Ortai was a capable minister and also a good general. Especially since he started to stand alone in the early years of Jianxing, Mongolia led the army alone in Shanxi and defeated the northern desert, Ortai's military was recognized by the Qing court. At present, he can be said to be a famous general besides Prince Cheng and Longkodo.

Of course, Prince Guo, who is far away in the Western Regions, is now very good at military achievements. But in the eyes of the world, although Prince Guo has advanced westward to destroy countless countries, those are just small countries. Some countries have only thousands of soldiers and only one hundred thousand people. How can such an opponent be compared with the Ming Dynasty?

As for Prince Cheng, he ranks ahead, because of his different identities. In fact, only Longkodo can be compared with Ortai. Of course, Prince Zhi Yinzhi is not included, which shows Ortai's current status in the Qing army.

It is precisely because of this that Ortai was very clear-headed. As early as when Geng E communicated with him, he pointed out the problems facing the Qing court at present, and also put forward similar suggestions to Longkodo. In his opinion, Shanxi is not something that cannot be kept, but it cannot be kept for a long time. Even if he tried his best to use the means of drinking poison to quench thirst, it was only to solve the temporary difficulties, but it could not completely change the problems he faced.

But Ortai never expected that this imperial edict suddenly came from Xi'an. The decree clearly told Ortai that there was no need to fight with the Ming army in Shanxi, and prepare for evacuation as soon as possible while blocking the Ming army's attack. There were two routes for evacuation. One was to go north to Mongolia, and then rely on the grassland to deal with the Ming army, trying to control the Mongolian troops with force for their use, and then headed east from Mongolia to Liaodong.

The Liaodong ancestral land accumulated heavily and trained elite troops to seek future fun. As for the other route, it was from Shanxi to west, first entered Guanzhong, then turned west, and entered Gansu to gain a foothold. As for the two routes, it could be carried out at the same time, and how the Shanxi army dispatched and dispatched everything was decided by Ortai based on the actual situation.

In addition, the loss of Shanxi, whether it is retreating outside Mongolia and the pass or going west to Gansu? It also means that the Qing court gave up the Shanxi province. Since that is the case? Ortai can plunder materials, population and other aspects in Shanxi, and try to use it as much as possible. Ensure the basis for future counterattacks.

What is clearly stated in the decree? Even if the Qing army evacuates Shanxi, it is necessary to leave a dilapidated and depressed Shanxi for the Ming army? All useful people and things can be taken away, and those that cannot be taken away will be destroyed directly. Especially the young and strong people in the place, craftsmen, etc., are the top priority? Only in this way can leave a mess to the Ming army, which can not only cause some trouble for Zhu Yicheng, but also allow the Qing army to ensure future manpower and material resources after evacuation.

This method shocked Ortai. In fact, he was already cruel enough to attack Shanxi merchants at that time? To be honest, he had already broken through the bottom line of the Qing army after entering the pass. You should know that the Manchu Qing Dynasty had eliminated the early stages of entering the pass? In the past hundred years, he had always claimed to be the orthodox man and Han, and even implemented the so-called benevolent government.

During the Kangxi period, there was a slogan that he would never add fu, and the purpose was to win over the hearts of the people in the world. This was even more true for Shanxi merchants? Not only did he give them the status and rights of the imperial merchants, but he even set Fan Yuqi as a benchmark for him to enjoy wealth and glory.

But all this is an illusion? Especially Ortai's attack this time completely broke the mask of the Qing Dynasty in the world. Ortai naturally knew this, so he deliberately pulled Geng'e when doing this. The purpose was to share the responsibility, and at the same time, he also used Geng'e's identity to help him deal with Jianxing.

Having done such a thing? It is impossible to be unhappy in his heart? But what Ortai never expected was that the court did not blame himself for this? Instead, it issued such an imperial edict to him. This imperial edict was equivalent to a disguised recognition of the correctness of Ortai's actions, and even further took out all the means of the Manchu ancestors, and intensified the direct plunder and destruction to fight against the Ming Dynasty.

"Emperor... what do you mean?" Thinking of this, Ortai was a little happy. The reason why he was a little unbelievable was because he had a deep understanding of Emperor Jianxing. This emperor was a prince known as the Eight Virtue Kings back then, and his reputation was well known to everyone in the world. Although Jianxing's methods were remarkable and he acted quite decisively, in fact, after obtaining power, Jianxing did not use a large butcher knife. Except for killing a few people, everything else was as usual. Even the brothers who fought for the throne with him did not do anything too much.

In this regard, although Ortai felt that Jianxing was capable, he was a little weak in character. If it were during the Taiping period, Jianxing would have been a wise king. However, now the Qing Dynasty is in a turbulent state, Jianxing's character has become a weakness, and he is a little indecisive, which can be seen from the few decisions after moving to Xi'an.

Now, Jianxing seemed to have figured it out at once. The so-called extraordinary times should be done. At this time, the Qing Dynasty must have a decisive and courageous monarch to lead it, just like Taizu Taizong back then.

The Qing Dynasty was not originally a Central Plains dynasty. As a tribe that emerged from the white mountains and black waters, the reason why the Qing Dynasty was powerful back then was due to its iron-blooded means and the success it achieved through omnipotence.

This made Ortai feel relieved when Jianxing was like this. After gradually letting go of his doubts, Ortai became excited. He thought for a long time that Jianxing did this to be the key to solving the problem at present. At least he could preserve the last power of the Qing Dynasty. Even if he withdrew from China, the Qing Dynasty could still control Mongolia, Liaodong and the Western Regions with a powerful regime, and accumulate strength to achieve the future.

With the emperor's decision, Ortai's heart was settled. Then, on the one hand, he continued to mobilize troops and generals to fight with the Ming army to stabilize the defense line, and on the other hand, he began to make arrangements.

After planning the withdrawal plan proposed by Jianxing, Ortai decided to follow this, but his main goal was to Mongolia and Liaodong. As for Gansu, he only sent a partial army to assist the Qing army in Guanzhong as his support.

Ortai had considered the main force retreating to Mongolia. The Mongolian land was easy to deal with, and controlling Mongolia was equivalent to giving the Qing court an excellent source of troops. Although the Inner Mongolian cavalry now has no advantage against the Ming army, the Mongolian cavalry is still a powerful force on the grassland.

Furthermore, there is the Rakshasa Kingdom in the northern part of the desert, which is also the force that the Qing court needs to strive for. Moreover, controlling Mongolia can control Liaodong. Only when Mongolia is in hand can the Qing court use the grassland to connect the controlled areas into one.

After setting the direction, Ortai began to handle "immigration" and transfer of materials. At present, the population is also extremely important, especially after withdrawing from the pass, if there is no large population base and necessary craftsmen, what will the Qing court use to compete with the Ming army? Not to mention the future counterattack in the pass.
Chapter completed!