Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 1221 The Confrontation of King and Minister of the Kingdom of Jin

Daming was worrying about how to award meritorious persons. When a new turmoil was about to break out in the country, Jin Guo also noticed that the Ming Dynasty was about to usher in a violent turmoil.

After the failure of the Central Plains War, the Kingdom of Jin was prepared for the demise of the Qing Dynasty, but when the news came that the Ming army had easily captured Beijing, the Kingdom of Jin still felt tremendous pressure.

In their view, if the Manchu and Qing retreated outside the pass, they could at least contain the Ming Dynasty for a few years, but they never thought that Fulin would be so stupid that within three months after the Great War in the Central Plains, the Qing Dynasty would be over.

This made Hauge very disappointed with his younger brother. Such a waste, actually became the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, which is really the sorrow of the ancestors.

Although everyone in the Kingdom of Jin probably knew that the demise of the Qing Dynasty would happen sooner or later, but it was so fast that the people in the Kingdom of Jin were still nervous.

In terms of national strength, the Kingdom of Jin has now been stretched far behind by the Ming Dynasty, and they have to face the rising Ming Dynasty alone. It is conceivable that the Kingdom of Jin is under enormous pressure.

The territory of the Kingdom of Jin at this time was actually not small. It crossed Hami in the west, reached the Turpan Basin, reached Hanzhong in the south, along the Qinling Mountains, crossed Hetao in the north, reached the southern foot of Yinshan Mountain, and reached Tongguan, Wuguan and Hangu Pass in the east. the area.

Calculated, this is more than when the Xixia Kingdom was at its strongest, there are more Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Hetao, Hamiwei, and northern Qinghai, which is the vast area controlled by the Longyou Governor's Mansion that was recovered in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Although the territory of the Kingdom of Jin is not small, its population is less than [-] million, and its military strength barely reaches [-]% of that of the Ming Dynasty, and most of them are not elites.

This made Jin Guo unavoidably fearful when facing the Ming Dynasty alone. If it weren't for the solidity of Tongguan and Hangu, Jin Guo's relative dangers, and its geographical advantage, he would have been trembling.

In the more than three months since the end of the Central Plains War, the Kingdom of Jin has made many responses, especially in expanding its army.

Although this kind of army is like the guards of the Ming Dynasty, its combat power is not worth mentioning, but the rapidly expanding number of people still gave Jin Kingdom a sense of security.

In the current situation, for the Kingdom of Jin, what they lack most is time. They need time to reclaim more fertile land, smelt more refined iron, and train enough troops. However, the rapid defeat of the Qing made them feel that time was pressing.

In Chang'an City, Meng Qiaofang, Han Chaoxuan, Kong Wenkui and other prime ministers, as well as Wu Sangui and Sun Kewang, who were urgently recalled to Chang'an, all came to the cabinet to discuss matters and determine the future national policy and direction of the Jin Kingdom.

After the First World War in Sichuan and Sichuan, the power of the Kingdom of Jin shifted to the cabinet. Except for the two big dynasties every month, which were held in the palace, the usual discussions were all in the Pingzhi Pavilion where the cabinet was located.

At this time, several prime ministers were talking with Wu Sangui and Sun Kewang in the meeting hall on the first floor of Pingzhi Pavilion.

Among these two, although Wu Sangui is the one-word king and has a large army, but he has only done one thing in the past few years, which is farming in Hanzhong and training the army, so there is nothing to say.

Because Sun Kewang was running Hexi, especially Jin Guo was preparing to attack Yarkand, he became the focus of everyone, and several ministers of the country were questioning him.

At this time a few people were talking, there were footsteps outside, and a guard shouted: "Your Majesty is here."

Everyone was shocked, and when they turned around, they saw Hauge walking in quickly, and they hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "My ministers see Your Majesty!"

Hauge walked to the main hall and sat down, then waved his hands and said, "Please sit down, gentlemen!"

Several people bowed their hands to thank each other, and then sat down one by one according to their official positions.

Hauge waited for them to sit down, and then he said: "The Ming army captured Beijing, and it is said that Shenyang was also captured by the Ming army. Although Fulin escaped, the Qing Dynasty has actually perished. Right now, Dajin and I will face the Ming Dynasty alone. , and there is indeed a disparity between the two countries, I don't know what you think about the future situation, and what good strategies can you teach me?"

After the people sitting on both sides exchanged a few words in a low voice, Meng Qiaofang stood up and saluted and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, although the Qing Dynasty is now dead, my Dajin has made many responses. The new staff is nearly [-]. As long as there are Enough time to train, create an army of new equipment, and rely on Tongguan Hangu Pass to block the Ming army in the Kanto, there is no problem."

"Time, the key is time, and I know this too! But I'm afraid that the Ming army won't give us time!" Hauge frowned. Once the Qing Dynasty is destroyed, the Ming army will rest for at most one year before attacking the Jin Kingdom. He is silent After a while, he suddenly asked again: "How is Tongguan reinforced?"

Jin Guo’s detailed work collected a lot of information about the Ming army, and learned that when the Ming army attacked Xuzhou, they used a huge cannon. After a few shots, the city wall would collapse, so Hauge specially asked people to widen the Tongguan city wall. Guard against shelling.

"Your Majesty, the reinforcement project of Tongguan and Hangu Pass has just started preparations and is expected to be completed by the end of next year!" Han Chaoxuan was in charge of this matter, so he stood up and answered.

The Kingdom of Jin's biggest reliance now, besides the army, is the powerful passes such as Tongguan and Hangu Pass. Hearing that it will be completed by the end of next year, Hauge's face suddenly sank, "So slow?"

If there is no accident, the Ming Dynasty will definitely attack the Kingdom of Jin next year. In this way, the construction period will be too slow.

Several people in the hall also frowned.

At this time, Han Chaoxuan saluted and said: "Your Majesty, I think that there is still time."

When he said that, several people couldn't help looking at him, but he continued, "Your Majesty, gentlemen, I wonder if you have heard about the recent changes in the Ming Kingdom?"

Haoge frowned, "Does the Qing family say that Wang Yan might abolish the little emperor and usurp the throne?"

Jin Guo also heard some rumors about this matter, and they couldn't help being puzzled when they saw Han Chaoxuan nod his head.

Kong Wenkui asked puzzledly: "Han Ge Department, if Wang Yan ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor, he will make his own decisions in Daming. It only takes one sentence to attack my Da Jin. I'm afraid our situation is even more dangerous. What does Han Ge Department's words mean?" Woolen cloth?"

Hauge was also puzzled: "Han Qing, tell me quickly!"

Han Chaoxuan smiled, and then said: "Although Wang Yan has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty lasted for more than 280 years, and the little emperor was not at fault. Wang Yan has only been in power for five years, and there are still many loyal people. Now, they don't oppose Wang Yan, because Wang Yan regards himself as a Han Dynasty, but if he plots rebellion and bullies the orphans and widows in Nanjing, there must be many opponents."

An old empire, dead but not stiff, just say what happened at the end of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty could make so many things. The current situation of the Ming Dynasty is still stronger than that at the end of the Han Dynasty.

Han Chaoxuan saw Hauge nodded, and then continued: "I think the Cao family usurped the Han for two generations, 25 years, and the Sima family usurped Wei for three generations. If Wang Yan manages for another ten years and replaces him, it will be a matter of course. Now that Wang Yan has been in power for five years and usurped the Ming Dynasty, the country will inevitably be unstable, and it is too late for him to eradicate dissidents, how can he have the intention to attack me?"

Everyone listened to his words and couldn't help thinking. Meng Qiaofang and Kong Wenpiao couldn't help but nodded, but Sun Kewang and Wu Sangui didn't think so.

Wu Sangui was silent for a while, and then said: "To avoid being too optimistic, the Han Pavilion Department is a little too optimistic. Wang Yanxiong has soldiers in his hands. The political opponents who have opposed him over the years have basically been eliminated by him. Even if the officials are dissatisfied, so what? The army is in Wang Yan's hands. His prestige is in full swing, as long as he is ruthless enough to purge disobedient people with lightning force, I don't think it will be difficult for him to secure the throne of the Ming Kingdom!"

With Wang Yan's achievements and strength, he will not usurp the throne, and Wu Sangui, an outsider, is worried for him. If it were him, he would have rebelled long ago.

Sun Kewang obviously had the same stink as Wu Sangui, so he also said: "Han Ge Department, I also think that we should not be too optimistic, but should step up preparations for defense. In my opinion, after Wang Yan ascends the throne, if the country is unstable, he will be very dangerous. It is possible to attack us immediately and divert internal conflicts through war, and once he wins, it will be another great achievement. In this way, with his achievements in destroying the Qing Dynasty and his achievements in defeating us, the prosperity of martial arts is rare in history, and he has Who feels against him?"

It has to be said that what Wu Sangui and Sun Kewang said made sense, but Han Chaoxuan obviously disagreed with them.

From their words, it can be seen that these two people are too selfish and believe in violence. Han Chaoxuan feels that Wang Yan is not the same person as them, and this is not Wang Yan's behavior style.

"I dare not agree with what the two princes say!" Han Chaoxuan collected his thoughts and said, "Wang Yan always seeks stability in his actions. As far as I know, he has a good hand of cards, and it is impossible for him to play cards indiscriminately. If it is not for the yellow robe, I guess Wang Yan will destroy us first, and then he will think about seizing the throne. But now some people in the Ming army can't wait and want to force him to ascend the throne, which has already disrupted his cards."

He paused, then continued, "With Wang Yan's temperament, if he wears a yellow robe this time, he probably won't hit hard against those who oppose him, at least he won't use killing as a deterrent. Knowing that the country is unstable, it is impossible to send troops to attack Dajin. Although he wins, he can resolve the conflict, but if he loses, his prestige for so many years will immediately plummet, and he may even be like the former Qin Fujian, so there is no need for him to take a risk."

As he spoke, he clasped his fists for Haoge, "I think that once Wang Yan usurps the throne, he will inevitably fall into domestic disputes and will not attack Dajin for the time being. Besides, he was promoted to a high position by a military general. I don't believe that he is not afraid, not afraid." Worried about his subordinates spying on his position!"

After Haoge listened, he took a look at Wu Sangui and Sun Kewang from his seat. He believed that Wang Yan, like him, would be terrified once he sat on the throne of the emperor.

Haoge calmed down and said, "I understand. If Wang Yan doesn't usurp the throne, the Ming army will take a rest for a year, and the Ming army will definitely attack us in the next year. If Wang Yan usurps the throne, he may be busy with internal affairs and have no time to attack us!"

"In this case, let Wang Yan usurp it, and I support him. The cabinet can send people to see Wang Yan, and say that Dajin is willing to be a minister to him, so that he can concentrate on solving internal problems." Haug said , The tone changed, "However, we can't take it lightly. The construction period of Tongguan and Hanguguan must be shortened by half."

After hearing this, Han Chaoxuan had no opinion, and hurriedly saluted, and the others did not express any other opinions.

Seeing this, Hauge nodded, and then asked another question, "Sun Qing, how is the matter of contacting Xiao Yuzi?"

Sun Kewang stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Something went wrong. The Raksha Kingdom in the west started a war with another big country called Boril (Poland) in order to fight for a piece of land. The Raksha Kingdom wanted to recruit Mongolian tribes to join the war. Because the Mongolian tribes joined forces with the remnants of Zhungeer and refused to obey orders, they wanted to rebuild the Golden Horde and fought with the Raksha Kingdom. The Mongolian tribes over there contacted Xiao Yuzi and Dayuzi, and they all went to the west Facing the battle against the Raksha people, only Zhong Yuzi is willing to join us!"

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