Wu Zongrui rushed to Jinan, Shandong again.

After Jinhuang Taiji was in poor health, the Eight Banners Army's food, grass and money were under control. Even if they thought of sending a large army to attack, the Denglai New Army Intelligence Department could accurately grasp the situation. Under such circumstances, Wu Zongrui did not need to stay.

Jinzhou.

The situation in Henan and Shaanxi has become the most important step in determining the outcome of the Ming Dynasty. At this time, Wu Zongrui must take command from the front.

The situation in Shandong was completely stabilized. This was all due to Zeng Yongzhong's powerful tactics. With the strong support of Denglai's new army, all Zeng Yongzhong's orders were able to be implemented. Wu Zongkun, the governor of Shandong, was self-aware and obeyed everything.

Zeng Yongzhong's arrangement and deployment, and the cooperation between the two parties were quite good.

Wu Zongrui has been thinking about letting Shi Kefa, the governor of Liaodong, serve as the governor of Shandong, and let Jiliao Governor's Office take charge of all matters in Liaodong. However, Zeng Yongzhong expressed his opposition. He believed that Shandong was affected by Dengzhou and Laizhou for a long time.

The level of officials and common people have different understandings from other places in the Central Plains. Therefore, the Denglai New Army can fully control the situation in Shandong, and the many management experiences of Dengzhou and Laizhou can also be smoothly promoted in various parts of Shandong.

The situation in Liaodong is different. It started almost from scratch, and gradually built it from a barren and barren land into a relatively prosperous and prosperous Liaodong. The hardships involved are impossible for outsiders to know. This situation must be stable, maybe in three to five years

Within a year, Liaodong was completely stabilized, and local officials could make major adjustments.

It is true that the number of officials Wu Zongrui could adjust was not large. South Zhili was under the jurisdiction of the four prefectures and three prefectures in Jiangbei. Some officials were selected from Denglai's new army. Compared with the two ranking Jinshi, there was still a certain gap in their knowledge, and

The gentry families and gentry families in the south value the reputation of local officials. If the local officials are serious Jinshi, these gentry families and gentry families must still show due respect, otherwise they will not accept it at all and will be in many cases.

Difficult aspects.

Wu Zongrui will not completely suppress the scholar-bureaucrat families and gentry families. Although these families have many privileges, to a certain extent, these families have spent a lot of material and financial resources to obtain certain status and privileges.

Besides, the children from these families are indeed much stronger in terms of personal quality and overall ability.

This is the current actual situation. Wu Zongrui must pay attention to it. To a certain extent, he has to rely on these scholar-bureaucrat families and gentry families to truly stabilize the local situation.

The emperor and the court were dissatisfied with Wu Zongrui in many ways. In the past, officials were rarely sent to Denglai and Liaodong, but now they are rarely sent to Shandong. Perhaps the emperor and the court felt that they should not send capable people.

Being an official in these places can also limit Wu Zongrui's development.

Strictly speaking, among the core problems Wu Zongrui is currently facing, the lack of talent is a very important aspect.

Wu Zongrui did not choose to enter the governor's Yamen, but stayed at the Yin Hotel.

The backyard of Yin Hotel has become a place where Wu Zongrui works and rests, and no outsiders are allowed to enter.

Wu Zongrui has always kept a low profile. This time when he came to Shandong, he did not show off the mountains and rivers. After entering the Yin Hotel, he rarely went out. Fortunately, the backyard of the Yin Hotel is big enough, with mountains, water, and small bridges and flowing water, which is enough for leisure.

Time for a walk.

Liu Ning stayed in Jinzhou, Liao Wenru followed Wu Zongrui to Shandong, and Niu, the head of the Intelligence Department.

When Wu Zongkun and Zeng Yongzhong came to the backyard of Yin Hotel, Wu Zongrui was in the pavilion, looking at the water in trance.

Liao Wenru brought Wu Zongkun and Zeng Yongzhong to the pavilion.

As soon as everyone arrived at the pavilion, Wu Zongrui looked at the water and spoke.

"Zong Kun, there are many things in the governor's office, so you don't have to stay here with me. Go back and deal with the things in the government office. I heard Mr. Zeng say that you are making rapid progress and can handle all the matters in the governor's office. I am very pleased, but

Don't be complacent and continue to learn from Mr. Zeng. All I ask of you is to be able to stand alone."

Wu Zongkun clasped his fists and saluted Wu Zongrui, then turned and left.

Zeng Yongzhong and Liao Wenru stayed in the pavilion.

Looking at Wu Zongkun's back, Wu Zongrui sighed slightly and looked at Zeng Yongzhong to speak.

"I have read the letter written by Mr. carefully. I came to Shandong this time because the situation in the Central Plains has entered the most critical moment. There are some things we must do. On the surface, these things seem to be adding insult to injury.

But in the long run, it will help stabilize the world's situation sooner..."

After Wu Zongrui finished speaking, Zeng Yongzhong spoke.

"Sir, I have spoken out everything that comes to my mind. I feel that the situation in the Central Plains has become a mess and the emperor and the court cannot calm down at all. At this time, Denglai's new army does not need to get involved and just wait and see what happens.

When the situation in the Central Plains becomes really unmanageable, Denglai's new army will take action again, and the situation will probably be even better."

"One hundred thousand rebel sergeants led by Zhang Dongtao stood firm at Tongguan, and their subordinates were very worried. As expected, Sun Chuanting led the army towards Tongguan. It should be said that although Sun Chuanting lost the chariot battalion, the cavalry and infantry did not suffer much.

, especially the Qin army under his command, has preserved its strength. Under such circumstances, Zhang Dongtao leads 100,000 people with little combat effectiveness to defend Tongguan, fearing that he may encounter unpredictable dangers."

"Zhang Dongtao has been lurking next to Li Zicheng for nearly ten years. He has become an important support for you. There must be no danger. If an accident occurs if he blocks Sun Chuanting's army at Tongguan, my subordinates will think that the gain is not worth the loss."

"Lord Lu Faxuan was able to stand out among the four prefectures and three prefectures in Jiangbei in the southern Zhili region. In a short period of time, he took control of other cities except Fengyang Fucheng and vigorously promoted the management model of Denglai land. Now the four prefectures in Jiangbei are now

The taxes collected by the three states have completely exceeded the taxes collected by Liaodong. I predict that in a short time, the taxes collected by these places will not be less than those collected by Dengzhou and Laizhou."

"Under such circumstances, my subordinates believe that Liaodong, Shandong, and the four prefectures and three prefectures of South Zhili and Jiangbei should adopt a steady strategy. As long as these places develop, even if there is chaos in the Central Plains and Northern Zhili, Denglai's new army

It’s also easy to control.”

"As for Houjin, my subordinates believe that we should adopt the previous strategy and tighten control over their food and money. When Houjin becomes turbulent, Denglai's new army can launch a full-scale attack..."

Zeng Yongzhong talked eloquently and expressed his own opinions.

Wu Zongrui's face had no expression, and Liao Wenru nodded slightly.

After Zeng Yongzhong finished speaking, Wu Zongrui spoke slowly.

"What you said makes sense. According to common sense, we should remain unchanged in response to all changes. As long as our own strength is sufficient, no matter what changes occur in the outside world, we will be able to cope with it."

"But I think there is still one thing that you need to pay attention to, sir, and that is timing."

"At any time, we must seize the opportunity. If we miss the opportunity, we will have to work harder to achieve the goal."

"The Ming Dynasty was so ill that there was no cure."

When he said this, Wu Zongrui looked at Zeng Yongzhong.

Zeng Yongzhong's face turned pale slightly, obviously unable to bear it.

"Sir, when I say this, I'm afraid you may find it a little hard to bear. In fact, this is understandable. Regarding Zhang Dongtao's stationing in Tongguan and blocking Sun Chuanting's retreat, I understood it after you put forward your suggestions in the letter."

"Sir, like me, has benefited a lot from the imperial court. It is a bit unethical for us to do this, so I think it is normal for you to have such thoughts, and I have no intention of blaming you."

"Zhang Dongtao stationed at Tongguan and blocked Sun Chuanting's retreat. Once Sun Chuanting was defeated, the emperor and the court would no longer be able to resist Li Zicheng's troops in the Central Plains. Next, we can expect that Li Zicheng will definitely lead an army to attack Beizhili, and the capital of the Ming Dynasty will be in a

A precarious situation."

"If I give Zhang Dongtao an order to leave Tongguan, then Sun Chuanting can return to Shaanxi smoothly, but what will happen next? Li Zicheng will lead his troops into Shaanxi in large numbers, and brutal killings will also occur, but the time will be delayed.

After a while, Li Zicheng and Sun Chuanting fought each other, and both sides suffered greater losses."

"Time is too precious for us and we cannot keep delaying it."

Having said this, Wu Zongrui let out a long sigh.

"We cannot ignore Hou Jin, let alone Zhang Xianzhong's troops in Huguang. The chaotic situation in the Central Plains must be clarified as soon as possible, so that Denglai's new army can attack in a targeted manner. If we continue to delay, wait until Hou Jin's Eight Banners Army is in ruins,

If we launch an attack, most of the Denglai New Army will be involved, and by that time, we may not be able to deal with Li Zicheng's and Zhang Xianzhong's troops."

"I used to think that the New Denglai Army might face a situation of fighting on two or even three fronts. Later I figured out that the New Denglai Army should try its best to avoid such a situation. The only way to do this is to concentrate our efforts and solve it one by one.

Only by facing the problems can we truly stabilize the situation in the world."

"Li Zicheng started to rebel in the second year of Chongzhen, and Zhang Xianzhong also started to rebel in the second year of Chongzhen. More than ten years have passed. In fact, during this process, they faced complete annihilation several times. Why were they able to escape death every time?

On the one hand, it was forced by the external situation, which resulted in the cessation of several sieges. On the other hand, it had a lot to do with the emperor and the court's use of troops. As the saying goes, the result is accomplished in one battle. Now that the target has been determined, there can be no hesitation.

Even if we face huge difficulties, we must overcome them.”
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