Relying on the advantage of artillery in range, the Mandate of Heaven Army launched artillery bombardments into the city from time to time, except for consuming some shells, there were no casualties themselves, and the defenders at the head of the city were always in tension.

There is no way, the side defending the city, although it has the city wall as a support, but it is very passive in battle, when to fight, how large-scale the battle, it is the Heavenly Mandate Army outside the city that has the final say.

Unless the defenders dare to go out of the city to fight.

Without Dorgon's will, who would dare to leave the city among the defenders of the four cities?

The Mandate of Heaven Army became more and more emboldened, and the White Wolf Battalion even pushed the red-coated cannons under the city and tried to bombard the city walls with solid shells.

Li Zicheng waited outside the southern city for two days, but the marines of the North Sea Fleet had not yet arrived, and the Manchu envoy went out of the city again to ask for a meeting, but the envoy was still Chi Qilong, and the deputy envoy was Luo Luohun, who was alias Luo Wenfeng.

Li Zicheng knew that there would be no results in the peace talks for a while, so he was too lazy to bargain with Chi Qilong, so he handed over the peace talks to Gong Dingyu, a civilian official who accompanied the army, Gong Dingyu was the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple in the Ming Dynasty and an official who could serve in Liaodong in Li Zicheng's mind.

He explained to Gong Dingyu that according to Chi Qilong's intentions, he gradually lowered the conditions for peace talks and gave hope to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but he could not sign a peace treaty, which was summarized in one word: drag!

Today is the first time that Gong Dingyu has taken over the peace talks, and Li Zicheng asked him to talk less and listen more, delay time as much as possible, preferably until noon, and then graciously retain Chi Qilong and Luo Wenfeng to dine together.

After Gong Dingyu left, Li Zicheng asked his soldiers to give Li Xin an order, and during the peace talks, in order to express the goodwill of Huaxia, there was no need to attack the city for the time being.

Li Zicheng left the big tent and took his soldiers to inspect outside the city.

As soon as he arrived outside the northern city, Gong Dingyu rode over on horseback, "Your Majesty, the minister has finally found you!"

"Oh?" Li Zicheng was stunned, "Didn't Gong Aiqing negotiate peace with Chi Qilong, why did he come to Beicheng to inspect?" ”

"Where's the patrol?" Gong Dingyu grabbed the reins of the horse and stopped beside Li Zicheng, "Your Majesty, can you take a step to speak?" The minister has an important matter to report......"

Li Zicheng's eyes swept around, and there were no mud and stones, so he didn't bother to get off the horse, "Xiaomi, pay attention to vigilance, no one is allowed to approach without my order!"

"Obey the order!" He Xiaomi waved his hand, and the soldiers retreated far away, keeping guard on the periphery.

Li Zicheng said with a smile: "What does Gong Aiqing have to say, can you say it now?" ”

Gong Dingyu swept around, and it was estimated that the pro-department couldn't hear his voice, so Fang whispered: "Your Majesty, Chi Qilong said that the Manchu Qing Dynasty is willing to use Emperor Chongde's daughter and relatives!"

"And pro?"

"Yes, Chi Qilong said it himself," Gong Dingyu approached Li Zicheng and said carefully: "Chi Qilong said that since she is a relative, she should be the most noble woman in the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Shun is young and has not yet married, and Dongguo, the daughter of the emperor's uncle and regent, is only nine years old, and cannot be married, so she can only choose from the daughters of Emperor Chongde......"

"Isn't it just kissing, why is Gong Aiqing mysterious?" Li Zicheng laughed secretly, when did the Manchu Qing learn this trick, and if they can't beat it, they will use women to kiss?

"Your Majesty, the Tartars are not civilized after all, if this matter spreads, it will insult the emperor's holy name......"

Li Zicheng didn't care about any holy name, but he had to figure out the intention of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, "What else did Chi Qilong say?" Why did the Manchus make peace? ”

"Back to the emperor, Chi Qilong talked with the ministers today, except for the relatives, he didn't say anything, according to the minister's observation, Chi Qilong's only purpose this time is to ...... with his relatives."

"The only purpose?" Li Zicheng frowned, the Heavenly Mandate Army was all in the city, how could the Manchus have no other purpose? At this time, how can there be no purpose in using a woman and kissing?

Was this Dolgon's idea?

Send the woman first, get closer to the relationship, and then talk about the conditions......

Li Zicheng finally understood, when he summoned Chi Qilong last time, the conditions he proposed were too high, take back Shengjing, avenge the Han people, and promote the prestige of China, which one didn't want the Manchu Qing Dynasty to destroy the country and exterminate the species?

The Manchu court was afraid, and Dolgon was afraid......

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, Dolgon's good calculation!

Gong Dingyu arched his hand and said: "The minister doesn't dare to be self-dictated, so the emperor is ...... If the emperor does not agree, the minister will send Chi Qilong back......"

"Gong Aiqing forgot my explanation?"

"The Emperor's ......"

"I have explained to Aiqing and made peace with Chi Qilong, what is the gist of the peace talks?"

"Drag!" Gong Dingyu seemed to understand something, "The emperor is talking about ......"

"If you refuse, can the peace talks continue?" Li Zicheng smiled indifferently: "Promise first, and then bargain......"

"Please make it clear to the emperor!"

Li Zicheng looked up at the sky, and saw that it was still early, and tunneled: "Gong Aiqing will accompany me to inspect outside the city first, and it is better to go back later!"

Gong Ding said in his heart, the emperor naturally wanted to think of a complete strategy, so he said: "The minister obeys the order, and if the minister doesn't reply, Chi Qilong will definitely not go back...... Hey, what does the emperor mean......"

"Haha, it's still early for lunch," Li Zicheng said with a smile: "Which daughter of the Manchu Qing Dynasty used Huang Taiji to kiss?" ”

"I didn't say this," Gong Dingyu said: "Chi Qilong rumored that the ninth princess and below have never been married to a suitable person, and the emperor can choose ......"

"The eighth princess or above, all of them are already married?"

"According to Chi Qilong, the seventh princess and above have all been married," Gong Dingyu said: "The eighth princess is not married, but she has already made a promise, and she is Bayas Hulang, the eldest son of Badali, the prince of Horqin's right-wing central banner and Shuotu Shetu, and has not yet passed the door......"

"Didn't get through the door?" Li Zicheng was overjoyed, "This is good, you go back and ask Chi Qilong about this eighth princess, if it is suitable, I want this eighth princess!"

"Your Majesty, this eighth princess ......" Gong Dingyu was a little embarrassed, and said: "According to Chi Qilong, Bayas's father, Badali, is not only the prince of Zasak and Tushetu of the central banner of the right wing of Horqin, but also the head of the princes of the forty-nine banners of Mongolia......"

"Then it depends on whether Dolgon and the Manchu court are sincere!" Li Zicheng laughed, he didn't fall in love with this eighth princess, he had even met in person, what did he like? Is the princess of Daqing amazing?

But accepting the Eight Princesses and relatives could damage the relationship between the Manchus and Horqin, and at least continue the peace talks, buying time for the actions of the Tiger Cavalry, the Wolf Cavalry, and the Fifth Division.

"The Emperor's ......"

Li Zicheng took Gong Dingyu around for a while, and seeing that the sun was approaching noon, he asked Gong Dingyu to go back, "Gong Aiqing, the time is almost up, now go back and chat with Chi Qilong for a while, that is, it's time for lunch." ”

"The minister understands!"

"At the banquet, don't forget to inquire about the eighth princess, age, appearance, temperament, biological mother, etc., the more detailed the better," Li Zicheng said with a smile: "If Chi Qilong asks, he will say that I am hesitant and unable to make a decision for a while!"

"The minister understands, the minister will go to meet the late dragon," Gong Dingyu arched his hand, "The minister remembers, just one word, drag!"

"Hahaha......"

Li Zicheng returned to the big tent, had lunch under the service of his own soldiers, and had nothing to do, so he lay on the marching bed and thought about it, He Xiaomi broke into the big tent and said carefully: "Your Majesty, that Luo Wenfeng is here to see again!"

"Luo Wenfeng?" Li Zicheng said in his heart, are you finally here? waved his hand and said, "Spread quickly, don't let others see it!"

"Yes!" He Xiaomi turned around and introduced Luo Wenfeng into the big tent, Luo Wenfeng paid a visit as usual, "The villain knocks on the emperor!"

"No rudeness!" Li Zicheng turned over and got up and sat on the matza in front of the desk, "Do I call you Luo Wenfeng, or do I call you Luo Luohun?" ”

"The villain doesn't dare to deceive the emperor......"

"Sit down!" Li Zicheng pointed to Ma Zha on the opposite side, "After the king of the county went back, did he think about it?" ”

"This ...... The villain has made up his mind, and he can defect to Huaxia at any time," Luo Luohun had just drunk a few glasses of wine, and his ruddy face showed a little sadness, "However, to bring out the warriors with red flags, I'm afraid it will take some time......"

"Why?"

"After all, the warriors are Manchurian, and if you want them to return to Huaxia, the villain can only take his time," Luo Luohun said: "The emperor can rest assured, it shouldn't be too long!"

"King Jun, you plan to return to Huaxia, does your grandfather, Prince Li, know?"

"Grandfather doesn't know for the time being," Luo Luohun shook his head slowly, "Grandfather is not in good health......

Li Zicheng nodded, "King Jun, why do you speak Chinese so well?" ”

"The villain admires the Han culture, so he has learned Chinese since he was a child......"

"I see!" Li Zicheng bowed slightly, stared at Luo Luohun for a moment, and said with a faint smile: "If the warriors with red flags are unwilling to take refuge in Huaxia, what will happen to the county king?" Once the secret is revealed, the county king is afraid that he is in danger. ”

"Thank you for the reminder!" Luo Luohun arched his hand and said: "The warriors with red flags are equivalent to the private soldiers of the villain's family, without the orders of the grandfather and the villain, even Shunzhi and the regent cannot be dispatched, whether they return to Huaxia or not, it is impossible for them to report the villain," paused, and said: "If the villain is convicted, they will also be convicted, even if they are the ones who informed!"

What kind of law is this Manchu?

Li Zicheng scoffed, however, Luo Luohun was a Manchu and had to abide by the habits and laws of the Manchus for the time being, and he continued to ask: "If the warriors are willing to submit to Huaxia, will the king of the county seize the city gate and accept the Mandate of Heaven army into the city?" ”

"This ......" Luo Luohun's face suddenly oozed beads of sweat, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly turned over and knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, the villain has a reluctant request, begging the emperor to fulfill ......"

"The king of the county might as well speak up!"

"Although the villain submits to Huaxia, the villain is a Manchurian after all, and the villain's body is full of blood, and the villain grew up drinking Manchurian mare's milk and dried beef and mutton," Luo Luohun knocked on the ground with his head, "The villain is unwilling to point the scimitar at the Manchurian comrades......"

"Oh?" Li Zicheng was stunned, unwilling to point the scimitar at the Manchurians, could it be that Huaxia raised soldiers with red flags for nothing?

"Your Majesty, in addition to the Manchurians, the villain's scimitar must obey the emperor's call!" Luo Luo lay on the ground and didn't dare to get up, not knowing if this request would anger the emperor.

"Hahaha......" Li Zicheng laughed, "The king of the county is a man of temperament, and he is unwilling to face the scimitar at his comrades, yes, there is affection and righteousness, how can this king be blamed?" ”

Luo Luohun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, little man, Emperor!"

"Get up!" Li Zicheng smiled slightly: "The king of the county is obedient to Huaxia, why don't you ask me what your official position is?" ”

"The villain returned to Huaxia in order to save the warriors with the red flag, as for the villain, let the emperor dispose of it, how dare he ask the emperor for official ......"

Li Zicheng laughed, "Don't worry, I won't treat the county king badly, let alone the warriors with red flags!"

"Thank you, little man!" Luo Luohun arched his hand and said, "The villain can't stay for a long time, lest he be suspicious later!"

"Go, I'm waiting for your good news!"