Zhou Yanru looked back three times in one step and looked at the closed door of the Qianqing Palace. His face was a little ugly and his heart was heavy. He clearly knew that there were new changes in Liaodong, but at this time, he could no longer participate in them.

Zhou Yanru's tenure in the Military Aircraft Department was not short.

He is very clear about everything done by the Military Aircraft Department.

Whether it is to suppress rebels by rogues, to suppress rebellions by building captives, or to assign military commanders abroad, or to adjust the garrison in the capital, etc., the functions and powers of the Military Aircraft Department are not unimportant.

Taking the "Counter Rebellion" as a guide, the Military Aircraft Department has grown from scratch to today, step by step, and has been involved in many important military tasks.

It seems that the Ministry of War is in charge of military affairs in the government and controls many powers, but in fact this is no longer the case.

The Military Aircraft Department has jurisdiction over any counterinsurgency matters that alarm the imperial court. In a sense, the Military Aircraft Department's status and authority are almost superior to those of the Ministry of War.

Especially after Fu Zonglong, Yang Wenyue, Ding Qirui, and Yang Sichang were added to the Military Machinery Department, ministers like Liu Hongxun and Li Banghua, who also served as ministers of the Military Machinery Department, were assigned to serve in other places. The political structure of the Ming Dynasty has quietly undergone fundamental changes. Change.

Power is earned through actions, not through the so-called majesty of the emperor and the use of words to threaten ministers to replace them. That would be too detrimental to the emperor's authority and dignity.

"All the ministers have read the secret memorials submitted by Liaoqian and Dongjiang Town."

Emperor Chongzhen stood with his hands behind his hands, staring at the map of Liaodong in front of him, and said with a serious expression: "Judging from the current situation, the overall situation in Liaodong is no longer dominated by the Jianlu family.

At least there have been new changes.

The chess piece of the Liaodong Rebel Army was indeed sent by me before. The Military Aircraft Department did not know about it in advance, and I also secretly provided corresponding support.

Now the Dongjiang Army wants to take advantage of the large number of captives attracted by the Liaodong Rebel Army in the Xiuyan City area, take advantage of the chaos, rush to Zhenjiang Fort, and try to capture this place.

I feel that the decisions made by Liu Xingzuo, Jin Xuan and others are correct. If they can facilitate this matter and ask Jianlu to mobilize troops from western Liaoning or left Liaoning, it will further cause chaos."

"Your Majesty, I have some different views."

Wang Qia frowned slightly and expressed his worries, "If the Dongjiang Army's participation in the war fails to achieve this pre-war concept, I am afraid that the losses to our Ming Dynasty will be great."

"Wang Shufu, your idea is wrong."

Wang Zaijin objected: "The true level of the Liaodong Rebel Army is debatable, but the Military Aircraft Department knows the strength of the Dongjiang Army.

If the Dongjiang Army is well organized and well planned, and wants to take advantage of the chaos to recapture Zhenjiang Fort, there is absolutely a chance of doing so.

Don’t forget, on the Jianlu side, ever since Dongjiang Town began to cross the sea by boat and continuously harass southern Liaoning, and the Liaoqian side also started to follow suit, the pattern surrounding Liaodong has changed."

"That's right, I know everything Wang Shufu said."

Wang Qia stretched out his hand and said: "Judging from the military reports submitted from time to time in front of the Liao Dynasty, there are indeed quite a lot of movements surrounding the areas of western Liaoning and left Liao, such as the Haraqin, Inner Khalkha, and Chahar.

Especially under the rule of the Horqin Grassland, there have been considerable changes in several parties, and even some tribes among the Horqin tribes have become restless.

But based on these objective facts alone, we cannot unilaterally confirm that Jianlu will not dispatch heavy troops from Liaozuo to encircle and suppress the Liaodong rebel army first, and then jointly attack the Dongjiang army..."

Emperor Chongzhen stood with his hands behind his hands, listening to the quarrel between Wang Qia and Wang Zaijin. He didn't say much else. When talking about important military matters, he just had to dare to express his own opinions.

If even this cannot be achieved, then it is unrealistic for the Military Aircraft Department to take over the counter-insurgency affairs and ensure that the internal rebellion of the Ming Dynasty achieves good results and changes as soon as possible.

The Military Aircraft Department does not set up a so-called chief assistant like the cabinet, but sets up several rotating heads. The advantage of this is that everyone has the same official position. When dealing with a certain matter, they can express their own opinions without worrying about others.

"I think the military report submitted by Liu Xingzuo, Jin Xuan and others is good."

Huang Liji said at this time: "The capital is far away from the Liaodong front line. After all, it is far apart. It is impossible to control changes in the situation on the front line in a timely manner.

While we are discussing this, the situation in Liaodong may change.

What is the situation in southern Liaoning and left Liaoning? There is not much clear guidance on where the military aircraft are located, but it is still possible in western Liaoning."

"What Huang Qing said is exactly what I think."

Emperor Chongzhen stretched out his hand and said: "There is actually no point in continuing to argue about how the Dongjiang Army should act. What we have to consider now is whether we can fight in western Liaoning and whether we dare to fight.

Zhu Qing also knows it in his heart.

The fall of western Liaoning made the Ming Dynasty in a very passive situation in Liao. This also led Sun Qing to propose the policy of building cities and attacking steadily when he first took control of Liaodong.

Facts have proved that this policy was too rigid and too costly, and it also led to many bad policies and problems in the armies under Liao Qian's rule."

Wang Qia, Wang Zaijin, and Huang Liji looked at each other with different expressions. What the emperor said was indeed the actual situation in Liaodong.

Now at the Military Aircraft Department, the additional ministers have not yet taken up their posts, and the outgoing ministers are handing over errands. Wang Qia, Wang Zaijin, and others are under great pressure.

Counterinsurgency efforts in various places must be coordinated.

The garrison in the capital must be balanced.

At present, the military aircraft department is extremely busy.

"That's why I think I need to fight!"

Looking at everyone's reaction, Emperor Chongzhen said resolutely: "If we can take advantage of this opportunity to regain the entire western Liaoning, we will achieve fundamental changes in the fight against rebellion in Liaoning.

My intention is very clear. This strategic policy must be carried out by the Military Aircraft Department to Liao Qian, but the specific method of implementation is still up to Sun Qing and others.

If the situation in Liaoqian does not meet such conditions and situations, then there is no need to fight. Of course, this is the last thing to be discussed."

"What your Majesty means is that...the Military Aircraft Department has not clearly formulated a detailed policy." Wang Zaijin frowned and said, "Just simply express his attitude towards this matter?"

"It can be understood this way."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said: "However, a rough conceptual guideline still needs to be issued for reference before Liao Dynasty to clarify the corresponding scope.

So be it.

In view of the current responsibilities of the Military Aircraft Department, I will formulate this concept and policy. Once it is clear, the Military Aircraft Department will rush 800 miles away and dispatch it to Liaoqian.

From now on, the Military Aircraft Department must compile and revise all military reports involving Liaodong and distribute them to several branches in a timely manner so that they can know the actual situation.

Do what you can, and whether Liaoxi can really be recovered depends on the overall situation."

"I obey your orders."

Wang Qia, Wang Zaijin and others were busy bowing and responding.

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