The Minister of War

Author: Ankle fracture

The Minister of War

"Let's be together!" Chongzhen walked back to the dragon couch and sat down.

Wang Chengen slowly stood up from the ground.

"Big partner, do you think if I transfer all the troops from Shanhaiguan and Ning Jin to Shandong, can I drive the tiger thieves out of Shandong?" Chongzhen asked Wang Chengen in front of him.

Wang Chengen lowered his head and said, "I don't know, I'm afraid I have to ask the Ministry of War."

As a great eunuch who has been with Chongzhen for many years, I know the master in front of me very well. I don’t like the people in the inner court to interfere in the affairs of the government. Even if the problem is solved, once the matter is solved, it will be time to kill the donkey.

So as long as it is related to the government affairs, he always reminds himself that he must not talk too much about such things.

"You old dog, you can't share my worries at all." Chongzhen cursed, but there was no look of anger on his face.

"I am incompetent, please punish the emperor." Wang Chengen immediately knelt down in front of Chongzhen to apologize.

Chongzhen picked up the cover bowl on the table and said, "Okay, get up, I don't mean to blame you. If I understand everything, what else do those ministers do!"

Wang Chengen carefully got up from the ground.

"Go and find the Minister of War." Chongzhen explained.

Because of the tiger flag attacking Shandong, the Minister of War was replaced by another Minister of War, and the Minister of War was Zhang Fengyi.

Moreover, Zhang Fengyi was from Dai County, Shanxi. Sun Chuanting was promoted to deputy envoy of Shandong Censorship and led troops to fight against Shandong rebels, among which Zhang Fengyi worked behind his back.

A little eunuch went to Xuan Zhang Fengyi.

Not long after, Zhang Fengyi came to Qianqing Palace.

"Old minister, please see Your Majesty." Zhang Fengyi, with gray hair, bowed to Chongzhen.

"I'm not giving you a gift." Chongzhen raised his right hand and immediately ordered, "Give me a seat to Zhang Aiqing."

A little eunuch brought an embroidery pier and placed it beside Zhang Fengyi.

Zhang Fengyi lifted his hem and sat down.

"What do you think I've moved the capital to Nanjing?" Chongzhen asked Zhang Fengyi directly without any modification, and at the same time he stared at Zhang Fengyi's face.

Zhang Fengyi's heart trembled when he heard this.

Although I have heard that the emperor intends to move south for a long time, I didn’t expect that the errand would fall on my head.

This is not a good job, he made up his mind not to take it, at least he couldn't say it out of his mouth.

Thinking of this, he said, "Your Majesty, the fact of moving south is of great importance, I have never thought about it."

Although he did not want to stand out in the southward migration, he was unwilling to offend the emperor Chongzhen because of this incident.

"I haven't thought about it before, then I'll think about it now, when will I tell me when I'll tell me." Chongzhen picked up the cover bowl on the table and slowly tasted it.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fengyi smiled bitterly, but unexpectedly Chongzhen played a rogue.

The southward migration was thankless. He made up his mind to never interfere, and said, "Your Majesty, everything about the southward migration is of great importance, so we should discuss it with the cabinet."

If a fellow Taoist dies, I will not die. He pushed out the cabinet masters.

Moreover, it is impossible to move south without the support of the cabinet, so he doesn't think there is anything wrong with doing this.

"I will naturally ask the cabinet. I want to know your opinion now?" Chongzhen asked again without letting Zhang Fengyi go.

Zhang Fengyi felt a pain in his heart.

Knowing that he could not satisfy Chongzhen without saying anything, he said, "I think I shouldn't move south, at least I shouldn't have the idea of ​​moving south at this time."

"Then tell me, why shouldn't you move south!" Chongzhen's tone became a little unpleasant.

It is obviously dissatisfied with Zhang Fengyi's attitude of not supporting the southward migration.

Zhang Fengyi knew that if he did not tell the reason to convince Chongzhen, he would definitely be completely resentful. He said, "I think that although moving south at this time can save a momentary worry, he lost half of the Ming Dynasty. The lesson of the Southern Song Dynasty was right in front of him. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty had heavy troops on the border. At this time, moving south was equivalent to giving up the elite soldiers and generals on the border, which would only make these people cheaper tiger thieves and slave thieves. Moreover, there were many water systems in the south, and even if the elite soldiers from the north were transferred to the south, it would be difficult to adapt, and would lose their due combat power."

After saying that, he secretly looked at Chongzhen.

Chongzhen on the dragon couch began to think after hearing these words.

At this time, he did not dare to disturb him, and gave Chongzhen time to think.

After a while, Chongzhen's face was not so ugly, and he asked Zhang Fengyi, "Since my dear said that you have told me about the reasons why you cannot move south, then how to solve the current situation?"

Zhang Fengyi knew that Chongzhen was asking about the situation in Shandong.

After thinking about it, he said, "I think I should trust Sun Chuanting in Shandong. With him here, I can ensure that Shandong is worry-free."

"Wuyou, Wuyou, I will say Wuyou. The memorial of Kong's family in Qufu has been sent for more than half a month. Now even Qingzhou Prefecture has been attacked by tiger thieves. Could it be that I really want me to wait until the entire Shandong falls into the hands of tiger thieves?" Chongzhen said with a cold face.

Anyone who can't read the map understands that once Shandong falls, Northern Zhili will become an isolated island, completely cut off contact with the south, and will be surrounded by enemies.

Sun Chuanting is behind Zhang Fengyi.

At this time, Zhang Fengyi had to speak for Sun Chuanting, and said, "Your Majesty, Sun Chuanting brought his troops to Shandong to ensure that most areas of Dongchang Prefecture and Jining Prefecture were not captured by the bandits. It was because of the lonely soldiers and the generals, so they could not recover the lost land and drive away the tiger bandits' soldiers."

"If you don't have enough soldiers, you can recruit him. I can also promote him. As long as he can drive the tiger thief out of Shandong, as long as he can do it, I can make him the Governor of Xuanda." Chongzhen said with a slightly excited tone.

Hearing this, Zhang Fengyi twitched his lips.

Xuanda is the old nest of tiger thieves. Sun Chuanting was appointed as the governor of Xuanda, and he wanted to send Sun Chuanting to the old nest of tiger thieves.

However, this also echoes Chongzhen's way of employing people.

As long as you see someone under your command, you can use it directly to death. You will never stop until you are tormented.

Chongzhen said to Zhang Fengyi: "Tell Sun Chuanting in the name of your Ministry of War that as long as he completes his errands in Shandong, I will never be stingy with the rewards."

"Your Majesty, with Sun Chuanting's current situation, he may have used up all his strength to maintain the current situation in Dongchang Prefecture and Jining Prefecture. After all, his troops are limited, and they are all guest troops brought from Guangping Prefecture to Shandong." Zhang Fengyi defended Sun Chuanting.

He was also afraid that Chongzhen would have too high expectations for Sun Chuanting and failed to achieve the result that Chongzhen wanted, so he, the Minister of War, followed him and fell into the trap.

Chongzhen pondered for a moment and asked, "What kind of rank is this Sun Chuanting currently?"

"Lu Xiangsheng, who was replaced by Sun Chuanting, is now the deputy envoy of Shandong Censorate, rectifying the military preparations of Daming, Guangping and Shunde governments." Zhang Fengyi explained.
Chapter completed!