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Chapter 578 How about marrying the princess to Li Chaosheng
Chen Xinjia deserves to be an old fritter. These few words are as if he didn’t say anything. You still can’t find his big fault. Everyone wants to applaud at this moment. What you said is very good. Please don’t say it again, that’s right. , This is really good, but is it useful?

It was useless. At this time, Zhou Yanru and others looked at Chen Xinjia and wanted to say: Well, what old Chen Ni said is very good, the ball is really smooth.

Chongzhen frowned slightly. He also felt that what Chen Xinjia said was the same as if he hadn't said it, but what Chen Xinjia said was also very reasonable. At this time, it's not just what one person says. The most important thing at this time is to brainstorm.

At this moment, Chongzhen looked at Zhou Yanru and said, "Zhou Shoufu, what do you mean?"

Zhou Yanru heard the words and said: "The trespassers flooded Kaifeng this time, causing the people around Kaifeng to live in dire straits. I don't know much about it, Your Majesty should ask Lord Chen and Lord Wang."

After hearing this, Chen Xinjia and Wang Qiaonian scolded their mothers, you old fox, it's really bad that you still have a relationship with Mui at this time and put your relationship aside.

Chongzhen nodded and said, "What does Wang Aiqing think?"

Wang Qiaonian heard the words and said: "Your Majesty, the bandits are in full swing. I think that there are only four people in Ming Dynasty who can take up the task of fighting against the bandits. One is Master Hong Chengchou from Liaodong, and the other is Sun Chuanting from Xuanfu." Your Excellency, there are also Lord Yang Sichang from Hubei, and Lord Zuo Liangyu who is stationed in Tongguan, as for who to choose, it is up to His Majesty to decide with all your lords."

After hearing this, Chongzhen fell into deep thought. Wang Qiaonian was right. At present, there are only four top generals in the Ming Dynasty, but Hong Chengchou can't move. The situation in Liaodong is even more difficult than that of Li Zicheng.

Hong Chengchou can last a while in Liaodong, so only Sun Chuanting, Yang Sichang and Zuo Liangyu are left.

Zuo Liangyu Chongzhen didn't want to move, and the reason is very simple. Lantian is a scourge. If he doesn't keep his eyes on Lantian, when Lantian leaves Tongguan, the harm will be much greater than that of Li Zicheng. Li Zicheng is a bandit, and fighting is mobile. That is to conquer a land and govern a land, thus completely separating this land from the territory of Ming Dynasty.

This is the real national thief, national thief!

Then there are only two people left, Yang Sichang and Sun Chuanting, these two people's positions are very important, Sun Chuanting is stationed in the Xuanfu, and the Xuanfu is the most important pass to defend Jiannu and Mongolia. Sun Chuanting can't move lightly if it doesn't become a pasture for foreigners to gallop.

What about Yang Sichang?
Yang Sichang was playing hide-and-seek with Zhang Xianzhong in Hubei at this time, and it seems that Zhang Xianzhong's purpose was not to occupy Hubei, but to enter Sichuan. The old lady broke her wrists, and then transferred Yang Sichang out to deal with Li Zicheng?
Thinking of this, Chongzhen looked at the crowd and said: "My dear friends, what do you think of transferring Yang Sichang to Henan?"

After hearing this, Zhou Yanru and the others looked at each other, followed by Zhou Yanru and cupped their hands and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Yang is the Secretary of the Ministry of War, and his military capabilities are top-notch in the world. If he is sent to Henan to suppress Li Zicheng, he will surely be able to defeat Li Zicheng." This chaos."

Chongzhen nodded when he heard this, and at this moment Wang Qiaonian said, "Master Zhou's words are very true, and Master Yang will definitely put down the rebellion if he goes out."

Chen Xinjia thought for a while and said to Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, but Lord Yang Sichang is suppressing Zhang Xianzhong. If His Majesty transfers Yang Sichang away, what should Zhang Xianzhong do?"

After hearing this, Chongzhen frowned slightly, and Zhou Yanru said: "Master Chen's words are very true, but according to the battle reports from Hubei, Zhang Xianzhong's goal is not Hubei, but wants to enter Sichuan. There is Mrs. Qin in Sichuan. , there will be no loss, compared with the other three, it is the best choice to transfer Lord Yang to Henan to suppress the rebellion at this time."

Chen Xinjia was silent when he heard the words, and Chongzhen said, "Well, what else do you love to say?"

After hearing this, everyone was silent. Yang Sichang was indeed a good choice. After all, Yang Sichang had been competing with Lu Xiangsheng all these years, so everyone subconsciously believed that Yang Sichang's ability was similar to that of Lu Xiangsheng.

Back then, Lu Xiangsheng quelled Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng and others' counter-judgment, so now Yang Sichang, who is in the same position as Lu Xiangsheng, can deal with Li Zicheng according to the principle.

So after a while of discussion, everyone decided to choose Yang Sichang as the central idea, but Cao Huachun wanted to say something during this process, but in the end he just pursed his lips, and Zhou Yanru also saw Cao Huachun's actions, but he remained calm.

Seeing that the big guys didn't object, Chongzhen immediately asked Wang Chengen to issue an order to immediately transfer Yang Sichang to Henan to command all the troops in Henan. He must curb Li Zicheng's arrogance and completely eliminate Li Zicheng.

After the imperial decree was drafted, Chongzhen felt a little better. A big rock fell to the ground, and Chongzhen was also tired. He waved his hand and asked Wang Chengen to send the imperial decree, and immediately let Yang Sichang enter Henan to deal with Li Zicheng.

And the rest of the princes also went back separately, ready to support Henan in all aspects and eliminate Li Zicheng.

Everyone left the palace, Zhou Yanru stopped Cao Huachun who was about to leave.

"Eunuch Cao!"

Cao Huachun paused, then turned to look at Zhou Yanru. Usually, Cao Huachun would never get too close to Zhou Yanru. After all, it is a big taboo for eunuchs to get too close to court ministers. If things go wrong, the emperor will be jealous. , when the time comes, my life will not be guaranteed.

But today Cao Huachun wanted to say a few words to Zhou Yanru, so Cao Huachun asked the little eunuch to carry the sedan chair behind him, Cao Huachun said: "Zhou Shoufu, I will show you a way."

Zhou Yanru smiled and turned to Chen Xinjia behind him, Wang Qiaonian said: "You two go first, and I will follow."

The two looked at Zhou Yanru and Cao Huachun strangely. How come two people who are usually at odds are still walking together today?

The two were very curious, but they didn't say much, and left in a hurry.

At this time, Zhou Yanru and Cao Huachun were walking together. After walking a few steps, Zhou Yanru said: "Eunuch Cao, do you think Yang Sichang can put down Li Zicheng's rebellion?"

Cao Huachun laughed and said, "Yang Sichang seems to be very close to your lord, why did your lord ask me about this?"

Zhou Yanru laughed and said: "Eunuch Cao has worked hard for the country for decades, and has a unique vision. Some things still need to be listened to by Eunuch Cao."

After hearing this, Cao Huachun paused and said, "Do you want to hear the truth or lies?"

Zhou Yanru was taken aback and said, "What about the truth?"

Cao Huachun said: "Although Mr. Yang is a letter to the Ministry of War and is proficient in military affairs, he is still a bit reluctant to Li Zicheng. A giant bandit like Li Zicheng needs at least two capable ministers to suppress it. What do you think?"

Zhou Yanru nodded when he heard this, and said, "What Eunuch said is true, so who do Eunuch think is better to help Master Yang?"

Cao Huachun laughed and said, "Didn't Duke Zhou understand it already?"

Immediately after, the two looked at each other and said, "Zuo Liangyu!"

The next moment, the two couldn't help laughing. It was true that Zuo Liangyu was the most suitable one. The first Hong Chengchou would definitely not be able to move, so he was ruled out directly. The only ones left besides Hong Chengchou were Sun Chuanting and Zuo Liangyu.

Sun Chuanting did not say that he declared the position and importance of the Governor General, but only said that his relationship with Yang Sichang was not suitable for working together. First of all, Sun Chuanting was a good friend of Lu Xiangsheng, and Yang Sichang was to blame for Lu Xiangsheng's death. There was a gap.

Immediately after the Tartar invasion, Yang Sichang once placed Sun Chuanting and Yang Sichang together in Julu, so these two people themselves have enmity, and two people who have enmity you insist on pinching them together, This is obviously inappropriate, so after choosing and choosing, Zuo Liangyu is the most suitable team with Yang Sichang.

After all, the two of them have a good relationship. They were allies in the annexation of Lantian back then. Naturally, they are more in tune with each other now.

But just now neither of the two said they wanted to move Zuo Liangyu, the reason is very simple, they all know the weight of Lan Tian in Chongzhen's heart, Lan Tian is more cruel than Li Zicheng in Chongzhen, so Zuo Liangyu and the others dare not Otherwise, it will touch Chongzhen's fragile heart.

But both of them know Lan Tian well, they have been paying attention to Lan Tian through various means over the years, and as they pay more and more attention, they are horrified to find that Lan Tian's strength has far exceeded their imagination, restricting Lan Tian It's not Zuo Liangyu's army that is expanding outward, but Li Chaosheng's heart!
If Li Chaosheng wanted to leave Lantian, not to mention Zuo Liangyu, Yang Sichang would not be able to stop him even with Sun Chuanting. Therefore, Zuo Liangyu's army was placed in Lantian as a display, to make Chongzhen suspicious.

Zhou Yanru and Cao Huachun stopped talking, and took a few steps forward, Zhou Yanru said: "Eunuch Cao, did you know that there was a small conflict between Zuo Liangyu's army and Lantian some time ago?"

Cao Huachun heard the words: "I heard a little bit, it seems that Zuo Liangyu's son Zuo Menggeng, who is not up to date, had a conflict with a militia team in Lantian, but he still didn't win."

"Yeah, it's ridiculous, it's ridiculous, it's really ridiculous. Eunuch Cao knows that there are tens of 10 militiamen in Lantian now. You said that if these 10 people were all armed and went to Lantian, Zuo Liangyu Can you stop it?"

Zhou Yanru looked at Cao Huachun and said, Cao Huachun laughed and said, "Shoufu, I understand what you want to say. Let me tell you a story. South Seas and Siam have elephants. Do you know about Shoufu?"

"Know a thing or two."

"I once saw Siamese mahouts with Tian Qi. The elephants they trained were as tall as mountains, but the ropes that tied the elephants were only as thick as a finger. If the elephant wanted to break free, it could be easily pulled away. But the elephant was locked on the finger-thick rope obediently and never broke free."

"Master Tianqi was curious, so he asked, why?"

"The mahout trainer replied: This elephant has been chained with this rope since it was the youngest. The elephant never broke free when it was young. When it grows up, its heart is locked, and it will never think about breaking free again."

"Oh I got it."

Zhou Yanru nodded, and Cao Huachun said, "And Lantian is that elephant now, and Daming's force is like a thin rope to it. If he wants to, he can easily break free, but he didn't do that. Why?"

"Your father-in-law is saying that Lan Tian's heart has also been locked?"

Zhou Yanru narrowed his eyes and said.

Cao Huachun said: "Yes, someone once said that His Majesty will not die, and Lan Tian will not rebel. I thought it was nonsense, but it was Lan Tian's signal to the court to confuse the court, so as to reduce the targeting of him. However, in the past few years I think this statement is probably not groundless, it is more like the lock that locks Lantian, if not for Zuo Liangyu's tricks, there will be no bones left that Lantian swallowed, Duke Zhou thinks so?"

Zhou Yanru said: "If you put it this way, I also feel that it is not Daming's army that is trapping Lantian, but the Lantian people or Li Chaosheng respects His Majesty. Because he respects His Majesty, he does not send troops. That's why Zuo Liangyu has been able to keep an eye on Lantian for all these years so that nothing goes wrong."

Cao Huachun nodded and said, "In other words, if you don't need Zuo Liangyu, you don't need to send a few random people there, even if you don't need to send, Li Chaosheng will not send troops to Lantian at will, which means that Zuo Liangyu has actually been left idle all these years."

"If you have a strong general but don't use it, Duke Zhou thinks it's a waste?"

Cao Huachun looked at Zhou Yanru with a smile, Zhou Yanru nodded and said: "Eunuch Cao, what you said is very true. Lantian can no longer be conquered by force, so now Lantian should not be conquered by force, but should find a way to influence Li Chaosheng. Personally, either by giving favors or influencing their minds, as long as Li Chaosheng doesn't want to fight Daming, Lantian will be trapped in a region for the rest of his life, Eunuch Cao thinks my words are right."

"Hehehe... Duke Zhou is worthy of being the pillar of the country. He has the profound meaning of the art of war. It is not advisable for Lantian to use force. We should change our minds and use favors before we can continue To lock up Lantian, the flood dragon, as long as Li Chaosheng is locked up, then Lantian will not only not be a burden to Daming, but may even become His Majesty's help, if you get Lantian's help, Daming is hopeful!"

Cao Huachun said emotionally, after hearing this, Zhou Yanru smiled and said, "Elder-in-law is very true, but how can we lock Li Chaosheng's heart like a dragon? Give him an official title?"

Cao Huachun shook his head and said: "It's not easy to use. Your Majesty named Li Chaosheng as Marquis, but Li Chaosheng didn't respond at all, which means this can't impress this hero."

"What does the father-in-law mean?"

Cao Huachun said: "I, an eunuch, can't think so much, I still need Duke Zhou to think about it."

Zhou Yanru squinted his eyes when he heard the words, and looked at Cao Huachun. This old bastard is very cunning. If he didn't think of a way, how could he mention that he is an eunuch? This sentence obviously wants me to think about it, but there are some words Can't say that.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yanru looked at Cao Huachun, and Cao Huachun also looked at Zhou Yanru. The two looked at each other for a long time. Zhou Yanru seemed to say something gossip, and said to himself: "It seems that our Princess Changping has reached the age of marriage. .”

(End of this chapter)