Shengjing City, Chongzheng Palace.

After the news of Hara Manglai being burned by the Ming army reached Shengjing, Dolgon convened Duoduo and Yingerdai for several days to discuss countermeasures, and the materials transported by the Jin merchants were very important to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and they were suddenly cut off by the Ming army, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty had a very large number of workshops in Shengjing and Liaoyang.

Ying Erdai said his thoughts: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that my Qing Dynasty cannot rely too much on the outside world, but should open mines in various parts of Liaodong and solve the problem of material sources by itself as much as possible. ”

Dolgon nodded and said, "Aiqing is in charge of this matter, and mobilize people to mine it as soon as possible." ”

"Minion Command."

Duoduo said: "Your Majesty, opening a mine is not something that can be done in a while, is it not the first to collect the corresponding materials from the people from all over Liaodong?" ”

Ying Erdai frowned slightly, this thing is not easy to do, if it is not done well, it will cause trouble, so he said: "Your Majesty, the slave thinks that it is better not to think about the people anymore, before the imperial court increased taxes to the people of Liaodong, which has made the people in Liaodong increasingly poor, and there have even been civil uprisings in Gaizhou and other places, and now it has just been suppressed, if you collect materials again, it is difficult to guarantee that nothing will happen!" ”

Duoduo was unimpressed, and said, "What can a mere Hermes-Epitek do? If anyone dares to make a rebellion, they will directly send troops to exterminate it! ”

Dolgon rebuked Duoduo and said: "The Han people in Liaodong are also my people of the Qing Dynasty, don't kill at will, this will shake the foundation of the Qing Dynasty." ”

"The minions obey."

"But there is really no good way at the moment, let the people suffer for a few years first, and wait for the completion of the reorganization of the warriors of the banners of the Qing Dynasty, and I should implement the policy of lightly punishing the people and resting with the people

。 ”

Hearing this, Ying Erdai sighed in his heart, and then said, "Your Majesty, there is still something to be reported. ”

"Recently, according to the news sent back by the detailed work, Liu Yan has rectified the situation of the Ming Dynasty and controlled the lifeline of the Ming Dynasty, and is now leading the army westward, gathering the main force of the new army under his command, preparing to start a decisive battle with Li Zicheng's million-strong army."

Hearing this, Dolgon fell into deep thought, and Duoduo's eyes lit up, and he said: "Your Majesty, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, my Qing warriors should be assembled immediately, and when Liu Yan leads the army to fight a decisive battle with Li Zicheng's army, send troops south and take Beijing City directly, then the great cause can be accomplished!" ”

Ying Erdai was also a little tempted, and said: "Li Zicheng's department has millions of troops, and his department already has Liu Zongmin, Li Guo and other fierce generals, and now he has joined Hong Chengchou, Wu Sangui and other Ming generals, Li Zicheng's strength is not strong, Liu Yan wants to defeat his department in a short time, it is not easy!" The minions thought that our army concentrated all its forces and went south to Beijing City, and the chances of victory were still very good. ”

"As long as he takes the city of Beijing and surrenders in the name of Chongzhen, Liu Yan will be rootless, and it is only a matter of time before he is defeated."

Dolgon thought for a long time and said: "This matter is very important, with my understanding of Liu Yan, he is cautious by nature, even if he sends troops to fight against Li Zicheng, he will also arrange the rear, so it is better to send more detailed investigations to find out, and then make a decision." ”

"Huh!"

Ying Erdai said: "The minions have sent people to Shanhaiguan and other passes a few days ago to inquire about the news, and I believe that the information will be transmitted back soon." ”

"That's the best."

Four days later, Ingeldai and Dordor returned

Chongzheng Palace, this time Daishan was also summoned by Dolgon.

"Your Majesty, Xizuo has sent back information, and sure enough, as Your Majesty expected, Liu Yan has deployed three battalions of garrison troops in Shanhaiguan, Juyongguan, Xifengkou, and Gubeikou, even if our army attacks south, it will be difficult to break through the Ming army's defense line in a short time."

Dai Shan and Duoduo were very sorry, and Dolgon said: "So, don't underestimate Liu Yan at any time, this person is my biggest opponent since the founding of the Qing Dynasty!" ”

"Huh!"

Dodor then asked, "Your Majesty, shall we do nothing?" ”

Dolgon said: "Since it is impossible to go south, let Liu Yan and Li Zicheng fight to the end, no matter which side they win, they will suffer heavy losses." During this period, I only managed to rectify the troops and horses and accumulate strength. ”

"Order the warriors of all banners to strengthen drills, mine minerals in various places as soon as possible, collect iron materials and other materials from all parts of Liaodong, and maintain the operation of the military preparation workshops in Shengjing and Liaoyang no matter what!"

"Huh!"

After Ying Erdai and Dai Shan retreated, Duoduo said worriedly: "Your Majesty, with Liu Yan's strong military strength, and now he controls the Ming court, his strength has swelled to a terrifying level, and the slave estimates that Li Zicheng will not be Liu Yan's opponent." ”

"Once Li Zicheng is defeated, millions of people will be defeated and absorbed by Liu Yan, and the forces in Liu Yan's hands will swell sharply at that time, so will I still have a bright future?"

Dolgon's face was gloomy and he pondered for a long time, and then said: "Don't underestimate Li Zicheng, this person is so strong in mind and ruthless in his methods, and he is also a leader among the Han people. There are also a large number of fierce generals and strategists for Li

Self-effectiveness, driven by the surrender of the Ming army such as Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui, Li Zicheng's chances of victory are also very great. ”

"In addition, according to the detailed investigation, Liu Yan left tens of thousands of soldiers and horses everywhere in Beizhili, and the new army in his hands is only a hundred thousand, so the number of troops that can be dispatched is about 100,000, these troops are too different from Li Zicheng's million army, such a division of troops has already committed a taboo, and I think Liu Yan may lose this battle!"

A hint of longing appeared on Dord's face, and he said, "I hope so! If Liu Yan is injured in this battle, it will be very good news for my Qing Dynasty. ”

A few days later, in the north of Shengjing City, stationed in the Manchurian two yellow flag camps about ten miles away from the city, the Baya soldiers of each banner are here in turn to train, the iron hooves in the camp gallop, the fire guns roared, the shouting and killing resounded through the world, the elite of the Manchurian banners of the Qing army gathered here to start the martial arts test in the middle of the year.

During this period, several Manchurian banner generals with helmets and armor gathered in a camp tent and were arguing about something.

Manchurian Zhenghuang Qijia Lazhang Jingsoni was staring at the ground, silent, as if thinking about something.

Next to him, the third-class Fengguo general, Manchurian Yellow Banner Armor Lae Zhen Bambulshan said angrily: "Your Majesty has worked hard to make the precarious Qing Dynasty turn the crisis into peace since he ascended the throne, don't you see?" What's wrong with the new era name, why not! ”

On the opposite side, Manchurian Zhengbai Banner Baya Lama Zhangjing Suke Saha also followed and said: "Your Majesty has rebuilt the Eight Banners, such a great achievement, and the new era name is also a matter of course, you must not be deceived by the words of traitors, otherwise don't wait for me to be merciless!" ”

Full at this time

Zhou Zheng Lanqi first-class Ang Bang Zhang Jing said dissatisfiedly: "The first emperor died in battle and has not yet changed the year, and this year should still use the era name of Chongde for eight years, but His Majesty actually directly issued an edict to change this year's year name to the first year of Zhengrui, what does this mean?" ”

Immediately afterwards, Manchurian inlaid with blue flags, La'e Zhenaobai also said: "Your Majesty is in a hurry to change the name of the era, I'm afraid it's not that simple, Zheng Rui, Rui is taken from the meaning of Prince Rui, what does it mean?" Does it mean that Prince Rui's succession to the throne is orthodox? ”

Seeing that several people were about to quarrel, Sonny said: "The reason why the Great Qing Dynasty is still the Great Qing Dynasty is because His Majesty is holding it. We are all the minions below, the battle for imperial power is not what we should think, right and wrong, we have our own public opinion, what we can do is to lead good soldiers and win the war, that's all. ”

Everyone was silent when they heard this, indeed, in the final analysis, everyone is a slave, and whoever is the master is actually the same.

What's more, although Aobai and Kubilong were originally from the Manchurian Two Yellow Banners, with the reconstruction of the Manchurian Two Yellow Banners, Dolgon re-transferred the subordinate flags to the grassroots generals who were originally stationed in Shengjing, and Aobai and Kubilong have been separated from the Manchurian Two Yellow Banners, so everything has changed greatly.

Sonny continued: "The heirs of the first emperor are gone, and now His Majesty is orthodox, there is no doubt about this. Our enemy is the Ming Dynasty and Liu Yan, so you'd better save your strength, wait on the battlefield, and use the blood of the Ming people to wash away the anger in your hearts! ”

Sony, Bambulshan, Sukh Saha, Suppilon, Ao Bai and the others were all silent, and the quarrel and brawl that was tense just now also disappeared at this time

After being silent for a while, Bambulshan led the topic to the decisive battle between Liu Yan and Li Zicheng.

"Liu Yan and Li Zicheng are the heroes of the Han people, and the decisive battle between them will affect the direction of the situation in the world, which side will win?"

Everyone did not dare to draw conclusions easily, after all, both sides had obvious advantages, one side had more troops, one side had stronger combat power, and at the same time both sides also had obvious disadvantages, one side had insufficient troops, and the other side had divided its troops, and the other side had much weaker combat power and equipment.

At this time, Sony suddenly said: "I hope Li Zicheng can win." ”

Everyone asked, "Why?" ”

Sony said: "If Liu Yan wins, the internal turmoil in the Ming Dynasty will be completely over, in terms of Liu Yan's current power, it will definitely be internal reform, recuperation, in terms of the population and territory of the Ming Dynasty, as long as it takes a few years, it will be able to burst out with huge potential, which is very unfavorable to my Qing Dynasty." ”

"And if Li Zicheng wins, with the actions of the thieves, it is impossible for them to successfully control the territory of the Ming Dynasty in a short period of time, and the chaos within the Ming Dynasty will continue, and Li Zicheng has no ability to let all parts of the Ming Dynasty recuperate in a short period of time, this is my opportunity for the Qing Dynasty!"

Ao Bai said coldly: "Liu Yan can recover if he wins the Ming Dynasty?" Does Liu Yan have such a great ability? ”

Sony said: "Don't underestimate Liu Yan, I have a hunch: Liu Yan is not only strong in commanding the army to fight, but also a capable person in governing the country, this person is indeed the enemy of life and death in my Qing Dynasty!" ”

Suddenly, everyone heard the sound of trumpets outside the camp, and they couldn't help but change color.

Bamburshan hurriedly said, "It's Your Majesty."

Let's test the drills of the Baya soldiers of each battalion, let's go and assemble! ”

Everyone came out of the camp tent one after another, only to see a large number of Manchurian two yellow flags of the Bayala battalion iron cavalry rushed into the camp, Dolgon was wearing armor, surrounded by a large number of iron cavalry into the camp, along the way the elite of the Qing army of the banners suddenly shouted long live like a tsunami, Sony, Bambulshan, Kubilong, Aobai, Suke Saha although they were still arguing just now, but seeing this scene, they couldn't help but chant long live together.

At this time, Dolgon rode his horse into the camp, and looked at the morale of the soldiers and horses around him, and his heart was full of confidence: "I want to see who can have the last laugh between Liu Yan and Li Zicheng, and who can continue to compete with me in the world!" ”