Ming politicians

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Sun Chengzong's death dealt a relatively heavy blow to Su Tiancheng. He tried his best to make Sun Chengzong play the greatest role, but he didn't expect that there were too many things in the court, and Sun Chengzong, who was too old, still couldn't bear such pressure , It can be said that Sun Chengzong was exhausted alive. An old man like Sun Chengzong has experienced too much in his life and has seen too much. He doesn't care so much about prosperity and wealth. Only when such an old man presides over the government can he truly correct There are many unhealthy tendencies. In fact, during the past few years when Sun Chengzong served as the chief assistant of the cabinet, the government was revitalized, and the righteousness completely suppressed the evil. Even Zhu Youjian felt much more relaxed.

A righteous person first righteous himself, Sun Chengzong did this, so he has great prestige in the court, and when civil and military ministers consider things, they also put the court first. Now that Sun Chengzong has passed away, can this kind of atmosphere be maintained? Well, Su Tiancheng has no bottom in his heart, and it is estimated that Zhu Youjian also has no bottom in his heart.

Yang Sichang served as the chief assistant of the cabinet. Su Tiancheng didn't know Yang Sichang very well. There were not many places to learn from the historical materials. Since the sixth year of Chongzhen, history has changed. According to those understandings in the past, determine the future. The road, this road is somewhat impracticable, that is to say, the road that Su Tiancheng wants to completely control history by relying on the many historical knowledge he has mastered has basically come to an end.

Too many changes have occurred, the rogues have been wiped out, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai, Zijinliang, Lao Huihui and others.They all died at the hands of the Jiangning camp, and the rogue bandits who turned the Ming Dynasty were wiped out.The post-Gold Tartars, who were arrogant in the pass, are much more honest, and everything is turning for the better. At this time, it is time for Su Tiancheng to show his talents. Unfortunately, his most important support in the court lost. [

Sun Chengzong passed away, and Yang Sichang became the chief assistant of the cabinet.Although in the imperial court, Su Tiancheng still has a lot of support, for example, the cabinet minister Liu Zongzhou, the minister of the Ministry of War Lu Shanji, the Zuodu censor Huang Daozhou, including Qin Liangyu, etc., these people all support him.But the power of these people is not comparable to that of Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong's greatest role is to stabilize Zhu Youjian's heart. On the bright side, Sun Chengzong is a veteran of the four dynasties and can restrain the ministers of civil and military affairs.Even if there were any minor problems, Sun Chengzong could solve them by stepping forward. From a private point of view, Sun Chengzong and Su Tiancheng had a very good relationship, and they could pat their chests.Guarantee Su Tiancheng's loyalty, all of this can reassure Zhu Youjian.But whether this harmonious situation will cease to exist with the death of Sun Chengzong, this is something that no one can directly predict.

The Ming Dynasty needs stability, and there must be no internal strife. This is like a person who is carrying a heavy load and is going uphill. What he needs is the support of the people behind him. The consequences are needless to say.

Su Tiancheng knew this very well, but he couldn't guarantee it.

Zhu Youjian's personal knowledge is important, but the knowledge of the ministers around him is even more important. If the cabinet thinks of restricting the power of the ministers and for their own interests, problems will inevitably arise. In addition, Sun Chengzong said that Zhu You Jian is not a wise emperor through the ages, without such a great talent and general plan, he may not be able to fully control the civil and military ministers around him.

So, Su Tiancheng felt that he had to be prepared.

Sun Chengzong's funeral was extremely solemn. Zhu Youjian decreed that Sun Chengzong was posthumously awarded the posthumous title of Grand Master, with the posthumous title of Wenzhong, and ordered the soldier Lu Shanji to send Sun Chengzong's coffin back to his hometown for burial on behalf of the imperial court.

On December [-]th, when Sun Chengzong's coffin left the capital, Su Tiancheng entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, there were only Zhu Youjian and Su Tiancheng.

Su Tiancheng attached great importance to this meeting, he had to stabilize Zhu Youjian's heart, no matter what, at such a critical moment, Daming could not have civil strife, it all depended on Zhu Youjian's attitude.

Zhu Youjian was very sad. He didn't expect that Sun Chengzong had just resigned from the position of chief assistant of the cabinet, and died because of overwork and unable to support him.

"Su Aiqing, I feel very uncomfortable. The grand master has worked hard for the court all his life. After I became an official, I thought that I could always ask the grand master about many things. It's a pity that Yin and Yang are separated, and there is no such opportunity."

"Your majesty, I think that the grand master has been worrying and working hard for the Ming Dynasty all his life. This is the best destination. If all the ministers in the court follow the grand master as an example, why worry that my Ming Dynasty will not prosper and prosper."

"That's right, I thought so too."

Zhu Youjian was silent for a moment, and took out a letter.

"Su Aiqing, please read this letter."

Su Tiancheng took the letter and read it carefully.

Unexpectedly, this letter was written by Huang Taiji. Huang Taiji requested a truce between the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, the two sides coexist peacefully, and avoid military confrontation. The Ming Dynasty carried out the transaction, and at the end of the letter, Huang Taiji had the intention of submissively.

Su Tiancheng was a little confused for a while, what is the meaning of this letter, is it really written by Huang Taiji, or Zhu Youjian tested himself, to be honest, the things mentioned in this letter are not bad However, Su Tiancheng can understand the deep meaning contained in it. Once the Ming Dynasty and the Houjin Dynasty shake hands and make peace, the border will not be so important. The court can also transfer its main energy to the construction of people's livelihood. [

Houjin's territory is not large, whether it is focusing on military affairs or people's livelihood, it is easy to shift the target, the boat is small and easy to turn around, but it is not so easy in the Ming Dynasty. Combat power, once it loses external pressure, will be even more unbearable. Without fighting and fighting, there will be no reason to pay enough attention to military construction. After a short time, Ming's military deployment will relax, and Houjin will suddenly launch an attack. At that time, who can stand up and resist.

After Su Tiancheng finished reading, he put the letter beside him.

"Su Aiqing, I want to hear your opinion."

"Your Majesty, I don't agree with the idea of ​​shaking hands and making peace, unless Houjin cancels the title of the country and bows his head to our Ming Dynasty. Liaodong was originally the territory of our Ming Dynasty. When Nurhachi rebelled, he once raised the seven hatreds. The purpose is very clear. In the ninth year of Chongzhen, when Huang Taiji established the Qing Dynasty, he completely exposed his ambition to overthrow the Ming Dynasty and rule the Central Plains. How can we allow others to snore beside the couch? Taiji proposed to shake hands and make peace, and the purpose is questionable."

"Su Aiqing thinks what I should do."

"The minister's suggestion is to be ignored for the time being. Dorgon invaded Dengzhou and Laizhou and plundered a huge amount of wealth. Houjin got a respite and recently decided to build a navy. This fully demonstrates that Huang Taiji's series of decisions, I didn't mean to shake hands and make peace at all, but I just wanted to procrastinate for time to achieve an ulterior purpose. While the emperor ignored it, he could use this time to strengthen the construction of people's livelihood and make my Ming Dynasty stronger. "

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly.

"Su Aiqing's suggestion is indeed feasible. In the cabinet, some people suggested to refute it, and some people thought that we can calm down and obtain temporary peace. Only Aiqing put forward a different suggestion."

"Your Majesty, this is my minister's idea. There may be some inappropriateness. As long as the emperor makes a decision, I just need to obey the order."

"How is the situation in Liaodong and Dengzhou, Laizhou and other places?"

"Eastern Liaodong is temporarily stable, and Dengzhou and Laizhou are in the process of construction. I think that I will focus on Dengzhou and Laizhou for the time being. Forming a navy and building a commercial port are not trivial matters. They are related to the safety of my Daming. Do your best to live up to the trust and trust of the emperor."

"Alright, I think so too, Su Aiqing should work hard to do it."

When leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Su Tiancheng didn't feel very good. Zhu Youjian showed him Huang Taiji's letter. I'm afraid it's not that simple, maybe there are other meanings.

Su Tiancheng's worry was not wrong.

In Zhu Youjian's hands, not only this letter, but also the letter written directly by Huang Taiji to Su Tiancheng. Of course, these letters failed to reach Su Tiancheng's hands, and were confiscated by Jin Yiwei. Huang Taiji wrote to Su Tiancheng. Su Tiancheng's letter also meant to shake hands and make peace, and the contents were similar.

Zhu Youjian did not show the seized letter, and he also needs to think about it. If Su Tiancheng and Huang Taiji reached an agreement in private, today's statement must be different, but judging from what Su Tiancheng said, Huang Taiji and Su There is no contact between Tian Cheng for the time being, and Su Tiancheng is about to rush to Dengzhou and Laizhou to take charge of the affairs here, Liaodong is relatively stable, so under the current situation, there is nothing to worry about.

After Wang Chengen came out, Zhu Youjian looked at Wang Chengen.

"Your Majesty, this servant has just noticed Lord Su's expression, his tone of voice and posture are stable, nothing happened, this servant thinks that Lord Su really doesn't know about this matter, and he didn't contact Huang Taiji alone."

"Based on the attitude just now, can it be confirmed?"

"My servant thinks that it's not just that, the emperor knows about Huang Taiji's taboo towards Lord Su, and the impact of the spies incident not long ago has not been completely eliminated. Under such circumstances, Lord Su will not have any relationship with Lord Su. In contact, Qin Sande reported that Master Su's focus has shifted to Dengzhou and Laizhou, and he is already arranging matters in Liaodong, and is preparing to go to Dengzhou and Laizhou. If Huang Taiji shakes hands with Master Su, Master Su will also I won’t be in a hurry to build a naval division.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to read.)