Chapter 55: Heaven does not want me to be in the sea
The decoration of the Qing army's tent in mid-May seemed to be still in the depth of winter. Jierhalang had just walked into Huang Taiji's imperial tent and immediately felt a rush of heat rushing towards his face.
The curtains of the big tent are all made of embroidered cloth, including cotton, with a thick layer to isolate the inside and outside. There are hot braziers burning in the four corners of the tent, and from time to time, attendants will fan their backs to the small door of Huang Taiji's throne.
Wind circulates the air inside the tent.
But even so, Huang Taiji's cunning fox-like face still looked completely bloodless, reminding Jierhalang of their group of Aixinjueluo clan brothers, whose faces were full after fighting in the ice and snow outside the pass in the early years.
Hanging Shuang’s past.
"His Majesty……"
Jirhalang is not the heir of Nurhaci. His father Shuerhaqi and his brother Amin were both defeated in the internal power struggle in Manchuria. This allowed Jirhalang to develop a low-key character.
He is far less sharp-edged, arrogant and unbridled than his brother Amin, and because of his old age, he has no intention and inability to seize the highest power in Manchuria. So just like Shuerhaqi's grandson Tunqi, Jierharang also got
Huang Taiji’s trust.
Huang Taiji's physical condition was already very serious during the Songjin War. Later, in order to defeat Hong Chengchou, he barely supported his illness and went to the front line to fight in person, which made his condition worsen rapidly.
Huang Taiji was a man who knew his destiny. He knew that his body was already terminally ill. He was still able to hold on, but it was all because of his determination to fight the intruder.
Once this anger disappears, Huang Taiji's life, which is not long, but is exciting and glorious enough, will probably come to an end.
Although Huang Taiji's eldest son Hauge was brave and good at fighting, experienced many battles, and made many military exploits, his political mind was too naive and he lacked the ability to act independently, let alone the ability to deal with the chaos in the world after Huang Taiji left. What's more, the Manchus have always had direct descendants.
According to the tradition of the eldest son succeeding to the throne and the youngest son succeeding in birth, the three brothers of the same mother, Dorgon, Azig, and Duduo, are all the youngest sons of Nurhachi.
So after Nurhachi's death, the three Dorgon brothers inherited the two yellow flags that Nurhachi personally led. Later, after Huang Taiji came to the throne, because Nurhaci personally led the two yellow flags, yellow became the orthodox representative color. So Huang Taiji took them
The colors of the two white flags that Hauge was the leader of the flag at that time were replaced by two yellow flags - this was just a color swap, and the leader was not changed. The three Dorgon brothers still controlled an elite force originally led by Nurhachi himself.
After that, although Huang Taiji used many means to strengthen the power of the two yellow flags' lineage, he was never able to completely weaken the strength of the two white flags and one lineage.
Hauge is Huang Taiji's biological son, and Dorgon is also the brother that Huang Taiji watched growing up. There is no one in the world who understands these two people more thoroughly than Huang Taiji.
Hauge has a simple mind and is by no means a match for Dorgon, who has been cunning and wise since childhood.
Once Huang Taiji dies of illness, his aftermath will definitely not be peaceful.
The heat in the tent was boiling, and soon sweat ran down Jierharang's back. None of the guards in the tent spoke, and Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou, who were standing next to Huang Taiji, did not say a word. The air was silent.
It has to make people feel scared.
"Jilharang..."
Huang Taiji reluctantly raised his right arm and pointed an index finger at Jierhalang. He was as angry as a gossamer, but his words were full of determination and courage.
When Jierhalang heard Huang Taiji speak, he immediately stepped forward and asked: "Your Majesty...?"
"Dorgon...Is Dorgon still in Datong?"
Huang Taiji suddenly asked Jierhalang about Dorgon. Jierhalang was immediately shocked. Huang Taiji's condition deteriorated so quickly. After his death, only Hauge and Dorgon were qualified to compete for the highest power among the Manchus.
The two of them. Now that Huang Taiji asked about Dorgon's situation, his meaning was very obvious.
Jierhalang lowered his body and whispered back: "Prince Rui is still commanding the army in Datong."
"Where are Azig and Dodo?"
Both Azig and Duduo followed Huang Taiji southward. Not long ago, Huang Taiji personally ordered Duduo to lead an army to Jinzhou to the west of Shenzhou and set a definite direction. After a long time, Huang Taiji
Why did Tai Chi ask about the whereabouts of the two of them again?
Ji'erharang didn't know the reason why Huang Taiji asked this question, nor did he know how far Huang Taiji's memory had deteriorated. He just relied on his cautious character and answered truthfully: "Ajige is in the camp, and Duduo has already
The unified army went west to the north of Jinzhou and moved toward the Zhining area."
Huang Taiji nodded silently and said nothing more. He was wrapped in a thick velvet quilt, and he was wearing a robe made of bearskin under the velvet quilt, but his hands and feet were still as cold as snow, and he held his hands together and rubbed them from time to time.
move.
"Have the real bandits really moved?"
"The thieves of Zhending have broken out in several groups, totaling about 20,000. Now Nirvana has defeated Tong Tulai and has gathered in Qi. Yesterday, they broke through the long tail and rushed into Shenzhou City."
Huang Taiji nodded silently again. He closed his eyes and pondered for a while. Finally, he sighed softly and wrapped himself tightly in the blanket. Instead of saying anything more about how to deal with Tunqi and the others, he said:
"Has Tong Tu Lai been defeated and killed in the army?"
Jierhalang carefully replied: "The battlefield is chaotic, and I dare not make any guesses. However, after the defeat at Nirvana, Tunqi and Tangtong all retreated to the camp. Only Tong Tulai has not returned... I'm afraid..."
"Alas... Li Guohan, Ashan, He Luohui, Tong Tulai... So far, the country has raised troops, and four Gushan Ezhen have been killed for the bandits."
Huang Taiji then shook his hand and said to Fan Wencheng who was standing aside: "Bachelor, Tong Tulai sacrificed his life for the country and needs to be rewarded. Although Tunqi and Tangtong were defeated in front of the army, the bandits are cunning and strong. Although
There is a defeat, but it cannot be compared with defeat at the hands of the Ming soldiers. For Tunqi and Tang Tong, they do not need to be demoted, but can be fined silver according to their crimes."
Huang Taiji then propped up his upper body, and his pale face seemed to have regained a little blush at this time. Jierhalang couldn't help but think, could it be that the bad news of the defeat at Nirvana had stimulated Tian Conghan?
At this time, Huang Taiji's speaking rhythm and speed became much more stable. After whispering to Hong Chengchou for a while, he said to Jierhalang:
"Jilharang...are you really sure that all the bandits have entered Shenzhou City?"
"There are really about 40,000 to 50,000 bandits, and it is estimated that half of their troops have entered Shenzhou City to assist in the defense. The Shenzhou garrison is equipped with a large number of artillery. Our army has suffered heavy casualties in repeated attacks. Now, the bandits have received reinforcements.
I'm afraid it will be more difficult to attack the city.
Your Majesty...Why has Your Majesty not committed all the troops before, and now do you want to increase the number of troops to attack the city?"
Ji'erharang's question had a hint of questioning Huang Taiji, so Fan Wencheng immediately frowned and said softly: "Prince Zheng... His Majesty is asking the question."
"Yes...Your Majesty, please tell me."
"Scholar Fan doesn't have to be so...cough..."
After Huang Taiji coughed, the wrapper on the side immediately handed over a warm towel. Tian Conghan wiped his mouth with the towel. When he saw the bright red blood on it, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. He turned to Jierharan and said
:
"Doesn't God want me to be in the same sea? Does God not want me to reproduce Kublai Khan's great achievements? Jierhalang, Shenzhou will be left to you... I will leave the Han army here. You are a cautious person and can best integrate
All armies, these Han soldiers are entrusted to you. You must surround Shenzhou to prevent this vicious and cunning bandit from escaping.
Azig and Duduo both want to follow me. Regardless of the outcome, Jierhalang, as long as you act with caution in Shenzhou, your position will be more consolidated afterwards... Daishan is still in Beijing, what will happen next
Needless to say...Hauge...Oh, Hauge!"
As Huang Taiji spoke, his eyes gradually became misty. He seemed to see countless mountains and rivers in the distance, the Taihang Mountains, the Yellow River, the Huaihe River, the Qinling Mountains, the Yangtze River, the Five Ridges...the countless mountains and rivers that covered the land of China. He should have
Personally lead the cavalry and conquer all of this until you reach the ocean on the other side of the world.
But now it seems that everything will come to an end.
"How could my ambition be lost to others? Give me another year... no, just a few months."
Huang Taiji leaned on the back of the bear-skin chair. His face was pale, which reminded Jierhalang of the scene in the white mountains and black water. The real founding father of the Manchu people, a great man far surpassing Nurhaci, Tian Conghan and
How could Emperor Chongde look so fragile?
"It's the heaven that doesn't want me to be in the same sea!"