Acting for the gods

Chapter 145 Summation
The annihilation of Zhengbai Qi and Zhenghong Qi can be said to be a big victory of Ming Dynasty against Hou Jin in recent years.

After the war, the battlefield was cleaned up, and [-] intact horses were seized, as well as countless weapons, food and grass.

As for the dead war horses, they were taken back to Shanhaiguan as military rations.

The corpses of the enemy soldiers and the corpses of the people in Qinglong Township were all burned by Jiang Fan to avoid the plague.

After the news of the triumphant return of the army, the entire Ming Dynasty celebrated together.

On the other hand, Houjin is in a state of depression.

When Huang Taiji heard about this, he fainted from anger on the spot, and he almost died.

After waking up, Huang Taiji immediately summoned the ministers to discuss.

"You should all know the matter. Zhengbai Qi and Zhenghong Qi were completely annihilated, and Hauge and Dorgon were also killed in battle."

"During the Southern Expedition, the Eight Banners suffered heavy losses, and my heart aches!"

"It is reported that Da Ming has mastered a series of crossbow arrows with an extremely long range, which is the main reason for Dorgon's defeat this time. I summoned you here just to hear your opinions and decide on the next move."

Hearing Huang Taiji's words, Prince Li stood up on behalf of Shan: "Your Majesty, the soldiers from all walks of life are already exhausted after fighting for days. I suggest you retreat first."

Gege didn't want to fight either, and said, "Huang Ama, my son is willing to lead an army of [-] troops to end the queen."

When Huang Taiji heard the words, his face showed displeasure: "I haven't said that I want a class teacher."

"The Ming army killed my son and cut off my brothers and sisters. This hatred and this hatred are irreconcilable."

"Moreover, the weapons of the Ming army are too powerful. Once they are mass-produced and thrown into the war, let alone conquer the Central Plains, we will even be forced to die!"

When everyone heard the words, there was silence for a while.

The news of the complete annihilation of Zhenghongqi and Zhengbaiqi hit them hard, and many of them didn't want to go to war at this time.

Fan Wencheng stood up: "Your Majesty is wise, I should not speak nonsense, but if there is a real war, there will be heavy losses. Please be aware of it, Your Majesty!"

"Why?"

Huang Taiji asked.

Although Fan Wencheng is a Han Chinese, he has both talent and learning, surpassing most Manchus. The most important thing is that he understands the thoughts of Han people, and he is highly valued by Huang Taiji.

"Your Majesty, the so-called knowing the enemy and the confidant is invincible. We don't know enough about Da Ming's armaments and weapons. In addition, if we occupy the Grand Pass, if we start a war, Da Jin will be caught in a dilemma, and the enemy will be in a dangerous situation."

Fan Wencheng knelt on the ground and made a powerful statement.

After these years, Jin did expand its territory and conquered Mongolia and North Korea.

However, Mongolia and North Korea did not surrender completely. Once Houjin and Ming Dynasty fought and suffered heavy losses, these people would naturally rise up and beat the dog in the water.

Huang Taiji naturally understood this. He looked at Fan Wencheng and said, "You're right. The rise and fall of a country, and the great cause of the future, should not be made for a moment. Fan Wencheng, go ahead."

Fan Wencheng said earnestly: "I think that in the current situation, His Majesty should pretend to ask for peace, wait for an opportunity to severely injure the Ming army, and then return to the court."

"That's a good suggestion."

Huang Taiji nodded: "That's great. But... now that the Ming army has the upper hand, will they agree to negotiate a peace?"

"Your Majesty, the Han people have been influenced by Confucianism, and they have always been weak in character. Most of the ministers in the court enjoy peace and peace, and most of them don't think about wars. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty has suffered from natural and man-made disasters in recent years. If Your Majesty wishes to negotiate a peace, the Ming Dynasty will most likely agree. "

Fan Wencheng explained: "Moreover, we are only deceiving and paralyzing the Ming army. As long as we see the right time and eliminate the main force of the Ming army, we will be done."

"As for the weapons of the Ming army, I suggest that you bribe the Han people to obtain the secrets. In this way, even if the two armies fight in the future, Da Jin will not be afraid of the benefits of the Ming army's weapons."

Huang Taiji nodded: "Not bad."

Fan Wencheng continued: "Your Majesty can write a letter of peace to Tianqi, threatening to attack the capital by detour, forcing him to order the army to retreat, and ceding the land outside Shanhaiguan, forcing him to give up fighting against Dajin, and he needs to pay for Dajin every year. tax tribute."

When Huang Taiji heard this, he was taken aback for a moment: "Are you sure this is asking for peace, not a provocative declaration of war?"

Fan Wencheng said: "Your Majesty, the Han people pay extravagant prices and pay back the money when they land. It doesn't matter whether they can claim compensation or not. If Tianqi refuses to pay, we won't suffer any losses. Once they do, it will do no harm to Dajin Baili."

"it is good."

Huang Taiji supported Fan Wencheng: "I agree with your suggestion and order you to start editing the book immediately."

"Sir, obey the order."

Fan Wencheng bowed and saluted, thought for a while and said, "I have another suggestion, that is to hand over the agreement directly to Sun Chuanting, the chief soldier in Shanhaiguan."

"Why is this?" Huang Taiji was a little puzzled.

Fan Wencheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you have seen the Three Kingdoms, so you must know the countermeasures."

"Of course I know..."

Huang Taiji came to his senses, and said with a smile, "Okay, you Han people have a lot of tricks, so let's do it this way."

It is a kind of flattery to hand over the peace book to Sun Chuanting, the general soldier of Shanhaiguan.

Once Tianqi becomes dissatisfied because of this, and suspects that Sun Chuanting has a second heart, it would be best for Hou Jin.

Even if it fails, there is no loss at all, so why not do it.

the next day.

Fan Wencheng took the peace letter and went to Shanhaiguan to submit the peace letter.

When he came to the gate, he was stopped by the guards.

"Stop, who's coming?"

"Da Jin's envoy, Fan Wencheng, is ordered to pay a visit to General Sun Chuanting, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan."

Fan Wencheng came to send the peace letter in person, and he had already made up his mind to die for his confidant.

The guard heard that the other party was an envoy of Houjin, and his expression was not good. However, it is the practice for the two armies not to kill envoys when they fight, and he can't make up his own mind. After ordering Fan Wencheng to dismount, he asked: "You want to see the chief soldier, what is the matter?" ?”

Fan Wencheng said: "According to the order of His Majesty Dajin, I will go to see General Sun Chuanting, submit the peace letter, and negotiate a truce."

General military mansion.

Jiang Fan and Sun Chuanting were discussing the strategy of exterminating Houjin, and the guards came to report.

"General, Dajin sent envoys to discuss peace, and now I am asking to see you."

Sun Chuanting heard the words, looked at Jiang Fan, and said with a smile: "Master Jiang really has no plan left, and the envoy of Hou Jin has really come to discuss peace."

Jiang Fan smiled: "Let's go, Master Sun, let's meet this envoy."

After all, the two went out.

When they came to the main hall of the General Military Mansion, Jiang Fan asked Lu Wenzhao to go and declare Fan Wencheng to enter the hall.

When Lu Wenzhao came to the gate, he only opened the small door, looked at Fan Wencheng, cursed a traitor in his heart, and said impatiently, "Come in."

Fan Wencheng looked at the small door that was opened, without changing his face, and said righteously: "Is it necessary for such a small door to receive envoys?"

Lu Wenzhao said disdainfully: "Adults go through the gate, villains go through the small gate, you are only worthy to walk through this small gate."

Fan Wencheng was rather resigned: "I can go in myself, but this envoy is carrying Daikin's peace letter, please open the city gate, otherwise this envoy would rather die than enter."

"Oh, you're still in good spirits, aren't you, love or not?"

Lu Wenzhao looked at Fan Wencheng with contempt, took out a handful of melon seeds and started nibbling at the door.

A dog traitor, dare to put on a show, give you face.

(End of this chapter)