After the adjustment of the cabinet chief, Zhu Youzhen's mood improved a little, and he himself knew what was going on. As the first assistant of the cabinet, Sun Chengzong is very qualified, dedicated, dedicated, never seeking personal gain, nor using power for personal gain, let alone forming a party for personal gain, Sun Chengzong served as the first assistant of the cabinet for several years, the atmosphere in the court has been greatly improved, especially those who give things and imperial history, if it is because of the impeachment of chasing after the wind and shadows, it will often encounter Sun Chengzong's reprimand, and the phenomenon of stubbornness has also been effectively curbed, it can be said that Sun Chengzong served as the first assistant of the cabinet, and Zhu Youzhen has a lot of worries. In particular, the situation in Liaodong gradually improved, which made Zhu Youzhen feel more at ease.

But Sun Chengzong also has a stubborn side, that is, insisting on things, we must argue clearly, sometimes, Zhu Youzhen also understands that Sun Chengzong is for the Ming Dynasty, but unfortunately there are some things, Zhu Youzhen has his own opinions, he is really unwilling to do what Sun Chengzong asks, Sun Chengzong is old, his qualifications are extraordinary, Zhu Youzhen is a little tempered, and he has to endure it.

On the one hand, reason told Zhu Youzhen that he must trust Sun Chengzong, and the things in the court should be handed over to Sun Chengzong to do, and the effect is very good, which is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, but on the other hand, it is the feelings that affect Zhu Youzhen, telling him that he still has to make his own decisions, and the emperor is supreme, patrolling the heavens and herdsmen, and governing the people of the world, must reflect the majesty.

During Sun Chengzong's tenure as the first assistant of the cabinet, Zhu Youzhen's reason still prevailed over feelings, and it was precisely because of this that the atmosphere of the imperial court began to gradually improve. Daming will definitely be able to stand proudly in the world.

It's a pity that Sun Chengzong is old, and it's a pity that feelings can sometimes affect Zhu Youzhen's heart, so he supported Tang Shiji in the court. formed a force to compete with Sun Chengzong, and at the same time, there is also the role of a eunuch, Zhu Youzhen is intoxicated with such a feeling, he can control the government and control everything.

After Sun Chengzong passed away, for a period of time, Zhu Youzhen also felt empty in his heart. However, this feeling quickly disappeared, and the successor Yang Sichang, the first assistant to the cabinet, performed really well, even if he thought of any good opinions and suggestions, he secretly reported it, like this. Zhu Youzhen directly said these decisions, which further reflected his wisdom and ability.

Yang Sichang also has one of the biggest benefits. That is, the diligent Yang Sichang can observe a lot of things, and he also knows how to advance and retreat and make trade-offs, which is what Zhu Youzhen is most satisfied with.

Yang Sichang is also capable and should adhere to the principle. will use a good method to insist, as for Yang Sichang attaches great importance to the people around him, and promoting some people, it is not a big deal, and Yang Sichang still respects Tang Shiji, the second assistant of the cabinet. I pay attention to what I say and do.

All this made Zhu Youzhen very satisfied, and he even felt that Yang Sichang was stronger than Sun Chengzong to a certain extent.

"Yang Aiqing, Houjin established the Han Eight Banners, what do you think of this matter?"

Houjin set up the Han Eight Banners, Zhu Youzhen didn't care very much, not long ago, Houjin's Huang Taiji wrote again, imploring to shake hands and make peace, one after another, so that Zhu Youzhen was very hesitant, but he still pressed down the letter, Huang Taiji established a water division, and established the Han Eight Banners, it seems that shaking hands and making peace, but it is just a statement, but also a perfunctory attitude, Zhu Youzhen hates the most is to be fooled by others.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this is not much of a big deal, but the Emperor Taiji wants to integrate the Han army in the Houjin, it is harmless, my Ming strength in Liaodong, so that the Houjin does not dare to underestimate, the border pass is also very stable, during the Spring Festival, the leaders of the Xibe tribe and the Daurian tribe came to the capital and expressed their loyalty, the border passes in Datong, Ningxia and Yulin are also very stable, and the Houjin set up a water division, and the Su people also formed a water division in Dengzhou, which is enough to compete with the Houjin, in this case, the Huang Taiji is anxious, Thinking of establishing the Han Eight Banners to save this declining trend. ”

A smile appeared on Zhu Youzhen's face, his thoughts were similar.

"Yang Aiqing's analysis is very reasonable, but Houjin established the Han Eight Banners, I still need to pay attention, all this information, all transferred to Su Aiqing to see, let Su Aiqing know, think of a way to deal with it."

Yang Sichang's heart moved, after such a long time, he understood the emperor's worries, the army in Su Tiancheng's hands was huge, although a lot of layoffs were made, there were still more than 400,000 people, these troops were the elite troops of the Ming Dynasty, to put it mildly, if Su Tiancheng rebelled, the court would be powerless at all.

"Your Majesty, Lord Su's attention is focused on Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou, and the minister thinks that Lord Su's burden is too heavy, and if it goes on like this, the people who are beaten with iron will not be able to bear it."

"Well, Aiqing has any suggestions, let's talk about it."

"The minister recommended one person to Liaodong to serve as the governor of Liaodong, assist Lord Su, and manage the affairs of Liaodong."

Yang Sichang's suggestion, Zhu Youzhen was obviously interested, but there was a hesitant look on his face, did he do this, is the meaning too clear, and then the opportunity for Huang Taiji to establish the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty weakened Su Tiancheng's power.

The emperor's expression, of course, was noticed by Yang Sichang.

"Your Majesty, the minister put forward such a suggestion, it is for the consideration of my Ming Dynasty, I believe that Lord Su can also understand, now Lord Su is mainly busy with Dengzhou, Laizhou and Qingzhou affairs, and has no energy to take care of the affairs of Liaodong, if there is any change in Houjin, it is too late to arrange the deployment, although Xu Er is the governor of the same knowledge, but the focus is still busy with the people's livelihood, for the military deployment, not very familiar, Hong Chengchou is also the governor of the same knowledge, focusing on the military deployment, rarely concerned about the people's livelihood matters, The two have their own advantages, if Lord Su is still in Liaodong, this is no problem, can integrate the advantages of the two aspects, to avoid the situation of going their own way, and now the imperial court has sent a governor to Tongzhi, in fact, it is to assist Lord Su and do a good job in the defense of Liaodong. ”

Zhu Youzhen nodded frequently, thinking that this suggestion was okay and reasonable, and the most important thing was that the imperial court sent a governor Tongzhi, who could disperse Su Tiancheng's power, and sent the governor Tongzhi to Liaodong, ostensibly to assist Su Tiancheng's work, but was actually responsible for Liaodong's affairs.

"Who is Aiqing going to recommend?"

"The minister recommends the Zuo Shilang of the Military Department, and the Zuo Yandu Yushi Chen Xinjia."

"It turned out to be Chen Aiqing, I know that this Chen Aiqing is very good."

History is always strikingly similar, Chen Xinjia, a longevity man in Sichuan, a Jinshi during the Wanli period, once served as the magistrate of Dingzhou, the magistrate of Zhizhou, Chongzhen entered the imperial court in the first year, served as a member of the criminal department, and later served as a member of the military department, in terms of exterminating the Liukou and fighting against the Houjin Tartars, put forward a lot of very good suggestions, Chongzhen four years, to Liaodong to fight against Houjin, and after the battle of Dalinghe City, as a minister of the court who turned the tide, Chongzhen seven years, promoted to the right of the imperial history, Chongzhen eleven years, Because Xu Eryi was transferred out of the military department, he was promoted to the left squire of the military department.

In the previous history, Chen Xinjia was strongly recommended by Yang Sichang and served as the secretary of the Ministry of War.

Of course, history has completely changed, but Yang Sichang's recommendation of Chen Xinjia still happened, it happened in the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, and it was after the beginning of the year.

The evaluation of Chen Xinjia in history has different opinions, and there is no consensus, this is a very controversial figure, but Chen Xinjia is talented and very capable, which is recognized by everyone, but there are some fatal flaws in his personal conduct.

In any case, after a few years of delay, Chen Xinjia was born.

"I am very pleased with Yang Aiqing's recommendation, and I have decided that Chen Xinjia will be appointed as the governor of Liaodong, with the title of secretary of the military department, and assist Su Tiancheng, the governor of Jiliao, to manage Liaodong affairs."

Zhu Youzhen's decision caught Yang Sichang a little off guard, the responsibilities of the Jiliao Governor and the Liaodong Governor are similar, but the Jiliao Governor has more jurisdictions, and now that Chen Xinjia is the Liaodong Governor, it is not a matter of assisting Su Tiancheng, but directly governing the affairs of Liaodong.

Yang Sichang knew that the emperor was worried, so he wanted to slowly use some means to balance Su Tiancheng's power, but this matter cannot be rushed, it must be safe, so as not to cause fluctuations, if Su Tiancheng perceives something and is forced to have a different heart, for the Ming Dynasty, it will be a catastrophe.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Chen Xinjia is still better to serve as the governor and the governor."

This time, Zhu Youzhen made up his mind and was not ready to change.

"I have already decided on this matter, there is no need to change it, I will draw up the purpose immediately."

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this matter is better to postpone for a few days."

"Well, the decree was made at the end of March, and there is no further delay."

When Yang Sichang left the Palace of Nourishing Heart, a large bead of sweat appeared on his forehead, thinking about it, he still felt unsafe, I don't know what Su Tiancheng would think about this matter, if he doesn't do the work in advance, I'm afraid it will cause a big thing, the emperor appointed Chen Xinjia as the governor of Liaodong, it is also understandable, if he is the governor of the capital, it is not very easy to do things, Hong Chengchou also hangs the title of secretary of the military department, and he is also the prince Shaobao, and the rank is even higher than Chen Xinjia, why should Chen Xinjia lead.

Yang Sichang quickly found Lu Shanji, the secretary of the Ministry of War, he knew that Lu Shanji and Su Tiancheng had a good relationship, and this matter still needed Lu Shanji's help to do some work, anyway, he is now the first assistant of the cabinet, and he must take into account the stability of the Ming Dynasty, and the current situation is not easy to come by, don't completely ruin this situation because of a small change.

This time, Yang Sichang and Lu Shanji talked for a long time, and they were very honest, and Lu Shanji finally agreed and helped Su Tiancheng talk about it. (To be continued......)