As soon as this proposal was thrown, everyone was shocked, and even Xia Nan himself was a little unexpected. After he reacted, he looked at Chen Xinjia with appreciation, and thought: This person is a character, worthy of being a celebrity who has left traces in history, and dares to bet at critical moments, with vision and courage.

When Wen Tiren proposed that Chen Xinjia take over as the secretary of the military department, Xia Nan was still a little dissatisfied, but he couldn't find a more suitable candidate, so he could only settle, after all, he was the person who led the defeat of Songjin in history and was later executed by Chongzhen for leaking secrets, and the flaws and stains were obvious. But now it seems that as long as he has enough courage and is obedient, it doesn't hurt to let him be the secretary of the military department, after all, history has been rewritten, Chongzhen is dead, the control of the imperial court center has declined, and the tasks of foreign warfare will be undertaken by the Qiong Navy, and the military department is only an empty shell, and its lack of talent can be made up.

After Chen Xinjia made this explosive suggestion, he immediately turned his head to look at Xia Nan, and when he saw the other party's appreciative eyes, he smiled flatteringly, and was very proud: this thick thigh is hugged tightly.

At this time, he inadvertently saw Yang Sichang crumbling in the crowd, and hesitated for a moment, how to face this ex?

Many people don't know the relationship between him and Yang Sichang, but in fact, he was able to promote Xuanda, the governor of the imperial history, to Xuanda, and Yang Sichang's recommendation was indispensable. When Yang Sichang was the governor of Xuanda, he came into contact with Chen Xinjia, who was the soldier at the time, and felt that his talent and mental skills were very similar to his own, and he was extremely appreciative, and he was strongly recommended after returning to the capital. It is not an exaggeration to say that Yang Sichang is his mentor.

It stands to reason that there is such a close connection between the two, and Chen Xinjia should work hard to protect Yang Sichang. However, in the face of Ping Nanhou's strength and the temptation of his career, Chen Xinjia chose to turn a blind eye to Yang Sichang's experience, and did not dare to take the initiative to mention the relationship between the two. Therefore, whether it is Xia Nan or Wen Tiren, they don't know this relationship between the two.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xinjia made up his mind: in order to defend Yang Sichang, it is extremely stupid to choose to openly oppose Pingnanhou, not to mention that it also involves his own vital interests. Then, finding a way to save his life is not a worthwhile acquaintance.

At this time, Wen Tiren, who came back to his senses, said: "What Chen Xinjia said is not unreasonable, please consider it as appropriate to comfort the heart of the hero." ”

Zhu Cihong had a headache and replied casually: "Wait for me to think about it." ”

Qian Shisheng, Wang Yingxiong, Tang Shiji and others also came out one after another to stand in support.

"Meritorious heroes must not be rewarded, please think twice."

Several scholars and Zuodu Yushi stood in line, the weight was too heavy, and the rest of the ministers weighed their catties, and they all chose to be silent. In this kind of thing, to oppose it is to kill oneself, and to agree is to ignore one's conscience, so it is better to choose to abstain.

Faced with such a situation, Zhu Cihong was a little desperate, and the excitement of sitting on the dragon chair for the first time disappeared, replaced by pins and needles - it turned out that this chair was not easy to sit on, and it was hot. What should I do? Pingnanhou can't afford to offend, but if he fully agrees to Chen Xinjia's proposal, what face does he have to face his ancestors and ancestors?

In the summer, Nan saw that Zhu Cihong couldn't make up his mind, so he added a fire.

"Chen Xinjia said that the treatment was deserved, and he did not dare to embarrass His Majesty. In this way, Your Majesty will casually reward some food and pay to send the ministers, and it can be regarded as an explanation to the soldiers, after handing over the defense tomorrow, the ministers will lead the troops back to the Guangdong station, honestly sit in southern Xinjiang, and never step into the north for life. ”

Wen Tiren understood, and picked up the conversation like a cross talk: "Why did Pingnanhou say this? Now is the time to employ people, apart from you, who can ensure the safety of the Beijing Division, and who can rely on to resist the Tartars who enter the Kou, and the northwest is not peaceful, how about another Li Zicheng? ”

Xia Nan shook his head and replied, "Mrs. Ge is contemptible. The defense of the capital is managed by its own Beijing camp; Liaodong Barrier, related to the Ning army; Northwest Liukou, isn't there still Governor Hong Chengchou? ”

Fang Zhenghua stood behind Zhu Cihong and couldn't help but speak: "It is said that there is no room for our family to speak in this court, but there are a few words that do not vomit and are unhappy. What has become of Jingying's erosion, you all know it in your hearts; If the Guanning army can stop the Tartars, they will not let the Tartars enter the land of no one in Beizhili three times or five times; Although Hong Chengchou is capable, his hands are difficult to defeat with four fists, the evil tiger is still afraid of the wolves, he can stop Zhang San, he can't stop Li Si, if Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai and others avoid the main force of officers and soldiers and run to Beizhili, Governor Hong is helpless......"

Zhu Cihong heard it in his heart, Li Zicheng's attack on the capital, he didn't want to face it a second time. Although he knew that Wen Tiren and Fang Zhenghua's words were a bit exaggerated, but the deterrent power of the Qiong Navy against the Liukou and the Tartars was unmatched, this is an indisputable fact, and at present, there seems to be no better choice than to let Xia Nan sit in the center of the Beijing Division.

He looked at the civil and military officials who bowed their heads and said helplessly: "Chen Aiqing's proposal is very reasonable, and Wen Aiqing and Fang Zhenghua's words are also very pertinent. In this case, the Ministry of Rites will handle the matter of Xia Aiqing's reward, and the cabinet will discuss what kind of respect the general will add, and as for the post of the metropolitan governor, it will be handed over to the Ministry of War to handle......"

Xia Nan smiled lightly and arched his hand: "Thank you, Lord Longen!" ”

He looked at Yang Sichang on the side, rolled his eyes, and said, "The minister has a reluctant request, please consider it." ”

Zhu Cihong said weakly: "Xia Aiqing has any request, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"Although Yang Sichang is not suitable for the post of secretary of the Ministry of War, he is an important minister of the former dynasty after all, and he still has the ability, as long as he is placed in the right position. The current scholar of the Ministry of Rites, Wu Zongda, is very old, and it is difficult for the strong man to work hard to reward him, so the minister proposed to demote Yang Sichang and promote him to the Ministry of Rites. ”

Everyone was in an uproar, and the dignified military department was still in the book, not to mention being demoted to a squire, and he had to personally handle the ceremonial process of the opponent's knighthood, which was simply a naked humiliation.

Just when everyone thought that Yang Sichang would take the case and ask for resignation, Yang Sichang stood up tremblingly and said to Zhu Cihong: "The minister is willing to serve as a servant of the Ministry of Rites and handle this matter specifically." ”

Everyone sighed again, enduring the humiliation to this point, Yang Sichang is really strong enough.

Seeing that Yang Sichang himself agreed, Zhu Cihong had nothing to say, so he waved his hand: "Then do it." The enthronement ceremony and the marquis of Pingnan were handed over to the Ministry of Rites, which was hosted by Yang Aiqing. That's it for today, and the follow-up matters will be left for discussion at the next court meeting. ”