Ashes

Dorgon closed his eyes severely, put a knife in his heart, walked out of the study like a gust of wind, and said to Dundari while walking: "I'm going back to the mansion, you go and invite Prince Yu to come."

Dundari said in shock: "It's already this hour..."

"Go call him, I don't want to repeat it again." Dorgon shouted.

Dundari lowered his head and quickly followed him, without saying anything more.

Back home, Dorgon sat quietly in the study and waited for Duoduo. There was no emotional ups and downs on his face, just like the calm before the storm.

Many times it is not easy to make a choice, especially when you need to give up in a dilemma, no matter which side you choose, you will break your heart.

But no matter how difficult it is, it must be done.

Duduo came, with an irritable face, even if he was a little bit afraid of Dundari, he cursed along the way.No one is in a good mood to be dragged out of bed when they are fast asleep.

"Brother, what are you doing! It's the middle of the night, really! You're keeping people alive, and you're not fighting outside!" Duoduo yelled as soon as he entered the door, his face was still swollen.

Dorgon glanced at him coldly: "Sit."

"Why do you sit! Look, it's dark!" Duoduo said, but he still sat opposite Dorgon.

Dorgon was not in a hurry to speak, he was waiting for Duo Duo to calm down.

The person came, but Dorgon still didn't say a word, and Duoduo became impatient: "Brother, you are talking, why are you looking for me at this time? You tomorrow... oh no, can't you talk about it when it dawns today?"

"Brother Jiu, how is the progress going?"

Duoduo's eyes widened: "You called me in the middle of the night just to ask this? Brother, stop making trouble!"

"You can answer whatever I ask you. How is it going?"

"It's going well. That woman will add medicine to the soup given to the nanny every day. It's just that the timing of Brother Jiu's poisoning is not accurate. If he is weaker, he will die before the emperor returns. Don't blame me."

"Tell her not to do it."

Duoduo was stunned, thinking that he had heard it wrong: "What?"

"Stop drugging, I've changed my mind."

Dodo asked again: "What?"

"Are you stupid or something wrong with your ears? Why can't you understand what I'm saying?"

"No..." Duoduo was confused, "Brother, why are you... this... brother, what are you thinking? You are not that ninth elder brother?"

"Don't kill me, how many times do you want me to say it again? You deal with that woman immediately, this matter is over, don't mention it again!" Dorgon suddenly burst into a rage, slapped the table and shouted.

Dorgon's momentum rose, and Duo Duo immediately weakened: "What happened?"

"It has nothing to do with you, so don't ask too many questions."

"Everything has been arranged, why change it? What a great opportunity! When the emperor comes back, maybe he will be established as the crown prince, and then he will be justified, so what should you do? No matter how capable you are, You also have to bear the charge of usurping! Brother, what are you thinking?"

"You don't care what I'm thinking!" Dorgon grabbed the cup on the kang table and smashed it on the ground.

Dodo jumped back in shock.

"If I say I won't do it, I won't do it! I won't do it! I won't do it!" Every time Dorgon yelled, he slapped the table, and the sound was loud.

Doduo was frightened by his appearance, and muttered: "I don't know why, if I don't do it, I don't do it, why lose my temper..."

Dorgon was panting heavily, and he said every sentence with all his strength, and he felt extremely tired after speaking.

"Then I'm leaving." Dodo turned around cautiously.

"stop!"

Doduo stopped in his tracks and turned around nervously: "Brother, what else do you want?"

"You arrange someone to send a letter to Hauge."

"What? You're going to tell Haug about this?"

"What are you thinking!" Dorgon scolded, "I have some ideas about conquering Khalkha this time, and you can convey them to Hauge for me."

"what does it mean?"

"Help him to make meritorious deeds and restrain Brother Nine."

Haoge is also a big obstacle. In order to suppress one opponent and help another opponent, Dorgon felt awkward, but he had to do so.Dorgon couldn't predict how helping Haoge would change Haoge's future, as if the road ahead was shrouded in confusion and became unknown and dangerous.

Even if Fulin is not killed, he cannot be easily made the prince. Dorgon has another plan in mind.

Having flattened Khalkha, Huang Taiji led his army back in triumph.

Dorgon led the remaining officials and went out of the city to meet him.

"During my absence, how are you doing?" Huang Taiji and Dorgon walked side by side, asking with a smile on their faces.

"Look at what you said, I won't live without you?"

"Is there anything you can't handle?"

"Aren't you worried about what I do?"

Huang Taiji smiled even brighter: "I don't know your ability yet? Of course I am assured of you, am I just..."

He stopped suddenly in the middle of speaking, and Dorgon asked: "What is it?"

Huang Taiji stared at Dorgon, his eyes were full of warmth: "I still miss you a lot."

Dorgon snorted and walked slowly while holding the rein.

"What are you humming? Hey, what are you doing with your disdainful face?"

"It's nothing."

"You promised to wait for me to come back and accompany me to hunt, so don't play tricks."

"You remember it really well. You'll keep nagging about it as soon as you come back."

"I think about it every day. Just tomorrow, how about it?"

"Are you too anxious? You just came back from an expedition, and you don't want to rest first?"

"Hunting with you is rest."

"Aren't you going to accompany your precious son first? Your precious prince?"

Hearing the word "Prince", Huang Taiji put away his smile and fell into deep thought.

Dorgon noticed his strangeness: "What are you thinking?"

Looking back at the army stretching for several miles, Huang Taiji felt something in his heart: "I have thought a lot outside these days."

Dorgon followed suit with a glance: "What are you thinking about?"

"It's about the establishment of the crown prince." Huang Taiji said in a low voice, "I think what you said makes sense. Such an important matter is related to the future of my Qing Dynasty. I really shouldn't make such a hasty decision. Especially for Hauge It would be unfair to say, he's been working so hard and I don't want to hit him."

"How is Hauge's performance this time?"

Huang Taiji smiled happily: "He did a good job, I want to take advantage of his meritorious service to restore his title."

Dorgon smiled wryly, and said insincerely: "Then I have to congratulate him."

In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, Hauge was quickly restored and became Prince Su again, regaining control of the household department.Although Yue Tuo also went out with the army, he was not so lucky, and he was still Dorobelle.

Dorgon handed over the big and small matters to Huang Taiji, and was stalked and beaten by him again, and the hunting time was set.

When he walked out of the study, he saw Sahalian outside the door waiting to see Huang Taiji.

"Prince Rui." Sahalian stepped forward to pay homage first.

Dorgon nodded and said casually, "Come to see the emperor?"

"Yes." Because of his serious illness and being healed by the doctor Dorgon brought in, Sahalian always had a special kind of gratitude to Dorgon, "It was yesterday that we were at Prince Su's mansion, you and I I think the proposed matter is very feasible. After I went back, I thought about it carefully, compiled it into a document, and planned to ask the emperor for instructions. If the emperor agrees, I can make arrangements as soon as possible."

Dorgon smiled nonchalantly: "You have a heart."

"Prince Rui won't blame me, will he?"

"What's your fault?"

"I guess the emperor will be very happy. You came up with an idea, but I borrowed flowers to offer Buddha. Don't you blame me?"

Dorgon laughed and said: "It's a small matter. I just said it unintentionally, but you meant it. No wonder the emperor always said that you are caring. Besides, this is your business. Go, go see the emperor."

"Then I'll go."

"Well, by the way, don't tell the emperor that it's my idea, it's all for the emperor, to make the emperor happy, there is no distinction between you and me."

"Then I will thank Prince Rui first."

Dorgon walked a few steps, looked back at Sahalian as he walked into the study, and then left with satisfaction.

A few months later, a small incident happened in Shengjing.For many people, this small matter is insignificant, but for a person, it affects his future life.

Winning over Mongolian tribes has always been the policy of Nurhachi for two generations. Since Huang Taiji came to power, he has consistently implemented it, promoting Lamaism in the country, and building a Lama Temple in Shengjing.

It was also on this day that the largest Lama Temple in Shengjing City was completed.

A grand ceremony was held in the temple, and Huang Taiji personally brought the princes Baylor and all the ministers to attend the ceremony, and named it Lotus Pure Land Shisheng Temple.

"Your Majesty, are you tired? Would you like to sit in the wing room?" Sahalian stayed with the Emperor Taiji for a long time, watching his expression.

"Alright, let's go and take a rest. You can also arrange for other people. They must be exhausted after following them all day."

Under the guidance of Sahalian and the lama in the temple, Huang Taiji entered a wing room.

A cup of fragrant tea was served, the fragrance was tangy to the nostrils, Huang Taiji took a sip, and suddenly felt refreshed.

He put down the teacup and looked up to see the big lama entering the room surrounded by monks.

"I pay homage to the emperor." The great lama bowed his head while holding a rosary.

Huang Taiji pointed to him: "Abbot, please sit here."

The big lama did not take his seat, and bowed again, "It is really a great honor for the emperor to attend the inauguration ceremony of the monastery in person. Your majesty is generous and merciful, and the Buddha will definitely bless you."

"Thank you for the host. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, I have always respected Lamaism. You persuade people to do evil and do good. This is the best way. In the future, the abbot will be able to preach more, educate all living beings, and prosper our Qing Dynasty."

"Cultivation is based on cultivating the heart. The emperor has a heart of benevolence, and he will be able to influence all people."

"Abbot, I have another request. I don't know if the host can agree."

This was already arranged, but out of politeness, Huang Taiji asked again.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"My emperor's son was born just a few months ago. I would like to ask the abbot to bless my son." Huang Taiji said to his followers, "Come here, bring brother Jiu here."