Chapter 2227 Gui Zi Scroll is approaching and the fire is burning
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.
Feng Tang was able to suppress both parties when he was the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. However, after Feng Tang left and let Cao Wenzhao take over the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, this harmonious situation no longer existed.
Cao Wenzhao, He Renlong, Zuo Guangxian, Cui Zongyin, and Li Guoqi were the generals who came from Datong and Yulin during the Feng Tang Dynasty, together with the old Liaodong generals Zhao Lijiao, Du Song, Liu Wei, 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 was very worrying for Sun Chengzong.
"Zhisheng, has Nurhaci done anything recently?" Zhang Huaichang 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 Nurhachi's ambition, how could he not be aware of 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. But 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 ignore Shanxi. If the situation is really messed up by the White Lotus Sect and Tumut people, it will be very difficult. 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, such as the mountain-crossing camp, the city-destroying camp, and the sudden attack camp. , all came from the recruitment and reorganization of rebel armies, but whether they can be fought or not is hard to say."
Sun Chengzong didn't think much of the guards recruited by 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: "This is an idea, but can the Ma Jinbao Department solve the two rebel armies of Zijin Liang and Qiu Zixiong? These two departments 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 flags and shout loudly, they don't really have many troops that can fight." Sun Chengzong said with certainty: "Now we have no choice."
Zhang Huaichang thought for a moment and decided that this was all he could do. If it continued, the situation would become even more uncontrollable. The Tumutes and Fengzhou Bailian did not dare to relax, so Chai Guozhu's Shanxi Town could no longer move. "That's it, that's it." Well, what do Liaodong Town Zhisheng think it should be done with?"
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 there is to be an adjustment, 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."
"Where should we put Cao Wenzhao? He is not alone, he has a large group of people under his command." Zhang Huaichang also found it difficult to handle.
The biggest problem for these warriors is that they have a large group of subordinates. How can they 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 talk about Xuanfu, but the position 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 the town of Denglai was actually an empty frame. There was only the Denglai navy, and the land army only had two or three thousand men 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.
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. In charge of Xuan 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 was noncommittal about Sun Chengzong's suggestions.
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 will take over your position. How about you come back to the ministry, Zhisheng?” Zhang Huaichang felt that he had to make up his mind 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 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 being a minister of courtesy. If you choose a military man, Tong Zhongkui can also do it.” Sun Chengzong pondered and said: “Tong Zhongkui is the commander of the Shandong Capital Division, so it is more appropriate for him to take over the Northern Front Army.”
Liqing is the name of Yuan Keli. Yuan Keli is now the doctor of Wu Xuan Division, 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 court will consider sending someone to patrol Shanxi. I am afraid that Li Qing is the candidate being brewed by the cabinet."
Sun Chengzong was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Then choose Tong Zhongkui. His performance in Shandong in the past two years has been pretty good, and Feng Tang and I have been able to work well with him."
"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 ministers later... "
Sun Chengzong raised his eyebrows and said, "Ziying is coming back too. Shaanxi has basically been 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 and recommended that the court commend Li Tengfang..." Zhang Huaichang laughed, "I heard that Shaanxi's harvest this summer is good, compared to It has been much better since last year and the year before last, especially since Ziying vigorously promoted potato cultivation in Shaanxi and the results were excellent..."
"As long as the food problem is solved, the situation in Shaanxi can actually be stabilized. It seems that Ziying found 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 your help and Ziying's help. I am old, and It turns out that I am not specialized in military affairs, but 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 are all aware of the coming storm, so there is no room for neglect. "
(End of this chapter)