In the eyes of the Southern Ming court, the biggest enemy was not the Qing Dynasty, which was like a wolf or a tiger, but the Dashun regime, which was headed by Li Zi, because they were the culprits who broke through Beijing and forced Chongzhen to death.

Therefore, after supporting Zhu Yousong ascended the throne, the Southern Ming Cabinet, led by Ma Shiying, Shi Kefa and others, formulated a military strategy of "unifying the enemy", compromised and tolerated the Qing Dynasty, and took the initiative to attack the peasant army.

In particular, Shi Kefa, a loyal minister of the Southern Ming Dynasty, was a firm supporter of the "union of enemy troops and pacifying the enemy". He kept saying that his king and father died at the hands of the thieves. The Ming Dynasty should devote all its efforts to destroy the thieves and avenge the late emperor.

Therefore, Wei Guangdong and Zhu Youliang were both surprised when they heard Lin Yu say they wanted to contact Li Zicheng.

Especially Zhu Youliang, after being surprised, he protested fiercely: "Don't the governor know that the thief was the murderer who forced the late emperor to death? Don't you know that Li Chuang is the enemy of our Ming Dynasty?"

"You two are a little restless, let me analyze it slowly."

Lin Yu took the kettle handed by Li Wei and moistened his throat, "It is true that the late emperor was forced to death by Li Zicheng. My Ming Dynasty was destroyed by... It is true that my Ming Dynasty was destroyed by Li Zicheng, but the biggest enemy of our Nanjing court is now not Li Zicheng, but the Qing Dynasty."

Wei Guangdong pondered: "The Governor... seems to make sense."

Lin Yu continued: "Li Chuang is now alone and is defeated step by step. He was driven from Beijing to Xiangyang by the Tartars. It is already at the end of his strength. It will not be too difficult to destroy him without saying that he will not be too difficult."

"What the governor said is very much. I heard that when Li Zicheng fled to Wuchang, there were only more than 100,000 soldiers left. Because he killed the military advisor Li Yan, he angered the general Liu Zongmin and took a group of soldiers away, resulting in the weaker force."

As the son of a cabinet minister, Zhang Chenglin was well-informed on weekdays and couldn't help but interrupt.

Chen Zhenhui, Fang Yizhi and others sighed: "Ah... the rebel army attacked our Ming army like heavenly soldiers and generals, destroying and unstoppable. Who knew that it would be vulnerable to the Tartars, which was really unimaginable!"

Lin Yu was deeply moved after hearing this. The vigorous and powerful army of Dashun from Xi'an to destroy everything and attack Beijing. The world seemed to have become Li Zicheng's possession, and the new dynasty seemed to be about to emerge.

No one expected that the situation would take a sharp turn after the Battle of Shanhaiguan. Facing the invincible Dashun Army of the Ming army, the Qing army was about to collapse at a touch and had no power to fight back.

Escape from Shanhaiguan to Beijing, then to Shanxi, Henan, and finally to Shaanxi's old nest. It still couldn't stop the decline. In the end, Li Zicheng, a hero in troubled times, eventually died on the way to Hubei.

Lin Yu continued: "Duoduo's troops were more than 300,000, Ajige, who pursued Li Zicheng, more than 300,000, Haoge, who fought westwardly against Bashu, as well as the Qing army guarding Beijing, Liaodong, and Zuo Menggeng who had just surrendered, the total strength of the Qing Dynasty had exceeded one million..."

Wei Guangdong, Zhu Youliang and others all looked sad when they heard this. The disadvantage of this force was too great. No matter how hard the Ming army looked, they had no chance of winning.

"If Ajige destroyed Li Zicheng, he would definitely go straight to Nanjing along the Yangtze River. What should we use to defend Jiangnan at that time?" Lin Yu carried his hands on his back, glanced at everyone present, and asked in a deep voice.

Chen Zhenhui comforted her beard and said, "The governor's words are reasonable. If the Shun Army is destroyed, the lips will be lost and the teeth will be cold, and Nanjing will be in danger!"

Lin Yu said again: "When Huang Degong comes to help, Liu Liangzuo may join the war. We are 70% sure to drag the Qing army to Fengyang so that they cannot go south, so there must be no more invading enemies in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

With Zuo Menggeng's surrender to the Qing Dynasty, there was no longer a Ming army in Hubei and Jiangxi. If we want to hold back the pace of the Qing army, we can only change the strategy of "Alliance of the enemy and pacification of the enemy" and join forces with Li Zicheng's Shun Army - Alliance of the enemy and drive away the enemy."

Zhu Youliang stroked the short beard on his chin and said, "What the governor said seems to be a little reasonable, but the alliance to defeat the enemy is a strategy formulated by the court, especially the master Shi Ge, who is the most supportive. Are you sure to convince the court?"

"Yes, if the governor had not agreed to the court, he would have been suspected of colluding with the enemy without authorization." Wei Guangdong hugged his arms in front of his chest and raised his concerns.

Lin Yu said in an unquestionable tone: "The general is not subject to the orders of the emperor outside. This governor must contact Li Zicheng as soon as possible to form an alliance to fight against the Qing Dynasty. Let Li Zicheng's Dashun Army entangle the Qing army led by Ajige, otherwise the Qing army will attack in the two groups, and Nanjing will be lost."

Today is April 29, 1645. Historical records record that Li Zicheng was attacked and died on May 2 when he led his troops to retreat to Tongcheng, Hubei.

Although the cause of death is controversial, some say that Li Zicheng was chased by the Qing army and hanged himself in a hurry, some say that he was killed by villagers with hoes when worshiping the Yuan Emperor Temple, and some say that he died in a fierce battle with the villagers.

But no matter how Li Zicheng died, according to the normal historical trend, there will be another three days for Li Zicheng's death.

So Lin Yu planned to go to Jiugong Mountain, Hubei in person to rescue Li Zicheng from the Gate of Ghost and let him hold back the Qing army led by Ajige.

Even if the Dashun Army is not a good thing, at least it is a Han compatriot and cannot join forces with the wild boar skin to beat their own people. In the end, no matter whether it is Dashun or the Ming Dynasty, it will sooner or later be under your feet.

Lin Yu said and patted Wei Guangdong on the shoulders, and said loudly: "Remember, there are no eternal enemies and no eternal friends in this world. You can only take the minority of the two evils. This governor will write a book to the Shige Department and the Nanjing court to persuade Your Majesty to change the strategy of uniting the enemy to suppress the enemy and adopt the strategy of uniting the enemy to drive the enemy away."

Wei Guangdong nodded and said, "Since the governor has made up his mind and is confident in persuading the court, then we are naturally happy to enjoy the fruits."

Zhu Youliang is not stupid either. If he was led by Ajige from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, he would definitely not be able to save Nanjing. If the city is destroyed, it would definitely be his royal family members who will suffer.

"As long as the court agrees with the governor's strategy, Zhu is willing to follow the dispatch!"

Lin Yu said again: "I am going to Hubei here for nearly a thousand miles, but I have a car that can travel thousands of miles a day, and I guess I can return in two or three days."

Wei Guangdong said in surprise: "Don't the governor drives an armored car to Hubei?"

Lin Yu thought to himself that I can’t afford to drive this old ancestor who drinks oil. It consumes 200 liters of fuel for 100 kilometers, and 1,000 kilometers round trip is 2,000 liters of diesel. Even if I spend all the gold coins in the warehouse, it will not be enough!

Lin Yu pointed at Li Wei: "I, the guard, can also control the armored vehicle. I will keep it and drive the armored vehicle to strengthen your military power in the army, so that the Qing army will not dare to take the initiative to invade.

After waiting for another three or five days, Huang Degong's reinforcements should almost arrive. At that time, our governor will return from Hubei. Then we will launch a counterattack against the Qing army."

Wei Guangdong was worried about what to do if the armored cart left and the Qing army came to attack. He was overjoyed when he heard this: "Thank you for your worries. The armored cart is in charge of the army. I wish Jiannu would not dare to attack in a short period of time!"

Lin Yu immediately wrote a memorial to clarify his views, hoping that Zhu Yousong could change the strategy of "union of enemies and suppressing enemies" and instead adopt the strategy of "union of enemies and driving enemies to expel enemies".

After the memorial was delivered, Lin Yu wrote another letter to Shi Kefa, hoping that he could recognize the situation and support his strategy, rather than be stubborn with the concept of "the hatred of the king and the father".
Chapter completed!