Chapter 199: Duoduo returns to Beijing

"Ahem, ahem." Duoduo's cough was much heavier.

I don't know if it was Duoduo on the battlefield and hurt my heart. Or the evolution of the situation in the world, so that Duoduo is entangled in his heart, in short, Duoduo's condition has not improved, but has worsened, even if he asks famous doctors, it has no effect.

Someone had already proposed that Dordor return to Beijing to recuperate, and there was a vague hint of this in Dorgon's letter. But Dodor refused. We must wait for the end of the Nanjing War before we are willing to return to Beijing.

I just never thought of it. The fall of Nanjing will be so fast.

Dodor sighed slightly, knowing that it was useless for him to stay here. He called Hong Chengchou over and explained to Hong Chengchou: "My body and bones may not be able to hold it in the south." I have to go back to Beijing, and when I leave, I will leave all the things in Jiangbei to Mr. ”

"Don't dare." Hong Chengchou immediately said: "Presiding over major affairs in the army, where is the turn to get subordinates, there are still eight kings." ”

Duoduo listened to Hong Chengchou's words and said: "My starling is as fierce as fire, and he must not stay, as soon as I return to Beijing, I will send someone to recruit him, but at that time, the soldiers of the Eight Banners will also follow the starling, you have to be mentally prepared." ”

Hong Chengchou said: "Thank you for your love." ”

At this moment, Hong Chengchou also had some excitement in his heart.

I can finally stand on my own. Hong Chengchou seemed to be highly regarded in the Qing court, but in fact he was restricted at every turn. When he finally sat on the side today and showed his strength, Hong Chengchou couldn't be excited, but he actually expected this situation.

The reason is very simple, Azig is not suitable for commanding the Jiangbei army.

Because after the Battle of Anqing, the Qing army and the Xia army reversed the trend of home and guest, even if Duoduo didn't want to admit it, he had to admit that the strategic initiative was in the hands of the Xia army, in other words, that is, now the Xia army attacked and the Qing army defended.

Although Azig is brave and fierce, he may not be inferior to the world's famous generals in commanding troops, but he is more cautious and meticulous when he is stationed on one side. At this point, Azig is not as much as Hong Chengchou.

Duoduo coughed and said, "In such a situation, how should the gentleman guard the land of the two Huai?" ”

Hong Chengchou said: "The battle of Anqing, although our army was defeated, in fact, the two defeats were wounded, I watched the morale of the Xia army's money and food, and it was also used to the limit, to capture Nanjing, the soldiers have been used up, and Zhang Xuan, this thief, can be described as a good use of soldiers, he will not fail to see this, in the opinion of the minister, in the next year or two, there will be a small war in Jiangbei, but there will be no big war." ”

"So when Xia Guan is in Jiangbei, there are three most important things, first, control the situation in Jiangbei and ensure that the Xia army does not dare to cross the river. Second, Tuntian, when the two Huai displaced people are gathered in large quantities, in order to be self-sufficient. The third is to win the hearts of the two Huai people, and guard the Huai people with Huai

Earth. ”

Hong Chengchou's strategy is based on one defense.

When Duoduo heard this, he sighed slightly. There's no way around it. As soon as the soldiers of the Eight Banners retreated, Hong Chengchou's corporal was less than 100,000, and the north was barren, and the grain and grass that could supply Hong Chengchou were also quite limited.

Hong Chengchou doesn't want to be self-sufficient, and there is no way to do it.

Duoduo coughed twice, his face was a little red because of the cough, and said, "I will also play the regent, and I will make it up to you with two salt taxes." However, please also ask Mr. Hong to focus on the overall situation, even if the Xia army goes north, he will endure the anger for a while, don't care about the gains and losses of one city and one place, as long as the army is preserved, it will be a great achievement. Even if I impeach you in front of the regent, I will block it for you. ”

"Thank you for your understanding." Hong Chengchou said.

"However," said Dord, "there is one thing that you must do well. ”

Hong Chengchou said: "Lord Wang, please speak." ”

Duoduo said: "In these few years, you must train an elite army, the war between the imperial court and the Southern Dynasty has not ended, sooner or later there will be another battle, when you have been in the south for a long time, you will definitely be the vanguard." When the time comes, you can't lose my face. ”

Hong Chengchou said: "Please rest assured, the lower officials will do their best." ”

Duoduo said: "Go down and prepare, and in a few days, the appointment of your two governors will come down." ”

After Duoduo sent Hong Chengchou away, he coughed violently twice, and he still had someone to appease, it was Azig, and he said to the people around him: "Please starling." ”

In a few moments, Azig came. It's just that as soon as Duoduo opened his mouth, Azig said angrily: "Why can't I be the main general of the Southern Expedition, but let Hong Chengchou come?" ”

Duoduo said, "Starling, this is what Brother Nine means. ”

Azig was not afraid, but he was still a little jealous of Dorgon, and when he heard Dordo say this, although he was full of reluctance, he didn't dare to say anything.

Duoduo said, "Actually, Starling is good to you? ”

Azig sneered and said, "How is it good for me?" ”

"Under the current situation, there is only hard work and no merit in Jiangbei, and he is away all the year round, even if something happens in Beijing, it will be too late to know. Moreover, although the attack of the Southern Dynasty will not be very large, it will make the Southern Dynasty stand for one point. It's just yours and not. “

"It's better to return to the Daojing Division, and after discussing with the kings, it's not too late to make a plan."

Azig listened to this.

One of the things he cares about the most is to stay away from Jingshi.

Azig hoped to achieve something politically, especially when Dolgon set a good example for him. Naturally, Azig wanted to be in Dolgon's location in the future

on, sit down. Once he is away for a long time, if nothing else, he is almost banished from the center of power.

In this case, where is Azig willing? 、

Azig sighed lightly and said, "Okay. ”

Duoduo persuaded the two men before he breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did he leave the camp with peace of mind and go to Beijing from the canal.

It seems that Duoduo went back to Beijing alone to recuperate, but in fact, at the beginning of the retreat of the Qing army, Duoduo thought of the children of the Eight Banners who died in the Battle of Anqing, as well as the letters written by Fujin at home, talking about the discussion in Beijing. Many relatives are doing funerals. For a while, it was inevitable that I was speechless in my heart, and faced many old thoughts.

How to send this kind of mind, only a beauty.

Because he was sick, he was not allowed to drink wine. Duoduo also agreed, but it was absolutely impossible not to let him see the beauty, only in the midst of thousands of flowers, so that he could forget these trivial things. It seems that you don't have to face all kinds of favors after returning to Beijing.

The departure of Duoduo was the beginning of the retreat of the Qing army.

But the retreat of the great army is not to withdraw as soon as it wants.

It has to be well arranged, otherwise it is not a retreat. was caught by Zhang Xuan and hurt his feet, maybe it would be another big defeat.

After Hong Chengchou told Azig, he began to set up forts along the river, one castle after another, not big, probably able to accommodate dozens of people, with artillery. All are located in the high place of Jiangbei and can overlook the Yangtze River. Azig withdrew to the rear with the Eight Banners. Hong Chengchou arranged the green battalions along the river and strengthened the city walls of Jiangbei Prefecture. The artillery is housed, and it seems to be built against an impregnable wall.

Once the Xia army goes north, they can immediately get the news, garrison various prefectures and counties, and plan to hold out until the army moves south.

However, it will take some time for Azig to go. As for when to withdraw the army, it depends not only on Hong Chengchou's progress, but also on Xia Jun's thoughts.

Although the two sides are separated by a river, the intelligence of the two sides has never been cut off.

The movements of the Qing army were immediately known to Zhang Xuan.

After Zhang Xuan heard this, there was a faint and inexplicable expression on his face, and he couldn't tell whether it was sadness or joy, regret, or relief. said: "It seems that the Qing army also has self-knowledge. ”

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, the world is mighty, and the night is far away." Deng He said.

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly and said: "It's all the work of the soldiers, as well as the merits of the generals who died in the north of Anqing City." How dare I covet the merits of heaven for myself. As soon as he spoke, he didn't give the people below a chance to pat himself on the back, and said: "It has been three months since the troops were dispatched in May. The Qing army finally retreated, and I am worthy of the first emperor and Zhuangzong. It's just that you should speak freely about what to do next. ”

Zhang Xuan's gaze swept over all the people in front of him, and the dozen or so people in front of him were all generals he had to use. It's just that Cao Zongyu, Li Dingguo, Zheng Chenggong, Yuan Shizhong, these important generals are not beautiful.