Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 400
Hearing Huang Taiji point out his name, Dorgon turned his head to look at Azige and Duo Duo, seeing that they shook their heads slightly, Dorgon sighed softly and said: "The emperor's idea is good, but my younger brother thinks that the emperor A very crucial issue has been overlooked."

"Oh? Let's hear it." Huang Taiji smiled.

Dorgon said: "Your Majesty, we just lost a battle and lost a lot of troops. Since Mongolia has surrendered to the Ming court, our troops can no longer return to the previous level. Although we can still deal with it with the current strength of the Qing Dynasty North Korea, but the war against North Korea cannot be ended in a day or two, if the Ming army takes the opportunity to attack us, North Korea’s troops cannot be withdrawn, how can our remaining troops resist the Ming army?"

Huang Taiji nodded: "What the fourteenth brother said is very true, but I have considered what you said. I have sent spies to the Southern Dynasty to investigate. There is no sign of Zu Dashou and Wu Sangui in the Songjin area. Wenzhao's troops put their swords and guns into the warehouse, and put their horses on Nanshan. Moreover, it is winter, and the southern army is not resistant to severe cold. Even if they wanted to fight, they would not do it at this time. As long as we can take North Korea before spring, we will It seems that there is no need to worry about having no soldiers to resist the southern army."

"Your Majesty, water is impermanent, and soldiers are impermanent. Cao Wenzhao has experienced hundreds of battles and has extremely rich combat experience. The last time he attacked the Mongolian tribes, Cao Wenzhao remained on the line of Datong, but once he found an opportunity, he immediately sent troops north. He defeated the three major Mongolian tribes in the first battle, so he knows how to use troops. If our army marches eastward, he will definitely not let go of this opportunity. In my opinion, it is better to be cautious in this eastward expedition to North Korea." Dorgon said.

Huang Taiji nodded slightly when he heard the words: "The fourteenth brother's concerns are not unreasonable. This Cao Wenzhao is really difficult. But we are currently underpopulated. If we don't replenish the population from North Korea, there may be problems in the spring plowing next year."

Dorgon hurriedly said: "Food is indeed a big problem, but I don't think it is necessary for us to send a large army to conquer North Korea, we just need to rob people nearby."

Huang Taiji shook his head: "Fourteenth brother, it is impossible not to conquer North Korea now! If it is delayed for a while, the Qing Dynasty will face the situation in the Taizu period. Mongolia has already surrendered to the Southern Dynasty. If North Korea falls to the Southern Dynasty again, the Qing Dynasty will How can we resist the enemy from three sides?"

Dorgon hurriedly said: "The emperor's worries are very serious, but according to my younger brother, according to the current situation, I'm afraid it will be difficult for North Korea to surrender, unless someone close to us is replaced as the king of North Korea."

Huang Taiji thought for a while after hearing the words, then nodded lightly: "I remember that the former king of Joseon, Li Hun, seems to be still alive, right? If we can support Li Hun to return, he will definitely lean towards our Qing dynasty."

Dorgon shook his head and smiled wryly: "Li Hun's eyes are already blind, and his heir was also killed by Li Zong, so his team is basically useless."

"Then are there any other candidates?" Huang Taiji asked.

Dorgon shook his head: "Most of the rest don't have enough prestige."

Huang Taiji nodded, pondered for a while and suddenly smiled: "There is nothing to be afraid of if prestige is not enough, as long as you have the qualifications. With the Qing Dynasty behind him, is it possible that there are still people in North Korea who dare to launch another mutiny? We can also send someone to North Korea. Regent, in this way, the affairs of North Korea can be settled."

"Your majesty is wise, let's do this. Since the emperor is determined to conquer North Korea, I will leave this matter to my younger brother. My younger brother doesn't need many troops, as long as the twelfth brother and the fifteenth brother can help." Dole Dagon laughed.

Huang Taiji shook his head: "I'm afraid it's not enough to bring only 2 people. I'll give you three more Han army flags to make up 5 troops. I hope the fourteenth brother can win the battle."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Dorgon cupped his hands.

After hesitating for a while, Dorgon continued: "Your Majesty, the current situation in the Qing Dynasty is a bit difficult. Before I leave, I would like to make a suggestion to the Emperor."

"Fourteenth brother, please tell me." Huang Taiji said.

"Does your majesty still remember the peace talks between Tian Cong and Yuan Chonghuan in the first year?" Dorgon said.

Huang Taiji smiled: "Naturally, I remember that although Yuan Chonghuan was good at fighting, it's a pity that his strategic vision was extremely bad. At that time, when my Qing Dynasty was in trouble, he negotiated peace with us in private, which allowed us to tide over that difficulty calmly."

As he said that, Huang Taiji suddenly raised his head: "You want me to discuss peace with the Southern Dynasty?"

Dorgon nodded: "Your Majesty, the Southern Dynasty's weapons are sharp, and our Qing Dynasty is by no means an opponent. The only way now is to delay the time, and then hurry up to produce guns, so that we can compete with the Southern Dynasty."

"I'm afraid Li Jing won't agree to discuss peace with us." Huang Taiji shook his head and sighed softly.

Dorgon smiled: "Whether you agree or not depends on the conditions. In addition, we are negotiating to delay the time. The longer the delay, the better for us. Why should the emperor care whether Li Jing agrees or not? As long as this matter delays Just stay with him."

Huang Taiji nodded: "Let me think about it carefully. After all, the peace negotiation is of great importance, and what kind of terms are beneficial to us needs to be carefully considered. Hehe, even if it is a fake peace negotiation, we should act as if it were real." It’s the same, don’t you think so? Fourteenth brother.”

"The emperor is wise." Dorgon said with a smile.

Huang Taiji took a deep look at Dorgon, waved to Fan Wencheng, got up and walked towards the back of the hall.

Seeing Huang Taiji leave, Dorgon nodded slightly to Azige and Duoduo, the two understood, and only slowly left the palace after the ministers left.

"Fourteenth brother, do you have anything to say?" Azig asked.

Dorgon nodded: "Brother Twelfth, Younger Fifteen, after the two of you go back, you will immediately start preparing for the expedition. The Eastern Expedition to North Korea is related to the fate of my Qing Dynasty, so it cannot be ignored."

"How do you say that?" Azig asked in surprise.

Dorgon looked back at the Chongzheng Hall, shook his head lightly, and sighed: "If what I expected is correct, the Southern Dynasty will definitely use troops against us in the spring of the next year. Our Qing Dynasty is short of population. If we can't use the shortest possible Time to repel the attack of the South Korea, we must rely on North Korea's population to replenish the source of troops."

"Is it that serious?" Azig wondered.

Dorgon glanced at Azige: "You have suffered two defeats at the hands of Li Jing, don't you know how powerful this man is? Don't think that Cao Wenzhao fought that battle, let me tell you, The real commander is actually Li Jing. In the battle of Datong, Cao Wenzhao was the commander-in-chief of Datong, and Li Jing was just a general in Shanxi, but Cao Wenzhao commanded Li Jing's soldiers and horses to fight us.

In the First World War in Beijing, it seemed that Zhu Youjian was driving himself to conquer, but Li Jing was actually commanding the battle.Who would have thought that when Li Jing was in danger in Beijing, he would reserve [-] troops for an ambush at Dushikou. At that time, if you withdrew your troops two days later, you would be blocked by Wu Sangui's troops. At that time, all my [-] troops It must be buried in the pass.Fortunately, you responded in time and led the troops to escape from Xifengkou in advance.

I have never seen Li Jing use his troops so ruthlessly.When fighting against such a person, you must not reveal any flaws, otherwise you will be fatally attacked by him. "

"Brother Fourteen, let me tell you that you are better than that man whether you are fighting wars or governing the country, but unfortunately you can only be that man's courtier." Duoduo said suddenly.

"Don't talk nonsense, the emperor is very talented, how can I compare with him? Fifth brother, don't say such things in the future." Dorgon glared at Duo Duo and said.

"What I'm telling you is the truth. Let's see what the father's foundation has become. Not to mention the loss of Mongolia, and now he doesn't even have the ability to compete with the Southern Dynasty. If this continues, he will perish sooner or later." In his hand." Dodo retorted.

Dorgon scolded: "What do you know? Let me tell you, there were people like Li Jing in the Southern Dynasties, and it would be useless for anyone to become the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, even if the father was still alive.

Brother Fifteen, you have to know that some things cannot be compensated by strategy and bravery in battle. The weapons used by the Jishi Army are far stronger than ours. Now we have to hurry up and build guns and cannons, using the weapons of the Southern Dynasty to compete with the Southern Dynasty. Contest, otherwise, it will be a matter of time to be wiped out.

The emperor saw this very early on, so after the defeat of the twelfth brother, he did not blame the twelfth brother, but immediately ordered Kong Youde to start casting cannons. In addition, the emperor knew very well what North Korea meant to the Qing Dynasty, so Only then did we prepare for the Eastern Expedition.

As for the peace negotiation, do you think the emperor can't think of it?But can it be mentioned by the emperor?If the emperor proposes a peace agreement, will we still have the face of the Qing Dynasty? "

"Then when the emperor asked questions today, you didn't say anything at first, and you didn't answer until the emperor asked you?" Duoduo asked.

"Do you think those people in the court are fools? Many people understand the power of the relationship, and understand that the emperor's proposal is right, but everyone is afraid that the Southern Dynasty will attack us while we are marching east. Once this happens , whoever agrees with the emperor's proposal for the Eastern Expedition will be treated as a scapegoat." Dorgon said.

"Then why are you still talking?" Duoduo asked doubtfully.

"Nonsense, everyone keeps quiet. If I don't say anything, will the emperor be chilled? So many brothers can't share his worries, how do you make him think of us brothers." Dorgon scolded.

After a pause, Dorgon continued: "But it would be too risky to march eastward with all the power of the country, so I invited the three of us to go out and leave most of the troops to guard the gate.

The emperor knew that I understood his thoughts, and also knew that the strength of the three banners alone was not enough to march eastward, so he allocated three more Han army banners to us.

Fifteenth brother, the emperor is actually very affectionate, so don't make wild guesses about him in the future.Especially now that our Qing Dynasty is in a critical situation, our brothers have to hug each other even more.Otherwise, if the emperor can't sit still, can you and my brother be alone? "

Duoduo nodded after hearing this: "I see."

Dorgon patted Duoduo's shoulder lightly, and the three walked slowly outside the palace.

After walking for a long time, I suddenly heard a person behind me shouting: "Fourteenth Master, please stay, the emperor invites you to return to the palace to discuss matters."

Dorgon stopped hurriedly when he heard the words, and said to Azig and Duoduo: "Brother Twelfth and Younger Fifteen go back first, remember what I said."

Azig and Duoduo nodded emphatically.

After the two left, Dorgon turned around and followed the servants to the palace.

When he arrived at the palace, he saw that besides Fan Wencheng, Hesheli Sony was also there.

(End of this chapter)