Ming politicians

It is not so casual for Huang Taiji to make a decision. For example, if the Qing Dynasty wants to bow down to the Ming Dynasty and proclaim itself a vassal, if such a decision is really made, the Manchu nobles are likely to rebel and overthrow him, but this The decision must be made, and the real purpose here needs to be kept secret. Therefore, Huang Taiji still took great pains, and there must not be many people who can really know the purpose.

Huang Taiji discussed with Dai Shan, Fan Wencheng and others for a long time, and after deliberating over and over again, they finally decided to write a letter and sent people directly to Dalinghe City to hand it over to Lu Xiangsheng, governor of Liaodong in Ming Dynasty.

The Chongde Hall is closely guarded by guards. Anyone who is not allowed, no matter who they are, is not allowed to approach. If you violate the law, the guards can kill you directly, no matter what your status is.

Dorgon, Duoduo, Haoge, Jierhalang, Azige, Sony and others all came to Chongde Hall.

Dai Shan and Fan Wencheng had already entered the Chongde Hall.

Dorgon and the others looked very bad. They already knew that Huang Taiji had written a letter to Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, planning to bow his head and proclaim himself a minister. He was also planning to send a special representative to the capital of the Ming Dynasty to negotiate.While everyone was angry, they couldn't understand why Huang Taiji made such a decision, and why he didn't fully discuss such an important matter with everyone. You must know that the Qing Dynasty is not Huang Taiji's Qing Dynasty alone.

Huang Taiji's expression was very calm, and he was completely prepared.

As soon as the discussion started, it was filled with the smell of gunpowder.

It was Azig who spoke first.

"Your Majesty, I don't understand why the Qing Dynasty bowed its head and became a minister. Could it be that the Qing Dynasty is powerless to fight against the Ming Dynasty? Could it be..."

Azige looked at Daishan, and suppressed this sentence firmly.

"I can't understand. Although the Jiangning Battalion is brave, I am not weak in the Manchu Eight Banners, Mongolian Eight Banners, and Han Eight Banners. The emperor has strengthened the defense of Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou. Even if Su Tiancheng personally commands the battle, don't think about it." Those who can take these places, let alone Liaodong. The fourteenth brother led an army to garrison in Guangning. With Lu Xiangsheng, what can he do? Don’t even think about being able to shake it. I feel that the emperor’s move is a mistake. Yes, if the late emperor found out, it would be difficult to rest in peace..."

Duoduo pulled Azig from behind, thinking that what Azige said was too much.

Azig, Dorgon and Duo Duo served.He is a brother of the same father and mother, and is also considered by many Manchu nobles as an unbreakable alliance.

There was no expression on Huang Taiji's face, nor did he lose his temper.

Seeing this situation, Dorgon spoke up.

"Your Majesty, Brother Twelfth's words are a bit harsh, and it doesn't sound good. However, I also have the same opinion. Our Qing Dynasty is still in a state of strength and strength. It is far from the end of the mountain. Is it a little owed to make such a decision?" Well, I can't understand the emperor's intentions, but I think that no matter what the intentions are, I can't use such a method, and bowing my head to be a minister is an insult to our Qing Dynasty."

In fact, Dorgon's words were even worse than what Azige said.

Huang Taiji still didn't speak, and looked at the others.

at this time.Hauge spoke.

"Your Majesty, my sons and ministers think that you cannot bow your head to the Ming Dynasty. If such news is leaked out, it will definitely damage the confidence of our warriors of the Qing Dynasty..."

When Hauge spoke, Huang Taiji frowned slightly.

Inside, Huang Taiji was very disappointed. Dorgon and Hauge were Manchu nobles whom Huang Taiji placed high hopes on. One was his younger brother and the other was his son. As for Azig, Huang Taiji was not Be optimistic, what Azige says, Huang Taiji doesn't care, anyway, Azige knows how to fight on the battlefield, and he is not competent for other things.

Why didn't Dorgon and Hauge think about it? So far, no one in the outside world knows about the matter of the Qing Dynasty bowing its head to the Ming Dynasty. Why can Huang Taiji make a decisive decision on such a big matter? Is there something in it? What's strange, and Daishan didn't speak, everyone was eager to speak, don't they know that they and Daishan have been together these days.

Disappointment is disappointment, Huang Taiji must have to explain it, and he must make a request. The Chongde Hall is so heavily guarded today. There are no eunuchs or guards in the hall. The situation is different.

After Hauge finished speaking, Jierharang spoke.

Huang Taiji decided to bow down to the Ming Dynasty without discussing it with Jierhalang. Once he thought about the mature matter, Huang Taiji made a decisive decision. He would not waste time on matters that did not require large-scale discussions.

Jierhalang's understanding is indeed different. This is also because Jierhalang and Huang Taiji have been together for too long, and they are basically in Shenyang. He feels that there must be other reasons for this matter.

"I have a different opinion. I believe that since the emperor ascended the throne, everything has been done for the Qing Dynasty. There must be a reason for this decision to bow down to the Ming Dynasty. As for the reason, I think that the emperor summoned us. When Chongde Hall came, it was for this matter, everyone, don't get excited, you should calm down."

Azig was a little unconvinced, and when Jierharang spoke, he immediately continued talking.

"Prince Zheng, do you think that in order to achieve some purpose, the Qing Dynasty can bow its head to the Ming Dynasty? What does this mean? The last negotiation with the Ming Dynasty was a bit embarrassing."

Daishan, who had been silent all this time, slowly spoke after hearing this sentence.

"Twelfth brother, I have dragged down the Qing Dynasty. I am very clear about this matter, but you don't have to complain, just tell me directly. I have a great responsibility for the defeat of Xuanzhou. For this matter, Your Majesty If I didn't pursue it, I'm already very guilty. As for the fact that the Qing Dynasty withdrew from Montenegro and lost a lot of land, this is my responsibility. Since you said it today, you might as well say clearly what kind of punishment I should be punished. "

The atmosphere seemed a little tense. Azig's words were indeed not well-spoken. Daishan was already uncomfortable because Zhenghongqi was wiped out. Others were very taboo to speak, but Azige said it clearly.

Dorgon's complexion changed, and he was about to speak and help explain. Dorgon knew very well that Daishan's power is not weak. Although Zhenghongqi was annihilated, Daishan can be reorganized when he comes back. Azig What he said today offended Daishan to the greatest extent. If Daishan remembered it, he would also suffer.

It's a pity that Dorgon didn't have time to speak.

Huang Taiji's expression changed, and he slapped him on top of the imperial case.

"Azige, in the first year of Chongde, you led an army of [-] into the customs and lost [-] soldiers. How should I punish you? For so many years, you kept saying that you wanted to wipe out the Ming army, and how brave you were. Where does it show up? Have you heard the good suggestions you put forward? I led the army to destroy the Ming army, and you led the soldiers to surround the fleeing Ming army. What military exploits have you made, second brother? Having suffered a failure, I blamed myself very much, and I am very distressed, could it be that letting my second brother be executed by the Ming court is in line with your wishes, I really did not see clearly, you are such a person."

Azige's face changed, and Dorgon's and Duo Duo's expressions also changed.

Dorgon spoke hastily.

"Your Majesty, Elder Brother Twelfth is making unscrupulous remarks. Your Majesty, don't mind. Second Brother, my younger brother is here. I will bring Elder Brother Twelfth to apologize to you."

Azig lowered his head and stopped talking.

However, at this time, Huang Taiji's mind changed.

"Azig, you go, you don't need to participate in today's discussion."

Seeing Azige leave the Chongde Palace, Dorgon and Duoduo both understood that from this moment on, Azige was completely rejected by Huang Taiji. I am afraid that there will be no major events in the future without Azige. for the sake.

After Azige left Chongde Hall, Huang Taiji didn't want to waste time.

"I made the decision to bow my head and profess my minister after careful consideration. This is an extension of my letter. Fan Wencheng, please read it for everyone to listen to."

Fan Wencheng quickly read the contents of the letter. At this time, everyone realized that the so-called surrender was just a sentence, and there were no conditions attached to it, and no promises were made.

"You all have heard clearly, if I really want to bow my head and become a minister, I am not worthy of being the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. The father also suffered a great humiliation back then. Why didn't he explode immediately? Instead, after slowly gathering strength, he raised it at the right time. Against the great banner of the Ming Dynasty, do you need me to remind you of these things?"

"What is the actual situation of my Qing Dynasty today? I haven't been able to enter the customs for many years. There is a shortage of food. Even if I have a lot of gold and silver, I can't buy so much food. The failure of the Xuanzhou and Fuzhou campaigns, Consuming a lot of food and grass, it needs to be replenished urgently. Zhenghongqi needs to be reorganized. The defenses of Liaodong, Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou need to be stable. Have you calculated whether so many things can be done in a short period of time and how much time it will take?"

"Second brother gave me a suggestion of reconciliation with the Ming Dynasty, so I thought about it seriously, and then discussed carefully with my second brother, how can I prevent the outbreak of the war in a short time, how can I buy time, let me The Qing Dynasty is recuperating, how to consolidate and stabilize the situation in Mongolia, how to find more allies to deal with the Ming Dynasty together, these matters, you have never thought about these matters, and you are suspicious here for no reason. I am really disappointed in you. "

"I sent a representative to negotiate with the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Do you know how much time I can buy? As for the result of the negotiation, does it have any binding force on the Qing Dynasty? If I approve it, I will approve it. If I don't approve it, I will not Approved."

"Okay, I don't want to say more, but what I said today must not be leaked out, if it is leaked, I will investigate to the end, no matter who leaked it, I will take your head. "(to be continued...)