nycdaug Chapter 278 Dorgon’s Choice
Chapter 278 Dorgon’s Choice
The men around looked at each other, and no one dared to answer first.
Dorgon walked slowly to the door of the tent, looking into the distance, his eyes blurred by tears.
His heart was filled with despair and he didn't know where to go.
Without Dayuer, his life seemed to have lost its meaning.
He silently called Dayuer's name in his heart, hoping that she could hear his thoughts.
"Dayuer, why did you leave me? How can I live without you?"
Dorgon's voice echoed in the air, filled with endless sadness and despair.
When he learned that his Dayuer was also dead, his world seemed to collapse in an instant.
Dorgon was so heartbroken that he vomited blood and fainted.
An hour later, Dorgon, who had vomited blood, slowly woke up.
He slowly opened his eyes, his eyes still full of pain and grief.
The subordinates around him immediately gathered around, their faces full of concern.
"Master, you're awake!" a confidant said excitedly.
Dorgon moved his body slightly, only to feel weak all over.
But he knew that he couldn't fall down at this moment. He forced himself to sit up, and his men rushed forward to support him.
Everyone gathered around Dorgon and said, "Master, Shengjing has fallen, and your majesty and all the princes and nobles have died. The Qing Empire cannot be without a master for a day!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, you are the only one capable of leading us to revive the Qing Dynasty." Another subordinate echoed.
Dorgon remained silent, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.
He knew that the situation was extremely serious at the moment.
Shengjing was broken and the Qing Dynasty suffered heavy losses, and he himself was immersed in the grief of losing Huang Taiji and Dayuer.
However, he also understood that as an important figure in the Qing Dynasty, he could not remain immersed in sorrow.
He must calm down, weigh the pros and cons, and make decisions for the future of the Qing Dynasty.
After careful consideration, Dorgon gradually regained his composure.
He clearly realized that the Qing Dynasty currently needed a strong leader to stabilize the situation and rally the people.
And he himself is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
Although he did not feel any joy in his heart, for the future of the Qing Dynasty and to avenge His Majesty and Dayuer, he had to shoulder this heavy responsibility.
Therefore, Dorgon decisively decided to ascend the throne and become emperor.
Surrounded by his men, he slowly stood up, a determined look in his eyes.
"I, Dorgon, ascend the throne today and declare myself emperor. I vow to restore the prestige of the Qing Dynasty and avenge your majesty and your people!"
Dorgon's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the air.
The men knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the emperor".
Dorgon looked at everyone and felt a sense of responsibility in his heart.
He knew that from now on, he would shoulder the fate of the Qing Dynasty and lead everyone into an unknown future.
Although the road ahead was full of difficulties and obstacles, the hatred and determination in Dorgon's heart were like a burning flame, motivating him to keep moving forward.
He vowed to make those who captured Shengjing pay a heavy price and seek justice for the Qing Dynasty.
Dorgon sat on the new throne, his eyes burning with rage, which seemed to burn the entire world to ashes.
However, when the flames of anger subsided a little, he calmed down and fell into deep thought.
But he still couldn't decide what to do next.
If we fight to the death at Shanhaiguan, there will inevitably be heavy casualties and it will not be of much use.
He knew very well that Shanhaiguan, which was guarded by Wu Sangui, was easy to defend but difficult to attack. The solid city walls and tight defense system made his tens of thousands of troops seem so small in front of it.
Even if he tried his best to break through Shanhaiguan, what use would it be when he arrived at the capital of the Ming Dynasty?
The domestic situation in the Ming Dynasty was chaotic, and the forces of various parties were complicated. It was difficult for his troops to cause much trouble in this chaotic situation.
Fight back to Shengjing?
But Shengjing had already been reduced to ruins by the massacre by that unknown army.
The once prosperous capital city is now left with only broken walls and blood on the ground.
How much use could it make if I went back?
But if they don't go back, the tribesmen scattered among the white mountains and black waters may continue to be killed under the threat of this army.
They are the foundation of the Qing Dynasty and the hope for its future revival.
Dorgon repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
He understood that he had to go back, but not to Shengjing, but to other cities in the Qing Dynasty.
The Qing Dynasty still has many cities, many soldiers and civilians, and those are the foundation for his comeback.
Although Shengjing had been destroyed, other cities could still serve as bases for his resurgence.
He could reorganize his troops in these cities, restore national strength, and wait for the opportunity to launch a counterattack against the enemy again.
Although the unknown army was powerful, their strength was limited after all.
As long as he can deploy his troops reasonably and make use of the vast territory and numerous cities of the Qing Dynasty to deal with the enemy, he will have the opportunity to gradually reverse the situation.
Moreover, he can send messengers to contact surrounding tribes and forces to fight against the enemy together.
In this difficult time, uniting all the forces that can be united is his only option.
Dorgon stood up, his eyes revealing a determined light.
He knew that the road ahead was full of difficulties and obstacles, but as the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, he had to face the challenges bravely.
For the glory of the Qing Dynasty, for the dead Dayuer, and for all his clansmen, he wanted to kill all the rebellious bondservants and all the Han people outside the country.
Dorgon decided to return to Liaodong, but what he didn't know was that the Han people in Liaodong had launched a full-scale riot under the organization of Hou Junji, Pei Xingjian, Cheng Yaojin and others.
In the vast land of Liaodong, a vigorous Han uprising was in full swing.
When Dorgon made the decision to return to Liaodong, he had no idea that it had become a sea of resistance.
Under the organization of generals such as Hou Junji, Pei Xingjian, and Cheng Yaojin, the anger and hatred that had been pent up in the hearts of the Han people in Liaodong for many years erupted like a volcano.
These young and strong Han people once lived in darkness under the oppression of the Tartars.
Their land was plundered, their loved ones were killed, and their dignity was trampled upon.
Now, they finally found an opportunity to resist, and they were like tigers out of their cages. Under the command of Hou Junji, Cheng Yaojin and other fierce generals, each Tang general had more than 10,000 young and strong Han people under his command and quickly took action.
They held weapons seized from the Tatars, their eyes full of determination and resoluteness.
They rushed towards the Tatar strongholds one by one like an unstoppable torrent.
Cheng Yaojin was the first to take the lead, and his brave and fearless figure became a role model for the Han people.
He wielded his weapon like a god of war. Under his leadership, the Han people conquered many cities one after another.
Their shouts and cries shook the earth and terrified the Tartars.