"I have another concern," Dorgon stood up and said, "After releasing Zu Dashou, the Zu family army in the Eight Banners is very likely to surrender to the Ming court. What should we do?"

Since the beginning of the war, the Han troops of the Eight Banners have often escaped.

The reason why Zu's army fought for the Qing Dynasty had a lot to do with Zu Dashou.

Once we let him go, a lot of things could get out of control.

Fan Wencheng shook his head and said, "Zu Dashou is already seventy-two years old. It's hard for him to even ride a horse, let alone fight on the battlefield."

"After he returns, the Ming court will definitely not continue to use him. The Zujia Army will definitely be disheartened when they find out."

"Besides...it's been ten years since they surrendered! Ten years ago, the Zujia Army was full of vigor and vitality, but now they are mature middle-aged people with families!"

"Ten years ago, they fought for their country! Ten years later, they will only fight for their family!"

After hearing what Fan Wencheng said, Dorgon was still worried.

Fan Wencheng smiled bitterly: "Your Highness, we have no choice! If we want to really hold back the Ming army, we have to hand over Zu Dashou. If Your Highness is really worried, we can make two preparations."

"What preparations?"

Fan Wencheng said seriously: "First, we have an agreement with Zu Dashou that he cannot set foot in Liaodong again after returning to the Ming court, otherwise he will bear the consequences."

"Second, get in touch with Wu Sangui. If Zu Dashou returns to Liaodong, find a way to take action against him."

"It's difficult, too difficult!" Dorgon shook his head. "Zu Dashou is his uncle. He won't attack his closest relative?"

"If he doesn't agree, increase the money until he agrees!" Fan Wencheng said experiencedly.

After careful consideration, Dorgon agreed to Fan Wencheng's plan.

Before implementing the plan, Dorgon first found Zu Dashou himself.

Zu Dashou was very surprised by Dorgon's arrival.

He asked in surprise, "What can I do for you, Your Majesty?"

"I know that your surrender to the Qing Dynasty is only a temporary measure, and you still support the Ming court in your heart, right?" Dorgon said straight to the point.

"Your Highness has misunderstood me..." Zu Dashou began to explain the reasons why he surrendered twice.

After listening to Zu Dashou's explanation, Dorgon suddenly laughed: "It seems that you really are willing to submit to the Qing Dynasty."

"Your Highness is very observant!" Zu Dashou began to flatter Dorgon.

In fact, he didn't want to take the photo, but he had to bow his head under the eaves.

"Since you sincerely submit to the Qing Dynasty, I have an extremely important task to entrust to you." Dorgon began to talk about business.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"This king intends to use you to exchange for the remains of Ajige and Ebilun."

"Hmm?" Zu Dashou was unable to respond, "Your Majesty, could you please say it again? I didn't hear it clearly."

"I want to exchange you for the remains of Ajige and Ebilun!" Dorgon repeated.

"This..." Zu Dashou was a little confused.

He had been in the army for decades and had only heard of the two sides exchanging prisoners.

I have never heard of exchanging the bones of the dead for the bones of the living...

And I have to exchange it with myself!

"When I entered the pass to plunder in the first year of my dynasty (referring to the first year of Shunzhi), I captured the entire family of Prince Lu of the Ming court. When the Ming court learned about it, they wanted to use the remains of Ajige and Ebilun to exchange them back, but I did not agree."

"Now the Ming army, relying on their victory in Liao, is renewing the exchange."

"The Qing Dynasty has a lot of work to do, and I am in power again, so I have carefully considered and decided to agree."

"But this time the Ming court requires you to be included!"

For the sake of his own and the Qing Dynasty's face, Dorgon did not reveal the truth that he wanted to make an exchange.

But told a lie.

Zu Dashou’s first reaction was...resistance.

Regardless of whether Zu Dashou truly surrendered to the Jiannu, this has become a fact.

He can still live well here with the Jiannu.

It’s hard to say whether I can survive if I return to the Ming Dynasty.

When he was struggling, Dorgon said again: "This is the task I gave you. I hope you can complete it."

"But...I have betrayed the Ming court twice. If I go back, I will probably die without a burial place!" Zu Dashou expressed his concerns.

"I can't do anything about it," Dorgon began to play the victim, "The Ming court specifically asked to replace you, I hope you can agree."

Looking at Dorgon's serious expression, Zu Dashou began to feel conflicted.

To be honest, he had had enough of this kind of life of being under someone else's control.

But he was afraid that he would be killed after returning to Ming Dynasty.

As the saying goes, it is better to live a miserable life than to die a good death. At the age of 70, he has no need to prove anything to others.

After all, I'm past that passionate age.

He just wants to live quietly and be a bystander of history.

"Your Highness, do I have no choice?" Zu Dashou smiled bitterly.

“I have no choice!” Dorgon knew he could not deceive Zu Dashou, so he told the truth.

"Then how does the prince plan to deal with Zu Zerun and the others?" Zu Dashou asked.

Zu Zerun was Zu Dashou's adopted son. When Zu Dashou surrendered, he also surrendered and was later granted the title of leader of the Han Army of the Plain Yellow Banner.

High position and power.

"Don't worry! He is my right-hand man. As long as he doesn't do anything that is detrimental to the Qing Dynasty, I will use him as long as I live." Dorgon promised.

"When will the minister leave?"

"The sooner the better."

"Can I see Zu Zerun before I leave?"

"You can see him, but you need me to accompany you. Also, you have to tell Zu Zerun that it was you who strongly requested to return to Ming Dynasty, and I did not force you. As for the reason, you can think of it yourself."

Zu Dashou nodded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will use the excuse of returning to one's roots to evade them."

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