On the third watch day, that is, in the middle of the night, the mansion of Feng Quan, a bachelor in the inner courtyard.Bachelor Feng is about seventy years old, and the loess is buried to his neck, but he still hasn't slept on the third watch, not for the Manchu court, but to talk about poetry and songs with the concubine.After all, he was old, and after tossing until the third watch, Mr.
Feng had a little reaction, but the door was suddenly knocked, "Master, master." ”The sudden voice startled Master Feng for a tremble, and he couldn't help but be furious, "Three watches in the middle of the night, what are you calling?"
”"The regent palace has sent a message, let the lord go over to discuss the matter!"
The housekeeper hurriedly replied.Feng Quan heard that it was the regent who had something to summon him, so he smiled embarrassedly, put on his clothes and got out of bed under the resentful gaze of the concubine.Feng Quan opened the door, and the butler stood outside respectfully, bowing his head and lowering his hand, "Master, someone came to tell the Lord to go over and meet the regent immediately." ”Feng Quan had some doubts in his heart, he didn't understand why Dolgon summoned him in the middle of the night, the Great Qing Kingdom has been going well recently, could something big happen."
The official sedan chair is ready!"
The housekeeper said again.Feng Quan frowned, and walked out while thinking.The butler took advantage of the light in the room to sneak a peek in before hurriedly following.Soon, Feng Quan sat in an official sedan chair, and came to the regent's mansion in a flash, and there were already many sedan chairs in front of the mansion, looking at the lanterns on it, Hong Chengchou, Ning Wan and other cabinet members, as well as the nobles of the Eight Banners, came.Something big must have happened!
Feng Quan came out of the official sedan chair and walked into the mansion gate, and when he entered, he suddenly stopped, stood beside a guard guarding the mansion gate, and took out a few gold leaves from the horseshoe sleeve like a trick, showing a kind and kind smile, "The regent is in a hurry to summon the ministers over tonight, but what happened?"
”These armored soldiers with white flags are guarding in front of the palace gate, and they should know the situation if there is something going on in the regent palace.Feng Quan is a bachelor of the Inner Academy, although he is a Han Chinese, but his status is much higher than that of ordinary flag soldiers.He was one of the Hanchen on whom Dorgon relied and often came to the palace to discuss important matters, and most of the guards knew him.The guard skillfully took the golden leaf, and then said in a low voice: "There was an urgent military report sent by Kuaima, I heard that it was from Huguang, and I don't know the specific situation." ”"Huguang?"
Feng Quan was puzzled, but he still smiled and walked into the palace.After walking through the hall two times in a row, Feng Quan walked into the hall and found that there were already many people in the hall, all discussing and speculating about what had happened.At this moment, a guard suddenly shouted: "The regent has arrived!"
”Everyone in the main hall hurriedly separated on both sides, and then knelt on the ground to greet them, "Servants and others greet the regent!"
”Dressed in a black dragon robe, with a pearl on his chest and a bowl hat on his head, Dorgon entered the main hall surrounded by guards and sat on the throne.Dolgon's face was a little irritated, and he waved his hand, "Flatten!
”Everyone immediately stood up, Feng Quan glanced at Dolgon, saw that his face was heavy, his eyebrows were angry, and he was secretly surprised in his heart, probably guessing that it might be some bad news from Huguang.Hong Chengchou came out and saluted: "The regent summoned late at night, but what happened to him?"
”Dolgon's face was gloomy and angry, "It is true that a big incident has happened, Haoge, a fool, did not listen to the instructions of this king, went to war without authorization, and buried tens of thousands of elites, not to mention, he was surrounded by 150,000 thieves in Wuchang City." ”Haoge was besieged in Wuchang?
This news caused an uproar in the hall, and Hong Chengchou was also shocked when he heard it, and everyone looked at each other, showing an extremely shocked look.Last year, the Qing Dynasty attacked Hunan, took over and lost Hangzhou, is it possible that this time the Qing Dynasty attacked Susong and lost Wuchang.Feng Quan was already prepared in his heart, but he was still shocked when he heard the news.The strategic location of Wuchang is more important than Hangzhou, if the Ming army wins Wuchang and the upper reaches are occupied by the Ming army, then Jiangning will not be able to defend, and the Ming Dynasty may turn around.This made Feng Quan shudder, but immediately, he knew that Dolgon would definitely ask about countermeasures, and immediately thought about it.When all the people in the hall heard this, their hearts were in a panic, and Dolgon was even more troubled when he saw this.At this time, Dorgon couldn't help but wave his hand and shouted, "Quiet!
”The palace was immediately silent, and Dolgon immediately said in a deep voice: "Manda Hai played, Yan captured Changzhou, and defeated Zhao Zamao is just around the corner."
But now, Haoge has suffered a great defeat and is trapped in Wuchang City, you say, what should this king do?
”As soon as everyone heard the news, it was difficult to analyze the priorities for a while, and even Hong Chengchou didn't figure it out.At this time, Feng Quan stood up and asked calmly: "Dare to ask the regent, how many soldiers and horses are there in Wuchang City, which ones are they, and how many thieves are besieged?"
”Dolgon said in a deep voice: "According to Hao's motto, there are still 30,000 people in the city, the remnants of the blue flag, and the still gratifying blue flags are all in the city, and there are nearly 10,000 people in the Manchu and Han banners, and the besieging bandit army has about 150,000, which is five times that of the defenders. ”After Dolgon finished speaking, he looked at Feng Quan, "What strategy do you have?"
”Feng Quan didn't answer and asked, "Does the regent not want to affect the war in Jiangnan, and at the same time he doesn't want Wuchang to fall?"
”Dolgon raised his eyebrows, feeling that Feng Quan, an old man, had a clear idea and was a talent, so he nodded and said in a deep voice: "Wuchang is an important town in the world, and this king has to save it, but most of the elite soldiers of the imperial court are in Jiangnan, if Wuchang is saved, it will definitely affect the war in Jiangnan, and the previous efforts of the Great Qing Kingdom will be in vain." ”"In that case, the minion has an idea!"
Feng Quan saluted.Dorgon immediately asked, "What do you think?"
”Feng Quan glanced at Dol, pondered for a moment, raised his head and said two words, "Negotiate peace!"
”Dorgon's face collapsed when he heard this, he was a staunch Ming Destroyer faction in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and he was the leader of the main battle faction, how could he be in harmony with the meaning.Seeing Dolgon's expression, Feng Quan hurriedly explained: "The regent, it's not really about peace, it's just delaying time. ”Dolgon's expression softened a little, and he frowned, "You go on!
”Feng Quan immediately said: "Prince Xun has been attacking Changzhou for several months, and Shangjuan said that the city is in sight, if the troops from Jiangnan are dispatched to reinforce Wuchang at this time, the previous sacrifice will inevitably be in vain."
The imperial court was not as good as mobilizing troops from Henan, Shandong and other places to reinforce Wuchang, and on the other hand, sending envoys, Xu pretended to negotiate peace and delay time with favorable conditions.There are still 30,000 troops in Wuchang City, and with the delay in negotiating peace, it must be able to buy for several months, and as long as Prince Xun can break through Changzhou and defeat Zhao Zamao during this time, he can return to Wuchang to reinforce Wuchang and stabilize the situation. ”Hearing this, Dolgon thought for a moment, and became more and more appreciative of Feng Quan's ability to cope, and asked, "Do you have any objections?"
”Many Manchurian nobles, many of whom have not fully understood, Hong Chengcheng came out and said: "The slave agrees with Feng Ge Lao's proposal. ”Seeing that the two traitors had the same opinion, Dolgon immediately said: "That's good, there will be Master Lao Feng to go to Wuchang, pretend to negotiate peace, delay time, and then order Luo Jinxiu, the governor of Henan, to send troops south, and order Bayan to be ready to enter Chu for reinforcements!"
”Feng Quan was stunned when he heard this, he didn't expect that he was in his seventies, and Dolgon would still order his generals, and he was not afraid that his old bones would die on the road.Although he dared to be unexpected, but this time going south was also an opportunity to perform, Feng Quan did not refuse, and immediately saluted: "The slave receives the order, but I also ask the regent to send a deputy." ”Dol Roll trusted: "Among the hundred officials, you can choose who you think is suitable." ”(Thank you for your support, ask for a monthly pass, recommend, subscribe) ()