Fan Wencheng had been deprived of all his duties at this time and was confined in a small courtyard.

He has nothing to do every day, so he tends to flowers and plants to pass the time.

Fortunately, although he was imprisoned, his food and clothing were not too difficult.

On this day, he was pruning flowers and plants, and suddenly the gate was opened, and a big man walked in.

Fan Wencheng couldn't help frowning, it's not time to eat now, why would anyone come?

But he didn't have anything to fear, put down the scissors and stepped forward.

"Mr. Fan, the regent said that from now on, your official will be reinstated."

Fan Wencheng was stunned, as if he felt that he was in a dream.

"What did you just say? My official has been reinstated? ”

"Yes, this is the order of the regent himself, can it be fake?"

Fan Wencheng's body couldn't help but start trembling, and his chest rose and fell sharply.

The Lord Regent forgave him after all.

It wasn't his fault that he had lost badly, he had done everything he could.

The reason why the regent condemned him was also helpless, after all, if a battle is lost, someone must take the cylinder.

"Wait, wait, let me tidy up and then go to see the regent."

"What are you waiting for, the regent doesn't care about this, you can come with me."

"Good, good!"

Fan Wencheng was immersed in ecstasy at the moment, and he couldn't wait to leave this small courtyard immediately.

He is not a person who can let go of everything, and now that he has the opportunity to recover, of course, he must seize it.

However, it was said that Fan Wencheng went out of the courtyard with Dolgon's personal entourage, and the horses had already been prepared, and the two turned over their horses one after another and headed towards Prince Rui's mansion.

In the blink of an eye, the two of them arrived on horseback, but the main gate was not opened, and Fan Wencheng entered the palace from the corner gate.

This is also understandable. After all, Fan Wencheng had committed such crimes before, even if he was forgiven, he had to keep a low profile, otherwise if he let those Eight Banner nobles catch a burst of wild sprays, even Dolgon would not be able to bear it.

The emotions in Fan Wencheng's chest were difficult to calm down, and as he walked, he thought about how to speak when he met the regent for a while.

It can be seen that the regent is in trouble now, otherwise he would not be in such a hurry to recover him.

What Fan Wencheng is best at is giving advice, and he can always offer the most suitable strategy according to the current situation.

It didn't take long for Fan Wencheng to come to Dolgon's study, and he took a deep breath and stepped inside.

Seeing that Dolgon was looking at a map with his hands behind his back, Fan Wencheng hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down and saluted: "Slave Fan Wencheng pays a visit to the regent." ”

Hearing this, Dolgon turned around, with a smile on his face, and lifted Fan Wencheng up.

"Mr. Fan doesn't have to be polite."

Fan Wencheng suddenly felt flattered.

He was a criminal just this morning, but half a day later he was treated so well by the regent.

This is really a trick.

"The slave has deeply reflected on it during the period of sin, and will never make such a stupid mistake again in the future."

"Yes, yes. Knowing that mistakes can be corrected, and good is great. ”

Dorgon smiled and nodded.

This minion really knows how to advance and retreat, and knows how to take the initiative to find the master under the steps. In today's current situation, he is indeed the most suitable person to replace Hong Chengchou.

Dolgon squinted his eyes slightly, and said lightly: "Mr. Fan just came out and doesn't know much about the current situation, so this king will talk to you." Come and see. ”

Dolgon turned to the map and nodded at the location of Sichuan.

"The geographical location of Sichuan is extremely important, and it can capture Yunnan, Guizhou, Huguang, and Hanzhong. Not long ago, this king ordered Hong Chengchou, Boluo, Tong Yanghe and others to lead their troops to attack Sichuan. ”

Fan Wencheng quickly entered the role and listened very carefully.

"It's a pity that the Ming thief and the Western thief are cunning, and they actually joined forces to design an ambush against them. The Eight Banners suffered a crushing defeat. ”

Dolgon smiled bitterly: "Since the memory of this king, the warriors of the Eight Banners have slaughtered the people of Shangnan, and they have never suffered such a big defeat. After this battle, the losses are not mentioned, I am afraid that the self-confidence of the southerners will rise. ”

Fan Wencheng was naturally taken aback when he heard Dolgon say this.

It stands to reason that the Qing army has extremely strong combat effectiveness, and even if it can't take Sichuan, it should be able to retreat with all its might.

How could it be a failure?

Of course, Fan Wencheng would not be stupid enough to ask for specific details, and Dolgon definitely didn't listen to him ask these questions.

"Mr. Fan thinks, how should I deal with myself in the Qing Dynasty today?"

Sure enough, Dorgon began to ask questions!

Fan Wencheng thought secretly in his heart, and then replied: "Back to the prince's words, in the humble opinion of the ministers, our army should focus on rest and recuperation at this moment, and it is not appropriate to fight again. ”

Apparently unwilling, Dorgon continued: "What if there is an uprising in the south? ”

Fan Wencheng was stunned.

Someone is up in the south?

When he was imprisoned, Hong Chengchou had not yet colluded with Zheng Zhilong, so he didn't know about it.

Dolgon then explained: "Zheng Zhilong, the general soldier of Fujian, has long intended to surrender and has already sold grain to the Qing Dynasty by sea. Recently, King Gui of the Ming Dynasty also intends to cooperate with the Qing Dynasty. ”

Fan Wencheng only felt that the clouds and mountains were covered with fog.

Just one Zheng Zhilong is surprising enough, how can there be King Gui of the Ming Dynasty mixed up?

"This is also an extremely normal thing, after all, there is only one dragon chair, and everyone wants to do it."

Dorgon explained.

"What does the prince mean that this King Gui wants to be the emperor himself?"

Fan Wencheng finally understood.

Dolgon nodded his head and said, "Exactly. ”

If so, it makes sense. But this King Gui is really stupid.

A mountain cannot tolerate two masters, and a country cannot tolerate two masters.

He wanted to overthrow the Ming Emperor with the help of the Qing army, and after the matter was completed, he would divide the river and rule. But Dorgon wouldn't agree.

If there is really civil strife in the south, the Qing army will definitely take advantage of the weakness to take Jiangnan in one fell swoop and unify the world, how can there be a reason to make wedding dresses for others.

But looking at the meaning of the regent, he wants to cooperate with this King Gui for the time being.

Fan Wencheng weighed it in his heart and admonished: "If it is like what the prince just said, then it is not impossible to cooperate with this King Gui. It's just that the prince should not invest too many Eight Banner troops. Just send Wu Sangui and other Han vassal kings to attack. ”

Dolgon actually thought the same way, after all, the Eight Banners Army suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Sichuan, and from top to bottom, they were reluctant to fight another big war in the short term.

If Dorgon were to force the war, he would probably be unanimously opposed.

And if Wu Sangui and other Han vassal kings were sent to fight, the situation would be completely different.

After all, these troops were picked up for nothing, and even if they were damaged, they wouldn't be too distressed.

It's just that in this way, the personal prestige of Wu Sangui and others will inevitably increase, and Dolgon will have to give them more autonomy in commanding troops.

This is tantamount to decentralization, which will inevitably make people feel a little uncomfortable.

But for now, it's probably the best option.

Dolgon nodded with a deep sigh and said, "This king also thinks this is a method, so let's do it." ”

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