Not to mention that Ming Dynasty is intensively preparing for war.
The Jiannu East Road army led by Duduo finally moved south.
On October 19, the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, Dorgon appointed Azige as the general of Jingyuan. Together with Wu Sangui, Shang Kexi and other Ming army surrendered generals, he led the Eight Banners of Manchuria, the Eight Banners of Mongolia and the Eight Banners of Han to leave Yongguan with about 100,000 troops.
Preparing to arrive at Xuanfu, Datong reunited with Jiang Xiang, Wang Daye and other surrender troops, then detoured to Tumut Mongolia and invaded Shaanxi from northern Shaanxi.
On October 24, Dorgon appointed Duoduo as Dingyuan General. Together with Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and other surrendered generals, he led the Eight Banners, Eight Banners Mongolian and Eight Banners Han troops of about 60,000 people southward along the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, passing through Shandong Province and attacking southward.
Xuzhou, prepare to fight a decisive battle of annihilation in Xuzhou, wiping out the main force of the Ming army in one fell swoop.
When Azig went on an expedition, Dorgon did not go to see him off.
However, while Duduo was marching south, Dorgon was sent all the way to Tongzhou.
"Brother Fourteen, it's cold, don't send me away." Duduo reined in his horse and said.
"It's okay, I'll give you another ride." Dorgon waved his hand and said, "There are a few more things I want to tell you."
Seeing that everyone else was far away and no one could hear the two brothers talking, Dorgon said: "Old Twelve is just a brainless guy. He can only do battle. I can't count on him for other things."
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Duduo said: "Old Twelve has this kind of virtue. If Brother Fourteen hadn't helped you these years, he would have saved the position of the little banner leader of Zhengbai Banner, let alone his life. Instead, he would have killed Fourteen."
Brother, you regard me as an enemy."
"This is all because someone instigated it." Dorgon mentioned it in a very vague way, without explicitly mentioning Huang Taiji.
In fact, because of Huang Taiji's deliberate suppression and secret instigation, Azig once regarded Dorgon as his enemy. It was not until Huang Taiji's death that the relationship between the two brothers slowly recovered.
In this matter, what Huang Taiji used was not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy.
Huang Taiji caught Azig's fault and directly demoted him to the position of small flag leader or deputy flag leader of Zhengbai Banner, and gave the position of flag leader to Dorgon. After Azig was punished, he vented his anger on many people.
Dorgon's head was like a typical nest, but Dorgon still understood the principle of killing tiger brothers and did not argue with Azig.
This time the troops were divided into two groups, and Azig again found the leader of the western army.
If Dorgon hadn't supported him, considering Azig's own ability, it would have been wishful thinking to be the head coach. Not to mention Daishan and Jierharang, who had senior qualifications, only Hauge, who was not only better than Azig in fighting
Meng, his status is more noble than his, and he is still the emperor's brother. Isn't he more qualified to be the head coach than you, Azig?
Dorgon continued: "Anyway, remember Lao Fifteen, I never counted on Lao Twelve."
Duduo was immediately elated when he heard this, because the Fourteenth Brother was no longer hinting, but making it clear, which meant that the future throne would definitely belong to him or his son, and there was nothing wrong with Azig.
At that moment, Duduo said: "Brother Fourteen, don't worry, I know what to do."
"As long as you understand." Dorgon nodded and said, "In this battle to conquer Nanming, you not only have to win, but you also have to win beautifully. It is best to capture Chongzhen alive. In this way, you can directly force Chongzhen to take the Zen throne and return it to you.
The thing is, don’t make the same mistakes as Bai Yin Tu and Ao Bai, and don’t underestimate Chongzhen and send your troops to Shandong again.”
With a cold snort, Dorgon added: "The Han people do have many capable people and strangers, but these capable people and strangers are also the most likely to make the mistake of being too self-reliant."
"For example, this expert designed the Xuzhou defense line and the Shandong defense line for Nanming."
"I am afraid that this person is not as farsighted and far-sighted as Ning Fanhong and the others. The design of the horns with the Xuzhou defense line as the front and the Shandong defense line as the supplement is indeed a bit difficult, because our Qing soldiers no matter whether they attack Shandong or plunder
In Xuzhou, there is a possibility that the Ming army in the other direction will cut off the food route behind it."
"If the war does not go well at this time, it is easy to fall into a situation of running out of food and aid."
"That's it." Duduo said with deep understanding, "So, do you really want to leave Shandong alone?"
"I really don't care." Dorgon snorted lightly and then said, "Didn't I just say that capable people and strangers of the Han people always make the mistake of overestimating themselves, and this expert from Nanming also made the same mistake?
The fatal mistake was that he ignored a very important fact, that is, we Qing soldiers do not need to leave a retreat, and we do not care at all if the food route is cut off!"
Duduo hummed and said, "That's true. Our Qing troops are invincible in the field. If the back roads are cut off, they can be re-opened. If the food roads are cut off, they can also raise food on the spot. These are not problems at all."
"So you don't need to worry about Shandong and just drive your troops straight to Xuzhou." Dorgon said, "Watch a beautiful victory in Xuzhou and wipe out the main force of Nanming in one fell swoop. It is best to capture Chongzhen alive."
Duduo said: "Brother Fourteen, are you saying that Chongzhen is still in Xuzhou?"
"Definitely." Dorgon nodded and said, "Fifteenth brother, haven't you heard? On the day the bandits invaded Beijing, Chongzhen ran to Meishan and hanged himself to death. Instead, he was killed by a strange combination of circumstances.
I’ve finally reached enlightenment.”
Duduo laughed out loud when he heard this and said: "Brother Fourteen, how come you believe these false legends of Ziwu?"
"It's not that we believe it or not, but that Chongzhen is indeed different." Dorgon said solemnly, "In short, fifteenth brother, you must put away your contempt for him. This Zhengming will only allow victory and not defeat."
"嗻!" Duduo's expression also became serious, and he immediately made a thousand gestures on his horse.
Dorgon breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "There is also Hauge, don't let him make too many military exploits."
"I understand." Duduo smiled, "It's just right for Hauge's Zhenglan flag to stay behind to protect the safety of the grain road."
"Okay, I've said all that needs to be said, let's send it here." Dorgon stopped and said, "Brother Fourteen is waiting in Beijing for your victory and return to the court."
"Come on, I promise not to disappoint Brother Fourteen."
Duduo agreed, hit his horse and drove away.
Immediately, Dodo's curses could be heard on the canal pier.
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"Be careful, if you spill the food, I will skin you!"
"Where is King Gong Shu? Where is King Gong Shu? Has the new red cannon arrived?"
Amid Duduo's loud scolding, bags of grain, bundles of fodder, and carts were carried onto the canal, and finally, the cannons in red were carried one by one.
The whole pier was bustling with noise.
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Hauge looked at the Tongzhou Canal Wharf with a cold expression.
Most of the Jurchens are tall, but Hauge is particularly tall. He is nearly six feet tall and has sharp eyebrows and starry eyes. He can be said to be a rare handsome man among the Jurchens.
At least Dorgon, who is short in stature, cannot compare with Hauge.
Dorgon inherited more of the short genes of his mother Abahai, who was less than five feet tall.
Because of Dorgon's short stature, Huang Taiji couldn't praise him even if he wanted to praise him for his majestic figure. He could only praise him for his smart mind and that he was the smart king of the Houjin Khanate.
This is how Prince Rui, the ****, came about.
Although Hauge is Dorgon's nephew, he is three years older than Dorgon and five years older than Dodo.
Therefore, whether in terms of status, military exploits or experience in commanding troops, Hauge is more qualified than Duoduo to hold the position of head coach of the Eastern Route Army.
It's a pity that Duduo has the support of Dorgon behind him.
Today, no matter how reluctant Hauge is, he must admit that Dorgon's climate has become such that even elders like Daishan and Jierhalang have been stepped on by Dorgon, let alone others.
Zhenglan Banner Jia'er Zhenyibai also saw this and advised Hauge: "Master, the three brothers Dorgon, Azig and Duduo are so powerful right now. We, Zhenglan Banner, will definitely not be able to fight against us.
Two white flags, so I’ll tolerate my anger for the moment.”
"You know, I won't act recklessly." Hauge exhaled a breath and suddenly smiled, "Even if Duduo deliberately angered me and forced us Zhenglan Banner warriors to march on foot with the Eight Banners Mongolia and the Eight Banners Han Army, it doesn't matter, no
Just walking a few more steps won’t make you exhausted, right?”
Yibai said: "Master can think so, it's the best thing."
"Let's go." Haugler turned his horse's head and merged into the marching column of Zhenglan Banner.
The moment he turned around, Haug vaguely felt a pair of eyes looking at this side from the dock. Needless to say, this must be Duduo. This guy, like Dorgon, was still unhappy about the fact that he failed to kill Hauge last year.
Despite their grudges, in the final analysis, for Dorgon and the Dodo brothers, they can only truly rest assured that Hauge is dead.
But as the eldest son of Emperor Taizong, how could I give up my life so easily?
Dorgon, Duduo, just wait, one day I, Hauge, will get back what I lost, and I will get it back ten times or a hundred times!
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"Boom!"
Suddenly there was a loud noise.
The scene suddenly became chaotic.
"Medical officer, where is the medical officer?"
"Brother Qingzhu, brother Qingzhu, come here quickly!"
"Instructor Qu Shawei, are you okay?"
Seeing this scene, Chongzhen, who was watching not far away, hurried over with Zhu Cijiong and a dozen general soldiers, but happened to see the scholars helping Qu Shawei up.
I saw Qu Shawei's face turned into a painted face due to the gunpowder smoke.
But the person should be fine, after all, he can still cough.
After coughing for a long time, Qu Shawei finally regained her breath.
"Qu Shawei, what's going on?" Ma Huabao asked.
When Qu Shawei heard this, she just looked at Ma Huabao.
Well, Ganqing was shocked and his soul has not returned to his body.
"Hey, Qu Shawei, wake up." Ma Huabao, a rough man, didn't care so much. He stepped forward and slapped Qu Shawei twice on the cheek. These two slaps finally woke up Qu Shawei.
"Oh, my God, it exploded!" Qu Shawei screamed.
Then Qu Shawei turned over and fell to the ground: "Lie down quickly!"
"Everything has been blown up." Chongzhen said angrily, "Get up quickly."
After saying that, Chongzhen kicked Qu Sha's slightly raised buttocks.