A tough battle that is destined to be impossible to take easy, it is definitely not enough to rely on the martial arts alliance alone, and the Guanning army is particularly important at this time.

In Qin Shuhuai's view, he can indeed replace Yuan Chonghuan at the helm of the Guanning Army, and there will not be too many obstacles in between.

But the problem is that Yuan Chonghuan has his unique advantage in the Guanning army.

He understands all the departments of the Guanning Army better than anyone else, and he also understands the situation of Liaodong and Tartar better than anyone else, and it would be a pity to throw him aside in this battle.

The most important thing is that Yuan Chonghuan may not be able to do anything else, but his kung fu in defending the city is first-class. The two great victories of Ning Yuan and Ning Jin are enough to prove this.

Although Yuan Chonghuan is a well-known king of big talk, and his self-use is a little narrow, he has to admit that during his time in Liaodong, Liaodong was indeed as stable as Mount Tai.

Qin Shuhuai pondered for a while and said, "Your Majesty, General Yuan does have an unshirkable responsibility for this mutiny, but then again, he is still the most familiar with the situation in Liaodong, and the minister thinks that it is more appropriate to let him continue to defend the Jinning defense line and defend the back road for the army." ”

Chongzhen immediately said, "Brother Qin, you have to think about this. Yuan Chonghuan is a conceited person, if he goes to guard Jinning, then after you lead the army north, Jinning's troops and horses may not listen to you. ”

I have to say that Chongzhen already has an opinion on Yuan Chonghuan at this time. As for when this view was formed, it is impossible to test, but it is likely to have started when Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong.

When Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong, it was not Chongzhen's will at all, but Chongzhen chose to pinch his nose for the long-term plan of Liaodong.

But admitting it doesn't mean that he doesn't hate in his heart, so after the change in history, Chongzhen counted the new hatred and old hatred together and killed Yuan Chonghuan.

In the current time and space, the change of Ji Si did not cause too serious results, and Yuan Chonghuan naturally did not die, but Chongzhen's opinion of him still exists.

As for whether this view is correct or not, whether it is "prejudice" or not, Qin Shuhuai is not easy to conclude - after all, no one knows what Yuan Chonghuan was like in history.

But what he knows is that Yuan Chonghuan can defend the city and be good at governing the army, and in the current situation where the strength of the Ming Dynasty is completely superior, there is absolutely no need and impossible for him to collude with Houjin.

The most important thing is that now his prestige is much higher than Yuan Chonghuan, if Yuan does not listen to military orders, he has a way to take Yuan Chonghuan's position - Qin Shuhuai does not believe that there are still generals in Guan Ning's army who dare to oppose him!

So he said, "Your Majesty, you can rest assured, the minister expects that General Yuan is a person who understands the overall situation, and he will never add to the blockage of the army at this critical juncture of national fortunes." In other words, if he dared to do this, there was a way for him to make it impossible for him to do it. ”

Chongzhen nodded, "Since Brother Qin said so, then I can rest assured." Then let's do it, I only punished Yuan Chonghuan for three years, and kept him as the governor of Jiliao, but Brother Qin was promoted to the position of Liaodong Economic Strategy, and the governor of Jiliao Baoding military affairs and food salary, you are one level older than him, so that if there is any change, you can deal with it calmly. ”

Qin Shuhuai smiled slightly, and saluted as usual, "Bow and thank the emperor!"

Chongzhen picked up Qin Shuhuai, held his hand and said, "Brother Qin, this is a key battle for the two of us to establish the foundation, what support do you want, just tell me, I will definitely give it my full support!"

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Coming out of the imperial study, Qin Shuhuai went directly back to the Guogong Mansion.

Zu Dashou had good luck today, he originally wanted to go home, but he didn't expect to meet Grandpa Guo's sedan chair.

He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The last general has a great birthday, meet Grandpa Guo!"

Qin Shuhuai opened the sedan curtain and said to Zu Dashou, "It turns out to be General Zu, why don't you go into the mansion to sit and blow the cold wind here?"

Zu Dashou hurriedly said, "No, no, no, it is really the last general who wears a guilty body, and he does not dare to enter the mansion to disturb him, it is definitely not because of the housekeeper." Grandpa Guo, the last general ......"

Qin Shuhuai interrupted, "It's cold, General Zu will come into the house and say." ”

When Zu Dashou heard this, his heart suddenly felt a little relieved, and Grandpa Guo also let him into the house, indicating that this matter can be brought back.

hurriedly welcomed Qin Shuhuai off the sedan chair, and then followed him into the Guogong Mansion.

When he came to the living room, Zu Dashou knelt down and asked Qin Shuhuai for his guilt.

Qin Shuhuai said, "This mutiny General Zu is indeed guilty of lax management of the army, and the military order and national law are in front, and this duke is helpless." As for how to judge, it should be decided by the Ministry of War, and it is useless for the general to come to his father. ”

Zu Dashou hurriedly said, "Grandpa Guo, for the sake of the last general who also followed Grandpa Guo several times, please be sure to help the last general this time! The last general does not ask for innocence, even if the court withdraws the last general, there will be no complaints." The last general only wants to be a pawn and go to the Northern Expedition with the army! The last general is willing to die on the battlefield to repay the great favor of the court and the grandfather of the country!"

Of course, Zu Dashou knew that he couldn't get away without guilt, but the countermeasure he thought of was to let Qin Shuhuai take him on the Northern Expedition and make meritorious atonements.

For him, this is the only way to make a comeback.

He knows very well that as long as Grandpa Guo can open Chrysostom and lead him on the Northern Expedition, then he will be able to make meritorious contributions - the victory rate of this Northern Expedition is very high, and the whole army thinks so.

In fact, Qin Shuhuai had already figured out how to deal with Zu Dashou.

Let this guy go with him to the Northern Expedition? Because there is no shortage of good generals in the Northern Expedition.

But this guy has another use, that is, to put it next to Yuan Chonghuan, in case Yuan Chonghuan really ignores the overall situation for his own selfishness, then with the prestige of Zu Dashou, he can completely replace him.

Even, you can let Zu Dashou kill Yuan Chonghuan.

Can Zu Dashou do it?

If Yuan Chonghuan dared to disobey military orders, as long as Qin Shuhuai sent a secret letter, he would definitely dare to kill Yuan Chonghuan, and then use his qualifications to stabilize the Guan Ning army.

In history, in order to survive, he killed He Kegang.

Qin Shuhuai sighed and said, "General Zu, with the current situation, I'm afraid you won't be able to go to the Northern Expedition." But my father cherishes your talent, and after the Ministry of War punishes you, my father will help you see where to go. ”

Zu Dashou was overjoyed, since Qin Shuhuai had made a promise, then he would have passed this matter.

No matter where to go, the place that Grandpa Guo is looking for will definitely not be just a pawn!

He hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you Grandpa Guo for saving him with righteousness, this great kindness and great virtue will not be repaid by the last general!

Qin Shuhuai said meaningfully, "General Zu doesn't have to be like this, as long as he doesn't live up to the kindness of the court and his father." ”

Zu Dashou is even more happy!

What does it mean not to live up to the kindness of Grandpa Guo?

This is Grandpa Guo trying to win over himself! Grandpa Guo is not clearly saying, this father is pulling you, and he will treat you as his own person in the future, you don't want to live up to your father!

What kind of concept is this? This means that he will be the person of Grandpa Guo from now on! With Grandpa Guo under his cover, what will be his future prospects?

With a simple word, anyone with a heart can hear the different flavors.

He was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed again, saying, "The last general is willing to smear the liver and brain of the grandfather of the country, and then die!"

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A few days later, the imperial court's punishment of Zu Dashou came down, Zu Dashou had the crime of not governing the army strictly, and was fined three years, demoted two levels in a row, and sent to Jinzhou to serve as the city guard of Jinzhou.

And Yuan Chonghuan's punishment also came down, and he was also fined for three years, but he still remained as the governor of Jiliao, and transferred him to the front line of Jinzhou to prepare for the Northern Expedition.

Zu Dashou and Yuan Chonghuan were very happy, thinking that they had survived this matter without danger.

Qin Shuhuai was even happier, Yuan Chonghuan stationed in Jinning made him feel that the rear was very safe, and Yuan Chonghuan was in Jinzhou City, which was controlled by Zu Dashou, as long as he dared to be stubborn and not obey military orders, Zu Dashou could take him down immediately.

In order to make good use of Yuan Chonghuan, a highly controversial general in history, Qin Shuhuai could not be said to have worked hard.

No way, this is a battle to determine the fortune of the country!