Qing Dynasty Secret History

Chapter 7 Wind and Rain
It is said that Chengchou has fallen, and Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty has gained a new good assistant who opened up the frontiers, a business adviser, and he is very happy in his heart.I just feel sorry for old Mr. Hong's family, who haven't been convinced yet. He only said that he, together with Qiu Futai, devoted himself to serving the country together, and the whole family wept bitterly.He was busy issuing certificates, sending obituaries, and mourning and hanging.On the one hand, we invite eminent monks and Taoists to summon souls and set up sacrifices, worship and recite sutras.With Ye Fan's voice, it lasted all night.For those Yinnian friendships, there are those who send sacrificial curtains, some who send elegy, and some who send sacrificial elegy.Emperor Chongzhen stopped the court for three days, gave sacrifices to nine altars, and went to the Hong Mansion to pay homage and mourn in the wind.Give shade and posthumous posthumous titles, and order local officials to build special temples for worship in the Spring and Autumn Period.The prosperity of honor and sorrow is the best in the world.The local official had received the imperial decree and dared not be negligent. He hurriedly surveyed the land, arranged for wood and stone, hired craftsmen, and was about to start construction. Suddenly, there were rumors and rumors in the streets, and they all said: "Jinglue did not die. , asked Empress Tartar to give ginseng soup to Jinglue to drink, falsely claiming it was poison, Jinglue was originally a womanizer, but was bewitched by Queen Tartar for a while, and the six gods had no master, so he surrendered to Tartar."

The local officials did not dare to hide it, so they played the rumored words up to nine times.

Chongzhen just sighed a few times, and then ignored it.

Chengchou was in Manchuria, although he was favored by Emperor Taizong, he was still worried. He was afraid that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty would be enraged by Tianwei and punish his family members.On this day, the secret agent reported that Chongzhen was as magnanimous as heaven, and his family was safe and sound. He said happily, "It's a good thing I didn't die, otherwise, I would have lost my old life in vain!"

Now thinking of Chongzhen's kindness to me, how it was before the surrender, and how it will be after the surrender, the Fifth Middle School was moved, and unconsciously shed a few tears of conscience.While shedding tears, he suddenly reported the imperial decree and hurriedly set up an incense table to receive the decree.

The eunuch came in with a smile, and three or five little eunuchs, each carrying a few small things in their hands, followed behind.The eunuch stood up to the south side of the hall and announced: "I will give Hong Chengchou a reward for one red coral crown, one white jade plume tube, one white jade Sixi Banzi, and one peacock feather."

After announcing the decree, he handed over all the gifts from the imperial court to Qing, didn't eat tea, and left.

After seeing off the imperial envoy, Chengchou immediately changed his clothes and went to court to thank him.The sedan chair stopped at Donghuamen. When Chengchou got out of the sedan chair and looked up, he saw the words "Wendefang" written on the forehead of Donghuamen. Donghuamen is called Wendefang, so there are these words on the forehead of the gate."

After entering the Donghua Gate, there is a large corridor inward, which is paved with white stones.At the end of the corridor is the Meridian Gate.On the gate, there is a vermilion dragon with a vertical forehead, and three gold characters on the forehead, which say "Great Qing Gate".In front of the gate of the Qing Dynasty, there were a few third and fourth guards with crystal tops and blue feathers standing there chatting.As soon as you enter the Daqing Gate, you will see the majestic Chongge, with high floors, golden animal faces, and colorful chi heads, so magnificent and brilliant that it is difficult to describe it in words.

On the left is Feilong Pavilion, on the right is Xiangfeng Pavilion, and the main hall in the middle is Chongzheng Hall.The early court was over, and it was closed quietly. Three or five young eunuchs were playing tricks on the Danchi.If Chengchou doesn't disturb them, he will pass the Chongzheng Palace, and it will be Shishanzhai.At the gate of Shishanzhai, there stood two eunuchs in blue-topped arrow robes.Chengchou accompanied him with a smile and said, "Hello, both father-in-laws."

Seeing that it was Chengchou, the two eunuchs greeted each other with smiles.Chengchou said: "Master is in Shishanzhai, isn't he?
The eunuch replied, "What are you looking at with Fan Cabinet in Yuehua Building?"Just now Kong Youde sent a picture of something. My master was in Xiaqilou, called in Lao Kong, and asked him a lot.At this moment, Fan Cabinet is also called to Yuehua Tower, and the scene is just like this picture. "

Chengchou said: "God Fei Gong, please reply, and say that Hong Chengchou is grateful for your visit."

The eunuch said: "What are you talking about?

Then he turned back and went upstairs.

After a while, the legend said: "My Lord sent you to see me."

Chengchou followed the eunuch upstairs and saw Taizong sitting on the kang, Fan Wencheng sitting sideways on the bottom, and a map spread out on the case.Taizong's eyes were bright, and he was looking at the map.The eunuch took a step forward and replied, "Hong Chengchou has delivered the message from Master Hui."

Taizong looked up and saw Hong Chengchou's shaved head. The three or five gray hairs were also braided. He was wearing a red weft hat and a red coral crown. Clothes, sky blue satin jacket, head-stitched embroidered crane patch, agarwood pearls, pointed satin boots, horseshoe sleeves hanging on both hands, and graceful manner, worthy of being appointed by the new dynasty.At that time, Chengchou knelt down to thank En, stood up and asked for a double security.Taizong smiled and said: "This outfit, the water-red robe and gauze hat, look much better. You in the Central Plains, let alone other things, just the clothes. How can you be strong again?"

Chengchou answered a few "yes."

Taizong said: "Xie Ge is old and bad, do you know that?"

Chengchou said: "The emperor asked, I think it was Xie Sheng. Xie Sheng is very smart, and Emperor Chongzhen liked him very much. How could something bad happen?"

Taizong said: "It's just for peace negotiations. Swordsmanship is not a good thing. Once a swordsmanship is used, it will greatly hurt the harmony of the world. We have sent people to the Central Plains several times to make peace. Your Minister of War, Chen Xinjia, is also very happy to make peace negotiations. We exchanged a lot of letters. I didn’t slow down Ma Shaoyu, the official doctor sent by Chen Shangshu before, because the two countries made peace, so that they could save so much lies, and how much money and money for soldiers and horses. How do I know? You Emperor Chongzhen didn't really want to make peace, and you killed Xie Ge's old Chen Bingbu who advocated peace talks. I heard that Chen Bingbu would have his head chopped off. Think about it, you have such a ignorant person in the Central Plains Master, state matters, should they go bad or not?"

Chengchou answered a few "yes" first.

Then he said: "Your Majesty, Rongzuo, Chongzhen is really sincere about this matter, but he just wants to save face. He really wants to make peace in his heart, but he wants to fight for face. The superiors of Xie Sheng and Chen Xinjia , I didn’t even realize it, so I made things worse.”

Taizong smiled and said to Wen Cheng: "Old Fan, how do you listen to this edict?"

Wen Cheng said: "That's right. I heard that about the peace talks, Chen Xinjia sued Chuan Zonglong privately, and Chuan Zonglong sued Xie Sheng privately. Chongzhen was very embarrassed when Xie Sheng mentioned Zonglong in front of Chongzhen. Xie Sheng explained Said: "If you are willing to negotiate peace, peace is also reliable." Chongzhen was silent. Later, when all the censors saw Xie Sheng, Xie Sheng said that Chongzhen wanted peace talks, and all the censors handed over the chapter and impeached, saying that Xie Sheng met the king's evil. Chongzhen Chen Xinjia was dismissed because he could not save face. Chongzhen had told him not to disclose the peace affairs of Chen Xinjia. This time Ma Shaoyu returned to China and reported the situation of the peace talks to Xinjia. This secret letter was regarded by his family as It was the victory report that was copied, and the whole country knew about it. Chongzhen questioned him, but he refused to admit his mistake, so he was sent to prison. Judging from these two things, Chengchou's words are not wrong at all."

Taizong said: "Zhou Yanru has been summoned again, how about this person?"

Chengchou said: "Zhou Yanru is a famous figure in Donglin. If he is summoned, he will definitely do a lot. We have to guard against it."

Wen Cheng said with a smile: "Heng Jiu is from the Donglin Party. When it comes to the Donglin Party, he is so flamboyant. I don't know anything else about the Donglin people. But this time Zhou Yanru, I know he is a sensualist, and he is useless at all." When he was in the pavilion, he didn't practice good governance. He searched for holes and blindly tried to please his master. Knowing that Chongzhen favored Concubine Tian, ​​he bribed the eunuchs in Concubine Tian's palace. What Concubine Tian loved, sent him a letter, and immediately So Concubine Tian was in front of Chongzhen and said a few good words for him. One day, by coincidence, Chongzhen was in Concubine Tian's palace and saw the exquisite embroidered shoes on Concubine Tian's feet, so he lifted them up to have a look , how do you know, there is a line of fine words on it: "Chen Zhou Yanru is a respectful servant."

Chongzhen despised him and removed his phase.At that time, there was a poem chanting this matter, saying: flowers are for appearance and jade is for bed, and Chengen takes off makeup during the day.Three-inch embroidered shoes are woven with gold thread, and the characters of Yanru Gongjin are single-line.

He returned home and married a widow from a rich family.The widow was originally married to an ordinary man, and her husband's family filed a lawsuit from the county to the road, but the arrest was severe, the family couldn't bear it, so they gave the widow to Yanru.Yanru enjoyed the beauty for nothing, and people at that time chanted about him, and there was a saying that "the newcomers are beautiful and have poor bodies, and the embroidered curtains will leave fragrance and make spring".

Do you think such a person, summoned by Chongzhen, will help? "

Taizong said: "Chong frame's removal of those who advocate peace talks is clearly going to war with us. If we don't kill them, they will definitely come. It's better to strike first. I think we'll get on the horse and march to the Central Plains. Do you see it well?" it is good?"

Wen Cheng said: "Using troops for years, the soldiers seem to be working too hard. Even if they provide food and salaries, the national strength may be too late. According to my humble opinion, it is better to rest the soldiers and rest the people, so as to cultivate and cultivate energy."

Taizong said: "You are advocating a slow march."

Suixiang Chengchou said: "Mr. Hong, what do you think?"

Chengchou said: "My minister advocates entering the army. Now civil strife is raging in the Central Plains. Li Zicheng is rampant in Bian and Luo, and Zhang Xianzhong dominates Feng and Lu. Several ruling people in the court are panicked and in a hurry. To take the Ming Dynasty, they are here. time. If we wait for its civil strife to subside and its national strength is sufficient, we will not be so convenient even though we have many troops.”

Wen Chengdao: "I have heard that the Ming Dynasty is very tightly guarded. Inside and outside the pass, there are two governors, Changping and Baoding, and two governors. There are Ningyuan, Shuipian, Shuntian, Baoding, The six governors of Miyun and Tianjin, and the eight commander-in-chiefs of Ningyuan, Shanhai, Zhongxie, Xixie, Changping, Tongzhou, and Tianjin Baoding are spread all over the place, and defenses are everywhere. If we march in, what advantage can we take?"

Hong Chengchou said: "Such a small number of high-ranking officials have been dispatched, how can they be single-minded? The disadvantage of the Ming Dynasty lies in this."

Taizong nodded and said: "After all, Mr. Hong's knowledge is different from others. Come and see, Mr. Hong. This map was sent by Kong Youde."

Chengchou took a closer look and saw Jizhou, Hejian, Shandong Yanzhou, Leling, Xinyang Dongyuan, Anqiu, etc., all the counties and counties in the south of Jinan were as clear as eyebrows. The amount of food and pay, the strength of a certain place, and the bravery of a certain place are all clearly written.Chengchou looked at it and said with a smile: "With such a map, if we send troops, I dare to keep invincible and invincible."

Taizong said: "That's all for now."

So it was agreed to send troops.It's exactly: in front of the Jumi Hall, there is no special horse aid holding the chip; in the weighing game, there is no need to make decisions on Zhang Hua.

On the same day, Duoduo, the prince of Yutong, was appointed as the general of Jingnan, Da Beilehaoge was the first-class minister, and Li Yongfang, Kong Youde, Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming and others were the ministers accompanying the conquest. They selected [-] elite soldiers from the Eight Banners and marched to the Central Plains in a mighty manner. advance.The gods and ghosts were frightened by what Qian Hui pointed out; they shouted in unison, and the situation suddenly changed.The land is more dangerous than the flying fox, and the man is proud to shoot the tiger.The hog rushes forward, the wolf is greedy.

And press it temporarily.However, since Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty ordered his general to leave his teacher, he felt a little unwell, dizzy, and lazy in doing things.In response to the government, Dorgon, Prince Heshuo Ruizhong, was ordered to act as an interim agent.Cabinet minister Fan Wencheng and first-class minister Hong Chengchou assisted in handling important military affairs.Teach Prince Ruizhong to play in the bedroom and wait for the will.Received news of the success of the Southern Expedition for several days, knowing that Duoduo defeated the Ming army, and all 88 fortified cities including Jizhou, Hejian, and Yanzhou were destroyed.Officials of the Ming Dynasty, looking forward to the wind and falling, the Ming clan Zongzhi King Lu and the kings of various counties committed suicide, and those who were captured were captured.It's exactly: The sound of the army is thundering, the soldiers are coming from the sky, and the tiger's might is shocked, what can the mantis arm stop!Although the military was smooth, but Taizong's illness became more and more serious day by day.There are no good doctors outside the Great Wall, and most of the imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital are drug dealers in the Central Plains. The prescriptions they prescribe have nothing to do with the disease.Although the concubines and concubines in the palace are extremely anxious, they suffer from the lack of power and are helpless.Prince Ruizhong, Dorgon, loves brothers and sisters, even though it is afternoon when state affairs are held, he always enters the palace to greet him two or three times a day.As soon as it gets dark, I wait in the bedroom to wait on the sick, and I don't return to the mansion until the fish watch jumps three times.Seeing that he was exhausted after traveling, Kit told him to simply live in the palace.After Ji Te, he was sympathetic to his clan and cared for his family members in every possible way; as for Prince Ruizhong, because of his bad reputation outside, he wanted to avoid suspicion, so he did not agree.

A hero is only afraid of illness.Taizong was very strong on weekdays.Now that I am so ill, my heart is not strong enough, and I have no choice but to open my eyes and close my eyes and sigh when there are some unsatisfactory things.Illness is a very strange thing. It is predestined with weak people, but ruthless with strong people.If you have a fate with him, you will accept his affection and visit him frequently.Therefore, those who are weak in body are often entangled by diseases, and they come and go without any hindrance to life.You have no relationship with him, although you don't dare to come to get close to him, but if you don't get sick, just let it go, once you get sick, it will kill you.Because of his lack of affection, Taizong's body was strong, so he was so seriously ill.Since I got sick in the winter of the Renwu year, I have been sick for a whole winter, and in the first month of the next year, the meat is thin and dry.The concubines and concubines are very anxious.Taizong was lying on the bed, eagerly looking forward to Duoduo and Haoge's return to the country. He issued three envoys in a row, and sent a special messenger to fly to the army to urge Duoduo's class to teach.Emperor Taizong said to Kit: "I can see Duoduo and Haoge, and I will die in peace. Among my brothers, only Dorgon and Duoduo are the smartest, most capable, and most loyal. The next generation Well, this child Haoge is still similar to me in temper and temperament. Although he was not born to you, you must not treat him badly in the future. As for this child Fulin, he is still a few days old. There is no need to say anything else. You are a smart person, and you will always understand what you are doing, so you don't need to ask me more. "

The latter one was boring, Li Huafen's face suddenly pushed up two red clouds, turning into a spring color of begonia.After Taizong talked for a while, his middle breath was touched and he gasped.Seeing Xiaochou, he hurriedly climbed onto the dragon bed and beat him gently.Buhen poured a cup of ginseng soup, tried it warm and cold, scooped it up with a small silver spoon, brought it to Taizong's lips and drank half a spoonful, shook his head and gave up.With his eyes closed, he breathed slightly, as if resting his mind.

Then Ji Te exited gently, and then went to the outer room of the bedroom, where the soft curtain moved, Hanfang smiled and waved.After Ji Te asked what he was doing, Han Fang approached and said quietly: "Prince Rui is looking for mother to talk to, I didn't come in because I saw what I was talking to you, my father is the most suspicious, so I dare not .”

Kit said back: "Where is Dorgon?"

Hanfang said: "Prince Rui is now at Yanqing Palace, waiting for you for a long time, go quickly!"

Kit said afterwards: "Go or not, what are you doing, I want you to talk more!"

Said, holding Hanfang's shoulder and walked away.Niao Tingting took only four or five steps, when she suddenly saw the hatred lift the curtain and chase after her, she kept shouting, "Mother come back! Mother come back!"

Kit stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"

Compensating for the hatred, he said, "I'm calling my mother!"

Kit said angrily: "I have something to do, I don't have time!"

Holding Hanfang's head without looking back, he went to Yanqing Palace.

But it is said that the Jingnan general, Yutong Prince Duoduo, was ordered to invade the Central Plains. The iron horses whistled the wind, the golden spears shone in the sun, the frosty sky blew the horn, and the snowy night waved the flag.The ape arms of a strong general, the bow of a bird;When encountering the Ming army, it is like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves, and they are swept away.The governor, governor, chief soldier, deputy general, major officials, and each of the governors of the Ming Dynasty ruled one side on weekdays, with incomparable dignity, painting halls in the palm of their hands, and impassioned. When they heard the words "Tartars are coming", they didn't know what to do. , the legs will tremble, either abandoning the weapon during the day, or fleeing in a hurry at night.Therefore, Duduo, a soldier, wins when the flag is opened, and when the horse is successful, it gallops like entering a land without people.In just two months of work, 88 cities in Jinan and Shandong counties were successively descended.Duoduo feasted on scholars and horses, and sent an order to pull out the camp and return to Beijing.Just as he was about to set off, Meteor Patron Ma Fei reported the enemy's situation, saying that Emperor Chongzhen had specially sent Mr. Zhou Ge out of Beijing to supervise the division, and now the Ming army is stationed in Tongzhou.That week Ge Lao sat in eight big sedan chairs, shouting in front of him and embracing in the back, with flags and spears, covering a distance of more than 1000 li.Dukes, nobles, and governors of the five battalions all wore python robes and jade belts, and fell on the road to meet him and listen to his orders.Duoduo said: "Zhou Yanru is only a native of Dongge University, how can he have such majesty?"

The spies said: "Emperor Chongzhen sent two elders this time: Elder Wu Ge specializes in dealing with thieves, and Elder Zhou Ge specializes in dealing with us. Because our army is strong and prosperous, we specially gave Elder Zhou a gold medal of 'walking like myself'. Take a sip of the sword above. On the day he left Beijing, Chongzhen personally gave him a farewell party and gave him three glasses of fine wine. Chongzhen dotes on him so much, and his power is higher than others."

Duoduo smiled at the generals and said, "Manzi Zhou is so good at putting on airs, let's get rid of his airs.

While talking, the second spies came again and called in to ask questions, only to find out that Mr. Zhou Ge was in the barracks, and every day he just played cards with all the guests, played Go, drank and entertained, and didn't ask anything about the camp. Duo smiled and said to the generals: "Congzhen uses this kind of person as the elder, why don't you make a mess? "

Suddenly, it was reported that the imperial envoy of the country had sent an urgent edict.Duoduo wore official uniforms, led the generals on horseback, and knelt down to meet them at the camp.After the reading, it was discovered that Emperor Taizong was seriously ill, and he ordered the teacher to return home.

After sending the imperial envoys, they ordered the generals to make arrangements for the captive children's jade and silk, and immediately leave the camp and return to the east.Halfway through the journey, another urging edict followed.So the three armies, big and small, marched day and night.When he is about to enter the country, the third edict will be issued, and it will be issued again.

On this day, the triumphant army was only thirty li away from Fengtian capital. Duoduo sent an order to dismount to rest, eat some dry food, and then walk.Suddenly I saw two fast horses, one after the other, flying from east to west, running to the front of the army.The man got off his horse and said, "All the generals in the southern expedition, kneel down and listen to the red edict read out."This thunder and lightning strike, everyone was unprepared, and they were all stunned.Doduo was so sophisticated, he asked the man, "What kind of red edict are you talking about? We dare to salute only when we understand it clearly."

The humane said: "Emperor Daxing has already had a banquet, and the crown prince is the emperor. The new emperor is approaching his age, and he asked Prince Heshuo Ruizhong to take charge of the emperor's affairs, so he made Dorgon the regent."

When everyone heard this, they all looked at each other in blank dismay.If you want to know what happened next, let's listen to the next chapter.

(End of this chapter)