Chapter 601 Fan Wencheng
Chapter 601 Fan Wencheng
Although Dorgon was frustrated at Ningyuan City, although he was not most worried about it, because nearly 80,000 troops are still 60,000 in his hands. Speaking of which, the Ming army in Ningyuan City is not enough to fight with his own side. What made him a little uneasy was that the Jin court knew his views after his defeat and the food, grass and supplies were about to be exhausted.
The Jin Kingdom has indeed encountered great natural disasters over the years. Although it can plunder some from the *** and the Han people as a supplement, its national strength is still much weaker. This is also the fundamental reason why Huang Taiji's body has not been cured, but he still resolutely decided to send troops to attack Liaodong. Only by conquering Liaodong and even further breaking into the pass can the Jin Dynasty grab all the supplies that are enough for his survival.
Dorgon accepted this important appointment because of his previous outstanding military talent and his loyalty to Huang Taiji. But he did not expect that he would be defeated by Ningyuan City. Now the army has not had much food and grass, but he was unable to ask for food from the Jin court. Just when he was in a dilemma, someone sent logistics supplies in a timely manner. How could he not be happy about it?
After a surprise, Dorgon immediately reacted and hurriedly said, "Hurry and welcome Mr. Fan into me." As he said that, he strode out, his face full of eager smiles.
"My friend Fan Wencheng has met Prince Rui!" A man in his thirties, with a kind of elegant look, was stunned when he saw Dorgon coming out to greet him in person, and then he strode forward and bowed.
"Mr. Fan, please come up quickly. Although I am different from you, you and I don't have to be as polite as in the capital in the army." Dorgon, who was full of spring breeze, immediately helped the person up. The reason why he was so polite was not only because the man had sent the supplies he urgently needed, but also because he was highly valued by him.
Fan Wenchen, whose courtesy name was Xiandou, was a scholar in the 43rd year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty. He was only eighteen years old at that time, but he might have a place in the Ming Dynasty court. But three years later, a major event that changed his life. In the 46th year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, Fan Wencheng, who was in Fushun, was captured by the Jin people who invaded the south, and thus became a slave to the Jin people. Until several years later, he was valued by Nurhaci with his extraordinary wisdom, and thus ranked in the Jin court and became a real traitor.
Now, although he is only in his thirties, his status in the Great Jin Dynasty is already quite high. This time, he was instructed by Huang Taiji to come here to transport food, grass and other materials, and test Dorgon's words. The command of most centuries in the Great Jin Dynasty was in his hands, and Huang Taiji was still unable to fully feel at ease with his fourteenth brother.
Seeing that Dorgon was so polite to him as always, Fan Wencheng was even more grateful and hurriedly said, "The prince's words really make Wencheng ashamed. It is a blessing for me to be able to vote for such a wise ruler."
While they were talking, they entered Dorgon's tent, and the food and supplies were handled by others. When only these two people were left, Dorgon said: "Mr. Fan, is there anything wrong with Shengjing City recently? But some officials in the court have any dissatisfaction with me?"
Huang Taiji would never dream of the people he sent to monitor Dorgon to have already stood on the front line with him. This is also impossible. The Jin people have only been a few years since their establishment. Most of them were reckless men in power. In addition, they were born to look down on the Han people, so Fan Wencheng was naturally angry there. Although Huang Taiji also valued this rare Han official, his power is not stable now and he cannot use it more. But Dorgon was different. In addition to having frequent interactions with Fan Wencheng, he was very respectful in daily life and even called him a gentleman, which could be said to greatly satisfy the other party's vanity.
Fan Wencheng could also see that although Prince Rui was not old, he had the power and courage that other Jin powers did not have, so he became his confidant soon. This time he came here to work hard and monitor the army, which was just an excuse for him to come to help Dorgon with a helping hand. He heard Dorgon ask about his affairs in the court, Fan Wencheng sighed. The Jin people had not learned the Han people's good things in terms of good things, but they had already gained eight points of the essence in terms of fighting each other. When Dorgon went south, when he was victorious before, the officials would occasionally say Dorgon's fault in various speculative languages, and there has been no news of good news recently, which made them gain power in the court, constantly attacking Dorgon, saying that he was not enough to lead troops, and that he was enough.
After listening to Fan Wencheng's narration, Dorgon's expression became even more ugly. He hated these villains in the Jin Dynasty who only knew how to show off his words, but he could not attack them. After a while, he smiled bitterly: "If the first defeat in Ningyuan City was known to those in the court, I really don't know what they would say again."
Fan Wencheng already knew about Dorgon's failure this time. After a moment of silence, he said, "Prince, you don't have to be discouraged by it. Khan ordered me to come not to urge you to win, but he was worried about you..."
"He was worried that I was in the hands of tens of thousands of troops, afraid that I would covet his Khan position?" Dorgon sneered and interrupted the other party: "Who have he believed in since he ascended the Khan position with extraordinary means? This time, I, Dajin, was really a disaster. He was sick again, so he would have been the youngest brother who came to the war, who was the youngest and least threatened to him."
Fan Wencheng sighed helplessly, which was also the reason why he chose Dorgon later. He could see that Dorgon had a different temperament of brother Nai, which should have cheered up the Jin Dynasty again. Now that he is a member of the Yellow Banner, he no longer regards himself as a Han person. Of course, he hopes that the Jin Kingdom can enter the Central Plains.
"Okay, let's not talk about these despicable things. They can only give up their verbal benefits. One day, I must make him regret it." Dorgon changed the topic and said, "Mr. Fan, what I worry most now is the battle situation. Ningyuan is indeed a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. We used many methods and even used Ming people's artillery, but it was still difficult to move it, but it turned out that a lot of people. The general who defended the city was also a powerful figure. My father Khan was injured and died because of him. Could Mr. Fan help me?"
"Is the general you are referring to Tang Feng?" As a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, Fan Wencheng is still very concerned about the current dynasty of the Ming Dynasty. He has also studied Tang Feng, and he can be said to be familiar with him.
"It's this person. I don't know if he is my nemesis of Dajin. It has ruined countless good things about Dajin over the years..."
"This person is indeed not simple. I heard that he has become Anping Hou now. It has only been the last two years since he has not heard about him. Unexpectedly, he appeared again after not seeing him for a few years, and once again stood in front of me, Dajin."
"Yes, Mr. Fan has a good idea to help us apart from him?" Dorgon looked at the think tank he relied on with hope. Fan Wencheng frowned and said after a while: "This person should have talent. It would be great if he could use it for my Dajin. It's a pity that he has a grudge against the prince to kill his father. Even if he is willing, the prince is afraid..."
"What, can Mr. Fan persuade him to surrender? As long as he can surrender to me, when I ascend to the throne, I will definitely grant him a great official position. As for father Khan's death, it is just a fight in front of the two armies, and I will not blame him."
"The prince is really broad-minded. In this way, I am 80% sure to persuade him to surrender." Fan Wencheng praised: "And as long as we can persuade him to surrender, we can take down Ningyuan and even the entire Liaodong. By then, the entire Ming Dynasty will become the prince's possession."
"How do you say this?" Dorgon immediately became interested and asked hurriedly.
"The prince must also know that Ming Kingdom is also suffering from disasters now? I think the soldiers in Ningyuan City must have suffered a lot, and the morale of the army will inevitably be unstable. The reason why they can defend until now must be entirely inspired by Tang Feng, so as long as they surrender him, Ningyuan will be able to defeat himself without attacking." Fan Wencheng said.
"Yes, I can agree to this, but how can I convince Tang Feng to surrender to my big gold?"
"This is what I need to go to Ningyuan to talk to you. Our spy got news from Beijing earlier that although Tang Feng made many contributions, he was always afraid of the officials in the court. He criticized him several times, which made him lose his post and dismiss him. If he said he would not care, no one would believe it. As long as I, Dajin, can give him enough sincerity and point out his power, I think he should be moved."
"But what if he refuses? In the past, Yuan Chonghuan, Sun Chengzong, and our Dajin have made up their minds, but aren't they willing to let go?" Dorgon still had a layer of uncertainty.
"Then use the second method, the plan of alienation. The Han people have a very bad tradition, that is, they can't stand the achievements of others. In the past, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan were finally dismissed for this reason. If Tang Feng refused to surrender to our Dajin, we would use the plan of alienation to make the Ming court unwilling to believe him. If he uses him, Ning Yuan would not be able to defend himself at that time."
"Okay, then everything depends on Lord Fan. But I wonder when you will set off to Ningyuan to see him?" Dorgon asked.
"No matter what, I will go to Ningyuan tomorrow morning and meet Tang Feng. Then I will never let down the prince's entrusted!"
Chapter completed!