Ming politicians

Entering the governor's office, Hong Chengchou found that, except for Chen Xinjia and Qian Qianyi, all the commanders-in-chief of the frontier army and the commander of the Yulin camp and guards were here, and many officials of the governor's office were also here. He came with Qin Sande , only Jiangning Camp, only he and Qin Sande participated in the discussion.

There will not be too many people participating in the discussion. After all, it is March. According to the time planned by Chen Xinjia, the attack will start in May, and there are still about two months left. Of course, fewer people know about the time of the attack. Well, all counted, there are no more than ten people.

Because it is to discuss matters related to the Jin Tarzi after the attack, the governor's yamen is heavily guarded, with three steps and one post, and five steps and one post, it is impossible for ordinary people to approach. Liaodong is an important military location. The management of the yamen and the barracks is also done to prevent leakage of secrets.

After all the participants in the meeting arrived, Chen Xinjia was willing to speak quickly.

"Everyone, today we will focus on discussing matters related to the attack on the Golden Tatars. I have already discussed the relevant preparations with Mr. Qian, Mr. Hong, and Eunuch Qin. Today's focus is on the implementation of tasks. I hope that they will be settled today." After all the matters, you should follow the requirements and do not make any mistakes, otherwise the official will not be polite." [

"You all know the imperial decree of the emperor. The late Jin tartars were rampant. They not only rebelled, but also established the so-called Great Qing Dynasty to fight against our Ming Dynasty. Such heinous behavior must be severely punished. Now we Liaodong soldiers have high fighting spirit and look forward to the eradication of the Golden Tartars. You are all important officials in Liaodong, vital military officers, and it is your responsibility to maintain the morale of the soldiers. Morale is the greatest guarantee for the victory of our Ming army."

"Without rules, there can be no circle. Today, all of you gathered together to discuss the matter of attacking the Empress Jin Tartars. It is to unify your understanding. To act according to the requirements, I will never let down the great trust of the emperor. The Golden Tartars, and finally wipe out the Emeritus Golden Tartars."

After saying these words, Chen Xinjia looked at everyone, and everyone looked very serious.

this meeting.On the surface, they were discussing how to attack, how to deploy and other matters, but in fact, Chen Xinjia directly made the arrangements, and everyone followed this arrangement. For such an important matter, so many people participated in the discussion.It must be unrealistic. Besides, Chen Xinjia is the governor of Liaodong, so he needs to make a decision directly and make a decision directly.

Everyone also understood this truth, including Qian Qianyi and Hong Chengchou, they would not raise any objections.

Chen Xinjia started to deploy tasks.The first is to ask for the preparation of food and other matters. These matters are specifically responsible for Qian Qianyi, and the responsibility is mainly in the governor's office. This is also the result of previous discussions. Hong Chengchou did not feel anything strange.

Next, Chen Xinjia began to arrange the troops to participate in the attack. This was also the most critical. The Liaodong army was divided into three parts.Frontier Army, Yulin Battalion, and Jiangning Battalion, so related combat tasks need to be deployed in detail.

"After careful consideration, this officer has made the following deployment. There are 13 frontier troops in Liaodong, 2 sergeants in the Yulin Battalion, and 3 sergeants in the Jiangning Battalion. The army assumes responsibility. I am the commander in chief, and Zu Dashou is the deputy commander. After participating in the conquest, the frontier army of the Golden Tartars will mobilize 10 people. Zu Dashou is responsible for the implementation of the specific dispatch and deployment."

"The defense of the Guan Ning Jin defense line is even more important when the army attacks the Hou Jin Tartars. If the Hou Jin Tartars ignore everything and suddenly attack Dalinghe City, Jinzhou City, Ningyuan City, or even Shanhaiguan, they must defend , there can be no slight mistake, otherwise everyone here and this official will be sinners of my Ming Dynasty through the ages, and I can only commit suicide and apologize to the emperor."

"I have considered it carefully. The task of guarding the Guan Ningjin line of defense is very important. For this task, Lord Qian is in charge and Lord Hong is to assist."

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Hong Chengchou couldn't listen to the subsequent arrangement. He didn't know why such an arrangement appeared, why the most valiant Jiangning battalion would stay at home, guard the city, and watch the frontier troops go to fight, but at this time, he didn't Any objections may be raised, because this is in the governor's office.

Chen Xinjia's arrangement will surely cause disturbances in Liaodong. Everyone knows that the Jiangning Battalion should be the vanguard and undertake the main offensive task. Unexpectedly, the arrangement is like this. Of course, there will be no discussion yet. By May Well, when the army sets off, at that time, there will be a lot of discussions.

What was left in Hong Chengchou's heart was anger and desolation. Su Tiancheng left Liaodong, and everything changed. He even asked Tang Haitai to help him say that he hoped that Jiangningying could go to the front line and fight face to face with the Houjin Tatars. Unfortunately, now Due to the current situation, the Jiangning battalion was regarded as a second-line force, and the large-scale battle was closed to the Jiangning battalion.

"I want to emphasize one last time that Liaodong is tight internally and loose externally. The matters arranged today must not be leaked out. If anyone leaks out, I will definitely take his head. No matter what your identity is, everyone must follow According to this arrangement, if there is disobedience and disrespect, this official will be punished severely, and will not accept the order of the emperor outside, at this time, this official will not care what relationship you have in the court."

These few words were meant to be general emphasis, but Hong Chengchou's ears were particularly harsh.

After the meeting, the governor's office arranged a banquet. Hong Chengchou excused himself from feeling unwell and left the governor's office directly. Qin Sande stayed in the governor's office with a smile on his face.

Back at the barracks, Hong Chengchou asked the sergeant to stay outside and not allow anyone to disturb him.

Hong Chengchou in the house fell into pain and anger. Since he came to Jiangning Camp, he has never been so angry. In a battle, what is the absolute main force is that when encountering a large-scale battle, it is always the one who charges in the forefront and always completes the most difficult tasks. This is the main force, but Chen Xinjia's arrangement this time is really It's inexplicable, but the Jiangning battalion is regarded as a second-rate team. Even in the defense of the city, he needs to assist Qian Qianyi. [

Hong Chengchou couldn't bear this situation, but the situation in Liaodong had changed, and he couldn't do it alone. Of course, there was still a way out. Chen Xinjia's combat deployment needed to be reported to the court and obtained. With the approval of the imperial court, perhaps in the process, the imperial court will make certain adjustments.

Hong Chengchou knew very well that it would be useless for him to submit the memorial directly, and he would also give Chen Xinjia and Qian Qianyi an excuse. Once they found out, he would definitely be reprimanded. Support, if that happens, I will have no place to stand in Liaodong.

Hong Chengchou cherishes his reputation very much, and he also desires to make contributions in his heart. When he was with Su Tiancheng, these wishes could be realized, and he didn't care much about it before. Hong Chengchou's character is actually a very selfish character, because Su Tiancheng's ability is too outstanding, Hong Chengchou is convinced, willing to follow Su Tiancheng to do things, willing to obey orders, but when facing Chen Xinjia and Qian Qianyi, it may not be so.

Hong Chengchou's qualifications are far stronger than Chen Xinjia's. Although Qian Qianyi's reputation is very large, even in the first year of Chongzhen, he almost entered the cabinet and became a cabinet minister, but Qian Qianyi's time as an official in the court was too short I can't talk about seniority, so Hong Chengchou's seniority is the oldest of the few people with the highest positions in Liaodong.

Hong Chengchou still had to obey the orders of the imperial court and the imperial decree of the emperor. The so-called seeking power in his position, since Chen Xinjia was the governor of Liaodong and was in charge of all matters in Liaodong, Hong Chengchou had to obey the command.

At this time, Hong Chengchou finally learned Chen Xinjia's ability. When Chen Xinjia first arrived in Liaodong, he didn't show his power. He asked his own opinions on many things, giving people a sense of humility. It was also during this process At that time, Hong Chengchou praised Chen Xinjia to both the court and Su Tiancheng. A year later, at this time, Hong Chengchou shot himself in the foot with a stone, and he couldn't express his suffering.

Chen Xinjia unknowingly changed the situation in Liaodong. The Jiangning Battalion gradually lost its status in Liaodong. I believe that after the conquest of the Golden Tartars, many problems will be exposed, such as the issue of the Jiangning Battalion's military pay , the issue of the command of the Jiangning Battalion, etc., will follow one after another. I am afraid that before Chen Xinjia can speak, someone will come forward.

Hong Chengchou was aware of Su Tiancheng's temper, and Su Tiancheng would not back down on some principled issues, and Su Tiancheng's analysis was very accurate.

After being annoyed, Hong Chengchou, who woke up, found Su Tiancheng's letter and read it carefully. At this time, he realized that Su Tiancheng seemed to have a foresight on many things. , all arrangements have been made. Judging from the development situation of Liaodong, these arrangements by Su Tiancheng are just right.

Hong Chengchou was not reconciled, he forced himself to calm down, and began to write a letter to Su Tiancheng. This letter was very long, including the situation in Liaodong, all the arrangements of Chen Xinjia, the status of the Jiangning camp, his own requirements, etc. Wait, everything has been written, and it took me two hours to write this aspect.

After finishing writing, Hong Chengchou called the soldiers around him and asked them to send the letter to Dengzhou as quickly as possible. They must hand it to Lord Su Tiancheng in person, and they must wait for Lord Su Tiancheng in Dengzhou. reply.

Hong Chengchou specifically asked for secrecy. Previous letters were sent out through specific channels. This time, Hong Chengchou arranged for the soldiers around him to deliver the letter in person, which shows the reusability of this letter. (to be continued...)