Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 51 Governor Ma Shilong of Jiliao

What was on the desk was a secret report from Dongchang.

Although Wang Chengen did not step out of the cabinet, Li Shunzu's entire itinerary in the capital yesterday was already visible.

Although Dongchang's subordinates throughout the country were basically abolished by Chongzhen when Wei Zhongxian was overthrown two years ago, the system is still there, and the skinny camels are bigger than horses.

Wei Zhongxian has been in power for many years, and Dongchang's military officers throughout the country are divided into twelve divisions, Zichou, Yinmao, etc., which are further divided into sitting records specially placed in the homes of ministers and generals, and listening records specially placed among the people.

Wang Cheng'en roughly estimated that there were not 3 or [-] Dongchang servants floating around, but at least [-] or [-].

Not to mention Jiangnan, even the Li dynasty in North Korea and even Dongjiang Town on Pi Island have Dongchang's spies.

Such a dense and comprehensive intelligence network was almost fully formed by the Chongzhen period. There were intelligence sources everywhere, and they were continuously submitted to Dongchang every day, so Wang Chengen withdrew them all.

To be honest, he really couldn't bear it.

But Wang Chengen also knew how much the current emperor Chongzhen hated the eunuchs for wielding power, and the emperor would not believe even a word of the information from Dongchang.

Even if he knew some information, Wang Chengen couldn't tell Chongzhen directly because he couldn't explain the source. Telling too much would arouse Chongzhen's suspicion, so he could only tactfully transfer it to Qianqing Palace through others.

However, this method of delivering information has many constraints and inconveniences.

Chongzhen's order was to cancel all factory guards. Wang Chengen still wanted to uphold Chongzhen's will at least on the surface. Therefore, when receiving intelligence, he had to consider his own safety situation and carefully maintain the integrity of Dongchang's intelligence agency.

Of course, all this is to try to send the information obtained by Wang Chengen from a positive perspective to Chongzhen so that he can believe it.

Even Wang Chengen has felt physically and mentally exhausted for the past two years.

Now Wang Chengen is a person who knows everything, but he can't tell everything to Chongzhen. He can only use some small tricks secretly to let Chongzhen know the key things and key people.

Although Wang Chengen wanted to tell Chongzhen directly about some things, he knew that he could not. He could only watch Chongzhen being deceived by those civil servants and military generals who joined forces to deceive the king, but he could not do anything.

Because he knew that even if he spoke frankly, it would only make Chongzhen Longyan angry, and eventually he himself would be implicated. Once Dongchang falls into the hands of those treacherous ministers, they will probably become even more lawless.

What Li Shunzu did yesterday was just a casual investigation in the hands of the Dongchang officers.

In such a large capital city, with Dongchang's intelligence base, you can't hide whoever you sleep with at night if you want to check someone out.

Li Shunzu was like this. The entire trip was based on Wang Chengen's desk, from meeting Li Banghua at Xiangnuang Pavilion in the afternoon to leading the Liao army to the Rong government in Beijing after nightfall and taking away the war horses and grain from Taipu Temple.

Even minor matters such as the conflict between Xiangnuang Pavilion and Boping Bo Guo Zhenming and other nobles were reported to Wang Chengen in every detail.

In Wang Chengen's view, his protégé Che Tianxiang was dragged into the muddy water. This was obviously Li Shunzu's masterpiece.

But instead of being angry or annoyed, he found it very interesting.

Ordinary generals generally have the mentality that they can't afford to offend Wang Chengen but can hide from him. It is difficult for them to have the brains and courage to drag his supervisor into trouble.

Not only did Li Shunzu do this, he also completely tied Che Tianxiang and the Liao army together step by step, starting from the suppression of the mutiny at Guangqumen.

Even Wang Chengen was secretly surprised by this method.

Only when he was sitting in such a position to see the overall situation, could he know that under the mask of Li Shunzu, an ordinary general's disciple, he was actually a very ambitious careerist.

But at this time, the Ming Dynasty may really need another Li Chengliang or Qi Jiguang. The Liao affairs cannot continue to rot. The entire Liao army needs a Dinghai Shenzhen.

As the eldest son of the Li family, Li Shunzu, who is about to ascend the throne, is undoubtedly an excellent candidate for this divine needle.

If Li Shunzu is really such a person, Wang Chengen wouldn't mind being Zhang Juzheng or Feng Bao for a time.

Everything depends on how many surprises Li Shunzu can bring in this battle of Zunyong.

Just as he was thinking about it, a young eunuch walked in from outside the door and said in a low voice: "Ancestor, Mr. Li Banghua, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Capital, is here. He said that he has important matters to discuss with the ancestor." Wang Chengen naturally knew that, Li Banghua came to act as a lobbyist for Li Shunzu.

Li Banghua was afraid that Li Shunzu would be ignored and excluded when he went to war, so he came to him to vent his anger and wanted to make it easier for Li Shunzu.

"Thanks to him for having such a heart. Call Yu Shi in quickly."

"Wait! The governor will come to greet you personally!"

Wang Chengen said, stood up and walked out.

In this matter, Li Banghua and Li Shunzu had the same purpose as Wang Chengen. They both hoped that the Ming Dynasty could successfully win the battle of Zunyong and expel the slaves outside the pass.

Since they are all benevolent people who are loyal to the imperial court and the country, Wang Chengen will not be stingy in giving a secret boost.

Outside Yongding Gate.

Mangui and a group of Liao army generals came out to welcome him.

Man Gui laughed loudly and slapped Li Shunzu hard on the shoulder.

"I've said it a long time ago. Although Brother Li has become the governor of Beijing Camp and his status has improved, at his core, he is still from Liaodong. He always thinks about our brothers in everything!"

Sai'erzhai was also hugging Yu Kuan who was behind Li Shunzu. The two of them had become good buddies on the battlefield at some point, holding each other's backs.

"Brother Yu Kuan, are you being too quick?"

Yu Kuan patted his chest and said with a smile: "That's necessary. When we get to the battlefield, I will be the first to rush to the top of Zunhua City. I am the first to win the army back to Zunhua." belongs!"

Sai'erzhai looked up and down, his face full of contempt.

"Pull him down. With your small body, a few Dong slaves will crush you down!"

Of the nearly 3000 members of Li's old tribe, [-] were from the Liao army. Although they had changed into the skin of the Beijing camp, they were quickly accepted by the [-] Liao army outside Yongding Gate.

Even the hundreds of original Guangqumen garrison proved themselves bravely on the battlefield. Military was respected in the army, and the Liao army no longer had any prejudice against them, and they quickly became one.

As the four thousand old troops brought by Li Shunzu entered the camp in batches, food and war horses were also continuously sent to the camp.

There were many cheers in the Liao army's camp.

Man Gui finally saw some peace on his face and breathed a sigh of relief.

"With Brother Li's horses and supplies, our army is determined!"

"Let's go, I'll take you to meet the new governor, Mr. Ma!"

Ever since Liu Ce, Governor of Jiliao, was defeated in Zunhua and was transferred to the capital, the position of Governor of Jiliao became vacant.

At this time, the courtiers were no longer scrambling to recommend candidates.

Because now the Jin army is still calling the shots in the capital, Governor Ji Liao is no longer a good job, but a big trap.

People without ability will not rush to compete for position at such a time.

It was under such a situation that Sun Chengzong, who took over as governor of Ji Liao, had the opportunity to recommend real talents to take office.

And this talent was the new Governor of Jiliao, Ma Shilong, whom Li Shunzu was going to meet.

(End of this chapter)