Although the Qing State suffered another defeat in Datong, the Mongols still sent envoys with tribute to participate in the alliance in Shengjing on time.

These Mongol princes also knew that the time-critical alliance of the Qing State was to find one or two tribes to kill chickens and monkeys. However, the time was too tight, and they had no chance to discuss contact, so they could only behave submissively, so as not to be treated as the chicken that had been killed.

And the Qing state basically achieved its goal, allowing the Mongol tribes to continue to submit to ******. Although the target of the attack was not found, the effect was not the best, but the Qing State could only endure it for the time being, so as not to be more alienated from the Mongol tribes.

After the alliance, Fan Yongdou also personally led the caravan out of Zhangjiakou and came to Shengjing.

As soon as Fan Yongdou arrived in Shengjing, he was summoned to Prince Li's mansion. Now it is assisted by Dai Shan and Ji Erharang, and Dai Shan is old, so he summoned Fan Yongdou here to meet. As for the Shunzhi Emperor in the palace, he only needs to report afterwards.

"Fan Dongjia," Jierharang immediately asked after Fan Yongdou's salute, "Why haven't you heard from you for nearly a year?" The food and other things promised by your merchant have never been delivered. ”

Fan Yongdou arched his hand and said, "Thank you Prince Zheng for your concern." The villain went to the south, but suddenly a war began. As you know, the villain was just a small businessman, but he didn't dare to run around, so he looked for a place to avoid trouble, and did not return until he heard that there was no more fighting. ”

"I heard you went to Henan." Duoduo immediately said: "This is Li Yan's lair, tell me about the situation there." ”

Fan Yongdou arched his hand: "Back to Prince Yu, the villain did go to Henan, but Li Yan was heavily guarded, and the villain could only stay in the inn all day, so he didn't see anything." I heard that Li Yan's army is very powerful, with an army of one million. The cannon weighs 10,000 catties and can hit more than ten miles away. ”

"That's it? Isn't there a little real? Azig asked dissatisfied. They all grew up in the military formation, and naturally knew that these things were all spread by ignorant people, and there was no credibility at all.

Dolgon also suddenly asked at this time, "All the merchants are strictly controlled?" Or are you the only one being watched? ”

Fan Yongdou immediately replied: "Prince Huirui's words are supervised in this way for foreign merchants. Several businesses were arrested for inquiring and checking the situation in private. I heard that I was sent to build a road, and if I worked for a year or two, I would lose half of my life, so the villains didn't dare to investigate. ”

When Dolgon heard the title of Prince Rui, his heart suddenly ached. He was also the regent before, the prince of the Qing Dynasty, but now, his only identity is just a clan, not even a title. It can be seen that the resentment of the other flags this time is so great that he is swept to the end. The reason why I am here today is because of the support of the two brothers, Azig and Dord.

Dolgon nodded and said, "Well, that's right, we don't get much news from Henan. It seems that Li Yan has been prepared for a long time and is a difficult opponent. ”

"Yes, it's difficult." Fan Yongdou immediately answered: "Now all the passes of the Great Wall are also controlled by him, and the soldiers and generals who the villain fed before have been replaced, so the villain didn't bring out a grain or gunpowder this time, only some silk, tea, and spirits." The investigation is too strict, and the villain has nothing to do for the time being, so the villain has brought the deposit he has received, which is really sorry. ”

"Excuse me? What's the use of sorry?! Hauge said dissatisfiedly: "I'm waiting for your food to come and save my life, but you are all waste!" I'm going to starve in the spring! ”

"The villain really has no choice, the grain inspection is too strict, even the caravan eats its own food they have to weigh it, the number of personnel and mules and horses is clear, and they can only bring five days' amount." Fan Yongdou's embarrassed explanation.

"Didn't you try the deserted path?" ”

"Well, the villain is leading a caravan, and those paths are not open to traffic, and it is difficult to walk mules and horses, and there are very few people along the way, which is neither safe nor economical. If Prince Yu thinks that the villain should investigate, then the villain will send someone to investigate after he goes back. Fan Yongdou said in frustration.

Dolgon said, "You don't need to return the deposit or anything. The business is still valid, you just need to open the joints as soon as possible and close the deal. Of course, I Daqing will not let you suffer, Dongzhu, ginseng, deer antler, fur, wood, these things, will give you a discount. The old Khan's previous promise is still valid, don't look at Li Yan won a few battles temporarily, but the time is still long, and the Ming Kingdom has only held on for decades. When we recuperate for a while, we will join forces with Dashun to launch an offensive against Li Yan, and Li Yan will not be able to hold out for a few days. ”

"The villain understands," Fan Yongdou said with a smile: "He sets the rules so strictly, who can stick to it?" Also, I heard that Li Yan is not very interested in scholars, and many celebrities and scholars are unwilling to help him. I don't think it will be long before he collapses on his own. ”

Dai Shan and the others obviously knew the same information, and they all nodded and smiled, as if Li Yan's regime was really about to collapse.

Duoduo continued to ask, "Where are Li Yan's troops deployed near the Great Wall?" You shouldn't be hard to know, right? ”

Fan Yongdou nodded and replied, "I know this." There are two barracks in Zhangjiakou, and there are probably five or six thousand troops stationed there. But there were still a lot of captives, three or four thousand, and I heard that they were all captured bandits, and they were busy building roads. In the winter, the ground is frozen as hard as a stone, and he still has to repair, I don't know what he is thinking. ”

"Build roads? What roads to build? Dolgon asked with immediate interest.

Fan Yongdou replied casually: "It is to repair the road from the capital to the county seats, and also to repair the roads from the county towns to the passes." The road is wide and flat, and a truck of several thousand catties can run at a speed. From the county seat to the pass, you can save half the time. ”

Fan Yongdou said so casually, and Dolgon and the others immediately became nervous. They all remembered Li Yan's infantry troops, the speed of carrying artillery was already fast enough, and if these wide and smooth roads were added, reinforcements would come from other places, and the time would be shortened a lot.

"How much have they already repaired?" Dorgon asked immediately.

Fan Yongdou replied: "The roads from Xuanhua to Huai'an, Ximachi, Wanquan, Zhangjiakou, Longguan and other places have been almost repaired. The road from the capital to Xuanhua has also been repaired for the most part. Roads in other places, the villain did not pay attention. ”

Dai Shan looked at the others and ordered, "Okay, you go back and rest first." ”

Fan Yongdou hurriedly kowtowed and said goodbye. As soon as he left, Dolgon immediately said: "Li Yan is really prepared, our people have shaved their heads, and they are not allowed to enter the customs, so they can only rely on these merchants of the Ming Kingdom to spy on the news." If Li Yan repaired all these roads, it would be more difficult to fight them in the future. In my opinion, Li Yan can't be allowed to repair all the roads, it's better to fight early. ”

"That's a good thing," Hauge said disdainfully: "Now the casualties of each banner are not small, do you want the Han army and Mongolia to fight?" Fight early, you two white flags take the lead? ”

Dolgon stood up and said lightly: "I'm just an idle clan, the specific strategy is determined by you banner lords." I'll go first. After saying that, he didn't greet everyone, and left alone.

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