Chapter Twenty-Six: Hong Chengchou's Poison Offering Plan Meng Si wants to enter Shengjing City

Dolgon never imagined that the tens of thousands of horses brought out by Azig would be defeated so cleanly. None of the four brothers, Azig and his son, whom he had been relying on, had not returned, and Dolgon was heartbroken and had a severe pain in his heart, but now he could not take care of it. Now that he is facing the question of life and death in the Qing Dynasty, he doesn't know what the situation in Shengjing is, and his mobile forces are over at once. Dolgon had never been so scared in his heart, how could tens of thousands of extremely powerful cavalry be wiped out so suddenly? If it weren't for the thousands of cavalry who fled back, and what they said was true, Dolgon wouldn't have believed it anyway. This couldn't help but remind him of what Fan Wencheng had repeatedly introduced to him that no matter how strong the industrial production capacity of Yaogang is, it will inevitably be very strong militarily. At that time, in his words to Fan Wencheng, he kept hinting that we were not the opponents of the Yaogang people, which made him very disgusted, and thought that Fan Wencheng might be bribed by the Yaogang people, and he had the intention of persuading him to surrender, so he also put Fan Wencheng under house arrest. Now it seems that Fan Wencheng is not a casual person, today's result, Fan Wencheng had already thought of it after reading the situation in Yaogang in Yaogang, he was suspicious at the beginning, and Mr. Fan Wencheng was right.

Dolgon, who returned to the back tent, understood that the reason why the Yaogang people had not captured Tashan, Xingshan, and Daxingbao (Daxingbao in Montenegro) was to amuse themselves, so that they felt that there was still the possibility of holding the Songjin defense line, and did not give up the Songjin defense line to defend Shengjing. In this way, it seems that Shengjing may have missed or will be lost soon, and the kiln gang people have bought enough time to deal with the empty city of Shengjing. The army left behind in Shengjing was still rich to the general robbers, but in the face of the Yaogang people, it was similar to the empty city. Now it's too late to go back to Shengjing, not to mention going back to Shengjing, if you want to go back, I'm afraid you won't be able to go far from the Songjin line.

Dolgon really didn't know what to do? One by one, the princes and Belles kept asking to see them, but Dolgon paid no attention to them, knowing that those who had strong limbs would do nothing but complain now, and Dolgon didn't bother to pay attention to them. But when I thought about what to do next, my mind was a mess, and I couldn't think of anything. Dolgon didn't think about anything more, and fell asleep with his head covered.

It wasn't until the evening that Dolgon lay down on the couch after a great night's sleep, and felt a little clearer. He knew that he had to make a decision, and the fate of hundreds of thousands of people and even the Qing Dynasty was waiting for him. But Dolgon, who calmed down, had to reluctantly admit that his military was not at the same level as the Yaogang people, and the original joke that the person who claimed to be the king of Chuang was beaten by the Yaogang people to run around, and finally gave up Shaanxi, and later gave up the Central Plains, it seems that the king is not ridiculous, but he really saw that the gap in strength is too big, and he made the wisest choice.

At this time, Dolgon also understood that the Yaogang people had the strength to back up their attitude towards Fan Wencheng, and it was really ridiculous to want to negotiate conditions and cooperate with such an opponent. The situation is very clear, and the choice he faces is to die all here, or, as he never thought before, is to surrender.

The word surrender hurts my heart when I think about it, and I have to face it today. Back then, how many Houjin and the Mongol tribes all knelt in front of them and surrendered, and what a glorious feeling they felt at that time, and today they would rather die in battle than surrender. But if you die, is it a small matter, is the Qing Dynasty going to perish? Can you exchange your own death for the life of the Qing Dynasty? Dorgon felt as if there was a light in front of him, as if he were walking on a dark road, and saw a light shining in front of him.

At this time, the servant who came in saw that Dolgon was lying on the couch and had woken up, and was thinking about things in a daze, and said to Dolgon, "Lord! Mr. Hong has been waiting for you outside for a long time! ”

"Hmm!" Dolgon agreed, thinking that Hong Chengchou was resourceful, maybe he would have some good ideas, listen to what he said, paused for a while, and said to his subordinates: "Let Mr. Hong wait, I'll go out immediately." ”

Seeing Dolgon coming out from behind with a lazy look, Hong Chengchou hurriedly got up and smiled and said, "The regent is so blessed!" Can you still sleep at this moment? ”

"Mr. Hong, please take a seat!" Dorgon returned the favor and said, "Hey! I just want to see if the sky can fall when I go to sleep! After saying that, he sat down first. Hong Chengchou saw Dolgon sit down, and he also sat down.

After sitting down, after serving tea, Dolgon waved back left and right, and asked, "Mr. Hong, you know the situation, please give me some guidance?" ”

"The Lord Regent is gracious! How dare Hong come and give the regent some advice! Hong Chengchou said politely: "I can't sit still either, I want to hear about the regent, what should we do next?" ”

"Hey! My brother is also battle-hardened, I didn't expect the four of them to be over so suddenly! Dolgon didn't answer Hong Chengchou's words, and talked about the battle of this attack, "That's also tens of thousands of cavalry?" There used to be so many cavalry, we could go into the pass and kill a circle and come back. ”

Hong Chengchou also ignored Dolgon's words and asked, "Regent, do you think our army can still fight against the Yaogang people?" ”

"Huh?" When Dolgon heard Hong Chengchou ask this, he immediately looked displeased, "What does Mr. Hong mean by this?" Could it be that Mr. Hong also wants to persuade us to surrender? ”

"Humph!" Hong Chengchou snorted twice with his nose and said, "If we surrender, we people will not be let go, we are traitors!" After saying that, Hong Chengchou's obvious face was very unhappy.

"Since Mr. Hong knows this, why is he still asking such questions?" The clouds on Dolgon's face didn't let go, and he asked coldly.

"Regent, shouldn't we think about the Qing Dynasty?" Hong Chengchou's voice was a little higher.

"Oh?" Dolgon was stunned when he heard Hong Chengchou say this, "What does Mr. mean?" ”

Hong Chengchou didn't care about the rudeness of Fang Cai Dolgon, and asked, "Regent, our current military strength is too much worse than that of the people in Yaogang. Not only is our military strength too poor, but we are also too poor in strategy. In the current situation, we are like fish in people's nets, and we can't escape no matter what. However, with the strength of the kiln people, there is no need for them to accompany us to play like this. They directly attacked our Songshan in Jinzhou, and I don't think it will take a day. This is illustrated by the fact that they have just easily taken down Tashan, Xingshan, and Daxingbao (Daxingbao in Montenegro). We thought they must have more ideas, and if we could find out what they wanted to do, we would have a chance to bargain with them. You say, don't you? ”

"Hmmm! What does the kiln man think is doing this? Dorgon seemed to understand a little, too.

"I really can't think of this, but it's okay to guess," Hong Chengchou also knew that there were some things that he couldn't say, but this was not the time to be polite, "I think they are thinking about governing Liaodong in the future." They did not want to carry out great damage to Liaodong and leave room for the future governance of Liaodong. ”

"Huh! It's kind of interesting," said Dolgon, "and the gentleman is right, it seems that the people of Yaogang regard Liaodong as their own." So what do you think you can trade with them? ”

"Can I ask, did Mr. Fan Wencheng go out to negotiate with them in Yaogang last year?" Fan Wencheng went out in strict secrecy, and Hong Chengchou also heard that Fan Wencheng went to the kiln.

"Yes! Don't hide it, Mr. Fan went to the kiln with my brother Azig. I want to send them to talk to the Yaogang people, can we deal with the Ming Dynasty together, and then divide the world, and we and the Yaogang people are not enemies of each other. However, the Yaogang people were very arrogant, not only did they not agree to cooperate with us, but also bluntly said that they would attack Liaodong and let us surrender unconditionally! Disgusting! Dorgon said indignantly.

"Huh! That's right! Hong Chengchou said with a smile.

"Huh? What does Mr. mean? Dorgon asked, puzzled.

"Huh! Regent, if the Chahar people had sent someone to tell you that we would deal with the Ming Dynasty together and then we would sit separately and not invade each other, would you agree? Hong Chengchou smiled and looked at Dolgon and asked.

"Hmmm! Mr. Hong has a point! Dolgon nodded, "Then how does Mr. Hong think we should talk to the kiln people now?" ”

"The words of the people of Yaogang are very clear, they have to take Liaodong. And we have always been the biggest threat to the Ming Dynasty, and they must eliminate us to eliminate the hidden dangers. Hong Chengchou said, "Now, the Yaogang people want to take Liaodong with the least loss. You can send someone to negotiate with them, hand over to them, the Han Chinese who are their most unforgivable and surrendered, as much as possible in exchange for the lives of the Qing officers and soldiers, and preserve a little foundation for the revival of the future one day. The officers and soldiers of the Qing Dynasty had to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens, and the kiln gang people needed a lot of labor to carry out construction everywhere, and they would not kill all the prisoners. This is a humiliating appearance, but an opportunity to stay for the Qing Dynasty to revivenation! You have to persuade the soldiers. ”

Hong Chengchou wanted to go on, but Dolgon couldn't listen to it anymore, and said in his heart, I think you have any high opinions? How to say these bastard words, "Alright! Hong Chengchou, there is no need to say anything about this anymore. Not only can I not agree, but neither will our Qing soldiers. ”

"The regent doesn't want to give the Qing Dynasty a chance to revive and make a comeback?" Hong Chengchou asked again.

"Humph! Mr. Hong, you've been in Liaodong for so long, and you still don't know us? When did you see when our Qing officers and soldiers knelt down to the enemy? Dolgon's eyes turned a little red.

"What does the regent mean?"

"Bloody battle to the end, the fish is dead, and the net is broken." Dolgon said word by word, and at the same time waved his hand in disappointment, meaning to ask Hong Chengchou to go back.

But Hong Chengchou didn't move, and said to Dolgon with a smile: "Hehe! Since the regent is determined to fight to the end and the net is broken, can you still listen to me say a few more words? ”

Looking at Hong Chengchou, Dolgon thought to himself that the stomachs of these Han people were full of twists and turns, "Mr. Hong, you don't have to be polite if you have something to say!" ”

"Regent, I have studied all the information I can get from the kiln people, and I have found that the kiln people really love the people like children, and wherever they go, they are really good to the people! Not only are the newly acquired localities exempted from taxes for three years, but they are also provided with fertilizer relief grains. In all the places they occupy, the people have benefited greatly. Loving the people is not empty talk. ”

Dolgon was a little unhappy, "Mr. Hong, you have said so well about the kiln people, do you still persuade me to surrender?" ”

"Huh! Don't the regent have brains? Hong Chengchou said with a smile, "The strengths of the kiln people are also their weaknesses. You say, don't you? ”

"Oh!" Dorgon seemed to understand, "Sir has explained the details. ”

Hong Chengchou's face changed suddenly, and said: "Since we can't beat them hard, then we will tie up the Han people in Songjin and Songjin to the city, as long as the Yaogang people attack the city, we will kill the Han people first, if we can't hold it, we will burn the city with fire!" In such a matter, we have to send a letter to the kiln workers and inform them in advance. ”

Listening to Hong Chengchou's suggestion, Dolgon clapped his hands and said, "Good idea! Anyway, it's fighting to the death. But what if the kiln people don't attack and besiege us? ”

"Huh! Then let the kiln gang people provide us with grain and grass, otherwise we will kill the Han people on the city wall and cook and eat them in front of them! Hong Chengchou said with a smile.

Dorgon said, "Good! But what I said in my heart was, it's really fucking vicious, is this still human?

"Mr. Hong, what should Sheng Jing do?" Dorgon asked.

"Our army can't all be here, send out cavalry to take the Han people as hostages, as long as they escape from the encirclement of the Han people and run towards Shengjing as fast as possible, it will be difficult for them to chase them." Hong Chengchou seems to have thought about these things a long time ago.

"Oops! No wonder my father has repeatedly told us that we should ask my husband for advice if we don't know what to do. Thank you sir for your advice! Dorgon said.

"Lord Regent, I have a request, and when I see you baelor tomorrow, don't say it's my idea." Hong Chengchou understands that at such a critical time, he must not steal the limelight from Dolgon.

But Dolgon thought that these ideas were too poisonous, and Hong Chengchou didn't want others to know that it was his own idea. How did he know Hong Chengchou's deep meaning.

It wasn't until the next day that Dolgon convened all the Baylors to discuss the matter and explained this method, and the Baylors applauded, and Dolgon understood that Hong Chengchou wanted to lift himself! Therefore, I admired Hong Chengchou even more. The heart said, in terms of heart-to-heart eyes, the Han people are still powerful!

Dolgon quickly wrote the idea into a letter and shot it with a bow and arrow at the Yaogang people who were besieging Songshan in Jinzhou.

Although Jiang Jian and Lin Feng were not in a hurry to attack Songshan in Jinzhou, they did not expect that the Qing army would come up with such an idea. Send the situation to the kiln command center by telegram.

Ouyang He took the telegram and read it, smiled and said to Chen Yufeng: "Mr. Chen, what kind of guidance did our Dolgon get and do a death struggle!" ”

"Hmm!" Chen Yufeng said, "They don't know that the overall situation has been decided, and they can't make any waves in Jinzhou." Just tell Jiang Pai not to attack the city, just watch them. I'll see if Liaodong is all settled, what else can they do? ”

"Good!" Ouyang He said, "However, after Dolgon thinks that this initiative has worked, he will send people back to Shengjing (Shenyang), and I think he will let Jiang Pai let them go back." Just let a cavalry corps and Li Wei's mechcorps follow them. ”

"Huh! Then you can deal with them under Shengjing City! Chen Yufeng said.

"It will be easier for them to deal with when they leave Jinzhou and Songshan." Ouyang He said, "I think the matter on the Tieling side is over, and we can intercept Dolgon's team on the Liao River." They must have sent cavalry, and it took a lot of boats for so many cavalry to cross the Liao River. Our warships patrol back and forth on the Liao River, and I see what they use to cross the river. At that time, they couldn't go in or out, and that's interesting. ”

"I see that if Wei Xiang and their people are ready, they will solve Shengjing as soon as possible. It would be useless if Dorgon didn't go back. Chen Yufeng said.

"They'll be able to gather tonight. I don't think Shengjing's matter can be delayed. Ouyang He said.

When the second batch of barges arrived at the Luoshiquaner Wharf in Shengjing (Shenyang), due to the lack of supplies to be transported, Wei Xiang and the others sent the troops of the second division of the 11th Army to reorganize four regiments. Meng Si'er also followed this group of people to Shengjing.

At this time, Wei Xiang received an order from Yaogang, if conditions permitted, he would seize Shengjing (Shenyang), and try to capture the palace of Shengjing as completely as possible. Try not to let the little emperor run away.

Shengjing's Qing soldiers have never attacked since the defeat of those thousands of cavalry. Now all the gates of Shengjing City are tightly closed, and no one is allowed to enter or leave. However, the area around the Roshi Quaner Wharf has simply become a liberated area. The relationship between the common people and the Yaogang soldiers is becoming more and more harmonious. The Yaogang scouts were going to reconnoiter outside Shengjing City, and the people were vying to show them the way. The children in the vicinity of this area even revolve around the kiln camp every day.

At this time, Wei Xiang had already telegraphed many times through the radio and the intelligence officers in Shengjing City. I know that the intelligence officers in Shengjing City are already looking forward to the Yaogang army attacking the city. After Meng Si'er came over, he made sure that everything was normal with the intelligence officers in Shengjing City. What made them happy was that Huang Xin's senior brother, Zhang Renbao, had already contacted hundreds of brothers with good martial arts, and was ready to cooperate with the Yaogang people to attack the city. They didn't get their firearms now, but they had all gone out of the city for musket shooting training and hands-on throwing with live ammunition in the past.

Meng Si'er said to Wei Xiang: "You have to send someone to find a way to help my people and Li Jing's special forces go to the city first." Otherwise, the siege of the city will be chaotic, and the little emperor will not be able to find where to hide. ”

"Lao Meng! I understand what you said, but the nine gates of Shengjing have been seen in person, and they are all tightly closed, and they can't be opened at all without attacking the city? Wei Xiang and Meng Si'er are also old acquaintances, but he was embarrassed in the face of Meng Si'er's request.

Meng Si'er smiled and said, "Hehe! Come on, Old Wei! Chicks don't pee, each has its own way. When the time comes, you can just cooperate, and you don't need to help open the door. We are not studying the matter of entering the city today. ”

"That's a good thing! You go in first and take care of the palace, and we will easily attack the city. Wei Xiang knew Meng Si'er's ability too well, and he was happy to hear Meng Si'er say that he could enter the city.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.