nanming man

Chapter 728

In the third watch, it was midnight, and many important ministers of the Qing Dynasty had just fallen asleep, but they were suddenly woken up by their family members and rushed to the residence of the Prince Regent.

Calling someone in the middle of the night, something must have happened, several ministers in the lobby couldn't help whispering.

University scholar Feng Quan asked Fan Wencheng beside him, "Master Fan, the regent summoned us so urgently, what happened?"

Among the Han people, Fan Wencheng was regarded as an important minister who was highly regarded by the people. He had access to far more things than ordinary Han ministers, so Feng Quan and others all looked at him.

Fan Wencheng shook his head and said: "I don't know about this, but I heard that at the third watch, a team of fast horses entered the city from Yongding Gate and sent an urgent military report. I think the regent summoned us because we should It's related to the military newspaper!"

"The city entered from Yongding Gate?" Hong Chengchou frowned slightly, "Then it's not the military information from Hetao!"

Everyone in the hall couldn't help being puzzled for a while, and everyone was guessing where the war started.It’s just that I can’t figure it out. The news came back from Shanxi two days ago, saying that the Wei army had burned the Pujin pontoon bridge, indicating that the Wei army needed to deal with the troops of King Zhuang and Su with all their strength, so it was unlikely that the Wei army would provoke trouble on the eastern front, could it? Is the Ming Dynasty in the south doing it?
Everyone pondered and guessed for a while, but couldn't figure it out. At this moment, a guard shouted: "The regent is here!"

The ministers in the hall knelt on their knees, their heads fell to the ground, and their buttocks rose.

Dorgon, Azige, Heluohui and other confidant Manchurian princes and ministers entered the hall through the side door.

"The slave welcomes the Regent!"

Dorgon waved his hands irritably, "Get up!"

Everyone stood up, glanced at Dorgon quietly, and was secretly surprised to see Dorgon's face turned frosty.

At this time, Dorgon was sitting on the throne, and Azig and others stood in front of the hall together with the Han ministers.

"I brought you here tonight because a major event happened. A few days ago, the Wei army raided Pujin Ferry, captured the ferry and Pujin Pass, and are besieging Puzhou City!" Dorgon said in a deep voice: "Pujin Once the pass is lost, the gate of Hedong is wide open, and the Wei army can attack Taiyuan directly. If the Wei army occupies Hedong, then the capital will directly face the threat of the Wei army."

This news caused an uproar among the people in the lobby, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. Didn't it mean that Wei Jun burned the pontoon bridge and was too busy to take care of himself in Guanzhong?How come it's only a few days before you turn the page?

Shocked expressions appeared on everyone's faces. Hedong was lost, and Wei Jun might have rushed to Beijing just like Li Zicheng's Eastern Expedition.

You must know that the strength of the Qing army is mainly distributed in Lianghuai, Henan, Shanxi, and outside the customs. Because Beijing is not facing a direct military threat, only the [-] Banners are resting in Beijing, and their strength is very empty.

This made many people panic, worrying whether the Wei army would capture Hedong and kill them all the way to Beijing.

For many Han officials who voted to the Qing, they were actually more afraid of the failure of the Manchus than the Manchus, and more hopeful than the Manchus that the Manchus could destroy the Han regimes of the Western Wei and Southern Ming.

Fan Wencheng saw the panicked expressions on the faces of the surrounding Han officials, frowned slightly, and came out to calm people's hearts and said: "My lord, Aobai and Sony broke the side wall and crossed the land of Yongliang. The Wei army couldn't deal with it. The slaves thought that the Western Wei Dynasty The raid on Pujin Pass may not have the intention of plotting Hedong, but it is more likely to put pressure on the Qing Dynasty to make King Zhuang and King Su withdraw their troops! Therefore, the servants thought that this was Gao Yihuan's plan to encircle Wei and save Zhao, and the prince should not pay too much attention to Pujin Pass gains and losses!"

Fan Wencheng's words really calmed people's minds, and all the officials calmed down a little, but Pujin Pass is the gateway to Hedong, so how can Dorgon not be worried?

At this time, Hong Chengchou, a scholar of the University, saluted and said, "May I ask you to say a few words, my lord?"

Hong Chengchou's ability is outstanding, and Dorgon still values ​​and trusts him, "Scholar Hong, please tell me!"

Hong Chengchou calmly said, "Your Majesty, the Pujin Pass is dangerous. If we attack normally, even an army of [-] may not be able to capture it. The Wei army first burned the pontoon bridge, and then suddenly attacked Pujin Pass. It must have been carefully planned. , and since it is a precise plan, we have to prevent the Western Wei Dynasty from having a backhand!"

Dorgon nodded thoughtfully, "Go on!"

Hong Chengchou became the focal point in the hall again. No matter in the Ming Dynasty or the Qing Dynasty, he was always so eye-catching, which made Feng Quan and others beside him a little uncomfortable.

"My lord, I think Master Fan is right. Gao Yihuan may indeed be planning to encircle Wei and save Zhao. However, if we don't withdraw our troops and take back Pujin Pass, there is no guarantee that Gao Yihuan will not make further moves."

Hong Chengchou's expression became serious, "I entered the customs for four years in the Qing Dynasty and occupied a vast territory, but the foundation is still not solid. The land in the east of the river is no better than other places. It is too close to the capital. It can be said to directly threaten the capital. I think it must not be possible. Lost. If the imperial court loses Hedong, there will be rebellions everywhere in the north."

Dorgon said with a sullen face, "What does Xueshi Hong mean?"

Hong Chengchou said: "Pujin Pass must be taken back, and the imperial court must ensure the absolute safety of Hedong. If the Wei army is allowed to occupy Pujin Pass, the hearts of the people in Hedong will be unstable. In recent years, the imperial court's taxes have all been supported by Hedong, and the people have long been dissatisfied. Gao Yihuan will definitely incite the common people, and even instigate the Green Camp rebellion. I believe that no matter in terms of military affairs, taxation or strategic considerations, the imperial court cannot take risks, and cannot bet that Gao Yihuan will not send troops to take Hedong, and Pujin Pass must be taken back."

Dorgon frowned, Hong Chengchou made sense, the Qing Dynasty raided Shanxi too hard, and there was a restless Jiang Xiang in northern Shanxi. According to careful investigation, he kept in touch with both the Southern Ming Dynasty and the Western Wei Dynasty.

With such an unstable factor, coupled with the entry of the Western Wei army into Hedong, there may be major problems in Hedong.

Feng Quan, who was on the side, said, "Master Hong means to let King Zhuang and King Su withdraw their troops? But now King Zhuang and King Su are fighting very well, and the side wall has been broken. Wouldn't the withdrawal of troops give Gao Yihuan a chance to breathe?"

Hong Chengchou immediately said: "The purpose of our Qing Dynasty's dispatch of troops this time is to harass Guanzhong, not to occupy Guanzhong, so it will not pose a fatal threat to the Western Wei Dynasty. It is a good thing for the army to break through the pass wall and enter Yongliang. If we can break into Guanzhong, we cannot prevent the possibility of the Western Wei Dynasty increasing troops to Hedong. For me, the land of Hedong is a heavy taxation area. I don’t think we can take risks with the land of Hedong. If King Zhuang and King Su have already entered Guanzhong, then we I think that there is nothing to worry about in Hedong, but the activities are still in Yongliang, so we should accept it as soon as it is good, and protect Hedong first."

Having said that, Hong Chengchou saluted Dorgon and said, "Your Majesty, this attack on Guanzhong has proved the success of our strategy. I think that there is no need to be greedy for credit, and we should protect Shanxi first, and after regaining Pujin and strengthening Pujin's defense, The army will look for opportunities to break through the side wall again, and it will become a normal situation, preferably once a year, within five years, the Western Wei Dynasty will definitely not be able to bear it."

Dorgon pondered in his heart, now the Huaihe River has not fully recovered, and the Qing's finances are mainly supported by Shanxi, so there must be no problems in Shanxi.

The Qing Dynasty cannot exchange a barren Yongliang for a prosperous Shanxi. Furthermore, Jierhalang and Haogeli have made enough contributions, so they cannot be allowed to continue to make contributions. After the two white flags are rested, Azig can be let next year. Lead troops to Hetao, and then enter Guanzhong.

For a moment, Dorgon had made a decision in his mind, and waved his hand: "King Ying, He Luo will stay, and the rest will retreat first."

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In northern Shaanxi, outside the Great Wall in Yulin Prefecture, inside the Qing army camp, Hauge was talking with Jierhalang, discussing the plan sent by Oboi.

At this time, a guard entered the palm and handed a warrant to Jierhalang. After seeing it, Jierhalang frowned immediately and handed the warrant to Hauge.

Hauge glanced at it, then immediately threw the warrant on the ground, and sneered, "I won't accept this order!"

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