The news that Zhu Cihong was once again seeking the land of Zhongzhou in the name of the 14th princess dowry was sent to the Qing Western Army camp at the foot of Jieshi Mountain by Zukefa and Huang Dabao.
Jieshi Mountain is located about 100 miles away from Shanhaiguan and more than 20 miles away from the beaches of Bohai Bay. Climbing up the southeast slope of Jieshi Mountain, you can overlook the vast sea. The so-called Jieshi Sea Viewing is here.
When Zu Kefa and Huang Dabao arrived at Jieshi Mountain, there was another scenic spot here, which was the Chengzong Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty, which is Dorgon's tomb, known as "Jian Mausoleum". The purpose of naming the imperial mausoleum with the word "Jian" is to show that the imperial mausoleum was built very frugally and there were absolutely no valuable burial objects, so those who would fight against Dorgon in future generations should not pay attention to Dorgon's tomb...
The Qing Jian Mausoleum was indeed very frugally built, and there were not many majestic and tall palaces. Within the walls, there were some low and shabby buildings. However, the Jianling Mausoleum occupies a large area, and the location is quite dangerous - it is stuck under the southeast slope of Jieshi Mountain, far away from Shanhaiguan.
In addition, the walls of Qingjian Mausoleum are also carefully constructed. The outer wall is not at right angles to the ground, but has a certain slope. Although it is conducive to climbing, it can effectively defend against shelling and is also conducive to the firing of the defenders at the top of the wall.
Outside the wall of Qingjian Mausoleum, there is a trench three feet wide and one foot deep, with sharpened wooden stakes inserted at the bottom.
The big tomb where Dorgon is buried is more like a castle than an imperial mausoleum!
Half of the Azig army that came from Beijing is now stationed in the Jian Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty, and the rest is setting up a stronghold around the Jian Mausoleum. I wonder if it will disturb Dorgon who is buried underground and sulking?
The army Azig brought over was quite large, a total of 80,000 people!
Among the nine banners in the pass, no troops were sent except for the Zhenglan Banner, which was headed by Duduo. The remaining eight banners all sent out troops. Among them, the Seven Manchurian Banners sent out a total of about 40,000 people (including Han troops and Baoyi). Of the remaining 40,000 people, 36,000 were soldiers of the three kings of the Zhenglu Banner. , the others are Mongolians.
Azig himself was a member of the Chinese army, so he was placed in the sacrificial hall of Jianling Mausoleum, so the formal reception was also held in the sacrificial hall.
Because Azig already knew what Zhu Cixi's request was, he ordered the Nine Banners generals above Jia La (including Jia La) who were in front of the army to come to the sacrificial hall to participate in the reception - see Azig Come on, the conditions proposed by Zhu Cixiang are more favorable to him.
Before the arrival of Zukefa and Huang Dabao, news that the negotiations between Duduo and Daming had completely broken down had reached the Jieshi Mountain Army. Therefore, the news that Zhu Cixiang is willing to marry Shi Shigege means that the Southern Ming Dynasty and the Northern Qing Dynasty ruled by Azige can live in harmony.
"Prince Regent, our Ming Emperor always does things on the right path. Now that the Qing Dynasty has divided things, it is a bloody battle before our eyes. It would be unreasonable for our Emperor not to make progress in the Central Plains, right? But our Ming Dynasty Hong Emperor Xing does not want to fight, nor does he want to end his life, and the regent is willing to marry Shi Shi Ge Ge to make Qin and Jin a good couple. Therefore, our emperor’s requirements are not high. You can give Shi Shi Ge Ge a little dowry. Give it to Henan Prefecture, Ruzhou Prefecture, Kaifeng Prefecture, the land west of the canal of Guide Prefecture, Yanzhou Prefecture, Dongchang Prefecture, the Qing Dynasty Hebei land of Jinan Prefecture, as well as the Nanyang Prefecture and Runing you occupy. Several counties in the prefecture... As long as you agree to this condition, our prince will be willing to live in harmony with you, and you can also pay a betrothal gift worth 1.88 million taels of silver. In this way, your prince will not I can’t get off the stage.”
The one who was speaking was Zukefa. He was now the envoy to discuss marriage and came north again to deceive Xiao Gege on behalf of Emperor Zhu.
Azige snorted twice: "You want seven state capitals in Zhongzhou for 1.88 million taels, and you want our Qing Dynasty to have a flower-like little princess. Your Emperor Hongxing's abacus is too precise." Bar?"
Zukefa smiled: "Then who told you to divide the Qing Dynasty into two? Your Majesty, the silver matter can still be discussed. If you think 1.88 million taels is too little, then make a price. I will negotiate with you when I go back. Our prince will discuss it... You have to reply in one fell swoop. When our prince is angry, he might send troops to come and take it from himself! By then, it will not be the seven capitals of Zhongzhou, but at least they will have to take over the pass. All the territory!”
"Haha, what a loud tone!"
"What? Your Majesty, you want to try?"
Azig smiled and said: "Aren't your emperor and a group of generals still learning how to fight from some French prince? Have they already learned it?"
Zukefa laughed, "To be honest with you, the cram school is not over yet...but it will be soon. Then you will know how awesome it is! My emperor really doesn't want the people of Zhongzhou to suffer anymore. So let’s give Zhenglu Banner and other banner soldiers stationed in Zhongzhou a way out. Let them go on their own. The 1.88 million taels of silver will be used as travel expenses. If it’s not enough, you can add a little more.”
Azig suddenly laughed after hearing this: "Everyone is leaving? Isn't the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty the most fond of recruiting surrenders and rebels? He won't do it this time?"
His words were actually meant to knock the three kings of Zhenglvqi and another senior general present - the regent of Azig was smart enough to know that they were the three alternate ministers!
But Zukefa's answer made all the traitors who wanted to be three ministers feel heartbroken.
"No, no more!" Zukefa shook his head with a smile, "I won't do it this time... Now that our Ming Dynasty has elite soldiers and brave generals, sufficient money and food, our majestic formation will surely win!"
This is a good thing to say! The Ming Dynasty now has hundreds of thousands of troops, and all the generals have attended cram school. The level of fighting has been rising steadily. Does it still need a group of despicable and shameless traitors?
Zukefa glanced at his colleagues who had passed by with an apologetic look, and said with a smile: "Let's all go! There is a huge land outside the pass, why crowd it in Zhongzhou? Zhongzhou only has that little land, and I don't know how many people are waiting to be divided. Moreover, it is not easy to take back the land granted to the people..."
This is the truth! Either he let it slip, or Zhu Cixiang took care of him and said it!
This is called creating panic!
The purpose is to drive people out of the customs.
Zhengluqi has nearly 100,000 households in the pass!
If we try to mobilize, we have 110,000 to 20,000 people. If we want them all to hold on to the fortress, how troublesome will it be to fight? If we want to recruit them, there will be less land... Emperor Zhu's Northern nobles, bureaucrats, and heroes are all waiting to carve up the northern banner land!
Without land share, how could they have the energy to make the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains?
Besides, everyone has attended Prince Kong Dai's cram school and their fighting skills have improved, so there is no need for these three candidates to defect.
And Dorgon launched a plan to grant farmland by dictation in the Central Plains, granting hundreds of millions of acres at once! It is not easy for Zhu Cixi to take back these lands. The lessons of the peasant uprising are so profound, so they cannot be forgotten so quickly.
So we can only let Zhengluqi and other flags hand over the flag land!
As soon as the truth was told, all the traitors in the sacrificial hall felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
Ming Dynasty no longer needs three ministers!
Azig felt quite proud in his heart. These second ministers could not become the third ministers now and could only follow the Qing Dynasty. He snorted: "Zukefa, go back and tell Emperor Zhu that the Qing Dynasty will not give up Zhongzhou." Land! If he only wants Gege, Fourteen Gege can go over at any time to fill that girl’s vacancy in Dongguo. If he wants territory, hey, he can just let his horses fight! My son-in-law of the Qing Dynasty is not afraid of him!"
How could I not be afraid!
Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming, and Kong Tingxun were almost crying! Not to mention how powerful the generals of the army became after attending cram school. Even if they didn't go to cram school, they, the three shun kings, wouldn't be able to defeat them! Last time Dorgon defeated Shi Kefa and wasted all his strength...Why didn't you Azig let everyone run away?
Oh, that’s right, there’s no place to run!
Outside the customs is Duduo's territory, this is not acceptable!
While the three traitorous princes were making plans in their minds, a white-armored soldier with a white flag flew into the hall. When he arrived in front of Azig, he made a thousand salutes and then loudly reported: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Dashihe. This morning, King Yu’s army left Shanhaiguan in large numbers and headed westward!”
