Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 311 Oolong
At the same time that Huang Taiji recruited Dai Shan to enter the palace to discuss matters, in the Zhaoren Hall of Qianqing Palace, Yang Sichang and other important military officials had a brief debate with Chen Qiyu on the war outside the pass.

After listening to Chen Qiyu's suggestion that Hong Chengchou take the initiative to launch an attack, strive to re-establish the slave army going south, and force the Jianzhou slave chieftain to lead the main force to fight with the official army near Jinzhou, Yang Sichang and the two ministers of the Ministry of War both expressed their opposition. meaning.

"Although Great Yin's theory is very reasonable, the timing is too early! It's already September, and it will be mid-September when all the officers and troops gather in the capital, and it will be the end of September when we get outside the pass. At that time, there was probably heavy snowfall on the front line of Jinzhou. It is really difficult to transport luggage in the cold weather, let alone the battle! How could the captives not know about such disadvantages? I am afraid that the plan of the great Yin will fall into nothing!"

Zuo Shilang Wang Jiazhen was the first to speak out against it.

"Da Yin's strategy is actually the best strategy, and what the minister said is also very reasonable, but there are other concerns. According to the previous plan, the army outside the pass is the main army, which means one is to seek to severely injure the slaves; the other is to To fight for the opportunity for the two-winged soldiers to go straight to the Yellow Dragon. Da Yin Xu overlooked one point: if the main force of the enemy and ourselves start a battle in the near future, the outcome will not be determined in a short period of time. The cavalry led by Xueshi Lu said otherwise. It is said that Denglai's [-] officers and troops attacked Hetuala. Every cold month, the sea off Liaodong was completely frozen, and the ships could not sail at all. Already!"

The handsome Yang Sichang looked calm, and pointed out the biggest loophole in Chen Qiyu's strategy in just a few words.

Chen Qiyu remained expressionless.Because he had thought of this a long time ago, but in order not to offend the emperor face to face, he did not raise the matter directly, but said it through the mouth of others.

And Zhu Youjian's face felt a little hot, and he didn't expect that Chen Qiyu did it on purpose. On the contrary, he felt a little guilty towards Chen Qiyu in his heart, and felt that if he thought about it more comprehensively, this An important minister will not lose face in front of others.

As a descendant who traveled through the era of information explosion, I actually selectively ignored the winter freezing period in Bohai Sea, which is really embarrassing.

"Hehe, I don't blame Chen Qing for this matter, it's my negligence. I only wanted to fight the slaves as soon as possible, so Chen Qing came up with this strategy in a hurry! This soldier is indeed a seasoned minister who seeks the country. The above is meticulous and meticulous, and there are Qing and other talented ministers, and I feel very at ease in my heart!"

"My emperor, why should I blame myself? As a minister, I should seek to make up for the vacancies of the emperor. This is also the way of the minister! Kuang Dayin's policy is indeed the best policy, but the timing is wrong. The minister thinks that if Jinzhou's If the enemy does not retreat, then in the spring of next year, follow Dayin's policy and implement it!"

The slick Yang Sichang is unwilling to make enemies easily, especially those whom Zhu Youjian values.Since the emperor summoned Chen Qiyu from the local area to take up a post in the capital, he must have recognized what he did.As far as he knows, although Chen Qiyu has outstanding talents and political achievements, he has no allies in the court. If he enters the cabinet at the same time as himself in the future, then he can form a good relationship early, so that in the future, they can be friends with each other in case of trouble in the cabinet. Echo it.

Chen Qiyu cupped his hands at Yang Sichang to show his appreciation. He had already analyzed the issues Yang Sichang had considered, and Chen Qiyu had no ill feeling towards this well-groomed soldier.

According to Yang Sichang's observation, apart from the emperor's fondness for Wen Tiren, he also hated the other two elders Zhang Zhifa and Wang Yingxiong from the bottom of his heart.The main reason why the emperor kept them was that the issue of establishing the state had not yet been resolved, and the court needed temporary stability. After the matter of establishing the state was resolved, the two of them would be immediately sent home by the emperor to take care of them.

The emperor had planned to add cabinet ministers last year, but because the two big bosses of the Inspectorate were away on business, the emperor felt that it would be unfair to the two constitution-makers, so he temporarily shelved it.

If Jianlu can be dealt a devastating blow next year, and the situation inside and outside the Ming Dynasty is completely stabilized, adding cabinet ministers will be put on the agenda.

According to what the emperor said, the number of cabinet ministers will be increased to six or seven.It is a foregone conclusion that Wen Tiren's family members will remain in office, and Zhang Zhifa and Wang Yingxiong should retire together. In that case, there will be at least five vacancies in the cabinet.

Yang Sichang had already analyzed that Hong Chengchou, Lu Xiangsheng, and Sun Chuanting's entry into the cabinet was a certainty, and no one would raise any objections.

It was under the continuous attack of these three important ministers that the bandits finally fell apart. This kind of great contribution to saving the building was unmatched, and it was logical to join the cabinet.

For the remaining candidates for cabinet ministers, I count myself as one, Minister of Rites Zhang Guowei counts as one, and Chen Qiyu counts as one. If there are seven cabinet ministers, it is just right, and if there are six cabinet ministers, then it is just two out of three, but Yang Sichang believes that the emperor will let himself and When Chen Qiyu joins the cabinet, Zhang Guowei will stand aside.

"Qi Zou Shengshang, since it is impossible to launch a battle with Jianlu this year, and the barracks and warehouses of Shahousuo have not yet been completed, Nachen suggested that the Qin Army and Sichuan Army directly enter the camps of the Beijing Camp and the Yongwei Camp after they arrive in Beijing. It can be performed normally during the day. The required weapons, armor, and equipment can also be replenished with the nearest military supervisor, and it can also be performed with the Yongwei Battalion and Car Battalion in daily life, so as to get familiar with each other, find out the shortcomings and improve them. In the coming year, when the war will start, we will leave the customs more than a month earlier!"

Li Zhiyuan, the right servant of the Ministry of War, said.

Li Zhiyuan, who originally guarded Ningyuan, was strongly recommended by Hong Chengchou, and was promoted by Zhu Youjian as the right servant of the Ministry of War, replacing Wang Fengshi, the former servant who became an official due to illness.

When Hong Chengchou went to Jiliao, he had a one-night rest with Ning Yuan. After talking with Li Zhiyuan in detail, he couldn't help admiring his outstanding talent.Considering that he urgently needs someone to help each other when he returns to the court in the future, and Li Zhiyuan, who is currently depressed, is the best candidate. After some heart-to-heart talk, Hong Chengchou decisively recommended this talented person to Zhu Youjian .

After a detailed investigation by Jin Yiwei, Zhu Youjian also quite recognized the talented person recommended by Hong Chengchou. In addition, he had been outside the customs for several years and was very familiar with border affairs. Only then did Li Zhiyuan have the opportunity to soar into the sky.

Li Zhiyuan rose from an idle job of the fourth rank to the hot third rank, and his gratitude to Hong Chengchou was beyond words. From then on, he regarded Hong Chengchou as his reborn parent, and Hong Chengchou In addition to the old friends, there is finally a real disciple in the court.

"Li Qing's suggestion is very good! I will leave this matter to Li Qing. You can go to the barracks to inspect more, go deep among the soldiers, understand the needs of the soldiers, and resolve the conflicts that affect the morale of the soldiers. Although the army is a ruthless place, the soldiers The generals are also ordinary people, and they shed blood and died so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment. I advocate the construction of the Martyr’s Shrine to let the world know, but those who have paid and sacrificed for the Ming Dynasty should be remembered by future generations!"

"Your Majesty's words, you should keep them in mind!"

Li Zhiyuan is no stranger to what Zhu Youjian ordered.Over the years outside the customs, he has long been used to dealing with those soldiers who are rude and savage but also bold and simple. Since the emperor's words revealed his love for the soldiers at the bottom, of course Li Zhiyuan will use this as a benchmark to make some achievements , to cater to the emperor's wishes.

"Let's stop here today. Ladies and Gentlemen, let's go back to our duties, smooth out all the matters, and prepare for the next year's war with a complete posture!"

　Thanks to Shuyou Liang, Shuyou Erzhe's little vest, and Shuyou Governor's urban management of the five provinces for their rewards.

　　
　
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