Ming politicians

After the imperial decree was issued, Chen Xinjia was very excited. He was grateful to Yang Sichang from the bottom of his heart. He had been in the court for so many years, so that he was a little depressed. The various places in Ming Dynasty were slowly developing. At this time, if he wanted to show his ability, he could not Those who stayed in the imperial court, Chen Xinjia believed that he was still capable. If he could become a feudal official, he would definitely be able to make this place develop greatly.But no matter how he thought about it, he never thought that he would become the governor of Liaodong.

This position is not so easy to sit in. Su Tiancheng was too good in Liaodong. After serving as the governor of Jiliao, not long after arriving in Liaodong, he decisively took back Dalinghe City and captured Yue Tuo and Kong Youde. You must know this Kong Youde He is a person hated by the imperial court. Dengzhou and Laizhou, which were born so well, were destroyed in the hands of Kong Youde. Dengzhou was the artillery base and logistics supply base of Ming Dynasty. Because of Kong Youde's rebellion, the imperial court suffered heavy losses. , The treasury, which was not rich in the first place, was even more stretched, so that the emperor took out the ginseng in the palace and sold it for silver.

Dorgon invaded Dengzhou and Laizhou, Su Tianguo attacked Heishan decisively and forced Huang Taiji to withdraw his troops from Dengzhou, Laizhou and Mongolia. Chen Xinjia highly praised Su Tiancheng's move. At that time, if reinforcements to Dengzhou And Laizhou, it must not have much effect, the army is exhausted, and there may be an ambush by Dorgon, Su Tiancheng chose the sharpest offensive method, attacking Montenegro, directly threatening Shenyang, so that Huang Taiji had to make a decision to withdraw troops .

Su Tiancheng wiped out the rogues, Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Zijinliang, Lao Huihui and other leaders of the rogues all fell into Su Tiancheng's hands. Totally different.Chen Xinjia also heard about the bloody battle in Kuizhou City, and felt that Su Tiancheng's insight was indeed extraordinary, decisive, brave, and well-planned.A man who does great things indeed.

Being appointed as the governor of Liaodong, Chen Xinjia was a little nervous. The imperial decree this time was different from the previous ones. The imperial decree specifically stated that he went to Liaodong to assist Su Tiancheng. The imperial decree contained such content. not suitable.But Chen Xinjia was convinced. A person like him who is so conceited still admires a truly capable person from the bottom of his heart. He and Su Tiancheng cannot be compared, at least for now, even though Su Tiancheng is young.

Therefore, Chen Xinjia has the mentality of learning and obedience.Ready to take office.

However, the secret talks in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.Changed Chen Xinjia's mind.

Chen Xinjia, who was ecstatic, felt that he had encountered an excellent opportunity. He did not expect that the mission he shouldered was different, and he was able to make achievements that were unprecedented and unprecedented. If he did it well according to the emperor's request, he would be able to go down in history. Leave a name.If he can receive the admiration of everyone, he will not be worse than Su Tiancheng, and even surpass Su Tiancheng in fame. At that time, he will enter the cabinet.It is not uncommon to even become the chief assistant of the cabinet.

In just a few days, Chen Xinjia's mentality changed a lot. It is still necessary to respect Su Tiancheng, but the responsibility he shoulders is important, and it needs to be kept absolutely confidential. After arriving in Liaodong, he needs to quickly understand the situation , After really grasping the situation and analyzing the situation in Liaodong, you can act according to the emperor's request.

On the fifth day of April, Chen Xinjia came to Liaodong and officially took office.

The governor's yamen is also in Ningyuan City, so Chen Xinjia first arrived at Ningyuan City.

Hong Chengchou, Xu Eryi, Qin Sande, Zu Dashou, Zu Dabi, Zu Dale and other civil and military officials are all coming to visit. Tongzhi, but I am the governor of Liaodong, and my responsibilities, apart from Su Tiancheng, I am the top leader of Liaodong, Hong Chengchou and others have to obey my orders.

Su Tiancheng is in Dengzhou, and under normal circumstances, he would not come to Liaodong. Under such circumstances, Chen Xinjia is of course the leader of Liaodong, and everything can be decided.

When he just took office, Chen Xinjia was relatively low-key, especially after meeting Hong Chengchou, Xu Eryi, Qin Sande and others, the enthusiasm made the other party a little embarrassed.

In the midst of a good atmosphere, Chen Xinjia unwittingly learned about the situation of the garrison in Liaodong. There are 13 sergeants in Liaodong, including 5000 in the Jiangning Battalion, 3 in the Yulin Battalion, and 5000 frontier troops. There are 9 soldiers in Dalinghe City and surrounding forts and strongholds, including 5000 soldiers from the Jiangning Camp, 1 soldiers from the Yulin Camp, 5000 frontier troops, and 5000 troops stationed in Jinzhou, of which Jiangning There are 5000 battalion soldiers, 1 frontier troops, and 5000 troops stationed in Ningyuan, including 1 Jiangning battalion soldiers, 5000 Yulin battalion soldiers, and 1 frontier soldiers. It is the frontier army, with 5000 people.

Chen Xinjia has carefully analyzed this arrangement, and he feels that it is very good. Dalinghe City and Jinzhou are places that need to be defended. Here, the stability of the defense line can be absolutely guaranteed. As for Shanhaiguan, the post-Gold Tartars have almost no chance to attack Shanhaiguan.

Chen Xinjia felt that Su Tiancheng did have his own way in military matters.

Of course, what Chen Xinjia mainly paid attention to was the combat effectiveness of the sergeants stationed in Liaodong, which was crucial.

In the following time, Chen Xinjia went to Dalinghe City, Jinzhou City, and Shanhaiguan to inspect the situation non-stop. He was very satisfied with what he saw. The morale of the sergeants was high. Shanhaiguan, more than [-] miles away, is full of plowed and planted cultivated land, and the seedlings in the fields are growing. This indicates that the situation in Liaodong is very stable, and the post-gold tartars dare not invade at will.

Chen Xinjia is not an idiot either, he will not start a new business after he comes to Liaodong, asking all the sergeants to be prepared to launch a full-scale attack against the Houjin Tartars, this is unrealistic, at least a lot of preparations must be made , the best time to attack is after the autumn harvest, the grain in the field will definitely be taken back, can it be left to the post-gold tartars.

After making up his mind, Chen Xinjia began to learn more about Su Tiancheng's policies in Liaodong.

Chen Xinjia's low profile left a good impression on Hong Chengchou and the others. At least Hong Chengchou and the others felt relieved that Chen Xinjia didn't deliberately come to Liaodong to disparage Su Tiancheng. During the conversation, Chen Xinjia always revealed his admiration for Su Tiancheng. Therefore, Hong Chengchou and others have truthfully reported the series of policies that Su Tiancheng implemented in Liaodong.

Chen Xinjia recorded these conversations in detail, and in the dead of night, he carefully figured out the meaning of them.

Su Tiancheng opened the door to accept the matter of the Han people. Chen Xinjia agreed very much. This is a means to effectively weaken the Houjin. There are different opinions. Liaodong is not an inland area, and it cannot be implemented in accordance with the taxation policies of the inland area. Everything here is for military deployment and serves the army. Therefore, the military household policy can still be implemented.

As for Su Tiancheng's abolishment of many frontier troops, Chen Xinjia couldn't understand it. These military households are the strongest labor force. They can farm and feed the army in peacetime. In wartime, these people are sergeants. Such abolishment is a pity. If the military settlements existed, Liaodong's military strength could reach more than [-]. With such a large military strength, it is much more certain to deal with the Houjin Tartars.

Of course, Chen Xinjia also knows the fighting power of the military settlements, and they are indeed a little weak. However, compared with the inland guards, the frontier troops are still much stronger. At least these military settlements can be trained to enhance their combat effectiveness. As long as the arable land is planted and the food is guaranteed, everything is possible.

After carefully thinking about Su Tiancheng's policies in Liaodong, Chen Xinjia had a set of ideas of his own. Some things must continue to implement the original policies, and some things must be adjusted.

One month after arriving in Liaodong, Chen Xinjia wrote the first secret letter. This secret letter, Chen Xinjia painstakingly wrote a very long one, including an analysis of the situation in Liaodong, the military strength of Liaodong, requests for instructions on policy changes in Liaodong, and Regarding the analysis of the best timing, this is a full-fledged secret.

Of course, there is another most important issue in the secret book, recommending talents.

After arriving in Liaodong, Chen Xinjia and Qin Sande got closer, and the two soon became fierce. Qin Sande talked about many situations in Liaodong, which made Chen Xinjia feel that if he did not adjust the officials, he would be unable to do so in Liaodong. The current people, including the people in the governor's office, are all loyal to Su Tiancheng, including Hong Chengchou and Xu Eryi. This situation is definitely not possible. Chen Xinjia needs to enrich the power of the governor's office and weaken the strength of the governor's office Power, at least money and food matters, must be directly under the jurisdiction of the governor's office, and should not continue to be under the jurisdiction of the governor's office.

Xu Eryi proposed a list, which is very rich in content, and some people in it were also greeted by the cabinet, and he must arrange for them.

Don't be too anxious to do things, you have to take it step by step, as long as you have a firm foothold in Liaodong, everything will be easy.

Therefore, Chen Xinjia did not move, and Hong Chengchou was still in charge of the deployment of the army. As soon as Xu Er was worried about the people's livelihood, Chen Xinjia seemed to have nothing to do, just follow Su Tiancheng's previous deployment. (To be continued..)