After another imperial edict outside Chengtian Gate, except for Shi Yun and the current Minister of Rites, who asked to serve because they claimed to be old, no one in the capital gave the emperor any reaction.
But on Xuanda's side, the three important ministers Wang Xian, Guo Xun, and Tang Shunzhi gave the emperor a "sap" by impeaching each other.
This is a formal and public announcement. It will not be hidden from anyone. It was sent by the general affairs envoy.
So the pot in the capital exploded again.
This matter rarely caused a quarrel at the court meeting.
After knocking on the imperial staff, the news spread to Xuanda University, and the bullets there came to the capital again. By the time of the court meeting, Yang Shen's buttocks had already recovered.
Regarding the fact that there were only ten imperial sticks per person, and no one was seriously injured after the beating, the government and the public were also talking about it - maybe His Majesty knew that he was in the wrong, or he was thinking of Yang Tinghe's contribution, or because there were people from the State Council and the Military Affairs Conference behind this time.
Double shadow.
These speculations became clear at the court meeting and became more complicated.
Yang Shen, whose buttocks had healed, did not give in at all and once again loudly admonished: "Wang Dutai is well versed in border affairs, but Wu Dinghou is greedy and impatient! Although he won a great victory in Shuozhou last year, he arbitrarily set fire to the wasteland to start a provocation and appointed the governor Xuan.
There is nothing, this is the first crime! As the Marquis generals the common soldiers, he does not want to overwhelm the generals in front, and rashly counts the books, making the generals behind in fear and separation, this is the second crime! He does not obey the governor's control, and cannot control Tongxin.
What should we do if there is a war? If Datong makes mistakes, Marquis Wu Ding will never forgive him!"
Among all the important ministers in the palace, Yang Shen was in his prime and could not tell that he had just received a spanking on his butt. He spat at Guo Xun angrily for a while, and then pointed the finger at Tang Shunzhi: "Xuanning's five forts have not yet been built, and Datong North
There are also many damaged roadside walls. After the great victory of Shuozhou, Datong generals should be paid enough to calm their minds and strengthen their ambitions! At this time, Tang Yingde used new ministers who were weak in seniority and did not want to use humility to serve the king.
Dutai, however, uses the Ordnance Park, Guanting and Reservoir affairs to compete with the border troops for pay, and to compete with Wang Dutai for power, and His Majesty appoints inhumane people!"
At this point, the target of the attack turned to the emperor: "His Majesty insisted on building an ordnance park in the important border town. Wangdutai had to divide his troops on the Xuanfu West Road and the South Road to guard the important areas in Huailai. The roads to the north of Xuanfu were empty, so how could he deter the enemy?
? How much border food and manpower will it take to build the Ordnance Park and the dam? The border wall and the fort piers are not yet in a position to be repaired and reinforced. Even if the Ordnance Park and the dam are built, they will only attract the covetousness of the Northerners.
If they attack in large numbers, they will not be able to win a battle, and they may even rob military supplies and skilled craftsmen, destroy dams and flood the capital!"
Yang Shen's eyes were firm: "Your majesty's arbitrary orders have brought disaster to Xuandaping. I ask your majesty to take back your orders! Wu Dinghou and Jingbianbo should no longer serve in Xuanda. The Ordnance Park and Guanting Reservoir cannot be repaired!"
The views are clear and well-founded.
In front of everyone, Fei Hong sighed and stood up: "Your Majesty, Minister Yang is in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and he is well aware of the current financial difficulties. Military affairs are important, and it is inconvenient for me to say more. However, I do not advocate the official reservoir.
I know very well that Your Majesty wants to control the floods in the Yellow and Huaihe Rivers. He is actually the only emperor through the ages and a virtuous and benevolent master. It is also a safe move to choose a large river to try to control the floods and verify the method of river management. However, there are thousands of rivers in the Ming Dynasty, but the Yongding River is not.
different."
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry also stood up: "The Ministry of Industry has been exploring the upper reaches of the Yongding River for nearly three months. Xuanfu South Road is already short of big rocks and huge trees. Over the years, a lot of them have been used for border defense, fortification, and wall construction.
There are so many that Xuanda has had to ban folk firewood harvesting for many years. Near Huailai, water gathers. Even if the dam is built, it can indeed block the water and form a lake, but this reservoir will definitely submerge Huailai County, and there are several
The riverside fortress. The manpower, material and financial resources expended, the changes in the Xuanfu's border defense strategy, the relocation of soldiers and civilians, and the flood hazards in Tianfu's Xinghu Lake have resulted. We must not ignore it."
The civil servants who attended the national policy meeting focused only on the Guanting Reservoir.
Finally, Yang Yiqing also got out of the train, looked at the emperor and said: "In my opinion, my Ming Dynasty is going to build an ordnance park in Huailai and build a dam to block the water and turn it into a lake. If I were a captive chief, I would be happy to see it come to fruition. Three
Within five years, there will be no border invasion. All that is needed is to build up troops and horses and enjoy the success. After three to five years, the ordnance park will be completed and the reservoir will be filled with water. The northern captives will come south in full force, aiming to seize Xuanda in one fell swoop. Then they will add more weapons and equipment.
, and then illustrate the story of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty destroying the Song Dynasty."
After a pause, he tortured his soul: "Declaring chaos is not a big deal at the moment. But in three to five years, when the Ming Dynasty's borders are overwhelmed by the northern and southern invaders, can they say that they will win?"
There was silence in the National Assembly Hall.
The trend of forcing the palace!
A lot of civil affairs power was delegated to the Palace of State, and some military power was dispersed. After the military affairs meeting, now the head of civil affairs and the head of civil servants among military generals expressed their opposition to the emperor.
What about the honorable ministers and relatives who will definitely stand on the emperor's side?
Cui Yuan didn't say anything. It seemed that he couldn't say anything because Wu Dinghou violated the procedures and ordered the burning of wasteland without authorization, and because he was also a civil servant at heart.
Gu Shilong, Zhang Lun and others just stood there solemnly.
On the throne, the emperor's face was expressionless, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
"Wang Qiong, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, is a new minister of state. He will first start the process of recommending the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. This matter will be discussed after the new adviser takes office."
Wang Qiong immediately thanked him, and then continued: "I recommend Zhang Fuking to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Yan Song to be the Minister of the Ministry of Rites."
As soon as he said this, the whole palace was shocked.
The situation is already clear: the emperor's intention is better passed at the national policy meeting, but not without opposition.
Now, the contradictions planted by this incident have intensified to the court meeting, and the emperor's reaction to this is clear: continue to increase the number of people who support the emperor's decision at the national policy meeting.
Zhang Fujing and Yan Song, who are they? In the 16th year of Zhengde, the emperor looked at them differently, and they soared into the sky.
One was awarded the title of Duke Yan in Shandong, and the other promoted the Jiajing switch in Zhejiang.
The young karami at the court meeting only saw solemn expressions on the faces of Fei Hong and others. In the silence, only Yang Shen spoke again: "Everything about the propaganda is imminent. How long will it take to wait for the advisers to be elected and come to Beijing to perform their duties? Your Majesty, you are wise.
Your Majesty, you must not act alone!"
Everyone finally saw the emperor's face darken, and said coldly: "Pass the imperial edict, telling Marquis Wu Ding not to engage in border provocations without authorization, and to concentrate on training troops and strengthening border defense. Go to Jingbian Bo to be in charge of food and salary envoys, and concentrate on supervising the construction of the ordnance park.
Wang Xian is also responsible for food and salary matters. The achievements of the Guanting Reservoir and the Ordnance Park are of great benefit in the present and future, and there is no need to give advice. However, what the ministers have said is not unreasonable. Since stopping the water is both difficult to achieve and has a huge impact, then it is
We will continue our exploration and first block only one branch of the Sanggan River."
The emperor retreated, but not completely.
One Guo Xun and Tang Shunzhi were scolded, and the other had their power reduced. The Guanting Reservoir only blocked the Sanggan River, the main stream of the upper reaches of the Yongding River, and the manpower, material and financial resources it would consume may be much smaller, and it is still in the exploration stage.
But the emperor clearly made up his mind to build the Ordnance Park.
After the court meeting, these situations were spread among the many court officials who participated in the court meeting.
There was a fight between gods and immortals in Xuanda, and here in the capital there was a fight between the gods and immortals of high rank: the emperor, the imperial party and the civil servants, the state and the military.
Many people can't help but mutter a question in their hearts: Will His Majesty regret delegating some powers?
It seems that Zhang Fujing and Yan Song are about to return to Beijing. What changes will they bring to the center?
At this moment, the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty is not peaceful either!
After the Nanjing inspection, I don’t know how many people failed to pass the inspection, and some official positions were vacant there. This is a magical and not unexpected thing, and it does not affect the efficiency of Nanjing’s public affairs.
This is easy to say, but what is hard to say is: with the actions of the Yellow Register inspectors in various governments, the entire Ming Dynasty is currently focusing on investigating some people who have occupied the position of subordinate officials for generations - they were in the Yellow Register in the past
Too many tricks have been done.
Of course, the subordinate officials cannot afford to make trouble, but after the fields are cleared and the yellow records are reconstructed, this year's autumn grain will really reach out to the rich officials, gentry and wealthy households throughout the Ming Dynasty: Don't miss a grain of what is your turn.
Similarly, in Zhejiang, the reopening of the Shipping Department is also changing the business structure of the Ming Dynasty: the resentment in the hearts of maritime merchants and wealthy people who cannot get on this ship can be imagined; those who can get on this ship are also forced to fight with
Dealing with state-owned enterprises dominated by noble officials and sharing profits.
Shi Yuan, who had already entered the official service, was given the title of Young Master, and his official career stopped there.
When someone came to visit him, Shi Yue closed the door to thank the visitor.
In the study room, although Shi Yun was still only sixty-three, he already looked very old.
"Father, why do you have to remonstrate with Your Majesty?"
Facing his son's unwilling inquiry, Shi Yun just glanced at him lightly.
Do you think I have too much sense of mission?
No! It’s because the ranks in the National Policy Council are too high now!
That year, after the quota of six cabinet ministers, you and I were replaced by chance. Now I can't keep up with their plans!
After serving as a cabinet minister for five years and a minister of state for one year, that's enough. It's time to give up the position to someone more powerful.
Isn't it a meritorious service to ask for a speech this time?
When the edict arrived in Huai Lai, Tang Shunzhi and Wang Xian were playing chess again.
In name, it was Tang Shunzhi who humbly came to plead guilty, and he was negotiating the scope of their duties in accordance with the emperor's new decree.
The outside world was very interested and nervous about Tang Shunzhi's arrival at the Governor's Office, but the two people in the flower hall were very relaxed.
"...So, what really lured the Northern captives this time was the instability of the court?" Tang Shunzhi moved his handsome man, exposing him to a dangerous situation, and made a bad move.
"In the Ming Dynasty, when the monarch and his ministers are united, no matter how bad the frontier troops are, no matter how tempting the ordnance park in Huailai is, they may not be easily fooled." Wang Xian said with a smile, "But Your Majesty asked the State Council and the Military Affairs Council to take on important responsibilities, and the Tatars
It is incomprehensible. How could the emperor take the initiative to give some power? It is reasonable for ministers who have obtained power to want to consolidate the power in their hands. In the central government, monarchs and ministers are competing, and many official positions in the court have to be elected and they must perform their official duties.
It also takes time to get familiar with it. In the prefectures and counties, the officials and subordinates, the gentry and the rich are all fighting. That was the moment when the Ming Dynasty was at its weakest."
General Wang Xian came out of the chariot: "Once the army presses the border, won't our Ming Dynasty become a mess? Even if this calamity is eliminated, the monarch and his ministers will be wary of each other, and the central power will change again, it will be unstable for several years, and the pace of the new law will definitely be chaotic or even...
Abolition."
Tang Shunzhi watched the chess game silently and asked after a while: "Even if it is to confuse the enemy, this time General Manager Fei and General Staff Yang are advising His Majesty together, which is indeed consolidating the power of the State Council and the Military Affairs Council. Your Majesty, you really don't want to
Do you care?"
Wang Xian shook his sleeves, cupped his hands to the southeast, and said with admiration: "This plan was proposed by His Majesty. General Staff Yang only suggested that Yang Shilang and others knock on the door and get slapped. This matter is enough to make Bei
The captives guessed it. But His Majesty is wise enough to go one step further. There is a holy edict: It is a blessing for the king that the civil and military ministers can correct the omissions. The authority of the Prime Minister, Minister of State and the General Staff of the Military Affairs Council must become the consensus of the government and the opposition. In this way, even if
If the future ruler is not wise enough, then this pattern will be beneficial to the country."
"...Your Majesty is so broad-minded and has far-reaching plans for the country. I am truly impressed by your Majesty's attitude."
As the emperor, he not only delegated some powers to others, but also used the general direction of deceiving the enemy to help important ministers consolidate the power in their hands. Is this still an emperor who possesses supreme authority?
It was unimaginable to Tang Shunzhi, and it was also completely incomprehensible to the captive chiefs, right?
Just because you can't understand it, you can only understand it in another direction: The emperor of the Ming Dynasty somehow lost his mind. After setting up the prime minister, minister of state and military affairs general staff, he suffered a backlash.
Wang Xian smiled and pointed to Tang Shunzhi's half of the chess game: "The center is in chaos, the front lines are also in chaos, and for the first time since the Qing Dynasty, the grain taxes of the wealthy gentry were collected according to the new law, and the corruption was rectified when the Yellow Book was re-established.
Officer, Nanjing also dismissed and transferred a group of lazy officials after the inspection. However, your Majesty still insisted on leaving you two in Xuanda and insisted on building the ordnance park and reservoir. If I were a captive chief, I would need to think about it.
I thought about it: If I can take the first step back tomorrow, will I take the second step back?"
Tang Shunzhi understood: "If we retreat further, I'm afraid the Ordnance Park and the reservoir will not be built. It will be difficult to enjoy the gains in the future, but at least there are indeed thousands of craftsmen, and many ingenious weapons and good iron are here. Moreover, if Xuanda newly adds a large
If defeated, I, the court officials of the Ming Dynasty, will definitely talk about old things again and let Your Majesty know his mistakes. The power of the State Council and the Military Affairs Council will increase again, and it is time for Your Majesty to take back the power. Therefore, this battle can still cause chaos in the Ming Dynasty. When chaos begins, the new law will be implemented.
If not, the Ming Dynasty will not be able to get rich, and this is also the battle that will end the Ming Dynasty’s efforts to become stronger through reforms.”
Wang Xian pointed to his own car and asked: "How to deal with it?"
Tang Shunzhi laughed: "Xiaguan is going to ignore the rules. Although the two prime ministers have their own opinions, they are actually working together. Now, can Xianguan move the two sons in one step?"
"Then let me see if you can save the situation!" Wang Xian shook his head and scolded with a smile, "Little slippery man."
Tang Shunzhi felt that he might be calling the emperor a "little cunning", but at the age of twenty, he could only bear it to his face first.
He was already aware of the unusual movement: the grassland tribes had been communicating closely since the beginning of this spring, and I was afraid it was really the worst case scenario as originally anticipated.
Since there might really be a situation in which the Northern Barbarians invaded across the border, the imperial court had to take the initiative to respond.
Instead of waiting for them to discuss and prepare, and then suddenly do this at an unknown time, it is better to expose a bigger flaw and lure them to take action in advance.
With the current combat power of Border Town, this is very dangerous. To lure the enemy deeper, you must first create a defeat.
But can we really win in defeat?
Facing the chess pieces that were already being pressed against him, Tang Shunzhi looked at the board, raised his head and asked: "Is it true that your Majesty will come to Xuanfu by then?"
Wang Xian replied: "If the Xuan Dynasty is defeated, how can your majesty, who insists on letting you and Wu Dinghou come here, convince the civil and military ministers from now on? If your majesty controls the Xuan Dynasty, for the captive chieftain, it will be an act of destroying the cauldron and rebuilding the earth.
It’s a good opportunity.”
Tang Shunzhi looked at the defense lines on his two wings with a little worry: "Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia, Taiyuan, Jizhou, Liaodong, are you really worry-free?"
"You asked Wu Dinghou to only take care of Datong, but now I am worried about other places." Wang Xian was still smiling, "If His Majesty drives the Xuanfu, I guess I can't help but capture Your Majesty and show his authority to the hearts of all the grassland tribes. By then,
, the Taolu will definitely invade the west road of Datong, while the Tumote tribe will attack our Xuanfu. Wu Dinghou wants to defend Datong and cannot move. Jizhou, Liaodong direction wants to cross Yanshan to come here, but it can't be faster than my reply.
.”
"...I have one more question. Your Majesty has arrived here. Are the generals more skilled in fighting, or more wary?"
Wang Xian was silent for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty is not a Yingzong. He is far superior to the late emperor. He will boost Xuanda's morale and will not take the risk of encountering the enemy and dragging down Xuanda."
"Then let me take three steps with each step."
"...Extremely slippery!"
Discussing soldiers on the chessboard is so easy.
But both of them knew that the countdown to the battle between Ming Dynasty and Meng Yuan was already entering.
The Ming Dynasty resettled its three major battalions, acquired some new firearms, and the new laws were being pushed forward with unwavering confidence by the emperor. Now he has turned his attention to border towns in order to improve the strength of the border army.
On the grassland, Dayan Khan's sons and grandsons were still fighting for power. Bodi Khan could not reproduce the prestige and control his grandfather had over the grassland tribes at that time. However, the Tumut tribe had a man who was good at conquering and fighting.
A brave and resourceful lord, and he is only twenty years old.
One is ebbing and the other is ebbing. If the momentum of the Ming Dynasty's resurgence cannot be cut off, the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty will be in catastrophe.
"Great Khan, I have something to say to you, the noble one!" Ulruk, whom Anda sent to the Chahar Khan Court, said sincerely, "He is willing to be a vanguard because the Tumut Department is close to the Han people's propaganda.
The two major border towns of Manchu and Datong. Last year, they dared to go out of the city and defeated thousands of fine cavalry from the Tumote tribe led by Man Shoutu in the wild. This year, they even dared to go out of the Great Wall to burn wasteland! The new cannon gave
It gave them confidence that if they built the weapons factory there, the day when the Han army would use that new artillery, that would be when they wanted to counterattack!"
Borjijin Bodie is twenty-four years old, and he still just listens.
Ulluk continued: "The right wing is on the front line of the Han people, but if the Great Khan just sits back and watches the threat to the right wing become more and more serious, that is not what the descendants of Dayan Khan should do! Please send orders to all the tribes to help the Khan
In the name of Ting, the southern expedition! The Tumote tribe and the Ordos tribe must follow the orders of the Great Khan and devote all their strength to attack Xuanfu and Datong! And if the Great Khan can lead the left-wing army to attack the Han people's Jizhou and Liaodong from the east, they will absolutely not be able to do so.
Defensive on both sides!"
"Besides, their emperor did not hesitate to hand over some power to the ministers in order to reform the law, and now he is experiencing backlash. Under the pressure of the army, they will definitely become chaotic." Ulruk looked at Bodie and continued quickly.
, "If the Great Khan took advantage of the chaos and captured Jizhou and Liaodong, and our left and right wings of the Yuan Dynasty joined forces in Dadu, they were quarreling in Beijing and Nanjing, and they would definitely force the Han people to move their capital to Nanjing. In that case, they would force the Han people to move the capital and call themselves brothers, and they would have to pay the annual tax.
Coins, reappearing the confrontation between the north and the south in the past, is a feat that even Dayan Khan was unable to accomplish! If you can capture all the rich lands north of the Yellow River, who among the grassland tribes will not praise your grace?"
"I heard that Yang Tinghe, the man who supported the Han emperor, had his son spanked by the Han emperor?" Borji Jin Bodi finally spoke.
"It's absolutely true." Ulruk has only received the news that Yang Shen was beaten with a royal stick. He doesn't know the latest developments, but it does not prevent him from analyzing the situation in which the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty are fighting for power. "The emperor of the Han people is better than you."
Still three years younger, he was blinded by the illusion that he had control of power. He only saw the achievements of his ancestors and could not listen to the opinions of his elders. Both Yang Ting and his brothers who helped him reform were expelled.
Beijing, and then he became eager to conquer us. Now it seems that Yang Tinghe was forced to leave Beijing, probably because he disagreed with the Han emperor's desire to look north."
Whether this was specifically used to persuade Bodie or he really saw it that way, Bodie nodded.
No one is willing to leave the center of power easily, just as no emperor is willing to give up the power in his hands. Faced with the position of prime minister set up by the emperor to delegate power, Yang Tinghe did not sit on it, it must be because the two had strategic differences.
As a result, the emperor appointed Fei Hong, who had been Yang Tinghe's rival.
At this moment, another message from the horse was reported outside the sweat tent.
Ulruk didn't know what it was, and Bodie looked at it himself.
During the time when he was hesitating and thinking, he was also doing something. He was very clear about Anda's ability. He had to be cautious about what Anda strongly suggested, even though the kind of achievement Ulruk mentioned,
Bodie was really moved.
However, the Ulyanha and Khalkha factions within the left wing are still at war, and Bodi's prestige is not enough to overwhelm them. If you listen to Anda's suggestion, you may just help him contain the Han army in the east and let him control the Han army in the east.
With the government, Datong's plan proceeds more easily.
In the end, he gained nothing from all his efforts, but Anda's prestige increased greatly.
Now, the new news was sent. After looking at it for a few times, Bodie couldn't help but stand up.
A big event happened in the Han court, and the whole of Beijing was discussing the current situation!
Their prime minister and their newly established military general staff opposed the emperor's decision at the court meeting, and actually forced the emperor to back down. He reprimanded the general he sent to Datong and told him not to provoke the Yuan Dynasty, and also reduced his new title.
of the power of that young earl.
More importantly, his important ministers began a round of large-scale changes: the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who broke the old rules, became the minister of state. He had personally promoted two ministers who were not qualified enough to be recommended back to the center of power.
This confirms what Ulruk said about the struggle for power between kings and ministers.
In this situation, if... if our central ten thousand households, with the help of the left wing and the right wing to contain the Xuanfu and Datong forces, can break through the defense line in the northeast of Beijing and attack their capital, then it will be
What is the situation?
...No! We need to make their conflict more intense first.
"Come here!" Bodi spoke, "send an envoy to Beijing, the capital of the Han people, to tell the Han emperor that I invite him to form an alliance, to form an eternal brotherhood, and to exchange tribute and trade with each other!"
If you can get what you want without fighting and help the grassland tribes gain benefits, that is also the benefit the Great Khan has brought to them. The Tumut tribe who just lost a battle last year will only be a bargaining chip for the Han people to pretend to be proud.
However, they should know very well that they cannot beat Dayuan yet!
Besides, could the Han emperor, who was leading the war, accept peace talks?
On the contrary, Han ministers have always preferred to buy peace with money!
Ulruk looked at Bodie in confusion: "Khan?"
Bodi just looked at him with a smile: "In the words of the Han people, it's better to be polite before fighting."
If the Han people had first rejected the good intentions of him, the Lord of the Yuan Dynasty, he would be able to issue orders more legitimately, instead of following An Da's suggestion to help him regain the face of last year's defeat.
The negotiation was concluded, but he still forced the Han people to come up with things after the defeat of Anda.
If the negotiation fails, it means that the Han emperor must implement his will and completely ignore the opposition of his important ministers. Such a Han court will be easier to defeat!