1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chen Yixin knew that what his wife cared about was not the situation in Liaodong, but his son Chen Pingliao.

Her precious son is currently serving in Liaodong. If he is to be sent to fight, it will be somewhat risky, and the mother must not worry about it.

Ma Yuling said: "Ping Liao is still young, and you can't arrange for him to take risks on an errand of charge!"

Chen Yixin put down his chopsticks, and replied in a deep voice, "This kid is already in his 20s, how young is he? When I came to Fushan County, I was only a few years older than him!"

"In the past few years since he came back from Sanya, there have been no wars in the north, and he can't make any military achievements in the army. After finally waiting for the opportunity, do you still want to stop him from fighting?"

Chen Pingliao was named after the great victory of the Haihan Army in Liaodong in 1636, or because of this, he was interested in military affairs since he was a child, which coincided with Chen Yixin's plan to train him as his successor.

As Chen Yixin, paving the way for his son is easy.Therefore, when Chen Pingliao was a teenager, he was specially recruited by the commanding major of the Sanya Army Academy, and later went to the Naval Academy for further study for a year and a half.

Chen Pingliao was less than 20 years old when he graduated and returned to the north. It can be said that he was a young man who cultivated both sea and land.

But when he came back, the war between Haihan, Ming Dynasty and Manchu Qing Dynasty had come to an end temporarily, and of course there was no military exploits to be gained, so he had to wait for his seniority in the army first.

Although Chen Pingliao's background has a first-mover advantage, promotion in the Haihan Army must be based on actual military merits first, and Chen Yixin can't break this rule that has lasted for many years in order to avoid suspicion.

Ma Yuling said: "This kid has always been worry-free. If you let him go to the battlefield, I'm afraid he will do something frightening again!"

Chen Yixin said: "As long as he can kill the enemy and make meritorious service, other issues can be put aside first. I hope he can become an excellent commander, not a tool to obey orders in everything."

Chen Pingliao had a lot of unique deeds in the army, and he also caused some small and big troubles.For example, leading the cavalry to trespass into the defense area of ​​the Ming army, which almost caused a battle; leading troops into the deep mountains and old forests and marching silently for hundreds of miles, causing chaos in the Jinzhou camp where no one was found.

When Bai Kesi came to the north for inspection before, he was surprised by Chen Pingliao's audacity.However, Chen Yixin believes that his son has some talents, but he still needs to be honed slowly in the army.

Seeing his wife's worried face, Chen Yixin obviously didn't let go of it, so he continued to persuade: "In such a large place in the Northern Region, with so many soldiers and horses, someone must take care of it. Ping Liao is not mediocre, but He's not considered a genius, if I can't prove my ability in the army, how can I rest assured that he will inherit the family business in the future?"

"Even if he can pass my test, if he doesn't have enough strength to take over from me, the executive committee will definitely arrange someone else to replace him!"

Chen Yixin has taken root in the north for more than 20 years, and has achieved a lot in his business.Once Qian Tiandun left, Haihan basically had the final say on military and political affairs in Shandong and Liaodong territories.

The Executive Committee will definitely not be happy to see such a large property gradually become the private property of the Chen family. If Chen Yixin's children do not have enough ability to manage the Northern Region in the future, the Executive Committee will definitely send someone else without hesitation. take over.

Chen Yixin still doesn't dare to expect his son to take over the whole thing, but as long as he can take over the military power in the northern region, at least the Chen family's basic situation can be stabilized.And to do this, Chen Pingliao had to make achievements in the army, at least he had to be promoted to a certain level before Chen Yixin could transfer the military power in his hand to him little by little.

The battle must be fought, and it must be a large-scale national war, otherwise a little military exploits will not be enough to push Chen Pingliao to a high enough position.

This is why Chen Yixin and Shi Diwen hit it off and decided to make a fuss about Daming's assassin plan and take the opportunity to start a war.

In addition to taking the opportunity to attack Daming and expand the territory, both of them have the intention of allowing their children and cronies to use this opportunity to make military achievements, and by the way, they can also use this to consolidate their positions after entering the executive committee.

Ma Yuling still couldn't get over her knot, and said to Chen Yixin: "Our current family property, although not as rich as a country, can at least preserve the wealth of several generations. Even if my son can't become a general, it will be difficult for us to become a rich man in the future." If there's anything wrong, at least I can live my life in peace."

Chen Yixin shook his head again and again: "You are really a woman's opinion! If the power in my hands is transferred to outsiders, it will not only affect Pingliao alone?"

"Countless officers in the Northern Army who are loyal to me, and countless industries related to us in Liaodong, Shandong, will all be implicated!"

"Even if I don't think about my son, I still have to think about so many people who are attached to me, and think about the long-term stability of the northern region!"

Chen Yixin paused, and lowered his voice a little: "Perhaps this is not the best way out, but before finding a better solution, Pingliao must take his responsibility!"

The situation that Chen Yixin considered was far more complicated than what Ma Yuling was worried about.

When he went to Hangzhou this time, in addition to contacting other members of the executive committee, he also met Tao Hongfang and other second-generation children.

Chen Yixin saw how others paved the way for his children.Although he is the youngest member of the executive committee at present, everything seems to be going smoothly and the scenery is boundless, but there will be a day when he will retire.

In order for this influence to continue and Zebei to be followed by future generations, it is necessary for Chen Pingliao to stand up and become the object of support and allegiance of the military and civilians in the northern region.

First of all, Chen Pingliao wants to become a fighting hero and let everyone realize that he is fully capable of inheriting his father's mantle.

Chen Pingliao had to participate in the battle against the Ming capital, and he had to have convincing military exploits.

Ma Yuling did not speak for a long time.It's not that she doesn't understand the truths Chen Yixin said, but she is more aware of the truth that swords have no eyes on the battlefield.

Although the Haihan army claims to be victorious and undefeated, the Hall of Martyrs on Zhifu Island has been expanded several times in recent years, and the number of enshrined spirits is still increasing year by year, and there are many children of the Ma family who died in the army.

This war with Daming again, the Hall of Martyrs will probably have to move in a new batch of "residents".

Chen Yixin comforted him softly: "After this combat mission is over, I will arrange for Ping Liao to take a one-month vacation so that he can come back and spend time with you."

This benefit is quite practical, Ma Yuling finally looked a little more relaxed, and said softly: "It's getting late, let's wash up and rest!"