Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

At the same time, when Li Chengqian and Li Shimin led the Ming soldiers to fight outside the capital, Li Jing finally arrived at the city of Shanhaiguan after a day of forced march.

Li Jing looked at the towering city wall of Shanhaiguan, feeling filled with emotion.

He knew that the situation was critical and every decision could affect the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

Holding the imperial edict in his hand, he shouted to the defenders on the city wall: "I am here to see General Wu Sangui on the orders of His Majesty. Open the city gates immediately!"

When the defenders on the city wall saw that Li Jing had the imperial edict in his hand, they did not dare to delay and hurried to report to Wu Sangui.

When Wu Sangui heard about the imperial edict, he was also shocked.

He knew that the arrival of the imperial edict at this time must mean that something major was happening.

Although he now obeys orders but not announcements, he is still a subject of Chongzhen on the surface and has to accept the imperial edict.

He ordered the city gates to be opened to welcome Li Jing into the city.

After Li Jing entered Shanhaiguan, he met Wu Sangui.

The two people's eyes met in the air, and in an instant, it seemed as if an invisible aura spread between them.

Li Jing looked at Wu Sangui quietly. He saw that he had an upright figure, a handsome face, and a heroic look between his brows.

Although he is young, he already has the bearing of a great general.

Li Jing secretly admired in his heart that this boy had such courage and spirit at such a young age. With time, he would become a great man.

He nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

It’s a pity that he ended up being branded as a traitor.

Although there are multiple reasons for this, a traitor is a traitor, no matter what the reason is, it is not an excuse.

And Wu Sangui was also examining Li Jing.

Although the general in front of him is no longer young, he exudes an awe-inspiring aura.

It is a kind of calmness and wisdom that comes from the accumulation of years and the baptism of war.

His eyes were deep and firm, as if he could see through everything in the world.

Wu Sangui couldn't help but wonder why he had never heard of such a person?

A strong curiosity surged in his heart, wanting to know the past and talents of this mysterious general.

The two just stared at each other quietly, as if time had stopped at this moment.

The air around them seemed to become heavy, filled with tension and anticipation.

They all knew that this meeting would determine the direction of the future, and every decision they made could affect the fate of countless people.

In this brief silence, they seemed to be having a silent conversation, trying to figure out each other's thoughts and thinking about their next actions.

Wu Sangui bowed and said, "May I ask where the general is?"

Li Jing was slightly stunned. He looked at Wu Sangui's puzzled expression, thought for a moment, and decided not to reveal too much about his true origins for the time being.

He smiled faintly and said casually: "I am just an ordinary general, not worth mentioning. My name is Li Jing, nice to meet you, General Wu."

After hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in Wu Sangui's eyes.

Looking at Li Jing's calm demeanor and extraordinary style, he thought to himself that this man was definitely not just an ordinary general.

But he also understood that this was not the time to delve into the matter, so he stopped asking questions and went straight to the point.

He said in a serious tone, "General Li, why are you here this time?"

Seeing Wu Sangui was so understanding, Li Jing stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "General Wu, the situation is critical now. Li Zicheng's army is approaching the capital. His Majesty has specially ordered me to come and discuss with you how to resist the enemy."

After saying this, Li Jing solemnly took out the imperial edict from his arms.

The bright yellow brocade shone slightly in the sunlight, and the delicate embroidery on it highlighted the royal majesty.

Li Jing held the imperial edict in both hands and handed it to Wu Sangui with a solemn expression.

Upon seeing this, Wu Sangui immediately knelt down respectfully with his hands raised above his head.

Li Jing slowly unfolded the imperial edict, and his clear voice rang out in the air, reading out the Emperor Chongzhen's order word by word.

As the contents of the imperial edict were conveyed, Wu Sangui's expression kept changing, sometimes surprised, sometimes thoughtful.

When he heard that he was named King of Zhenbei and was promised that the Guanning Iron Cavalry would be his and that he would be generously rewarded as long as he cooperated with Li Jing's command to defeat Li Zicheng's army, a complex light flashed in Wu Sangui's eyes.

After reading the imperial edict, Li Jing put away the scroll and looked at Wu Sangui who was still kneeling on the ground. He said, "General Wu, His Majesty has high hopes for you. Now that the Ming Dynasty is in danger, I hope you will put the country first and fight the enemy together with us."

Wu Sangui stood up slowly, his eyes revealing a firm look. He nodded slightly and said, "General Li, rest assured. I will do my best to serve your majesty and fight to defend the Ming Dynasty."

But he still had many doubts in his mind. After all, the situation was complicated and he needed time to weigh the pros and cons.

However, he also understood that he could not afford to hesitate any longer and had to make a decision as soon as possible.

"General Li, this matter is of great importance. Wu needs to consider it carefully. I wonder if General Li has any good plan?"

Li Jing said: "General Wu, I have come here this time to tell you an important message.

The Qing army had retreated and Shengjing was occupied.

The threat from the northeast has been temporarily lifted.

Our biggest enemy now is Li Zicheng."

When Wu Sangui heard the news, he was shocked and a look of disbelief appeared on his face.

He frowned slightly and stared at Li Jing closely, as if judging the authenticity of the news.

He thought quickly in his mind, Shengjing was occupied and the Qing army withdrew, which was really hard to imagine.

In his impression, the Qing army has always been a powerful threat, but now it is suddenly retreating. Is there a trick here?

He was in a state of hesitation.

He knew that his choice at this time would determine the future of him and the Guanning Iron Cavalry.

If he chose to support Chongzhen, he would face pressure from Li Zicheng's army.

Li Zicheng's army was large in number and its combat effectiveness should not be underestimated.

Once a war breaks out with Li Zicheng, the Guanning Cavalry will inevitably suffer huge losses.

Moreover, he was not sure whether Chongzhen could ultimately defeat Li Zicheng.

If Chongzhen failed, he and the Guanning Cavalry would be in dire straits.

If he chooses to wait and see, he may lose the trust of the court.

In this chaotic world, losing the trust of the court means he will lose his foothold.

Moreover, if Li Zicheng eventually won, he would hardly escape the fate of being liquidated.

He was in a dilemma and didn't know how to make a decision.

He kept weighing the pros and cons in his mind, trying to find the best solution.

But no matter how he thought about it, he found the decision very difficult.

He felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe.

At this time, news of the Qing army's retreat came back from the front line.

Wu Sangui was shocked. He originally had some doubts, but now he had to believe this astonishing fact!