Before hanging himself, Chongzhen lifted the table

Chapter 153 Jianlu’s treacherous plan

Dorgon and Daishan looked up and saw Man Dahai holding a bloody bundle in his hand.They just took a look, and based on their experience, they could tell what was inside the baggage at a glance.

As a result, Dorgon's brows suddenly frowned.

On Mandahai's side, he reported to the two of them with excitement: "The last general was ordered to sweep Shandong, but he didn't expect that the Ming general Liu Liangzuo came up and said that he would surrender to the Qing Dynasty. The last general believed him. What an evil person, just chop off his head..."

Having said this, he knelt down, untied the baggage, and revealed a dead head.

After Mandahai stood up, he kicked the head with his feet, and then reported excitedly: "He had about [-] troops, but they were all killed by the general, and a lot of food and supplies were seized. It’s enough to support our Qing army for more than a month!”

It took more than a month for an army of more than [-] to return fully loaded, which is a great achievement.

However, Dorgon and Daishan looked at each other, but they didn't look happy at all.

Then, Dorgon asked with a serious face: "Since Liu Liangzuo wants to surrender, why do we still need to kill him?"

"Ming dogs are not good things!" Mandahai heard this and replied directly without thinking, "Rather than letting him betray the Qing Dynasty when the war comes, it is better to kill him!"

After Dorgon heard this, he thought so. The betrayal of Geng Zhongming's troops had a great impact on the Qing Dynasty.

But at this time, he couldn't say anything more. He could only shout seriously: "Come down to me, the Qing Dynasty, and you will have the final say in everything. You will never have to make your own decisions in the future!"

If the Qing Dynasty does not attract more troops to supplement, it will only be the population of the Qing Dynasty. How can it dominate the world? It may even be difficult to defend Liaodong!
Man Dahai didn't expect to be reprimanded, and although he was unconvinced, he was the regent, so he couldn't resist, so he could only retreat with depression.

After Dorgon watched Man Dahai exit the lobby, he said to Dai Shan: "The army's food and grass have been temporarily solved, let's discuss joining forces with Li Zicheng to start a war? Otherwise, I think if this continues, they will all be killed. It’s because of holding back the problem.”

After hearing this, Daishan nodded and agreed: "Only by winning many battles can discord in the army be eliminated. This is experience!"

So, the two began to discuss, and then Daishan went to the Dashun Army as an envoy and met Li Zicheng and others.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Daishan explained his intention and said to Li Zicheng: "Now our two countries have nearly 30 troops hoarded here. Although it is not convenient to attack the capital, it would be a waste if we just stand still. Therefore, we, the Qing Dynasty, I sincerely invite your army to act together and come to an encirclement point for reinforcements. We will destroy as many Ming troops as we can. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

When Li Zicheng heard this, he was very interested and immediately asked: "It would be great to encircle the point to mobilize reinforcements and destroy the Ming army in the field. But in this capital city, the capital is the most important. How can the Ming emperor be defeated?" I’m afraid it’s not easy to lead troops out of the capital to come to the rescue, right?”

After hearing this, Daishan smiled slightly and said: "There is a place where the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty must send troops to save it!"

When Li Zicheng heard this, he was very curious and asked quickly: "Where?"

"The Twelve Tombs of the Ming Dynasty in Changping!"

Upon hearing Dai Shan's words, Li Zicheng couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Isn't it bad to dig up people's ancestral graves?"

For the Han people, ancestral graves are very important.If you dare to dig into someone's ancestral grave, you are creating a life-and-death hatred!It can even be said that Han people may not respect any gods or Buddhas, but they must definitely respect their ancestors.

After hearing this, Daishan smiled lightly and said, "That Gao Yingxiang dug up the ancestral tomb of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in Fengyang, the capital of China. Isn't this a precedent? What else is good?"

In fact, it was not Gao Yingxiang who dug up the ancestral tomb of Emperor Zhu Ming, but Zhang Xianzhong.It's just that Gao Yingxiang was the leader of the thieves at that time, so whatever Zhang Xianzhong did was attributed to Gao Yingxiang.For this reason, the imperial court subsequently launched a frenzied siege against Gao Yingxiang. He was eventually ambushed and captured by Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting, and was then sent to the capital to be executed in Lingchi.

Li Zicheng was stunned when he heard this past incident.

I think that at that time, he and Zhang Xianzhong were both under Gao Yingxiang's tent. In the blink of an eye, Gao Yingxiang was gone, and he and Zhang Xianzhong both founded their own countries.By this time, of course he had heard the news about Zhang Xianzhong's founding of the Shu Kingdom.

Seeing Li Zicheng standing there stunned, Daishan frowned and then said: "Your Majesty has already rebelled against the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He has already punished the nine tribes. Why should he hesitate? Only by excavating the Twelve Tombs can we The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was forced to lead troops to rescue, so that the Ming army could be annihilated! If he didn't lead troops to rescue, there would definitely be a very large property in the Twelve Tombs, which you and I could divide between our two families, so it doesn't count. Your hard work was in vain, what do you think, Your Majesty?"

That being said, there are still some rules that cannot be broken, except when you are desperate and desperate and can't survive, then you don't care about anything.

Today's Li Zicheng wants to found the country and become emperor. If he does this, at least in the eyes of the Han people, that is, the people of the world, his reputation will definitely be bad.

Back then, it was said that Cao Cao created the post of Captain Mojin in order to replenish military resources, which was scolded for thousands of years.Later, after his death, he had to build 72 tombs.

Now if we really want to do this with Jianlu, Jianlu himself is a barbarian and doesn't understand these things, but he, Li Zicheng, is a Han and wants to be the emperor in the Central Plains, so his reputation is really bad!
Also, if he does this, will others follow his example and dig up his ancestral graves?
Although there are indeed many benefits to digging Zhu Ming's ancestral tomb, Li Zicheng is not so desperate now, and he really doesn't want to do it!
Song Xiance, who was standing next to him, stood up at this moment and immediately spoke to Dai Shan: "His Royal Highness Prince Li does not know something. In the eyes of the Han people, our ancestral graves cannot be touched easily. There is a saying that goes well, the so-called death of a person Because the imperial court is ignorant and unethical, it is reasonable for us to raise an army to rebel. If we dig up people's ancestral graves, we will be scolded."

Daishan was a little surprised when he heard this, and immediately asked: "Your Emperor Gaozu of Dashun Kingdom was not the founding emperor of Xia Kingdom, how can he be a Han?"

Upon hearing this, Song Xiance was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

Li Zicheng founded the Dashun Kingdom. In order to flatter himself, he said that he was a descendant of Li Jiqian, the founding emperor of Xixia.But he is from Dangxiang, his original surname is Tuoba, and he is indeed not Han.

However, regardless of Li Zicheng's ancestry, even if he is not a Han, by this time he is definitely a Han and has the same customs as the Han people.

Now, Daishan will tell you directly, you are a Dangxiang person and not a Han, so what do you want the Han people to have these scruples about?

Song Xiance couldn't answer this, so he could only turn to look at Li Zicheng and let him answer it himself.

Others in the lobby were unable to interrupt and could only look at Li Zicheng.

Li Zicheng was very embarrassed.He has announced to the world that the founding emperor of Xixia is his ancestor, which is equivalent to announcing to the world that he is not a Han.Under normal circumstances, no one would care about this. Most people know what is going on.

But now, the Liaodong Jurchens are talking about this matter, and it is related to a very important matter. What can Li Zicheng do?If he slaps himself in the face and says that he is a Han, or that he is actually Chinese and is a Han, wouldn't that also be a disservice to his ancestors?
Daishan looked at Li Zicheng and said earnestly: "We are not Han people, so why should we worry about it? If we occupy the Twelve Tombs and dig out the Twelve Tombs, even if the Ming emperor dare not lead the rescue in person, he will definitely have to pretend and send the Ming army. Just stop it. In this way, if our two armies join forces, not only can we destroy the Ming army in the wild, but we can also dig up countless gold and silver properties for your majesty to conquer the world. Why not?"

Li Zicheng was actually really moved when he heard that he mentioned these two exciting conditions again, but he also knew his own affairs, so he turned to ask everyone in the hall: "Brothers, what do you think?"

If all his brothers agreed, he could agree to it.As long as these brothers support him, he doesn't have much to worry about.

However, after hearing his words, the people in the lobby, whether they were civil servants or military generals, remained silent.

Although there was no response, it was actually a response, which meant that they felt it was inappropriate.

Li Zicheng was a little reluctant when he saw it, because he was very motivated. After all, the benefits it brought to him were not ordinary.

So, he turned to stare at Song Xiance, forcing him to express his stance.He believed that with Song Xiance's ability, he should be able to understand what he wanted!

As a result, when Song Xiance saw his gaze, he lowered his head, avoided his gaze, and remained silent.Li Zicheng was unhappy, so he turned to look at Niu Jinxing.

This Grand Bachelor of Tianyou Palace has always been able to make him happy. This should be possible, right?

Unexpectedly, Niu Jinxing also avoided his gaze, lowered his head and said nothing.

This time, Li Zicheng was even more unhappy. Even Niu Jinxing couldn't understand what he meant and agreed with it.

He really didn't believe it anymore, so he turned to look at Liu Zongmin, his first general.This loyal general was so trusted by him that he could kill his two wives to express his loyalty at critical moments. Is this always okay?

As a result, Liu Zongmin also avoided his gaze, lowered his head and said nothing.

Damn it, Li Zicheng wanted to curse.These idiots can't see that if this thing is really going to be done, maybe the world can get it done sooner?

Finally, he turned to look at his nephew Li Guo. This is his own family, so there is always no problem, right?
Facts have proved that this matter is indeed unpopular. Li Guo also avoided his gaze and lowered his head to look for the non-existent ants.

At this point, although Li Zicheng was very angry, he also understood that if everyone did not support it, it would be best not to do this.

So, he was ready to reject the prince of the Qing Dynasty.

Unexpectedly, before he opened his mouth, Daishan sneered, "Haha", and then said: "By the way, I also heard about something. The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty announced to the world that he would pardon everyone in the Dashun Kingdom. But His Majesty is the only one who refuses to pardon me, so I don’t know whether this matter is true or not?”

Upon hearing this, Li Zicheng became really angry.

What Daishan said is indeed true.The Ming emperor did not step into Taiyuan's trap, and even declared to the world that he had caused the famine in Taiyuan and was not worthy of being a human being. He must be killed to uphold the law of the country.But others can indeed be pardoned.At least when he was in Zhending City, the Ming Emperor released nearly [-] prisoners regardless of the situation.

These people under my command, even their blood-related nephews, Liu Zongmin, who is known as the most trusted general, and his loyal ministers who are named military advisors and bachelors of the Tianyou Palace, all originally thought about their own retreat, in case of any eventuality. If you are defeated and caught, you will be pardoned by the Ming Dynasty emperor, so you don't want to dig up other people's ancestral graves.

Ok, good, good!
Since you want to give yourself a way out, I won't give you this way out.

Having made a decision in his heart, Li Zicheng immediately glanced at his subordinates sternly, then turned to Daishan and shouted: "Tell me, what should we do between the two countries?"

Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials in the lobby couldn't help but raise their heads and immediately stared at Li Zicheng, feeling a little disappointed in their hearts.

They also heard the words of Daishan, an old dog, and immediately understood why Li Zicheng made a sudden decision.To be honest, they think that they are not trying to leave a way out for themselves, but as Han people, how can they just touch other people's ancestral graves?It's not that there are no other ways. At least in the current situation, their two coalition forces still have a great advantage.

But now, Li Zicheng suspected that they had left a way out for him!

They were a little disappointed with Li Zicheng, but Daishan was very satisfied and immediately told him the strategy he had discussed with Dorgon.

Roughly speaking, each family sent half its troops to the north, occupied Changping, and spread the word that the Twelve Tombs were to be dug, attracting the Ming emperor to lead the army to rescue them.If so, that's for the best.

The combined strength of the two armies was 10,000+, and the Ming Emperor's army was only about [-]. Even if the capital's troops were added, it would only be [-] or [-] at most. It could definitely defeat the Ming Emperor's army, and even It would be best to take the opportunity to eliminate the Ming Emperor.

If the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty knew that this was a trap and did not dare to come, then he would at least send troops to rescue him, otherwise he would be scolded by the world. Can he stand having his ancestral graves dug up?So how many troops the Ming emperor sent would be destroyed. If there was a huge disparity in military strength, it would be easier to annihilate the Ming troops who went to save them.

Then, depending on the situation at the time, if you feel it is necessary, then dig out the Twelve Tombs after destroying the Ming army, and get the gold and silver buried in the tombs, divided between the two families.If you think it's not necessary, you don't have to dig.

Li Zicheng was very satisfied when he heard the plan and decided to do it immediately.

Therefore, Daishan went back to report to Dorgon, and the two families agreed that in early August of the 17th year of Chongzhen, Li Zicheng sent three generals, Liu Zongmin, Li Guo, and Gao Yigong, with [-] horse troops and [-] infantry troops to set off; On the Jianlu side, Dorgon personally led a [-]-strong army composed mainly of Manchu and Mongolian troops, following closely to the west of the Dashun Army, almost in tandem, heading towards the Changping area northeast of the capital.

Around Sanjiaidian, Li Zicheng was personally in charge and had 8 troops; on the Jianlu side, Daishan led the troops and also had 6 troops, for a total of 14 troops.

No matter which side the troops were on, their strength was far greater than the army led by the Ming Emperor. This was the advantage of the joint operations of the two armies.

Otherwise, the Qing army or the Dashun army would probably not dare to divide their forces like this.Because the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty had led troops to prove that he had the strength to fight against the Dashun Army or the Qing Army of equal strength.

The army was so vast that Ming Dynasty could only watch from afar, and then fled quickly.

Next to Li Guo were several of his adopted sons, one of whom was Li Laiheng.

Except for a few people who knew the purpose of the trip, no one else knew.And Li Laiheng was one of the few people who knew.

Along the way, he felt a little depressed.On this day, when the army crossed the capital, Li Laiheng finally couldn't help it, patted his horse and came to Li Guo's side and said, "Father, do you really want to dig the Twelve Tombs?"

Li Guo actually didn't say anything on the way. When he heard his words, he just turned his head and glanced at him without saying a word.

When Li Laiheng saw him, he said to him again: "Father, you said that the most important thing when you come out to work is to be loyal. Anyway, the Ming Emperor released all 3 of us in Zhending, and His Highness's message also stated He has said that he is not a tyrant, so why would he still dig up people's ancestral graves? Isn't this unloyal?"

When Li Guo heard this, he finally turned around and shouted with a cold face: "Now we are no longer rebels, we are the army of Dashun. We must obey His Highness in everything, do you understand?"

If you really want to be loyal, you won't annex other rebels.Therefore, the slogan "loyalty" has actually expired and cannot be used.

Li Laiheng suddenly fell silent when he heard this.But it could be seen from his face that he was very unhappy.

Li Guo admired his adopted son very much. Among all his adopted sons, Li Laiheng was the most capable of fighting.Seeing him like this, he enlightened him and said: "Don't think nonsense, listen carefully to His Highness's will. When His Highness ascends the throne and becomes emperor in the future, you will be the founding hero of the country, and you may be at least an earl. Do you understand?"

But who knows, Li Laiheng answered him: "Father, I still feel that I am too unloyal and I will be scolded!"

When Li Guo heard this, his face suddenly darkened and he shouted: "You can't teach Shuzi, get out!"

He doesn't have the patience to teach properly. If he really wants to teach, the stick will serve him directly.

To be honest, he himself was not in a very good mood, but to him, Li Zicheng was a god, and he had to listen to it.

After that, Li Laiheng didn't dare to say anything in front of him. Just like that, the coalition forces of the Dashun Army and the Qing Army arrived in Changping and stopped there. Then they put on a show and spread the word that they would excavate the Twelve Tombs of the Ming Dynasty. .

The imperial court stayed up all night to find out the news and immediately reported it to the capital.

(End of this chapter)