The former Ming Governor's Palace in Baoding City.

Although Li Guo's position was lower than that of General Quan Liu Zongmin, he still had the status of a major general in the Dashun Army.

For this reason, Liu Zongmin, who had always been in a high position, also showed humility to Li Guo.

The reason is very simple, that is, Li Guo is Li Zicheng's nephew.

And Li Zicheng had no sons. As for why Li Zicheng had no sons, history only records that he was not good at women.

But he married three wives in his life, but two of his wives betrayed him one after another and made him a cuckold.

This is obviously no longer a problem of not being a good womanizer.

There are some unofficial historical records about Li Zicheng's incompatibility with women.

It is said that Li Zicheng injured his roots in a battle, resulting in the loss of male fertility.

In fact, Li Zicheng has no shortage of women around him now. He also has Mrs. Gao by his side, who has always been by his side.

Even after entering Beijing, he symbolically married several concubines of Chongzhen.

But without exception, none of these women gave him a child.

Now Li Zicheng is nearly forty years old and is the Dashun King of the Dashun Rebel Army.

Li Zicheng established the Dashun Kingdom in Xiangyang last year, Kaiyuan Yongchang, and called himself the Dashun King.

Under this background, Li Zicheng, as the Dashun King, had no heirs, which was obviously disadvantageous.

As Li Zicheng's nephew, although Li Guo is almost the same age as Li Zicheng.

However, since Li Zicheng followed Gao Yingxiang in the uprising, Li Guo followed Li Zicheng and joined the rebel army.

The two of them can be uncles and nephews, and they can also be comrades fighting side by side.

Over the past year, we have fought together in the north and south, through life and death.

Li Zicheng had no heirs. Although Li Guo, his outstanding nephew, was not explicitly designated as his heir by Li Zicheng.

But the title "Major General" was tacitly approved by Li Zicheng.

The reason why Li Zicheng only acquiesced was that he did not publicly recognize Li Guo as his heir.

The main reason is that Li Zicheng has concerns because the two are almost the same age.

Li Zicheng naturally had to consider the issue of age.

Secondly, there is Li Laiheng, Li Guo's son, who has been Li Zicheng's wife all these years and was being trained by Mrs. Gao Xiuying.

In other words, Li Zicheng clearly prefers this grandnephew to inherit his position in the future.

For this reason, Li Zicheng acquiesced in Li Guo's status as a major general.

In fact, it is also so that my grandnephew can inherit his status more legally in the future.

"Major General, Prince Meng has left the capital and gone south. This is a good opportunity."

At this moment, in the lobby of Baoding Governor's Mansion, there were several military generals including Li Guo, Liu Zongmin, Feng Xiong, and Li Yan.

He also received information from the capital and learned that the Ming Prince Zhu Cixiang had left the capital.

Then they gathered together and held a meeting on this matter.

Li Guo, who was sitting at the top, glanced at Liu Zongmin, who was sitting on the lower left, and asked, "General Quan, what do you think of this matter?"

"I propose that we immediately send a team of fine cavalry to pursue them. At the same time, let Hejian Prefecture guard Guo Sheng lead his army to ambush and intercept them on the Cangzhou line."

"If we can capture or kill the Mentaiko alive, it will be of great benefit to our army's next step in capturing the capital."

Liu Zongmin has a round face, sharp eyes, and a tall and strong body.

This man is also the number one general under Li Zicheng. He is capable of both literary and military skills and has deep trust in Li Zicheng.

"Then I'll leave this matter to you, General Quan." Li Guo and Liu Zongmin have fought side by side for many years. Although the two are not close, there is no open conflict between them.

The reason for not getting close was mainly because Li Guo deliberately avoided suspicion and used this to create distance between the two.

After all, Liu Zongmin is the number one general in the army. If he gets too close to him, there is no guarantee that people will gossip about him, which will arouse the suspicion of his uncle Li Zicheng.

It can be said that Li Guo is also a very smart person, otherwise he would not have gained such trust from Li Zicheng.

"Don't worry, Major General. I'll ask General Guo Yi, Liu Jundong, and the Gao Ke family to lead three cavalrymen to pursue them."

Liu Zongmin confidently raised his hands and said.

"Yesterday, the king (Li Zicheng) sent a letter saying that the army has begun to attack Xuanfu."

After making arrangements to chase the Meng Taizi, Li Guo changed the subject and continued.

"What the king means is that we prepare to eliminate the enemies around the capital and prepare the money and food needed for the army."

"Be prepared for the next step to capture the capital and seize the Ming Dynasty."

"We have completed the elimination of surrounding enemies. Zhang Neng and Niu Wancai's troops have arrived at the foot of the capital."

"How has General Li Yan arranged the money and food issue?"

Facing Li Guo's gaze, Li Yan, who was responsible for raising money and food, bowed his hands.

"Returning to the Major General, to be honest, it is a bit difficult. In Shanxi and Hebei prefectures, the people have been exploited and squeezed by the officials and soldiers of the imperial court in turns over the years."

"Life was very difficult. Although the arrival of our army was enthusiastically supported by the people."

"But after all, they have limited money and food. If we forcefully distribute taxes, I'm afraid we will lose the support of the people."

"General Li, what do you mean? I have an army of hundreds of thousands and am about to attack the capital. I will give you ten days. If you cannot raise the rations needed for the entire army, don't blame me for my military law to deal with you."

Liu Zongmin frowned and glared at Li Yan. He had always looked down upon Li Yan, a white-faced scholar.

Li Yan was born in Juren. He was fair and elegant, but he could ride a horse and shoot arrows, and he was also proficient in the art of war.

It took less than three years to defect to Li Zicheng, but he achieved the position of controlling the general.

This gave Liu Zongmin, a general with a martial arts background, a strong sense of crisis.

For this reason, Liu Zongmin has been looking for trouble, secretly or openly, and wants to drive Li Yan out.

Facing Liu Zongmin's aggressive attitude, Li Yan was also angry, but he could not compromise.

"Young General, it is only because of the suffering of the people that they are willing to follow me, Dashun."

Without arguing with Liu Zongmin, Li Yan held up his hands and made a speech to Li Guo.

"Now that I, Dashun, are about to capture the capital, we must win over the people. Only in this way is the foundation of the country."

"If you tax the people like Bao Ming did, you will definitely lose the people's support."

"In this way, even if we win the capital, it will not be a long-term solution."

Li Guo recognized Li Yan's talent and ability, and this time he served as the head coach of the partial division.

Li Yan's military ability, political level, and logistics management ability all made Li Guo admire him greatly.

In his heart, he also recognized Li Yan's advice.

But Liu Zongmin is General Quan, and his authority is still above him in terms of authority.

Moreover, Liu Zongmin was talking about business matters, which made him not know how to make a decision.

When Liu Zongmin saw that Li Guo was silent, how could he not know that Li Guo was worried about himself?

Feeling proud in his heart, he snorted coldly and said forcefully.

"Five hundred thousand shi of food and five hundred thousand taels of silver must be prepared within ten days, otherwise military law will not be merciful."

Seeing that Liu Zongmin was determined to make Li Yan responsible for this matter, Li Guo, who had a weak temperament, could only nod his head.

"General Li Yan, money and food are the foundation of our army. It is a matter of great importance to the survival of the entire army. Let's do it this way."

"I'll do my best in my humble duty." Li Yan sighed secretly and had no choice but to respond.

Although Li Yan was talented, he went to Beijing several times to take the exam and failed. Later, he offended powerful people at home and was almost framed to death by the local government.

Fortunately, his wife Hong Niangzi rescued him from prison, and the couple and their families defected to Li Zicheng's rebel army.

Under Li Zicheng's command, his abilities have been recognized by Li Zicheng in recent years, and he has become a rising star under Li Zicheng's command, and was even appointed to the high position of general.

"Nerds are just nerds. It's time now. Unlike the common people who collect money and food, are our hundreds of thousands of troops just eating dirt?"

Looking at Li Yan's leaving figure, Liu Zongmin smiled disdainfully.

"Major General, you can't be deceived by him. We are about to capture the capital now."

"Capture the capital, kill the emperor's son, and you will perish if you expose the enemy. Your Majesty will be our Emperor of Dashun, and you will be the Crown Prince of Dashun. Don't be deceived by these poor scholars."

Although Liu Zongmin did have a good way of fighting, when it came to running the country, he was far from inferior to Li Yan.

"That's what General Quan said." Li Guo could only smile. Liu Zongmin was in a high and powerful position, and it was hard for him to refute his face.

After leaving the Governor's Mansion, Li Yan returned to the camp in the east of the city and frowned when he thought about raising money and food.

"Husband, why are you so sad?" Li Yan's wife, Lady Hong, saw her husband looking sad and quickly stepped forward to ask.
Chapter completed!