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Chongzhen thought of his efforts over the years. He had toiled day and night and devoted all his energy to saving the Ming Dynasty, but now he ended up in such a situation.

He couldn't help feeling sad and helpless.

However, Emperor Chongzhen also understood that he had no way out.

He had to make a choice. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world, he had to give up power....

He took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "I understand what you mean. I will consider your suggestion, put aside my suspicion of the generals, and boldly delegate power. I hope that as you said, we can stabilize the situation and preserve the Ming Dynasty."

At the moment of making this decision, Emperor Chongzhen's heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

But he also knew that this was his only choice.

He secretly made up his mind that no matter what the cost, he would fight the foreign enemies to the end and use his last bit of strength for the future of the Ming Dynasty.

Li Chengqian nodded and continued, "We can stay for five days to help you lead the Ming soldiers to repel Li Zicheng and defend the capital.

Your Majesty, the situation is urgent and time is precious. We must seize every minute and every second to formulate strategies and prepare for war.

Li Zicheng's army is coming with great force, but we are not without a chance of winning.

As long as Your Majesty can remain confident and make decisive decisions, and we work together, we will be able to resist Li Zicheng's attack."

As Emperor Chongzhen listened to Li Chengqian's words, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

On the one hand, he was surprised and grateful for this unexpected help, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness;

On the other hand, he was full of worries about the future situation. After all, Li Zicheng's army was indeed coming with great force.

However, Li Chengqian's firm tone and confident demeanor gradually infected Chongzhen.

He began to think, maybe it was really as Li Chengqian said, they were not without a chance of winning.

Chongzhen thought secretly in his heart: I have been struggling to support the Ming Dynasty all these years, but I have never been able to reverse the situation.

Now, with the help from the Tang Dynasty, perhaps this really is a turning point.

If Li Zicheng could be repelled and the capital city could be defended within these five days, then the Ming Dynasty might still have a chance of survival.

Chongzhen nodded slightly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

He said: "I understand the urgency of the situation and I know this is a rare opportunity.

But I want to know, what can we do to better resist Li Zicheng's attack? "

Li Chengqian replied: "First, we must subdue Wu Sangui and make good use of the Guanning Iron Cavalry.

If he could be transferred back to fight against Li Zicheng, the situation of the war would be reversed.

Your Majesty should be aware that the strength of the Guanning Cavalry should not be underestimated.

They are battle-hardened, well-trained and well-equipped.

At this critical moment, they will become our important force in fighting against Li Zicheng.

However, Your Majesty may have some concerns and suspicions about Wu Sangui and the Guanning Cavalry.

After all, in these troubled times, people's minds are unpredictable, and it is common for military generals to command their own troops.

Your Majesty is worried that Wu Sangui will betray the court and that the Guanning Iron Cavalry cannot be used by the court."

Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly after hearing what Li Chengqian said.

He was indeed full of worries and suspicions about Wu Sangui and the Guanning Cavalry.

He knew very well that Wu Sangui had a large army under his command, and his loyalty could not be guaranteed in this turbulent situation.

Moreover, the Guanning Cavalry is powerful. If they turn against the Ming Dynasty, it will be a fatal blow to the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said, "I am indeed worried about Wu Sangui and the Guanning Cavalry.

Although they have the ability to fight in the field, I am not sure whether they will truly serve the court.

If they betray me at the critical moment, the consequences will be disastrous."

Li Chengqian understood Emperor Chongzhen's concerns and said, "Your Majesty's concerns are not unreasonable. But in the current situation, we must take a risk.

Your Majesty can take some measures to ensure the loyalty of Wu Sangui and the Guanning Cavalry.

For example, giving them generous rewards and promising them status and honor after the war.

At the same time, Your Majesty can send trusted generals to supervise the actions of the Guanning Cavalry and ensure that they obey orders.

In addition, we can also use the power of public opinion to let people know that Wu Sangui and the Guanning Iron Cavalry fought to defend the Ming Dynasty, and inspire their patriotism and sense of honor. "

After listening to Li Chengqian's advice, Emperor Chongzhen fell into deep thought.

He knew that it was a difficult decision, but he also understood that he had to make a decision at this moment of life and death.

He slowly raised his head, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "I will consider your suggestion. But I hope you can understand that my concerns about Wu Sangui and the Guanning Iron Cavalry are not groundless.

At this critical moment, we must be careful and ensure that nothing goes wrong.”

Li Chengqian looked at Li Jing and said, "Old Li, how about letting you command the Guanning Iron Cavalry?"

Li Jing said confidently: "Don't worry, Your Highness. I can easily capture the Guanning Iron Cavalry!"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard the conversation between Li Chengqian and Li Jing, his eyes widened in shock.

He had heard of the name Li Jing many times in history books. He was the god of war of the Tang Dynasty, with great military exploits and a powerful presence in all directions.

The Guanning Iron Cavalry was also the elite force of the Ming Dynasty.

Now, Li Jing was going to command the Guanning Cavalry, which was beyond Chongzhen's imagination.

Chongzhen's heart was filled with shock and he seemed to see a glimmer of unprecedented hope.

Li Jing, the Tang Dynasty's god of war, leads the Guanning Iron Cavalry, which is indeed like a dream combination.

He was well aware of Li Jing's military talent. If he were in command, he might really be able to create a miracle.

There was a gleam of excitement in Chongzhen's eyes, and he secretly sighed in his heart: This may be God's favor to the Ming Dynasty. At this critical moment of life and death, such powerful help has been sent.

He began to look forward to Li Jing leading the Guanning Iron Cavalry to demonstrate amazing combat effectiveness, repel Li Zicheng's army, and defend the capital.

Chongzhen calmed down, looked at Li Chengqian and Li Jing, and said solemnly: "If General Li leads the Guanning Iron Cavalry, I believe we can turn the tide of the war.

I am willing to cooperate fully and provide everything needed for this operation."

At this moment, Chongzhen's heart was full of expectation and confidence. He seemed to see the hope that the Ming Dynasty would turn danger into safety.

Then, Li Chengqian analyzed the actions of the Tang soldiers in detail: "Now that the Tang soldiers have captured Shengjing, Dorgon has been lured away, and there is no pressure in the north for the time being. You should make good use of this opportunity to stabilize the situation."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was so shocked that his whole body trembled and his face was full of disbelief.

His eyes were wide open and he stared at Li Chengqian intently, as if trying to see from his face whether this was a joke or not.

"What did you say? You have already captured Shengjing?"

Emperor Chongzhen's voice trembled slightly, and his words were full of astonishment!