Ming politicians

In fact, the main content of Su Tiancheng's memorial is not only the Jiangning Battalion's attack on Lushun, but also other aspects. The most important thing is about the adjustment of Liaodong. Su Tiancheng is not very clear about the battle situation in Liaodong. On this basis, Suggestions were put forward for the relevant adjustments of Liaodong, which required certain analytical skills.

The adjustment of Liaodong is imperative. Previously, because of the tense situation, the cabinet had no time to consider this matter, but Liaodong has begun to stabilize, and the adjustment of officials must be put on the agenda.

Yang Sichang had his own ideas. He analyzed that it was impossible for Chen Xinjia to stay in Liaodong. After returning to the capital, whether he would go to prison or something unclear. It was impossible for Qian Qianyi to stay in Liaodong. This great Confucian , went to Liaodong full of confidence, but it ended like this. It seems that Qian Qianyi, an old man, is still suitable for teaching and educating people. He is not good at being an official. This time he can not be punished by the emperor, which is considered very good.

Yang Sichang believes that Su Tiancheng is the one who can really be stationed in Liaodong. Except for Su Tiancheng, everyone else is not suitable, at least not very sure. After reaching a certain level, they were able to launch a large-scale attack on the Houjin Tartars.Such a point of view was not dared to be raised before, especially when Chen Xinjia was in Liaodong. After Chen Xinjia suffered a disastrous defeat, Yang Sichang felt that after Su Tiancheng led the Jiangning battalion to Liaodong, he still had to raise it to the emperor so that Su Tiancheng continued to be stationed in Liaodong, and asked other people to be responsible for matters concerning Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou. Of course, Su Tiancheng also directly brought up the determination of personnel.

But now the problem arises.Su Tiancheng led the Jiangning Camp, which had captured Fuzhou, Yongning, Xuancheng, and Xuanzhou. The Jiangning Camp must take root in these places, and then break through from Gaizhou and Yaozhou to deal a devastating blow to the Houjin Tartars. To attack and ask Su Tiancheng to return to Liaodong.Not very realistic anymore.

Su Tiancheng has already mentioned in the secret book that Liaodong needs people who are familiar with the military to lead Liaodong. It is impossible to launch a large-scale battle, and it is very good to be able to stabilize it.

Candidate for governor of Liaodong.This is something that the imperial court must consider. This candidate must not be ambiguous. Chen Xinjia in front of him has already made a big mistake. If Su Tiancheng hadn't seized the opportunity to attack from Dengzhou, what is the situation now? I really can't say Clear.

Yang Sichang was also terrified in his heart.In any case, Chen Xinjia was directly recommended by him.To say that Chen Xinjia also has a certain ability, but unfortunately he was so successful that he failed to truly understand the situation in Liaodong. He launched a wrong battle at the wrong time and at the wrong place, which led to a disastrous defeat.

Yang Sichang read Su Tiancheng's secret book seriously.In the memorial, Su Tiancheng mentioned the Yulin Camp several times, and praised the Yulin Camp for being very good. At first, Yang Sichang didn't quite understand it.To say that the Yulin Battalion did not show a strong combat effectiveness. During the battle in Liaodong this time, the sergeants of the Yulin Battalion did not participate in the conquest and were stationed in Ningyuan City all the time. Why would Su Tiancheng say that the Yulin Battalion is good? Think carefully Afterwards, Yang Sichang suddenly realized that this was Su Tiancheng indirectly recommending the minister in charge of Liaodong affairs.

The commander of the Yulin camp was Lu Xiangsheng, the left servant of the Ministry of War. Su Tiancheng mentioned the Yulin camp in the secret book, but he was actually recommending Lu Xiangsheng as the governor of Liaodong.

After Yang Sichang understood Su Tiancheng's recommendation, he also thought about it seriously, and felt more and more that Lu Xiangsheng was the best candidate. Lu Xiangsheng showed bravery and wisdom in the battle against the bandits, and fully demonstrated his own strength. After arriving in Yulin, he stationed at the border and trained the Yulin Battalion to make the borders of Datong, Ningxia and other places impregnable. This kind of ability is indeed worthy of praise.

What Yang Sichang felt even more admired was that Su Tiancheng's consideration was comprehensive, and he was not thinking of recommending his confidants and cronies. Normally, Su Tiancheng could recommend Hong Chengchou. In this battle in Liaodong, Hong Chengchou made great contributions and led The soldiers guarded the Daling River City, and let the Hou Jin Tartars look at the city and sigh. If the Hou Jin Tartars occupied Daling River City, the situation would be different. The defense power of Ming Dynasty in Liaodong would be greatly weakened.But Su Tiancheng didn't do that.

Not to mention Hong Chengchou's qualifications, he is better than Chen Xinjia and Lu Xiangsheng, but Su Tiancheng does not recommend it.

This is where Su Tiancheng is smart. Hong Chengchou has followed Su Tiancheng for a long time, and it can be said that he has fully carried out Su Tiancheng's orders. If Hong Chengchou is recommended, then the army in Su Tiancheng's hands is the most elite army of the Ming Dynasty. , These armies turned their guns, and the dynasty could be easily destroyed and overthrown. Anyone would consider such a problem.

"Everyone, the governor of Liaodong, Chen Xinjia, has written a memorial to plead guilty. The emperor has not made a statement yet. The situation in Liaodong was tense a while ago, but now the situation has finally stabilized. I suggest that Chen Xinjia be removed from the post of governor of Liaodong. Is it up to you to convict him?" The emperor decides, what are your opinions on the candidate for the governor of Liaodong."

Yang Sichang asked the question first, and Tang Shiji was the first to answer.

"The lower officials think that there will be no governor of Liaodong for the time being. Mr. Su is the governor of Ji Liao, and he is in charge of all affairs in Liaodong. After Liaodong suffered such a disastrous defeat, it is still necessary for Mr. Su to return to Liaodong."

Yang Sichang looked at Tang Shiji, he was so angry that he didn't know why, every time Tang Shiji made a suggestion, it was not good for Su Tiancheng, not good for the court. Su Tiancheng was in Yongning and was preparing to attack Gaizhou And Yaozhou and other places, how could it be possible to return to Liaodong? The Jiangning Battalion lost Su Tiancheng's command. Who would have outstanding analytical and judgment skills to command the soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion to expand the victories step by step, and finally completely wipe out the Houjin Tartars? .Besides, what is the use of Su Tiancheng's return to Liaodong? What Liaodong needs is stability. Perhaps there will be no wars for a while.

"Master Tang's words are inappropriate. Master Su is far away in Yongning and is preparing to attack Gaizhou and Yaozhou. I am afraid that he is preparing for the battle with all his strength. At such a critical moment, let Master Su go to Liaodong. Who will command the Jiangning battalion's attack? The situation in Gaizhou and Yaozhou and other places is extremely complicated. If you are not careful, you may lose, and the good situation may be ruined. Under such circumstances, Master Tang asked Master Su to return to Liaodong. I don’t know what it is idea."

Yang Sichang was not polite at all. Although he didn't say much, his words were very sharp. He made it clear that you, Tang Shiji, had bad intentions. I believe Tang Shiji could hear the meaning.

Tang Shiji blushed, and he really understood what Yang Sichang meant.

"My lord, I just made a suggestion. This is a matter of sticking to Liaodong. I think Mr. Su is the most suitable one. My lord thinks that Mr. Su cannot do without Yongning, so I can propose a candidate."

Yang Sichang looked at Tang Shiji and spoke slowly.

"What Mr. Tang said is that I need to recommend candidates, but I still say that, whether it is the matter of Liaodong or Yongning, it is a major matter of the court. When the cabinet discusses these matters, I hope that you will be careful. Considering the overall situation of the imperial court, put forward practical and feasible suggestions.”

After these words were said, Tang Shiji's face became a little ugly. He opened his mouth, but in the end he still didn't say anything. Who wants to bear such a reputation.

Everyone looked at Yang Sichang, and did not speak for the time being. During this time, everyone was thinking about the war in Liaodong, and no one considered the candidate for governor of Liaodong. Although Tang Shiji spoke for a different purpose, he proposed not to establish Liaodong for the time being The governor's suggestion is still feasible. In fact, many people in the cabinet think this way.

"I think about it for a while, and I think that Lu Xiangsheng, the left servant of the Ministry of War and the commander of the Yulin Battalion, is not bad. Mr. Lu is brave. He has participated in several battles and won them all. I don't know what you think."

The cabinet quickly unanimously agreed.

Yang Sichang began to draft the memorial, and Tang Shiji was the first to leave.

Tang Shiji has a lot to think about. His nephew Tang Haitai is still in Liaodong. Under the current circumstances, it doesn’t make much sense for Tang Haitai to stay in Liaodong. Tang Shiji is clear about Tang Haitai’s ability. In terms of military affairs, Tang Haitai basically has nothing Ability, the reason why Chen Xinjia paid attention to it was because of his position on the one hand, and because he taught Tang Haitai a lot of things, which made Tang Haitai able to get Chen Xinjia's attention.

It is not a big deal for Tang Haitai to return to the capital. The important thing is that Tang Shiji felt that the emperor's attitude towards him had changed. Yang Sichang noticed this, so when he spoke today, he was very impolite. In the past, Tang Shiji lost his temper long ago, and even confronted Yang Sichang.

Tang Shiji was very clear about what it would mean if he lost the trust of the emperor. He had thought before that he might be the chief assistant of the cabinet.

If you want to blame, blame Chen Xinjia and Yang Sichang. If Yang Sichang hadn’t recommended Chen Xinjia and the emperor trusted Chen Xinjia, Tang Shiji would not have supported Chen Xinjia. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world. Tang Shiji strongly recommends it every time he discusses Liaodong. Chen Xinjia's, this also left a deep impression in the emperor's mind, no matter whether Tang Shiji figured out the emperor's mind, it is impossible to talk about it now, Chen Xinjia suffered a disastrous defeat, which almost shook the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and supported Chen Xinjia Tang Shiji, who was born in China, must bear the responsibility. (To be continued..)