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Su Tiancheng was busy in Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou, and Huang Taiji was not idle either.For many years, the status of the Han army who defected to the Qing Dynasty has always been somewhat low. This is also because the combat effectiveness of the Han army is average. At the same time, the generals of the Han army are also generally discriminated against, especially in the eyes of the Manchu nobles. A general who doesn't want to serve his master, but chooses to surrender, his quality is definitely not good, such a person is not worthy of reuse.

Deep down in his heart, Huang Taiji also had the same opinion. His welcome ceremony for the Han army who came to surrender was very solemn and the standard was very high. Even when the Qing Dynasty was established, Kong Youde was granted the title of King of Respect, and Geng Zhongming took it seriously. Shun Wang, Shang Kexi is Zhishun Wang. This move shocked the Manchu nobles. On many public occasions, Huang Taiji repeatedly emphasized that the Han army, including the officers of the Han army, must be taken seriously.

The reason why Huang Taiji did this was because he realized the importance of the Han people. Han ministers of civil and military affairs are more familiar with the unspoken rules in officialdom than Manchu officials, and they can make good suggestions in governing the country. To take refuge, one must make enough gestures, otherwise the Han people will not be able to be retained.

However, Huang Taiji’s painstaking efforts also encountered setbacks. Many Han army officers who had surrendered defected again and left Houjin. They were even willing to give up the army and return to Daming to live the lives of ordinary people. Or because the policy was not really implemented, Huang Taiji clarified a lot of preferential policies for the Han army. Unfortunately, these policies need to be implemented by Manchu officials. Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the policy to be fully implemented. , including the ministers in the DPRK, encountered discrimination and humiliation by the Manchus, and gradually became disappointed with the Qing Dynasty.I would rather give up everything and leave the Qing Dynasty.

After all, Huang Taiji's understanding is different. In his heart, he does not trust the Han army [-]%, but the gesture he made is complete trust.He knew very well that he had to do this. There were not many Manchus. If he wanted to conquer Ming Dynasty, he had to unite with the Han people. The more Han people gathered around him, the greater the blow to the Ming Dynasty.

In order to reassure the surrendered Han army, Huang Taiji even formulated a policy, whether the Han officials surrendered or not.The Qing Dynasty cannot force it. Those who are willing to surrender will be welcomed by the Qing Dynasty and will be given important tasks. Those who are unwilling to surrender can leave on their own. Even if they leave after surrendering, they will not be pursued.Even coming to the Qing Dynasty again is welcome.

This measure.Huang Taiji implemented it with high-pressure means.

Moreover, in order to improve the status of the Han army, Huang Taiji even punished Dorgon and Duoduo who discriminated against the Han army. Because of this method, the attitude of the Qing Dynasty towards the Han army has changed a lot.

This is where Huang Taiji is wise and great.No matter whether you wish it or not, and no matter what you think, as long as it is beneficial to the Qing Dynasty, you must do it, because he is the emperor.He must consider for the future of the Qing Dynasty.If he was only for the Manchu dignitaries, then the Qing Dynasty would not have a future.

The Guan Ning Jin line of defense is solid, and the situation in Mongolia is not very good. Lushun's navy is in the process of construction. The current situation shows that the Qing Dynasty has no chance to attack Ming Dynasty. At this time, Huang Taiji is It will not be idle. The Qing Dynasty must develop and cannot stand still.

At this time, Huang Taiji thought of establishing the Han Eight Banners.

The Eight Banners of Manchuria and the Eight Banners of Mongolia have been established, and everyone knows the bravery of the Eight Banners. The Eight Banners system was established by the father Nurhaci. Facts have proved that this is a very effective military system and a great integration The army of the Qing Dynasty was strengthened and its combat effectiveness was enhanced.It can even be said that the Eight Banners system is the foundation for the founding of the late Jin Dynasty and the founding of the Qing Dynasty.

The Eight Banners system is not only a military system, but also a form of social organization in which the military and the people are united, and the military and the government are united. The most important thing is that most of the civil servants in the court of the Qing Dynasty came from the Eight Banners Army. For example, Daishan , Dorgon and others are not only the owners of the Eight Banners, but also senior officials in the court.

The Han army is subordinate to the Eight Banners. This system, to a certain extent, is also a kind of contempt for the Han army.

The total number of Han troops led by Kong Youde was the largest, reaching 5 at the peak. Unfortunately, most of them were lost in the battle of Daling River City. The remaining Han troops stayed in Shenyang, and Huang Taiji incorporated them into the Under the banner of the Xianghuang Banner, the total number of the Han army led by Geng Zhongming was close to 3, and the total number of the Han army led by Shang Kexi was more than 7. That is to say, the total number of the Han army serving the Qing Dynasty reached [-]. It is entirely feasible to set up the Han Eight Banners with such a large team.

How to set up the Eight Banners of Han, Huang Taiji had already thought about it. Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi, who were appointed kings, could not be the Gushan Ezhen of the Eight Banners of Han. They were all crowned as kings. If Monk Geng Zhongming was delighted to serve as Gu Shan Ezhen, the rest of the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty, Gu Shan Ezhen, would not be able to sit on an equal footing with the two, and there would definitely be troubles.

How to effectively establish the Han Eight Banners is related to the fate of the Qing Dynasty, and Huang Taiji will never underestimate it.

How to balance the relationship here, Huang Taiji relied on Fan Wencheng's suggestion. Fan Wencheng almost became Huang Taiji's most trusted minister, and even surpassed Daishan and Dorgon in terms of making suggestions.

Huang Taiji's consideration is also reasonable. No matter how much he trusts Fan Wencheng, he will not pose a threat to his own status or his descendants. Fan Wencheng is loyal and dedicated to the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty. No matter whether Fan Wencheng is selfish or not, he is impeccable in serving himself.

Some suggestions put forward by Fan Wencheng worked really well, especially after Huang Taiji transferred Daishan and Dorgon away from Shenyang, the situation quickly stabilized. In times of peace, Huang Taiji relied even more heavily on Fan Wencheng.

After everyone dispersed in the main hall, Huang Taiji left Fan Wencheng behind.

"Wen Cheng, these days, I have been thinking about the establishment of the Eight Banners of Han Dynasty. I don't know how you think about it."

Fan Wencheng knew about this, and Huang Taiji had already asked him to think about it.

Fan Wencheng also had a struggle in his heart. He very much hoped that the Han army could become stronger and have a place in the Qing Dynasty, but this kind of strength must be limited to a certain range. If it was too strong, it would definitely damage the Qing Dynasty. It is impossible for the Manchu dignitaries to make the Han army stronger, let alone allow the Han people to gain the upper hand. If this happens, it will be a catastrophe for the Han army, and even Huang Taiji cannot maintain it.

Of course, this kind of situation is impossible in a short period of time. According to the strength of the Han army, it is far from being an opponent of the Manchu Eight Banners, or even the Meng Eight Banners. The biggest shortcoming is the lack of personnel. Compared with the Han people, the Manchus and Mongols are insignificant. As time goes by, it is only a matter of time before the Han army has the upper hand.

If it were dealing with other people, Fan Wencheng wouldn't think about it at all. He just agreed with it directly. How to develop in the future is a matter of the future, and there is no need to think about it now.

But Fan Wencheng couldn't do that. What he was facing was a generation of wise emperors, Huang Taiji, who was both civil and military, and extremely wise. I'm afraid he had already considered matters related to the establishment of the Eight Banners of Han Dynasty.

After Daishan and Dorgon left Shenyang, Fan Wencheng's position became much stronger. Some Manchu dignitaries greeted him with a smile when they saw him. When they went to court, everyone was more polite when they met. The reason behind this is very clear. Because Huang Taiji trusted him more and more, even to the point of obeying his words, some Manchu dignitaries submitted a memorial and made suggestions, and Huang Taiji would directly ask if he had asked Wen Cheng, and if Fan Wencheng made a statement Yes, Huang Taiji will agree.

This immeasurable trust was a huge pressure, which made Fan Wencheng more cautious. He was devoted to the development of the Qing Dynasty and Huang Taiji. He wanted to improve the status of the Han people in the Qing Dynasty, and also to enhance the strength of Huang Taiji. Enhance Huang Taiji's ruling power among the Han people.

Regarding the establishment of the Eight Banners of Han, what Fan Wencheng thought of was mainly how Huang Taiji could control the Eight Banners of Han.

"Your Majesty, the slave thinks that the establishment of the Han Eight Banners is absolutely necessary, so that Han people can directly enter the court to do things and directly serve the emperor. The slave thinks that, from the long-term perspective of our Qing Dynasty, the establishment of the Han Eight Banners should be modeled after Ming Dynasty. It’s a little bit better.”

"Oh, why did Wen Cheng have such an understanding? Tell me."

"The slaves thought that after the establishment of the Eight Banners of Han Dynasty, the officers of the Eight Banners Army, such as Niulu Ezhen, Jiala Ezhen, and Gushan Ezhen, could not directly enter the imperial court. Military officers and civilian officials need to be treated differently. The key point of military officers is the army. In terms of construction, civil servants focus on making suggestions in the imperial court and governing people's livelihood. This aspect of the Han Eight Banners is somewhat different from the Manchu Eight Banners and the Mongolian Eight Banners, and the slaves think this is the most fundamental thing."

Huang Taiji nodded in satisfaction. He also thought about it in the same way. It is impossible for officers of the Eight Banners not to enter the imperial court. The Qing Dynasty is dominated by the Manchus. The Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty of the Han people, not to mention the small number of Manchus, and all the brave men are in the Eight Banners Army.

The situation of the Mongolian Eight Banners is also different. Although the officers of the Meng Eight Banners are also of noble birth, the place where the Meng Eight Banners are located is different. On the vast prairie, the environment is harsh and the population is also small. , conflicts often occur, and it is difficult to become stronger in a short period of time.

But the Han Eight Banners are different. As long as the opportunity is right, they will develop at the fastest speed, and even pose a threat. (To be continued..)