In this warping battle, the Jurchen Eight Banners suffered the greatest losses, and it was the troops of the two red flags. Although Dai Shan took this opportunity to regain a lot of power over the two red flags, the decline in the strength of the two red flags is already a reality.

In such a situation, Dai Shan hopes that the Eight Banners can be stable for some days, so that the two red flags can nourish their vitality. Huang Taiji has sold him well these days, acquiescing in his control of the two red flags, and also making Dai Shan feel that he should suppress the momentum of Mang Gurtai and stand on the side of Huang Taiji, who seems to be a little weak.

Therefore, after hearing Huang Taiji's complaints, Dai Shan couldn't help but persuade the two of them to say a few words, and knocked on the side to excuse Huang Taiji from the conclusion that the battle was defeated.

Mang Gurtai, who couldn't make Huang Taiji admit that he had failed in the battle against Fa Ming, was beaten down by Huang Taiji and Dai Shan, and finally made him angry and said: "Okay, you all said that there was no defeat, so let's not mention this matter first."

I will ask you, Lord Khan, that in our current situation, everyone is like an arrow in their hearts, and they are eager to return home one day sooner. But you ordered to walk for half a day and rest for half a day, and you had to take those burdens with you.

If we continue to delay like this, the weather will only get colder and colder, and our soldiers will become more and more tired. At that time, these soldiers will be injured due to cold fatigue, who will be responsible?

Huang Taiji looked at Dai Shan, who nodded slightly, and couldn't help but ask in surprise: "Fifth brother doesn't understand my intentions, don't you understand second brother either?" ”

Dai Shan looked at the two of them, and said with a flickering look in his eyes: "I guessed some of the Khan's thoughts, although we did not fail in this battle against Ming, the losses of the Mongolian tribes were still quite large.

After we return to Shenyang, I am afraid that the Mongol tribes here may no longer submit to our Houjin Kingdom. So Lord Khan, you don't want the 36 Ministries to go to the Ming people again after we leave, right?

But even so, I still think Mang Gurtai is right, this place can't stay for long. Now the entire steppe and mountain forest are covered with snow, and our march route can only rely on rivers and mountains to identify directions.

If the Ming army colludes with those hesitant 36 people, I'm afraid this journey may not be safe..."

Huang Taiji immediately took Dai Shan's doubts and said, "It is precisely because of this worry that we can't leave quickly.

The Mongolian tribes have always been alienated from each other, and they are more wary of their brothers than they are of outsiders. As long as our army remains calm and calm while marching, it will be difficult for the tribes at the front of the army to follow the advice of one or two tribal leaders and turn on the Ming to attack us.

And we included all the tribes in the area we passed through, and even if the Ming wanted to send troops out to pursue us, they would have to retreat to the pass because of the lack of support and food supply from the tribes along the way.

What's more, the left and right battalions of Mongolia have lost a lot of money this time, rather than leaving 36 to the Ming people, it is better to move to the vicinity of Shenyang, and select young and strong to supplement the left and right battalions of Mongolia, so that the Ulut Mongolian banner can recover its vitality. ”

Dai Shan seemed to have been persuaded by Huang Taiji, he just felt that there was nothing to gain from this expedition, and if he could add some Mongols to his banner, it would be regarded as compensation.

Mang Gurtai looked at Dai Shan fiercely for a long time, and he didn't see him refute Huang Taiji out loud, so he had to say out loud: "Even so, we can divide the army into two parts, and the front army will return to Shenyang first, so that Amin can send someone out to answer one or two." ”

Huang Taiji looked at Mang Gurtai suspiciously and said: "Now that Amin is the only one in Shenyang who holds the power, the fifth brother is in a hurry to send someone back, could it be that he wants Amin to have any ideas?"

Fifth brother, although there is some misunderstanding between the three of us on weekdays, after all, we are all descendants of the Heavenly Mandate Khan, and Amin Belle is not. Do you really think it's good to inform him sooner? ”

Mang Gurtai was about to refute, but suddenly remembered that after Amin went to Korea, he wanted to stay and be the king of Korea. Although he was not convinced that Huang Taiji was sitting in the position of Great Khan on weekdays, he never thought of breaking up the Houjin Kingdom.

Seeing that Mang Gurtai was silent, Huang Taiji didn't want to push him too much, so he sent a ladder over, "But what the fifth brother said also has some truth, the army of hedgehogs gathered in one place to march, although there is no need to worry about someone attacking, but the consumption of this grain and grass is too great."

I don't think it's better to let the Dorgon brothers go ahead with two white flags, which can not only reduce the loss of food, but also allow the tribes along the way to prepare to meet our army. When they arrive in Qingcheng, they can also make some sleds for us to replace these rags in the army. ”

Mang Gurtai rushed to pull Dai Shan over, but in the end, he almost accepted Huang Taiji's proposition, which made him feel very bored, so he found an excuse and left.

When Dai Shan was also about to leave, Huang Taiji suddenly said loudly: "Thanks to the presence of the second brother this time, otherwise, with the temper of San Beile, I am afraid that he would not easily agree to my proposal." ”

Dai Shan stopped, looked at Huang Taiji and said, "I just told a few words of truth, although Sanbeile is a little short-tempered, he still understands in his heart.

As long as the Khan Lord is right, he will not dwell on it. The Lord of the Khan should not take this matter to heart. ”

Huang Taiji stretched out his hand to arrange his robe, and said a little casually: "That's not necessarily, didn't the fifth brother go to see Dorgon last night?"

I have worked hard all day long for our Jurchens and the Houjin Kingdom, but some people are blushing when they look at the sweat position, and they always want to come up and sit in this position.

In fact, second brother, you also know that I didn't take the initiative to sit in this sweat position, and without your support from the second brother, this sweat position would not have been my turn.

I originally thought that the second brother and I were of one mind, as long as the will of my father Khan could be realized and the Houjin Kingdom could prosper, what difference would it make if our brothers would sit in this position? ”

Dai Shan hurriedly replied: "Lord Khan is right, after all, we are close relatives of flesh and blood, and we should not fight for a position." ”

Huang Taiji looked at him and continued: "I believe the words of the second brother, the second brother is a benevolent person after all. But the fifth brother is different, he is now contacting the big and small Baylor, and it seems that he has to ask me to give up my seat.

I want to ask the second brother today, does the second brother also want to support him? If the second brother also supports him, I will give up this son, abdicate and make way for Xian, whoever likes to do it, who will do it. ”

Huang Taiji's words suddenly surprised Dai Shan, he only moved closer to Mang Gurtai and Amin, but he just wanted to suppress Huang Taiji, whose power was developing too fast, and he didn't want him to step down.

As the main supporter who supported Huang Taiji to come to power, Dai Shan knew that it was impossible for him to truly reconcile with Mang Gurtai, and the two were just a temporary huddle to keep warm. And he didn't think that Huang Taiji would really give up the sweating position, this was just Huang Taiji's temptation of him.

Dai Shan, who couldn't fall to Mang Gurtai, could only subconsciously express his attitude and said: "The Khan Lord can't, the fifth child should not have this meaning, and I will never support the fifth person to do this."

After my father Khan returned to heaven, the kingdom of Houjin was a little torn apart that day, and it was only thanks to the Khan's ascension to the throne that he presided over the overall situation, and he barely survived the difficulties. Now that the hearts of the people in the country have just settled down, and if there is any misunderstanding between the Khan and Sambel, I am afraid that the hearts of the people of our country will be lost. Even if it's for the sake of the country, please dispel this thought..."

When Huang Taiji was reorganizing the relationship between friends and foes within the Houjin Kingdom, Zhu Youzhen and members of the General Staff were also discussing the issue of rewarding meritorious deeds in the governor's yamen of Zunhua City.

The New Army is the quickest to calculate its achievements, after all, the soldiers' committees and the teaching committees at all levels established within the New Army can cross-record and check, and there will be no major problems. It is more troublesome for the troops in other areas to record their merits, after all, they all rely on the commander-in-chief to check the list handed in.

But even so, after the ceremony of commemorating the sacrificed soldiers, the affairs of merit and rewards were almost counted.

The reason why Zhu Youzhen still held a meeting with the General Staff Headquarters was mainly to discuss the post-war rectification of the Ming army in Liaodong.

In the process of discussion, Yuan Chonghuan quickly understood Chongzhen's intentions, he stood up and said to everyone: "... The Liaodong army was uneven, including fierce generals like Man Gui who were not afraid of strong enemies, and incompetent generals like Wu Xiang who were defeated when they encountered the enemy.

Therefore, the minister believes that the rectification and reform of the Ming Army in Liaodong in the past two years has been too modest, and we should carry out a mandatory reorganization of the Liaodong Army in accordance with the three-level force system, and organize it into three levels: field army, garrison force, reserve force, and militia organization.

With the backbone of the Liaodong Army, it is more appropriate to organize two cavalry divisions, two infantry divisions, and one chariot and cavalry division, and the remaining personnel are organized into garrison troops in each city, and then a militia organization is established from the original military cantonment personnel.

Although Zu Dashou dispatched troops in time, he was not strict in governing the army and should be demoted. Wu Xiang escaped from the battle, and although he later showed that he would atone for his crimes, he should also be punished to a certain extent to set an example.

As for these generals within the Liaodong Army, they can also take advantage of this reorganization to promote, transfer, and bring in a group, so as to break up their habit of holding together..."

After Yuan Chonghuan sat down, Zhu Youzhen took over his words and said: "Zu Dashou is a meritorious minister after all, and I don't think there is any need for demotion." However, Jinzhou is the front line after all, and we cannot take it lightly.

I still transferred Zu Dashou back to the Gyeonggi Governor's Office, while Wu Xiang and other generals who were ineffective in battle. I also mean that it is better to transfer out of Liaodong, Jeju, Hainan, and Taiwan all need manpower, let them enter the capital military academy to study for three months, and then send them to their posts..."

With the end of this meeting, the curtain finally came down on the defense of Jizhou in Chongzhen's second year. On December 29, Zhu Youzhen, at the urging of the cabinet and Sun Chengzong, finally returned to the capital with the 1st Guards Division.