If there is a way to save the people of Jiading, even if there is only a glimmer of hope, Zhao Ming would be willing to try it.

He Wencheng said: "Boan, haven't we captured a full general? Li Chengdong hasn't attacked yet, and it may be related to this. I think his status is not low, so he can use him to trade."

Zhao Ming pondered for a while, then looked up at everyone, saying to Hou Dongzeng and others, "Everyone, I think I'm not careful. Jiading City is here, and the Qing soldiers cannot move away. As long as we are still here, when we fight back, Jiading is not from our Ming Dynasty."

Hou Dongzeng and many gentry were silent for a while and nodded, "Okay, I agree."

Zhao Ming said: "Okay, let's give it a try. If Li Chengdong doesn't agree, I will kill the Tartars sacrifice flag first and then fight out. But who will contact Li Chengdong?"

Li Chengdong slaughtered Kunshan and killed tens of thousands of people in Jiading. The gentry was silent. He Wencheng reluctantly smiled and said, "I mentioned the suggestion, just go. If Li Chengdong threatens everyone with me, Brother Bo'an, you can shoot me to death with one arrow. Please give me some pleasure!"

After He Wencheng smiled and said, Zhao Ming felt uncomfortable, but he still patted his shoulder, "I can't do archery skills, but I can find a team of bird gunners to ensure you won't suffer!"

He Wencheng smiled terrified: "What if you don't get beaten into a sieve?"

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In the Qing army camp, there was a charred area everywhere. In a simple military tent, a Qing army Niu Lu was furious in Manchu language.

Although Li Chengdong was the general, he could only bow his head and be scolded in front of the Eight Banners.

At this time, Niu Luman's words were filled with Chinese characters, and he cursed like thunder for a while before leaving the military tent in anger.

Li Yuanyin waited for Niu Lu to leave, and raised his head angrily on his face, "Father, what did he say?"

Li Chengdong had a gloomy face, "How did I know, but it must be related to Tunqi!"

The Eight Banners soldiers were very strict. According to regulations, the lost commander generals and the guards were all killed. The flag soldiers were not in a hurry. Li Chengdong's anxiety was not lower than that of the Niu Lu.

Aisin Gioro Tunqi was the grandson of Prince Shurhaqi. He had a low status among the royal family, but he defected to Dorgon and was a member of the regent of the Qing Dynasty.

This time he followed Duoduo to the south, and together with Bernekan, he captured Emperor Hongguang Zhu Yousong in Wuhu. He made great contributions and would definitely receive a reward, but now he was abducted by Li Chengdong, asking Li Chengdong to explain to Dorgon.

Just when Li Chengdong was upset, the curtain was raised, and a Qing general came in and reported, "Master, there are people in the city who want to see Master."

Li Chengdong narrowed his eyes and said, "Bring in!"

Not long after, He Wencheng, who was dressed in Confucian uniform, was taken to Li Chengdong. He sat calmly on the left chair without fear on his face.

The Qing general in the tent was furious, and with a "scarlet" he pulled out his battle knife and put it on He Wencheng's neck, "Ha, did the Grandmaster ask you to sit?"

He Wencheng's expression did not change, "This is Jiading. I am a student of the Ming Dynasty. I can sit there as long as I want. Why do you Qing soldiers allow it?"

The Qing general was furious and Yang Dao was about to chop him. Li Yuanyin reached out and grabbed Qing General's arm and stopped the sword from slashing him.

Li Yuanyin looked at He Wencheng with a sharp look. Seeing that he was extraordinary and Confucian scholars were dressed in a Confucian manner, he couldn't help but admire He Wencheng.

"Master-in-chief, listen to what he said!" Li Yuanyin let go of the Qing general's hand and clasped Li Chengdong with a fist.

Li Chengdong was also looking at He Wencheng up and down, and suddenly laughed and said, "It is rare for you to be a scholar to be in danger. Tell me, who are you? What's the matter with me?"

Li Chengdong has always disliked literati, but he admired the courageous and lustful person. Although this person in front of him is a scholar, he is also a tough guy.

He Wencheng said: "My surname is He and my name is Wencheng. I went out of the city to meet General Li because I wanted to negotiate with General Li."

Li Chengdong narrowed his eyes and looked in awe, "Do you come to negotiate the conditions for surrender?"

He Wencheng shook his head, "I'm not here to surrender, but to make a deal with General Li!"

"Hmph!" Li Chengdong snorted coldly, "Jiading West City is already in my hands. I am easy to defeat Jiading. Why do you want to make a deal with me?"

He Wencheng smiled and took out a box, "Just this!"

Li Yuanyin frowned and took the box and presented it to Li Chengdong. The latter opened it and saw that the box fell to the ground. The box was knocked over and one ear fell out.

"Where do you cut the ears of Tunqi Beizi?" Li Chengdong was furious.

He Wencheng smiled, "It turns out that he is still a Beizi, but he is actually a Jiannu clan!" As he said that, he looked up at Li Chengdong, with a glorious look on his face: "General Li doesn't listen, my conditions!"

Li Chengdong's eyes were blazing, and he wanted to kill the person in front of him with one knife. "Aren't you afraid that I will kill you, are you going to exchange for the garrison?"

He Wencheng said, "General Li thought that the righteous people in the city did not expect this possibility? I, He Wencheng, was just a student, it had nothing to do with it, but there was only one tranquil zi. I was too old to die, but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to survive."

"You!" Li Chengdong was furious, but he had no choice but to deal with He Wencheng. Tunqi really couldn't die.

Li Yuanyin, on the side, made his own decision, "You talk about the conditions!"

He Wencheng put away his lust and suddenly said with a serious expression: "General Li is also a Han Chinese. Please leave a line for his work. I ask the general to let the people of Jiading go and let us evacuate and not commit another killing."

After saying that, He Wencheng bowed a long time.

Li Chengdong's face was gloomy and clear. Li Yuanyin next to him whispered: "Master, let them go and return to Tunqi. For us, there is no loss, but we can avoid being held accountable by the Qing court."

Li Chengdong thought for a while, "I agree with your conditions. You can use Tunqi Beizi to exchange the lives of the people in the city, but I also have two conditions."

He Wencheng stood up straight when he heard the words, "President Li, please speak."

"The first condition is that people can leave, and all the property is left. The second condition is~" Li Chengdong glanced at He Wencheng, with a sneering smile in his eyes, "I want you to stay, shaved your hair and surrender to the Qing Dynasty, and be my assistant!"

He Wencheng was stunned and his expression sank. He pondered for a while and suddenly said resolutely: "Okay, I agree. As long as General Li dares to listen to my suggestions."

Li Chengdong didn't expect He Wencheng to agree, and was stunned for a moment, but then laughed and said, "Okay, please ask Mr. He to go back and notify the people in the city. I am willing to trade, and then we will discuss a specific step!"

He Wencheng and Zhao Ming were together, and his thoughts changed a little. As long as he resisted the Qing Dynasty and saved people, he did not care about other things, including the reputation that scholars paid the most. This is also the reason why he was able to propose a deal with Li Chengdong first.

At that moment, Li Chengdong asked someone to send He Wencheng back, and when He Wencheng left, Li Chengdong walked back and forth a few steps, "This matter cannot be concealed by Qi Ding, Yuan Yin, you send someone to invite Batai An Niulu."

Soon after, Niu Lu of the Qing Dynasty came to the big tent, and Li Chengdong said the matter. After listening to the translation, Niu Lu showed a satisfied and joyful expression on his face, and then he whined and said a while of Manchu.

After listening to the translation, the translator said: "Master, Niu Lu said he could agree to the exchange, but he had to ambush in advance. When the Beizi was replaced, he would immediately cover up and kill them!"

Li Yuanyin was very anxious when he heard this, "Father, isn't this not keeping his promise?"

Bataian seemed to understand Li Yuanyin's words, frowned, and a few angry Manchu words appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Li Chengdong agitated his cheek muscles and waved his hand, "Do as Niu Lu meant!"
Chapter completed!