Huang Taiji was surprised and very excited when he heard that Hong Chengchou said this.
After all, Hong Chengchou was a real senior official in the Ming Dynasty, and what he said was very credible.
After thinking about it for a moment, Huang Taiji became enthusiastic. He leaned forward, looked at Hong Chengchou and asked, "Is this really true?"
"I dare not deceive my master!" After hearing this, Hong Chengchou immediately replied seriously, "I have stayed in Qin for the longest time. I also know about the terrain and distribution of troops in Qin, as well as the powerful forces, etc. This slave is willing to create a foundation for eternity for his master and his son, and then die with all his strength!"
"Okay, okay, okay!" Huang Taiji was overjoyed when he heard this. He immediately stood up, strode up to Hong Chengchou, reached out and grabbed his hands, held them in his hands and said with emotion: "I have Hong Qing's help, just like Liu Bei is like Zhuge Kongming! I am lucky for him, and the Qing Dynasty is lucky for him!"
The people on the side looked at this scene. Most of the Han officials and generals were very jealous, while the slave chiefs were very excited.
Those who are jealous are of course jealous of Hong Chengchou's status in the heart of the Qing emperor. It is estimated that no one will be able to compare with him in the future.
The excited slave chiefs vaguely felt that their Qing Dynasty seemed to have ushered in a very important moment. Who doesn’t want to go to the Flower World of Central Plains?
"Master, you have defeated your slaves!" Hong Chengchou did not dare to really think of himself as Zhuge Liang, and quickly responded, "Without a wise master, how can I be a minister? Only master, who is so wise and powerful, can let his slaves show their talents. This is It’s all the master’s fault!”
After finishing speaking, he was very happy to see Huang Taiji, so he quickly said: "I will go and draw the topographic map of Qin's mountains and rivers right now, and present it to my master tomorrow, okay?"
Previously, Liaodong Jianlu had certainly never thought about Qin so far away. Therefore, even when the eight major Shanxi merchants were there, they did not pay attention to the news about that place.
If you want to conquer Qin, the news about Qin is absolutely very important. Otherwise, if both eyes are darkened, this war will definitely be difficult to fight.
But things are different now. Hong Chengchou has been the governor of Yansui and the governor of the three sides. Even before that, he was an official in Qin. If there is anyone who is more familiar with Qin than him, there are really few people.
This is really a treasure! With this in mind, Huang Taiji immediately patted the back of Hong Chengchou's hand and said, "Okay, okay, okay, this should be done as soon as possible!"
He really couldn't wait. After thinking about it, he immediately said: "This is better. The conditions in the palace are always better. I will immediately arrange a place for Hong Qing. If there is any need, I will immediately give the order to those who Only slaves can provide it.”
Thus, this imperial meeting ended like this.
Needless to say, these people who dispersed naturally discussed this matter. In less than half a day, all the dignitaries in Shengjing City, as well as those with status, basically knew about it.
"Did you know? We, the Qing Dynasty, can actually take over the Central Plains! In the future, we may all have hundreds of thousands of slaves at our disposal!"
"Yes, I have heard that the newly demoted official is probably the most powerful official in the Ming Dynasty. He has already said that our Qing Dynasty can conquer the world. It is really not nonsense!"
"Your Majesty kept him in the palace. How could the former minister get this kind of treatment? Even other Baylors are not qualified. This shows how much your Majesty values him!"
"It is said, according to rumors, that Concubine Zhuang personally polished ink for the demoted official and waited for him to draw the map of Qin!"
"..."
The commander-in-chief of the Zhenghuang Banner of the Han Army was also considered a prominent figure in Shengjing, so he naturally heard about these things. In the empty inner room, he held a letter that he had just taken out of the secret box in his hand, while frowning and thinking about the problem.
This person was none other than Zu Dashou, who had been forced to surrender by the Jianqi before, fled back to the Ming Dynasty, continued to be the commander-in-chief of Jinzhou, and then was forced to surrender again.
The secret letter he held in his hand was written in code and was sent by his nephew Wu Sangui.
He had received this letter a long time ago.
Wu Sangui said in the letter that now it is Duke Xingguo who has replaced Yang Sichang and Chen Xinjia in the court, and he has won the emperor's favor. The soldiers and civilians of Liaodong were relocated inland, and the strategy of building captives in Liaodong was adjusted. The most important thing is that he has millions of taels of silver in his hand. Not to mention the replacement of back pay, the soldiers and civilians who moved inland to Liaodong this time were all paid for with money.
From Wu Sangui's own opinion, Duke Xingguo was a powerful figure. For those high-ranking officials and generals who surrendered to build captives, they hated them so much that they offered rewards.
In the letter, Wu Sangui hoped that Zu Dashou could escape back to the Ming Dynasty!
After Zu Dashou read this secret letter, he kept it hidden in the secret box.
To be honest, Zu Dashou had been fighting against the Liaodong Jianlu for decades, and he actually knew it well in his heart. The reason why these Jianlu would treat him preferentially was mainly because he controlled the Ningjin defense line. If there is no use value, it is impossible to receive such treatment.
After surrendering this time, Huang Taiji still comforted him with kind words, and he still clearly remembers the scene in Chongzheng Hall.
At that time, Huang Taiji not only helped him up personally, but also said to him kindly: "The last time you betrayed me was for your master, your wife, children and clan. I once told those ministers that Zu Dashu will definitely live a long life." He cannot die. If he surrenders again in the future, I will never kill him. What has happened is in the past, as long as he can serve me wholeheartedly in the future."
Behind this scene, Zu Dashou knew that there was only one truth: the two important places of Shanhaiguan and Ningyuan were still in the hands of his ancestral army.
However, things are unpredictable. The important town of Ningyuan was suddenly abandoned by the Ming army. Wu Sangui, who was likely to become the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, was also convicted. At least the new commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan was named Yan. It can be said that the power of the ancestral family has been basically wiped out.
Because of this, Zu Dashou could clearly feel that his life was getting harder. Although Huang Taiji didn't say anything, he could feel from the changes in the faces of some Jianlu towards him that the future would not be easy.
Thinking about this, Zu Dashou thought of the rumors he heard today.
To be honest, he was quite surprised. He did not expect that Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, would work so hard for Jianlu and wanted to lure Jianlu into the pass from Qin. He would not leave and occupy Qin's map to conquer the world!
Thinking of this, Zu Dashou felt a little creepy. If the Qin Dynasty is really controlled by Jianlu, it will be even more difficult for the court.
At this time, the Guan Nei was already falling out with the bandits. If the Jianlu came again, would the Ming Dynasty really be destroyed?
Zu Dashou was not demoted like other Han people, and he had no ideological burden for the demise of the Ming Dynasty. This point can be seen from the fact that in the original history, he finally surrendered to the Jianlu, but he never offered any advice or even any help to the Jianlu. He just stayed in the capital and died of illness in 1656.
The reason is that Zu Dashou has always been grateful to Emperor Chongzhen.
When Jianlu entered the pass to attack the capital for the first time, he abandoned the capital and led his army back to Shanhaiguan. No matter which emperor it was, it would be impossible for him to be lenient with this kind of thing.
However, under the mediation of Sun Chengzong, Emperor Chongzhen promised not to pursue the matter. In the days to come, I really have to do it. Even after he surrendered to Jianlu and fled back again, Emperor Chongzhen not only did not blame him at all, but also encouraged him and still named him the commander-in-chief of Jinzhou.
I have been a member of the Ming Dynasty since I was a child. To be honest, the Ming Emperor has given me such kindness. To be honest, a warrior like his ancestor has a long life, and he is far more grateful than the civil servant Hong Chengchou.
But this time, he was desperate for Ming.
In the Battle of Songjin, not to mention the loss of the east of Ningyuan, the entire Ming army of 130,000 was wiped out. In the future, what kind of troops will Ming use to resist Jianlu?
It was also for this reason that he finally decided to ignore Wu Sangui's secret letter.
So what if Duke Xingguo is born, what if he gets rich, can the Ming Dynasty survive under such external and internal troubles?
Zu Dashou's idea suddenly dawned on him after the news about the eight major Shanxi merchants spread. At the same time, he couldn't help but have a glimmer of hope that Ming Dynasty could persevere. Especially because of this incident, Jianlu clearly showed his distrust of the Han people, including his ancestor Dashou and people of his lineage.
For this reason, Zu Dashou's hidden thoughts emerged again. It's just that this time, if Duke Xingguo takes power, he doesn't know. If he escapes back, will he still be trusted by Emperor Chongzhen?
Now, Hong Chengchou actually wants to help Jianlu plan to occupy Qin, and then look down on the world from Qin. There is no Shanhaiguan to guard it. Moreover, since Jianlu had Tongguan, they could advance and attack, and retreat and defend. Then the situations of Jianlu and Ming Dynasty would be very different! No wonder Huang Taiji regarded Hong Chengchou as a treasure and immediately kept him in the palace.
how should I do it? Zu Dashou had a headache thinking about this.
He had already escaped once before, because although nothing could be seen on the surface, Zu Dashou knew that he was a person under Jianlu's surveillance, and he would definitely not be able to escape that easily again!
After thinking for a long time, he made a decision in his mind to spread the word and inform his nephew Wu Sangui. Regardless of whether the imperial court has any remaining strength to defend Qin, there is finally a warning!
With this thought in mind, Zu Dashou immediately wrote a secret letter. As for whether this secret letter could be safely delivered to the Ming Dynasty, it would only depend on the luck of the Ming Dynasty.
In the following days, the situation became clearer.
Hong Chengchou drew a detailed map of the mountains and terrain of Shaanxi, and spent several days in the palace explaining the situation in Qin to Huang Taiji and several other Heshuobele.
Afterwards, Huang Taiji issued an order to begin to recruit all the troops that could be collected across the country. He also conveyed the order to the Mongolian tribes and North Korea, asking them to send troops to join the alliance.
Here in Liaodong, less than half a year's rest has returned to a war-like atmosphere.
:. :
