In Nurhachi's time, the Eight Banners were nothing more than a closely linked tribal alliance. After Huang Taiji ascended the throne, he began to gradually accept the advanced Han culture, and made a series of improvements and improvements to the Eight Banners system, but at best it was not only an improvement, and it was far from reaching the professional level of an imperial military force.

Because of the cold and hard life outside the Saiwai, the soldiers have created a tough, hard-working, and bloodthirsty tenacity, which is also a guarantee for the elite combat effectiveness of the Eight Banners. But there is one thing that Huang Taiji cannot accept as the second ruler of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and as a ruler with great ambitions.

That is, at present, the actual power of the Eight Banners is still scattered in the hands of the flag owners. Just like Dolgon, who holds the two flags of white and white, and Dai Shan, who is in charge of the red and red flags, are two great forces that cannot be ignored after the emperor. They also unwittingly influenced the formulation and implementation of the Manchu Dynasty's military and political policies.

Dai Shan and Dolgon clearly heard from Huang Taiji's words his strong desire to change the status quo. Each banner dispatched elite soldiers and handed them over to Huang Taiji and his eldest son Haoge to lead them to meet Hong Chengchou's army, what does this mean? Where does this place the banner owners? You must know that the flagmen of each banner are still the private property of the flag owner!

Dai Shan and Dolgon looked at each other, and only now did they find out the correctness of today's palace visit, if it wasn't for the palace, how could they know that Huang Taiji actually made such an calculation, if he really wanted to be successful, in the long run, wouldn't the Eight Banners become a code name?

Over the years, Dai Shan has been repeatedly reprimanded by Huang Taiji, Rao is that he wants to calm things down, but the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop. In his early years, he was disgusted by Nurhachi, and the heir to the throne was deposed, and then he was forced to support Huang Taiji to ascend the throne. But because of some sesame-sized things, he was repeatedly punished, and even cut the cow record. Dai Shan understood in his heart that Huang Taiji was jealous because of the two banners in his hands! Dolgon felt this with him, but he could only dare to be angry but not speak.

But today, the two of them must not back down. Because, once Huang Taiji logically used all the people of the Eight Banners, that Daishan and Dolgon would lose the one they currently had, and could only become two poor puppets in the Manchu court. And it's a puppet that can be cut off at any moment.

Dai Shan did not get up, but walked to the steps of Huang Taiji on his knees, and kowtowed heavily, "The emperor can't, the emperor is the foundation of my Qing Dynasty, the body of ten thousand gold, don't move rashly!" ”

Dolgon also stepped forward and said: "Prince Li is reasonable, please think twice." What's more, now Concubine Chen is still sick, and she needs the emperor to accompany her, please forgive her brother for saying that once Concubine Chen is ......, then the emperor? ”

As soon as he heard Dorgon's words, the sorrow and anger that had been accumulated in Huang Taiji's heart for a long time suddenly flare. Dolgon's words poked at the softest place in Huang Taiji's heart.

Hong Chengchou raised a large army out of the pass, this is a golden opportunity, as long as the Ming court army is defeated, you can uproot all the strongholds of the Ming court outside the pass, the Manchu army will be directed to the Shanhai Pass, since then, the territory of Liaodong thousands of miles outside the pass will be officially included in the territory of the Manchu Dynasty. What's more, in this way, the prestige of this great victory can also be used to raise the prestige of Huang Taiji himself within the Manchu Qing Dynasty to a new height, and it is possible to carry out drastic reforms on the Eight Banners and completely return military power and financial power to the control of imperial power.

But at this time, Concubine Chen, who has a deep affection for herself, is terminally ill, seeing that it is just a time to hold on, once she leads the army to leave, at least three months, more than half a year to a year, once this Concubine Chen has any changes, she will regret it for the rest of her life!

Why did he ignore the government in January, because Huang Taiji has always been a difficult choice and torment between two dilemmas.

Dolgon shouted loudly: "The courtiers are not talented, I am willing to lead the army to the battle, I am ashamed of the snow, please ask the emperor for permission, do not break the Hong Chengchou, and am willing to apologize with the head!" ”

Huang Taiji's eyes flashed, staring at Dolgon, he was sure in his heart that his plans had been clearly seen by the two foxes, the old man and the young fox.

Huang Taiji waved his arm a little impatiently, "Hugh wants to say more, I have made up my mind, and I will definitely lead the troops to the battle in this battle!" ”

Dolgon wanted to say something more, but was preempted by Dai Shan, who gave a deep salute and said loudly: "Since the emperor has made a decision, the old minister will notify the Eight Banners to immediately reorganize the army and go to war with the emperor!" ”

Huang Taiji was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Dai Shan to agree so simply, after thinking about it carefully, he immediately tasted the meaning of Dai Shan's words, and hurriedly dissuaded: "Second brother doesn't have to be like this, you are already old, and Yue Tuo has just died of illness, so it's better to stay in Shengjing to preside over the overall situation!" ”

Dai Shan immediately raised his head, "The emperor's words are wrong, this battle is related to the survival of my Qing Dynasty, although the old minister is old, but he is the owner of the red and red flags, not only the old man, but the eight banner owners will participate in the war, for the rise of my Qing Dynasty bloody territory, although there is no regret in death!" ”

After speaking, Dai Shan stood up and left the palace without looking back. Dolgon was puzzled by this, and hurriedly retired. Only Huang Taiji and Zhezhe were left standing in the courtyard. After a long time, Huang Taiji sighed leisurely.

Not far away, Fan Wencheng stood aside in shock, not only did he not say a word, but the official robe on his back also showed traces of sweat.

Dolgon walked a few steps and caught up with Daishan, only to find that the second brother was already full of iron. "Second brother, ...... are you?"

Dai Shan looked at Dolgon, although the two of them had their own plans in their daily lives, but now they could only share the same hatred. Dai Shan firmly grasped Dolgon's arm: "Fourteenth brother, the Eight Banners are the ancestral system left by the father Khan, each banner has its own flag master in charge, and the Eight Banners are collegiate to assist the Great Khan to control the country, which is a check and balance policy set by the father Khan. I haven't asked what the emperor wants to do all these years, but if you want to use the war as an opportunity to revise the flag, it is absolutely impossible! The Eight Banners Banner Master will never agree! Do you understand? ”

After speaking, he didn't wait for Dolgon to speak, and strode straight towards the Qianyuan Palace.

Dolgon's figure involuntarily paused, looking at Daizen's back, and the corners of his mouth slowly showed a smile.

As soon as I arrived at the Qianyuan Palace, I heard that the pot had exploded in the main hall, followed by the continuous shouts of the nobles, and then a swarm of bees poured out of the main hall. Azig shouted even more, "The emperor wants to leave us behind, which makes us courtiers go back to gather people and horses, waiting for the will of the palace, our Eight Banners men are not greedy for life and afraid of death!" Everyone agreed, but the Han officials were silent.

When everyone left the palace with Dai Shan, Duoduo and Azig, who deliberately fell at the end, came over.

Dolgon gave Azig a thumbs up, "Brother Twelve, well done!" ”

Azig sneered and aimed his chin in the direction of Guan Ju Palace, "Is that one finally willing to send troops?" ”

Dolgon pulled the two of them to a secluded place, put up his hands, and nodded, "That vicious heart actually wants to use this battle to slash the military power of the Eight Banners in one fell swoop. Fortunately, Prince Li is not old and confused, and he is on our side at the critical moment! ”

Duoduo waved his fist excitedly, "That's natural, our Eight Banners all point to the minions to be prosperous and rich, he wants to collect the military power in a word, how can there be such a cheap thing!" Two brothers, listen to your words, I will go and gather people and say that this merit cannot fall into his hands! ”

Azig frowned and persuaded Duoduo, "But no one can stop this royal expedition!" When the time comes, if he wins, he can't keep him from using the aftermath of the big victory to come up with some moths to calculate us! ”

Duoduo smiled, busy so that Dorgon and Azig didn't have to worry. Just now, Concubine Zhuang had sent her henchmen to send a message. It is said that if Huang Taiji has to go to the imperial expedition this time, there is no way to stop it, but the Dorgon brothers don't have to worry about it. Huang Taiji was worried about Concubine Chen's condition, even if she went on the expedition, she was absent-minded, in case Concubine Chen really couldn't hold on, and the news reached the front of the army, maybe Huang Taiji would make any changes.

Then came Dolgon's chance.

After listening to Dordor's dictation, Dorgon pondered for a long time, and his heart was full of doubts in addition to being moved. Could it be that Huang Taiji could really give up this national war for the sake of a woman? Or, Da Yu'er already has a countermeasure in her heart?

After thinking about it, he didn't find an answer, Dolgon simply threw it aside, he absolutely trusted Da Yu'er, his first love, what happened to Sheng Jing, she would not only notify herself as soon as possible, but also with her intelligence, she would definitely be able to make the most correct response.

"The top priority is to gather my two white flag subordinates, prepare blades and armor, raise grain and grass, and really go to the battle!" Dolgon was the backbone of the three brothers, and at this time he had to tell his brother and younger brother.

"And!" Dorgon looked at Azig, "Brother Twelve, how is the artillery I asked you to inquire about?" ”

Azig replied with a wry smile: "No, that guy Kong Youde is as timid as a mouse, and he is not ambiguous when he drinks wine and eats meat, but when it comes to business, he pushes it cleanly." Wu Zhenchao's department suffered a lot of damage, Kong Youde got an order from the palace early in the morning, saying that he wanted to build artillery day and night, and he didn't have the spare strength to help us at all! “

Dolgon's brow furrowed. In the battle of Julu, the firearms of the Ming army left a deep impression on him, this is only the men and horses of the Central Capital, if there are more such soldiers and horses in Hong Chengchou's army, the Eight Banners will suffer a big loss. So, these days, he is also trying his best to collect artillery, but Azig's answer is to pour cold water on him.

Huang Taiji itself also paid attention to the application and supervision of artillery. There were no such craftsmen among the Manchus, and the artillery technology brought by the generals of the Ming army was also specially set up, and the Wuzhen Chaoha army was specially set up, with the Han army as the main forging artillery, for the purpose of attacking fortifications, but for the other flags were strictly kept secret, and no one was allowed to interfere in them.

Dolgon thought for a while, "When I was in Hebei earlier, my minion Nagu once recommended a talent to me, this is what he inquired about from Kong Youde, it is said that this person is in Shandong, I originally planned to move troops to Shandong and then invite him over, but I didn't expect the war to develop like that!" ”

In this way, let Nagu go and go to Shandong to invite the man over, but it really couldn't be done, so he tied him up. Ning Wan, my minion knows a lot about the pass, let Nagu go to him and send some people into the pass to find it! ”

"Ke Ningwan, I'm a Han official promoted by the fourth child, will he cooperate with us?"

Duoduo laughed: "Brother Twelve, don't you know, Ning Wan and my slave Qi Chongge under the command of Brother Fourteen are affectionate, Qi Chongge will go to him, Ning Wan I will definitely do it!" Otherwise, his scandal would immediately spread throughout Shengjing! ”R1152