Text Volume 2 Dawn Morning_Chapter 119 Conspiracy
Amin's heart was suffocated at first, but he immediately lowered his face and said, "Lord Yang, what you said is too exaggerated. Even if Huang Taiji broke through the Chahar and drove Lin Dan Khan out of the Liaohetao grassland, his prestige is now great.
But the situation in which the four major bailes of Dajin ruled the government together is not something he can easily shake. Besides, as you know, your refusal to back down in the peace talks has long displeased the Zhubeile and Zhubeizi of the Dajin Kingdom.
Many of my Jurchen young sons have a sneering attitude when they talk about peace during deliberations. They think that the Ming Kingdom fought against our Dajin, and they were all defeated in successive battles, so what qualifications did they have to negotiate peace with this kind of record?
If the Ming State refuses to negotiate peace, then our Dajin Army is going all out to the south to compete with the Ming army. Lord Yang, if you refuse to take out the things at the negotiation table, then we will take them ourselves. ”
Amin's naked threat immediately made Yang Ho quite annoyed, but he couldn't do it, because Amin was telling the truth.
When he first arrived in Shenyang, due to the threat of the Later Jin and the Chahar Mongols in the west, although the Later Jin won several wars with the Ming army, these Later Jin generals still maintained enough respect for him.
However, no one expected that Lin Dan Khan, who had been entangled with Nurhachi for more than ten years, would actually give up his base camp and move west. And the garrison tribe he left behind was also exterminated by Huang Taiji in one fell swoop.
In just over two months, the strategic situation of the Houjin Kingdom has undergone earth-shaking changes. At this time, the Jurchen tribes in Shenyang City finally confirmed that the rule of the Later Jin Kingdom in the Liaodong region would be stabilized, and they no longer had to worry about it, they would be driven out of Shenyang City and return to the mountains and forests to be savages.
This sudden change in the strategic situation made the Jurchen generals of the Jin Kingdom, especially those young generals, swell their self-confidence to an unprecedented level.
The city of Shenyang was filled with the arrogant voices of these young people, who shouted that they would fight to Jinzhou and capture Ningyuan, and have been pushing the battle line under Shanhaiguan, making Shanhaiguan the border between the two countries.
In the midst of this clamour, the voices advocating peace talks in the country before and after suddenly became inaudible.
For the current situation, Yang Hao also felt helpless, he really didn't expect that Lin Dan Khan, known as the orthodox successor of the Mongol Great Khan, would give up his base so easily and give up the fertile Liaohetao grassland to Houjin.
The Houjin officials, who had become a little weak in the peace talks, also became tough again in this situation, which made Yang Hao, who had always insisted on the position of not paying compensation and not ceding land, also hesitated a little.
If it weren't for the Jinyi guard sent back by Chongzhen, who reiterated the emperor's position to him again, maybe he would have wanted to take a step back.
What made Yang Ho anxious was not only Houjin's defeat of the Mongol Chahar tribe, but also Houjin's soldiers, and he also saw a flamboyant and fearless optimism.
This kind of vigorous morale, he has not seen it in the Ming army for a long time. There was it in Li Chengliang's family back then, but he really didn't see it in the current Liaodong Army.
So although what Amin said was ugly, Yang Ho knew that it was a truth. With the momentum of breaking through the Mongolian Chahar Department, if Hou Jin really sent troops to Jinzhou, it is difficult to say whether Jinzhou can be kept.
However, he quickly suppressed the anger between him, thought about it for a while, and then said to Amin: "Erbeile is right, if the peace talks fail, it will be great for you and me to start a sword war between the two countries."
As for what Jin Guo wants to obtain by force, he might as well try it. The worst ending for my Ming Dynasty is nothing more than the loss of the land outside the border. But what can you gain from this war? ”
Amin was angry, but although Yang Ho was not threatened by himself and was unwilling to take the initiative to ask him for help, he couldn't pretend to be indifferent.
At the beginning, he watched Nurhachi kill his father and brother, and he was able to grow up safely by the side of this uncle, and took back the blue flag in his father's name, which showed that he was not a brave and unyielding person.
As long as he can live, he doesn't mind bowing his head to anyone. Since Yang Ho didn't take the initiative to woo him, then he took the initiative to find out.
Amin just thought for a moment before making a decision, he lowered his body and said: "In fact, I am the only one who really wants to negotiate peace in Dajin now.
Since Huang Taiji defeated the Mongol Chahar Ministry, even those who originally supported the peace negotiations are now mostly hesitant.
If you can't give me some support, I'm afraid this peace talks will really break down. If Dajin and the Ming Kingdom go to war again, it will only be Huang Taiji who will benefit, which will be bad news for the Ming Dynasty and me. ”
Yang Hao hesitated, and finally said sincerely: "So what kind of support do you want to get?" ”
Amin put his hands on his knees and said with a serious expression: "Cloth, silk, armor, soldiers, arrows..."
Listening to the amount of these materials reported by Amin in one breath, Yang Hao's mouth was half open, and his expression looked frightened.
"Er, who is Baylor going to war with? Such a quantity of materials, even for my Daming, is not a small amount. Rather than handing over these possessions to you, wouldn't it be better to add a little more to bring about a formal peace conference? ”
The corners of Amin's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but say more explicitly: "Even if it is to negotiate peace, if there is no one in Dajin's court who has a heart for the Ming Kingdom, how long can this peace last?" Don't you worry that you will not be able to find peace when you hand over your possessions? ”
Yang Hao said mercilessly: "Then who will guarantee that after we meet your needs of Erbeile, you will stand on Daming's side?" ”
Amin looked into Yang Hao's eyes and insisted: "Ming Kingdom is rich in the world, can't you even afford to gamble with this bit of wealth?" Since the Mandate of Heaven Khan raised his army, the Ming State has been co-opting my Dajin's generals, and he did not hesitate to promise high-ranking officials. Am I, the second Belle of Dajin, not worth this bit of possessions? ”
Yang Hao shook his head and said with a smile: "If Erbeile raises troops to obey my Daming now, these belongings will naturally be fine, but does Erbeile think it's possible?" ”
Amin naturally refused, he was not sure to take the entire blue flag with him now, if he only fled to the Ming Kingdom with a part of his subordinates, then he might be betrayed by the Ming Kingdom. The Ming Kingdom has always had a bad reputation in dealing with disobedient people who have no strength.
At that time, if Huang Taiji raised an army to invade the Ming Kingdom, then the Ming Kingdom would most likely hand him over.
Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, Amin will not easily throw himself into the Ming Kingdom and become a hostage under the control of the Ming Kingdom.
Seeing that Amin was silent, Yang Hao continued: "And even if I agree to Erbeile's request, the property is okay, how can the armor and weapons be transported?"
What's more, Your Majesty will not allow such militaristic weapons to be transported out of the country, if these armor weapons fall into the hands of others, won't it become an act of capital for the enemy? ”
Since Yang Ho is willing to lower the price, he is naturally very excited and says: "If you can't give the armor, then please give more money, so that I can convince others for the adults and promote peace talks between the two countries as soon as possible." ”
Yang Hao glanced at Amin before shaking his head and saying, "When I arrived in Shenyang on the first day, I said that the Ming Dynasty would not use money to buy peace. Moreover, who can Erbeile buy with money? ”
Amin subconsciously said: "Naturally, it is the third Bel Mang Gurtai who is good friends with me, and I have a deep friendship with him..."
Yang Hao sighed and said, "Erbeile, have you forgotten what I said before?" If you befriend Three Baylor again, you won't be able to save your current situation. Although Daming is rich, he will not take money to waste. ”
Amin suddenly frowned and said, "Lord Yang is probably exaggerating, now in Dajin, the only one who can join forces with me is this Sanbeile..."
Amin thinks about these things every day, so he can't help blurting out his real predicament, and he knows it as soon as he says it, but Yang Ho has already heard it.
To Amin's surprise, Yang Ho did not show a surprised look, and he did not become cold to him because of this.
Yang Hao just said to him very calmly: "Even if the two blue flags are united, your strength will not be enough to influence the intention of the court, but Erbeile, your situation will be even more difficult." If the two blue flags together cannot protect themselves, then why continue to unite? ”
Amin subconsciously asked Yang Hao for advice: "But if I don't unite with Mang Gurtai, wouldn't I be even more lonely with the blue flag?" ”
Yang Hao stroked his beard and was silent for a long time before saying: "To be honest, although the old man has not been in Shenyang for a long time, it seems that the old man has heard the rumors. In the overall situation of Houjin, Erbeile you have fallen into a dead end.
Your alliance with the Three Baylors is just a matter of survival. Amin Bel, don't you really feel anything at all? ”
Amin was silent again for a long time, and only after a long time did he respectfully say to Yang Hao: "Please also ask Master Jinglu to give me guidance, how to break this game?" I, Amin, will definitely repay it in the future. ”
Yang Ho leaned forward, moved closer to Amin, and said in a low voice: "The old man is just providing a suggestion, it is up to you whether you listen or not." To be honest, this advice may not solve your current dilemma. ”
Amin was very decisive at this time, and he said without hesitation: "Regardless of whether Lord Jinglue's suggestion is feasible or not, I will never complain about your lordship, and please make it clear." ”