Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 188
Facing doubts, Tang Ruowang is not afraid.

He said bluntly: "Master Fan, on the first day of August, I predicted the solar eclipse together with Datongli and Hijri, isn't that already proven?"

Unfortunately, Fan Wencheng didn't appreciate it, and retorted: "It doesn't matter if the Hijri calendar is missing two cups of tea (two 10 minutes), the Datong calendar is only missing a cup of tea, and your calendar is also missing a stick of incense (5 minutes)."

"It seems that the difference does not prove anything."

"All right!"

Dorgon shook his head, not paying much attention to such things as the calendar.

In other words, hunting does not value the calendar as much as farming.

His black face was full of impatience, and his thick arms waved, as if chasing flies:
"A while ago we made a plan to get rid of Linan, but now that the imperial court has moved its capital to Beijing, it's already stable, and it's time to act."

"Brother, let me beat Li Zicheng."

The younger brother, Prince Yu Duoduo, blushed and said:
"The sons under my command can't bear it any longer, so they want to go to Xi'an."

"You are looking at the gold and silver that Li Zicheng looted from Beijing!"

Dorgon said with a big smile, he showed great concern for his younger brother: "Don't worry, no one will dare to take your credit."

"If you don't grab it, you can't."

Duoduo couldn't help but said, "Brother, you took down all the houses in the inner city and divided them up, but you don't have much gold and silver."

"Besides, the children of the Eight Banners are fighting the world, and the land in the pass is so fertile, don't they deserve it?"

Fan Wencheng, Hong Chengchou and others on the side were shocked in their hearts, but they were as usual on the surface.

Isn't this the same as the Mongols who used large-scale enclosures as pastures?

"I have my own discussions on such matters."

Dorgon took a look at the faces of the Han people, and said casually: "You and Kong Youde will lead the main force of the Eight Banners from Henan to Tongguan to eliminate Li Zicheng."

"Thank you, Brother Wang!"

Duoduo was overjoyed and thanked him quickly.

Kong Youde had most of the red cannons in his hands, and it was no problem to attack the city. No matter how difficult Tongguan was, it was just waiting for him.

"As for the other route, I have to cooperate with you. Prince Azig, Wu Sangui, and Shang Kexi will serve as your cover."

Dorgon easily revealed to his younger brother what was discussed yesterday: "In two days, the imperial court will issue an edict, you should make more preparations."

"Then, what about Hauge?"

Duoduo couldn't help frowning and said: "He has a high prestige among the Eight Banners. He personally led the Zhenglan Banner. He was restored to the title of Prince Su not long ago. He must not be idle in Beijing!"

"How could I let him stay in the capital?"

Dorgon sneered, he is planning to make drastic reforms to the imperial court, how can Hauge be allowed to stay in Beijing with his appointment, isn't this a delay?

"I'll leave him a good place."

"Shandong, that's the arm of Beijing, just right for him."

Compared with Li Zicheng, who is hard stubble, Shandong has been plundered for many years, and it has been half-abandoned and barren, with very little meritorious service. For Hauge, it is overkill.

"Hey!" Duduo smiled lowly, "Haoge has a very violent personality. Hearing this, he might be furious?"

"Hmph, I hope he won't be ignorant of flattery."

Dorgon sneered, then looked at Fan Wencheng, and asked, "How about Nanjing? What kind of reaction did you give?"

As the so-called Li Nan Chu Chuang, Ming Ting Dorgon has always shown goodwill to Nanjing and sent a large number of surrenders to the south.

On the one hand, it was persuading him to surrender, and he proposed "returning his title to the vassal, Yongsui Fulu" to keep him silent when he beat Li Zicheng.

On the other hand, it is also to disturb the morale of Nanjing's army, so as to get a glimpse of its politics and formulate necessary countermeasures.

"I want to report to the Regent, the Nanting is extremely fierce about reducing the title to a vassal, and few people cater to it. After all, it is too humble."

Fan Wencheng smiled lightly: "However, they are fascinated by the peace talks, hoping to divide the world into two, and they hate the Shun Army even more."

"Prince Yu's Southern Expedition must be due to some resistance, but..."

"Just what?"

Duoduo couldn't help but said: "Could it be that smart people are still bold?"

"My lord, in the land of Huguang, Zhu Yixi, king of Hanyang in the Ming Dynasty, is entrenched. I heard that the western thief Zhang Xianzhong was expelled last month."

Hong Chengen accepted the words, and said in a deep voice: "Although the Western Thief is not as good as Li Zicheng, he is still quite capable in combat. He fights more with less and wins a lot. Don't underestimate him!"

"King of Hanyang? Zhu Yixi?"

Duoduo was startled, then laughed contemptuously: "Even Wu Sangui's Guan Ning Iron Cavalry is defeated by our Eight Banners. A few clans, what are they?"

"Hey, don't take it lightly!"

Seeing Hong Chengchou's embarrassment, Dorgon waved his hands and said, "Since Mr. Hong speaks, he must pay attention to it. Duoduo, you have to be careful when you go south."

"However, since it is different from Nanjing, we are sending people there. As long as it surrenders, the Qing Dynasty will not be stingy with tearing the soil and making it king."

Only then did Hong Chengchou's expression ease, and he cupped his hands and said:

"Zhu Yixi is a student of Sun Chuanting, and he hates Li Zicheng deeply, so there shouldn't be any constraints."

"The gentleness of the Qing Dynasty made him relax his vigilance and come up with a false way to attack Guo."

As he spoke, a smug smile appeared on his face.

……

Great Sanguan.

Dressed in armor, Zhu Meng patrolled the city, watching the autumn leaves fall and the rolling water, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed, and he was isolated in Dashanguan. If it wasn't for the food and grass sent by the Hanzhong Mansion every month, he would have suspected that he had been abandoned.

In September, he got the news that His Royal Highness the King of Hanyang had recovered Sichuan and made great achievements. The civil and military under his command must be constantly rewarded!

"pity!"

Looking at the reinforced city wall and the ten red cannons at the top of the city, Zhu Meng couldn't help but sigh:
"Li Zicheng, you've been back for a few months, why did you just stay there?"

He is very clear about the new military merit regulations. Although it is said that regardless of the head, only the contribution is considered, but if I am here, will I really have meritorious service?

"Command, command, reinforcements are coming!"

At this time, there was a roar suddenly, and the joy could not be concealed.

"what?"

Zhu Meng was shocked, the reinforcements finally came?
As he said that, he couldn't wait to look over, and saw a long team approaching slowly, about 5000 people.

It's just that each of them is burly and almost the same. It seems that they are disgusted with the heat, and their upper body is naked, which makes people laugh.

If it weren't for the huge Mingzi flag, he really suspected it was a bandit.

The messenger came in alone, bringing letters, seals, and transfer orders.

"I'm Zhu Meng, if you dare to ask, it's Zeng Ying, Zeng Commander?"

After confirming, Zhu Meng went down to the city to meet him.

"Commander Zhu?" Zeng Ying stroked his long beard and said excitedly, "I've heard about your reputation for a long time. Your highness has sent me to replace you!"

Zeng Ying laughed a few times, and then became extremely enthusiastic.

At the same time, he also brought a reward from the King of Hanyang - ten points of merit per capita.

(End of this chapter)