On March 15, in the twenty-fifth year of Emperor Chongzhen, the northern route of the main army retreating from Liaodong had reached the vicinity of Fushun. It was expected that the main force of the Ming Army would enter the city within a day.
Li Sizhong, who had come to persuade them to surrender but was detained by Wu Sangui, grew anxious. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "I want to see Wu Sangui! I must see him!"
The soldiers guarding him soon reported this to Wu Sangui. To avoid drawing attention, Wu Sangui went to meet him personally. As soon as they met, Li Sizhong demanded, "Wu Sangui, Lord Wu! What exactly are you thinking?"
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