Ashes

On the first day of September in the 11th year of Destiny, it was a golden autumn, with a pleasant climate and sunny days.

A golden leaf leaves the branch quietly, flutters gently in the autumn wind, spins and dances, and after several flips and dances, it floats down on the bluestone steps.

The newly completed Dazheng Hall is resplendent and magnificent, with dry clouds covering the sun, and flying dragons entwined on the sky-reaching pillars, rolling and leaping in the auspicious clouds.

In front of the Dazheng Hall, the Ten Kings Pavilion is lined up in the shape of a swallow on both sides, standing tall and straight, like the kings of the left and right wings and the owners of the Eight Banners surrounded by King Khan.

Flags of various colors fluttered in the wind, and both sides of the avenue were equipped with daggers, halberds, axes, and battle-axes, towering into the sky, revealing majesty.

And here, with the support of the three major Baylors and the junior Baylor ministers, Huang Taiji officially ascended the throne of King Khan.

The golden dragon is flying on the golden throne, the carving is exquisite, majestic and solemn.Standing in front of him, Huang Taiji was full of thoughts. The supreme throne in front of him was forged with countless sweat and blood. Behind him, all civil and military officials bowed their heads and worshiped him as the sky.

The moment had finally arrived, the moment he had been waiting for for a long time.

Huang Taiji sat on the throne, his indifferent eyes contained majesty, sitting here represented the power bestowed by heaven, he looked down at the crowd kneeling at his feet, and accepted their worship peacefully.

He announced that next year he would change his name to Tian Cong, and he was Tian Cong Khan.

Since then, the Qing Dynasty has truly entered the era of Huang Taiji.

but……

After this honorable ascension ceremony, there are still but.

After Huang Taiji led the officials to burn incense and bow to the sky, Huang Taiji, who was already a profuse khan, invited Daishan, Amin, and Mang Gurtai to sit down, and he himself led the younger ministers to bow to them in turn.

These three obeisances gave the big beiles a noble position, beside Huang Taiji's King Khan's throne, there were three other people who faced the south seat with him.

The Big Baylors were very happy and proudly accepted Huang Taiji's kneeling.

When Huang Taiji bowed his head respectfully, his heart was clear, because he knew that this was only temporary.One day, he will drive these three people out, and one day, he will monopolize the power and direct the country.

Dorgon knelt behind Huang Taiji, he was too clear about what Huang Taiji was thinking, but when he raised his head, his gaze also fell on the gleaming golden seat.

On the throne, there is only room for one person, nothing else.

In the hands of Huang Taiji, it is not a rich and powerful country, on the contrary, it is a country suffering from wars, a poor and chaotic country. People, after all the ceremonies were completed, Huang Taiji exercised his power as King Khan.Amend the Escape Law, the escaped Han officials and Han people will not be pursued and blamed, and the decree "Manchu and Han people belong to one body" is issued, and Nurhachi's system is changed, and Han people are classified as civilian households.

But each of these touched the power of the nobles.

"What do you mean 'Manchu and Han people belong to one body'? Why do those Han people have the same status as our Manchus? It's a joke." In the parliament, Amin first expressed his dissatisfaction.

Mang Gurtai was not happy either, because the loss was too great after all: "Yes, these orders of yours are inappropriate, right?"

"Do you still want to register the Han people as private households? Then the slaves who belonged to me are gone?" Amin said angrily.

Huang Taiji was unmoved, and patiently explained: "I didn't compile all the people into civilians. According to each person's rank, the people left for you are enough for you to dispatch. Don't you think it's not enough? Han fugitives There are so many people, we don't bother them very much. Every time we go to war, we have to worry about troubles in the rear. How can we fight a good battle? How to follow their hearts is the most important thing at the moment. Compared with the peace of my Daikin, is it a little bit of yours? Are gains and losses more important?"

A Min was taken aback by what he said, and if he refuted it again, it would appear that he didn't know the general idea.

Dai Shan also scolded: "Amin, what are you doing nonsense, isn't it just taking away a few of your slaves, so you can't sit still? As a big Baylor, you should be the first to implement any good policy."

Since Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, Daishan has changed from the past and fully supported him in all aspects.Although he is mediocre in political skills, he is not a simple-minded and reckless person like Amin and Mang Gurtai. Under the influence of years of political struggle, he has basic cognition and vision. He knows that Huang Taiji He will not stop at the four kings standing side by side. If he always shows the attitude of suppressing him as an elder brother, he will only suffer.

Seeing that Daishan had said the same thing, Amin had no choice but to shut up, but still remained unconvinced.

Although the atmosphere of the meeting was not harmonious, under Huang Taiji's insistence, everything went on in an orderly manner.

When the crowd dispersed, A Min slowly fell behind the others, hesitated for a long time, and then turned back.

Seeing Amin go and come back, Huang Taiji was also surprised: "Why is brother Amin back?"

A Min stepped forward with a smile: "Old Ba, I spoke a little too aggressively just now, so don't worry about it. You see that I have lost so many people all of a sudden, am I in a hurry? Besides, those Han people are all very cunning. You suddenly said to give them household registration, so I suddenly..."

"Of course I won't blame you, you are also thinking about everyone's interests." Huang Taiji followed his words.

"Hey, old eight, let me discuss something with you."

Seeing that he was completely different, Huang Taiji knew that nothing good happened to him: "Brother Amin has any requirements, just ask, as long as I can do it, I will do my best."

"You see, I also support you to become a great sweater. You have a lot of talents and you don't need me alone. Why don't you let me take my people and find another place to stay by myself."

It turned out that he came to talk about the separation of the family, Huang Taiji's face changed, and anger suddenly appeared between his brows: "Are you here to joke with me?"

Amin reacted slowly: "I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

"If you go out and become the king yourself, then the second brother and the fifth brother can also be separated? What do you want me, the king of Khan, to do? Xian Khan has been fighting for the unification of the Jurchen all his life. Brother Amin wants me to be a king Go back to the fragmented situation?"

Amin's face twitched: "How can it be so serious?"

"We are surrounded by powerful enemies, and we are already struggling. If you leave, you will weaken us again. Who else can we fight? Do you want to see Daikin go down?"

Huang Taiji was eloquent, and once again made Amin speechless.

"If you insist on becoming king on your own, I will let the second brother and fifth brother come back immediately, and we can discuss this matter again."

"No, no, no." Amin shook his head again and again. He also knew that he would be severely criticized by them if he called the two of them. This point of self-knowledge is still there.

"Brother Amin, step back, and don't say such things again." Huang Taiji said politely, but his face and tone were as cold as ice.

Amin had no choice but to be sensible, and left in a desperate manner.

Staring at his leaving back, Huang Taiji's eyes were as sharp as a knife.

Dorgon was sitting on the grass facing the sun, the yellow-green grass covered his legs, he tore one at random, and looked at Duduo in front of him worriedly.

Dodo is riding on a horse, holding a knife in one hand and holding the rein in the other.He glared at the Ba Ya La soldiers around him like a fierce god, with a fierce look on his face, suddenly he yelled, patted his horse forward, and swung his knife to attack the soldiers.Although Bayala's soldiers are elite, they are afraid of his aura, and they are also the flag masters, so they dare not give up. Instead, they are forced by him to retreat step by step, they can only defend by parrying.

Duduo attacked more and more fiercely, and his eyes were already red. Every time he swung his knife, he seemed to kill the opponent, regardless of whether others were his guards.

He roared and roared, as if he was going to exhaust all the strength in his body, almost falling into madness.

Finally, his physical strength was too great, his hands and feet lost strength, he lost his center of gravity when he swung the knife, and fell to the ground.

The soldiers surrounded him nervously to help him, but Doduo jumped away, swung his arms to throw these people away, with an angry look on his face, he grabbed the saddle and wanted to get on the horse again.

"Duo Duo, come and have a rest." Duo ErGun couldn't stand it anymore.

Duoduo glanced at Dorgon, ignored him at first, but hesitated for a while, then dropped the knife and walked towards him.

Walking to his side, he didn't speak, and lay on his back, his chest heaving up and down due to the intense exercise, panting heavily.

Dorgon frowned: "Who are you getting angry with?"

Dodo ignored him, turned over, and turned his back to him.

Since the death of Amagerniang, Doduo has completely changed. The smile no longer appears on his face, and it is replaced by resentment and insidiousness.

Dorgon was very worried. He was only 13 years old and was so irritable. How could he deal with problems rationally in the future.When Erniang died in the previous life, he himself was too young to appreciate the changes in Dodo's personality. Now it seems that he has been cast a shadow from this time, so that he gradually became paranoid and eccentric.

"Duo Duo, Er Niang is gone, we three brothers must work together, you..."

"Don't mention my mother to me!" Duoduo sat up abruptly.

"Instead of losing your temper here, you might as well strengthen your own strength with your heart. You are still young, and the Zhenghuang Banner people may not be able to truly convince you. It is the right way to cultivate your wings."

"I don't want to hear you say that!"

"Then you want to hear what I have to say?"

Duoduo was furious, clenched his fists with both hands: "Seeing how he is showing off his power every day, I wish I could hack him to death!"

"Who are you talking about?" Dorgon asked knowingly.

"Who else but Huang Taiji!"

Dorgon sighed softly: "He is a profuse sweater now, don't call him by his first name, lest he be heard by others, who will give him a handle and punish you for disrespect."

"How dare you speak for him!" Dodo was furious. "As soon as Erniang died, he became a profuse sweater. This murderer is really majestic. I know you often go to him in secret. Hmph, Erniang's body is not cold yet. , you forgot how she died!"

"I don't need to be in secret, it's fair and aboveboard for me to meet him." Dorgon said coldly.

"But you actually took the initiative to flatter him!"

"If you can get things done by shouting a few words here, I'd be happy to accompany you." Dorgon also got angry, and got up and left after speaking.

But Duoduo rushed forward to hold him back: "Brother! Are you angry?"

Dorgon struggled a bit, but was held tighter by him.

"Brother, I'm talking nonsense, don't be angry." Duoduo panicked.

Dorgon turned his head away.

Duoduo was even more flustered: "Ama doesn't want me anymore, Erniang doesn't want me anymore, don't you want me too?"

Dorgon couldn't bear it, and said softly: "How can I not want you?"

Dodo bowed his head sadly, and refused to let go of his hand no matter what.

"Okay, okay, look at what you are doing with a sad face, if Ama is still here, he will definitely scold you." Dorgon comforted him, "If you really have nowhere to vent your energy, I will accompany you through two tricks, right? "

"Well, good!" Duoduo is still young after all, as long as he is coaxed and held, he will still be happy.

But this happiness is only temporary.

Duo Duo was still fighting with his soldiers. Dorgon went back to the Khan Palace first. Because he felt unwell from time to time, he did not open the mansion after getting married. Instead, he lived in the Khan Palace all the time, under the care of Abahai. .Therefore, when Huang Taiji moved into the Khan Palace, he did not move out in time.

When he went back, he unexpectedly saw Huang Taiji waiting for him, and he had been waiting for a long time.

"Come." Huang Taiji beckoned to him.