Dorgon was unwilling to retreat to Liaodong, so he had two considerations.

On the one hand, it is naturally the wish of the three emperors, and it is also the idea of ​​most people. Since they have entered the Han dynasty, they cannot go back so badly. Once they go back, there will be no day to turn things around.

The second aspect is naturally worrying about their future prospects. If they stick to the capital, then the Liaodong region will still be their retreat.

But if you don’t stick to the capital, there will be many things that are hard to say. Do you really think it’s safe to return to Liaodong?

You retreated all the way, and they might follow along all the way. How did they deal with Li Zicheng back then?

Li Zicheng ran hard in front, and they chased after him hard, and finally lost most of the land without even a strategic depth. This was also what Dorgon was worried about.

After he said this, Prince Li Daishan and the Empress Dowager were also silent. It turned out that the two of them agreed to retreat to Liaodong, but after hearing Dorgon's words, they didn't know how to deal with the aggressiveness of the Southern Ming court.

"These people from the Southern Ming court really want to force us orphans and widows to death."

The Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said this, but fortunately there was no one else here. If Zhu Cixuan were here, I would have to ask them, is the land under your feet yours own? It was not stolen from the Ming Dynasty.

If the Ming Dynasty was not strong enough, if Zhu Cilang had not been reborn, I am afraid that the Han people would be unlucky now, so it would be meaningless to say these things at this time.

"There is another problem with us. It turns out that when we were in Liaodong, we lived a hard life together, but this thing could not be revealed. After entering the Central Plains, we were already used to enjoying it. Do you think they can still go back to live a hard life with us? Once we arrived in Liaodong, at least half of the people would have to work in the fields. Do you think these people can still do it? At that time, will there be someone to maintain our rule?"

Dorgon's words stabbed the hearts of the two of them like steel needles.

Dorgon was right. Nowadays, Manchus still defended them because there is still a glimmer of hope. But after returning to Liaodong, everyone will have to return to the black mountains and black waters like Yun.

Life is definitely not satisfactory. If they had never been exposed to such a wealthy life, there would be no problem. They would regard the hardship as daily life, but now after returning from the capital, who can still bear those lives?

Especially those younger generations, they must be looking for trouble everywhere, and it may be possible that the Qing Dynasty rule could be overthrown.

After all, the Qing Dynasty conquered many Jurchen tribes before they were formed. If someone brought up old accounts, those people would be ready to move.

"You mean to stay here?"

Prince Li could also hear that Dorgon really was unwilling to retreat. Originally, Prince Li did not support this, but after Dorgon's analysis, Prince Li believed that what Dorgon said was reasonable.

It is much better to persevere here than to retreat to Liaodong. At least we still have a way out, but if we go back directly, it would be like we would cut off our own retreat.

"We must stay here. Only by staying here can we have a glimmer of hope. If we retreat to Liaodong, the first thing we lose is the support of the princes of various Mongolian tribes. They will never continue to support us. Secondly, there is the turmoil within us. I dare to guarantee that if we really retreat to Liaodong in less than two years, we don't need the Southern Ming army to come, and we will not sit here to discuss matters."

Dorgon's words also surprised the Empress Dowager, but if you think about it carefully, what Dorgon said is likely to become a reality.

"But we have no soldiers who resist now and do not have enough money and food, what should we do?"

Prince Li Daishan seems to support Dorgon's idea, but now there are many problems facing you, and these problems must be solved.

If there is no way to solve these problems, then some things may be difficult to say, so at this point, we have to see if Dorgon has any plans. If he only leans on it here, there is no need.

"Of course we have to pay. Brother Daishan has a good relationship with the Mongolian prince. I want you to go to Mongolia in person and bring five million taels of silver. This is treated as a benefit fee for us. No matter whether their soldiers are bought or rented, as long as they can appear on the battlefield, the money will be treated as a deposit for them. As long as the army of the Southern Ming court is defeated, we will give them another ten million taels of silver."

After Dorgon finished speaking, there seemed to be a light in his eyes. Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Prince Li looked at each other, and Dorgon was really willing to go out.

Although a lot of money was robbed in the Central Plains, most of it had been distributed and had been cleaned up by those people.

There is actually not much money in the treasury. If I had brought five million taels of silver over there, I would have been able to buy those greedy Mongolian princes.

"Is this money a little too much? If it doesn't work, we will have to use money everywhere after we return to Liaodong."

The Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said hesitantly, although he had already reached the position of Empress Dowager, he still seemed a little conservative when it comes to money.

"When is it? If we can buy the army with money, it will be our blessing."

Before Dorgon could speak, Prince Li Daishan interrupted Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. What he said was the truth. Now the Qing Dynasty is on a downward trend. Even if you carry the money, those Mongolian princes may not be able to let you in.

We don't know what these people think, not to mention that the Mongols have occupied the Central Plains in history. Maybe they have other ideas. All of this has to be cheaper for Prince Li.

"I will go back and prepare for a little while and go to Mongolia immediately with the money. However, the Mongolians have great ambitions, and we cannot satisfy them in everything. If we raise their ambitions, we will be attacked from both sides."

Prince Li Dai Shan sighed. Originally, when they conquered Mongolia, they were so energetic. They did not do whatever they wanted. Now, they have to discuss with these defeated generals...
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