The rapid defeat of King Lu also shocked Zuo Liangyu. As a veteran of the Ming border army and a military soldier in the guards for many years, Zuo Liangyu knew very well that his troops were not much different from the army of King Lu. The ability of the official army to destroy King Lu with lightning speed is enough to prove its combat effectiveness.

Although the number of soldiers of King Fu was much higher than that of King Lu, it was precisely this reason that King Fu knew that King Lu was defeated, he did not retreat without knowing that it was difficult.

But Zuo Liangyu knew that the strength of the army was not judged by the number of soldiers. In their army, there were only two or three thousand cavalry and only twenty artillery pieces, or old cannons that were dismantled from Luoyang City. I wanted to rely on these broken copper and iron, local chickens and tiles to break through the defense of Beijing city?

Your Highness, have you seen with your own eyes what the Beijing city wall looks like? Zuo Liangyu couldn't help but ask Zhu Changxun.

Zhu Changxun frowned when he heard this, but he was not furious because of Zuo Liangyu's straightforwardness.

"Oh, I have vaguely guessed this in the past few days, but General Zuo, who was able to shoot the bow and did not turn back, since the tyrant could kill King Lu, King De and others, he would naturally not be able to give us any mercy.

For the sake of the present plan, retreating will only cause the morale of the army to be dispersed. Scattered deserters have begun to appear in the past few days. If I hadn't killed a few black sheep, I would have been unable to suppress it. If I retreated, I was worried that these soldiers would choose to escape, and by then it would have really failed." Zhu Changxun sighed.

In fact, Zhu Changxun has always been aware of the current situation. Although he does not understand military affairs, he is a little human. Just these wandering soldiers have scattered brave men. If he has military pay and food, he will not be able to get here at all. There is another very important point. The reason why these soldiers dare to turn their heads on their belts and rebel with him was not that they thought that when he ascended to the throne, they would be rewarded with the Dragon.

But once you choose to retreat, the situation will be different. Even if the soldiers are illiterate, they are not fools. There is only one reason for choosing to retreat, that is, Zhu Changxun doesn't want to grab that position.

At the same time, Zhu Changxun knew in his heart that even if these soldiers were not deserters, they might be able to temporarily keep the basics once they retreated. However, if the court had dealt with other vassal kings and transferred the army to deal with him, the ending would be the same.

All the world is the king's land, and all the king's ministers are the king's ministers. Where can he escape?

There is no retreat!

After Zhu Changxun understood this principle, his mood became firm and he must not retreat.

Just relying on these soldiers under their command, Zhu Changxun was really unsure of trying to attack Beijing City, but it was really not a solution to wait here. If the court really sent a large army here at this time, how many days could he last longer than King Lu?

Chen Derong proved his incompetence with perfunctory. Zhu Changxun looked around the so-called advisers who had talked loudly in his palace and felt disappointed. However, seeing Zuo Liangyu still drinking casually, this expression instantly became confident in Zhu Changxun's heart.

Zhu Changxun felt that at this time, only Zuo Liangyu, who fought in the south and north, could really help him, so he spoke very sincerely when he spoke.

"Your Highness is thinking, since Cao Wenzhao has received His Highness's money, why dare not do anything?" Zuo Liangyu did not answer Zhu Changxun's question, but instead provoked another topic.

The reason why Zhu Changxun made such a big deal was that he gave You Shiwei and Cao Wenzhao's general's office was the idea that these two border town generals really obeyed the orders. If he dared to collect cash and not do anything, he would dare to report this matter to the court.

Those officials in the court did not care whether you, You Shiwei, or whether Cao Wenzhao really surrendered, and just accepting bribes from the vassal kings would be enough to make them lose their worries. Zhu Changxun did this. In fact, before the talks, he wrote a note, intending to send it to the capital secretly and submit it to the cabinet in the name of any censor.

But at the same time, Zhu Changxun was also full of doubts, that is why You Shiwei and Cao Wenzhao dared to collect his money so blatantly, and dared to act like a scoundrel so blatantly, and were not afraid of the court's accountability.

Zuo Liangyu's words undoubtedly hit Zhu Changxun's mind, but Zhu Changxun may feel that he can't stand his face. After all, he spent so much money but was fooled. It was really not a glorious thing, so he chose to remain silent and only gave Zuo Liangyu a look that he continued to speak.

"Actually, I have never figured out this question. It was not until these few days that I gradually thought about it." Zuo Liangyu didn't care about it in front of Zhu Changxun, picked up the wine bowl on the table and drank a few sips, and said to himself.

"Your Highness, what these two people did is probably the instruction of the court, with the purpose of numbing Your Highness and making Your Highness think that you are sure to win." Zuo Liangyu said unstoppable.

In fact, Zuo Liangyu was just speculating because he went to Beijing with Cao Wenzhao. Cao Wenzhao was commended by Chongzhen and was awarded a python robe, but he had nothing and was demoted and sent to the Beijing camp.

Cao Wenzhao had no reason to give up his current power and position for some money and risked against the court. He had previously been blinded by hatred by Chongzhen's disposal to him, but he did not expect this.

"According to General Zuo, Luoyang Prefect Sun Sheng was also giving me a fuss to me?" Zhu Changxun was shocked when he heard Zuo Liangyu's analysis and even learned to learn from one example.

"It's almost the same, not only that, Your Highness, do you remember that last month, Bei Yi had questions about the surrender of governments in various places? It's just that Your Highness was deceived by the sweet words of these officials, so that he never doubted the motives of these officials." Zuo Liangyu lowered his head slightly and said.

Zuo Liangyu's words were actually quite rude, and it was inevitable that Zhu Changxun would think more about it. What does it mean to be deceived by their sweet words? Is Zhu Changxun so easy to be deceived?

Of course, Zuo Liangyu would not be stupid. He deliberately said these words to Zhu Changxun. His character design is really a very wonderful thing. From the beginning, Zuo Liangyu set himself in front of King Fu as loyal, honest, and straightforward.

After all, good medicine is good for diseases, and honest words are good for actions. Look at the eloquent counselors around you, and the officials who flatter and flatter in various places, they are all sweet words. Although our Zuo Liangyu speaks straightforwardly, his words are rough but not rough. Only our Zuo Liangyu is a kind person!

Zuo Liangyu had been dealing with Zhu Changxun for half a year, and had already figured out Zhu Changxun's temper. He was ambitious and talented, obedient and indecisive, and was simply a replica of Yuan Benchu ​​during the Three Kingdoms period.

"Oh, when General Zuo said this, I also feel that these officials are quite suspicious. But I have something unknown. Why did the court do this? If it is just to paralyze all the vassal kings, it would be too risky!" Zhu Changxun asked in response.

As Zuo Liangyu expected, Zhu Changxun was not only not angry after hearing what he said, but instead had a more respectful attitude, as if he was a confidant counselor.

"Your Highness think about it, in the past two years, from the Qian Shisheng case last year, the case of falling into the water, to the current new policy of clearing fields, commercial taxation and abolishing garages, which one is not taking risks?"

Zuo Liangyu had already seen through everything, which made Zhu Changxun rely more on Zuo Liangyu. Zhu Changxun signaled Zuo Liangyu to continue.

"From this, we can see that the man in the capital was a very adventurous person. Bei Zhi vaguely felt that from You Shiwei to Cao Wenzhao, and then to officials from all over the country, it was probably a matter set up by the imperial court to not only paralyze all the vassal kings, but also to ensure peace among the people in various places.

Your Highness think about it, since these local officials have surrendered to Your Highness, how dare Your Highness do the slaughter of the people for the sake of the people?"

Zuo Liangyu came to the nail on the head. In fact, these ideas were also what he had just figured out, which made Zuo Liangyu feel that he was possessed by Zhuge Wuhou at this time, and the people around him were so sharp that they dared not look at him.

"General Zuo's words are reasonable. No wonder these local officials are so easy to talk to. Not only do they not provide me with any food, grass and weapons, but they also cry one by one, wanting me to help them!" Zhu Changxun gradually thought about it after hearing Zuo Liangyu's words, and not only was he a little angry.

"The reason why the court dared to take such a risk was that this was the tyrant's work. He must have calculated that we had no extra troops to station in various cities. Therefore, once our main force was eliminated, those local officials who had already pretended to surrender to us would turn against each other in an instant. It was said that they would make a fuss without bloodshed and make a fortune." Zuo Liangyu continued to infer with his own thinking.

Even though it took half a year to prepare, it was still very hasty for rebellion. There were at least dozens of cities from Luoyang to Beijing. The soldiers they had to rely on were not enough to defend, and division of troops was extremely risky. They were easily defeated by the government troops, but in the end they failed.

"General Zuo's inference is really incredible. If that tyrant was not a lunatic, why would he dare to take such a risk?" Zhu Changxun was shocked, but he still couldn't believe Zuo Liangyu's bold guess.

Not to mention where Chongzhen came from, believing that officials from all over the world and dozens of vassal kings rebelled together, this one alone would be enough to make all the officials in the capital and even the tyrant trembled and restless. Even if that tyrant is adventurous, why dares to play such a big game of chess? Isn’t this a joke?

"Just rely on the East Factory, the Jinyiwei and the Foreign Affairs Office! Your Highness, many times, madmen and geniuses are only one step away." Zuo Liangyu said with great faith.

If you want to set up such a big banner, in addition to trusting officials from all over the world, you will definitely be required to monitor and convey information. Obviously, Emperor Chongzhen was not short of manpower.

Since the reorganization of the Dongchang Jinyiwei, the subordinates have been responsible for monitoring, collecting and transmitting messages, and have exceeded 100,000. Based on Zuo Liangyu's speculation about Emperor Chongzhen in the past two years, Emperor Chongzhen would definitely not support such a huge yamen in vain. Combined with the slogans posted in various places by the Foreign Affairs Office over the past six months, and the orderly manner of the imperial court when dealing with the case of falling into the water.

You should know that there are tens of thousands of officials involved in the water case. Zuo Liangyu has reason to believe that there must be great contributions from the supervision agencies such as factories and guards here.

Thinking of this, Zuo Liangyu remembered his behavior when he was expelled from the Xishan Camp by Emperor Chongzhen. He couldn't help but feel cold. The important place in the capital must be the focus of factory guard surveillance. As long as the factory guards want to, they can even investigate which girls he has joined.

Zuo Liangyu was in a bad mood, because if it was as expected, he would probably not be able to hide the tyrant's tyrant's affairs from collecting troops from various places in Shuntian Prefecture. This was simply terrible.

It’s like when you go to a PC, you feel that what you do is hidden enough, and you are complacent, and you feel that others are stupid, you actually saw your video on a website, or it’s live broadcast.

After Zuo Liangyu said this, he frowned. If Emperor Chongzhen was here, he would definitely look at Zuo Liangyu with admiration and give him a thumbs up to praise him, his amazing IQ!

However, if Emperor Chongzhen was really here, he would not lose his composure because of his scheme. The reason is very simple. So what if you see through it? What can you do to me?

Yes, even if it was as expected, what did Zuo Liangyu rely on to break this situation? Just rely on the tens of thousands of peasant militia under his command who were not fully equipped with armor?

The vassal kings in various places have been in rebellion for so long, but the border troops are as stable as Mount Tai, with no sign of moving troops. What does this mean? It means that the court does not take them seriously at all!

The capital city and even the gates were open, waiting for them to come. If the emperor was a fool, then the emperor would definitely treat them as fools!

So angry! Zuo Liangyu's brows became tighter and tighter. He picked up the wine pot beside him and poured a glass of it, drank it all in one go.

"I have heard of the matter of the factory guards for a long time. If it was as expected by General Zuo, how should I break the deadlock according to General Zuo's intention?"

Although Zuo Liangyu's speculation is a bit incredible, it is worth pondering after careful consideration. According to this idea, Zhu Changxun easily figured out a lot of things.

For example, why did the Luoyang prefect Sun Sheng, who had refused to surrender to him suddenly change his mind, the words of government officials in various places, and the inaction of military preparations in various places, everything could be explained according to Zuo Liangyu's ideas.

However, Zhu Changxun also realized a very serious problem. Even if he saw through it, what is the most important thing is how to break the deadlock. Although his troops are not small, there are 100,000 soldiers in the Beijing camp. He originally planned to let the arrogant soldiers and generals of the border army fight to the Beijing camp to death, but now there is no hope.

Zhu Changxun thought about it for a while and found that there was no solution, so he had to ask Xiang Zuo Liangyu again.

Zhu Changxun now feels that it is an extremely wise decision to let Zuo Liangyu lead the entire army. The scholar failed to rebel for ten years. Zhu Changxun glanced at Chen Derong, who lowered his head and remained silent in disgust. He couldn't help but feel that he believed in the wrong person before.

Of course, Zuo Liangyu heard Zhu Changxun’s question, but he himself did not think of a good response. The atmosphere suddenly became a little dull. Zuo Liangyu poured himself a bowl of wine, and then drank it and thought frowned.

Zhu Changxun knew that Zuo Liangyu was thinking of countermeasures, so he didn't bother him. Thinking that this matter was of great importance, he waved his hand and left the left and right. Chen Derong originally wanted to stay here, but Zhu Changxun glared at him and left the central army tent in shame.

But Zhu Changxun waited for the rest of the world, but when he saw Zuo Liangyu drinking only one bowl after another, he never spoke. He was a little bored and was about to urge him, but Zuo Liangyu suddenly drank the wine in his hand and then threw it on the ground:
Chapter completed!