Hong Chengchou looked at Dong Yuansheng, his face was bloodless and murmured.

"What's wrong with this? Haoge was killed, Ye Chen was killed, and the Later Jin Tartars with five thousand red flags were killed. There were ninety-five white-armored soldiers here. Once this news spread to the capital, Dorgon would definitely lead the army to attack Shandong in person, and the Later Jin court would also attack Shandong with all its strength..."

Dong Yuansheng had a smile on his face, but there was a hint of disdain in his smile.

Hong Chengchou's attitude was expected by Dong Yuansheng. He led troops to fight against the Later Jin Tartars several times, and each time he suffered a crushing defeat. This had already formed a shadow in Hong Chengchou's heart, making him afraid of the Later Jin Tartars. He did not know that the imperial army had undergone fundamental changes. In this battle of Jingzhou, the imperial army wiped out 5,000 soldiers of the Manchurian Banner Zhenghong Banner and killed the commander Haoge and the deputy commander Ye Chen. Haoge was once the prince of the Later Jin Dynasty. Ye Chen was the minister of the Later Jin court. The two were of great importance, and being killed naturally caused a huge storm. After Dorgon learned about this news, he still didn't know how surprised and angry he would be.

As for what means did the Later Jin court and Dorgon want to take to revenge, and the soldiers came to block the water and soil, the emperor and the court had already made sufficient preparations.

"Mr. Hong, today is different. Even if Dorgon led all the Later Jin Tartars to launch an attack, the emperor and the court would not be afraid. They must completely wipe out them."

Hong Chengchou showed an awkward expression on his face, and he looked at Dong Yuansheng and nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, the emperor is wise and wise. Why did I forget this? It's my random thoughts. Lord Dong, don't worry. You come today. I will do whatever instructions you have..."

Dong Yuansheng waved his hand.

"There is nothing particularly important. I just want to listen to Lord Hong's analysis and suggestions. Before his death, Ye Chen wrote a letter in Manchu, which mainly talked about the situation in Jingzhou. Ye Chen blamed the responsibility for the Battle of Jingzhou on the Later Jin court, which means Dorgon needed to bear the main responsibility."

Hong Chengchou widened his eyes and looked at Dong Yuansheng.

"Oh, I don't know what Ye Chen said."

Dong Yuansheng smiled slightly.

"I think there is something wrong with what Ye Chen said. If he had known this, he might not have lost his life."

"Ye Chen believes that after the defeat of the Battle of Wuqiao, the Later Jin court did not really pay attention. He sent Haoge to Jingzhou and Anling Town to confront the Ming army in Dezhou, Shandong. This was also a wrong decision. On the one hand, Haoge led only 5,000 soldiers of the Eight Banners Army. If the Ming army in Dezhou, Shandong, the troops were obviously insufficient. On the other hand, Haoge wanted to launch an active attack on Dezhou, Shandong, and the troops were not enough. It was precisely because of the court's swaying and hesitating decision that the Eight Banners Army stationed in Jingzhou fell into a catastrophe."

"Ye Chen also said that the Later Jin court was not vigilant enough against the Han army. This time, the rebellion of the King of Pingxi Wu Sangui caused the Eight Banners Army stationed in Jingzhou to encounter huge disasters. Therefore, the court must beware of the Han army in the future and cannot give the Han army enough trust."

"Of course, Ye Chen also said that the battle in Jingzhou was mainly due to Wu Sangui's rebellion, which allowed the Ming army in Dezhou, Shandong to easily enter Jingzhou City, causing the Eight Banners Army stationed in Jingzhou to be unexpected."

Hong Chengchou nodded and patted his forehead.

"So, Ye Chen still believes that the court army is weak in combat effectiveness, but can only take Jingzhou by relying on sneak attacks?"

Dong Yuansheng nodded with a smile.

"No, but at the last moment, Haoge and Ye Chen both realized the bravery of the imperial army. They originally wanted to convey the message to the Later Jin court that Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong were nothing. The main opponent of the Eight Banners Army was the Ming army. If the Later Jin court and Dorgon did not recognize this, they continued to do their best to encircle Li Zicheng and Dashun army, and ignore the Ming army in the south, the Later Jin court was likely to fall into a catastrophe."

Hong Chengchou pondered for a moment and looked at Dong Yuansheng speaking.

"Mr. Dong, I think Dorgon can realize this. After experiencing the Battle of Wuqiao and the Battle of Jingzhou, it would be too stupid if Dorgon had not changed yet. Of course, this letter from Ye Chen is very important. If it is sent to the court, it will definitely have a great impact on Dorgon. If someone adds fuel to it, it may even shake Dorgon's status as the regent. At that time, other Manchu powerful people will stand up and speak, and Dorgon will be difficult to deal with it."

Dong Yuansheng laughed again, and this time he laughed quite happily.

"Mr. Hong also thought of this. Yes, the emperor was thinking about the chaos in the Later Jin court. In order to control the Later Jin court, Dorgon spent a lot of effort. He was afraid he wanted to be the emperor. The Battle of Wuqiao was going to shake Dorgon's status. However, with the support of Duoduo and Ajige, Dorgon escaped, but the Battle of Jingzhou was different. Haoge and Ye Chen were both dead. The Later Jin Tatars with the Five Thousand Red Banners were killed in battle. Such a huge loss, coupled with Ye Chen's letter, could Dorgon still hold on."

"There are nearly a hundred signatures on Ye Chen's letter, most of which are signed by the white-armored soldiers."

"I guess this letter was sent to the Later Jin court, and Dorgon was afraid he couldn't sleep well."

Hong Chengchou clasped his fists at Dong Yuansheng.

"Mr. Dong, I understand that Ye Chen's letter must be truly played. In this way, Dorgon has no time to take care of other things, and can only try his best to stabilize his own status and maintain his power. At the same time, he blamed Wu Sangui for surrendering to the court for the failure of the Jingzhou Battle, which caused the Later Jin Tartars stationed in Jingzhou to catch him off guard, diverting the attention of the human and powerful people, delaying the time, so that they will continue to focus the encirclement and suppression on Li Zicheng and Dashun Army. Yes, this plan is good. In this way, even Dorgon knew the courage of the imperial army, it would be useless."

Dong Yuansheng nodded and changed the subject.

"I heard that Duoduo and Ajige fought very well in Luoyang and Taiyuan."

Hong Chengchou nodded vigorously and looked at Dong Yuansheng.

"Yesterday Dorgon received documents from Luoyang and Taiyuan. Duoduo and Ajige surrounded Taiyuan Prefecture City and Luoyang Prefecture City respectively, and launched an attack. The battle situation was very good. Ajige clearly stated in the document that in about one to two days, he could completely capture Taiyuan Prefecture City and kill Li Guo and Chen Yongfu. Duoduo also said in the document that the Dashun Army under Li Zicheng's command was not strong in combat and did not have much fighting spirit. He would definitely be able to encircle and annihilate the Dashun Army and capture Li Zicheng alive."

Dong Yuansheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Mr. Hong, it seems that Dorgon is full of complacentness. The information we have received is different. Chen Yongfu and Li Guo from Taiyuan are indeed very dangerous. The Dashun Army stationed in Taiyuan Prefecture City has only more than 50,000 people, and its combat effectiveness is not very strong. It cannot resist the attack launched by Ajige. It may not be defeated or fled for a long time. Luoyang is not sure. Li Zicheng has made up his mind to resist the death, and Duoduo is not so easy to take it."

"The Dashun Army stationed in Luoyang Prefecture City has more than 200,000 people, and Duoduo's command is only more than 200,000. If you want to defeat more than 200,000 troops in a short period of time, it is probably not a simple matter. Unless Ajige rushed to Luoyang, it may pose a major threat to Li Zicheng. Take a step back and say that if Li Zicheng cannot defeat Duoduo, it is still possible to escape, and Duoduo can't stop it."

Hong Chengchou clasped his fists at Dong Yuansheng.

"What Mr. Dong said is that yesterday there was a suggestion from the Manchus' powerful people to make Ajige's quick battle and decisive decisions. Then he rushed to Luoyang to help Duoduo, so that he could completely defeat Li Zicheng."

"The emperor and empress dowager of the Later Jin court will arrive in the capital on the 25th of this month. Most of the Later Jin Tatars in Shenyang will follow the steps to the capital. Dorgon must completely stabilize the situation in the north around the 20th of this month. Once the situation in the north is stabilized, Dorgon can command the Later Jin Tatars and start attacking the south."

Dong Yuansheng stood up, walked back and forth a few steps in the room, and looked at Hong Chengchou.

"Mr. Hong, what impact do you think the imperial army will take advantage of the situation to drive to Cangzhou and other places will have."

Hong Chengchou was stunned for a moment, and a luster appeared on his face.

"Sir, if the imperial army set out towards Cangzhou at this time, it would directly threaten the capital. If it were me, I would have issued an order to Duoduo and Ajige to rush to the capital quickly and not continue to fight. It is the most important to protect the capital. In this way, Li Zicheng's pressure will be gone in an instant."

Dong Yuansheng's expression became solemn.

"Mr. Hong, you and Li Zicheng have fought many times. Do you think that if Duoduo withdraws his troops, Li Zicheng will continue to station in Luoyang, or return to Shaanxi, or take advantage of the situation to go to Northern Zhili to covet the capital."

Hong Chengchou shook his head instinctively.

"Mr. Dong, I think Li Zicheng is likely to withdraw from Shaanxi and stick to Shaanxi, waiting for the opportunity, and he will not be able to take the initiative to enter Northern Zhili. If I expected that if the news of the Battle of Jingzhou has already gone to Luoyang."

Dong Yuansheng nodded.

"Yes, Li Zicheng cannot be completely wiped out. Mao Wenlong, Lord Hong should still remember that after occupying Pi Island, it posed a huge threat to the Later Jin Tartars, which made the Later Jin Tartars dare not enter the pass to fight with all their heart. The current Li Zicheng is not very different from Mao Wenlong at that time. Whether Li Zicheng is entrenched in Henan or Shaanxi, it is a huge threat to the Later Jin Tartars. The Later Jin court and Dorgon dare not attack the south casually, or they dare not send their main force to attack the south..."

When Dong Yuansheng said this, he looked at Hong Chengchou.

Hong Chengchou gave a thumbs up.
Chapter completed!