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At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the rebel general Hong Chengchou described Wu Sangui as "an exceptionally ruthless person." His actions in later years and his current behavior signal one thing: Wu Sangui is a highly capable individual with great ambition, and he will never be truly loyal to Chongzhen or Kangxi.
It is impossible to expect someone like him to realize his mistakes and turn back; Zhu Tianyou has already prepared for the worst.
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Shanhaiguan
When the Refugees arrived outside Shanhaiguan, they urgently pleaded with General Wu Sangui to open the city and accept them.
Who would have thought, a document was posted outside the pass:
Within Shanhaiguan, the population is sparse, and food is scarce. It is planned to organize a selection on the eleventh day of the second month tomorrow. The first one hundred strong men can enter the city with their families.
...Wails and sighs echoed outside the city, as if many people's fates were shrouded in a layer of gloom.
Zhu Tianyou sensed something unusual; it seemed that Wu Sangui truly was a formidable leader, exceedingly cautious.
The next day, Zhu Tianyou and the others rose, watching nearly a thousand cavalrymen set out. He was quite astonished; these cavalrymen appeared so formidable among the common people of the late Ming Dynasty, exuding an extraordinary military might.
They were there to organize a competition, and it was clear that there wouldn't be any exceptionally talented individuals among these Refugees. Wu Sangui did not intend to recruit advisors at this time; he simply aimed to tentatively select a hundred strong men from the Refugees to supplement the Guanning Army's ranks.
The Third Prince communicated with Zhu Tianyou, asking, "What should we do about this?"
Zhu Tianyou replied calmly, "I cannot just be a mere soldier. I must gain Wu Sangui's attention; at the very least, I need to be a deputy general. Then I can bring you all into the city."
Drawing a line on the ground, the Guanning Army used machetes to create ten arenas on the grass. Hundreds of people were divided into each circle, fighting each other without regard for life or death. After half an hour, those who occupied the inner circle without any injuries would be declared the winners and selected.
Barbaric, bloody, but very effective.
The various venues are often bloody battlegrounds, with countless disabled and dead. Each local arena can be considered a spectacular scene of fierce competition.
Only one place stands out from the rest, where Zhu Tianyou dominates the field and quickly becomes the target of hundreds of people.
Zhu Tianyou looks thin and weak, without much deterrence, but he still rushed forward first, trying to show his bravery as much as possible.
Most of these people are probably civilians, they can handle some fighting, but facing Zhu Tianyou is like ants challenging a tree, seeking their own destruction.
However, Zhu Tianyou also did not have the evil interest of bullying and harming the weak and helpless Ming Dynasty people.
With just one hand, he dominated the entire scene. In nearly ten minutes, hundreds of men tried to challenge him shirtless, but all failed and collapsed to the ground, wailing in agony.
Seeing the ineffective attack, a good-natured officer from the Guanning Army made a few clanging sounds. Dozens of shining steel knives were brought onto the field. A junior officer from the Guanning Army seemed very interested in him and wanted to test the man's abilities.
Zhu Tianyou firmly established himself in the arena, striking left and right with great vigor. However, he still appeared inexperienced, suffering significant fatigue and leaving many openings. He seemed somewhat flustered, yet exuded an overwhelming presence.
In the distance, Wu Sangui heard about the extraordinary warriors emerging from this selection. Instantly intrigued by the newcomers, he stopped his drinking and merriment, stepped out of his tent, and went to the city walls to observe.
Zhu Tianyou originally intended to hold back, but the Refugees wielding steel knives made him uneasy. With uncontrollable force, he accidentally killed several people with a single swing, causing a moment of fear and submission among the crowd.
At this moment, Zhu Tianyou also breathed a sigh of relief, but the leader of the Guanning Army conscription team seemed ready for battle. With his single eye wide open, he drew his bow and shot two heavy arrows through the air.
From behind Zhu Tianyou, a sudden arrow struck, and he felt the back of his head and found blood gushing out.
The junior officer was somewhat surprised, but still pretended to be calm and ordered, "Continue the fight. It's not even half an hour yet. If you stop, I will shoot all of you together."
After saying that, he turned his head and felt a sense of regret. This young man with extraordinary martial prowess ultimately lacked specialized combat skills. Despite his great strength, he was probably already dead on the spot. Zhu Tianyou forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and thought to himself, "Exercise restraint..."
With a ferocious roar, as if the King of the Beasts, he was both intimidating and powerful.
Zhu Tianyou was also driven to madness by the blood, charging straight ahead and using a steel knife to fend off the resurging crowd. He knocked them down one by one with the back of the knife and his fists, with each blow landing heavily. His punches and kicks were accompanied by the sound of breaking wind, and in an instant, no one around could stand up again.
Not far away, Wu Sangui saw someone struck in the head by a powerful arrow yet still standing firm, displaying incredible bravery amidst the fierce battle. He felt as if he were witnessing the ancient Zhou Tai, and quickly put aside his previous nonchalance to approach personally.
The junior officer was equally astonished, his unique right eye wide open in disbelief. He marveled at how this individual, despite being wounded in a vital area, remained upright as if nothing had happened. It was truly a terrifying constitution.
In fact, Zhu Tianyou was indeed not seriously injured, but still felt extremely angry. This sneak attack was already infuriating, especially since it was aimed directly at a vital spot.
Even though Zhu Tianyou's skin could resist arrows, facing such a strong bow, the arrow still got stuck in his muscles, causing a sharp pain and some blood.
General Wang Dongming, skilled in using a powerful bow, is in charge of selecting the militia this time. His previous sneak attack was to test the young man's strength. With a casual shot, he unexpectedly hit the target easily, which made him feel a bit embarrassed.
He never expected that this young man was so clueless, standing straight as if he hadn't noticed, easily falling victim to the sneak attack.
Wang Dongming felt quite ashamed, so he spurred his horse forward and issued a military order - everyone stop training, he would personally test this warrior.
Seeing that it was the junior officer who had previously attacked him, and now wanted to challenge him to a one-on-one fight, Zhu Tianyou immediately felt his blood boiling and charged straight at him without saying a word.
The steel knife and the six-meter long spear intersected, and Jiang Xiaobai felt a surge of tremendous force, causing his blood and energy to rise. He couldn't help but look at this junior officer with a high regard, it seems that he does have some martial talent.
Zhu Tianyou was amazed at the junior officer's strength, but at this moment, Wang Dongming's shock was even greater.
"I was riding Warhorse to clash with him, and yet I felt as if I were striking a mountain, immovable... What a terrifying young man."
You should know that the longer and heavier the weapon, the greater the power it can unleash. A warlord with Warhorse can add hundreds of pounds of strength in battle, but it was easily taken on by the young man in front of him.
The two of them crossed swords for about twenty or thirty rounds. When Wang Dongming saw Zhu Tianyou, he displayed extraordinary power and switched to using his own best skill to defeat him with finesse.
Zhu Tianyou had no set pattern and only knew how to wildly swing his sword. Under the basic principle of responding to the opponent's moves, he revealed numerous flaws. He should have been swiftly defeated, but due to his extraordinary strength, like the roots of an old tree, he could not be easily toppled. Zhu Tianyou's attacks were extremely fierce, as the saying goes, "the world's martial arts, only fast does not break." His outstanding speed and strength became the guarantee that sustained him.
However, as the battle progressed, Zhu Tianyou became increasingly anxious. Under the relentless barrage of swift strikes, he finally lost his grip on the steel knife, which was knocked away by a counterattack.
Seeing his weapon fly away, Zhu Tianyou realized he had already failed. However, at that moment, he had not yet encountered Wu Sangui. He felt that if he were to be defeated by an unknown junior officer, Wu Sangui would look down on him.
So he lunged forward and pounced on Warhorse, lifting its hooves with his bare hands and flipping it over along with the rider.
Despite some cheating, Zhu Tianyou felt that he had still achieved victory...
Wang Dongming Unexpectedly, he fell to the ground with a thud.
At this moment, a man with a dark complexion, imposing and with a small mustache, a beard reaching his chest, burly and tall, with extraordinary bearing, a combination of a frontier general and exceptional martial prowess, giving off a very approachable vibe.
He truly embodies the so-called "Emperor's Fate," combining valor and elegance perfectly. If it weren't for his ambitious and capricious nature, perhaps he could have been renowned in history.
Instead, he became a figure whose reputation is more negative than positive, often seen as a fickle character. In reality, Wu Sangui's military abilities are undoubtedly strong. While his performance during the fight against the female warriors was average, he was still a competent border General. After assisting the Qing army in entering the pass, he engaged in rampant killings, brutally tormenting Li Zicheng and mercilessly attacking the remnants of the Southern Ming dynasty. Ultimately, he became known as the Prince of Pingxi under the Qing dynasty as a surrendered minister.
His voice was authoritative yet not frightening, deep and resonant, evoking a sense of goodwill. Wu Sangui shouted from afar, "Wang Dongming, stop! Do not harm my brother; I will personally come to face him."
Wang Dongming felt helpless; how could he possibly harm him? He had already been thrown off his horse. If this were a battlefield, he would have been dead or captured by now.
However, Wang Dongming also wants to see how his invincible General Wu fares against this monster of a kid.
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