However, because he is just a puppet, a fake emperor with no real power.
Therefore, Xuantong's arrogance and cruelty were only for the slaves around him.
In front of outsiders, he is still just a beggar!
Not just anyone can become an emperor just by wearing a royal robe!
In front of Obai, a big man who could control his life and death, Xuantong naturally did not dare to be arrogant.
His attitude towards Obai could be described as very respectful.
The language is very respectful and the attitude is very humble.
Facing the puppet Emperor Xuantong, Obai didn't even bother to pretend, he just spoke in a very casual tone.
"The Emperor of the Qing Dynasty has a decree, ordering you as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to spread the imperial edict and declare it to the world."
"Refutation of the rebellious act of the false emperor Zhu Hongyu who disregarded the clan etiquette and attempted to replace his heirs with his concubine, ascended the throne as an emperor as a side clan member, and recklessly started a war with his overlord, the Qing Dynasty."
"We ask the people of the world to raise an army to fight against it, to put an end to the rebellion, and to restore a peaceful world to the world."
"And asked Zhu Hongyu to immediately tie himself up and go to Beijing to plead guilty to the Qing Dynasty. Only then can the imperial court avoid his death penalty!"
The entire Qing Dynasty also knew that asking Xuantong to issue such an imperial edict would not have any impact on Zhu Hongyu at all.
But they didn't expect that such an imperial edict would really have any effect.
To put it bluntly, the Manchu Qing Dynasty is doing this just to make Zhu Hongyu angry, nothing more.
Of course, it would be a surprise if Zhu Hongyu could be made so angry that he lost his mind and sent troops to launch the Northern Expedition while having a decisive battle with Wu Sangui!
When Emperor Xuantong heard this, he did not dare to question Oboi's commanding tone.
He just nodded and said.
"understand!"
"I will order someone to draft an imperial edict right now!"
But when Ao Bai heard this, he spoke in a very casual tone.
"No need!"
"I have ordered someone to draft the imperial decree and send it out after sealing it."
"Now I'm just here to inform His Majesty!"
After Xuantong heard this, his face was a little ugly, but he did not dare to offend Obai at all.
He just laughed and said.
"Ha ha!"
"In that case, I would like to thank Ao Shaobao for sharing my worries!"
Xuantong was just a puppet. Facing Oboi who now single-handedly controlled the affairs of the Ming Dynasty, what else could he do besides obey?
Obai seemed to see the reluctance deep in Xuantong's eyes, and said in a rather plain tone, as if he was discussing what to eat for lunch today.
"Your Majesty just needs to be your own emperor. I will take care of other things for you. Your Majesty doesn't have to worry."
Oboi's meaning is very clear, you should be your puppet, and it's best not to get involved in other matters.
Otherwise, it would be the same if the Qing Dynasty replaced someone else as a puppet!
You are not irreplaceable!
Xuantong just nodded and said.
"I know that Ao Shaobao is doing it for my own good!"
"I don't know how to handle government affairs, so entrusting the government affairs to Shaobao is the best thing!"
Oboi nodded with satisfaction, then turned and left the Golden Palace.
After Obai left the Jinluan Palace, he heard the faint sounds of dogs barking, screams, and those melancholy sounds coming from behind. The expression on Obai's face did not change at all.
For the Manchus, although Xuantong's current performance was ineffective, it was exactly what they wanted most.
Indulging in wine and sex, greedy and cruel, cowardly character...
If these qualities were placed in a serious emperor, he would be a perfect template for a subjugated king.
However, if it were placed on a puppet, it would be an extremely outstanding advantage.
If these characteristics are concentrated in one person, then this person will be the best puppet!
…
The reason why Obai stayed in the pass was because he asked for it.
The reason is very simple. Now that the Qing Dynasty has retreated outside the customs, Beizhi, which is closest to Shanhaiguan, is the top priority.
Now Beizhi is the gateway to the Qing Dynasty!
Regardless of whether it was Wu Sangui or the Ming Dynasty who won the victory inside the pass in the end, if they wanted to counterattack outside the pass on a large scale, they had to recapture Beizhili first.
That is the former sixteen states of Yanyun!
Only then can we really launch the Northern Expedition and regain Liaodong.
If the Central Plains Dynasty did not have the barrier of Yanyun Sixteen States, it would always be strategically passive when facing the nomads in the north.
You can only be beaten passively!
The hundreds of years of weakness in the two Song dynasties is the best proof.
Ao Bai himself asked the Qing cabinet for orders. He wanted to stay in the pass and stay in Beizhi to guard the door for the Qing Dynasty in order to atone for his merits!
He must do his best to protect the Qing Dynasty's Sixteen Yanyun Prefectures and prepare for the Qing Dynasty's return to the pass in the future.
As for the Shanxi side, Obai was actually quite concerned about it.
On the one hand, it was because of the existence of the eight Shanxi merchants. These big enemies had to contribute money and efforts to help the Qing Dynasty protect Shanxi. How could Obai be unhappy?
On the other hand, it’s because of Shanxi’s terrain!
A high-rise building is easy to defend but difficult to attack!
If the Qing Dynasty had Shanxi in hand, it could send troops from Shanxi at any time to invade Henan and Guanzhong.
In addition, if the Qing Dynasty can defend Beizhi and the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, then the Qing Dynasty can threaten the entire North China Plain at any time.
Henan, Guanzhong, plus the North China Plain, basically make up the entire Northland.
Therefore, if the Qing Dynasty could control Shanxi and Beizhi, it would have absolute strategic initiative over the entire north.
Furthermore, Shanxi is famous for its rich coal and iron resources, plus abundant products, which can provide the court with a large amount of tax revenue.
How could the Manchu and Qing dynasties not want such an important place?
…
As the main force of the Manchu and Qing dynasties withdrew from the pass, the Manchu and Qing dynasty once again shrank its defense line within the pass.
It has completely shrunk to Shanxi and Beizhi provinces!
Needless to say in Shanxi, the focus of Manchu defense was Taihang Baxing.
As long as Taihang Baxing is controlled, it will be impossible for foreign troops to enter Shanxi on a large scale.
As for the defense of Beizhi, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties focused on the three places of Beijing, Tianjin and Baoding.
When these three places are connected, they basically form a triangle.
The Manchu and Qing Dynasties wanted to build fortifications and accumulate heavy troops at the three points of this triangle, so that the three places formed horns with each other.
Use this to build a defense system!
In addition, it is the Manchu and Qing Dynasty's management of the Guanningjin Defense Line, that is, the Liaoxi Route!
The original Guan Ning Jin defense line was all facing outside the Guan.
Although this line of defense is impregnable and easy to defend but difficult to attack, it is for the direction outside the pass.
If it is facing the direction inside the pass, the Guanningjin defense line is not as strong as imagined!
If the Manchu Qing Dynasty wanted to rely on the Guanningjin Defense Line to resist the Ming army's counterattack outside the Pass, it would be necessary to rectify the Guanningjin Defense Line to a certain extent.
When Ao Bai was in the pass, he was mainly responsible for these things.
As for Zhu Hongyu being disgusted, that is just incidental.