"The list of surrenders has been released, but recently many people have entered Beijing and defected to Li Zicheng. Including former cabinet minister Feng Quan, it is said that more people are connecting with each other, preparing to compete for the merit of the Dragon. Li Zicheng has enthroned the cabinet, six ministries and other important officials..."

"The prince is safe. Li Zi became the emperor and gave a funeral. The prince was released and accompanied by Eunuch Li, but the situation is not optimistic..."

"The thieves' torture and confession of loyal ministers continue, and they die in countless lives. There are more people killed and injured on the streets, and the rioters are inhumane. They kill, hurt and loot without any scruples, without any restraint..."

In the conference hall, Menghezhou constantly summarized the information from all over the place, and the sound was neither too loud nor too small.

Everyone present, all the faces turned pale and their eyes were pounding.

"A traitor! He is really a thief!" Cao Wenzhao punched the table with a punch and said angrily.

They actually had a little expectation in their hearts. After Li Zicheng entered Beijing, he could have a certain degree of "uprising leader" and was restrained. Who knew that even when he arrived in the capital, he would still be a bandit!

Can such a person become the lord of the world?

It's ridiculous!

Man Gui pulled off a few strands of beard and said coldly: "Our army has almost assembled. At most, five days will be issued to the capital and destroy the thief!"

Everyone looked at Zhou Zheng, and it was up to Zhou Zheng to decide whether to send troops or not.

Zhou Zheng looked cold and looked down at the map of the capital, and said lightly: "Wait a little longer."

Everyone listened, holding their breath in their hearts, but there was nothing to say.

Now Li Zicheng has obviously the upper hand, and Jianlu is eyeing him. They cannot send troops rashly before they find out the details of both sides.

Of course, Zhou Zheng's army has not yet gathered, and the time is not yet available.

Zhou Zheng knew that the people in front of him could not help it, so he looked at Meng Hezhou and said, "Send a message to the capital, so you can protect it with all your strength. Especially the prince, use that pawn. No matter what, I want the prince to live!"

Meng Hezhou already knew Gao Jie's existence, and without any surprise, he said calmly: "Abide by the order!"

Cao Wenzhao, Man Gui and others did not doubt that he was there. Emperor Chongzhen had already died in his country, so it was no surprise that he would have the intention to save the crown prince.

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In the capital, Li Zicheng was also very busy, gathering up the officials who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, moving into the Qianqing Palace, enthroned the original palace maids as imperial concubines, and preparing for the throne ceremony and other matters.

In order to win people's hearts, he pretentiously wrote an eulogy for Emperor Chongzhen.

Of course, what I care most about is to mobilize and prepare to attack Zhou Zheng.

Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, Li Yan and others provided suggestions, and Wu Sangui, the surrendered generals of the Ming Dynasty, Tang Tong, Bai Guangen and others also helped.

Gao Jie, Gao Yigong and many other generals were even aside and had many advice.

Li Zicheng is now full of talents, no shortage of people, no shortage of soldiers, no shortage of money and food, he is proud and full of energy.

All those present were like this. They would all be founding heroes. Li Zicheng had promised that after ascending the throne, kings, princes, generals, and fiefs could be taken by themselves!

At this time, in the backyard of Jingyang Palace, in the woodshed.

Crown Prince Zhu Cilang was imprisoned here, and only Li Zhong was with him.

Zhu Cilang is only ten years old. He was originally fair and handsome. Now he has a dusty face, his hair is scattered, his clothes are torn and wrinkled. He hugged Li Zhong and cried: "Eunuch Li, I miss my father and mother... Will I die..."

Looking at the Crown Prince who was crying, Li Zhong looked outside carefully and whispered: "Your Highness, don't worry, the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince has a hundred thousand troops. He should have received the order of the Long Live Master. He will soon lead all the troops to kill all these rebels and keep the Crown Prince safe..."

Zhu Cixuan grabbed Li Zhong and said in a trembling voice: "Shen Xibo, can you really defeat the thief? Can you save me?"

Li Zhong felt very distressed, wiped the tears from Zhu Cilang's face and said, "Your Highness, the Xibo is loyal. When did I stand up in trouble in the Ming Dynasty? I told Your Highness that since the Xibo led his troops, he has never been defeated. The thief was beaten by Xibo last time without a trace. Only after he went to Liaodong did he dare to come out! Your Highness must not worry, Xibo will definitely be able to wipe out the rioters and protect His Highness all!"

He conquered Xibo and Zhou Zheng's title.

Zhu Cilang was frightened these days. He listened to Li Zhong's words, so he hugged Li Zhong and refused to let go, and cried endlessly.

Li Zhong held it and comforted it, praying in his heart, "Zhou Zhengyun, the country in the Ming Dynasty is in your hands, you must defeat the thief..."

Zhou Fang is now hiding in the secret stronghold of the Military Intelligence Department. It is an abandoned courtyard underground, which is very spacious and there are many people coming and going.

Zhou Fang had been hiding for many days, looking at the people from the Military Intelligence Department and the secret room that had obviously been built for many years and was not just excavated, and he did not speak silently.

Zhou Fang was not stupid. He had been in Yongping Prefecture, Hejian Prefecture, and Shandong for many years, and he could not see any of them.

A middle-aged man with a cold expression came over and poured a glass of water for Zhou Fang. His face showed a stiff and very polite smile and said, "Young Master, drink a glass of water."

Zhou Fangben was in the sacred tour, stunned for a moment, quickly took it over and said, "How is it outside?"

This person is the head of the MIIS in Beijing, and his position is the chief of the section of the department, named Chen Zhe.

Chen Zhe looked solemn and said, "The thieves have controlled the capital. The officials and the people have died and injured countless times, without restraint."

Zhou Fang could hear screams day and night, his expression darkened, and he said, "The nature of a thief is hard to change. I don't know how many people suffer."

Chen Zhe looked at Zhou Fang's expression without saying much.

Zhou Fang sighed, then excited again, and said, "What's the situation in Zhengyun now?"

Chen Zhe said: "Mr., along with officials from Liaodong, Tianjin Wei, Shandong and other places, were recruiting troops urgently. Many generals such as Mangui, Zhao Shujiao, Cao Wenzhao were preparing to attack the rebels. A few days have passed. I am afraid that it will be a big battle, just in April."

Zhou Zheng and Li Zicheng will not delay no matter who they are. They are nothing more than not being prepared. However, as long as they are prepared, they will definitely take full advantage. At the latest, it will be mid-April!

Zhou Fang nodded, feeling a little worried. Zhou Zheng rushed to recruit soldiers, and didn't know if he could beat the thief who was in full swing and was full of momentum.

The place where Zhou Yanru, Ma Shiying and others hid was waiting anxiously and did not dare to appear.

Li Zicheng was vigorously searching for Ming Dynasty officials and tortured and forced to confess to "support money". If he emerged, the consequences would be unpredictable.

They were all looking forward to Zhou Zheng sending troops to annihilate Li Zicheng.

The capital is looking forward to it, and this is even more so in other parts of the Ming Dynasty.

Li Banghua was blocked south of the Yangtze River, and was out of reach. He could only count on Zhou Zheng. I don’t know how many letters he wrote to Zhou Zheng.

The gentry in Jiangnan was even more eagerly looking forward to it, and their daily conversations were about the capital and about Zhou Zheng.

On the Qinhuai River, there are still many loyal people in the country, and their words are all in the capital, and they are all fighting against thieves.

‘Zhou Zheng’ is the most common name among these shuttle boats.
Chapter completed!