Chapter 58: The Battle of the Two Kings
"Uncle Six, what do you think of Hengjiu's strategy?" Haogemo raised his head and asked Jiergalang for a moment.
"We are good at fighting in wars, and we are not good at playing such tricks. However, I think we can cause trouble for Zhu Youlang. Anyway, even if we can't do anything, there will be no loss. In addition, I also agree with Hengjiu's military strategy of "East-East Defense, Central Breakthrough". This matter should be urgent. Zhu Youlang wants to slow down, but we cannot slow down." Jiergalang replied.
"Yes, Hengjiu's strategy is at the heart of the point, and I agree." Haoge nodded and said.
"The slave has no objection." Sony and Fan Wencheng also agreed.
It was originally agreed upon by the three of them, so how could they disagree?
"Since we all think this strategy is feasible, we should start preparing. I think the most important thing is to determine the commander of the Conquest of the South, to take charge of Nanzhili, and to command this matter. Since the incident happened to my fifteenth brother, there has been no one in Nanzhili, and to be in charge of Jiangxi, I think, let Hengjiu go. He is a versatile and a southerner, and has a wide connection. He must deal with Zhu Youlang." Jiergalang asked and answered questions and even mentioned the commander of the Conquest.
Jirgalang had his own selfish intentions to propose that Hong Chengchou be the head coach. On the one hand, of course, it was because Hong Chengchou could take on this important task. On the other hand, he also wanted to weaken the Empress Dowager's power in the court.
It is difficult to explain the relationship between Hong Chengchou and the Empress Dowager, but there is no doubt that he is deeply trusted by the Empress Dowager. Among Sony, Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou, Hong Chengchou is undoubtedly more talented and has such a person around to give her advice, and he is afraid that he will repeat the mistakes of Dorgon in the future.
If we use this to squeeze Hong Chengchou out of the center and then arrange someone to be the minister of the regent, wouldn’t it be a killing two birds with one stone?
Hong Chengchou is such a smart person. He understood Jiergalang's intention at first hearing: "Let me be a Han man to Nanzhili to command the Eight Banners? Isn't this let me die? Besides, I am the Minister of the Governor. Once I leave, I will definitely add a new person. The frame that the Empress Dowager finally sets down. Isn't this poaching her? No, I can't go anyway."
Thinking of this, he quickly bowed and thanked him: "Thank you for your recommendation. However, it's not that I am a slave who refuses to obey orders. I really can't bear the heavy responsibility. Please recommend someone else."
When Haoge heard Jirgalang recommending Hong Chengchou as the commander of the Nanming campaign, he was stunned. Of course, he understood that this was inappropriate. The inappropriate thing was that although Hong Chengchou had already raised the flag, he was essentially a Han Chinese. His talent was fine. The key was whether the Eight Banners soldiers would obey him? If they did not obey or even constrain, it would not only be unfavorable to the war, but also cause a disaster.
The unity of power is the key to the commander.
However, after thinking about it, I realized the profound meaning of Jiergalang: "Oh, it turns out that Uncle Six wanted to squeeze Hong Chengchou out of the court and put it on the fire. The strategies Hong Chengchou offered were all for the good of the court. It was really heartbreaking that you treated him like this. Well, since you are attracted by your heart, I can get you out too."
Thinking of this, Haoge asked Sony and Fan Wencheng calmly: "What do you think?"
Sony bowed and said, "Prince, according to the lieutenant, Lord Hong is not a proper candidate. It's not that Lord Hong's talent is not competent, but because he has just become the Minister of Responsible for the government, his foundation is still shallow, and the soldiers and generals below may not be convinced. If there is a discord between the generals and the generals, they will inevitably fail. Therefore, I think that it is safer to send a prince to take charge of the command in Nanzhili in such an important place."
Fan Wencheng then stated: "Prince, I think what Lord Suo said is extremely true. This battle is of great significance and cannot be misunderstood. It is better to send a royal prince who can suppress the scene."
When Haoge heard this, the two answered exactly what they wanted and hurriedly said, "Uncle Six, this war is related to the fate of the country, and it is indeed impossible to lose. Heng Jiu's great talents are Zhu Youlang's strong enemy. The battle is inseparable from his planning and planning, but someone must support him. In this place, it is absolutely impossible for others to go to Nanzhili. Mandahai and Luo Luohun are not qualified to take on this important task. If you are in this way, you and my uncle and nephew will be suitable. Do you think this is possible? How about you go to take charge? Heng Jiu's deputy?"
Jirgalang didn't expect Haug to speak out his thoughts so bluntly, without any implicitness. Since there are two people suitable, why don't you be more modest and bravely volunteer?
Do you really think of yourself as the chief regent?
Jirgalang looked straight at Hauge and thought to himself:
"Haoge, Haoge, what's the benefit of you to squeeze me away? With your little bit of pig brain, can you play with the Queen Mother? Can't you see that she is using the court officials to divide your power? No, I can't go, I'm afraid that when I leave, I will be empty when I return to the court."
After making up his mind, Jiergalang replied without hesitation: "Haoge, what you said is reasonable. Nanzhili is indeed suitable for you and my uncle and nephew to take charge. However, I am almost fifty years old. I am not capable of being a muscle or bone. I can never get on the horse or get stuck in the formation anymore. And my energy is not as good as before. I think you should go. After all, you are ten years younger than me. In your prime, you can charge and fight for thousands of men. In addition, Hengjiu, Zhuge, is really like a tiger, and Zhu Youlang's son will definitely be destroyed soon. Haoge, you have a very good saying, this war is related to the fate of my Qing Dynasty. As a member of the Aisin Jueluo family, you have no choice but to do anything."
"Hey, the sixth uncle, the emperor is young. How can my nephew leave the capital as the regent? Besides, you are going to take charge, how can you do it yourself?" Haoge retorted.
"Haoge, don't forget that Uncle Six has been in charge for five years. How many months have you been dealing with the government? So, Uncle Six is more familiar with government affairs. If Sony and Cong fight to help you, you don't have to worry about the abandonment of government affairs."
"Uncle Six, aren't you afraid of Zhu Youlang?"
"Haoge, you don't need to use aggressive generals. Uncle Liu has been riding on the battlefield for decades, so how could he take Zhu Youlang seriously? But are you afraid that defeating the war will ruin your reputation forever?"
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Seeing the two regents blaming each other, Hong Chengchou, Sony, and Fan Wencheng looked at each other, and they really didn't know what to say.
Sony and Fan Wencheng were just the same. They were Manchus and surrendered during the Nurhaci period. They already knew Manchus very well, but Hong Chengchou couldn't stand the style of speaking, and thought to himself: "Are you Manchus so straightforward? Can you be more tactful?"
During the discussion with the Queen Mother, the candidate for the head coach has also been discussed. According to Xiaozhuang's meaning, Jiergalang and Mandahai go to Nanzhili, and Haoge and Luoluohun return to the southwest. If this intention cannot be realized, at least one person must leave Beijing.
Chapter completed!