Everyone in the court knew that Kang Yuan was Liu Ji's protégé. Seeing Xu Pu speaking so sharply at this moment, Liu Ji did not dare to reveal his thoughts too much and speak for Kang Yuan. It was indeed too much to ask for reinforcements and pay. Yu He

Liu Ji also understood that you can't have it both ways. He had to compromise and said:

"I believe that Zhejiang is the gateway to the southeast of the Ming Dynasty and is as important as Gansu in the northwest. We can't ignore the younger son just because we love the eldest son, but we can't love the younger son too much. Now that the imperial treasury is in short supply, it can't get out a hundred thousand dollars, so

The matter of paying Zhejiang's salary can be postponed. The imperial court will select a general to lead the army to support Zhejiang and completely eliminate the pirates."

Zhu Youtang knew that at this period, the Japanese pirates' troubles along the southeastern coast had not yet reached the point where they were out of control, and that only a large-scale cleanup could stabilize the coastal areas.

"Then according to what Liu Aiqing said, who is the most suitable person to send?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Liu Ji pretended to think for a while and then said: "I recommend Du Tuo, the commander-in-chief of the capital." Liu Ji was thinking that Du Tuo had just gotten involved with him, and no one knew yet. This time he was promoted to the post and he casually mobilized the army to the southeast.

Wouldn't it be nice to fight pirates, gain military exploits, and then serve yourself after returning to the capital?"

Zhu Youtang kept tapping the chair with his fingers, shook his head and said: "Du Tuo, I think it's inappropriate, so let him continue to serve in his original position. Since there are not many pirates, there is no need for the imperial court to send a large army to conquer.

, ordered Kang Yuan to start recruiting troops locally in Zhejiang to form a new army to fight against the pirates."

Liu Ji was rejected and looked a little upset. Zhu Youtang's move was really clever. Allowing Kang Yuan to recruit soldiers locally in Zhejiang ostensibly gave him great rights, but all the recruitment costs were paid by Zhejiang itself.

Moreover, if the battle is successful, it is necessary to defend the country. If the battle is not successful, it really shows that his protégé Kang Yuan has no ability and is in danger of being laid off at any time.

Liu Ji also knew that he had indeed taken a step forward. His own person had already served as the Minister of Rites, so there was no need to go to Long and look to Shu.

Xu Pu was very happy when he heard Zhu Youtang made such a decision. He was deeply afraid that Liu Ji had placed his own people in important positions in the imperial court. Xu Pu had to admit that Liu Ji and his former chief minister Wan An were involved in forming parties for personal gain.

Better than that.

"The three things have been said. Do you have anything else to report?" Zhu Youtang asked.

At this time, Wang Shu finally began to bubble after diving for a while, and he came out to report: "I have a notebook to report."

"Say it."

Zhu Youtang glanced at Wang Shu and already knew what he was going to say. It was nothing more than the disarmament of the Beijing camp.

"Your Majesty, the disarmament of the Beijing Camp is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The selection of brave soldiers from Shandong, Shanxi, Northwest, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Eastern Zhejiang has also been put on the agenda. But I don't know how to train troops. The Beijing Camp will be established later.

For the training of the new army, we need to select someone who is skilled in archery and horsemanship and familiar with battle formations."

What Wang Shu said is indeed true. The reason why Wang Shu was chosen to be responsible for dismantling the Beijing army was because Wang Shu had a tough character and was not afraid of powerful people. No one else could do such an offending thing, and only he, Wang Zongguan, could do it.

Resist hard.

"Does Ai Qing have a suitable candidate in mind?" Compared to Liu Ji who focused on party fighting and cultivating his own power, the person recommended by Wang Shu was much more reliable.

"I recommend Ma Wensheng, governor of Liaodong!"

Zhu Youtang's eyes lit up, he finally arrived, and together with Wang Shu and Liu Daxia, he was called Ma Wensheng among the three gentlemen of Hongzhi!

"I object. Liaodong is an important city in the Ming Dynasty. What will happen to Liaodong after Ma Wen is promoted to Beijing?" Zhang Peng, Minister of War, stood up and objected again.

Zhu Youtang was very satisfied with the choice of Ma Wensheng. If we want to revive the Ming Dynasty, Ma Wensheng is an indispensable member.

Zhu Youtang gave Zhang Peng a cold look, and the latter shuddered.

This scene happened to be seen by Liu Ji. Does this Zhang Peng have no brains? Everything should be done in moderation. If you speak too much for yourself or seek benefits, you will indirectly harm yourself!

"I agree that Ma Wensheng, the governor of Liaodong, is qualified to rectify the capital camp," Liu Ji said.

With Ma Wensheng, Zhu Youtang felt more at ease after reorganizing the capital camp and improving combat effectiveness. However, Liaodong was an important frontier town and had to be guarded against it. Compared with the Yongle period, the Ming Dynasty's territory was completely shrinking. During the Xuande period, Nuer was abolished.

The forces of Gandusi and Wala have entered the northeast of Liaodong. Coupled with the capriciousness of the Jianzhou Jurchens, the Liaodong area is extremely important.

Xu Pu looked at the hesitation in Zhu Youtang's eyes and guessed in his heart that Zhu Youtang was worried about not issuing an edict, so he said: "Liaodong is the northeastern gateway of our capital. It is the most important. After Ma Wen was promoted to the capital,

, I recommended Xu Guan, the Right Counselor of Fujian Province, to serve as governor of Liaodong.

Xu Guan...Xu Guan, Zhu Youtang kept repeating this name in his mouth, trying to find information about this character in the memory of his previous life. Xu Guan, whose courtesy name is Yuanyi, was a famous flood control minister during the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Guan is a ruthless man. He is an all-round talent who can fight and control floods. Zhu Youtang was overjoyed and said: "It is announced that Ma Wen, the governor of Liaodong Province, has been promoted to the capital to take charge of the training of new troops in the capital camp and related matters. Xu Guan is promoted to the right counselor of Fujian Province."

The right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Imperial Censor, is in charge of patrolling Liaodong."

Seeing that everything had been discussed, the ministers were all waiting to leave the court early and go home. Unexpectedly, a little eunuch outside the palace ran in and shouted in a high voice: "Your Majesty, the map you want has been prepared."

"Send it up."

All the ministers looked at each other in confusion. Why did the young emperor need a map? The emperor usually took out the map in the palace to discuss the dispatch of the army.

Zhu Youtang slowly unfolded the map of the Ming Dynasty and said excitedly to the ministers: "I intend to reorganize a naval fleet to sail the sea, and sail to the Western Ocean like Emperor Yongle did!"

Zhu Youtang knew in his heart that if he wanted to make the Ming Dynasty prosperous and stand at the top of the world, he could not rest on his laurels and close himself off. He must open his eyes to the world and work hard to keep up with the trend of world development. In 1488, the 32-year-old Bartholomew·

Dias had been ordered by the King of Portugal to lead three expedition ships south along the west coast of Africa to find a route around the southern tip of Africa and into the Yindu Ocean, and discovered the Cape of Good Hope during this voyage! However, Ming Dynasty was still keen on party disputes.

Party, fraud for personal gain.

Navigation is a must. I want to have a navy that is invincible in the world and go to South America to bring back sweet potatoes, peanuts, corn, peppers and many precious medicinal materials!

"Your Majesty... this matter needs to be considered in the long run..."

"The treasury is now empty..."

"My decision has been made, and you don't need to discuss it any further." Only himself, the soul of future generations, knows the benefits of navigation. How can these old guys know it with their short-sightedness? Zhu Youtang waved his hand to interrupt the ministers, pointing to various places on the map and saying

:

"Pass the message and ask the Nanjing Ministry of Industry to mobilize craftsmen from Huguang, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Nanzhili and other places to Nanjing Longjiang Shipyard to prepare to build ships capable of long voyages. After Liu Daxia's mourning period expires, he will also serve as the right-hand governor of Guangdong.

Tell the Governor about this!"

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After going to court, Li Guang, who had just been promoted to Minister of Rites, was sitting in a sedan chair with Liu Ji, the chief minister of the current cabinet.

"Chief Assistant, your Majesty seems to be very close to you at this morning's meeting. Your Majesty may not be able to listen to everything Xu Pu said."

Liu Ji closed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Thankfully you are now a minister, can't you even understand this?"

"Please make it clear, Chief Assistant."

"Judging from today's situation, Your Majesty may not always follow my advice. Otherwise, I recommend the commander-in-chief Du Tuo to send reinforcements to Zhejiang. Why doesn't His Majesty agree? Your Majesty accepts my policy and accepts Xu Pu's policy. This is the art of balance.

.”

Li Guang thought about it and it was indeed true. Zhu Youtang each adopted the opinions of Liu Ji and Xu Pu at the court meeting. However, when he heard Liu Jigang mention that he was promoted to a minister, he was still a little excited and said: "

"Wen Yang will never forget the kindness of the chief assistant today! From now on, Wen Yang will only follow the lead of the chief assistant."

Li Guang's words made Liu Ji suddenly think of what Zhu Youtang suddenly said to him at the financial meeting held in Qianqing Palace last month: "Liu Ji Zhen has great hopes for you. Don't be like Wan."

An was just hanging around in the court like that before."

Liu Ji suddenly opened his eyes, pointed at Li Guang and said coldly: "What does it mean to be the chief minister and follow the leader's orders? Please remember this for me. You and I are both ministers of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty only has one sky and one emperor!"

Li Guang also knew that what he said was a bit inappropriate and he quickly saluted and said, "Wen Yang, please keep this in mind."

"Also, Li Guang, let me tell you, just do what you need to do with the tribute. Don't be greedy for money this time, otherwise you will definitely be in trouble!"

Li Guang was a little confused when he heard this. Anyone with a discerning eye in the court could see that this morning Liu Ji recommended him to be the Minister of Rites, and recently the Ministry of Rites had a big issue of paying tribute. Anyone who is not a fool will be greedy.

.I am the person next to Liu Ji, so he is indispensable for sharing the favor. Now I am not allowed to be greedy for money. What does this mean?

Seeing that Li Guang didn't understand, Liu Ji said angrily: "You are such a fool, you need to take a longer view. Why did Xu Pu dare to stand up alone and object today? That's because he knows what kind of character you are. Since Xu Pu has already

You know, how could your Majesty not know? The reason why His Majesty asked you to serve as the Minister of Rites, on the one hand, is to see if the people recommended by me are genuine. The other is to see if you are corrupt. If you are corrupt, even if you are corrupt,

The money you embezzled from the treasury is the money from the treasury, but Your Majesty has an excuse to investigate you. After that, the money you embezzled from the treasury will naturally be transferred to His Majesty’s pocket. Your Majesty is using you to investigate me. If you dare to embezzle this money, you and I will

You will be killed!"

Li Guang realized in a panic that he almost let Zhu Youtang be used as a gunman, and quickly thanked him again: "Wen Yang, thank you, Mr. Chief Assistant, for reminding me."

"Well... let's finish the job as Minister of Rites first. There are many opportunities like this, so don't worry. After I overthrow Xu Pu, all the people in the court will be ours. Are you still worried about the lack of money?

Liu Ji smiled lightly...
Chapter completed!