Shandong, Dezhou, inn, backyard.

Cabinet ministers, Minister of War Shi Kefa, Shandong Governor Yang Wencong and others hurried to the backyard and entered the wing room. They saw Dong Yuansheng waiting in the wing room at a glance.

According to the plan, Dong Yuansheng has completed the task of returning to Dezhou to report important news and is about to set off for the capital. Of course, after arriving in the capital again, Dong Yuansheng has more heavy responsibilities and has to inquire more and more important information.

Dong Yuansheng's identity is still confidential. The only people who know about it are Zhu Youjian, the chief minister of the cabinet, Cao Huachun, the eunuch of the cabinet, Shi Kefa, the Minister of War, Yang Wencong, the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei, and Tian Bin, the commander of the Jingying Guard, and others. Even Lu Yuanda, the commander of the Jinyiwei, were not very clear about it.

The identity of intelligence personnel needs to be absolutely confidential. If more people know about it, the situation of intelligence personnel will become extremely dangerous. Any information disclosed by anyone inadvertently may cause intelligence personnel to be exposed and die in a bad life.

Zhu Cixuan, who traveled through time in this aspect, is very clear.

The intelligence network of the court has begun to gradually expand, covering all parts of the north. Long Zushan is directly responsible for the establishment of the intelligence network. Many times, it is reported directly to Zhu Cixuan. There are very few people who know the key insiders, such as Hong Chengchou and Li Zhenhong, who know about it. In this regard, Zhu Cixuan's decree is very clear. For various reasons, those who know the identities of these people must never disclose any information, otherwise they will be killed without mercy.

While everyone was talking to Dong Yuansheng in a low voice, Zhu Cilang entered the wing room.

Everyone saluted Zhu Cilang.

Zhu Cilang waved his hand and spoke.

"The war is imminent, and Dong Yuansheng is about to go to the capital. In the next period of time, the information from the capital is crucial to the imperial court's conquest and sometimes it can have a decisive impact. So I let you all come over and I have some words to say, and I will encourage you all."

"Dong Yuansheng, I still said that information in the capital is of course important, but your safety is the most important thing. No matter how urgent it is, if your identity may be exposed, you will quickly evacuate the capital as soon as possible. Hong Chengchou's identity is extraordinary. He has gained Dorgon's trust, and can participate in the discussion of major affairs of the Later Jin court, and can also make suggestions. You must remind Hong Chengchou that too much will lead to mistakes and do not make a first choice."

"Hong Chengchou can directly participate in the Later Jin Political Council and discuss the conquest of the Eight Banners Army. This is extremely beneficial to the court, but don't abuse it. If the Eight Banners Army is trapped in every conquest, I think Hong Chengchou will definitely be in danger at that time. Dorgon cannot doubt others, but he must have doubts about Hong Chengchou. Hong Chengchou is exposed, and you will not be able to gain a foothold in the capital."

"You must remember this point, Lord Shi, the Ministry of War should never put pressure on Dong Yuansheng in terms of intelligence matters."

When Zhu Cixuan said this, Dong Yuansheng's body trembled slightly and his eyes opened with tears in his eyes.

"Emperor, I will do my best. I always hope that the court army will completely defeat the Later Jin Tartars. I hope that the emperor will return to the capital. I am willing to be heartbroken..."

Zhu Cilang waved his hand at Dong Yuansheng.

"Dong Yuansheng doesn't have to have such an idea. No matter what, combat effectiveness is a decisive factor. Only when the fighting power of the imperial army completely surpasses the Eight Banners Army can I dare to say that intelligence is important and can play a very critical role in some battles. But if the imperial army is weak in combat and cannot defeat the Eight Banners Army, then it can only gain an advantage in a certain battle and it is impossible to win the entire battle."

Speaking of this, Zhu Cilang coughed.

Everyone's attention was once again focused.

"I have said many times that there were too many talented talents in the court back then. Unfortunately, my father failed to do his best, which led to the fall of the capital, which led to the Eight Banners of the Later Jin Dynasty entering the pass and occupying the capital. I won't say much about those talented talents that have passed away. At present, the cabinet must be aware of talents and let them serve the court. There are shortcomings and strengths in the inch. There are no perfect talents in the world. Therefore, when the cabinet recommends officials, it is not a good idea to be able to do his best.

"What I mainly talk about today is the Han people who are loyal to the Later Jin court."

"The four people who were named princes by the Later Jin court were Gongsun King Kong Youde, Zhisun King Shangkexi, Huaishun King Geng Zhongming, and Pingxi King Wu Sangui."

"Mr. Cao has already gone to Anling Town. I think that there is no special situation. Wu Sangui must have surrendered to the court. As for whether Wu Sangui has been devoted to the court and whether he has completely obeyed the court's orders, there is no need to worry about this. As long as Wu Sangui does not go to help Haoge and Ye Chen in the upcoming war, that's fine."

"I can't tolerate the rest of Kong Youde, Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming."

"The Eight Banners Army of the Later Jin Dynasty had extremely strong combat capabilities in the field. Nurhaci, with his thirteen armor, completely destroyed many tribes in the north in just over ten years and established a powerful army. Later, Huang Taiji, who had literary and military strategies, improved the combat capabilities of the Eight Banners Army, also absorbed a lot of Han people."

"This is all the abilities of Nurhaci and Huang Taiji, and I am convinced."

"However, the Eight Banners Army of the Later Jin, including the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Banners, had a fatal weakness, that is, it lacked the ability to attack the city and the village. In the battle of Ningyuan in the second year of Chongzhen, Nurhaci was seriously injured in the battle to attack Ningyuan City and tried his best to attack. According to the fact that he could not take down Ningyuan City, Nurhaci, who was seriously injured, returned with hatred and died soon after."

"Kong Youde, Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming surrendered to the Later Jin court, presented the Red Barbarian cannons, and unreservedly worshipped the combat experience of how to attack cities and villages in battle. After special training, the Han army became the main force in the battle of siege cities and villages. After that, the Eight Banners Army entered the pass several times and robbed many cities, many cities were captured, and Kong Youde and others made great contributions."

"As for the reason for the Denglai mutiny, I won't say much."

"Under such a situation, I cannot forgive Kong Youde, and Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming."

"Dong Yuansheng, remember, be sure to find out the whereabouts of Kong Youde, Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming. Now all three of them follow Duoduo to Luoyang to conquer. I believe that it will not take long for Dorgon to send them to Shandong or Huguang to conquer. At that time, I will use their heads to pay tribute to my father and to pay tribute to the countless people who were ravaged by the Eight Banners Army."

When Zhu Cilang said this, Shi Kefa and others' expressions became solemn. This was the first time they heard the emperor say so decisively. This also shows that Kong Youde, Shang Kexi and Geng Zhongming will eventually die without a place to bury.

"After talking about Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and Kexi, the other two, I will talk about Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou."

"You must be wondering why I still talk about Hong Chengchou? During this period, Hong Chengchou has provided a lot of valuable information to the court and has surrendered to the court. In theory, I should not mention Hong Chengchou."

Everyone widened their eyes, and a look of uneasiness flashed through Dong Yuansheng's eyes.

Zhu Cilang looked at Dong Yuansheng.

"Dong Yuansheng, you must be very worried. I am worried that I will do something to destroy the bridges across the river and use Hong Chengchou, and finally punish me after using it."

"Don't worry about this. I won't do such a thing. I mentioned Hong Chengchou because I want to explain something clearly."

"Hong Chengchou is the Minister of War, the commander of Ji Liao, and is the most powerful minister. He has gained the full trust of his father and controlled great power. Such a person surrendered to the Later Jin court, which is an unbearable blow to our Ming court. It can be said that the impact of Hong Chengchou surrendering alone was that dozens or even hundreds of people surrendering to the Later Jin court."

"From this perspective, Hong Chengchou's sins are quite serious."

"Of course, Hong Chengchou was lost and returned, providing a lot of important information, and was able to think about the court, do his best to influence Dorgon and others, so that the decisions he made were beneficial to the court. In this regard, the principality was defeated."

"Fan Wencheng is known as the number one Han people in the Later Jin court. I think it is ridiculous. Fan Wencheng tried his best to be loyal to the Later Jin court, and was loyal and had no other intentions. His wife was almost occupied by Duoduo. If Huang Taiji had not taken action in time, Fan Wencheng would not be able to protect his family, and the ending of the family being destroyed. After Dorgon became the regent, Fan Wencheng was worried, afraid of being plotted by Duoduo. Sometimes I think that if I raise a dog at home, I should treat it well."

"I admire Fan Wencheng for his extraordinary patience. If I can meet Fan Wencheng in the future, I must ask in detail, as a Han Chinese, how did Fan Wencheng view those Manchu and powerful people?"

"I finally talk about Zu Dashou. The Zu family in Liaodong has been guarding for generations. It can be said to be a prominent family in Liaodong. If you want to talk about the many generals in the south, compared with the Zu family, it is nothing. Zu Dashou surrendered to the Later Jin court and had a huge influence on Liaodong. Of course, Zu Dashou surrendered to the Later Jin court, to a certain extent, it was forced to."

"I am still a little confused about how to treat Zu Dashou in the future. Let's see how the imperial court conquests are."

"The five people I mentioned have had a very bad impact on the court. The reason why I mentioned them was to wake up the people behind. If I want to surrender to the Later Jin court, I have to think carefully."

Speaking of this, Zhu Cilang sighed deeply.
Chapter completed!