Three days later, according to the agreed time, Li Zicheng arrived at Tianjin Guard as scheduled. As expected, the Ming army in Hejian Prefecture basically had no strength to fight. Li Zicheng directly asked the hungry soldiers of the right army to push over and accept the city.

He also dispatched a part of the old battalion cavalry to cooperate, which can basically be described as devastating, because Fan Zhiwan has almost mobilized the troops of Hejian Prefecture, and the remaining generals who are stationed in various places add up to only a few thousand people.

Evenly distributed to each county, some counties even only have a hundred troops stationed there. This kind of defense system is impossible to stop the hundreds of thousands of Dashun troops. The Ming army basically has two paths, or it will fight to the death or resist.

Otherwise, surrender directly. Generally speaking, it is the civil servants who choose to resist, but the generals do not want to die. It seems that in just a few days, the entire Hejian Mansion is under the control of Li Zicheng. But Li Zicheng has no time to take care of Hejian Mansion.

The specific situation is that after capturing several county towns and opening up the passage to Tianjin Guard, Li Zicheng went all the way to Tianjin Guard under the escort of thousands of old camp cavalry.

The smoke from the Tianjin Guard has not dissipated, and the distinct smell of sulfur and blood can still be smelled in the air. Although the defenders only have a few thousand people, the Tianjin Guard's chief soldier Cao Youyi led his men to fight very bravely. At the critical moment

, and even turned all the artillery muzzles of the Dagukou Fort to bombard the Qing army attacking the city, causing the Qing army to pay a lot of casualties. However, when Rakshasa's artillery arrived at the location, everything changed, and the Ming army again

Heroes are made of flesh and blood and cannot withstand such powerful firepower. They are vulnerable to the firearms of the Rakshasa army. Two thousand four hundred and eighty-one officers and soldiers under Cao Youyi were killed in the battle, and more than a thousand people were injured and captured.

Hundreds of his soldiers did not want to be captured and even chose to commit suicide in the sea. Huang Taiji captured Tianjin Guards on the third day.

At the Qing army camp outside the city, Li Zicheng was also quite courageous. Since everyone was united, he felt that Huang Taiji had no reason to plot against him, so he simply asked the accompanying Laoying cavalry to stay outside the camp, and he only took ten people with him.

Huang Taiji went in to meet Huang Taiji. Huang Taiji didn't put on any airs. After all, they were friendly forces. He also stood outside the tent to greet them. This was the first time the two met. In the past, they used to communicate through Niu Jinxing, but now the two finally

We met on the land of the Ming Dynasty. Huang Taiji looked Li Zicheng up and down. Although this man was dressed simply, he had an extraordinary heroic spirit. He was indeed the supreme commander of the million-strong Shun Army. The aura he exuded was different from ordinary people. Li Zicheng

Of course, he was also looking at Huang Taiji. He had heard the name countless times. Niu Jinxing also described Huang Taiji's appearance and personality to him when he came back. But when they actually met, Li Zicheng found that this person was completely different from what he had imagined.

Yes, Huang Taiji's face can be described as terrifying. A terrifying scar appeared on his face, splitting the entire cheek into two, stretching all the way to the base of the ear. Even half of the ear was missing. This

How was the injury caused? As the supreme ruler of the Qing Dynasty, who had the ability to leave such a big wound on his face.

Seeing Li Zicheng staring at his wound, Huang Taiji smiled and gave Li Zicheng a hug, "So this is the famous Li Zicheng. I have heard about the famous name for a long time outside the country, and it is like thunder." Both of them called themselves emperors, and they were obviously equal.

In the conversation, it seemed inappropriate to call himself "Zhen", so Huang Taiji simply called himself "I". Anyway, he spoke Chinese very well and could communicate directly with Li Zicheng. Li Zicheng was also a human being, so he quickly responded and said

: "I have heard of your name many times. Although we have never met, the cooperation between the two families is very pleasant." "Hahahaha." The two looked at each other and laughed. Huang Taiji made a gesture of invitation.

He said: "Please come into the tent and talk. Talking here is not the way we Jurchens treat guests." Li Zicheng didn't talk nonsense and said to the guards around him: "You can just wait outside the tent." Huang Taiji said to Li Zicheng

He admired his courage very much. Now he was no longer the leader of the bandits, but the emperor of the Dashun regime. He was able to go to the meeting alone. He was indeed very brave. He gave a thumbs up and said: "He is indeed a warrior. What we Jurchens admire the most are warriors."

, I admire your courage." Li Zicheng waved his hand and said: "Thank you, please."

As the two entered the tent, Huang Taiji said: "You must be very curious about this wound on my face. To be honest, it was left by Liu Yi for me. During the Liaodong War, Liu Yi personally cut off my wound with a big gun."

"Ears." Huang Taiji's tone was very calm, but Li Zicheng sounded like thunder. This wound was actually left by Liu Yi to Huang Taiji himself. Liu Yi is really a monster, he can do this kind of thing. Li Zicheng took a deep breath.

He said in a tone: "This is a terrible opponent. After the two families destroy the Ming Dynasty, they will probably have to deal with this monster." Huang Taiji did not answer, but just motioned to sit down. He did not sit on the main seat, but sat down.

The two parties were talking on an equal footing. Huang Taiji specially rearranged the arrangement so that the two could talk face to face. Li Zicheng was not polite, and Da Ma Jin Dao sat down. After tea was served, Huang Taiji stepped back and said

: "I invite you here today to discuss important matters."

Li Zicheng was not very surprised. He had known for a long time that the way foreigners outside the customs spoke was different from the people in the Central Plains. They didn't like to beat around the bush and just went straight to the point. Li Zicheng took a sip of tea and put down the cup and said, "But it doesn't hurt to talk." Huang Taiji smiled and said,

He put down his tea cup and clapped his hands. With two clicks, a man came out from behind the screen. Although he was wearing a scholar's uniform, he also wore a bearskin hat unique to the customs. He looked a bit nondescript. Li Zicheng was a little strange. Judging from his appearance, this man looked like a man.

The Han people looked obviously different from the Jurchens. He didn't understand what kind of medicine Huang Taiji was selling in his gourd, so he simply listened to what he said. Huang Taiji pointed to the scribe and said to Li Zicheng, "This is an old acquaintance of yours." "Yes."

?" Li Zicheng's expression changed and he stood up from his seat. Old acquaintance? Who is this?

Huang Taiji smiled and said: "Haha, although we are old acquaintances, you two have probably not met formally yet. Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Hong Chengchou Hong." Li Zicheng jumped up from his chair as if he was electrocuted.

The tea in his mouth that he hadn't swallowed was about to spurt out. His eyes widened. What, this person turned out to be Hong Chengchou? Didn't Hong Chengchou serve as the governor in Liaodong and then the entire army was wiped out? Could it be that the rumors were true?

Is Hong Chengchou not dead? Regarding Hong Chengchou’s whereabouts, there are actually many rumors within the customs. From an official perspective, the entire Liaodong Army was wiped out. He, the commander, was probably defeated and killed, with no body left. However, there are also rumors that Hong Chengchou was injured and killed.

Prisoners, some said they died on a hunger strike, some said they surrendered, in short, they were all kinds of things. But only after Li Zicheng saw the real person of Hong Chengchou did he know that Hong Chengchou must have been surrendered. There was no need for Huang Taiji to lie to himself. Everyone was a person of status.

Li Zicheng pointed at Hong Chengchou with a trembling hand and said, "Are you Hong Chengchou?" Although Hong Chengchou surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, he still looked down upon Li Zicheng, a bandit leader. However, he could not lose his courtesy in front of Huang Taiji.

In terms of status, Li Zicheng is the one who can be equal to Huang Taiji.

Hong Chengchou bowed his hands and saluted: "Hong Chengchou is here to see King Chuang." He didn't need to address Li Zicheng as a saint, and Li Zicheng could understand. After all, when he was dealing with Hong Chengchou, he was still King Chuang. He thought that his enemies would be extremely jealous when they met each other, but Li Zicheng didn't expect that Li Zicheng would be jealous.

But he laughed loudly and said: "Hahaha, it's really Mr. Hong. It's true that seeing it is better than hearing it a hundred times. You beat me so hard in Shaanxi back then. Things are really like chess. I didn't expect that we would have the chance to meet each other today."

"Li Zicheng also clasped his fists in return. A flash of light flashed in Huang Taiji's eyes. He is worthy of being a dragon and a phoenix among people. This ability of adaptability and forbearance is not something ordinary people can have. He has a sense of letting go of grudges with a smile. Hong Chengchou obviously also

I didn't expect Li Zicheng to be so free and easy, and he felt a little uncomfortable, but he still replied: "It's all old things, so don't mention it." Li Zicheng sat down with a smile, "I heard that Mr. died in the battle in Liaodong that day, and I felt a little pity, Mr.

What a great talent, I didn't expect that your husband is still alive, I'm very happy." Regardless of whether it was against his will or not, at least Li Zicheng did a perfect job on the surface. Hong Chengchou also clasped his fists and said: "Thanks to King Chuang, I will keep my next life.

"

Huang Taiji pressed his hand and motioned for Hong Chengchou to sit down as well, "Now Mr. Hong is my staff and an effective counselor of the Qing Dynasty. Now that he has entered the customs, Mr. Hong is very familiar with the situation inside the customs, so when he enters the customs this time,

I decided to listen more to Mr. Hong's advice." Li Zicheng understood. The original key point was here. He said why Huang Taiji suddenly wanted to meet, it must be that the conditions originally negotiated between the two parties had changed. Li Zicheng said calmly: "I don't like it either.

Those who beat around the bush, just tell me what you have to say." "Okay, I'll tell you the truth then." Huang Taiji said. Then he stood up and said: "It was originally agreed between the two families that whoever captures the capital first will win.

I have the right to speak. Now I have thought about it and give up the attack on the capital." "Huh? What does this mean?" Li Zicheng couldn't believe it. Huang Taiji was not a fool. He gave up just because he said he gave up? This is not giving up the capital.

The Dashun Army, everyone knows that capturing the capital can bring huge wealth. There are palaces, ministers' mansions, and countless dignitaries. Once they enter the city, they will definitely be rich in gold and silver. Why did Huang Taiji give up so easily?
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