Ming politicians

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A week later, the number of applicants has reached more than 8000. After the test, more than [-] people passed the test. These people can enter the Jiangning Camp.

This speed was far from what Su Tiancheng expected.

He no longer needed to go to Dingxing County. Lu Shanji entrusted someone to bring the letter, and young and strong people from Dingxing County also began to appear in the registration team. Not only that, but people from nearby counties also rushed over.

According to this speed, the recruitment task will definitely be completed in half a month.

The progress was too fast, and Su Tiancheng was not ready for some things, so he was caught off guard.

The sergeants recruited must leave Gaoyang County in batches, and it is impossible to go together. This matter looks simple, but it is actually very complicated and needs to be arranged and arranged.

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Both Sun Chengzong and Lu Shanji were sitting, their spirits were high and their spirits were particularly good.

Su Tiancheng looked at the two old men and spoke slowly.

"My lord Sun, my lord Lu, the progress of recruiting sergeants is a bit unexpected for this junior. The aftermath matters that I originally considered have to be handled in advance."

"Oh, Master Su has thought about something."

"There are two main issues. First, the family members of the army, and second, the resettlement of the recruited sergeant's family."

Sun Chengzong and Lu Shanji didn't quite understand what Su Tiancheng meant. From their point of view, this was not something that the Jiangning Camp needed to consider, since they joined the Jiangning Camp voluntarily.You have to arrange things at home by yourself.The sergeants of the Jiangning Battalion are not garrison troops, but typical professional soldiers.

"The sergeants who signed up for the enlistment are all young and strong. After they leave, there must be difficulties at home. Therefore, the family affairs must be arranged and arranged. These young and strong wives and children can follow to Jiangning County. They They are family members of the army, but their parents can’t follow them, they are old and weak, if they can’t be settled well, it’s not justified by emotion and reason.”

Sun Chengzong looked at Lu Shanji and couldn't help but speak.

"Master Su, from ancient times to the present, it is impossible to think of such things when recruiting soldiers. Just say that these young men volunteered to enter the Jiangning camp, and the military pay is very high. According to Master Su's intention, their families should follow to Jiangning County. This is The scale of relocation is not simple. When we arrive in Jiangning County, we need resettlement even more. Ten thousand soldiers, with their families, at least 5 people. In addition, their parents may not necessarily be the same son. This time The recruitment of the Jiangning camp has been very clear, each family can only recruit one person, and it is not allowed for father and brother to enter the Jiangning camp at the same time."

"My lord is right, but there are such rules in the Jiangning camp. It is not easy for parents to raise their children. They have gone through a lot of hardships. When they enter the barracks, they have to go to battle at any time. They may be injured or killed at any time. The compensation after the event is an afterthought."

"Oh, how does Lord Su think about it?"

"My consideration is that each sergeant who enters the Jiangning camp needs ten taels of silver, of which five taels of silver will be handed over to their parents, and five taels of silver will be used for the relocation of their family members. In addition, the expenses of the sergeant along the way will be calculated separately. .”

Lu Shanji stood up.

"Master Su, according to your calculation method, you need at least 10 taels of silver."

"Indeed, this junior came to the capital this time and brought not much money, which can cover the cost of recruiting soldiers to Jiangning County. Therefore, this junior thinks about going to the capital tomorrow and borrowing 10 taels of silver."

Sun Chengzong insisted on going to the capital with Su Tiancheng. 10 taels of silver was too much, and it was not so easy to borrow. He and Su Tiancheng went to the capital together. Using this old face to help, it might be useful .

Two days later, Su Tiancheng and Sun Chengzong arrived in the capital again.

The two acted separately.

Sun Chengzong went directly to the officials of the Ministry of Households, and Su Tiancheng went directly to Xu Eryi, a doctor of the Ministry of War.

As soon as Xu Er heard about Su Tiancheng's request, he was a little puzzled.

"Kun Yuan, I also know something about the recruitment of sergeants, but this is the first time I've heard of the way of Jiangning battalion. If you have money, you can do this."

"I understand the meaning of my mentor, and I have seriously considered it. This move may have some impact. The key is that it will have a considerable impact on other sergeants in the guard. To be honest, the sergeants who came to apply this time, Among them are military households. I have no particular objection. The main consideration is the quality of the sergeants. As for the 10 taels of silver, it must be spent. The first large-scale recruitment of sergeants must be done well the first time, Jiangning Battalion's reputation has gone out, and it will be much easier to recruit sergeants in the future."

Xu Er nodded.

"The bravery of the Jiangning Battalion is well known throughout the court. It is understandable to make such a move. The other guards are jealous, but there is nothing they can do. The Ministry of War is numerous, but I can only borrow money. To help you, 10 taels of silver is a huge amount, and I can't make the decision."

"My mentor supports me, so I don't worry. The Jiangning battalion's move requires the support of the Ministry of War. I have considered it when making a decision. It's just that the recruiting of sergeants this time is too fast, which is beyond my expectations. It is expected that there will be many things, and there is no time to prepare, and I have no choice but to think of borrowing money."

"I will be responsible for the support of the Ministry of War. Master Zhang is very optimistic about the Jiangning Camp. These days, he often talks about Jiangning Camp, which is already a bit partial. I believe that all the decisions made by the Jiangning Camp will be made by Master Zhang. Supported, in this regard, you don’t have to worry, just do things well with peace of mind, that’s all.”

Su Tiancheng nodded. The support of the Ministry of War, including the support of the cabinet, will not be a big problem. According to popular words, the Jiangning Battalion is already the ace troop of the Ming Dynasty. There are some special policies, which are nothing special. Besides, the Jiangning camp didn't cost the court a tael of silver, and no guard could do this.

"Kun Yuan, for the matter of borrowing money, my suggestion is that you don't look for anyone else, and go directly to Mr. Wen. If Mr. Wen agrees, the matter will be resolved."

"But I'm still a little sorry to trouble Mr. Wen with such a small matter."

"Kun Yuan, you can't think like this. Mr. Wen is the chief assistant of the cabinet, leading all the officials in the court. If you have the opportunity, you should still visit. Besides, Mr. Wen is your mentor and he is very optimistic about you."

Su Tiancheng felt surprised, such words came out of Xu Eryi's mouth, it was too strange, who didn't know that Xu Eryi had a stubborn temper and refused to give in to the powerful.

Seeing that Su Tiancheng didn't speak, Xu Eryi also knew what Su Tiancheng was thinking, so he laughed at himself.

"Kun Yuan, I'm afraid you think it's a little strange for me to say such a thing. There's nothing strange about it. I've talked with you many times, and my thoughts have also changed. Everything is about the overall situation. This sentence, say It’s easy to come out, but it’s not easy to really do it. My previous understanding always felt that my point of view was correct, so I had to fight hard and achieve my goal. Now it seems that this kind of thinking is still too narrow , I have not been in the Ministry of War for a long time, but I have been exposed to many things, including many embarrassing things, and even things that have to be compromised. Don't say that I am a doctor in the Ministry of War, even Master Shangshu. Sometimes, I am very helpless. If everyone If you do things according to your own point of view, then the Ministry of War will not be able to coordinate.”

"These thoughts of my mentor are completely correct, and I have really been taught."

"Hehe, don't say that, I am the one who is really educated. Your knowledge makes me truly educated. By the way, this time the Jiangning Battalion is recruiting sergeants. I heard that Lord Sun and Lord Lu are very different Support."

"That's true. If it weren't for the strong support of the two adults, the recruitment would not have gone so smoothly. The grandchildren of the two adults have all entered the Jiangning camp."

Back at the official post, Sun Chengzong had already returned with a smile on his face.

"My lord must have good news."

"Hehe, this time, I did not disgrace my mission. I met Mr. Hou, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Mr. Hou heard that it was a matter of Jiang Ningying, so he expressed his support. It's just that there is a certain amount for borrowing money. If it is 5 If it’s about two silver, Mr. Hou can directly decide, but for 10 tael, it needs the approval of the cabinet.”

"This junior has also thought about it. Go directly to Mr. Wen. You must borrow the 10 taels of silver."

"Well, the old man thinks that there is no big problem in borrowing silver. In fact, a large part of the silver in the treasury comes from Jiangning County. Even if 10 taels of silver is allocated to Jiangning Ying, it is not a big deal. Things, by the way, the old man also heard that this time the Jiangning battalion wiped out the bandits, the Ministry of War made a suggestion to reward the Jiangning battalion with 5 taels of silver."

"This junior has not thought about this reward."

"Hehe, you should think about it. For beheading 87 Tartars, it is impossible to reward 5 taels of silver, but the court proposed such a reward amount. There is a deep meaning in it. You should experience it." For a moment, you are the supervisor of the Jiangning Camp. You should not only pay attention to the affairs of Jiangning County and Jiangning Camp, but also pay more attention to other things. This time, it is a good opportunity for you to go to Mr. Wen. Its development depends more on the attitude of the imperial court."

"What your lord said is that this junior is going to visit Mr. Wen immediately, and the matter of borrowing money cannot be delayed. This junior has always been in Jiangning County, far away from the capital, and knows little about the affairs of the court."

There was a smile on Sun Chengzong's face.

"Well, you can go to visit Mr. Wen, and the old man will not make trouble."

Seeing Sun Chengzong's smile, Su Tiancheng suddenly felt that Sun Chengzong knew about many things, including some internal affairs of the imperial court, and was watching them coldly.