In general, raising the flag is a big event for Ban Zhifu, his Niu Lu and his tribe, which means that there will be a higher status, more opportunities or greater room for advancement in the future.

After all, it was originally just a Han army with a blue flag led by King Jierharang of Zhengjun County, a collateral clan. After raising the flag and entering the Zhenghuang Banner, it was like becoming a direct soldier led by Huang Taiji, the Qing emperor.

There is still a difference. Originally he was a slave of Huang Taiji's slaves, but now he jumped up one level and directly became Huang Taiji's slave, realizing a jump in the slave level.

Therefore, Ban Zhifu was still excited and happy about this sudden incident, knowing that this was a good thing for him.

But for Shang Kexi, this is not a good thing.

When Shang Kexi first joined Mingqing, he had a large number of soldiers and horse tribes as well as the islanders who were being coerced. Counting the family members of the tribesmen, the total population was as many as 10,000 or 20,000.

However, Qiu Zhenhai led his people to rebel, causing him to lose a group of troops deployed in Tianzhuang Terrace at the mouth of Liaohe River and other places.

Later, Xu Guanbao was destroyed and Xu Erxian and his tribe were killed, causing him to lose another group of men.

Later, the loss of Lianyun Island once again caused him to lose a group of young and strong tribesmen who belonged to him.

This time, when Yang Zhen led his army to capture Zhenjiang Fort, Shang Kexi was so pleased with his troops that after a full attack, only eleven Niu Lu were left.

As a result, after the Zhenjiang Fortress was unexpectedly defeated, the troops led by Jin Yukui who were besieged in the Zhenjiang Gate Urn City were killed and surrendered, causing him to lose a group of carefully selected young and strong main forces.

By now, his men and horses had actually been reduced by nearly half compared to when he first joined Huang Taiji.

Especially those elite soldiers and young men from various Dongjiang tribes, the number of troops was reduced by more than half.

Nowadays, among the troops under his command, the Dongjiang Old Tribe and Qingzhuang Dingkou, who are able to fight in armor and draw men as soldiers, can only afford eight full Niu Lu in total.

This time, Huang Taiji asked him to come from Jiulian City to set up camp near Zhenjiang Fort City and be responsible for the recruitment and surrender of Yang Zhen. He divided the only eight Niulu warriors under his command into two and left half in Jiulian City.

I came with only half of it.

The four Niu Lu brought by him were commanded by his subordinate Mele Zhangjing Wu Jinggong. Ban Zhifu, a Jia La Zhangjing, received half of them, that is, two Niu Lu.

At first glance, there were only two Niu Lu, but when Ban Zhifu and his tribe were incorporated into the banner, they had a Jia La tribe.

Now that he was ordered by Huang Taiji to carry the flag and enter the Zhenghuang Banner, all the tribesmen who originally belonged to him, the Jia La Zhangjing, had to be transferred there.

Although the population is also composed of the elderly, weak, women and children, in any case, it is still a population wealth that Shang Kexi possesses.

Shang Ke was happy and aching for Huang Taiji's arrangement, but he didn't dare to do anything. Although he said he was happy for Ban Zhifu, the forced smile on his face was uglier than crying.

"King Zhishun, you are slandering yourself. You have not committed any wrongdoing. Why should I deprive you of your Niulu?"

Naturally, Shang Kexi's grimacing expression couldn't be hidden from Huang Taiji's eyes, and he directly revealed Shang Kexi's thoughts.

But how could Shang Kexi dare to admit that he had slandered Huang Taiji? He immediately knelt on the ground and denied it flatly.

"No, no, how dare I, my slave? The thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness. Everything I own belongs to my master. How dare I, my slave, slander me!"

"Haha, King Zhishun, you are worrying too much. I raised Ban Zhifu's flag not to deprive you of your Niulu. As you said, does it mean that if it is placed with you, it does not belong to me?"

Huang Taiji raised Ban Zhifu's flag at this time. Although it was gratifying to defeat King Zhishun, he also prepared other incentives for him.

Huang Taiji originally wanted to use the restoration of the title of King Zhishun to encourage him to be more effective in recruiting Yang Zhen.

However, considering that Shang Kexi was demoted to Duke Zhishun, it was a bit inappropriate for him to recruit Yang Zhen to surrender, as his promise to Yang Zhen's surrender might change at any time.

Therefore, he temporarily restored the gratifying title of King Zhishun.

However, after he was restored to the title of king, Huang Taiji was worried that he would play tricks on him and refuse to try his best, so he wanted to use other means to beat and motivate him.

When I met Ban Zhifu today, I saw that he had a clear mind and a good tongue. He was a good seedling worth cultivating, so he had an idea and came up with this trick. It not only gave Ban Zhifu grace, but also gave Shang Kexi, who was full of fear of difficulties, a warning.

Of course, giving a sweet date at the same time as a slap is Huang Taiji's old trick in employing people. Now that a slap has been given, it is natural to throw out a sweet date.

"Haha, when you succeed in recruiting and surrendering Yang Zhen, I will definitely reward you with two high-ranking court officials in the future to make up for your recent loss of people!"

"This slave thanks my master for his kindness."

Faced with Huang Taiji's promise, what else could Shang Kexi say? He could only kowtow and thank him.

After this small episode, Huang Taiji called Shang Kexi, and Ban Zhifu got up and asked Shang Kexi to sit down and talk again, returning to the previous topic.

"Today you sent Ban Zhifu to call the city. Although you have not seen Yang Zhen's face, the matter of recruiting and surrendering can be considered to be somewhat successful after this test."

Regarding the situation reported by Fan Wencheng and Ban Zhifu today, Huang Taiji naturally has his own thoughts and judgments. Generally speaking, he is satisfied with the current progress.

"I think that at least these few things are certain now. First, Yang Zhen is in the city. No matter whether we recruit him or surrender him this time, our Qing Dynasty will win without a fight, or we will conquer Zhenjiang Fort and seize it at the cost of casualties.

I am determined to win him.

"Secondly, judging from the current situation, Yang Zhen may still be at both ends of the spectrum, but he is not completely devoid of surrender. The question is how long our Qing side can besiege the city, how to recruit surrender, and what kind of weapons can be used.

Surrender on condition."

"Thirdly, judging from the chaotic situation at the top of the city that you have observed, the military discipline of the defenders in the city is loose. After this incident, the morale of the army is likely to be in chaos. Even if the surrender fails, we, the Qing Dynasty, can attack and take it by force, and there is a good chance of victory."

Huang Taiji came to these three judgments from what Ban Zhifu called the city, and he said them one by one.

Fortunately, after Fan Wencheng heard this, he immediately shouted "Your Majesty is wise".

Of course, Huang Taiji was used to this kind of praise from his ministers and slaves, so he waved his hand to stop them, and then continued:

"Today you called the city during the day in order to disrupt the morale of the troops in the city. I think it is generally correct, but since Yang Zhen refused to meet during the day, you should arrange a night meeting as soon as possible.

"In the same way, since Yang Zhen thinks that Ban Zhifu is a Jia La Zhangjing and his position is humble, then King Zhishun, you, go there in person and meet with him for a while, Mr. Fan, Ban Zhifu and you will help from the side.

"As for the conditions for recruitment and surrender, you can do as you said before. If Yang Huanzhen is not satisfied, ask him to raise it and we can continue to discuss it. Mr. Fan understands my thoughts, and it is up to you to make a decision at the opportunity."

"Slave obeys the order!"

Huang Taiji expressed his decision one after another while thinking, and Shang Kexi, Fan Wencheng, and Ban Zhifu also quickly knelt down and accepted the decree.

"One more thing, even if we meet at night, we must make a loud noise. It is best to let other soldiers and horses in the city know that my envoy from the Qing Dynasty to negotiate for recruitment and surrender has arrived!

"In order to prevent him from continuing to deceive others, if you can enter his city to meet him, you should try your best to enter his city to meet him, and not be in one city or outside the city.

"As for your safety, after today's call to the city, I can tell that there will be no accidents to your safety. Today, I don't believe Yang Zhen, and I really dare to cut off his only escape route!

"

Today, Ban Zhifu was ordered to call the city and ask to see Yang Zhen. Although he did not see Yang Zhen, Huang Taiji believed that this small temptation was not a failure.

He even managed to put himself in someone else's shoes, and compared his feelings with others, he understood Yang Zhen's complicated thoughts that were hard to live up to despite his reputation, and yet refused to give in half-heartedly.

In this way, after Huang Taiji made a series of judgments, he once again made a series of requirements to Shang Kexi, Fan Wencheng and others, and then asked them to go back to discuss specific implementation methods.

As for Shang Kexi, after receiving Huang Taiji's order and returning home, he did not dare to delay any longer. He began to carefully select the escorts and prepare to meet Yang Zhen in person.

At the same time that night, at midnight, Shang Kexi once again appointed Ban Zhifu to knock on the city outside Tangshan Gate of Zhenjiang Fort.

This time, after the encounter during the day, Ban Zhifu was not so high-profile. He quietly arrived at the west end of the moat outside Tangshanmen Wengcheng again at Haishi.

Naturally, his return this time was not in vain. Although he still did not see Yang Zhen in person, he did see Jin Yukui, who was appointed by Yang Zhen and waited for him on the city wall until he cursed his mother.

"Ban, are you fucking stupid? It's broad daylight this morning, why did you come here with a fucking flag and ask to see Governor Yang? Don't say that Governor Yang hasn't decided whether to see you or not, but even if he wants to see you,

, can he see you in public? You tell yourself, should I scold you this morning?"

"Yes, yes, Brother Jin is right, Brother Jin is right in scolding me. If I can take the initiative, I can't do that. I'm just an errand boy. Brother Jin, please forgive me."

When Yang Zhen asked Jin Yukui to insult Ban Zhifu, he really meant to ask him to come back at night, so that night, Yang Zhen asked Jin Yukui and others to guard the city.

Sure enough, in the middle of the night, Ban Zhifu came to the city again alone. Jin Yukui, who had been waiting for several hours in the cold wind on top of the city and was extremely impatient, immediately asked someone to put down the hanging basket and pull him up.

He went up and as soon as they met, he was scolded in a low voice.

Of course, anyone who listens to this so-called reprimand can smell the friendly atmosphere.
Chapter completed!