In fact, Huang Taiji was thinking: "Hmph, we are not like you, what we want is always the result, not the will." What is spirit, it is a killer that destroys people's prestige and career, and only those who do nothing like it. ”

Thinking about it, the anger has subsided, but he tries to make himself look angry.

But the ministers of the council believed it and persuaded one after another: "The Great Khan must not be angry with such unscrupulous people, and he must take care of the future and fate of Houjin." ”

Listening to what they said, the governor of Huang Taiji was already done, and he was happy in his heart, and he pretended to be helpless and said: "They are all descendants of Aixin Jueluo, alas, I don't want to be angry, but, if you think about it, can I not be angry?" ”

As he spoke, seeing that everyone nodded, he sighed and continued: "Fortunately, with your support and understanding, this is enough. Forget it, let's not talk about it, let's discuss our strategy, this Amin, so we have to change our strategy. ”

Dai Shan said: "Yes, originally we could walk on two legs, but now there is only one way left in Liaodong." ”

Mang Gurtai continued: "Although Yuan Chonghuan is dead, the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty has used Yuan Chonghuan's master Sun Chengzong, although this Sun Chengzong is nearly seventy years old, everyone knows that he should not be underestimated like Yuan Chonghuan. ”

When everyone heard this, they said yes, and their faces were pessimistic.

"The anger can be puffed up but not vented, we have finally mobilized their enthusiasm with great efforts, and we must not let it cool down again." Thinking secretly, Huang Taiji raised his voice and said, "Do you think that our expedition to the Ming Dynasty this time is to achieve a strategic goal, capture the four cities, plunder some property and other gains?" ”

As he spoke, he glanced up at the ministers of the Council, and when he saw them looking at him strangely, he smiled secretly, and said, "Wrong, if you really think so, you are very wrong."

Yes, these are also achievements, but the real achievement is that through this expedition, we have completely broken the economic blockade, diplomatic isolation, and strategic encirclement of the Ming Dynasty.

It can be said that we are finally out of trouble, we can finally fly freely like eagles, aren't we worthy of pride and congratulations? ”

Undoubtedly, his words swept away the pessimism that had just come to light, and everyone rose up in unison and shouted: "Hurray, hooray, hooray!" ”

Huang Taiji liked this kind of scene the most, but he still waved his hand, motioned for them to stop, and continued: "As for that Sun Chengzong, it is not worth mentioning, as long as Ben Da Khan uses a plan, he will have to obediently go back to his hometown." ”

Although everyone knew that he never spoke falsely, but they were still full of suspicion, and it was difficult to ask questions, so they had to bow their heads and not speak.

He keenly grasped this message and asked rhetorically, "You don't believe me, do you?" It seems that it is unbelieving. Don't be busy, and listen to me slowly.

Do you know why Yuan Chonghuan is scary? Is it the invincible Guan Ning Army he trained? Definitely.

The most frightening thing about him is that while holding the Guanning defense line, he is negotiating peace with us. Is he really negotiating peace? Definitely. He is infiltrating us, trying to assimilate us with the culture of the Ming Dynasty, and gradually realize his attempt to rule Liao with Liao people. So, he had to die.

And this Sun Chengzong, although he is Yuan Chonghuan's teacher and has also trained many generals, he is still different from Yuan Chonghuan, he strongly advocates fortress advancement.

After returning to Shengjing this time, I consulted his previous so-called achievements, supervised Liaodong for four years, repaired nine large cities, 45 fortresses, recruited and trained 110,000 soldiers and horses, established 12 car battalions, five water battalions, two firearms battalions, eight forward and remedial battalions, manufactured several million pieces of armor, military equipment, bows, arrows, artillery stones, and other equipment used in warfare, expanded the territory by 400 li, tuntian 5,000 hectares, and earned an annual income of 150,000 yuan.

In the long run, this is indeed the most effective way to deal with us. However, there is a fatal weakness here, that is, the cost is huge, and his income from Tuntian cannot be satisfied at all, and the Ming Dynasty must invest a huge amount of money.

Chongzhen had already taken over a mess, the court did not save a penny, in order to win people's hearts, Chongzhen took it upon himself to exempt the industrial and commercial tax, where else could he pay for it?

There is no choice but to continue to levy Liao. In recent years, the Ming Dynasty has been hit by disasters and famines, and it is said that Shaanxi, Shanxi, Gansu and other places have been in full swing, and if they levy more Liao, there will inevitably be more civil strife.

Therefore, even if Amin does not lose the four cities, we must return to Liaodong again, and besides, we will return to Liaodong again this time, and we will not take the initiative to attack, but only put pressure on the Ming army and prompt Sun Chengzong to speed up the implementation of his fortress plan.

Hmph, when the time is ripe, let's bypass his fortress and give it a fatal blow, don't let the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty catch him up, I'm afraid he himself will be embarrassed to stay in Liaodong again. ”

After he finished speaking, everyone immediately praised sincerely: "The Great Khan is really the reincarnation of Zhuge Kongming, and Hou Jin Yan can be invincible without a fight?" ”

Huang Taiji saw that his goal had been achieved, and he was full of joy, and said a little pretentiously: "Let me guess, what is Sun Chengzong doing now?" Oh, by the way, he must be fiddling with his fortresses again, and to be more specific, he should be on his way to the Daling River, probably almost there. ”

After the victory of Zunyong, Chongzhen relied more and more on Sun Chengzong, not only did not hesitate to reward his official position, but also adopted his opinions on internal and external political affairs.

Sun Chengzong is grateful to Dade, how can he not swear to serve his life? At this time, as Huang Taiji expected, he had arrived at the Daling River.

Why? Due to the previous withdrawal of the Ningjin defense line by Gaodi, many cities such as Youtun and Dalinghe were destroyed.

After going to the scene to see it in person, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but think about it.

Obviously, he also thought of what Huang Taiji said, but these cities were the result of his years of hard work, and moreover, this would also affect the security of the Guanning defense line. It can also be said that without these cities, the entire Guanning defense line would be incomplete.

Even though he kept persuading himself, Sun Chengzong still couldn't make up his mind.

On this day, still hesitating, the Chinese army came in and said: "Inspector Qiqi, according to the line, the Tongnu army is coming to Liaodong. ”

"Tongnu returned to Liaodong again?" Sun Chengzong asked rhetorically, and when he saw that Zhongjun nodded, he asked again: "Where have you been now?" ”

Zhongjun said: "The Tongnu soldiers are also strange this time, it doesn't seem like they are coming to fight, but they seem to be coming for vacation, slowly, and they can't travel dozens of miles a day." ”

Sun Chengzong said: "Huang Taiji is a cunning person, no matter how he behaves, we must guard our own defense line, don't fall for his tricks." ”

As he spoke, his heart became firm, and he said: "Youtun, Dalinghe and other cities should be repaired quickly." ”

Zhongjun said: "It's so good, it's just a matter of money, how can I solve it?" ”

Sun Chengzong said: "Speak to the emperor, just let the emperor help you think about it." ”

When receiving the news that the Houjin army had returned to Liaodong, it happened that Sun Chengzong's recital had arrived, and Chongzhen immediately approved the words "agree, do it quickly", but when he saw that the eunuch refused to go, he understood and said: "In order to alleviate the lack of financial resources, I decided to send an additional 1.53 million taels of Liao, which is a total of 6.8 million taels of the original addition." ”

As he spoke, when he saw that the eunuch turned around to leave, he suddenly remembered something, and almost sighed: "In addition, the Ministry of Household Affairs is ordered to hurry up the fundraising, and the victims of the disaster in Shaanxi should also be relieved." Alas, when these two things are done, I can really be worry-free. ”