For the Manchu nobles of the Qing Dynasty, the Spring Festival was not a particularly important festival. The clan festival held on October 13th every year was the most important festival. In the eighth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty and the ninth year of Jin Tiancong in the late Ming Dynasty, Huang Taiji ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor.

An edict was issued to change the name of the clan from Jurchen to Manchu. From this day on, a nation with a strong nature was officially born. This ethnic festival of the Manchus was later called the Gold Awarding Festival.

The Spring Festival later became the most important festival for the Manchus. It would take several decades before the Manchus took over the Central Plains and gradually became sinicized. They fully accepted the Spring Festival and regarded it as the most important festival.

The Wu court, the Longwu court and the Daxi court all celebrated the Spring Festival, but not the Qing Dynasty. Although some people celebrated the Spring Festival, there was no obvious atmosphere in the court.

Fan Wencheng and other Han people still regard the Spring Festival as their most important festival, and they must have a family reunion dinner on New Year's Eve.

There was a hint of festive atmosphere in Fan Wencheng's mansion. This was a festive atmosphere that was deliberately suppressed. After all, Fan Wencheng was a minister of the Qing Dynasty and loyal to the Manchu nobles. This meant surrendering to the Manchus. If he wanted to celebrate the Han people with great fanfare,

The Spring Festival will definitely make the Manchu nobles unhappy.

After sitting on the table and picking up the wine glass, Fan Wencheng had a smile on his face. He looked at his family and was about to speak when the butler hurried in.

A shadow flashed across Fan Wencheng's face, and he looked at the housekeeper and spoke.

"On New Year's Eve, didn't you see that our family is preparing to have a reunion dinner..."

Helplessness was written on the butler's face, and he bowed repeatedly to Fan Wencheng.

"Sir, sir, there's nothing I can do about it. Someone from the imperial court is here, and I want you to go to the Dazheng Palace immediately..."

Before the butler finished speaking, a voice came out.

"Today is New Year's Eve, and we have a reunion dinner. What are we going to do at Dazheng Hall at this time? Do you have any intention..."

Fan Wencheng's face suddenly turned green and he turned to look at his family members.

"Such words are never allowed to be spoken in the future. These are words that will bring huge disaster to the family. I will go to the Dazheng Palace immediately. His Highness the Regent must have something to do. You can continue to eat without waiting for me...

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While talking, Fan Wencheng stood up, left the table, and walked toward the door.

No one spoke up. The Fan family had been bullied before, and everyone understood the meaning behind Fan Wencheng's words. If one was not careful, the Fan family could easily suffer disaster in the Qing Dynasty where Manchu nobles controlled power.

The gap between the Manchu nobles and the Han people was too great, and the Han people were not necessarily worthy of being slaves to the Manchu nobles.

Of course, as the Wu Dynasty gradually became stronger, some Manchu nobles also gradually began to restrain themselves. Anyone who is not a fool will understand that the collision between the Wu Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty will come sooner or later. If the Qing Dynasty fails, then the Manchus will

The human rights aristocrats are very likely to encounter crazy revenge from the Han people, and it is hard to say whether the ethnic group will be able to be saved by then. Therefore, sometimes you should not go too far when doing things, so as not to leave disaster for yourself.

Walking out of the house, Fan Wencheng sighed softly and did not look back. He is the head of the family. If the head of the family leaves, what is the meaning of the reunion dinner? Moreover, the Qing Dynasty is currently in the most critical period. After the death of Huang Taiji

, Six-year-old Fulin ascended the throne and became the emperor. He will be seven years old after the Chinese New Year. How could such a child decide all the important matters in the Qing Dynasty? The two regents Dorgon and Jierhalang are the ones who truly control the power.

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Dorgon squeezed out Jierharang, imprisoned Hauge, and Daishan was a coward and didn't do anything at all, so Dorgon truly took control of the entire Qing Dynasty.

In today's Qing Dynasty, almost all Manchu nobles know that the real regent is Prince Rui Dorgon.

The carriage is already waiting outside the door, and the butler has already made arrangements.

As the first Han minister of the Qing Dynasty, Fan Wencheng's status was not low. Unfortunately, he was still not qualified to ride in a sedan chair to the Dazheng Palace. Those who were qualified to ride in a sedan chair were Manchu nobles, and it was absolutely impossible for the Han people.

When getting on the carriage, Fan Wencheng looked at the housekeeper who came over.

"Butler, tell all the family members to wait for me at home. We will discuss things today. It won't take long. I will be back soon. Then we will have a reunion dinner again..."

When the butler lowered his head and agreed, the carriage had already started and headed towards the Dazheng Palace.

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There was no expression on Dorgon's face. Of course he knew that today was New Year's Eve, and he also knew that many Han people in the Qing Dynasty were celebrating the Spring Festival in various ways. Of course, there were also many Manchus celebrating the Spring Festival.

A reunion dinner was prepared in the mansion, but Dorgon didn't want to eat it. According to his temper, he originally wanted to reprimand his family. The Spring Festival is a festival of the Han people, and the Manchus joined in the fun, but in the end he did not speak.

When he arrived at the Dazheng Hall, Dorgon sent someone to Fan Wencheng's residence without hesitation and asked Fan Wencheng to come to the Dazheng Hall immediately.

This is Dorgon's strange thought, which is not in line with the temperament of a superior. The momentum should be shown in the strong. Bullying the weak is not considered a hero, but it is a pity that Dorgon still did this.

Looking at Fan Wencheng kneeling below, Dorgon spoke slowly.

"Wen Cheng, more than two months ago, we talked about the affairs of the Wu court and the Denglai New Army. Today is the Spring Festival for you Han people. I asked you to come to the Dazheng Palace to discuss things. Continue to discuss these things.

Do you have any objections?"

"I have no objections. The regent has devoted himself to the Qing Dynasty and is a model for me to learn from..."

Fan Wencheng didn't even raise his head, he lay on the ground and answered.

"Civil minister, please get up and speak. Seeing time passing day by day, I am really anxious. My father and the late emperor have always wanted to unify the world, and they are also achieving their goals step by step. Now that the late emperor has passed away for so long,

There is no movement at all in our Qing Dynasty. As time goes by, I am afraid that everyone has slacked off. Do you think..."

Fan Wencheng, who had just stood up, was about to kneel down again when he heard Dorgon say this.

Dorgon waved his hand and spoke impatiently.

"Wen Cheng, you know my temper. I'm not used to this. Just say what you say. Say whatever comes to mind. I know you Han people are resourceful and good at figuring out other people's thoughts, but I don't want you to be like this in front of me.

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Fan Wencheng's body trembled, and he gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Your Majesty the Regent, my servant's suggestions are all stated in the memorial. I haven't seriously thought about what the Regent just asked about. I just have some thoughts. I would like to ask the Regent to atone for my sins."

Having said this, Fan Wencheng paused again.

Dorgon's face no longer looked very good.

"Wen Cheng, where did you get so many refined words? If you have anything to say, please speak quickly."

Fan Wencheng's face turned pale and he gritted his teeth again and spoke.

"Your Highness the Regent, I have received the news that the main force of the Denglai New Army of the Wu Dynasty has not been concentrated in the south to fight. Its elite forces are still stationed west of the Liao River, Xipingbao, Guangning, Yizhou and other places. A large army has been stationed. Under such circumstances, if we rashly launch an attack west of the Liao River, we may not be able to win..."

Before Fan Wencheng finished speaking, Dorgon spoke gloomily.

"Wen Cheng, according to what you say, we, the Qing Dynasty, do not need to launch an attack on Beizhili and other places. We will just stay in the Shenyang area and wait for the Denglai New Army, which is gradually growing, to attack. If the Qing Dynasty cannot hold it, Shenyang, then go back to the north of Zhenbeiguan and continue to survive in the ice and snow..."

Fan Wencheng was so frightened that he knelt down.

"Lord Regent, this is not what I mean. What I want is that when Denglai's new army begins to march towards the south and the northern army is weak, our Eight Banners Army can launch a large-scale attack. This will not only ensure the defeat of the troops stationed in Liaodong The Denglai New Army to the west obtains a large amount of supplies from the mutual market, and can also frighten the Wu court and make them fear our Eight Banners Army..."

When Dorgon spoke again, his tone was slightly better.

"Wen Cheng, do you mean that the Eight Banners Army still has to wait, and the Qing Kingdom still has to wait..."

"Lord Regent, I believe that our Eight Banners Army will not wait too long. As long as the Wu court stabilizes the northern Zhili area, it will definitely launch a large-scale attack on the south. At that time, our Eight Banners Army will attack Liaodong. Even launching a full-scale attack in Beizhili and other places will definitely be able to frighten and defeat the Wu court. Although Denglai's new army is brave, they can fight on two fronts, making it impossible for them to concentrate their superior forces..."

Fan Wencheng's analysis was all explained clearly in the memorial, and Dorgon also knew it, but he felt uncomfortable in his heart. When did the powerful Eight Banners Army fear the Han army? However, as the regent of the Qing Dynasty, Dorgon Gun must stay rational. He has personally fought against the Denglai New Army and knows how brave the Denglai New Army is. When Li Zicheng destroyed the Ming Dynasty, he had more than a million soldiers under his command. Even the late emperor was a little worried, but Li Zicheng The million-strong Shun army was completely defeated and annihilated by Denglai's new army in a very short period of time.

Such fighting power can be described as terrifying.

Therefore, Dorgon, the rational regent of the Qing Dynasty, was worried. He was worried that after Denglai's new army became stronger, the Eight Banners Army would have no possibility of marching into the Central Plains.

Suppressing his inner irritability, Dorgon once again looked at Fan Wencheng who was kneeling below.

"I see, Wen Cheng, what you said makes some sense. In my opinion, Wu Zongrui, the emperor of the Wu Dynasty, cannot be so patient. After the beginning of the new year, Denglai's new army is likely to launch an attack on the south. You must pay close attention, provide intelligence, and make analysis. When the time comes, our Eight Banners Army will launch a full-scale attack to defeat the Denglai New Army and show the vigor of our Qing Dynasty..."

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