Ashes

On May [-]th, the Eight Banners army was ready to go to Jinzhou, led by Huang Taiji himself, and almost all the generals who could fight in Dajin went with the army.

But on the eve of departure, something went wrong.

"I'm going too! I want to go to the battlefield with my brother!"

It was late at night, and he had already fallen asleep to recharge his energy, but Huang Taiji, who was marching the next day, was called up. He was wearing a single shirt, and looked at Duoduo, who was standing in front of him with his neck stretched out, without any sleepiness. .

"It's a good thing that you have the intention to make contributions to Da Jin, but you are still too young, let's talk about the war in two years." Huang Taiji said coldly.

"Then why can't my brother go?" Duoduo stared with round eyes.

"Are you talking about Dorgon? He's older than you." Duoduo had many older brothers, but Dorgon was the only one who came out of his mouth.

"You took him out a few years ago, and he was younger than me at that time!"

"Duoduo, stop messing around. Wars are not fun. When you grow up, you will have plenty of opportunities."

"I don't want to be separated from my brother!"

Although Duoduo's tone was a bit tougher, he didn't say anything excessive, but this sentence "I don't want to be separated from my brother", I don't know which nerve in Huang Taiji was touched, and suddenly I was angry.

Just as he was about to reprimand him, Dorgon came in a hurry, obviously because he got the news and came here on purpose, worried that Duoduo and Huang Taiji would conflict.

As soon as he saw Dorgon, Dodo immediately held him affectionately: "Brother, I will go out with the army with you tomorrow!"

Seeing this, Huang Taiji frowned immediately, and his tone became severe: "Who agreed to let you join the army? You stay in Shenyang obediently, and you are not allowed to go anywhere!"

"Why do you have to separate me from my brother?" Duoduo said angrily.

"Going to war is a big event, it's not your kid messing about!"

"I didn't mess around! When Ama was here, I was allowed to participate in these things. Although I am not as sophisticated as my brothers, when did the things entrusted to me not be done properly? Swords, swords, killing It's not the first time I've seen the enemy attack a fortified position." Duoduo's words were well-founded, and it was impossible to refute them for a while.Indeed, although Duduo is young, his military accomplishment is not inferior to that of an adult. It can even be said that it is no problem for him to command a small team to fight.

Seeing that Huang Taiji didn't speak, Duoduo turned to Dorgon again, grabbing him and not letting go: "Brother, are you right? You can't leave me, you have to stay with me!"

Since the death of both parents, Dorgon felt that Duo Duo was more clinging to himself than before.In fact, he is still childish and wants to find someone to rely on.

Dorgon also felt sorry for him, so he helped him and begged: "It's better to let Duoduo follow, let him learn to fight earlier, it will also be good for Dajin."

It’s okay if Dorgon didn’t say anything, but he was even more annoyed when he talked about Huang Taiji. He didn’t like Duoduo at first, so it’s absolutely impossible to let him let go at this time: “No! Is it child's play?"

"Whether Duo Duo goes or not will have no effect on my army's expedition. Why not?" If Duo Duo made some excessive demands, Duo Ergun will definitely take the overall situation into consideration and persuade him to give up, but joining the army is just a trivial matter. I don't understand why Huang Taiji is so angry.

Huang Taiji still refused: "I don't want to repeat it again and again, you go back. Dorgon should rest early, and don't miss the hour tomorrow."

Duoduo called out, "Why do you dislike me being with my brother so much?"

Dorgon lowered his head and said, "Then I won't go this time, I'll stay with Duoduo."

In fact, Dorgon didn't mean anything else when he said this, he was just worried about Duoduo, because he had finally adapted to the life without his mother, and he didn't want to see him sinking again.

But to Huang Taiji's ears, that was not the case at all, it was a kind of disobedience and provocation, he was furious: "Dorgon, are you threatening me?"

Dorgon almost wondered if they were talking about the same thing. He couldn't figure out why it was so difficult for the two people who had always understood each other to communicate tonight.

"Why am I threatening?"

"Come here! Take Brother Duoduo down and send him back!" Huang Taiji ordered.

Duoduo was so angry that he couldn't choose what to say: "You just don't want to see me well, you just want to make me unhappy! Why are you so wicked!"

"Duo Duo! Don't talk nonsense!" Dorgon scolded, and persuaded in a harmonious voice: "You go back first, and I will come to you later."

When Huang Taiji heard this, his eyebrows twitched, and he tried not to attack.

Dorgon watched Duoduo leave, and didn't look away until he couldn't see it.

"You leave as usual tomorrow, don't make any excuses for me!" Huang Taiji's voice was cold.

Dorgon didn't understand. If Duo Duo wanted to go for such a trivial matter, let him go.If it is said that he has scruples and does not want to reuse him, then there are many ways to deal with it. There is absolutely no need to fight over this kind of thing. It is not like Huang Taiji's forbearing and cautious style of doing things.

There is only one reason that can be thought of, what else can it be if it is not deliberately finding fault?

"You have become stingy." Dorgon said.

Huang Taiji himself didn't understand why he got angry, anyway, he had only one thought after tossing and turning: I don't like it!

But it's not easy to admit it clearly: "Duo Duo is making trouble for no reason, I am merciful if I don't punish him."

Dorgon didn't bother arguing with him. Duduo must still be losing his temper, and he wanted to go back to comfort him: "If there is nothing else, I will retreat first."

"Don't have any accidents tomorrow." Huang Taiji said again.

Dorgon took a deep look, then left.

Finally, it became quiet again, Huang Daji, who was dressed thinly, felt a bit of coolness, he gathered up his clothes, and felt no sleepiness at all.

When Dorgon came to Duo Duo's room, he really saw him losing his temper and kicking a stool.

"The only thing that can be broken is your stool and your feet, why bother?" Dorgon said standing at the door.

Panting heavily, Doduo kicked again with all his strength, and the stool cracked in response.

Dorgon stepped forward and pushed him to sit on the chair: "You are always so restless, you really don't let me worry."

"He went too far this time!" Dodo slapped the table loudly.

"It's true that you are young."

"Are you still speaking for him?" Dodo said angrily.

"I just want to tell you that you have to learn to bow your head. There are a lot of unfair things in this world."

Doduo tried his best to restrain his emotions, but still couldn't swallow the breath, and shouted a few times as if to vent: "He is obviously bullying, and you don't feel sorry for me!"

"Then do you feel sorry for me?"

"Of course it hurts. Every time you talk, don't I listen to you?"

"Don't embarrass me if you feel bad."

"I..." Doduo said with a painful expression, frustrated, "Brother, I feel uncomfortable when you're not here."

Dorgon sighed: "It's just an attack on Jinzhou, and I'll be back in half a month soon."

"If it's slow, wouldn't it take a few months?" After all, Doduo was still a little childish, and said with a puckered mouth.

"How could it be so long?" Dorgon laughed, "You can stay in Shenyang with peace of mind, and we have to be guarded by someone in the rear. You can think of it this way: if your brothers are not here, if someone comes to sneak attack, don't you Have a chance to perform?"

Doduo hissed: "Brother, who are you coaxing?" But after hearing what he said, his mood improved significantly.

"Coax you, who else can you coax, don't you just want me to coax you?" Dorgon laughed.

Under Dorgon's comfort, Duoduo's mood improved, and he had a conversation with him again, and he didn't leave until he fell asleep.

No one really needs to worry, Dorgon smiled wryly.When he dragged his exhausted body out of Duoduo's house, he suddenly saw Huang Taiji standing in the yard.

He was dressed in a black robe with gold trim, exuding majesty and dignity under the moonlit night.

when did he comeWhat are you here for?Dorgon felt his scalp go numb for a while.

Huang Taiji's face was sullen, and the words he said were all unpleasant: "You really came to look for him again."

Dorgon didn't feel that there was anything wrong with his behavior: "Why can't I come to him, he is unhappy, I just come to comfort him."

"I was also in a bad mood by him and couldn't sleep!"

The corner of Dorgon's mouth twitched: Is he acting like a spoiled child to me?

"He's still young."

"He's not young anymore. I was the head of the family when I was his age."

"Who said just now that he is too young to let him join the army?"

Dorgon rebuked him, choking Huang Taiji speechless for a long time.

Glancing at him, Dorgon was about to leave, but just as he took a step, Huang Taiji rushed up behind him.Dorgon felt his body lighten, he was pulled up, and his back slammed against the veranda pillar.

The next moment, Huang Taiji stepped forward and pressed him down.

"What are you doing!" Dorgon raised his eyes to meet his stern gaze.

The sense of oppression on Huang Taiji's body was different from usual, and Dorgon panicked, feeling a different kind of feeling.

"I don't like to see you entangled with Duoduo all the time!" Huang Taiji said with an imposing manner.

Dorgon struggled a bit, but Huang Taiji's hand was so strong that it hurt his wrist.

"He's my younger brother!" Dorgon roared in a low voice.

"You are still my brother!"

They were face to face, tightly pressed together, the tips of their noses were about to touch, and there was only each other's heavy breathing in their ears, their eyes met, and their eyes were shining brightly.

It was almost a tacit understanding, strange emotions swayed in the hearts of the two, and there was a subtle change. They coincidentally avoided each other's sight, their cheeks and bodies were hot.

The guilty two people were at a loss, maintaining this ambiguous posture, motionless, their bodies gradually stiffened.

In the end, Dorgon came back to his senses first, pushed Huang Taiji away with all his strength, stepped back in embarrassment, turned his head and ran away.

Surprised, he was already sweating.