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There is no doubt that the Chinese Empire has made so many preparations this time, that is, it must destroy the Manchus, and the Manchus will not have the slightest chance. No matter how the Manchus struggled, they could not escape the outcome of their destruction in the end. As Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said, although many people in the Manchu Qing Dynasty put their hopes on the Russians, did the Russians really have the strength to defeat the Chinese Empire? In terms of population, industrial strength, and military strength, Russia does not have the upper hand. In the end, it will inevitably be Russia that will lose. Even if the Russians did win, would the Manchus be able to restore the country by then? With the greedy character of the Russians, they are afraid that they will want to swallow all of China, and how can they restore the Manchus? Therefore, the Manchu Qing's dream of restoring the country was nothing more than a flash in the pan.

Yucheng is not a hero, and he can't completely ignore his family. If the Chinese Empire can save his family, it will be a place for him to be grateful.

"Yu-sama, however, I have to warn you in advance that there will definitely be a big accident in the midst of the chaos. We can only do our best to rescue your family, but if we don't succeed, then we can't do anything. Of course, there is a premise for this qiē, that is, you can lead the Qing army in Beijing to surrender to the empire. Otherwise, it's all empty talk. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said. The Empire is not a merciful God, and does not ask for anything in return, unless Yucheng can surrender to the Empire, and allow the Empire to peacefully take over the city of Beijing. Otherwise, how could the Empire have gone to such great lengths to help him? After all. There is no such thing as a free lunch.

However, Yucheng was still a little hesitant. Let him betray the Manchu Qing who had been loyal all his life and join the enemies who destroyed the Manchu Qing. This made him a little resistant from the bottom of his heart. Although he is usually a little greedy, he is a full man after all! The world of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, is the ministry the world of these Manchus? Now that the Manchus are gone, how can they take refuge in the culprits who destroyed the Manchus?

"Yu-sama. According to the number obtained by the empire, after the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there were still millions of banner people? How to deal with these bannermen, there has always been a great disagreement among the top echelons of the empire. Among them, there are also high-ranking military generals who have proposed that all the bannermen be executed. Avenge the Han Chinese who were killed when the Manchus entered the customs. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng continued.

"No, you can't. That's a million people! Although they are Manchurians, they are just ordinary ordinary people. You can't do anything to the common people. Yucheng hurriedly said. He knows it. With the strength of the Chinese Empire, it would not take much effort to slaughter all the bannermen. After all, the number of flag men is too small. It is estimated that the number of troops is not as large as that of the Chinese Empire.

"His Majesty has not yet made a final decision. But. According to some information I have received, His Majesty was worried that after the fall of the Manchus, these bannermen would oppose the empire and thus cause problems for the empire. The empire is now at war with foreign countries, and if there is trouble at home, it will affect the empire's foreign wars. Some military generals suggested to His Majesty that they should simply cut through the mess with a knife and kill or reduce all the bannermen to slavery. That way, there won't be any problems. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said with a smile. It was as if the life and death of millions of banner people were nothing in his eyes. Of course, these are all news that he has heard, and with his current position, he is not able to make decisions on these major matters.

"You can't do this to ordinary flag people, they are all innocent." Yucheng can only say this repeatedly. However, he seems to have forgotten that when the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs two hundred years ago, the Han people who died under the knife of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were also innocent!

"Lord Yu, if you are willing to surrender to the Empire, we will let you be responsible for managing those millions of bannermen, what do you think? When the time comes, you only need to be responsible for teaching those banner people to be obedient people. As long as they oppose the Empire and endanger the interests of the Empire, then the Empire will definitely not dispose of them. After all, the original hatred was two hundred years ago, and now everyone is a member of the Chinese nation. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng once again opened the bargaining chips. A high-ranking Manchu official was in charge of managing millions of bannermen, which was the result of careful consideration by Emperor Long Yufei. After all, he couldn't be cold-blooded enough to kill all the millions of bannermen. In addition, it contradicts the national integration that he has been promoting.

Yucheng couldn't help but ponder, if he could become the person in charge of managing millions of flag people, it would undoubtedly be a high authority. When the time comes, all the banner people will be under his control, whether it is the former royal family or the princes and beles, they will have to listen to him. This is undoubtedly a great honor for him. As long as he can support the Chinese Empire, he is not afraid of any chaos. In addition, this errand is undoubtedly a fat difference. Controlling the life and death of millions of bannermen is a power that only the previous Manchu emperors had!

It can be said that if he surrenders to the Chinese Empire, it will be beneficial to him and harmless. First of all, he could have personally been spared a single death, and in addition, his family could have survived. Eventually, he was able to serve as an official in charge of the millions of bannermen.

"Yu-sama, why do you hesitate? If you don't agree, then we'll have to give up on you and find someone else. I believe that many of the high-ranking officials of the Manchu Qing will be willing to cooperate with the Empire. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said regretfully.

"Humph! How can other people compare with the old man, the old man is the Minister of Military Machinery and the Secretary of the Ministry of War of the Qing Dynasty, who can compare with the old man? Yucheng said with some indignation.

"Haha, then. Yu-sama, what is your attitude? Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng asked.

"I can surrender to the Empire. However, you have to make sure that the promises you make will be fulfilled, and not to deceive the old man. Yucheng said. Eventually, he turned his back on the Manchus for his own benefit. After all, compared with the illusory interests of the state and the nation, the interests of the individual are the most intuitive. Anyway, now that the Manchus are doomed, it is better to take the opportunity to sell them for a good price.

"That's the best! However, Yu-sama, I would like to warn you. It seems that all these possessions of yours have problems with the way they came from. The empire has decided to confiscate the property of all the princes, nobles, and high-ranking officials of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, including you. However, for the sake of your upcoming service to the Empire, the Empire can leave you a house and a million taels of silver. The rest of the family property had to be confiscated. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said. This can be regarded as preferential treatment for Yucheng. Like other princes and nobles and ordinary bannermen, their property will be confiscated, and then they will be left with enough money to live on for a year. After that, they will work on their own, and it is absolutely impossible to eat the hardcore crops again.

"What? Want to confiscate my property? How can this work? Like a cat that has been stepped on by its tail, Yucheng jumped up all at once. He has been busy for most of his life to earn such a large share of the family business, is it easy for him? Now it has all been confiscated, which is a great blow to him. That's a family property worth more than 20 million taels of silver!

"Lord Yu, didn't we leave you a house and a million taels of silver? This money should be enough for your family for a lifetime. In addition, after you become an imperial official, you will also have a salary every month. Compared with the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the imperial officials' salaries were undoubtedly much more generous. However, the investigation of corruption and perversion of the law is also very strict. Overall, you're already very lucky. If you want to go back, then I won't force it. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said. This is a request personally set by the Emperor Long Yufei, how dare he, a small lieutenant colonel officer, oppose it? can only act according to Long Yufei's orders.

Yucheng's face kept changing, he was very unwilling, he had worked hard for most of his life, and the family property that he had accumulated with great difficulty finally made a wedding dress for others. However, if he did not agree to the demands of the Chinese Empire, he would even have to play with his life. Compared to the others who had all their possessions confiscated, he was lucky. What's more, he will be appointed as a high-ranking official of the Imperial Ruler, and he can be regarded as an important minister of the Empire, what else can he be satisfied with?

"Okay, I promised." Yucheng finally made this decision.

"Haha, very well, Yu-sama, your choice is undoubtedly wise. So, when do you plan to lead the Qing army in Beijing to surrender? Lieutenant Colonel Zheng Haisheng said excitedly.

"Wen De, the commander of the 1st Army in Beijing City, he is Wen Qing's younger brother, and he is not easy to deal with. However, the old man has been a secretary of the military department for so many years, and it is not impossible to deal with him. I will summon people to act, if it is in order. The gates will be opened tomorrow morning. Yucheng said confidently.

After deciding to defect to the Chinese Empire, Yucheng immediately took action. He was the secretary of the military department, and the Manchu army was full of his people. That night he convened his confidants to confer with him, and his confidants did not object to defecting to the Chinese Empire. After all, if you continue to confront the Chinese Empire, there is only one dead end.

At 12 o'clock in the evening, Yucheng personally led a group of people to raid Wende's mansion and kill Wende. Then, with the support of his henchmen, he took over the 1st Infantry Army of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The next morning, Yucheng ordered the opening of Guang'an Gate and Desheng Gate, and put the 1st and 10th Armies of the Imperial Army outside the city into the city. The Imperial Army quickly took control of all strategic points in the city and peacefully took over the entire city. (To be continued......)