Chapter 251: Monarchs and Ministers Talk

Most people only know that he Huang Taiji hit the city of Beijing and severely damaged the Ming army, which means that the Dajin Kingdom under the leadership of his Huang Taiji has the strength to compete with the Ming Dynasty. Let those people realize this, and things will be very smooth in the future.

How can you be willing to retreat hastily? Now that everything that should be done has been done, it is almost time to kick the door, this kick is not allowed to kick, and Huang Taiji is the first to refuse.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please don't spread the word about this matter, we still need to continue to attack, and the retreat must be done step by step, and we can't give the Ming army a chance to chase and kill."

"Da Khan, don't worry, I know the severity, but, what should I do over there in Shenyang? We still want Karaqin and Horqin, we can't ignore it! ”

Huang Taiji pressed the table, his face was a little bitter, "Don't worry, isn't Dolgon there?" ”

"Dolgon in Shenyang?"

After Dai Shan asked, he regretted it a little. This is really an idiot, now that the Dajin Kingdom has a bit of influence, the only one who can lead the army to resist the Xuanfu army is Dorgon. Dorgon, too, was ambitious, would he let this opportunity go? With such a good opportunity, Dolgon will definitely enter Shenyang quickly and accumulate capital.

Hey, the Emperor Taiji threw the Dolgon brothers in Hercynian just to trap Dolgon. Now it was good, but it created an opportunity for Dorgon to go further.

The Baylors all had sad faces, but Azig was cross-legged, his eyebrows jumping wildly, and a sneer flashing across his lips. Azig is reckless, but he also knows a thing or two about Huang Taiji's thoughts. Although the relationship between Azig and the Dorgon brothers is not too close, they are brothers after all, and this cannot be changed in any way. If something really happened, Azig would be on Dolgon's side. Because of this, Huang Taiji brought him Azig, on the one hand, to divide the relationship between the three brothers, and on the other hand, to weaken his Azig's strength.

Huang Taiji was really calculating, but unfortunately, it all fell short. He Azig will not be stunned to send him to death, and the rear area has been exploited by Dolgon.

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At that time, Hou Shilu stood at the temporary command post of Deshengmen, observing the situation on the battlefield. Supposedly, after a few days of fierce fighting, the Tartars should show their fatigue, but today, for some reason, the Tartars' attack was more fierce than usual. Not only was this the case at Deshengmen, but Huang Taiji also added a lot of troops to Guangqumen, raising the attack to a higher level, and the pressure on the Guanning Iron Cavalry doubled.

Seeing the posture of the Houjin soldiers and horses, Yuan Chonghuan concluded that Huang Taiji was in a hurry, and the Tartars wanted to start a decisive battle in a short time. In order to avoid unnecessary casualties, Yuan Chonghuan decisively ordered to shrink the defensive circle and concentrate his forces to defend Guangqumen. At the same time, Yuan Chonghuan wrote an official document and sent it to the city.

In Yuan Chonghuan's mind, since the Tartars want a decisive battle, then they will fight a decisive battle, relying on the high walls of Beijing, and they will definitely be able to inflict heavy damage on Huang Taiji. Because of the plan, Yuan Chonghuan wanted to ask for orders to enter the city.

It can be said that Yuan Chonghuan's idea was completely stupid, or rather, he didn't think about the consequences of this official document at all. When the official document was delivered to Chongzhen, Chongzhen was silent, and then brought the official document to the court for discussion. This time, it seemed that everyone was standing together, and no one agreed to Yuan Chonghuan's proposal.

As we all know, the enemy army is pressing the border, and the army is defending outside, so it is not easy to enter the city. On the one hand, it was for fear that the enemy army would follow in, and on the other hand, it was also to prevent mutiny. Yuan Chonghuan had tens of thousands of elites under his hands, and when the fierce battle was in full swing, he actually wanted to lead the troops into the city, what was his idea? It is said that the tartars were hit hard by the city walls, but what if there is an ulterior motive?

During the war, the generals outside were not allowed to enter the city, this is common sense, why don't you Yuan Chonghuan understand? Yuan Chonghuan really committed a big taboo by doing this, and some people in the court even said that Yuan Chonghuan wanted to rebel.

Of course, Chongzhen never suspected that Yuan Chonghuan would rebel, but he was still very angry, angry that Yuan Chonghuan was unruly, and he actually made such an unreasonable request at this time. By this time, Chongzhen was already extremely disappointed in Yuan Chonghuan, but he endured it and didn't say anything. Similarly, Yuan Chonghuan didn't know that his position in Chongzhen's heart had plummeted.

In the evening, after a day of fierce fighting, the two sides each withdrew their troops and rested. Around the hour, a man wrapped in a black robe led several people to the city wall. The guard was trying to stop it, but the other party took out a token, and the guard quickly got out of the way, and the black-robed man went down to the rope, and it didn't take long for someone to climb up along the rope.

The candlelight in the Wenhua Hall is still flickering, and Chongzhen has been worried about the war these days, and almost except for the last court, he will stay in the Wenhua Hall to deal with government affairs. When he was tired, he lay down on the soft couch in the inner room to rest for a while.

For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youzhen is really attentive and hard-working, he is young and already has a few strands of gray hair. The anxious days did not go away, which made him unable to sleep soundly. There was a gentle knock on the door, and after a while, Wang Chengen walked in step by step, "Your Majesty, Niangniang is here, saying that there is something important to discuss." ”

"Huh? Why did the imperial sister-in-law come here at this time? Zhu Youzhen rubbed his temples that were a little sore, got up and put on a dress.

Soon, Wang Chengen invited Zhang Yan to the imperial study, and Chongzhen smiled bitterly: "Imperial sister-in-law, it's getting late, why are you coming here at this time?" ”

Zhang Yan bowed, and said with a solemn expression: "I'm sorry to disturb Your Majesty, it's just that the matter is too urgent, but there is a little delay." The Yunfu garrison Tiemo sent an urgent letter, because the military situation was urgent, and he was afraid that the Ministry of Military Affairs would be delayed, so he handed the letter to me, hoping that I could forward it to His Majesty as soon as possible. ”

"Oh? Is there such a thing? As soon as Chongzhen heard that it was an urgent military situation, his drowsiness suddenly went seven or eight points, he sat down hastily, took the letter and read it, and his brows stretched a little. Gradually, there was a smile between his eyebrows that could not be hidden.

"Okay, good, Tiemo is worthy of being a good general of my Ming humerus, and he has also suffered as a teacher, at such an age, he still has to worry about national affairs!"

The joy in Chongzhen's heart cannot be expressed in words. When the Tartars were besieging the city and there was nothing to do, Tiemo sent good news. Tiemo and Teacher Sun actually crossed the vast grassland and went on an expedition to Liaodong. Zhu Youzhen didn't know how big the territory of the Ming Dynasty was, let alone how far Liaodong was from Yunfu, but he knew that the distance must be very far away, and the journey must be full of difficulties.

The Yunfu Iron Cavalry threatens Liaodong, how long can the Tartars stay in the capital? Unless they don't want their hometown anymore. This is a good opportunity, the Tartars will definitely retreat, take advantage of the Tartars' retreat, send troops to chase and kill, they will definitely make the Tartars suffer a big loss, and maybe they can recapture some of the supplies. Leaned back in the chair, his body and mind relaxed a lot, and at this moment, Zhu Youzhen thought of Yuan Chonghuan again.

Why couldn't Yuan Chonghuan coerce Liaodong and force the Tartars back? Instead, he let the Yunfu Iron Cavalry travel thousands of miles to Liaodong to fight. There are some things that you can't think about, and the more you think about it, the more angry you become.

In the past two years, in order to support Yuan Chonghuan and complete the dream of Pingliao for five years, almost all the materials were sent to Yuan Chonghuan. Yuan Chonghuan overstepped his authority and killed Mao Wenlong without authorization, endured it, and kept begging for money and food, and endured it. But the result? Five years of Pingliao have not seen any effect, but they have leveled the Tartar to the feet of the Ming Jingshi. Yuan Chonghuan, Yuan Chonghuan, you have been in Pingliao for five years, and this is how you Pingliao?

Thinking about what has happened in recent days, Chongzhen was extremely disappointed, the Tartars drove straight in, Yuan Chonghuan followed all the way, and he didn't fight a big battle, and let the Tartars come to the foot of the capital. Chongzhen still remembers the official letter sent by Yuan Chonghuan at the beginning, Yuan Chonghuan was going to fight a decisive battle with the Tartars in Beijing. At that time, Chongzhen almost couldn't hold back, and actually had the idea of throwing Yuan Chonghuan into the prison.

What is Kyoshi? This is the center of the Ming Dynasty, the place where the king is, and the heart of the world. Not to mention whether the Tartars can defeat the Beijing Division, as long as the Tartars can hit the Beijing Division, it will be a heavy blow to the Ming Dynasty.

The people of the world, especially the Mongolian tribes, did not know the actual situation, they only knew that the Ming Dynasty was weak, so weak that the iron hooves of the Jurchens could kill the Jingshi at will. At that time, how much reverence will be left? How much confidence did the people of the Ming Dynasty still have in the imperial court?

Why is it such a simple truth, Yuan Chonghuan doesn't understand? He really doesn't understand? Or pretending to be confused? Just a few hours ago, Yuan Chonghuan actually wanted to lead troops into the city, hey, what did this person think? Restraining the Tartars, this should have been what the soldiers and horses of Liaodong should do, but it turned out to be done by the Yunfu Iron Cavalry thousands of miles away, Yuan Chonghuan, dereliction of duty!

In this case, why did you Yuan Chonghuan kill Mao Wenlong in the first place? Killing Mao Wenlong and not being able to inherit Mao Wenlong's role is a serious dereliction of duty.

Zhu Youzhen suddenly felt very tired and hated very much, but he still had to endure it. At least, Yuan Chonghuan is very much needed at the moment, and he is also needed to fight off the Tartars.

After talking to Zhang Yan for a while, and after sending the other party away, Zhu Youzhen asked Wang Chengen to pass the decree and take Yuan Chonghuan into the city. Zhu Youzhen naturally wouldn't let Yuan Chonghuan lead troops into the city, in case Yuan Chonghuan had ulterior motives, wouldn't that lead the wolf into the house? At the end of the Yin period, the guards of the city put down the rope and tied a big basket underneath, and Yuan Chonghuan, the governor of Jiliao, came to the city slowly in this way.

Wang Chengen personally went to the palace gate to greet Yuan Chonghuan, which flattered Yuan Chonghuan. Soon after, I came to the gate of the Wenhua Palace.

With a creak, pushing open the door, Yuan Chonghuan slowly walked into the room, only to see the faint yellow candlelight flickering, reflecting the whole room as if it were dusk. Zhu Youzhen stood at his desk with a slightly drunken smile on his face.

Compared with the last time they met, Emperor Chongzhen seemed to be a little older, and his body was a little rickety. Goodbye Emperor Chongzhen, Yuan Chonghuan was also excited, he Yuan was able to recover and take charge of Liaodong, all thanks to this man's trust. Yuan Chonghuan straightened his somewhat dirty robe, knelt on his knees with some excitement, and said loudly: "Minister Yuan Chonghuan, knock on Your Majesty, Your Majesty is blessed!" ”

"Aiqing, please hurry up" Zhu Youzhen took two steps quickly, bent down to support Yuan Chonghuan's arm, and smiled with some relief, "It's really hard for Aiqing these days." ”

Yuan Chonghuan stood up and shook his head with emotion, "Thank you, Your Majesty, the minister is not bitter, loyal to Your Majesty, for the great cause of the Ming Dynasty, no matter how hard the minister is, it is worth it." ”

"Hey, if the court is full of Aiqing like this, how nice it would be" Zhu Youzhen sighed, and then stretched out his right hand and took a cloak from Wang Chengen. shook the soft cloak and gently put it on Yuan Chonghuan's shoulder.

Yuan Chonghuan was immediately flattered, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this can't be helped!" ”

"What's not to do? The weather is getting colder, and Liaodong is also a bitter cold place, this cloak should be a real reward for Aiqing! Zhu Youzhen waved his hand and smiled, and motioned for Yuan Chonghuan to sit down and speak.

Feel the warmth brought by the cloak, a fragrant tea next to it, and the mist curls. At some point, my eyes seemed to be a little moist, not just because of emotion but because of something else.

Chongzhen sat in his chair and talked about recent events as if he were talking about a family affair. Yuan Chonghuan sat upright and listened carefully. The two are like a pair of monarchs and ministers who have an excellent relationship, and no one can see the slightest estrangement.

"Aiqing, I understand what you mean, but you also know that there are more than 20,000 soldiers and horses in Liaodong, which is not a small number, and there is a lot of pressure on the court. Today's court discussion, there is not a single one who supports me" Speaking of this, Zhu Youzhen patted the arm of the chair heavily, his eyebrows were full of anger, "If these people had the slightest loyalty to Aiqing, they would not do this." ”

"There are many obstacles for the army to enter the city, but if Aiqing can fight a beautiful battle, and I will open the city gate again, I can't say anything to those people. Moreover, I got a piece of news, now that the Yunfu Iron Cavalry on the Xuanfu side has arrived in the Horqin Department of Liaodong, it is estimated that it will not be long before the Tartars will be in chaos, Aiqing, this is a good opportunity! ”

Yuan Chonghuan was shocked violently, glared at him, and said, "This? It's true? How is this possible? Yunfu is thousands of miles away, how can it be possible to cross the Hanhai Grassland and the Karaqin Department? Is there fraud in it? ”

Chongzhen frowned without a trace, and couldn't help but be angry in his heart. However, there was still no change on his face, and he said with a smile: "Aiqing, rest assured, this news is absolutely reliable, the Yunfu Iron Cavalry has taken Gyeongju City, I believe that now the Tartars outside the city should also get the news." ”

"This ..... This Tiemo is bold, he doesn't want to enter Beijing, to protect His Majesty's safety, and even goes to fight Liaodong......"

Hearing Yuan Chonghuan say this, Chongzhen was very unhappy in his heart. Let the army from all walks of life enter King Qin, this guiding intention was sent by him Chongzhen, but his real purpose was to let the Tartars go back to Liaodong, not really to let all the soldiers and horses gather in Beijing.

Chongzhen's idea is actually very simple, as long as you can get the Tartar back to Liaodong, you can do anything. The same is true for the five-year Pingliao, as long as you can level Liaodong, you can do whatever you want, even if there is any trespassing, Chongzhen will pretend not to see it.

Before, Chongzhen supported Yuan Chonghuan in this way, this Yuan Chonghuan is good, he enjoys the benefits, but he does not allow others to have this privilege. Tiemo didn't lead the soldiers and horses into King Qin, it didn't look very good, but when people went to Liaodong, the difficulties were not easier than coming to King Qin, the capital. If you really want to talk about it, you Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong, which is more than anything else.

Sometimes that's the case, if you start to hate someone in your heart, then that person seems to be full of grooves. Chongzhen saw that Yuan Chonghuan was like this, the more he watched, the more disturbed he became, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he became.

Half an hour later, Yuan Chonghuan left the Wenhua Hall satisfied, and went down the city along the rope.

What Yuan Chonghuan didn't expect was that when he saw Chongzhen again, it was already a different situation.