Ming politicians

Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi didn't make a statement for the time being, but they didn't get angry, but chose to remain silent.

Su Tiancheng seized the opportunity and had a private conversation with Yang Sichang, mainly talking about one thing, that is, the matter of Zhang Pu continuing to serve as the governor of Shandong. Su Tiancheng was ready to start in Jinan, Yanzhou and Dongchang, which belonged to Shandong. , carried out a large-scale transformation of these three places, adopted exactly the same management model as Dengzhou and other places, and carried out large-scale adjustments to the officials in prefectures and counties appointed by the imperial court, and selected officials from Dengzhou, Laizhou, and Qingzhou. Go to these places, so that the entire Shandong province will be under his command.

To achieve this, Zhang Pu must serve as the governor of Shandong, so as to ensure the smoothness of many things, and also to ensure that Su Tiancheng and the imperial court will not have conflicts for the time being and maintain a peaceful coexistence for the time being.

The reason why Su Tiancheng asked Yang Sichang for help was because he felt that Yang Sichang could do a good job in this matter. There was no special relationship between Yang Sichang and Zhou Yanru. Time is also very critical. The imperial court is facing more problems. I believe that Zhou Yanru has achieved the expected goal after squeezing out Yang Sichang, and he is not willing to immediately conflict with Su Tiancheng. , to keep the surface stable, no cabinet minister is willing to sit on the oil pan by himself.

It was precisely because of this reason that Su Tiancheng was sure that Yang Sichang would convince Zhou Yanru that Shandong would maintain the current status quo. As for Henan Province and Shaanxi Province, there was no way to guarantee it, and large-scale adjustments were certain.

Yang Sichang definitely has such ability, and he has also served as the chief assistant of the cabinet.What Zhou Yanru was thinking in his heart, Yang Sichang must have known something, thinking in another way, Yang Sichang knew how to persuade Zhou Yanru.Besides, judging from Yang Sichang's performance.Su Tiancheng was also sure that Yang Sichang and Xu Eryi were still in the process of thinking, and they both thought that Daming would be able to stabilize for the time being.

To Su Tiancheng's delight, Yang Sichang agreed to Su Tiancheng's request and immediately began writing letters to Zhou Yanru, after which the Jin Tartars rushed to the capital.The matter of the negotiation is imminent. Once the negotiation starts, the emperor will start to adjust the officials. This matter cannot be delayed.

After dealing with Yang Sichang, Xu Eryi and others, he arranged for Lu Shanji to enter the Jiangning camp to assist Hong Chengchou in his work.Qu Qingze returned to Dengzhou, and there were [-] troops who came to Dengzhou with Qu Qingze.

How to place the 11 troops, Su Tiancheng has carefully considered. The total number of Jiangning battalion soldiers stationed in Dengzhou, Laizhou, Qingzhou, Fuzhou and Gaizhou reached 12.Together with the 15 Jiangning Battalion soldiers stationed on Taiwan Island, the total force directly controlled by Su Tiancheng reached [-]. This is an army that everyone fears, and it is Su Tiancheng's main force. If all the ten thousand troops entered the Jiangning Battalion, then the total strength of the Jiangning Battalion would reach [-], which was also the upper limit Su Tiancheng considered.The number of troops cannot be increased. [

To support such a huge army, the pressure is very great. The annual military pay for soldiers is close to 800 million taels of silver, and the military pay must be guaranteed.Especially in today's situation, but Su Tiancheng also understands that the number of troops is not decisive, but the personal quality of the soldiers is the first. Sometimes, Su Tiancheng even laughs at himself and thinks that the kingdom he temporarily leads is completely It's military politics.

However, Su Tiancheng is not going to require all 3 people to join the Jiangning Battalion. Although the overall quality of the 3 troops led by Zhang Fengyi is not bad, compared with the soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion, there is still a big gap. It will take some time for all these 3 people to be integrated into the Jiangning camp.His specific consideration is that among the 2 people, a certain elimination will be carried out to ensure that 1 of them will enter the Jiangning Camp, and the remaining [-] people will be considered to be dispatched to the government offices of prefectures and counties as soldiers of the inspection department. Candidates are equally important to local security. The future Jiangning camp will not be able to maintain security in all parts of Daming.

Henan Mansion, Yanzhou Mansion and Dongchang Mansion are about to undergo large-scale changes. All the officials in the previous government mansions can only retain a limited number of people. Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou need to send certain officials. The sergeants of the inspection department need more people, and the sergeants who are eliminated can enter the inspection department after training.

Once the Henan Mansion, Yanzhou Mansion and Dongchang Mansion are all under his command, Su Tiancheng is also ready to carry out reforms in terms of finance and taxation. The current mechanism is not conducive to mobilizing the enthusiasm of all levels of government. Everyone's income is similar, and there is not much difference. , because the place under its jurisdiction is not large, it is possible to maintain it like this for a while, but it will definitely not work for a long time.

The method of fiscal and taxation reform is actually not complicated. The tax sharing system is implemented. The prefectural and county yamen have income. Do everything you can to develop the local economy, because it involves your own income.

Qu Qingze took Wu Sangui into the wing.

Soon to see Su Tiancheng, Wu Sangui was still extremely nervous. The relationship between him and Su Tiancheng had been going on for a long time, but there was no spark between the two of them. Although they successfully encouraged thirty thousand troops to join the Jiangning camp, But how Su Tiancheng would look at this matter and how he would say it, Wu Sangui had no bottom in his heart.

After Su Tiancheng entered the wing, Wu Sangui immediately stood up and saluted Su Tiancheng.

"See your lord."

Su Tiancheng nodded to Wu Sangui, but did not speak.

Wu Sangui's heart was even more uncertain, he didn't know what would happen next, but fortunately, Qu Qingze began to report everything that happened in Xuanzhou, telling all the situation in a realistic manner.

Su Tiancheng listened carefully. After Qu Qingze finished speaking, a smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face.

"Wu Sangui, you did a good job this time. I left Dengzhou and went to Xuanzhou before, so I had such thoughts. It seems that I was thinking too much."

A smile appeared on Wu Sangui's face, of course he knew that what Su Tiancheng said was ironic, how could it be possible that Su Tiancheng didn't know about such things, he must take advantage of this moment to remind himself that he must pay attention in the future.

"Master Zhang went to the capital to report the situation. It seems that he will not return to Xuanzhou for a while. Many sergeants have unanimously requested to join the Jiangning camp. I think this is also possible. In the future, I will give more explanations to the court. Anyway, it’s all my Ming’s army, so that’s what it’s called.” [

Su Tiancheng's words decided the fate of most of the [-] soldiers.

"I think all the officers above the garrison will go to the barracks in Penglai City for intensive training for a period of time. As for the hundreds of households, just pay attention to their words and deeds at all times. The sergeants below need to be eliminated. Those who are over [-] years old, or Those who are under the age of fourteen will not be allowed to enter the Jiangning camp, and will be placed in other places. At the same time, the sergeant's body will also undergo a moderate examination. This matter is directly in charge of Mr. Qu, and Wu Sangui will assist in handling it. , there is a time limit, and it must be done within a month."

Wu Sangui finally showed a smile on his face. He will not underestimate this task. This is Su Tiancheng's test for him. Whether he can make many soldiers truly belong to the Jiangning Battalion, he still needs to work hard. After this matter, the subsequent arrangements are definitely not bad. As for which level of commander he can become the Jiangning battalion, that is a later matter.

After Wu Sangui left the wing, Su Tiancheng spoke quickly.

"Old Qu, you have been in contact with these [-] soldiers, how do you feel?"

"Attention, lower officials, the basic quality of these sergeants is still good, and they all want to join the Jiangning camp, but they generally have demands, that is, they hope that their families can come to their side, at least they can come to Shandong. "

Su Tiancheng nodded. It seems that Wu Sangui has publicized this matter. Of the entire Ming army, only the Jiangning Camp can basically allow their family members to accompany the army, at least not far away. Now the families of the soldiers of the Jiangning Camp are basically placed in Dengzhou , Laizhou, Qingzhou, Taiwan Island and other places, the family members who used to be in Jiangning County, Henan Prefecture, and Shaanxi, including those in Jingbian, all came to Dengzhou and other places. These soldiers can enter Jiangning Camp, so that It was understandable for family members to come over. Su Tiancheng was about to start a large-scale renovation of Jinan Mansion, Yanzhou Mansion and Dongchang Mansion. With so many places, it would not be a big problem to accommodate family members.

"This request can be considered, but it is obviously inappropriate for all 2 sergeants to enter the Jiangning Battalion. Those unqualified sergeants are resolutely rejected. The old, weak, sick, and disabled are arranged to go to the inspection department in Fuzhou County to do things. , I think that if more than [-] people can enter the Jiangning camp, it will be considered very good."

"My lord, the lower officials also think about it in the same way."

"The problem of the examination of the sergeant is not very big. It doesn't take long to complete it. In Dengzhou, Laizhou, Qingzhou and other places, including the whole of Shandong in the future, I think the garrison should not exceed 3 people. The more garrisons, The greater the impact on the local area, they cannot be separated from the local area. In places such as Fuzhou and Gaizhou, a large number of troops should be stationed. I think Gaizhou has 2 troops stationed, and Fuzhou and Lushun stationed 14 troops. There will be [-] troops stationed on Taiwan Island, and the battle with the Houjin Tartars will not be fought for a while, but we still need to strengthen our guard. If the number of sergeants recruited this time exceeds [-], the total number of soldiers in the Jiangning Battalion will be It reached [-] people, what about the remaining [-] troops, go to Quanzhou."

Qu Qingze's eyes began to shine, and Su Tiancheng sent [-] troops into Quanzhou in one breath, and it was very clear what this meant. (to be continued...)