Hou Fangyu was also secretly frightened. The Ming army's Northern Expedition was really bad at this time.
Because the current situation in the Qing Dynasty can be said to be characterized by internal and external troubles and leaks everywhere.
Internally, because Nanming cut off all trade with the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty had problems with its supply of cloth, silk, tea, iron materials and even tobacco and alcohol.
Ordinary people actually have no special feelings about this.
However, the quality of life of the powerful class has declined greatly, so they are full of complaints. Their dissatisfaction with Dorgon is growing day by day, and now the calls for Fulin to take charge are already very high.
Thanks to Dorgon, he firmly controlled the military power through the Eight Banners restructuring.
Otherwise, this trade turmoil would be enough to drive Dorgon into dust.
In addition to internal disputes, the external environment is also extremely harsh. First, Horqin Mongolia is suffering endless harassment from the Ming army's scout cavalry. Dozens and hundreds of Mongolian herdsmen are hunted and killed every day. Then there are the Khalkha Mongolian tribes and the Oirat Mongolians.
All the tribes gathered at Talbahatai, with Sangar, Lindan Khan's younger brother, as the co-leader.
Immediately, the Chechen Khan of Khalkha Mongolia instigated the Monite tribe of Chahar Mongolia to rebel against the Qing Dynasty.
So now, the situation in the north of the Qing Dynasty is very serious. If the Ming army really launches a large-scale northern expedition at this time, it will be difficult for Horqin Mongolia and Chahar Mongolia to send troops.
The last remaining Tumut Mongolia may not be able to do anything.
Because of the hypocritical Gao Yigong, Li Yanbu always looked covetously at Tumotechuan.
In other words, if the Ming army made the Northern Expedition at this time, the Qing Dynasty would not be able to get help from Mongolia, and would have to rely on its own troops to fight the Ming army head-on.
Thinking of this, Hou Fangyu immediately advised: "Master, this matter must be guarded against!"
Qi Chongge said firmly: "Master, there is no need to hesitate any longer, it must be dealt with as soon as possible."
Dorgon no longer hesitated and said in a deep voice: "Pass an order to urgently summon Hong Chengchou to the capital."
Dorgon himself had no idea about such a big matter, so he had to summon Hong Chengchou back and then discuss the matter with Fan Wencheng, Ning Wan, me and Hou Fangyu and several close advisors.
The Qing Dynasty has reached a moment of life and death.
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Li Zicheng also recalled Li Yan back to Xi'an.
The spy organizations of Pseudo-Shun and Jiannu have tacitly shared intelligence this time.
At this moment, Li Zicheng was summoning Song Xiance, Li Yan and Gu Junen, three military advisors, in the Cunxin Palace of the Qin Palace. Among them, Song Xiance was the senior advisor, Li Yan was the left advisor, and Gu Junen was the new right advisor.
Originally, Li Zicheng planned to summon Zuo Mao to ask for advice, but was eventually dissuaded by Song Xiance.
Li Zicheng no longer insisted on his opinion, because he also knew that Zuo Maodi still had his old intentions.
"Several military advisors, the situation is like this. If nothing else, Nan Ming is really going to launch the Northern Expedition."
Li Zicheng's only remaining eye looked particularly sharp, and his whole person looked full of energy, not at all decadent as he indulged in drinking and sex. In fact, Li Zicheng was indeed diligent.
Li Zicheng's ability may be lacking, but he is serious about governing the country.
Since taking the throne, Li Zicheng has been working hard to improve Dashun's national and military power.
However, due to the resources, population and geography of Shaanxi Province, the effect can only be said to be unsatisfactory.
The only effective thing is that the cavalry is well built. Dashun now has one hundred thousand cavalry, and they are cavalry in the true sense, not mule cavalry and donkey cavalry just to make up the numbers.
Li Zicheng had a special liking for cavalry, and he didn't know why.
After a short pause, Li Zicheng continued: "If Nan Ming really launches the Northern Expedition, how should I, Dashun, deal with myself?"
"Watch the fire from across the bank." Song Xiance responded immediately, "I, Dashun, just need to wait and see what happens, and wait until the Ming army and Jiannu are both injured before sending troops, and then we can reap the benefits of the fishermen. Wouldn't it be nice?"
"No." Gu Junen objected, "Don't great military advisors know that if your lips die, your teeth will become cold?"
"Nonsense!" Song Xiance reprimanded him rudely, "What are lips? What are teeth? When did Dashun and Jiannu become close friends? Please teach me, Military Advisor You."
Gu Junen asked anxiously: "When did I say that Dashun and Jiannu are close friends?"
"You still dare to deny it?" Song Xiance said abruptly, "Didn't you just say that if your lips die, your teeth will grow cold?"
"The words of the great military advisor are heart-breaking." Gu Jun'en said, "The words I say below do not mean that Dashun and Jiannu are friends with lips and teeth cold. It means that once Jiannu is destroyed by Nanming, we will be destroyed.
Shun Yi will be unable to support a single tree."
"What do you mean?" Song Xiance asked with a cold face, "Are you saying that Dashun is not as good as Nanming?"
"The Holy Spirit has a clear warning." Gu Junen ignored Song Xiance's nonsense, turned around and said to Li Zicheng, "It's four minutes today, and Zhang Xianzhong of Sichuan is already a grasshopper after autumn. He can't jump around for a few days. Although Dashun has
The Holy One worked hard to govern, but due to the geographical location and population of Shaanxi, the national power and military strength were at best on par with those of Jiannu."
After a moment's pause, he continued: "Only Nanming is the only one with the fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River and abundant weapons. If I, Dashun, cannot help, Jiannu will be destroyed by Nanming this time. And once
If Nanming destroys the slaves, it will inevitably target Dashun, and then Dashun will be able to fight against Nanming alone. Isn’t it dangerous?"
Li Zicheng seemed a little moved, because what Gu Junen said was obviously right.
"Nonsense." Song Xiance immediately retorted, "We in Dashun now have a well-equipped army and a sharp camel revolving cannon. Even if Chongzhen leads a million-strong army to invade, why should we fear it? There is no need to associate with Jiannu.
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"Besides, the dispute between Dashun and Nanming is a brotherly dispute, but the dispute between Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute over clothes, and it is also a dispute over Confucian ancestral temples. What's more, Jiannu and Dashun had a hatred of seizing the country! Back then,
If Wu Sangui hadn't introduced slaves to the customs, how could Dashun have lost Beijing and Shanxi Beizhi? How could we have fallen to this point?"
Li Zicheng's single eye revealed a look of deep-seated hatred.
Yes, if there were no slaves entering the customs in the first place, why would this happen?
Gu Junen frowned and said: "Your Majesty, this moment is the same as the other moment. I, Dashun, cannot just dwell on the past, but should have the courage to let go of our prejudices, take advantage of this moment to turn enemies into friends with Jiannu, and join forces to fight against the Southern Ming Dynasty!"
Song Xiance and Gu Junen couldn't argue, and Li Zicheng was a little at a loss as to what to do.
As a last resort, Li Zicheng turned to Li Yan and asked, "Why didn't Military Advisor Zuo say a word?"
"Your Majesty." Li Yan bowed his hands and said, "The Southern Ming Dynasty mobilized troops for the Northern Expedition, intending to decisively defeat Beizhi with Jiannu. This is a God-given opportunity for me, Dashun, to act in the middle and control the world!"
"Huh?" Song Xiance and Gu Junen both looked surprised.
Obviously, neither of them expected that Li Yan would say this.
Li Zicheng's eyes lit up and he asked: "Why do you try to take things in the middle?"
Li Yan spoke eloquently: "First of all, the great military advisor is right. The dispute between our Dashun and Nanming is a battle between brothers, while the dispute between our Dashun and Jiannu is a dispute over clothes and titles, a dispute over Confucian ancestral temples.
Therefore, it is not allowed to join forces with the Jiannu to fight against the Southern Ming Dynasty. Such perverse actions will only make Dashun lose the support of the people and the people."
"This is exactly the reason." Song Xiance believed deeply.
"Whatever the people think of the people and the scholars, it's all lies." Gu Jun'en said, "When the sword and ax are applied to the neck, I don't believe there are still a few unruly people in the south of the Yangtze River, and a few scholars dare not to kneel down and beg for surrender."
Li Yan did not argue with Gu Junen, and continued: "Secondly, what the right military advisor just said is right. Today, Zhang Xianzhong is already dying, and Nanming is a dominant family. If there is no outside intervention, the slave establishment will be impossible."
Defeat is inevitable. If Jiannu is destroyed by Nanming, my Dashun family will definitely not be a match for Nanming."
Upon hearing this, Gu Junen's expression suddenly changed. He had already guessed Li Yan's intention.
In addition to admiration, Gu Junen was also a little jealous. Why could Li Yan think of it but he couldn't? Why could Li Yan have such foresight?
Song Xiance still didn't know Li Yan's intention.
So Song Xiance was a little unhappy and asked, Brother Xian, what's the matter with you?
It's okay if you don't help brother Wei, why should you help Gu Junen to open his eyes?
Li Zicheng frowned slightly and asked again: "How can you put things in the middle of things?"
"Drive out the tiger and swallow the wolf!" Li Yan said solemnly, "Drive out the ferocious tiger Nanming and swallow up the evil wolf Jiannu!"
"Driving the tiger to swallow the wolf?" Song Xiance turned his anger into joy, "Why don't you just watch the fire from the other side and reap the benefits of the fishermen?"
"Yes, in fact, it is better to watch the fire from the other side and reap the benefits." Li Yan smiled and continued, "However, Jiannu, a wolf alone, may not be able to defeat Nanming, a ferocious tiger out of the box."
"What do you mean?" Li Zicheng and Song Xiance looked confused.
It wasn't until Li Yan said the next words that Li Zicheng and Li Zicheng suddenly realized.
Song Xiance was amazed but also a little doubtful: "Commander Zuo, can this be done?"
Li Yan smiled and then said: "No matter whether it succeeds or not, it doesn't hurt to try."
"That makes sense, I have to give it a try." Li Zicheng agreed, "That's it."
At that moment, Li Zicheng began to make intensive preparations according to Li Yan's wishes.
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In Nanjing, Yilun Hall, Imperial College.
The first war game has been decided.
Zheng Sen's "Left Army" was surrounded by a three-pronged force near Datong, including the Jiannuo army, the puppet army and the Mongolian cavalry. After several months of hard fighting, they were completely wiped out, and the Northern Expedition failed.
Chen Zilong smiled and said to Zheng Sen: "Brother Damu, you are defeated."
"No, you are a liar, my brother among men." Zheng Sen said, "The hypocrites and the slave builders have the hatred of seizing the country, and Zuo, the same Han Dynasty as I, the Ming Dynasty, can help the slave builders in turn?"
Chen Zilong shook his head and said: "The Holy One once said something, which I think makes sense."
After a pause, he continued: "This sentence is that there are always only interests between countries, so what if they are both Han Zuo? Once it comes to national disputes, even brothers cannot be relied on."
"What you say, brother among men, makes sense." Many scholars agreed.
“Throughout the ages, have there been few precedents for luring wolves into homes?”
"In the past there was the emperor Shi Jingtang, and now there is Wu Sangui. Isn't that enough to alert us?"
Zheng Sen was speechless for a moment. It was indeed naive to assume that hypocrisy would not turn to slavery.
