On the seventh day of the first month, Zunhua City.

Zhixian Yamen, a large number of Houjin troops entrenched here, guarded it tightly, three layers inside, three layers outside. At this time, Huang Taiji lived here and was discussing with Fan Wencheng in the hall.

"Great Khan, fortunately, Mang Gurtai and they came back unscathed. If Yuan Chonghuan hadn't made a detour and fought them directly, the consequences would have been unimaginable, and the situation would have been reversed, which would be unfavorable to us. ”

Huang Taiji nodded, but under his calm appearance, there were turbulent waves, and cold sweat broke out on his back, secretly regretting his original decision, he should not have sent Mang Gurtai and others to stop Yuan Chonghuan.

It seems that he was still angry with the overstepping of Mang Gurtai and Dai Shan, so he made such a stupid move. Once Mang Gurtai and the others fight with Yuan Chonghuan, with such a small amount of troops, they will definitely not be able to please them, and it is very likely that they will not be able to escape the end of destruction. ”

These thoughts flashed through his mind, Huang Taiji calmed down his fluctuating mood for a while, and then responded: "Yes, Yuan Chonghuan transferred Zu Dashou and He Kegang to Guanzhong two days ago. If he hadn't blindly sought stability and wanted to completely destroy Mang Gurtai and the others, Mang Gurtai and the others would not have been able to get out so easily. ”

Huang Taiji paused, his expression became solemn, and he continued in a deep voice: "If Huang Taiji is a little bolder, let it go, don't be in a hurry to go south to King Qin, and directly press the army up, it will be difficult for them to protect Mang Gurtai." Coupled with the troops led by Zu Dashou and He Kegang later, and Yuan Chonghuan united, even our situation will become very bad. ”

Fan Wencheng also had a heavy look on his face, and pretended to breathe a long sigh of relief relaxed: "Fortunately, Yuan Chonghuan didn't do that." Otherwise, Great Khan, our situation is likely to be even worse, worse than imagined......"

Suddenly, Fan Wencheng suddenly shut up, as if he had figured out something, and his tone changed: "Great Khan, do you think Yuan Chonghuan will do that on purpose, let go of Gurtai and them?" ”

Huang Taiji was stunned, as if he also thought of something, and said uncertainly: "Mr. Fan, what do you mean, Yuan Chonghuan wants to follow the example of Zu Dashou and Mao Wenlong back then, and deliberately let go of Gurtai and his horse, so as to disturb the pond water, arouse the attention of Emperor Chongzhen, and have a reason to cancel his five-year contract?" ”

Fan Wencheng shook his head gently: "Great Khan, I'm not very sure, I just have this kind of thought." ”

For a moment, the hall fell silent, and the two of them fell into deep thought at the same time, thinking about whether that possibility existed.

Not long after, a soldier walked in quickly and said respectfully: "Qi Qi Great Khan, Mang Gurtai They have taken the Santun camp and are cleaning the battlefield, and they will return to Zunhua City tomorrow to review the Eight Banners with you." ”

Suddenly, Huang Taiji woke up from deep thought, and subconsciously replied: "Well, I know." ”

However, hearing this news, Fan Wencheng's interest increased greatly, he became high, his heart was lifted, and he said loudly: "Hehe, Great Khan, after taking the Santun camp, no matter what Yuan Chonghuan's idea is, he wants to form an encirclement and besiege us; Or block our way forward in Jizhou, once the Santun camp is lost, it will be completely impossible to block us in Zunhua. ”

"With Zunhua as a springboard, no matter what conspiracy Yuan Chonghuan has, no matter how unfavorable the situation is in the future, it's a big deal for us to return the same way and return to Liaodong from Mongolia."

Hearing this, the trace of uneasiness in Huang Taiji's heart disappeared in an instant, and he became refreshed. Without any worries, Huang Taiji's thinking immediately became broader and clearer, but he fell into deep thought again.

There was no response, and Fan Wencheng was not in a hurry, quietly looking at Huang Taiji, waiting for this ambitious Khan. Together with the soldier, seeing that Huang Taiji was deep in thought, as if he was thinking about something important, he didn't dare to take a breath, stood with his bare hands, and buried his head very low.

Gradually, Huang Taiji's eyes were filled with inexplicable light, becoming more and more blazing, and the excitement was overflowing.

After a while, Huang Taiji came to his senses, looked straight at Fan Wencheng, with a smug smile on his face, and suddenly asked meaningfully: "Mr. Fan, you were born in a scholarly family, and you must know the history of the Ming Dynasty well, what do you think is the key to Yongle Emperor Zhu Di being able to defeat his nephew Zhu Yunwen and obtain the throne?" ”

Fan Wencheng was stunned, he was dizzy and puzzled by Huang Taiji's question, he was still discussing Yuan Chonghuan just now, how could he talk about the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty now?

However, despite thinking so in his heart, Fan Wencheng still said: "Hmm... Great Khan, let me think about it. ”

"Okay, Mr. Fan, you think slowly."

Huang Taiji agreed very casually, not in a hurry, and waited quietly for Fan Wencheng, as if the other party would definitely guess what he meant.

At this moment, Fan Wencheng's brain began to run at a high speed, and memories came like a spring, all of which were historical records about Emperor Yongle and various rural anecdotes. Especially at the beginning of Zhu Di's rebellion, until he captured Nanjing City and obtained the Ming Dynasty.

Gradually, as if he had thought of something, Fan Wencheng's expression became the same as Huang Taiji's, and his eyes were filled with an inexplicable light of excitement at first. However, in an instant, his eyes widened wide, and he said in disbelief: "Great Khan, you don't want to. Want to ......"

"Yes, Mr. Fan, that's what I thought." Huang Taiji put away his smile and replied affirmatively.

Fan Wencheng swallowed his saliva with difficulty, and as soon as Huang Taiji's words fell, he said slowly: "Great Khan, at this time, Emperor Chongzhen should have known that we had entered Guanzhong, presumably Jinggi had already been under martial law, and many Ming troops from all over the country had also arrived in Beijing City. If we attack Jingshi now, isn't it too risky? ”

"It's okay~!" Huang Taiji waved his hand nonchalantly, and said meaningfully: "Since Yuan Chonghuan is so bold, he wants to knock on the mountain and shock the tiger, which makes Chongzhen more vigilant against us." My emperor Taiji will sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman, so he might as well play things bigger, as he wishes. ”

Fan Wencheng still wanted to persuade, but was stopped by Huang Taiji waving his hand, as if guessing what he was thinking, and said explainingly: "Mr. Fan, Yuan Chonghuan wants to fight me in Jizhou. But why should I be as proud as he is? I prefer to choose Beijing City as the main battlefield, what can he do to me? Can you stop my Eight Banners? ”

Yes, Fan Wencheng guessed Huang Taiji's intentions. Although Chongzhen had already issued an order to the king of Qin to the world, the Ming army from all walks of life came to the aid and went to Beijing to help the king. However, Huang Taiji was fearless and wanted to take a risk and attack Jingshi. Follow the example of Zhu Di back then, avoid the armies from all walks of life, go straight to the Jinggi of the Ming Dynasty, capture the thief first, capture the king first, and capture Emperor Chongzhen, how similar it is, it is simply the same.

"Great Khan, this plan is wonderful. However, the situation is completely different, it is an uncle and nephew competing for the throne, which is a family matter. We are Houjin, belonging to the battle between the two countries, even if we capture Emperor Chongzhen, those courtiers of the Ming Dynasty will not give in. There is no precedent in history, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen was captured alive by the tile spur, the tile spur wanted to threaten with this, those courtiers of the Ming Dynasty did not give in, and directly supported the younger brother of Ming Yingzong Zhu Qiyu to the throne and became Emperor Jingtai, and the tile spur could only be dumbfounded. ”

Fan Wencheng thought in his heart, but he was organizing the language in his mind, how to express these inner words more tactfully, but he saw Huang Taiji excitedly said again: "Mr. Fan, don't worry. Although the Ming army was numerous, its combat power should not be underestimated. However, they have long lost their military spirit. Especially in the face of our Eight Banners Army, it has never taken the initiative to attack, and has always been in a state of defending the city. That is, to suppress and encircle those rebel armies, so that they can take the initiative to attack. ”

After saying this, a trace of contempt and disdain flashed in Huang Taiji's eyes, and it was even more of a mockery. The dignified Ming Dynasty, with millions of troops, and the cooperation of Mongolian tribes and North Korea, could not defeat their own Houjin army, which can no longer be described as losing the soul of the army.

Fan Wencheng nodded again and again when he heard this, unable to refute it, thinking that this is indeed the case, although the Ming army is strong, it is equipped with the most advanced firearms, and there are many people. However, there was no unity at all. Often because of a little personal grudge, he ignores the death of others.

Wasn't it a living example of three days ago? If Zhu Guoyan, the chief soldier of the Santun camp, was not so selfish, he would let the tired army led by Zhao enter the camp for repair. It is impossible for them to succeed in the ambush, annihilating 4,000 Ming elite cavalry in one fell swoop, and capturing countless war horses.

Knowing that it was impossible for Huang Taiji to change his mind, Fan Wencheng had no choice but to remind: "Great Khan, Yuan Chonghuan is still in Luanzhou, it is better to take advantage of the fact that he has not yet arrived in Jizhou, let's take the first step and take Jizhou." In that case, the northeast gateway of Beijing will be completely opened, Tongzhou will be exposed to the iron hooves of our cavalry, and the city of Beijing will not be far away. ”

Huang Taiji first nodded, then shook his head, nodded again, and then said in a deep voice: "This matter is urgent, Zunhua is the guarantee of our future." If the situation is very unfavorable to us, we can calmly retreat. Moreover, they must wait until Mang Gurtai and they come back and the Eight Banners Army completely converge before they can go south to attack Gyeonggi of the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, that would be tantamount to suicide and hitting a stone with an egg. ”

Hearing this, Fan Wencheng nodded at the same time, and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, the Great Khan is not a decision made in a state of madness, and rationality still exists, so he can rest assured.

As long as the coach's rationality is not lost, then, no matter how unfavorable the situation is, the defeat will not be too bad, and he can still retreat and return to Liaodong.

Therefore, Huang Taiji and Fan Wencheng did not say anything more, and at the same time looked out of the house, the blue sky, and the former's eyes were faintly filled with excitement and impatience.