"Zhang Xianzhong will do business with me first?"

Li Chaosheng was a little surprised after hearing Gu Zi's report. The generals on the front line had no decision-making power on this matter of trade between the two major forces, so they had to report it to Li Chaosheng as soon as possible.

After listening to Gu Zi's report, Li Chaosheng started pacing in place. Zhang Xianzhong's request was something he did not expect. Gu Zi watched Li Chaosheng pacing back and forth and said, "If the county magistrate feels embarrassed, why don't I call Li Dezhen?"

Rejecting Zhang Xianzhong’s request is like fighting life and death one second and starting business the next.”

But Li Chaosheng raised his hand and waved and said: "No, go to Dian Tongqian Pass and say, promise Zhang Xianzhong, and say that Lantian can provide him with grain, cloth, salt, and ironware. If the business cooperation is happy in the future, gunpowder will not be used."

Not available to them."

"Ah, my lord, what are you doing here?"

Guzi looked at Li Chaosheng in confusion. Li Chaosheng laughed and said: "Guzi, remember, there are no eternal enemies in this world, only eternal interests. Zhang Xianzhong and this group of bandits are burning, killing, looting and looting everywhere."

He has a lot of silver, but he has never used it. This is a waste of money. Now he is willing to use the silver to do business, which is a good thing."

"This silver is just some silver in Zhang Xianzhong's hands, but if it is placed in our Lantian, it will be a reservoir, a large factory, and countless technological sieges and people's livelihood projects. We will definitely make a profit from this transaction."

After Li Chaosheng said this, Guzi nodded and said: "That's right, then I will send a telegram to Tongqianguan according to your instructions."

Li Chaosheng nodded and said, "Well, go ahead."

After hearing this, Gu Zi immediately went to telegraph, followed closely by Li Chaosheng who laughed and said: "It's really a pillow for someone who is sleepy. I was thinking about how to get the money from these bandits for my own use, but I didn't expect that the other party came to my door.

coming."

Li Chaosheng happily looked at the information in his hand, which was about Li Zicheng.

After Zhang Xianzhong surrendered, Li Zicheng was unable to support himself. He was surrounded and suppressed by Cao Bianjiao and others many times in Shanxi, and his troops became smaller and smaller. The most thrilling one was when Li Zicheng led troops to inspect a valley where soldiers were hiding, and was intercepted by Cao Bianjiao and his men. Finally, Li Zicheng

Under the protection of Liu Zongmin, only twenty cavalry broke through.

This time, Li Zicheng hid in Shili Village, Jincheng, Shanxi Province and became a farmer incognito. It is said that he led his people and cultivated 20 acres of fertile farmland.

However, it is obvious that he did not extinguish his ambition. According to the report, when he was plowing the fields, he personally carved the word "forbearance" on a huge stone in the field with an axe.

It can be seen that he still has the determination to make a comeback.

Li Chaosheng nodded after looking at the information. Li Zicheng's first uprising was unqualified. The reason was also very simple. The uprising was too full and there was no guideline for doing things. For example, the extremely destructive phrase "Is King Chuang coming?"

I didn’t shout out when I wanted to pay for the food.

This is the limitation of the peasant uprising army. When Li Zicheng learns from the pain for the second time, there will be another storm, and this time the storm will be enough to swallow up the Ming Dynasty.

The reason why Li Chaosheng knew so clearly what Li Zicheng wanted to do was because Li Zicheng was always accompanied by a confidant named Li Shichao.

I have never doubted Li Shichao and Li Zicheng. After all, Li Shichao and Li Shichao had known each other since Wei Mo. Before he started the uprising, Li Shichao had followed him. He had always been conscientious in his work, not greedy for money, lustful, and not greedy for power.

The other generals under Li Zicheng were busy fighting for military power, wishing they could have as many soldiers as possible. However, Li Shichao never had the idea of ​​dividing his troops into his own group. He never had more than a hundred people under his command, and Li Zicheng was always the one who slept the most.

People who are willing to rest assured.

After all, in Li Zicheng's view, Li Shichao had no ambitions and only wanted to live a peaceful life. This kind of person was more trustworthy to use than his own nephew.

If Li Zicheng trusts Li Shichao, then Li Chaosheng will have more trust in Li Zicheng. If Li Chaosheng wants to know, even if Li Zicheng was energetic that day, what posture he used with his wife, and how long he lasted, Li Chaosheng can also know.

Li Zicheng has no secrets from Li Chaosheng.

Zhang Xianzhong was defeated and prepared to retreat to Hubei to wait for the right time. Li Zicheng was lurking in Shaanxi, like a poisonous snake, waiting for the Ming Dynasty to take a bite and inject fatal venom when he was unprepared.

So now, there are no visible rebels within the Ming Dynasty. Li Chaosheng's Lantian is the biggest thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh.

However, not everyone in Lantian can plot something. Just because Li Chaosheng doesn't rebel doesn't mean that Li Chaosheng doesn't have the strength to rebel. If a tiger doesn't show its power, you think I'm a sick cat.

"Yang Sichang, Zuo Liangyu, Zhou Yanru, hehe... tomorrow, you will receive a surprise from Lantian."

Li Chaosheng chuckled, this world is very cruel, good people are bullied by others, good people are bullied by others, and good people are ridiculed by others. If a force is weak, endless humiliation and disaster will be waiting for it.

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Li Chaosheng thought of this and set up a lazy waist. It is really tiring to fight for the world.

…

Beijing, Yang Mansion.

Yang Sichang, Minister of the Ministry of War, celebrates his birthday today, which is a big event in the Yang family. In the Yang family's era, the Yang family had a scholarly family, a noble family, and a large family population, but today they all came to the Yang Mansion to celebrate Yang Sichang's birthday.

The house was very lively today, there was a flowing banquet, and the guests and friends were all seated. Yang Sichang was sitting at the main table, surrounded by the core members of the Yang family. Since it was a time of national crisis, the Yang family did not make any grand arrangements. Most of the people who came came

He is a member of the Yang family, and the other high-ranking officials and dignitaries were not invited.

Yang Sichang was a good man, and Chongzhen advocated frugality. He was so arrogant at this juncture that if his political enemies took part in the banquet, it would be a waste. Yang Sichang was not stupid.

Therefore, the scale of the birthday banquet is limited to the clan, but the cost cannot be ignored. There are all kinds of delicacies on the table, including delicacies from mountains and seas. Some of them look very expensive, such as a steamed bear paw. This bear paw is

The bear has a bear paw on its right hand.

Eating bear paws is very particular. The right-hand bear paw is much better than the left-hand bear paw, because the bear always licks its right bear paw whether it is moving or licking it. Therefore, the bear paw is fat and big, fragrant but not greasy.

The food is delicious.

It's just like a fish. The fattest part is always the movable cheek meat, and the most unpalatable part is the dead piece of meat on the back. If it doesn't move, the taste will naturally be inferior.

Bear paws, sea bass, shrimps, sea cucumbers, roasted whole lamb, roasted suckling pig, steamed hash ants, what is hash ants? They are wood frogs from the Northeast. All kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas fill the table. Which dish should I take?

If you replace it with whole grains, it will be enough for ordinary people to eat for three to five days, or even a month.

But here it is the most common dish.

Yang Sichang was sitting in the main seat at this time, and a play was being performed on the stage. The content was about offering treasures from the Dragon Palace. The singing was so lively that Yang Sichang rarely relaxed and watched with relish.

Everyone around him looked happy. My master was becoming more and more powerful in the court, and the whole family was taking advantage of him and getting rich.

At this time, a cousin from outside the house came over with a glass of wine to pay homage to Yang Sichang. Yang Sichang smiled and nodded. After drinking a glass, Yang Sichang said: "Cousin, I drank wine today, but I want to say a few words to you, our family is not

If you don’t have money, your Chong’er can just buy women if he likes them. Why use force? Moreover, he even killed his daughter afterwards. If I hadn’t asked someone to press down the eucalyptus, according to Ming law, your Chong’er’s head would be gone.

It’s time to drop it.”

After hearing this, my cousin apologized repeatedly, laughed and scolded his grandson for not living up to expectations, and went down to collect the land rent. When he saw that the daughter of a farmer was good, he took it by force. She was a shallow-sighted grandson who could not compare with the eldest son.

After hearing this, Yang Sichang was very happy. Zu'er, named Yang Yaozu, was Yang Sichang's favorite grandson. He was good at both civil and military skills. In the competition in the coming year, Yang Sichang could almost predict that his grandson would definitely be on the list.

At this time, Yang Sichang was very happy when his cousin praised his grandson.

His eyes searched around the table, but did not find Yang Yaozu, so he asked strangely: "Where is Zu'er?"

Everyone around shook their heads, and then Zuer's father said: "Father, today Zuer said that he was going to find a special longevity for his father to make you happy. I think he was delayed."

"Oh, a special birthday gift, hahaha... He always knows how to make me happy, hahaha..."

Whenever Yang Yaozu and Yang Sichang are mentioned, his face lights up with a smile.

He has a special fondness for this grandson.

As Yang Sichang thought about it, the surrounding tribesmen came to thank Yang Sichang one after another. For example, they thanked Yang Sichang for helping him clear out the land invaders. For example, they thanked Yang Sichang for taking care of his business this year and allowing him to make a lot of money from the inferior ordnance he produced.

Anyway, one person attained enlightenment and the whole family ascended to heaven. Yang Sichang happily accepted the compliments from people around him, which gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

The Yang family has always been like this. The main room is for scientific examination and officialdom, and the surrounding rooms are for business, ensuring that the family's wealth will grow.

Only in this way can we ensure the long-term prosperity of a big family.

After drinking a round of wine, Yang Sichang frowned and said: "It's already around this time, Zu'er should be back. What kind of birthday gift are you preparing for? Are you ready now?"

Yang Sichang frowned, and the people around him also echoed. Someone said: "Nothing will happen."

One person said: "How is it possible? If anyone dares to touch our Yang family in the capital, even His Majesty will have to weigh it."

"Be careful what you say."

After Yang Sichang heard such rebellious words, he angrily scolded the man and the man immediately lowered his head. Just as everyone was waiting, a choking sound of gongs and drums was heard on the stage.

The next moment, a painted-faced martial artist was seen carrying a tray with a brocade box in it. At this time, he walked out to the beat of gongs and drums and said: "Master Yang, watch here. I will be entrusted by Young Master Yang Yaozu to offer a birthday gift."

.”

After saying this, the colorful-faced Wu Sheng showed off his birthday gift.

After hearing this, everyone around laughed: "Okay, Joey just has a new trick, singing and giving birthday gifts, it's interesting."

The people around him laughed, but Yang Sichang frowned slightly and said, "Where is my ancestor? Why didn't he see his birthday present?"

The colorful-faced Wu Sheng chuckled and said, "Master Zu'er said that he will meet Mr. Yang soon, but now we should see the young master's birthday gift first."

As he spoke, the colorful-faced warrior jumped off the stage, walked slowly to the main table, and then placed the tray on the table.

"Mr. Yang, the young master said, please ask Mr. Yang to open it in person. There will be a surprise."

Yang Sichang frowned after hearing this, looked at the big painted face and said, "Where is Zu'er?"

The colorful-faced Wusheng said: "I don't know, I'm just giving a gift. Please open it."

Yang Sichang frowned, and then Yang Sichang's eldest wife said: "Master, if there is anything in Zuer's hands that you should worry about, if you don't fight, I will do it."

Mrs. Dafang stood up as she spoke, went directly to the brocade box, reached out to grab the brocade box, and opened the lid of the brocade box.

"Ah~"

The next moment, Mrs. Dafang screamed, threw away the lid of the brocade box in her hand, and sat down on the chair. At this time, the people around her also stood up and took a look. They were all confused and screamed in fright.

Inside, inside was a human head, a young man's head.
To be continued...