My father is Chongzhen? Then I have no choice but to rebel.

Chapter 316 The truth is revealed, and Li Zicheng is furious!
Then, Luo Rucai took one last deep look at the chaotic camp.

At this moment, Li Zicheng's camp was like a living hell, with all sorts of figures rushing around, shouts of killing and screams of agony intertwined, like a desperate symphony.

But there was no emotional fluctuation in Luo Rucai's eyes.

Because he had already foreseen this outcome when he made up his mind to do this!
Moreover, this matter can actually be considered his pledge of allegiance to Sun Chuanting!

Previously, the imperial court was most afraid of peasant armies rebelling again after surrendering, but this time he caused such great losses to Li Zicheng that Li Zicheng must want to skin him alive.

There was absolutely no possibility of him working with Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, or the peasant army anymore!
Once Sun Chuanting learns of this, he will surely understand his determination!
Thinking of this, Luo Rucai no longer hesitated. He waved his hand and led eight thousand men into the mountains without hesitation.

In the mountains and forests, the trees are lush and the branches and leaves are intertwined. Moonlight shines through the gaps and creates patches of dappled light and shadow.

Luo Rucai led his men carefully through the mountains and forests, taking each step with extreme caution.

Immediately afterward, more and more peasant soldiers followed them like a tide.

They all looked flustered, their eyes revealing confusion and fear about the future.

But at this moment, they could only follow Luo Rucai closely. Soon, they disappeared into the mountains and forests, vanishing into the endless darkness.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Zhang Xianzhong was rushing towards Li Zicheng's camp. He needed to explain the situation as soon as possible, or he wouldn't even know how he died.

Suddenly, a huge commotion erupted ahead.

Zhang Xianzhong looked closely and quickly spotted Li Guo, who was there to guard the granary on orders from Li Zicheng.

But when Li Guo saw Zhang Xianzhong, his expression changed drastically.

His eyes widened like copper bells, filled with anger and shock, and then he drew his sword and shouted:

"Zhang Xianzhong! The King of Chuang treated you so well, yet you dared to betray him! You are utterly heartless and despicable! You deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

As Li Guo spoke, he led his men forward, preparing to capture Zhang Xianzhong.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong immediately realized that Li Guo had misunderstood.

A wave of panic washed over him, and he quickly said:

"General Li, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! Someone is trying to frame me. I have never betrayed King Chuang! Brothers, please help me explain!"

As Zhang Xianzhong spoke, he quickly looked at the veteran general who was also managing the granary next to him.

His eyes were filled with anxiety and expectation, as if a drowning person had grasped at a straw.

Upon hearing this, the veteran commander quickly stepped forward and said to Li Guo:

"General Li, this is a misunderstanding. We have been with Zhang Xianzhong recently, and he has no opportunity to plot this matter."

"Moreover, at the time of the incident, he was drinking with us in the camp, surrounded by our men. If Zhang Xianzhong really wanted to rebel, why would he still be standing with us?"

"Furthermore, the place that just caught fire wasn't the granary, but several hundred meters away. It's obvious that someone is framing Zhang Xianzhong!"

As he spoke, he observed Li Guo's expression.

what?
Upon hearing this, Li Guo was instantly taken aback, for he had not expected such a turn of events!

His brows furrowed, a hint of doubt and contemplation in his eyes, before he spoke again to confirm:

"So, the granary didn't catch fire?"

"of course not!"

The veteran commander hurriedly and confidently declared:
"Furthermore, we have just sent more people to protect the granary and ensure that no unauthorized personnel can approach it. The granary is absolutely safe."

Upon hearing this, Li Guo's face turned deathly pale, because he knew they had truly been tricked.

His body trembled slightly, and a surge of anger and resentment welled up in his heart.

Just then, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but stomp his foot, his face full of anger and frustration, and said:
"General Li, who told you this? How dare they frame me like this and sow discord between me and the rebel leader? If I find out, I'll skin them alive!"

His voice was filled with rage, as if he wanted to tear the person who framed him to pieces.

Upon hearing this, Li Guo instantly realized something, and his face turned grim as he said:
"It was Luo Rucai who told the rebel leader about this!"

Luo. Luo Rucai! !!!
Upon hearing the name Luo Rucai, Zhang Xianzhong was instantly dumbfounded.

His mouth was slightly open, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

He never expected that Luo Rucai would frame him!

But the next second he understood everything, and then shouted anxiously:

"Damn it! We've been tricked! The one who's really going to rebel isn't anyone else, it's Luo Rucai! He wants to muddy the waters and then take the opportunity to surrender to the court with his men! Damn it, how dare this guy!"

Zhang Xianzhong's voice was filled with anger and regret, as if he was annoyed that he hadn't realized it sooner.

At the same time, Zhang Xianzhong was cursing Luo Rucai's ancestors for eight generations in his heart.

Because he never expected that Luo Rucai would actually do such a thing, and even drag him down with him.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough to explain, otherwise he would probably be dead by now.

Li Guo had figured everything out by now. The next second, without the slightest hesitation, he directly addressed the veteran general beside Zhang Xianzhong:

"Go back and continue to guard the granary. Under no circumstances can the granary be damaged. Anyone who tries to approach it will be killed without mercy!"

His voice was full of authority and determination, as if he were issuing an inviolable command.

Upon hearing this, the veteran commander quickly said:
"As ordered!"

He then led his men back to the granary.

Immediately afterwards, Li Guo looked at Zhang Xianzhong and said:
"Come with me to see the rebel leader and explain everything!"

Zhang Xianzhong had the same idea, and quickly said:

"Go, go, go!"

At this moment, he was extremely anxious and hoped to clear his name as soon as possible.

Immediately afterwards, Li Guo led Zhang Xianzhong straight to Li Zicheng's camp.

By this time, the surroundings were in complete chaos. Shouts of killing, cries, and screams filled the air, as if the whole world had fallen into turmoil.

Fortunately, the troops surrounding Li Zicheng's camp were his old elite troops, who were well-trained and disciplined, so there was no chaos for a while.

But other places were already in complete chaos, and in the dark, Li Zicheng was unable to stop the manpower to suppress the matter.

Upon hearing this news, Li Zicheng was filled with rage. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, and he wished he could tear Zhang Xianzhong, Yuan Dafu, and the others to pieces.

Even at this point, Li Zicheng did not realize that he had actually been tricked by Luo Rucai, and still thought that it was all the work of Zhang Xianzhong, Yuan Dafu and others.

Similarly, he didn't notice that Luo Rucai was no longer there at some point.
Not long after, Li Zicheng's tent was suddenly opened, and Li Guo walked straight in.

Upon seeing Li Guo appear, Li Zicheng was momentarily stunned, a hint of surprise and doubt flashing in his eyes. He then quickly asked:
"Li Guo, weren't you sent to protect the granary? Why are you back again? Zhang Xianzhong?"

Just as Li Zicheng called out Zhang Xianzhong's name, the next second, Zhang Xianzhong lifted the tent flap and walked in.

The moment Li Zicheng saw Zhang Xianzhong, a raging fire instantly erupted in his eyes, as if he wanted to burn Zhang Xianzhong to ashes.

Without the slightest hesitation, he drew his sword and charged forward, intending to kill Zhang Xianzhong.

Upon seeing this scene, Zhang Xianzhong was immediately startled.

His body trembled violently, his eyes filled with fear and panic, but before he could say anything, Li Guo stepped forward and stopped Li Zicheng, saying:

"Uncle, we've been tricked! Zhang Xianzhong didn't rebel; it was Luo Rucai who truly rebelled! We've all been fooled by him!"

Li Guo's voice was filled with anxiety and sincerity as he tried to reassure Li Zicheng.

Upon hearing this, Li Zicheng's mind went blank.

His body swayed slightly, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He simply couldn't understand how Luo Rucai could betray him.
Luo Rucai was the one who told him about this before!

At this moment, his heart was filled with doubt, anger, and all sorts of indescribable emotions, bringing him to the brink of collapse.

Immediately afterwards, Li Guo recounted what he had just heard, and Zhang Xianzhong echoed his account.

As they talked back and forth, they actually gradually pieced together the truth of the matter.

After hearing these words, Li Zicheng finally realized that he had indeed been tricked by Luo Rucai!
It wasn't just him who was outmaneuvered by Luo Rucai; everyone, including Zhang Xianzhong, was outmaneuvered by Luo Rucai!
In an instant, Li Zicheng was struck dumb, his body stiffened, and his eyes were filled with despair and regret.

But he quickly realized what was happening and then angrily rebuked:
"Where is Luo Rucai? Where is Luo Rucai? I want to kill him! I want to kill him! I want to tear him to pieces!"

Li Zicheng's voice was filled with anger and resentment; he only wanted to tear Luo Rucai to pieces to vent his hatred.

But everyone else present knew that if Luo Rucai was capable of such a thing, he must have already fled by now.
Just then, a guard said tremblingly:

“Chuang, King Chuang, Military Advisor Luo left long ago. Since you didn’t say to stop him, I didn’t stop him either.”

His voice was filled with fear and unease, as if he were afraid of being punished by Li Zicheng.

"damn it!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zicheng was enraged; his eyes turned bloodshot, as if they were about to spit fire.

An endless killing intent instantly filled his heart. Without the slightest hesitation, he directly swung his sword and killed the guard. Hot blood splattered all over his face, but he didn't care at all.

He simply continued to angrily rebuke:
"Find him right now! Find him! I'll tear this bastard to pieces! I'll grind his bones to dust!"

Li Zicheng's furious voice echoed in the camp, filled with anger and hatred.

Upon hearing this, the guards nearby dared not hesitate for a moment and immediately led their men to search for them.

To be honest, Li Zicheng had never been fooled so badly in his life, so his anger had reached its peak, and even his own nephew, Li Guo, dared not easily step forward to persuade him.

In an instant, the atmosphere inside the tent became extremely tense. No one dared to speak, and only Li Zicheng's powerless rage remained.

His roars echoed throughout the tent, as if they were about to overturn the entire tent.

The commotion at Li Zicheng's camp naturally caused ripples within the Ming army camp in Tongguan City.

It should be noted that at this moment, the two sides are only ten miles apart. While this distance may seem long, it is enough for the Ming army to easily detect anything unusual from the perspective of military observation.

Moreover, the Ming army was situated on higher ground, with a wider field of vision, making it difficult for them to escape the notice of every move in Li Zicheng's camp.

However, at first, the Ming army did not take this matter seriously.

In their understanding, peasant army camps were often plagued by unforeseen circumstances due to poor management, and incidents like flooding were not uncommon.

Therefore, when they saw faint flickering lights in the distance, they only glanced at them casually and didn't pay them any attention.

However, as time went on, things started to look increasingly wrong.

What were originally just scattered sparks of light spread rapidly, like a wild horse unleashed.

The fire grew larger and larger, burning ever brighter, as if it would set the entire night sky ablaze. The raging flames dyed half the sky blood red, resembling a terrifying scene of the apocalypse.

Seeing this, the Ming army finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion, not understanding what earth-shattering event had occurred in Li Zicheng's camp that night.

Otherwise, how could this fire have burned so fiercely and so recklessly?
Immediately, a general hurried towards Sun Chuanting's residence.

His intuition told him that the fire was too suspicious, and he had to report it to Sun Chuanting as soon as possible!
Meanwhile, Sun Chuanting, on the other hand, managed to get an early sleep today, which was quite rare.

The various events of the past few days had left him exhausted, and he fell into a deep sleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

However, just as he was sound asleep, he was awakened by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

He groggily opened his eyes, a surge of displeasure rising within him, but he still forced himself to speak, fighting off his sleepiness:
"what's up?"

The next second, a voice came from outside the door, tinged with anxiety and tension:

"Sir, it seems that Li Zicheng's camp is on fire, and the fire is getting bigger and bigger. We subordinates think something is wrong, so we wanted to report it."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chuanting's sleepy eyes widened instantly, and he was wide awake.

He sat up abruptly, a surge of intense curiosity and vigilance welling up inside him.

His intuition told him that this matter was definitely not simple!
(End of this chapter)