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In a quiet small courtyard in the inner house of the ancestor's house in Jinzhou City, Wu Sangui, the general of Ningyuan, heard that the arrow shot by Zu Dashou was suspected to be a dirty arrow commonly used by Tartars, and he couldn't help feeling panicked.

He looked at Zu Dashou with concern in his eyes, and even his voice trembled slightly: "Uncle, how could this be?"

Even though Wu Sanguixuan remembered that when Ning Yuan and Zhang Cheng were having a banquet, he had heard him talk about the surprise attack in Chang'an Ridge. It seemed that he had been hit by a dirty arrow from a thief, but he was lucky enough to meet a local genius doctor, so he survived.

He didn't have time to think, so he opened his mouth and said: "Don't worry, uncle, Sangui suddenly thought of someone who can cure the sore of this dirty arrow."

Zu Dashou hadn't seen any reaction yet, but Uncle Zhong next to him asked in surprise: "Uncle Chang, is this true?"

Uncle Zhong stepped forward as soon as he was talking, grabbed Wu Sangui's sleeve, and said in a hurry: "Quick, go...send someone to call him over to heal the old man's arrow sores."

"Please!" Zu Dashou, who was lying on the bed, said in a deep voice.

Only Zu Dashou's slightly weak voice continued: "Uncle Chang, where do you think this person is now? Is it near or far?"

After all, it is a major matter related to his own life and death. Zu Dashou did not dare to be confused. He first corrected the mistakes in Zhongbo's words. Although it was just a one-word difference, the meaning in the words could be "Missed by a tiny bit, a thousand miles away." "Are.

At this time, Zu Dashou was more concerned about this doctor. Where is he, and is he far or near?

It doesn't really matter whether you use "call", "please", or "tie", it's just a change of address, the most important thing is whether you can find it and how far you are from it.

Zu Dashou still believed in his own strength, as long as he had this person and could find him, no matter if he was in Liaodong or anywhere else, he could invite him to his home to heal his arrow sores .

However, if the doctor is far away from him, even if he really invites him to his home, Zu Dashou is afraid that he will not be able to wait for that day.

Seeing his uncle, Wu Sangui was also very concerned, so he even said: "Uncle, when the eldest uncle was in Ningyuan, he heard Zhang Cheng say that he was also shot with dirty arrows by thieves in Xuanfu. Fortunately, a local gentleman with superb medical skills saved him. Get your life."

He went on to say: "Xuanfu Zhang Shuai is now stationed by the Xiaoling River, not far from my nephew's residence. I will go back to the camp and go to Zhang Cheng's residence in person to inquire about this matter in detail. I must ask a miracle doctor to come. Uncle, please don't worry, just wait for the good news."

Zu Dashou couldn't help feeling a little disappointed when he heard the words, he knew his own situation well, if he went to the Xuan Mansion to ask for help, it would take hundreds of miles to and fro, and the road was not clean, how could he come quickly?
But I heard the old servant Zhongbo saying: "It's very good... very good... this kind of person... Zhang Zongbing of the Xuanfu... must be with him, Elder Uncle, go quickly, don't delay any longer."

Not only Zu Dashou became more confident after hearing the words, but even Wu Sangui was also full of confidence. He immediately said: "Uncle wait a moment, my nephew will go to the Xuanfu military camp right away. Be sure to invite this miracle doctor."

"slow!"

Although Zu Dashou's voice was soft, it was incomparably majestic, Wu Sangui immediately stopped where he was and turned to look at him, wondering if he had any instructions?

"Gui'er, when you go this time, no matter how things go, you must remember one thing."

Hearing the sound, Wu Sangui immediately stopped and replied: "My nephew has memorized everything. That Zhang Cheng and my nephew still have some friendship, I think this trip will be very smooth, please rest assured, uncle."

Zu Dashou nodded, but beckoned for Wu Sangui to come over, and when he came close, he said softly: "Gui'er, that Zhang Cheng is about the same age as you, and his foundation is not as deep as yours, but he was able to grow up in Wu Sangui." The Xuan Mansion overwhelmed a group of veterans and became the commander-in-chief of a town, he is indeed an extraordinary talent."

When he said this, he stopped immediately, took a breath, and then continued: "Let's not say whether your trip is smooth or not, but there is one thing that must be kept in mind. You must make good friends with that Zhang Cheng."

Zu Dashou looked at Wu Sangui, his eyes were full of anticipation, and continued: "Don't bully Zhang Cheng's youth, although he is a few years younger than you, he has won the favor of the holy family forever, and has the favor of my soldiers What's even more rare is that he is deeply loved by Xuanzhen's army and horses.

In my opinion, its future achievements may not only be in Xuanfu, you must remember to make good friends with it and make it a powerful foreign aid for you, and you must not make enemies with it, it will only add a strong enemy. "

Wu Sangui thought for a while when he heard the words, and then replied calmly: "My nephew knows, please rest assured, uncle."

Zu Dashou nodded with difficulty, and said: "Gui'er, I'm afraid that uncle will not be able to make it through, looking at everyone in the generation of nephews and nephews, only you, elder brother, are the ones who can be made.

In these years, I have also tried my best to cultivate you, and now I have been appreciated by Governor Hong, and I have taken you under my sect. However, the relationship between Beijing and China must be maintained with all my strength, so remember not to be slack or negligent in the slightest. "

"Uncle, don't worry, my nephew will remember everything I taught you today, and I dare not neglect you in the slightest."

After Wu Sangui heard the words of his uncle Zu Dashou, he was deeply moved, and hurriedly expressed his opinion, and then persuaded: "Uncle, Liaodong cannot live without an ancestor's family, but the ancestor's family cannot live without an uncle. I hope that my uncle can rest well, nephew My son will definitely invite a genius doctor to heal my uncle's arrow sore."

Hearing Wu Sangui's words, Zu Dashou felt a little comforted in his heart, sighed that he did not love him in vain once, thinking of this, he said to Wu Sangui: "Most of my old bones have already been buried in the soil. Inside, no big deal.

The only ones who can't let go are your aunt and your mother. As for the incompetent boys under your knees, it seems that you can't count on them, but uncle has high expectations for you, Guier. "

When Zu Dashou mentioned this point, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he said to Wu Sangui: "I have written a letter and sent it to Governor Hong, and I want to recommend you as the general soldier of Liaodong. The small amount of money used earlier is a foregone conclusion, and there will be no further changes."

When he said this, he changed the subject and continued: "It is not easy for my ancestors to have today in Liaodong. It's really one."

There was an extremely complicated look in Zu Dashou's eyes. He looked at Wu Sangui and continued, "Uncle, Uncle has ordered Dacheng, Dabi, and Dale to support you and help you host Liaodong. military."

Wu Sangui is so smart, how could he fail to understand the meaning of Zu Dashou's words, he seemed to be confessing the funeral, he couldn't help but feel sad for a while.

But what Zu Dashou said not only entrusted the entire Liaodong general to him, but also implied a threat. You Wu Sangui can preside over the Liaodong military, but you must not do anything that is not good for your ancestors.

Dacheng, Dabi, Dale and other brothers from the ancestral family, as well as a group of sons and nephews, although there are no outstanding figures, but if they can't manage the overall situation, it doesn't mean that they can't move you Wu Sangui?
The meaning in Zu Dashou's words is already very obvious, the ancestor's family is willing to support Wu Sangui to succeed Zu Dashou, come out to preside over all the affairs of the generals of Liaodong, and become the new master of Liaodong.

However, there is a prerequisite implicit in this, that is, to give priority to ensuring all the interests of the ancestors in Liaodong, and not to allow any damage, so that the ancestors and Wu can join forces and continue to control the Liaodong military.

Wu Sangui naturally understood the meaning of Zu Dashou's words, but he had no room for change and could only accept it silently.

Don't look at Wu Sangui being praised as a leader in the Liaodong military circle, there is a lot of meaning in it that Zu Dashou is the second, but in fact all this is caused by Zu Dashou himself behind the scenes.

Zu Dashou's life as a soldier, since the last defeat at Dalinghe, he began to plan for the future of his ancestors. Seeing that there were no outstanding talents among the descendants and nephews of Zu's family, he set his sights on his nephew Wu Sangui. body.

From then on, Zu Dashou devoted himself to training Wu Sangui, honing his will deliberately, which was also a test for him. In fact, he had already planned Wu Sangui as his successor in his heart.

In fact, there is such a tradition among the warlord forces at the end of each dynasty. Every generation of old warlord leaders will find a reassuring successor for themselves in their later years, so that the vested interests of their families can be passed on smoothly.

The only difference is that those forces have already taken shape, and they only respect the central dynasty on the surface, while secretly, the warlord forces that have completely escaped the control of the central dynasty will choose their successors among their own sons.

Of course, there is no shortage of nephews and nephews who select outstanding people as their heirs and as guardians of the interests of the entire family.

Like Zu Dashou, although it can be regarded as a warlord force, it is at the forefront of the war. On the one hand, there are powerful enemies, and on the other hand, it is an orthodox dynasty that occupies morality and righteousness.

Although he is already similar to one of the princes, but he is in the gap between the two powers, and his survival is still extremely difficult. If he wants to fight against the Manchurian cavalry, he cannot do without the support of money and food from Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, no matter who will inherit the position of Liaodong General and become the head of the next generation of generals in Liaodong, it must be approved by the Ming court.

And this requires time and money to operate. Although the Zu family and the Wu family are not the ones who are short of money, and they have quite a lot of connections in Beijing, these are not difficult.

But Zu Dashou had his own ideas, he knew very well how powerful the Tartars were, and he had suffered many losses at their hands, especially this time he almost lost his life at the hands of slaves.

Therefore, Zu Dashou thought that the future head of Liaodong generals must not be a mediocre talent!
Originally, he only regarded Wu Sangui as a candidate, and deliberately cultivated him, but now he has a dirty arrow in his body, and he doesn't know how long he has to live, so he made the final decision.

Today, Zu Dashou is actually explaining the funeral affairs. He first showed his favor to his nephew Wu Sangui, and then emphasized that he had asked his ancestors Dacheng, Dabi, Dale and other brothers to support him.

Wu Sangui's heart is like a mirror, and he choked with grief and said: "Uncle, don't talk like that, when Gui'er goes to the Xuanfu army to find the genius doctor, he will be able to heal uncle's arrow sores.

It still depends on my uncle to preside over the Liaodong military. "

Hearing this, Zu Dashou only smiled lightly, he raised his hand with great difficulty, waved to signal Zhong Bo next to him, and said, "Call Da Bi to come in."

Not a moment later, Liaodong Deputy General Zu Dabi pushed the door open and walked in. Although this man's nickname is "Zu Er Crazy", but in front of his elder brother Zu Dashou, he can't go crazy at all.

"Master."

Zu Dabi clasped his fists in a respectful salute.

But Zu Dashou didn't take it seriously, he waved his hand casually and said: "The room is full of my own family, so there's no need to be like this."

He went on to say: "Da Bi, brother, I'm afraid it's going to die..."

"Brother, don't say such depressing words. We haven't been through all these years, so why must we fail this time?"

Zu Dabi directly interrupted his elder brother, and he continued: "Elder brother, don't worry, just go to Governor Xingyuan to ask Hong Du, if it doesn't work, I'll go directly to the capital, and get the best doctor for elder brother, and decide Cures the damned arrow sore."

Zu Dashou knew that his brotherhood was so deep, so he didn't blame him for his disrespect, but just waved his hand to signal Zu Dabi not to continue talking.

After Zu Dabi shut up, Zu Dashou said again: "My own body, I know it best, now is not the time to talk about this."

He went on to continue: "I have recommended Gui'er to Duchen Hong to succeed Liu Zhaoji as Liaodong Commander-in-Chief, and it just so happens that I have the military service of aiding Jin, so I think there will be no hindrance.

Da Bi, you brothers will serve me as if you are serving me. All matters concerning my ancestral family in Liaodong are decided by Guier alone. As an elder, you must support Guier to secure the position of Liaodong General. "

Zu Dashou looked at Zu Dabi who looked displeased, and continued to persuade him patiently: "Yesterday, I told you that in Liaodong, my ancestor's family and Wu's family are one body, one prospers and one loses both, do you still remember?"

"Brother, I remember." Zu Dabi replied.

"Just remember."

Zu Dashou's complexion suddenly darkened, and he said to him: "Since you know that my Zuwu family is one, with the same root and origin, you should know that what I said today is for the sake of the Zuwu family forever, why are you so unwilling?"

"Brother, Da Bi knew he was wrong." Seeing his elder brother getting angry, Zu Dabi couldn't help feeling panic.

When Zu Dashou saw him like this, he said softly, "Since you know that you are wrong, you can understand my deep meaning, which is enough to comfort my heart. Although you are known as the 'Zu Er Crazy', you are actually a rough person with fine details. You are more thoughtful than Dacheng and Dale, and I am the most assured of you among them.

Now that I know my brother's heart, you should share my worries. From now on, I will help Gui'er well, protect hundreds of thousands of living beings in Liaodong, and protect the century-old foundation of my ancestral Wu family. "

Zu Dabi replied: "Yes. Dabi knows, please rest assured, brother."

Zu Dashou saw that the expression on his face did not seem to be fake, he felt satisfied in his heart, and then he said to Wu Sangui: "Gui'er, you can go now to Zhang Cheng in the Xuanfu, so you can talk easily.

This son is also a hero, what will happen in the future is still unknown, there is no need to offend him, but you can make friends with him for a good life, no matter what happens to him in the future, it will not be a bad thing for me in Liaodong. "

"Guier knows."

Wu Sangui got up and saluted, and said: "Uncle, let's rest and recuperate, Gui'er is going to the Xuanfu army, everything will be decided when Gui'er comes back!"