Hong Chengchou was one of the few commander-type generals in the late Ming Dynasty, both in terms of strategic vision and sensitivity to the battlefield situation.

If Emperor Chongzhen had not been forced too hard on that day and Wang Pu and other generals performed too badly, he would have really been able to win in Liaodong, at least he would not have been defeated so badly.

After he surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, although Huang Taiji valued him, he kept holding him aside. Moreover, not long after, Huang Taiji died of illness.

Although Dorgon still did not give Hong Chengchou military power, he basically adopted every strategy of Hong Chengchou. He always brought him by his side, making him gradually become the first Han minister around Dorgon.

Dorgon's brows frowned in a rope. He didn't think about what Hong Chengchou said. But all this was speculation, and the opportunity flashed by. No matter from any perspective, he could not give up the opportunity to chase and annihilate Li Zicheng's main force. He was silent for a while, took out a report from his arms and handed it to Hong Chengchou. "This was just passed from Liaodong."

After reading it, Hong Chengchou sighed slightly. "I thought Zhou Xian would have to wait at least until the spring next year before taking action, but I didn't expect it to be so soon."

Dorgon touched his bare front head, "Zhou Xian is going to fight against me, the Qing Dynasty. In southern Liaoning, Shang Kexi has retreated to the Qinghe line of Gaizhou. If he tried his best to defend, relying on Gaizhou City, Shimen Pass and Daba Ling Pass, there should not be too big problems in the short term. On the front line of North Korea, Li Dingguo has conquered Dandong and Zhenjiang, and his troops are heading towards Phoenix City. But I believe that relying on Luke Dehun and Li Rutai can also defend it. But..."

Dorgon paused slightly, his eyes swept over Hong Chengchou, "But it's hard to predict! Once my main force of the Qing Dynasty is trapped in the Central Plains and Zhou Xian conquered the city and land in Liaodong, it is inevitable that he will have a strange intention. Even if Shang Kexi, a Han general who is loyal to the Qing Dynasty, would probably want to find a way out for himself at that time!"

Hong Chengchou looked at Dorgon with sharp eyes and looked straight at him. He immediately woke up. He knelt down in a hurry and said repeatedly: "I have surrendered to the Qing Dynasty and will never have any other thoughts. I hope the Regent will observe clearly."

Dorgon stared at Hong Chengchou for a while, and suddenly leaned over and smiled and helped him up, "Heng Jiu, how could I doubt you? I told you this, just want to say that my Qing Dynasty must take down the Central Plains as soon as possible. Because only in this way can we show the people of the world that our Qing Dynasty is the ultimate destiny. At that time, no matter how Zhou Xian makes trouble in Liaodong, those people will do their best to fight for the glory and wealth of their descendants during their lifetime and the glory of their descendants. On the contrary, if it is not decided for a long time, Zhou Xian's little victory will set off huge waves in Liaodong. Therefore, in the north, we must fight quickly, which is also the reason why I took the risk of pursuing Li Zicheng this time. If you have great talents, I need you to plan this matter for me."

Hong Chengchou understood Dorgon's words.

When troubled times end, there is only one person in the world. When one side becomes stronger and it is very likely that it will eventually capture the world, not only will many people take the initiative to vote, but those who make the original choice will try their best to serve. On the contrary, if people change their minds, more and more people will be separated.

This is the general trend of the world, and what Dorgon has to do is to seize the northern land and let the people of the world see clearly where the general trend is? Thus, make choices that are beneficial to the Qing Dynasty.

Hong Chengchou bowed his head and said, "Thank you the Regent to pay attention. I will do my best to repay the work of a dog or a horse."

Dorgon nodded and said, "This time Li Zicheng retreated. No matter what kind of intentions he had, it is our chance to wipe them out. But we need to be cautious and avoid some possible threats. I asked someone to find a detailed map of Zhangbeidi, and Hengjiu helped me analyze where if Li Zicheng set up an ambush? I will send scouts to investigate in detail and will never give him a chance."

Hong Chengchou nodded quickly and followed Dorgon forward.

After a while, he said again: "Regent, the rebel army is currently facing our army and has abnormal movements. Only Li Guo's troops stationed in Tianjin are still stationed in Fengnan. If we pursue all the troops, what should they do if they attack us behind?"

Dorgon said: "This time only our army will go. Wu Sangui will lead his troops to stay in place to resist the two troops of Li Laiheng and Li Guo. But Wu Sangui has agreed that he will let his generals be high and high, eight thousand elite cavalry lead to follow us."

Hong Chengchou was a little puzzled: "Regent, why didn't Wu Sangui be the front-runner? Leave a general who was completely loyal to the Qing Dynasty. On the one hand, this will eliminate our army's worries, and on the other hand, it can also consume part of the Guanning Army."

Dorgon raised his eyebrows, and he didn't expect Hong Chengchou to say this. In his heart, the Han people were not trustworthy, whether it was Wu Sangui or Hong Chengchou. But Hong Chengchou's proposal was really considering the Qing Dynasty.

He was silent for a while and said, "My Qing warriors have never been afraid of head-on confrontation. They are worried about all kinds of conspiracies and tricks. No matter what the thieves have plans, they can't bear to join together. When the situation is unfavorable, we can break through the Great Wall and escape outside the Great Wall. But if we stay in part and take Wu Sangui's Guanning Army. Not to mention how many people they will be left behind, can they defeat Li Guo and Li Laiheng? Just say that if Wu Sangui surrenders to the enemy temporarily, how should our army deal with it?"

Seeing Hong Chengchou frowned and said slowly, Dorgon said: "Li Guo and Li Laiheng are also the elite thieves who are leading by Li Guo and Li Laiheng, let Wu Sangui fight with them! If Wu Sangui can win, hand over Tianjin City to him and let him continue to attack Shandong. If Zhou Xian is a tiger, then Wu Sangui is a wolf. Wouldn't it be good to let them fight to lose both sides? You will meet Wu Sangui for me later and tell him that if he can defeat Zhou Xian, I don't mind giving Shandong to him."

Hong Chengchou was stunned, "Regent, isn't this... kindness too big? After all, Shandong is on the edge of the capital. If Wu Sangui is a person who is hard to settle down in Shandong, it will inevitably be inevitable in the future..."

Dorgon curled his lips and smiled faintly, "That's what he must be able to defeat Zhou Xian. To be honest, I think that Zhou Xian is the enemy of our Qing Dynasty, and that kind of life and death enemy that cannot be negotiated. If he can be eliminated, I think this price is not high."

Standing on a high place and looking at the Qing cavalry who were surging like a long dragon across Jingeryu and chasing forward, Li Yan's frown slightly stretched out. "The whole enemy is in the trap."
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