Fang Yuan's strategy was against the three major tribes of Mongolia, and for the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it was definitely a draw from the bottom of the kettle.

The two sides have been at war since the beginning of September, and have been in a stalemate on the battlefield for nearly three months, moving from autumn to winter. The climate outside the gate was cold, the snow was flying all over the sky, and the huge Liao River was gradually frozen, and the team's war horses could already gallop on the ice.

The Manchus apparently did not have the guts and courage to attack the Ming army forts on a large scale. The only choice was to send a small team of cavalry to harass the Ming army's grain transportation route, and there were many small-scale battles between the two sides, and there were more than 1,000 casualties.

The soldiers of the Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were well prepared for the winter, and there were animal skins and cotton jackets to keep out the cold. The Mongols of the Eight Banners of Mongolia were either forced or took advantage of the fire to loot, and they were preparing for a quick victory, obviously not preparing for the war to last until the harsh winter.

In the barracks of the Eight Banners of Mongolia, there was a lack of food and clothing, and countless people died of frostbite and frostbite.

Due to the special in-law relationship between the Horqin Ministry and the Manchu Qing Dynasty, under the instructions of Concubine Zhuang, Sony specially sent animal skins and cotton jackets for the winter to the Horqin Department from Shengjing.

As for the other three, the materials of the Manchu Qing were not sufficient, so they could only be helpless.

The Karaqin tribe was stationed in the upper reaches of the Liao River, and Fang Yuan secretly supported the Karaqin tribe's winter clothing and food, so that they continued to stand still and wait for the opportunity to attack.

The Manchu Qing's favoritism completely angered the Mongols of the Chahar and Khalkha tribes, who had secretly reached an agreement with Fang Yuan, and coupled with the Manchu Qing's favoritism, the anger was completely ignited at once.

Taking advantage of a dark and windy night, the two divisions gathered 6,000 cavalry to go out, plus 4,000 Mongolian cavalry who secretly came to support, a total of 10,000 elite cavalry, and attacked the military camp of the Horqin Department overnight.

Their goal was to annex the Horqin steppe, and the main target was, of course, the soldiers and horses of the Horqin Division. As long as he can completely annihilate the main force of the Horqin Department in the Liao River, he will lead his troops back to the grassland to drive out the old, young, women and children of the Horqin Department, and annex the forces of the Horqin Department.

The Horqin Department and the Manchus were sworn friends, and this time they did their best to send troops, bringing a total of 10,000 cavalry, and there were not a few soldiers and horses. Although it was attacked by the two divisions and suffered heavy losses, it was still able to hold on to the barracks on the one hand, and on the other hand, sent a message for help to the Manchu Qing Chinese military camp in the Liao River.

The news of Korqin's request for help reached the Chinese military camp, and the commander of the expedition, Duoduo, and the deputy marshal Azig were shocked when they received the news. The sword of this Ming army is still hanging above their heads, and the Mongols on that side are fighting again, how can this battle be fought?

Dordor held the letter with a trembling hand, and he looked at Azig as if asking for help, "This, this, to save, or not to save?" ”

Azig is a reckless man, he has a fart idea, and he is also at a loss.

Duoduo couldn't help but miss his brother Dorgon deeply. If Dorgon were still there, there would have been a way to do it, so that he would not have lost ground in this way. As soon as Dorgon died, the last vestiges of the Manchu Qing were emptied.

Duoduo stared at Azig and asked, "Daqing, is there any salvation?!" ”

Azig is obviously still holding a grudge against Jierharang and Aobai for supporting troops in the Liaohe River and not saving them, and sitting back and watching the fall of Guangning with deep hatred, "Whether the Qing Dynasty is saved or not, we don't count, we should ask Sony, Zierharang's gang!" ”

What he said was acquiescence, and the Qing Dynasty was already in a catastrophe. Even the owner of the dignified white flag has such a pessimistic opinion, what can Duoduo hope for?!

In this battle, although the two armies were still in a stalemate, they had completely lost. And he lost very badly, and he didn't even have a decisive battle with the main force, so he lost inexplicably!

Duoduo retreated and asked again, "Two white flags, is there any salvation?!" ”

Azig continued, "It depends on whether the two white flags can strike first!" ”

The two glanced at each other, and they both saw each other's thoughts. The Qing Dynasty is not saved, and whether the two white flags are still saved depends on whether the two white flags are willing to sell the interests of the Qing Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty.

Duoduo didn't want to sell the country in his heart, but he also knew that he didn't want to sell, and he was willing to sell more. When it comes to the end, who will not sell Sony and Zilharang? If the two white flags are not sold, they will not save the Qing Dynasty, it is nothing more than two white flags to accompany the funeral!

The two have quietly reached a consensus that the sale of the country is decided, and the only thing to see is what price it can be sold.

Azig said, "Let's send an envoy to Quang Ninh to meet Fang Yuan first!" ”

Duoduo shook his head and said, "Such an important negotiation, can a messenger do the Lord?" Passing messages back and forth delays time, and it is easy to arouse the suspicion of the two yellow flags. I'll go to Quang Ninh for myself! You, stay in the barracks, and wait for my news. ”

Three days later, Fang Yuan in Guangning City suddenly got the news that the Manchu Auxiliary Minister and the owner of the White Flag Duoduo came to visit.

Duoduo was not only the auxiliary minister of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but also the figure who sat in the top position of the two white flags, and he actually came to Quang Ninh City in person, which shows the sincerity of the two white flags in this negotiation, as well as the importance of this negotiation.

Fang Yuan immediately met with Duoduo in the council chamber.

He had a relationship with Duoduo in the battle of Liaodong, and now Duoduo came in person, and said solemnly, "It turned out that Prince Yu arrived, and I have a long-term friendship with Brother Ling's brother Dolgon, but the Si people have gone, and I am very sad!" ”

Duoduo was also shocked when he heard it, Dolgon's death had not yet been mourned by the Manchu Dynasty, and the body was still in the freezer, how did Fang Yuan know? The only people who knew the news were Sony, Zilharang and him. It seems that Sony and Zilharang are also cunning and cunning, colluding with Fang Yuan behind their backs! This time it was so timely, otherwise it would have been sold and kept in the dark.

Duoduo nodded awkwardly and said, "My brother did pass away a few months ago, and I came to negotiate with the regent on behalf of the two white flags this time. ”

Fang Yuan casually deceived, and Duoduo personally admitted the news that Dolgon was dead, which shows that Duoduo is far less scheming than Dorgon! But this person's courage is commendable, and he dares to come to Quang Ninh City to negotiate single-handedly, he is a man!

Fang Yuan asked unhurriedly, "Now that the two armies are fighting, what does Prince Yu want to talk about, it's not too late to talk after the war!" And Prince Yu is in danger personally, so he is not worried about being seized? ”

Duoduo shook his head and said, "I came in person to show the sincerity of the negotiations between the two white flags. We don't say secret words, what conditions does the regent need to strike the army, and the two countries will have a permanent truce! ”

Fang Yuan smiled and said, "Prince Yu, we are two countries? Since they are two countries, the so-called one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and it will never be possible to ceased war and strike troops before one side destroys the country! ”

Although Fang Yuan smiled, the first condition he put forward was very harsh, and he did not recognize the Manchus as a state at all. In other words, the Manchus had to go to the country, which was a prerequisite for negotiations!

Duoduo trembled and said angrily, "The regent has made an agreement with his brother before, and our two countries are bounded by the Liao River, this is going back on his word?!" You Han people are cunning and untrustworthy! ”

Fang Yuan saw that he suddenly opened his mouth to scold, and he was also secretly funny, if it was useful to scold people, what did he need the army to do? I couldn't help laughing and said, "Prince Yu, a peace treaty without the strength to back it up, it's not as good as the paper to wipe your buttocks." If you have the ability, will you stay east of the Liao River? I have already entered Shanhaiguan! Since it's a negotiation, let's not talk about that mess. ”

"The precondition for negotiation is that the Manchu Qing Dynasty will go to the country and be called a minister. If Prince Yu agrees, we will continue to talk; If you don't agree, Prince Yu will please, and we'll see you on the battlefield! By the way, we Han people are by no means cunning and untrustworthy, at least we will not take the opportunity to detain Prince Yu, haha! ”

Fang Yuan kicked the ball to Duoduo, and he also countered him, whether there is a need to continue negotiations depends on Duoduo's sincerity.