Chapter 2181: Forced acquisition of four counties and one vassal state
Chapter 2178: Forced acquisition of four counties and one vassal state
Under the protection of two masters and several top-notch masters, Zhang Yi returned to Youzhou safely on the sea route, and was received by Bai Qi as soon as he entered Yanjing.
"Mr. Zhang Yi, I have long admired my name."
In order to welcome Zhang Yi, Bai Qi recruited all the senior military and political leaders of Youzhou and introduced Wei Yang, Li Hongzhang and others to Zhang Yi one by one.
Bai Qi would treat Zhang Yi so politely. In addition to Qin Hao''s instructions, he also admired Zhang Yi''s wisdom and courage from the bottom of his heart after learning about Zhang Yi''s deeds.
He was alone in a foreign land, but with his own strength, he did not abandon his troops and soldiers, causing chaos within the enemy country, causing the Qing Dynasty to fall into internal strife. Such great wisdom, courage, great virtue and righteousness are not something that ordinary people can have.
To be honest, Zhang Yi has received the respect of Bai Qi and the vast majority of civil and military officials of the Qin army through his performance.
Zhang Yi always thought that Bai Qi was a cold and inhumane person like the rumors, but now Bai Qi''s attitude made him a little flattered. He thought that the rumors were indeed undesirable, but he didn''t know that Bai Qi had never been so enthusiastic to others.
After some greetings, Zhang Yi explained the current situation of the Qing Dynasty to Bai Qi, and said bluntly that after Aguda returned to Liaozhou, he would definitely gather troops and attack Manchu under the name of avenging Chu Ying.
Bai Qi was silent for a moment and asked, "A Guda is sure to win?"
"It''s true, but the longer it delays, the more unfavorable it is for him, so he has to do so." Zhang Yi said with a faint smile.
"The stains on Aguda''s body have not been washed away. If the war with Dorgon at this time, the Tuoba family and Fu family, the Manchu nobles such as the Tuoba family and Fu family would probably not be the same as before, and would have been the same as before, Aguda?"
"No."
Zhang Yi was about to speak, but Wei Yang on the side took the lead and said in a deep voice: "The small family may sway, but the big family will definitely take the lead."
Zhang Yi looked at Wei Yang in surprise, thinking that the Qin army was indeed full of talents.
“That’s right, Dorgon’s method of framed Aguda was not very clever and could not even stand scrutiny.
Chu Ying was the one who was promoted to the throne by A Guda. Both of them were prosperous and both honored and humiliated. What reason did A Guda want to poison him?
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the person who poisoned Chu Ying must be Dorgon, but this incident happened in full view of the public, and there is no substantial evidence, so it can only be temporarily determined that Aguda.
But for the Manchu nobles such as the Tuoba family, the truth about Chu Ying''s death was irrelevant at all. They only care about their own interests. This was the case when they helped Aguda force Dorgon to force him.
The interests between the Qing nobles and Aguda were the same. They did not want a tough monarch like Nurhaci. Since he had already stood in line with Aguda, even in order to prevent being liquidated by Dorgon in the future, he could only follow Aguda and go all the way to the dark. ”
Bai Qi is good at leading the army, and politics is not his strength. After hearing what Zhang Yi said, he suddenly felt enlightened and smiled and said, "So that''s it. However, the more chaotic the Qing Dynasty, the more beneficial it is to our army, and the more stable Youzhou will be."
As soon as he finished speaking, a spy came to report it.
"Repay... Report to the Grand Governor, Wanyan Aguda sent 120,000 troops under the banner of avenging Chu Ying, divided his troops into three groups to attack Shengjing."
Bai Qi''s eyes suddenly lit up and he asked, "Which three ways?"
"The first route was led by Wanyan Aguda, with a total of 60,000 troops sent troops from Jinzhou.
The second route was led by Tuoba Tao, with a total of 30,000 troops sent troops from Liaozhou.
The third route was led by Fu Pi, with a total of 30,000 troops sent troops from Liaodong.
In addition, both Jin and Liao prefectures also launched major military expansions to meet emergencies. ”???????After hearing this, Bai Qi frowned. The Qing Dynasty was a nation on horseback. Women, children, old and weak could ride horses and shoot arrows, so the combat effectiveness of the new recruits would not be too weak. Head-on combat may not be possible, but it is more than enough to defend the city.
As soon as he thought of this, Bai Qi understood why the lord had implemented the strategy of chaos in the Qing Dynasty. The cost of capturing four counties and one vassal state was too high.
"How did Dorgon deal with it?" Bai Qi asked.
"Dorgon ordered the expansion of his army to prepare for war, but he was transferred from Hanzhou to Shengjing, and he looked like he was defending Shengjing City to the death. Now Shengjing alone has more than 80,000 troops."
"The Qing Dynasty had a deep foundation. It only lost more than 200,000 troops, and it was possible to launch another 200,000 troops immediately. The lord is right, letting the Qing Dynasty fight intra-combat is the best strategy."
After saying that, Bai Qi said again: "Shengjing is the capital of the Qing Dynasty, and it is known as the largest city outside. The city is high and the walls are thick and the money and food are sufficient. Aguda''s military strength advantage is not too great. This battle may last for a long time, but the person who wins in the end must be Aguda."
The reason why Bai Qi was able to make such a conclusion was that the famous generals loyal to Aisin Gioro had already died almost in the battle with the Qin army. Now Aguda is the most capable general in the Qing Dynasty, and there is no doubt about it.
Although Dorgon''s record is still OK, the gap is still too big compared to famous generals like Aguda.
Zhang Yi also thought that the winner was Aguda, but a gleam flashed in his eyes and said with a smile: "Grandmaster, the civil war in the Qing Dynasty has begun, and the time has come to take back the four counties and one vassal state."
The transaction between Qin Hao and Aguda was to return the four counties and one vassal state after Aguda successfully took power, but both sides obviously had other thoughts.
Qin Hao obviously didn''t think Aguda would be good at it. He took the initiative to return it to the four counties and one vassal state. Even if he was willing to hand it over, he would definitely trip him up, so instead of waiting for him to take the initiative to hand it over.
"The four counties and one vassal state was included in Liaozhou by the Qing Dynasty, and now all Liaozhou is under the control of Aguda''s side.
Aguda, who wants to deal with Dorgon, dares not fight against our army. As long as the Grand Commander Chen Lu Longsai takes the attitude of going eastward, even in order to avoid fighting on both sides, Aguda will definitely cede the four counties and one vassal state. "Zhang Yi said confidently.
After Bai Qi, Wei Yang, Li Hongzhang and others met, Li Hongzhang asked, "It took decades for the Qing Dynasty to gradually occupy four counties and one vassal state. If Aguda gave up so easily, wouldn''t he become a sinner of the Qing Dynasty? Will anyone support him then?"
This is the most critical issue. Whoever ceded the four counties and one vassal state is the sinner of the country. Even if ceding the land is more beneficial to Aguda, Li Hongzhang did not think Aguda was willing to bear the infamy.
Zhang Yi smiled slightly: "Mr. Li doesn''t know anything. I have seen it with my own eyes that as soon as Chu Yingcai ascended the throne, he signed the cedes agreement drafted by A Guda for him, so this charge cannot be criticized by A Guda. A Guda will only follow the flow, rather than blocking it."
"Since that''s the case, then send troops. Youzhou has been divided for decades and it''s time to unify."
Bai Qi stood up and ordered: "Immediately transfer 200,000 troops to Lulongsai and force Agu to return the four counties and one vassal state. If he does not agree to this governor, he will lead his troops to take them away."
"No."
With Bai Qi''s order, 200,000 Qin troops gathered in Lu Long and acted as if they were going to go out of Jieshi and attack western Liaoning.
Aguda, who was leading the army to attack Manchuria, was about to attack Dorgon. After receiving the movements of the Qin army, he was immediately shocked and sweated.
If the Qin army really fights at this time, he will be in a situation where he is attacked from both sides.
(This chapter ends)