Ashes

"Er Baylor is too much!" Hauge said angrily, "He doesn't think of you, father, at all."

"What happened?" Huang Taiji always worried more than he loved this son who was more than loyal but not intelligent.

"I followed Brother Yuetuo and came back first. When Erbeile came to pick us up, he put on airs in front of us. He asked the ministers to sit on both sides, and he was in the middle, as if he was sweating, and let us stay far away. Kowtow once, and then kowtow again when the money comes in. In the past, Father Khan came to welcome the soldiers who went to the expedition, and he greeted them in person, so he is so self-righteous, and he is more prestigious than Father Khan."

"I've also heard about this, and I know it." Huang Taiji said lightly.

Seeing Huang Taiji's indifferent reaction, Hauge couldn't help feeling sorry for him: "Father Khan, Erbeile offended you again and again, don't you think you should punish him and make him restrain himself?"

Huang Taiji looked at Hauge worriedly.Fine?Let him restrain himself?Why do you want to do this?Indulging Amin's reckless behavior is to wait for the day when he arouses public anger and completely eradicate him. If he is warned in advance, won't this goal be defeated?

But Hauge doesn't understand this truth, his political experience is really too bad, how should he deal with the treacherous disturbances of Bo Yun in the future?Why is he not like himself at all?

He really wanted to tell him all his experience on how to deal with people, but he couldn't. He could teach Jierhalang, Sahalian, and even Dorgon, but he couldn't teach Hauge, because although he was His own son, but also one of the sons.If it is made clear to teach him the art of killing without blood, then this family will never have peace.What's more, you can't teach it by teaching alone, you have to understand it yourself.

But if you don't teach him, you are worried that he will be threatened. After all, this is a world of intrigue and deception.

Huang Taiji not only knew that Amin was arrogant when he greeted Yuetuo and Hauge, but also knew that when he led the army to go out, Amin did whatever he wanted, made arrows and hunted privately, and didn't do things well at all. He was afraid that he was eager to go out. A man dies outside, so that he can establish himself as king.

"Haug, you have to remember that when you do things, you must pay attention to the first hit, because the opportunity is fleeting. If the opportunity comes, but you can't deal a fatal blow to the enemy, you may never be able to wait for the second time." This is my second chance." Huang Taiji said.

Hauge looked at Huang Taiji with half understanding, and nodded slowly.

Huang Taiji hoped that Hauge would gradually understand these truths, but he couldn't be in a hurry.

He also ordered Dundari: "Send an order to call the flag owners and ministers of all banners. I have important matters to discuss."

Now that Amin has become so arrogant, it's almost time to get rid of him.

"For this expedition, our army was blessed by heaven and won a complete victory. The soldiers of all banners showed their bravery." Huang Taiji said to the crowd, "Erbeile stayed in Shenyang and also made every effort to arrange all matters big and small. Being well organized has saved me from worrying about the future, which is also a credit."

When Amin heard Huang Taiji praise him, he became elated.

Huang Taiji saw his expression in his eyes, and continued: "The biggest gain of our trip to Ming Dynasty is to occupy the four cities of Zunhua, Yongping, Luanzhou, and Qian'an. Beijing is still to attack Shanhaiguan. These four cities are the most important. Now the two Baylors, Jierhalang and Sahalian, are staying in Yongping, but I think we should send a more skilled general to garrison. Everyone What do you think?"

Dorgon listened below and smiled knowingly.

He said it nicely, the most important thing, how could the Ming Dynasty tolerate others occupying his house, as long as there is still some troops, they will take back these four cities if they die, and when Amin is defeated, it will be a matter of course. punish him.After returning to Shenyang, he had already heard Shuo Tuo recount Amin's actions when he stayed behind, even if no one was around to encourage him, he dared to act recklessly.

Glancing at Yue Tuo out of the corner of his eye, he had already stood up: "Khan, I think Erbaile is the most suitable. Dabeile and Sanbeile have worked hard for half a year. It's time to rest. , I, Dajin, and no one else can compare with Erbaile."

Huang Taiji agreed: "Brother Amin, why don't you work hard this time, apart from the second and fifth brothers, you are the only one I can trust."

Although A Min is not very smart, he is indeed a battle-tested person. How can he not see that these four cities are not easy to defend, and once the army withdraws, the Ming army will fight back vigorously.But there is no way to refuse, and objecting on the spot is also disobedience.He thought of an idea: "Okay, isn't it just to guard a few cities? Since Jierhalang is already there, let him stay and guard with me, so we two brothers can take care of each other."

Huang Taiji immediately vetoed it: "No, please switch defenses so that Jierharang can come back to rest. He has contributed a lot in the past six months. I can't bear to let him stay on defense for a long time."

A Min was very dissatisfied, but it was hard to refute it in front of everyone, so she had to suppress her anger in her heart: "Then who do you ask to help me?"

"Shuotuo, Shuotuo didn't go out, so this time he will be stationed with you."

Shuo Tuo immediately came out and kowtowed.

"Erbeile, when you go to Yongping this time, please be kind to the Han people who have surrendered, and don't disturb the people. I want to set up these four cities as an example to show that my big gold treats the Han people preferentially, so that more Han people and officials can return with peace of mind. One is to reduce the massacre, and the other is to stabilize the situation."

Huang Taiji's persuasion made Amin even more irritable, since when did he always teach him a lesson?Amin has also made up his mind, if he can't keep it, it's a big deal and he won't keep it. Let's see what he dares to do to me, does he really dare to punish me severely?

Seeing Amin's ever-changing expression, Huang Taiji felt more confident.

A few days later, Amin and Shuotuo went to Yongping with a small group of people.

Before leaving, Dorgon asked Shuo Tuo as usual to let him fan the flames when necessary.

"Don't worry, Uncle Fourteen, I will definitely get things done." Shuo Tuo said, "There have been a lot of bad words from Erbeile, saying that Erbeile complained about Xianhan because he asked Ji'erhalangbele to work with him. Now Da Khan always separates the two brothers, obviously to create a gap between the brothers. He also said that when he goes to Yongping, he must keep Jierhalangbeile. If he refuses to stay, he will fight. kill him."

"Just let him talk nonsense, and these words will surely reach the ears of Big Khan verbatim."

Watching everyone leave, Dorgon sneered: Amin, your time of death has arrived.

Sure enough, not long after Amin went to garrison Yongping, something happened.

The Ming Dynasty sent Sun Chengzong as the commander-in-chief and led an army of 20 to recover the lost ground, broke through four cities in a row, and drove out all the Jin troops.

Huang Tai was very angry, not only because he lost Yongping, but also because when he was defeated, he slaughtered all the officials and people who returned to Yongping.

"Amin! Do you know that you made a big mistake!" Huang Taiji was so angry that he was almost speechless.

"Can you blame me? There are so many people in the Ming army, and I only have so many people, and I have to defend four cities. How can it be possible?"

"How dare you speak hard!" Huang Taiji stood up abruptly, and rushed to Amin in a few steps, like an angry lion, he could no longer tolerate Amin's arrogance.

There was a sudden chaos in the main hall, seeing this situation, Dai Shan quickly stood up and stopped Huang Taiji: "Khan, calm down, we have one agreement for Amin's crime, don't get angry."

The rest of the little Baylor also knelt on the ground: "Khan calm down."

Dorgon knelt on the ground, his heart was also shaken, he had never seen Huang Taiji so furious.He is like the sea, when it is peaceful, the sea is calm and peaceful, but once it touches the bottom line, it will be overcast and rainy immediately, setting off huge waves, and if you take a heavy shot, even if it is as hard as a rock, you will be smashed to pieces.

Except for Daishan who dared to persuade a few words, everyone was silent, including Amin.

"Ji'erhalang has been stationed for so long and it's fine, why did you lose the city as soon as you went! The four cities of Yongping were fought hard by my Dajin soldiers, but you fled back without a fight! How can you be worthy of dying in battle? The soldiers of the Eight Banners!" Huang Taiji pointed at Amin and scolded, "It's fine if you can't hold it! Why did you massacre the city! I've always told you to treat the Han people kindly! Especially the four cities of Yongping! You're good! Don't take my word for it! Put it in your eyes! Do you know how much bad influence you have caused? Who else will return to my Daikin in the future, and who else is willing to work for my Daikin!"

If the fall of the four cities was within Huang Taiji's expectation, then Amin's massacre of the city was completely beyond his expectation and shocked him.It was because he knew of Amin's violent temper that he was afraid that he would still abuse the Han people like he did in the Mandate of Heaven, so he reminded him repeatedly, but he did not expect him to do so thoroughly.

At this time Shuotuo said again: "Great Khan, I also reminded Erbeile that the city must not be massacred. Every city is managed by Khan with all his heart, but Erbeile just didn't listen."

"I..." Amin was speechless.

In the eyes of the Jurchens, what could be more shameful than defeat?What's more, Amin's popularity has always been bad, and in Huang Taiji's anger, who would dare to speak for Amin?

Huang Taiji looked at A Min with contempt: "You have no ability to kill the Ming army, no ability to defend the city, but you have the ability to raise the butcher's knife against unarmed ordinary people. People like you, what use will I let you be!"

As soon as Amin heard Huang Taiji say such words, she panicked immediately, and her self-respected achievements disappeared: "Khan, I was wrong, you give me a chance to take the blame and make meritorious deeds, I will take people to take Yongping back! I will definitely not let you down this time!"

"Enough! Lock Amin up. Go back and discuss how to convict him, and report to me tomorrow." After Huang Taiji finished speaking, he ignored everyone and left.

At night, Dorgon was in Huang Taiji's study.When Huang Taiji passed on him, he said he wanted him to talk with him, but when the person really came, Huang Taiji didn't say a word, just doing things on his own.

He was really angry this time. He tried his best to create an image of generosity and benevolence, accepting everyone who was willing to be loyal, but Amin's actions had a huge negative impact.Perhaps he began to regret changing Amin to Yongping. After all, there are many opportunities to punish Amin, but the image is ruined, and it is difficult to rebuild it.

Dorgon was also surprised that Amin would be so arrogant. He reminded Shuo Tuo in advance to watch from the sidelines. It is okay to make small troubles, but he must not do anything that violates the national policy of Dajin.Unexpectedly, the first thing Shuo Tuo reported when he came back was that Amin did not listen to his advice at all.

Dorgon lit up the candle, and put the cakes on the table in front of him: "Even if you get angry again, you still have to eat."

Huang Taiji's temperament of sulking and shutting himself up and not eating or drinking has not been changed until now, and today he is so angry that he refuses to eat.

"That bastard, Amin!" Huang Taiji scolded.

"You have scolded me many times, so you can scold after eating."

"I have been on the throne for so many years, and I have been telling everyone to change their attitudes towards Han people all the time. Daishan and Mang Gurtai are both big belors, and they both know how to restrain themselves. Only Amin still does his own way, which is really hateful!"

"Have you thought about how to punish him?"

There was killing intent in Huang Taiji's eyes, but he didn't say anything.

Someone was running towards the study room, his hurried footsteps could be clearly heard in the quiet night, Dorgon looked towards the door, and the next moment the door was slammed open.

The guard at the gate stopped him: "The Khan has ordered that no one can enter."

"Go away!" He pushed the guard and rushed in.

The person who came was Ji Erhalang, his face was as pale as snow, he looked at Huang Taiji in panic, and wanted to open his mouth to say something, but seeing Dorgon was there, he didn't say anything.

Huang Taiji waved to the guards: "Go down." He glanced at Dorgon again, "Go out first, too."

Dorgon left as promised, and when he was leaving, he looked back and saw Jierhalang swaying and kneeling on the ground with a plop.