Chapter 290 Arrangement of the Aftermath

Dorgon slowly stood up, looked around everyone with a bright look, and said sternly: "I am determined to throw the soldiers of the Qing Dynasty into a battle with Wang Pu. In this victory, the Qing Dynasty will unify the country without any suspense. If it fails, retreat outside the pass to rest and recuperate. When you go to Central Plains in the future, what do you think?"

Since Dorgon became the regent of Jiannu, he has rejected dissidents, and many dissidents who disobey him have been brutally suppressed and persecuted. At the same time, many of his confidants who obeyed him have been valued. At present, the Jiannu is completely decided by Dorgon alone.

As Dorgon finished speaking, his close friends such as Abatai and Sahalian stood up to agree and shouted that they would fight to the death with the Ming army.

The reaction of the Eight Banners of Jiannu was long as Dorgon expected, and Dorgon was worried about the attitude of the Mongols.

Dorgon slowly turned his head, his cold eyes swept across the faces of the Mongolian princes of Korqin, Khalkha and Chahar, and asked in a deep voice: "What do you mean?"

Although the Mongolian tribes were nominally conquered by Huang Taiji, in fact, it was not Huang Taiji who actually led troops to conquer the Mongolian grasslands. Therefore, the Mongols were far more afraid of Dorgon than Huang Taiji. They did not have much fear of Huang Taiji, but the Mongols were in awe of Dorgon and the Mongols.

As Dorgon finished speaking, Prince Darham Batulu of the Korchin tribe, Man Zhu Xili, responded quickly: "Slaves and the Korchin warriors in their subordinates swear to follow their master to the death."

Chahan, Banktu and Sogar also expressed their support for Dorgon's decision.

The four most powerful Korchin tribes have already made a statement, and Prince Tushetu is not present, and the remaining King Khalkar and Prince Ezhe of Chahar are unable to support it, so they have to agree with Dorgon's decision.

"Very good. Since everyone has no objection, then this matter is settled." Dorgon said in a deep voice, "After the sun rises tomorrow, the Eight Banners and Mongolian tribes will launch a full-scale attack on Jining City from four directions. Remember, you must break Jining at all costs and kill all the Nanming barbarians in the city."

Bank Toonan said: "Please rest assured, your master, and your servants will swear to the death to attack the city and will never retreat."

"Well, I believe in your loyalty, but..."

After Dorgon said this, the topic finally reached the point, and he said in a narrow voice, "There is an allusion in the history of the Han people called "Take a Taste and Sink Boats. About a thousand years ago, a Chu man named Xiang Yu fought with a weak Chu army with a powerful Qin army. In order to strengthen the determination of his soldiers, Xiang Yu sank the boat after leading his troops across the river, and smashed the pot of cooking. They forced themselves to a desperate situation and did not defeat the Qin army... and would die!"

Azig couldn't help asking, "How was it in the end?"

"In the end, Xiang Yu won, and the Qin army was defeated." Dorgon said in a deep voice, "Today, I also want to learn from Xiang Yu's dedication to the death. In order to strengthen the Eight Banners, the Mongolian tribes are determined to fight to the death, I decided to drive all the war horses in the army to Dongpingzhou. If I cannot defeat the Ming army in Jining City, I will never go back alive!"

"What?"

"What?"

"Turn the war horses to Dongpingzhou?"

"why is that?"

Several Mongolian princes looked at each other, and Jiannu nobles such as Abatai and Sahalian were also confused.

Dorgon frowned and said coldly: "Didn't I say that, this is called "devouring the boats! If you win the Battle of Jining, you can go back to Dongpingzhou to find your horses. If you lose the Battle of Jining... Then you are waiting to become the prey of the Ming army. If you lose the Battle of Jining, you will not be able to escape the pursuit of the Ming cavalry!"

Several Mongolian princes gasped, but the warlike Jiannu nobles showed crazy expressions.

"We have no way out!" Dorgon waved his fist viciously and said sternly, "Now there is only one way to live in front of us, that is, break Jining and kill all the Nanming barbarians in the city! If anyone does not have the courage, stand up now, I... forgive him for not guilty!"

Looking at Dorgon's murderous eyes, no one dared to stand up.

What a joke? Does Dorgon's expression seem to be guilty? If anyone dares to stand up and question his decision, he will be beheaded immediately!

"Okay." Dorgon said happily, "I am very pleased that everyone has the determination to fight to the death with the Ming army, Duoduo."

Duoduo stepped forward and replied: "I am here."

Dorgon said: "You bring 10,000 elite soldiers from Zhengbai Banner to drive all the war horses to Dongpingzhou overnight. Remember, after driving the war horses to Dongpingzhou, you will immediately return to Jining. This battle is related to the fate of the Qing Dynasty and the Manchus. Your 10,000 iron cavalry of Zhengbai Banner must not be out of the matter. Have you heard it clearly?"

Duoduo replied: "Zhe!"

After saying that, Duoduo turned around and strided away.

"Okay." Dorgon waved his hand and said loudly, "Everyone will go back to the account and prepare to go."

Everyone took their leave, but Duoduo suddenly left and returned.

Seeing Dodo lifting the tent and entering, Dorgon instantly showed a hint of relief on his face. Whether it was courage, strategy or intention, Dodo could be called a master of the Jurchens. Dorgon had never seen a Jurchen as outstanding as Dodo. Even if his father and brother Nurhaci and Huang Taiji were far inferior to Dodo at his age.

Dorgon would be relieved to give the future of the Qing Dynasty to Dodo by one hundred.

"Fifteenth brother, I knew you would definitely come back." Dorgon smiled slightly and said, "Ask, while it's still dawn, and while there is still time, please ask if you have any questions. If you missed tonight, you and my brothers will never have the chance to have a heart-to-heart talk again. Alas..."

At the end of the day, Dorgon's tone was already filled with a hint of sadness.

Duoduo even heard the meaning of determination from Dorgon's tone and couldn't help but be shocked: "Fourth Brother, what are you talking about?"

After waved his hand, Dorgon said in a heavy tone: "Fifteenth brother, there is really not much time left. I will tell you the truth. The side division of the Ming army sent by Wang Pu has captured Gugu, and the troops are aimed directly at Beijing. I have only left two thousand Eight Banners soldiers in Beijing. With this little force, we can't defend it no matter what, so... our retreat is already out."

"This little brother knows." Duoduo said in a singular voice, "I guessed it just now."

Dorgon nodded and continued, "But there is something you must not guess."

Duoduo asked, "What's the matter?"

"Horse plague!" Dorgon said in a deep voice, "Horse plague has already broken out in the military camp! Within three days, this horse plague will sweep the entire military camp, and no war horse will be spared. Fifteenth brother, do you know what this means? Once this news is leaked, the morale of the Eight Banners Army and the Mongolian Army will immediately collapse, and more than 100,000 troops will collapse without fighting..."

"What? Horse plague!?" Duoduo took a breath of air conditioning after hearing this and said, "How could this happen? Why is this happening?"

"Although I have executed all those who know the truth, even Prince Tu Xietu has been secretly executed by me..." Dorgon continued, "But in a few days, the Eight Banners soldiers and the Mongols will eventually know the truth. The driving of war horses to Dongpingzhou was just to gain time, so... I don't have much time!"

Duoduo took a deep breath and said in a voice: "So the 14th brother wants to attack Jining before the Eight Banners Army and the Mongols' morale are disintegrating, and make the final desperate battle? If Jining can be defeated by luck, there is still something big to do. If you can't fight, the result will not be worse than it is now, right?"

"No, not just for this." Dorgon waved his hand, and a trace of inexplicable sinister flashed through his eyes, and then said, "I am determined to attack Jining, and even more so that I can destroy all tens of thousands of Mongols under Jining City!"

Duoduo was shocked again when he heard this and said in a lost voice: "What?"

Although Duoduo is talented, he is still young after all, and is not as experienced as Dorgon in politics, or is not as vicious as Dorgon, so he did not expect this level to go up. However, as soon as Dorgon finished speaking, Duoduo was already relieved. Then Dorgon said: "The 14th brother said that after the Battle of Jining, will the Mongols betray the Qing Dynasty?"

Dorgon reached out and stroked Duoduo's shoulder and said sadly: "Fifteenth brother, recognize the reality. Our Qing Dynasty has suffered heavy damage. It is a matter of time before the Mongolians betray the Qing Dynasty. What's more serious is that Wang Pu and the Ming Dynasty will never let us Jurchens go. Since the Khan first launched a war, our Jurchens have killed too many Han people. The hatred between the two nations is too deep... In the future, Wang Pu may let the Mongolians go, but he will never let any Jurchens go, no matter old or young, women or children!"

Duoduo said in a narrow voice: "Fourth Brother, we Jurchens will not be left alone."

"Of course." Dorgon said in a deep voice, "So I want to destroy these tens of thousands of Mongols under Jining City. Only in this way will the Mongolians on the grassland be greatly damaged. One day, when we, Jurchens, cannot make a living in Liaodong, you can still lead your tribesmen into the desert. The Han people may occupy the entire Liaodong, but they will never be able to occupy the entire desert. The desert will be the last place for us Jurchens to live."

Duoduo said tragically: "Fourth Brother, in terms of reputation and ability, I am far inferior to you. Why not retreat to Liaodong with 10,000 elite troops from Zhengbai Banner? Let me leave the battle of Jining to me. I dare not say anything else, but I will never embarrass my ancestors. I will definitely fight with the barbarians of the Southern Ming to the last moment..."

"Fifteenth brother, don't be stupid." Dorgon shook his head gently, "It is precisely because of my reputation and qualifications that I can suppress the Eight Banners soldiers and the ready-to-go Mongols. If I leave, not only will the Eight Banners soldiers not obey your orders, but the Mongols may turn against each other immediately."

Duoduo said anxiously: "But..."

"Don't do it." Dorgon said sadly, "Fifteenth brother, go quickly. Don't forget to bring all the Eight Banners soldiers who stayed in Dongpingzhou and Liaocheng. If Beijing has not yet fallen, bring the two thousand athletes in Beijing. Don't hesitate and don't have any luck. Go through Shanhaiguan and go back to Liaodong immediately..."

Duoduo said tragically: "Fourth Brother..."

"And..." Dorgon thought for a while and said, "After driving more than 100,000 war horses from the army to Dongpingzhou, they will be killed. I must kill them all, and then walk to Liaocheng. I have left more than 6,000 war horses in Liaocheng. Every two soldiers can almost get a mount. It should be no problem to get rid of the Ming army's pursuit."

Duoduo knelt down on the ground and cried, "Fourth Brother..."

Dorgon helped Duoduo up with a serious expression and said solemnly: "Fifteenth, the Jurchens will depend on you in the future."

Jining, the Governor General Headquarters.

A Mongolian with a large tie was taken into the lobby. Seeing Wang Pu sitting in the hall, the Mongolian suddenly struggled violently and made a big call in Mongolian. Wang Pu couldn't help but frowned and turned his gaze to Scarface beside him. Scarface and the big bearded man had worked on the grassland for a long time before joining the army, and could understand Mongolian words.

Scarface hurriedly said, "Marty, this guy said he came to see you by the order of the Mongolian Khan, haha."

Wang Pu waved his hand and said, "Let him loosen his ties."

Two Central Army soldiers had already stepped forward to undress the Mongolian man.

Wang Pu asked, "What's your name?"

Scarface quickly translated it in Mongolian. After the Mongolian finished speaking, Scarface translated it back: "This guy said that his name is Huluwen, and he is the captain of the servant of the birdman Ezhe."

The Mongolian said a few more words.

Scarface's face changed drastically after hearing this, and then said, "Mr. Marquis, this guy said Jiannu will attack the city after dawn."

"What, Jiannu is going to attack the city?" Wang Pu said in disbelief, "Why is Dorgon going crazy? If he doesn't run away quickly, he still wants to fight the trapped beasts?"

Scarface communicated with Huluwen in Mongolian and said to Wang Pu: "Marty, this guy also said that Dorgon had sent his younger brother Duoduo to drive all the more than 100,000 war horses in the army to Dongpingzhou, and said that he would learn from Xiang Yu to destroy and burn the boats, and fight to the death with our Ming Central Army."

"This is a bit interesting." Liu Rushi, who was on the side, suddenly said, "It seems that the horse plague has broken out. Dorgon drove more than 100,000 war horses from his army to Dongpingzhou to hide the facts. Because once the news of the horse plague broke out, even if Jiannu could be in a state of shock, the Mongolians would definitely collapse in the morale of the army, so Dorgon wanted to rush to attack the city. No matter how much he concealed it, the news would spread eventually, and there was not much time left for Dorgon."

Wang Pu nodded and suddenly asked Scarface: "You just said that Dorgon sent his younger brother Duoduo to lead troops to drive more than 100,000 war horses to Dongpingzhou?"

Scarface asked Huluwen a few more words, nodded affirmatively and said, "That's right, it's Duoduo, and he also brought more than 10,000 iron cavalry of the Zhengbai Banner."

"I also took away more than 10,000 iron cavalry of Zhengbai Banner?" Wang Pu's brows frowned and said in a narrow voice, "If Dorgon really wants to go all out to fight with our Central Army, he should do his best. How could he let the most elite ten thousand iron cavalry of Zhengbai Banner leave? Does Dorgon want to retain his strength? But his Eight Banner Army has been destroyed, what's the use of leaving such a few cavalry?"

Liu Rushi, who was on the other side, suddenly said: "Marty, I have a sense that Dorgon did this and was probably arranging his funeral."
Chapter completed!