Chapter 969: Suspicious
When Jierharang rushed to the Great Palace, Prince Dai Shan, Prince Rui Dolgon, Prince Su Hauge, and other county kings, Beile and Beizi had all arrived at the Great Palace, and Huang Taiji's face was pale.
Seeing this scene, Zierharang's heart chuckled, he didn't expect Huang Taiji's movements to be so fast, he wanted to talk to Huang Taiji in private, the Great Qing Kingdom is now in internal and external difficulties, such a small matter can be investigated and dealt with secretly, there is no need to make a big move.
In fact, when he returned to the mansion, Zilharang was thinking about the murder that had just happened, and there were too many doubts in it to make people understand, and it felt that such a murder was too child's play.
First of all, it is a matter of time, the act of assassination in broad daylight, not to mention that the object is the second-ranked prince of the Qing Dynasty, under the public, Zilharang has a number of personal guards around him, how can this be successful, and secondly, the assassination action is strange, since it is ready to assassinate, it must be all prepared, not to mention that ten thousand arrows are fired together, at least it is a rain of arrows, but after the other party shoots a bow and arrow, there is no movement, and finally the killer disappears quickly, what kind of killer can have such ability, After shooting an arrow, he disappeared without a trace, and the ability of the soldiers around Zilharang was by no means ordinary, but he did not find any trace of the killer at all.
All this made Zilharan wonder if his opponent was not really trying to assassinate him, but to warn him.
It was precisely because of these thoughts that Ji'er Harang hurried to the Dazheng Hall to dissuade Huang Taiji from investigating and dealing with it immediately.
When Zilharang entered the Great Palace, all eyes were on him, including Huang Taiji.
Zilharang's status in the Great Qing Kingdom has surpassed that of Prince Li Daishan and Prince Rui Dolgon, and after Fan Wencheng was executed by Ling Chi. Jierharang has become Huang Taiji's right-hand man, and he discusses major matters with Huang Taiji all the time, and he can't imagine that someone wants to assassinate Jierharang at this time, which is indeed not a trivial matter in the Great Qing Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, everything is fine with the ministers."
"Prince Zheng still needs to pay more attention, I have already sent guards around me. To protect your safety, I can't imagine that someone actually ate leopard gall and dared to assassinate Prince Zheng, this matter must be strictly investigated, I must find out this bastard thing, and the corpse will be broken into thousands of pieces. ”
Huang Taiji's words were very heavy, and Zilharang originally wanted to speak again, but Huang Taiji said so, and he couldn't continue to add any words. It's just that in this way, it is impossible for him to keep a low profile.
"Prince Rui Dolgon is responsible for investigating and dealing with this matter, I will give you ten days, there must be a result."
Huang Taiji's arrangement made Zilharang's heart chuckle again, such a major matter, Huang Taiji arranged for Dolgon to investigate, you must know that Dolgon is now a person who has been excluded.
There wasn't much expression on Dolgon's face.
Dai Shan lowered his head even more. I don't know what I'm thinking.
Huang Taiji is also simply, after the arrangement. He got up and left the main hall.
Many Manchu nobles left the main hall one after another.
Those who remained were Zilharan and Dorgon.
Dolgon asked a little about the assassination of Zilharang, saying that he would return to the mansion to prepare, and then he would ask the soldiers around Zilharang in detail, which was a normal procedure, and Zilharang nodded and said that he would definitely cooperate.
Dorgon also hurried out of the main hall. Zilharang collected his emotions a little and prepared to leave.
At this time, the guards around the emperor came to his side and said that the emperor was in the wing.
Zierharang nodded, he was also thinking that he could have time to report to Huang Taiji alone, and the main purpose was to make Huang Taiji not have to make a big move. After all, there are too many doubts in this matter, and it is difficult to explain for a while, and I am afraid that if Dolgon really starts to investigate and deal with it, he will also think that there are many doubts.
Entering the wing, Zilharang saw Huang Taiji bowing his head and pondering.
Before Zilharang could speak, Huang Taiji spoke first.
"Zilharang, who do you think would do such a thing?"
This question made Zilharang unable to answer, he could not speculate out of thin air, without any evidence, he needed to be cautious, because every word he said was likely to set off a bloody storm in the Great Qing Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, the incident happened suddenly, and the minister hasn't had time to think of these things."
Huang Taiji's face was gloomy, and he stood up and paced in the wing.
"I have heard some words, saying that you have gained my trust, and the limelight is very strong, and some people are not satisfied, and some people are not even satisfied with me, thinking that I am old, and I should be virtuous, otherwise there will be no future for the Qing Kingdom......"
Zilharang's back was cold, and a large cold sweat broke out on his forehead, he knew the meaning of Huang Taiji's words.
After Huang Taiji finished speaking, Ji'er Harang spoke with some difficulty.
"Your Majesty, the minister has also thought carefully in the mansion, although the minister suffered a little frightened, but unharmed, the minister thought that my Qing Kingdom is currently encountering many difficulties, the minister should focus on solving these difficulties, and should not focus on his own affairs, the minister implores the emperor not to publicly investigate this matter for the time being, if you must figure it out, you can investigate it secretly......"
After Zilharang finished speaking, Huang Taiji spoke coldly.
"Zilharang, you didn't listen carefully to what I just said, this is not a trivial matter, and it is not a matter related to you alone, I see that someone is dissatisfied with the court, or even dissatisfied with me, and attacking you is to warn me, hum, I'm afraid it's not that easy, I haven't experienced anything, will I be scared by these tricks......"
Zilharang's heart was cold, and he already felt that this matter would not end well.
Why did Huang Taiji have such an idea, there are indeed a lot of discussions among the Manchu nobles, and there are also a lot of radical remarks, but after all, it is just talking, and it is not a big deal to think about it, and the status of Huang Taiji is very stable, and there are already positive yellow flags, inlaid yellow flags, positive blue flags, inlaid blue flags and inlaid white flags in the eight banners firmly controlled in their hands, and there is no danger.
An idea popped up between the carbide fires.
Huang Taiji is old, his health is very bad, if there is a sudden problem with his body one day, how to deal with the matter of the heir, I am afraid that Huang Taiji also thinks about this matter, and many Manchu nobles are also staring at this matter.
Huang Taiji's wisdom in terms of power and strategy is unmatched by no one in the Qing Dynasty, but it is precisely because of this that Huang Taiji can see very far-reaching and can plan in advance.
After leaving the palace, Zilharan returned to the mansion and instructed the steward not to disturb anyone.
Terrible thoughts have appeared in Zilharang's mind, from this moment on, I am afraid that it will be difficult to be peaceful, and he Jilharang will also think about the future.
What is the mystery behind this so-called assassination, Zilharang has begun to suspect that the killer has such an ability, and after shooting a bow and arrow, he will disappear without a trace, how can ordinary people do it, and not many people can accurately grasp the whereabouts of Zilharang, waiting on the road in broad daylight, and shoot an arrow accurately.
What's even more critical is Huang Taiji's attitude, which actually believes that this matter is a big matter that threatens the imperial power.
Zilharan was almost certain that Dorgon would not be able to find out.
If Dolgon can't investigate anything, he will definitely be punished by Huang Taiji, what is the punishment this time, is it to deprive Dolgon of his identity as the owner of the white flag, so that Dolgon will not have any power.
Among the Manchurian nobles, there is really a possibility of threatening Huang Taiji, that is, Dolgon and Azig and others, Azig is just the king of the county, and his influence is limited, and the remaining princes, Dai Shan is old, and there is nothing to pursue, Haoge is the son of Huang Taiji, and it is very likely that he is the heir to the throne, and he Zilharang is absolutely loyal to Huang Taiji, and there will be no danger, the only one is Dolgon.
At this point, Zilharang finally understood why the Emperor Taiji asked Dolgon to deal with the matter.
If Dolgon is suppressed, the Manchu nobles will be completely honest and there will be no threat.
However, the cost of doing so is also huge, after all, Dolgon is brave and good at fighting, and he is a rare general in the Qing Dynasty.
Huang Taiji really wants to punish Dorgon, which will hurt the hearts of some Manchurian nobles, which is afraid that the gains outweigh the losses.
Jierharang thought of the four major Baylors of the year, and Huang Taiji was just one of them, but after hard work, he liquidated and excluded the other three Baylors, ascended the throne alone, and concentrated the power of the Great Qing State.
While Zilharan was still pondering, the steward came to report that Dorgon, Prince of Rui, had come to visit.
Zilharan came to the lobby and saw Dolgon, who was waiting, and after a few brief greetings, Zilharang took Dolgon to the study.
Dorgon did not inquire in detail about Zilharan's assassination, and the two continued to chat.
Zilharan's heart sank, and Dolgon knew that there were other mysteries in this matter.
As Dorgon prepared to take his leave, he finally got to the point.
"Prince Zheng, the emperor asked me to investigate this matter, ten days is not a short time, but I still feel that it is quite difficult, if there is no result at that time, I am ready to accept the punishment of Huang Taiji."
Zilharang's face was calm, and he opened his mouth to Dorgon with his fists clenched.
"Prince Rui doesn't have to worry, I really can't find any results, I will also want the emperor to clarify the situation."
When Dorgon left, he took some of Zilharan's own soldiers with him. Watching Dorgon leave, Zilharang's face gradually became ugly, he didn't know what the development of this matter would be in ten days, and he didn't know what kind of situation would appear in the Great Qing Kingdom next. (To be continued.) )