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Volume 13 Reviving the Ming Dynasty Chapter 653 Door-to-Door Delivery

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    What Tang Feng had worried about did not happen. Although the army had penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Jin Kingdom, the attack came so suddenly that the Jin people were completely defenseless. Moreover, the Ming army was very ruthless in attacking this time.  The Jin people all the way to Shenyang City were scattered, and they were completely unable to muster the strength to intercept the Ming army's logistics and equipment troops halfway.  In addition, Tang Feng had left a lot of people to protect him in the cities along the way. Even if there were small forces that did not open their eyes, they had all been wiped out, so this logistics was very safe.

    But it is winter after all, the wind is blowing and the snow is thick, and there are many large trucks in the logistics department, loaded with heavy supplies of food and weapons, so the speed on this road cannot be increased no matter what.  In line with the principle that food and fodder should go first before the three armies are moved, the logistics team this time transported food and fodder the fastest, while other weapons such as arrows and gunpowder to attack the enemy could only move slowly.  []

    But what happened to be that the Ming army attacking Shenyang City lacked necessary weapons such as gunpowder. When he saw that all the logistics troops sent were food and grass, Tang Feng could only smile bitterly.  But he didn't do anything wrong. Naturally, he couldn't blame the soldiers who had worked hard for many days, so he had to arrange for them to go down and rest.  Although the Ming army now has the upper hand, it is also almost exhausted in weapons, so it can only stop attacking the city for the time being, and wait until gunpowder and other supplies are delivered, then attack with all its strength.

    But Tang Feng was afraid that some of his actions would attract the attention of the Jin people in the city, causing them to take risks.  Although they may not be the opponents of the Ming army if they really want to fight, it may be better to have fewer casualties.  Then they needed to think of a way to stabilize them, so Tang Feng thought of persuading them to surrender.

    Based on the hatred between the Jin people and the Ming Dynasty for decades, Tang Feng knew that it was impossible for these people to believe that the Ming army would stop under such favorable circumstances.  But they have also reached the point where they are at the end of their rope. If they can take a breath, they may not be heartbroken.  So he came up with this method, pretending to persuade them to surrender to delay time.

    After getting the letter of persuasion to surrender, the Jin people in the city were also very strange, wondering what the Ming army had planned.  The war has reached this point, and no one can stop it at this time. This makes many people doubt this and think that the Ming army has some conspiracy.  They immediately thought of the previous reports about the fall of Yingkou. It was all because of a rumor from the Ming army that caused the Han people there to suddenly rebel. Could they still want to use the same trick?

    Huang Taiji called all the ministers to discuss the matter and wanted to see what the Ming army had in mind.  Among them, many military generals were completely dismissive of this, thinking that this was just a suspicious formation created by the Ming army to slacken Dajin's determination to persevere.  Others, such as Fan Wencheng, have different views.  After listening to everyone's words, he said: "Great Khan, if I think correctly, the Ming army outside should be like us and they don't have enough weapons and want to delay time. If we go out of the city for a raid at this time,  Maybe there will be unexpected gains.¡±

    "Master Fan's words are wrong." As soon as he finished speaking, several people shook their heads and said.  Although Huang Taiji still trusted Fan Wencheng very much, he was Han after all. Even if he joined the Eight Banners, it would be difficult to change his status in the hearts of the Jin Dynasty officials.  Usually he is isolated by the ministers, and this time is naturally no exception.

    After those people said negative words together, they then said: "Great Khan, the Han people have always been cunning. This can be seen from the previous battle in Liaoyang. They must not be doing this because they are short of weapons and want to delay  Yes, they kind of want us to think about this. In my opinion, they are basically luring us out of the city. If we really go out of the city to raid them, I'm afraid we will fall into their trap. By then, Liaoyang City's  The scene is about to happen again."

    These words resonated with many courtiers. The previous failure in Liaoyang still made them frightened. How could they dare to take this risk again?  Then someone else said: "Great Khan, I actually think the previous two judgments are more correct. The Ming army must be giving a signal to the Han people in the city, asking them to cooperate with them to do something. So I think we  Now we should pay close attention to the situation in the city. In addition, we can also take this opportunity to let the soldiers have a rest, and send people to visit the Ming army's formation with the order of peace talks."

    This method was obviously more reliable. Even if Huang Taiji trusted Fan Wencheng again, he could not ignore other people's thoughts and nodded in agreement.  If everything is just a matter of waiting too much, it would not be a bad thing if he could really reach a reconciliation with the Ming army.  So they immediately selected one person as their envoy and went to the Ming army's formation.

    Tang Feng received the envoy in a friendly manner and said to him with a smile: "Based on the common interests of both parties, if the conflict between you and me can be resolved peacefully, I don't want to bring more people to cause more killings. Now you are big  It is indeed a blessing for our Ming Dynasty and your Kingdom of Jin that the Khan of Jin can understand the general situation so well."

      Looking at what he said so placidly, the generals who already knew what he was thinking were holding back their laughter.  If true, Tang Feng's murderous intention towards the Jin people would only be greater than his own. If it hadn't been for his permission, all the captives and ordinary herdsmen would not have been massacred. I don't know why An Guogong was like this.  Hate these golden men.  It was impossible for Tang Feng to tell the history he knew. The reason why he did this was just to fulfill his wish when he was studying history.

    When he saw the heinous crimes committed against the Han people by the Qing army after entering the country, and then when he saw China being bullied by the foreign powers in the 19th century because of the corruption and incompetence of the Qing government, he always thought that if he could prevent these things from causing continuous disasters for the Chinese nation  Just eradicate the nation.  At that time, he could only vent in his imagination. Now that he had such an opportunity, how could he hold back?  This time, he not only wanted to destroy his country, but also wanted to barbarize his tribe and make the Jurchen tribe vanish into thin air.

    Of course, the Jin envoy who was sitting respectfully across from him would not know his thoughts. He just expressed his views respectfully, hoping that Ming Dynasty could provide some conditions for peace talks.

    Tang Feng chuckled and said: "Your Kingdom of Jin and our Ming Dynasty have been at war for many years, and there have been countless casualties. This time, the reason why my Duke led his army to attack here is because you and others invaded our Liaodong area first. However, it is not for yourself.  Even more so, I don¡¯t want to push people too far and increase the number of killings. Let¡¯s do this. As long as your Great Khan is willing to go out of the city to admit his mistakes and hand over some Han traitors who have defected to you to us, I will withdraw my troops. Of course.  , you must also write a document and promise not to invade the south again!"

    "This I have a humble status and I really can't make this decision for my Great Khan. I would like to ask Duke An to wait for two days. After I return to the city to meet with the Great Khan and discuss a result, I will give you a reply."

    "Okay, I will wait for you outside the city for two days." Tang Feng said with a smile.  According to his judgment, the weapons would arrive in two days, and no matter what the Jin people planned, he would be able to conquer Shenyang City in one fell swoop.  If Huang Taiji really surrendered and came out to sign some kind of peace treaty, he would be able to get rid of it more easily.  History will only remember the winner. As for the means he used to achieve his goals, they will only be covered up in the writings of future generations. Therefore, Tang Feng did not care at all whether he was too despicable or shameless in doing so.  .

    "If there were some people among the Jin who had doubts about Tang Feng's intention to negotiate peace, after hearing his conditions, everyone believed 90% of them.  With such harsh conditions, you can tell at a glance that they are carefully designed by the other party in order to get enough benefits.  This actually showed their sincerity, and the dignitaries of the Jin Kingdom all thought that for the sake of Da Jin's safety, they should agree to Tang Feng's conditions.

    Huang Taiji was silent at this moment, and he looked at Fan Wencheng below.  If you really want to do this, I'm afraid the first person to be handed over will be this person you trust.  But now it is related to the safety of Dajin and the whole country. Even if he is the Great Khan, he cannot go against everyone for his own selfishness. Who knows what these people will do when the time comes.

    Fan Wencheng also felt cold when he saw this. Now no one would believe anything he said. They would only think that he was trying to support the Jin Kingdom for self-protection.  Master Fan, who has always been known for his far-reaching wisdom and eloquence, could not say anything. He just looked at Huang Taiji above with fear, not knowing what decision he would make.

    After being silent for a long time, Huang Taiji said: "The matter is serious, and I can't make up my mind for the moment. Let's wait and see. Mongolia is also attacking the Ming Dynasty's border, or they may have won the victory in the past two days.  , Tang Feng made such a decision because he was anxious to go back, we must not make this decision hastily to make their conspiracy succeed."

    Although there is some truth to his speculation, the ministers disagreed.  Originally they did not take the Ming army seriously and believed that fighting on the plains, ten thousand Jin troops could defeat ten times the enemy. But after this time, their views changed 180 degrees.  A great change occurred and he began to fear the Ming army.  In their view, Dai Jin's elite soldiers and cavalry were no match for the Ming army. How could the Mongols, who were far inferior to Dai Jin, win?  This is probably just an excuse for the Khan to be undecided.

    That night, some powerful people who had been silent in the past few years gathered together in secret again. This time they were no longer discussing how to seize greater power, but how to save themselves.

    "What ability does Fan Wencheng have that can make the Great Khan favor him so much?"

    "Isn't it because he is good at slicking his beard, and because he stood in the right direction when it came to Prince Rui? I heard that he was helping Prince Rui at first, but later he suddenly switched sides because he saw that the situation was not going well. This is obviously a man who  Shameless villain, a Han is an official in our country, Daijin. From this point of view alone, this person has no integrity."

    "Yes, for him alone, we in Dajin have to endure being attacked by the Ming army."The danger of Shengjing, we must not let this happen.  What do you think?  "

    After being silent for a long time, everyone finally nodded and said: "We must not sit back and watch the country that Nurhachi conquered be defeated by a Han. Since the Great Khan can't make the decision, let's help him make this idea. This is also  For the future of Daikin, no one can blame us."

    "Okay, let's go recruit people and catch the man now, otherwise he might escape in the dark. It will be too difficult to find him by then."

    After returning to his residence, Fan Wencheng became more and more uneasy as he thought about it. He recalled the scene at that time. Except for the Khan, the other officials of the Jin Kingdom looked at him with a strange look, as if they wanted to give him up.  Just kill them.  He knew his position very well. Even if he was protected by the Great Khan, with the style of the Jin Kingdom, it would not be difficult for the adults to do anything to him.  And now that the situation has reached its most critical moment, will they take action regardless of the Khan's face?

    "No, I have to think of a way to save myself. It's definitely impossible to leave the city, and now there are so many soldiers and horses in the city, it's impossible for me to blend in among the people. The only person who can protect me now is the Khan!" Thinking of this  , he immediately stood up and went to the palace.  At this time, he couldn't care about his wife and children at home, because he knew that as long as he was fine, his family would be fine.  In addition, he also thought of rhetoric. Judging from the attitude of the Ming army, they would not retreat so easily this time.

    But Fan Wencheng's movements were still a little slow. When he hurriedly walked out of the side door and wanted to go to the palace to see the Khan, the dignitaries of the Jin Kingdom had already ordered all the people in the mansion to kill him, and surrounded his residence.  It was all over the place.  These dignitaries all have their own power, which can ensure their status in the Kingdom of Jin. Even the Great Khan Huang Taiji has no right to interfere with this.  So they did what they said and brought their troops immediately.

    "Master Fan, where are you going?" Seeing him coming out of the side door, someone who had been waiting there asked with a sinister smile.  The Jin soldiers around him also showed malicious smiles.

    "I have something important to go to see the Khan, what are you" Fan Wenchengqiang, who was shocked, calmed himself down, hoping that if he moved out of the Khan, these people would be afraid.

    But this is Dajin, not the Central Plains, and the emperor's authority has not reached the point where no one dares to say no. When he heard what he said, those people all smiled: "Master Fan, I don't think the Great Khan will see you again."  But we understand your desire to serve me, Daijin, and this time there is a big achievement for you to do."

    "You" Fan Wencheng's expression changed drastically when he heard this.  But before he could continue to speak, a group of golden soldiers around him had already received the order from above, and immediately grabbed his hands, then took the hemp rope and tied them tightly.

    Fan Wencheng's face turned pale and he said loudly: "You can't do this to me. The Great Khan has said this but we still have to wait and see. His Ming army is just a delaying tactic. We must not be fooled."

    "Master Fan, please save your breath." As he said that, someone stuffed a large ball of rags into Fan Wencheng's mouth, and then everyone surrounded him and left the Fan Mansion.  The servants in his house could only lament when they saw that those who took people were all Jin soldiers. How dare they come out to stop him?

    Except for Fan Wencheng, other Han officials in Shenyang City were not spared, and they were all captured.  They came to the Kingdom of Jin with only the thought of wealth and honor, and abandoned their ancestors, but in exchange for such a result, they deserved this retribution.  Originally, they still had some illusions, hoping that Fan Wencheng, who was favored by the Khan, could save everyone's lives. But when they saw that even he was tied up, these people knew that the end was coming, and all of their faces turned pale.

    When things got to this point, the Jin people no longer planned to ask the Great Khan for instructions, and immediately took the traitors out of Shenyang City and headed for the Ming Army camp.  When seeing such people appearing, everyone in the Ming army was a little strange. After learning the identities of these people, all the soldiers showed contempt and immediately stepped forward to push these shameless people into the camp.  As for the golden soldiers who escorted them, they were sent back.  Tang Feng had already given an order that the army was not allowed to fight against the Jin people without permission before gunpowder and other weapons arrived, so he had no choice but to let them leave.

    In the large tent of the Chinese army, Tang Feng looked at the depressed Fan Wencheng with a sneer and said: "That day in Ningyuan City, I said that traitors like you would not end well. Now it has really come true, right?"

    Fan Wencheng had been untied at this time, but as a scholar, he had no ability to hurt Tang Feng, so he could only smile bitterly and said: "Winning is the king and losing is the bandit, I have nothing to say. But the crimes you Tang Feng committed in the Kingdom of Jin,  Someone will definitely seek revenge on you."

    "Hmph, the Jin people have harmed so many of my people over the years, and I'm just paying off the debt. It seems like you're a really good lackey."??, he actually regarded himself as a golden man and said that I was wrong.  Tang Feng glanced at him with disgust, and then said: "But your master doesn't seem to take you seriously. As soon as the situation arises, he will throw you out to die."  "

    "It's only because those men and mice are short-sighted and don't know how cunning you Tang Feng is. If they only follow your instructions seriously, you will retreat."

    "You're right. When I came to the Kingdom of Jin this time, I didn't even think about letting it continue to exist. I can also let you die clearly. The reason why I did this this time was besides wanting the lives of you people.  In addition, the main reason is to buy some time. Soon, our artillery will have enough ammunition, and then it will be the turn of the Jinmen in the city."

    Although Fan Wencheng had already thought of this, he was still shocked when he got the exact information from Tang Feng.  After a while, he said: "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by future generations for going back on your word like this?"

    "Why should I talk about morality to those crazy beasts? As for ridicule, I'm afraid future generations will only laugh at you and other beasts who betray the country and seek glory." Tang Feng waved his hand and said: "Take the people down and wait until the things arrive.  So they were dragged to the city and executed in front of the Jin people. Remember, don¡¯t let them die too happily!¡±
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