Chapter 214 You will be the best general next season
"What if it's now?"
Cao Wenzhao sighed: "Although we have lost the soldiers inherited from the Qi family, things are much better now. The people under my command are trained according to the tactics of the Duke of Guo. Even if there is an encounter with the Tatars, the general will have the confidence to defeat them." Caught off guard.”
After all, Cao Wenzhao was Cao Wenzhao, known as the "best general in the late Ming Dynasty". If it weren't for the interference of the eunuch, he would not have died so early.
"In this case, when I meet Huang Taiji later, it will be up to you to protect my safety..."
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Huang Taiji was able to seize the position of Houjin Khan from so many people. In addition to his methods, it was also because of his good luck. If he hadn't accidentally visited Nurhaci's hot springs to rest, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence. Just encountered Nurhaci died of illness.
Nowadays, as the leader of the entire Eight Banners, Huang Taiji is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable. His father Nurhachi's ultimate goal is to separate Liaodong from Shanhaiguan and the Ming Dynasty. Of course, this is also the idea of the entire Eight Banners aristocracy.
Only Huang Taiji...
He saw that if the Jurchens wanted to conquer the world with the Ming Dynasty, they had to enter the Pass, and the first condition for entering the Pass was to allow the Eight Banners army to come and go freely throughout Liaodong.
The messenger ran into the tent, clapped his hands and knelt down on one knee towards Huang Taiji, who was sitting on the throne: "Reporting to the Great Khan, the Ming army has arrived at Xiping Fort. The forward sentry is facing our army across the river."
Huang Taiji closed his eyes, and his son Hauge stood aside in armor: "Whose flag is it?"
"Dong Liang of the Ming Dynasty, Chen, the commander-in-chief of the Dingwu Army..."
Hauge turned around and lowered his head towards Huang Taiji and said, "Amma, the person here is Chen Cao."
Huang Taiji slowly opened his eyes and took a long breath: "Daishan, why don't you run for me and find out Chen Cao's true identity first."
It is very important to take sides. It is obvious that Daishan did not contribute to the fight for the Khan position, which shows that he is very self-aware. Of course, the point is that many of his nephews support Huang Taiji.
"嗻..."
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Although Hong Chengchou has been with Zhang Heming for a long time, he is ultimately Chen Cao's man. After Zhang Heming was dismissed, this guy has become the governor of Guangning. Of course, his jurisdiction is only around Guangning City, and he is still under the jurisdiction of Yuan Chonghuan, the governor of Liaodong. .
The reason why Hong Chengchou of later generations blocked the Manchu Qing Dynasty for so long was that in addition to his personal ability, the people under his command were also important. Unfortunately, most of those famous Liaodong generals in the late Ming Dynasty are now in the hands of Chen Cao.
If the imperial court had not been useless, this guy would not have surrendered to the Manchus.
"Master Hong, the people who founded the slaves have crossed the river, and it's up to you to handle the matter that the father-in-law told me..."
Cao Wenzhao personally led people to escort Hong Chengchou to the ferry of Shuangtaizi River. When he saw that the Tatars on the opposite side had crossed the river, he rode back more than ten steps and let Hong Chengchou go with the two soldiers. This was enough to prove the success of the meeting. Sincerity.
Daishan did not expect that the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty would dare to come to the meeting. Since the rise of Nurhaci, the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty did not dare to talk to them. All the civil servants who came were military generals.
Daishan had been educated by Ning Wan and others, and he also knew the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty. After getting off the boat, he cupped his hand towards Hong Chengchou, who was walking towards him: "I am Dajinbeile Daishan, don't know how to call me?"
Hong Chengchou felt that it was strange that these Liaodong barbarians knew etiquette so well, and he also came here on a mission: "I, Hong Chengchou, the governor of Guangning in the Ming Dynasty, have done something good for Beile."
Both of them only brought two guards. Hong Chengchou smiled. Although the Jurchens were more brutal, Daishan was a different kind. He was very gentle, so he didn't look so fierce.
"I have come here on orders from Duke Liang to discuss the meeting place with your country, Jin."
Daishan also came under orders. This meeting was the second wave of envoys from the Ming Kingdom after the rise of the Jurchens.
"The two armies have not yet started a war, and your Liaodong governor is also negotiating with us. My Great Khan still thinks it is best for the meeting place to be here."
"The mouth of the river?" Hong Chengchou frowned: "The two sides are meeting on the river?"
Daishan nodded: "In order to ensure the safety of both parties, the river talks are the best choice."
Hong Chengchou asked again: "How about the entourage?"
"Each side will bring two attendants. Except for the person rocking the boat, there must be no more than ten people in a boat. More importantly, neither side is allowed to carry any weapons." Daishan replied: "As for the shore, it's up to you to do whatever you want. After all, I, the Great Khan, have the utmost sincerity to talk to your prince in my honorable person."
Hong Chengchou nodded and handed over his hand: "In this case, I agree, and I will inform the Duke when I return, what time?"
Daishan said: "It will be scheduled in three days..."
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"Do you think he is afraid of death?"
Chen Cao looked around at everyone in the tent, and Sun Chuanting raised his eyebrows: "My lord, once the talks collapse, they will probably fire arrows at the shore..."
Lu Xiangsheng also expressed concern: "The slaves have no faith. If they rise up and revolt, the Shuangtaizi River is not wide, and their bows and arrows are enough to shoot. Sir, it's better to be careful."
"The inland river is stable, but talking across the boat doesn't allow me to see Huang Taiji's face and expression carefully." Chen Cao said with a serious face: "Besides, Huang Taiji dared to take risks personally this time, in fact, just to test me. After all, the defense was deployed The picture was donated from me, and if he is not sincere enough, he, an old fox, will definitely not be fooled."
Huang Chunyao fanned himself. The main reason was not to fan himself, but to improve his temperament as a 'death-killing scholar.' But it is a dangerous thing for me."
"It's a pity that Huang Degong and Lou Xingye are not here, otherwise..." Chen Cao's eyes lit up, and then he suddenly said: "There is also Cao Wenzhao..."
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On the fourth day of the sixth lunar month in the seventh year of the Apocalypse, the Shuangtaizi River is sunny and windy, suitable for peace talks...
"What?"
Huang Taiji raised the corner of his mouth and looked at the river: "This Chen Cao really has some courage. In this case, he cannot lose the majesty of my Eight Banners warrior. Come here, give the order, order the yellow flag armored soldiers to form in front of the tent..."
On a flat sand boat, Chen Cao is riding on a war horse, so as to show the momentum of a famous general. Next to him are Cao Wenzhao and his nephew Cao Bianjiao, both of whom are wearing bright light armor and waist. Hanging a wild goose feather sword and carrying a horse spear, it is majestic.
When the boat arrived at the shore, Chen Cao rode up to the shore first, where Daishan was already waiting.
"Beile of the Kingdom of Jin, Aixinjueluo Daishan, met Chen Cao, Duke of Liang of the Ming Kingdom..."
Chen Cao cupped his hands and laughed: "Daishan Beile is so polite. Please take me to meet your great Khan."
Huang Taiji built a platform with a height of one person outside the big tent. He sat on the high platform. Around him and behind him were five hundred elite armored soldiers riding horses with yellow flags. They were all full of energy and fierce and arrogant.
The Eight Flags flying in the spring breeze rustled, adding a lot of momentum to the talks.
Before arriving at the camp gate, Cao Wenzhao immediately stepped forward and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Duke Liang of the Ming Dynasty and Chen Cao, the commander-in-chief of the Dingwu Army, have come to pay a visit to the Jurchen Great Khan Huang Taiji..."
What needs to be noted at this moment is that even in the last years of Chongzhen, no one in the Ming Dynasty recognized the status of the Manchus, and still called them "Jiannu, Tatar" and other titles. Officially, at most, those who had contact with the two sides They were sometimes called the Jurchen Khans, but they would never be called the 'Great Jin Kingdom' or the 'Great Qing Kingdom'.
Huang Taiji naturally wouldn't mind this matter. From time to time, someone in the camp would shout: "The Great Khan of the Jin Kingdom has invited Chen Cao, Duke of Liang Kingdom of the Ming Dynasty..."
Chen Cao led Cao Wenzhao, his uncle and nephew, and rode their horses slowly into the camp. On both sides of the camp road were armored cavalry ready to go. Only a pair of eyes were exposed under the cloth armor.
When he arrived at Huang Taiji's high platform, Chen Cao raised his hands on his horse and said, "Great Khan, it's a pleasure to meet you..."
Huang Taiji stood up. Hauge next to him was surprised and immediately whispered beside Huang Taiji: "Amma, that's not right. This person is Wang Xiaojie, the commander-in-chief of Liaoxi Province. He was the one who had the last meeting with his son in Guangning City. .”
Chen Cao was wearing a bright red python robe, lined with plate armor. Even the large python robe showed some squareness on his chest. The righteousness of his body, Huang Taiji looked carefully, didn't look like someone else was pretending. of.
"I never met Chen Cao during the battle of Xipingbao. The people of the Ming Dynasty were extremely strict in terms of hierarchy. I don't think anyone would dare to pretend to be a duke to negotiate with us."
Huang Taiji patted his sleeves, and then said: "Hauge, the person you saw in Guangning should be Chen Cao, but he pretended to be Wang Xiaojie."
The meeting must be polite. Huang Taiji stood up to express his attitude. After Chen Cao walked up to the high platform and faced Huang Taiji, Chen Cao handed over his hand again and said: "Great Khan, this is the first time we meet. If I have any regrets, I can't forgive you." I hope the Great Khan will bear with me."
Ning Wanwo, as the Jurchen's early adviser, and Hauge were standing behind Huang Taiji. He carefully observed the young Duke of Ming in front of him, and then continued to lower his head and remain calm.
"Gong Liang is so courageous. He actually brought two people to my camp alone. I admired him very much. No wonder he was caught off guard when he dared to lead those guards troops to attack Xiping Fort."
The two parties sat down on the high platform. Chen Cao then smiled and said: "Everyone is his own master. Don't be offended by the Great Khan. Now our Liaodong Army is being chased and beaten by the Eight Banners Army of the Great Khan, isn't it?"
"Hahaha..." Huang Taiji laughed twice, and then looked at Chen Cao with interest: "When my father Khan came back, he paid special attention to you, Duke Liang. After all, many people in the Eyidu family died. It’s in your hands, isn’t it?”
When others are making fun of you, you should not show disdain at this time. Chen Cao sighed and said: "Everyone is his own master, so there is no need to talk about bravery."
After hearing this, Huang Taiji admired Chen Cao even more. At this moment, he said: "I wonder if Liang Guogong knows that Yuan Chonghuan, the governor of Liaodong, is negotiating with me, Dajin Peace?"
