When Duoduo and Ajige walked out of the side room, Hong Chengchou and Fan Wencheng quickly stood up and saluted.

Dorgon waved his hands at Hong Chengchou and Fan Wencheng.

"Wencheng, Lord Hong, you don't have to be too polite. The third brother and the eldest brother heard the suggestions you made."

Dorgon, with a smile on his face, looked at Duoduo, while Duoduo looked at Hong Chengchou with a blank expression.

"Mr. Hong, let me ask you, the defeat in Wuqiao is something that is in front of you. Yesterday, many people came to Wuying Hall, just to ask for a clear word. According to your statement, victory or defeat is common in military affairs. This can be explained barely, but is there no follow-up? Since the Ming army in Shandong is so brave, what if the court ignores it, what should the Ming army come to kill?"

Faced with the question of Duoduo's attitude, Hong Chengchou calmly answered.

"His Highness Prince Yu, the proposal of the slave is not to ignore the situation in Shandong, but to suggest that the overall combat deployment of the court should not be adjusted because of the defeat in the Battle of Wuqiao."

Duoduo showed an impatient expression on his face and waved to Hong Chengchou.

"Sir Hong, don't tell me those false things, just tell me what to do in Shandong."

Dorgon frowned slightly and looked at Duoduo. He wanted to speak, but he didn't.

Hong Chengchou's expression also became severe and he looked directly at Duoduo.

"His Highness Prince Yu, I only put forward my own opinions and ideas for the failure of the Battle of Wuqiao for reference by the court. As for the deployment of the court's troops, this is not a matter that the slave should involve. Another point, I just said that the court should not indulge in the failure of the Battle of Wuqiao. Some things may not be fully explained. Those who have ulterior motives can always grasp the loopholes in it and attack them regardless of consequences to disrupt the situation and achieve the goal of ulterior motives..."

When Hong Chengchou spoke to Duoduo so much, Fan Wencheng around him turned pale and his body trembled slightly. Fan Wencheng knew Duoduo's temper and character very well. This was a person who could not be accused of. When Huang Taiji of the past had to give up three points.

Sure enough, Duoduo's face changed, and anger gradually surged on his face.

"Hong Chengchou, what do you mean is that I, Duoduo, have ulterior motives?"

Faced with Duoduo's anger, Hong Chengchou remained calm.

"I will never doubt His Highness Prince Yu. His Highness Prince Yu and the Regent are brothers and devote themselves to the Qing court. This is well-known. I just feel that the words Prince Yu said in desperation were originally intended to make the court do everything better, but at some point, it may make those who have ulterior motives happy and let them find an opportunity to disrupt the situation."

Duoduo was a little stunned, not knowing how to continue asking questions and answering. Dorgon and Ajige couldn't help but nod. Hong Chengchou's analysis was too accurate.

Although Duoduo was impulsive and irritable, he was not a particularly reckless person in the vortex of power. After pondering for a moment, he looked at Hong Chengchou.

"Okay, according to your Lord Hong, I will ask you on behalf of the court, how to deal with the situation in Shandong."

Hong Chengchou nodded and clasped his fists at Duoduo.

"His Highness Prince Yu asked on behalf of the court, and I should answer it myself. I believe that the real reason for the defeat in the Battle of Wuqiao is not very clear. The court can send capable personnel to Wuqiao and Dezhou to investigate and find out the whole story. Before that, the court can send a certain number of troops to station on the front lines of Dongguang, Jingzhou and Anling to monitor Wuqiao and Dezhou at close range."

"The slave also has another suggestion. Isn't there anyone in the court who is suspicious of the Battle of Wuqiao? Is it a matter of trying to disrupt the situation and get benefits from it? Then let these people lead their troops to station in Jingzhou and other places, so that they can do their best to investigate, but they are not allowed to lead their troops to launch an attack on Wuqiao and Dezhou and other places, so that they can naturally block the mouths of these people."

Dorgon, Dodo and Ajige looked at Hong Chengchou at the same time. Hong Chengchou suggested sending troops to station in Jingzhou and other places to monitor Wuqiao and Dezhou, Shandong. This suggestion is good and can be adopted, but the latter suggestion makes them not very clear.

It was Duoduo who couldn't help but speak.

"Mr. Hong, I think your first suggestion is feasible. This will temporarily stabilize the situation in Wuqiao and Dezhou and free up hands to deal with Li Zicheng. If the Ming army launches an attack on our garrison army, we can find a way to deal with it. What does your second suggestion mean? Some people in the court are dissatisfied with their second brother. The court needs to suppress this voice. Do you still ask them to lead troops to be stationed in Jingzhou? Give them a chance?"

Fan Wencheng couldn't help but speak.

"Your Highness Prince Yu, I understand that Lord Hong's meaning is to play hard to get, and let the troublemakers behind him lead the army to Jingzhou. They can investigate the specific situation of the Battle of Wuqiao, but they cannot launch an attack on Dezhou, Shandong and other places. The troublemakers behind him naturally want to make military achievements. If they can't help but lead the army to launch an attack on Dezhou, Shandong and cannot capture Dezhou, the court will punish him for his own punishment. If they capture Dezhou, the court can also punish him for disobeying military orders."

Duoduo shook his head.

"This makes no sense. If you defeat it, you will naturally need to be punished. How can you punish it if you win? Besides, if someone really investigates something, it will be a big fuss in the court in the Battle of Wuqiao. That's not a problem."

Fan Wencheng choked and looked at Hong Chengchou.

Hong Chengchou was calm and looked at everyone talking.

"The slave is about to explain what His Highness Prince Yu is worried about."

"The court concluded the reason for the failure of the Wuqiao Battle, and the rest of the people had no right to speak. The so-called death was not proven. Jueluo Bahana and Shi Tingzhu were both killed. The reason for the failure of the Wuqiao Battle seemed to be a headless case. Even if the court sent capable people to investigate the reasons, it would carefully consider it when it was announced to the public. Without saying unfavorable words, the sent people could investigate what results could be found. If he understood the powerful relationship, he would not speak at all."

"The failure of the Battle of Wuqiao has had a significant impact on the court. At this time, what the court needs is to work together to eliminate all adverse interference and plot against the world. If the investigator has ulterior motives and speaks some words that are not conducive to the court, but there is no clear evidence, the court can be generous and punished with great fanfare, and others have nothing to say."

"Not only that, the arguments about the Battle of Wuqiao were circulating in the outside world, and the court could hold the investigators accountable."

The hall was silent for a long time, and Duoduo was still the first to nod.

"Mr. Hong, as you say, the people who led the army to Jingzhou stationed are not people inside and outside, and they can't do anything. Okay, the Battle of Wuqiao is good according to your proposal. It's just that it's a little too vicious. Let's talk about the battle."

Hong Chengchou smiled.

"What Prince Yu said is that the servant thinks that a small person is not a gentleman, and a virginity is not a husband. You should be welcome to those who have ulterior motives."

"As for leading troops to fight, it is even simpler. The Ming Dynasty court sent a large army out to fight. There was a commander and a supervisor. The commander was responsible for commanding the troops and leading the army to fight. The supervisor was responsible for making important decisions. For example, if you want to launch an attack on a certain place, the commander decided not to do so. The supervisor needed to make a decision so that the commander could lead the troops to fight, because the supervisor controlled all the military supplies needed by the army, including food and grass, and the commander had to obey."

"The slaves thought that the court had tried to limit the power of those sent to Jingzhou to lead troops, and all the problems were solved."

Duoduo patted his head and looked at Dorgon and Ajige.

"It's amazing, why didn't I expect that, brother, second brother, the court will solve all problems as long as it restricts its power."

Dorgon nodded and looked at Hong Chengchou, his eyes became sharp.

"Mr. Hong, you made these suggestions, it's not bad. I'll ask you who do you think the court will send to Jingzhou."

Fan Wencheng's face turned pale. When he looked at Hong Chengchou, a hint of anxiety flashed. This had already involved the core secrets of the Qing Dynasty. If the Han people participated in it, there would be no good results. If Hong Chengchou did not answer, Dorgon, Duoduo and others would definitely be unsatisfied. If he answered, he might fall into the vortex of power game.

In the Qing Dynasty, the Han people were not qualified to participate in the power game between Manchus and the powerful.

Hong Chengchou's face turned pale, he gritted his teeth, and spoke word by word.

"I'm brave enough, but I think that Prince Su is the best candidate."

The silence lasted for half a minute.

"Hahaha, Hong Chengchou, I don't know yet. You are so meticulous and so cheerful. No wonder you can become the Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty. If I meet a talent like you, I will still use it..."

Duoduo laughed without any scruples and turned his head to look at Dorgon.

"Second brother, I suggest that the court should participate in the matters in the future when discussing major issues."

Dorgon nodded.

"Third brother, I'll consider your suggestion. Brother, what suggestions do you have?"

Ajige looked at Hong Chengchou and Fan Wencheng and snorted softly.

"Wencheng, Lord Hong, my second brother trusts you so much. I hope you can figure out your identity and responsibilities. If you have any abnormal movements, it will be more than just beheading."

Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou stood up at the same time and clasped their fists at Ajige.

The answer was Hong Chengchou.

"I remember the teachings of His Highness Wuying and Lord Fan, and I will never do anything that violates the Regent."

Dorgon walked to Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou and spoke with a firm tone.
Chapter completed!