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Chapter 1333 A sneak attack on Xuan Da?

"Is that Master Zhang still in Beijing?"

Wang Chengen stood bowed beside the imperial desk of Emperor Chongzhen. Although he lowered his head, he could still clearly feel the emperor's depressed mood and the dull and depressing atmosphere in the Qianqing Palace.

"I heard that Master Zhang begged the Emperor to grant him special favors, and according to the rules of Yanshenggong, he was given a first-rank salary and an official residence in Beijing. Since he did not receive the Emperor's approval, he is still staying in Beijing, temporarily staying at Changchun Temple, and has not returned to Longhu Mountain yet."

Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said: "I have already approved the Ministry of Rites to discuss these two matters in detail. According to the Ministry of Rites' reply, there is no such story in this dynasty, so it is difficult to agree. I also think that the Ministry of Rites's opinion is right.

Well, let's ignore these trivial matters. You should immediately convey my order: Order Master Zhang to hold a ceremony in Changchun Temple to pray for the Imperial Concubine's illness. In addition, you should also instruct the Buddhist and Taoist Records Office to order all the famous temples and Taoist temples in the capital to chant sutras and pray for the Imperial Concubine for three days.

There are also monks and Taoist priests in the Southern Palace, as well as in the Yinghua Hall, the Dagaoxuan Hall and other places. Whether they are famous and virtuous monks or palace maids who practice Taoism and worship Buddha, they will chant and pray for the Imperial Concubine for seven days starting tomorrow. "

Wang Chengen bowed his head and said, "Your servant, obey your order!"

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Just when Emperor Chongzhen issued an edict to pray for Noble Consort Tian Xiuying, Emperor Huang Taiji of the Qing Dynasty in Liaodong had just returned from hunting in Yehe City.

During this tour of inspection in Yehe, Huang Taiji selected two thousand elite soldiers from the Eight Banners Cavalry, and another three hundred white-armored Bayala warriors followed him in front, behind, and on both sides, acting as imperial guards.

Although this one was not as big as the annual parade, it was still quite large, lasting for more than half a month...

When he went to Yehe for hunting, Huang Taiji deliberately left Shengjing City from the Xiaobei Gate and went straight to the tomb of his number one favorite concubine, "Guan Sui Palace Chen Fei" Borjigit Hailanzhu. He personally entered the Chen Fei's hall to offer tea and wine, and cried loudly, his voice reaching outside the hall. After a long time, he came out of the hall, got on his horse again, and headed for Yehe.

Borjigit Hailanzhu was Huang Taiji's most beloved concubine. She was also the niece of Huang Taiji's Empress Xiaoduanwen, Zhezhe, and the sister of Empress Xiaozhuangwen, Bumbutai. Hailanzhu was depressed all day long because her own son died young. She finally became ill due to depression and died when Huang Taiji besieged Jinzhou City.

Huang Taiji was heartbroken at the time. He rushed back regardless of the war in Jinzhou and was unable to see Hai Lanzhu again.

The beauty's popularity has faded, and the hero's heart is broken!

Huang Taiji could not accept the cruel reality of Hai Lanzhu's death and fainted several times due to excessive grief. In order to express his grief, he held a grand funeral for Hai Lanzhu and frequently held various memorial ceremonies. On the occasion of the New Year's Day of the following year, he even issued an edict that "on the occasion of the death of Concubine Minhui, Gonghe and Yuanfei, the court celebrations shall be cancelled and banquets, music and dances shall be stopped."

Huang Taiji was truly a rare romantic man as he suspended all court ceremonies due to the death of a favorite concubine. This also indirectly proved the beauty and intelligence of Hai Lanzhu, otherwise how could she have charmed such a powerful hero!

Today, Huang Taiji returned from hunting in Yehe and passed by the tomb of Concubine Hai Lanzhu again. He could not bear to leave for a long time and wandered in the tomb, filled with grief.

Although I feel reluctant, I have to leave eventually!

Huang Taiji finally came out of the mausoleum of Concubine Chen, and outside the north gate of Shengjing City, he ordered the two thousand elite soldiers of the Eight Banners who had accompanied him on hunting to return to their respective banners. Only the kings, beile, beizi, and relatives such as Gushan Ezhen of each banner were left, and they were escorted into the city by the three hundred white-armored Bayala guards.

As soon as the mighty team entered the Dizai Gate, Huang Taiji ordered the Joseon Crown Prince to go back to the Goryeo Pavilion to rest. So, the Joseon Crown Prince Sohyeon, the second son of the Joseon Emperor, and several Joseon ministers including Kim Seong-guk who were accompanying the emperor on the hunting trip dismounted to express their gratitude. After Huang Taiji's team gradually moved away, they remounted and, together with nearly a hundred servants, went from Wugongfang through Wendefang to the Goryeo Pavilion inside the Great South Gate.

Huang Taiji's troops did not dismount until they reached the Daqing Gate. At this time, both sides of the imperial road were already filled with Manchu nobles and civil and military officials who came to welcome the emperor.

Huang Taiji did not go back to the palace to rest directly. Instead, he brought Zheng Chen to the Chongzheng Hall to accept the audience of the Manchu nobles and ministers. His eyelids were slack and he looked very tired.

After the meeting of the nobles, dukes and beiles, Huang Taiji asked the kings, dukes and ministers in fluent Tartar: "During the days when I was hunting, has there been any news from the Ming court?"

Fan Wencheng, the Grand Secretary of the Inner Court, knelt down and replied in the same Tartar language: "Your Majesty, according to reliable information... Chen Xinjia has been imprisoned."

"Why?"

"It was reported that he 'negotiated the payment with me privately'."

"Negotiate the terms privately?" Huang Taiji's face was full of suspicion.

Prince Su Haoge shouted angrily before Huang Taiji could continue speaking: "What do you mean by 'negotiating the terms privately'? Isn't that what the dog emperor of the Southern Ming meant?"

Prince Rui Dorgon stood among a group of princes and nobles. After taking a look at Hauge, he couldn't help but shook his head secretly, but he didn't say anything.

Huang Taiji also looked up at Haoge and didn't say much. His expression made it impossible to tell what he was thinking, which showed how cunning he was.

"Is there any other news?" Huang Taiji did not dwell too much on the matter of Chen Xinjia's "private negotiation of funds".

Fan Wencheng then reported all the news about the Ming court, including the defeat of Ding Qirui, Zuo Liangyu and others at Shuipoji, the confrontation between Yongning Earl Zhang Cheng and Xuanda Border Army and Li Zicheng, the King of Rebellion, outside Kaifeng City, and the dismissal and return home of Prime Minister Zhou Yanru.

"Father Khan, that southern barbarian Zhang Cheng has ruined our plans in Jinzhou. I think we can take advantage of the fact that his main force is out and raid his lair to relieve the hatred under Jinzhou!"

Huang Taiji glanced at Haoge listlessly, still without showing any emotion, but turned to Dorgon and asked, "Dorgon, what do you think?"

Dorgon was slightly stunned. Although he didn't want to take the lead at this moment, he had already been named and he had no choice. He stood up and straightened his robes before bowing and clasping his fists and saying, "King Khan, our army did not win a complete victory in the battle of Jinzhou, and the loss of military supplies was huge. Now the flagmen of each flag are in a very difficult situation, and even the princes of each flag are in a very difficult situation. Therefore, I agree with Prince Su's proposal..."

Just when everyone thought Dorgon had finished speaking, he continued, "However... Prince Su proposed a surprise attack on Xuanda in the Southern Ming Dynasty, but I don't fully support it."

"Dorgon, what exactly do you mean? Do you agree or not?" Hauge was as impatient as ever and kept demanding an explanation from Dorgon.