A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 865 Calculation
Wu Sangui returned to his mansion, and he discussed with Fang Guangchen secretly for a long time. When it was almost dawn, he finally wrote a letter and sent his confidant out of the city to Huanxiling, where the Qing army was entrenched.

On the fifth day of April, Huanxiling, Weiyuan Fort.

Four or five miles east of Shanhaiguan, there is an arched mountain ridge, shaped like a club, five or six feet high, with wide and flat slopes, about three or four miles long.This mountain ridge and mound has repeatedly appeared in the chronicles and poems of the time. It is Huanxi Ridge, and it also has a name: Qiji Ridge.

There are two names in one ridge, with opposite sentiments. Which title to use depends only on which direction the traveler walks from, whether he enters or exits the pass.

Those who enter the customs, looking at the Shanhaiguan Pass in front of them, are happy in their hearts, and they are called Huanxi Ridge.

Those who leave the customs feel desolate in their hearts, and they don't know when they will return to their hometown, which is called Desolate Ridge.

Huanxi Ridge has a gentle slope curve, there is Meng Jiangnv Temple at the foot of the ridge, and there is an official road passing by, which leads to Guanmen. Weiyuan Fort is on the ridge.The castle is not big, only seventy paces around, and the south is the city gate.

This castle is commonly known as Moaning City, also known as Weiyuantai. It is an outpost city outside Shanhaiguan City, and there is usually a commander in chief living in it.

At this time, Weiyuan Fort has been occupied by the Qing army, and the defenders of the castle are full of bright helmets and armor, with flying tigers carrying flags on their backs, and elite Gebush soldiers with carved feathers and tails on their helmets. They belong to the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. personal guard.

The defense office is not big, and at this time it is crowded with the monarchs and ministers of the Qing Dynasty. In addition to Dorgon and Duoduo, there are also Kabush Xianga La Angbang Wubai, six departments in charge of various officials, and Wenguan University Shining Wan Me, Fan Wencheng and others.

At this time, the Han, Mongolian, Korean, and Japanese Zhu Gushan Ezhen who belonged to the Two Yellow Banners also gathered in the hall.

After Dorgon ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he changed the two white flags that belonged to him to two yellow flags, just like Huang Taiji managed the Zhengbai Banner at first, and changed it to the Zhengyellow Banner after he ascended the throne.The colors of the two white banners of the Han army and the Mongolian flags under the original subordinates were also corrected, but the Eight Banners of North Korea and Eight Banners of Japan were formed after Dorgon ascended the throne, so there is no need to change them.

In addition, there are staunch allies of the Qing Dynasty in the hall, including Badali, Prince of Heshuo Tuxietu of the Horqin Department, Wu Keshan, Prince of Heshuo Zhuoliketu, Manzhu Xili, King of Dorobatulu County, and Doroza Saktu. County King Butazi and others gathered.

In this campaign, Horqin's subordinates spent a lot of money, dispatching a total of [-] bannermen and [-] armored soldiers to accompany Dorgon.As for the remaining Mongolian tribes in the outer vassals, many tribes gathered along the Abatai and Jierhalanga roads, with about [-] bannermen and [-] armored soldiers.

After Yuetuo's death, the Zhenghong Banner in Manchuria was originally managed by Dabeile on behalf of Shan. This expedition has been officially handed over to Luoluohuan, Yuetuo's son.Together with Du Du, the owner of the Manchuria-inlaid red flag, he led the two red flags of Han, Mongolia, North Korea, and Japan under his banner, and a total of 5 people, including the army coat, were closely besieging Yizhou.

Also, Hauge was the original owner of the Zhenglan Banner in Manchuria, and Hauge died in the battle of Songjin. His eldest son, Qi Zheng'er, was only ten years old at the time. Prince Zheng Jierhalang, who holds the Xianglan Banner, took care of him. Although Dorgon was greedy, he did not dare to annex it.

This time, the Manchuria Zhenglan Banner followed along the Jierhalang Road, and changed from two yellow flags to two white flags. The Japanese and other flag troops were monitoring Jinzhou and Ningyuan, but they were not gathered in the defense hall at this time.

"Hahaha, God helped me too."

In the official hall, Emperor Xuantong of the Qing Dynasty, Dorgon, was laughing, and Gao Hongzhong, the Minister of Justice who was in charge of Manzi City, kept sending news from Mingdu.I heard that after Li Chuang captured the Ming capital, he couldn't hold back his temper in just a few days, tortured the officials and gentry, broke up their homes, and now not only the officials and gentry are disappointed, but even the people in the capital hate them to the bone.

Dorgon was surprised at first, and then excited beyond words. He thought that after Li Zicheng took over the capital, another powerful dynasty in the Central Plains was born, and the Qing Dynasty was always in danger of survival. Now it seems that this worry has gone.The so-called Dashun is no longer the primary concern of the Qing Dynasty.

University student Ning Wan and I stood beside me, and I couldn't help laughing: "After all, it's a new dynasty. It's self-destruction!"

There was even a deep-seated hatred in his eyes: "To poison the gentry, it can be said to be insane. This thief is like this, and he is also the enemy of our life and death in the Qing Dynasty! In the future, we must not let it go, one will kill the other!"

Everyone in the hall nodded, with expressions of sympathy, they were considered officials, gentry and landlords now, and they dared not imagine that if Li Chuang was powerful, what would happen if Li Chuang would chase them for money in the future?They dare not imagine what it would be like if they were tortured and chased after money.

This is also one of the reasons why Li Chuang and others were chased and killed by the Qing soldiers in history.In addition, the officials of the Ming Dynasty will be demoted, how should they be reused, or how should they be reused.

Only their fate, the cold and cold storage is already considered, and most of them will still lose their wealth and lives.Just like Tian Jianxiu, Zhang Nai, Wu Ruyi and others, they surrendered to the Qing army, and were ordered to be beheaded by Ergun shortly thereafter, even their subordinates were also killed.

In the end, there was no other way, their remnants had to unite with Nanming, but they had no intention of doing so.

Fan Wencheng has been thinking about something. At this time, his eyes were a little worried. He said: "I have offered three strategies before. The first strategy is to carve up the world with Shunguo, and even join forces with thieves to fight against Wang Dou if necessary. Now look at Not only the officials and gentry of the Ming Dynasty hate him deeply, but also the common people hate him to the bone, my Qing Dynasty must not be contaminated with it, lest my reputation of the Qing Dynasty be ruined!"

Dorgon was startled, then nodded. Fan Wencheng offered three strategies earlier. The third strategy of "capturing western Liaoning and aiding the thieves from Austria" has basically succeeded. If they hadn't held back Yang Guozhu, Wu Sangui and the others, Li Chuang It will not be so easy for others to win the capital.

Therefore, Dorgon has paid more and more attention to Fan Wencheng, and Dorgon has attached great importance to his strategic views.

Everyone in the hall agreed with Fan Wencheng's words. Although the Qing Dynasty did not have a good reputation in the Ming Dynasty, there was still a way to make some officials, businessmen and gentry turn to their side.If they join forces with the thieves, it will really ruin their reputation in the Qing Dynasty. This is something that the Qing Dynasty is afraid to avoid.

Fan Wencheng continued: "The news came from Manzi City that the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty has fled into Xuanfu Town. Wang Dou has the crown prince in his hands, and he is righteous. If our Qing Dynasty joins forces with the bandits to attack, it will further increase the power of the Ming Kingdom. Resentment, this should be something I try my best to avoid!"

Dorgon frowned, and he pondered: "Why did Xueshi Fan teach me?"

Fan Wencheng respectfully said: "Your Majesty, I have thought carefully about it. The only way I can do it is to fight the snipe and the clam, and the fisherman will benefit. After I entered the Qing Dynasty, if I encountered a traitor, I should not fight against them. Sit back and watch." Fight against the king, and when they are both defeated, it is better to destroy the two thieves in one fell swoop."

Ning Wan and I squinted at Fan Wencheng, who was in high spirits, at this time he said lightly: "I'm afraid that Liu Zei's heart has been lost. Although there are many soldiers and horses, they are no longer Wang Dou's opponent. Jieshi Wang Dou wiped out Liu Zai in one fell swoop, we The Qing Dynasty is about to face the Jingbian Army with its soldiers and horses Zhengrui!"

Everyone in the hall was stunned. According to the current situation, this situation is very likely to happen.

After chasing stolen goods and paying wages, the so-called Dashun is no longer a strong enemy of the Qing Dynasty, but Wang Dou...

He has determination, he is capable, and more importantly, Wang Dou has always been hostile to the Qing Dynasty, wishing to destroy it as soon as possible, the contradiction between the two is irreconcilable, either you die, or I live.

Fan Wencheng smiled and said: "Scholar Ning is not unreasonable to be worried. Therefore, we must help the bandits in the Qing Dynasty, but we must not just let them go. The bandits are in Mingdu at this time. Fighting opportunity? It is expected that troops will be sent soon! Xuanfu Town is not far from the capital, maybe the bandits will react after Wang Dou forced Lin Mingdu, and they will definitely fight near the capital!"

He said: "That's why our soldiers of the Qing Dynasty must come to Mingjing in a hurry, close to the battlefield, and wait and see the changes. Wang Dou is extremely wary of our Qing Dynasty. It is time to fight against the bandits, so how can we not divide our troops to take precautions?" In this way, his soldiers and horses are divided into weak ones, one goes down and the other goes up, and the bandits will definitely be killed by him, and both sides will suffer, and our Qing Dynasty can freely choose where to attack!"

Everyone pondered, Ning Wan and I reacted very quickly, and quickly caught a loophole in Fan Wencheng's words, and he said sadly: "How about dividing up the troops to defend against the thieves?"

Everyone was stunned, it is also possible that Ning finished my words, if the bandits also divide their troops to defend the Qing Dynasty, then the strength of the two will be changed to the previous situation.

Fan Wencheng said: "I, Daqing, can secretly speak kindly to the bandits, saying that my Daqing and Wang Dou are incompatible. This time, I came here to help Dashun destroy Wang Dou. Looking at the situation of the bandits, I have no understanding of the Qing Dynasty, or just regard it as an ordinary barbarian outside the Great Wall, watching the thieves deploy their defenses earlier, and even want to transfer Yang Guozhu, Wu Sangui and others to Beijing, only Tang Tong's defense of the second pass can be seen."

Ning Wan and I sneered and said: "Smart words and good words to caress? Is it groveling and begging for comfort? I was born in Liaodong in the Qing Dynasty, and I have been invincible in all battles since Emperor Wu. When do I need to humble myself to the mere thieves? "

His words resonated with many people in the hall, especially those Manchurians, who all looked at Fan Wencheng with unkind eyes, and Duduo, who was sitting by the side, felt even more violent.

Dorgon didn't care, he waved his hand and said: "As long as I can get benefits and benefit my Qing Dynasty, what is a mere humble word? I think back then when my Qing Dynasty wanted to negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty, I was willing to consider paying tribute. A man It can be bent and stretched, and so is the country."

Fan Wencheng sang: "Your Majesty is wise, I have a king like this in the Qing Dynasty, and the country is blessed."

Everyone in the hall didn't say anything anymore. Compared with the Central Plains, the barbarians outside the Great Wall really didn't pay much attention to these things. When they were strong, they were rampant, and when they were weak, they were subdued.

Fan Wencheng finally said: "This is the secret plan of the humble official to help the bandits. It will definitely not let the people of the Ming Dynasty catch them, and it will also hurt both the bandits and Wang Dou. In the end, I, the fisherman of the Qing Dynasty, will benefit."

Everyone in the hall pondered, Fan Wencheng's strategy is not problematic, although Wang Dou is strong, he has always been the number one enemy of the Qing Dynasty, but it is impossible to be strong enough to deal with the bandits and the Qing Dynasty at the same time.Although Manzi City spent countless manpower and material resources after the Battle of Jinzhou, it was finally discovered that Wang Dou expanded his army, and the number of troops seemed to have increased to [-] to [-].

However, after all, he only has 6 or 70 horses. Even with the addition of some garrison auxiliary soldiers, it is hard to say how powerful it is just like the existence of the coated slaves in the Qing Dynasty.The combined strength of Qingshun and Qingshun reached [-]. If Wang Dou could deal with Qingshun and Qingshun at the same time, Dorgon and others would not believe what they said.

Many people even dismissed my worries about Ning Wan. They shared the same worries, but they were just in case.

Most people still think that the thief will fight with Wang Dou to lose both sides, and their own side will spy from afar, and it is good to take advantage of the results in the end.

Seeing everyone's calculations and calculations, at this time General Pingnan and Prince Yu Duoduo was quite impatient, he suddenly stood up, and shouted: "Why is it so troublesome? My Qing soldiers took Mingdu directly, wiped out the thieves, Get the thief and seize the children's money, and then deal with Wang Dou!"

"No!"

Everyone in the hall said in unison, and Dorgon frowned and said: "The rogues have been using troops for a long time, and the Han soldiers in the past should not despise them. What's more, they went to Mingjing on the second day. What kind of combat power is this? Helping pay, exhausting people's hearts, who knows if they have lost their combat power? Don't rush forward, this soldier should not be attacked lightly."

He looked at the people in the hall, and said with a serious expression: "I will also strictly tell the kings, Baylor, Beizi, Duke and ministers, etc., if you deal with high-ranking thieves, you must be vigilant, and you must not neglect the enemy. What's more, according to what Fan Xueshi said, you can If you don't fight with the bandits, it's better not to fight, so as not to lose your troops and make the king fight in vain."

He said cautiously: "Wealth is a small matter, but the survival of the country is the most important thing. If both sides are hurt, it will be taken advantage of by Wang Dou. My Qing Dynasty has only this little family property. I can't afford to lose it. Be sure to be safe!"

He said: "Of course, if the Liu thieves are arrogant and domineering, let them know how powerful I am!"

Compared with Huang Taiji, Dorgon was a little less talented and general, and a little more vicious and cautious. Historically, after he received Wu Sangui's letter asking for help, he was worried that it was a trap. Li Zicheng tore to death.

In the end, after repeated observations, he found that this was indeed not a trap, and he also roughly saw Li Zicheng's strength, which made Wu Sangui very anxious, and the condition was to surrender by borrowing mutiny and get everything he wanted, so he was satisfied and ordered the main force to attack.

Li Zicheng was also stupid. He didn't know that Dorgon had been stationed in Huanxiling, a few miles away, for many days. Moreover, Tang Tong had fought with Manchurian soldiers beforehand and was defeated. Li Zicheng didn't pay attention.The Manchurian soldiers lived up to Dorgon's expectations, and defeated the seemingly invincible main force of the Shun army in one go.

Although Li Zicheng brought only 7 or [-] people to Shanhaiguan at that time, most of them were his most elite old battalion soldiers, but they were vulnerable to the Qing army and persisted for less than a quarter of an hour.Dorgon finally heaved a sigh of relief and ordered to hunt down and kill him.

Judging from this matter, we can see Dorgon's caution and greed, so before the intelligence is known, Dorgon remains highly vigilant about fighting the Dashun Army.

In fact, Duoduo was also a little worried, because although the capital of Ming Dynasty fell in two days, the people of the Ming Dynasty had lost their hearts and breaths, and all Ming people were looking forward to a change of dynasty.But when the Shun army went down to the capital on the second day, this kind of combat power still made Duoduo a little scared. After all, they had also entered the customs many times, and they knew whether the capital of the Ming Dynasty could fight well.

However, he was still unconvinced and said: "After all the calculations, what if Wang Dou and the bandits join hands to deal with me, Daqing?"

Everyone was startled, no one had thought of this possibility, but Fan Wencheng chuckled and said with a smile: "Prince Yu, don't worry, this is absolutely impossible!"

He said: "If Wang Dou joins forces with the thieves, he will lose righteousness, and the whole Ming Kingdom will discuss it. He hates my Qing Dynasty deeply, and it is impossible to join forces with my Qing Dynasty. Therefore, according to the calculation of the three parties, he is just a widow."

Duoduo was silent, and he was just talking casually, knowing that this was absolutely impossible.

Fan Wencheng finally said: "Looking at the current situation, our Qing soldiers should enter the customs as soon as possible. In order to win the support of Ming officials, it is better to use the banner of exterminating the thieves and avenging your father, so as to reduce their resistance. heart. It will be even better if we can win over a large number of Ming officials, generals and old officials.”

Dorgon said with some distress: "It's a pity that I wrote a letter beforehand, and everyone in Shanhaiguan was unwilling to surrender me to the Qing Dynasty. The treatment I gave them was not unreasonable. Even Yang Guozhu from Jizhen, Cao Bianjiao from Yizhou and Wang Tingchen Not even my envoys face to face!"

His face was gloomy: "If you don't want to surrender, you have to kill, especially Cao Bianjiao and Wang Tingchen in Yizhou. During the Battle of Jinzhou, Wang Dou sent troops from Yizhou to cut off my retreat. My Qing Dynasty is in Wang Dou's hands After being punished once, do you want to suffer a second time? The Ministry of Rites will send someone to persuade Cao Wang to surrender again, and if King Cao refuses to surrender, let Du Du and the others attack the city with all their strength!"

Baylor Sahalian, who was in charge of the Ministry of Etiquette, and the others hurriedly responded.

At this time, there were [-] main forces of the Erhong Banner gathered under the city of Yizhou, and Cao Bianjiao and Wang Tingchen in Yizhou had no more than [-] troops.The city has not been captured, of course it is because of Cao and Wang's tenacious resistance, but it is also due to the fact that the besieged Qing army did not use all their strength.

What's more, a large number of former Erhuang Banner soldiers and horses gathered near Jinzhou. In terms of military strength, it can be said to be superior.

If you really want to be willing to spend money, Yizhou City is not difficult to capture.

After arranging this matter, Dorgon looked at Gao Hongzhong, who was in charge of the Manzi City, and said, "How are you doing in Manzi City?"

Gao Hongzhong hurriedly came out, and he said respectfully: "Back to the emperor, my ministers are about to report this matter. After the thieves chased the stolen money in Mingjing, the officials, gentlemen and the people gnashed their teeth, and now they all hate the thieves. According to the information of the ministers, some officials Xungui is looking forward to Wang Dou and Prince Ming, but because Wang Dou implements a policy similar to that of gentry in Xuanfu Town, there are many people who are dissatisfied and fearful of Wang Dou."

He said: "These people are looking forward to it, but there are more people. My minister got the news. At this time, Wu Sangui, the general soldier of Liaodong in Shanhaiguan, has other thoughts. Recently, he has been in frequent contact with people from Jinzhou, Ningyuan and other places. According to the emperor's order, The soldiers and horses stationed along the city did not hunt down their messengers...the minister also got secret information about what Wu Sangui discussed..."

He looked at everyone in the hall and said, "Borrow captives to fight the bandits!"

"Borrow captives to fight the bandits?"

Everyone in the hall had different expressions, and Dorgon was also taken aback, and then his face spread with uncontrollable joy, and he said: "Wu Sangui is trying to imitate Tang Suzong's borrowing troops to return to Hebei? Yes, among the generals in Liaodong, also Only this person has mixed thoughts. Recovering Shenjing, the credit lies in Sheji? Now the thief is the Tang monk's meat, and everyone wants to take a bite. It seems that his heart has also moved."

He laughed out loud at the end: "I gave him the princely position a few days ago and he didn't move, but now he wants to borrow troops? God help me! Haha, it's all thanks to the thieves chasing stolen goods and helping them pay. The silver copy is good."

At this time, the personal guard came to report that there was a secret messenger outside asking to see him, and he brought a letter written by Wu Sangui.

The smile on Dorgon's face was even brighter: "Sure enough, it's here. I really said that Cao Cao is here, and Cao Cao will be there. God help me!"

……

Soon, Wu Sangui's messenger came and respectfully presented Wu Sangui's autographed letter. Dorgon comforted him with gentle words, ordered the messenger to be properly arranged, and then read the letter carefully.

I saw the above writing: "Sangui is inferior to the emperor of the Northern Dynasty: Sangui was promoted by my late emperor at the beginning, and he took the responsibility of the Liaodong army as a mosquito. The emperor's prestige has always been admired. Therefore, I did not dare to use the name, and the Emperor Liang knew it because of the friendship of the ministers."

"Sangui is now in the town of Liaodong. I want to stick to the east and consolidate the capital. Unexpectedly, the bandits violated the sky and violated the law. How can it be possible to steal the mob? But the people in the capital are not solid, and the treacherous party opens the door to accept money. The late emperor was unfortunate. Nine Temple ashes!"

"Today, the bandit leader wants to assume his title and plunder women's wealth. The crime is extremely serious. Sincerely like the red eyebrows, green forests, Huangchaolu Mountains, heaven and man are indignant. The will of the people has been separated, and their defeat can be established and waited for!"

"Our country has accumulated virtues and benevolence, and the patriarchal clans of the provinces have not been lost. For example, Jin Wengong and Han Guangwu Zhongxing may have some of them. There have been uprising soldiers from far and near, and the feathers are flying. The mountains and rivers are as dense as stars. Sangui is favored by the country. Well, I am sorry for the victims of the people, and I refuse to guard the side gate, and I want to ask the teacher for the crime, so as to comfort people's hearts!"

"The small army in the east of Naijing has not gathered, and weeping for help. Our country and the Northern Dynasty have been in good relations for more than two hundred years. Today, the country is in trouble for no reason. The Northern Dynasty should mourn it, and the rebellious officials and thieves are not suitable for the Northern Dynasty. The husband eliminates violence. It is also great to cut off evil and follow the law, to save the dangers and help the country, to be righteous, to save the people from water and fire, to be benevolent, to succeed in the rise and fall of a great name, to take prestige, to establish hegemony, and to make great achievements!"

"There are countless gold and silk children gathered by the rogue bandits. Once the righteous soldiers arrive, they are all owned by the emperor. This is also a great benefit. The emperor regards the heroes of the world as worthy of this destructive meeting. It is a rare time. In other words, quickly select elite soldiers, and Sangui will lead all his troops to join forces to reach the capital, destroy the bandits in the court, and show righteousness to China, so what will our dynasty do to repay the Northern Dynasty with only money and silk?"

After Dorgon saw it, he showed it to everyone, especially the bachelors who accompanied him.

Ning Wan I knelt down with a smile on my face, and he said: "Your Majesty, this is a golden opportunity, seize it quickly."

Everyone in the hall also agrees, they are worrying about how to enter the customs, Wu Sangui's book, if they are really sleepy, they will have a pillow.

Fan Wencheng was thoughtful, and asked Dorgon, "Your Majesty, do you really want to agree to Wu Sangui's loan?"

Dorgon had a half-smile on his face, and he said: "Entry is certain, but Wu Sangui can't be allowed to win so easily, and if he enters the pass..."

He sneered a few times, and after careful discussion with the officials in the hall, he expressed his thoughts and asked Fan Wencheng to write and polish his words, and finally wrote a letter for the messenger to bring back.

The letter said: "Bogda Khan of the Great Mongolia, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty reported to Wu Sangui a letter saying: Xiangyu and the Ming Dynasty repaired, and wrote letters to the Ming monarchs and ministers repeatedly, regardless of the country's chaos and the death of soldiers and civilians. There was no answer. Therefore. Our country has made several military invasions and strategies, and it is a signal to the officials, soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty, hoping that the king of the Ming Dynasty will be familiar with it and make good arrangements."

"If you don't come back here today, you can only rest the country and the people. I heard that the rogues captured the capital, and the Ming Lord died tragically. It is too much to blame. Use it as a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. He will sink the boat and break the cauldron. He vowed not to return. Destroy the thieves and send the people out of water and fire."

"Ji Bo sent an envoy to write a letter, and he was very happy, so he led the troops forward. Husband Bosi repayed the master's favor, and the thieves are inseparable, and the righteousness of loyal ministers is also the righteousness of loyal ministers. Although Bo has always defended Liaodong and made me an enemy, don't do it because of it now. In the past, there is still suspicion, but in the past Guan Zhong shot Duke Huan to the hook, and later Duke Huan used him as Zhong's father to achieve hegemony."

"Today, if Bo leads the people to come back, he will enshrine his homeland and Jin will be a vassal king, just like the old things in the Nanking Road of the Great Liao Dynasty. One can avenge the country's revenge, and the other can protect the wealth and wealth of the future generations, just like the eternity of rivers and mountains... ..."

(End of this chapter)