"Scammed?" Dolgon's heart sank.

Hou Fangyu was also secretly frightened, the Ming army's Northern Expedition at this time was really bad.

Because of the current situation in the Qing Dynasty, it can really be said that there are internal and external troubles and leaks everywhere.

Internally, because the Southern Ming cut off all trade with the Qing Dynasty, the supply of cloth, silk, tea, iron and even tobacco and alcohol in the Qing Dynasty was problematic.

Ordinary people don't really have any special feelings about this.

However, the quality of life of the elite has deteriorated greatly, so they are full of complaints, and their dissatisfaction with Dorgon is growing day by day, and now the call for Fulin's pro-government is very high.

Thanks to Dorgon, he firmly controlled the military power through the Eight Banners reform.

Otherwise, the trade turmoil would have sent Dorgon to the dust.

In addition to internal strife, the external environment is also extremely bad, one is that the Horqin Mongols are being subjected to endless incursions by the Ming army scout cavalry, and dozens or hundreds of Mongolian herdsmen are hunted and killed every day, and then the Khalkha Mongol tribes and the Oirat Mongol tribes will be allied in Tarbagatai and serve Lin Dan Khan's brother Sanggar as the co-master.

Immediately, the Khalkha Mongol Chechen Khan instigated the Monit tribe of the Chahar Mongols to raise an army against the Qing.

Therefore, now, the situation in the north of the Qing Dynasty is very serious, and if the Ming army really launches a large-scale northern expedition at this time, it will be difficult for Horqin Mongolia and Chahar Mongolia to send troops.

The last remaining Tumut Mongols may not be able to do anything.

Because of the pseudo-Shun's Gao Yigong and Li Yanbu, they have always been eyeing Tumut Chuan.

In other words, if the Ming army went on a northern expedition at this time, the Qing Dynasty would not be able to get the help of the foreign feudal Mongolia, but could only rely on the Qing Dynasty's own army to fight the Ming army.

Thinking of this, Hou Fangyu immediately persuaded him: "Master, this matter must be guarded against!" ”

Qi Chongge said firmly: "Master Hugh should hesitate any longer, and he needs to deal with it as soon as possible." ”

Dolgon no longer hesitated, and said in a deep voice: "Spread the decree and urgently summon Hong Chengchou into Beijing." ”

For such a big matter, Dolgon alone has no bottom in his heart, so he has to summon Hong Chengchou back, and then discuss it with Fan Wencheng, Ning Wan, and a few henchmen and advisers of Hou Fangyu.

The Qing Dynasty has reached the moment of life and death.

……

Li Zicheng also summoned Li Yan back to Xi'an.

The spy organizations of Pseudo-Shun and Jiannu tacitly shared intelligence this time.

At this moment, Li Zicheng was summoning Song Xiance, Li Yan and Gu Junen to the Cunxin Hall of the Qin Palace, among which Song Xiance was the Great Army Division, Li Yan was the Left Army Division, and Gu Junen was the Xinbai Right Military Division.

Originally, Li Zicheng also planned to summon Zuo Mao to ask for advice for the first time, but was finally dissuaded by Song Xiance.

Li Zicheng no longer insisted on his own opinion, because he also knew that Zuo Maodi was still mindful.

"Several military divisions, this is the situation, no surprise Nanming is really going to the Northern Expedition."

Li Zicheng's only remaining single eye is extraordinarily sharp, and the whole person looks full of energy, and there is no decadence of indulging in wine at all, but in fact, Li Zicheng is indeed diligent.

Li Zicheng's ability may be lacking, but he is serious about governing the country.

Since ascending the throne, Li Zicheng has been working hard to improve the national and military strength of Dashun.

However, due to the resources, population and geography of Shaanxi Province, the effect can only be said to be unsatisfactory.

The only fruitful thing is that the cavalry construction is very good, and now Dashun has 100,000 cavalry, and it is a cavalry in the real sense, not a mule cavalry and donkey cavalry to make up the number.

Li Zicheng has a soft spot for cavalry, and he doesn't know why.

After a slight pause, Li Zicheng said again: "If Nanming really goes on a northern expedition, how should I deal with myself?" ”

"Watching the fire from the other side." Song Xiance immediately responded, "I Dashun just needs to wait and see what happens, and then send troops after the Ming army and Jiannu are both defeated, and then you can reap the benefits of the fisherman, isn't it happy?" ”

"No." Gu Junen objected, "Wouldn't the great army master hear that his lips are dead and his teeth are cold?" ”

"!" Song Xiance reprimanded very unceremoniously, "What is a lip? What are teeth? When did my Dashun and Jiannu become friends who depended on each other? Please also ask the right army division to teach me. ”

Gu Junen hurriedly said: "When did you say that my Dashun and Jiannu are friends who depend on each other?" ”

"Dare to deny it?" Song Xiance said abruptly, "Didn't you just say that if your lips die, your teeth will be cold?" ”

"The Great Military Division's words are heart-wrenching." Gu Junen said, "The death of the lips and the cold teeth mentioned below does not mean that my Dashun and Jiannu are friends with cold lips and teeth, but that once Jiannu is destroyed by Nanming, then my Dashun will also be difficult to support." ”

"What do you mean?" Song Xiance asked with a cold face, "Are you saying that my Dashun is not as good as Nanming?" ”

"Holy Master." Gu Junen no longer paid attention to Song Xiance's nonsense, turned to Li Zicheng and said, "Fang is four points today, Zhang Xianzhong of Sichuan is already a grasshopper after the autumn, and he can't jump for a few days. ”

After a slight pause, he said: "Only Nanming sits in the land of Jiangnan and has enough soldiers, it can be said that a family is dominant, if I Dashun can't help, then Jiannu will be destroyed by Nanming this time, and once Nanming destroys Jiannu, then it will inevitably be aimed at my Dashun, and then my Dashun will fight Nanming alone, isn't it dangerous?" ”

Li Zicheng seemed to be a little moved, because what Gu Junen said was obviously right.

"Nonsense." Song Xiance immediately retorted, "My Dashun now has enough soldiers and food, and has the sharpness of a camel whirlwind cannon, even if Chongzhen leads a million troops to attack, why be afraid?" It is even more impossible to be in the company of Jiannu. ”

"Besides, the dispute between my Dashun and Nanming is a brotherly dispute, and the dispute between my Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute between clothes and crowns, and it is also a dispute between Confucian temples, not to mention that Jiannu and my Dashun still have the hatred of seizing the country! If it weren't for Wu Sangui to lead Jiannu into the customs, why would I lose Beijing and Shanxi Beizhi? Why did you end up here? ”

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Li Zicheng's eyes showed a bitter hatred.

Yes, if it wasn't for the entry of Jiannu in the first place, why would it be like this?

Gu Junen frowned and said: "Holy Lord, this time is also that time, my Dashun can't just dwell on the past, but should have the courage to let go of prejudices, take advantage of this time to turn enemies into friends with Jiannu, and join forces to fight against Nanming!" ”

Song Xiance and Gu Junen had a dispute, and Li Zicheng was also a little at a loss.

As a last resort, Li Zicheng turned his eyes to Li Yan and asked, "Why didn't the left military division say a word?" ”

"Holy." Li Yan waved his hand, and said, "Nanming Xingbing Northern Expedition, intending to win a decisive victory with Jiannu in Beizhi, this is my Dashun in the middle of things, and it is a God-given opportunity to set the world!" ”

"Huh?" Song Xiance and Gu Junen were both surprised.

Obviously, neither of them expected Li Yan to say this.

Li Zicheng's eyes lit up and asked, "How can you take things in the middle?" ”

Li Yan said eloquently: "First, what the military division said is right, the dispute between my Dashun and Nanming is a dispute between brothers, and the dispute between my Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute between clothes and crowns, and a dispute between Confucian temples, so it is not allowed to join forces with Jiannu to fight against Nanming. ”

"That's right." Song Xiance thought so.

"All the people's hearts and minds are vain words." Gu Junen said abruptly, "When the knife and axe are raised, I don't believe that there are still a few Diao people and a few scholars in Jiangnan who dare to beg without kneeling." ”

Li Yan didn't argue with Gu Junen, and continued: "Second, what the right army division just said is also right, Fang is four points today, Zhang Xianzhong is already harsh, and Nanming is a dominant family, if there is no external intervention, Jiannu will be defeated, if Jiannu is destroyed by Nanming, with my Dashun family, it is definitely not Nanming's opponent." ”

Hearing this, Gu Junen's expression suddenly moved, he had already guessed Li Yan's intentions.

In addition to admiration, Gu Junen was a little jealous, why could Li Yan think of it but he couldn't think of it? Why does Li Yan have such a vision?

Song Xiance still didn't know Li Yan's intentions.

So Song Xiance was a little unhappy, and said in his heart, Brother Xian, what's the matter with you?

It's just a matter of not helping my brother speak, how can I still help Gu Junen open his eyes?

Li Zicheng frowned slightly and asked, "How can you just say that you are in the middle?" ”

"Drive the tiger and devour the wolf!" Li Yan said solemnly, "Drive away the Menghu of Nanming and swallow the evil wolf of Jiannu!" ”

"Driving tigers and devouring wolves?" Song Xiance turned his anger into joy, "Isn't it better to watch the fire from the other side and reap the benefits of the fisherman?" ”

"Yes, in fact, it's still watching the fire from the other side and reaping the benefits of the fisherman." Li Yan smiled and continued, "However, with the wolf Jiannu alone, I am afraid that I can't fight Nanming's Menghu who is out of the box." ”

"What do you mean?" Li Zicheng and Song Xiance looked confused.

It wasn't until Li Yan said the next words that Li Zicheng and the two suddenly realized.

Song Xiance was amazed and a little skeptical: "Zuo Junshi, can this be done?" ”

Li Yan smiled, and then said: "Whether it succeeds or not, it doesn't hurt to try." ”

"That's true, you have to try." Li Zicheng clapped his hands and said, "That's it." ”

At that moment, Li Zicheng began to prepare intensively according to Li Yan's intentions.

……

In Nanjing, Guozijian Yilun Hall.

The first wargame has already been decided.

Zheng Sen's "Left Route Army" was surrounded by the Jiannu, the Puppet Shun Army, and the Mongol cavalry near Datong, and after several months of hard fighting, they were completely annihilated, and the Northern Expedition failed.

Chen Zilong smiled and said to Zheng Sen: "Brother Damu, you are defeated. ”

"No, you are cheating, brother." Zheng Sen said, "Pseudo-Shun and Jiannu have a hatred of seizing the country, and they are both Han Zuo with my Ming Dynasty, how can they help Jiannu in turn?" ”

Chen Zilong shook his head and said, "The Holy Lord once said a sentence, I think it makes sense. ”

After a pause, he continued: "This sentence is, there are always only interests between countries, so what can we do if we are both Han Zuo?" Once it comes to the struggle between countries, even brothers can't be relied on. ”

"The brother of the people is right." Many scholars chimed in.

"Throughout the ages, is there still a precedent for luring wolves into the house?"

"There was Emperor Shi Jingjiao in the past, and now there is Wu Sangui, isn't it enough to be vigilant?"

Zheng Sen was speechless for a moment, and it was indeed a bit naïve to assume that the pseudo-shun would not fall to Jiannu.