"Look, that's the big traitor Wu Sangui!"
In the past few days, ordinary people have been in a constant stream, and they have gone outside the Meridian Gate to watch Wu Sangui installed in the jar. Not only the people in the capital, but also some outsiders are unwilling to miss the excitement. They come from all the distance, and there are even special passenger ships on the Yangtze River, Songjiang, Yangzhou, and Zhenjiang. In short, there are many people who like the excitement, and it is also very satisfying to see the fate of the traitor.
"Tell me, this traitor is quite dead. He has been spared for four or five days, so why is he still not dead?"
"Have you heard that a good person doesn't live long, and it's a disaster for thousands of years. But living like this is better than dying!"
"Hahaha, that's right, let's see, while the traitor is still alive, it's better to dig out all his ears, nose, and eyes. What do you think?"
"Okay, great!"
...
The common people surrounded Wu Sangui and pointed, but these days, all the civil and military officials in the court hid far away when passing by the Meridian Gate. Some people said they were afraid of being unlucky.
However, those who really understand it know that these people are afraid and guilty. It is possible for other people to end up like this, and this is the lesson of the past!
Some people are happy and some are worried. Zhang Jinyan is relaxed. These days, he has been closed to thank guests. Many people have squeezed their heads and want to pay a visit, but they are not allowed to enter.
It was not until the evening of the 20th day of the first lunar month that a sedan chair carried by two people entered the bedside through the side door. The curtain was lifted up, and a majestic old man in his forties or fifties walked out from it. This guy had white face and long beards, and he was very majestic. The one who came here was Ruan Dacheng.
"Brother Ruan. I've been waiting for a long time, why did you come?"
"Ah?" Ruan Dacheng bowed awkwardly: "Mr. Zhang, isn't this saying that he wants to give An**'s soldiers a lecture? After working hard for so many days, he has to come up with a plan and ask me to take a look."
Zhang Jinyan smiled quietly and said, "Thunder, rain and dew are both kindness, and there is nothing to say about An**. There are only two things to do. One is to punish the slandered slander, and the other is to immediately supply military supplies, especially food. As long as these two things are done, nothing else matters."
"This!" Ruan Dacheng was full of words and was held back. He discussed with Ma Shiying for several days, and finally came up with an idea to avoid the important things. That is, to vigorously reward Gu Zhenhua and at the same time downplay the blame. However, he was blocked by Zhang Jinyan as soon as he came up.
Ruan Dacheng smiled awkwardly: "Mr. Zhang, you need to reward merits, but you need to punish me for mistakes. Let's talk about it first. Duke Ji, in the battle of northern Henan, killed more than 40,000 Tartars, greatly boosted the prestige of the country, and was excited by the government and the people. The Chief Auxiliary asked His Majesty and the Supervisor to issue Duke Ji as the King of Zhongshan, and replaced him in the past. The other meritorious soldiers were each awarded title. Speaking of which, among the ministers of this dynasty, the founding heroes Xu Da and Mu Ying were both posthumously named princes after their death. Duke Ji was still the first to enjoy the title of kings alive, and it was really awesome!"
Zhang Jinyan had no smile on his face, but said coldly: "Mr. Ruan, since the King of Zhongshan was posthumously conferred after his death, it should not be used by living people. Didn't some people say that Duke Ji violated the ancestral system? If he accepted this title, wouldn't he confirm their accusation?"
"Mr. Zhang, the king is the great glory of the court officials and the grace of the world. Can you decide for the Duke of Ji?"
"Hahaha, the minister has the duty of a minister. If he should not be granted a king, he can't be granted a title. Lord Ruan, it's better to make a fortune!"
Zhang Jinyan dared to refuse in one go, but in fact he was instructed by Gu Zhenhua. After all, a dignified king is not something that anyone can resist.
But in Gu Zhenhua's opinion, Wang Jue has no meaning. His strength is enough, let alone the prince, even the emperor is not bad! When he speaks, his strength is not enough, just like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, what can he do if he becomes emperor? Is it different?
Therefore, Gu Zhenhua sent a letter to Zhang Jinyan a day ago. This time, Gu Zhenhua didn’t want any title or official position. As long as it is affordable, he will not seek fame!
Zhang Jinyan was also promising to Gu Zhenhua's decision. It is really not easy for a young man to resist the temptation of being a king. This determination alone deserves allegiance.
"Mr. Ruan, the same thing. What you need to do now is to make the soldiers feel happy and make everyone full. Don't talk about the rest!"
Ruan Dacheng's face turned red. The plan they carefully planned was useless and he felt bitter. This guy, Gu Zhenhua, is not greedy for fame, and as long as he is profitable, it is really difficult to deal with.
"Mr. Zhang, what do you mean?"
"Whoever has been published and criticized Duke Ji is clear at a glance. These people have been arrested, severely punished, and rectified the way of speech. It is not good for the cabinet to supervise all officials, and some have come out to take responsibility. In addition, most of the imperial officials were from Hanlin Ci ministers, who did not understand border affairs and did not understand war affairs. Therefore, they must call important officials from the front to enter Beijing to assist in military affairs."
"There is the issue of military supplies. The court needs to supply three million dans of military rations, five million taels of silver, one hundred thousand sets of cotton clothes, five hundred thousand jin of iron, one million jin of sulfur, two hundred thousand jin of copper, three thousand jin of craftsmen, five hundred doctors..."
Zhang Jinyan offered the conditions, and while he was reciting, he could notice that Ruan Dacheng's face became darker and darker, and eventually turned into ashes on the bottom of the pot!
"Mr. Zhang, and Ruan's head, do you want it?"
"Hmph, Lord Ruan, don't pretend to be a hob. If you kill you, you can get food and salary, which is not bad!"
"You!" Ruan Dacheng stared at Zhang Jinyan fiercely and sneered: "Mr. Zhang, the court will never be able to take out so many supplies. Don't think that if you win the battle, you can ask the court for it."
Zhang Jinyan's face also became gloomy and said coldly: "Mr. Ruan, the conditions offered by me are definitely not nonsense, and every item is based on evidence. Take grain as an example. The main combat troops of An** have more than 38,000 people, 20,000 auxiliary soldiers, and more than 170,000 militiamen from all over the country. These more than 200,000 people, according to the customization you have given to the four towns in Jiangbei, 20,000 people, 400,000 dan, and 20,000 dan, each person is twenty dan. We don't need more, so each person has ten dan. That's more than 2 million dan! There are also 40,000 dans of surrendered soldiers from the bandits. There are also 40,000 to 50,000. After winning a big battle, is it a lot of three million dan?"
Ruan Dacheng trembled all over and said, "Mr. Zhang, are you so arrogant? Even the civilian husband Ding Zhuang, is it that he wants money to be the next step? The four towns in Jiangbei are not so excessive."
Zhang Jinyan smiled loudly: "Mr. Ruan, can the four towns in Jiangbei beat the Qing Dynasty? Their soldiers are not as good as An**'s Ding Zhuang. If they dare to pull the troops down the front line and can cut off a thousand heads, An** will have the same standards as them!"
Ruan Dacheng was also asked about the virtues of the four towns in Jiangbei. He, the Minister of War, knew what kind of virtues he had, but he was not willing to give him so much stuff, and he really couldn't take it out.
"Mr. Zhang, the court is now in great difficulty. The grain reserved in Taicang is only 500,000 dan. Where did you get so much food for me?"
"Mr. Ruan, the wise man doesn't say secret words. In the past, Jiangnan sent grain to Beijing for a large amount of six million dan, and when it was a small amount of four million dan. Now I don't have to send it to the capital. Can't I use it to support the front line? Don't say it's gone. I have already checked it. The people's various food and wages are still paid as usual, and the taxes are even heavier. You have collected money and grain, but can't take out the things. I want to ask where these are gone. Could it be that some people have greedy for it?"
"Bloody blowjob!"
"Corruption and abuse of power!"
These two senior officials of the ministry directly criticized Zhang Jinyan naturally would not show weakness and sneered: "Mr. Ruan, it doesn't matter if he doesn't give food. An**'s soldiers were very strict and could only kill their teeth and swallow them. But those bandits who just surrendered are different. They have no food, but they will cause trouble. If you can't stay in Henan, you can only go to Jiangnan. What should you do? Let's discuss with Mashoujiao!"
"You, you are threatening the court and rebelling!"
"Officials force the people to rebel, and those in power do not give food and wages, so what can the people under the jurisdiction do?"
Ruan Dacheng was already all his hair and bearded at this time. He pointed at Zhang Jinyan with his fingers and roared loudly: "Mr. Zhang, after all, you are also a scholar. Do you don't understand any loyalty or righteousness in your heart?"
"Ministry of War, who do you mean that you don't understand loyalty and righteousness!"
A sharp voice came over, and a red-robed eunuch came in from outside, holding an imperial edict in his hand. It was Dai Ying who came.
"Eunuch Dai, what gust of fragrant wind blows you?"
"Mr. Zhang, Master, Long live the will of your master, and our family has to come!"
As he spoke, Dai Ying looked at Ruan Dacheng contemptuously and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, Your Majesty said that there are few people in the cabinet, and important officials need to be appointed as the director of the cabinet. Lord Zhang has served as the Minister of War and has also managed military affairs in Henan. It can be said that he is both morally and capable, and is the only candidate. Therefore, Your Majesty specially promoted Lord Zhang to the Prince of Prince, Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace, and Second Auxiliary of the Cabinet."
Hearing this, Ruan Dacheng's eyes turned black and he almost fell to the ground, allowing Zhang Jinyan to enter the cabinet. Gu Zhenhua had the most loyal lackey in the cabinet, and they were in trouble!
"Without the cabinet and the six subjects, this is the ultimate goal, and it is a life-threatening disaster!"
"Hahaha!" Dai Ying laughed to the sky: "Mr. Ruan, this is not a life-and-death, but a traitor in the court! Lord. Zhang, thank you quickly and join the cabinet director!"
Zhang Jinyan received the order and entered the cabinet in one step. For civil servants, it was like a carp leaping over the dragon gate and reaching the sky in one step. Of course, Zhang Jinyan also knew very well how he got his official position. The first thing he did when he entered the cabinet was that he found all the officials of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue.
In any case, we must first solve the problem of military rations, and Henan is hungry for feeding!
"My dear sir, three million dans are not enough. Everyone should not let the soldiers in front fight against the Tartars with their stomachs empty. Moreover, the situation ahead is complicated. If there is no food and a mutiny occurs, if the deserter runs to Jiangnan, I am afraid that no one will have a good time!"
Chapter completed!