If Geng Zhongming can win over, it will undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the Qing Dynasty. And you can also win Shanxi as quickly as possible, with a huge profit, and even Gu Zhenhua can't help but be moved!
"Jianming, what price do you think will be offered to exchange for Geng Zhongming's surrender?"
"Prince, I think that first of all, I must ensure his wealth and life, and secondly, the official position cannot be low. Even if I cannot continue to be a prince, at least I will be a marquis, and I will still be hereditary."
Gu Zhenhua frowned, "Geng Zhongming was originally Mao Shuai's old subordinate. He surrendered to the Tartars and committed many evils. If he gave him a high position, it would probably attract dissatisfaction from others. At least it would make the traitor and the last general like Huang Degong. Do you think it's fair?"
Fang Jianming also frowned. Not to mention Gu Zhenhua, he couldn't even pass this level, but how could he win over Geng Zhongming if he didn't finish his fortune? This was a dilemma.
"Your Majesty, you are humble and dull, and you really can't come up with a better idea."
Gu Zhenhua pondered for a while and said, "Go, call Mr. Li and Wu Kaijie over. That kid is good at conspiracy and tricks."
Fang Jianming nodded quickly. Soon after, Li Jibo and Wu Kaijie rushed over one after another. Wu Kaijie had just been scolded for being a stinky head. Now when he saw Gu Zhenhua, he was still a little weak in his calves.
"Prince, the general staff has already started self-inspection and ensure that the problem is found."
"Okay, don't mention this for now, let's take a look at this first!"
Li Jibo and Wu Kaijie looked at the information, and Li Jibo said first: "Prince, the problem of fugitives is not uncommon. When they were in Liaodong, many Han people could not bear the bullying of the Tartars and fled back. However, among these people, there were often many spies from Tartars. The Tartars relied on them as internal support and frequently conquered cities and lands. Later, various places did not dare to accept fugitives without authorization. Now the Tartars are even more rampant, and they can't stand the tens of thousands of slaves who fled. Geng Zhongming took the opportunity to arrest some and gather them under his command. It is also very normal for them to act as cannon fodder."
Wu Kaijie also said: "That's right, the prince, those fugitives were originally slaves of Tartar nobles, almost equivalent to their property and belongings. They sued Dorgon and even wanted to thoroughly investigate Geng Zhongming. This is very normal. This matter is mostly true, but we should consider it carefully how to make a case."
Fang Jianming said: "Old Wu, according to my thoughts, the Tartars were dissatisfied with Geng Zhongming. We took the opportunity to win him over. If Geng Zhongming could surrender, Shanxi would probably have to take it back, but the price would have to be invested, and we haven't figured out yet."
"No!" Li Jibo waved his hand quickly and said, "This method is inappropriate."
Gu Zhenhua became interested and smiled and said, "Mr. Li. Why not?"
"Prince, there is only news from the Tartar nobles here, but there is no Dorgon's intention. In my opinion, with Dorgon's shrewdness, he may not be ruthless against Geng Zhongming."
Wu Kaijie's eyes turned and said with a smile: "In my opinion, he not only won't be ruthless, but also needs to win over it. Wu Sangui, Kong Youde, Hong Chengchou, Liu Liangzuo and others were killed. Shang Kexi heard that he fled back to the capital and was imprisoned in the heavenly prison because of the Battle of Xuzhou. His life and death were unknown. Now the only traitor available to the Tatars is Geng Zhongming, even for the orthodoxy of the Qing Dynasty. In order to embellish the peace, Dorgon would not attack Geng Zhongming. On the contrary, if it were me, he might have praised Geng Zhongming a lot and promoted him to the title."
After listening to Wu Kaijie and Li Jibo's analysis, Gu Zhenhua couldn't help but nodded. Their analysis was indeed reasonable. It was a bit unwilling to let go of such an opportunity?
Wu Kaijie also saw Gu Zhenhua's thoughts. He leaned out and said with a smile: "Prince, there is a way to be a humble official. Maybe he can force Geng Zhongming to rebel?"
"Speak quickly."
"Yes, Dorgon didn't do anything. Most of the time he wanted to suppress the matter and let the nobles of the Qing Dynasty and Geng Zhongming have a way out. Can we start from it and make Geng Zhongming mistakenly think that Dorgon wants to kill him, forcing him to rebel! Then we sit down and watch the tiger fight, and when Geng Zhongming and the Tartars fight to the death, they suddenly take action. In this way, you don't have to worry about pardoning the troubles caused by the traitors. You can also pretend to be Geng Zhongming and test the strength of the Qing Dynasty and Dorgon's ability."
Gu Zhenhua's pupils tightened, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
"The idea is very good. If you can have an idea, I will not blame you for your mistakes!"
"Thank you, the prince. I thought that if you want to fight the Tartars, you should reduce external pressure first. Didn't Dorgon want to discuss peace with you in the previous period? You might as well agree. And I suggest you return 200 fugitives to show our sincerity."
After hearing Wu Kaijie's words, Fang Jianming had not figured it out yet. Instead, Li Jibo slapped his thigh and said with a smile: "Boy Wu, you are so smart!"
"I will be proud of Mr. Li's praise!"
"Hahaha, be sure, be sure, this trick can relax the Tartars' vigilance, and more importantly, let the Qing nobles who were causing trouble see. The enemy can send the fugitives back. What excuses does Geng Zhongming have to detain them!"
Fang Jianming woke up like a dream at this time and smiled and said, "Old Wu, you really have. In this case, I'm afraid Dorgon won't attack Geng Zhongming, so I'm not convinced."
"No, no, no, Dorgon's generation of heroes, he would not be so fooled. This is just to deepen the connection between them. If you want to achieve your goal, you have to continue digging holes."
Wu Kaijie was proud and poured out all his bad water. Li Jibo and Fang Jianming helped, and in a blink of an eye, a complete plan was drawn up.
Gu Zhenhua was also particularly satisfied and asked Wu Kaijie to implement it personally.
Wu Kaijie was not polite, and immediately drafted a reply letter to Dorgon in Gu Zhenhua's tone. The reply letter was very tough, accusing the Qing Dynasty of occupying the territory of the Ming Dynasty for no reason and poisoning the world. The Qing Dynasty must be responsible for harming the people. What is particularly intolerable is that it actually condoned the thugs and dug up Chengzu's tomb, and the crimes are unforgivable. The evil people must be dealt with immediately, severely punished and apologized to the Han people in the world.
He cursed, and at the end he just said that An Guojun also thought of kindness and sent back 200 fugitives.
The letter was sent to the capital through a secret channel, and the two hundred fugitives set out from Shaanxi and sent to the capital through Taiyuan.
Obviously, this knowledge is above Taiyuan. Wu Kaijie was worried about others and personally sent his cousin Wu Huanju to lead the team. Before leaving, they kept rehearsing how to deal with it and how to deepen the conflict between the Tartars and Geng Zhongming.
Everything is ready, and this drama of disagreement has officially begun.
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"Hahaha, hahaha!" There were bursts of hearty laughter in the Ganqing Palace.
Da Yuer was coming with a bowl of chicken soup made by herself. When she heard Dorgon's voice, she also accelerated her pace.
"Haha, what's the matter? I'm so happy. Did you win the battle ahead?"
"It's happier than winning. Gu Zhenhua is young after all. He looks fierce, but he still shows timidity unconsciously. No matter how tough he said, he took the initiative to send back 200 fugitives, which is showing weakness to me!"
Bumubutai also smiled and said, "I congratulate the prince. It seems that this Gu Zhenhua has fallen into your plan."
"Yes." Dorgon nodded: "This time I send back the fugitive is a signal. I must treat it with caution. Let Sony go to Taiyuan and be responsible for greeting the other party. I will also reveal this news and let the people from the Ming court see that the Anguo Army, whom they can fight the most, will make peace with me."
Bumubutai couldn't help but say, "Dorgon, do you really want to make peace with the Ming court?"
Dorgon pondered for a while, gritted his teeth and sneered: "Dream, my army will be trained in another half a year. At that time, I will destroy the Anguo army with my own hands and use Gu Zhenhua's head to pay tribute to Ajige and Duoduo and their spirits in heaven!"
...
In the suburbs of Taiyuan, in the west wind, Wu Huanju brought fifty soldiers and escorted two hundred fugitives to the Ten Mile Long Pavilion. Outside the pavilion, Sony, Geng Zhongming, Geng Jumao and his son were all waiting.
As soon as Wu Huanju arrived, Sony hurriedly came forward to meet him.
"I have worked hard all the way. I am here to welcome you by the order of the Regent. Please come to the city for a lecture!"
"Ah?" Wu Huanju was deliberately surprised, with an unhappy expression on his face.
"I clearly agreed to send the secret here. What do you want to do when you greet me?"
Sony looked at Wu Huanju's naughty look and smiled slightly: "Don't worry, this place is reliable, and there will be no news. What's more, the Regent admires the King of Zhongshan very much and wants to see the style of An Guojun. He hopes that you can enter Beijing together!"
"That won't happen. The order from the superior is sent to Taiyuan. We must go back immediately. Never reveal any secrets to you!"
"Hahaha, the nobles are so straightforward. We don't talk about official business, we just drink, and we should do our best to be the landlord. King Huaishun, do you think?"
“That’s natural.”
These two brought Wu Huanju to the city and prepared good wine and dishes. Shanxi Shanxi merchants were famous all over the world, and all kinds of dishes were extremely exquisite.
Wu Huanju played Chu Ge so well. At first, he didn't know anything and didn't dare to eat anything. When he met a maid, he would blush when he poured wine. After some persuasion, Wu Huanju finally picked up the chopsticks, shook his cheeks, ate and drank a lot, and finally lay on the table.
Sony arranged for someone to send Wu Huanju to the inn to rest, and he returned to his residence himself, with a smug smile on his face.
"This Anguo Army, if you don't say anything else, your military discipline is so strict. You have become a virtuous person. You don't even say anything about the military. It's really interesting!"
The subordinates also smiled and said, "Sir, what's the use of being strict with their mouths? As long as they come, they will lose their face. Look, this is the list of fugitives sent."
Sony took it in his hand, opened it and looked at it, and suddenly frowned.
Chapter completed!