Chapter 88 Amazing Decision

"I will not be afraid of them. They also know the importance of the Liaodong strategy, so they will definitely try every means to get me away from this heavy army and threaten their existence. Moreover, the defense of Liaodong has been completed over the past few days. Even if I change it, it is not difficult to defend this important place." Speaking of this, Sun Chengzong's face showed fatigue: "And I am old, and the cold wind and water in Liaodong are indeed not a place where an old man like me can live for a long time. I have long been tired of fighting for power and profit."

Tang Feng then thought of the other party's age. Although he looked very vigorous and even stronger than ordinary people, he was already an old man over 60 years old. He had to be guarded against foreign enemies like the Jurchens and treacherous parties in the court. I was afraid that even if he was beaten, he would be tired. Thinking of this, Tang Feng sighed deeply unconsciously.

Seeing that Tang Feng was also a little discouraged, Sun Chengzong comforted him: "But as I said, as long as I am willing to follow the defense line I set up, even if someone else comes to defend Liaodong, I will not be afraid of the invasion of the Jurchens. Do you dare to take on this burden?"

After hearing this, Tang Feng threw a trace of unhappiness behind his head and looked at Sun Chengzong in surprise. He remembered clearly that Yuan Chonghuan, who was guarding Liaodong and dealing with the Jurchens to the end, did he listen to his intentions and wanted to pass this position to him? Moreover, he had never led a soldier, how could he dare to hand over such a heavy burden to him?

Sun Chengzong saw through Tang Feng's thoughts and said, "You will definitely show that you have never led a soldier to show that you cannot bear this important task, but I can tell you that I will not misjudgment. Although I was optimistic about Yuan Yuan before, now I think you are more suitable for me to defend Liaodong on my behalf than him."

"Why is this?"

"From the moment you were able to think of using Zhou Tong to invade the Jurchens, I can see that you are a soldier. And I can also see that the relationship between you and Xilong is also good. There are not many people in Liaodong who can truly convince him. This may be your natural ability, which makes people willing to get close to you. This is something that element cannot do. But you don't have to promise me now that I can stay in Liaodong for a while and will guide you everything." Sun Chengzong looked at Tang Feng very seriously and said, "Compared to being good at using troops, what I need now is a person who can convince the soldiers to lead them. Otherwise, no matter how stable the defense line is and how elite the soldiers are, I am afraid I can't defend it."

Tang Feng's surprise was beyond words. He had just met him, so how could Sun Chengzong respect him so much? If he hadn't known that this military and national affairs were not used as a joke, he would have thought that the other party was teasing him. But looking at Sun Chengzong's serious face, Tang Feng still believed him. After a while, he said: "Although Xiaguan's current identity is a military supervisor, it was recommended by the eunuch party. Sir, aren't you afraid that Xiaguan will be accomplices for the tiger after replacing you and become aid from the eunuch party in the court?"

"You won't." Sun Chengzong's answer was quick and decisive. "I can see from the time you fought with the Wang family in She County that in your heart, I am afraid that justice is above everything else, and you cannot really go to the eunuch party. Before, you were just forced by the momentum, but now I can give you this opportunity to get out of the control of the eunuch party."

"This is indeed a great opportunity. If Sun Chengzong really supports me and I can hold heavy troops in the future, the eunuch party will no longer be able to control me. But can I really replace Yuan Chonghuan to guard Liaodong?" Tang Feng kept thinking in his heart, and after a while, he said: "Since you respect your subordinates so much, your subordinates will not refuse. But this matter is too serious and it is difficult to make a decision for a while. Can you let your subordinates consider it?"

Sun Chengzong smiled and said, "I have said before that I can give you some time to consider it. After all, I have to stay here for quite some time. If you have any questions, just ask me."

After Tang Feng responded, he stood up and bowed and said goodbye. Looking at Tang Feng's back as he left, a smile of admiration appeared on Sun Chengzong's lips. He was even more satisfied with Tang Feng. If it were someone else, I was afraid that he would only be happy after hearing the news and not think about it, but this young man thought deeply, which was indeed a manifestation of his far superiority to others.

Tang Feng left Sun Chengzong's mansion with a complicated heart. He now thought of too many things in his mind. Each one made him feel restless, let alone so many things. So when the answering questions came, he turned a blind eye and just walked forward, which made the answering questions follow him look at him with some concern, fearing that something would happen to him.

After returning to his residence and taking a few sips of tea, Tang Feng slowly calmed down and told his book boy everything. It was because Tang Feng was the one he trusted the most, and he would not hide anything from him. He heard that Sun Chengzong actually gave the position of Liaodong governor to Tang Feng, and he was very happy for him to solve the problem. As a servant, he was of course very proud that the young master was able to be promoted continuously, although he was not clear about the importance of Liaodong governor.

"Young Master has such a good opportunity in front of you, why didn't you agree immediately?" asked in confusion. When he thought that such a good opportunity would appear, of course he had to seize it immediately.

"Hey, Liaodong is the key to the Ming Dynasty. I have never brought soldiers. The people I have seen are just tens of thousands of people from Shanhaiguan. How dare I take such a great responsibility at once? You must know that Liaodong is facing a quick and sharp horse, a sinister and fierce Jurchen." Tang Feng expressed his worries.

He nodded in a vague way, "Young Master was worried about this, but in my opinion, you don't have to worry so much. There are many guards in each city and fortress in Liaodong. With their help, you are actually qualified."

"Yes, why didn't I think of it? If I replaced Lord Sun, those famous generals like Yuan Chonghuan will be my subordinates. As long as I can play their role, it will not be difficult to defend Liaodong." Tang Feng murmured, "The marshal just needs to dispatch his generals and let them display their talents. Why do I have to know how to lead troops?" Once I thought about this clearly, Tang Feng's concerns would be much less. At the same time, he also knew that Sun Chengzong would have some guidance to him during this period, and he might be able to be competent for this high position.

"If I can really become the leader of Liaodong, then there is no need to act according to the face of the eunuch party. At that time, my idea of ​​saving the Ming Dynasty and expelling the tars will be able to achieve further success, and it is not in vain that I will travel to this era." Thinking of this, Tang Feng felt that his luck seemed to be beginning to improve slowly, and maybe history will really change because of himself.

Thinking of changing history, Tang Feng's mind flashed through his previous words: "You don't seem to know that the situation in Beijing has changed a little now, right? After the New Year, the power of the eunuch party has begun to gradually replace the power of the Donglin party members. It won't take long to be the controllers of the court." These words did have a great impact at the beginning, but later, Tang Feng temporarily forgot this because of Sun Chengzong's greater surprise that he said that Tang Feng would let him command Liaodong as a substitute. Now that he had plans, Tang Feng remembered this matter again.

If this is true, I am afraid that history has changed a little, at least some subtle changes have occurred in the political situation within the Ming Dynasty. "If the eunuch party could really replace the Donglin Party early, it would be a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. What can I do for it now?" Tang Feng kept thinking in his heart, but there was no solution for it.

"Young Master, what's wrong with you?" After solving the problem, Tang Feng felt a little uneasy, he said with concern.

"Oh, I'm fine. Let's go to the old Bai family store." Tang Feng made a decision and started with the omnipresent Jinyiwei and listened to some news from the capital from them to see if it was true that the battle between the court had begun to fall one side as Sun Chengzong said.

It was already noon, and there were very few diners left in the old Bai family restaurant, but Tang Feng still ordered a few dishes and started eating at the table in the corner. Although he was no longer afraid that the people in Shanhaiguan would know the identity of the Qianhu, he did not want Bai Hao to know this. After all, the other party was still a subordinate of the eunuch party. If he knew his thoughts, he might not have followed his arrangements.

After a long time, the store was finally completely empty. At this time, Bai Hao walked to Tang Feng. After asking for his wish, he whispered: "I wonder what instructions did Lord Qianhu have to come here today?"

Tang Feng just put some dishes in his mouth, then swallowed them first, and then said: "I want to ask if you have received instructions from Beijing Zhong? I learned from the officials here that the situation in Beijing seemed to have changed."

Bai Hao didn't expect that Tang Feng's news would be so well-informed. He was slightly stunned and said, "There is no order in the capital, but some news was brought by our people. Do you want to listen?"
Chapter completed!