Ming politicians

Speeding up all the way, Qu Qingze rushed to Dengzhou with the fastest speed.

Entering Dengzhou Fucheng, Qu Qingze didn't even have time to pay attention to the prosperity of Dengzhou Fucheng, and rushed straight to the Governor's Mansion.

Su Tiancheng was waiting for Qu Qingze at the Governor's Mansion. After arriving in Dengzhou, there were many things that Su Tiancheng had no one to discuss. After traveling for so many years, history has changed. Su Tiancheng is very clear that he must change the past. Thinking about it, the advantage of time travel is slowly disappearing, and most of the things that should be done are being promoted, but some changes in the current situation force myself to take better measures.

After entering the wing room, Qu Qingze did not exchange pleasantries.

"My lord, the 5000 Jiangning battalion soldiers are divided into five batches and set off one after another. The first batch of 5000 people has arrived in Qingzhou, and they are stationed in Qingzhou according to your lord's request. The second batch of 5000 people , can reach Qingzhou tonight, the third batch of 5000 people and the fourth batch of 5000 people will arrive in Dengzhou the day after tomorrow, and the fifth batch of [-] people will arrive in Yantai three days later. Big fluctuations, the soldiers traveled day and night, and there was no time wasted on the road."

Su Tiancheng nodded. Through this deployment, the Jiangning battalion soldiers gathered in Dengzhou, Laizhou, and Qingzhou reached 3000. Last year, 1 people were transferred. When Su Tiancheng rushed to Dengzhou, he deployed 1 soldiers. , Not long ago, 8000 people were transferred back from Anning Fort and Jingbian, plus the 5000 people transferred this time, it can be said that the main force of the Jiangning Battalion has basically concentrated in Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou. With 8000 sergeants, the total force has reached [-].

The Jiangning Battalion has integrated many forces. Among the soldiers, there are frontier soldiers, sergeants who surrendered, white soldiers, soldiers from Mongolian tribes, etc., these forces.They were blended together and became a Jiangning battalion that looked down on the world.

The reason why 3 people were left to garrison in Liaodong was Su Tiancheng's consideration based on the actual situation in Liaodong. Although the combat effectiveness of the frontier army had been improved, it was still somewhat weak overall, and it was difficult to compete head-on with the Houjin Eight Banners Army.The main task of Liaodong is to stick to the Guanning-Jin line of defense, not to attack. Under such circumstances, leaving [-] soldiers from the Jiangning battalion, plus nearly [-] frontier troops, and some Yulin battalion soldiers who have been transferred to defend, the strength is enough .

The problem must exist, beyond the reach of the whip.Su Tiancheng can only plan ahead, speed up the construction of Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou, and quickly grow his strength. This kind of growth process includes the military and people's livelihood, not just the strengthening of the army.

As for the camp where the 5000 sergeants are stationed, Su Tiancheng has already made arrangements, and the first thing to ensure is Dengzhou.The navy stationed in Dengzhou Fucheng and Penglai City will reach 1 people.These people are all incorporated into the navy, followed by the soldiers stationed in Weihaiwei, with a planned 5000 people, and the soldiers stationed in Yantai, with a planned 5000 people, located in the original location of Lingshanwei in Dengzhou.1 people were stationed, 1 were stationed in Laizhou Prefecture, 3000 were stationed in Qingzhou Prefecture, and the remaining [-] were stationed in Dengzhou Prefecture.Focus on protecting the safety of the Governor's Mansion.

Major changes have also taken place in the Jiangning Battalion's organizational system. It is divided into two parts, the land division and the navy division. The land division includes cavalry, infantry, artillery, scouts, personal soldiers and other arms. Battalion, Xiaoqi Battalion, etc., but the name is still reserved.

This series of changes was all because of Lu Shanji's letter, and because of major changes in the court.

"Old Qu, what do you think of such an arrangement in the imperial court?"

"My lord, I think that this is because the imperial court is worried about your lord and has begun to weaken your power."

Along the way, Qu Qingze had thought about these issues a long time ago, and he also knew that after arriving at the Governor's Mansion, Su Tiancheng would definitely ask about this matter. After receiving Su Tiancheng's letter, Qu Qingze immediately began to use various methods strength, to collect intelligence from the capital, but there was no time to set up an intelligence network in the capital, and the information obtained was limited.

"This is for example. Let's analyze what will happen if the court makes such a move."

"It depends on how your lord treats it. If your lord dislikes this appointment, for example, there will be huge fluctuations in Liaodong. This kind of fluctuation may even affect the stability of the court, and there will be some unpredictable consequences. The lower officials really don't understand. The situation in Liaodong is rarely stable, and the imperial court has made such a move just because Huang Taiji established the Han Eight Banners, which is not worth the candle."

Su Tiancheng nodded slightly, but did not speak.

"My lord, what I said was very straightforward. After receiving the letter from my lord, I thought about it for a long time, and the information I collected was limited. However, I feel that my lord should start from the overall situation. I believe that my lord is the same. Look, there are [-] Jiangning battalion soldiers left in Liaodong, this is the best attitude."

"Old Qu, you are right. Stability is a must. Liaodong cannot have the slightest problem. However, I can't guarantee how long this kind of stability will last. After the imperial decree is issued and Chen Xinjia becomes the governor of Liaodong, No one can predict what kind of changes will happen in Liaodong."

"My lord, I think that although the problem exists, Lord Chen still needs to report important matters to your lord. Your lord is the governor of Ji Liao. Your lord can completely control the decisions made by your lord Chen."

Su Tiancheng shook his head.

"Old Qu, you still haven't fully understood the meaning of the court, or the meaning of the emperor."

Qu Qingze looked at Su Tiancheng, but didn't speak.

"The imperial court appointed Chen Xinjia as the governor of Liaodong, that is, entrusted Chen Xinjia with all the affairs of Liaodong. From now on, my key responsibilities lie in Dengzhou, Laizhou, Qingzhou, as well as Datong, Yulin and Ningxia. As for Speaking of Liaodong's affairs, I'm afraid it's not something I can decide."

When Su Tiancheng said these words, Qu Qingze's face revealed an anxious expression.

"My lord, I think it's inappropriate. There are [-] soldiers from the Jiangning battalion who stayed in Liaodong. It's not that the lower officials have selfish motives. It doesn't matter how the frontier troops are dispatched. It doesn't matter whether they are fighting with the Houjin Tartars or not. I am very concerned, but there are only [-] Jiangning battalion soldiers stationed in Liaodong. These soldiers cannot be dispatched at will. If there is a major loss due to a command error, Liaodong will be in danger. The lower official understands that [-] Jiangning battalion soldiers are staying in Liaodong , the main thing is to stick to it.”

"You are sure of this point. You can rest assured that I have already written to Hong Chengchou. You must discuss with me about the dispatch of the Jiangning Camp. If it involves major changes, you can't do it without my opinion. dispatched."

"My lord, I'm still worried."

"There must be some worries, not only you, but also me, but the imperial decree will come down soon, you and I must obey it, Chen Xinjia has become the governor of Liaodong, and we must also pay attention to Hong Chengchou, Xu Eryi, Qin Sande has a good relationship, otherwise it will be difficult to do anything in Liaodong. The meaning of the imperial decree is very clear. We don’t need to analyze the things in it. I am sure of the emperor’s imperial decree and the court’s decision. to obey."

After saying this, Su Tiancheng looked at Qu Qingze and said what he was most concerned about.

"Old Qu, have you collected information about Mr. Chen Xinjia?"

"My lord, I have collected some information about Mr. Chen, but not enough. According to the collected information, Mr. Chen is very capable. He once fought against the Jin Tartars in Liaodong, and he was in Dalinghe in the fourth year of Chongzhen. After the Battle of Liaodong, as a cadre who stabilized the situation in Liaodong, he was sent out, and the whole court spoke highly of Mr. Chen."

"Well, is there anything negative about it?"

"From what I heard, Mr. Chen has two aspects. There are quite a few complaints in the court. On the one hand, his own integrity is not very good, and he likes to promote officials who give gifts. The second aspect is that he is a little conceited. , it must be done, even to the extent of being overjoyed.”

Su Tiancheng's heart sank quickly. This was what he was worried about. Based on his understanding of history, Chen Xinjia was indeed capable, but people like Chen Xinjia belonged to the kind of capable people who needed to be controlled. If it is managed well, Chen Xinjia can play a huge role, but if it is not managed well, Chen Xinjia is solely responsible for one aspect of the matter.

Liaodong is a very sensitive place, and it is also a place that must be stabilized. If Chen Xinjia is very happy, thinking that the Ming army has a certain advantage in Liaodong, and can't help launching an attack on the Eight Banners Army, it will be a huge disaster. Liaodong The frontier army has not yet been able to defeat the Manchu Eight Banners.

Chen Xinjia was recommended by Yang Sichang. If Chen Xinjia was in Liaodong and messed up the situation, Yang Sichang would suffer as well. Under such circumstances, the court would not be able to stabilize.

Su Tiancheng felt that something might happen in Liaodong, but he didn't have a good way to deal with this situation.

"Old Qu, you have to continue to inquire about Chen Xinjia's situation. Focus on understanding what kind of actions Chen Xinjia will take after he arrives in Liaodong. As for the Jiangning battalion soldiers stationed in Liaodong, they must be stable and stick to the city. You must never leave the Guan Ningjin defense line, and I will remind Chen Xinjia about this."

Hearing what Su Tiancheng said, Qu Qingze's expression was a little heavy. He knew that Su Tiancheng could not decide or interfere in some matters. After Chen Xinjia arrived in Liaodong, he represented the emperor and wanted to weaken Su Tiancheng's power. Now The troops that Su Tiancheng could dispatch began to decrease significantly. I am afraid that after a period of time, only the Jiangning Camp will be left under control. As for what will happen in Liaodong, Su Tiancheng may not have the bottom line. (To be continued..)