When Guarjia Zhuobutai, one of the few remaining warriors in the Qing Dynasty, followed Nalan Mingzhu into the South Study, the night was already deep. But the lights were still on in the South Study, and Emperor Kangxi was holding a cup of tea.

, sitting cross-legged on the cold Kang, staring out of the dark window in a daze, seeming to be thinking about something.

There are piles of imperial records, title books, memorials, etc., including military reports sent from various places, as well as some domestic and foreign affairs reports. Since Wu Sangui released the news that he was going to cross the river, the provinces north of the Yangtze River, which were originally relatively stable,

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. From time to time, news came of rebellions or of green camp generals who were ready to take action. Governor Moro of Shanxi and Shaanxi reported that General Cai Yuan, deputy generals Shao Lingzhi, and Bai Guangyong were all suspected of secretly communicating with Wu Sangui. And they had already arrived.

Jingzhou's Pingnan General Leer Jinze secretly reported to Xiangyang Commander-in-Chief Yang Laijia that Yunyang's deputy general Hong Fu showed signs of rebellion. Several commander-in-chiefs and deputy generals in Shaanxi and Gansu were not in trouble, but once Wu Sangui crossed the Yangtze River and headed north in Hubei,

If it gets messy, it will be really troublesome.

The Battle of Jingzhou was Wu Sangui’s first battle after crossing the Yangtze River, and also his first battle after Xuanye’s personal expedition. It was very crucial. If Kangxi had won, not only would Wu Sangui be contained to the south of the Yangtze River, but also Prince Zhu San of Guangdong and his grandson Zhu San would also be contained.

Bad luck will follow - because once Wu Sangui was defeated, the Qing Dynasty's heavy troops in the Yangtze River Basin were activated, and they could maneuver along the Yangtze River at any time. If Zhu San and his son dared to go across the sea to seize Jiangning, then one hundred thousand or even more troops would be waiting for them.

Crushed by two hundred thousand heavenly soldiers!

But if the Qing Dynasty was defeated in Jingzhou, the situation would take a sudden turn for the worse!

When Kangxi was feeling restless, Wang Fuchen, who was standing guard outside the door, suddenly shouted: "Master, Mingzhu and Zhuo Butai have arrived."

"Tell them to come in!" Kangxi said, "Wang Fuchen, you come in too."

Wang Fuchen has now been granted the title of "Minister of the Concierge" and has not officially taken office yet. But this slave is so loyal that he offered to guard the door of the south study room with a knife.

Kangxi actually didn't doubt him, and even personally gave him a precious sword that was particularly effective in killing people, and asked him to guard the gate of the south study room - this was a "living Lu Bu"! His martial arts skills were so high that even in Dorgon's class

There are few rivals among the Manchus. If there was a rebellion at the gate of South Study, Emperor Kangxi would not die immediately?

But Wang Fuchen's performance tonight was very consistent with the temperament of a loyal slave. Not only did he not resist, but he also looked at the door very seriously. He is a goalkeeper!

Seeing "Door God" Wang Fuchen leading Zhuo Butai and Mingzhu into the South Study Room. The palm of Emperor Kangxi's right hand once again pressed on the handle of a revolver...

Walking in together with Mingzhu and Wang Fuchen was an old man with gray braids and a gray beard. However, his figure was very tall and straight, and he took off his horse-shoe sleeves and knelt down to salute very neatly.

Kangxi looked at his old loyal slave and said warmly: "Zhuo Butai, you have been wronged."

"Slave..." Zhuo Butai burst into tears as soon as he heard Kangxi's words, "Slave, I am not wronged..."

You've cried so much, why don't you feel aggrieved?

"Wang Fuchen, quickly bring a stool to Zhuo Butai and let him sit and answer." Kangxi continued to coax Mr. Zhuo, "Old man, stop kneeling and sit up... It's quite cool at night in the Forbidden City. On the floor tiles

It's even colder. If you kneel for a long time and your knees are frozen, you won't be able to ride on horseback and fight, and you will defeat Wu and Zhu for me."

What a kind gentleman!

Zhuo Butai almost thought that the person who killed his two brothers was not Emperor Kangxi...

Zhuo Butai still sat down on a stool moved by Wang Fuchen. Mingzhu and Wang Fuchen continued to "kneel down" - waiting with excitement for Emperor Kangxi's Tianyu inquiry.

It was late at night, and apart from Emperor Kangxi and the eunuchs and guards on duty, there were only three people in the South Study Room, Zhuo Butai, Mingzhu and Wang Fuchen... not even Suo'etu was present!

So the happiest thing tonight is actually the pearl - Suo'etu is the son of Sony, and Suo'etu is the biggest contributor to the capture of Obai! In order to get rid of Obai, Suo'etu resigned from the position of right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was promoted to a first-class position.

The guards kept secrets with Kangxi every day and helped Kangxi find thugs.

The deaths of Obai and Mulima were probably done by Suo'etu under the instructions of Kangxi... Suo'etu killed two invincible generals of the Qing Dynasty in one go, which was a big sin!

At this time Kangxi asked straight to the point: "Zhuo Butai, has Mingzhu told you about the current situation of the war against rebellion and suppression of bandits?"

"I told you," Zhuo Butai said, "I talked for a whole hour."

Kangxi nodded approvingly, this pearl will do a good job!

"Then what do you think?" Kangxi asked again, "Can I, the imperial commander, personally conquer Wu Sangui and win?"

"We can win!" Zhuo Butai said, "Wu Sangui really has nothing to worry about. There is only one person who will cause serious trouble to the country!"

"who?"

"Zhu Heji!" Zhuo Butai was a little excited, "Destroyed Macao, captured Ke Kexi, defeated Tuhai, swept Guangdong, captured and killed more than 70,000 to 80,000 of our heavenly soldiers... Your Majesty, please don't think that he is a remnant of the previous Ming Dynasty.

, you should regard him as the pioneer of a generation!

And that Wu Sangui is actually a remnant of the Ming Dynasty, and we, the Qing Dynasty's defeated generals, are nothing to worry about."

Mr. Zhuo saw in Zhu Heji the sharpness of the Qing Dynasty when it rose outside the Guangua!

Zhuo Butai's view was actually similar to that of Yue Le - Yue Le personally went to Jiangning to take charge in order to prevent Zhu Heji from going north.

"Zhuo Butai," Kangxi said, "I have asked Prince An to stay in Jiangning to prevent Zhu Heji from going north. As long as we can concentrate our forces to defeat Wu Sangui first, we can use all the power of the world to destroy the rebels in Guangdong.

"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" Zhuo Butai said it nicely, but he was unsure in his heart.

He was actually sure of defeating Wu Sangui. As he said, Wu Sangui was just a remnant of the Ming army. How strong could it be, no matter how strong it was?

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relation.

And this newly formed army is obviously still on the rise... In the next few years, they will probably have room to continue to rise.

But Zhuo Butai didn't want to talk to Emperor Kangxi about this now, because nothing could be done about it.

Although Wu Sangui's rebellion was not enough to overthrow the Qing Dynasty's rule in the pass, it made the Qing court unable to expedition to Guangdong, and at least bought Zhu Cijiong, Zhu Heji and his son a few years.

"Zhuo Butai," Emperor Kangxi asked again at this time, "how many troops do you think I need to send to defeat Wu Sangui in Jingzhou?"

"Returning to the emperor," Zhuo Butai said, "I feel that the heavenly soldiers cannot defeat Wu Sangui in Jingzhou Prefecture."

Kangxi was stunned: "What? Didn't you just say that Wu Sangui didn't have enough to worry about?"

"My servant did say that," Zhuo Butai said, "but the imperial court still cannot fight a decisive battle in Jingzhou."

Kangxi wondered: "Why is this?"

"Because the imperial court's biggest advantage on the Huguang battlefield lies in Shi Lang's navy... As long as this navy is there, the imperial army on the Yangtze River east of Hanyang and the army along the Han River south of Xiangyang will be one."

.So I suggest that the heavenly troops in Huguang should always be deployed around this waterway that is completely owned by me."

Kangxi whispered: "Doesn't that mean we have to abandon Jingzhou City?"

Zhuo Butai said: "Your Majesty, Wu Sangui did not cross the river for a small Jingzhou City, and Your Majesty, you did not march personally to defend Jingzhou City. So why do you have to compete with him for the gain and loss of a city or a land? The slave suggested General Pingnan.

Immediately move to Jingmen Prefecture, Anlu Prefecture, and Xiangyang Prefecture to set up defenses."

Kangxi was noncommittal, and then asked: "Zhuo Butai, how many Eight Banners soldiers do I need to mobilize to Hubei to ensure victory?"

"Your Majesty," Zhuo Butai looked at Emperor Kangxi and said, "I think the Eight Banners soldiers are no longer enough... At least the Eight Banners soldiers in Beijing are no longer enough to defeat Wu Sangui!"

"What?" Emperor Kangxi stood up suddenly, "The Eight Banners' powerful troops are no longer useful, so who can I rely on?"
Chapter completed!