Chapter 1062 A Strange Combination of Circumstances

In the Chongzheng Hall, Huang Taiji was handling government affairs. His spirits were obviously much better. Although he had lost a lot of weight some time ago, since the news came from North Korea, he seemed to be showing signs of becoming a fat man again.

While he was dealing with government affairs, he would occasionally stop and listen. When he heard the faint voices coming from outside, he didn't mind the noise at all. He was just relieved that Shenyang City was finally alive again!

When Obai, who was standing in the hall, saw a hint of a smile on his face after listening, he was also relieved. The people he had arranged finally made the emperor a little happier.

In one morning, Huang Taiji handled the government affairs almost as much as he did in the previous day. His thinking was quick, he could deal with various situations, and he no longer felt dizzy. He put down his imperial pen, stood up and walked around. At the same time, he smiled and asked Obei, who was approaching: "It seems that the oath I made to stabilize the people is still useful. Do my people still believe in me? Now as long as I am big The Qing army and the people are united, and it should not be a problem to overcome this difficulty."

Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Should Sony have arrived at Anshan Inn at this time?"

Obai didn't dare to tell the emperor about his little move. When he heard the question, he quickly replied: "The news from Liaoyang the day before yesterday said that he had set off for Anshan Inn, and he must have arrived now!"

Huang Taiji naturally knew about this. After hearing this, he nodded and said: "Soni issued a military order before leaving, and he will definitely delay the Qing Dynasty. He is a man who is quite intelligent and intelligent among us Manchurians. I believe in him." !”

Having said this, he looked at Obai and suddenly said: "You, remember, courage alone is not enough. You must use your brain more. In this way, I can safely entrust you with important responsibilities in the future. Do you understand?"

When Ao Bai heard this, he was very unhappy. When did he have only strength and no brain? Are you so happy now because I secretly thought of a good way to make you happy? But he didn't dare to show it, he just bowed his head and agreed.

Huang Taiji just said it casually. After he finished speaking, he walked towards the entrance of the palace and said at the same time: "Shenyang City has regained its vitality. I am very happy and want to go out for a walk. Please arrange it." !”

When Obai heard this, his expression suddenly changed. Although it was true that Shenyang City was not as lifeless as before, it was far from what he heard now. If the emperor went out and took a look, he would find something wrong. what to do?

Just when Obai was anxious, suddenly there were rapid footsteps coming from outside. The two of them were so sensitive that they almost looked out of the hall at the same time.

I saw a chamberlain enter the main hall and report to Huang Taiji: "Your Majesty, there is someone who claims to be Fan Wencheng. He has a belt seal as proof. He came from the Dongjiang Army and has urgent military information to report!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that he had given Fan Wencheng full authority, and even promised him a king with a different surname, in order to arrange for him to be the eyes and ears of the Qing Dynasty, not only in the Ming army, but also in Guan, and in the Qing capital. Have eyes and ears to avoid being deaf or blind all the time.

Before Fan Wencheng finally left Liaodong and went to the Ming Pass, he did report to himself that it was not easy for other Ming armies to deploy and instigate rebellion against the Ming army, and only the Dongjiang Army made small progress. He also said that after he came back, he would continue to find ways to do this among the Ming armies in Liaodong.

Now that he has not come back, the people arranged in the Dongjiang Army are useful. It seems that Fan Wencheng is more useful than others after all. It's just a pity that there is no news from him after being in the customs for so long. Maybe something happened!

Huang Taiji just thought about it for a while, and then immediately issued an order to bring the man up to see him. After giving the instructions, he turned around and sat down on the throne, thinking in his mind, what news from the Dongjiang Army would make this person rush back without risking his identity?

He was really smart, and he suddenly thought of a report from Amin in Liaoyang a few days ago that the Ming army in Anshan Posthouse increased its activities at night. In the past, this kind of abnormal behavior was sometimes a trick used by the Ming army to attract the attention of the Qing Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Huang Taiji suddenly became a little nervous. During the period before the autumn harvest, he was most afraid of using knives and guns! Let's all live in harmony, why not just lie down and pretend to be dead?

While he was thinking and complaining in his heart, he saw a person being almost dragged in by two chambermaids. When he got to the palace, as soon as he let go, his feet went weak and he couldn't stand and fell directly to the ground.

Huang Taiji could tell that this was due to riding on horseback day and night, and his legs were numb. It seemed that he really had some important military information to report!

Just when he was nervous, he heard this person report: "The slave is a Liao citizen who was pretended to be harmed by the Qing Dynasty by Master Fan and sneaked into Jinzhou. The slave's name is..."

Huang Taiji, who was already a little anxious when he heard that he didn't talk about the important point immediately, didn't want to know who he was, so he immediately shouted and interrupted: "What military information, report it immediately!"

The man was stunned for a moment, but he did not dare to neglect and quickly replied: "Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Denglai, is leading the elite Dongjiang Army, including the Ma Bujun, and there are at least 5,000 people, and they are going to attack Seoul, North Korea!"

Upon hearing the news, Huang Taiji was stunned for a moment, his mind raced, and he immediately thought, is the Ming army increasing its scouting efforts at Anshan Posthouse just to take action in North Korea? I had just made a decree to have North Korea increase its Japanese troops, and the Ming army was just about to prepare to attack Seoul...

If Seoul is captured by the Ming army, the connection between the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese will be cut off. As a result, the alliance between the Qing Dynasty and the Western Yi will probably become corrupt. Even if it does not become corrupt, it will be extremely difficult to connect them in the future. , doesn’t the hope of reviving the Qing Dynasty end?

Thinking of this, Huang Taiji couldn't sit still. He finally got in touch with Xiyi. With the opportunity to make up for the shortcomings of the Qing Dynasty, he was no longer afraid of the Ming army shrinking in the city. How could he let this opportunity pass from his own? Lost in hand!

He immediately stood up, put his hands on the desk, leaned forward, and asked sternly: "Give me the specific situation one by one, without leaving anything out!"

Judging from the time, the Ming army should have had this plan for a long time, almost at the same time as when they sent Sony to Anshan Inn. The relationship here must be clarified!

The man ran back after all the troubles and took this opportunity to meet the Qing Emperor. However, the emperor who was rumored to be wise and mighty did not give him the slightest impression of being wise and mighty. He was just a big fat man with an impatient personality. Although he was a little disappointed, he did not dare to neglect and quickly recounted what he had seen in detail.

Huang Taiji listened carefully and soon caught the unreasonable situation. He immediately asked and confirmed: "You said that Lu Xiangsheng personally led the horse infantry from overland to North Korea. What about their navy? Why? Why don't you go by sea on a navy ship?"

The man was stunned for a moment and cried in his heart, "You ask me, who should I ask?" Do I dare to ask Lu Zhongcheng?

Huang Taiji's sternness made him a little scared. At this time, he no longer wanted to take credit. He lowered his head and replied quickly: "I don't know, I am in Jinzhou. I haven't seen the navy for a long time."

"No trace of the navy?" Huang Taiji murmured and repeated this key information. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he felt a little confirmed: By the way, Lu Xiangsheng must have known that the Dongjiang Army's five thousand troops would definitely not be able to capture Seoul. , Therefore, the navy of the Ming Dynasty should have gone to transport other Ming armies in Liaodong to North Korea!

Thinking about it this way, the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Suddenly, he became even more nervous. The price of losing Seoul was something he could not bear. So, after he waved away the messenger, he immediately summoned Prince Baylor urgently to discuss the matter!

After hearing the news, these Manchu princes, Beile, naturally cursed each and every one of them, hating the Ming army for not stopping and calming down, just knowing how to torment the Qing Dynasty all day long!

After hearing this, a Jianlu leader said with a glimmer of hope: "Now that our Qing Dynasty has sent peace envoys, will the Ming army stop and stop attacking Seoul?"

His words were immediately refuted by Jierhalang, whose face was extremely serious. In response to his words, he also told Huang Taiji: "The attack on Seoul will probably be commanded by Governor Denglai again. On the side of Anshan Posthouse, it was just Cao Wenzhao's general. He had no power to restrain Lu Xiangsheng. Only Sun Chengzong, the governor of Jiliao, could make Lu Xiangsheng suspend his actions. But now Lu Xiangsheng has set off, and over in Seoul, It’s a bit dangerous!”

Having said this, he immediately turned to look at Huang Taiji and spoke a little faster: "Your Majesty, I believe that regardless of whether the Ming Dynasty believes in the sincerity of the peace talks of the Qing Dynasty, we the Qing Dynasty should send troops to reinforce Seoul as soon as possible! Seoul, There must be no mistakes!”

Dai Shan also nodded immediately and followed up: "Yes, if we can defeat the Ming army attacking Seoul, even if the Ming Dynasty does not believe in the sincerity of our peace talks with the Qing Dynasty, I believe that the Qing Dynasty can survive until after the autumn harvest."

Others listened and agreed. They all have this common sense. Only Hauge echoed while cursing: He has reported such important news. Your Ming Dynasty's attack on North Korea is indeed a clever move. It hit the Qing Dynasty's seven inches. You may not be able to act quietly. , now that this side knows about it, it’s weird that they can still capture Seoul! It seems that after returning home later, Qian Fugui must have a good talk with Ming Guo!

After a military discussion, Huang Taiji made a decision: Although the Qing Dynasty's domestic troops were also stretched thin, as long as the frontline troops facing the Ming army in Liaoyang were not mobilized and the troops were mobilized as much as possible from other places for reinforcements, it would still be possible. .

What Hauge didn't expect was that Huang Taiji ordered his general to lead reinforcements to reinforce North Korea. After the military meeting was over, Huang Taiji summoned Hauge alone and said with a serious face: "I will extract the best from the two yellow flags and bring them to North Korea for you. You should try your best to keep an eye on them. If necessary, you can also personally lead the army to Japan. , while demonstrating the strength of our Qing military force, I also try my best to communicate with the Western Yi myself, do you understand?"

Hauge was stunned at first, then overjoyed. Could it be that Huang Ama’s intention was to guard against Dorgon? If so, then his identity as the crown prince...

While he was thinking about it, he heard Huang Taiji continue to say: "You have a reckless personality. Dorgon has always looked down on you, so he shouldn't be much prepared for you. There shouldn't be much contact with Xiyi." Question. You should prepare your frontline first, and when I am free, if necessary, you can go to North Korea in person and discuss matters with the Western Yi in person. This will be the most beneficial to the Qing Dynasty and also allow the Western Yi to Help my Qing Dynasty make up for its shortcomings as quickly as possible!"

When Hauge heard this, he suddenly thought more about it, what does Huang Ama mean? Just using his stupid reasons to pave the way for his connection with Xiyi? In the eyes of your Majesty, am I so unbearable?

As he thought about it, he became very angry!

"Did you hear that?" Huang Taiji became angry again when he saw Hauge in a daze. For this son, he really hates that iron cannot become steel, but there is no way. He is such an adult son, "Do the things I entrust you with seriously, and don't delay, otherwise I will carefully watch your skin, and I will whip you myself!" "

When Hauge heard this, he was filled with hatred, but under Huang Taiji's lustful power, he did not dare to express anything and quickly agreed.

But he didn't know that sometimes, although a father treats his son harshly, that's just because his expectations are too high, he hates iron and hopes that he will become a dragon.

There is a saying: Deep love brings deep responsibility. Although Huang Taiji couldn't say he had much love for Hauge, he had this intention in dealing with his dissatisfied son. It's just that Hauge is really stupid, or in other words, there are many sons who don't know what I really mean, and only listen to superficial scoldings without thinking too much.

Therefore, when Hauge returned to his house, he became furious again. Then he summoned Qian Fugui alone and informed Ming Guo of Huang Taiji's latest countermeasures.

Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard the report. Unexpectedly, a small temporary arrangement actually led to the traitor. When Huang Taiji heard the report, his reaction was so strong. In this way, it is not bad. At least the strength of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties in Liaodong has been weakened a lot, and it will be much easier when they come back to fight.

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered something. It seemed that Hauge led the troops and met those nobles who came to take credit for their achievements. I originally thought that when the war officially started on my side, under the pressure of Hong Chengchou's troops on the other side of the grassland, the Manchu Qing Dynasty would move to North Korea, and then they would help me clean up the moths on the Ming Dynasty. Now it's good, it's a bargain! Of course, if these nobles can survive Hauge's attack, it proves that they are still capable and can still use what they need later. If you really want to be useless, then death would be just the thing!

After thinking about it for a while, Emperor Chongzhen ignored the matter. On the Haizhou side, the army has basically been assembled, and Gaizhou's supplies have also been transported to Haizhou. Now there is a steady stream of horse-drawn carriages on the road from Haizhou to Anshan Post. It’s almost time for the emperor to come to Anshan Inn in person!

This month has been very difficult for me, with the amount of updates doubled from last month. According to the word count of previous chapters, there are four updates almost every day. If nothing else, I can only say that I have tried my best to update to give back to everyone for your support! Tomorrow is the beginning of a new month...