Because of the long-term defensive operations against the northern invaders, especially after the camp system, the command system of the Ming Dynasty's border army was actually very fragmented.
Each combat unit relies on frontiers and forts and is scattered on thousands of miles of defense lines. There are many fragments and many fragments.
To be more specific, a chief military officer and a staff general, compared to guerrilla and garrison operations, may directly command several hundred troops in the headquarters camp.
The chief military officer of a town is not so much commanding the tens of thousands of troops in the town, but rather coordinating hundreds of fragments, and each fragment has its own chief officer.
This is why one or two fragments in Xuanfu City mutinied, and the other fragments are watching the excitement, so that the whole city will not be in chaos for the time being.
If there is no upper-level power as a link, there will be no linkage between the fragments. Our Ming Dynasty has its own national conditions.
So after Wang Shenzheng promised to start distributing money immediately, the mood in the city immediately stabilized.
Wang Shenzheng never dreamed that he would start working as a governor just a few days after taking office.
The governor and the commander-in-chief were both captured by the rebels, so he had to reluctantly take over the military and political affairs for the time being.
I don’t know if this is a historical process or the result of personal efforts.
The only destabilizing factor in the city may be Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang Shicheng, who helped Governor Xu organize the mutiny.
But after Commander Hei escaped from the governor's camp, he immediately took his troops and horses, and took the imperial envoy's order to blatantly monitor the situation at the deputy general's headquarters.
Anyway, the Black Mansion has been burned down by the rebels, so it makes sense to be stationed at the Deputy General's Office, right?
He lost contact with his previous family, Governor Xu, Deputy General Zhang could not stir up trouble in legal terms, and he had already used mutiny tactics.
Now that the situation is under control, it's time to turn on the power or issue a memorial.
Nowadays, among the civil servants in Xuanfu town who can perform their duties normally, the highest-ranking person is Wang Xiangqian, the right political officer, so it is natural for him to issue memorials to select candidates.
While actively patrolling and pacifying the barracks, Wang Shenzheng found an opportunity to discuss the caliber of the memorial with Lin, the leader of the rebels and the imperial envoy.
While Wang Shenzheng took the time to eat and replenish his strength, he said: "Now the city gates are temporarily closed, and all entry and exit are strictly prohibited for three days. Only our voices can reach the court."
This is the golden seventy-two hours to monopolize the voice channel.
Lin Tailai drank tea and asked amiably: "As an elder, I would like to test you. How should you write the memorial on the rebellion sent to the court?"
The forty-four-year-old Wang Xiangqian really wanted to turn around and leave. Why did this young man who was only half his age always want to speak in the tone of an elder?
There are followers nearby, can you give me some face?
Lin Tailai waited for a while and then said sincerely: "You don't know how to write, do you? I'll teach you. Remember, when you become governor in the future, you will always write a memorial to the rebellion."
Wang Xiangqian: ""
Governor? There are at least three years between him and the governorship, right?
Wang Shenzheng thought in his mind and replied disapprovingly: "What's so difficult about this?
You publicly mentioned the three major crimes of Governor Xu. Wouldn't it be enough to write these three major crimes directly in the memorial and accuse Governor Xu to the court?"
Lin Tailai sighed and said: "My good nephew, it seems that you still have a lot to learn. There are four ways to write the memorials to the rebellion, but you chose the worst one."
Wang Shenzheng: "???"
Isn't it wrong to scold Governor Xu for you? Do you still want to fabricate more accusations? That would be going too far.
Lin Tailai asked again: "Let me ask you, if you write a memorial like this, when you get to the court, will those officials criticize you and accuse you of being unfair and protecting your elders?"
Wang Xiangqian nodded and said, "You should be able to, right?"
Governor Xu Shouqian has a relationship with Zhao Nanxing, the core member of the Qingliu force. Direct impeachment of Xu Shouqian for the three major crimes will definitely lead to counterattack.
The best angle to attack the family is the personal relationship between himself and Lin Tailai.
Lin Tailai concluded: "Why are you looking for such trouble? Besides, you are still young and not as good at fighting as me, so you may not be able to withstand the criticism of the officials."
Wang Xiangqian has been an official for almost 20 years, and this is the first time someone pointed out that he cannot write memorials. If he doesn't write like this, how else can he write?
This was the highest-ranking official among his juniors, and he was only half a step away from the third rank to reach the top. Lin Tailai had no choice but to give pointers and said:
"In your first memorial, you must report the truth to the court, saying that the imperial envoy Lin Tailai launched a mutiny, attacked the marching camp, and kidnapped the governor Xu Shouqian! Don't mention anything else!"
Wang Xiangqian reminded: "If it is written like this in the memorial, my sister-in-law, you will look like a villain who behaves mischievously."
Lin Tailai said righteously: "It doesn't matter! If you write the memorial like this, no one will dare to accuse you of being partial!"
For the sake of your political safety, what does it matter if I sacrifice my personal image?"
Wang Xiangqian's ability and IQ are not bad, and he understood it instantly.
The memorial does not write about the causes and consequences, but only "truthfully" writes about Lin Tailai's attack on Xingyuan. This can indeed avoid being impeached and resolve potential criticisms, but the most important thing is to be able to fish!
Wouldn't it be twice as happy if you could trick your political opponents into jumping out and then fight back and slap them in the face?
The four major categories of memorials, namely enemy invasion, mutiny, civil commotion, and disaster, can be delivered expedited within 600 miles.
Xuanfu was three hundred and fifty miles away from the capital, and Wang Shenzhen's memorial was placed on the desk of the chief minister the next morning.
Shen Shixing took a few glances and cursed secretly, saying it was time to throw the blame away again.
Have a meeting! Such a serious thing happened at the head of the Nine Sides, of course the cabinet must have a meeting!
"Something happened in the Xuan Mansion. Wang Xiangqian, the right political counselor, submitted a memorial, and Lin Tailai, the imperial envoy, led his troops to kidnap the governor and the general." Shen Da said solemnly, and then circulated Wang Xiangqian's memorial to Xu Er, Wang San, and Wang Si respectively for reading.
After reading the memorial, all the pavilion elders felt no fluctuations in their hearts and their emotions were very stable.
Let Lin Tai patrol the border. If nothing happens, an accident will happen. If something happens, it's not worth making a fuss about. Anyway, the Xuanfu is not going to war now.
Seeing that the other pavilion elders fell silent, Shen Shoufu took the opportunity to say sadly: "You were all opposed to Lin Tailai patrolling the border at first, but you suddenly changed your attitude one by one! This is the consequence of not being firm in your stance!"
Other pavilion elders: ""
This pot was thrown away impeccably. Is this the difference between the chief assistant and ordinary pavilion elders?
Then Shen Shoufu said generously: "Let's not talk about the past anymore, let's talk about how to deal with it now."
Then he said to Wang Jiaping, the old man of Si Ge: "You are from Datong. Let me tell you what you think first."
In the traditional concept of the Ming Dynasty, Xuanfu and Datong are often integrated, and the governors are all governors of Xuanda.
Standing determines attitude, Mr. Wang Sige, who is willing to be the spokesperson of Qingliu, subconsciously said: "Lin Tailai is simply doing nonsense!"
Shen Shoufu encouraged him with a half-smile, "Then what? Keep talking."
Anyone who can enter the cabinet is not a fool. Wang Si suddenly felt that something was wrong.
I am only the fourth-ranked bachelor, why should I express my opinion first?
The first assistant actually encouraged him to say more, and his attitude was even more weird. There must be a trick?
Looking back from this angle, Wang Si finally noticed something and asked: "The memorial did not explain Lin Tailai's motive? What was Lin Tailai's motive for launching the mutiny?"
A word awakened the dreamer, and all the elders realized this most critical point that was almost ignored.
Looking back on Lin Tailai's acting style, he always has a seemingly reasonable reason, no matter how outrageous it is, it is always logical and self-consistent.
What was the reason for Lin Tailai's visit this time? The memorial didn't mention it at all, which is very problematic and almost fell into the trap!
Shen Shoufu sighed secretly. It seemed that the hook failed this time. Could it be that he was a little too hasty and was noticed?
When Lin Jiuyuan returns to the court, will he accuse himself of wasting food?
In fact, you can't blame yourself. You, Lin Tailai, have dug holes too many times. Everyone has been fooled too many times, and now they are all resistant.
Thinking of this, Shen Shixing quickly told the people in Zhongshushe: "Send a copy of this memorial to the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Ministry of Officials! Let them discuss it!"
If you cast a wide net over a large area and catch all the fish, you can always catch a few fish, right?
On the same day, in Xuanfu City, Lin Tailai called Wang Shenzheng over and ordered: "It's time to issue the second memorial."
Wang Shenzheng replied: "As for the first memorial sent yesterday, the imperial court has not yet received any feedback."
Lin Tailai said: "Don't care what the court thinks, put me first!"
Wang Shenzheng asked: "Today's second memorial, can we write about Governor Xu's three major crimes?"
Lin Tailai hated the iron and said: "I doubt now that if it weren't for me, you would be able to become the governor in ten years. How come you can't even take the credit?
Today’s memorial should be written like this: You, Wang Xiangqian, carried out arduous efforts to recruit the rebels, successfully rescued the female leader Sanniang Zi who was held hostage by the rebels, ensured the safety of the foreign pro-Han friendly people, and safeguarded the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty!"
Wang Xiangqian was silent. It turned out that he didn't know how to be an official at all. No wonder some people could reach the rank of high official, Fang Bo, or minister in twenty years. He was only a third-rank official in politics.
It’s no wonder that my father said, live and learn, and you can learn a lot from Lin Tailai.
Wang Xiangqian asked: "Sanniang has never been kidnapped. If you say so, can you and her be on the same page?"
Lin Tailai frowned. He suspected that his nephew was driving, but he had no evidence.
Immediately, Lin Tailai said to Zhang Wen, the Zuo protector: "Invite the third lady!"
Then he said to Wang Xianggan: "It's time to have a formal talk with Sanniangzi. Just convince her to cooperate with us."
While waiting, Wang Xiangqian had an epiphany and asked tentatively:
"Then the third memorial will be written tomorrow. I continued to carry out arduous efforts to recruit the rebels and successfully rescued Li Ying'en, the chief military officer of the Xuanfu?
The fourth memorial was written. After arduous investigation, we finally learned the truth about the mutiny from Sanniangzi and Li Yingen?"
Uncle Lin smiled happily: "My nephew is very teachable! Now you can finally be the governor!"
So, don’t underestimate memorials. This is also a skill, even the most important skill for feudal officials."
