After saying this, Dai Shan's face showed an expression of fearlessness in the face of death.
"This time, defending Guangning might be a one-way trip."
“I am the eldest son of the old Khan, and I have a share in the Later Jin dynasty, so only I can do this!”
At this time, the Later Jin was not yet the Qing Dynasty that would later become it.
Not only was the Great Khan unable to act decisively, but when faced with major events, he would hold a council of eight princes.
These were the banner lords of the various Eight Banners who openly claimed to own a share of the empire.
That's not a big deal.
So after Daishan finished speaking, the other princes did more than just nod.
And they were all somewhat moved.
"Your Highness is absolutely right!"
"Our Later Jin dynasty still depends on you!"
Dai Shan took in their expressions and sneered inwardly.
"Heh, these people are just crocodile tears, pretending to be kind."
"They thought I hadn't noticed, and while they outwardly expressed their feelings, they were secretly laughing to themselves?"
Although these princes were not well-educated, they were all shrewd and intelligent.
They also knew that sending troops to defend Guangning at this time was indeed their only way out.
But whoever goes to Guangning will truly die there.
So none of them wanted to go.
Now that Dai Shan has volunteered, they certainly don't mind saying nice things for free.
However, Daishan's statement was actually a strategic retreat.
He doesn't want to die.
Daishan suddenly coughed a few times and sighed, "But I am getting old after all, and the Ming army has become more and more powerful in the last two years."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to hold out for long if I go to defend Guangning alone."
"I wonder if any of you would be willing to accompany me to Guangning?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present cursed inwardly, "That old bastard, he's already courting death, why does he want to drag us down with him?"
But as soon as Dai Shan finished his grand pronouncements, no one dared to refute him.
So the princes looked at each other.
For a long time afterward, no one dared to speak.
Finally, one of the generals in the distance stepped forward.
"Since no one else is willing to go, then I, Ao Bai, am willing to go!"
Dai Shan glanced at Ao Bai, and inwardly burst into laughter.
"Heh heh, I knew there was no shortage of idiots among the Eight Banners!"
He had already anticipated that the other princes wouldn't be so easily fooled.
If he were to appoint someone else to go to Guangning, he would instead be attacked by the crowd.
But he first said he was going to Guangning, and then said he needed someone to accompany him.
Then the other princes couldn't really say anything.
Daishan nodded and said, "Good! I knew our Eight Banners still have brave warriors!"
“Ao Bai, come here and stand next to me.”
After Ao Bai walked over, Dai Shan patted him on the shoulder while looking on with emotion.
"When the old Khan first raised his army, he only had thirteen suits of armor, yet he still managed to build this vast empire."
"We, his descendants, must not disgrace him!"
"Today, I will follow Ao Bai to defend Guangning!"
Those present were genuinely excited when they heard him say that.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, we will definitely step up our preparations after you leave."
"It won't be long before the Khan returns with his troops, and then we'll go to support Guangning!"
Daishan didn't believe their words at all, but he pretended to be moved on the surface.
"You don't need to do this!"
"The Ming army took advantage of our weakened rear and launched a sudden large-scale attack, hitting us right where it hurts."
"Although we have no choice but to defend Guangning, it's a dead end. You must not risk your lives to rescue Guangning for my sake!"
"As long as you fortify your defenses, defend Shengjing, and defeat the Ming army at the foot of Shengjing, that will be enough to avenge me!"
Upon hearing this, many people were so moved that they burst into tears.
"The Great Prince..."
"Waaaah, thank goodness I still have you!"
"Alas, if I had known this would happen, I would have let you take over the Khan's position. Perhaps our Later Jin would have been better off then."
Dai Shan watched them silently and realized that the time was ripe.
Then he turned to Ao Bai and said, "Ao Bai, before we set off, is there anything you still wish to do?"
"Just tell me what you need, and I'll definitely help you get it done."
In fact, no matter what Ao Bai said, Dai Shan had already prepared a countermeasure.
They should continue from Ao Bai's words and throw this suicidal mission out to others.
However, Daishan was lucky this time.
Instead of saying whether he had any wishes or not, Ao Bai roared.
"You princes are truly unworthy to be men of Manchuria!"
He slammed his fist on the table and shouted:
"With the Ming army facing a formidable enemy, you all just watch the Grand Prince risk his life while you remain indifferent?"
It seems that his trip to the Ming Dynasty with Yue Tuo last time wasn't in vain.
Even a roughneck like him can use idioms now.
The princes present were both ashamed and angry upon hearing Ao Bai's words.
Mangultai stepped forward.
"Ao Bai, what gives you the right to say such a thing?"
"We are all Aisin Gioro, how dare you insult us?"
Ao Bai sneered, "So what if he's from the Aisin Gioro clan?"
“Only Aisin Gioro like the Great Prince are true Gioro.”
As for you... hehe!
Although Ao Bai didn't finish his sentence, anyone who wasn't a fool could understand what he meant.
Mangultai could no longer hold back.
"You bastard, you're asking for it!"
As he spoke, he reached out to hit Ao Bai.
Seeing this, Daishan was overjoyed. He forced a worried look and hurriedly said, "Mangultai, be careful, don't kill him."
"Otherwise, who will accompany me to defend Guangning?"
Mangultai fell for the trap as expected.
In his anger, he casually remarked, "He didn't need to go in the first place!"
"This Guangning isn't for him to defend; I can hold it myself!"
Mangultai regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth.
But Daishan was just waiting for someone to say that.
He spoke directly: "Isn't this inappropriate?"
“Mangultai, if you go to guard Guangning, I’m afraid there will be problems.”
"No, no, only I can defend Guangning."
Mangultai, unaware of the situation, thought Daišan was being sincere.
He immediately retorted angrily, "Brother, how can you say that?"
“Let me tell you, you don’t need to go to guard Guangning. I can hold it myself.”
A cold smile appeared in Dai Shan's eyes.
This time, instead of refuting it, he asked seriously, "Is this really true?"
Mangultai was stunned for a moment.
The plot took a completely different turn than he had imagined.
It shouldn't have been Daishan who pulled at him, allowing Mangultai to take the opportunity to gain favor.
Then Daišan went to his death, while Mangultai stayed behind and reaped both fame and fortune?
"This isn't right..."
Mangultai realized what he meant and muttered to himself.
But Daishan wouldn't give him a chance to back out.
"What's wrong with that?"
"Everyone else heard it just now. Mangultai is very responsible and has a lot of spirit."
"He wants to personally guard Guangning."
Did everyone hear that?
All the Baylors nodded.
In fact, at this point, some people had already figured out Dai Shan's intentions.
But in their view, as long as someone goes to Guangning to die, that's all that matters.
As for whether it's Daishan or Mangultai who goes, it makes no difference.
Only a few intelligent people suddenly felt a sense of bewilderment:
"Isn't this just internal strife? When did we Manchuria learn these things?"
"These princes are all scheming against each other. Can our Later Jin really withstand the Ming's attack this time?"
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