But there is no way. If Li Chengdong and the others are killed, the tens of thousands of border troops outside Yangzhou City will instantly fall apart. This will not only weaken the military power of the Ming Dynasty, but also pose a serious threat to the security of Jiangnan, because they will be scattered and flee.

The rebel army will definitely launch crazy revenge and looting of various state capitals in Jiangnan.

Such a result was something Chongzhen did not want to see.

So we have to continue to retain Li Chengdong and the others, and we have to appease them.

"I thank you Lord for your kindness." Li Chengdong was so grateful that he burst into tears.

Chongzhen asked again: "Li Chengdong, what position do you hold now, and how many people are there under your title?"

Li Chengdong stood up quickly and responded: "Your Majesty, I am currently occupying a guerrilla position and have bid for 6,000 troops."

"Okay." Chongzhen said, "I am now joining you as the commander-in-chief of the Xuzhou Suppression Campaign. I will lead my 6,000 troops to go north to Xuzhou immediately and station in Pei County. I will not stay for a moment on the way, and I will not allow innocent people to disturb the people. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed immediately!"

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"Ah?" Li Chengdong was stunned when he heard this. He was promoted to the commander-in-chief? Doesn't he need to be dismissed?

Wang Chengen on the side reminded him in a low voice: "Mr. Li, why don't you accept the order to express your gratitude?"

"Oh." Li Chengdong just woke up from a dream and quickly fell to the ground, "I thank you, Lord, for your kindness."

Li Chengdong left in despair. After a while, Wu Baotan came back and reported that Li Chengdong had left camp and headed north overnight with his battalion of 6,000 men.

Chongzhen couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief after hearing this.

To be honest, Chongzhen was not sure how Li Chengdong would react after returning to the camp.

Fortunately, the final facts have proved that, at least until now, Chongzhen's status as emperor is still very intimidating, and the trick of slapping someone and then giving him a sweet date is indeed very effective.

Of course, the main reason was that Li Chengdong's status was not high at this time and he had not tasted the benefits of being a warlord.

For someone like Gao Jie who has already tasted the benefits of warlordship, it would not be so easy to be shaken.
Chapter completed!