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Dorgon was slightly taken aback, "Thanks to Da Khan."

Huang Taiji tilted his head and looked at him for a while: "Why do I feel that you are not so happy? Is there any dissatisfaction?"

Dorgon was in a complicated mood.It is of course a good thing to be able to affirm the status of his mother-in-law, but I always feel that it is not so happy.

"Why?" Dorgon asked.

"Why? Because your mother-in-law is deeply loved by Father Khan. She wholeheartedly serves and follows Father Khan, and her loyalty and love move the world." Huang Taiji raised his eyebrows, "Of course, the previous words are all lies. Just because she is your mother-in-law."

"That's all?"

"That's all."

"Does that mean I have to thank you again?"

"If you are insincere, don't use this empty ceremony." Huang Taiji smiled wryly.

"Don't you think..."

"Okay." Huang Taiji interrupted him, and he could guess what he would say. It was nothing more than killing her first, and then recognizing her status. Concerned about whether he would think so, looking at Dorgon's cold gaze, Huang Taiji smiled and said, "I just want to make you happy, if you want to, just put on a smiling face, if you don't, then forget it."

Dorgon withdrew his gaze, still had a cold face, and said nothing.

Huang Taiji glanced at him, his face darkened a bit.

This is indeed a secluded place with high mountains and beautiful waters. It would be a good thing if Er Niang could rest here.The two let go of the reins and let the horse roam freely along the Hun River.

Dorgon was calm on the surface, but in fact he was full of thoughts. When he recalled Abahai's life, he was deeply saddened.There is an essential difference between being buried in the same mausoleum and being buried together. This is to put Abahai and sister Menggu in the same position. But the status of the two had already changed with Huang Taiji's accession to the throne.

In any case, it was Huang Taiji's kindness, and it was normal to say thank you. Although Dorgon was still a little reluctant, he still thanked him.

"Sweaty..."

When Huang Taiji heard him call him, he immediately turned his head, with a look of anticipation on his face.

"that……"

Dorgon hesitated for a moment, and was about to speak when suddenly a series of hurried hooves sounded from far to near, one man and one horse broke into their sight, and the two looked back at the same time.

"Khan! There is an urgent report!" The person who came was Oboi, and now he is the bodyguard of Huang Taiji. Among the younger generation of courtiers, he has won the trust of Huang Taiji.

"What's the matter?" Huang Taiji said solemnly.

Ao Bai knelt down and bowed: "It's a good thing." He said a document on the ground.

Huang Taiji started to read, his brows stretched, and he suddenly became happy.

Dorgon leaned forward curiously and glanced at it.

"Okay, okay." The Emperor Tai laughed, and handed the document to Dorgon, "Yuan Chonghuan beheaded Mao Wenlong."

Dorgon browsed through it. Although he knew that this would happen, he was very happy to see the news with his own eyes.

"That guy Mao Wenlong is really a big worry for my Dajin." Huang Taiji said, "When Erbeile conquered North Korea, he lost a lot of soldiers and horses. Every time we go to war, we have to worry about him. There was a surprise attack from behind. I didn't expect Yuan Chonghuan to help me solve this worry."

"There are still traces of the conflict between Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong. Yuan Chonghuan's reinforcements were delayed when he conscripted North Korea to attack Mao Wenlong's troops, which made him lose Iron Mountain after the bloody battle. The Chinese forces said that Yuan Chonghuan was an eunuch, which caused Yuan Chonghuan to lose his official position after Emperor Chongzhen succeeded to the throne. And when we attacked Ningjin, Mao Wenlong stood still, allowing us time to besiege the city and seize food. Presumably Yuan Chonghuan hated it to death. This time he was re-elected and took over the power, and Mao Wenlong was the first to be attacked."

"Mao Wenlong is greedy and arrogant, and he is the emperor of the earth on his skin island. How can Yuan Chonghuan tolerate a person like him? It seems that Yuan Chonghuan is still a bit arrogant and stubborn, and he lacks the big picture. It is a pity that Mao Wenlong is rare in the Ming Dynasty. It's a pity that you can fight." Huang Taiji said it's a pity, but the smile on his face became brighter and brighter.

Dorgon couldn't help laughing seeing his inconsistency: "The Ming Dynasty cut off its own arm again."

After Huang Taiji laughed, his face became calm again. He looked at Dorgon and said solemnly: "Dorgon, this time, we can consider a serious battle with the Ming Dynasty."

There was excitement in his eyes, and Dorgon was infected by him, and his heart was surging.

"Dorgon." Huang Taiji took Dorgon's hand, "I believe that one day, we can set foot on the land of the Central Plains together and be the masters of the world."

To be the master of the world, this is the ultimate ambition a person can have, and anyone will be thrilled.

"I hope you can make this wish come true with me."

Dorgon's hand was held tightly by him, and his palm was hot.

"If I can't make it in time, then you have to do it for me."

Huang Taiji let go of his hand, but still looked at him with a calm smile.

Dorgon's mind was in a mess, and the eyes he looked at Huang Taiji were mixed with various emotions, which seemed to be the passion of the iron and blood conquest, the excitement of dominating the world, and the desire to help him.Walking alone is always cold and lonely. Wouldn't it be much warmer if there was someone to accompany me?

Huang Taiji was still immersed in joy, and didn't pay much attention to Dorgon's expression.

"Let's go back and make a plan."

"Okay." Dorgon drove his horse to follow Huang Taiji and went back to the city together.

Sending Huang Taiji back to the Khan Palace, Dorgon planned to leave, but was held back by Huang Taiji.

"Where?"

"go home."

After Duo Duo got married, he also found a house as usual to open his own house. The older Dorgon no longer had any reason to live with his brother, and moved out of the Khan Palace.

Although Huang Taiji was depressed for several days, there was no other way, there was no reason to always keep his brother by his side.

But today I finally seized the opportunity.

"Don't go back, didn't you tell me to plan how to attack the Ming Dynasty with me?"

Dorgon's eyes widened: "There is no rush for this matter, you have to plan and prepare for a while, don't I go home every day?"

"That's not bad either."

"What's good?"

"Is it important for you to go home or Daikin's future?"

"This... these are two different things, okay?" Dorgon had been dragged in by Huang Taiji while speaking.

Dorgon, who was left in the palace for some reason, was mumbling while accompanying Huang Taiji.

"How can you be so impatient, you be careful that it will be bad if you are too anxious."

"It's not that I'm impatient. This attack on the Ming Dynasty is slightly different from the previous ones. It must be planned carefully and in detail. It will take some time."

"You have to send someone to my house and say something."

"What's the big deal? Are you still afraid of Fujin?"

"You can't make people wait."

"Understood, you are really troublesome."

"You won't let me go home, and you still say I'm troublesome?"

Let's talk about trouble, but we still have to talk about business.

The two sat facing each other, and a map showing most of the Central Plains in detail was laid out on the desk.Every mountain and river was carefully drawn on the map, lifelike, as if the beautiful mountains and rivers were right in front of the two of them.

Looking at the map, Huang Taiji said to Dorgon: "Actually, even if there is no such thing as Mao Wenlong, I have plans to attack the Ming Dynasty again this autumn."

"Because of the famine?"

"Yes, this famine year after year, I really don't know when it will end. In addition, the battle of Ning Jin failed to capture the city, and the hearts of the people are somewhat fluctuating. Only by constantly launching attacks can the army's morale be stabilized."

"what's your plan?"

Huang Taiji slid his finger lightly on the map, starting from Shenyang, pointing directly to Beijing City in the southwest, and focused a bit: "I want to fight Beijing City this time."

Listening to his calm but resolute words, Dorgon's spirit was revived, his heart beat faster because of the excitement, he subconsciously leaned towards Huang Taiji, and softly repeated: "Beijing City..."

"I don't want to be able to siege cities, but I want to be able to deter with force."

"It's not going to be easy."

"It's not easy." Huang Taiji smiled confidently, "This time we will not take the Liaoxi Corridor, we will bypass the Shanhaiguan Pass, borrow the road from Mongolia, and go straight to Beijing from north to south." His finger drew a line on the map Arc, graceful and calm.

Hearing Huang Taiji utter this bold and creative tactic with his own ears, Dorgon felt his blood boiling, and his desire to conquer was rushing back and forth like an uncontrolled beast.

"I think it's better for you to discuss with the other big Baylors tomorrow, so as not to disagree." Dorgon said cautiously.

Huang Taiji thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to tell them my real plan, and I don't want to say that the goal this time is Beijing."

"Why?" Dorgon asked in surprise, "Isn't there any problem if you rush to send troops without explaining clearly to them?"

"There is a certain risk, but..." Huang Taiji pondered, "Our army is afraid of attacking the city, and Beijing is the number one city in the world. If I tell them now that I want to attack Beijing, they will definitely not agree, so I I plan to send troops first."

"If they firmly disagree, isn't it still useless?"

"There will always be a way to persuade them." Huang Taiji's words were also uncertain.

"Did you tell me your real intention without even thinking about it?"

Huang Taiji smiled slightly: "Instead of being bored, it's better to have someone to talk to. Besides, I also believe that you have a long-term perspective like me, and you won't stick to the disadvantages of one or two battles."

Dorgon pouted noncommittally.

"Be careful, Dorgon, even if the Ming Dynasty is a big tree with deep roots and luxuriant leaves, I will shake him this time."

It was getting late, and the lit candles gave off a dim yellow light, illuminating a corner of the desk.

In this silent night, there are only the rustling of the treetops being blown by the breeze outside the window, and the rustling of reading letters in hand.

Huang Taiji enjoyed this tranquility very much, because this tranquility allowed him to think deeply without being disturbed by any external factors.

After watching for a long time, Huang Taiji felt a little tired. He rubbed his temples, and his eyes fell on Dorgon beside him.

Dorgon, who told himself that he was tired, had already lay down on the couch, and was already fast asleep.

I stared at him for a long time. Usually, as long as I glanced at him for a while, he would glance over with unfriendly eyes. Now I can finally look at him unscrupulously.

Huang Taiji walked to the side of the couch and sat down, his eyes still did not move away.His eyebrows, his eyes, his nose, and his lips are like a picture scroll, exuding vitality. He is like a grass, desperately growing in the pile of rocks, desperately trying to emerge, Efforts to show their exuberant vitality.

Survival is not easy, and life is fragile. In this bloody and chaotic world, in this intriguing struggle, it is not easy for Huang Taiji, and it is not easy for Dorgon. If you are not careful, you will die in hell.

Huang Taiji just looked at him heartily, his heart was joyful, his mind went blank, he didn't know what was driving him, he bent down, and pressed his lips on Dorgon's forehead softly.