Since "The Emperor Wu Xin" was the opening chapter of "Yongle Dadian"...the official academic orthodoxy of the Ming Dynasty was gradually developed and published throughout the world through Di Bao.
Immediately afterwards, there is the previous refutation of the blessings of the palace, and the elucidation of the founding of the Ming Dynasty... Then it talks about Jianwen and chaos, Confucianism backfires, and it talks about Fengtian Jingnan, and Zhu Di restores the old Hongwu system.
Each of these articles is related to the foundation of Ming Dynasty, and each article cannot be careless.
Zhu Di had to read it in advance and review it repeatedly. Not only Yao Guangxiao, but also Yang Rong and others, and even Xie Jin was recalled by him.
Usually, an article needs to be reviewed for ten days and a half, and it is no exception to spend sleepless nights and sleep over a single word.
As a pillar of the imperial court, the first rank of the dynasty, and the general envoy to Ding Guogong, Xu Jingchang did not participate in such matters. In other words, his opinions were shared with Huang Guan, and his father-in-law was left to fight, while Xu Jingchang sat firmly.
Diaoyutai, just watch the storm with a smile.
Xu Jingchang only really cared about one thing, and that was how to expand the authority of the General Affairs Department and how to control the complex and ever-changing political situation.
"Uncle, I am requesting an order from Your Majesty. Since Mu has served the country loyally, guarded the borders, and opened up new territories, His Majesty agrees to make you the Duke of Guizhou. You will be hereditary and will rule Yunnan forever."
Mu Sheng was overjoyed when he heard that his family had finally reached a higher level and was promoted from the Marquis of Xiping to the Duke of Guizhou. The daughter-in-law of many years had finally become a mother-in-law.
"Thank you, thank you very much!"
Mu Sheng thanked him repeatedly. Although he was regarded as Xu Jingchang's uncle, he did not dare to pretend to be a senior...because these days in Yingtian, he felt Xu Jingchang's terror more and more.
This great nephew is in charge of authority, with mercury pouring down the earth, up and down, everywhere, capable of everything, big and small.
"Look at what the Mu family is going to do next. If you have any orders, I will make arrangements right away."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Uncle, don't worry, let's talk slowly... Look at this court, who else can beat me?"
Mu Sheng was surprised, who can do it?
It seems that there is only Your Majesty!
He silently pointed at it, and Xu Jingchang laughed loudly, "I'm not that arrogant, and I don't have that much authority... In fact, it's just Southwest, and I can't have the final say on many things."
As he spoke, Xu Jingchang pushed a list in front of Mu Sheng, "Uncle, please see, this is the proposal by the Ministry of Civil Affairs to set up a third governor's division in Yunnan, and to govern Yunnan together with the Government of Guizhou."
Mu Sheng looked quickly and his expression changed.
The Mu family hereditarily guards Yunnan, so they are naturally the local emperor with great authority.
However, now the Ministry of Civil Affairs has imitated the inland provinces and set up governors, and has also added the Department of Proclamation and Administrative Envoys, the Department of Prosecution and Prosecution, and the Department of Capital Command and Envoys.
His authority was suddenly compromised, and his bones were broken!
With the title of nobility, the authority is reduced, which is in line with the habits of the officialdom.
"Everything else is fine, except for the Dusi. They control the military. If the Dusi is established, the power of our Mu family will be greatly reduced. What should we do?"
Mu Sheng looked at Xu Jingchang and said with a smile: "Dong Guo Gong, see if you can stop him?"
Xu Jingchang shook his head, and then said seriously: "Uncle, this is what I want to tell you. I have some power in my hands, but I can't interfere in this kind of thing. This is also Jian Yi's authority, otherwise why would he be called
O Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Personnel!"
Mu Sheng couldn't help but take a breath, "So, does Jian Tianguan have the final say?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "No, if I stop him at all costs, he won't even be able to pass, but I can't."
Mu Sheng asked curiously: "Can you tell me more carefully? My uncle is really stupid and can't understand these things."
Xu Jingchang said: "The courtiers are in charge of their own affairs. I can't object to setting up officials to strengthen border control. Since we have agreed to establish government offices, we must allocate officials. This is the responsibility of the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
.Although I can force a few in, but the final say is still with the officials, and there is really no need for me to interfere in this kind of thing."
Mu Sheng nodded, but said with a grimace: "In this way, all officials in Yunnan are appointed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. What if they secretly restrict me, affect my use of troops, and take away my authority?"
Xu Jingchang said: "This is the crux of the matter. I can't interfere. The next step is local fighting. There is a saying that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. My uncle can arrange people, bribe officials, and coerce these people to make them listen to you.
At the mercy of Yunnan, you will still be the local emperor of Yunnan."
Mu Sheng blinked, this was easy, but after thinking about it for a moment, he felt something was wrong.
"That...nephew, you didn't lie to me, did you?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Of course I didn't lie to you, but once my uncle does this, I will have no choice but to destroy the family."
One sentence made Mu Sheng speechless. How could such cold words come out of your mouth?
Are we still relatives?
Xu Jingchang took a deep breath and said, "Uncle, I'm not joking, I just want to tell you that when you are in court, you must learn to use the rules."
"What rules?" Mu Sheng asked curiously.
Xu Jingchang said: "It's very simple. Jian Yi is taking advantage of his personnel power by making such a move... And after you return to Yunnan, how should you counterattack? What you can use is the power to use troops abroad to conquer the unfaithful.
"
Mu Sheng was shocked, "You, are you asking me to raise a bandit to respect myself?"
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes at him, he was his uncle, otherwise he would have scolded him on the street.
Don't be so stupid, okay?
"It's bullshit to raise bandits to be self-respecting. Once the court investigates them, the consequences will be disastrous. Even an evil plot is considered a trivial matter. What I mean is that once there is a conflict on the border, the Duke of Guizhou can justifiably request to enter a state of war... and as long as there is a conflict at the border...
When it turns to wartime, our General Affairs Department can formally intervene."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Then I will ask for the addition of the post of Yunnan General Soldier to take charge of all military and political powers... At that time, the chief envoy's office will automatically be responsible for military supplies and civilian labor, the inspector's envoy will assist in transportation, and the general secretary will only be responsible for the militia. These three divisions will be under the jurisdiction of
The chief military officer is responsible. As for the governor, he only has the power of supervision. Since we are in wartime, there are too many things to do, so we can refuse to disclose them on the grounds of military secrets, and the governor cannot interfere."
Mu Sheng listened silently, his face changing again and again... What Xu Jingchang said was almost as if he had given instructions directly to him.
In this world, relying on the power in your hands, tossing around randomly, and using your power to suppress others will never last long.
Only by making good use of the rules and exerting the power at hand can we be successful.
It's hard to say who has more power...the Ministry of Personnel has personnel power, and the Ministry of Household Affairs has financial power. These are top-level powers.
What is so great about the Secretary for General Affairs?
The General Affairs Department has the power to coordinate all parties. Once there is an important military and national event that exceeds the authority of each yamen, the General Affairs Department can intervene and direct the direction of the matter.
"Uncle understands. I will leave immediately and return to Yunnan. Next, I will make arrangements for the use of troops."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Don't be too anxious. The firearms haven't been sent over yet. My uncle can train the militia first. As long as he is sure of winning, he can send troops to attack at any time."
Mu Sheng repeatedly agreed to go back and buy some valuable things from the capital before preparing to return to Yunnan.
Xu Jingchang has always done things like this. He is not upright and upright, but always a bit ghostly. But no matter what, as long as it is useful.
But there were some things that he couldn't accept.
For example, just after sending Mu Sheng away, Hu Hui came to report.
"Dong Dingguo, there was a Taoist priest who said that he wanted to present a book to the imperial court. He also said that it was a treasure book that would bring peace to all generations. As long as you read this book thoroughly, not only will the world be peaceful, but the Ming Dynasty will be stable forever."
Xu Jingchang was slightly surprised, "What book? Is it so powerful?"
"He said it was a book of peace!"
"Book of Taiping? It's not the art of Taiping, right?" Xu Jingchang said casually.
Hu Xi grinned bitterly and said, "Ding Guo Gong Mingjian, I suspect so, so I want to ask Ding Guo Gong what he means."
"What do I mean? I don't mean anything!" Xu Jingchang snorted: "It would be best if you didn't tell me."
Hu Xi said bitterly: "I can't handle such a big event even if I am in a humble position and my body is weak!"
Xu Jingchang said: "That's all, call someone over and let me take a look."
Two days later, Hu Hui came with an old Taoist priest to pay homage to Xu Jingchang.
This man had white hair and a childish face, and was full of energy. When he saw Xu Jingchang, he just bowed.
"Ding Guo Gong abolished Confucianism and destroyed Buddhism. He is truly the most meritorious figure in all time. I received God's will and sent a treasure book to assist Ding Guo Gong in governing the country."
Xu Jingchang looked at the boss and chuckled: "Do you know how to govern a country?"
The Taoist priest said proudly: "Of course, if you want to bring peace to the world, you need the Taiping Book."
Xu Jingchang smiled, "In that case, let's take it out and have a look."
The Taoist priest immediately took out four books and had them presented to Xu Jingchang.
Xu Jingchang took it in his hand and turned it over roughly... This book of peace is divided into four volumes. The first volume talks about the immortal system, which means that the Jade Emperor is supreme, and then there are the three pure and four imperial gods. The second volume talks about the immortal system.
It is about the law of governing a country, which is roughly the reincarnation of the Five Elements. The third volume is very powerful. It talks about how to cultivate to become a god, which means refining the essence to transform into Qi, and refining Qi to transform into God.
When it comes to the fourth volume, it becomes even more powerful. It talks about how to restrain the powerful, punish evil and promote good, accumulate merit, and finally become an immortal.
"Ding Guo Gong, Pindao, this book can possibly help Ding Guo Gong clear up his doubts?"
Xu Jingchang blinked, "It's indeed a good book... Come on, take down the demon path!"
