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Killing is nothing more than nodding, but it is not easy to make such a determination. Although Qu Qingze's investigation materials are very detailed, it still needs some work to make this decision.

According to the pre-drawn list, more than 40 officers of the frontier army were arrested. This action was carried out so quickly that Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui and others were caught off guard.

All the captured officers were of bad influence among the frontier troops, and they could even be said to have done a lot of evil. It goes without saying what would happen to these people if they were caught.

People who can be so arrogant in the army must have support behind them. That is to say, these officers have a good relationship with their superiors. The arrest of these people must have a great impact.

Sun Chengzong, the former chief assistant of the cabinet, passed away. Su Tiancheng made such a big move when he returned to Ningyuan. Could it be that something happened in the capital? For a while, Liaodong was a little shaken. After the addition, Jinhuang Taiji took the initiative to write a letter to the emperor , The news of begging to shake hands and make peace slowly spread. Under such circumstances, various discussions have appeared.

Su Tiancheng will not waver. Once he has made up his mind, he will not hesitate at all. Regardless of whether there are changes in the court, the military discipline of the frontier army must be rectified. As far as the army is concerned, the devastating impact on the soldiers. The frontier army in the past thought of sticking to the city and never thought of attacking, let alone the Golden Banners after they were wiped out. If they can hold the city, they will feel Satisfied.

Through such a long period of observation and feeling, Su Tiancheng has already discovered that the frontier army has no confidence and fighting spirit at all, since the four-year battle of Daling River in Chongzhen.The fighting spirit of the frontier army was completely lost. What I hoped every day was that Hou Jin's army would not launch an attack. The officers and sergeants could not see the future. Daling River City.But the deep-rooted fear of the frontier army has not been completely eliminated. The biggest problem lies in the officers at all levels of the frontier army. These officers can be said to be extravagant and lustful.On the contrary, it played a very bad role, but these officers are all people who are valued by the above, and some are even confidantes.

Under such circumstances, rectifying military discipline has become a very urgent task.

Su Tiancheng knew that the army was different, so he had to rectify the officials.In a short period of time, there will be no fluctuations.Even if the gentry and wealthy households were attacked, the impact would come out slowly, but the army is different. If you don't pay attention, if there is a mutiny, the gain will outweigh the loss.

Hong Chengchou, Xu Eryi and Qu Qingze sat in the wing room.Seeing Su Tiancheng walking back and forth, everyone looked a little serious. Everyone knew what was being discussed today.

Su Tiancheng didn't repeat himself.

"You all talk about this matter and how to deal with it."

Hong Chengchou looked at the crowd.spoke first.

"Your Excellency, I think this matter still needs to be cautious. After all, the officers who need to be dealt with this time are all officers of the frontier army. If these things happen to the Jiangning camp, there is no need to hesitate. They must be dealt with. But the frontier army The situation is different. I have brought a lot of sergeants before, and they generally have these problems. When I was fighting with the bandits, I had to do something to stabilize the army. In addition, the frontier soldiers guarded the border for many years Naturally, the dangers are the most, and the lower officials think that admonishment is okay, but if they all beheaded, it may cause some disturbances."

Su Tiancheng didn't say a word, looking at Xu Eryi, he also wanted to hear what Xu Eryi thought on this matter.

After Hong Chengchou finished speaking, Xu Er spoke up.

"My lord, I think that severe punishment is necessary, but the spread is so large, I think it is still necessary to be cautious, mainly to avoid causing fluctuations in the frontier army. Although the Jiangning Battalion can control the situation, if there are fluctuations, I'm afraid the imperial court will complain again."

Xu Eryi's words made Su Tiancheng ponder. Judging from the current situation, it is really unclear what kind of changes will take place in the imperial court. He has already made preparations. Laizhou and Qingzhou have established their own spheres of influence, and they are about to start action. Under such circumstances, if they fall out with the adults in the court, it will definitely be of no benefit. On the one hand, Su Tiancheng needs to have his own influence , On the other hand, Liaodong must not be chaotic, otherwise all my hard work will be in vain. It is definitely wrong to think that with the army, everything can be done. Besides, Da Ming must not be chaotic. , if Hou Jin really breaks through the capital, the consequences will be disastrous.

"My lord, tell me your opinion."

Seeing that Su Tiancheng was meditating all the time, Qu Qingze also seemed a little cautious.

"My lord, I think what Master Xu said is reasonable. Huang Taiji wrote a letter to the emperor, asking for a handshake. There will be no more wars from now on. The emperor will finally make a decision. After so many years, the frontier army is also somewhat war-weary. Some fluctuations, if this kind of fluctuation spreads to the court, those who give Shizhonghe Yushi will definitely try their best to impeach them, if they are not done well, the emperor will think that Liaodong really does not need to focus on defense."

Su Tiancheng sighed, Hong Chengchou and Xu Eryi's views were inconsistent with what he thought, Qu Qingze also said these words based on the situation in Liaodong, if he made a forced decision, the effect would definitely be bad , There are some things that Su Tiancheng can't say, he can't make up his mind, he doesn't know what the imperial court thinks about Liaodong.

"We will discuss this matter tomorrow. After you go back, think about it carefully, and I will also seriously consider it."

In the evening, Qu Qingze asked to see him, and Su Tiancheng quickly went to the wing.

Qu Qingze brought a letter, and seeing the appearance of the letter, Su Tiancheng knew that it was a letter from the capital.

He didn't avoid Qu Qingze, and opened the letter directly.

This letter was written by Lu Shanji.

Looking at it, Su Tiancheng's body trembled a little, and his face turned pale. He finally knew what happened in the court. It was impossible for Jin Yiwei to report these things secretly. After all, Jin Yiwei was still under the control of the court. Things that are not good for you, or things that are directly arranged by the court, the dark thread will not report.

Qu Qingze was still standing opposite and did not sit down. Seeing Su Tiancheng's expression, Qu Qingze also knew that the things mentioned in the letter must not be small things, otherwise Su Tiancheng would not behave like this, so It has been many years, and Su Tiancheng has never experienced any kind of situation. It is said that Su Tiancheng can bear it.

After reading it, Su Tiancheng handed over the letter directly.

"Old Qu, take a look too."

Qu Qingze was a little surprised, looked at Su Tiancheng, took the letter with some hesitation, and read it carefully.

Qu Qingze's reaction was much more intense, his eyes widened, as if he was going to curse someone.

After reading it, Qu Qingze wanted to speak angrily.

"Old Qu, don't rush to lose your temper. If you encounter such a thing, how are you going to deal with it?"

Qu Qingze spoke without thinking.

"My lord, if you change to be an official, you will kill those Shizhong and Yushi all at once. They don't know the situation in Liaodong, but they grasp some things in the past. They don't know these things. It's all agreed by the emperor." Yes, their impeachment is not saying that the emperor is wrong."

A smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face.

"Old Qu, in the letter, not only one thing is mentioned, but another thing, what do you think, just say what comes to mind."

"My lord, the understanding of the lower officials is clear. When the rogues were suppressed back then, the imperial court also adopted a policy of appeasement. What happened? The more you appease, the more rampant the rogues will be. In the end, the northern provinces will be endangered. If you hadn't exterminated the rogues, I don't even know what it's like now. Huang Taiji of Hou Jin proposed to shake hands and make peace. Everyone knows that there is no kindness in it, and Huang Taiji has not suffered any losses. He and the frontier army gradually became stronger, in order to avoid the fate of being destroyed, they proposed to make peace, if those adults in the court thought that Huang Taiji was showing weakness, they would be stupid."

"Old Qu, what you said is very good. Why did Huang Taiji propose to shake hands and make peace? You can see the truth behind it clearly. Could it be that those adults in the court can't see it?"

When Su Tiancheng said these words, Qu Qingze's face turned pale instantly. He actually thought of this reasoning, but he just didn't want to pierce the window paper.

The room fell into silence, and after a while, Su Tiancheng spoke.

"Old Qu, in the court, there will definitely be changes in the near future. As for what will happen, I don't want to say more. I can't force you. You have to know what kind of choice you should make. I am afraid that this matter cannot be delayed. I will give you two choices, either I recommend you to the imperial court, you go back to the capital, enter the Sixth Department or directly enter the Jinyiwei, the rank must be higher than now, or you Stay in Liaodong and continue to collect intelligence, but don't rely on Jinyiwei's dark lines, and develop your own intelligence network."

The meaning of this is very clear. The previous choice is to go back to the court and follow the emperor, and the latter choice is to follow Su Tiancheng. It is very difficult to say such a choice.

Unexpectedly, Qu Qingze didn't hesitate at all.

"My lord, I have already made a decision to follow my lord. I will stay in Liaodong and start to re-develop the intelligence network." (To be continued...)