The reason for the emergence of such a warlord phenomenon is that the problem of interests is at work.

In another time and space, as the threat of the Manchu regime to the Ming Dynasty became greater and greater, the Ming court's dependence on the Liaodong Army became more and more heavy.

The Liaodong Army is not stupid, and naturally understands that the current imperial court can't play at all without itself, so they are more and more fearless, and their appetite is getting bigger and bigger, and the military salary has increased from hundreds of thousands of taels per year to more than four million taels, which has almost emptied the treasury of the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, although the current salary is not as exaggerated as more than 4 million taels, there are still more than 1 million taels per year.

But now there is a question, that is, since the Manchu regime has been destroyed by Yang Feng, is it still necessary to maintain such a large army in Liaodong?

As early as last year, the imperial court's cabinet put forward a proposal to reduce the garrison in Liaodong from the current 120,000 to 40,000, and to reduce the salary from 1.6 million taels to 300,000 taels.

However, as soon as this proposal was put forward, it was strongly opposed by the Liaodong army, and the local generals of Liaodong led by Zu Dashou, Wu Pin, Wu Sangui and others jointly wrote to the imperial court.

He claimed that although the Manchu regime had been defeated, the Mongolian steppe tribes were still strong, and Korea was also a little restless, and if the troops were hastily reduced, Liaodong would not have the slightest power to deal with it once a war broke out.

Moreover, the soldiers of Liaodong have become accustomed to life in the army, and suddenly let so many soldiers who can't do anything other than kill people be disarmed and return to the field.

This letter looks sincere on the surface, but in fact it is an excerpt of hidden needles, but it made Zhu Youxiao and several cabinet elders angry enough, and Zhu Youxiao was so angry at that time that he almost ordered Lu Xiangsheng to go to Liaodong to disarm the Liaodong army, but then he was persuaded by Sun Chengzong and others before he took back his life.

Cao Dazhong, who was the governor of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, was naturally well aware of this matter, and now the thoughts of the Manchu Dynasty were all on the three 31app download address cabinet members that were about to be added, so how could he be in the mood to pay attention to the affairs of Liaodong.

Now that Yang Feng offered to solve the matter of Liaodong, Cao Dazhong's eyes immediately lit up, if he could return to the capital with this good news, His Majesty would definitely be happy, and he would be able to add a lot of points to himself.

Happy, Cao Dazhong told Yang Feng some important things that were happening in the court now, including Zhu Youxiao's plan to increase the number of cabinet members from three to five.

Yang Feng couldn't help but smile after hearing this: "It seems that the court hall is very lively now." ”

"Who's to say it isn't."

Cao Dazhong heard this: "Those civil officials who ask themselves to have the qualifications to enter the cabinet have pounced one by one like mad dogs that smell fishy, these days Father-in-law Wei and Master Cui have been harassed unspeakably, Father-in-law Wei has not returned to his mansion outside for several days, and he is afraid that someone will come to the door."

After all, this matter will ultimately be judged by His Majesty, and those civil officials are afraid that they are carrying a pig's head and going to the wrong temple gate. ”

Yang Feng glanced at him: "I'm afraid that there are also a lot of people from Gonggong Cao's place who come to walk around and pay respects, right?" ”

Cao Dazhong laughed dryly, and coughed lightly: "Well, naturally, there are also these, isn't this to avoid these people, so we ran to Jiangnan?" ”

Leave this to the ghost.

Yang Feng glanced at him with disdain, this kind of reading out the secret decree has always been the emperor's most trusted eunuch can only do it, Cao Dazhong is too late to receive this kind of messenger, and he is embarrassed to say that it is to avoid those who come to give gifts, are you sorry to say this?

The two of them talked and laughed a few more words, and Cao Dazhong said with a straight face: "Grandpa Guo, let's get down to business." This time, the Donglin Party has begun to put pressure on His Majesty, and His Majesty is also very embarrassed, I hope you can deal with the affairs of Jiangnan as soon as possible, otherwise if it drags on any longer, I don't know what chaos will be caused. ”

After a deep sigh, Yang Feng said: "That's it, reprimand for three or four months, or two months soon, my father will finish the matter in Jiangnan, please go back and report to Your Majesty, so that he doesn't worry."

There is one more thing, after you go back, you must remind Your Majesty that although the Beijing camp has begun to enter the city to assist the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to maintain order, the guards in the palace are still not enough, and I hope that Your Majesty will also strengthen the defense of the harem to prevent some people and dogs from jumping over the wall, do you understand what I mean? ”

Cao Dazhong nodded solemnly, of course he understood what Yang Feng meant.

Three years ago, Zhu Youxiao's falling into the water ** shocked them too much, at that time Zhu Youxiao was still lying on the sickbed, and the Donglin Party people were already ready to push the letter king Zhu Youzhen out and make all the follow-up preparations, if it wasn't for Yang Feng rushing back in time to save Zhu Youxiao's life, I am afraid that the sky of the Ming Dynasty would have changed long ago.

"Also, inform Your Majesty when you go back. Now that the Liukou in Shaanxi have almost subsided, it is not of much use for Lu Xiangsheng to stay there, so that he can lead the new army back to Beijing. ”

Listening to Yang Feng's explanation, Cao Dazhong nodded hard like a chicken pecking rice......

After explaining and playing, Cao Dazhong left in a hurry, and he didn't even have time to eat lunch, which shows how eager he was to return.

"I didn't expect this Cao Dazhong to be a capable person." Looking at the figure of Cao Dazhong and more than a dozen brocade guards behind him leaving in a hurry, Yang Feng couldn't help but be a little surprised.

This Cao Dazhong is not famous in another historical time and space, and there is even less information about him, but after all these years of contact, Yang Feng found that although this guy has some love for money, he has a good reputation, as long as he receives other people's money, he can generally do what he promised, and he is also very loyal to Zhu Youxiao, no wonder Zhu Youxiao will mention him to the position of the eunuch of the palm seal of the imperial horse supervisor.

At this moment, Gou Xingma hurriedly came to report: "Grandpa Guo, the thieves in Huizhou City suddenly opened the north gate and ran away, did you order the cavalry battalion to pursue?" ”

Yang Feng said without hesitation: "Of course, immediately order Cao Yingspear to lead the team to pursue, but remember to be careful, don't fall in love with the war, and don't fight with them after encountering a large group of thieves, keep a distance from them and wait for the large army to arrive before making plans." ”

"Whoa!"

Although Gou Xingma didn't understand why Yang Feng did this, he knew that Yang Feng must have his reasons for doing this, so he still shouldn't talk too much.

With Li Yan's escape and Yang Feng's pursuit, the entire Jiangnan began to be made to jump......