The Qing army's camp was much empty after a night of toil. The captured people, animals, supplies and wounded soldiers had hurried northward under the escort of the vanguard. There were still more than 10,000 soldiers and horses of the main force in the camp behind.
Dorgon naturally reached an agreement with the little eunuch, and the original plan to send troops to Linzi and Xincheng was shelved. Duoduo was right, they were also afraid of angering the little eunuch. The saying "tit for tooth, blood for blood" is definitely not a joke.
In previous years, they would have laughed it off, but now no one dares to ignore this warning.
What's more, his original intention of sending troops was to put out smoke bombs to hide people's eyes and ears. At this time, he and the young eunuch reached a consensus that it would be safe for at least five days and there was no need to cause trouble again. It was business to take the opportunity to sneak away immediately.
At noon, when the sun was scorching, Dorgon was tearing mutton and drinking kumiss by the Beiyang River outside his tent. He looked at Zhengnan with a half-smile but felt extremely happy in his heart. Geng Zhongming's delaying strategy was simply a stroke of genius.
"Brother Fourteen, after five days, our baggage will have almost reached Tianjin, and the stubborn Ming army will not be able to catch up even if they want to." Duduo said with a fierce look on his face: "It's a pity that Qingzhou City was not broken. This time
It’s just a trip...hehe, it’s better than nothing at last. I’ll do it again next time when I’m fully prepared.”
Dorgon sneered: "I will repay you twice as much for the insult I received!"
Because they reached an agreement with the Ming army, the Qing army felt relaxed. The vanguard troops and baggage set off last night, while the main troops and horses at the rear were resting in the camp. Of course, the surrounding camp was still heavily guarded and no fly was allowed to fly in.
, of course they also discovered that the Ming army had increased its surveillance efforts, and the surrounding area was surrounded by Ming army scouts.
In a carriage in the vanguard of the Qing army, Kong Youde was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He was allowed to go first because he was injured, but he didn't want to go first at all. He wanted to stay behind as the main force.
The reason is very simple, because the young eunuch once told him that there are four blocking lines in front of him. If you go first, you may step on the line first. If the vanguard has few soldiers and horses, it may be more difficult to encounter an interception.
But Dorgon didn't know this information, and Kong Youde didn't dare to tell it, because once he did, Dorgon would dig up the information and come to his aid.
Why would the little eunuch tell you this secret information on the battlefield?
As long as you are a little bit suspicious, you can follow the clues and find a lot of doubts. Kong Youde's head will not be saved until he is released from seclusion. Dorgon will not hesitate to chop it off and use it as a urinal.
By the way, didn't you have an agreement with the little eunuch? Even if there is an interception ahead, he will definitely let him go. Besides, he will not stop him within five days. After five days, maybe the Ming court will agree to Dorgon's request.
, in this case, the future will be safe.
Thinking of this, Kong Youde finally felt relieved.
"Brother Fourteen, do you think the Ming Dynasty will let Lao Twelve go?" Duduo asked Dorgon under the shade of a tree by the river.
"Yes" Dorgon said categorically: "Ming Ting neither dares nor is willing to give us a chance!"
"Then if the Ming Dynasty does not let people go, will you really throw away all the looted people and animals and property and give them a try regardless of the cost?" Duduo asked again.
Dorgon glanced sideways at him and saw that his eyes were very expectant, but he shook his head slightly: "If I just don't let him go, I may not do that. After all, the overall situation is more important. If we really fight with the Ming army to the death, we will get nothing."
, why do you have to fight with those people when you return to Shenyang after leaving the quarantine!"
Duduo sighed and said nothing.
Dorgon added: "But if the Ming army forces a blockade, I can only fight to the death with them!"
After lunch, Chang Yu finally got up. After washing, the servants of the palace brought food to him. When he was eating delicious food with his head down, Prince Heng Zhu Youdi came in and said, "Eunuch Chang, the food is to your liking."
Chang Yu raised his thumb and said, "The chef in the prince's house is not as skilled as the royal chef in the palace!" Zhu Youyi laughed loudly: "If Eunuch Chang's words reach the ears of the cook, he will probably brag about it in the future."
Chang Yu smiled and invited Zhu Youyi to take a seat: "Is the prince feeling better?"
"Much better. I was a little frightened and tired a few days ago. It will be fine if I rest." Zhu Youyi said casually without covering up anything and asked the young eunuch: "Eunuch Chang, I heard that the Tatars outside the city are trying to
Are you leaving?"
Chang Yu nodded: "Yes, it won't be any good if you hit your head and bleed. If you don't run errands, he will interrupt you and you won't be able to run away!"
"Ah, that's great." Zhu Youyi was overjoyed. He stood up and walked back and forth: "That's great, that's great... Then we can take the child back."
Chang Yu thought for a moment: "Although the Tatars are about to retreat, there is no peace outside the city. If the prince is not afraid of danger, he should send someone to fetch the prince."
When he heard what he said, Zhu Youdi panicked and waved his hands quickly: "Don't be anxious for a while, don't be anxious for a while, it won't be too late when the Tatars leave."
Chang Yu put down the bowl and chopsticks and wiped his mouth, picked up the tea and rinsed his mouth, looked at Zhu Youji with a half-smile but said: "Your Majesty, the Tatars are leaving, and our family will have to break camp soon, and they won't be able to disturb the house for a few days.
, I am very grateful for the hospitality these days.”
"Oh, what Eunuch Chang said is too outrageous. If Eunuch Feng and those soldiers fought bloody battles, Qingzhou City would have been in ruins long ago. I and the people in the city are very grateful to you, and even the squires want to build a foundation for you.
Where is the living temple..."
Before Zhu Youyi finished speaking, Chang Yu spit out a sip of tea: "My lord, you are trying to put our family to death. How can you be grateful?"
"How could it be possible? This is the sincerity of the people..." Zhu Youyi said something suddenly occurred to him, and his face suddenly changed: "Yes, yes, it can't be done, it can't be done..."
Hey, Chang Yu sighed: "If you are really grateful to the soldiers, don't do those vain things, and do something real..."
Zhu Youyi was startled and then realized. The little eunuch turned around and saw that his words were waiting for him here. He quickly said: "Before Eunuch Chang leaves the camp, I will prepare a lot of money and food for you as promised before."
"Ahem, cough, cough, then let's thank the prince on behalf of those soldiers." Chang Yu put down the tea cup and cupped his hands, and said casually: "I heard that there is still a lot of food and money raised from donations in the city..."
"I've prepared it all for you. I won't take any of it!" Zhu Youji waved his hand and cursed in his heart with great pride. How could this little fox eat the food in the bowl and still miss the food in the pot? The money and food donated by the rich and gentry in the city.
He originally planned to use it to fill his own hole, but it seems that this idea is going to go to waste.
"Your Majesty is not only heroic but also selfless. Looking at how many vassal kings there are in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, our family will definitely say a few good words for your Majesty in front of the Emperor after we return to Beijing."
"Oh, that's really troublesome for Eunuch Chang." Zhu Youdi continued with beaming eyebrows: "There is also my daughter's marriage..."
"Everything about the wedding is decided by the prince. We will do it on any date you decide, and we will do it as you say. And we must do it in a grand manner, so that the prince's face will be bright."
Zhu Youdi's mouth couldn't be closed: "Yes, it must be done, but, ahem, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, if the wind is not beautiful, I can't do it even if I try my best, right? Luo Shu, this kid, has to be supported by Eunuch Chang."
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The implication is that only if Song Luoshu lives well can he have the honor to marry his daughter.
"Hey, we haven't done anything yet, the prince has already started to show off to his beloved son-in-law." Chang Yu joked: "Song Luoshu is a young and handsome man with a promising future, so the prince can rest assured."
"With Eunuch Chang's words, of course I am relieved." Zhu Youdi became happy.
"Mr. Factory, there is an urgent report." At this moment, Chen Ruxin walked in, holding a letter in his hand.