo and waited for his agreement. Because he understood that Li Guo would not mind that his adopted son was more promising than him. And Li Zicheng was his uncle, so he could not stay here to beat his uncle.

The so-called "destroying relatives for justice" is really not that easy! Especially for those who value feelings, it is even more difficult!

However, what Zhang Mingwei did not expect was that after he finished speaking, he waited for a while, and saw Li Guo shook his head and said sincerely: "Duke, I want to stay in Shu and go to Chongqing to persuade him again, hoping to end the war in Shu as soon as possible!"

Hearing this, Zhang Mingwei was very surprised. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and said, "If Li Zicheng were willing to surrender, he would have surrendered long ago and would not have been delayed until today. I believe he would definitely know that he has no chance of winning. However, does he mean to surrender?"

Hearing this, Li Guo couldn't help but remain silent. Because he understood that Duke Xingguo really knew his uncle, and probably he would not be able to persuade him if he went back to persuade him.

However, Li Guo still wanted to try again. If he succeeded, not only would his uncle survive, but the people would not have to suffer anymore, and would be as peaceful as the people in Chengdu!

Therefore, Li Guo insisted: "It's up to people, I still want to try again!"

Zhang Mingwei looked at him and did not speak immediately. Seeing that his expression was firm, he obviously made up his mind, so he spoke, "If you want to enter Chongqing again, you may have life worries. I don't want Li Laiheng to have a relative, and I don't want you to end like this..."

Hearing this, Li Guo was very moved. He did not expect that he could get Duke Xing to take so seriously. Suddenly, the urge to die for his confidant suddenly surged from the bottom of his heart.

In fact, the reason why Zhang Mingwei said this was just a historical manifestation. He didn't want these people who would sacrifice themselves to fight against the Qing Dynasty, whether they were thieves or officials, to have a good result!

"Let's do it!" Zhang Mingwei thought for a while, then said to Li Guo, "You go to Tian Jianxiu's army and go to the front line. If possible, please persuade more people to abandon the darkness and turn to the light. How about it?"

If Li Guo had just returned from Chongqing, he would not want to be arranged so he would choose to go to Liaodong. But after so many days of seeing and hearing, seeing Duke Xingguo's compassion for the world and wishing the people to live and work in peace and prosperity, Li Guo finally chose to face his former companions bravely, and nodded immediately and agreed: "Okay!"

So, Zhang Mingwei started to arrange Li Guo’s affairs, and two days later, he asked Li Guo to set out to Tian Jianxiu’s army.

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There were a hundred riders coming to Chongqing on horseback. All of these people came from Liu Zongmin's army and came to Chongqing to report military information to Li Zicheng.

When I arrived at the city gate and checked the military signs, I was about to enter the city, suddenly, someone in the team exclaimed in surprise: "Look?"

Hearing this man's words, the group of people looked at him. But they saw him exclaiming that the rows of heads hung at the city gate.

Someone immediately said disapprovingly: "What's the fuss about this? Beheading is not very common. Before, He Yilong's head was hung!"

"No!" The man exclaimed just now and pointed at him, "Did you see that? I recognize those families who are He Baisui. His wife, son, and daughter, have you seen them?"

"Hey, it's true!" After hearing what he said, some of these people recognized them again.

When the thief guarding the city gate heard them talking, he replied, "What's so strange about this? He Baisui betrayed the general, which led to a defeat on the front line. His little family naturally wanted to behead him! Look, the notices over there were all written."

"This is impossible!" As soon as he heard this, six or seven of the knights immediately denied it.

"He Baisui was beheaded and showed publicly to the court because he was discovered because he pretended to surrender and established his authority by the court!"

"Yes, we all saw it with our own eyes. He Baisui and many people were beheaded in public."

"Why are you cutting off your family without any discrimination? Who dares to work hard for the general in the future?"

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Many of these people were released by Zhang Mingwei, and they belonged to a few of the five thousand people.

Because they had a high status, after they fled to Liu Zongmin's army, they rushed back to Chongqing to report the latest news. But they didn't expect that they would actually see He Baisui's family beheaded by the general at the gate of the city.

Thinking of He Baisui working hard for the general on the front line, his family couldn't save him. To be honest, they suddenly felt a little disappointed. At the same time, because their situation was similar to He Baisui, and their families were all in Chongqing, and they felt a feeling of a rabbit's death and a fox's tragedy, and they felt like they were sick and sympathy.
Chapter completed!