After transferring Jingjin Prince Nikan and Rao Yubeile Yuedong to Anshan, Jierhalang appointed Ye Chen, the capital commander with a red flag.

Ye Chen is also a powerful general of the Manchu Eight Banners. He was formerly affiliated to the Xianghuang Banner. After Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, he was reused. He was one of the sixteen ministers of the Qing Dynasty and helped Daishan manage the flag affairs of the Xianghong Banner. Huang Taiji took charge of it.

After the collapse, the banner leader Daishan retreated bravely and ignored the affairs of the court. Ye Chen had nowhere to put his ambitions into practice and was depressed for a long time.

Ye Chen came from Xianghuangqi and was marked with the royal seal. Naturally, he was not favored by the regent Dorgon. In addition, he was older and unwilling to curry favor with others, so his life was always tepid and he did not get any favors.

If you take it seriously, you won't be promoted.

This time following Jierharang to Liaoyang, Ye Chen held back his anger, hoping to make a contribution in the battle, use victory to prove his ability, and also let the Manchu officers who were accustomed to clinging to Dorgon take good care of themselves.

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It should be said that Ye Chen was one of the few Manchu nobles who could distinguish right from wrong. He only wanted to develop and grow the Qing Dynasty. He could not stand the intrigues and power struggles among the Manchu nobles, and he resolutely refused to participate in them.

It is said that Ye Chen is already sixty-one years old. He is too old to get Jierhalang's attention. However, Yechen is focused on doing things and has a ruthless energy. Perhaps it is this momentum that attracted Jierhalang's attention.

, so after Nikan and Yue Dong left Liaoyang, Jierhalang named Ye Chen as his deputy.

Ye Chen was naturally overjoyed to receive Jierharang's attention, and he worked hard at everything he did, including adjusting the defenses in Liaoyang City, patrolling the sergeants, restraining the behavior of the Eight Banners Army sergeants, treating the people in Liaoyang City well, etc.

Very good, Jierhalang was very relieved.

Under normal circumstances, all matters in the city are handled by Ye Chen on behalf of Jierhalang. Unless it is a particularly important matter, Jierhalang needs to make a decision personally. However, such a thing has not happened yet, so Ye Chen is also very concerned about it.

Jierharang is rarely seen.

The place where Ye Chen handles military affairs is next to the temporary camp of Jierhalang. It is a small courtyard with only a front yard. Many people enter this courtyard every day, including some Manchu officers with higher official positions than Ye Chen.

I have to come here to report and wait for Ye Chen to issue orders. Ye Chen handles military affairs here, eats and sleeps here.

Ye Chen restricted the arrogant behavior of the Manchu Eight Banners sergeants in the city, which aroused dissatisfaction among some Manchu officers.

In fact, treat the Han people well and try to maintain order in Liaoyang City. This suggestion was put forward by Rao Yubeile and Yuedong. As Jierhalang's right-hand man, Yuedong used his status as a royal family member to spare no effort to implement it. The Manchu nobles

Although they had a lot of dissatisfaction with the Manchu officers and did not dare to say anything due to Yue Dong's identity, Yue Dong left Liaoyang City and went to Anshan. The Manchu nobles and Manchu officers secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that

They can come forward.

Who would have known that Ye Chen went even further than Yue Dong, and even managed and punished Manchus who did not pay for things they bought in the city? This made many Manchu nobles and Manchu officers unable to bear it.

They risked their lives and came to Liaodong to fight, leaving behind their wives, children and families. Once the war breaks out, it is still unknown whether they can survive. They put their heads on their belts, all for the sake of the Qing Dynasty. Is it possible that they were in the shop?

Isn't it appropriate to take something away?

Although the rules of fighting in the Eight Banners have changed somewhat, one thing has never changed, that is, the brave can get more rewards and live a better life, and bravery is reflected in the battle. When the Eight Banners Army sergeants go out to fight, They had never been subject to many restrictions. When they entered the border to fight, they burned, killed, looted, and robbed people and money. Neither the commander nor the flag owner would say anything. The more property they robbed, the more It is to prove one's ability.

Unexpectedly, this time when I came to Liaoyang to fight, I would be restricted everywhere.

Liaoyang is the second largest city under the Qing Dynasty. There are many merchants in the city, including many Han merchants. More importantly, it is the transit place for Liaodong mutual trade. Most of the merchants going to Xipingbao and other places have shops here. , over time, the business here surpassed Shenyang and became the most prosperous place for merchants in the Qing Dynasty.

The officers and sergeants of the Manchu Eight Banners would not take action against the Manchus in Liaoyang City, but when facing the Han people, they would not be polite. It would be good if they did not take action against the Han people who looked troubled. It would be nothing to take some things from their shops.

Some Manchu officers and Manchu nobles were quite agitated and even lost their temper in the small courtyard, but Ye Chen was unmoved at all. You said yours and I will do mine. Once you find someone robbing money and goods, you will immediately Sergeants will be sent to deal with it. The lighter cases will be ordered to return the goods, and the worst cases will be whipped.

In just one or two days, most of what Ye Chen dealt with were these matters. If he hadn't adjusted the city's defense in time and arranged for his Zhenghongqi sergeants to patrol throughout the city, the entire Liaoyang City would have been destroyed. Messy.

Ye Chen was too lazy to explain to the troubled Manchu officers. He believed that these people were short-sighted. The Eight Banners Army must defend Liaoyang City to ensure the safety of Shenyang. If the Denglai New Army hadn't started to attack, the city would be a mess. Really When Denglai's new army launches an attack, I'm afraid many unexpected situations will occur.

Ye Chen also didn't have a good impression of the Han people. When Fan Wencheng, Ning Wanwo and others in the court were punished, Ye Chen strongly supported him. He believed that the Han people were cunning and it was good to scheme against others secretly. I'm scared. With such a temper and character, I can never be called a real man.

Therefore, Ye Chen's main purpose in punishing those officers and sergeants who served under the Eight Banners was to stabilize the situation in Liaoyang City.

A Manchu officer withdrew, and Ye Chen stretched his waist. After all, he was old and was a little incapable of doing things. He had to deal with various things from morning to night every day, and he was still a little tired.

A sergeant entered the house, and Ye Chen quickly stood up. He knew this person and was the guard beside Jierhalang.

"Master Du Tong, the commander-in-chief invites you..."

There was no expression on the faces of the guards, which made Ye Chen feel a little nervous. You must know that these guards are always following Jierhalang's side, and their attitude is, to a certain extent, Jierhalang's attitude.

After standing up and clasping his fists at the guard, Ye Chen spoke.

"Please wait a moment, I will clean up right away and go to see the commander right away..."

The guard frowned and did not speak, but his attitude was obviously impatient.

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When entering the wing, Ye Chen felt an inexplicable pressure. Without him, when he entered the temporary camp, Ye Chen did not see a smiling face. No one in the camp saw much expression on his face.

When Jierhalang entered the wing, Ye Chen quickly stood up and saluted.

"I have seen the commander-in-chief..."

Jilharang waved his hand.

"Ye Chen, you are not young anymore. You are more than ten years older than me. We are ordered to jointly defend Liaoyang City against the attack of Denglai's new army. You don't have to be so reserved and polite..."

Ye Chen was a little touched, and Jierhalang's comforting words were a great support to him.

"I have remembered the Commander-in-Chief's instructions."

Jierhalang walked to the main seat in the middle, sat down, and waved to Ye Chen again.

"Let's sit down and talk. I have a lot of things to do in the past two days and I haven't had time to meet you. I have something to do today and I wanted to ask you to see what you think."

Ye Chen, who was about to sit down, quickly clasped his fists at Jierhalang.

"If you have something to do, Commander, I will tell you the truth and never hide it..."

Jirhalang frowned slightly.

"Ye Chen, don't be so nervous. Since I have made you responsible for all matters in this city, I fully trust you. Well, many people came to me today to complain that you are too strict with the officers and soldiers of the Eight Banners.

, you also know that Denglai’s new army is watching covetously outside the city, and they don’t know when they will launch an attack on Liaoyang City. We still have to rely on these sergeants to defend the city desperately. If the restrictions on them are too strict, they will

Morale is low, what should I do..."

Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat. In fact, he respected Jierhalang very much. As the regent of the Qing Dynasty, Jierhalang took the initiative to give in for the sake of the Qing Dynasty and did not compete with Dorgon for power, which allowed the overall situation of the Qing Dynasty to change.

Stablize.

Jierhalang has always been gentle, but the words he just said were so impactful that Ye Chen could hear them.

"Commander, I am restraining the officers and sergeants of the Eight Banners to prevent them from going to the shops to rob things. I believe that our officers and soldiers of the Eight Banners risked their lives to defend Liaoyang City and the Qing Dynasty. They should indeed be rewarded. However, Liaoyang City

The stability of the city is more important. I have secretly investigated and found that 70% of the merchants in Liaoyang City are owned by Han people. If the sergeants are allowed to rob these shops, it will inevitably lead to riots in the city. Once Denglai's new army opens an attack on the city, these Han people are likely to

If you take the opportunity to cause chaos, the situation will be unsustainable..."

"I think that it will not be too late to reward many Manchu Eight Banners officers and soldiers after they defeat the Denglai New Army and defend Liaoyang City. At that time, I am willing to come forward and order the Han merchants in the city to give a certain amount of money.

Materials, rewards to many officers and sergeants who have made meritorious service..."

"I failed to report these thoughts to the commander in time. This is my dereliction of duty..."

Jirharan thought for a moment, and the expression on his face softened a little.

"Well, Ye Chen, your idea is good. I will tell everyone about it later so that they will not embarrass you. If you have any ideas in the future, you should tell me in time. The place where you handle official duties is right next to the camp.

If you come to report something, the guards will not stop you..."

Ye Chen quickly stood up.

"The commander-in-chief has to deal with too many things every day. I only do small things, and I am afraid of disturbing the commander-in-chief..."

Jirharan smiled slightly.
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