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Chapter 276 Hidden Mysteries

Su Tiancheng's words were basically a briefing, and there were few things to hide. Of course, he could not say anything about evil, such as thinking about the Jiangnan Camp's security of its own, thinking about cultivating more generals, infiltrating the middle of the Ming Dynasty's garrison, establishing a new type of military concept, etc. These things involve imperial power. If they were said, not only would the Jiangning Camp not be able to exist, but they would also be swept out.

Zhu Youjian was very happy and summoned the cabinet ministers, six ministers of the ministers, and the left censor of the Censorate, to the Yangxin Hall. The original purpose was to let Su Tiancheng explain it well. Now this purpose has finally been achieved.

He had already listened to Wang Chengen's suggestions about the arrangements of the Jiangning Camp. It was useless to be anxious. The officers and soldiers who fought with the bandits and the Later Jin Dynasty and the losses of the imperial court were already huge. The expenditure of silver was even astronomical. However, to fight, there must be support from silver. Judging from the situation of the Jiangning Camp, everything was not mature.

Su Tiancheng said all this frankly, with sufficient reason, earnest words, and complete short-term arrangements and long-term plans, which should be feasible.

He looked at the ministers in the Hall of Yangxin and was about to speak.

At this moment, Wen Tiren spoke first.

"What Lord Su said is indeed reasonable, and I agree with it, but there is a very important question here. I don't know how long it takes to prepare for the Jiangning Camp. If this time is far away, it will be impossible for the court to wait."

On the surface, there is nothing to say about this problem. After all, it takes a time limit to do anything. It is impossible for you to prepare for ten or twenty years. With clear time requirements, everyone can feel at ease.

However, those who are familiar with Yuan Chonghuan's ending know that this question contains too many content.

When Yuan Chonghuan first took office, Zhu Youjian trusted him very much, almost to the extent that Yuan Chonghuan wanted to give him whatever he wanted. Yuan Chonghuan said that Liaodong could be pacified in five years, and Liaodong would be pacified in five years. Yuan Chonghuan said that the establishment of the Liaodong Governor was abolished, and that the establishment of the Liaodong Governor was abolished, and that the establishment of the Denglai Governor was abolished, and that the army wanted silver. Then he gave silver, and that food and money would be abolished, and that food and money would be abolished.

This kind of trust has reached an unparalleled level.

But what was the final result? Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong without authorization, causing the Later Jin Dynasty to lose worries. Four months after Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong, the Later Jin army went on a long expedition, entered the pass from Jimen and headed straight to the north stable, and they ignored the old nest. They had no scruples because there was no restraint in the rear.

What's so bad is that Yuan Chonghuan knew nothing about such a large military operation. As the Minister of War and the Right Deputy Chief Inspector of Liaodong, he made such a big mistake. It is impossible to forgive him.

This incident greatly stimulated Zhu Youjian. The officials he trusted absolutely, after taking office, did something that made people feel disgusted. Since then, Zhu Youjian rarely trusted ministers so much.

Therefore, the question Wen Tiren just raised is very difficult to answer. This question makes people unconsciously think of Yuan Chonghuan.

Zhu Youjian's face changed subtly, and he could not have thought of what happened before.

Su Tiancheng was prepared. He had already given Zhu Youjian a vaccination in advance. Zhu Youjian was the emperor. No matter what the officials below were, the emperor should trust him, which was necessary.

"The time I planned is three years. Of course, these three years did not mean that Jiangning Camp is in Jiangning County. Regardless of anything else, Jiangning Camp is the army of the court, not the armed force of my personal forces. The primary task of Jiangning Camp is to be loyal to the emperor and obey the imperial court's order. I have explained so many of my previous explanations, in order for the better development of Jiangning Camp and to play a greater role. In these three years, the main task of Jiangning Camp is to wipe out bandits and develop and strengthen itself. Jiangning Camp has fought with bandits several times and has gained some experience..."

Before Su Tiancheng could finish his words, Wen Tiren spoke again.

"Mr. Su said it very well. The three-sided governor, Lord Hong Chengchou, has also proposed many times that Jiangning Camp participated in the combat mission of extermination of bandits. In this way, Lord Su agrees with this view."

The Yangxin Palace is even quieter. If the Jiangning Camp wants to wipe out the bandits, it will still be dispatched to the north.

Zhu Youjian also looked at Su Tiancheng and wanted to hear what Su Tiancheng said.

"I have explained before that the Jiangning Camp needs to expand its army and gather food and grass. Perhaps these reasons are not sufficient, I will explain it again."

"Bandits are used to fighting in a mobile way, and they can shoot one shot and change another place. The meaning of this sentence is that bandits are good at speculation. They fight desperately if they win, and they get the best. If they can't win, they turn around and run away. They preserve their strength. They have no restraint of baggage and are flexible in their actions. Therefore, when the official army wiped out them, they have a headache."

"The bandits are mainly engaged in Shaanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong and Henan, and they are in places where there are few people in Shandong. Jiangning Camp has confronted the bandits several times and has summarized a set of experience, which is to completely eliminate their vital forces, especially for the leaders of all levels of bandits. They must not be let go. When the situation is urgent, even if they pay a huge price, they will still capture and kill the bandit leader."

"The frontal battle I mentioned earlier emphasizes that when fighting against bandits, no matter what situation, the bandit leader cannot be let go. Capture the king first. As long as the bandit leader is completely killed, the rest will not be able to pose much threat."

"I can also explain that the reason for this idea is that the bandits are my Ming people after all, and most of the soldiers at the bottom of the class followed the rebellion, and the ultimate goal is to have food. While the Ming Dynasty gave the bandits a military strike, we should also pay attention to restoring production, so that the people live and work in peace and contentment, and are unwilling to rebel, or even reject the bandits. As for the army of the Later Jin, my opinion is to kill them, regardless of whether they surrender or not, the Later Jin is a barbarian and cannot be educated and coveted the country of the Ming Dynasty. The attacks in advance must be ruthlessly strangled to make them afraid and know that they offend the majesty of the Ming Dynasty and do not get a good result. I have always praised a saying that those who dare to offend the majesty of the Ming Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away."

"So, my idea is necessary to wipe out the bandits in Jiangning Camp, but it is not being transferred and exhausted. I have not yet made a specific plan. But my real idea is that the Jiangning Camp's wipe out the bandits must be an action that is not subject to the forces in all aspects."

"I can guarantee that the Jiangning Camp will do its best when it eliminates the bandits and the Later Jin."

Wen Tiren stopped speaking.

He was very smart. In fact, Zhu Youjian showed his current posture and what he meant. If Jiangning Camp had been transferred to Shanhaiguan, the emperor would not have summoned all ministers to discuss at the Yangxin Hall, and would have issued an order long ago. The reason for today's discussion was that it was to favor Jiangning Camp.

When Su Tiancheng's words were said to this, it would not make much sense to pick them up again. Moreover, the emperor's expression was very excited. It seemed that he believed in Su Tiancheng's words.

Su Tiancheng was not simple, and he did not simply express his opinion with his chest. This is very different from Yuan Chonghuan. People analyzed the current situation, also analyzed the power comparison between bandits and the Later Jin Dynasty. Their respective characteristics are even more powerful. Su Tiancheng mentioned the matter of people's livelihood and emphasized that only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can the local area be truly stable.

The difference between treating bandits and the Later Jin Dynasty is something that the court officials have formed a consensus. It is merciful to the bandits and cruel and ruthless to the Later Jin Dynasty, which is in line with the emperor's idea.

So, Su Tiancheng won today's debate.

Zhu Youjian did not seek the opinions of the other ministers and spoke directly.

"Okay, Su Aiqing said it very well. I will handle it according to your opinions. I am waiting for your good news."

"I will receive the order to thank you."

"I have something to say, I will be responsible for the salary expenses of Jiangning Camp, and the court will not be responsible. Su Aiqing, I know you are in a dilemma, but the court is even more embarrassed. It requires expenses everywhere and is very difficult. I will not mention the salary of Jiangning Camp in the future. I also want to summarize the experience of Jiangning County and call on prefectures and prefectures to learn such experiences to ensure the military expenditure of the garrison to the maximum extent."

Su Tiancheng was shocked. Such experience cannot be fully promoted. The rest of the things cannot be done. He worked hard to establish the Zhongxing Society, with the purpose of laying a solid foundation. The current method to maintain Jiangning Camp's expenses is also a temporary measure. It is impossible to persist for a long time. Once the local government is on the right track, changes are still necessary.

However, the emperor had already spoken. This was in the Palace of Peaceful Hearts. Su Tiancheng was not so stupid that he directly refuted the emperor's words.

"I think Su Aiqing has a good opinion on the recruitment of troops in Jiangning Camp. He can recruit troops in Baoding Prefecture, Northern Zhili. Su Aiqing will decide on all matters."

"I will receive the order to thank you."

Surrounded by various eyes, Su Tiancheng left the Palace of Harmony.

The father-in-law who led the way whispered when Su Tiancheng left the Forbidden City, said that it was Mr. Wang who admired Su Tiancheng's words very much.

Walking out of the Forbidden City, Su Tiancheng sighed to the sky and finally overcome this difficulty.

The next step is to recruit soldiers. He planned to recruit 10,000 soldiers in the northern Zhili area. This actually reduced the burden on the north, transferred wealth from the south in disguise, and helped the people in the north to overcome difficulties. It is important to know that there is absolutely no problem for the soldiers in Jiangning Camp to support their families. Ten thousand soldiers means that ten thousand families have a guarantee.
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