"I thank Your Majesty on behalf of my father. It is my duty to guard the border.”
Wu Sangui was a very controversial person in history, and the evaluations given by later generations were even more extreme.
It was similar to Wang Jingwei during the Anti-Japanese War.
As an unfilial son, when Li Zicheng attacked the capital, his father, Wu Xiang, was inside. In order to protect himself, he directly abandoned his father.
When Li Zicheng had just crossed the Yellow River and entered Hebei, Chongzhen had ordered many times to send troops back to defend, but he did not come.
However, there were also busybodies who praised his actions.
Talking about how Wu Sangui saved the country through a roundabout way sounded ridiculous.
Chongzhen didn't know Wu Sangui's character at this moment. He praised him and was especially happy. He held his hand and asked about his well-being. He was concerned about the clothes, food, housing, and transportation of the border soldiers and asked about the war situation in Manchu.
When it came to money, Chongzhen immediately changed the topic.
"Before General Wu returned to the capital, have you heard of Jiang Feng's people?”
When they were done chatting and the atmosphere had reached this point, Chong Zhen took the opportunity to lead the topic to Jiang Feng.
"The highly ranked Duke of Ji, Jiang Feng, hasn't even entered the capital, but I've heard of him like thunder.”
As he spoke, Wu Sangui cupped his fists and congratulated,"Speaking of this matter, this general would like to congratulate Your Majesty on receiving such an able minister to assist you.”
"Do you also think it's fortunate?"
Chongzhen tilted his head slightly and poured tea. He seemed to be smiling, but he had other intentions.
Wu Sangui was stunned. He opened his mouth and didn't know how to answer.
"This person is still young. He can suppress the rebels of the Central Plains in one fell swoop without even using a single soldier of the Imperial Court. In just a few moves, he had relieved the drought in the Central Plains. Such a person was quite lucky.”
Chong Zhen nodded thoughtfully and slowly stood up with his hands behind his back."Beloved minister, you should know that if a person is too arrogant, he will inevitably break free from the control of the Imperial Court. In the end, it is difficult to predict whether it will be a disaster or a blessing.”
Hearing this, Wu Sangui's heart trembled.
These words... although they were talking about Jiang Feng, it sounded like they were talking about himself.
"Your Majesty…"
Standing behind Chongzhen, Wu Sangui pondered for a moment and cupped his hands."I don't know if I should say it."
"Just say it." Chongzhen turned around and said.
" Since ancient times, all the wise kings and sage-kings have been assisted by capable ministers. No matter how great the achievements of ministers are, they can only be ministers. Since they are the Son of Heaven, they must have the heart of the world. How can they…"
Halfway through, Wu Sangui shut his mouth.
Speaking of which, he was still young and ambitious, but he had yet to learn how to hide his strength.
There were still more than 20 years before he became Ping Xiwang.
"I am very comforted by your honesty.”
Chong Zhen laughed, as if his scheme had succeeded."It seems that my beloved minister also admires Jiang Feng. Since that's the case, it can't be better.”
"Your Majesty…this is?" Wu Sangui was stunned and had a face full of question marks.
"I plan to order Jiang Feng to go to Liaodong with you and serve as the military adviser. What do you think?”
Chongzhen's sudden change made Wu Sangui understand.
Damn it.
After all the fuss, he was just trying to get information out of him. He felt like he had eaten sh * t, but there was nothing he could do. After all, he was the emperor.
"I will obey your orders."
Wu Sangui shook his head, as if he would do as he was told.
"Haha! Good!"
The old thief emperor was happy. Chongzhen waved his hand and pouted outside the palace,""Dear minister, you can go to Jiang Feng's residence to get to know him first. If you are dissatisfied with this person, tell me and I will definitely help you subdue him.”
"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Since he had already said this, there was no need to stay any longer.
Looking at Wu Sangui's receding figure, Chong Zhen's suppressed emotions from Jiang Feng's angry rebuke were gone. He finally felt good.
…………
After leaving the palace, Wu Sangui cursed the dog emperor's ancestors in his heart.
However, he still rode on his horse and brought his followers to look for Jiang Feng.
Generals had bad temperaments, especially the commanders and marshals of a region. Which one of them didn't have a high opinion of others?
Yuan Chonghuan killing Mao Wenlong was the most classic example.
Moreover, in a battle on the battlefield, one needed to have the effect of having one's word carry nine tripods. This would be more conducive to commanding troops and increasing mobility during the war.
Now that Chongzhen suddenly gave him someone, Wu Sangui would definitely be unhappy. He said that it was an assistant, but he felt that the Emperor did not trust him or was monitoring him.
In short, it was not a good thing.
On the way to the capital from the northeast, he had more or less heard of Jiang Feng's name. He was a weak commoner who only knew how to brag.
He had only made some messy things to fool the emperor.
The imperial court was fatuous, and the Donglin rebels were not a bunch of good people. Many famous generals had died because of them. If I believed these people, I would have died in battle outside the pass.
At the thought of this, Wu Sangui smiled coldly and muttered,""This general wants to see how much courage this kid has, go…"
As soon as he finished speaking, he whipped the horse and sped up to the Ji Public House.
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