golden scales

"My Qing Dynasty wants to rule the Central Plains."

Dorgon said seriously.

All the ministers burst out laughing.

Whether they believed in the regent's ambitions or not, it was always pleasant to hear such rhetoric after a great battle.This means that each banner will have a large amount of coating, Yu Ding replenishment, and a large amount of farmland for production, followed by billowing silver, silk, tobacco, wine, and beautiful women from the south... Let them enjoy unprecedented happiness.

The Hanchens were pale when they heard this.

Although they are Han Chinese, they do not consider themselves Ming people.Although the Ming Dynasty has no coats, no slaves, and the articles and uniforms are indeed far better than these Manyis, but after living in the Qing Dynasty for a long time, step by step, they finally stepped into a realm that would never be possible in the Ming Dynasty, even if they had to kneel down to others So what about kowtowing and calling him a slave?Are there many people who treat them like this?

Furthermore, a title that is awkward to pronounce will always come in handy after being dictated hundreds of times.No matter how ugly the hairstyle is, as long as everyone is the same, it doesn't matter.So, assisting the Qing Lord to win the Central Plains, think about it, is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Dorgon looked around at the crowd and asked again, "What should I do?"

The tents were full of Chinese, civil and military officials who were silent, and finally a rough voice shouted: "All disobedient and unable to work Nikan will be killed! Let the women give birth to us, and the men will farm for us! Take their money!" House, let our people live in it!"

Dorgon looked sternly at the source of the voice, which was his brother, Azig.

"I don't want to hear the word Nikan again!" Dorgon's gloomy expression made Azige, who was fearless and fearless, startled.Immediately, the regent looked at Han Chen and his group with a soft and slightly smiling expression: "Gentlemen of the Inner Court, what do you think?"

In the [-]th year of Tiancong, Huang Taiji changed the Wenguan to the three inner academies, namely the Academy of National History, the Academy of Secretaries, and the Academy of Hongwen, and appointed a bachelor as the emperor's political adviser and secretary.Hong Chengchou, as the head of the Hanchen University Scholars, naturally had an unshirkable responsibility. He came out of the class and said: "Our soldiers are strong, and the rogues can be eliminated in a single battle. For the current plan, it is advisable to send officials to announce the king's decree to appease the people, and clearly show that the Qing Dynasty will continue to fight. This trip is only for the purpose of destroying thieves, not slaughtering people, not burning houses, and not looting property.

"It is still announced to all prefectures and counties that they will open the door and surrender, and the officials will be promoted, and the soldiers and civilians will not commit any crimes. If they resist and refuse to obey, the officials will be punished and the people will still be safe. Those who are the first to advocate internal response will be rewarded out of the box. In this way, the places along the way should be rewarded. It can be eliminated." Hong Chengchou said.

Dorgon nodded and said, "Mr. Hong's words are very kind!"

Fan Wencheng saw it in his eyes, but he was dissatisfied in his heart.

Huang Taiji spoke highly of Hong Chengchou, but he never granted Hong Chengchou any official position throughout his life.Some people say that it was because Dayuer—later Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang—committed to surrender, which made Huang Taiji feel bad, but in fact Huang Taiji did not trust the surrendered Hanchen.

In the era of Emperor Tiancong Huang Taiji, the head of the Hanchen was Fan Wencheng who voted for the Qing Dynasty.Others, such as Gao Hongzhong, who was in charge of the Ministry of Justice, and Ning Wanwo, were also highly appointed Han officials.That day, Huang Taiji's army attacked the Ming Dynasty. If the Emperor Ming abandoned the capital and left or sent envoys to seek peace, should the Qing army pursue the escaped emperor or besiege the capital? How to prohibit the heart...such important issues have caused Fan Wencheng and others to "discuss and play at their discretion", which shows their trust.

After Dorgon became regent, he trusted Hong Chengchou even more. Not only was he conferred a Bachelor of the Academy of Secretaries, but he also put his trust in the strategy of Fa Ming.In contrast, Fan Wencheng, Ning Wanwo and the others became decorations instead.Sometimes, if he is not careful, it will become a foil for Hong Chengchou to show his foresight, unique insights, and excellence.

"Azige, Duoduo!" Dorgon shouted: "You two are the vanguard of our army, remember Mr. Hong's words, you must not slaughter the people!"

Brothers Duduo and Dorgon have the deepest friendship, and they have no doubts about their elder brother's orders, and they accept them loudly.Azige was seven years older than Dorgon, and he had been suppressed by Huang Taiji all the time. He didn't even get the owners of the two white flags, and his own cattle records were often withheld and could not be supplemented.Now that Huang Taiji is gone and his younger brother is in power, Azig is always ready to move.

What's more, when Abahai was forced to death by Huang Taiji, Azig was already 21 years old, and he remembered this hatred deeply, and was always resentful that Dorgon was on the same line with his mother-killing enemy.He heard that Dorgon once again put on the identity of the regent and made himself obey a Nikan's words. His dissatisfaction was palpable, and he said in a strange way: "I have entered the customs several times in the Qing Dynasty. Kill those who should be killed, and those who should be robbed." , Now people believe us after posting a notice? According to me, if you don’t obey, you will be killed.

Dorgon gave Azig a hard look.

Hong Chengchou laughed instead, "What Prince Wuying said is also true."

Azige squinted his eyes and gritted his teeth, thinking in his heart: You old Nikan with a full stomach, you must have something to trick me in the future!I don't care about you, let's see what you say!

"Of course the people don't believe in the notice," Hong Chengchou said, "but they will believe in the facts. As long as the two county kings can really restrain their subordinates, the people will not want to be my enemy."

Azige didn't believe it, and shouted: "You old... old man is talking nonsense! If there is a blood feud in the family, do you forget it?"

Hong Chengchou smiled: "Even if there is a blood feud in the family, as long as the army does not kill him, he will not hit the knife himself."

Dorgon listened quietly, and suddenly remembered a sentence, and couldn't help asking: "Mr. Hong, the Han people often say that those who win the hearts of the people win the world. How can the Qing Dynasty win the hearts of the Ming people?"

Dorgon was dubbed "Prince Rui" precisely because he surpassed other Manchus in intelligence.As a wise man, he knew very well that the Qing Dynasty was not welcomed by Ming people.

Among other things, in the third year of Chongde and the 11th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, Dorgon was ordered to lead the army into the pass to plunder.In seven months, they swept through Gyeonggi, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, trapped 36 cities, defeated 26 enemy formations, plundered [-] people and livestock, killed Governor Lu Xiangsheng, and massacred millions of people.

To put it more directly, Dorgon was the planner who implemented the strategy of "ruining" the Ming Dynasty.It was he who suggested that Huang Taiji reorganize his army and horses every year, go deep into the Ming Dynasty when the millet is ripe, besiege Yanjing and intercept its reinforcements, destroy its fortresses, consume its national power, and finally seize the world.

It can be said that the hatred is as deep as the sea, and the blood and debts are numerous. I am afraid that even if there are means to cover the sky, it will be difficult to smooth this turbulent wave.

"My lord," Hong Chengchou said leisurely, "May I ask what is popular support?"

Although Dorgon had read Hanshu, he didn't know how to summarize such an abstract question.

Hong Chengchou didn't wait too long, and replied: "The so-called people's hearts are just thinking about peace. No matter who becomes the emperor, whether he kills his family members or not, just tell him: As long as you don't betray me, you can live a peaceful life. Ten out of ten The people in Qiba will farm obediently and deliver food on time. Even if there is a bloody feud, they will only complain a few times in their spare time, cry a few times when they go to the grave, and will definitely not do anything to destroy the family and take revenge."

Dorgon's tight eyebrows stretched slightly, still uneasy: "So what if there are two or three?"

"In China's 5000 years, has there ever been a real unity of all people?" Hong Chengchou said quietly: "Just kill everyone who agrees with me, and naturally all people will be of one mind."

Dorgon laughed loudly, and said: "After we wiped out our enemies in Manchuria, we often marry their wives and daughters as wives. Because of the old custom, I have never thought that there is something wrong with it. Tell Mr. Hong that, so the world The reasoning is general, only Si'an. Hahaha, I am relieved!"

Hong Chengchou had a smile on his face, but there was some disdain in his heart.However, remembering that his bare head was like these barbarians, this contempt turned into a wry smile.

"Report to the prince! Wu Xiang and Wu Sangui ask to see you!" Geshha came in to report.

Dorgon smiled even more intensely, sat back on the throne, and said, "Biography."

After a while, Wu Xiang, Wu Sangui and his son appeared in Dorgon's big tent.

When Dorgon saw their shaved green scalps, his heart was full of joy, and he immediately offered a seat and tea ceremony: "King Pingxi's first achievement is to close the door face to face, and he should be named as your father. Carrying the yellow flag inlaid with Wuxiang, he will be the king's father."

Wu Xiang, Wu Sangui and his son lowered their eyes slightly, got up and left their seats, knelt in front of Dorgon, and said: "Thank you, Lord Long En!"

It was the word "lord" that made Dorgon feel even more refreshed, and couldn't help laughing out loud.