Xiaozhuang's idea of ​​retreating outside the pass has been not for a day or two. Although the Central Plains is comfortable, life has always been a long time to feel that it makes people lose their enterprising spirit.

This is true for the royal family and the Eight Banners children. No matter how brave the warriors are in the honey pot for a long time, they will become soft and powerless.

In Xiaozhuang's view, if the Eight Banners Army can return to Liaodong and slept with firewood and tasted galls outside the pass for a few years, it may not be impossible to return to its combat effectiveness.

At that time, if you make a comeback, you can still enter the pass and compete with the Ming army for the world.

Of course, everything is a choice made only after the frontal battlefield collapses and cannot be defeated.

As long as there is still a glimmer of hope, Xiaozhuang will not rashly withdraw from Shanhaiguan.

No one can say until the last moment.

Of course, only Xiaozhuang and Ebilong knew about this matter, Sony and others, even within the Eight Banners Army, they had complete control over the news.

But Shanxi merchants captured some information through their keen sense of smell.

First of all, the Qing army that guarded the capital was frequently mobilized, and many of them went towards Shanhaiguan.

Secondly, a lot of food and grass was transported to Shanhaiguan.

All signs indicate that the Qing court may really give up the capital.

The reason why Shanxi merchants can achieve today is because of their keen sense of smell.

Nowadays, most of the Shanxi merchants gather in the capital, discussing together how to protect the interests of the family during the troublesome period.

If the Qing army really wanted to withdraw from the customs, where should they go?

"Old Master Wang, you are respectful, just say a word to everyone."

"Yes, Mr. Wang, we really don't know what to do now. If the Ming army really enters the capital, the Qing army slapped his butt and ran away. What should we do? Just based on what we did, the Emperor of the Zhu family could not spare us, right?"

"Yes, yes, Emperor Zhu has always been mean and ungrateful, and he can't spare us. We have to make trouble early."

"If a person has no future, he will have immediate worries. Old Master He said."

"Ahem, since you give me such a face, I will come out and say a few words."

The head of the Wang family cleared his throat and said, "We shouldn't have been concerned about the affairs of the court. But it is related to the interests of the family, so we must not be careful."

He paused for a moment and then continued: "Let's start transferring some property outside the pass. In this way, if the court really wants to leave the pass, we won't be blinded."

"What Mr. Wang said is, but what should we do in our hometown in Shanxi?"

"It's time, I'm still worried about my hometown in Shanxi."

Old Master Wang shook his head helplessly: "Take away what you can, and let it go if you can't take it away. The main thing is to transfer all your family as much as possible, as long as you are there, you will be there."

After living to his age, many things can be seen clearly.

Pick up what should be picked up, and put down what should be put down.

"There is another thing that I have to say is ahead. Just come secretly. Don't make a big fuss, for fear that others won't know. If the court really notices it, we will be in trouble."

Although the Shanxi merchants had a high status in the Qing Dynasty, they were just a group of merchants after all.

Compared with the real people in power, they are like ants.

If those in power want to kill them, they just need to step on and then crush them.

The Qing court could run, and the Eight Banners Army could run, but they might not allow the Shanxi merchants to run with them.

Because the news of merchants running away is too loud, it is likely to cause storms all over the city.

Perhaps the Qing army used the decisive battle to disperse the morale of the army behind the palace.

Since the Qing court had made two preparations, it still had to fight a shot.

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If the morale is discharged before the war begins, it will be really over.

So from the moment, the Qing court will at least not express its intention to withdraw from the official level.

So he would not allow the public to evacuate on a large scale.

Mr. Wang knew this very well.

"Although the outer border is a bitter and cold place, it may not be impossible to do business. Don't forget how we built a family. You should endure more hardships when it's time to endure hardship. As long as we have experienced this, we can still make a comeback."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your teachings."

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The imperial edict was passed to Shandong, and Zheng Chenggong and his son set up incense tables in Jinan City to receive the edict.

In addition to commending and rewarding a group of meritorious soldiers, the imperial edict also clearly ordered Zheng Chenggong to march into Henan and cooperate with the Kuidong Army to capture the land of Heluo.

Of course, the emperor also mentioned Zheng Jing in his decree, clearly indicating that Zheng Jing could lead the navy to attack Tianjin Wei by sea.

Tianjin Wei is the gateway to the capital.

If Tianjin Wei can be defeated, it will put huge pressure on the Qing court.

At that time, the Ming army can attack from three lines and encircle the capital.

By then, the Qing court had no choice but to withdraw from the pass.

If the Qing court really did this, the Ming army would have no choice.

Of course, they could go from Denglai to Liaodong to cut off the Qing army's retreat.

But doing so means dispersing a considerable amount of troops.

It would be fine if the bet was won. If the Qing court did not mean to withdraw from the outside of the pass but chose to give it a try and fight to the death, the strength of the Ming army would appear a little stretched on the front battlefield.

The Ming army clearly has an advantage, and they have no reason to gamble as the so-called victory does not change the formation.

Zheng Chenggong generally agrees with the emperor's ideas.

The emperor is seeking stability, so why do we have to fight in a strait that can win steadily?

Just push it step by step.

"My emperor is wise."

Zheng Chenggong bowed to the south, then turned to Zheng Jing on the side and cleared his throat and said, "Since your Majesty has issued an order, my son will work harder."

Zheng Jing was already happy after hearing the imperial edict. He said happily: "Don't worry, Father. My son has long wanted to attack Tianjin Guards. This time, my son brought more than a hundred fast ships to attack and he can take Tianjin soon."

Seeing Zheng Jing boasting about Haikou, Zheng Chenggong nodded with satisfaction.

"My son is promising. But you can't take it lightly, and you must not fight in a vain."

Zheng Chenggong could see that His Majesty the Emperor was determined to cultivate Zheng Jing.

But the more you are, the more you cannot be proud and complacent, otherwise the consequences of one defeat will be immeasurable.

Although Jian Zai is easy to benefit, he is also easy to eat.

This is a double-edged sword, and it is not easy to use it well.

"Don't worry, father, son must be stable first."

"We don't have to do it recklessly. Destroying the ships of the enemy soldiers is the most important thing. As long as we limit their ships, we can be invincible."

Zheng Chenggong continued to teach his life experience and said: "Don't rush to attack after controlling Tianjin. When we take over Henan and attack Jingji, you will act together."

"My son has written it down."

Zheng Jing nodded very respectfully.

"The father is waiting for good news for his son."

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