Sun Chengzong, a native of Gaoyang, Baoding, was the imperial advisor of Emperor Tianqi. He was resolute and resourceful.

During the most critical period of the Ming Dynasty, he managed to turn the tide twice, and went out to control Liaodong. He worked step by step to weaken the policy of establishing slaves, which was called corruption. The crisis-ridden situation in Liaodong was temporarily stabilized.

However, the strategies implemented by Sun Chengzong in Liaodong were slow to produce results and costly for the Ming Dynasty, which was increasingly depleting its finances. It became the heaviest burden on the Ming Dynasty.

This also made Sun Chengzong's actions subject to great controversy.

"Old minister Sun Chengzong, please pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Under the guidance of Cao Huachun, Sun Chengzong, who looked a little haggard, walked slowly into the main hall. When he saw the smiling Emperor Chongzhen, he bowed his hands respectfully.

"Sun Qing, I have been away from the capital for several years, and I miss you very much!"

Emperor Chongzhen stepped forward with a smile, stretched out his hands to support Sun Chengzong's arms, and said: "Since I came to the throne, I have been busy with government affairs. It was not until today that I was able to summon Sun Qing to Beijing."

"Old minister is terrified!"

Feeling the enthusiasm of Emperor Chongzhen, Sun Chengzong was a little uncertain for a moment, and bowed his hands again: "Your Majesty, how is the war situation here in Beizhili today?"

Sun Chengzong, who was born in the Practical Party, knew very well what the purpose of the emperor's edict ordering him to rush to the capital was.

In the fifth year of Tianqi, affected by the situation in the court, he was forced to launch the Battle of Liuhe to test his achievements in Liaodong.

However, due to various reasons, it failed miserably, which led to impeachment in the court and endless opposition. In order to stabilize the situation in the court, Sun Chengzong resigned from the Liaodong Administration and stayed at home.

However, his heart was always concerned about Liaodong.

"Sun Qing, come here."

Emperor Chongzhen stepped forward, grabbed Sun Chengzong's hand, and walked towards the hanging map. Sun Chengzong was a little surprised, but he felt emotion in his heart.

The emperor in front of him was just as informal as Emperor Xizong.

"Sun Qing, come and take a look. This is the map of the battle situation in Beizhili that I reviewed."

Letting go of Sun Chengzong's hand, Emperor Chongzhen pointed to the map in front of him and said: "These areas marked in red are the troops and horses stationed in various ministries of the Ming Dynasty.

Those areas marked in blue are where Jianlu is located.

As for the arrow outlined by the blue line, it is from the perspective of building a captive on the border with the invaders. After careful consideration, I may launch an offensive combat intention."

"this……"

When Sun Chengzong heard this, he was shocked. He frowned and stared at the strange map in front of him. The topography of Shuntian Prefecture and Yongping Prefecture began to appear in his mind.

Earlier, during the drastic changes in western Liaoning, the country and the DPRK were shaken. In order to stabilize the situation in the Baoshan Customs area, Sun Chengzong set out from important places in the capital to inspect Shanhaiguan.

Therefore, it can be said that the mountains and rivers passed by to reach Liaodong are extremely clear.

"Your Majesty, if we go by what you have marked, then the armies of the east and west have already broken through Longjing Pass and Da'ankou. They have also built troops and horses, and are still attacking Xifengkou."

Sun Chengzong frowned, picked up the long stick lying aside, pointed at several places, and said: "Then their intention is very clear.

Taiji, the chief of the Jianlu slaves, wanted to encircle and attack Zunhua, but soon after, he sent his troops west to attack the capital and was looking for a corresponding retreat."

When talking about this, Sun Chengzong fell into deep thought, obviously thinking about what Huang Taiji, who led the Eight Banners, would do next.

"Sun Qing, I now speculate that Xifengkou has been captured by the actual main force of Jianlu." Seeing Sun Chengzong deep in thought, Emperor Chongzhen told the truth as he knew it.

"Your Majesty, if this is the case, then the situation will be very unfavorable to our Ming Dynasty!"

Sun Chengzong frowned and said: "At present, the main force of the Eight Banners of Jianlu has destroyed Longjing Pass, Da'ankou, and even the important pass of Xifengkou. There is a high possibility that they will capture it.

The two important places of Zunhua and Santunying were exposed to the front of the Jianlu troops.

What is on the surface is exactly the situation that His Majesty expected.

Jianlu captured Zunhua, established three camps, then killed Benyingzhou, broke through Sanhe, and finally attacked Tongzhou. Finally, Jianlu's main force gathered in the capital area.

If this is really the case, then the capital will be in great turmoil.

During the deployment of this operation, the main force of the invading rebels will definitely seize our army's intention to return reinforcements, and may even set up ambushes along the way to eat the returning reinforcements.

What the veteran is more worried about is whether the main force of the rebels who have entered the pass, under the command of Huang Taiji, will advance eastward or westward first!!"

After all, it was Sun Chengzong, he really deserved to be the governor of the late Ming Dynasty!

He has a very good insight into the current war situation and the concerns he raises are also very pertinent.

Entering the capital in the west and Yongping Mansion in the east, this was the initiative gained by Jianlu on the battlefield. The ministers in the court were also arguing over this.

Some ministers even suggested that the court should give up its intervention and call Liaodong Administrator Yuan Chonghuan to take full charge of the war.

In order to establish his prestige as the commander-in-chief, Yuandudu, who boasted of five years of Ping Liao Dynasty, made an act of pretentiously killing the unruly Mao Wenlong, which in turn caused the Ming Dynasty to lose an important line in Liaodong that threatened Jianlu from its flanks.

Emperor Chongzhen really did not dare to place all his so-called hopes on Yuan Chonghuan.

"Sun Qing, do you know that there is an endless debate about this matter in the court?"

Emperor Chongzhen, who knew the details of the Jisi Incident, did not respond directly to Sun Chengzong's opinions, but said calmly:

"The essence of advancing eastward and advancing westward is actually my Ming Dynasty's theory of war and defense, and this has become the main point of the dispute."

"Sun Qing, you are a veteran who assisted the late emperor. If you were Emperor Xizong, what kind of decision would you make when encountering a court with many political figures?

I also ask Sun Qing to clarify my doubts."

"Your Majesty, veteran..."

Originally we were just discussing the current war situation, but when Sun Chengzong heard what Emperor Chongzhen said, he frowned slightly and had a hesitant look on his face. He really didn't know what to say for a moment.

Although he had been idle for many years, Sun Chengzong still knew a little about the situation in the court in the past few years.

After the emperor in front of him ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, Wei Zhongxian, who had great power in both the government and the public, died, the eunuch party that was running rampant for a while was liquidated, and the Donglin party, which had been suppressed before, rose again.

Now that Wei Zhongxian's crime has been concluded, the Donglin Party, which has resurrected in order to liquidate the eunuchs, controls the situation in the court.

He is a white man, so he really has no right to discuss these things at the moment.

"Sun Qing, but you feel you have nothing to say?"

With Sun Chengzong like this, Emperor Chongzhen smiled, but with a cold light in his eyes, he said: "Let me tell you, this time I built a border with the Japanese and ravaged the important areas of the capital.

Let me suddenly understand that I don’t want to have a court with many political responsibilities!"

boom!

Sun Chengzong was shocked and had a look of horror on his face. He never expected that Emperor Chongzhen would say this.

"Right now, all the ministers in the court have their own plans in mind!"

Emperor Chongzhen was a little excited and said in a deep voice: "I want to seek corresponding power to satisfy my own selfish desires and take care of my faction!

They say they are benevolent and moral, but what they do behind the scenes makes people extremely indignant!!

Sun Qing, what do you think I need them for!?"

"His Majesty……"

Sun Chengzong could not hide his horror. He lowered his head and saluted the emotional Emperor Chongzhen. He wanted to say something, but he could not.

If what was said just now is really spread outside the palace, I am afraid that there will be waves in the court again.

"Sun Qing, please don't rush to advise me."

Emperor Chongzhen stepped forward, pulled up Sun Chengzong who was bowing his head and bowed, and said with a smile: "I issued an edict to recall Sun Qing to the capital because I want you to help me share the burden.

I had too much trust in those civil servants before, so I created such a big mess and tried to pass the blame to each other in order to avoid getting into trouble.

Therefore, I want to take back some of the authority. Sun Qing, please take a look at the edict I have drafted first, and then think about how to stick to your own ideas in the court."
Chapter completed!