Ashes

Almost at the same time, news came from the Ming Dynasty that Emperor Tianqi passed away.This illiterate carpenter has been in the emperor's position for seven years. He favors traitors and sycophants, and he is stupid and absurd, pushing the already decayed Ming Dynasty further into the abyss of extinction.

After some turmoil, Emperor Xinwang, the fifth younger brother of Emperor Tianqi, succeeded to the throne and was called Emperor Chongzhen.

The new emperor ascended the throne and purged the eunuch party. Yuan Chonghuan was once implicated and was dismissed from office, but was finally reused in April of the following year. War defense matters, and boasted Haikou's "five-year restoration of Liao" in front of Emperor Chongzhen.

But Huang Taiji set his sights on Monan Mongolia.

Monan Mongolia is located between the Jin Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, and most of the people living in it are descendants of the Yuan Dynasty, the most powerful of which is Lin Dan Khan of the Chahar tribe.Lin Dan Khan is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan's golden family. This Mongolian Khan has great ambitions to restore the foundation of his ancestors, and has become an obstacle to the great cause of the unification of the later Jin Dynasty.

In February, Huang Taiji sent troops to attack Chahar's Dorot tribe on the grounds that his ministers were killed, which opened the prelude to the conquest of Chahar.

And this time was also the first time that Dorgon and Duoduo led their troops to the expedition.

"Brother, what do you think, isn't it majestic?" Before setting off, Duoduo was dressed in military uniform and ran to show off in front of Dorgon.

Of course, Dorgon was much calmer. Although this was the first time he formally led troops in this life, it was not so new to him after all, let alone this was a small-scale battle.

Seeing Duo Duo so excited, Dorgon couldn't bear to dampen his interest: "Well, yes, you have to perform well this time."

"That's natural. I've been waiting for this day for so long. This time I have to let those who say I'm young take a good look at it." He said and snorted not far away.

Following his line of sight, Dorgon found that Huang Taiji was looking this way, because he was far away, so he couldn't see his expression clearly.

At this time, Dundari ran to say: "Brother Fourteen, Brother Fifteen, the Great Khan invites you to come over."

Doduo was not very happy, and muttered in a low voice: "What does he want to do?"

Dorgon tugged at him: "What are you talking about, don't talk nonsense."

Duoduo was still reluctantly pulled in front of Huang Taiji and bowed to him.

Huang Taiji glanced at Dorgon, and focused his gaze on Duo Duo. He could see that he was still awkward: "Duo Duo, this is your first expedition, so you should pay more attention to safety. Dorgon, You have been with the army many times, and you have seen all battles, big and small, this time you will take a lot of Duoduo and take care of your younger brother."

Dorgon almost thought that his ears were broken, and some days ago he was angrily saying that Duoduo followed him, why did he suddenly change his mind today?Quietly looking up, he saw that his expression was normal, and he didn't know what he was planning.

Duo Duo didn't think so much, just hearing that letting him follow Dorgon was enough to make him happy for a while.

"This time, you two will be the vanguard, leading the elite division first. I hope you two can make great achievements for me." Huang Taiji continued, pretending not to see Dorgon's strange expression.

When Duo Duo heard this, he still let him be the vanguard. He was so happy that he almost jumped up. He knelt on the ground and shook Dorgon's arm desperately: "Pioneer? Brother, we are still the vanguard!"

With a smile on his face, Dorgon watched Dodo happily run to gather the guards, and asked Huang Taiji suspiciously, "What trick are you playing?"

"Playing tricks? Why do you say that about me?" Huang Taiji looked sincere, "I let you two brothers stay together with good intentions and gave you a chance to make meritorious deeds. How can I be playing tricks?"

Dorgon still didn't believe it, but it was hard to say anything more.

Huang Taiji smiled and said: "You don't have to be suspicious all the time. Since you are a pioneer, remember to be careful. Swords and guns don't have eyes." In fact, Huang Taiji didn't think too much, although he didn't like Duoduo, but If following Duo Duo can eliminate the hostility in Dorgon's heart, he can tolerate Duo Duo's unruly.

The army set off, and when Dorgon got on his horse and held the reins, he saw the endless sky in front of him, and the lion cavalry behind him, his calm heart suddenly fluctuated.

Perhaps this battle is just a small wave of his military life, neither eye-catching nor brilliant, but this is a starting point, a starting point for truly walking from behind the scenes to the stage, and this stage belongs to him, Dorgon, Tailor-made for him, from here, his horseshoe will travel all over the world.

The expedition went smoothly without any hindrance. Dorgon sent a sentry to investigate the Aomulun stationed in the upper reaches of the Daling River by Dorot's troops.

Huang Taiji was very happy. When discussing meritorious deeds and rewards, he gave them titles respectively. Dorgon was "Mergen Daiqing", Duoduo was "Eerke Chuhuer", and "Mergen" was "wisdom". Praise him for his intelligence and wisdom.

Giving the title is a kind of honor, not everyone can have it. Before that, among the sons of Nurhachi, only the eldest son Chu Ying and the second son Daishan were given the title, while Dorgon and Duoduo only experienced a small It is a great honor to have a title in battle.

Dorgon's reaction was flat, but Duo Duo was very proud.In private, the three brothers inevitably showed off to Azig.

"I have a given number, you can't call me by my name in the future, you have to call me my given number!" Duoduo swayed in front of Azig childishly.

Azig sneered: "You have only fought a few battles and killed a few people, and you are so beautiful. I really can't believe how good you are on the battlefield. It's all bragging, right?"

"You're bragging!" Doduo said angrily, "I killed them to the brim, and ran away when I saw me. If you don't believe me, ask Brother Fourteen."

"If you run away when you see you, then no one will be hacked."

"Of course not! I..."

Dorgon couldn't stand it anymore: "Brother Azig, let him be happy. After all, this is Duoduo's first expedition, and it is not easy to achieve such a good result."

Duo Duo got tired of Dorgon: "It's better to be Brother Fourteen."

Azig snorted: "Don't be too happy too soon, it will be a matter of leading troops to fight sooner or later, you should also think about serious things."

"Serious business? What serious business?" Duoduo was at a loss.

"You are fifteen this year, and you are already past the age to marry Fujin, isn't it a serious matter?"

According to the tradition of Manchu people getting married at the age of twelve or thirteen, Dodo is already old, because the marriage of the clan children must be designated by the Khan. When Dodo was of age, Nurhachi was seriously ill and had no time to take care of it. Huang Taiji's succession to the throne was delayed because he was busy at home and abroad.

Because Doduo usually only thinks about wars, he doesn't think about it at all, but when Azig mentioned it, he suddenly realized that it was a major event that should be done.

Seeing that he had calmed down, Azige continued: "I've been thinking about this for you. Uncle Abtai came to see me when you were on the expedition. Why don't you marry your uncle's daughter?"

"Uncle Abtai's daughter?"

"That's right." Azig said, lowering his voice, "I've thought about it, the three of us are still a little weaker after all, although there are two white flags, but there is still one less person who can make suggestions. Uncle follows Ama like this. With many years of experience and rich experience, it is the most suitable."

"Makes sense."

"Emiang is gone, so uncle is the closest. Although uncle is in a low position now, he is the only person who can be trusted." Since Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, he has demoted Abu Tai repeatedly. Yidutang demoted for a small guerrilla.

"Yes."

"If you marry your uncle's daughter, then you will become closer and closer. Besides, you have seen his daughter, she is very beautiful."

Duoduo nodded repeatedly after hearing this, then turned to Dorgon and said, "Brother, what do you think?"

Dorgon, who had been silent by the side all the time, looked a bit sleepy, as if he was very tired. He looked at Azig and then at Doduo, and replied casually: "Well, it sounds good."

When Duo Duo heard that Dorgon said it was good, he was even more satisfied with the plan: "Okay, then I will marry my uncle's daughter."

Azig also said positively: "Then it's settled. I'll go talk to my uncle, and my uncle will be very happy."

Dorgon glanced at them again, thinking about something.

As everyone knows, they only heard Dorgon say "not bad", but they didn't notice that there were three words "sounds" in front of him.

They thought very well, using their in-laws to unite with Abutai to enhance their own strength.But they only thought of benefits, but completely ignored external obstacles.

How could Huang Taiji allow such a marriage to exist?His dislike for Abu Tai was almost written on his face. Even if he didn't know the inside story, it could be seen from the speed of Abu Tai's demotion, and he could see it with a little use of his brain, but they didn't think about it at all. They had warned them not to have any more contact with Abutai, but they had long since left them behind.

But Dorgon still didn't say anything. When he bid farewell to Azig, he kept his true thoughts in his heart when he faced the expectant Dodo.

There is only one reason, he wants to be the banner owner.

With his current status, he has already reached the peak, and if he wants to go up to another level, he must first become the Banner Master Baylor.

It is absolutely impossible to lead other flags. Duoduo is the youngest son in the family, and if he listens to him, the only thing left is to change hands of the inlaid white flag.

Dorgon didn't stop what was going to happen.

Sure enough, as expected, when Azige went to tell Abu Tai about his marriage and it was reported to Huang Taiji, he was furious.

Azige was the first to bear the brunt, and was scolded bloody by Huang Taiji.

Duo Duo panicked. After all, Azig was scolded because of his affairs, so he hurried to find Dorgon: "What should we do? Brother, let's go and beg for mercy?"