The five-year imperial examination of the Apocalypse has finally begun, and students from all over the country have rushed to the capital to fight for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fish leaping over the dragon gate, a very vivid adjective, this is how the Emperor of the Apocalypse understood it. During this time, the court was very stable, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse was relatively leisurely.

However, in Liaodong, this cold winter is very difficult, although in February, life is still not easy. Dorgon sat in the room, staring blankly at the falling snowflakes outside, and fell into a kind of wandering realm.

"Great Khan, are you looking for me?" Mang Gurtai walked in from the outside, since the battle of Shenyang was injured, such weather Mang Gurtai is very difficult. The whole person's face didn't look very good, revealing a kind of decadence. This decadence is not only physical, but also psychological.

"Fifth brother, sit!" Dolgon greeted Mongoltai with a smile, let people arrange the seats, and then said with concern: "Fifth brother, are you okay with this injury?" I have a Han Langzhong here, why don't you let him show you? ”

Mang Gurtai was a little unimpressed, but he would not disappoint Dolgon's kindness, and said with a smile: "It's not easy to have a good time in winter, and it makes the Great Khan worried!" But it's not a big deal, and I slowly get used to it. ”

"Fifth brother, you know that Father Khan left in a hurry, my younger brother and I are still young, and we still need to rely on Fifth Brother for many things. Now everyone's life is very sad, the Mongolian side has been alienated from us, and my marriage with Da Yuer has been delayed again and again. The clan leaders below, although they don't say it, are already starting to be dissatisfied! A look of sadness flashed across Dorgon's face, during the reign of his father, Khan. Everything is good.

The people below don't understand, they don't know that the Ming Dynasty has become powerful, and everything is different from the original. They only knew that they could eat enough with their father Khan, but they would be hungry if they followed themselves. Dorgon was helpless. But as a great sweater, he must let these people eat a full stomach, so that he can be regarded as a qualified great sweat.

"Great Khan, our days are indeed sad. The weather is getting colder and colder, and there is little to be gained from hunting. It is difficult to transport smuggled things, and the border customs of Daming are very strict. We don't need Daming to attack us, if we continue like this, Dajin will definitely have civil strife in less than a year. "Mang Gurtai knew very well that his father Khan had unified the Jurchen tribes by force, and when life became a problem, this kind of force suppression would no longer be a terrible thing.

"Is Big Baylor alright?" Instead of replying to Manggultai's words, Dorgon suddenly moved on to another topic in a serious manner.

Big Baylor. In Daikin can only refer to one person. That's Daishan! At the beginning, he was a popular candidate for the Khan position. But now I have to live at home.

"Don't worry, Great Baylor won't make trouble at this time, after all, there is no Dajin. Big Baylor isn't Big Baylor either! Although the Great Belle coveted the throne of Khan, it was the decision of his father. Big Baylor doesn't do anything out of the ordinary. Mang Gurtai's heart sank, and his little brother tested himself again.

Originally, Mang Gurtai was somewhat unconvinced that his father Khan chose Dolgon, but he preferred Dolgon to Daishan. However, after getting along for a period of time, Dai Shan has discovered that his younger brother is definitely not as simple as it seems. Although he is not very old, his mind is indeed first-class. Father Khan's choice of Dorgon did have his reasons.

"Fifth brother, I want to go east to North Korea, do you think it's okay?" Dolgon's face regained its composure, as if it wasn't him who had just been questioned, and that he had been talking about it all along.

"Looting? We are in an awkward position right now, and North Korea is indeed the best option. However, if we enter Korea in the east, the Ming Dynasty will definitely attack us, and I am afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses! Mang Gurtai thought about it, but still frowned and said.

With a meaningful smile on his face, Dolgon said in a deep voice: "I want to pretend to march eastward and lead the army of the Ming Dynasty out. As long as I get here, I believe that I will be able to defeat the army of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, Sarhu, Father Khan was able to defeat the Ming army in that situation, and I believe that I can too. ”

Ignoring Mang Gurtai, Dolgon continued: "The North Korea only needs to send a small number of men and horses to plunder, and the main purpose is to plunder supplies. The main battlefield still has to be placed on us, and we have to take the Ming Dynasty by surprise. As long as the army of Liaodong is annihilated, and they are cowered in the city and dare not come out, we will be able to wield Korea. ”

"Wave the North Korea?" Mang Gurtai was a little stunned, didn't he rob North Korea? Why did it become a teacher of North Korea again?

"Ben Khan wants to bring North Korea under the control of Daikin and make North Korea the rear of Daikin! Not only can it supply supplies, but it can also provide combat power! Korea is on the sea, and we can do business with the Japanese and overseas maritime merchants. As long as you have money, you can buy anything there! There was a kind of air on Dolgon's face that was as good as the two of them.

When it comes to doing business with people overseas, Mang Gurtai still knows! Those foreigners overseas have everything, food, weapons, and it is said that they can also buy cannons! Once there is a cannon, there will be a guy in the city that is attacking the Ming Dynasty!

"Great Khan, I don't know when Great Khan wants to do it?" Mang Gurtai also felt that Dorgon's words were feasible, and hurriedly asked.

"It's February, and according to the weather of the previous two years, it will be April when the snow is heavy. There's still two months to go, enough for us to loot! This season against the Ming army, we are also the most advantageous! "Dolgon is confident that he has a full understanding of the firearms of the Ming Dynasty. Although sharp, the musket freezes in winter. When the snow melts in spring, it is very easy to get damp, and once it gets wet, it can't hit!

Mang Gurtai nodded slowly, the excited expression on his face slowly faded, and it was best to say with a little sadness: "Great Khan, Fifth Brother is injured, and he can't contribute to Great Sweat!" ”

"Fifth brother, where did you say this? The first hero of the Ming Dynasty was not Xu Da, but Li Hao, do you know why? Without waiting for Mang Gultai to speak, Dorgon continued: "This shows that it is easy to find a general who can win the battle, but it is even more rare to be able to arrange the rest of the matter properly. Fifth brother, you are the person Ben Khan believes in the most, you are here to arrange for Ben Khan in the middle, and Ben Khan will definitely be able to win the battle. ”

"The Great Khan trusts him so much, Mang Gultai must do his best for the future of Dajin!" Mang Gurtai tapped his hand on his chest and said loudly.

When Mang Gurtai and Dolgon were conspiring, there was also a group of people in Penghu who were conspiring, led by Waite, the military commander of the Dutch East India Company in Penghu. There were four other people by his side, one of whom was his deputy, Blair.

The other three were not military commanders, but three councillors, whose main responsibility was to make money. For Waite did not open the market of Daming Kingdom, the three of them were very dissatisfied. This time once again proposed a solution to Waite by force, through the inability to force the Ming Dynasty to agree, and sign a treaty!

There is nothing Waite can do about these people, they are all good at business, but when it comes to fighting, they are all idiots. However, he could not afford to offend these people, who were all representatives of the major shareholders of the East India Company. I have a lot of say in the shareholders' meeting, and I want to be too far behind them.

"Waite, I don't know what you think of our proposal?" Radwin, who was sitting on the lower hand, seemed to have lost interest, and said a little impatiently.

Although Rydwin was a Dutchman, he had a part of the Gallic barbarian blood, and the whole person was very robust and rugged. But this appearance is different from his inside, this is a cunning fox man!

"Director Lai Dewen, I have seriously considered your opinions, and I think we are still not suitable for a direct war with the Ming Dynasty." Waite was very resolute on this point, because he could not see the hope of victory, and he was also very jealous of the newly established navy of the Ming Dynasty.

"Waite, you should know what kind of policy Commander Rejouz is carrying out here, and how he developed this place! As the second fleet commander here, if you can't expand the results, then you are an incompetent commander! I'll submit my opinion to the board of directors for you to transfer back to the Netherlands! Radwin was not polite at all, stood up, and said loudly.

He cursed Rydwin in his heart, but Waite still had a faint smile on his face, and said, "I am very clear about Commander Reyoz, I have met Commander Reyots before I came here. At the beginning, Commander Reyoz did not directly declare war on the Ming Kingdom, he hired pirates from the Ming Kingdom and let them plunder the merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty. We in the Netherlands have a reason to get here, and this time it's true! ”

"Waite, I'm not telling you what Commander Rejooz did, I care about your attitude! Commander Rejouz chose force, but here he cowered, this is not a matter of strategy, this is a matter of attitude! Radwin also refused to back down at all, they had already made up their minds to settle the matter and force Waite to send troops.

"Oh God! Rydwen, calm down! I said that we Dutch can't declare war on the Ming Kingdom, but that doesn't mean we can't hire other people! You must know that on this sea, there is never a shortage of outlaws, let alone people who want to pick up bargains! A strange smile flashed on Waite's face, and he continued: "We want to test the reflection of the Great Ming Kingdom and test the combat strength of their army!" ”

Lai Dewen did it, gentle, completely without the impatience just now, and said unhurriedly: "You can decide to use force, as for how to fight, I said that it was a strategy, what I want is your attitude!" Now that you have an attitude, the strategy is up to you! ”