Realizing that Wu Sangui would betray him, Dorgon began to panic. He had liquidated almost all his wealth to purchase warships and ocean-crossing supplies for his escape to Eastern Taiwan. Failure meant he would lose his only chance to get away. With this in mind, he issued orders to everyone: "Advance at full speed toward Haizhou Port; we must reach it before Wu Sangui does."
In Dorgon’s view, Wu Sangui’s retreat to the south was merely a feint. Ultimately, he would circle back toward Haizhou Port. Therefore, Dorgon had to arrive there first. To speed up their march, they were forced once again to abandon non-essential supplies. After burning them, the group set off.
"Your Majesty," Suksaha said, approaching Dorgon. "I have already taken Geng Zhongming’s deposition."
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