The ruthless emperor in the late Ming Dynasty forced Chongzhen to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 41

"My lord, it's not good, the Ming army is catching up again..."

"Quick! Get on the horse..."

At this time, there were only more than 500 people around Li Zicheng, and he fled for more than 40 miles in one breath. As soon as he took a breath, Wu Sangui led his men and horses to catch up again, so he had to get on his horse again and continue to escape.

Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance, who had been bumping all the way, were already like dead dogs. After being tied to the horse again, both of them cried out in their hearts: bitterness!

"Whoa, whoa..."

Wu Sangui looked at the bandit army going away, he reined in the horse and stopped.

"Marshal, Li Chuang, the leader of the bandits, is probably among the deserters. Why don't we just rush up and kill them?"

The servants on the side were puzzled when they saw their commander stop again.

Because judging from the flags and yellow cloaks they picked up on the road, the team of cavalry they were chasing down was probably the personal guard of King Chuang.

"This group of thieves has become a turtle in a urn and cannot escape. There is no need to chase too fast, it will waste horsepower!"

"Get off the horse and rest on the spot with a cup of tea!"

Wu Sangui waved his hand and explained.

Then he turned over and jumped off the horse.

In fact, the reason why he didn't go after him directly was because he really felt sorry for the war horse, but he also had a little bit of care in mind, that is, he didn't want to really kill the intruder.

The servants didn't doubt it either, they were all one person and two horses, and they were all top quality horses, the surrounding area was flat ground, and they could handle each other at any time.

After resting like this for a while, Wu Sangui led his men to chase after him again, and Li Zicheng had no choice but to continue running away.

The two sides chased and fled, from morning to afternoon, and chased for more than 100 miles. Li Zicheng finally fled into Fangshan County with the defeated army.

"Wu Sangui is a bastard, one day, I will skin him and cramp him to shame him!"

As soon as he entered the county seat and closed the city gate, King Chuang let out a heavy breath, and then cursed bitterly.

Obviously, they only thought that Wu Sangui was teasing them, otherwise they would never have a chance to enter the city.

On the other hand, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance could only breathe a sigh of relief.

outside the city.

Wu Sangui pretended to hate and said: "It's too late to let them escape into the city, alas! It's getting late today, let's go back first!"

"Marshal, don't you want to leave some brothers outside?"

The confidant at the side said in surprise.

If all of them leave, the other party will definitely slip away at night, and it will take a lot of work tomorrow.

"No need, their war horses are useless today, if you keep people outside, you may be attacked by them!"

Wu Sangui said, and returned north with his people.

When we returned to the southern suburbs of the capital, it was already dusk.

An eunuch and several Jinyi guards watched the cavalry rushing, and shouted from afar.

"Is it Ping Xibo Wu Sangui Wu Zongbing?"

"It's Wu!"

"Wu Zongbing, Your Majesty has been waiting at Yongdingmen for a long time, Wu Zongbing quickly follow our family to see him!"

"what!"

"Eunuch, please wait a moment, let me tidy up my appearance!"

Wu Sangui was flattered and jumped off the horse when he heard the words, and then quickly sorted out his image, and then followed the eunuch to Yongdingmen.

"Chen Ningyuan, Chief Military Officer Wu Sangui, greets His Majesty, long live my emperor, long live long live!"

"Wu Aiqing please get up!"

Zhu Cihong stepped forward to help him up personally, and took a look at this famous traitor in history by the way.

At this time, Wu Sangui was only in his 30s. He was in the prime of his life. He was handsome, with piercing eyes, and a soldier's unique fortitude on his face, with a hint of arrogance vaguely visible.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wu Sangui hurriedly thanked him with a very respectful tone, not daring to feel slighted.

"Wu Aiqing stepped into the company battalion today and defeated a million bandits. He is worthy of being the number one general of Ming Dynasty. With Aiqing's help, why should I worry about Ming Dynasty's unhappiness?"

"Your Majesty is wonderfully praised. I am ashamed and dare not be ashamed. I ran a long distance today and failed to catch up with the intruder. I captured him alive and offered it to Your Majesty. Please forgive me!"

Wu Sangui said flattered.

Then he knelt down and pleaded guilty with a face of shame.

With this appearance, someone else would really regard him as a loyal minister and general like Zhou Yuji.

As the saying goes, life is like a play, all depends on acting skills.

Zhu Cihong also helped him up again.

"Oh! What is Aiqing's crime?"

"After such a big defeat, the intruder has become a bereaved dog. It will be a matter of time before he is captured alive. There is no rush!"

"Come here, declare the decree!"

After finishing speaking, let Wang Chengen declare the decree.

"Wu Sangui, the commander of Ningyuan, received the order!"

Wu Sangui didn't expect that the emperor would seal him now, so he immediately prostrated himself on the ground, feeling a little hopeful in his heart.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: Wu Sangui, the commander-in-chief of Ningyuan, is loyal, righteous and courageous, and bravely crowned the three armies.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Wu Sangui shouted excitedly after receiving the imperial decree, but this time he was not acting, but really excited.

He didn't expect that His Majesty not only directly named him Zhongyonghou, but also gave him the title of Great General of Suppressing Thieves, which is absolutely unique in the Ming Dynasty.

From now on, even if he is still the commander-in-chief, he will still be superior to other generals.

Even after seeing the two dukes, he can straighten his waist, the key is that the title of Great Ming God of War cannot be lost.

I was secretly happy, this time I finally made a lot of money in vain.

Xungui on the side is okay, but the generals are envious.

Even Zhou Yuji is no exception, but he also knows that his contribution is really incomparable to others.

Wu Xiang couldn't even close his mouth.

After everyone congratulated, Zhu Cihong grabbed Wu Sangui's hand and said, "Wu Aiqing, although the thief has become a bereaved dog, but as the saying goes, a centipede is dead but not stiff. To prevent him from gathering routs, Aiqing is exhausted today. , you can take a good rest for the night, and continue to chase tomorrow!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"I will capture Li Zicheng alive tomorrow and present it to His Majesty!"

Wu Sangui replied forcefully.

Then Zhu Cihong rewarded some wine, water and meat to the soldiers outside the city, and then got up and drove back to the palace.

After Wu Sangui settled his family, he learned that his fourth brother had not returned, so he followed his father back home. This was Zhu Cihong's special grace.

It really moved Wu Sangui severely.

"General..."

Not long after entering the mansion, a slender beauty rushed over excitedly.

"Round round!"

"I want to spoil my husband, let me take a good look..."

Wu Sangui didn't care that his father was still there, so he stepped forward and hugged his concubine Chen Yuanyuan in his arms, also very excited.

"Ok!"

"My family also misses the general. I heard from people that the general won a big victory today and was granted the title of Marquis by His Majesty?"

Chen Yuanyuan nodded, holding his face with both hands, tears welled up in his beautiful eyes, and the deep love on his face was almost overflowing.

This appearance instantly made Wu Sangui lose two of his three souls.

Wu Xiang at the side saw the two of them flirting with each other in the courtyard, shook her head with a wry smile, and left.

My son is good at everything, but he is too addicted to women.

But when he thought of the peerless appearance and graceful figure of this young daughter-in-law, he felt relieved.

I'm afraid that in this world, only the Supreme Emperor can pass her beauty test!
(End of this chapter)