Qing Dynasty Secret History

Chapter Five

It is said that after Yuan Chonghuan, the governor of Jiliao, beheaded Mao Wenlong, he issued a notice telling the Dongjiang soldiers that only Wenlong would be executed, and the rest would not be asked.On the one hand, it was passed on to Wenlong's family, who brought the corpse back to the coffin; on the other hand, the mask was originally played by the Ming emperor.After doing everything well, I dressed in plain clothes and prepared a grand banquet. When I went to Wenlong's spirit, I made a drink and cried and said: "Yesterday, it is a national law to kill you; today, it is a personal affair of this department to sacrifice you."

Bye Bi repeatedly shed tears.When everyone saw it, they all sighed.Governor Yuan divided the whole town of Dongjiang into four associations, Baozuo Wenlong's son Mao Chengzuo and his deputy Chen Jisheng were divided into general commanders; Mao Youde and others were ordered to duplicate their surnames.I think that there is nothing wrong with being kind and powerful.How could they have known that Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi would secretly defect to Manchuria, crying for revenge.

At present, Kong Youde sued Taizong in detail about Mao Shuai's death.Taizong pondered for a while, then asked: "Yuan Chonghuan is a hero of the time, and Mao Wenlong is also a hero of the moment. The two have no grievances or enmities. How did this accident happen?"

Kong Youde met and said: "There is still a public case here."

Taizong smiled and said to Fan Wencheng: "Fan Manzi, you know how to write, I trouble you to bring a pen and paper, and write out what Confucius said one by one, so that we can make preparations in the future."

Wen Cheng answered "Yes."

A long time ago, the internal supervisor sent a pen and paper, and Wen Cheng took the pen in his hand, listened to a sentence, and wrote a sentence.I saw Kong Youde said: "Yuan Chonghuan, nine thousand years old is not very right for him. Since Lord Chongzhen ascended the throne and nine thousand years old was broken, all those who were wrong for nine thousand years have been promoted. Yuan Chonghuan also took advantage of this Erli jumped up and was named Minister of the Ministry of War and Supervisor of Jiliao. On the day he was appointed, he was summoned on the platform, and Lord Chongzhen asked him about the strategy he embraced. Chong Huan replied: "The minister is specially favored by the emperor. If the false minister is cheap, just Five years of kung fu'."

Having said this, he paused, his two eyeballs kept looking at Taizong.Taizong said: "Why don't you say it?"

Kong Youde said: "This guy's words are very presumptuous, I dare not hear them."

Taizong said: "Everyone is loyal to his own master, so what's the matter, you just say yes."

Youde said: "Yuan Chonghuan said that in five years' time, Jianyi can be wiped out and Liao can be restored."

Taizong said to the crowd: "Yuan Chonghuan is a barbarian, we have to be on guard, remember."

Everyone answered "Yes."

Taizong said to Youde again, "What happened afterwards?"

Youde said: "At that time, during the incident, Xu Yuqing asked him privately, what kind of clever plan would he use to restore Liao in five years?
Chong Huan laughed and said, "It can be recovered anywhere, but seeing the Sacred Heart is anxious and tired, we can talk about it to comfort our ears."

Yuqing said: "You are terrible, how wise the emperor is!"When I ask you at that time, what words do you use to reply? After hearing Yuqing's words, Chong Huan shuddered like a bucket of cold water being poured on his head, and said, "I'm terrible." So he came up with some rhetoric, Meng Zou Chongzhen, what? "With the power of ministers, there is more than enough to control the whole Liao Dynasty, but not enough to adjust the public's mouth."Those who are jealous of meritorious deeds, even if they don't know how to restrain me, can also secretly defeat my plan. 'One school is trying to get rid of words.However, Elder Liu Ge, who was in the current dynasty, tried his best to recommend him, and asked Chongzhen to give him the Shangfang Sword, allowing him to do things cheaply.He was so bitter that he couldn't get rid of it, and all that resentment was transferred to our coach. "

Speaking of this, they met each other and said: "I implore the emperor to revive the volunteers and avenge Mao Shuai. The three of them are willing to be the pioneers and do their best.

Taizong said: "Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong. It was a barbarian killing a barbarian. It has nothing to do with us."It's just that Yuan Manzi's big words are always a little bit capable. If we don't go, I'm afraid he will kill him.Now that you three have surrendered, you are finally smart people who know the times.I will seal you as first-class ministers now, and you will be rewarded after you have made meritorious service.

When we do things here, we don’t have to pay bills. If you have meritorious service, you will be rewarded, and if you commit crimes, you will be punished.The imperial clan Xun Qi Manhan treated him the same way.If you don't believe me, just ask Fan Wencheng.He is also your Han, and he came from the hands of the master, and it has been more than ten years now, just ask him, have we ever treated him badly. "

Wen Cheng was packing up his pen and ink. After hearing what Taizong said, he stood up and said, "Isn't it? I have voted here since the Wanli period. I have been blessed by Emperor Taizu Gao Tian's grace. Once I obeyed, I treated him like my own. Just like the emperor Treating me is no different from the prince's relatives. Monarchs and ministers, fish and water, are truly unprecedented acquaintances, the rare Long En!

"Taizong said to the left and right again: "I didn't praise Fan Wencheng to his face. He is so clever, so wise, so capable. Here, ten of us can't bet on him.All kinds of systems in our country were created by him alone.We didn't have writing at all, but when he came, he combined Mongolian characters and Mandarin into sentences to form a Manchu language; our military system used to only have four banners, yellow, red, blue and white, but he came and added four banners with inlaid colors to make it into a Manchu language. He set up the Eight Banners for the left and right wings; he also came up with a name for my master to cultivate the wise emperors of all countries, and built a temple and a palace.By now, we have been emperors for two generations.Don't think it's all his credit.Even if I treat him more kindly, that's just what I should do.You three, as long as you learn how to do things like him, you won't be afraid of harm in the future. "

Kong Youde kowtowed and retreated.After Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty surrendered the three generals Kong, Geng, and Shang, his ambition to seek the Central Plains became more and more urgent, and he rushed to make bows and arrows day and night, and trained soldiers and horses.

By October of this year, all kinds of tents and weapons had been prepared and assembled, so Prince He Shuo Ruizhong was ordered to assist the prince to supervise the country, and he personally commanded the Eight Banners, the heroes of the four countries, the Mongolian and Han armies, and the generals on foot and horse. Enter the bandits.Cabinet scholar Fan Wencheng, first-class ministers Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming, Shang Kexi, Prince Heshuoyutong Duoduo, the eldest son of the emperor Bellhaug, and all the civil and military officials, including Belle, Fuguogong, Zhenguogong, Mongolian Getaiji, etc. , set off with your car.Drums and horns are sounded, flags are raised, horses are galloping, and spears are shining in the sun.Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty wore a weaving dragon cardigan gown, a yellow satin embroidered dragon jacket, a Beijing satin weft cap with a ruby ​​crown without a beam, and a night pearl the size of a lotus seed fixed on the front of the hat. Powder-soled black satin boots, riding a curly-haired galloping yellow-labeled horse, embroidered with golden saddles, is extraordinarily gorgeous.The waiters on the left and right are all prince beizi with jewel tops, double eye feathers and yellow jackets.Taizong held on to the whip, and looked against the wind, and saw the whole army moving forward, winding and winding, wading through the water and through the forest. I don't know how far it is. What hands and feet."

The crowd joined in unison.

The teacher traveled quickly, and within a few days, he arrived at the border of the Ming Dynasty early and settled down in the camp.Taizong led all the civil and military personnel to go out to check the situation.I saw that there are high mountains on both sides, which are extremely steep and steep. The pass city is built just at the gap, and the flags and halberds are faint.Taizong pointed out: "This Guancheng is supposed to be Zunhua Prefecture."

Fan Wencheng replied: "This is not Zunhua Prefecture, but a pass city in the northeast corner of Zunhua, called Hongshan Pass, which is the first entrance to Zunhua."

Taizong said: "How many openings are there in Zunhua?"

Fan Wencheng said: "According to what I know, this Hongshan Pass is a pass, and there are two passes in the northwest corner, one is called Da'an Pass and the other is called Malan Pass."

Taizong nodded and said nothing.Immediately returned the account, sent eunuchs to tell the generals of the battalions to go to the imperial camp for a meeting, and the eunuchs followed the order.All of a sudden, all the generals of the Manchurian, Mongolian and Han armies arrived when they heard the call.At this time, various cushions of tiger skin and leopard skin had already been spread on the ground of the imperial camp.Emperor Taizong passed down his grace, and each of them gave him a seat.All the generals thanked the holy grace, and then sat down on the ground one by one according to their duties.Taizong said: "We have come here to recruit teachers, and we have arrived. The situation in Zunhua looks very dangerous. We can discuss how to break it."

As he spoke, a majestic divine light appeared in his eyes, and he circled around, making everyone feel awe-inspiring and terrified.Only one person said: "My predecessor, Gong Mingting, has been in and out of the frontier many times. I am very familiar with the route of Hongshan Pass. Whoever wants to attack, I am willing to act as a guide."

When everyone looked at it, it was Mongolia Horqintai Jibulinga Tu who spoke.Taizong nodded and said, "It's very rare for Burgatu to be willing to act as a guide. But just being a guide doesn't help much."

Before the words were finished, two heroes jumped up from the crowd, one with a face like a crown of jade and eyes like a star, the one who was only sixteen or seventeen years old was Taizong's eldest son Belle Haug.Although this Hauge is young, he is proficient in horse bow and horse, and is proficient in war tactics. He is one of the best talents among the younger generation of the royal family.Immediately said to Emperor Taizong: "The minister is willing to lead five thousand horses to seize the Hongshan Pass and make a profit for our army."

After waiting for permission, Prince Yutong Duoduo argued: "Let me go for the first battle, I am a senior."

Hauge refused, and the two argued in front of the emperor.Fan Wencheng explained: "Fortunately, there are more than one entrance in Zunhua Prefecture. In my humble opinion, Da Bei Le and Brin Taiji went to attack Hongshan Pass, and Prince Yu attacked Da'an Pass. There are two sides to attack. Whoever breaks through first will win." Who's the first one?"

Taizong clapped his hands and said: "Okay, let's do it like this, just do it like this. Take a day off today, and you two will send troops tomorrow. Don't lose face to us Manchurians."

Hauge and Duoduo answered "Yes."

The meeting was adjourned at the moment, and each returned to the camp. There was nothing to say all night.

The next day when Emperor Taizong raised his tent, he heard horses and horses outside the camp and the sound of horns blowing. The left and right reported that Prince Yu and Da Bei Le led their horses and went separately to tackle key problems.Emperor Taizong invited Fan Xueshi.

See you for a while.Taizong said: "Duoduo likes to use energy too much. After all, Hauge is a child. He has never seen a big battle. I am very worried. It is best to send someone to support him.

"Wen Cheng said: "It's just like the holy decree. According to my humble opinion, I'd better ask Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi to go there. "

Taizong paused for a while, and then said: "Are these three people? If you recommend him, it won't make any difference. It's just that these three are all Han Chinese.

Seeing Taizong's hesitation, Wen Cheng didn't dare to say anything. Taizong said: "Why didn't it sound again?" "

Wen Cheng asked for an answer: "I have always said that the magistrate is Mo Ruojun.

The humble minister is ignorant, and secretly thinks that the emperor is smart and upright, and people who know how to distinguish are always good.Whoever the Holy Will wants to send can be sent, it is ten times better than the one recommended by the minister. "

Taizong was about to pass on the decree, and the Pegasus newspaper said: "Dabeile broke through the Hongshan Pass, and the Ming army killed nothing. The rest of the remnants fled to Zunhua."

Taizong said happily: "I know that our child will not lose face, so I asked him to do such a big event."

Wen Cheng said: "As the oracle said, Dabeile was originally a national hero, and there is no one who knows a son better than a father."

Before the words were finished, the flying horse reported: "Prince Yu conquered Da'ankou, our army won a great victory."

Wen Cheng congratulated and said: "The victory of the flag, and the success of the horse, fully proves that our country is in the ascendant."

Emperor Taizong sent an order to pull out the camp and besiege the city of Zunhua.

One order, all obey.In the wind and rain, they all arrived at the city of Zunhua early.Duoduo and Haoge received the order, so they surrounded the city of Zunhua like an iron barrel.Suddenly it was reported that Zhao, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, led the army to rescue, and it was only twenty miles away from here.Taizong asked the crowd, "Who will go to the enemy's reinforcements?"

Big Bellerhaug enthusiastically said: "I am willing to ask for this good job."

Taizong patted Hauge on the shoulder and said, "My good boy, you are tired, let's take a rest."

Hauge said: "Nanban are not experienced in battle, and the ministers only play for fun. Take advantage of this to defeat Yu Wei, and scare him to death."

As he said that, he jumped on the horse and led the headquarters to fly away.Only the sound of the drums shook loudly, and the shouts were loud, as if the sky was crushed and the earth fell, and the mountain collapsed.Taizong was having no idea, a general rode a fast horse, clinging to the red flag, rushed into the camp like a shooting star, and shouted loudly: "The Dabeile formation beheaded the leader of the Ming army, led by Zhao, the enemy's entire army was wiped out, and our army did not hurt a single person." .

"Taizong was overjoyed. Hauge returned to the camp, gave a lecture on the battle situation, and was very proud of himself.

Emperor Taizong ordered the slaughter of cattle and sheep, and a group drink to celebrate.After drinking, lead the generals on horseback and attack the city.Staircases and stones advanced side by side, drums sounded like thunder, and the three gates were breached in just a moment. Qing soldiers swarmed into the city, and when they met Han people, whether they were soldiers or civilians, they were killed with knives and axes like melons and vegetables. The ground is full of blood.The corpses were stacked horizontally, vertically and flatly, and the small streets and alleys were almost full.When Emperor Taizong ordered to seal the knife, five or six of the ten stops had already been killed.The officials of Nazunhua city guard, the governor Wang Yuanzhi, the chief soldier Zhu Guoyan, the Liangtai He Tianqiu, the treasury inspector Li Xianming, the magistrate Xu Ze, the former magistrate Wu Qiqian, the instructor Qu Yuling, the Chinese army Peng Wenbing, the garrison Xu Lianfang and other eight Of the nine people, none of them was willing to surrender, and none of them was not martyred.Taizong was overwhelmed with admiration.The Manchurian soldiers, who were originally very tough, have been trained for five or six years this time, and they have Kong, Geng, and Shang as their guides, and the Qing emperor himself is the marshal. forward.When soldiers of the Ming Dynasty met him, it was like fallen leaves meeting the autumn wind, which could not be swept away.

After Emperor Taizong defeated Zunhua, in one month, he conquered Jizhou, moved to Sanhe, went down to Shunyi, and broke through Tongzhou.All the cities that were destroyed were issued notices, saying: The Emperor of Manchukuo told the gentry, the army and the people to know that our country has always been loyal and obedient to guarding the border, and Ye He and I belonged to the same country.Emperor Er Wanli intervened in the affairs of the border, separated our country, and divided it into two parts. He was in Yehe, but he was strong in protection, and he was in our country, and he wanted to kill him.Repeatedly bullying, there are seven great hatreds.I know that it will be incompatible in the end, so I told Master Tianxing.God directs our country, first give me the land of the river east.My Emperor Taizu, intending to rest with the people, sent people to write a letter to make peace.Emperor Tianqi and Emperor Chongzhen continued to bully them, so that they could remove the title of emperor of Manchukuo instead of using their own national treasures.I am also happy to reconcile, so I want to go to the emperor and call him Khan, and order Erguo to make cherry blossoms, but I am not allowed to do so.Therefore, I told Master Tianxing to enter by a shortcut, and I will never return to the flag.Erming's rulers and ministers do not want to reconcile, but enjoy fighting with each other. Now that our soldiers are at the end, is it easy to use soldiers?All the gentry, soldiers and civilians who surrendered must be raised; those who disobeyed and disobeyed had to be killed.If you don't kill him, you will kill him.If it is said that our country is too small to be called an emperor, the Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties in ancient times all became emperors from small countries. How can there be a reason to have a surname and always be an emperor!The fate of fortune goes in circles, those who have emperors are deposed as ordinary people, and those who are ordinary people are raised to be emperors. This is all God's will, and it is beyond human ability.Since the heavens have blessed me, Erming Kingdom sent me to the title of emperor, and heaven has learned from it.I started my teacher out of hatred, for fear that those who don't know will think that they will be forced to conquer, so I tell you this.

Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty commanded horses to go straight to the bottom of Beijing city. Just east of Tucheng Pass in the north of the city, a large camp was set up, and the Eight Banners were powerful.He was so frightened that all civil and military officials in Hejing panicked.Fortunately, Emperor Chongzhen made up his mind. On the one hand, he called the admiral of the Beijing camp, who led the capital on horseback, and strictly guarded the city;This imperial decree was urgently delivered by Pegasus eight hundred miles away.

So Governor Yida, Jiliao Governor, Xuanfu Governor, Baoding Governor, Henan Governor, Shandong Governor, Shanxi Governor, and the admirals of all the generals all raised their troops to rescue.

On this day, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty gathered all the civil and military personnel in the imperial camp, and was discussing the attack strategy. Suddenly, a Ming army came galloping, with a big book on the flag: "The chief army officer is full of the king's army of Guiqin", and now they are camping outside the Desheng Gate. .Taizong said: "Who is going to take a look?"

Big Bellerhaug stood up and wanted to go, stepped on his horse and led three thousand cavalry, and went like the wind.In an instant, the drums of war rang out, and the sound of cannons shook the ground.Tan Ma Fei reported: "Master Baylor killed three enemy generals, and our army won a big victory."

Taizong was very happy.For a moment Hauge triumphantly returned to camp.Taizong continued to ask, and Hauge replied: "If it weren't for God's blessing, we would have lost today's battle."

Taizong said: "Didn't you kill three enemy generals?"

Hauge said: "The three of them are all generals, not worthy of praise. Only Mangui, a southern barbarian, is extremely brave. He fought against Zichen for more than 50 rounds, and Zichen was almost defeated by him. With sharp attacks and stone artillery bombardments, how can our army stand still? We lost our fortunes, thanks to the big cannons later."

Taizong said: "Who let it go?"

Hauge said: "It's also the Ming army in the city. When they opened up, they were going to attack us. How did they know that they just hit Man Gui's men and horses, even Man Gui himself was injured, and a total of 500 men were injured. The subordinates took advantage of the momentum to attack and won a big victory."

Taizong said: "Where is Mangui?"

Hauge said: "I was taken into the city by the Ming army in the city, so I never captured it."

Suddenly, Duoduo hurried away and said: "Yuan Chonghuan has arrived. Emperor Chongzhen appointed him as Grand Marshal, and he alone dispatched the King Qin's troops in all provinces."

Taizong asked in surprise, "Is this true?"

Duoduo said: "How untrue!
Yuan Chonghuan led Zu Dashou and He Kegang's two generals to rush into Beijing in the starry night. Every city they passed was guarded by soldiers.Cai and Man Guixiang summoned each other on the platform, and issued this imperial decree. "

Taizong was waiting for an answer, then heard the sound of the horn, and a general galloped into the account, reporting: "Zu Dashou led an iron cavalry to break into the camp."

Taizong was shocked and hurriedly led his generals out of the camp to watch.

I saw Zu Dashou slashing his sword and rushing his horse, leading the Ming army, rushing from left to right, trying to be quick and fast, like a dragon and a tiger.The soldiers of the Eight Banners bent their bows and shot, the arrows were like locusts, how could they stop them!
When Zu Dashou saw Huang Gai driving in surprise, he knew that it was the Emperor of Manchuria. He swung his sword and went straight to Taizong.The generals of the imperial camp fought desperately to save them.The sound of the drums was loud, and there were shouts of killing. All the soldiers from the battalions arrived, surrounded Dashou, and killed for a while. Both armies were injured.

Seeing that he couldn't win, Dashou killed a bloody road and retreated to the base camp.Emperor Taizong issued an order to withdraw from the camp for five miles, and at the same time ordered Duoduo and Haoge to go out separately to prevent the enemy from attacking again.Nothing to say that night.

The next day, another military council was held in the imperial tent, and all the generals were assembled.Taizong said: "Yuan Chonghuan's camp was set up in the southeast corner of the city. Fences were erected, Haogou was dug, and the defenses were extremely tight. If you want to attack the capital, you must first destroy this camp. Do you have a way?"

Fan Wencheng said: "For Yuan Chonghuan, it is very difficult to win an open battle, except for tricks, but it is a pity that he is not very bright."

Taizong said: "It doesn't matter whether he is bright or not, as long as it is beneficial to the country. Sir, what good plan do you have?"

Wen Cheng attached Taizong's ear and said three or five sentences softly.Taizong said happily: "Okay! Let's do it like this, and the safekeeping is valid. Sir, you old man, you are really our wise man!"

After finishing speaking, he laughed wildly.Wen Cheng said, "Who will handle this matter?"

Taizong said: "Who else to call, I have to worry about you."

Wen Cheng promised to go back to his camp and ask the servants to invite Gao Hongzhong and Bao Cheng first.

The two generals Gao and Bao were originally Han Chinese and were introduced by Wen Cheng.Come now.Wen Cheng said: "There is a very good errand, I have asked for it for you."

The two got up and thanked: "It's all about Zhongtang's cultivation."

Wen Cheng said: "The master is extremely depressed because of Yuan Chonghuan. Because I offered a countermeasure, I asked you two to do it."

The two were startled when they heard this, and got up and said: "Well, please Zhongtang appoint someone else, the two of us are dumb, I'm afraid we can't do it."

Wen Cheng said: "What are you afraid of? I'm here. Didn't the two eunuchs you captured last time be entrusted to you to take care of them? Now, just whisper in front of these two eunuchs, assuming that 'it's our master who is going to retreat today." Just now I saw my master riding alone against the enemy, and had a lot of secret conversations with Yuan Shuai's two confidantes, the situation Yuan Shuai promised will be successful.' These few words, when speaking, need to make I'm afraid they'll be eavesdropping, so I'll convince them. Then in the middle of the night, tell someone to release the two eunuchs secretly, and it's over. Can you do it for this matter? "

Gao and Bao were overjoyed and said repeatedly, "I will do it, I will do it."

Say goodbye to the account, and go to act according to the plan.

Within a few days, it was said that Yuan Chonghuan had been imprisoned, and Zu Dashou and He Kegang led the troops and went to the outside of the pass.Taizong clapped his hands and said, "I've fallen for the barbarians."

So he ordered the battalion to go straight to Yongding gate.Ming generals Man Gui and Zu Dashou played in Kaicheng.Manchuria's troops on horseback are as powerful as the waves of the rivers and lakes, how can they resist it!After a fierce battle, the whole army was wiped out.

Taking advantage of this victory, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty divided an army into Gu'an and Keliang Townships, commanded the army himself, crossed from Tongzhou to the east, and captured Xianghe, Yongping, Qian'an, and Wanzhou, the key passes of the Ming Dynasty.It wasn't until May of next year that they returned full of loot.The chiefs of the nearby tribes sent special envoys to congratulate them when they heard that the Manchurian emperor had won a great victory over the Celestial Dynasty.Taizong said: "Yuan Chonghuan is not dead, we want to live a comfortable life, but we will not succeed in the end. When he is dead, it is not too late for you to congratulate me."

Fan Wencheng replied: "I don't think the time of Duke Yuan's death will be far away. Emperor Chongzhen is very suspicious of him."

The spies sent by Hubao to investigate the major events of the Ming Dynasty in Beijing have returned.Taizong called in to ask, only to find out that Yuan Chonghuan had been executed in Lingchi on the fifth day of July, and Prime Minister Qian Gelao had also been charged with exile.None of the local residents of Beijing did not appeal for his grievances.Taizong rejoiced and said: "From now on, we can drive straight in."

Later generations have a poem about the seven laws of Yuan Dushi's tomb:

Who knows loyal ministers in the chaotic world, and the Great Wall of Mountains and Seas sends him all over him.

If you don't kill Wenlong, you will be blessed, and if you don't kill the silver deer, you will become a god.

I heard that jade looks like a beautiful girl, and the heart of heaven is better than intoxication when the country is subjugated.

A pile of dirt in the ancient Ming Dynasty, the spring breeze gets off the horse and sticks to the towel alone.

If you want to know what Manchukuo did after Yuan Dushuai was wrongly murdered, let's listen to the next chapter.

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