Cao Bianjiao led his troops to retreat to Yunnan, and Wu Sangui ordered his general Hu Guozhu to lead a group of troops to pursue him. He returned to the west, and dispatched troops at the junction of Sichuan and Huguang, threatening Jingzhou.

Gao Jie was also restless. After obtaining Hengyang, he continued to invade the south and ravage the surrounding areas of Changsha.

Hao Yaoqi couldn't bear it and led his troops out of the city to fight Gao Jie. He eventually returned with great defeat and was captured and killed thousands of people. Company Changsha was almost captured by Gao Jie.

Because of the previous relationship, Gao Jie did not want the Ming court to really surrender the Chuang Army.

Gao Jie's actions aroused Li Guo's strong dissatisfaction and wanted to raise an army to retaliate, but were blocked by Dashun Prime Minister Niu Jinxing and military advisor Song Xiance.

Song Xiance believed that the threat to the rebel army was Wu Sangui in Zigui and Oboi in Xiangyang. Although Wu Sangui occupied Bashu and did not completely obey the Qing court, Wu Sangui was still the King of Shu in the Qing Dynasty.

Once the two send troops together, the rebel army in Huguang will be attacked on both sides.

If the Ming army is added, it will be a siege on all sides.

Since we can temporarily cease war with the Ming army, we should seize this opportunity. We should not have had a complete disagreement with the Ming court for the sake of Gao Jie.

Niu Jinxing was completely desperate about the future of the Chuangjun. He believed that if the Ming court could forgive his crimes and use them more seriously, it would be fine if he defected to the Ming Dynasty.

After everyone's discussion, Li Guo decided to let Li Shuangxi lead his troops to reinforce Changsha. He suppressed Hao Yaoqi as Li Shuangxi and no longer allowed him to leave the city to fight Gao Jie.

On the other hand, Zhang Nai accompanied Niu Jinxing to Nanjing to meet Emperor Ming.

Originally, Niu Jinxing was the Prime Minister of Dashun, so he didn't have to be the messenger. But Niu Jinxing insisted on going, and Li Guo could only agree.

Niu Jinxing first went to Wuchang to pay homage to Du Yinxi, and then returned to Nanjing with Du Yinxi.

Out of praise for Du Yinxi's great contributions and to show his importance to Niu Jinxing's visit, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty gave the two enough courtesy.

The chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty cabinet, Shi Kefa, the left governor Huang Degong, the eunuch of the Beijing camp, and the minister of the Ministry of Rites Fang Yizhi went out of the city to greet him.

Have met and spoken.

Shi Kefa and Huang Degong took Niu Jinxing away. He held a banquet to test Niu Jinxing's tone and properly placed it.

Before Niu Jinxing officially met with Emperor Ming, Shi Kefahui representative Zhu Cilang talked with him first.

Du Yinxi followed Lu Jiude through the palace gates and went to see Zhu Cixuan.

Zhu Cilang walked down the Long Case and asked Du Yinxi to do something, "Du's dear, please get up quickly. Come on, someone! Give him a chair."

Du Yinxi's face changed slightly, "The weak minister was frightened."

Zhu Cilang looked at Du Yinxi and sighed slightly, "The world is in chaos and the Ming Dynasty is in danger. All the ministers have their own thoughts, but they are not available. Only my beloved is loyal and diligent, hard-working, and has made such great achievements for the Ming Dynasty. It is a blessing for me to have my beloved here. I haven't seen you for more than a year, but my beloved's hair is gray, and my heart is very painful. I should take care of myself in the future, and for myself, and for the Ming Dynasty."

Du Yinxi was moved, so he could only hold his fists and salute.

Speaking of this, Zhu Cixuan waved his hand and several eunuchs came forward with trays. They were placed with silver flowers, python robes, brocade and other rewards.

Du Yinxi hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him.

Zhu Ciyang asked Du Yinxi to get up, turned to another person kneeling beside him and said, "Are you Jin Shenghuan?"

Jin Shenghuan did not dare to look up and said in a tremolo, "Long live your life when I see Your Majesty." He was a humble person and was once a thief. He was promoted step by step with his military achievements. The biggest official he had ever met before was Du Yinxi. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel panic when he saw the Emperor of Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "You are very nice too, just flat!"

Jin Shenghuan did not get up and continued to kneel down and said, "Report to Your Majesty, the last general is incompetent and defeated by the thief. Please give up the crime."

Zhu Cilang nodded and said, "You should be the first to kill the thief Li Zicheng. After that, Du Aiqing told me, it is not entirely your fault. From now on, you follow Du Aiqing and do your best for the Ming Dynasty. I will definitely not let you down."

Jin Shenghuan said: "Your Majesty is kind and kind. I am willing to smash the Ming Dynasty to pieces to repay Your Majesty's great kindness."

Zhu Cilang winked at the eunuchs on both sides. They hurried forward, holding a tray in their hands. "These are rewards for you, I hope you don't let my expectations down."

There are silver flowers and brocades, but the python robe is missing.

Jin Shenghuan thanked him a lot.

Zhu Cixuan said: "Jin Aiqing, thank you all the way, you can go down and rest first! I will use you more in the future."

Jin Shenghuan thanked again and walked out with the eunuch.

Zhu Cilang suddenly called Jin Shenghuan and said, "Jin Aiqing, you have arrived here and have not eaten yet!"

Jin Shenghuan was stunned, "What did Your Majesty say?"

Zhu Cixuan waved his hand and turned to the side and said, "Han Zanzhou, take Jin Aiqing out. Let the imperial kitchen cook some food, let Jin Aiqing eat before leaving."

Du Yinxi looked at all this and felt a little warmth in his heart. Perhaps it was because he had experienced the disaster of national destruction, although the Ming emperor in front of him was young, his maturity was extremely difficult to see.

Of course, his method of winning over Jin Shenghuan is a bit naive, but fortunately, he is sincere enough. What he did may be useless to some ministers who have been in the court for a long time, but for a person like Jin Shenghuan who is born in a rampant family, his words or actions may make the other party die.

Seeing that Jin Shenghuan had gone far, Zhu Cilang turned to Du Yinxi and said, "Du You, I am a little hungry, please accompany me to have a meal! At the same time, I will tell me about the war in Wuchang."

Han Zanzhou introduced Jin Shenghuan into a side hall.

The eunuch and palace maid served four dishes, one soup, a small basin of rice, and then automatically left.

Seeing that there was no one around, Jin Shenghuan secretly took out a few silver notes from his arms and stuffed them to Han Zanzhou. "Thank you for your hard work, I'll give you a cup of tea for this little silver."

Han Zanzhou took the silver notes and waved his hand to signal Jin Shenghuan to sit down. He sat next to him and gently moved the silver notes in his hand. "Oh, General Jin's family is rich enough! I invited our family to have a cup of tea, and I took out five hundred taels of silver."

Jin Shenghuan was stunned and quickly apologized: "Don't be angry, father-in-law, I'm in a hurry this time, I didn't bring much money. Next time, I will make up for you next time."

Han Zanzhou shook his head, "We don't think there are too many people in our family."

As he said that, Han Zanzhou took out the smallest silver note from it, which was twenty taels. "This is enough, let's take back the remaining General Jin!"

Jin Shenghuan said: "Brother-in-law, this..."
Chapter completed!