In Haizhou, the general Shang Kehe hurriedly walked into Shang Kexi's private house.

Shang Kexi was having a meal. When he saw Shang Kehe, he quickly waved and said, "Second, come on, come on, just put it on the table, eat together."

Shang Kehe walked straight to Shang Kexi and said a few words softly in his ear.

After hearing this, Shang Kexi looked puzzled, and gently put down his chopsticks and said to the family: "You eat first, don't wait for me." Then he turned around and said to the servant next to him: "Go and invite Mr. Jin."

Jin Guang was Shang Kexi's confidant adviser. After listening to Shang Kehe's words, he was silent for a moment before asking: "Fourth Master, are you sure there are thousands of cavalrymen?"

Shang Kehe nodded and said, "I didn't believe it when I first heard the soldiers' rewards, so I took people to see the forest where they rested. Judging from the horse manure and other traces left behind, I was sure that there were at least four thousand cavalrymen. However, these people were very careful, did not dig a stove, did not make fires, and deliberately bypassed Ximu City, deliberately avoiding us."

Jin Guang nodded and said, "This is understandable. The prince directly rejected Li Lutai that day. It is understandable that he hides it from us now. However, Li Lutai just led more than 10,000 people north a few days ago, and now he has transferred these 4,000 cavalry to the north. After his crushing defeat in Yongning City, how could he still have such strength?"

Shang Kexi waved his hand and said, "It's not surprising. I've seen the war reports from Gaizhou. The reason why Li Lutai was defeated was because he was too heartbroken. Not only did he want to defeat the Ming army in front of him, but he also wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to recover the Jin and Fu states. Then most of the soldiers were transferred out of Yongning City, so as to give Gao Xinzhong, who was eager to the Ming army, seized the opportunity and led the Ming army into the city. Although he suffered a great loss, most of the cavalry were protected. Moreover, these soldiers may not be his. Don't forget that Ma Yonggong, the governor of Gaizhou, is Haoge's coat of arms. How could he not express his loyalty to Haoge at this time?"

Jin Guang frowned, "What the prince said makes sense, but so many soldiers were transferred out of Gaizhou, so Ma Yonggong was not worried that the Ming army would take the opportunity to attack Gaizhou? The subordinates always felt that this cavalry came a bit strange?"

Shang Kexi snorted coldly, "In the eyes of these people, how could a small Gaizhou have the throne important? Moreover, in Yongning City, the Ming army's losses were not small, so it is understandable that they did this."

Shang Kehe said, "The second brother is right. The news just came from Shengjing that Prince Rui Dorgon and Prince Su Haoge have led their troops back from the front line. Both sides are at odds and are likely to fight. At this time, the transfer of troops northward can only show that the situation in Shengjing is indeed very serious. Second brother, the key is what should we do now? The letters from the two kings have been around for several days, and it would be a bit inappropriate for us not to express our opinions."

Shang Kexi patted his bare forehead in annoyed manner, "They love the affairs of Xin Jueluo family, but they insisted that we make a statement. It's so damn unreasonable. Mr. Jin, what do you think! What should we do now?"

Jin Guang saw that both of them were unwilling to talk about the cavalry. Although he was full of doubts, he knew that he should not say anything more at this time. He thought for a while and said, "Prince, you must reply to the letters from the two princes, but you must not send troops. The words of the reply should be tactful, and you must not offend them. You must let them know that your loyal Qing Dynasty is not someone, and you will not participate in the battles of the royal family. As long as we hold heavy troops, no matter who ascends to the throne, we cannot live without the prince. This is the way for a long time."

Shang Kexi pondered for a moment, and finally nodded, "It makes sense. Then please ask Mr. Jin to write these two letters, and I will copy them and send them to them."

Jin Guang bowed and said, "Subordinate to obey the order."

Shang Kehe asked, "Second brother, what about Geng Zhongming's side! Do you want to communicate with him too?"

Shang Kexi sighed, "Old Geng always felt that Prince Rui was wise and wise, and was the best candidate for the throne. For him, he also sent his son to persuade me. But he didn't know that the dispute over the throne was not something that outsiders could talk to us. Third, you send someone to send Geng Jimao back and explain the matter clearly to him. And tell him that after Lao Kong's death, only he and me were left. We must tie up our tails and work together to support us so that we can go long. Too ostentatious, if one choice is wrong, the face is to confiscate the family and exterminate the clan, so that he must think carefully."

Shang Kehe nodded and turned around and left.

Jin Guang said in an inquiring tone: "Prince, that cavalry? Do we want to report it?"

Shang Kexi said: "Since Li Lutai wants to avoid me, then pretend not to know! Li Yongfang's second son is still a little capable, and Haoge is standing behind him. There is no need to offend them at this time. It may not be that Haoge can really ascend the throne of the Qing Dynasty!"

Jin Guang wanted to say something else, but Shang Kexi waved his hand and said, "Mr. Jin, you go down! I'm really tired when I write those two letters to me as soon as possible."

Han Yong rode a horse to catch up with Jimu and said, "I specially left some Qing army things for those tails. After going to Haizhou, they withdrew. We should not doubt our identity."

Jimu nodded and said to Gao Qi: "General Gao Shen, are we safe now?"

Gao Qi nodded slightly and said, "It should be no problem. Shang Kexi was a brave general in the Ming Dynasty. He was extremely strict in governing the army. It was normal to monitor the troops passing through his jurisdiction. We left some cavalrymen to shock the Qing army's whistle and cavalry, so that they could not get close. They could not find out the difference between us and other Qing troops. We are safe for the time being. But Shang Kexi's military governing is like this. When we return, it will probably not be so easy."

Han Yong chuckled and said, "General Gao Shen, his head is gone but the scar is big on the mouth of the bowl. What are you worried about? It is not that easy for the Qing army to eat it completely. This time he went to Liaodong to go back alive. If he can't go back, he will be buried in Liaodong. He is also a hero. Loyal bones are buried everywhere in the green mountains, so why bother to wear a horse and wrap a body around him?"

Gao Qi smiled slightly and said nothing.

Jimu said: "Han Yong, add five more squads of whistle cavalry. I need to know the exact situation of the Qing army within 30 miles. Now we are going to enter the hinterland of Liaodong. The enemy can be careless, but we cannot."

Han Yong responded and left.

Jimu turned to Gao Qi and said, "Gao Governor, Han Yong is young, and he speaks very lightly or seriously, don't care."
Chapter completed!