Zhang Huaichang didn't understand Sun Chengzong's reminder.
Cao Wenzhao and Zhao Shujiao have been at odds with each other for more than a day or two.
When Feng Tang was the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, he was still able to suppress both parties. However, after Feng Tang left and let Cao Wenzhao take over the command of the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, this harmonious situation no longer existed.
Cao Wenzhao, He Renlong, Zuo Guangxian, Cui Zongyin, Li Guoqi and other generals from Datong and Yulin who were sent by Feng Tang from Datong and Yulin were joined by a group of old Liaodong generals such as Zhao Lijiao, Du Song, Liu Zhu, Zu Dashou and Zu Dabi. Fire and water were incompatible, and the two sides fought endlessly. Because Cao Wenzhao was too junior, he could not suppress Zhao Lijiao, so the situation in Liaodong Town made Sun Chengzong worried.
"Zhisheng, has there been any change in Nurhaci recently?" Zhang Huai did not directly answer Sun Chengzong's question, but asked Jianzhou Jurchen. "There has been no change from last year to now, but this is what I am most worried about. With Nurhaci's ambition, how could he not know about the various situations in our mainland? As far as I know, he has sent many spies to sneak into our mainland, and he must have cooperated with us. I have contacts with Nanjing. When the chaos broke out in Shanxi, I was worried that they would take the opportunity to cause chaos. However, there has been no movement since last autumn. However, the more this happens, the bigger their plans are. I am worried about Nurhaci, Lindan Batur, and even Su Nang and Feng. Zhou Bailian has a tacit understanding. The southern invasion led by the Chahar people did not achieve much results, but Nurhaci succeeded at Fushun Pass, which greatly enhanced the power of the Jianzhou Jurchens. Once Nurhachi takes action this time, he will probably be even more ruthless. hot,
"Then you mean that the Northern Front Army cannot move?" Zhang Huaichang sighed.
He also knew that the Northern Front Army was the only way to hold back Liaodong. Once Liaodong was in a tight situation, only this army could take the lead. Once it was mobilized, something happened to Liaodong and it would be out of control. Especially the current internal fighting in Liaodong Town was even more frustrating. It's hard to rest assured.
"I'm afraid we can't move." Sun Chengzong shook his head, "But we can't leave Shanxi alone. It will be very difficult if the situation is really messed up by the White Lotus Sect and the Tumuts. Can we consider deploying troops from Shaanxi?" "Shaanxi?" Zhang Huaichang pondered for a moment, "Although the three sides and four towns are currently relatively stable, there are not many elites left. Feng Ziying trained several guards in Shaanxi. The mountain-crossing camp, the city-destroying camp, and the assault camp are all based on The rebel army has been recruited and reorganized, but whether it can fight or not is hard to say."
Sun Chengzong didn't think much of the guards recruited from the rebels. He thought for a while and said: "Ma Jinbao from Guyuan Town was transferred to the Guanzhong Plain by Ziying to quell the rebellion. The Tongguan Guards also stationed in Puzhou. I remember Ziying was there. It was also specifically mentioned in the Di newspaper, indicating that Ziying also took precautions against the chaos in southern Shanxi. Ma Jinbao's Guyuan Army still has 10,000 people, so it is better to let it cross the river. In addition, one or two of the several guards can be selected to enrich it. Enter Guyuan Town so that we can form a suppression force to resolve the chaos in Shanxi."
Zhang Huaichang's eyes lit up, and then he frowned: "That's an idea, but can the Ma Jinbao Division solve the rebellion of Zijin Liang and Qiu Zixiong? These two divisions are now in great momentum, with more than 70,000 or 80,000 troops. ………”
"How do you know if you don't try? What's more, although these rebels raise their banners and shout loudly, they don't really have many troops that can fight." Sun Chengzong said with certainty: "Now we have no other choice.
choose. "
Zhang Huaichang thought for a while and could only do this. If it continues, the situation will become even more uncontrollable. The Tumutes and Fengzhou Bailian dare not relax, so Chai Guozhu's Shanxi Town cannot move anymore. "That's it, that's it. , how do you think Liaodong Town Zhisheng should deal with it?"
This question is difficult to answer. Cao Wenzhao is a direct descendant of Feng Tang. He has only served as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong for a short time, and he has no fault. If he wants to adjust, there seems to be no reason, but Zhao Shujiao is making a lot of noise. If you don't adjust as soon as possible, something will definitely happen.
"Master Shangshu, how about transferring Cao Wenzhao?" After a long time, Sun Chengzong suggested with difficulty: "Let Zhao Lijiao take over as the commander-in-chief. In this way, the military power in Liaodong will be unified, and if something happens, it will be better able to deal with it."
"Then where should Cao Wenzhao put it? He is not alone, he also has a large group of people under him." Zhang Huaichang also found it difficult to handle.
The biggest problem for these warriors is a large group of subordinates, but they have to fight with them. Without a group of generals, how can they control the army and fight? This becomes an unsolvable problem.
"How about Denglai?" Sun Chengzong wanted to go to Xuanfu, but the location of Xuanfu was too important.
He felt that the cabinet might not be able to pass it, so he could only tentatively propose Denglai.
Prince Teng had long since become a traitor, and Denglai Town was actually an empty structure now. There was only Denglai Navy, and the land army only had two or three thousand people left behind. It was reasonable to let Cao Wenzhao go and reluctantly, but it just needed to be rebuilt. That is another long process, and the current court does not have much money to support the reconstruction of Denglai Town. Zhang Huaichang glanced at Sun Chengzong, half-smiling but not smiling, "Zhi Sheng,
Why are you learning to do this kind of trick now? Is it necessary to rebuild Denglai Town? Even if it needs to be rebuilt, it shouldn’t be now. Where will the court get the money to rebuild? After Cao Wenzhao was sent there, wouldn't he become a beggar? Can he agree? "
Sun Chengzong sighed, "Master Shangshu, I also know that this is a bad idea, but where can you put Cao Wenzhao? There is a vacancy in the Xuanfu, but the cabinet can't agree? I would say that the Xuanfu is actually the most suitable , Now the reconstruction progress is slow, Lin Dan Batur is really going to start an uprising, this is another big loophole, then Datong Yang Yuan and Ji Zhen You Shigong will be in a hurry again, I am also worried that the Northern Front Army may not be able to use Liaodong, Instead, it will be used on the Xuanfu side."
Zhang Huaichang rubbed his hands and frowned. He didn't have a good idea. The situation in Xuanfu Town was the worst. However, he and Li Sancai also proposed to appoint the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu as soon as possible. However, the cabinet's opinions were not unanimous. It is said that Chen Jingxuan still did not give up. , has been plotting activities, but this candidate is unacceptable to Zhang Huaichang.
In addition, Ma Chengxun is also active, but Ye Fang and others are very wary of the Ma family. They feel that the Feng family is already troublesome enough. If the Ma family resurfaces, it will be more difficult for the court to deal with in the future, so they are not willing to let the Ma family take over the propaganda. Mansion.
Now there are three major families in the Zhou army, the Feng, Li, and Ma families. The Li family is now dead and has no movement. It is true that Li Chengliang offended too many people back then, and the loss of Kuandian Six Forts was too hated by the civil servants. The Feng family only has Feng. Feng Ziying, one of the Tang dynasties, took the path of a civil servant, so although there were some taboos, it was still pretty good. There were many children in the Ma family. After Ma Gui retired, the court did not suppress the other nephews, but it also did not give them too many opportunities.
Zhang Huaichang did not comment on Sun Chengzong's suggestion.
Because he had no say in this matter, and both Denglai and Xuanfu had their own difficulties, but Cao Wenzhao couldn't do anything.
Now he feels more and more that there is a lack of people in the ministry who can speak. It turns out that Feng Ziying can often be brought in to discuss things. Sun Chengzong is also good, but these two people are out now. When they really need to discuss it, they need to urgently discuss it. There is no time to spare.
"Cao Wenzhao takes over your position. How about you come back to the ministry, Zhisheng?" Zhang Huaichang felt that he still had to make a decision and couldn't keep delaying it like this.
"If it's not suitable, I can come back, but Cao Wenzhao takes over the Northern Front Army. Once something happens in Liaodong, if he is obsessed with personal grudges, Liaodong will be in danger." Sun Chengzong categorically denied, "Cao Wenzhao shouldn't be so shallow in his reasoning, but the military state It's a big deal, but we don't dare to take the risk." "Then who do you think can replace you?" Zhang Huaichang felt a headache.
"If you choose a civil servant, you should have no problem with Li Qing. If you choose a military man, Tong Zhongkui can also be used." Sun Chengzong pondered: "Tong Zhongkui is the commander of the Shandong Capital Division, so it is more appropriate for him to take over the Northern Front Army."
Li Qing is the name of Yuan Keli. Yuan Keli is now the doctor of the martial arts department, and it is indeed time to consider promoting him.
"Will the selection of Tong Zhongkui convince the public?" Zhang Huaichang pondered: "The situation in Shanxi is not optimistic. I guess the imperial court will consider sending someone to patrol Shanxi. I am afraid that Li Qing is the candidate being considered by the cabinet."
Sun Chengzong was stunned, then nodded: "Then choose Tong Zhongkui. His performance in Shandong in the past two years has been pretty good. Feng Tang and I have
Their cooperation is also harmonious. "
"Well, that's what I thought too." Zhang Huaichang rubbed his temples, "I intend to let you and Ziying return to the ministry, with you as the left minister and Ziying as the right minister. I plan to report it to the cabinet officials later... …”
Sun Chengzong raised his eyebrows, "Ziying is coming back too. Has Shaanxi been basically calmed down?"
"Well, that's almost it. Li Tengfang is doing quite well in Shaanxi, and he cooperates with Ziying very well. Ziying has already written to the cabinet recommending that the court commend Li Tengfang..." Zhang Huaichang laughed, "I heard that Shaanxi will have a good harvest this summer. Not bad, much better than last year and the year before that, especially
Ziying vigorously promotes potato cultivation in Shaanxi, which is very good..."
"As long as the food problem is solved, the situation in Shaanxi can actually be stabilized. It seems that Ziying has identified the crux of the problem as soon as he went to Shaanxi." Sun Chengzong also nodded in agreement, "Ziying considers the problem thoroughly and has flexible thinking. He is in the ministry , better than me.
"Haha, Zhisheng, you are too modest. If you say that Ziying has strong ability to adapt to situations, you are right. After all, he comes from a Wuxun family and has lived in the border areas for many years, so he is better at dealing with emergencies. But when it comes to military and national strategy, I am not as experienced as you in planning a country."
Zhang Huaichang waved his hand: "Of course, these are just my personal thoughts, and it depends on the opinions of everyone in the cabinet, but in any case, the Ministry of War needs help from you and Ziying. I am old, and It turns out that I am not specialized in military affairs, and now I find it quite difficult to deal with this aspect. With you two here, I can feel more at ease, especially now that you can all realize it.
The smell of approaching storm cannot be ignored at all. "
