Chapter five hundred and forty-four persuade to surrender
Zu Dashou surrendered!
It was the first time that Zu Dashou participated in the court meeting as the governor of the Qing Dynasty's Metropolitan Procuratorate, and he felt quite out of touch. In the Ming Dynasty, he was just one of the many general soldiers. He never went to court and only followed Yuan Chonghuan to the capital.
After meeting the emperor, he has now become a dignified court official. After kneeling down with everyone, he stood in groups and listened to Huang Taiji say: "The ancestors live long, and the ancestors inherit the government."
He left the class and said: "I am here."
"Wu Sangui is extremely brave. The soldiers of the Qing Dynasty roamed the battlefield and were invincible, but there was nothing he could do. You are his uncle, how about you persuade Wu Sangui to surrender?"
Zu Dashou immediately responded: "I also have this intention. I would like to send a letter to Ningyuan to persuade him to surrender."
"How confident do you think you are?" Wu Sangui's father, Wu Xiang, was originally a military officer under his subordinates. Because of his strong recommendation, he was promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief.
Wu Sangui was personally trained by his ministers, who taught him martial arts and supervised his homework before passing the martial arts examination. It was also because of his ministers' strong recommendation that he was promoted to Ningyuan Commander-in-Chief. Wu Sangui valued filial piety and used his identity as a minister to persuade Wu Sangui to surrender. He would not
No agreement."
"Speaking of which, I am also grateful for Wu Sangui's survival."
Zu Dashou raised his head and said "Oh?" in surprise.
Huang Taiji smiled and said: "In the east of Tiancong, I once attacked Datong, and Zu Chengzheng led his troops to rescue.
Five hundred men led by Wu Sangui's father, Wu Xiang, were trapped by me. I knew that they were all Liao soldiers, so I commended them for their bravery and wanted to surrender. Wu Sangui led a dozen men to rush into the encirclement to rescue Wu Xiang. I saw that they were very brave.
He was brave and wanted to surrender him, so he ordered no arrows to be fired. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be Zhao Zilong and actually rescued his father. If we can persuade him to come back, we will win against the three armies."
Zu Dashou nodded and said: "Wu Sangui's act of riding alone to save his father spread throughout the court and the public, and he has become famous all over the world. I didn't expect that it was the emperor who made it possible for him."
"So, Wu Sangui owes you an adult, and I want him to pay it back."
"I will write a letter today. After I finish it, I will ask the emperor for approval."
"I won't read it. My uncle is writing a letter home to his nephew. Just write it and send it directly."
A month and a half after the letter was sent, there was no movement from Wu Sangui. Huang Taiji summoned Zu Dashou in Qingning Palace: "Zu Chengzheng, it seems that relying on letters alone is not enough. He should meet Wu Sangui in person. Only face to face can he know how to move."
Do it with true love.”
Zu Dashou said: "Of course it is best to persuade in person, but who should be sent? Zu Dalue is brave but less resourceful, and his words are a bit blunt. Zu Zerun, Zu Kefa is his contemporary, and his words do not carry much weight in front of Wu Sangui." He said.
After thinking about it for a long time, he said, "I think it is most appropriate to send Zhang Cunren."
Huang Taiji said: "No one can go as good as you, my uncle."
Zu Dashou was shocked: "Your Majesty, this minister has deceived the Emperor once. How can the Emperor trust me so much? You can't do it, you absolutely can't do it."
"What prevents me from thinking that you are the only one? As the old saying goes, if you can win your heart and stay by your side, you will be of great use. If you can't win your heart and stay by your side, it will become a problem in the future.
I have always been suspicious of people who I don't use, and I don't trust people when I employ them. Now that you are my minister of the Qing Dynasty, I will send you an errand to prepare and leave immediately tomorrow."
Zu Dashou was so moved that his eyes filled with tears. He bowed again and said: "I have been trusted by the emperor so much. From now on, I wish my liver and brains would be wiped out!"
Zu Dashou set off quietly. King Beile blew up the camp. Due to the presence of Zu Zetong, Zu Kefa and others, they could not ask questions, so they went to Qingning Palace together after leaving the court.
Duo Feng dared to speak: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? You don't mind eating a hundred soybean grains. Why did you let Zu Dashou run away again?"
Daishan also came to inquire about this matter, but he could not tolerate others speaking to the emperor in such a tone, so he scolded him: "Fifteenth brother, are you talking to the emperor? You still don't slap him."
Duo Feng realized that he was being reckless, and raised his hand to slap himself in the face: "Second brother, I'm not in a hurry. Zu Dashou is a capricious person. If he goes away, isn't he letting the tiger go back to the mountain again?"
Abatai, Azige, Du Du and others also echoed in unison: "Your Majesty, we have been fooled again. Ten years ago, he said he was going to persuade Jinzhou to surrender. This time he said he was going to persuade Wu Sangui to surrender. He must have gone and never returned. We don't
Was all your efforts in vain?"
Huang Taiji looked at everyone with a smile. When Duo Eryi said nothing, he asked, "Prince Rui, what do you think?"
"My younger brother thought that Zu Dashou had long wanted to surrender, but was blocked by his wife. Now, Mrs. Zu is dead. She left a last word when she died, urging Zu Dashou not to rebel again. This surrender is indeed out of sincerity.
.The Han officials were shocked when they heard that the emperor asked Zu Dashou to go to Ningyuan. They all admired the emperor for his broad mind. It didn't matter whether Zu Dashou succeeded in persuading him to surrender or whether he returned or stayed. The emperor's mind was enough to impress everyone in the world.
"
Huang Taiji praised: "The fourteenth brother should see further, is there anything else?"
"I don't know about the Ji Gua Armament Mu Ai Chen brother."
"Mr. Wen Cheng, please tell me."
"I believe that the emperor sent Zu Dashou to persuade him to surrender. After Chongzhen knew about it, he would definitely be more suspicious of Wu Sangui. Zu Dashou's trip was to force Wu Sangui to Liangshan."
The Emperor Taiji laughed: "Mr. Wen Cheng knows what I mean. I just want to let Chongzhen know that Wu Sangui is getting close to us. After the ancestor comes back for his birthday, I will send someone to give Wu Sangui a gift. I want Wu Sangui and the old man
Yuan Chonghuan is also dumbfounded. Once Wu Sangui surrenders, Shanhaiguan will be easier to deal with. This is my strategy."
Duo Feng and everyone else fell silent, Dai Shan said: "It would be another miracle if the emperor can really get down from Shanhaiguan without a fight."
"I just want to create this miracle."
Wu Sangui defended Ningyuan. After the defeat of Songjin, not long after he entered the city, the defeated Ming army followed. Wu Sangui was a blessing in disguise, and his army suddenly increased by more than 50,000. Although most of the grain and grass prepared by Hong Chengchou were burned,
But there are still some in Ningyuan, enough for half a year. Therefore, he trains his troops every day, selects warriors from them, and is ready to be prepared for Jurchen invasion at any time.
Wang Pu, who had fled back to the pass, had been executed by the court, but he could do nothing to Wu Sangui and Chongzhen. The ancestor's birthday was coming, and Hong Chengchou was said to have died in the battle. Only Wu Sangui was left outside the pass, and Chongzhen promulgated the decree to comfort him.
At this time, Wu Sangui had become a figure of common concern in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Chongzhen wanted to both use and guard against Wu Sangui. He knew that Wu Sangui was a filial son, so he moved his father Wu Xiang to be a senior member of the Ministry of War to reassure him.
One night, Wu Sangui summoned several confidants and discussed how to take his father to Ningyuan no matter what. The guard came to report: "Sir, several people from the Qing Dynasty came down from the city, and they sent a letter saying that they were going to Ningyuan."
We will hand it over to you in person." Wu Sangui took it and looked at it, and it was written "Wu Sangui personally expresses his gratitude". He was shocked: "It is my uncle's calligraphy." After reading it, he was shocked, "My uncle is under the city. Could it be that he deceived Huang Taiji and escaped again?"
This is great."
He led his confidants to the top of the city, and it turned out to be his uncle. He exclaimed: "I'm amazed that my uncle is really capable and escaped from Huang Taiji again."
Wu Sangui was more thoughtful and told his confidants, "Open the city gate quietly without making any noise, and take your uncle directly to the General Military Mansion."
Since the siege of Jinzhou, the two men have not seen each other again. Today's meeting is a reunion after life and death. The two hugged each other and cried. When Zu Dashou saw Wu Sangui dressed in plain clothes, he asked in surprise: "What are you?" Wu Sangui
He cried and said: "My nephew was extremely sad when he heard that his aunt had passed away, but he could not pay his last respects to his aunt, so he could only offer sacrifices at a distance.
Zu Dashou shed tears: "It's rare for Sangui to be so filial, but your aunt's love for you has not been in vain."
"Without my uncle and aunt, I, Sangui, would not be where I am today. The kindness of raising me will be unforgettable for the rest of my life." Zu Dashou said: "Bring some food quickly. We haven't eaten yet and we are all starving." Wu Sangui ordered: "
Prepare food and wine to welcome uncle."
"As long as it's as simple as eating enough, I still have something to say."
"Then let's make up for it first. After we finish speaking, it won't be too late to help uncle." After the meal, Wu Sangui retreated from the crowd and asked, "How did uncle deceive him this time?
Is it because you want to persuade your nephew to surrender?" Zu Dashou shook his head.
"Did he sneak out quietly?" Zu Dashou still shook his head. Wu Sangui looked carefully at Zu Dashou's clothes. There was no trace of blood, and he didn't bring a spear, and it didn't look like he rushed out: "Who is your uncle?"
Only then did Zu Dashou take off his helmet, revealing his braided hair: "Sangui, my uncle is persuading you to surrender this time on the orders of the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty."
"Ah? Uncle, you?
Did Huang Taiji really send you here? Isn't he afraid that you won't come back again?" "My uncle's eyes have been opened. This Huang Taiji is so thoughtful. This time he really sent his uncle himself."
"Huang Taiji really has such a big heart?" "More than that." Zu Dashou told Wu Sangui what he had seen and heard in Shengjing these days one by one. Wu Sangui was fascinated by what he heard: "So, can Huang Taiji really become a phenomenon?"
"Sangui, he has become a leader. Now the world is in such chaos that Chongzhen has no way to recover. Either it is the bandits or the Qing Dynasty. Either one will rule the world. My uncle thinks that it must be the Qing Dynasty. So.
.My uncle is here to advise you to understand the world situation clearly so that you can make plans in advance."
Wu Sangui thought for a while and said: "Huang Taiji is indeed an extraordinary person, but Chongzhen was also very cunning. He transferred his father to the Ministry of War, claiming that he would be re-employed, but in fact he was transferred under his nose to watch.
If you really want to surrender, you have to settle your father down first. Tell the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty that I owe him a favor, and I will repay him generously in the future." "Sangui, if you keep breaking up, you will suffer chaos. You are in love with Chen Yuan.
My uncle doesn't object, but he can't say that the love between children is long, and that heroes are short-tempered. I think the world will also belong to the Qing Dynasty sooner or later. You must not miss the opportunity." "Everything Sangui has today is given by his uncle. Uncle has spoken, and Sangui is the one.
Even if he goes through fire and water, he will die without any regrets. Moreover, as his uncle said, the great Ming Dynasty has been exhausted in the world today. Sangui knows it in his heart. After Sangui settles his father, he will have an explanation for his uncle and Huang Taiji.
However, my nephew has a request. From now on, our dealings must be kept secret and no news should be leaked. Even if my nephew is really demoted in the future, it should not be made public immediately. Otherwise, how can we make money to open and close the door? It is best if Huang Taiji can do it in the near future.
Send troops to attack Ningyuan to bluff and let the court know that Sangui is still resisting the Qing Dynasty."
"Abandoning the Ming Dynasty and returning to the Qing Dynasty is an important matter. You have to take the big decision yourself. My uncle cannot force you. I will definitely convey your intention to the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. You must take care of yourself."
Seven days later, Zu Dashou returned to Shengjing. Zu Dalue, Zu Zerun, Zu Kefa and others were all relieved. Huang Taiji summoned him alone and listened to his performance, showing satisfaction.
With a smile: "Okay, okay, people are afraid of meeting, and trees are afraid of being peeled off. Only when we meet can we explain things clearly. With Wu Sangui's words, I feel relieved. Let's wait patiently for him."
"Your Majesty, Wu Sangui implores Your Majesty to send troops to attack Ningyuan in the near future to build momentum."
"Oh?" Huang Taiji was startled, but he soon understood. He smiled and said: "We need to build momentum, but don't be anxious. You still have to be polite first and then attack. I also want to give a gift to General Wu."
Zu Dashou secretly complained in his heart: "If this happens, Wu Sangui will feel uncomfortable." "Zu Chengzheng, you have to keep in touch with General Wu, and this matter depends entirely on you." "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely handle this matter.
That’s right, I should make meritorious service to the Qing Dynasty no matter what, even if my meritorious service is a crime.”
"What kind of crime did you commit? Where did it come from? You have done a great job this time. Don't always commit crimes in the future. Everything is over."
In the Battle of Songjin, more than 13,000 Ming troops were captured. Huang Taiji looked at the statistics of the battle report sent by Fan Wencheng and asked Fan Wencheng: "Where are these Ming troops now?" "Most of them are in Yizhou, and the banners in Jinzhou are
"In the camp." Huang Taiji frowned at that time: "This is not possible. Some Manchu generals are very arrogant. If the prisoners of war fall into their hands, they will not be tortured to death. They must be separated as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty is kind and kind, and I have an idea. Mongolia has already established the Eight Banners. Why can't the Han Dynasty build the Eight Banners? The Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty can directly obey the emperor's orders, and there is no need for hereditary inheritance."
Huang Taiji lightly patted the corner of the table: "This is Youhan's established strategy. Ning Wan and Tong Yangxing have told me that it seems that now is the time. You can discuss it with the officials quickly and draw up a plan.
The real list of the Han army flags needs to be released soon. I am worried that the Ming prisoners of war will be forced into trouble. You can send some spies to Yizhou and Jinzhou to catch a few bastards who abuse the Ming army prisoners of war and kill the chickens for the monkeys.
have a look."
At the court meeting five days later, Prince Rui Duo Eryi announced the imperial edict to form the Eight Banners of the Han Army: "By the fate of heaven, the emperor decreed that although our Qing Dynasty was created by Manchuria, it also had the strength of Mongolia and Han.
The Han Dynasty is my consistent strategy. In the Battle of Songjin, thanks to the help of Tianzhi and all the generals, they have won a great victory and captured many people. In order to appease the surrendered Ming army, the Han army flags were expanded, and the original four banners were expanded to eight banners.
The color of the flag and the armor are the same as those of the Eight Banners of Manchuria. The eight current banners are as follows: Zhenghuang Banner, Gushange Zhen: Zhenghuang Banner, Gushanfuzhen: Zhenghuang Banner, Gushanfuzhen: Liu Zhiyuan: Zhenghong Banner, Gushanfuzhen: Wu Shojin: Inlaid Red Flag, Gushanzhen
Shan'e Zhen: Jin Li: Zhengbai flag solidifying the mountain's forehead Zhen: Tong Tulai: Inlaid white flag solidifying the mountain's forehead Zhen: Shi Tingzhu: Zhenglan flag solidifying the mountain's forehead Zhen: Bayan: Inlaid blue flag solidifying the mountain's forehead Zhen Li Guohan. I admire this.
The eight new commanders came out to kneel down and express their gratitude. Huang Taiji advised: "You are all heroes of our Qing Dynasty. Now you are each holding the banner of the Han army. You must be diligent in training and be responsible for the court."
The key to training is to give full play to your strengths. Firearms are the strength of the Han army, so we must work hard in this aspect without slacking off at all."