Chapter 989: Late Unification
On the third day of February, Shenyang, Dazheng Palace.
Emperor Shunzhi, with a tired face, sat on the imperial chariot, staring at the princes and county kings below with wide eyes, although he was not very old, he already knew what these people below were going to argue about, and it could be understood by looking at the expressions of the people, many people had angry expressions on their faces, as if they were coming to Xingshi to ask for guilt.
The faces of Daishan, Zilharang and Dolgon were a little calmer, but if you looked closely, you could find that their expressions were not particularly calm, Daishan's calm expression revealed a little anger, Zilharang's calm expression revealed a little worry, and Dolgon's calm expression revealed confidence.
Two days Shenyang got the report, indicating that the Qing State has been in an extremely dangerous state, the Ming army that broke through the second line of defense actually crossed the Taizi River, trying to launch an attack on the city of Haizhou, and just when Dolgon went to the Great Palace, he received an urgent report of 800 miles, Gaizhou has been captured by the Ming army in southern Liaoning yesterday, after capturing Gaizhou, the Ming army is moving in the direction of Yaozhou, the next step must be to attack the city of Yaozhou.
The information in the direction of Lianyun Island and Niangniang Palace also came, and the Daming Water Division also dispatched to occupy Lianyun Island and Niangniang Palace, and it is expected that after landing from Niangniang Palace, it is very likely to unite with the Ming army in southern Liaoning to launch an attack on cities such as Yaozhou and Haizhou.
All the actions of the Ming army, like a combination of punches, hit Dolgon breathless, originally he thought that his arrangement was to take into account all factors, but under the strong attack of the Ming army, all the flaws appeared, if no timely action was taken, the Eight Banners Army would be divided and surrounded in various places, and the Ming army was broken by each one.
The military situation is urgent. Dolgon didn't want to waste time, he planned to discuss in the Great Palace, which would only last for about an hour, and then Daishan and Hauge would leave Shenyang and act according to his deployment.
To make a decision in such a short period of time, Dorgon had to have strong support. No controversy will be allowed during the negotiation process, and everyone must act according to his deployment.
This step Dolgon did the front, he has been fully supported by Azig, but also supported by Zilharang's silence, when Daishan returned to the capital, Dolgon took time to visit, although the opinions are not yet completely unified, but the general direction is the same, as for Hauge. Dolgon really didn't look at it in his eyes, Hauge didn't have too many brains, as long as it was something that Daishan and Zilharang both nodded, Hauge wouldn't object even if he didn't want to.
The rest of the county kings, Dolgon, did not pay attention to it for the time being.
After Dorgon saluted the emperor, he announced the beginning of the early dynasty.
The so-called early dynasty discussed one thing. That is how to deal with the attack of the Ming army, and the host and speaker are Dolgon. The final decision was made by Dolgon.
Dolgon did not waste time, he pointed to the map spread on the ground, and began to briefly analyze the current situation, including where the Ming army had attacked, including the complete breach of the first and second lines of defense, and the complete destruction of the Han and Meng Eight Banners. Dolgon did not hide it in the slightest, the main hall was full of nobles, and he must know the current actual situation.
After introducing the current situation, Dolgon's words changed sharply.
"The place where the main force of the Ming army will attack next must be Shenyang. Don't look at part of the Ming army crossed the Taizi River, showing the intention of encircling Haizhou, in fact, they will not launch an attack on Haizhou, the Ming army in southern Liaoning has captured the city of Gaizhou, and the Ming water division has also occupied Lianyun Island and Niangniang Palace, and landed from Niangniang Palace, and the Ming army on these two roads will really attack Haizhou and other places......"
Haoge's face was a little red, and he lowered his head unconsciously, the loss of Gaizhou had a lot to do with him, as the commander-in-chief, he came to Shenyang without authorization, resulting in Liaonan being in a leaderless situation, this responsibility is certain.
Dorgon looked at Hauge, who had his head bowed, and spoke unceremoniously.
"The loss of the city of Gaizhou has shown the instability within our Great Qing Kingdom, but now is not the time to hold accountable, Emperor Zheng Xunrui of the Ming Dynasty attacked in three ways, attacking from the Liao River, southern Liaoning and the sea, the purpose is clear, that is, to completely defeat our Eight Banners Army and destroy our Great Qing ......"
When Dorgon said this, there was a slight pause, and the entire hall fell silent.
"The momentum of the Ming army is very strong, its total strength has reached about 250,000 people, plus the Han Eight Banners that have defected, the strength of more than 300,000 troops, and the current strength of my Great Qing State, all counted, that is, more than 100,000 people, the disparity in strength is huge, in this case, if my Eight Banners Army completely adopts a hard fighting posture, the outcome can be imagined......"
Dolgon's analysis was completely accurate, and no one would speak at this point.
"Shenyang is the capital of my Great Qing Dynasty, many people think that the Eight Banners Army must defend Shenyang to the death, if Shenyang is lost, then my Great Qing Kingdom will no longer exist, I am very surprised by such a point of view, is it possible that we ignore the strength of the Ming Army, defend Shenyang, until it is completely wiped out by the Ming Army, the Great Qing Kingdom exists, is it said that we temporarily retreat, abandon Shenyang, preserve our own strength, the Great Qing Kingdom will perish......
At this point, there was a whisper of discussion in the Grand Palace, but no one spoke.
A smile appeared on Dolgon's face, judging from the current situation, his goal has been achieved, as long as no one openly opposes the temporary abandonment of Shenyang, then everything else is easy to say.
At this time, Dolgon clenched his fists and spoke to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, my Great Qing Kingdom is already in a situation of life and death, please make all arrangements and deployments."
Fulin looked at Dorgon and spoke quickly.
"Everything is decided by Uncle Huang."
Fu Lin's voice was obviously immature and did not attract everyone's attention.
Dolgon turned again, and the look on his face had become unusually serious in the face of many Manchurian dignitaries.
"The emperor has given me power, I hope that my deployment will be strictly implemented by you, if anyone dares to disobey behind my back, don't blame me for being polite."
Dorgon walked to the front of the map again.
"The sergeants with the blue flag and the white flag stationed in Haizhou, Liaoyang, Anshan and other places should withdraw to Shenyang as quickly as possible, these cities can no longer be defended, don't think that you can resist or even defeat the Ming army with your own strength......"
Dorgon looked at Haug, and when their eyes met, Haug quickly lowered his head.
"The yellow flag, the yellow flag, the white flag, the blue flag and the red flag stationed in Shenyang have also made appropriate deployment adjustments, and the yellow flag and the white flag set off today to garrison in the direction of Fushun and Salhu, and the yellow flag, the blue flag and the red flag are responsible for garrisoning Shenyang, of which the blue flag is deployed in the west of Shenyang, the red flag is deployed in the south of Shenyang, and the yellow flag is stationed in Shenyang to protect the emperor's safety ......"
"The main force of the Zhenghong Banner is stationed in Salhu and Fushun and other places, and now it is necessary to make adjustments, and its main force is all stationed in Anle Prefecture, and the yellow flag and the Zhengbai flag are responsible for garrisoning Fushun and Salhu and other places......"
Dorgon said, pointing to the map with a bamboo stick.
Once the arrangements were made, Dorgon looked up at the group.
"Prince Su Haoge, the blue flag and the white flag are evacuated to Shenyang, facing many dangers, time is the most critical, while the Ming army has not yet launched a large-scale offensive, quickly evacuate the main force to Shenyang, is the top priority, as the commander-in-chief, you must eliminate all difficulties, lead the army to evacuate to Shenyang."
"Once evacuated to Shenyang, don't waste time with the blue flag and the white flag, and quickly evacuate in the direction of Fushun and Salhu."
"Azig, King of Wuying County, you have to closely monitor the Ming army stationed at the confluence of the Hunhe River and the Taizi River, once they are ready to launch an attack on the large army that has evacuated Haizhou and other places, you must rush to the aid as soon as possible."
"All the Manchurians in Shenyang must be prepared to evacuate, the focus of the Ming army is Shenyang, since they feel that Shenyang represents my Great Qing Kingdom, then give Shenyang to them, let them feel that my Great Qing Kingdom has been destroyed."
"As long as we keep the Eight Banners Army, keep the Eight Banners, then we have a chance to turn over again, the father and the first emperor were all from the barren land to fight hard, we Manchu have such an ability, we can bear the temporary defeat."
At this, Dolgon's face became a little angry.
"One day, we will come back and lead the Eight Banners Army to fight back to Shenyang again, or even directly to the Central Plains ......"
Dolgon's inspiring words, not many people really listened, everyone understood one thing, that is, Dolgon was ready to give up Shenyang completely, many Manchu nobles have lived in Shenyang for more than ten years, gathered a lot of wealth, and are ready to evacuate Shenyang at this time, they think of how to transfer wealth, the land in the north is barren, far less than Liaodong and Liaonan and other places, they are afraid to be ready to raise materials.
Hauge didn't open his mouth from beginning to end, because he found that neither Hyunshan nor Zilharang spoke, and besides, he Haoge had left Liaoyang without permission, which led to the fall of Gaizhou, and if he had been in normal times, he would have been severely punished.
The time that Dorgon had planned for an hour was over in just half an hour.
For a while, Dolgon was a little complacent, which already showed that he completely controlled the power of the Great Qing Kingdom, Dai Shan and Zilharang and others were acquiescing, this day should have come as soon as possible, but unfortunately the Ming army suddenly launched an attack, and it was not until the first and second lines of defense deployed by him Dolgu were completely broken through, he controlled the Great Qing Kingdom, and controlled almost all the Manchu nobles, and the power struggle would definitely exist in the future, but Dolgon didn't care anymore. (To be continued.) )