Following Sun Chengzong to the back, the two of them took their seats respectively. Xiong Tingbi once again raised his questions and said to Sun Chengzong: "Sir, the restructuring of Liaodong has just been completed, and most of the soldiers have been newly recruited. Many things have not been straightened out yet.

, Isn’t it inappropriate to send troops now?”

Xiong Tingbi couldn't understand why. Although Jiannu was sending troops to the northwest, it seemed that the rear area was empty and it was a good opportunity to send troops. But forging iron requires one's own toughness. Xiong Tingbi knew very well that his own side was not tough at all. There were hundreds of thousands of troops outside.

, although it looks majestic, its combat power remains to be discussed!

Smiling bitterly and shaking his head, Sun Chengzong glanced helplessly at Xiong Tingbi. Sun Chengzong said solemnly: "Fei Bai, this year's military expenditure in Liaodong alone is almost five million taels of silver, which can be said to be the highest in history. Although it is a new army.

The initial construction will naturally cost more, but you must also understand that these are all money from the emperor's inner treasury!"

After listening to Sun Chengzong's words, Xiong Tingbi frowned. In the battle to defend the city, Xiong Tingbi thought he could not lose to anyone. But when it came to other things, Xiong Tingbi could only do nothing. He looked at Sun Chengzong and said: "Your Excellency, the lower officials and your Excellency.

We have worked together for a long time, and you should know how an official behaves!"

Looking at Xiong Tingbi who looked confused, Sun Chengzong knew that he had spoken too deeply. He pondered for a moment and asked: "Fei Bai, what do you think you rely on for the current situation in Liaodong?"

Unexpectedly, Sun Chengzong would bring the topic here. Xiong Tingbi knew that since Sun Chengzong said this, it must have deep meaning. He lowered his head and thought for a while, and said: "Of course it is the master who plans the strategy and controls the world!"

Waving his hand, Sun Chengzong interrupted Xiong Tingbi and said: "Even if I have great talent, I can only fail in the capital. The success of Liaodong depends entirely on the emperor. The emperor appointed me as the chief assistant and released me.

Going to Liaodong can be said to have good intentions. What’s more rare is the emperor’s unparalleled trust in me. The reason why there is not much opposition in the court is because the money in Liaodong is spent on the emperor’s inner treasury!”

Xiong Tingbi was naturally deeply touched by this point. If he had not been the emperor when he was captured and brought to Beijing, he would not have thought of it. Seemingly knowing what Sun Chengzong wanted to say, Xiong Tingbi hesitated and asked: "Sir, could it be that

Is there some criticism in the capital?"

Nodding slightly, Sun Chengzong said helplessly: "Although the emperor didn't mention it, I know a little bit, and these are things that have been expected for a long time. There is no peace in the court, and the emperor needs a big victory to shock the ministers.

, I need a big victory to tell the world that I don’t have the emperor’s money in vain.”

"Although I say that, if something goes wrong, the efforts of the emperor and your Excellency will be in vain!" Xiong Tingbi frowned slightly, with a heavy look of worry on his face. Liaodong's situation had just improved, and he really didn't want to

Any more mistakes?

Standing up slowly, his slightly old body suddenly glowed with the courage to move forward. Sun Chengzong looked outside and said: "I am determined to pacify the border fortress. To pacify the Jiannu and Tatars, I finally have the opportunity today, so naturally I will not let it go.

As the saying goes, to make good iron, you need to be strong, but what if we are not making iron, but wood?"

Heaving a deep sigh of relief, Xiong Tingbi also stood up and said, "Your Excellency, you are right. I thought that when I defended the city alone, I didn't have the slightest fear. Now that Liaodong has 200,000 armored men, I actually feel fear. It's true.

It shouldn’t be. If we can’t even win the battle without the main force of establishing slaves, how can we plow the court and clear the holes!”

Smiling and nodding, Sun Chengzong said energetically: "This is the Xiong Tingbi I know! Jiannu is extremely arrogant and thinks that we dare not go out of the city to fight. This time I will make them pay the price!"

"I am willing to go forward for you!" Xiong Tingbi bowed and saluted. There was a bit of fanaticism on his face, and his body was trembling.

Walking to Xiong Tingbi, reaching out and patting him on the shoulder, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "Go and get ready! Today is the day for the title of Marquis and Prime Minister!"

In the afternoon of that day, a cavalry force of 20,000 people left Shenyang City. They were going to support Lu Xiangsheng and his party in Zunhua. Early the next morning, the army broke out of camp and raised their debts, and the huge Sun Tzu chess piece fluttered in the wind.

The troops from Liaodong have set off, and the troops from the capital have been away for three days. Everything has begun, and the final decisive battle is waiting for them.

The atmosphere in the Forbidden City has been very depressed these days. Emperor Tianqi seemed to be in a bad mood and punished several eunuchs and maids. For a while, everyone in the palace was cautious. At this time, Emperor Tianqi was standing in front of the map with a frown on his face. He was looking at the map with some worry, and behind him was Liu Yijing, the Second Assistant to the Cabinet.

Liu Yijing was kneeling on the ground at this time, with his head lowered, unable to see the expression on his face clearly. Seeing that Emperor Tianqi ignored her, Liu Yijing took out a memorial from his sleeve, raised it high above his head, and spoke respectfully. He said: "Your Majesty, I am old and frail and unfit to serve the Emperor. This is my memorial to my old age."

As if he had not heard Liu Yijing's words, Emperor Tianqi still frowned and looked at the map. The atmosphere in the hall seemed to have dropped to freezing point. Wang Chengen on the side saw this scene and quickly called the eunuch and maid out.

Listening to the palace door slowly closing, Emperor Tianqi slowly turned around and said in a serious voice: "Put your memorial away. Are you forcing me?"

"Your Majesty, I don't dare, veteran! I am indeed very old, so I can't do my best for the Emperor!" Liu Yijing put the memorial on the ground and kowtowed.

Smiling playfully, Emperor Tianqi slowly walked back to the back of the Long Bookcase and said without a trace of fireworks: "Now I am using troops externally, and the government and the public are busy. At this time, my great bachelor is thinking It's not about how to share my worries, but how to resign." After glancing at Liu Yijing, Emperor Tianqi's voice suddenly cooled down and said: "Liu Aiqing, tell me, why is this?"

"Your Majesty!" Liu Yijing kowtowed to the ground, with tears on her face and her body trembling, but she didn't say a word.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi sighed and said to Wang Chengen on the side: "Move a golden pier for Liu Aiqing. His health is not good at such an old age."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Yijing's heart was filled with 15 buckets of water, and he was nervous. He really didn't know what Emperor Tianqi was thinking, and he didn't want to resign, but this was a political way. He has already made a move, so it depends on how Emperor Tianqi responds.

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Tianqi said with a slight sarcasm on his face: "I know that my reputation outside is not very good. Since I came to the throne, many people have said that I am unruly. If I hadn't eliminated some people in advance, , I’m afraid my ears won’t be so quiet at this time.”

"The emperor has worked hard to govern, and this is obvious to all. Whether it is motivation or side work, the emperor is the master of the center!" Liu Yijing said quickly. There can be no hesitation or ambiguity at this time.

Seemingly not hearing Liu Yijing's words, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Sun Chengzong is my teacher, the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet, and he also holds military power. Many people have given Sun Chengzong too much power, and I am afraid that in the future

I wonder what Liu Aiqing thinks about Chen Qiao's disaster?"

Emperor Tianqi stared directly at Liu Yijing, with a heavy look in his eyes. He placed his right hand on the thick memorial on one side, waiting for Liu Yijing's answer.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what other people think, but I know very well in my heart that the Emperor is wise and wise, and Mr. Sun is even more capable. It can be said to be rare since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Although Mr. Sun has the title of cabinet downpayer

, but I have never asked about the affairs of the cabinet. I am running around in the frontier fortress in my sixtieth year. I don’t know what to say except my admiration!" Liu Yijing’s face was very serious at this time, and his eyes met Emperor Tianqi’s.

As he watched, his voice was also extremely firm.

Nodding, Emperor Tianqi suddenly felt a little relieved on his face and said: "When I cleaned the court, many people left. Do you know why I didn't let you go?"

Liu Yijing shook his head slowly. He had been thinking about this matter, but he couldn't figure it out. Although he was not involved in the Liaodong case, Emperor Tianqi had no reason to be separated from him.

"You were saved by Sun Aiqing. He told me that you are a person who can do things. After he arrives in Liaodong, the cabinet can give you mathematics. He is very relieved. Sun Aiqing also told me that he can straighten you out when necessary.

Become the first assistant scholar in the cabinet." Emperor Tianqi had a look of nostalgia on his face, as if these words were really said by Sun Chengzong.

Sitting there in a daze, Liu Yijing really didn't expect it, but Emperor Tianqi had no reason to be crazy about himself.

Not paying attention to Liu Yijing's expression, Emperor Tianqi continued: "It turns out that Mr. Sun is right. Liu Aiqing is conscientious and has done a very good job. I am very happy in my heart. I know that you are not responsible for what happened this time. Don't worry.

In the belly."

"I am so grateful that I will be so heartbroken for Your Majesty!" He quickly knelt down on the ground, with tears streaming down his face. Emperor Tianqi went around in a big circle to comfort himself. It was precisely because he did not doubt himself and eliminated his doubts that Liu Yijing naturally

Can understand the thoughts of Emperor Tianqi.

Smiling and walking down the Long Book Table, Emperor Tianqi helped Liu Yijing up and said in a gentle voice: "Work hard, and you will definitely be famous in history in the future. I need you, and Ming Dynasty also needs you!"

Emperor Tianqi's two words left Liu Yijing speechless. His lips trembled, but he couldn't make a sound.

Not anxious at all, Emperor Tianqi waited quietly for Liu Yijing to recover, with a smile on his face, but with a cold murderous intent in his eyes. In the right hand of Emperor Tianqi, which had been placed behind him, a memorial was tightly packed.

Holding it tightly in his hand, it reads: Impeach Sun Chengzong, the chief minister of the cabinet, for his illegal acts! On the right side of the Long Book Case, there are many such memorials. The top one is: Impeach Sun Chengzong, the governor of Jiliao, for collaborating with the enemy! (To be completed.)
Chapter completed!