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"What's the matter, little brother?" Abtai stopped.

Dorgon approached with a smile: "Does Uncle Abtai really want to make military exploits?"

"Of course, who wouldn't want to make such a contribution?"

"I heard that Father Khan intends to attack Fengji Fort. Isn't this a great opportunity to make meritorious service?"

Abutai's expression was slightly contemptuous: "Little brother, you don't understand the war, it's not like you play games."

Dorgon couldn't help sneering: I don't understand wars, and few people in this world understand.

"If uncle believes in me, just listen to me. If you don't believe me, forget it." Dorgon smiled innocently. He threw a bait to see if the fish took the bait.

Abu Tai didn't trust Dorgon very much, but he didn't want to give up the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. After hesitating for a long time, he smiled and said, "Of course I believe in little elder brother. What can I do?"

Dorgon hooked his fingers towards Abu Tai, motioning him to approach.

Abtai bent down and put his ears together.

Dorgon gave some instructions, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled at him.

Abtai was dubious: "Is this really possible?"

"of course."

"Why would you know?"

"It was Si Baylor who analyzed the situation to me, and you just do as I tell you." Although he was unwilling to move out Huang Taiji, he could only use him as a shield at this time.

On February 21, Nurhachi led an army to attack Fengji Fort in eight ways.

The defenders of the Ming army went out of the city to fight, but the Zhan Jin army was defeated and returned, scrambling to escape.

Abu Tai didn't have many soldiers, but he was brave and wished he could rush forward and bite the enemy soldiers to death.

The fleeing soldiers and the pursuing soldiers huddled together at the gate of the city, only to hear the loud bang above their heads, and the cannons on the city opened fire.

Nurhachi ordered to suspend the attack and retreat three miles.

Taking this opportunity, Abtai retreated to the hill and regrouped his troops.

A soldier on the side was puzzled: "What are we waiting for here?"

Abu Tai was also very nervous: "Wait for the Ming army!"

According to Dorgon, reinforcements from the Ming army would come from this hill and directly hit the flank of the troops led by Nurhachi.

I don't know if his guess is reliable, but he said it so confidently, with that expression and tone, people can't help but believe it.

Time passed bit by bit, and Abu Tai looked around vigilantly, but no Ming army appeared, and the trees remained silent.

His palms were sweating, and he was thinking how he could foolishly believe a ten-year-old child when suddenly there was a commotion in the sky.

"The Ming army is here!"

I don't know who yelled!Abutai's eyes went straight.

It's really here!Moreover, it was a large army. Judging by the dust raised, the number of people far exceeded Abu Tai's men.

But Abtai didn't hesitate, the opportunity to make meritorious service was at this moment: "Give it to me!"

He patted his horse forward, holding a knife, and was the first to rush forward.

At this time, there was only one thought in his mind, Nurhachi's army was behind him, as long as he lasted for a little time, he would be done.

The army led by Zhu Wanliang, the commander-in-chief of the Ming army, waited for a long time, and with the advantage of numbers, it was also imposing.

Abutai's eyes were red, he roared angrily and swung every knife.

Just when he was about to lose his hold, Huang Taiji rushed over with his people.

The situation on the field suddenly turned from a disadvantage to an advantage, and it was another overwhelming victory.

"Well done!" Nurhachi returned triumphantly, very happy, and praised Abutai greatly, "If you hadn't anticipated the enemy's opportunity, our flanks would have suffered immeasurable losses, well done!"

Abutai was very excited: "It is the Great Khan who protects our Eight Banners Army, and we will be invincible in all battles."

Because of Abutai's great achievements and because he was Abahai's younger brother, Nurhachi made an exception and promoted him to the rank of chief military officer, and was given the ermine jacket he wore.

Few people can obtain this kind of supreme glory.

Dorgon watched him knelt in front of his father Khan to receive the reward, and saw him thanking him a lot. When he stepped back, he deliberately looked towards himself, found himself in the crowd, and nodded deeply.

Dorgon smiled with satisfaction, and knew how to be grateful, not forgetting his roots, he could be his helper.

When the banquet was over, Abu Tai found Dorgon again.

"Thank you, brother, for your reminder." Although he is an elder, he is still very polite to Dorgon.

"Uncle, you are being polite. Uncle is a talented person. I also hope that uncle can become famous as soon as possible. It would be a pity if he is buried." Facing Abu Tai, Dorgon stood with his hands behind his back, with an old-fashioned look of top to bottom.

"I'm sorry, little elder brother is smart."

Maybe Abu Tai didn't really obey Dorgon, after all Dorgon was only ten years old, but this kid was indeed close to the Big Baylors, and it was normal for him to have some news that he couldn't get.

Dorgon also knew that just this time, he couldn't be made to obey orders, but it didn't matter, as long as he was willing to believe in himself, this matter would be easy to handle, and in the future, he would always be convinced.

"Actually, when I help uncle this time, I want him to do me a favor." Dorgon showed a difficult expression.

Abutai must be responsive at this moment: "Young brother, just say it." He thought that the child's request was nothing more than eating, drinking and having fun.

"Uncle, do you still remember how Erniang was punished last year?"

"I remember, but isn't Da Khan no longer pursuing it?"

"That's someone trying to frame Er Niang, uncle, don't you know?"

"Framed?"

"It's Brother Shrimp." Hu Erhan, since that incident, Father Khan and him have had a gap, so let's start with him.

Abu Tai panicked: "Little brother, you can't talk nonsense."

"I'm not talking nonsense. It's him who took Er Niang's things and was greedy enough. That's why he wanted to harm Er Niang. He also brought together a few ministers whom Father Khan loved."

"But... this matter is over, little brother, you can't care about it anymore..." After all, Hu Erhan is the beloved adopted son of his father, and ordinary people can't even imagine touching him. It's normal for him to be timid.

Dorgon spoke eloquently: "But uncle, think about it. Although that incident is over, who can guarantee that in the future, there will be many people who are jealous. Uncle, although you have made great contributions this time, But you also think about it carefully, I am a big gold and strong general like a cloud, so what is your merit, is it because of Er Niang? Khan loves Er Niang, so he will take extra care of you, if If Erniang is gone one day, won't you be unlucky too?"

Every word of Dorgon's words struck Abutai's heart, and he couldn't help but feel insecure. The glory he got did not match the credit, and he was inevitably guilty of getting what he didn't deserve.

"Uncle, helping my mother is also helping yourself. Uncle should understand this truth."

"Little elder brother is right." Abu Tai was moved, "But, elder brother Xia has a high status, so he doesn't just touch it."

"Uncle, why are you so confused? Doesn't Father Khan have the final say on whether a person's status is high or not?"

"Then... do you have any ideas?"

There was a slight chill in Dorgon's eyes: "Didn't Brother Xia make a mistake last August?"

Huang Taiji liked talking to Dorgon very much, even more than Jierhalang.Because of his age, Jierhalang was not broad enough or deep enough, so sometimes he might not be able to understand what Huang Taiji said.

But Dorgon was different, he could understand what Huang Taiji said, and burst out a few surprising words from time to time, which made Huang Taiji very happy.

Of course, Huang Taiji attributed this to the fact that the fourteenth brother was extremely intelligent since he was a child.

"The main reason why Father Khan attacked Fengji Fort was to test the reality of the Ming army. The three cities of Fengji Fort, Hupiyi, and Shenyang formed a corner. When Xiong Manzi was defending Liaodong, we could not break through the attack, but now This Yuan Yingtai, he doesn't understand military at all, and the Ming army can barely defend the city, but now it is ridiculous to take the initiative to attack and take back Fushun." Sitting beside Huang Taiji, Dorgon said, pointing to the map on the table.

"Well said." Huang Taiji praised.

"Hey, that's my starling's good teaching. How to analyze these layout situations, you taught me, didn't you?" Dorgon flattered me smoothly.

"Yuan Yingtai doesn't understand military affairs, and he also knows that he doesn't understand military affairs, but you know he knows he doesn't understand, so why is he trying to attack in vain?" Huang Taiji asked him.

Of course Dorgon knew it, but this involved the internal struggle of the Ming court. The water was so deep that it was not easy for people to understand it. If he talked about it, it would be too exaggerated. He pretended to think about it and said: Fighting for face?"

Huang Taiji smiled and said: "It can indeed be said that. The government of the Ming Dynasty was corrupt, and the officials were enjoying the blessings. They didn't know the situation in Liaodong at all. They treated the military and state affairs as a trifle, and used this situation as a bargaining chip for power. Xiong Manzi was dismissed for one crime. He doesn't want to make progress. Now that Yuan Yingtai takes office, of course he has to change his attitude. I'm afraid he will be under pressure from the Ming court. He is said to be a decent official with integrity, and he is also an ambitious person who dares to come to Liaodong , Unfortunately, I also don’t understand why the Ming Dynasty sent someone who can’t fight.”

It's not that he really doesn't understand, but that he ridiculed it. The Ming court's move can only be described as self-destructing the Great Wall.

"When will we attack Liaoshen?" Dorgon asked excitedly.

"Next month, are you in a hurry?"

"Yeah, can't wait."

Huang Taiji looked at him with a smile in his eyes: "Do you want to go together?" Huang Taiji was amazed at the military talent he showed, and it might be of great benefit to him to see the battlefield earlier.

"Is it possible?" Dorgon asked in surprise, his anticipation was evident.

It's been too long, he hasn't been on the battlefield for too long, he almost forgot what it feels like to hold a sword in his hand, and the excitement comes out from the bottom of his heart.He didn't have the opportunity to go out with the army in the Tianming Years before, but this time, is it okay?

"Let me go and talk to Father Khan, let you stay in a safe place, but the attack on Liaoshen is an important battle, you can't hold me back."

"I will follow you, and I will never hold you back." Dorgon swore.

Seeing his happy and hopeful appearance, Huang Taiji was also happy in his heart, it seemed that it was a wonderful thing to get him a chance to join the army, no matter what, he had to fulfill this wish.

While talking happily, Dundari came to report that Hu Erhan asked to see him.

After a while, Hu Erhan entered the room, and saw that he was very angry, with resentment on his face.

Dorgon smiled without a trace.