Five hundred and eighteenth chapter will not tolerate
After noisy haggling minute by minute, the general amount was finally set. Undoubtedly, the Beijing camp gained the most, followed by the northern frontier army, then the Western Expeditionary Army, and finally the remaining bits and pieces went to Marquis Jinghai's coastal navy.
On the body.
Although it is unfair, there is nothing we can do about it. The Beijing camp is the foundation of the imperial court. They are the elite of Lao Zhu's direct lineage who have conquered the world. They have always been the first group to be supplied.
To put it bluntly, without the capital camp, how can the garrisons scattered all over the world listen to the orders of the imperial court and just rely on a few literati who hold the imperial edict and carry the title of imperial envoy?
The frontier army was also a top priority, and a war with Mongolia was about to begin. Not only did Zhu Biao want to reward him, but the imperial court also wanted to deliver food and supplies in advance to stabilize people's hearts and improve morale.
As Shu gradually stabilized, the Western Expeditionary Army was basically dispersed to garrison in various places. This was also the last large-scale reward given by the imperial court to them.
As for the coastal navy, although it has the merit of resisting Japanese pirates, it is only the merit of defending success, and the Japanese pirates are not looked down upon by the military generals. The navy is currently in a situation where grandma does not love her uncle.
Many generals even complained, thinking that the navy spent a lot of military resources to build warships every year, but could not completely extinguish a single Japanese pirate.
Firearms...
Everyone in the lobby of the Ministry of War was out of breath, pulling their collars and drinking tea. In addition to the minister who came first, the two ministers of the Ministry of Household also came to help after hearing the news.
The three civil servants were so angry that the generals and governors wanted to kill people, but they refused to give in when it came to money and food. If Zhu Biao hadn't said that he would fill the gap from within, this matter would not have been resolved until tomorrow.
As soon as they heard that they could harvest the royal family's wool, before the governor could speak, the Minister of Household Affairs started to organize it for them. They must have been eyeing the money for a long time, but because old Zhu Tianwei did not dare to say it, now the prince took the initiative to speak.
The household department was extremely happy.
Although Zhu Biao was a little distressed that his father's concubine was going to be a loser again, there was nothing he could do. The Ministry of Revenue really couldn't come up with so much salary unless all the grain reserves in various places were taken out.
However, if there is a natural or man-made disaster in this place, the imperial court will really not be able to provide any relief funds, so it can only rely on the royal family to reward the army.
Fortunately, in today's royal frugality, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma do not like extravagance and waste. Daily expenses are very low, even for the emperor and the queen. Naturally, the concubines, princes and princesses below are also accustomed to frugality.
After Zhu Biao finished drinking a cup of tea, he saw that everyone's breath had calmed down and said: "The Beijing camp is right under your nose. I think I can get it into their hands as much as I want, but it may not be distributed to other armies."
Already."
As soon as this statement came out, the officials and generals of the Ministry of War and the Metropolitan Governor's Office were embarrassed to speak. Such a large sum of food and salary would definitely have to be escorted by soldiers. These people would have to eat a lot along the way. When they arrived at the place, Emperor Tiangao was far away and deducted.
Some are also commonplace.
After going through layers of efforts by the generals and lieutenants, it would be good if only half of them can actually fall into the hands of the soldiers at the bottom. This is also a common practice. Not to mention the generals, even the soldiers are used to it.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue sat and watched the joke. Everyone in the world believed that the Ministry of Revenue was hiding traitors, corrupt officials, and corrupting the judges. But those who really understood it knew that these stinky Qiuba were the most ruthless. They drank the blood of soldiers and suffered losses while reselling weapons.
It can fatten them to death.
Duke Ying Fu Youde frowned. He had always disdained this, but as the commander-in-chief, he also knew that this kind of thing was very difficult to solve. The generals below can fight for you and die through fire and water, but you can't stop them from getting rich, otherwise the soldiers will
I can't take it with me.
Everyone put their heads on their waistbands and licked the blood of their knives in order to survive in order to gain promotion, wealth, and a wife. How many of them did it to drive away the Tartars and serve their country?
The generals have already become famous, so it makes no sense not to let the brothers below make some money. We can't work hard for you to get promoted, and then we can continue to be impoverished bastards, right?
Fu Youde said in a deep voice: "The general will personally send people to watch over the escort, and he will definitely implement the kindness of His Majesty and His Highness into the hands of the soldiers!"
As soon as Fu Youde's words came out, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. It would be best to have someone to carry the thunder. Then they all looked at the figure that was as strong as a mountain with incomprehensible expressions, and they couldn't help but admire him in their hearts.
The people who want to offend are not one or two, nor are they just a noble class, but the middle and high-level generals throughout the army. They are the ones who really point out that this family breadwinner, and cutting off people's wealth is tantamount to killing their parents.
Zhu Biao looked at Fu Youde with joy. This kind of decision was not something ordinary people could make, especially for a general who was in charge of the army. He basically cut himself off from the military. You must know that in the military of this era, brotherly loyalty is greater than heaven.
Fu Youde is indeed a loyal and loyal minister who deserves to be entrusted with important tasks. The more such a person is, the more protected he is, so naturally Zhu Biao is reluctant to let him bear the thunder. What's more, let alone Fu Youde, it is unrealistic for Lao Zhu to solve it immediately even if he wants to solve it immediately.
There are bound to be good, evil, greedy, loyal, treacherous, treacherous, and sycophant among a hundred people, let alone such a huge army of the Ming Dynasty. It can even be said that in this era, there are relatively few good people in the army, both high and low.
If we talk about bravery and invincibility, the army that conquered the world after the founding of the Ming Dynasty was naturally worthy of the throne. However, these people were all born in the troubled times of the late Yuan Dynasty. The absolute majority were forcibly recruited into the army. Most of them were illiterate, and they had no concept of good and evil, right and wrong.
Killing and destroying enemies is one's own value.
The generals and captains all came from this background, and many of them were bandits and water bandits who were running rampant. Although they are now in high positions due to their martial arts skills, their moral quality can be imagined. People who come from troubled times do not know how to show mercy.
What thing.
This is the so-called arrogant and powerful general, and it is also the reason why Lao Zhu attacked the nobles. It is really difficult for a wild wolf used to wandering and plundering to be a dog in a peaceful and prosperous age. What can be done about the untamed wild wolf?
Zhu Biao pretended not to hear Fu Youde's words and said to himself: "I have also led soldiers, and I know all about the dirty deeds involved. There are only living dead in the list. The ancients said that neither is deaf nor dumb.
Being a family man, I am too lazy to dig into it."
"But for this reward, all the treasures of the Tian family have been emptied. This is the kindness of the Holy One and not the military salary of the court. Let me make this clear. The grace of the Holy One is not something that you can divide. Those who disturb it will die.
Don’t say that I didn’t predict what I said!”
Everyone fell to their knees one after another when they were halfway through hearing it. When Zhu Biao finished speaking, he answered completely: "I will bear in mind the teachings of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"You also know what Xu Yungong, Chang Mao and others are going to do. The northern frontier army is also watching. That is, the Western Expeditionary Army and the coastal navy still lack people to guard them. Ying Guogong is in charge of the capital and cannot move lightly. These two
Among all my dear friends, who is willing to share my worries?"
"I am willing to go to the end, and I will enforce the law impartially to relieve you of your worries!"
Except for Fu Youde, who was singled out, no one in the Governor's Office or the Ministry of War dared to lag behind. As a minister, the prince and prince asked who could share the burden. If they shirk the blame and fall behind, wouldn't they just say that they are disloyal?
There was only one result for Hongwu Dynasty's disloyalty to the crown prince...
Zhu Biao knocked on the table with one hand and his eyes fell on the generals who were kneeling and begging for orders. Among them were Changxing Marquis Geng Bingwen, Gongchang Marquis Guo Xing, Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong and Dongping Marquis Han Zheng, all of whom had just arrived with Fu Youde.
Basically, they were all his subordinates in the East Palace, but they were not good people either. They allowed their domestic slaves to do evil, drank and caused troubles without paying them, seized fertile land to promote cronies, and drank the blood of soldiers. They had done the basic operations of nobles, but they didn't.
That's just too much.
"Zhao Yong, you escort the wages of the Western Army, and Han Zheng, you go to the navy. Both of you have gone north and west with me. Don't let me down. Don't let me down."
Zhu Biao's voice was very steady but sounded like thunder in the ears of the two of them. Fortunately for Han Zheng, he had not had this idea in the first place. Nanxiong Hou Zhao Yong's throat was tight. He was thinking of secretly taking some...
But Zhu Biao's two million yuan dispelled all his thoughts, at least for now. Everyone knows that His Highness the Crown Prince is kind and different from the current His Majesty's political philosophy, which is based on mercy. But everyone also knows that the Crown Prince will be kind when necessary.
There is that decision.
This was clearly demonstrated in the Northern Expedition, the relocation of people from Shanxi, and corruption in Shaanxi, Gansu, and other places. No one really thought that the prince was a weak person who could be bullied. He was just more lenient and gentle than the current saints, and they were all real masters of people.
Only after Han Zheng and Zhao Yong swore their oaths did Zhu Biao's face reappear with a smile. The atmosphere in the lobby warmed up, and everyone could finally get up from the ground and drink some tea to calm down their shock.
After the matter was settled and the harsh words were said, the rest of the matter became much easier. In order to let the soldiers know the emperor's grace and kindness as much as possible, these are the matters of the Ministry of War.
Zhu Biao glanced at Zhao Yong, whose face was still a little pale. This guy was not as slutty as Lan Yu, but he was also a man who cared about food and not fights. Don't worry, he was scared now. He turned around and drank two sips of cat urine before standing up again. He was so bold.
Very, this is also a common problem among most generals.
At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, when the shortcomings of the generals first appeared, Lao Zhu suppressed their painstaking education in the palace every day. He also beat them with a big stick, scolded them bitterly, and even used the king's soup and killing chickens to scare the monkeys.
But it's useless, I'll just treat it like you're farting, and you'll still go your own way after leaving the palace.
Naturally, Zhu Biao would not really leave everything to them. He would have to send someone else to take care of it. The total of gold, silver, food and cloth was almost more than five hundred thousand taels, and even copper coins and cloth were already available. How could he accidentally look at it?
OK.
These guys complained endlessly about how to learn how to read and write. They wanted to bang their heads against the wall. They embezzled food, drank soldiers' blood, but they were very smart. Zhu Biao wanted to see if the East Palace general could listen to him this time.
Zhu Biao can tolerate some minor mistakes, and turns a blind eye to some greedy ways, but if he has told him so and there are still people who dare to ignore the matter, then it is a matter of principle and will not be tolerated!
