At this time, the news of Yuan Chonghuan's return to Liao was rapidly spreading through various channels.

When they heard the news, they were most excited about the soldiers who lived on money, hoping that they would be so excited that they couldn't help but run to tell each other.

However, their excitement was soon replaced by half-belief, because almost at the same time, the rumor that "Inspector Yuan had no food in his hands" also spread, and this rumor spread more vividly and more easily to believe.

These rumors were naturally spread by the remnants of the eunuch party who remained in Liaodong. In fact, as soon as Yuan Chonghuan left the capital, they received news from their accomplices in the capital. They didn't know if Yuan Chonghuan had any money in his hands, but they hated Yuan Chonghuan to death, took the opportunity to secretly cause trouble, and vowed not to let Yuan Chonghuan make contributions.

The soldiers did not know, and no doubt, half-believed, brought them together again. When people in the same mood get together, your emotions are often amplified thousands of times when you say a word to me. The fact is also that the amplified emotions made their awe collapse in an instant, and mutinies of various sizes occurred in Jinzhou and other places.

The generals returned to their respective defensive areas, or vigorously prepared for war, preparing for a decisive battle with Houjin, and recovering the lost territory in one fell swoop; or lack of confidence, timid, waiting and seeing; Or...... There is only one thing in common, that is, to report immediately to apply for food, so that if you are not paid, you will suffer from it.

was writing a report, smelled a mutiny, and did not dare to hide it, so he quickly reported to the governor's office, and he himself went to the scene to deal with it, and he was busy.

At that time, it was the early morning of the next day.

Emperor Taiji of the Great Khan of the Later Jin Dynasty was still not sleepy, and turned to Fan Wencheng and said: "At present, the affairs of Korea and Mongolia are over, and it is time to attack the Ming Dynasty in a big way, but the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty has reactivated Yuan Chonghuan. This Yuan Chonghuan has some means, let me wait to be defeated by his men twice, and suffer heavy losses, can Wen Cheng have a clever plan? ”

Fan Wencheng, the word Xiandou, the name Huiyue, was a native of Shenyang (now Shenyang) in eastern Liaodong. The seventeenth grandson of Fan Zhongyan, the famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. Fan Wencheng was a good student, and he was admitted to Xiucai at the age of 18. In the forty-sixth year of Wanli (1618), the Later Jin Eight Banner Army captured Fushun, and Fan Wencheng and his brother Fan Wenhuan surrendered.

Hearing this, Fan Wencheng pondered for a while, and then said: "Although Yuan Chonghuan's style is strong, he is not enough to worry about. ”

Huang Taiji let out an "oh" and said with interest: "Wen Cheng might as well come and listen." ”

Fan Wencheng said: "Yuan Chonghuan is not far from death, and the stronger the wind, the faster he will die." ”

After speaking, seeing Huang Taiji looking at himself with a puzzled expression, he continued: "Because it is not only us who wants him to die, but also Wei Zhongxian's remnants, it should be said that they can't wait to eat his flesh and remove his bones."

In addition, the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty luckily eliminated Wei Zhongxian and took power by himself, which seems to be the style of a master of Zhongxing.

The fact is not, for two reasons: First, after taking power, he should have seized the opportunity and followed up in a timely manner, no, it should be said that he also followed up, but his follow-up was completely venting his personal anger, and he determined the cabinet through the Bu, and he would inevitably fall into the whirlpool of the civilian clique.

Second, judging from his recent administration, he is often anxious for quick success and quick gain, and is overly suspicious. If a person is too suspicious, he will not last long.

In this situation, Yuan Chonghuan still didn't know how to restrain his words, and arrogantly said 'five years of recovering Liao'. If you want to achieve this goal, Yuan Chonghuan must be eager to fight me. The Great Khan just avoided his edge, and after a long time, Yuan Chonghuan would definitely die. ”

When Huang Taiji heard this, he slapped the case a few times suddenly: "Wencheng's analysis is incisive, but let's just wait for Yuan Chonghuan to find his own death, isn't it a bit slow?" ”

After asking, he didn't wait for others to answer, and said almost to himself: "The place where the Ming Dynasty lived, its prosperity is like a brocade, how can it be compared with us here, of course, including North Korea, Mongolia and other places?"

Such a good place, let a terminally ill person occupy it in vain, how can we be willing? I estimate that it is difficult for this little emperor to fundamentally heal this giant, and we have no North Korea and Mongolia to contain it, so we should still push him. ”

"Why?" Fan Wencheng asked himself, before he could speak, Gao Hongzhong had already answered: "Although Yuan Chonghuan is called Jiliao Governor, Jizhou is not under his control, why don't we make a detour to Mongolia, go out of Jizhou, and go straight to the capital of the Ming Dynasty, by then, the capital of the Ming Dynasty has been lost, what is the use of Yuan Chonghuan's Ningjin defense line no matter how strong it is?" ”

Gao Hongzhong was a native of Liaodong (now Liaoyang City, Liaoning), and returned to the Qing Dynasty in Guangning in the second year of Ming Qi (1622), and was given the position of guerrilla, stationed along the Liaohe River. Tian Congchu and Fan Wencheng were called into the museum and praised the secret of painting.

After listening to him, Huang Taiji pondered, obviously extremely difficult to decide, and turned to Fan Wencheng again.

Fan Wencheng knew what he meant, and said: "It's a good strategy, but Wen Cheng thinks it's too early." Wen Cheng thought that the capture of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, even if we went all out, it was by no means a day's work, Jiliao was not far apart, and Yuan Chonghuan was full of momentum at this time, he would fight to save each other, so it was very easy to suffer from two sides, even if he was lucky, he would be greatly injured.

In addition, there is a Mao Wenlong on the Dongjiang River, although this person is extremely disdainful, but he has also achieved the 'Battle of Ding Mao', and the Dongjiang River has penetrated deep into our hinterland, if he takes the opportunity to make trouble, won't we even cut off the way to retreat?

According to Wen Cheng's understanding, this Mao Wenlong relied on the Shang Fang sword given to him by the Apocalypse, and he was the most unruly, and he had always had a gap with Yuan Chonghuan. Wen Cheng expected that Yuan Chonghuan would not be allowed to come this time.

When Yuan Chonghuan excludes Mao Wenlong, and there is no concern in our hinterland, we can test in the direction of Jizhou, and initially loot some property to strengthen our army. When the time is ripe, then go straight to the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

At that time, our army will be able to advance and retreat freely, if it succeeds, it can take advantage of the situation, if it doesn't work, you might as well use a counter-strategy, just except for Yuan Chonghuan, will we no longer have no worries? ”

Gao Hongzhong said sincerely: "Wencheng is far-sighted, thoughtful, and can retreat or advance with a plan, and it is really a good strategy." ”

Fan Wencheng didn't know Huang Taiji's attitude, and said humbly: "Where, where, Wen Cheng was also inspired by his senior brother, and it is inevitable that he will be suspected of plagiarism." ”

Huang Taiji smiled: "Don't humble each other, haha, this is the difference between us and the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty. ”

The two were flattered, and when they were about to speak, Huang Taiji had already said with a straight face: "Well, the strategy is so decided, wait for the opportunity, and the battle will be completed." However, we can't be idle, on the one hand, we must be vigorous and actively prepare for war, on the other hand, we must avoid Yuan Chonghuan's edge, and use counter-plots between the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Yuan Chonghuan, and Mao Wenlong, so as to promote the situation we expect as soon as possible. ”

The two said in unison: "The Great Khan is a great talent, and it is all up to the Great Khan to decide." ”

Huang Taiji smiled: "Don't compliment each other anymore, it's already dawn, and the two designators are tired, so let's go and rest." ”

The two of them were really tired, so they hurriedly said goodbye and went to rest.