Xia Guoxiang also knew what was going on, in April of the thirteenth year of Kangxi, seeing that Wu Sangui had no possibility of surrendering, Kangxi ordered someone to execute Wu Yingxiong and his eldest son Wu Shilin.

So I heard that his nest might be in danger, Wu Sangui didn't hesitate to retreat, Xia Guoxiang didn't think so, the Manchu Qing Dynasty was not like the previous dynasties such as Khitan and Liaojin, they had already been recognized by the literati in Jiangnan, so there would be no such phenomenon as dividing the river and ruling them, and if they didn't go north to destroy them, they would be destroyed by them going south.

Besides, the reason why he can compete with the Manchu Qing is that Wu Sangui's prestige is still there, and his Guanning Iron Cavalry is in his heart, so he is invincible, but what if Wu Sangui dies one day? Wu Sangui is now in his sixties, although his perennial career as a horse has given him a good body, but people are in trouble, if he doesn't take advantage of this good opportunity now, he will have no chance in the future.

So Xia Guoxiang and their thoughts are all desperate to fight, but Wu Sangui has always maintained a cautious appearance, a battle is not ninety percent sure, Wu Sangui will not fight, Hu Guozhu They are quite subtle, there are many times they can try to win, in Hu Guozhu's opinion, a battle can be fought with five points of certainty, if you wait for ninety percent it is better not to fight, there is a natural disaster in farming, where is there such a perfect war.

So some young generals are already holding back, although Xia Guoxiang is very anxious, but it can't be said too seriously, he is Wu Sangui's son-in-law, and he also has to consider Wu Sangui's feelings, Wu Sangui of course wants to hand over the power to the Wu family, whether it is him or Hu Guozhu, no one wants to be contaminated, so they have to be more careful.

"Father, now is not the time to regret it, we must show momentum and let everyone in the world understand that the Manchus are not our opponents, and they will naturally meet each other when the time comes."

"Xiao General, it's not that my father is timid and afraid, although there are a lot of people who responded after we got into trouble, but those are not serious, we have to take one step at a time to do big things, and lay a solid foundation to achieve the cause of the king. Of course, we don't have to withdraw now, but the fighting has to stop for a while, and if something happens in the rear, we can't pull away. ”

"Father, now is a good opportunity, you have also seen the combat effectiveness of these people in the Manchu Dynasty, as long as we attack for three days, they will undoubtedly be defeated, and then we can take advantage of the situation to take Jingzhou, Jingzhou has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times, we have taken Jingzhou, the east can attack the land south of the Yangtze River, and the north can look at the land of the Central Plains, and then the vast world will be for us to gallop."

"I've already said it, let's wait and see what happens, do you want to listen to my father?"

"Erchen doesn't dare."

"Then I won't do it."

Xia Guoxiang walked out of the big tent, Hu Guozhu had already greeted him, although he didn't look down on Xia Guoxiang, but at this time he also understood that only Wu Sangui's favorite son-in-law had any hope of convincing Wu Sangui.

"Well, does my father agree?"

Xia Guoxiang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I didn't agree very much, but I received the news that a group of Ming troops borrowed Yunnan, and I didn't agree even more." ”

"I don't know what my father thinks, now Jingzhou is building a city, a large number of troops have been transferred from the north, almost a new look every day, let's go on like this, Jingzhou won't be able to defeat it, Lord Xia, don't you understand this kind of thing?"

Xia Guoxiang smiled bitterly: "I almost knelt down and begged my father, but since the death of His Royal Highness the Prince, my father's ambition has gradually diminished, and if it continues like this, let alone going north, it is not easy to guard the current territory." ”

Hu Guozhu waved his sleeves: "I'll go to my father and say!" ”

Xia Guoxiang hurriedly grabbed him: "Don't go, I'll go, you will go again, my father is not sure what to think." Although Wu Yingqi is also in the army, but after all, he is his nephew, and his grandson is young, so the two of us are in a bit of a dilemma now. ”

Hu Guozhu sighed: "Hey, didn't you say that you could protect His Royal Highness the Prince back after the incident, why did something happen again?" ”

"The joints are all opened, but we are still put on the back by Zhu Guozhi, this old thing, when he is dying, he has to pull His Royal Highness the Prince on his back."

"That's it, since my father doesn't plan to fight, Lao Tzu is going to drink, what kind of world is fighting, it is better to go back to his hometown in Yunnan."

"Jin Liang, be cautious!"

"Be cautious and fart, just when I Hu Guozhu is going to rebel! What good is it for me Hu Guozhu to be reversed? I'm the son of my father here, and if I go over there, can I still recognize the Manchu Dog Emperor as my father? ”

Wu Sangui had already heard a voice coming out of the big tent at this time: "What nonsense are you talking about? ”

Hu Guozhu turned his head and left without saying a word, Xia Guoxiang rubbed his forehead: "Father, Jin Liang is also in a hurry. Now Jingzhou City is the same every day, if we can't beat Jingzhou, we won't be able to go anywhere. ”

Wu Sangui coughed: "I've been fighting for half my life, don't I know when to send troops?" ”

Xia Guoxiang was silent for a moment: "Father, I'll leave first if there's nothing to do." ”

Wu Sangui sighed: "General, you wait patiently for two days, as long as there is no other news from our rear, my father will definitely send troops." ”

Hu Guozhu returned to the camp and slammed the table with one foot: "Damn, Lao Tzu has never been so aggrieved!" I knew that Lao Tzu would lead the troops to other places alone, and it would be better than suffering this nest here. ”

A strategist stepped forward: "General Hu, what's wrong?" ”

"Father just refuses to send troops, why don't you send troops when you say such a good opportunity?"

"It is estimated that the prince also has his own plans, after all, he has fought all his life, and his knowledge is farther."

"Far fart! He is just worried that after defeating Jingzhou, he will not be able to control me and Xia Guoxiang, and when we fight Jiangnan and occupy the Central Plains, he will not be able to control us, and there will be no one behind him to control us, so won't it become a fight for us? ”

Wu Sangui also returned to the camp with a sad face: "Hey, it's difficult for the king, the people under my hands have no ability and are worried that they can't beat others, and the people under my hands are too capable and worried about their ambitions." Bear, if you live, where will you have so many troubles for your father? I can control Xia Guoxiang and Hu Guozhu, where can Fan'er control the two of them? I sent out the others, just to keep the two of them around, and the two of them finally couldn't take it anymore. ”

Xia Guoxiang also returned to the camp at this time: "Father, you don't live up to me, I will never fail you." Don't let me down. ”