Jiang Beiming didn't know whether Xue Guoguan's question was the meaning of the cabinet or Chongzhen's meaning, but before coming, Jiang Beiming had already thought about the questions and answers that Chongzhen might ask, and Wang Chengen also explained that there was no need to consider the meaning of the cabinet, he and Cao Huachun would deal with it.

"Xue Ge Lao." Jiang Beiming replied, "I, Yulin Army, am dedicated to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty, and I have no two hearts. Don't hide it from Long Live and Ge Lao, since Yashan, our ancestors have been in contact with the Hongyi people since they were exiled overseas. After returning to his homeland, he has been focusing on the Sailors, and it is because of this that we were able to stop the Tartars from attacking Dongying. ”

"Hooray." Jiang Beiming turned his head to Chongzhen, "Annan has always been a vassal of my Ming Dynasty, and at present, Annan is fighting in the north and south, and we in Yulin Bay are currently assisting their Qingdu King." In return, the king of Qingdu allowed us to recruit troops in Annam, and many of our Yulin army were Annamite and Westerners. ”

Chongzhen still knows a little about what Yulin Bay did in Annan, and Chongzhen didn't dwell on this issue anymore: "Jiang Aiqing, Yang Sichang has been fighting with the Liukou for a year, but he has never been able to destroy the Liukou. What are the best ways for you to go? ”

"Long live the kick-starter." Jiang Beiming knew that it was time to reassure Chongzhen, "The minister heard that the reason why the Liukou's combat power has increased is that they have received assistance from the Tartars with firearms. There is no other way to deal with the rogues, only hard fighting and recruitment. The minister's Yulin army has been determined to die, and it will definitely give the rogues a head-on blow. Just defeat their elite, long live and make another holy decree, and the ministers think that the rogue will be peaceful. ”

"General Chiang's words are wrong." Xue Guoguan said, "The thief is difficult to change, Zhang Xianzhong has dropped several rebellions, and it is not easy to recruit peace." ”

"Long live, Xue Ge Lao, please forgive Weichen for being blunt." Jiang Beiming began to set up a trap for Chongzhen and Xue Guoguan, "The reason why the Liukou is powerful is nothing more than that the people have no livelihood and can't eat. Last year, there was a severe drought in Shaanxi and Henan, and the power of the rogues increased greatly. In fact, there are a few people who really want to disturb the imperial court, as long as we settle them well after recruiting and have something to eat, naturally no one will oppose the imperial court again. ”

"General Chiang said it lightly." Xue Guoguan was a little angry, you are clearly saying that the cabinet is incapable and cannot govern the country, "What is needed to resettle the displaced people is silver, not empty words." Tens of millions of homeless people have to eat, and the imperial court still has so much silver. ”

Xue Guoguan was really a little anxious, and he was a little out of shape in front of Chongzhen, but Chongzhen didn't care, but was a little happy. This is the best, and it is most beneficial for the cabinet to pinch Yulin Bay together.

But then Jiang Beiming's words stunned Chongzhen and Xue Guoguan: "Long live, Xue Ge Lao, Yulin Bay can afford to settle the displaced people, and there is no need for a penny of silver from the imperial court." ”

Xue Guoguan looked at Jiang Beiming stupidly for a long time: "General Jiang, this official heard me right, you paid money to settle the displaced people?" ”

"Yes, Elder Xue Ge." Jiang Beiming got up and left the table and knelt down to Chongzhen and said, "Long live, General Zhou and General Wang are currently in Datong Tuntian, Xuanfu, and Wei Chen secretly thought that Long Live must understand." We can resettle those displaced people in the two places. Also, long live, Wei Chen gave Long Live a few years ago and also saw the map of the world, there are still tens of thousands of miles of vast land overseas in the Ming Dynasty, and we can also send those displaced people to live there. First, it can open up territory for my Ming Dynasty, and secondly, it can also solve the problem of rogues. And these don't cost any money. ”

Jiang Beiming knew the meaning of his words, Chongzhen and Xue Guoguan would definitely not be able to hear it, as long as you agreed to hand over the liukou and the homeless people to Yulin Bay to deal with, how many peasant armies could be absorbed, and the benefits in this Chongzhen would definitely not be imaginable.

Chongzhen finally picked up the wine glass: "Two Aiqing, this matter will be discussed slowly, I am giving a banquet today." ”

This meal was eaten for a long time, and after the banquet was over, Chongzhen left Xue Guoguan alone.

"Xue Aiqing, you also heard Jiang Beiming's words." Chongzhen stared at Xue Guoguan and asked, "Cao Huachun and Wang Chengen suggested that I agree to the 25,000 Yulin army to go to Shaanxi, what do you mean?" ”

Xue Guoguan is a person, and historical sources say that he is insidious and scathing, unlearned, and unskilled, and less literate. It was only because of his hatred of the Donglin Party that he was promoted because he was appreciated by Wen Tiren. Liu Yuliang's downfall was framed by his collusion with Yang Sichang.

So Xue Guoguan actually didn't pay much attention to Jiang Beiming's words, it has nothing to do with me what you do in Yulinwan, as long as my cabinet chief assistant sits firmly. But now Yang Sichang can't bear the meaning of the rogue, and keeping Yang Sichang is equivalent to saving himself. Listening to Chongzhen's meaning, the celebrant is now standing with Jiang Beiming, if he comes out to oppose it at this time, then he will definitely make too many enemies, and it is still the best choice to follow the crowd.

Thinking of this, Xue Guoguan knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the opinions of the prince and the prince Cao should be followed. ”

Chongzhen picked up a glass of wine in front of him and drank it himself, and suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid that Yulin Bay will become bigger?" ”

Xue Guoguan trembled in his heart, and then replied: "Your Majesty, Yulin Bay has more than 20,000 soldiers and horses at best, and Weichen will definitely go to Shaanxi to fight the Liukou when he hears Jiang Beiming's meaning." Shaanxi is under the control of Lord Yang, and there are tens of thousands of soldiers of our Celestial Empire. His Majesty only needs to give Lord Yang a secret decree, and the 20,000 people in Yulin Bay are not a problem. ”

Chongzhen is still a little worried: "Yulin Bay has also made a difference in Annan.

"Your Majesty, Annan has no worries." Xue Guoguan replied, "Annan has always been a vassal of my Ming Dynasty, and the king of the Qing capital now thinks that he is forced to use Yulin Wanchen. His Majesty can also give Annan a decree, and the king of Qingdu naturally knows how to choose. Your Majesty, now that Lushun has won a great victory, the Tartars in the north will not pose any threat to my Ming Dynasty, and the rogue is a big trouble. ”

Chongzhen gritted his teeth: "I know." ”

The holy decree was soon issued, Jiang Beiming and 7,000 Yulin troops rushed to Shaanxi immediately, and Zhou Lei, Wang Qianxiang, and all the commanders went to Shaanxi to assist Yang Sichang. Han Wantao and Ye Zhan returned to Yulin Bay, and they must gather 15,000 Yulin troops within three months to open up Shaanxi.

At the same time, Chongzhen gave Yang Sichang and Hong Chengchou a secret decree each, reusing the Yulin army to annihilate the Liukou is one thing, and paying close attention to the movements of the Yulin army is another.

It was already the end of March when Han Wantao and Ye Zhan Pegasus rushed back to Yulin Bay, and as soon as the two of them came back, they caught up with a grand funeral.

Zeng Guangxian has returned to Yulin Bay and brought back the remains of the martyrs who died in the defense of Lushun. It's just that Xu Tianbin took four thousand Yulin Bay soldiers on the Daming Fu boat and hasn't come back yet.

The bodies of the martyrs have gone home, and it is impossible to hide the sacrifice of the cadets. The Military Commission convened an emergency meeting and called Xia Yang, Shi Xianyang, and Fan Qiuming.

Wang Hua barely said a word at the meeting. He is the principal of the military academy, and these children have grown up under his watch, no matter what aspect he says, it is inappropriate for Wang Hua to say more or less, and he can't get over emotionally. Therefore, Wang Hua has only one request, in any case, burying these children is the only request of him, the principal of the military academy.

As early as when Xu Lang and Leng Tianbing came back, they explained the ins and outs of this matter to the Military Commission in detail, and Leng Tianbing repeatedly said that the final order was given by him and had nothing to do with Xu Tianbin. If the Military Commission wants to punish him, then punish him for being cold.

Zheng Jiang and Zhang Guodong have also repeatedly explained that it is not a question of who to punish now, but to minimize the impact of this matter. Xu Lang said what Han Wantao said in Lushun for the first time at the meeting: "Since they are soldiers, they should go to the battlefield, not just sit in school." ”

In the end, the Military Commission came up with a resolution to make the matter public, and bury the children with the highest specifications. As for the consequences, the CMC's opinion is to accept all the consequences, and what should come will always come.

Zheng Jiang finally put forward a suggestion, in order to dilute the identity of the cadets, all the soldiers who died in the defense of Lushun were buried together, and a memorial ceremony was held at the same time. Although Wang Hua felt uncomfortable, he didn't say it, because he knew that this was for the sake of the whole.

This time, the Yulin Army lost more than 500 casualties in Lushun and North Korea, and more than 500 coffins were parked in front of the Martyrs' Shrine. All the military, police, and political people from all walks of life in Yulin Bay came on vacation to participate in this memorial service, and together with the people who came spontaneously, more than 10,000 people gathered in front of the Martyrs' Shrine.