In the study of Zheng Mansion in Hangzhou, Zheng Chenggong looked at the battle report sent back by the spies, carefully looked at the military report, looked at Yao Qisheng and said.

"Xizhi, is this Li Dingguo too powerful, or are we not strong enough! We fought to the death, but we defeated the Qing army. But Li Dingguo got good and killed two puppet Qing princes one after another! “

Yao Qisheng shook the paper fan and said with a wry smile: "General, it's not that we are weak, it's not that Li Dingguo is too powerful, it's that the strength of the Manchu Eight Banners has declined!" ‘

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly said: "I wish to hear it!" ”

"The general should know that before the Jurchen was founded, he still lived by fishing, hunting and animal husbandry. At that time, the Jurchens were all soldiers, and they could be called fierce and brave for their livelihood. ”

Yao Qisheng sighed and continued, "After entering the customs, the Qing soldiers occupied the world of flowers, and the Qing Dynasty stipulated that the banner people were hereditary from generation to generation, so they could get benefits on time regardless of natural disasters and man-made disasters. Life is rich, how many people dare to work as hard as before! ”

Zheng Chenggong nodded approvingly when he heard it, barefoot is not afraid to wear shoes!

In the past, the Jurchen could say that they had nothing but their lives, and of course they were fierce.

Now he has a lot of money, a wife at home, and a few brave people.

It's not like I'm blessed, I'm going to do it hard!

In addition to this, the Manchurian Eight Banners came from Manchu adult men, and the total strength of the Qing army in the early days of entering the customs was more than 100,000, including Mongolian soldiers, and there were only tens of thousands of Manchu soldiers who could really wear armor and go to battle. After entering the Central Plains, many veterans of a hundred battles died, and the combat effectiveness of those recruits who had not experienced fishing, hunting, and animal husbandry for a living plummeted. Yao Qisheng mentioned another reason.

At the same time, the warlike generals of the Manchu Qing Dynasty had all died. Abatai died of illness in the first year of Yongli, Hauge died in prison in the third year of Yongli, Duoduo the Prince of Yu died of illness in the fourth year of Yongli, Dolgon died of illness in the fifth year of Yongli, Azig was given to die in the sixth year of Yongli, and Bolo died of illness in March of the same year. The heroes will be exhausted, and in the end, Nikan, who has never stood alone, can only be allowed to lead the troops to the battle! ”

Zheng Chenggong was speechless for a while when he heard it, although Li Dingguo is also brave and strategic, but this life is too good!

This is simply the right weather, the right place and the people are on his side, and it is difficult to become famous without fighting.

Forget it, it's useless to think about it.

Zheng Chenggong thought about Zheng Jiajun's next path with a headache.

"Now that Li Dingguo has killed Nikan, south of the Yangtze River, except for Wu Sangui in Xichuan, there are no Qing soldiers who can stop Li Dingguo. I'm afraid that Huguang will soon fall into the hands of the Great Western Army. Xizhi, we must send troops to attack Nanzhili as soon as possible. Otherwise, Nanzhili, Jiangxi and other places will be returned to the Great Western Army! ”

When Yao Qisheng heard this, he lowered his head and thought about it, gritted his teeth and said, "General, if you calculate everything, you still have a bad move." Now you can only make a risky move! “

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly asked, "What method is used?" ”

"General Pailin led the warship into the Yangtze River and attacked Yingtianfu directly. The general led the infantry to attack from land. Flanked from both sides, coercing the cultural relics officials of Nanzhili to surrender! ”

Chen Yonghua also said: "The Manchu Qing Dynasty committed bloody cases in Yangzhou and Jiading, and now the people in Jiangnan are still dissatisfied with the Manchu Dynasty. As long as you send someone to contact us, you will definitely be able to encourage the righteous to raise troops to echo our army. General, I am willing to go to Jiangnan to persuade all heroes and righteous men to raise troops to help our army successfully capture Nanzhili! ”

Zheng Chenggong thought for a moment and shouted: "The current situation is like this, then let's take a look!" General Ling Lin can send troops into the river, and he will definitely take Yingtianfu. Fufu, you are careful in everything, a hundred Nanzhili are not as important as you to our army. ”

Chen Yonghua shouted gratefully when he heard it: "General Xie values it, and the lower officials will definitely live up to their trust!" ”

With Zheng Chenggong's order, the Zheng family army, which had been waiting for a long time, began to operate.

……

On the Jinluan Hall of the Forbidden City of Jingshi, Shunzhi could be said to be extremely angry and quiet at this time, sitting on the dragon chair with a calm face and looking at the Manchu ministers without saying a word.

A large group of servants who were kneeling in His Highness did not dare to say anything, so they knelt like this.

There was silence in the Jinluan Palace, and the eunuchs and palace maids didn't dare to make a sound, for fear that one would not be good, so they gave Shunzhi an order and dragged it down to death.

After the minister knelt for an hour, Emperor Shunzhi spoke, "Taizu and Taizong have only the world after a hundred battles, but now they have been mistaken by a group of civil ministers and military generals, and they have lost their teachers and lost their land. I will decide, follow the first emperor, and personally conquer the world to settle the world! ”

Hearing that Shunzhi was going to be in person, Sony, Suke Saha and others hurriedly kowtowed and said, "No, Your Majesty!" The car is driven, if there is an urgent performance in the Quartet, how can you arrive as soon as possible. Other unforeseen disasters cannot be guaranteed. Emperor Wanwang canceled the order of the pro-conquest and chose another general to go to the conquest. ”

Shunzhi drank: "If I don't lead the troops out again, the thieves are only afraid that they will be killed in Beijing within a few days." On his day, what face do I have in the ground! ”

When Ao Bai heard this, he immediately raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, those thieves are just a group of rats, and they are not worth your fight." Please ask the emperor to give the minions a group of men, and the minions will definitely sacrifice the heads of those thieves. ”

After Shunzhi became pro-government, he knew that it was Aobai, Sonny and others who swore to be the main and share life and death, so that they made themselves emperors.

Shunzhi has great respect for Aobai, Sony and others, and regards them as confidants.

Seeing that his henchman general said that he wanted to lead the troops to fight, Emperor Shunzhi was very relieved that there were loyal ministers in the Manchu Dynasty.

Although he is very relieved that Ao Baiken shares his worries, Shunzhi also knows that he is a fierce general, but not a handsome talent.

Let him lead the troops into battle, only for fear that the Manchu Qing will be defeated faster.

In order not to hurt Aobai's heart, Emperor Shunzhi soothed: "Don't worry, Aoqing's family, you are my general, how can you fight easily?" ”

When Ao Bai heard Shunzhi's praise, he was very happy and smiled.

As for leading the troops to fight, Ao Bai himself knew that it was impossible, although those veterans died a lot, but it was not his turn to be the commander.

said that leading the troops was just to coax the emperor and cheer for the emperor!

Seeing that Shunzhi was in a better mood, those kneeling ministers also began to advise.

For a while, there was another prevarication in the court, and Shunzhi was very upset when he heard it, and he just wanted to have a seizure.

Tan Tai raised his head and said: "The slave plays the history of Hong Yu, Hong Chengchou scriptures and weiwu, knows the truth and truth of the soldiers, and is the only candidate for the commander." I hope the emperor will give permission! ”

Hong Chengchou, who was originally a puppet in the court, was shocked when he heard that Tan Tai actually played himself.

After Sony, Suke Saha and a few others heard the thoughts, they understood what Tan Tai meant, and immediately echoed: "The minister also agrees!" ”

A few people who understood agreed, but many more Manchu officials vehemently objected, arguing that the task of commander-in-chief should not be entrusted to a retainer.

For a time, the controversy in the court was fierce, and Shunzhi bowed his head and remained silent.

Seeing that the courtiers could not reach a conclusion, Shunzhi announced his retirement from the dynasty and secretly sent a few eunuchs to leave Sonny and several other ministers behind. (To be continued.) )