Chongzhen Daming: Starting from Coal Mountain

Chapter 580 The Eve of the Great War (4)

"Cheated?" Dorgon's heart sank immediately.

Hou Fangyu was also secretly startled, the Northern Expedition of the Ming army was really terrible at this time.

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

Inside, because Nanming cut off all trade with the Qing Dynasty, there were problems in the supply of cloth, silk, tea, iron materials, and even tobacco and alcohol in the Qing Dynasty.

Ordinary people have no special feelings about this.

However, the quality of life of the powerful class has declined greatly, so they are full of complaints, and their dissatisfaction with Dorgon is increasing day by day, and now the voice for Fulin to be in charge is already very high.

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

Otherwise, this trade turmoil is enough to drive Dorgon into the dust.

In addition to internal strife, the external environment is also extremely harsh. First, Horqin Mongolia is being harassed endlessly by the scout cavalry of the Ming army. Dozens of hundreds of Mongolian herdsmen are hunted and killed every day. All the ministries gathered in Talbahatai, and Lindan Khan's younger brother Sanggar was the co-lord.

Immediately, the Chechen Khan of Khalkha Mongolia instigated the Monite Ministry of Chahar Mongolia to rebel against the Qing Dynasty.

So now, the situation in the northern part of the Qing Dynasty is very serious. If the Ming army really made a large-scale northern expedition at this time, it would be difficult for Horqin Mongolia and Chahar Mongolia to send troops.

In the end, the remaining Tumed Mongolia may not be able to do anything.

Because of Gao Yigong and Li Yanbu who are pseudo-shun, they have always been eyeing Tumo Techuan.

In other words, if the Ming army made a northern expedition at this time, the Qing would not be able to get help from the outer kingdoms of Mongolia, but could only rely on the Qing's own army to fight the Ming army recklessly.

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

But Qi Chongge said firmly: "Master, don't hesitate any longer, you need to deal with it as soon as possible."

Dorgon no longer hesitated, and said in a deep voice: "Decree to summon Hong Chengchou to Beijing urgently."

For such a big matter, Dorgon had no idea about it alone, so he had to call Hong Chengchou back, and then discuss it with Fan Wencheng, Ning Wanwo, and Hou Fangyu's confidants.

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

……

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

The espionage organizations of Pseudo-Shun and Jian Nu tacitly achieved intelligence sharing this time.

At this moment, Li Zicheng is summoning Song Xiance, Li Yan, and Gu Junen, three military advisers, in the Cunxin Hall of Qin Wangfu. Among them, Song Xiance is the great military adviser, Li Yan is the left military adviser, and Gu Junen is the new right military adviser.

Originally, Li Zicheng planned to call Zuo Mao to ask for advice, but Song Xiance dissuaded him in the end.

Li Zicheng no longer insisted on his own opinion, because he also knew that Zuo Maodi still had the same heart.

"Several military advisers, the situation is like this. No accident, Nanming really wants to go to the north."

Li Zicheng's only remaining one eye is particularly sharp, and his whole person looks full of energy, without any decadent appearance of indulging in wine and sex. In fact, Li Zicheng is indeed diligent.

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

Since ascension to the throne, Li Zicheng has been working hard to improve Dashun's national strength and military strength.

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

The only thing that is effective is that the cavalry is built very well. Now Dashun already has [-] cavalry, and they are cavalry in the true sense, not mule cavalry and donkey cavalry.

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

After a short pause, Li Zicheng said again: "If Nanming really made the Northern Expedition, how should I, Dashun, deal with myself?"

"Watch the fire from the other side." Song Xiance responded immediately, "I, Dashun, just need to wait and see the changes, and wait until the Ming army and Jiannu are both defeated before sending troops, and then reap the benefits of the fisherman. Wouldn't it be great?"

"No." Gu Junen objected, "Didn't the great military master hear that his teeth are cold when his lips are dead?"

"Nonsense!" Song Xiance reprimanded very bluntly, "What are lips? What are teeth? When did I, Dashun, and Jiannu become friends with lips and teeth? Please teach me the right army."

Gu Junen said anxiously: "When did I say that Dashun and Jiannu are close friends?"

"Do you still dare to deny it?" Song Xiance said sarcastically, "Didn't you just say that when your lips die, your teeth will turn cold?"

"The words of the Great Army Master are heartbreaking." Gu Junen said, "The words I said below will make the teeth cold. It doesn't mean that Dashun and Jianu are friendly countries with cold lips, but that once Jianu is destroyed by Nanming, our Dashun will die. Shun will be alone."

"What do you mean?" Song Xiance asked back with a cold face, "You mean I am not as good as Nanming?"

"The holy lesson." Gu Junen ignored Song Xiance's nonsense, turned around and said to Li Zicheng, "Fang is at four points today, Zhang Xianzhong from Sichuan is already a grasshopper after autumn, and he will not be able to jump for a few days. Your Majesty has worked hard to govern, but limited to the geographical population of Shaanxi, the national strength and military strength are at best on par with Jiannu."

After a short pause, he said again: "Only Nanming sits in the fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River and has excellent soldiers and weapons. It can be said that it is the only one family. If I, Dashun, cannot help, Jiannu will be destroyed by Nanming this time. After Nanming destroys Jiannu, it will inevitably target me, Dashun, and then I, Dashun, will be able to fight against Nanming alone, wouldn't it be dangerous?"

Li Zicheng seemed a little moved, because what Gu Junen said was obviously correct.

"Nonsense." Song Xiance retorted immediately, "I, Dashun, now have enough soldiers and food, and have the sharpness of a camel's revolving cannon. Even if Chongzhen leads an army of one million to attack, why should I be afraid? It's even more useless to join forces with Jiannu." .”

"Furthermore, the dispute between my Dashun and Nanming is a dispute between brothers, while the dispute between my Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute over clothes and crowns, and it is also a dispute between Confucian ancestral temples. What's more, Jiannu and I Dashun still have the hatred of seizing the country! Back then If Wu Sangui hadn't introduced Jiannu into the pass, how could Dashun have lost Beijing and Shanbei Zhi? How could we have fallen to this point?"

Li Zicheng's only eyes showed deep hatred.

That's right, if it wasn't for the establishment of slaves who entered the customs, why did this happen?

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

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

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

"Your Majesty." Li Yan clasped his hands, and said again, "The Southern Ming launched the Northern Expedition, intending to fight the Jiannu over Beizhi. This is a god-sent opportunity for me, Dashun, to take matters into the middle and make the world a success!"

"Huh?" Both Song Xiance and Gu Junen looked surprised.

Obviously, neither of them thought that Li Yan would say such a thing.

Li Zicheng's eyes brightened, and he asked, "Why do you take things in the middle?"

Li Yan talked eloquently: "Firstly, what the military master said is correct, the dispute between my Dashun and Nanming is a dispute between brothers, and the dispute between my Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute over clothes, a Confucian ancestral temple, Therefore, it is not allowed to join hands with Jiannu to fight against Nanming, such a perverse action will only make me Dashun lose the hearts and minds of the people."

"That's exactly the reason." Song Xiance deeply agreed.

"The hearts of the people and the hearts of the people are all false words." Gu Junen said with a sneer, "When the knife and ax are added to the neck, I don't believe that there are still a few unruly people and a few scholars in the south of the Yangtze River who dare not kneel and beg for surrender."

Li Yan didn't argue with Gu Junen, and continued: "Secondly, what the right army division said just now is also correct. Fang's four points today, Zhang Xianzhong is already dying, and Nanming is the only one. If there is no external force to intervene, Jiannu Definitely defeated, if Jiannu is destroyed by Nanming, with my Dashun family, I will definitely not be Nanming's opponent."

Hearing this, Gu Junen's expression changed immediately, he had already guessed Li Yan's intention.

In addition to admiration, Gu Junen was a little jealous, why did Li Yan think of it but he couldn't?Why can Li Yan have such foresight?
Song Xiance still didn't know Li Yan's intention.

So Song Xiance was a little unhappy, thinking what's the matter with you, brother?

It's fine if you don't help brother Wei, why do you help Gu Junen open his eyes?
Li Zicheng frowned slightly and asked again: "Speaking bluntly, why do you take things in the middle?"

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

"Keep away tigers and devour wolves?" Song Xiance turned his anger into joy, "Shouldn't we still watch the fire from the other side and reap the benefits of the fisherman?"

"Yes, in fact, I'm still watching the fire from the other side and reaping the benefits of the fisherman." Li Yan smiled, and continued, "However, Jiannu, a wolf alone, may not be able to fight Nanming, a fierce tiger out of its box."

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

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

Song Xiance was amazed and doubtful: "Mr. Zuo, can this be done?"

Li Yan smiled, and continued: "It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not, it's always okay to try."

"It makes sense, we have to try." Li Zicheng said, "That's it."

Immediately, Li Zicheng began to make intensive preparations according to Li Yan's intention.

……

In Nanjing, Guozijian Yilun Hall.

The first war game has already been decided.

Zheng Sen's "Left Army" was encircled by Jiannu, Puppet Shun Army, and Mongolian cavalry near Datong. After several months of hard fighting, they were wiped out and the Northern Expedition failed.

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

"No, brother among the people, you are playing tricks." Zheng Sen said, "Pseudo-shun and Jiannu have the hatred of seizing the country, and they are Han Zuo with me in Ming Dynasty, how can they help Jiannu instead?"

Chen Zilong shook his head and said, "The Holy Majesty once said something, and I think it makes sense."

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

"Brother Renzhong's words are reasonable." Many scholars echoed.

"Throughout the ages, have there been fewer precedents for leading wolves into houses?"

"There was Shi Jingtang, the emperor before, and Wu Sangui today, isn't it enough to be vigilant?"

Zheng Sen was speechless for a moment, it would be naive to assume that the pseudo-shun would not turn to Jiannu.

(End of this chapter)