When Chang Xiao said these words, the restless and desperate Baiguan and Chongzhen were all taken aback, their eyes all looked like Chang Xiao.

Chang Xiao paused, and said: "Thieves suddenly appeared with an army of 30 and occupied the Xuan Mansion. Although it looks like a broken bamboo and very ferocious, it is actually just a paper tiger, and this tiger has already fallen into the In the encirclement of my Daming, the Datong generation did not receive the battle report. I don't believe that Li Zicheng fought from the triumphant song of Datong Road to Xuanfu. You know, this thief seems to have a good move, but in fact it is a stinky move. Although this trip has a great chance of winning, it has buried a big cause of defeat for himself! Speaking of which, this Li Zicheng is really too generous. Xiao, if you have a little strength, you have to show it off, or even put all your eggs in one basket, you are not a person who can take over the world in his chest."

Chongzhen and a group of officials were a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er when they heard the words. Li Zicheng led 30 soldiers and pushed straight to the capital.

However, the court is not full of mediocrity, those civil servants have little contact with war, but there are still many military officers who are military officers in the court, they know what Chang Xiao means, Li Zicheng is now going deep alone, and has entered the heart of Ming Dynasty This is a big taboo among military strategists, but having said that, Li Zicheng's number of 30 soldiers is too scary, just like a tiger rushing to the face, even if some flaws are exposed at this moment, It's not a flaw anymore, the absolute power covers up all flaws.Li Zicheng's solitary army going deep into the army is certainly wrong according to the book of war, but judging from the current situation, there is nothing wrong with it!But there are indeed flaws!

Chongzhen raised his spirits and asked: "Chang Aiqing, tell me how to defend against the enemy?"

Chang Xiao took a few steps and said: "Li Zicheng is desperate now. Since he dared to bring 30 troops to the capital, it can be said that he has no plan to go back after he came. He must be in charge of the capital. Although Li Zicheng entered Xuan Mansion, but at the same time put yourself in the hinterland of our Daming, this is a place of death!"

"We have [-] troops stationed in Datong, which is enough to cut off its retreat, and there are no less than [-] troops stationed in the surrounding guards. Although the capital is empty, as long as all the surrounding soldiers are brought back, although it is not enough You can completely surround Li Zicheng, but you can also cut him to pieces!"

When the officials heard the words, some began to nod!Thinking about it carefully, Li Zicheng did come too suddenly and powerful, and there were indeed fewer people in the capital, but Li Zicheng also put himself in a desperate situation to survive.

"I think that Li Zicheng has only one month at most to capture the capital, and the food and grass needed by a 30 army is definitely not a small number. I believe that he will definitely not bring a large amount of food and grass, and there is no need to bring too much food and grass. Moreover, the area around Shaanxi is very barren, and they don't have any more food and grass to bring. At most, each soldier carries food for several days, and then loots and supplies on the spot. Now that Xuanfu has fallen, the food they get can at least last more than ten more God, rushing all the way to the capital, collecting and collecting along the way, full of fights and calculations, at most it will take more than a month, if the capital cannot be captured within a month, the bandits and bandits will run out of food and grass, and our Datong army and the troops of the four guards will retreat and cover up. , the hearts of thieves are bound to be "chaotic" and will be broken!"

"In a hurry, I still need to think carefully, Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to inquire about the news from Datong. After mobilizing the army to outflank the bandit Niwei, clean up the villages and towns between Xuanfu and the capital. If one piece of food is kept, one less piece will be kept! The emperor sits in the capital and responds to all changes without change, while the ministers lead people to swim out, cut off their food and grass, "disturb" their army's morale, come like the wind and go away like rain, Try to hold Li Zicheng on the road for ten days or even longer."

In fact, the truth is not difficult to understand, but everyone was frightened by the number of the opponent's 30 troops. At this time, after hearing Chang Xiao's words, the officials felt a little at ease. Indeed, although Li Zicheng came suddenly with great momentum, But it is also a risky move. It seems to be done overnight, but there are actually great hidden dangers. If the capital cannot be occupied in a short period of time, Li Zicheng will be nothing more than a paper tiger when the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty retreat, attack internally and externally, and cut off food and grass.

Chongzhen couldn't help but let out a long breath, the expression on his face softened a lot, he stood up and walked in front of Chang Xiao, took Chang Xiao's hand and said: "Ai Qing is really my humerus."

Chang Xiao said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, despite what you said, the situation is still very bad. Li Zicheng's 30 troops are oppressing him. If he can't be dragged halfway, let his army reach the capital city, even if the capital It is an iron wall, and if there are not enough manpower to guard it, it will be crushed to powder. What I said before was just to stabilize the hearts of the officials. Otherwise, the officials will be chaotic, and the Ming Dynasty will collapse suddenly. Your Majesty, I still say the same thing, the most important thing to govern the world is to govern the officials, you must take good care of these officials, don't let people take advantage of the loopholes and open the gates of our Great Ming Dynasty, and put the bandits into the capital!"

Chang Xiao's words were transmitted into Chongzhen's ears, so others naturally couldn't hear them. Chongzhen's complexion changed several times when he heard the words, he glanced at all the officials, and nodded slightly.

Chang Xiao suddenly said loudly: "For my court, the most important thing is time. As long as you persist for enough time, the bandits themselves will collapse. I am willing to go out of the city and lead troops to hold back Li Zicheng's army. Being able to cruise and attack behind him prevents Li Zicheng from attacking the city with all his strength and buys time for the army to retreat, but I have three requests, and I hope the emperor will agree!"

Chongzhen was often laughed at. For a while, the enemy is just a paper tiger. For a while, the enemy is powerful and can break the city in an instant. In addition, what Chang Xiao said is that the city is full of officials. It's not that Chongzhen didn't make a decision, it's that everything Chang Xiao said is true, these officials are not in the same mind as the emperor now, without Chang Xiao's warning, Chongzhen himself has a plan That is to say, no one can trust all the officials, and the thieves take advantage of the situation. I am afraid that someone will open the city gate to seek wealth, and use the emperor's head to ask for credit for the title.This kind of thing is not uncommon in the past dynasties!

Therefore, Chongzhen, who has no one to trust, can only trust Chang Xiao, the only one who can be trusted.And Chang Xiao is willing to go out alone to drag Li Zicheng, Chang Xiao Mo said three requests, as long as he doesn't want Chongzhen's head Jiangshan Sheji, even if it is thirty requests, Chongzhen can agree.

Chongzhen nodded and said: "Chang Aiqing but I have something to say, and I will obey everything!"

Chang laughed and said: "First, the minister must first arrange for the family members."

Chongzhen couldn't help being a little embarrassed when he heard the words, but he had nothing to say, because not long ago, Chang Xiao had gone to the Nether Realm to find snake fruit for him. Xiao's family is not kind in any way. From Chongzhen's point of view, the reason why Chang Xiao made this request was because he was not at ease with him as the emperor. There is no way. After all, Chongzhen has a criminal record. Believe in yourself and don't blame yourself!

Chongzhen nodded and agreed in embarrassment. If others leave with their family members packed up, it must be a big deal. At this critical juncture, [-]% of Chongzhen would not agree. There are no hostages in hand, how to control the officials outside?

But for Chang Xiao, this is a trivial matter. In Chongzhen's view, with Chang Xiao's supernatural powers, it is a matter of every second to want to leave. Even if you leave with your family, it is not difficult for Chang Xiao. Say it now Just let him know.Even if he doesn't allow it, Chang Xiao will definitely leave with his family, and he won't kill the enemy for Chongzhen again.

Chang Xiao went on to say: "I want the right to deploy troops outside the capital, to supervise the troops, and to command the troops! Once the rebellious soldiers descend on the city, the capital's external communication will definitely be blocked at that time, and news from outside will not come in. The internal news cannot be spread out. At that time, there must be someone outside the capital to sit in the town and make overall arrangements. Otherwise, each army and team will act independently, and it will be a mess. Not to mention that even if all the defenders of Datong and the guards around the capital are transferred back, There are still not as many people as Li Zicheng, even if the number exceeds Li Zicheng, I am afraid there is no chance of winning!"

Chongzhen couldn't help hesitating when he heard the words, the power to deploy troops, the power to supervise troops, and the power to command troops gathered together simply means that he has imperial power. In normal times, such things are absolutely unacceptable. Chongzhen must be held in his own hands, the power of supervising troops should be given to eunuchs or civilian officials, and the power of commanding troops should be owned by generals. The three must not be put on one person. On the emperor when the emperor personally conquered.

At this time, the reversal of the thieves outside the capital is imminent. If these three powers are handed over, it is very likely that Li Zieni will be driven away and a Chang Zieni will be established. Li Zieni may still have a way to resist, but the Chang Zieni will Can't handle it at all.Everyone understands this truth, once Chang Xiao's request is said, all civil and military officials are in an uproar, Chang Xiao's request is really too much.

Although these officials were still afraid of laughing, a few officials took the lead in speaking out.

"Your Majesty, Chang Xiao has ulterior motives. First, he asked the Emperor to arrange for his family members. Now he is coming to ask for the three powers of the army. If Chang Xiao develops a disobedience, it will be a disaster, and he must not agree!"

"Your Majesty, I often laugh at the request of disobedient ministers. Why do you need to centralize the power of one person if you want to make a unified dispatch? Send out a warlord from among the officials, and just transfer the troops!"

"emperor……"

At first, there were only two or three officials. Besides, after a while, the voice of opposition from hundreds of officials turned into a sea.

Chang Xiao was originally a lonely one in the hall, but now facing the clamor of all the officials, he stood there like a rock on the seashore, ready to be smashed by the waves at any time, but it was the waves that were often smashed!

Chang Xiao didn't care about the clamor of the officials at all, he only cared about what Chongzhen thought, Chongzhen's current decision would determine many things, including the continuation of the Great Ming Dynasty and the future of the entire Middle-earth.

At this time, Chongzhen has the right and ability to decide everything in the future, but Chang Xiao is now on the edge of the cliff and is about to climb up. The only difference is a mistake of Chongzhen.

Chongzhen showed hesitation on his face at this moment, as long as any emperor is not a fool, he would do the same when facing such a problem. Entrusting all the lives to the other party, such a decision cannot be taken carelessly.

Chongzhen frowned and thought carefully, after a while, Chongzhen said: "Chang Aiqing, what is your third request?"

Chang Xiao shrugged and said: "If the emperor can't agree to the second request, there is no need to mention the third one."

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