Fan Wencheng advised Dorgon to hold Shengjing firmly and fight a defensive battle against the Ming army in the surrounding area. However, Hong Chengchou suggested he immediately relocate the capital to Hetu Ala. If the Ming army wished to attack Hetu Ala, they would have to pass through Salsu, where the terrain was highly favorable to them. It was at Salsu that Nurhaci had won the decisive battle that established his nation.
Seeing Dorgon's indecision, Hong Chengchou reminded him: "Whether we hold Shengjing or move the capital to Hetu Ala, Your Highness must first return to Shengjing to make a final decision. There is still time to head back now; if we return too late, the Ming army will be at the gates of Shengjing before we can even arrive."
Dorgon nodded, and with a heavy heart, led his troops on the road back to Shengjing.
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