Sun Chengzong had complicated feelings towards Yuan Chonghuan at this time. In his opinion, Yuan Chonghuan was no longer the boy who humbly asked for advice. At this time, Yuan Chonghuan is more like a child who has grown up and has his own thoughts.
As his teacher and benefactor, Sun Chengzong knew him very well.
Because he has been working under Sun Chengzong since he came out of seclusion. His skills were taught to him step by step by Sun Chengzong. Sun Chengzong knows best what kind of character and temper he has and how much he weighs.
Yuan Chonghuan and Chongzhen have similar personalities, that is, they have short tempers and can't keep their temper.
How else would Chongzhen use Yuan Chonghuan?
Yuan Chonghuan's earnest proposal was not Chongzhen's inner desire.
Sun Chengzong did not speak anymore, and He Kegang, as the supervisor of Yuan Chonghuan arranged by Donglin, could only remain silent at this time.
Sun Chengzong's tea-making hands were shaking a little. He was restless and always felt a little uneasy. His uneasiness was not about the Chifeng battlefield. If the emperor is in such a hurry for a decisive battle, he is destined to fail. There was no suspense, he had accepted the reality.
His uneasiness came from Yuan Chonghuan.
He became more and more worried that his close disciple would make mistakes in his official career. Once the officialdom falls, most people will never recover. Two rises and two falls is a legend, three rises and three falls is a miracle.
Sun Chengzong was Tianqi's teacher, and he knew and appreciated the late emperor very well.
The first time Yuan Chonghuan boasted was with Emperor Tianqi.
As a result, he was questioned by the emperor, leaving him speechless and blushing. From then on, I dared not make a sound with my tail between my legs. It wasn't until Chongzhen was replaced that he began to show off his quick victory theory again.
Sun Chengzong remembered that it was November of the sixth year of Tianqi. Yuan Chonghuan, who was the governor of Liaodong at the time, wrote a memorial to spread the word. Bragging that he had found a way to regain Liaodong. That is to build cities and farm fields, press forward step by step, and encroach on each step. The old slaves have nothing to do. If the ministers are allowed to coordinate the affairs of Liaodong, they will surely surrender to the built slaves.
"The implements of the ancestors are not enshrined, and the ancestral system cannot be adjusted. Human feelings do not tolerate the slightest intention of the minister. If you act accordingly, if the slave does not surrender, he will be captured by the minister... What happened to me is not an accident, so If you dare to divine things, they will surely come true." (Volume 78 of "Records of Emperor Xizong of the Ming Dynasty").
Tianqi was 22 years old at the time, and Sun Chengzong secretly used the corner of his eyes to see his reaction in the court.
He found that the emperor's expression was unwavering, and he told Wei Zhongxian, who was reading the memorial, to stop reading with a straight face.
Tianqi asked six details in an unusually calm manner: "We are defending Fang Yin from the front, so we can calmly discuss its actions. But what instructions should be given to the back so that the army and the people do not interfere with each other? What allocations should be made so that the agricultural war is not partial? What should we do? Drill, so that all the peasants are surrounded by soldiers? What kind of updates should be made, so that all the troops in the camp are farmers? What kind of boundary management can be enough to limit the army and horses? How to collect security, so as not to steal the grain? All matters should be carefully coordinated and implemented in every district."
Yuan Chonghuan, please tell me in detail how to defend the city and farm the land so that the army and the people can coexist. The discipline of the Ming Dynasty's army was so bad that it harmed the people more than bandits. How do you solve it.
The people of Liao guard the land of Liao, and the soldiers and civilians are one. Specifically how to farm and fight at the same time.
What to do when enemies come during farming time? What to do if the enemy comes during the autumn harvest? Fight or withdraw.
You talk about integrating soldiers with farmers, how to train them in daily life so that farmers have combat effectiveness.
How to rotate so that soldiers can not only fight well, but also farm well in peacetime.
How to defend the border and prevent the enemy from destroying the farmland.
How to collect the food without it being snatched away by the enemy. If it was robbed by the slaves, wouldn't you have planted the land for the slaves?
These series of questions made Yuan Chonghuan dumbfounded. He didn't analyze these details carefully at all. I just thought it would work, I simply made a plan and submitted it. How to implement it specifically, and whether it can be implemented, I have not settled down at all, carefully considered, studied, and investigated. There was no discussion with the grassroots. As for the specific study on how to implement it, nothing has been done.
Tianqi is a very calm and pragmatic emperor, but his life span is too short.
His rank is much higher than Chongzhen. When he was alive, the court was completely under his control and the finances were basically sustainable. Militarily, the defense line in Liaodong was consolidated.
From this passage, we can see what kind of impression Yuan Chonghuan has in Tianqi's mind. The emperor actually didn't like him very much, he was just compromising with Dong Lin. Later, his resignation had already been revealed.
From here we can see what the emperor thought of him. He is so happy about his achievements, he is superficial, he does things in an exaggerated way, and he does not live up to his reputation. People at that time did not have a positive evaluation of him. "Chonghuan is short and sharp, shaped like a small dog, but has a very violent temper. He talks about world affairs arm in arm with no shame. But he dreams all day long, and falls into the mist of the curtain, without knowing what is going on. It’s also a nightmare.”
Tianqi has a very calm understanding of the Liaodong issue.
"According to my plan, the slave may not surrender, and the surrender is not trustworthy; the battle will be won, and victory cannot be frivolous. Do it based on reality, and take action when necessary. It is right, and the wonder lies in it. It is also good to do what is necessary to appease people. For that."
The central meaning of this passage is to act according to reality and take action when necessary. Based on the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, the strength comparison between the enemy and ourselves. The Ming Dynasty could not destroy Jiannu at all. Ping Liao needs to take a long-term approach, do his or her own work in a down-to-earth manner, and maintain the national strength and vitality of the Ming Dynasty to wait for the "right time"!
The hidden line of struggle here is that you don’t want to defraud me of my money by using beautiful words such as step by step and covering up fortifications and castle repairs. I will stick to the most economical defensive strategy. Ming Dynasty's finances cannot afford your nonsense. If the finances collapse, big things will happen.
The restoration of Liaoning is conditional, that is, the situation must be stabilized first and not continue to deteriorate. Then gradually strengthen military strength and wait for the opportunity. For example, natural disasters, civil strife among the slaves, uniting with Mongolia, etc. Just like Longzhong versus Zhong, the conditions for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains also awaited changes in the north.
He first criticized and then educated the arrogant Yuan Chonghuan, and he was very capable of leadership.
Yuan Chonghuan, you must be self-aware and estimate for yourself whether you can force Hou Jin to surrender to you with just a few moves of yours. If you claim to surrender, it must be a lie ("A slave may not surrender, but surrender is not trustworthy"). He had already seen that Yuan Chonghuan wanted to make a fuss about Hou Jin's surrender. Later, he indeed embarked on the dangerous path of privately negotiating peace with Hou Jin. It was a warning to the dangerous ideas he was just beginning to reveal.
After pouring cold water on him, Tianqi warned Yuan Chonghuan not to talk nonsense. Putting aside the defense of the city, if you can't win Houjin in a field battle, then don't get hysterical and talk nonsense about how you can defeat them ("The battle will be won, and victory is not easy to talk about"). A high-ranking official in a feudal territory should be steady and not make fun of others.
After the warning, the root cause of his erroneous thinking was also analyzed. You Yuan Chonghuan, don't always think about using some weird plot to defeat Jiannu. Doing your job honestly first is the best strategy for fighting the enemy! ("It's true, but there's something strange about it")
This is real insight. War is about national power and military strength. The battle formation is a real crushing force. Those who win by surprise are rare, and they are recorded in history because they are rare. There are too many head-on wars that are not recorded in history because they are ordinary.
After criticizing and educating Yuan Chonghuan, he achieved his goal. But he couldn't let him get discouraged or lose his spirit. He also encouraged Yuan Chonghuan to be loyal, hard-working, down-to-earth, do more practical things, do a good job, talk less, and do his job well. ("What should be done with care and mercy should also be done with kindness")
Finally, I did not forget to encourage him again. Cheer him up. He was overheated, so he deserved a slap on the head, but it was not Apocalypse's original intention to beat him into two fools, and then shrink back in fear and dare not do anything.
It can be seen that in Emperor Tianqi, controlling power has reached the level of art.
Make it work for you and you will make a difference. If you are not allowed to play your role, you will not be able to play your role. When is your turn to make a difference. You can make a difference.
Both of them came from Sun Chengzong, and the difference in level is not as big as usual.
Tianqi's overall view and macro leadership ability are outstanding. The level of infighting against the gentry is also top-notch. His ambition and ability can be seen from the fact that he dared to use the enemy Wei Zhongxian to fight against Concubine Zheng.
Being able to shoot at the bright moon with a scimitar means a person with skill is bold.
Sun Chengzong felt regretful that the late emperor left too early. Otherwise, why would you put me in such a difficult position today? The emperor didn't understand and acted nonsense. The ministers are all idiots, either blind or dark-hearted. open
Eyes tell lies and do wrong things.
Everyone is working for the benefit of themselves and their own groups, regardless of Ming Dynasty. Originally, he planned to train Yuan Chonghuan and become the second generation military leader in Donglin. It's a pity that he has now lost his mind for power.
After fighting in Chifeng for more than 20 days, Guan Ning's army actually stood still.
Sun Chengzong's old eyes are not dim. It seems that some measures need to be prepared in advance to avoid uncontrollable changes in the situation.
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